http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/072209dnmetabuse.6766e481.html
A man accused of locking his girlfriend's children in a motel bathroom says he is the victim.
Alfred Santiago, 37, said he was being disrespected and abused in an interview inside the Dallas County Jail.
Authorities say Santiago kept his girlfriend’s children – ages 6, 10 and 11 – inside a Stemmons Corridor motel bathroom day and night for almost a year, maybe longer. He is being held in jail on charges of sexual assault
His girlfriend said she could not stop her boyfriend and that he would beat her if she tried to stop him. He believes society is generally biased against men and men are treated unfairly when it comes to a woman.
What! This is something you don't hear everyday but reminds you how crazy some people are. I don't care if the children were being mean, though that seems a bit much, you don't treat children this way. I hope both parents get convicted because even if the mother did not beat her kids she still did nothing. I think i would give my life to keep this from happening to my children.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Man kills woman, shoots self at Army base
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-07-22-army-base_N.htm
A 59-year-old retired man shot and killed a female civilian worker Wednesday at Fort Lewis Army base, then shot and wounded himself.
The military police responded to shots fired at the Post Exchange on the base around 11:20 a.m.
The man was hospitalized in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head and the relationship between the two is not known.
The FBI has taken the lead in the investigation and is talking with Fort Lewis authorities for help.
I can't imagine what the motive was for this man to open fire on this woman, but this could be a reminder on the wear on the body and mind of a retired soldier from war.
A 59-year-old retired man shot and killed a female civilian worker Wednesday at Fort Lewis Army base, then shot and wounded himself.
The military police responded to shots fired at the Post Exchange on the base around 11:20 a.m.
The man was hospitalized in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head and the relationship between the two is not known.
The FBI has taken the lead in the investigation and is talking with Fort Lewis authorities for help.
I can't imagine what the motive was for this man to open fire on this woman, but this could be a reminder on the wear on the body and mind of a retired soldier from war.
Monday, July 20, 2009
"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." It's been 40 years since those words were spoken on the moon by Neil Armstrong.
It's been 40 years and today our generation is wondering when we will make our historic footprint.
On the eve of the anniversary, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, of the Apollo 11 crew, spoke about the future in space travel.
They are expressing the importance to take new flights and going beyond the moon and to Mars.
They are urging President Barrack Obama to set and strive for new goals as John F. Kennedy did in 1961.
Micheal Collins said "I'd like to see Mars become the focus, just as John F. Kennedy focused on the moon."
But NASA is not looking to go to Mars anytime soon. NASA is concentrated first to return to the moon with the new ARES I and ARES V shuttles.
These next few years are going to be critical steps as people are once again getting excited for space travel. What will the future hold for us and generations to come?
Let's remember 40 years ago today the excitement, gratitude and ambition the lunar landing brought to our country and world.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Allen teacher faces child abuse charge
http://allenamerican.com/articles/2009/07/16/allen_american/news/36.txt
A teacher at Allen High School in Allen, Texas, Susanne Means, 46, was indicted on child abuse charges for allegedly burning, choking and punching a mentally challenged student at the Lowery Freshman Center.
The father of the 14-year-old said he notified police when he found burn marks on the child’s buttock.
A doctor confirmed the burns.
Means denied the allegations to officers when she was interview March 13, 2008.
When officers searched her classroom they found equipment of various cookwares and a stove.
I am from Allen and am shocked to hear this happened. Our town is not known for violence and our school system has be presented with numerous honors. I know it’s sometimes stressful to work with mentally challenged children but to abuse them is a bit ridiculous. The only time I have heard of something like this is come out of Allen was when a mentally challenged student severely beat up a teacher in an elementary school
A teacher at Allen High School in Allen, Texas, Susanne Means, 46, was indicted on child abuse charges for allegedly burning, choking and punching a mentally challenged student at the Lowery Freshman Center.
The father of the 14-year-old said he notified police when he found burn marks on the child’s buttock.
A doctor confirmed the burns.
Means denied the allegations to officers when she was interview March 13, 2008.
When officers searched her classroom they found equipment of various cookwares and a stove.
I am from Allen and am shocked to hear this happened. Our town is not known for violence and our school system has be presented with numerous honors. I know it’s sometimes stressful to work with mentally challenged children but to abuse them is a bit ridiculous. The only time I have heard of something like this is come out of Allen was when a mentally challenged student severely beat up a teacher in an elementary school
Five cops shot, hurt in N.J. shootout; two suspects killed
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-07-16-jersey-city-shootout_N.htm
Two police officers were wounded during a shootout in Jersey City Thursday.
Officials say one officer was shot in the face and the other was hit in the neck from a shotgun blast as they were entering an apartment.
Three more officers who entered the building were shot but the wounds were not life-threatening.
When the gunfight was over the two suspects were dead.
The two suspects were wanted in a connection with an arm robbery.
I was born in New Jersey and this does not surprise me. You can walk one block and have a rich area and walk in the opposite direction and be poor. I also have several family members in the police force up there; maybe I’ll call them to get more information.
Two police officers were wounded during a shootout in Jersey City Thursday.
Officials say one officer was shot in the face and the other was hit in the neck from a shotgun blast as they were entering an apartment.
Three more officers who entered the building were shot but the wounds were not life-threatening.
When the gunfight was over the two suspects were dead.
The two suspects were wanted in a connection with an arm robbery.
I was born in New Jersey and this does not surprise me. You can walk one block and have a rich area and walk in the opposite direction and be poor. I also have several family members in the police force up there; maybe I’ll call them to get more information.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
7.8 quake strikes off New Zealand
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2009-07-15-newzealand-quake_N.htm
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded of New Zealand’s western coast Wednesday generating a small tsunami.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii and The Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Center both issued alerts of tsunami warnings. The Hawaii center canceled the warning after an hour because the waves were only up to 8 inches, but the Joint Australian Center is still in effect late Wednesday.
The quake’s epicenter was 100 miles west of Invercargill, off the west coast of New Zealand and at a depth of 21 miles.
The quake was felt across the south island and police in the town of Tuatapere said they had reports of minor cracks in buildings.
New Zealand sits above an area of the Earth’s crust where the Pacific and Australian plates collide and record more than 14,000 earthquakes a year, but only about 150 are felt by residents.
No injuries and major damages have been reported.
Earthquakes and volcanoes are always interesting to me since I recently took a class on both of them last semester. With a quake this size I am happy no serious injuries have been reported. Also this is news! I am tired of other news stations still talking about the Jackson death.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded of New Zealand’s western coast Wednesday generating a small tsunami.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii and The Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Center both issued alerts of tsunami warnings. The Hawaii center canceled the warning after an hour because the waves were only up to 8 inches, but the Joint Australian Center is still in effect late Wednesday.
The quake’s epicenter was 100 miles west of Invercargill, off the west coast of New Zealand and at a depth of 21 miles.
The quake was felt across the south island and police in the town of Tuatapere said they had reports of minor cracks in buildings.
New Zealand sits above an area of the Earth’s crust where the Pacific and Australian plates collide and record more than 14,000 earthquakes a year, but only about 150 are felt by residents.
No injuries and major damages have been reported.
Earthquakes and volcanoes are always interesting to me since I recently took a class on both of them last semester. With a quake this size I am happy no serious injuries have been reported. Also this is news! I am tired of other news stations still talking about the Jackson death.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Chops franchise in suspension for 2009-10 season
http://www.theahl.com/headlines/index.html?article_id=10283
The Iowa Chops American Hockey League franchise has been suspended for the 2009-10 season.
The suspension will be effective July 6, 2009 from the league’s Board of Governors.
“The Iowa franchise has unfortunately been unable to remedy certain violations of the provisions of the league’s Constitution and By-Laws,” said American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews.
I know few people would care about this but I found it hitting home since I played for the owners who also own the Texas Tornado in the North American Hockey League. The owners are passionate hockey fans and I was stunned to hear this information. The Iowa Chops were an affiliate to the Dallas Stars two years ago but I guess they saw some early signs of trouble and backed a few years later.
The Iowa Chops American Hockey League franchise has been suspended for the 2009-10 season.
The suspension will be effective July 6, 2009 from the league’s Board of Governors.
“The Iowa franchise has unfortunately been unable to remedy certain violations of the provisions of the league’s Constitution and By-Laws,” said American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews.
I know few people would care about this but I found it hitting home since I played for the owners who also own the Texas Tornado in the North American Hockey League. The owners are passionate hockey fans and I was stunned to hear this information. The Iowa Chops were an affiliate to the Dallas Stars two years ago but I guess they saw some early signs of trouble and backed a few years later.
Woman's gun ID'd in Steve McNair death, but questions linger
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2009-07-07-mcnair-mainbar_N.htm?poe=HFMostPopular
Many questions still remain in the recent death of football star Steve McNair but investigators now know that Sahel Kazemi bought the gun used to murder McNair and Kazemi.
Kazemi bought the semi-automatic pistol Thursday evening from a person Nashville police have not named. The purchase was made the same day she was bailed out of jail by McNair for a DUI charge. 48 hours later both were found dead.
Kazemi was not old enough to carry or even purchase a handgun legally. The person who sold the gun is not in custody and may not be charged because the seller may not have been aware Kazemi was under 21, police said.
After questioning several people close to both victims, police said they are still far from a motive but learning more about the dating relationship between Kazemi and McNair.
I am still in as much shock now as I was the day I heard about this terrible tragedy. This week has been such a blur after losing so many famous people. Even though I don’t agree with the cheating McNair did, it will not change how I perceived him as an athlete. We tend to think and see these people as superior people who do no wrong but the sad truth is that they are normal people just blessed with a gift of playing a game.
Many questions still remain in the recent death of football star Steve McNair but investigators now know that Sahel Kazemi bought the gun used to murder McNair and Kazemi.
Kazemi bought the semi-automatic pistol Thursday evening from a person Nashville police have not named. The purchase was made the same day she was bailed out of jail by McNair for a DUI charge. 48 hours later both were found dead.
Kazemi was not old enough to carry or even purchase a handgun legally. The person who sold the gun is not in custody and may not be charged because the seller may not have been aware Kazemi was under 21, police said.
After questioning several people close to both victims, police said they are still far from a motive but learning more about the dating relationship between Kazemi and McNair.
I am still in as much shock now as I was the day I heard about this terrible tragedy. This week has been such a blur after losing so many famous people. Even though I don’t agree with the cheating McNair did, it will not change how I perceived him as an athlete. We tend to think and see these people as superior people who do no wrong but the sad truth is that they are normal people just blessed with a gift of playing a game.
Iraq bans group visits to Saddam Hussein's grave
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/07/07/iraq.saddam.hussein.grave/index.html
The Iraqi government has banned all organized visits to Saddam Hussein’s grave.
On Monday, a Cabinet statement said it had directed authorities in the Salaheddin province to “take all necessary measures” to prevent such outings.
Hussein supporters and schoolchildren have made visits to the former dictator’s grave and his two sons.
Some people have posted video on sites such as YouTube that shows schoolchildren at the grave in December. They carried banners that said “We won’t forget you father” and read pro-Hussein poetry.
The ban would apply to organized group visits, but not stop individual visits.
A resident of al-Ouja told CNN the government had no right to stop visitors from going to their former president's tomb.
"Even if they put police and army outside the door, they will not stop us from visiting our president, our leader and our father," said Mohammed al- Nasiri.
Hussein was executed in 2006 after an Iraqi court sentenced him to death.
Even though I object to the teachings and actions of Hussein I am troubled to agree with the current governments ban to organized groups visiting. Maybe we should ban all visits to former Nazi leader graves. Let the people who loved him pay their respects.
The Iraqi government has banned all organized visits to Saddam Hussein’s grave.
On Monday, a Cabinet statement said it had directed authorities in the Salaheddin province to “take all necessary measures” to prevent such outings.
Hussein supporters and schoolchildren have made visits to the former dictator’s grave and his two sons.
Some people have posted video on sites such as YouTube that shows schoolchildren at the grave in December. They carried banners that said “We won’t forget you father” and read pro-Hussein poetry.
The ban would apply to organized group visits, but not stop individual visits.
A resident of al-Ouja told CNN the government had no right to stop visitors from going to their former president's tomb.
"Even if they put police and army outside the door, they will not stop us from visiting our president, our leader and our father," said Mohammed al- Nasiri.
Hussein was executed in 2006 after an Iraqi court sentenced him to death.
Even though I object to the teachings and actions of Hussein I am troubled to agree with the current governments ban to organized groups visiting. Maybe we should ban all visits to former Nazi leader graves. Let the people who loved him pay their respects.
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