News

Organized Crime Head Sentenced for Cheating 27 Casinos out of $7 Million

March 16, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

[Translate] By: Livia Sappington Sounds like a movie; the “Tran Organization” headed by Phuong Quoc Truong cheats 27 casinos out of $7 million.  At least 37 others conspired in a “false shuffle” cheating scheme at casinos in the United States and Canada to bribe casino card dealers and supervisors to perform the false shuttles during blackjack and mini-baccarat games.  The group repeatedly won thousands of dollars with the scheme, which involved signaling the card dealer to perform the “false shuffle” after tracking the order of cards dealt in a card game, therefore creating... [Read the full story]

Health Care Reform Bill without a “Public Option” – Making Coverage Affordable – Part One

March 15, 2010 · 2 Comments 

[Translate] Washington (Mar 15) - For many Americans who are fortunate enough to be employed, the current legislation underway will not have any direct effect.  The Health Care Reform Bill in the House, to many, lacks the key component to rendering this bill to be an affordable “option” – the “Public Option” that was a cornerstone of the original bill.  As of today, the unfortunate position of this “Public Option” is, according to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, “dead”. Some feel that the Health Care Reform Bill, without a public option, has become as obscure and secretive... [Read the full story]

NATO ISAF

Foreign Agents Killed, Taliban Commander Captured, Weapons Seized | Afghanistan ISAF

March 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

[Translate] KABUL, Afghanistan (March 13) – In separate operations yesterday joint security teams engaged eight militants killing three and wounding another, captured a Taliban sub-Commander, and detained several others. In Shir Sorkh, following intelligence reports indicating militant activity in the area, security teams entered a small compound. Upon entering the compound the militants opened fire on the security forces. Following an exchange of gunfire, three militants were killed, one wounded, and the rest detained. The wounded militant was identified as a foreign fighter responsible... [Read the full story]

Northern Afghanistan | 2 Children Killed 2 Injured By Landmine

March 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

[Translate] Kabul, Afghanistan (Mar 10) – Four Afghan children were playing, when a mine/explosive device was detonated killing two and wounding two others. The incident occurred in the, Faryab Province of northern Afghanistan. General Mohammad Zahir Azmi. MOD spokesman had this to say regarding the incident, “This is a tragedy, especially since innocent children were killed and injured” adding, “Accidents involving unexploded ordinance or mines planted by the insurgents hurt and kill innocent civilians, and we will continue our efforts to educate civilians about mines... [Read the full story]

Politics

Senator Sanders Advises President on Board of Governors Nominees

March 12, 2010 · 2 Comments 

[Translate] US Senator Bernie Sanders By: Livia Sappington WASHINGTON, March 12, 2010 – Senator Bernie Sanders, and Independent from Vermont and one of the most liberal senators in Congress released a statement that along with a group of Senators he is urging President Obama to fill vacancies in the Federal Reserve with nominees “who will fight to protect the interests of the American middle-class and small business”. The Senator points out that the President is in a position to reshape the Fed by nominating three new members to the Board of Governors and in a letter circulated by him... [Read the full story]

Money

Park Avenue Bank CEO Arrested for TARP Fraud

March 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

[Translate] By: Selena Robinson, Freelance Journalist for WorldNewsVine Manhattan, New York – Earlier today, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, along with five other government agencies, announced the arrest of Charles J. Antonucci, Senior, ex-CEO of Park Avenue Bank. Authorities say that Antonucci made fraudulent claims in an attempt to receive federal bailout funds from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Antonucci is the first person ever charged with TARP fraud. According to the FBI press release, Antonucci is charged with multiple crimes, including embezzlement, wire fraud,... [Read the full story]

Senator Sanders Advises President on Board of Governors Nominees

March 12, 2010 · 2 Comments 

[Translate] US Senator Bernie Sanders By: Livia Sappington WASHINGTON, March 12, 2010 – Senator Bernie Sanders, and Independent from Vermont and one of the most liberal senators in Congress released a statement that along with a group of Senators he is urging President Obama to fill vacancies in the Federal Reserve with nominees “who will fight to protect the interests of the American middle-class and small business”. The Senator points out that the President is in a position to reshape the Fed by nominating three new members to the Board of Governors and in a letter circulated by him... [Read the full story]

Science and Tech

Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar, Pringles Recalled | Salmonella Contamination

March 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

[Translate] Washington, D.C. – Two food substances have found their way to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissions recall list. First up, the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar is under a Voluntary Recall due to possible health risk. Basic Food Flavors, Inc. of Las Vegas, NV initiated the recall concerning their hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) due to a possible Salmonella contamination. The product: Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar, Package sizes: 8 oz and 1.75 oz, Sell-by date: June 15, 2010 (only this date) is the only product... [Read the full story]

EPA Head Says Going Green is Good for Greenbacks

March 8, 2010 · 2 Comments 

[Translate] Washington, D.C. – Lisa P. Jackson, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), made an appearance at the National Press Club today to talk about the increased need for green energy in the current economic climate. Jackson’s comments effectively served as a counterargument to those who might claim that green technology is not compatible with a recession. A press release of Jackson’s remarks reads like a direct answer to critics of the agency’s oversight. Refuting those who say that going green will hamper the economy, Jackson stated that “well-conceived,... [Read the full story]

Health and Living

Health Care Reform Bill without a “Public Option” – Making Coverage Affordable – Part One

March 15, 2010 · 2 Comments 

[Translate] Washington (Mar 15) - For many Americans who are fortunate enough to be employed, the current legislation underway will not have any direct effect.  The Health Care Reform Bill in the House, to many, lacks the key component to rendering this bill to be an affordable “option” – the “Public Option” that was a cornerstone of the original bill.  As of today, the unfortunate position of this “Public Option” is, according to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, “dead”. Some feel that the Health Care Reform Bill, without a public option, has become as obscure and secretive... [Read the full story]

Pope Protects Paedophiles

March 15, 2010 · 2 Comments 

[Translate] Cardinal Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland - Courtesy of Wikipedia The Catholic Church starts this new week with yet more claims of abuse, which is funny considering they have always been so adamant that sort of thing doesn’t go on.  From high up on his bejewelled throne in his sprawling palace of hypocrisy, the Pope maintains his position that there is no sex with children, and certainly no cover ups in the Catholic Church.  Someone should tell the people in Ireland who, it was revealed this week, were abused and then forced to sign affidavits saying they... [Read the full story]

Political Satire

Brown The Bully?

February 23, 2010 · 2 Comments 

[Translate] Gordon Brown has been accused of being a big bad bully.  The founder of The National Bullying Helpline which has been shown to be nothing more than a front for this disgusting woman, Christine Pratt, to fleece money from people who are in need of help after being bullied. What she lacks in dress sense, she makes up for in biscuits. Christine Pratt is a career claimer, a con artist, so it is a surprise that she is making such headlines.  Although when you are talking about the Tory Party paying someone to throw half-cooked BS at the public in a sad attempt to save their failing... [Read the full story]