Entries from July 2008
July 2, 2008
Stun and Run- A non-lethal defense.
A very narrowly divided supreme court ruled that Americans should be allowed to keep hand guns in thier home for self defense purposes only. Now, the laws on self defense are very particular in when and where you cannot shoot your weapon. Given the increase in more effective but less lethal weapons, it is [...]
July 2, 2008
Starbucks Announces Closing of 600 Stores.
Starbucks announced the closing of 600 U.S stores. The worlds largest coffee chain is taking a hard economic hit because of the housing market and the pinch at the pump. Starbucks drinkers are giving up thier frapaccinos in order to fill thier tanks.
“I don’t think it’s overly surprising,” says analyst. “These stores [...]
July 2, 2008
Barrack Obama Expands Roles of Religous Groups
Barrack Obama’s plan to invest federal money in religous based charities could be the tactic that wins over the evangelical vote for him. The plan originally proposed by the Bush administration but never followed through with will be expanded under Barrack Obama. This plan will invest money into charities that help poor, and [...]
July 1, 2008
Weather Halts rising production in Corn Ethanol Fuel.
As Americans look for more efficient ways of transportation, the search for an alternative energy supply struggles on. One energy source Americans have began to invest more into is corn ethanol fuel.
Ethanol fuel represents only 6 percent of the fuel consumed in America but the numbers are expected to rise up to 19 percent within the next decade, [...]
July 1, 2008
Grand Jury lets killer walk free after killing 2 illegals.
A Grand Jury refused to indict Joe Horn after he shot and killed two burgalors as they attempted to leave his nieghbors home last year.
Joe Horn’s case became popular as his 911 call was released and was very interesting. “Am gonna shoot them” Horn told the operator. Despite the 911 operators pleas, Horn [...]
July 1, 2008
Supreme Court Overturns D.C Gun ban.
The Supreme Court lifted a sweeping hand gun ban throughout Washington D.C allowing registered hand guns, in the home and or in the car. The band was lifted after supreme court justices ruled that the ban was in violation of the second ammendment. This lift is a huge victory for the NRA who will [...]
July 1, 2008
Crist buys out U.S Sugar in 1.7 Billion deal
Clewiston Florida “The sweetest town in the Nation” will be loosing their identity. The countries oldest sugar company, will go out of business after a 6 year transition and will be turned over to the government for everglades restoration.
Hippies pressured the Florida government to buy out the company due to an influx of [...]
July 1, 2008
Gas Price Overview
Its hard to believe but Americans were actually paying 90 cents a gallon in 1999. So how on earth could prices soar this high in such a short period of time. I am going to take a look at the course of action that brought us to were we are now.
1. Supply and [...]
July 1, 2008
Tim Russert- R.I.P
Alittle Late, but neccessary. As a fellow journalist I can honestly say this man was just about 99.9% unbias because noone can be perfect but this man was dam close. His legacy in broadcast news will never be forgotten. He did what he loved and we will always remember him for that. Some politicians are still [...]