Ugly Truth: Most U.S. Kids Sentenced to Die In Prison Are Black

Nov 11, 2009 - On Monday the U.S. Supreme Court heard two cases that could have major implications for the way juvenile offenders are treated in our criminal justice system. Sullivan v. - 4 Comments

Should I move

Jun 01, 2009 - Ok, so, I'm a 19 year old girl who still lives with my mom and step dad. I am out of school and have a job, but my parents still treat me like a child. On week nights I have to be home around 10:30 or 11 p.m. - 11 Comments

India warns Obama over Kashmir

Feb 03, 2009 - India warns Obama over Kashmir By James Lamont and Amy Kazmin in New Delhi Published: February 3 2009 13:56 | Last updated: February 3 2009 13:56 India has warned US President Barack Obama that he risks “barking up the wrong tree” if he seeks to broker a settlement between Pakistan and India over the disputed territory of Kashmir. MK Narayanan, India’s national security advisor, said that the new US administration was in danger of dredging up out of date Clinton administration-era strategies in a bid to bring about improved ties between the two nuclear armed neighbours. “I do think that we could make President Obama understand, if he does nurse any such view, that he is barking up the wrong tree. - 1 Comment

Madoff investors may be out in the cold

Dec 18, 2008 - Time is running out for many who lost money in the alleged Ponzi scheme The Associated Press updated 3:13 p.m. CT, Thurs., Dec. 18, 2008 NEW YORK - One week ago, Ronnie Ambrosino was a millionaire. - 2 Comments

Ladies - Any Here Sound Familiar or Make Perfect Sense?

Jul 27, 2008 - Note to the men in your life: You are the wind beneath my wings, but here is what you need to know. Here is a guide to the point system. Simple Duties You make the bed.................................................+1 You make the bed, but forget to add the decorative pillows........0 You throw the bedspread over rumpled sheets......................-1 You leave the toilet seat up.....................................-5 You replace the toilet-paper roll when it's empty.................0 When the toilet-paper roll is barren, you resort to Kleenex......-1 When the Kleenex runs out u shuffle slowly to the next bathroom..-2 You check out a suspicious noise at night ........................0 You check out a suspicious noise and it's nothing.................0 You check out a suspicious noise and it's something..............+5 You pummel it with a six iron...................................+10 It's her father.................................................-10 Social Engagements You stay by her side the entire party.............................0 You stay by her side for a while, then leave to chat with a college drinking buddy...................................................-2 Named Tiffany....................................................-4 Tiffany is a dancer..............................................-6 Tiffany has implants.............................................-8 Her Birthday You take her out to dinner........................................0 You take her out to dinner and it's not a sports bar ............+1 Okay, it is a sports bar.........................................-2 And it's all-you-can-eat night...................................-3 It's a sports bar, it's all-you-can-eat night, and your face is painted the colors of your favorite team........................-10 Thoughtfulness You forget her birthday completely..............................-20 You forget your anniversary.....................................-30 You forget to pick her up at the bus station....................-45 Which is in Newark, New Jersey..................................-50 And the pouring rain dissolves her leg cast.....................-60 A Night Out With The Boys Go out with a pal ...............................................-5 And the pal is happily married ..................................-4 Or frighteningly single .........................................-7 And he drives a Mustang.........................................-10 With a personalized license plate (GR8 N BED) ..................-15 You have a few beers.............................................-9 And miss curfew by an hour......................................-12 You miss curfew by an hour and you didn't call..................-20 You get home at 3 am............................................-30 You get home at 3 am smelling of booze and cheap cigars ........-40 Her Night Out You stay home while she goes out with her annoying friend from work.............................................................+5 She goes out with her annoying work friends, and she comes home real late.......................................................+10 You wait up.....................................................+15 She goes out, comes home late and drunk, and you put her to bed.............................................................+20 A Night Out You take her to a movie..........................................+2 You take her to a movie she likes................................+4 You take her to a movie you hate ................................+6 You take her to a movie you like.................................-2 It's called DeathCop 3...........................................-3 You lied and said it was a foreign film about orphans ..........-15 Flowers You buy her flowers only when it's expected...................... - 15 Comments