Archive for November 2011

Casey Anthony: Most-Searched News Story in 2011

November 30, 2011

Well…it appears that Casey Anthony was the most searched news story of 2011. I guess I’m not surprised. Quite a few people stopped by hear to keep up with the trial. From Time Magazine: According to figures released by Bing, the most searched news story of the year in 2011 was the “Casey Anthony Trial,” [...]

Joran Van der Sloot Sues Chile

November 30, 2011

Joran Van der Sloot is suing the government of Chile for more than $13 million, alleging his human rights were violated when Chile extradited him last year to Peru to face charges in the death of Stephany Flores. From CNN: “The lawsuit is against the Chilean government, for having violated Joran van der Sloot’s basic [...]

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 24, 2011

Today it’s all about the three “F’s” food, football and family! Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!

Pepper Spraying Lands UC Davis Officers on Leave

November 21, 2011

The University of California at Davis (UC Davis) has placed two police officers on administrative leave after video of them pepper-spraying non-violent protesters sparked public outrage. Video of the incident can be found below. The the incident set off tons of comments on the school’s Facebook page, most of them critical of police and the [...]

‘Lone Wolf’ Caught in New York Terror Plot

November 21, 2011

Jose Pimentel finds himself in jail today facing bomb-related charges in what police described as a plot to attack police, military personnel and postal facilities. From CNN: Police arrested Jose Pimentel, 27, on Sunday at the apartment of a confidential informant in the case when a video camera showed him drilling holes in the pipes [...]

Is Robert Wagner Responsible for Natalie Wood’s Death?

November 18, 2011

Actor Robert Wagner waited several hours to call the Coast Guard after his wife, actress Natalie Wood, went missing from a yacht back in 1981. This according to the vessel’s captain, Dennis Davern. According to Davern, Wagner also told those on board the boat what to say to authorities about the incident. Speculation is running [...]

Casey Anthony: Moved Due to Death Threats?

November 16, 2011

According to a very reputable source (The National Enquirer…sorry I had to say it!), bodyguards had to move Casey Anthony after a death threat was posted at the home where she was staying. OK fess up…which one of you did it! From the Orlando Sentinel: The Enquirer reports that the death threat read: “I know [...]

Casey Anthony: The Movie

November 16, 2011

It appears that Lifetime is setting the stage for a possible TV movie based on the new book Imperfect Justice, Prosecuting Casey Anthony by retired Florida prosecutor Jeff Ashton. From Variety: Fox TV Studios has optioned the rights to Ashton’s memoir, “Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony,” which chronicles the three years he spent trying to [...]

Is It Time for Joe Paterno to Go?

November 8, 2011

It has been a very interesting time in college football this week. Not because of the “Game of the Century” between Alabama and LSU. Not because of the BCS controversies with who should be #3, #4, #5 etc… Not because of the great Heisman Trophy debate between Andrew Luck and Trent Richardson (among others). No, [...]

RIP Smokin’ Joe Frazier

November 7, 2011

Joe Frazier, the former heavyweight champion whose fights with Muhammad Ali may be some of the greatest in boxing history, died this evening at the age of 67. RIP Smokin’ Joe! One of the all time greats! From USA Today: Frazier was diagnosed with cancer in late September, said his personal and business manager, Leslie [...]


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