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NOW Announcement: Tim Tebow "Endangers Women's Health"
by Tom McGregor    Wed, Feb 3, 2010, 10:23 AM

Abortion Bowl.jpgThe National Organization for Women believes that Heisman trophy winner, Tim Tebow, the University of Florida Gators quarterback, "endangers women's health," since he's starring in a pro-life commercial, which will be broadcast by CBS during the Super Bowl, this coming Sunday.

According to the Washington Times, "the National Organization for Women (NOW) and the Women's Media Center (WMC) are among the groups calling on CBS to refuse the ad. In a letter to CBS, WMC stated, 'The content of this ad endangers women's health, uses sports to divide rather than to unite, and promotes an organization that opposes the equality of Americans based on gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and reproductive freedom."

 
Court Rules Against Okla. Enforcing Immigration Laws
by Tom McGregor    Wed, Feb 3, 2010, 08:44 AM

Aliens Oklahoma.jpgOklahoma had been one of the first states in the nation to fight back hard against illegal immigration. The state enacted a series of tough enforcement laws, which included prohibiting companies in the state from firing legal workers while the business continued to employ undocumented workers.

According to the Houston Chronicle, "the law was was set to be enacted in 2007, but ran into a buzz saw of opposition. The courts upheld enforcing the measures. Now today, an appeals court has handed a major decision, ruling that key parts of the immigration control law are not enforceable."

 
Obama Expands Deficit with Record-Breaking Fed. Payroll
by Tom McGregor    Wed, Feb 3, 2010, 07:48 AM
Budget Obama.jpgPresident Barack Obama pledged on the campaign trail in 2008 that he would bring 'change' to our country. Well, he kept his promise by ballooning the budget deficit and expanding the government to unsustainable proportions. Hence, the era of massive government has returned with a vengeance, in the form of the biggest federal work force in modern history.
 
Cowboys Legend Jay Novacek's Wife Is Found Dead, And Laughter Turns To Prayers
by Mike Fisher    Tue, Feb 2, 2010, 06:04 PM

                                                                      novacek fish.jpg     

My willingness to play along (and pretend to understand) Jay Novacek’s offbeat sense of humor is probably one of the reasons we’ve had a friendly relationship for almost 20 years.

   A decade ago, I cleverly arranged for him get a free John Deere riding lawn mower because the notion of it was so funny to me. A month ago, he devilishly arranged to reintroduce me to Charles Haley because the notion of it was so funny to him.

   He is an idiosyncratic guy, this Dallas Cowboys legend, and his willingness to laugh his way through almost anything is among his strengths. But there is no laughing today. Jay’s wife, LeAnne, is dead.

 

 
Fish Oils Can Stave Off Mental Illness
by Tom McGregor    Tue, Feb 2, 2010, 03:15 PM

Fish Oils.jpgTrial findings suggest that taking a daily fish oil capsule can stave off mental illness in those at highest risk.

The BBC News reports that, "a three-month course of the supplement appeared to be as effective as drugs, cutting the rate of psychotic illness like schizophrenia by a quarter."

 
Obama To Visit Indonesia; Where Sharia Rules
by Tom McGregor    Tue, Feb 2, 2010, 02:45 PM

Aceh Obama.jpgPresident Brack Obama publicly revealed that he will soon embark on a prolonged tour of Indonesia, where he grew up as a child. Indonesia is a Muslim-majority country where 'Sharia Police' enforce strict Islamic laws. The Sharia Law imposes the death penalty for the sin of adultery. The BBC News followed the Sharia Police patrol the streets of the city of Banda Aceh last weekend.

According to the BBC News, "it is Saturday night, and the streets of Banda Aceh are packed. Cars and motorcycles jostle for space for the roads, while 'Bentor' taxis - motorcycles attached to wheelbarrows - scout for passengers."

 
Rahm Emanuel Calls Liberal Democrats "Retarded"
by Tom McGregor    Tue, Feb 2, 2010, 01:23 PM
Asleep Emanuel.jpgSarah Palin on Facebook today launched an unusual, personal attack in response to a Wall Street Journal article that Rahm Emanuel, the White House chief-of-staff, had dismissed progressives' efforts to pressure Senate centrists as "retarded." Mrs. Palin wrote in a piece entitled: "Are You Capable of Decency, Rahm Emanuel?," that:
 
Tea Party Nation; For-Profit Protestors
by Tom McGregor    Tue, Feb 2, 2010, 12:16 PM

Activist Profit.jpgThe National Tea Party will host its first convention at the end of this week, yet several big names and events have been cancelled after critics had asked questions regarding the high fees to attend and the treasure chest where the cash will end up.

According to Fox News, "over the past few weeks, several sponsors, speakers and volunteers have backed out of the  convention, scheduled Feb. 4-6 at Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tenn., after learning that the convention organizer, Tea Party Nation, is a for-profit company. Some activists and outsiders alike are questioning the motives of Tea Party Nation founder Judson Phillips."

 
Air Force Academy Promotes Pagan Ceremonies
by Tom McGregor    Tue, Feb 2, 2010, 11:16 AM
Bob Longcrier.jpgU.S. President Barack Obama, the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, wants to make the Air force Academy more inclusive for people practicing occult pagan witchcraft. Hence, he's willing to increrase the federal government's record-breaking debt to fund a chapel that will add a circle to be utilized as a worship area for so-called "Earth-centered religions, during a dedication ceremony" that is tentatively scheduled for March 10.
 
S African President Fathers 20 Children
by Tom McGregor    Mon, Feb 1, 2010, 04:15 PM
Baby Zuma.jpgPresident Jacob Zuma deserves some recognition for being the founding father of South Africa, since he's not denying that he allegedly sired at least 20 children. Meanwhile, he's enjoying himself in a polygamous marriage, although his last child was born from a woman, not one of his current three wives. AIDS organizations working in the country complain that the president is setting a dangerous precedent and undermining their efforts to reduce the impact of the AIDS epidemic.
 
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