Insider Tells Of Obama’s Plan To End Iraq Combat Missions
February 27, 2009
US (ChattahBox) – According to an anonymous source within the White House, President Obama plans on releasing details on his plan on Iraq, which says that all combat missions will cease by August 31 of this year.
UAE blocks Israeli cartoon mocking terrorists from YouTube (Video)
February 27, 2009
UAE (ChattahBox) – The United Arab Emirates have expressed outrage over an Israeli cartoon released on YouTube, which they say is offensive to Arabs.
Report Says Hate Groups Increasing
February 27, 2009
US (ChattahBox) – The annual ‘Year In Hate’ report released by the Southern Poverty Law Center says that hate groups have been increasing dramatically since 2000, with an especially alarming boost since the election of President Barack Obama.
US Attorney General Eric Holder Ending Medical Marijuana Raids (Video)
February 27, 2009
(ChattahBox) — Speaking at a press conference along with DEA Administrator Michele Leonhart, (assuring he got the message) on Feb 25, US Attorney General Eric Holder reiterating a position made by the White House. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder told reporters questioning DEA raids in California on February 4, that ending federal raids on medical marijuana dispensaries “is now American policy.” Read more
Action Comics #1 - First Superman comic goes on auction
February 27, 2009
(ChattahBox) — And now for some important news. The ultimate comic book goes up for sale today. An “unrestored” (photo left) copy of Action Comics #1 (1938), the first appearance of Superman (and Lois Lane too), is expected to sell for $400,000 or more at auction today. I once owned Action Comic #17, so I am totally into it (don’t judge), but I won’t be bidding because I am poor. Comic Connect is hosting the auction on behalf of an unnamed seller. Only about 100 copies of Action Comics No. 1 are known to exist, and they seldom come up for sale. Read more
1.5 million year footprints show human ancestor with modern stride
February 27, 2009
(ChattahBox) — 1.5 million year footprints like those found in wet sand, were discoverd in northern Kenya and most likely were left by a human ancestor called Homo erectus, scientists said on Thursday in the journal Science. The species Homo erectus had a smaller brain than modern people but had generally similar body proportions to Homo sapiens. Read more
Citi Group and U.S. Government close to stock deal
February 27, 2009
(ChattahBox) — Citigroup Inc and the Obama administration are close or about to annouce an agreement in which the government will substantially raise its investment in the bank, in return for concessions, the Wall Street Journal has reported.
Under a deal expected to be announced today (Friday), the Treasury Department would conditionally agree to convert some of its current holdings of preferred Citigroup shares into common stock, at an unknown price speculated at as much as $5 a share. Read more
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen get married!
February 27, 2009
(ChattahBox) — Whether they ever did get engaged, Tom Brady & Gisele Bündchen quietly got married in a small, private ceremony in Santa Monica, Calif. on Thursday.
Per Us Weekly, the Brazilian supermodel donning an ivory strapless gown with a trumpet skirt and long train by Dolce & Gabbana and the New England Patriots quarterback, swapped vows Thursday in a Catholic ceremony. Read more
Rocky Mountain News publishes final edition Today (Friday)
February 27, 2009
(ChattahBox) — Goodbye to another media outlet, the victim of a terrible economy. The Rocky Mountain News publishes its last paper today (02-27-09), after publisher E.W. Scripps Co. failed to find a buyer.
Rich Boehne, chief executive officer of Rocky-owner Scripps, broke the news to the staff yesterday, ending nearly three months of speculation over the paper’s future.
Scripps began seeking offers for the 150-year-old Denver daily in December after declining advertising sales made the publication its only unprofitable newspaper. Shutting down the Rocky, which lost $16 million last year, leaves the Denver Post as the city’s only major newspaper.
Employees will remain on the payroll until April 28, Scripps said.
Medical marijuana bill heading to the House after clearing Senate
February 26, 2009
(ChattahBox) — Senate Bill 326, sponsored by Sen. Ron Erickson, D-Missoula, giving medical-marijuana patients better access to the drug won final approval from the state Senate Tuesday, sending it on to the House for consideration.
The Senate passed the bill on a 28-22 vote, picking up some additional support since the measure won preliminary endorsement Saturday by a 25-24 margin. Read more