Nadya Suleman Gets a Fricking Reality TV Deal
May 30, 2009
(ChattahBox) — As rumored, feared and expected in these times of reality TV exploitation, publicity seeking mother Nadya Suleman and her brood of 14 will have their own show. Describing the as-yet untitled show as a “quasi-reality TV series”, Suleman’s attorney Jeff Czech says the format has not been defined yet. Read more
Woman Finds Son After 27 Years On Facebook
May 30, 2009
UK (ChattahBox) – A mother and son have been reunited after the woman’s sister found the man decades later through Facebook.
Ozzy Osbourne Sues For Black Sabbath Trademark
May 30, 2009
New York (ChattahBox) – Ozzy Osbourne is suing former Black Sabbath guitar player, Tony Iommi, for half of the rights to the band’s name, which he claims Iommi has been using illegally.
Claims of Dangerous 10% Pot Potency Debunked
May 30, 2009
(ChattahBox)–Results of a recent marijuana-testing project, alerting the public to unprecedented and dangerous THC levels averaging 10.1 percent received lots of media attention. Major news outlets and the nation’s office of the Drug Czar jumped into the fray, warning the public of the dangerous potency of twenty-first century marijuana.
However, the Marijuana Policy Project read the report, breaking down the math and discovered that the media hype reporting THC levels of 10 percent was patently false. Read more
New Ebola-Like Virus Kills Four In Africa
May 30, 2009
Africa (ChattahBox) – A virus similar to Ebola has killed four people in Africa, with one only narrowly recovering.
Are Jon & Kate Exploiting Their 8 Children?
May 30, 2009
(ChattahBox)—For nearly five years now, viewers of the “Jon & Kate Plus 8″, TLC reality show have watched the couple live their everyday lives in a household of eight children; a set of twins and sextuplets. With recent gossip linking both parents to infidelity, the premier episode of the fifth season of the show this past Monday, drew a record audience of 10 million viewers.
Now questions are being raised, suggesting the couple are exploiting their children for financial gain and the Pennsylvania Department of Labor is conducting an investigation into possible violations of state child labor laws. Read more
Giant Laser Gun May Unleash Nuclear Fusion: Endless Supply of Power
May 30, 2009
(ChattahBox)—Government scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California are poised to reach the next frontier in science, by finally unleashing the limitless power of nuclear fusion using a giant laser gun. The same energy that powers the stars and the sun with brilliant light may one day provide the world with an endless supply of clean energy. Read more
Phil Spector sentenced 19 years to life for actress’ murder
May 30, 2009
(ChattahBox) — Music producer Phil Spector famed for his work with musical acts such as Tina Turner, the Beatles and the Righteous Brothers, was sentenced Friday to 19 years to life in prison for the for the 2003 gruesome shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson. Spector, 69, will likely spend the rest of his life in prison as he will not be eligible for parole until 2028, when he would be 88.
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Pakistan army claims it’s in full control of Mingora
May 30, 2009
(ChattahBox) — The Pakistani military reports they have regained control of Mingora the capital and largest city in the swat valley, a week after re-entering the main town in Swat valley to dislodge Taliban fighters.
Military spokesman Major-General Athar Abbas said Saturday at a news conferenc that government troops had taken “full control” of Mingora, although they are still facing “some resistance” from Taliban militants on the outskirts of the town.
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Wasilla Baptist Pastor On the Lookout for Gay Antichrist
May 30, 2009
(ChattahBox)— Sarah Palin’s hometown of Wasilla, Alaska is the gift that keeps on giving. Who knew that the Antichrist was lurking among the gay population?
Pastor Ron Hamman, of the Independent Baptist Church of Wasilla alerted his flock to the danger in an editorial in the local paper on Saturday, where he asked the question: “Will the Antichrist be a homosexual?” Read more