24 May 2007
Toothpaste scare prompts checks

Like my momma used to say, "You almost always get what you pay for ..."

US health officials are checking shipments of toothpaste from China for a potentially lethal chemical.

(link) [BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition]

22:11 /Politics | 3 comments | permanent link

Dead pitcher's dad sues stalled driver

Talk about chutzph:

Authorities said the 29-year pitcher had a blood content of nearly twice the legal limit for alcohol in his system when he crashed into the back of the tow truck. He was also speeding, using a cell phone and wasn't wearing a seat belt, Police Chief Joe Mokwa said after the accident. Marijuana also was found in the SUV.

Proof positive that we are indeed, overlawyered.

The father of Josh Hancock filed suit Thursday, claiming a restaurant provided drinks to the St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher even though he was intoxicated prior to the crash that killed him.

(link) [CNN.com]

22:05 /Politics | 4 comments | permanent link

Pope Softens Remarks on Conversion of Natives

That's so nice of him. I wonder when he'll acknowledge the “unjustifiable crimes” that his organization committed in the conversion of Europe?

Benedict XVI acknowledged that “unjustifiable crimes” were committed in the European conquest of South America.

(link) [New York Times]

06:20 /Asatru | 0 comments | permanent link