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George Zimmerman Charged with Assault, Battery

George Zimmerman Charged with Assault, Battery

(AP) George Zimmerman charged with assault, batteryBy MIKE SCHNEIDERAssociated PressAPOPKA, Fla.George Zimmerman was charged Monday with assault after deputies were called to the home where he lived with his girlfriend, who claimed he pointed a shotgun at her during an

Cool as a cucumber, or buried like a turnip?

In response to ObamaCrash Incompetence Blamed On Obama White House’s ‘No Drama Culture’ : Granted, this is a media sycophant trying to grapple with her shattered Lightworker illusions, not the Administration itself making this claim… but it’s interesting to recall

Reuters: Pentagon Accounting Needs More Oversight

A Reuters investigation of Pentagon accounting methods discovers “doctored” accounts and “epic waste” are an everyday part of the system. Reuters describes the waste and fraud in the system as “billions of dollars” but after reading their account it’s hard

JFK: Lifetime NRA Member, Second Amendment Defender

JFK: Lifetime NRA Member, Second Amendment Defender

With the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) assassination drawing near, various aspects of his life and presidency are being recounted. Among these, two aspects that are not getting the attention they deserve are his lifetime membership in the

Palace Guard Comics Flee Obama Over Health Care Debacle

Palace Guard Comics Flee Obama Over Health Care Debacle

All it took was a political train wreck of gargantuan proportions for liberal comedians to turn on President Barack Obama. For five years most comedians treated Obama with care, avoiding punitive comedy memes, focusing on the GOP whenever possible and,

Did Obama head off a Democrat stampede?

In response to Obama Takes Refuge in an Old Political Comfort Zone to Feed Off the Friendly Vibes: I heard estimates that up to 50 Democrats in the House might have been willing to bolt and vote for the Upton

No. 12 Oklahoma State Clobbers No. 23 Texas 38-13

No. 12 Oklahoma State Clobbers No. 23 Texas 38-13

(AP) No. 12 Oklahoma State clobbers No. 23 Texas 38-13By PAUL J. WEBERAP Sports WriterAUSTIN, TexasQuarterback Clint Chelf ran for two touchdowns and No. 12 Oklahoma State stayed in the Big 12 championship chase by beating No. 23 Texas 38-13

No. 3 Buckeyes Batter Illini 60-35 to Stay Unbeaten

No. 3 Buckeyes Batter Illini 60-35 to Stay Unbeaten

(AP) Buckeyes batter Illini 60-35 to stay unbeatenBy DAVID MERCERAssociated PressCHAMPAIGN, Ill.Carlos Hyde ran for 246 yards and four touchdowns and Braxton Miller had another 184 yards rushing and two scores Saturday to push No. 3 Ohio State past Illinois

Winston, No. 2 Florida St Defeat Syracuse 59-3

Winston, No. 2 Florida St Defeat Syracuse 59-3

(AP) Winston, No. 2 Florida St defeat Syracuse 59-3KAREEM COPELANDAssociated PressTALLAHASSEE, Fla.On the field, it was business as usual for Jameis Winston and No. 2 Florida State. The Heisman Trophy candidate showed no effects from a tumultuous week, completing 19-of-21

Duke Upsets No. 24 Miami–in football

Duke Upsets No. 24 Miami–in football

(AP) Connette, Duke upset No. 24 Miami, 48-30By JOEDY McCREARYAP Sports WriterDURHAM, N.C.Brandon Connette rushed for a career-high four touchdowns and threw for a fifth, and Duke upset No. 24 Miami 48-30 on Saturday to take sole possession of first

Dodgers Teammate: Yasiel Puig Was Bullied in Clubhouse

Dodgers Teammate: Yasiel Puig Was Bullied in Clubhouse

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher J.P. Howell said Yasiel Puig was bullied in the locker room last year and said Puig’s “defense mechanism” is acting like a jerk.  According to the Los Angeles Times: Howell said he saw Yasiel Puig

Rockets withstand Anthony's 45, Top Knicks

Rockets withstand Anthony's 45, Top Knicks

(AP) Harden, Rockets withstand Anthony’s 45, top KnicksBy BRIAN MAHONEYAP Basketball WriterNEW YORKJames Harden was back in the lineup, Jeremy Lin was back at Madison Square Garden, and that was just enough to help the Houston Rockets withstand Carmelo Anthony

Jonathan Martin in Treatment for PTSD and Depression

Jonathan Martin in Treatment for PTSD and Depression

Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Jonathan Martin, 24, is reportedly in treatment for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression from the hazing he received from teammate Richie Incognito.  Radar Online reported the details on Thursday:  “It’s depression and PTSD… which is

Obamacare: How is Incompetence a Defense?

Obamacare: How is Incompetence a Defense?

In announcing that he would “allow” insurance companies to extend current individual health insurance plans for another year (an impossible task for many), President Barack Obama made several excuses for himself and his party in an attempt to minimize the

Actress Convicted of Stalking Alec Baldwin

Actress Convicted of Stalking Alec Baldwin

(AP) Actress convicted of stalking Alec BaldwinBy JENNIFER PELTZAssociated PRessNEW YORKA Canadian actress was sentenced Thursday to six months in jail by a judge who found her guilty of stalking Alec Baldwin in New York. Genevieve Sabourin, 41, who had

Tactical Rifles: Get 'Em While They're Cheap

Tactical Rifles: Get 'Em While They're Cheap

While firearm prices remain low, it is a great time to get a tactical rifle. And while the most popular of tactical rifles are AR-15 and AK-47 variants, an SKS or AR-10 ought not be overlooked.  Each of these rifles

5 Things Learned from Champions Classic

5 Things Learned from Champions Classic

(AP) 5 things learned from the Champions ClassicBy NANCY ARMOURAP National WriterCHICAGOIf the Champions Classic is any indication of what’s in store for the rest of the season in college hoops, it’s going to be a fun year. Andrew Wiggins,

Egypt Announces End to State of Emergency

Egypt Announces End to State of Emergency

By MAGGIE MICHAEL and SARAH EL DEEBCAIROEgypt’s government announced the end of a 3-month-old state of emergency Tuesday, two days earlier than planned, after a court ruled that the measure has expired. Ending the state of emergency would mean the

Alec Baldwin Heckled During Testimony in Stalking Case

Alec Baldwin Heckled During Testimony in Stalking Case

(AFP) U.S. movie star Alec Baldwin was repeatedly interrupted and heckled by his alleged stalker as he testified against the French-Canadian actress in a New York courtroom Tuesday. The 55-year-old denies having a sexual relationship with Genevieve Sabourin, whom he

Pistol Permit Applications Up 110 Percent in Newtown

Pistol Permit Applications Up 110 Percent in Newtown

Applications for pistol permits in Newtown, Connecticut from January to May of 2013 were up 110 percent over the same time period of time from last year.  While politicians were talking about using gun control legislation to make guns harder