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06 Mar 2010 12:54

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Politics: Yet another New York politician chewed up, spit out by scandal

  • In the incredibly toxic atmosphere that is Washington D.C., with the destruction of our elected leaders having become a blood sport, especially in talk radio and on the Internet, there is also no doubt that an ethics investigation would tear my family and my staff apart.
  • New York Rep. Eric Massa • On his decision to leave office early, as of Monday at 5 p.m. He was facing an ethics scandal regarding misconduct towards a male staff member. Rather than face that political sucker-punch, he chose to resign instead. He had already said he wouldn’t seek re-election due to health reasons. What is in the water in New York that creates so many political scandals? Jesus. source
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06 Mar 2010 12:39

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U.S.: Were authorities warned about the Pentagon shooter beforehand?

  • YES his parents said something to California police source
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06 Mar 2010 12:20

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World: Not helpful when necessary: Chile sacks naval scientist over tsunami

  • A lack of warning leD to hundreds of deaths. Surprising as it may seem, but there was never a nationally-issued tsunami warning in Chile. As a result, Commander Mariano Rojas, who was in charge of the Chilean navy’s Oceanography Service, has been sacked from his job. “People are dead as a result of the government’s mistakes,” said Miguel Rivera, a city councilman in Hualpén, a coastal town directly affected by the tsunami. “Sending out the word in time would have saved a lot of lives.” source
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06 Mar 2010 12:07

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World: The U.S. is trying to help Somalia have a government again

  • There are limits to outside engagement, and there has to be an enormous amount of local buy-in for this work.
  • U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Africa Johnnie Carson • Regarding the off-in-the-distance assistance  the country is giving the Somalian government in re-capturing Mogadishu, its capital, block by anarchy-ridden block. Why now? Simple. The U.S. is scared about the anarchic country’s increasing ties to Yemen and al-Qaeda. (Oh, and the pirates.) But they’re trying to help in a way that doesn’t bring back memories of the U.S.’ 1994 retreat from the country, which led to the anarchic state of affairs in the first place. “This is not an American offensive,” Carson said. “The U.S. military is not on the ground in Somalia. Full stop.” source
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06 Mar 2010 11:54

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U.S.: The story of Capt. Holly Graf, or how mean people always lose

  • rise Top female Captain Holly Graf was put in charge of a billion-dollar warship, the Japan-based U.S.S. Cowpens.
  • climax Graf, while leading the ship, was constantly profane and abusive to subordinates. She swore a lot and was very mean.
  • fall Her crew rebelled against her, which led to her removal as commander of the ship in January. source
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