February 22, 2012

Child Rape: Penn State Assistant Coach Should Have Done More

Mike McQueary should have physically stopped the rape

I am sickened by the claim from Penn State’s Assistant Coach that he helped stop the child molestation being perpetrated by former Penn State Coach Jerry Sandusky. Do you know why?

For those of you who have been a little out of the loop on the Penn State scandal, let me give you a short background. Former coach Jerry Sandusky has been charged with multiple counts of child sex abuse over several years, leading to the resignation of at least two members, the firing of the Penn State President, and the firing of legendary coach Joe Paterno. That’s it in a nutshell, but what really gets me is why no one stopped it.

Earth Day Alert: What Moms Need to Know About the Plastic Bag Industry

Hilex plastic bag recycling

For the past several years the Go Green movement has successfully – even if only somewhat successfully – instilled shame and disgrace on to those of us who love our plastic grocery bags. Let’s face it, not only are the bags easy to use, re-use, and store, but they have successfully kept my produce and raw chicken from any cross-contamination.

Justin Bieber’s Hair Gets It’s Own Bodyguards

Justin Biebers hair going on tour, has bodyguards

In about probably the most ridiculous article I read on the internet, I have just discovered that not only is Justin Bieber’s hair going on tour, but it has its own bodyguards.

Apparently the Bieber lock of hair that was auctioned off on eBay last month by Ellen Degeneres for her charity

Mothers Rejoice – Fake Pot Officially Illegal

Momnews

The only problem now is that synthetic marijuana formulas are able to be tweaked in order to avoid the Drug Enforcement Administration’s ban. Lawmakers are actively seeking ways to close those loopholes.

The sooner they close the loopholes the better, but parents need to keep on top of trendy drugs and

Kidnapped 23 Years Ago, Charlina White Connects with Parents for Stunning Reason

Ann Pettway in custody for 1987 kidnapping of newborn Charlina White

I’m sure you have all heard this story about Charlina White, who was kidnapped as an newborn from the hospital she was born when her mother, Joy White, handed her over to someone dressed as a nurse. It was all over the news last week, and the story continues as the details emerge of her captor. But what I don’t understand is…

This all began 23 years ago in 1987 – every parent’s worst nightmare. What a blessing that she finally found out the truth

Sarah Palin Gets More Coverage than Giffords, Shame on the Media

Media slams Sarah Palin as she accuses them of blood libel

Media slams Sarah Palin again, don’t they have anything else to report on? Shame on the media – AGAIN – for focusing more on Sarah Palin than the issue at hand.  What a travesty the Arizona shooting was-  a horrific senseless act by a complete psychopath with no remorse. All reports of the shooter indicate [...]

This Ballerina is FAT? Sugar Plum Fairy Attacked

Nutcraker ballet |Sugar plum fairy called fat by reviewer

Where in the world does anyone get off calling the Sugar Plum Fairy, in a professional ballet production, fat? In New York, apparently. If this ballerina is fat… I am seriously obese (and I’m not). Seriously, some idiot included in his review about the Nutcracker, made a quip about the Sugar Plum fairy eating too [...]

States and College Campuses Considering Alcoholic Energy Drink Ban

Four Loko Banned |Blackout in a Can

In October, Central Washington State University had nine students end up in the hospital after overdosing on alcoholic energy drinks. According to law enforcement officials, some female freshman were found off-campus in a basement near Central Washington University, unable to talk or sit up. The police then drove scores of intoxicated students back to campus [...]

Happy Meals Not So Happy in San Francisco

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The city by the bay has passed an ordinance putting stipulations on what a private food franchise can and cannot include in their Happy Meals.  That’s right…  the goverment is telling private citizens, private businesses (namely McDonalds) and moms everywhere that they know better for your child than you do. Its none of their business. Although [...]

Election 2010 – Voter Fraud, Voter Intimidation and Your Rights

Voter Fraud, Intimidation and Your Right to Vote 2010

Today are the mid-term elections.  On Election Day, you have a right to vote.  So, if you are being intimidated, bullied, or are the victim of voter fraud (ie: someone stole your identity and voted either before you got there or by absentee ballot), you NEED to report it.  No one should steal your precious [...]