Volkswagen Super Bowl Ad Stirring Controversy (Video)

Jamaica is a popular vacation destination for those looking to relax. People love the Jamaican accent and the overall positive attitude of her people. Trying to capitalize on that sentiment in their new Volkswagen Super Bowl ad has drawn some very direct criticism. Some find the commercial amusing while others are calling it racist. The ad stars a white male from Minnesota who is very laid back juxtaposed among his “stuffy” co-workers and boss. He keeps encouraging them to “smile.” His mood is facilitated by his car, a Volkswagen Beetle.

"The protagonist in the commercial is intentionally meant to portray an upbeat perspective and intelligence as he influences his coworkers to `Get Happy,'" said Tim Mahoney, chief marketing officer for Volkswagen of America, in an e-mail response to an AP query "His accent is intended to convey a relaxed   read more

North Korea Cannibalism: Famine So Severe Stories Are Starting to Leak Out

A disturbing scenario is leaking out into mainstream news. Accounts of North Korea cannibalism from the famine ravish farming provinces of North and South Hwanghae which is south of Pyongyang, the capital. Multiple sources have given reports of starving people turning to human meat for sustenance. According to the news agency Asia Press, the hidden famine coupled with aid sanctions have resulted in 10,000 deaths in the region.

The Asia Press has a network of “citizen journalist” inside North Korea and considers the accounts credible. It was recently reported a man was executed by firing squad for killing his daughter with the intent to eat her. He then killed his son who witnessed the event. When the wife returned home he offered her meat not disclosing where it came from. Suspicious of his actions, she called the police who found part of their children's bodies under the eaves.    read more

Boy Scouts to Drop Ban on Gays?

Grass root efforts to convince the Boy Scouts of America to rescind their national gay ban policy have been heard. Last July, the Board chose to reaffirm the club’s position on no gay members or gay troop leaders after reviewing a 2-yr long study by a committee. Today, officials announced when the board convenes next month they will consider removing the national policy and defer the decision to the local troop charter.

The honorarium president of the Boy Scouts is of course the President of the United States. President Obama has voiced his support for the gay community and urged the Boy Scouts to reconsider. Former Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, a Mormon, also urged the group to end this practice. Two members of the National Board have been vocal about the time has come to end this policy and vowed to work from within to make changes.    read more

Obama Recess Appointments Violate the Constitution, D.C. Circuit Court Rules

A federal appeals court ruled that President Obama violated the Constitution last year when he made appoints to the labor board evoking the executive power of recess appointment. The reason the three-judge panel ruled against the President was simply the Senate was not in recess as defined by the Constitution. Appointments will be invalidated.

The Department of Justice made Obama's argument that the President has discretion to decide if the Senate is unavailable to perform its advice and consent function. The judges rejected this interpretation of the law. "Either the Senate is in session or it is in recess,"    read more

Scotty Maloney Crowned Homecoming King Even Though He Is Not Nominated (Video)

Teenagers often receive negative news attention. They can be portrayed as some of the most mean-spirited group. The news is full of bullying stories and videos showing someone getting beat up to glee of onlookers. All is not lost on the youth of today. A heartwarming story comes out of Tennessee. Three young men nominated for Homecoming King, Jesse Cooper, Drew Gibbs, and Zeke Grissom conspired with each other that no matter who won the popular vote they would give the title to Scotty Maloney. The teens were grateful for their high school experience and wanted to give Maloney something special to remember high school.

Maloney has Williams Syndrome, a genetic condition characterized by    read more

Paul Clement To Supreme Court, Gay People Are Too Powerful To Get Equal Rights

Paul Clement is a super lawyer hired by House Republican lawmakers, whose brief identifies them as the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group of the U.S. House of Representatives to champion their cause. Conservative law makers have retained the services of this $520 an hour attorney on several occasions all billed to tax payer. He is defending South Carolina’s illegal voter ID law, Arizona’s SB 1070, leading the challenge to the Affordable Care Act and most recently unconstitutional Defense of Marriage Act. Clements 60 page brief to the Supreme Court came at the end of a nearly two year retainer costing the American tax payer $3 million.

The SCOTUS is preparing to hear arguments on March 26-27 to determine the constitutionality of two laws that define marriage as the union of a man and a woman. House GOP are looking to convince the Supreme Court to leave marriage discrimination untouched. "Judicially constitutionalizing the issue of same-sex marriage is unwarranted as a matter of sound social and political policy while the American people are so actively engaged in working through this issue for themselves," their brief said.   read more

Terry Lee, Inspired By Other Business Owners, Fires Obama Supporters in Response to Healthcare Mandate

Terry Lee is the owner of Cedar City, Utah based forensics company. He joins many other small business employers who are laying off employees to meet the increased labor cost associated with Obamacare. Determining which employees to let go is no easy task for a small business. They are not an invisible face on a spread sheet. They know their employees personally. There is a growing trend in determining who will be let go. Fire Obama supporters. They voted for him and the change he promised to bring. Who should feel the change more than those who asked for it philosophy seems to be growing momentum.    read more

Rachel Walsh Sues Barclays for Gender Discrimination Termination After Disclosing Her Infant's Cancer

Rachel Walsh was on the fast track in her career. She graduated from St. John’s University in 2004 and in just six years she was recruited by Barclays to be assistant vice president of global finance. After dedicating long hours during tax deadlines she was rewarded at years end with a raise, a bonus and a positive year-end review. That was not her only good fortune. She also learned she was pregnant with her first child.

In April 2005 she was placed on three weeks bed rest because of serious complications with her pregnancy. She went on disability and retained her health insurance. After the birth of her son in May, Walsh began her paid 12 week maternity leave, still retaining her health insurance. Then her good fortune took a turn. At one moth old, her son was diagnosed with an aggressive form of childhood cancer. Walsh informed Barclays of her son’s condition and asked for extended leave of absence beyond the 15 weeks she already had. Barclays agreed to place her on unpaid leave.   read more

Was Sandy Hook Shooting a Hoax to Spark Government Gun Control? (Video)

People the world over question the motives and honesty of their government. A conspiracy will surface at the drop of a hat. The latest you-tube videos making rounds on Facebook are by conspiracy theorist in attempt to prove that the Sandy Hook shooting did not actually occur. The entire event was orchestrated by the government using crisis actors and FEMA agents. Why would the government create such an elaborate hoax? According to those making these claims the reasoning was to create an event so disturbing it would unite pro-gun and anti-gun supporters to rally for swift and comprehensive gun control reform.     read more (Video)

Rep. Steve Stockman Threatens Impeachment Proceedings; Obama To Sidestep Congress With Executive Order On Gun Control

Vice President Biden delivers his month-long committee recommendations for changes to the nation's gun control laws to the President today. Exactly what Obama plans to do will be outlined on Wednesday. In a news conference today, the President stated he is setting politics aside to come up with what he thinks is right. He further stated he expects Congress to do the same. Obama hinted these laws will be enacted by executive order. The President sidestepping Congress to enact laws of the land does not sit well with Rep. Steve Stockman. According to Congressional leaks, the President is looking at 19 separate actions to be taken by executive order.     read more



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Mother Advertised Her Daughter for Sex; One Day Trial Lends Guilty Verdict

Lisa Biron, a member of a Christian legal group who advocated against same-sex marriage and other conservative causes was found guilty after a one hour jury deliberation. The defendant faced eight counts of exploitation. The mother advertised her daughter for sex over the internet. Encounters were videotaped by the defendant which included one on one, mother and daughter with a man and mother performing oral on the daughter. The child who is 14-years old      read more

Is A Transgender Teacher Inappropriate

Mark Krolikowski considers himself a transgender teacher. Dressed as a male, he taught music, social studies and a class on human sexuality for 32 years at St. Francis Prep in Queens, N.Y. He received numerous accolades for his work, even led students in a musical performance for Pope Benedict XVI. Last year Krolikowski informed Principle Brother Leonard Conway that he intended to start coming to work dressed as a woman.    read more

Presidential Bid in 2016; Chris Christie Not Ruling It Out

When asked if the NJ Governor would be more ready for a run at President in 2016 the response was in typical Chris Christie fashion. “Yeah, you’re damn right I’d be more ready.” He may ready but is the nation ready for him? Christie is very outspoken, to a fault some warn. His brassiness is often construed as a “bully” mentality.  The American people are deeply tired of the division in Congress and the stalemates     read more

Forgiving Your Daughter's Killer; One Family's Journey

Imagine dealing with the murder of your son or daughter. The burden grief and anger wears upon the soul can be imprisoning. It can consume a person becoming all they are about. What if you were the parent of a killer? The same self-destructive processes can change you as well. Two families have come together to find forgiveness for the death of one's daughter at the hands of the other's son. They used a process called    read more

Former Marine, Joshua Boston, Fires Off Letter to Sen. Feinstein's Gun Control Proposal

There is no doubt the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting shocked this nation. While everyone asks why this happened, some are asking not only how this happened but how to prevent it from happening again. In the midst of the fervor, Sen. Feinstein is pushing a stringent gun control policy that has definitive lines dividing pro and anti-gun owners. Joshua Boston's letter of repute to the Senator has gained much attention.     read more

Man Awakes To Find Naked Invader Choking His Dog

A Little Haiti, Miami resident awoke in the early morning hours to a commotion in his front yard. He grabbed a shotgun and went to investigate. What he found was a naked invaderattempting to choke his dog. Not just any dog mind you, a Rottweiler. The homeowner attempted to get 20-year-old Jeffery Delice's attention which only caused Delice to turn his attack on the homeowner. After struggling with the man   read more

Officer Luis Hernandez Reacts To Family Panhandling

The year in news has been full of sad stories. People are struggling and in turn become desperate. Desperate times call for desperate measures. What could seem more desperate then a young husband and wife panhandling in 35 degree weather with their 2 ½-year old. Albuquerque police received a call from a concerned woman about the child in this weather. Officer Luis Hernandez was dispatched on the call. He indeed found the family panhandling at the bus station.       read more