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Pitching Change at Houston Astros Game Allowed by Umpires, Rule Misapplied
Everyone knows that when it comes to sports, the officials who make the calls are bound to make a mistake at some point since they’re human. Over the years, technology has been introduced to help those officiating cut down on those mistakes; though they still happen from time to time.
In Thursday night’s baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Houston Astros, technology could not...
Muslim Cab Driver is a Victim of Hate Crime and Attacked over Boston Bombing
Almost twelve years later, Muslim-Americans are still feeling the backlash from the 9/11 attacks. Some experience racial slurs yelled at them while others become victims of hate crimes and are physically attacked.
If tensions were subsiding, last month’s bombings at the Boston Marathon have only brought hostile feelings to the surface regarding Muslim-Americans. Anyone who thinks otherwise need...
Catherine Zeta-Jones Enters Treatment after Formally Diagnosed with Bipolar II Disorder
It is never easy for an average person to cope with a chronic disorder. For someone who is famous and active, it is extremely difficult. Such is the life of famous actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, who came out in 2011 as suffering from bipolar II disorder. Now two years since her declaration, she has checked herself into a health care facility for treatment.
When she announced her diagnosis in 2011 and...
Jodi Arias Trial Update: Arias Allegedly Flirting after Alexander’s Memorial and Lies Exposed
With the soap opera-like murder trial coming to its’ eventual conclusion, those who have been watching the trial are taking a step back and looking at how the case against Jodi Arias has played out.
The unusual behavior she has demonstrated as well as the consistent lies surrounding the killing of Travis Alexander, her former boyfriend, makes people wonder not if, but how long it will take for the...
3 Doors Down Bassist Player, Todd Harrell Charged with Vehicular Homicide
This weekend proved to be a deadly one in Tennessee as the bassist player for the rock band 3 Doors Down was charged by police with vehicular homicide. Apparently, he was speeding when his car clipped a pickup truck and sent it down an embankment where the driver was killed.
According to the Nashville police on Saturday, the musician, Robert Todd Harrell, was driving a Cadillac CTS heading west on...
Psychologist Janeen DeMarte Testifies that Jodi Arias was not a Battered Woman
Since the defense team for Jodi Arias said they are done presenting anymore evidence in the case, the prosecution began calling their rebuttal witnesses to take the stand. Psychologist Janeen DeMarte was called to rebut testimony from psychotherapist Alyce LaViolette who says that the defendant suffered from domestic abuse and killed Travis Alexander in self-defense.
Defense attorney Jennifer Willmott...
Jodi Arias Trial Update: Defense Rests in Arizona Murder Case After 3 Months
As the saying goes, “all things must come to an end.” Jodi Arias’ defense team has spent 2 ½ months admitting evidence into her case that would hopefully prove her innocence. Testimonies of expert witnesses, such as psychotherapist Alyce LaViolette, were meant to prove she was a victim and not a cold-blooded killer as the prosecution has been trying to prove.
Almost three months has gone by...
Jodi Arias Trial Introduces Digitally Enhanced Photos and Prosecution Demands Arias to Stop Tweeting
Monday marks the beginning of the work week for many, which includes everyone that is involved in the Jodi Arias murder trial. Friday saw LaViolette having to answer roughly 100 questions from the jury and the announcement that a second juror was dismissed from the case due to medical reasons.
Friday’s intrigue carried over to Monday as both the defense and prosecution filed motions that Judge Sherry...
Kmart ‘Ship my Pants’ ad is getting what the Chain Needs Most; Publicity
If you were to ask someone to describe to you Kmart’s last ad campaign, the majority wouldn’t have a clue. Realizing this, as well as other factors, the chain of discount stores realized they needed to come up with an ad that would catch the eye of consumers as well as being memorable and getting people to talk about them.
Their latest campaign has accomplished this and has created a buzz...
Second Juror Released in Jodi Arias Murder Trial as Questioning Continues with LaViolette
Anyone who watches a soap opera will tell you that something usually happens every day to keep the viewer interested in the show. The last episode of the week would be the most dramatic so that viewers are left waiting in anticipation for Monday and to see what will happen next. The Jodi Arias murder trial has been compared by many who have been watching to that of a soap opera.
The defendant, along...