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Giant Squids, Giant Jellyfish and Immortality?

Giant sea creatures are attacking coastal regions all around the world. Some weigh more than a Sumo wrestler. Is there potential for an immortal giant creature from the deep?
Published Jul 20, 2009 by  Michael Billy in Science | 2 comments

Would-be Robber Becomes Russian Woman's Sex Slave

With an economic downturn in full swing there is little doubt that crime aimed towards profit will be on the increase. Before considering the life of crime, however, a person should be fully aware of the possible consequences.
Published Apr 21, 2009 by  Michael Billy in Crime | 4 comments

Lysander Spooner and the United States Postal Monopoly

On May 11 the US Post Office is raising the price of stamps by 2¢. Even in the face of increasing prices, many people will argue that the Post Office is necessary because a private organization could never perform these functions for a similar cost.
Published Apr 18, 2009 by  Michael Billy in Politics | 6 comments

US Government Hosts Two Day Conference on Bed Bugs

In what is being hailed as an outstanding use of taxpayer money, the United States government is hosting a two-day conference on the blood-sucking insects.
Published Apr 16, 2009 by  Michael Billy in Health | 1 comment

Law May Require Cellphone Cameras to Click When Taking Picture

H.R. 414 , cleverly named the Camera Phone Predator Alert Act, is sponsored by Peter T. King who is the representative for New York's third district. The law would ensure every cellphone makes a sound when the camera function is being used.
Published Jan 26, 2009 by  Michael Billy in Crime | 4 comments

Texas Cop Kills Leashed Dog While Investigating Noise Complaint

Rebecca Williams, one of the dog's owners, was throwing a surprise birthday party for her husband when a neighbor apparently filed a noise complaint.
Published Jan 26, 2009 by  Michael Billy in Crime | 2 comments

Talk Show Host Sentenced to 93 Days in Jail For Having A Couch in His Yard

Ian Bernard, host and owner of the nationally syndicated radio talk show and podcast entitled Free Talk Live, was locked up for 93 days at a trial on Friday that pertained to a city code violation.
Published Nov 15, 2008 by  Michael Billy in Crime | 21 comments

Penguins Beat Red Wings in First Meeting Since Stanley Cup Finals

When a team is losing 5-2 in the third period against the defending Stanley Cup Champions it is usually time to call it quits, regroup, and think about the next game. At that point, many Pens fans probably turned off the TV or radio in shame.
Published Nov 13, 2008 by  Michael Billy in Sports | 2 comments

Michigan Voters Legalize Medical Marijuana, Massachusetts Loosens Penalties

Hidden within the historic presidential election were two referendums that represented a victory for marijuana reform activists.
Published Nov 5, 2008 by  Michael Billy in Health | 6 comments

The Story of the Iraq War

In the current presidential election season it seems easy to focus on such issues as health care, the economy, and global warming. One thing, however, seems to be forgotten in the midst of all of this: the United States is at war.
Published Nov 3, 2008 by  Michael Billy in World | 9 comments

This Time It's the Robbers Who Get the Wrong Address

A group of armed thugs burst violently into the home of a Portland Oregon woman, forcing her husband and roommate to the floor at gunpoint. They were screaming, “Where’s Tim?” Tim was there, alright, but it was the wrong guy.
Published Oct 28, 2008 by  Michael Billy in Crime | 3 comments

Teen Girl Charged With Sex Offense For Sending Nude Pictures of Herself

It has happened again. A 15-year-old Newark, Ohio girl has been charged with felony child pornography charges for sending nude photographs of herself to a classmate in a text message.
Published Oct 13, 2008 by  Michael Billy in Crime | 15 comments

Opinion: The Financial Crisis is Not A Failure of the Free Market

Turn on the television, the radio. Scour the Internet. Google the term “financial crisis” and you are bound to hear frantic tales of the eminent Wall Street collapse.
Published Sep 30, 2008 by  Michael Billy in Politics | 2 comments

Opinion: The Liberal Contradiction

It was Lord Acton who said, “Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely”, and liberals, especially in the classical sense of the term, seem to prescribe to this maxim. There is, however, an inherent contradiction hidden in this philosophy
Published Sep 25, 2008 by  Michael Billy in Politics | 9 comments

What Do Americans Think About Seceding From the Union?

A recent poll by Zogby International was aimed at finding out how the average American feels about the right to secede and whether or not they would support a secessionist movement in their state.
Published Aug 2, 2008 by  Michael Billy in Politics | 2 comments

Opinion: Early Review of 'Pineapple Express'

Pineapple Express will not be released to theaters until August 8, but that has not stopped this citizen journalist from viewing an early screening of the film. Go ahead, scour the internet, it will be hard to find another review.
Published Jul 17, 2008 by  Michael Billy in Entertainment | 5 comments

Feds Create One New Law Every Week

It used to be easy. Don't kidnap, don't murder, don't rape, and you could avoid becoming a felon in the eyes of the national government.
Published Jul 13, 2008 by  Michael Billy in Crime | 2 comments

Ohio Police Discover Some Really Premium Weed

Ohio drug warriors have recently made a bust that led to the confiscation of over 100 pounds of the most valuable marijuana ever documented.
Published Jul 10, 2008 by  Michael Billy in Crime | 4 comments

Congress Aims to Solve National Bed Bug Crisis

The United States House of Representatives is currently considering the bill H.R. 6068 titled The Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite Act of 2008. Thats right, no issue is too small for the United States government!
Published Jul 7, 2008 by  Michael Billy in Politics | 4 comments

Opinion: US Government Holds Patent For Medical Marijuana, Shows Hipocrisy

On the one hand, United States federal government officials have consistently denied that marijuana has any medical benefits. On the other, the government actually holds patents for the medical use of the plant.
Published Jul 7, 2008 by  Michael Billy in Politics | 7 comments
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