Saturday, September 19, 2009 
Associated Press
 
I’m 67 and thought I had seen and heard every excuse imagined UNTIL  NOW but when I saw this article I thought this excuse has to be the # 1 excuses of all time. 

I think it would be fun to make a list of weird excuses so if anyone has any to add to this one would love to have you share it. ………flagranny2

 

 STUART, Fla —  Authorities have filed another 90 charges of possession of child pornography against a Martin County man who blamed the crime on his cat.

According to a sheriff’s report, Jensen Beach resident Keith Griffin told investigators that pornographic images downloaded when his cat jumped on his computer keyboard while he was downloading music.

Griffin was arrested in early August and charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography. Investigators filed the additional charges on Thursday.

Griffin is being held in lieu of $2.2 million bail at the Martin County Jail. He was not immediately known if he has an attorney.

Sheriff’s officials said a family friend was caring for the cat.

Young Man Loses Half His Skull

Friday, September 11, 2009

 

I came across this article and it just floored me.  Just when you think you’ve heard it all, you find out you haven’t………flagranny2

 

                                                                                                                                       
Essex, England, Steve Gator was walking home from work when a couple of “thugs” started shouting tauts and abusive language at him concerning his cousin.  When he confronted them he was hit so hard causing him to fall and smash his head on the pavement which obviously left him with brain damage. 

His head was smashed so bad that surgeons had to remove half of his skull with only skin covering his brain.  He is now waiting surgery to have a new skull plate put in. 

The kicker to this is the two “thugs” who were involved were not found guilty based on NOT ENOUGH EVIDENCE?   If visual evidence isn’t enough then what would be?

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BREAKING NEWS – Senator Ted Kennedy Looses Battle to Brain Cancer

FOXNews.com
Wednesday, August 26, 2009

“Some men see things as they are and say ‘why.’
“I dream things that never were and say ‘why not.’” 

  

Kennedy looses battle of Brain Cancer

Senator Kennedy  leaves behind a political legacy as being one of the longest serving senators in history. 

 

After losing his brothers President John Kennedy and Attorney General  Robert Kennedy, both assassinated, Kennedy became the one who the family turned to when in need of support. 

 

 He also carried the burden of his tragic accident in 1969 when his car plunged off a bridge on Chappaquiddick killing Mary Jo Kopechne. 

 

When his brother Robert ‘Bobby’ was assassinated Kennedy endured the responsibility of the family as he delivered Bobby’s eulogy.

Click here for a timeline of Ted Kennedy’s life.

   

UPDATE:MJ’s Death Ruled a Homicide/Manslaughter ??

Monday, August 24, 2009
AP

  

Michael Jackson’s cardiologist, Dr. Conrad Murray, is suspect of homicide or possible manslaughter in Jackson’s death and could face criminal charges.Doctor Murray told investigators that he had given Jackson two  sedatives (didn’t say which kind) through the night  in an unsuccessful attempt to help (unsuccessfully) Jackson to get some sleep.  

The morning of his death Dr. Murray said he had given Jackson a 25mg dose of the powerful anesthetic propofol.  The toxicology report found other substances in Jackson’s system but were not believed to have been a contributing factor in Jackson’s death.

 

Along with Dr. Murray, cardiologist, sources say that dermatologist, Dr. Arnold Klein will be charged with medical malpractice.  Click here for full article

 

Dr. Conrad Murray

  

 

                                            Dr. Arnold Klein 

                        

                                                                                                                                    

Woman’s 11-stone (154 lbs) legs may be lost

I don’t know if I could handle living with ‘Proteus Syndrome’ and take it in stride as this young woman has, could  you?  Here is her compelling story.

 

A woman is campaigning to raise awareness of a rare condition which has left her with 11 stone (70kg) legs.

Mandy Sellars, 32, from Lancashire, suffers from Proteus syndrome, a condition also thought to have affected the “Elephant Man”, Joseph Merrick.

Although she was born with abnormally large legs and feet – which continue to grow – her body is of average size.

Doctors may have to amputate in the future, but Ms Sellars says she wants to raise awareness before it happens.

Proteus Syndrome is only thought to affect about 120 people worldwide, which ensures Ms Sellars receives some stares in public.

I quite fancy having a go at snowboarding actually, maybe paragliding or white water rafting would be wonderful

Mandy Sellars

“I expect people to look – I think that’s quite inevitable because I would if I was in their position – but a smile can bring so much to one person,” she said.

She told the BBC of her relief at finally being diagnosed with the condition in May 2006, which allowed her to meet other sufferers.

“I wanted to belong,” said Ms Sellars.

“I wanted to find other people that had the condition, and to be able to relate to them and them to relate to me and know what it’s like to live with this condition and how different it is.”

Mandy was born with oversized limbs

Proteus Syndrome is an extremely rare condition which involves atypical growth of the bones, skin, head and a variety of other symptoms.

The name comes from the Greek god Proteus who could change his form.

There is no known cure and if Ms Sellars limbs continue to grow – her feet are 16ins long while her legs are 35ins in diameter at the bottom and 28ins at the top – doctors say they will have to amputate.

“I have goals for when that does happen,” she added.

“Why not? It can be a different life. It could be a more adventurous life. Things I can’t do now I might be able to do then.

“I quite fancy having a go at snowboarding actually, maybe paragliding or white water rafting would be wonderful, it really would. So you never know – watch this space.”

CBS Newsman Walter Cronkite Remembered at New York City Funeral

Thursday, July 23, 2009
Fox News

 As I watched the news I realized how fortunate I was to have lived during Cronkite’s life as a journalist in every facet. 
 

Mourners gathered Thursday to bid farewell to legendary “Evening News” anchor Walter Cronkite at his star-studded New York City funeral.

Cronkite’s casket was carried in to the private ceremony about 1:30 P.M. Thursday at St. Bartholomew’s Church in midtown Manhattan.

The service drew scores of Hollywood’s glitterati, as well as his loved ones, friends and colleagues. Cronkite died Friday at his Manhattan home at age 92.

I’m sure that by now everyone knows about his career and accomplishments but I wanted to express my own feelings as well.

As I watched the news I realized how fortunate I was to have lived during Cronkite’s life as a journalist in every facet. 

To me, he was a reporter who spoke his mind without fear of loosing his job due to any political influence.

Thursday as I listened I vividly recalled the day he had to report the assassination of president Kennedy he didn’t hold back his feelings, he wore his heart on his sleeve.

From 1952 until he retired he was known as the most trusted reporter in America.  He will truly be missed!!!!  ……flagranny2

 
“AND THAT’S THE WAY IT WAS”

Breaking News-CBS,Walter Cronkite News legend has passed away

Friday, July 17, 2009
SOURCE- Associated Press
  

NEW YORK —  A CBS executive says retired CBS anchorman Walter Cronkite, “the most trusted man in America,” has died at his home in New York. He was 92.

CBS vice president Linda Mason says Cronkite died at 7:42 p.m. after a long illness, with his family by his side.

He was the face of CBS News from 1962 to 1981, when stories ranged from the John F. Kennedy assassination to Watergate and the Iranian hostage crisis.

More info to follow as it is published ….flagranny2

BREAKING NEWS: Former NFL Star Steve McNair Killed in Shooting

Saturday, July 04, 2009

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — DEVELOPING: Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair and a woman were found shot to death Saturday inside a residence in Nashville, police said.

Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron confirmed that authorities were called to a condominium and found McNair and a woman shot to death inside. Aaron said police don’t yet know the circumstances of the shooting.

“I don’t have any answers for you now as to what’s happened, who’s responsible,” he said.

Aaron said police tentatively have identified the woman but did not release her name.

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Doctors Baffled: Girl, 16, Has Body of a Toddler, Still Can’t Speak

Thursday, June 25, 2009

 

It’s surprising how much we take for granted until we read a story like Brooke’s. How often do we say babies are a “Miracle”? Let’s take it a step further and not only use the word Miracle but include the words” Miracle and healthy”?

Normally you would expect your 16 year old daughter anxiously hoping she will be asked to the prom, get her drivers’s license or at least permit, etc. I know when we were expecting our daughters I can honestly say I didn’t give those words a second thought. I did think about it but mostly as a passing thought.  How blessed we are!!  …..flagranny2

Click here to see pictures of Brooke

To learn more about Brooke, watch “Child Frozen in Time” at 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2 on TLC.

Michael Jackson – King of Pop and a Legand – Dead at 52

Thursday, June 25, 2009
Fox News
 

 

 

 

 

 

             

 

 Heart attack claims the life of Michael Jackson at age 50

“He WAS the world“

 Music icon Michael Jackson, whose fame spanned from his childhood with the legendary Jackson 5 to a superstar solo career that earned him the nickname ‘King of Pop,’ died Thursday afternoon at a Los Angeles hospital.

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 No words can convey one’s  feelings……flagranny2

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