HEADLINES

Coffee is not the only part of my morning routine. After screening my morning cases, I like to take a few minutes going over headlines from a variety of different websites, including news, sports and of course Hollywood/Bollywood gossip. Below, a few of the ones that caught my eye:

U.S. soldier gets 100 years for Iraq rape, killings
Sgt. Paul E. Cortez, 24, was sentenced to 100 years in prison Thursday for the gang rape and murder of an Iraqi girl and her family last year. He tearfully entered a plea agreement, pleading guilty to four counts of felony murder, rape and conspiracy to rape in a case considered among the worst atrocities by U.S. military personnel in Iraq. He received a dishonorable discharge and the plea agreement qualifies him for possible parole in 10 years.

He had this to say: "I don't know why. I wish I hadn't. The lives of four innocent people were taken. I want to apologize for all of the pain and suffering I have caused the al-Janabi family."

Psychologist Charles Figley testified that Cortez and the other soldiers likely suffered stress brought on by fatigue and trauma. "It eats you up," Figley said. "It's a horrible thing. This is not unique. We've seen this in other wars."

I've never been on a battlefield during war but I dont think there is a person in this world who hasnt suffered from stress brought on by 'fatigue and trauma'. They just dont resort to rape/physical violence. They go to Krispy Kreme. Thats it: Charles Figley should have suggested THAT.

Obama/Clinton: I dont know what's worse, Clinton crying for Obama to return campaign money, or the fact that Hollywood movie mogul David Geffen only donated $2300. Perhaps it was a typo, I havent found the amount anywhere else, but according to the METRO it was only $2300. Could it all be a publicity stunt, a diversion tactic if you will? A diversion from the fact that Republicans believe Clinton is the easiest candidate to beat.... like ever, for sure ya know.

It will be interesting though to see who the Democratic population is more comfortable with having in office out of the two minority candidates: An African American male, or a Caucasian female (with a penis larger than her husband.) And if by chance Clinton does win...would that make Mr. Clinton firsty lady? :P

Are you tired of hearing about Anna Nicole Smith yet? The issue of custody over her body, and her as well, is finally laid to rest and up pops the next episode: custody battle over her baby girl. Im only more fed up with Britney, but ANS is a close second.