Jeff Ashton, who served as lead prosecutor against another famous murder suspect-Casey Anthony-has written a no-holds-barred account of the trial that shocked Florida in “Imperfect Justice.” In 2008, Casey Anthony was charged with the murder of her two-year-old daughter, Caylee. Although she had reported Caylee missing, Casey’s lies and malfeasance depicted her as a mother who had grown tired of the responsibilities of raising a child. Instead, it appeared as if Casey Anthony wanted to be the consummate party girl…even emblazoning a tattoo on her back indicating “Bella Vita” (meaning “Beautiful Life”) that she got weeks after Caylee died.
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Torture Team: How the United States, Under Bush, Came to Abrogate the Geneva Conventions
As signatory to the international Convention Against Torture, since 1988 under Reagan, the U.S. is obliged to prosecute torturers found in its own territory or extradite them to other countries for prosecution. The six U.S. attorneys comprising the torture team, Bybee, Yoo, Haynes, et al, for authorizing “enhanced techniques” of interrogation at Guantanamo, could well face prison time for their role in counseling the Pentagon and the White House to dismiss long-established international law.
Getting Through An Affair – Be Cautious Exactly Who You Actually Notify
For figuring out ways to get through an extramarital relationship, one of the many factors that will make a world of impact with regard to healing is developing that support team to assist you. It could be that a great many or perhaps all people within this community have gone through everything that you are going through right now, thus you will have an extremely receptive target audience which can and will provide you with a little bit of worthwhile information as well as a good location to pour out the anger to people that will listen.
The Long Descent: A User’s Guide to the End of the Industrial Age
Civilizations rise and fall – the Roman Empire, the Mayans, the British colonial empire – and now it’s our turn. Consider the author’s blunt term, “a post-industrial society.” Yes, he means life after our vaunted high-tech industries grind to a halt for a lack of oil. John Michael Greer estimates world oil production maxed in 2005 and we are already descending the back side of Hubbert’s peak.
Oaxaca, Mexico and the Global Economy – No Word For Welcome Book Review
No Word For Welcome is a book about globalization in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in the southern Mexico state of Oaxaca. Since it’s written by a grassroots organizer, it inevitably stirs emotion in everyone with interest in how changing a country’s infrastructure affects cultures and the environment.
Current Affairs: The Next American Economy by William Holstein Technology Clusters and Ecosystems
June 2011 U.S. unemployment statistics site 9.2 percent of Americans out of work long-term (six months or longer). That number remains consistently high as millions of Americans struggle to find employment. How can America reinvent itself for a 21st century, knowledge-based economy? William Holstein, author of the new book, “The Next American Economy- Blueprint For A Real Recovery,” believes technology clusters and ecosystems are paramount. Read how America is economically redefining itself to compete globally.
Fatal Choice Written By Charles E Rickard
“Fatal Choice” is an excellent awakening of The United States as seen through the eyes of the author. It is frightening, alarming, eye awakening, thought provoking, and a look into your possible future life in The United States. Charles Rickard takes no prisoners nor does he hold back his punches.
Professor Hugh White Discusses Australia’s Future Between Washington and Beijing
Professor Hugh White has turned out a quite alarming essay on future security issues confronting Australia. As China rises, its power will put the squeeze not only on America, but also on countries in the Asian region. Hugh White doesn’t sugar coat the pill as he goes through possible future security scenarios for Australia.
Andrew Fowler has written a thoughtful and considered book that examines the personality of Julian Assange, the global significance of his creation Wikileaks, and the impacts that this freedom of information has had on institutions that thrive on secrecy. Ironically enough, Fowler finds that Assange’s work has more in common with old style journalism by exposing and keeping accountable powerful vested interests.
Can’t Prove Your Partner Is Cheating on You? Catch That Cheater Instantly!
You believe your lover is having an affair, however, you cannot prove it. It is making you completely NUTS, since you understand there’s something fishy about their loyalty, however, you cannot pinpoint it, and also you aren’t able to find any kind of proof.