Posted on June 29, 2006 by thestateofblog
“The Supreme Court today delivered a sweeping rebuke to the Bush administration, ruling that the military tribunals it created to try terror suspects violate both American military law and the Geneva Convention.
In a 5-to-3 ruling, the justices also rejected an effort by Congress to strip the court of jurisdiction over [...]
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Posted on June 29, 2006 by thestateofblog
Muhammad Ali will introduce low-calorie foods and beverages for young adults and will market them using a new company called GOAT Food and Beverage. The snacks will be sold in convenience stores with names like Jab, Rumble, and Shuffle. They will be made of fruit laden rolls and finger foods shaped like boxing [...]
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Posted on June 29, 2006 by thestateofblog
I (Justin) am trying to figure out my summer plans. I’m going to take a quick trip to Atlanta in late July. (Maceo, get a couple of bottles of Jack.) The wifey, the Seed and I were supposed to go to Costa Rica in August, but unfortunately those plans have been scuttled. My Dad, my [...]
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Posted on June 29, 2006 by thestateofblog
Out here in Los Angeles, Hooters Restaurant canceled a planned bikini contest benefitting the City of LA’s animal spay-neuter program after womens’ groups protested.
“Some of L.A.’s most buxom babes will strut their stuff next month to benefit stray animals, but the city of Los Angeles said Tuesday it is pulling out of the controversial “Hooters [...]
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