David Duchovny Star of Californication A Sex- Obsessed Man or Just Playing A Role? Tom Cruise Negligent? -by Blond Bombshell

"We need a spicy scoop," the editor said. "Why me?" I responded. "Because Hollywood is where it is at, Shell, baby."

Okay, so here goes my limited scoop: David Duchovny is best known for the x-files. But for those with Showtime, you may recognize him as the star of a series called "Californication." This is a show in which he plays a sex-obsessed man. The show has earned Emmy nomination for casting and cinematography. Ironically, David Duchovny has apparently voluntarily entered a rehabilitation facility for sex addiction.

David's publicist, Flo Grace, has apparently confirmed the rehab report. At 48, with successful treatment, David can look forward to a long happy "sexless" life. I can only imagine that such successful treatment is the goal of his wife Tea Leoni.

On another note, Tom Cruise and United Artists have been sued for several million dollars because of injuries to 12 extras which happened because of a panel malfunction on a WW II type of vehicle. The movie is about Hitler, and Cruise may take a personal hit if the law suit is successful.

That's all the scoop I have, Mr. Editor. If sex and injury don't sell, nothing will!

Anna Goeldi Unjustly Executed For Practicing Witchcraft! - by Blond Bombshell

This goes under the heading of "duh!" A woman accused of being a witch was beheaded in 1782 in Switzerland. Anna Goeldi was accused of causing a girl to convulse and spit pins. Now 226 years later she was exonerated. (Little good that does for a headless corpse.) Ms. Goeldi was the last woman unjustly executed as a witch in Europe. Before clearing her name, the Swiss consulted with both the Protestant and Roman Catholic churches. (So that is what murderers call confessing one's sins these days...)

Ironically, the Swiss village of Mollis, where Anna Goeldi was executed now houses a museum detailing Goeldi's execution for witchcraft. Such things infuriate a real witch like me. (Want male references for my qualifications?) Goeldi was never a witch. Had she been a real witch, she would have nagged the men to the extent that they were so busy performing honey do's that the men would have had no time for frivolous witch hunts. Goeldi is just another example of ignorant male chauvinistic stereotypes that plagued the U.S. and the rest of the world for all too long. Now I will come off my soapbox, grab my broom and fly off to work in Denver. Real witches have important jobs to get completed before all of the convention delegates sober up!

Is Jerico Scott Too Talented For Youth Baseball or Is He Unfairly Being Targeted?

Civil rights issues once again rear its head in sports. Does a nine year old boy have a constitutional right to play youth baseball? The court system in New Haven, Connecticut may end up deciding this question as it pertains to nine-year-old Jericho Scott. (Photo at Left courtesy of A.P.) Jerico Scott is a good right-hand pitcher who can throw a 40mph fastball. The Youth Baseball League of New Haven has allegedly told Scott's coach that Scott could not pitch any more. When Jericho attempted to take the mound last week, the opposing team forfeited the game. The league has eight teams and about 100 players. It intends to disband Jericho's team (Will Power Fitness) and redistribute its players. Jericho's coach, Wilfred Vidro, allegedly resigned over the incident. But Vidro claims that he has not quit and the team refuses to disband. Players and parents protested Saturday requesting that Jericho be allowed to pitch. (Apparently Jerico has never hurt any one and by most accounts is an accurate pitcher.)

Is there a deeper, more sinister plot? Some say Jerico may be unfairly targeted because he turned down an invitation to join the defending league champion team which is sponsored by the employer of one of the league's administrators. The league denies any such reason. League attorney, Peter Noble, claims that the only reason in banning Jericho from pitching is that his pitches are just too fast for a co-ed developmental league of 8 to 10 year olds.

Attorney John Williams may meet with Jericho's parents to discuss legal options. Will a court soon be deciding if playing youth baseball is a right or a revocable privilege?

Are Prostitution Johns Just Innocent Parts of a Socioeconomic Currency Sytem? ~by Surfer Dude

Lounging around the beach, the guys all talk about politics. Not who is going to win. Conventions. Why? Because talk of political conventions, spurs the inevitable subject of the oldest profession in the world. Staring at the stars, Surfer Dude tried to enlighten his fellow free loaders as to why prostitution should be legal. While the exact words were lost in the smokey fumes and fine Miller Lite liqueur, the explanation went something like this: When one studies the science behind the bartering system, the element of mens rea (guilty mind or intent) disappears. (My reading of legal pub vocabulary words always impresses my fellow boarders.) Throughout history, men and women have used their bodies to get what they need. For example, Egyptian ruler Cleopatra, created a power base by sleeping with Roman rulers Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Think about it. Is that any better then the man and woman who were arrested at a motel in Fort Wright, Kentucky for allegedly swapping sex for gasoline? Humans do what humans have to do to survive and even to thrive. Where is the criminal intent in survival? Scientists explain that it is a biological response to barter our bodies for what we want and need.

But Surfer Dude, are there any studies? Boarders are real big on scientific peer review studies. In between all of the booze, smoke and foreign chemicals, my peers like a scientific explanation of their reality. (For example, the effect of a full moon on tomorrow mornings waves.) Leave it to the Big Ten. 475 University of Michigan undergraduates (ages 17 to 26 ) were studied concerning their bodies. The study revealed that 27 percent of the men and 14 percent of the women had offered someone favors or gifts in exchange for sex. (I.e. if I don't got to the beach today and instead do your laundry, will you sleep with me?) Similarly, 5 percent of the men and 9 percent of the women admitted trading sex for freebies. (I will sleep with you if you do my laundry instead of hang out with your dead beat friends.) The conclusion of the study "recognized the value of this socioeconomic currency system." Scientist dude, Daniel Kruger from the University of Michigan School of Public Health has published his study in the April issue of "Evolutionary Psychology." (This makes for great light reading on the beach.)

Given this valuable "socioeconomic currency system," why should it surprise any one that in May of 2008, police arrested a 93-year old man during a prostitution sting? Frank Milio, a 93 year old man, allegedly offered to pay an undercover policewoman money for sex. The cop was disguised as a prostitute. Milio allegedly offered to pay $20 for " services." Milio denied any illegal conduct and is to be presumed completely innocent. (At 93 it is hard to imagine he was intending to do anything besides "flirt." If that is a crime, the jails would be full.)

Another 93 year old man, Carlos Underhill allegedly approached the same under cover officer. He claims he was not soliciting sex but just wanted to talk to the "good-looking girl." (Where is the crime in that?) Underhill apparently just wanted to offer the girl a ride. Police dropped the charges against Underhill, and who could possible disagree with that?

Why pick on 93 year olds? For that matter, why pick on anyone when it comes to the oldest profession in the world? Trading favors for sex is not just something that happens at college or in a prostitution work zone. Studies suggest that some professionals will barter with their bodies. Rocky Fino, is the author of "Will Cook for Sex: A Guy's Guide to Cooking." (Is this not an invitational guide to enter into the world of barter?) Handy men and contractors tell stories of legendary proportions about desperate housewives who flirt with them while scantily clothed. If such a relationship becomes physical is it because of the need to fulfil a fantasy of having sex with a rugged, muscular man or is it just an attempt to barter for services? Experts suggest that it is a programmed biological response. A man who can supply shelter, wealth, security or HOME REPAIRS is deemed attractive and worthy of sexual rewards. So, how can we fault the doctor or the lawyer or the plumber who sleeps with his client? (If he is a vet and sleeps with his patient, then that is another story.) Now, if you are a woman who thinks this is just plain wrong, then date one of the boarders who listened to my explanation last night. Boarders have no clients and for that matter, no job. No need to think we will cheat on you at work (because work is a foreign concept) and you have no worries that we will become work-a-holics and neglect you. Unless, of course you consider laying on the beach 18 hours a day work. Otherwise, go down to the local garage and pickup one of the burly grease monkey dudes.

Consequences of Big Foot Hoax?

The problem with a hoax is that it has consequences. A hoax can be some thing as simple as an intercepted text message claiming to know Obama's running mate or as major as "Big Foot."

Two Georgia men got carried away. They claimed to have found a Bigfoot corpse.
Tom Biscardi, a leader in the group "Searching for Big Foot" apparently fell for the gag. So did many others who watched their t.v. sets awaiting the evidence. However, after a press conference and DNA examination, the men behind the discovery admitted it was "just a hoax, just a big joke." Matt Whitton was one of the pranksters. His claim had instant credibility because he was a police officer. Now he is an ex police officer! The other man Rick Dyer publicly announced that Big Foot "does not exist." While the men likely regret the consequences of their joke, was their five minutes of fame worth it? Only time will tell. Watch to see if there will be a talk show tour and possible movie and/or book deals. If there are such perks, might we be sending the wrong message?

Ryan McDonald Gunned Down By Fellow Student Jamar Siler?

Ryan McDonald, was just a sophomore at Central High school in Tennessee. He lived with his grandmother and suffered from alopecia which has caused him to be bald since age 3. As you can imagine, during the course of his school days he had been a target of much teasing. At 8:00 a.m in the cafeteria, the teasing came to an end as Ryan died from gunshot wounds. Chad Griffin, 15, and Josh Matthews, 14, were close to Ryan when he was shot. Ryan was apparently shot in the abdomen, took a few steps and then fell to the floor. Deputy Chief Bill Roehl reported that a 15 year old suspect identified as Jamar Siler was taken into custody six minutes after the shooting. According to Knox County School System Superintendent, Jim McIntyre, the victim and the suspect were acquaintances. (It is believed that they were classmates.)

Apparently, Jamar Siler, age 15, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder. Siler is being held in a juvenile detention facility without bond. Siler is represented by Mark Stephens, a public defender. After the shooting, the 1,400 student school was placed on lock down and then classes were dismissed. Students were bused to a nearby church where there parents picked them up. The school was scheduled to reopen today with counseling classes available for students. Official explanation of what happened link.

Does Edward Duncan III Deserve Death For What He Did To Dylan Groene And His Family?

Joseph Edward Duncan III stalked the Groene family and killed four members of the Groene household. Should anything else matter at his trial? Duncan tortured and shot Dylan Groene, a 9 year old child. Testimony from a medical doctor indicated that the boy might have survived the shot to the abdomen had he been timely taken to the hospital. Should that matter when considering whether Duncan deserves the death penalty?

According to a witness, Joseph Edward Duncan III shot the child in the head after accidentally shooting him in the stomach. Dr. Sharon Cooper, a forensic physician, testified the abdominal wound would have produced excruciating pain. The boy's sister, Shasta, described the gruesome physical description of the wound. While Duncan may have had time to get Dylan Groene to a hospital, so what! A videotaped interview of Shasta Groene, 8 , described how she and her brother were raped by Duncan. In December, Duncan pleaded guilty to the 2005 kidnapping of the Coeur d'Alene-area children and the murder of the boy. Duncan also pleaded guilty to murdering the family members.

The children were kidnapped in May 2005. Duncan killed Brenda Groene (their mother); Slade Groene (their 13-year-old brother); and Mark McKenzie (their mother's fiance.)
Duncan, acting as his own attorney in the sentencing phase, suggested in cross-examining Cooper that the girl was exaggerating her brother's injury.

Is this another example of how prison reform fails? Duncan has a history of arrests and convictions which include rape and molestation. He also a suspect in the murder of two half-sisters from Seattle in 1996 and a 1997 murder of a young boy in Riverside County, California.

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Are we at the point where we can officially declare attempts at prison reform to be a dead issue?

Update 8-25-08: On Friday a federal jury found Joseph Edward Duncan III eligible for the death penalty for the 2005 kidnapping, torture and murder of 9-year-old Dylan Groene.