Prosecutor: Former Harvard student faked prestigious academic career

23 year old Adam Wheeler of Deleware is scheduled for arraignment on twenty counts some of which include larceny, identity fraud, falsifying an endorsement or approval and pretending to hold a degree. Wheeler had gotten into the prestigious Harvard University on false transcripts and earned a combined total of over 45,000 dollars in financial aid money--academic scholarships and need-based. Wheeler also tried to apply for an internship at the McLeod Hospital. At the same time he sent out transfer applications to Brown and Yale Universities saying that he was doing an intership at McLeod Hospital. Authorities could not determine Wheeler's whereabouts on Monday when they tried to locate him.

Wheeler's actions have been going on so long that I think it is more than just a problem with the law. This man's actions indicate that he must have some psycological issue occuring in his life. In my opinion psycological help needs to be administered to him at some point, whether before or after his trial.

Cameron eats 'humble pie' over Clegg joke

In a rather startling turn of events Conservative prime minister, David Cameron, apologized to his Liberal-Democrat deputy, Nick Clegg, for a joke he made about the latter. The two traditionally opposing parties have joined together to form a pact in Britain's Parliamentary System, calling the deal a "five year government."Of the joke Cameron said, "We're all going to have things thrown back at us. We're looking at the bigger picture. ... And if it means swallowing some humble pie, and if it means eating some of your words, I cannot think of a more excellent diet."

I'm not quite sure how this pact will turn out. Parties that are on the farthest ends of the political spectrum--Conservatives and Liberals--cannot be expected to cooperate on many issues. I can't imagine that this "five year government" will last any more than even a year. Sure, they may have buried the hatchet for now but when the time comes to instigate legislation their disagreements will keep them from accomplishing many things.

Man says Delta lost his dog

Josiah Allen claims that Delta Airlines lost his dog, Paco, on a recent flight from Mexico to his home in Seaforth, Canada. An airline representative warned Allen that his dog carrier was too small for Paco. Consequently Delta had him sign a waiver saying the airline would not be liable for any injuries that Paco might suffer as a result of the carrier's size. Allen signed it because Paco had already slept in the crate for three nights with no problems. When the plane landed in Michigan, though, the dog was missing.

Pets should always be left at home when their owners are flying. The pet could sustain unecessary injuries and there is really no reason to lock it up in a kennel for hours on end. I am faulting the owner for bringing the pet at all, rather than the airline company for "losing" the dog. The dog is better left at home with caretakers who can see to its needs as opposed to being locked away in the luggage hold. A pet that remains at home will have no chances to get lost like that. They will be in the saftey of the owner's home.

Arizona bans ethnic studies in public schools

Less than one month following the gubernatorial signing of a controversial immigration bill, a new piece of legislation has been signed that forbids elementary or secondary schools in Arizona from teaching that are "designed primarily for pupils of a particular ethnic group" and advocate "the overthrow of the United States government" or "resentment toward a race or class of people." School Superintendent Tom Horne has spent two years attempting to remove a Mexican-American studies program from the curriculum and was the one who pushed for the bill to be passed. In response to this recent act, several Californian cities have boycotted Arizona-based businesses and governments.

While I agree with the past immigration law I don't think this new law should have gone into effect. Promoting cultural and global awareness is mandatory in today's society and one of the ways to do so is to continue with culture-related classes. I agree that classes should not promote any kind of "overthrow of the United States gonvernment." A bill that restricts what type of information is being taught and its relevancy to the subject would be ideal here. That way, advocating the idea that a particular ethnic group is somehow being oppressed by our government or that rebelling against the U.S. democracy is the right thing to do would be no longer taught in classes.

Romaine lettuce recall expands

An investigation of a food-borne illness that has sickened 19 people in three states is underway. Those who contracted the illness experienced symptoms ranging from mild to life-threatening such as hemolytic uremic syndrome. E. coli is the likely culprit behind the illness and authorities connect it with Romaine lettuce. The latest batch of lettuce to be recalled hails from a farm in Yuma, Arizona. Some have sued the grocers where the lettuce was bought. Most, however, recover before they get a chance to sue with the average sick time for healthy adults being about a week.

I think instead of complaining or suing the organizations who aren't even initially responsible (such as the grocers) people should learn to grow their own items. A lot of hassle would be prevented if individuals could simply section off a bit of land for a garden. To grow one's own food would present them with the option to pick or harvest what one wants, when one wants it. Food-borne illness would be less likely and if it did occur it would not spread at all.

3 plead not guilty in deadly home invasion linked to internet ad

Clabon Terrel Bernaird, 23; Kiyoshi A. Higashi, 22; and Joshua N. Reese, 20, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, robbery and assault. The men are accused of killing a man in a house break-in in Pierce County, Washington. The victim, James Sanders, and his wife has posted an ad on Craigslist in the hopes of selling a diamond ring for $1050. A couple responded to the post, agreeing to meet at the Sanders' home just outside of Tacoma, Washington. When they arrived they pulled out a handgun, restrained Sanders, his wife, and their two children with handcuffs. In an attempt to free himself and help his children, Sanders was shot and killed. The suspects face seventy years in prison and a two million dollar bail.

It has almost come to the point where it is dangerous to post things online. Something as simple as trying to sell a ring may result in murder. Craigslist needs to better regulate who is allowed to visit their site or create an account. I think that if something was done to implement this tactic the buyers and the sellers would be a lot safer. A part of it, too, is common sense. The two parties involved in the sale of an item or a service should not overlook any effort in making sure the other party is safe and responsible when creating plans to come into contact with each other.

Holder: Pakistani Taliban helped direct Times Square plot

Faisal Shahzad, a man likely connected with the Pakistani Taliban, is suspected of being part of the failed Times Square bombing. New evidence suggests that the Taliban helped direct, facilitate, and finance the car bombing. Shahzad allegedly tried--but failed--to set off a car bomb in Times Square. Two days later he was arrested while trying to fly out of New York. This is the second failed terrorist attack in the past six months. According to John Brennan, the assistant to the president for counterterrorism and homeland security, any U.S. counterterroism efforts have detered terrorist groups from launching successful attacks.

Despite critics denouncing Obama for reading alleged terrorists the Miranda rights, I think he is right to do that. If they are legal American citizens they should have the same chance to know their rights as anyone else regardless of what they have done. NOT reading them their rights wouldn't necessarily guarantee a truthful response.