Kimberly McCarthy, Texas Inmate, Set To Be First Woman Executed In U.S. Since 2010

IN Dallas the judge has halted the Tuesday night execution of Kimberly McCarthy which will be the first woman put to death in the U.S. in three years. The  state District Judge Larry Mitchell moves the execution of Kimberly McCarthy, 51, to April 3. McCarthy faced lethal injection for the 1997 beating, stabbing and robbery of a 71-year-old neighbor in Lancaster, about 15 miles south of Dallas. McCarthy was arrested  for the crime she commeted 1997 beating, stabbing and robbery of a 71-year-old neighbor in Lancaster, about 15 miles south of Dallas. Lawyers for McCarthy, who is black, argued that the jury that convicted and sentenced her to death was selected improperly based on race. It was made up of 11 white people and one black person.

Health care loophole may hit millions hard

Millions of smokers could be priced out of health insurance because of tobacco penalties in President Barack Obama's health care law, according to experts who are just now teasing out the potential impact of a little-noted provision in the massive legislation.


this only a piece of the artcal i read on  yahoo. its about  how they will be charging people on Obama care there are over a certin age and smoking. For a 55-year-old smoker, the penalty could reach nearly $4,250 a year. A 60-year-old could wind up paying nearly $5,100. these are the charges people face if they smoke while on Obama care.Younger smokers could be charged lower penalties under rules proposed last fall by the Obama administration. Workers covered on the job would be able to avoid tobacco penalties by joining smoking cessation programs, because employer plans operate under different rules. But experts say that option is not guaranteed to smokers trying to purchase coverage individuall.http://news.yahoo.com/penalty-could-keep-smokers-health-overhaul-205840155.html

all star lebron,kobe,and kds

Nike Basketball prepares for the 2013 NBA All-Star Game in Houston with another intergalactic pack of sneakers, featuring three all-new looks for signature athletes LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant. Styles are inspired by the mission control center in Texas, widely known by its radio call sign "Houston."

This year's pack features the added element of fictional interpretation for three of the game's best. James, Bryant and Durant come to life as fictional planets on each of the following shoes:

LeBron X:

An indestructible force originating from fictional Nike Space Program (NSP) planet NSP-LJ6, LeBron James’ dominance was born from the volcanic surface in the planet’s mantle. He is rumored to have journeyed to earth on a meteor made of the galaxy's hardest substance – black diamonds.

Technical benefits of the LeBron X include full-length visible Nike Zoom cushioning, dynamic Flywire technology and Hyperfuse construction - a trilogy set to unleash its fury in Houston.

Kobe 8 System:

Engineered to the specifications of Kobe Bryant’s Houston mission, with origins rooted on a planet marked as NSP-KB24. The Ice Mamba circles the volatile surface as guardian of the five rings. The wise veteran is known to strike with moves that leave his opponents frozen.

Built for Bryant’s lightning speed and precision, the Kobe 8 System is Nike+ Basketball enabled for the first time and this shoe also features Nike Zoom in the midsole insert. Nike Engineered Mesh upper and tactile traction complete the shoe.

KD V:

Identified as Dark Matter, the biological and molecular breakdown of this figure remains a puzzle for scientists. Early readings of its origin, NSP-KD35, have sent back conflicting reports of a planet that is simultaneously solid, liquid, and gas – properties that make his game adaptable to any situation.

Joining with Bryant for their quest to lead the West to victory, this KD V is designed to the specifications of Kevin Durant’s Houston mission. The KD V features the combination of Nike Zoom (forefoot) and Nike Air (heel) cushioning along with Hyperfuse upper and dynamic heel support.

Responsible for the designs are Nike Basketball's color lead Eugene Rogers and graphic designer Erick Goto.

The concept is also executed through an apparel collection of t-shirts and Hyper Elite Galaxy shorts for James, Bryant and Durant. Nike Basketball has also joined forces with Nike Sportswear to create a special product collection based around Area 72, a top-secret facility where shoes take on a life of their own.

Look for the "All-Star" LeBron X, Kobe 8 System and KD V to launch on Friday, February 15 at select retailers and nike.com

should steriod takers be allowed in the mlb hall of fame

should players that have done steroids be inducted to the hall of fame. this has bin one of the biggest stories for sports.  for the first time since 1996 the MLB HALL OF FAME will have no one inducted this year .out of 37 candidates there was not a single vote for any one. the ballot was loaded with tons of talent but because they did steroids they got no ones vote for the hall of fame. here are a couple names of players i think should be inducted no matter one. barry Bonds the all-time home run leader with 762. Roger Clemens, a storied righthander with 354 wins. Biggio, a second baseman with 3,060 hits.Sammy Sosa, the only slugger to bash more than 60 homers in three different seasons and who totaled 609 in his career.Piazza, who hit 396 of his 427 homers as a catcher  the most of any player at that position in Major League history.There will still be an induction ceremony in Cooperstown, N.Y., on July 28. Longtime Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert, turn-of-the-20th-century umpire Hank O'Day and 19th-century catcher Deacon White were elected to the Hall last month by the PreIntegration Committee, and their memories and heirs will be honored on that date. All three are deceased."When no player is elected or cases like that you're not going to have the crowds you normally would," Idelson explained. "It has an adverse affect on Hall of Fame weekend. Fortunately the Cooperstown season is more than that weekend. For that weekend we'll do what we need to do to now enhance the ceremonies."Moreover, to penalize players exonerated in legal proceedings and others never even implicated  is simply unfair. The Hall of Fame is supposed to be for the best players to have ever played the game. Several such players were denied access to the Hall today.  Hopefully this will be rectified by future voting."