RSSHow Insensitive Could They Possible Be … Costa Concordia Offering Survivors of the Cruise Ship Disaster a 30% Discount Off on Future Cruises
ARE YOU KIDDING ME, COULD COSTA CONCORDIA CRUISE LINES BE MORE CLUELESS AND INSENSITIVE!!!
Following the cruise ship disaster of the Costa Concordia where it ran aground and … the owners of the Costa Concordia are offering survivors a 30% discount on future cruises. ARE YOU SERIOUS!!! Who the hell would get back on any boat that would have had such a disaster that was caused by Captain error? Let alone the fact that the Captain and some crew members fled the ship before actual passengers were rescued.
The owners of the Costa Concordia are offering survivors of the disaster a 30 per cent discount off future cruises as they battle to stave off law suits expected to cost hundreds of millions of pounds.
So far 12 individuals have died and there are 20 people still missing following this cruise ship debacle and the cruise ship has the audacity to offer 30% discounts. Could they be more insulting? What’s next, will they offer free drink and photo vouchers? People are dead and missing, survivors are getting ready to file law suits and the cruise ship company decides to add insult to tragedy.
Posted January 22, 2012 by Scared Monkeys Bizarre, Cruise Ship, Deceased, Missing Persons, WTF | 2 comments |
AFC Championship Game: New England Patriots Win 23-30 as Ravens Kicker Misses Last Second Field Goal
The New England Patriots defeated the Baltimore Ravens 23-20 in the AFC Championship Game and are headed to the Super Bowl. Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff missed a 32 yard FG that would have tied the game with just 15 seconds left. Instead, what should have been a routine kick, turned out to be and adventure and WIDE LEFT!
The Patriots are headed to Indianapolis and the Super Bowl after today’s war with the Ravens. In a game in which Pat’s QB Tom Brady had a less that Brady-like game, who knew that it would be the NFL’s 31st ranked defense that would save the day for New England.The Patriots took the lead for good on Tom Brady’s QB sneak from the half yard line and the PAT’s defense hung on for the victory. As the Ravens were driving for a go ahead score or at least a tying FG, the PAT’s DB made a phenomenal play knocking a sure TD out of the hands of the Baltimore WR that would have most certainly won the game for the Ravens. BTW, the receiver did not drop it, it was knocked out of his hands (VIDEO).
DEFENSE, DEFENSE, DEFENSE … Pats DT Vince Wilfork and the D-line of the Patriots were beasts today. If you were to tell me that Brady would throw no TD’s and throw two inceptions, I would have said that the Patriots had no chance of winning. Prior to the game I thought that the Patriots had to score between 24-28 points against the Ravens defense to win. In a post game interview, All-Pro PATS wide receiver gave the credit for the win to the defense (VIDEO).
The Patriots shut down Ray Rice, the league’s total yardage leader, who was limited to 78 yards. Brandon Spikes made a fourth-quarter interception of Joe Flacco, who played well before that and threw for two touchdowns. And when the Ravens (13-5) were threatening to score a late touchdown to win their first conference title in 11 years, New England clamped down.
In the post game press conference, Ravens coach John Harbaugh was a class act (VIDEO). Its never easy to come out in front of the cameras after a loss like this one.
Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick’ are headed off to their fifth NFL Super Bowl together and the New England Patriots 7th Super Bowl appearance overall.
US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-D) Announced She Intends to Resign from Congress
Gabrielle Giffords stepping down …
US Representative Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-D) has announced that she will step down from Congress and focus on recovering from the injuries she suffered at the hands of the assassination attempt by mad man Jared Lee Loughner in the Tucson massacre. Giffords plans on resigning later this week and will not seek reelection in 2012. Arizona Governor Jan Brewer will set the date for special primary and general elections to determine who will serve the remainder of Giffords’ term.
“I have more work to do on my recovery, so to do what is best for Arizona I will step down this week. I’m getting better. Every day my spirit is high. I will return and we will work together for Arizona and this great country. Thank you very much.”
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona announced Sunday she intends to resign from Congress this week to concentrate on recovering from wounds suffered in an assassination attempt a little more than a year ago that shook the country.
“I don’t remember much from that horrible day, but I will never forget the trust you placed in me to be your voice,” the Democratic lawmaker said on a video posted without prior notice on her Facebook page.
Although it is sad to see that Gabby Giffords has to step down, it is the right thing for her and her family. All to often I had heard Democrats and their operatives say that she was making great strides in her recovery, yet when one would see or hear Gabby and you could only say that she was no where back to where she needed to be. The last thing that was needed was for the Democrat party to take advantage of Gabby and use her to have her run for office on the sympathy vote.
Posted January 22, 2012 by Scared Monkeys Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-D), House of Representatives, Politics, Tucson Massacre, You Tube - VIDEO | 2 comments |
NJ Governor Chris Christie Says He Would Consider Being Mitt Romney’s Vice President
Today on NBC’s ‘Meet the Press,’New Jersey Governor Chris Christie told David Gregorythat he thought in November 2012 he would still be the Governor of the Garden State; however, because he loves his country and his party enough, if he were asked by Mitt Romney to be VP, he would consider it. However, if he were a betting man, he sees himself still as NJ Guv in 2012.
Interestingly enough, a majority of NJ voters see Christie as Vice President.
The key numbers: 55% of New Jersey voters say it is “very likely” or “somewhat likely” that Christie will be the GOP running mate. But nearly seven in 10 voters, or 68%, say the blunt-speaking Christie doesn’t have the right personality for the job.
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From the WAPO, Christie would consider a Mitt Romney VP spot.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said Sunday that he would consider being Mitt Romney’s vice presidential running mate if Romney asked him, but said he remained skeptical that he would ever be on the ticket.
Christie, who previously denied that he was ready to be president but then briefly considered entreaties to run, also appears to have softened his resistance to the idea of being vice president.
“I absolutely believe that, come November 2012, I’m going to be governor of New Jersey and not in any other office,” Christie said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” “But the fact of the matter is, if Gov. Romney, who’s going to be our nominee, picked up the phone and called me to talk about this, I love my country enough and I love my party enough to listen.”
Last year, when asked about the idea of being vice president, Christie said, “I don’t think there’s anybody in America who thinks my personality is best suited to being Number Two.”
Posted January 22, 2012 by Scared Monkeys 2012 Elections, Chris Christie - NJ, Governors, Mitt Romney, Presidential Contenders, Presidential Election | one comment |
Police Released Video of Missing Michelle Parker at KFC Three Hours Before She Dropped Off her 3 Year Old Twins at Ex-fiance & Suspect Dale Smith Jr.’s Home
The search continues for missing mother of two, Michelle Parker. She has been missing since November 11, 2011. The police have released never before seen video footage of missing mother Michelle Parker picking up food at a KFC drive through in Casselberry, FL three hours before she dropped off her 3 year old twins at the home of her ex-fiance and the father of the children, Dale Smith Jr. This was the last location that Michelle Parker was ever seen.
Detectives said the two-and-a-half minute video was captured at a Casselberry KFC fast food restaurant around 12:22 p.m. on Nov. 17.
Police released the video on Parker’s 34th birthday to keep the case in the public eye. One of the 750 tips received so far led police to the video.
The video shows Parker going through a KFC drive through in Casselberry, Fla. three hours before she dropped off her 3-year-old twins at Smith Jr.’s home, the last place she was seen.
Police say the video did not give them any new information.
“It’s nothing new as far as what she was wearing, the vehicle. That was put out immediately,” said Sgt. Vince Ogburn of the Orlando Police Department, according to ABC News affiliate WFTV.
Ex-fiance Dale Smith Jr. has been named the prime suspect in Michelle Parker’s disappearance.
If anyone has any information or tips regarding the case of missing Michelle Parker, please call Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477. Tipsters can remain anonymous and earn a reward of up to $5,000.
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