The state attorney general’s office is investigating a letter received by some Southern California Hispanics that says it is a crime for immigrants to vote and tells them they could be jailed or deported if they go to the polls next month. The truth is that immigrants who become naturalized citizens can legally register to …
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Eye direction and lying
Can the direction a person’s eyes reveal whether or not they are making a truthful statement? Short answer: sort of. But, it isn’t as simple as some recent television shows or movies make it seem. In these shows a detective will deduce a person is being untruthful simply because they looked to the left or …
How to easily tell if you are being lied to
The following techniques to telling if someone is lying are often used by police, and security experts. This knowledge is also useful for managers, employers, and for anyone to use in everyday situations where telling the truth from a lie can help prevent you from being a victim of fraud/scams and other deceptions.
Woman gets ticket for anti-Bush bumper sticker
A woman who was ticketed for having an obscene anti-Bush bumper sticker filed a lawsuit in federal court Monday against a county in the state of Georgia and its officials. Denise Grier, got a $100 ticket after a police officer spotted the bumper sticker, which read “I’m Tired Of All The BUSH**.”
Dog saves owner, dies trying to save cat
After a disabled woman’s cat started a house fire, her specially trained dog came to the rescue, then died trying to help the cat still in the house. Jamie Hanson said the 13-year-old dog named Jesse brought the phone so she could call 911 and also brought her artificial leg.
Bush-backed commission prepares to slam his admin’s Iraq strategy
A commission backed by President Bush that is exploring U.S. options in Iraq has agreed that ‘stay the course’ is not working. And intends to propose significant changes in the administration’s strategy by early next year, members say.”There’ll probably be some things in our report that the administration might not like,” said James A. Baker