The MonDaze

Another Monday, Another MonDaze
Monday, Sept. 07, 2009


Michael Jackson finally laid to rest in Los Angeles

Michael Jackson was finally laid to rest today in a funeral service at a heavily guarded private cemetery in Los Angeles.

The ceremony began more than an hour late as guests including 77-year-old Dame Elizabeth Taylor waited in termperatures of 32C for the Jackson Family to arrive at the Forest Lawn cemetery in Los Angeles.
Guardian, Sept. 04, 2009



Swine Flu and schools: 2,000 cases in 10 days at Washington college

At least 2,000 Washington State University (WSU) students at the Pullman campus have come down with the H1N1 influenza/ Swine Flu.
Examiner, Sept. 5, 2009




Money made by California's pot dispensaries remains hazy

Local governments, tasked with regulating the dispensaries sprouting up from Redding to Reseda, are scrambling just to figure out how many have opened.

Los Angeles is home to hundreds of dispensaries -- some of which opened after the City Council enacted a moratorium on new marijuana businesses. Towns such as Barstow and West Sacramento are banning dispensaries until they can outline regulations for them.
AARP Bulletin, Sept. 5, 2009



Controversy over fiery remarks fells Obama adviser

The White House environmental adviser under fire for inflammatory statements made before he joined the administration resigned after what he called a "vicious smear campaign against me."

Van Jones "understood that he was going to get in the way" of President Barack Obama's agenda, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Sunday.
Yahoo News, Sept. 6, 2009



Workers Race to Fix Crack in Bay Bridge

Transit crews scrambled to repair an unexpected crack in the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and finish a long-planned seismic upgrade with just a day to go before the crush of morning commuters.
The 73-year-old structure that carries about 260,000 vehicles a day between the two sides of the bay remained closed for a fourth day on Monday, and authorities hoped to avoid a fifth on Tuesday.
AOL News, Sept. 07, 2009



Why do we celebrate Labor Day?

Each year, the end of summer is signified by the celebration of the Labor Day holiday on the first Monday in September. For most of us, this day is simply a day off from work and a great excuse to have a backyard barbeque. However, many people are not aware of the origins of this holiday and what it truly represents. So why do we celebrate Labor Day?
Current News, Sept. 07, 2009



Text of Obama speech to be released before school broadcast

The White House is set to release on Monday the text of a controversial back-to-school speech to students from President Obama that has angered some conservative parents and pundits.
The text of the 18-minute speech will be posted on the White House Web site so people can read it before its scheduled Internet broadcast to schoolchildren Tuesday.
CNN, Sept. 07, 2009



Boy captive two years in secret room by mother avoiding custody change

Chekevdia didn't have to endure rape like Dugard, 29, did by kidnappers Phillip and Nancy Garrido who took her off a South Lake Tahoe street 18-years-ago. See Jaycee Lee Dugard articles.

But just as cruel, this young boy was denied fresh air, sunshine, medical and dental care, education, friends and freedom. Chekevdia was forced to live for nearly two years in a 5' x 12' room with a ceiling the height of a washing machine.
Examiner, Sept. 6, 2009



Trotter leads UNLV past Sacramento St. 38-3

UNLV's Channing Trotter rushed for 102 yards and three 1-yard touchdowns Saturday night to lead the Rebels to a 38-3 victory against Sacramento State in the season opener for both teams.
AP, Sept. 06, 2009



Another Car Crashes Into a Sacramento Business

For the second time Sunday a vehicle crashed into a business in Sacramento.

Just after 7:00 p.m. the driver of a Volkswagen Jetta crashed through the side of the Dos Coyotes restaurant on Folsom Blvd. near 65th street.
News 10, Sept. 7, 2009


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