Bernard Madoff’s in prison…

A federal judge rejected Bernard Madoff’s plea for leniency Monday, sentencing the 71-year-old swindler to spend the rest of his life in prison for an “extraordinarily evil” fraud that took a staggering toll on thousands of victims.

U.S. District Judge Denny Chin cited the unprecedented nature of the multibillion-dollar fraud as he sentenced Madoff to the maximum of 150 years in prison, a term comparable only to those given in the past to terrorists, traitors and the most violent criminals. There is no parole in federal prison so Madoff will most likely die there.

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She is naked and funny, wife of Russian oligarch

Olga Rodionova, the wife of a Russia oligarch, found herself involved in a scandal. She had a “Naked and Funny” nomination for Silver Galosh Awards – a popular award show in Russia similar to Golden Raspberry, where artists and public personas are “honored” for their doubtful achievements in show business.

The host of the show, Ksenia Sobchak, an it-girl and socialite (Russia’s analogue to Paris Hilton) presented the award to Olga Rodionova for her silly act of getting naked in public. The award came as an “honor” to Mrs. Rodionova’s book, titled “The Book of Olga” – a collection of explicit photographs taken by Bettina Rheims, a well-known European photographer. Read more

Latvian Church the christen baby.

The baptism of the baby-christen- kristīšana; kristības-krikštas, krikštijimas-křest-dåb-doop-ristsed-kaste-baptême-die Taufe-βάπτιση, βάφτισμα-keresztelő-skírn-battesimo-dåp-chrzest-baptismo-botez-крещение-krst-bautismo-dop, döpelse-vaftiz (ayini, *töreni)….

The sacrament of Christening is much more than a private ceremony for your baby and for you, your family and friends. Christening is a sacrament of Christ and of his Church.
Christening is very much a family affair: a special day both for your family and for the family of the Church.
Christening is the introduction of a person into the Church community. Through the water of Christening the person enters into the life of God – Father, Son and Spirit.

Emils, Pauls and Alise is dedicated to God and all that is good in Latvian Church of city Liepaja

In receiving baptism your child becomes a member of the Church. Read more

Michael Jackson, died.

Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star who rose to become the “King of Pop” and the biggest celebrity in the world only to fall from his throne in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday. He was 50.
Jackson died at UCLA Medical Center after being stricken at his rented home in Holmby Hills. Paramedics tried to resuscitate him at his home for nearly three-quarters of an hour, then rushed him to the hospital, where doctors continued to work on him.
“It is believed he suffered cardiac arrest in his home. However, the cause of his death is unknown until results of the autopsy are known,” his brother Jermaine said. Police said they were investigating, standard procedure in high-profile cases. Read more

What,withdraw troops from Iraq ?

U.S. President Barack Obama would stick to his plan to withdraw troops from Iraq, said a White House official on Wednesday.

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs told a press conference that the U.S. command has informed the president of their intention to keep the deadline of withdrawing troops from Iraqi cities, towns and villages next week, despite a deadly bombing attack earlier on Wednesday in a Baghdad market. Read more

European Union, requiring solidarity and cooperation.

Leaders from the 27 member states of the European Union kicked off here on Thursday a two-day summit to deal with economic issues such as unemployment and financial supervision as well as institutional matters like Lisbon Treaty and candidacy of the European Commission chief.

Facing swelling joblessness across the EU, the leaders are supposed to approve a proposal — A Shared Commitment for Employment — by the European Commission, the executive body of the EU, to boost employment. Read more

Violence in Iran.

Opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi urged supporters to wear black Thursday to the planned rally in mourning for the alleged election fraud during Friday’s vote and lives lost during this week’s protests.

Seven demonstrators were shot Monday by pro-regime militia in the first confirmed deaths since the unrest erupted after the election, which the government said Ahmadinejad won in a landslide victory. Read more

MY day, throughout Latvia – Ligo Diena

Is a Latvian festival held in the night from 23 June to 24 June to celebrate the summer solstice (Midsummer), the shortest night and longest day of the year.

Celebrated throughout Latvia, Ligo Diena is the annual celebration of the Summer Solstice which marks the longest day of the year . It is an ancient practice which dates back to pre-Christian times and has many rituals that are closely associated with nature and the hope for a good harvest in the autumn. It is a time to be with friends, family and loved ones and is usually celebrated with a big meal during the day before heading out to one of the many public parties which involve traditional dances and more eating, drinking and singing. Read more

Launch of “iPhone killer”- Palm Pre

Small crowds gathered on Saturday for the official launch of Pre, the smartphone seen as Palm Inc’s best chance to claw back market share from Apple Inc’s iPhone and Research In Motion Ltd’s Blackberry.

The new high-end phone, considered a pivotal product for both Palm and Sprint Nextel, has been greeted by rave reviews.

Lines were far shorter than those that snaked around Apple stores for its first hugely popular iPhone two years ago, but many consumers said they were eager for the new product. Read more

Sentenced to 12 years of reform through labor.

The North’s Central Court tried American TV reporters Laura Ling and Euna Lee during proceedings running from last Thursday to Monday and found them guilty of a “grave crime” against the nation, and of illegally crossing into North Korea, the country’s state-run Korean Central News Agency said.

Its top court convicted two U.S. journalists and sentenced them to 12 years in labor prison Monday, intensifying the reclusive nation’s confrontation with the United States. Read more

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