Ty Dolls Sells Sasha and Malia Black Dolls, Claims They Aren't of the Obama Children, First Lady Michelle Obama Not Buying Their Explanation

Ty Dolls Presents Sasha and Malia dolls

It seems to me that Ty Dolls is trying to capitalize on the Obama girls -- Sasha and Malia, with their latest dolls. The company, which is responsible for the 1990's Beanie Babies craze, is trying to cash in on a new trend with a pair of dolls. The company has insisted that there's no connection to the Obama daughters. They just chose what they thought were "beautiful names." Really? Who's so gullible as to believe that crap?

"There's nothing on the dolls that refers to the Obama girls," spokeswoman Tania Lundeen said. "It would not be fair to say they are exact replications of these girls. They are not." Source: Huffington Post

I am not buying their explanation for a minute. The First Lady isn't either. Michelle Obama is reportedly not pleased about the marketing of a pair of dolls that bear the same names as her daughters. "We believe it is inappropriate to use young private citizens for marketing purposes," Ms. Obama's spokeswoman said. Amen to that. These people will do anything to make a dollar. Wait, where are the dolls representing President Bush's girls -- Jenna and Barbara?

The dolls were were introduced in early January, and a limited supply has been shipped to retailers. They ought to be taken off the store shelves.

Ty Dolls Sells Sasha and Malia Black Dolls, Claims They Aren't of the Obama Children, First Lady Michelle Obama Not Buying Their Explanation

Ty Dolls Presents Sasha and Malia dolls

It seems to me that Ty Dolls is trying to capitalize on the Obama girls -- Sasha and Malia, with their latest dolls. The company, which is responsible for the 1990's Beanie Babies craze, is trying to cash in on a new trend with a pair of dolls. The company has insisted that there's no connection to the Obama daughters. They just chose what they thought were "beautiful names." Really? Who's so gullible as to believe that crap?

"There's nothing on the dolls that refers to the Obama girls," spokeswoman Tania Lundeen said. "It would not be fair to say they are exact replications of these girls. They are not." Source: Huffington Post

I am not buying their explanation for a minute. The First Lady isn't either. Michelle Obama is reportedly not pleased about the marketing of a pair of dolls that bear the same names as her daughters. "We believe it is inappropriate to use young private citizens for marketing purposes," Ms. Obama's spokeswoman said. Amen to that. These people will do anything to make a dollar. Wait, where are the dolls representing President Bush's girls -- Jenna and Barbara?

The dolls were were introduced in early January, and a limited supply has been shipped to retailers. They ought to be taken off the store shelves.

George Anthony, Grandfather of Murdered Toddler Caylee Anthony, Found in Hotel Room Despondent After Family Reported him Missing

Well, the drama continues with Casey Anthony and her family. It seems that the death of Caylee Anthony has taken a toll on her grandfather George Anthony. He was found alive this morning in a Daytona Beach motel after his family reported him missing late Thursday. The stress of this whole case is weighing heavily on the parents of Casey Anthony.

Daytona Beach police took Anthony into custody under the Baker Act after finding him in a motel on S. Ridgewood Avenue. The Baker Act allows authorities to hold someone at a mental-health facility for up to 72 hours while they are evaluated by physicians. Anthony, 57, was taken to the Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach where he is being evaluated.

Anthony, reportedly left his home on Hopespring Drive in east Orange County Thursday
morning and failed to show up for a 4 p.m. meeting with his wife, Cindy, and their attorney Brad Conway. George Anthony sent several text messages to his family members suggesting that he wanted to end his life, Daytona Beach Police Chief Mike Chitwood said this morning. Police Chief Mike Chitwood spoke with George Anthony and convinced him to seek medical attention, reports show. Source: Orlando Sentinel

I can imagine the stress this family in under due to the selfish act of their daughter, Casey Anthony. Still, George Anthony's actions of committing suicide would not help his family. I am sure that he is consumed with so much guilt from the obvious missteps he and his wife committed concerning this little girl's well-being. He needs some serious counselling and his actions tell me that there is an admission of guilt somewhere in all this about who killed this little girl.

George Anthony, Grandfather of Murdered Toddler Caylee Anthony, Found in Hotel Room Despondent After Family Reported him Missing

Well, the drama continues with Casey Anthony and her family. It seems that the death of Caylee Anthony has taken a toll on her grandfather George Anthony. He was found alive this morning in a Daytona Beach motel after his family reported him missing late Thursday. The stress of this whole case is weighing heavily on the parents of Casey Anthony.

Daytona Beach police took Anthony into custody under the Baker Act after finding him in a motel on S. Ridgewood Avenue. The Baker Act allows authorities to hold someone at a mental-health facility for up to 72 hours while they are evaluated by physicians. Anthony, 57, was taken to the Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach where he is being evaluated.

Anthony, reportedly left his home on Hopespring Drive in east Orange County Thursday
morning and failed to show up for a 4 p.m. meeting with his wife, Cindy, and their attorney Brad Conway. George Anthony sent several text messages to his family members suggesting that he wanted to end his life, Daytona Beach Police Chief Mike Chitwood said this morning. Police Chief Mike Chitwood spoke with George Anthony and convinced him to seek medical attention, reports show. Source: Orlando Sentinel

I can imagine the stress this family in under due to the selfish act of their daughter, Casey Anthony. Still, George Anthony's actions of committing suicide would not help his family. I am sure that he is consumed with so much guilt from the obvious missteps he and his wife committed concerning this little girl's well-being. He needs some serious counselling and his actions tell me that there is an admission of guilt somewhere in all this about who killed this little girl.

Brazilian model Mariana Bridi da Costa is Fighting for Her Life After Multiple Amputations Due to Septicemia

UPDATE

Model passes away from necrosis, or the fast deadening of tissue, caused by septicemia. Septicemia, triggered by a bacterial infection, causes insufficient blood flow that can lead to organ failure.

Brazilian model Mariana Bridi da Costa is fighting for her life in a major way. My thoughts and prayers go out to her and her family. Her hands and feet amputated and her family has urged her supporters around the world to keep praying for their daughter. She is reportedly in serious condition after undergoing multiple amputations. A blog created to provide updates on Mariana Bridi da Costa's condition says the model's stomach had to be removed during the last surgery due to internal bleeding.

Bridi fell ill on December 30 and was initially misdiagnosed with kidney stones. When her condition worsened she returned to hospital where doctors determined she was suffering from a severe urinary tract infection. By then, Bridi was also suffering from septicemia, a blood infection that limited the supply of oxygen to her extremities.

The condition forced doctors to amputate first her hands and then her feet.
Her father, Agnaldo da Costa, is said to have told Folha de S Paulo newspaper that "the concern is over her life." The executive director of Miss World Brazil, Henrique Fontes, issued a call for blood donors. According to the blogsite, Bridi has a rare negative blood type. By Tuesday, it said more than 100 people had donated blood in her name.

In 2007 and 2008, Bridi came fourth in the quest to find Miss World Brazil, representing first the coastal town of Guarapari and then the town of Sergipe. She also came fourth in the Face of the Universe competition held in South Africa in 2007. And last year she won the award for the best body in the Miss Bikini International competition held in China. Source: CNN News

This is, indeed, a sad turn of events for this young lady. The outpouring of sympathy and support is unprecedented. According to media reports, as news of her condition spread the volume of traffic to the Web site had caused it to crash, and that the site had received more than 15,000 hits in two days. Adversity is the greatest teacher in life. You cannot imagine how many people really care. Again, my thoughts and prayers go out to this young woman and her family.

Brazilian model Mariana Bridi da Costa is Fighting for Her Life After Multiple Amputations Due to Septicemia

UPDATE

Model passes away from necrosis, or the fast deadening of tissue, caused by septicemia. Septicemia, triggered by a bacterial infection, causes insufficient blood flow that can lead to organ failure.

Brazilian model Mariana Bridi da Costa is fighting for her life in a major way. My thoughts and prayers go out to her and her family. Her hands and feet amputated and her family has urged her supporters around the world to keep praying for their daughter. She is reportedly in serious condition after undergoing multiple amputations. A blog created to provide updates on Mariana Bridi da Costa's condition says the model's stomach had to be removed during the last surgery due to internal bleeding.

Bridi fell ill on December 30 and was initially misdiagnosed with kidney stones. When her condition worsened she returned to hospital where doctors determined she was suffering from a severe urinary tract infection. By then, Bridi was also suffering from septicemia, a blood infection that limited the supply of oxygen to her extremities.

The condition forced doctors to amputate first her hands and then her feet.
Her father, Agnaldo da Costa, is said to have told Folha de S Paulo newspaper that "the concern is over her life." The executive director of Miss World Brazil, Henrique Fontes, issued a call for blood donors. According to the blogsite, Bridi has a rare negative blood type. By Tuesday, it said more than 100 people had donated blood in her name.

In 2007 and 2008, Bridi came fourth in the quest to find Miss World Brazil, representing first the coastal town of Guarapari and then the town of Sergipe. She also came fourth in the Face of the Universe competition held in South Africa in 2007. And last year she won the award for the best body in the Miss Bikini International competition held in China. Source: CNN News

This is, indeed, a sad turn of events for this young lady. The outpouring of sympathy and support is unprecedented. According to media reports, as news of her condition spread the volume of traffic to the Web site had caused it to crash, and that the site had received more than 15,000 hits in two days. Adversity is the greatest teacher in life. You cannot imagine how many people really care. Again, my thoughts and prayers go out to this young woman and her family.

Veatrice Rice, Jimmy Kimmel's Security Guard, Succumbs to Cancer

Jimmy Kimmel's security guard, Veatrice Rice, aka Miss V, has succumbed to cancer. Stationed in front of the musical guest dressing room, "Miss V" was a source of indifferent disgust that comes with three years on a low-paying security job. She was a native of Bowling Green, KY, where she stated "That's where they make Corvettes." Her favorite book is Robinson Crusoe and her favorite non-alcoholic beer is O'Douls. Veatrice has been married for six years to her husband John. She has no heroes. Despite her quiet nature, Veatrice has emerged as one of JKL's top security guards and on-air personalities.