Xanax: The Scary Side Effects!

Xanax is a benzodiazepine that works in the brain to treat anxiety disorders. It may also be used for other disorders as prescribed by a doctor. While Xanax can be very helpful for those who need it, it can be very addictive and can cause extreme side effects, such as hallucinations, depression and suicidal tendencies. This gallery covers many "need to know" facts about Xanax, so click here and educate yourself.

VIDEO: Dad Embarasses Son For Wearing Skinny Jeans

Great video where Dad embarrasses son for wearing skinny jeans!  Great to see Dad calling his son out for wearing skinny jeans! Now THIS Dad reminds me of my own!  Maybe there's still hope for America!

States Saying NO to Welfare Recipients Using Benefits To Buy Tattoos, Lottery Tickets, Liquor, Strippers, and More

A growing number of states are blocking welfare recipients from using their government benefits to purchase booze, lap dances at strip clubs, lottery tickets, casino gambling, cigarettes and more.  Here's the story from AP.  While opponents say widespread abuse of the program is a myth, supporters say if the recipients are not abusing the system, they have nothing to worry about.

According to the story, "The movement has been spurred in part by Congress. Under legislation signed by President Barack Obama in February to extend a payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits, welfare recipients are barred from using their cash assistance in strip clubs, casinos and liquor stores. States must change their own laws to conform by 2014."

Around 4.4 million people received about $30 billion in cash assistance in fiscal year 2011 through the federal-state welfare program known as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. States set their own eligibility requirements. (An estimated 44.7 million people received food stamps, and that program has long barred people from using their benefits to buy anything other than certain foods.)
Welfare recipients are issued their benefits via Electronic Benefit Transfer, or EBT, cards, which can be used like debit cards to buy things or to withdraw cash from ATMs. Some states have barred the use of the cards to buy certain prohibited products; others have banned cash purchases of such items, too."

So far, 10 states have passed laws restricting welfare purchases, but police say it's hard to track all purchases.  Several states are also requiring drug testing to continue receiving assistance.

A Worse Mugshot Than Nick Nolte's? Oh My!

I think we have a winner!  This is Cindy Hutchinson, who's wanted in a death investigation in Crittenden County, Kentucky.  Kentucky State Police are asking anyone who has seen her to give them a call.  I'm thinking if you've seen her, the image burned in your memory.  Here's the press release from the KSP:

Marion, KY. (Crittenden County) – The Kentucky State Police is investigating the death of an 89-year-old Marion resident.

On Monday, July 16, 2012, at approximately 8:27 p.m., the KSP Post 2 Madisonville received a call from the Marion Police Department in reference to a death investigation.  Officers from the Marion Police Department had received a call to conduct a welfare check on a resident located at 229 East Depot Street.  At approximately 8:20 p.m., officers gained entry into the residence.  Once inside, they located the body of Leonard E. Roberts.  The victim had been assaulted and appeared to have been stabbed.  Crittenden County Coroner, Brad Gilbert, pronounced the victim dead at the scene.  An autopsy is scheduled for this morning at the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Louisville.  

At the present time, the KSP has an active warrant on Cindy L. Hutchinson, age 50, for the charge of Receiving Stolen Property (Vehicle).  Ms. Hutchinson is described as a white female, approximately 5’7” and weighs around 180 pounds.  She has brown hair and blue eyes.  Ms. Hutchinson was seen in the victim’s vehicle prior to the arrival of MPD at the victim’s residence.  The victim’s vehicle is a 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier, blue in color, bearing KY registration plate 253 BZE. 
Anyone with information concerning Ms. Hutchinson’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Kentucky State Police at 1-270-676-3313 or toll free, in Kentucky, at 1-800-222-5555.  Callers may remain anonymous.