Lizzie Borden on trial again in Taunton Nov 19, 2009
O Boy said he has seen some theories that the all-male jury may have acquitted Borden to save her from the hangman s noose. It was very rare for women to be executed in those days, he explained. (Easton Journal, MA)
Schultz's weekend football predictions Sep 18, 2009
Which direction shall I proceed to get to the gallows, O bitter hangman. Hillbilly Deluxe. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Letters to the editor Sep 16, 2009
As a public high school teacher, I must respond to Kevin Hangman's letter ("Problem with schools," Sept. 3) glibly deriding the notion of paying California teachers what they deserve. Hangman says California teacher salaries are among the highest, and per-pupil spending is in the middle of all states, while student test scores are among the lowest ... Googling "teacher salaries by state" and "per pupil spending by state," I found perhaps the same pages that Hangman used to make his case. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Daily guide to television and radio Aug 20, 2009
Hangman 9:45 p.m. (FLIX) A serial killer puzzles a detective (Lou Diamond Phillips). R (2000). (Boston Globe)
On death row since 1991, he waits for hangman Aug 11, 2009
But with neither the hangman nor the courts coming anywhere near Piara, disease is slowly consuming the frail man. A medical report dated January 2009 says, Piara has (developed) osteoarthritis in both knee joints and acid peptic disease. (India Times, India)
Musical Chairs At CEPS Aug 4, 2009
The gang's style of giving the top-dog a bad name to get the hangman to do what they perceive to be justice has informed the Osu Castle, from where THE SUN has it on authority that President JEA Mills has seen through the buffoonery and cannot therefore be fooled. For years CEPS had played the bread-basket where trillions of Cedis in revenue accrued from its end to the state yet, under Commissioner Doku, the Service cannot even pay its personnel today like it did in times past at each month's... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Houston NAACP calls for HFD chief's resignation Jul 28, 2009
The rope, which Smith described as a hangman s knot, can serve as the basis for many knots required in Fire Department training, he said. It is of my opinion that if any firefighter ever noticed it, they knew what kind of man I am, and what kind of captain I am, Smith said. (KHOU.com, TX)
The best of times, the worst of times Jul 16, 2009
The government has become the judge, jury and hangman of the people all rolled into one. getalife. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Mayor White wants outside group to probe HFD racial incidents Jul 10, 2009
Several months ago, a rope that appeared to some to be a hangman s noose was found hanging inside a fire station captain s locker. On Wednesday, a racist rant was picked up over a radio frequency used by Houston firefighters, a few hours after racist and sexist graffiti was discovered scrolled onto the lockers and personal belongings of two female firefighters. (KHOU.com, TX)
Parents turn to cell phones as high-tech rattles Jun 21, 2009
The boys, now 6, have improved their spelling with a hangman game and use an application that makes their parents phones sound like lightsabers, said Turner, 46, of Grass Valley, Calif. Duncan said his children can find what they want by browsing through icons. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Some want Houston's fire chief to step down Jun 4, 2009
Complaints of bigotry within the department are nothing new, but they reached a boiling point when a hangman s noose was discovered in a captain s locker at Fire Station 41. Both the captain and the black firefighter who reported the noose to senior command staff received written reprimands. (KHOU.com, TX)
Qualchan the Yakama Warrior of the ... Apr 9, 2009
Qualchan the Yakama Warrior of the Mist: The 1858 Execution of Qualchan, by Colonel George Wright. Qualchan the Yakama Warrior of the Mist. (Suite101.com)
A John's Grill First For Top Cop Fong Apr 5, 2009
Lee Houskeeper, press agent for John's Grill and official "hangman" for the wall since 1992, said Fong appeared to genuinely enjoy herself during the hanging ceremony and lunch Friday. But there was one thing different about this chief "hanging.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Business people Mar 17, 2009
Also honored by the local group were Al Thomas, Advanced Mechanical, sub-contractor of the year; Marc Conrad, Sign-a-Rama, member of the year; Bonnie Gerhardt, Knutson Homes, volunteer of the year; Fleck's Furniture and Appliance, C.J. Schorsch, business of the year; Scott Duchsherer, Prairie Aire Homes, rookie builder of the year; and Austin Bitz and Jason Bell, Hangman Drywall, rookie associates of the year. Lippert takes job. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Federal judge declares Calif. executions unconstitutional (2) Mar 9, 2009
Solution wrote on Dec 16, 2006 12:37 PM:" There is a sure-fire way to make sure those being legally executed do not feel pain- A properly administered hanging. A well trained hangman ties the knoose in a way that, with a proper trap door and platform, the prisoner falls quickly and his neck is snapped causing instantaneous, pain free death. ". forgivness wrote on Dec 16, 2006 12:32 PM:" mr morales dosent need death he needs a big hug and some understanding Judge Jeremy Fogel is right infact i... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Week in Quotes Mar 6, 2009
Let's play a little game of hangman (yip, I'm working on a theme here, but 'let's play a little game of 15-year-jail-term' would just have confused the hell of out everybody) ... Let's play a little game of hangman. (iAfrica.com)