I'm sure this is hard to hear for the Cockman family, but I think they deserve to rot in jail, personally. Dying would be an easy out for these two.
Life Sentence Disappointing To Cockman's Family
Judge Imposes Sentence After Jury Can’t Decide
POSTED: 5:57 am EDT June 29, 2006
UPDATED: 6:27 am EDT June 29, 2006
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GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Jennifer Holloway and David Edens will spend the rest of their lives in prison.
Judge John Hayes imposed the sentence of life without parole Wednesday afternoon after a Greenville County jury was unable to agree on a sentence for the couple.
Judge Imposes Sentence
Edens and Holloway were convicted Friday of murder and kidnapping. They killed Greenville businessman Jim Cockman by wrapping his head in 40 feet of duct tape.
Cockman had met the couple in a Greenville County parking lot, thinking they were going to buy a used SUV he was selling.
Prosecutors argued that Edens and Holloway should die for their crimes. But the jury, which took less than two hours to convict the couple, deliberated for more than 10 hours before telling Hayes they could not decide between the two penalties available to them, death or life in prison.
“That is life in prison without the possibility of parole," Hayes said twice, first when Edens, 36, stood before him and then a few minutes later to Holloway, 29.
Cockman’s family said that those weren’t the words they wanted to hear. Cockman’s widow, Cathy Cockman and his daughter, Kimberly Rasmussen, said they hoped the jury would impose the death penalty.
"They could have stopped at his chin,” Cathy Cockman said, describing the way the couple killed her husband. “They could have stopped at his mouth and when he couldn't beg with his mouth, I know he begged with his eyes."
Still, Cathy Cockman said that she is glad that the ordeal is over.
"I'm glad this part is over and I'm very glad that they have no hope.” She told WYFF News 4’s Erin Hartness. “It would have broken my heart if they had any hope of getting out. The fact that they have no hope, that's sufficient for me."
Cockman's daughter says that knowing that is not much comfort to her.
"When you wake up in the morning, it's the first thing on your mind. When you lay down at night, you can't get it out of your head," Rasmussen said.
Cathy Cockman and Rasmussen said that they are not soothed by Holloway’s apology after her sentence was announced.
"I would like to apologize to the Cockman family for what I've done and I'd like to apologize to my family," she said. Edens remained silent after his sentence was read.
“Those words asking for forgiveness from the Cockman family, they just don't ring true to me," Cathy Cockman said.
Edens was required to attend the sentencing on Wednesday, but he had not been in the courtroom since the trial’s first day, opting instead to remain in his cell at the Greenville County Law Enforcement Center.
One defense attorney said that even though the couple’s lives were spared, there is nothing to celebrate about this case.
Solicitor Bob Ariail, who prosecuted the case, said he does not regret seeking the death penalty.
Ariail said both defendants indicated they would have pleaded guilty to life in prison 16 months ago, when the prosecution began, but the solicitor's office felt the death penalty was appropriate.
Now that the case is settled, Rasmussen said that she must begin to move on with her life.
"You go. You just keep going,” she said. “You know, my Dad used to say 'Shake the sand out of your shoes, Honey, and keep going.' I was brought up by that and I live by that."
After closing arguments in the penalty phase on Tuesday, the jury had deliberated for more more than 6 hours before adjorning for the night at about 9:30 p.m. Jurors then met for another three hours on Wednesday morning, and more than an hour on Wednesday afternoon before informing Hayes of their inability to make a decision.
The jurors had asked to review testimony about the mental and physical abuse Holloway suffered at the hands of Edens, her common-law husband.
Closing Arguments
In making their closing arguments on Tuesday, prosecutors said that Edens and Holloway deserved to die for their crime. Defense attorneys called for mercy.
Holloway was tearful at times. Her co-defendant, Edens, was not there.
Prosecutors said that because Holloway and Edens kidnapped Cockman before they killed him by wrapping his head with duct tape, they deserved to die for the crime.
"This isn't about what is the least and easiest for us to do," 13th Circuit Solicitor Bob Ariail said in his closing argument. "I told you this is a tough decision, but if we just took the easiest and least punishment then there's no need for the death penalty. Then our law says it's appropriate."
The jury heard excerpts from letters that Edens and Holloway wrote to each other from jail after their arrest in September 2004.
The letters referred to a plot to kill Holloway's father and included apologies to each other for their involvement in Cockman's death.
"Why should they receive mercy? What mercy did they give to Jim Cockman?" Ariail said. "When they were wrapping his head and he was struggling and gasping for air, pleading, they rejected his plea for mercy."
But defense attorneys for Edens and Holloway asked the jury to show mercy and spare their lives.
"Mr. Ariail talks like life without parole is like a stroll at Cleveland Park," Edens' attorney, John Mauldin, said. "Imagine it, imagine being in prison for the rest of your life never to breathe a breath of free air again. Do we teach our children revenge or do we teach them mercy? Do we teach them retribution or do we teach them compassion?"
Holloway's attorneys said a lifetime of troubles affected her actions on the day Cockman died in September 2004. They said that their client, who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and battered women syndrome, does not deserve execution.
"I'm going to sit down in just a minute," Holloway's attorney Teresa Morris said. "This is an awesome responsibility for me, as a lawyer, to ask you for another woman's life. But your responsibility is much deeper. You have to make the judgment."
"We have all had bad experiences. We all have to deal with it," Holloway's attorney Hank Ehlies told the jury. "We all get hammered by the consequences of life, but some of us earlier than others. And some more frequently than others."
The judge told the jurors they could consider what's called mitigating circumstances, which are reasons to not impose the death penalty.
Those circumstances could include not having a criminal history of violence and acting under the influence of a mental disturbance.
Previous Stories:
June 27, 2006: Fate Of Edens, Holloway In Jury's Hands
June 26, 2006: Penalty Hearing Continues For Edens, Holloway
June 24, 2006: Edens, Holloway Found Guilty In Cockman's Death
June 23, 2006: Cockman Trial Now In Hands Of Jury
June 22, 2006: Prosecution Expected To Wrap Up Case In Cockman Trial
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Monday, June 26, 2006
Jim Cockman - update
I wrote way earlier about a local man who was violently killed by two people who wanted to steal his SUV he was selling. Here's a happier update about his story.
Once-again-the-lovely-disclaimer: I'm not making $$ on this website - so don't sue me! I want people to know that these horrible people got what was coming to them.
Penalty Hearing Continues For Edens, Holloway
Solicitor Seeking Death Penalty For Cockman's Killers
POSTED: 8:33 am EDT June 25, 2006
UPDATED: 7:09 am EDT June 26, 2006
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GREENIVLLE, S.C. -- The Greenville County jury that will decide the fate of David Edens and Jennifer Holloway heard from witnesses called by both the prosecution and defense on Sunday.
The penalty phase of the capital murder trial began Sunday morning after a mandatory 24-hour waiting period following the jury's verdict that the couple was guilty of kidnapping and killing Greenville businessman Jim Cockman.
The hearing ended for the day Sunday at about 5 p.m. and is scheduled to resume Monday a 9 a.m.
Prosecutors called Cockman’s widow, who described learning of her husband’s death – and then having to tell her family.
"No one should ever have to sit their son or their daughter down and have to tell them that their father has been killed," Cathy Cockman told the jury. "It was the most heart-wrenching thing that anyone could ever have to go through."
Prosecutors showed the jurors photos of Cockman’s family and heard testimony about how the former Sara Lee CEO helped friends, acquaintances and people he did not know through his work for charities including American Leprosy Missions.
Jurors also got to see the freezer in which investigators found Cockman’s body at a Tennessee storage unit, his wrists bound and his head wrapped in duct tape.
After the prosecution’s presentation, Edens' attorney called a forensic psychiatrist to the stand. Her testimony included a description of Edens’ version of what happened the day Cockman was kidnapped and killed.
"Jennifer had gotten Mr. Cockman to get into the back seat of the car by asking him to show her how the seats worked," Dr. Margret Melikian said. "David then stated that she punched him in the face and was able to put the duct tape around his head."
Melikian also testified that Edens suffers from social anxiety (who cares? she killed someone).
On cross-examination, prosecutors asked if that condition could cause a person to commit the crimes Edens is convicted of. Melikian said "No."
The Verdict
It took jurors less than two hours Friday afternoon, to find Edens and Holloway guilty.
As the verdict was announced, Holloway could be seen wiping away tears. Edens was not in the courtroom. He declined to appear in court after Monday, opting to remain in his cell at the Greenville County Law Enforcement Center.
In closing arguments, the lawyers hinted at their approaches to the penalty phase of the trial.
Deputy Solicitor Betty Strom focused on the brutality of the crime and the way in which Cockman was killed.
"You've got your hands on a man and you are wrapping his head as he is gasping for breath," Strom said. "How much meanness does it take? How mean do you have to be to grab a man and wrap his head with duct tape?"
Jurors heard two separate closing arguments from the defense, as Edens and Holloway are represented by different teams of lawyers.
Hank Eihles, representing Holloway, referred to a conversation that his client had with Greenville County investigator Paul Silvaggio (I actually know this detective - he's VERY honest) .
In testimony during the prosecution's case, Silvaggio said Holloway told him that she had seven people living inside her head and that one of them was telling her to kill herself.
"You're going to hear a lot about the next part of her statement to officer Silvaggio, who reported very honestly concerns that she expressed about her own mental state," Eihles told jurors. "We're dealing with a complicated woman, a complicated situation that you'll hear a lot more about."
Edens was represented by Rick Veith, who painted a picture of Edens as being dominated by Holloway, his common law wife.
He pointed out that it was Holloway who had rented the storage unit where Cockman's body was found inside a freezer and that she held the keys to that unit.
"I submit here that there was never an attempt, at least on Edens' part, to kill anyone. He was there to get (the SUV) and go on."
He also said that if the couple had planned all along to kill Cockman, they would have disposed of his body in a different way than locking it in a freezer in a Tennessee storage unit.
"You dispose of the body somewhere going up the road from North Carolina to Sevierville, Tenn.," Veith said. "You've got a long drive."
Previous Stories:
June 22, 2006: Prosecution Expected To Wrap Up Case In Cockman Trial
June 21, 2006: 'Dozing' Juror Dismissed In Capital Murder Case
June 20, 2006: Cockman's Widow Testifies About Husband's Disappearance
June 19, 2006: Opening Statements Set In Cockman Murder Trial
September 30, 2005: Date Set In Cockman Murder Trial
May 24, 2005: Pair Indicted In Retired Businessman's Death
October 5, 2004: Solicitor Will Seek Death Penalty In Cockman Homicide
September 28, 2004: FBI: Suspects In Cockman Death Called Others Selling Cars
September 27, 2004: Coroner: Jim Cockman's Death Is Homicide
September 23, 2004: FBI: Person Believed To Be Greenville Businessman Suffocated
Once-again-the-lovely-disclaimer: I'm not making $$ on this website - so don't sue me! I want people to know that these horrible people got what was coming to them.
Penalty Hearing Continues For Edens, Holloway
Solicitor Seeking Death Penalty For Cockman's Killers
POSTED: 8:33 am EDT June 25, 2006
UPDATED: 7:09 am EDT June 26, 2006
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GREENIVLLE, S.C. -- The Greenville County jury that will decide the fate of David Edens and Jennifer Holloway heard from witnesses called by both the prosecution and defense on Sunday.
The penalty phase of the capital murder trial began Sunday morning after a mandatory 24-hour waiting period following the jury's verdict that the couple was guilty of kidnapping and killing Greenville businessman Jim Cockman.
The hearing ended for the day Sunday at about 5 p.m. and is scheduled to resume Monday a 9 a.m.
Prosecutors called Cockman’s widow, who described learning of her husband’s death – and then having to tell her family.
"No one should ever have to sit their son or their daughter down and have to tell them that their father has been killed," Cathy Cockman told the jury. "It was the most heart-wrenching thing that anyone could ever have to go through."
Prosecutors showed the jurors photos of Cockman’s family and heard testimony about how the former Sara Lee CEO helped friends, acquaintances and people he did not know through his work for charities including American Leprosy Missions.
Jurors also got to see the freezer in which investigators found Cockman’s body at a Tennessee storage unit, his wrists bound and his head wrapped in duct tape.
After the prosecution’s presentation, Edens' attorney called a forensic psychiatrist to the stand. Her testimony included a description of Edens’ version of what happened the day Cockman was kidnapped and killed.
"Jennifer had gotten Mr. Cockman to get into the back seat of the car by asking him to show her how the seats worked," Dr. Margret Melikian said. "David then stated that she punched him in the face and was able to put the duct tape around his head."
Melikian also testified that Edens suffers from social anxiety (who cares? she killed someone).
On cross-examination, prosecutors asked if that condition could cause a person to commit the crimes Edens is convicted of. Melikian said "No."
The Verdict
It took jurors less than two hours Friday afternoon, to find Edens and Holloway guilty.
As the verdict was announced, Holloway could be seen wiping away tears. Edens was not in the courtroom. He declined to appear in court after Monday, opting to remain in his cell at the Greenville County Law Enforcement Center.
In closing arguments, the lawyers hinted at their approaches to the penalty phase of the trial.
Deputy Solicitor Betty Strom focused on the brutality of the crime and the way in which Cockman was killed.
"You've got your hands on a man and you are wrapping his head as he is gasping for breath," Strom said. "How much meanness does it take? How mean do you have to be to grab a man and wrap his head with duct tape?"
Jurors heard two separate closing arguments from the defense, as Edens and Holloway are represented by different teams of lawyers.
Hank Eihles, representing Holloway, referred to a conversation that his client had with Greenville County investigator Paul Silvaggio (I actually know this detective - he's VERY honest) .
In testimony during the prosecution's case, Silvaggio said Holloway told him that she had seven people living inside her head and that one of them was telling her to kill herself.
"You're going to hear a lot about the next part of her statement to officer Silvaggio, who reported very honestly concerns that she expressed about her own mental state," Eihles told jurors. "We're dealing with a complicated woman, a complicated situation that you'll hear a lot more about."
Edens was represented by Rick Veith, who painted a picture of Edens as being dominated by Holloway, his common law wife.
He pointed out that it was Holloway who had rented the storage unit where Cockman's body was found inside a freezer and that she held the keys to that unit.
"I submit here that there was never an attempt, at least on Edens' part, to kill anyone. He was there to get (the SUV) and go on."
He also said that if the couple had planned all along to kill Cockman, they would have disposed of his body in a different way than locking it in a freezer in a Tennessee storage unit.
"You dispose of the body somewhere going up the road from North Carolina to Sevierville, Tenn.," Veith said. "You've got a long drive."
Previous Stories:
June 22, 2006: Prosecution Expected To Wrap Up Case In Cockman Trial
June 21, 2006: 'Dozing' Juror Dismissed In Capital Murder Case
June 20, 2006: Cockman's Widow Testifies About Husband's Disappearance
June 19, 2006: Opening Statements Set In Cockman Murder Trial
September 30, 2005: Date Set In Cockman Murder Trial
May 24, 2005: Pair Indicted In Retired Businessman's Death
October 5, 2004: Solicitor Will Seek Death Penalty In Cockman Homicide
September 28, 2004: FBI: Suspects In Cockman Death Called Others Selling Cars
September 27, 2004: Coroner: Jim Cockman's Death Is Homicide
September 23, 2004: FBI: Person Believed To Be Greenville Businessman Suffocated
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Cheering Me Up
In an attempt to cheer me up, my sweet hubby bought me a beta fish. I have yet to name him. He's beautiful, though. He's a crowntail, which means he has a HUGE poofy tail. His tail is bright red like a gamecock and his body is a swirl of red, pink, purple and a little blue. When he bucks up to his reflection (they're pretty aggressive, which is why they're always solitary fish), he opens up his gills, and they are a deep blue. I'll post pictures when I can take one that isn't blurry or the image isn't distorted by the camera flash.
I gave Josh majority ownership of Doc's tank. He did pay for a large percentage of it anyway. He has decided to use it as a fish aquarium. Good idea, in my opinion. I was hoping he wouldn't get anything that requires a dry home. I can keep water clear & clean, but I can't deal with funny pet smells from dry terrariums.
So, I'm a little more cheerful. I got upset when we went into Petsmart and saw some turtle stuff. It was also hard throwing away his food and whatnots, but I'm getting better.
I gave Josh majority ownership of Doc's tank. He did pay for a large percentage of it anyway. He has decided to use it as a fish aquarium. Good idea, in my opinion. I was hoping he wouldn't get anything that requires a dry home. I can keep water clear & clean, but I can't deal with funny pet smells from dry terrariums.
So, I'm a little more cheerful. I got upset when we went into Petsmart and saw some turtle stuff. It was also hard throwing away his food and whatnots, but I'm getting better.
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Happier Note
So, on "So you think you can dance?"...
Benji didn't get cut! I knew he wouldn't anyway, especially after the tear-up-the-house performance he gave on Wednesday night. He and Donyelle did a hip-hop piece. I can't believe he can dance like that! I was yelling at the TV, "Go Benji!" I missed the first half of the night, so I didn't know if he even made it through until the Stanislav Ivaneski, I think that's how you spell his last name, got cut (sad, by the way... I thought he'd go farther!).
Anyway, I'm hooked on this show!
Benji didn't get cut! I knew he wouldn't anyway, especially after the tear-up-the-house performance he gave on Wednesday night. He and Donyelle did a hip-hop piece. I can't believe he can dance like that! I was yelling at the TV, "Go Benji!" I missed the first half of the night, so I didn't know if he even made it through until the Stanislav Ivaneski, I think that's how you spell his last name, got cut (sad, by the way... I thought he'd go farther!).
Anyway, I'm hooked on this show!
Friday, June 16, 2006
Goodbye, Doc
I have some really bad news.
My turtle, Doc Holliday, crossed over to the turtle rainbow bridge yesterday at about 5pm.
I don't know what happened. He loved his new tank. I thought everything was just perfect, and all of a sudden, Josh told me I needed to go check on him, that he wasn't moving. I thought he was asleep, b/c they do sleep underwater at the bottom of the tank sometimes. Not this time, though... he was just laying down on the base rocks with his little legs and arms spread out. :(
I'm taking him back home to my mom and dad's house and burying him in their garden, alongside his older brother Ernie, and younger sibling, Howie.
I'll still post my beautiful pictures of Doc when I can (here's one for now that I had at work). I'm glad I got some recent photos of him before he died.
This will be my last turtle. I've decided that since I had him for 11 years, I have fulfilled my obligation as a turtle mommy.
I'll write about him more later.
My turtle, Doc Holliday, crossed over to the turtle rainbow bridge yesterday at about 5pm.
I don't know what happened. He loved his new tank. I thought everything was just perfect, and all of a sudden, Josh told me I needed to go check on him, that he wasn't moving. I thought he was asleep, b/c they do sleep underwater at the bottom of the tank sometimes. Not this time, though... he was just laying down on the base rocks with his little legs and arms spread out. :(
I'm taking him back home to my mom and dad's house and burying him in their garden, alongside his older brother Ernie, and younger sibling, Howie.
I'll still post my beautiful pictures of Doc when I can (here's one for now that I had at work). I'm glad I got some recent photos of him before he died.
This will be my last turtle. I've decided that since I had him for 11 years, I have fulfilled my obligation as a turtle mommy.
I'll write about him more later.
Thursday, June 08, 2006
So um, yeah... I'm slack
I have been EXTREMELY busy lately. Sorry for the lack of updates!
Since American Idol is off, Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe will be thrilled to know that I have put even more money in their pockets by watching "So You Think You Can Dance?". I heard about it right when A.I. went off, so I thought I'd give it a shot in the hopes of catching some good swing dancers. I am a complete swing dance freak. However, I canNOT dance, mind you. There is not a single dancing bone in my body. I may have rhythm, but it was meant for playing an instrument.
I NEVER expected to see Benji Schwimmer and Heidi Groskreutz on that competition! I have followed, or attempted to follow pro swing dance for some time and I lost track of both of them around 2001 or later. Last night, I looked them up again and found out Benji had gone on a mission trip, hence the dancing hiatus. Well, there you go!
Heidi was a given into the top 10. I think most everyone knew that starting out. I personally knew Benji was a shoo-in, but I neglected to think about all of the possible dance types there are in that competition.
I'm glad the public gets a chance to vote for these folks, because I'm voting Benji and Heidi all the way!
Since American Idol is off, Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe will be thrilled to know that I have put even more money in their pockets by watching "So You Think You Can Dance?". I heard about it right when A.I. went off, so I thought I'd give it a shot in the hopes of catching some good swing dancers. I am a complete swing dance freak. However, I canNOT dance, mind you. There is not a single dancing bone in my body. I may have rhythm, but it was meant for playing an instrument.
I NEVER expected to see Benji Schwimmer and Heidi Groskreutz on that competition! I have followed, or attempted to follow pro swing dance for some time and I lost track of both of them around 2001 or later. Last night, I looked them up again and found out Benji had gone on a mission trip, hence the dancing hiatus. Well, there you go!
Heidi was a given into the top 10. I think most everyone knew that starting out. I personally knew Benji was a shoo-in, but I neglected to think about all of the possible dance types there are in that competition.
I'm glad the public gets a chance to vote for these folks, because I'm voting Benji and Heidi all the way!
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
One goal down! + Turtley Day - check!
We're going to see Saliva!!! For those of you who do not already know, Saliva is not only an output of our glands, but also a band.
D (good friend), hubby, and I got tickets before it was even announced on the radio. D was browsing the website of a local band concert bar we frequent and stumbled across the web announcement for Saliva. We couldn't find where to buy them online like we normally can, so we called. The girl on the phone didn't even know when it was or how much the tickets were, but we did - LOL. She said they were still in final negotiations early the day before, and she didn't realize that they'd already accepted.
Can I get a dang woo-hoo??? Or a hoo-ha??
We're going to see Saliva!!!!!!
Turtley day has come to pass. The new set-up is finished, and Doc is swimming freely in a beautiful 30 gallon square tank. I have a few more things I want to add to it b/c he only has one basking spot and nowhere dark to hide. I set the temperature too high, too. Two of the eight goldfish I got for him died in 24 hours. Another met his "prey obligation" very early in tank life. Doc is blind in one eye, but dangit, he can chase a fish!
D (good friend), hubby, and I got tickets before it was even announced on the radio. D was browsing the website of a local band concert bar we frequent and stumbled across the web announcement for Saliva. We couldn't find where to buy them online like we normally can, so we called. The girl on the phone didn't even know when it was or how much the tickets were, but we did - LOL. She said they were still in final negotiations early the day before, and she didn't realize that they'd already accepted.
Can I get a dang woo-hoo??? Or a hoo-ha??
We're going to see Saliva!!!!!!
Turtley day has come to pass. The new set-up is finished, and Doc is swimming freely in a beautiful 30 gallon square tank. I have a few more things I want to add to it b/c he only has one basking spot and nowhere dark to hide. I set the temperature too high, too. Two of the eight goldfish I got for him died in 24 hours. Another met his "prey obligation" very early in tank life. Doc is blind in one eye, but dangit, he can chase a fish!
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Harry Potter
JK Rowling still maintains that the last word of the 7th book of Harry Potter is going to be scar.
My prediction is that the last sentence is:
"What scar?"
I listen to MuggleCast and PotterCast on my iPod regularly. Neither has brought this up. So I'm scheming. Well, they've brought the scar up and the question of would it disappear, but not in the sense that it has anything to do with guessing the last sentence.
Many questions are raised, including what REALLY is the veil in the Department of Mysteries (that's why it's a mystery, folks!) who is going to make through all 7 books alive. I think by JKR saying that the last word is scar, it might mean that Harry will live through the end... even if my sentence is wrong. It gives people optimism that Harry won't die. However, as tricksy as JKR is, the word might be a false hope.
Well, that was fun!
More speculation when I'm not bogged down in work.
5-18-06 update: MuggleCast 23 raises the question (in a nutshell) "If Voldemort had not been 'discovered' as a wizard as a young man, would he have been as bad?"
My answer: I think he'd have been a serial killer.
My prediction is that the last sentence is:
"What scar?"
I listen to MuggleCast and PotterCast on my iPod regularly. Neither has brought this up. So I'm scheming. Well, they've brought the scar up and the question of would it disappear, but not in the sense that it has anything to do with guessing the last sentence.
Many questions are raised, including what REALLY is the veil in the Department of Mysteries (that's why it's a mystery, folks!) who is going to make through all 7 books alive. I think by JKR saying that the last word is scar, it might mean that Harry will live through the end... even if my sentence is wrong. It gives people optimism that Harry won't die. However, as tricksy as JKR is, the word might be a false hope.
Well, that was fun!
More speculation when I'm not bogged down in work.
5-18-06 update: MuggleCast 23 raises the question (in a nutshell) "If Voldemort had not been 'discovered' as a wizard as a young man, would he have been as bad?"
My answer: I think he'd have been a serial killer.
Monday, May 15, 2006
Worn out
This is what I did on Saturday. I have literally lost most of the grip in my hands from weeding and mulching for 3 hours. My whole dang body hurt!
Disclaimer: I didn't write this... not making $$ from it... thanks!
'Hands On Greenville Day' Gives City Makeover
POSTED: 10:52 pm EDT May 13, 2006
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Greenville received its annual spring makeover on the 12th annual "Hands on Greenville Day."
On Saturday, more than 2,000 volunteers spread out across 71 sites to restore buildings, plant gardens and paint other areas.
"A lot of debris comes through there like bottles and Styrofoam cups and plastic bags, and someone has to go down there after every storm and pull those things out of there," said volunteer Norman Blore.
Volunteers also focused on areas like McPherson Park and cleaned the creek.
Disclaimer: I didn't write this... not making $$ from it... thanks!
'Hands On Greenville Day' Gives City Makeover
POSTED: 10:52 pm EDT May 13, 2006
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Greenville received its annual spring makeover on the 12th annual "Hands on Greenville Day."
On Saturday, more than 2,000 volunteers spread out across 71 sites to restore buildings, plant gardens and paint other areas.
"A lot of debris comes through there like bottles and Styrofoam cups and plastic bags, and someone has to go down there after every storm and pull those things out of there," said volunteer Norman Blore.
Volunteers also focused on areas like McPherson Park and cleaned the creek.
Friday, May 12, 2006
appropriate...
A desk is a dangerous place from which to watch the world.
- John le Carre
There art two cardinal sins from which all others spring: Impatience and Laziness.
- Franz Kafka
- John le Carre
There art two cardinal sins from which all others spring: Impatience and Laziness.
- Franz Kafka
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Speaking of turtley day...
Disclaimer: No, I didn't write this... my local news channel posted it - I just love turtles!
'Monster' Leatherback Turtle Nests On Hilton Head
POSTED: 4:01 pm EDT May 10, 2006
HILTON HEAD, S.C. -- 'Monster' leatherback turtle nests on Hilton Head
(AP) - A six-foot leatherback sea turtle weighing nearly one-thousand pounds built a nest just north of the Marriott Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island Sunday. The state Department of Natural Resources says only six leatherback nests have been recorded on South Carolina beaches in the last ten years. They're also on the federal endangered species list. The turtle's 77-inch-wide tracks led up the beach and into a midlevel dune, where it dug a nest sometime before dawn Sunday. Leatherbacks build six to nine nests per season and lay about 80 fertilized eggs the size of billiard balls.
'Monster' Leatherback Turtle Nests On Hilton Head
POSTED: 4:01 pm EDT May 10, 2006
HILTON HEAD, S.C. -- 'Monster' leatherback turtle nests on Hilton Head
(AP) - A six-foot leatherback sea turtle weighing nearly one-thousand pounds built a nest just north of the Marriott Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island Sunday. The state Department of Natural Resources says only six leatherback nests have been recorded on South Carolina beaches in the last ten years. They're also on the federal endangered species list. The turtle's 77-inch-wide tracks led up the beach and into a midlevel dune, where it dug a nest sometime before dawn Sunday. Leatherbacks build six to nine nests per season and lay about 80 fertilized eggs the size of billiard balls.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
turtley day fast approaching
10:46AM
My rock... err, turtle's aquarium is finally coming up upon it's yearly scouring and sanitizing. Yes, I clean the water, filtration, turtle, etc more than that, so don't freak out and turn me in to the ASPCA. Doc even has his very own shell conditioner (which is really good on my hands, incidentally!).
This time, we've already gotten him a new tank - it's so beautiful! I'll post pictures of it when it's all set up.
2:05PM
Geez... like I could be run into the ground anymore today at work. I have a MASSIVE overflow of work that ISN'T MINE to have done by the end of the day... grr...
3:01PM
Finally finished with the non-me work... I can get into my day 2.5 hrs before I go home!
3:27
Just chloroform me... please...
Good thing is that I'm listening to my Rent CDs... the ONLY good thing.
My rock... err, turtle's aquarium is finally coming up upon it's yearly scouring and sanitizing. Yes, I clean the water, filtration, turtle, etc more than that, so don't freak out and turn me in to the ASPCA. Doc even has his very own shell conditioner (which is really good on my hands, incidentally!).
This time, we've already gotten him a new tank - it's so beautiful! I'll post pictures of it when it's all set up.
2:05PM
Geez... like I could be run into the ground anymore today at work. I have a MASSIVE overflow of work that ISN'T MINE to have done by the end of the day... grr...
3:01PM
Finally finished with the non-me work... I can get into my day 2.5 hrs before I go home!
3:27
Just chloroform me... please...
Good thing is that I'm listening to my Rent CDs... the ONLY good thing.
Monday, May 01, 2006
Bethany!!
I commented back under your comment, but I'm putting my answer here too!
___________________________________________
I can't figure out how to contact you other than this, so here goes!
I found that at a place for myspace tweeks: http://www.getmusicvideocodes.com
You have to sign up now, but I got it before all that was necessary... that's why I've only had the two videos so far. I lost the acoustic version of Going Under, so I might eventually switch to the LP version. There's a lot of good tunes on that site, so I'm sure you'll find what you need.
Oh, and happy to have you lurking! Or not lurking now, as the case may be!
___________________________________________
I can't figure out how to contact you other than this, so here goes!
I found that at a place for myspace tweeks: http://www.getmusicvideocodes.com
You have to sign up now, but I got it before all that was necessary... that's why I've only had the two videos so far. I lost the acoustic version of Going Under, so I might eventually switch to the LP version. There's a lot of good tunes on that site, so I'm sure you'll find what you need.
Oh, and happy to have you lurking! Or not lurking now, as the case may be!
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Not smart enough for a title
10:13am:
I have a headache today... it makes me feel blah. No perkiness here.
I have a LOT of work to do today. Despite that, I am writing. Maybe this will help keep me organized... finish 5 accounts, write a paragraph!
Oh, I have a new picture blog...http://opiccolo.blogspot.com. Check it out! I'm playing around with pictures, trying to be all professional LOL. It's nowhere NEAR being professional, but it's as close as I'll get without taking classes, which I do want to do sometime in the future. My pictures could be so much better! But, go anyway! I have the pics, I may as well have the ridicule as well!
12:00pm:
Ok, more like 20 accounts.
I have lately been getting into independent music. There's a rock song I heard called "Restless" by the band, Waking (I think that's what the guy on the podcast said). I can't find it on iTunes since it's indy, so I have been looking for it ever since. I might check out www.cdbaby.com and see if they've put their stuff out there. I've never used it, but I've heard it is a good place to find a lot of indy bands. Another one I want to get for sure is a girl named Charlotte Martin. I know for sure she's on cdbaby. Woo-hoo! I might also look at a UK band called Public Symphony (the song I like is called Stronger, I think).
This one isn't indy, but I love them: Fort Minor. One of the guys is from Linkin Park, one of Josh's favorite bands. My favorite song by Fort Minor so far is "Petrified", which I DID find on iTunes. I'd be interested in getting their album.
Speaking of which, when did a record album stop being a record album? Kids refer to an album as a CD. Was an record album always just a record? Is there an unspoken rule that you must refer to a group of songs by the media on which it's recorded? I said record or record album even when cassette tapes were popular. I never remember saying "Hey, I need to go out and buy the new Sesame Street Fever (forgive me, it was one of my first full-size records) 8-track. I always remember saying record! The last time I said it, I got a funny look from the nearest tweenager (my niece, I think). Lord help me... I'm going cross-eyed.
1:50pm:
Post lunch... I had some fabulous chicken fettucine alfredo from Paisano's Pizzeria. This is the 3rd time I have ever eaten there and I've had that every time. Yummy in my tummy. Off to put the finishing touches on those previous accounts.
I'm now listening to a podcast about the Mothman sightings in Point Pleasant (NJ, I think?). What I didn't know is how much of the movie Mothman Prophecies is actually real. It makes me want to research it more.
3:21pm:
No more time to write. Later!
I have a headache today... it makes me feel blah. No perkiness here.
I have a LOT of work to do today. Despite that, I am writing. Maybe this will help keep me organized... finish 5 accounts, write a paragraph!
Oh, I have a new picture blog...http://opiccolo.blogspot.com. Check it out! I'm playing around with pictures, trying to be all professional LOL. It's nowhere NEAR being professional, but it's as close as I'll get without taking classes, which I do want to do sometime in the future. My pictures could be so much better! But, go anyway! I have the pics, I may as well have the ridicule as well!
12:00pm:
Ok, more like 20 accounts.
I have lately been getting into independent music. There's a rock song I heard called "Restless" by the band, Waking (I think that's what the guy on the podcast said). I can't find it on iTunes since it's indy, so I have been looking for it ever since. I might check out www.cdbaby.com and see if they've put their stuff out there. I've never used it, but I've heard it is a good place to find a lot of indy bands. Another one I want to get for sure is a girl named Charlotte Martin. I know for sure she's on cdbaby. Woo-hoo! I might also look at a UK band called Public Symphony (the song I like is called Stronger, I think).
This one isn't indy, but I love them: Fort Minor. One of the guys is from Linkin Park, one of Josh's favorite bands. My favorite song by Fort Minor so far is "Petrified", which I DID find on iTunes. I'd be interested in getting their album.
Speaking of which, when did a record album stop being a record album? Kids refer to an album as a CD. Was an record album always just a record? Is there an unspoken rule that you must refer to a group of songs by the media on which it's recorded? I said record or record album even when cassette tapes were popular. I never remember saying "Hey, I need to go out and buy the new Sesame Street Fever (forgive me, it was one of my first full-size records) 8-track. I always remember saying record! The last time I said it, I got a funny look from the nearest tweenager (my niece, I think). Lord help me... I'm going cross-eyed.
1:50pm:
Post lunch... I had some fabulous chicken fettucine alfredo from Paisano's Pizzeria. This is the 3rd time I have ever eaten there and I've had that every time. Yummy in my tummy. Off to put the finishing touches on those previous accounts.
I'm now listening to a podcast about the Mothman sightings in Point Pleasant (NJ, I think?). What I didn't know is how much of the movie Mothman Prophecies is actually real. It makes me want to research it more.
3:21pm:
No more time to write. Later!
Monday, April 10, 2006
My new addiction... and other things
I have recently discovered podcasts.
Help me.
About two weeks ago, I started listening to one simple podcast, and my subscriptions have bloomed to 11.
Here's what I listen to and why:
This is how I treat my ears during work hours.
My poor ears...
Lucy's first birthday was yesterday! We called her the birthday baby all day. I wonder if her head growth will ever catch up to her body growth. It makes me wonder if we did something wrong. Who knows? Maybe cats aren't considered full-grown at 1 year old anymore. Either way, she had a good day. She even groomed and got groomed by big brother Macy.
Josh and I had an actual sit-down breakfast yesterday. What a unique concept! We've promised ourselves that even if we eat frozen dinners, we're going to do that at least once a week, which is saying something considering how little we are together during a week... really only Friday night, all Saturday and Sunday afternoon. That's only 5 possibilities. :)
I have come to the realization that I MUST CLEAN MY BALCONY. It is pathetically dirty. I looked up from the ground at our balcony and realized that other people could see how bad it is. However, cleaning up the balcony requires also cleaning the dang storage room.
Oh well... this is an hour old and I'm bored of writing... later~
Help me.
About two weeks ago, I started listening to one simple podcast, and my subscriptions have bloomed to 11.
Here's what I listen to and why:
- MuggleCast: Harry Potter theories, book chapter reviews, sometimes interviews.
- PotterCast: same reason but MuggleCast is better.
- Bob & Sheri: a talk radio station that I never get to hear anymore and am thoroughly enjoying.
- History 5: European Civilization: Berkeley College's (I think) class - the professor stutters SO much though, that I can hardly stand to listen to it. I guess you have to appreciate him in context.
- Irish & Celtic Music: LOVE IT - self-explanatory... I'll definitely keep this one.
- Meditation Station: some good calm music to end your day or just de-stress you during lunch.
- Paranormal Podcast: that's what I'm listening to now... I'm still deciding on it (I'm catching up), but it's mainly interviews and discussions on different paranormal topics... crop circles, premonitions, poltergeists, hauntings, psychics, etc.
- Rent: my most recent new Broadway find... I have just discovered that I LOVE the musical Rent. This one is not so involved, as it is so far only 4 episodes. If you like actor/singer interviews, you'll like this as well.
- Learn Italian: Yeah, I thought I might listen to this one and figure out how to ask where bathrooms are in Italy... since I am going (not).
- French for beginners: same reason
- Insta Spanish Lessons: brushing up on my old school Spanish lessons.
This is how I treat my ears during work hours.
My poor ears...
Lucy's first birthday was yesterday! We called her the birthday baby all day. I wonder if her head growth will ever catch up to her body growth. It makes me wonder if we did something wrong. Who knows? Maybe cats aren't considered full-grown at 1 year old anymore. Either way, she had a good day. She even groomed and got groomed by big brother Macy.
Josh and I had an actual sit-down breakfast yesterday. What a unique concept! We've promised ourselves that even if we eat frozen dinners, we're going to do that at least once a week, which is saying something considering how little we are together during a week... really only Friday night, all Saturday and Sunday afternoon. That's only 5 possibilities. :)
I have come to the realization that I MUST CLEAN MY BALCONY. It is pathetically dirty. I looked up from the ground at our balcony and realized that other people could see how bad it is. However, cleaning up the balcony requires also cleaning the dang storage room.
Oh well... this is an hour old and I'm bored of writing... later~
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Burned again
I am a fan of the "next blog" button. The main time I do this, though, is during lunch at my work desk. The last time I went button crazy, I got burned and was afraid someone saw the OBSCENE picture that loaded. Lesson temporarily learned, changed options to show no images until I became brazen again.
Lesson permanently learned today... I know of one underage person who reads this site, so I'll refrain from posting what I stumbled upon today, but suffice to say it was upper female anatomy decorated into a FACE.
Strange things on the world wide web... at home, I would have cracked up. At work, I was mortified.
As such, here are some picture safe blogs I found today.
http://grangrans-house.blogspot.com/
http://korykinnick.blogspot.com/
http://bitsandpieces1.blogspot.com/
Lesson permanently learned today... I know of one underage person who reads this site, so I'll refrain from posting what I stumbled upon today, but suffice to say it was upper female anatomy decorated into a FACE.
Strange things on the world wide web... at home, I would have cracked up. At work, I was mortified.
As such, here are some picture safe blogs I found today.
http://grangrans-house.blogspot.com/
http://korykinnick.blogspot.com/
http://bitsandpieces1.blogspot.com/
Neato fact of the day
Today, at two minutes and three seconds after
1 o’clock, the time and date will be 01:02:03, 04/05/06.
That combination won't occur again... well, in this millennium, at least!
Run home and tell your Momma that!
1 o’clock, the time and date will be 01:02:03, 04/05/06.
That combination won't occur again... well, in this millennium, at least!
Run home and tell your Momma that!
Monday, April 03, 2006
Questionnaire
I got this one from a blog I lurk... http://valkyriegrl.blogspot.com
Questions
Here's a couple of meaningless, random questions off the top of my head for you to answer!
Enjoy!-
If you could have 5 or more children, adopted or biological, would you?
Really, really think about it.
-No, we want no more than 2 or 3
-If you had the chance to somehow see accurately into the future, would you want to?
-Absolutely not
-What do you want done with your ashes?
-Want to be buried, not cremated
-If you could go back in time and spend as much time as you want in the past, which era would you visit?
-I wouldn't... I fully enjoy the benefits of living in the time I do.
-Would you want to be famous?
-No
-If you could change one thing about your personality, what would it be?
-Not sure
-Which is worse, virus or bacteria?
-Virus
-What would be the first thing you'd do if you won a million or more in the lottery?
-Get a house, have children (I plan to do it anyway, but I wouldn't wait)
-In your city, where is your favourite spot (park, street, trail)?
-Cleveland Park, Reedy River
-What has been the happiest time in your life up until this point?
-My wedding day
-If you could live forever without aging a day past your current age, would you want to?
-Probably not - I want to experience it all.
-If you could choose an age to be frozen at, which age would you pick?
-The year before I start falling apart.
-What's the best way to spend a Saturday night, in your opinion?
-Just being with my husband
-If you had a(nother)baby right now, what would you name him/her?
-As said in a previous post, I'll tell that when I'm pregnant.
-Do you have any regrets so far?
-Only one, but I wouldn't have met my husband, so in hindsight, it's not a regret.
-Do you believe in ghosts?
-Still thinking about it
Questions
Here's a couple of meaningless, random questions off the top of my head for you to answer!
Enjoy!-
If you could have 5 or more children, adopted or biological, would you?
Really, really think about it.
-No, we want no more than 2 or 3
-If you had the chance to somehow see accurately into the future, would you want to?
-Absolutely not
-What do you want done with your ashes?
-Want to be buried, not cremated
-If you could go back in time and spend as much time as you want in the past, which era would you visit?
-I wouldn't... I fully enjoy the benefits of living in the time I do.
-Would you want to be famous?
-No
-If you could change one thing about your personality, what would it be?
-Not sure
-Which is worse, virus or bacteria?
-Virus
-What would be the first thing you'd do if you won a million or more in the lottery?
-Get a house, have children (I plan to do it anyway, but I wouldn't wait)
-In your city, where is your favourite spot (park, street, trail)?
-Cleveland Park, Reedy River
-What has been the happiest time in your life up until this point?
-My wedding day
-If you could live forever without aging a day past your current age, would you want to?
-Probably not - I want to experience it all.
-If you could choose an age to be frozen at, which age would you pick?
-The year before I start falling apart.
-What's the best way to spend a Saturday night, in your opinion?
-Just being with my husband
-If you had a(nother)baby right now, what would you name him/her?
-As said in a previous post, I'll tell that when I'm pregnant.
-Do you have any regrets so far?
-Only one, but I wouldn't have met my husband, so in hindsight, it's not a regret.
-Do you believe in ghosts?
-Still thinking about it
Friday, March 31, 2006
Favorite Pictures
My favorite recent pictures (that I actually took myself!) - #1 - blow up of 1/2 of Kiley's face
#2 - Say Cheese!
#3 - She just loves to pose!
#4 - I realize no one's looking at the camera, but this is one of my top favorites - Kiley and Grandma Shirley
#5 - See what I mean?
#6 - This one is occasionally on my desktop at work.
#7 - Playing dollies with Uncle Josh
#8 - This is WAY blurry, but I can't get over the sweet look on her face.
#9 - Lauren is even more beautiful in black/white pictures than color!
#10 - Christmas Eve sunlight
#11 - Christmas Eve sunlight #2 - I swear I'm going to take off the date tag!
#12 - I love that these next few are so in focus! I'm really proud of these.
#13 - Lucy on a lazy day
#14
#15 - What'd I do, Mommy?
#16 - Curious kitty
#17 - My all-time favorite Kiley picture!
#18 - Thanksgiving Shenanigans
#19 - Messin' up the bed!
#20 - OLD picture of Lauren in my Mom' & Dad's pool - this wasn't even my digital camera - this was either my 35mm (which has now gone where cameras go to die) or one of those disposable Kodaks.
#21 - One of our first 100 pictures of Lucy - She was such a little squirt!
#22 - For an amateur, I think the lighting turned out nice on this one - Macy looks so innocent!
#2 - Say Cheese!
#3 - She just loves to pose!
#4 - I realize no one's looking at the camera, but this is one of my top favorites - Kiley and Grandma Shirley
#5 - See what I mean?
#6 - This one is occasionally on my desktop at work.
#7 - Playing dollies with Uncle Josh
#8 - This is WAY blurry, but I can't get over the sweet look on her face.
#9 - Lauren is even more beautiful in black/white pictures than color!
#10 - Christmas Eve sunlight
#11 - Christmas Eve sunlight #2 - I swear I'm going to take off the date tag!
#12 - I love that these next few are so in focus! I'm really proud of these.
#13 - Lucy on a lazy day
#14
#15 - What'd I do, Mommy?
#16 - Curious kitty
#17 - My all-time favorite Kiley picture!
#18 - Thanksgiving Shenanigans
#19 - Messin' up the bed!
#20 - OLD picture of Lauren in my Mom' & Dad's pool - this wasn't even my digital camera - this was either my 35mm (which has now gone where cameras go to die) or one of those disposable Kodaks.
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#21 - One of our first 100 pictures of Lucy - She was such a little squirt!
#22 - For an amateur, I think the lighting turned out nice on this one - Macy looks so innocent!
Thursday, March 30, 2006
The Luckiest Hostage
As most of you know already, Jill Carroll has apparently been released as a hostage. I teared up quite a lot at work when I read this and I don't even know her. I am sure she realizes JUST how lucky she is, since so many hostages were killed over the last 3 years.
This is my "amazing story" of the week.
note: the link to this article is here and in my post title: http://www.wyff4.com/news/8355723/detail.html
Freed Hostage Jill Carroll Says Captors Treated Her Well
POSTED: 6:27 am EST March 30, 2006
UPDATED: 8:56 am EST March 30, 2006
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Freelance reporter Jill Carroll has been freed from captivity in Iraq and is said to be in good condition after three months as a hostage.
That word came Thursday from the Christian Science Monitor and from the leader of the Islamic Party in Iraq.
Carroll, 28, was reporting for the Boston-based newspaper when she was kidnapped in Baghdad on Jan. 7 by gunmen who killed her translator.
A police official in Baghdad said Carroll was handed over to the Islamic Party office in Amiriya by an unknown group. The official says she was later turned over to the Americans and is believed to be in the heavily fortified Green Zone.
In an interview on Baghdad television, the Christian Science Monitor reporter said she was treated well but still doesn't know why she was kidnapped. The group holding her threatened twice on videotape to kill her, but Carroll stressed repeatedly that she had been treated very well and her captors never hit her or even threatened to.
She said she’s happy to be free and just wants to be with her family. She said she didn’t know where she had been held, saying she was in a confined space. She said she was only allowed to move between her room and a bathroom to shower and use the facilities. She said she even once got to see a newspaper and another time got to watch a bit of TV.
Carroll's father, Jim, said in a statement Thursday morning that the family is "thrilled and relieved" over his daughter's safe return. He said the family wants to thank all of the people who prayed for her release.
The release came one day after the journalist's twin sister pleaded for her release on Arab television. Katie Carroll said her sister is a "wonderful person" who is an "innocent woman."
At the time of her abduction, she and her translator were heading to an interview with Sunni Arab politician Adnan al-Dulaimi. Her captors, calling themselves the Revenge Brigades, had demanded the release of all women detainees in Iraq by Feb. 26 and said Carroll would be killed if that didn't happen. The date came and went with no word about her welfare.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, speaking from Germany, said Carroll's release is a "great delight and great relief" for the United States.
This is my "amazing story" of the week.
note: the link to this article is here and in my post title: http://www.wyff4.com/news/8355723/detail.html
Freed Hostage Jill Carroll Says Captors Treated Her Well
POSTED: 6:27 am EST March 30, 2006
UPDATED: 8:56 am EST March 30, 2006
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Freelance reporter Jill Carroll has been freed from captivity in Iraq and is said to be in good condition after three months as a hostage.
That word came Thursday from the Christian Science Monitor and from the leader of the Islamic Party in Iraq.
Carroll, 28, was reporting for the Boston-based newspaper when she was kidnapped in Baghdad on Jan. 7 by gunmen who killed her translator.
A police official in Baghdad said Carroll was handed over to the Islamic Party office in Amiriya by an unknown group. The official says she was later turned over to the Americans and is believed to be in the heavily fortified Green Zone.
In an interview on Baghdad television, the Christian Science Monitor reporter said she was treated well but still doesn't know why she was kidnapped. The group holding her threatened twice on videotape to kill her, but Carroll stressed repeatedly that she had been treated very well and her captors never hit her or even threatened to.
She said she’s happy to be free and just wants to be with her family. She said she didn’t know where she had been held, saying she was in a confined space. She said she was only allowed to move between her room and a bathroom to shower and use the facilities. She said she even once got to see a newspaper and another time got to watch a bit of TV.
Carroll's father, Jim, said in a statement Thursday morning that the family is "thrilled and relieved" over his daughter's safe return. He said the family wants to thank all of the people who prayed for her release.
The release came one day after the journalist's twin sister pleaded for her release on Arab television. Katie Carroll said her sister is a "wonderful person" who is an "innocent woman."
At the time of her abduction, she and her translator were heading to an interview with Sunni Arab politician Adnan al-Dulaimi. Her captors, calling themselves the Revenge Brigades, had demanded the release of all women detainees in Iraq by Feb. 26 and said Carroll would be killed if that didn't happen. The date came and went with no word about her welfare.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, speaking from Germany, said Carroll's release is a "great delight and great relief" for the United States.
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