Colorado shooting case judge William Sylvester ruled no cameras on next court appearance

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Tue, Jul 24) – The judge in Colorado theater mass shooting case has ruled out on Monday that no cameras or electronic recording equipment will be allowed in the next week’s hearing, when James Holmes will be charged finally, reported by Reuters.

Colorado shooting case judge William Sylvester ruled no cameras on next court appearance

 

The 24-year-old James Holmes, the suspected gunman of worst mass-shooting in US history, makes his first court appearance in Colorado on Monday (July 23) and dozens of reports and media person were present with their video/audio recording equipments.

But for the next appearance the Judge William Sylvester issued the written ruling in response to a request by Denver-area media for expanded media coverage of the July 30 hearing for James Holmes.

Holmes’ first court appearance came in what is technically known as an advisement, designed to tell a defendant of his/her rights in the case. Holmes was told he is being held on suspicion of first-degree murder.

Formal charges are to be presented next Monday (July 30).

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VIDEO: Mona Lisa skeleton unearthed in St. Ursula, Italy -- Claimed Silvano Vinceti

FLORENCE, Italy (Tue, July 24) – Italian archaeologists have dug out a skeleton today believed to be of Lisa Gherardini, the woman who inspired one of the most emblematic works of Leonardo da Vinci, “Mona Lisa”.

Mona Lisa remains unearthed in St. Ursula, Florence, Italy

Lisa Gherardini (1479-1542), also known as Lisa del Giocondo, is considered by some experts as the model of the famous portrait of the Mona Lisa exhibited at the Louvre Museum in Paris, is undoubtedly one of the world's most familiar paintings.

According to details; archaeologists have found bones near the convent of Sant'Orsola (or St. Ursula) in Italian city of Florence. These remains will be sent to the Department for the Conservation of Cultural Property in Ravenna (northern Italy), to be examined, the researchers said.

A team of archaeologists began excavations in this convent last year after documents have confirmed that Gherardini, wife of a wealthy silk merchant of Florence (Francesco del Giocondo), lived in place after the death of her husband – Francesco del Giocondo.

The documents also revealed that Lisa Gherardini was under the care of his two daughters who were nuns.

Famous art researcher Silvano Vinceti, also head of the team of archaeologists, believes that this discovery, made in an abandoned convent, is particularly exciting. But going further emphasized performed tests of the remains to verify the identity, writes Lusa.

"I can say that we have reached the most exciting part of the investigation," said Vinceti, an expert in solving mysteries related to the art world.

"It is the culmination of our work and we are close to answering the main question: whether or not we find the remains of Lisa Gherardini?" Vinceti said further.

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Full Coverage Video: James Holmes' looked dazed in first court appearance

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Mon, Jul 23) – James Holmes, the suspected gunman of worst mass-shooting in US history, makes his first court appearance in Colorado.

James Holmes' looked dazed in first court appearance

The 24-year-old Holmes looked dazed in court today, the first time he has been seen in public since he allegedly killed 12 people and wounded another 58 in a wild shootout during a showing of the new Batman movie, "The Dark Knight Rises."

James Holmes shuffled into court in a maroon jailhouse jumpsuit with his hands cuffed, sat virtually motionless during the hearing, his eyes drooping as the judge advised him of the severity of the case. At one point, Holmes simply closed his eyes.

Holmes' appearance raised questions among some observers about his mental competency.

The court appearance came in what is technically known as an advisement, a first appearance designed to tell a defendant of his or her rights in the case. Holmes was told he is being held on suspicion of first-degree murder.

Formal charges are to be presented next Monday.

Watch full coverage video below:

Enduring US Mystery: Amelia Earhart remembered by Google on her 115th birthday

Google has celebrated the 115^th birthday of Amelia Mary Earhart - was a noted American aviation pioneer – who went missing over the South Pacific 75 years ago.

Enduring US Mystery: Amelia Earhart remembered by Google on her 115th birthday

 

According to Wikipedia; during an attempt to make a circum-navigational flight of the globe in 1937 in a Purdue-funded Lockheed Model 10 Electra, Earhart disappeared over the central Pacific Ocean near Howland Island. Fascination with her life, career and disappearance continues to this day.

Earlier this July a $2.2 million expedition was started hoping to finally solve one of America's most enduring mysteries: What exactly happened to famed aviator Amelia Earhart when she went missing over the South Pacific 75 years ago?

Earhart was the first aviatrix to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She received the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross for this record. She set many other records, wrote best-selling books about her flying experiences and was instrumental in the formation of The Ninety-Nines, an organization for female pilots.

Earhart joined the faculty of the Purdue University aviation department in 1935 as a visiting faculty member to counsel women on careers and help inspire others with her love for aviation. She was also a member of the National Woman's Party, and an early supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment.

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Pakistan reacts over Olympics visa scam exposed by 'The Sun' (Updates)

LAHORE, Pakistan (Tue, Jul 24) – Twelve(12) employees of the National Database and Regulatory Authority (NADRA) have been suspended, including General Manager Lahore region, reportedly for an alleged involvement in the UK visa scam for London 2012 Olympic games. 

Pakistan reacts over Olympics visa scam exposed by 'The Sun'

Taking a serious notice on the issue Rehman Malik, Senior Adviser to the PM on Interior, has also formed a Joint Investigation Team (JIT), headed by Director General FIA, to probe the case and register an FIR against those responsible.

The above actions were taken after a UK tabloid has unfolded a major visa scam, involving a gang of dishonest officials and politicians, which could ease the entry of ‘potential terrorists’ in UK with Pakistan’s Olympic squad as support officials. 

According to details; ‘The Sun’ reported on Monday that they have infiltrated a crime ring offering false passports, visas and access to London 2012 as bogus support staff. They have also exposed a ring of crooked Pakistani officials and travel staff plotting the fraud with the help of a well-known politician to get around strict security.

The whole story swirls around a Lahore-based politician, Abid Chaudhary, and Dream Land Travel Agency, also based in Lahore, prosecuted nine years ago for human trafficking.

The Sun reported that how their undercover agent meet Abid Chaudhary who spelled out how for around 7,000 pounds ($10,000) he could get the man a 2-month visa and send him into London 2012 as part of Pakistan’s Olympic squad. 

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Olympic chef de mission Aqil Shah dismissed the Sun’s claims, saying, “These are baseless reports,” Shah told AFP. “This is an attempt to malign Pakistan. Even if someone gets a passport he cannot enter the Olympic Village without an Olympic accreditation card.”

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