By all accounts, the Whitakers were a perfect family living in a community outside of Houston, Texas. That was all shattered on Dec. 10, 2003, when the family of four was gunned down as they entered their home. Tricia Whitaker, a retired teacher, and her 19-year-old son, Kevin, died from their injuries. The dad, Kent, survived as did their son, Bart. "I think, "Oh my God, he shot all four of us,'" Kent Whitaker told "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant. The investigation into the shooting revealed an intricate plot and a ruthless conspiracy to eliminate three of the four Whitaker family members. The mastermind of the plot? Bart, who hated his family and wanted their money. In 2007 he was tried and convicted of hiring the hit man to kill his family and hurt him, too, to cover up the crime. He was given the death penalty. This is where most cases end; not this one. Since his son was convicted, and to the disbelief of some, Kent Whitaker has fought to save Bart from being executed. … [Read more...] about Texas man targeted by a hitman fights for the life of the person who ordered the murder – his son
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Space Gifts 2018: The Best Holiday Deals for Space Fans
It's time to start gearing up for the holidays, and the epic sales are under way for space fans! So, here's a roundup of the best deals online for out-of-this-world gifts. We've scoured Amazon.com to find holiday discounts and deals on things like telescopes and binoculars, and space-themed apparel, household items and toys. If you're looking for Lego sets or "Star Wars"-related items, check out our Lego deals page here and "Star Wars" deals page here. If you're searching for a new telescope and aren't sure which one is right for you, be sure to check out our telescope guide pages to find the best options for beginners, hobbyists, kids, skywatchers on the move and anyone on a budget. And check out our binoculars buying guide if you're looking for something more compact. For more ideas on gifts for the space fan in your life, check out our space gift guide and our space gift guide for kids. Quick deals: Buy littleBits Space Rover Inventor Kit on … [Read more...] about Space Gifts 2018: The Best Holiday Deals for Space Fans
NORAD Santa Tracker 2018: Santa Claus’s Christmas Eve journey to deliver gifts
Follow live updates of Santa NORAD tracker here 47 brilliant family party games for Christmas and New Year's Eve Learn how to make a great Christmas Eve box in no time at all The most wonderful time of year has arrived. During the holiday season, millions of children count down the days of December and go to sleep on Christmas Eve, eagerly awaiting the delivery of their gifts from the beloved Santa Claus. We've now followed Father Christmas' epic 2018 journey delivering gifts across the globe using the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and Google's Santa trackers. Santa's journey across the globe - in numbers Santa and is trusty reindeer travel an estimated 510,000,000 km on Christmas Eve - approximately 1,800 miles per second. He must visit 390,000 homes per minute - or 6,424 per second. From sherry, mulled wine and beer, to mince pies, gingerbread men and fruit cake, Santa consumes a total of … [Read more...] about NORAD Santa Tracker 2018: Santa Claus’s Christmas Eve journey to deliver gifts
DL 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
It has been years since we put together a Holiday Gift Guide at Droid Life, but this year, there seem to be so many cool toys available that would make for awesome gifts. We wanted to share some of our favorite things of the moment, a handful of which might end up under the tree of friends and family. We’ve broken the DL Holiday Gift Guide out by price, to help you find the section that is within your budget. We’ve got expensive ideas (phones, of course) all of the way down to items under $20. Budget: $500 and up | $200 | $100 | $50 and under Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL ($799+) If you’ve got a big ass budget and want the phone(s) that we consider to offer the best Android experience, then you can’t go wrong with the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. We’ve got reviews of each (Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL) in case you need to know the specifics, but they have the best smartphone cameras in the business, are always running the newest version of Android, and look pretty slick, … [Read more...] about DL 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
100 years of female suffrage in Germany: the unknown story
Who were Clara Zetkin and Hedwig Dohm? Minna Cauer, Helene Lange, Anita Augspurg and Louise Otto-Peters? On a game show, most Germans would probably struggle if asked questions about these names. They are all figures who helped women to gain the vote in Germany - a right that on November 12th will have existed for 100 years. Women gained the right to vote in the autumn of 1918 during the transition period from imperial rule to the Weimar Republic. The name Clara Zetkin is the most recognizable: in 1911 she co-founded International Women's Day, she was a member of the Reichstag and became a socialist icon in the GDR. According to Kaiser Wilhelm II, she was the "most dangerous witch of the German Reich". It is not only Zetkin though: other women's rights activists are also being rediscovered and celebrated. The Federal Ministry of Women's Affairs is sponsoring an anniversary campaign for 100 years of women's suffrage. In Frankfurt am Main there an exhibition called Damenwahl! … [Read more...] about 100 years of female suffrage in Germany: the unknown story