Susan Atkins

Susan Atkins

Susan Atkins, the terminally ill Charles Manson follower who admitted stabbing actress Sharon Tate 40 years ago, lost what was likely to be her last bid for freedom Wednesday. Atkins, who suffers from brain cancer, slept through most of the four-hour hearing during which her husband-lawyer pleaded for her release and families of victims of the Sharon Tate-Labianca killings urged that she be kept behind bars until she dies.

Atkins, 61, had been expected to die of brain cancer over a year ago but continues to cling to life. She also had a leg amputated.She was denied compassionate release in July, 2008 after she was diagnosed and given only months to live. Wednesday’s hearing at the Central California Women’s Facility at Chowchilla was her regular parole hearing as a life prisoner.

She is dying of cancer, paralyzed and several years ago had a leg amputated. She’s no threat to society. Susan Atkins was sentenced to life with parole — not life without parole. They are not the same thing. She stands convicted of the seven Tate-LaBianca murders, one of the most notorious mass murders in California history. Atkins admitted stabbing Tate to death as Tate begged for her life and that of her unborn son.

Miss Cougar

Miss Cougar

A Miss Cougar America has been crowned - and her name is Gloria Navarro!
Gloria Navarro, who attended the National Single Cougars Convention at Dinah's Garden Hotel in Palo Alto, California, on Friday August 28, was the first to be crowned Miss Cougar America. The 'cougar' event was filled with cocktails and excited women past their prime. The convention was sponsored by Rich Gosse's Society of Single Professionals.

The two best parts of the night included the crowning of Gloria Navarro from Redwood Shores - and the arrival of 100 young male 'cubs' to chat with the cougars. Fans have made Blade II the #1 movie in America. Now they can chat with two of the minds behind the movie. The next day head over to chat with Luke Goss, who stars as Nomak in the movie. The Luke Goss Chat is slated to take place on Thursday March 28 at 5 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PST.

Miyuki Hatoyama

Miyuki Hatoyama

Miyuki Hatoyama has reportedly expressed her desire to meet the first lady of US, Michelle Obama. The soon to be first lady has reportedly stated that she shares a common “sensibility” with Michelle Obama.Miyuki, a former actress who is inclined to “spirituality” has reportedly told the Japanese media that she is keen to meet the wife of the US President Barack Obama, who is supposed to visit Tokyo during the latter part of this year. “I think she is so natural and has a kind of sensibility similar to mine. If I can have the chance to meet her, I would look forward to it,” said an overwhelmed Miyuki during her interview with Kyodo news agency.

Miyuki seemed overjoyed following her husband, Yukio Hatoyama’s landmark election victory at the weekend. Yukio, praising her wife reportedly said, “There is no limit to her cheerfulness.” While most of the politician’s wives of Japan are quite conservative enough while expressing their emotions, Miyuki is a celebrity in her own right.

Miyuki is known for her inspirational talks and has reportedly appeared on the television, discussing on a wide array of issues, ranging from spirituality to politics. Miyuki propagated that her husband’s coming to office would bring a new dawn to the nation thereby bidding farewell to the prolonged 50 year old regime and rephrasing politics in the hands of the Democratic Party Of Japan. Miyuki’s role in Japan’s politics has been significant enough and is considered of having played a pivotal role in Japan’s election.