Gosh, we too use a walker—The oldest “detainee” in U.S. torture cells in Guantánamo Bay, Haji Nasrat Khan, 71, who uses a walker, has been reportedly returned to Afghanistan. He was never charged with anything.

Think you’ve heard everything?—The Las Vegas City Council voted unanimously to make it a crime to give food to the homeless in Las Vegas parks. Violators face fines of $1,000 and/or six months in jail. Can the homeless be busted for eating donated food?

All in due time—In Wisconsin, the largest state prison is for women battered physically and emotionally. In response, the federal lawyers have promised they will improve conditions for the abused inmates—over the next six years.

Clairvoyant?—“Decline in Home Sales in Southland Could Foreshadow Falling Prices.”—L.A. news headline.

My goodness—“Cracks in Market Raise Doubts about Future”—L.A. business headline.

And we thought it was art for art’s sake—“Money is the Real Star in Hollywood. Celebrity matters, but the bottom line is what counts for studio chiefs.”—News headline.

Crash, bang!—“The pace of existing U.S. home sales fell more than expected in July as a measure of the supply of unsold homes was the highest in more than 13 years, signifying a deepening housing sector downturn.”—Los Angeles Times.  
 
 
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