http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/adultery/ en-us Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:16:01 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2418487/posts Pastor Paul Sheppard, senior pastor of the large Bay Area Church, Abundant Life Christian Fellowship, abruptly resigned this past weekend. Sheppard who is widely credited for growing the church from 300 members to well over 6,000 resigned due to a "moral crisis" in statement read to the congregation on Sunday. According to sources who were in attendance at the church on Sunday, an associate pastor stood up for the morning announcments and read a letter from Pastor Paul Sheppard to the church. In the letter, Sheppard admitted having an extra marital affair. In addition, he asked forgiveness from his wife,... The Church Report http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2418487/posts#comment Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:16:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2418406/posts AT&T Inc. said Thursday it would no longer sponsor Tiger Woods, joining Accenture in dropping support for the world’s top golfer, who’s taking a break from the sport to focus on his marriage after his admitted infidelity. The phone company hasn’t used Woods’ image extensively in advertising, but its logo appeared on his golf bag. That deal had been billed as a “multiyear” agreement when it was signed early in 2009. Woods has also been the host of the AT&T National PGA Tour event since it started in 2007. The phone company said it would continue to sponsor the event,... Houston Chronicle http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2418406/posts#comment Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:41:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2416497/posts The social networking site, which connects old friends and allows users to make new ones online, is being blamed for an increasing number of marital breakdowns. Divorce lawyers claim the explosion in the popularity of websites such as Facebook and Bebo is tempting to people to cheat on their partners. Suspicious spouses have also used the websites to find evidence of flirting and even affairs which have led to divorce. One law firm, which specialises in divorce, claimed almost one in five petitions they processed cited Facebook. Mark Keenan, Managing Director of Divorce-Online said: "I had heard from my staff... UK Telegraph http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2416497/posts#comment Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:42:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2411259/posts Susan Boyle tells of torrid romance with Tiger Woods Amid the stampede of women who have claimed to have had liasons with Tiger Woods, singer Susan Boyle has come forth with her own tale of romancing the golfer. Friends close to Boyle say that she is devastated to learn the she is merely one woman among a virtual harem of partners. "Susan has been very down about realizing she is not the only one, because she felt she really had a connection to Tiger," said an unnamed friend. But Boyle, a singer who attained world prominence with her performance on... staggeron.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2411259/posts#comment Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:13:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2411057/posts US golfer gave exclusive interview to sister paper of National Enquirer in return for tabloid's silenceRepresentatives acting on behalf of Tiger Woods brokered a deal two years ago to bury a tabloid story of an extramarital affair, the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday. It said representatives for the golfer acted after the National Enquirer threatened to publish pictures of Woods taken in a parked car with Mindy Lawton, a Florida waitress. The alleged deal, which the Wall Street Journal claims was made in August 2007, saw Woods give an exclusive cover interview and photo spread to a sister magazine of... The Guardian (UK) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2411057/posts#comment Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:27:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2410770/posts Rielle Hunter wants John Edwards to pay $17,910 a month in child support for her daughter, Frances Quinn Hunter, according to the National Enquirer. Private financial negotiations between Hunter and Edwards reportedly broke down last week when her demands for the 22-month-old child were more than the former senator and presidential candidate was willing to pay. Edwards has never publicly acknowledged that he is the girl's father, but did admit to an affair with Hunter at a time when his wife, Elizabeth, was battling cancer. Now, legal documents obtained by Radaronline.com appear to show communication between Hunter and her attorney,... Politics Daily http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2410770/posts#comment Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:38:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2409711/posts December 13, 2009 Tiger Blackened By His All-White Trophy Cupboard India Knight. At some point you notice that all the women Tiger Woods has slept with since marrying his Swedish wife in 2004 have been white. And why shouldn’t they be? If Woods fancies white women more than not-white women — well, that’s his thing, in the way that Rod Stewart’s is leggy blondes. And all my boyfriends have been Chinese — 20 boyfriends, two husbands. No, not really (only one). But what did you think when you read that sentence? Because if I read it, I’d think, “Chinese boyfriends... London Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2409711/posts#comment Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:46:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2409098/posts I'm not sure which is funnier about this Miami Herald story; that Adultery 101 was published in that newspaper or the fact that it was actually written by Herald staffers. It is so bizarre of a story that it should be marked down as a sign of desperation to attract readers in the midst of a calamitous circulation plunge. So let us now join the Miami Herald staffers as they present their readers with "helpful tips" on how to commit adultery with a celeb shoutout to Tiger Woods: So you're left scratching your head, wondering how a guy like Tiger... NewsBusters http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2409098/posts#comment Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:55:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408734/posts Tiger Woods has been voted Athlete of the Decade by members of The Associated Press, his 10 years of incomparable golf outweighing nearly three weeks of a salacious sex scandal. Just like so many of his 64 victories worldwide and 12 majors dating to 2000, it wasn't much of a contest. Woods received 56 of the 142 votes cast by AP member editors. More than half of the ballots were returned after his Nov. 27 car accident which set off the sensational tales of infidelity that have tarnished Woods' image. Lance Armstrong, a cancer survivor who won the Tour de... AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408734/posts#comment Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:26:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408226/posts Rumors have been circulating for several days through Charlotte’s Eastover neighborhood that former U.S. Sen. John Edwards bought a home here for his admitted former mistress, Rielle Hunter. And now the National Enquirer is reporting in its Dec. 21 issue that Edwards has, in fact, bought a house here that the Charlotte Business Journal has identified as a residence on Providence Road. Edwards, the vice presidential nominee on the 2004 Democratic ticket and a presidential candidate last year, saw his political career derail after details of the affair emerged. In late 2007, the Enquirer first reported claims from an... Charlotte Business Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408226/posts#comment Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:56:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2406733/posts Tiger Woods of late has been the center of great controversy in light of his sexual addictions and appetites. Tiger has many exceedingly great accomplishments in his young life. One though that he has fallen short on is the discipline and managing of his own heart and the unbridled passions. Tiger is just the tip of the iceberg in today’s Red Light District American culture. He is par for the course in light of the countless others in the professional sports world and the entertainment elite industry that are part of this decadent and licentious pleasure seeking crowd. With their... The Ignorant Fishermen Blog http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2406733/posts#comment Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:17:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406827/posts The Florida Department of Children and Families, escorted by deputies from the Orange County Sheriff's Department, visited Tiger Woods' home near Windermere on Saturday, RadarOnline.com is reporting exclusively. Capt. Angelo Nieves of the Orange County Sheriff's Department confirmed to RadarOnline.com: "Our deputies met with members of the Department of Children and Families. But all details are being kept secret." Nieves would neither confirm nor deny that the deputies and DCF officials went to Woods' house. But a source close to the situation told RadarOnline.com that the visit was in fact to Woods' home and that it occurred around mid day.... Radar Online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406827/posts#comment Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:51:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406788/posts Global consulting and outsourcing firm Accenture is ending its sponsorship of Tiger Woods, saying the golfer is "no longer the right representative" after the "circumstances of the last two weeks." Accenture's announcement Sunday marks the company's first statement since allegations of Woods' infidelity surfaced in recent weeks. The company is the second key sponsor of Woods to pull away. Gillette said Saturday that it won't feature Woods in its ads for an unspecified period of time. Woods is taking an indefinite leave from golf to work on his marriage after allegations that Woods had trysts with multiple women. Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406788/posts#comment Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:17:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2406613/posts One of the world's most scrutinized professional athletes, with a pristine image, has been keeping infidelity under wraps. Many wonder how he pulled it off.As the carefully constructed public image of Tiger Woods continued its excruciating free fall last week, one question perplexed those who think there should have been hints of trouble: How was it possible for Woods, among the world's most scrutinized professional athletes, to keep his infidelity secret for so long? Just about everyone is at a loss: the golf writers who banter with Woods (when he allows it), golf fanatics who can tell you which way... Los Angeles Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2406613/posts#comment Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:37:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406406/posts Which Prostitution Scandal Is Worse, Tiger Woods or Max Baucus?December 11, 2009 BEGIN TRANSCRIPT RUSH: Now, Tiger Woods. New York Daily News today. It actually looks like an AP story: "Tiger Woods was into threesomes and shelled out more than $60,000 to cat around with high-priced hookers, a Hollywood madam claimed Thursday. 'One of his favorites was Loredana Jolie,' Michelle Braun told the Daily News, describing the gorgeous blond as a Playboy model from Sicily who's been living in New York since age 14. 'She's a stunning girl,' said Braun," who I guess is the madam here. "'He went out... Rush Limbaugh .com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406406/posts#comment Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:47:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405551/posts Sanford’s Wife Files for Divorce ROBBIE BROWN December 11, 2009 Jenny Sanford on Friday filed for divorce from her husband, Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina, who confessed in June to an affair with a woman in Argentina. “As so many of us know, the dissolution of any marriage is a sad and painful process,” Ms. Sanford said in a statement. “Because Mark and I are public figures, we have naturally had less privacy with which to deal with our difficulties than do other couples. Indeed, I know it will soon become known, so I choose to release this brief... NYTimes http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405551/posts#comment Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:20:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2405347/posts TIGER Woods is ready to quit golf in a desperate bid to save his marriage. Insiders say the disgraced sex addict has told wife Elin he will "do anything" - as the scandal rolled on. Swedish beauty Elin Nordegren, 29, has agreed to stay with her billionaire husband for the sake of their two young children. But she has given Woods, 33, this stark ultimatum: "It's golf, or me." A friend said: "She was close to walking out. She decided to stay for the kids' sake. "They have agreed to try and rebuild their marriage, but Elin will be calling... The Herald Sun (Australia) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2405347/posts#comment Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:17:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2404958/posts We have seen Tiger Woods plastered all over the news lately - first for his automobile accident on Nov. 27th, and then for one alleged affair after another, multiple adulterous affairs with various women all over the country. The most recent spread count is 12. It seems like Tiger Wood's reputation will forever be tarnished, endorsement deals lost, both kids and adults alike will have lost one more sports hero they could look up to, so even though it's been just two weeks into this golfer's very public nightmare, the question that begs answering is: Can any good come of... Examiner.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2404958/posts#comment Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:22:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2403404/posts Woods, who has faced a barrage of publicity concerning his private life since he crashed his car outside his family home in Florida less than two weeks ago, was reportedly admitted to Health Central Hospital under the alias William Smith. UK Telegraph http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2403404/posts#comment Wed, 9 Dec 2009 02:39:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2403397/posts A Canadian doctor who used a pioneering 'blood-spinning’ technique to help Tiger Woods recover from his knee surgery will be questioned in court after being charged with three counts of illegally importing and selling drugs. UK Telegraph http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2403397/posts#comment Wed, 9 Dec 2009 02:29:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2403316/posts South Carolina's First Lady Tells Barbara Walters About Decision Not to Stand Next to Husband Gov. Mark Sanford During Press Conference Jenny Sanford, wife of embattled South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, told Barbara Walters in her first television interview about her husband's affair that she wouldn't have stood by his side when he publicly admitted the affair even if he had asked her to. Sanford, who has moved out of the South Carolina governor's mansion with the couple's four children, openly discussed the heartbreak behind the headlines of their breakup. ABCNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2403316/posts#comment Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:58:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2403277/posts The near total implosion experienced by Tiger, Inc. these past 10 days, is almost unprecedented. "Almost", because, while not illegal, in many ways, it’s analogous to the collapse of Bernie Madoff’s empire. As with Bernie, people had “invested” in Tiger, cheering him on in his quest for greatness, paying him to represent their brand, only to find that all of the “equity” that had been carefully built up, was but a mirage. Why does it matter? Of the ~$1 billion that Tiger is purported to have made since being launched into the public consciousness in 1996, less than 10% of... martinsuter.net http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2403277/posts#comment Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:03:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2401493/posts Three more women say they have played a round with Tiger. Two more blonds and a brunette were added to Tiger Woods' sultry scorecard Saturday - bringing the married father of two to six over par on his betrayed supermodel wife. Sources told the Daily News that Manhattan clubgoer Cori Rist, 31, is yet another blond beauty who has hit the sheets with Tiger. A Las Vegas cocktail waitress and aspiring model - Jamie Jungers - became the fifth woman linked to the golf pro Saturday. NY Daily News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2401493/posts#comment Sun, 6 Dec 2009 14:58:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2401245/posts NEW YORK — A New York City woman faces charges that she tricked her husband's pregnant mistress into taking a drug that would cause an abortion. Police say Kisha Jones of Brooklyn used a doctor's prescription pad to order the medication, then phoned the victim pretending to be from her obstetrician's office and told her to pick up the drug at the pharmacy and take it. The woman fell for the trick, took the drug and went into labor, authorities said. The baby was born two months early, but survived. Jones then tried again, according to prosecutors. Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2401245/posts#comment Sun, 6 Dec 2009 00:21:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2400840/posts A spokesman for U.S. Sen. Max Baucus says the Montana Democrat was in a romantic relationship with the woman he nominated for U.S. attorney. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus was already involved with his girlfriend and former staffer when he recommended her earlier this year to become the next U.S. attorney for Montana, a spokesman said. The Montana Democrat and his former state office director Melodee Hanes began their relationship in the summer of 2008, after Baucus separated from his wife, Ty Matsdorf told The Associated Press late Friday. Baucus nominated Hanes for the U.S. attorney post in... Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2400840/posts#comment Sat, 5 Dec 2009 11:10:00 GMT