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In the interview, Goen revealed that Smith's</description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><generator>CommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)</generator><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54119</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 07:48:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54119</guid><dc:creator>h osborne, Bluefield Wv</dc:creator><description>Those who are downing this woman, and all she has stuggled to acheive need to just back off right now. Anna Nicole Smith, was a mother, a wife, a starlet, and most of a human being. She has had more than her fair share of trials and tribulations, but haven't we all. The death of her son was horrendous enough, but it is not anyone's business but her own, what led to her demise! That woman had a beautiful daughter that now is without her mother, and also her brother. She is far too young to be able to recall the sound of her mother's touch or her soothing voice. She is denied of so many things that most of us take for granted. The men who are battling over this child need to step back and think for one moment about someone besides themselves and the money at stake here. Let the woman rest in peace, with all her faults and glory. She is no different than any one of us walking this earth today. So if there are those out there who shame and judge her, let them open their own closets to reveal their own skeletons before they are so quick to point out her faults. Wrong or right she lived her life as she seen fit, it is not for us to decide. And the situation with other TV personalities, (we all know can't seem to keep their mouth of others and their business) need to realize that everything comes full circle in the end! Let th woman have some peace; she of all people deserved it after the way her life became one public scandal after another!</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54130</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 09:42:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54130</guid><dc:creator>anonymous</dc:creator><description>"Judge ye lest ye not be judged!!!!"</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54136</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 10:12:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54136</guid><dc:creator>Parmanand Ray Las Vegas </dc:creator><description>
Osborne, Thank you for your kind comments regarding Anna.
God has send every one of us on earth to do a job either good or bad, Anna has finish her job and went home.
She has done her job well, with her good sense of humor she has made millions of us laugh and that matters a lot.  Anna was a woman with a big broad smile all of the time regardless of her high's or low's.
People who say ill things about other take a look in the mirror and asked that person who are looking back at you, how can I do my job better whiles I still have time because I may be the next one going home.

</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54144</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 11:33:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54144</guid><dc:creator>MM CARSON CA</dc:creator><description>Anna, may God wrap his arms around you and hold you in his love, you are truly a beautiful woman, your smile may now beam from one end of the earth to the other, may you and the angels god sent for you take care and watch over your baby girl, she will need you more now, i truely hope Howard is her true daddy he will do the best for her, keep her grandmother away from her, she appears to be a very evil person!
may you rest in peace, your personal struggles here on earth are over for you, i followed you in the news for a long time, your courage to keep fighting inspired me, you will be missed may you RIP </description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54145</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 12:13:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54145</guid><dc:creator>N.Ellen</dc:creator><description>I do not know what all has happened .. no one does . BUT .. if Howard K. Stern was SUCH a great friend . why did he not take an adult with 105 fever to a hospital . that is a death sentence in an adult .. #2 . .why did he let her drink or take ANY drugs .. he may not have murdered her . but he did nothing to stop her downward spiral .. IMHO .. he is just as guilty of her death as anyone if not moreso . being as close to her as he was .. I am sorry . it is very strange that HE was the only one there when Anna's son died .. now this .. and why the do NOT want to give DNA to prove paternity? .. is it possible . and I know this sounds awful . but someone related to Anna could have been the father .. and that person is no longer alive? .. Is that at all possible? .. I certainly hope not .. I feel VERY sorry for that poor child . who may be drug/alcohol addicted or become that way in later life .. what a sad .. sad story .. </description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54152</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 13:25:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54152</guid><dc:creator>Rabbit, Waterville Me </dc:creator><description>She was a a woman with no morales, lacking in brains, an abuser of drugs, and a very poor mother.  I feel sorry for her kids, no pity for that poor excuse of a lawyer who did nothing but let her destroy herself.  If he loved her, why didn't he save her from her pathetic life of drugs, sex, and brainlessness.  He enabled her to her death....I will always remember her being on TV stoned, drunk, drgged...what ever saying.."do you like my body?"  She was trash!</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54156</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 14:17:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54156</guid><dc:creator>Laurie, Torrington,CT</dc:creator><description>I just think it is very sad and unfortunate for anyone to end up the way Anna Nicole did.  No one deserves that, no matter what they did or didnt do. I do believe that she was in ALOT of personal pain, and she is at peace now, and I also think she knew what she was doing when she married Howard, especially as far as taking care of her beautiful daughter.  The public should LEAVE HER ALONE, but this world is far too gone for that.  Sad.  I will remember her as a beautiful, fun, loving, devoted person I saw on her show.  Does anyone remember what respect is??</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54157</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 14:21:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54157</guid><dc:creator>Allyn Tannehill, San Pedro, CA.</dc:creator><description>It was always just kind of "creepy" seeing Howard K. leading her around by the arm every single place she went. And as far as him making sure the baby and the will are fiercly protected....well...in my opinion he is protecting his interest in both. If he managed to get himself into that will and I'm praying not...well...he will be trying to lead that baby along as well. I do not believe he is that childs father nor do I believe that Anna Nicole was in love with that man. Brainwashed...yes...in love...NO. Thank You.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54170</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 15:41:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54170</guid><dc:creator>Judy Beauchemin Woonsocket R.I.</dc:creator><description>I believe that she had suffered enough by the death of her son. It is so hard to bury a child You are suppose to be before them.Her life was so short, and now who is the daddy of her beautiful little girl and how is she going to be brought up. So many questions that have to be answered and she(Anna) is not around to defend herself. I admired her and thought she had so much beauty and she was a smart person even thou no one saw it. I would be happy to take care of her daughter and know she could have a happy and normal life.Good luck to all.Keep that baby safe.There are a lot of money hungry people out there. </description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54175</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 16:00:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54175</guid><dc:creator>B. Irwin</dc:creator><description>Good Comment !!   h Osborne, Bluefield Wv 
Couldn'nt have said it better myself . 

God says Not to Judge .</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54177</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 16:20:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54177</guid><dc:creator>Tria Rayburn, Cleveland, Tennessee</dc:creator><description>My heart goes out to anyone who dies tragically, and Anna nicole Smith is no exception. It is so unfortunate that her little baby will never really know her own mother. I work in the field of social work and see this very situation almost on a daily basis. The interest of the child should be first on everone's minds and not ridiculing her mother. Anna Nicole has now passed on and that is reason enough to give her respect!</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54182</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 16:40:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54182</guid><dc:creator>Helen Tanski, Scranton PA</dc:creator><description>When all is scraped away concerning Anna Nicole's public life, this innocent child should be the main reason we all show respect. . .whether it is the media, fans, friends or foe.  A newborn child has lost her mother before she even had a good chance to know her.  As this child grows, she will never escape the public views of her mother, but will never know the private, loving mother taken from her.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54184</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 16:51:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54184</guid><dc:creator>Private, Private, Private</dc:creator><description>It is fair to say that Howard Stern is on mine as well as on thousands of others' lists of 'suspicion', especially after Daniel's death.  He started out as Anna's lawyer, and after he realized that she may be worth half a billion dollar, he decided that he'd rather be her 'companion'.  He's not just the 'plain -wise' lawyer, but a 'meticulous-wise' one.  First claim to be the father.  Second comes Daniel's death.  Third Anna's death.  If he's a caring and loving person to Anna's, he wouldn't let Anna 1) fall facing downward in the swimming pool 2) fall into her bath tub and 3) wouldn't given her prescription drugs under his name.  If he is a caring and a loving person to Anna's, he would watch out and be there for her at all times.  Where was he when Anna's was unconsious in Florida?  Shouldn't he be with her?  It was around 1:30pm on a Thursday night, just right after lunch hour; shouldn't they be together for lunch?  How is he a caring and a loving person when 1) he wasn't there with her when she fell to the swimming pool 2) he wasn't there with her when she fell in the bath tub and 3) he wasn't there when she was left unconscious.  Hmmmm... His deep little secret remains very silent within him.  Without a doubtthat he's and should be on the TOP of the suspicion list!  Come on - look deep at this eyes!</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54196</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 18:21:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54196</guid><dc:creator>Dea Kinslow  Hilton Head Island, SC</dc:creator><description>Rest in Peace, Anna.........</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54199</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 18:27:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54199</guid><dc:creator>DNTZME</dc:creator><description>She chose to be in the public spotlight, therefore she deserves to be scrutinized in the public spotlight. She did herselef and her baby no favors by being a drug addict. She let her daughter down.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54204</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 19:04:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54204</guid><dc:creator>SANDRA CALLERY RICHFIELD, UTAH</dc:creator><description>MY HEART GOES OUT TO THOSE WHO TRULY LOVED ANNA NICOLE, SHE HAD A DIFFICULT LIFE , I THINK ALL SHE REALLY WANTED WAS SOMEONE WHO LOVED HER FOR HER AND NOT FOR THE FAME AND MONEY.  I HOPE THAT THOSE INVOLVED WILL ALLOW HER MOTHER AND FAMILY TO SEE THE BABY AND TO ATTEND HER FUNERAL.  I PRAY THAT THEY WILL NOT FIGHT OVER THE BODY AND THAT SHE MAY REST IN PEACE, SHE IS NOW WITH DANIEL. I ALSO PRAY THAT THE PERSON WHO IS REALLY RIGHT WILL GET CUSTODY OF LITTLE DANNIELYNN BECAUSE SHE DESERVES TO BE RAISED WITH HER REAL FAMILY AND TO HAVE A GOOD LIFE. NOT TO BE FOUGHT OVER LIKE SOME PAWN IN THE GAME OF LIFE.  I DIDN'T KNOW HER BUT I CARED ABOUT HER, AS WE ARE ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN GODS GREAT PLAN.  IN HER LAST FEW MONTHS PEOPLE CAME AT HER WITH ALL DIFFERENT KINDS OF LAW SUITS AND FEUDS, I FIND THIS HORRIBLE TO THINK THAT PEOPLE WOULD GO AFTER HER IN HER LOWEST TIME AFTER LOSING HER SON. MAY SHE NOW BE AT PEACE. </description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54230</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 20:12:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54230</guid><dc:creator>Loretta, NY, NY</dc:creator><description>Anna named Howard as Dannielynne's father and legally, that's what he is.  She also wanted Howard to raise Dannielynn so as far as those other vultures are concerned they should back off and honor Anna's wishes.  Larry Birkhead should leave well enough alone, Anna made it clear she didn't want him to be the father (otherwise she would have put his name on the birth certificate) and given Dannielynn his surname, not Howard's.  Anna's wishes should be honored, everyone should back off and let Howard grieve and take care of his daughter in peace and privacy.  I think it's disgusting that all these people whom Anna made it clear she didn't like or want in her life and her daughters are trying to take what isn't their's.  Larry....take a hike and Howard... my prayers are with you, good luck.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54243</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 21:01:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54243</guid><dc:creator>Michelle Smith, Miami, Florida</dc:creator><description>Anna Nicole was more interesting than most, that's for sure. She deserves our compassion if nothing else.

Slam her now? Hell, we made her what she ended up being, what she ended up dying as. She slurs her words on stage and tries to take off her clothes and the audience applauds.

What have Americans, what have humans turned into that it was so funny to watch her smashed out of her skull? We are so cool, so cynical, so hardened we have no feelings unless it is something that affects us and then suddenly we develop empathy. 

If you think the poor woman was just trash try taking out the trash in your own family first. There's probably enough of it in just about anyone's closet at home. May she rest in peace.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54244</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 21:08:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54244</guid><dc:creator>Brenda , Alabama</dc:creator><description>Take another look. Dannielynn looks just like Larry Birkhead. She does not have that Roman nose like Stern. Stern kept Anna Nicole brainwashed. And really, what has Stern been up to in his steal-ly little mind. If he had not been her attorney, he would not be anywhere near her. He supplied Anna and Daniel with drugs. Doesn't that raise an alarm? Now they're both dead. He always wanted Dannielynn for the money. He found himself a for-real cash cow.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54245</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 21:09:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54245</guid><dc:creator>Elena, Ft. Laud., FL</dc:creator><description>Uh loretta?  You cannot just *put* someone's name on a birth certificate today, they have to sign for their name to be on there....

RIP Anna......</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54247</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 21:16:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54247</guid><dc:creator>Sick of Men Haters!</dc:creator><description>Interesting approach Loretta.  What if a different man is the father?  Well, doesn't he have some rights?  Or are men just sperm donors in your mind with no rights to their children?  Oh, but I'm sure you's back a woman suing for child support from a man she doesn't want in her or a childs life, right?  </description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54249</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 21:19:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54249</guid><dc:creator>Sheree Huntington Beach, Ca </dc:creator><description>When the coroner spoke he said that there were no recent scars on Anna's body from any surgery. Yet we are now hearing that she just had two recent surgerys on her breasts since the birth of her baby. And that she may have been on meds for that when she died. What gives? Is the coroner lying? How can he explain this if she turns up dead by a supposed infection.After all, she was feeling ill. Will we ever be told the real truth?</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54253</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 21:33:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54253</guid><dc:creator>Jen, Chicago, Illinois</dc:creator><description>RIP, may the Media finally leave Anna alone, not them as much as jealous scrutney, Anna was beautiful and came along way in her life. But I do realize there are always simple minded people looking to pick at the not-so-perfect life styles of the famous, she made more and was more then most.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54262</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 22:11:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54262</guid><dc:creator>rest in peace anna</dc:creator><description>my sympathy to anna's mother, sister, and all blood relatives....as for howard k. smith, he is a no good slime who attached himself to a very wealthy woman. he has controlled anna to the point where she was estranged from her family. had he truly managed her he would have kept her away from drugs, he could have turned her celebrity around and made it work for her....her trimspa transformation and the fact she was a small town girl who made a name for herself could have catapulted her into someone others could look up to, he could have spun that around and made her life worthwhile in the spotlight...so much negative was placed on her....ultimately all that negativity and he not insuring she having her family around her, good friends not taking advantage of her ...this could have given her a better outlook about herself....
he latched onto her years ago, she was his only client, he saw mega millions...
in my eyes, even before daniel's death...howard saw a window of opportunity...everything since then should be looked at piece by piece...and hopefully he will be charged criminally....if he is denied her millions he will be even more of a loser.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54276</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 23:10:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54276</guid><dc:creator>C. Mach, Spring Branch, texas</dc:creator><description>Frankly. The only concern at this point should be for that little baby girl.The DNA test should be done immediately! Whoever is the father ( and I think we all know it probably isn't Stern)Should be taking care of that baby and Hopefully will try to give her a half way normal life.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54279</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 23:32:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54279</guid><dc:creator>Denise, San Francisco, Ca</dc:creator><description>It appears Mr. Stern controlled Anna Nicole with drugs, now that he controls her fortune he is able to buy some favorable commentary. A real friend would not let a friend make a fool of herself in a reality show or be "unavailable" when she is suffering a supposedly high fever.  Why would a friend leave a chemically dependant sick friend with unlimited drugs? Who supplied Danny's drug intake the night he died? Why won't Stern allow the grandmother to see the grandchild or submit to a DNA test in the US? Why did he make himself executer and beneficiary of Anna Nicole's will? Gee I wonder?! Grandma was right, be careful who you hang out with. Hopefully Mr. Stern will be forced to spend all his time and newly found riches defending himself in court.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54298</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:52:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54298</guid><dc:creator>Peggy, Birmingham, AL</dc:creator><description>very well stated h. osborne!!! 

may anna rest in peace now!!!</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54308</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 02:02:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54308</guid><dc:creator>Jeff  Elwood, IN</dc:creator><description>Loretta, it doesn't matter what her wishes were when it comes to the father.  A father has a legal right to be just that.  It's not the right of a mother to pick who will father a child.  You have a man who stood up to the plate and wants to prove he is the father.  If he is the father then Larry can dictate who is in the baby's life. Maybe Howard will find out how it feels to be alienated.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54350</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 04:46:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54350</guid><dc:creator>Tammie Parkerburg, WVa</dc:creator><description>I cant believe all the things that this family is going through. I feel sorry for this little baby, She is always going to have to deal with gold diggers wanting her just for her moms money. I think that Anna was with Howard in her life and she apparently loved him. She says howard is the father and she was raising her daughter as his so I think everyone just needs to leave him alone and let him love his daughter. These other people just want the baby for the money. Howard has been there for years and apparently loved her or her would not have been there for all these years. Let the baby and Howard alone let them greive for their loss... IT seems to me that everytime someone with money dies that is what we hear about we never hear about the family A great example is James Brown has, People today are shameful</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54355</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 05:13:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54355</guid><dc:creator>Samantha </dc:creator><description>Michelle Smith, your message really resonated with me.   From watching Anna's show a few years ago, I felt like I 'got to know her'.  Thus, upon hearing her death I'm very saddened and distraught.  Anna seemed like a sweet, caring mother and was the true definition of a star with her gorgeous appearance and out of this world life.  Instead of raising her daughter, she unfortunately went out like the icons before her.   I will miss you, Anna Nicole.   We will miss you.  I'm so confused about this celebrity obsession that Anna was a part of and so many people are part of in the United States.  Taking talented and beautiful people like Anna or Lindsay for example, and building them up only to cackle in gee when horrible misforunte befalls them.  Yet people still persue celebrity, thinking that a horrible life with riches is better than a satisfying life with less money.  But I can't blame the media, because I'm to blame.  Buying the tabloids, reading the gossip sites like Perez or x17 just fuels this insane industry that just seems to get bigger and bigger each day.  Anna, I will from now on respect the privacy of others and not support any invasion of privacy from now on.  It's okay to see movies, read interviews, but the tabloids and the invasion of privacy has got to stop.  I just watched a recent interview with Anna where she was giving a tour of her new house.  She seemed very flat...no characteristic Anna spark.  But she said she just wanted to get away from the "other place" and have a "stress free life".  She never got that.  But others should get that.  I love you, Anna Nicole.  I wll pray for you. </description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54356</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 05:21:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54356</guid><dc:creator>NORTH    DAKOTA</dc:creator><description>IBELIVE,ANNA,  HAD  ARIGHT,TO...HER,LIFE,AND,SHE,WAS
WONDERFUL,LADY,MYLOVE&amp;PRAYERS,TO,OUT,TOHER,FAMILY,EXSPECIALLY,DANNYLYNN-HOPE,MARSHELL,STERN,IBELIVED,ANNA,DIED,WITH,ABROKEN,HEART,FROM,LOSS,OFHER,SON,RIP,ANNA,AND-DANIEL</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54358</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 05:26:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54358</guid><dc:creator>NORTHDAKOTA</dc:creator><description>THE  ONLY  THING,ON...PEOPLES,MINDS,SHOULD  BE  THE,WEFAREOF,ANNAS,BABY,,,,THATS,ALL,NOTHING,MORE</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54375</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 08:48:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54375</guid><dc:creator>c j houston texas</dc:creator><description>I personally do not think howard should be trusted.There are so many things in doubt about him, the issue of D N A and the death of Daniel.Secondly the private nurse in question ought to be suspended, where was she for the minutes before C P R could be administered to her patient? and lastly the family of the texas oil billionaire should not be ruled out as suspects.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54400</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:17:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54400</guid><dc:creator>anonymous</dc:creator><description>I feel sorry for Anna. I think she just had enough of it all....I think Howard K.Stern was like a puppy dog, deeply in love with Anna. Noone forced her to take meds.  Stern stuck by her when she slept with many different men, as apparent with all the men stepping forward claiming it is their child.  Everyone has their own agenda, and noone is without faults. I feel sorry for her innocent daughter who is caught up in the mess.  I think the Medical Examiner is a little more reliable than some tabloid trying to make money off someone's tragedy.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54407</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:42:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54407</guid><dc:creator>BB St. Louis</dc:creator><description>Anna Nicole Smith was a very disgusting woman. She was one of the poorest excuses for a woman that I can think of. I am so tired of having to look at her face each and everytime I signon to the internet or turn on the tv. How they make her sound like Marilyn Monroe really disgusts me. Anna was a tramp a hooker and just out for that very foolish 89 year old mans money.I hopoe that we can all move on with other more new tat is actually worth reporting and let that disgusting person go.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54483</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:04:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54483</guid><dc:creator>:P</dc:creator><description>Sounds like he's a Scammer to me.

He convienently moved the important stuff out of the house shortly after Anna's death, but before the 'thieves' broke in.  I wouldn't doubt it if HE was the thief.  I bet if some woman came forward claiming him as the father of her baby he'd JUMP at taking a DNA test.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54542</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:41:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54542</guid><dc:creator>Karl Anglin Northridge, CA</dc:creator><description>Anna Nicole RIP. May little Danielynn grow into a
strong beautiful person. I am glad that you and
Daniel are reunited again.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54547</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:44:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54547</guid><dc:creator>Wendy, Pittsgrove, NJ</dc:creator><description>i think that anna nicole was a brilliant woman that made some bad choices in life, but her life is over and now the baby has to go on without ever knowing what it is like to have a mother that loves her.  we should all be concerned about the baby, actually we should just mind our business and let the family mourn for there loss.  GOD BLESS! just because they are famous doesnt mean that they dont have the right to have there privacy. let them be.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54554</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:55:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54554</guid><dc:creator>Luz Martienz, Ft. Lauderdale FL</dc:creator><description>This one is for Rabbit of Waterville Me and BB of St. Louis, how there express themselves of a woman that way may be they were bore by a horse, no matter a a woman does for a living she should neve be spoken of that way, why can people just leave her alone and if you don't have anything nice to say don't say nothing at all.  I think she was a leady that had a lot on her mind, don,y forget she lost a son and could't bear the pain. As for her money she was lucy enough to meet a billiionarie I think all this negative coments are just pure jelousy, as far as mr. Howard K. how are we to judge him or even implied that he is guilty of any crime please give me a break and liave the poor guy alone he's been trough enough already, her mom should stay away doesn' seem to be a very nice lady don't think she care for her daughter at all untill know because of all the money left.
</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54558</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:58:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54558</guid><dc:creator>Tracey, NEWYORK</dc:creator><description>All of you people knocking ANNA  need to look in your own backyard, i'm sure 95% of you all have had your own lows in life, she rose up and went for what she wanted,no matter what she had to endure to get there.Have you ever heard that people in glass houses should never throw stones? get real people-- it just goes to show where society's minds are, sick and twisted.You all don't smell like roses either!</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54559</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:01:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54559</guid><dc:creator>Joyce Miller, Eli NV</dc:creator><description>this article shows why our media is so screwed up. That drivel like this, and from dateline, is printed as news is absolutely pathetic. This kind of stuff, and by that I don't discount the seriousness of Anna's death at all, belongs in tabloid level magazines. Serious news is when her death is ruled a murder and resolution is being sought. This article is nothing but one person using a national forum to air a worthless opinion. If that is US news equal time to Arnold Breadwinner of Hobocken NJ. His opinion carries equal weight as yours, but just lacks a national media platform from which to publish it.  
We need to get back to news being unbias and straight reporting and put opinion back in the tabloids where it belongs. </description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54574</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:27:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54574</guid><dc:creator>sassy, br, la</dc:creator><description>I just dont understand any of it.  I feel like the public will NEVER know what really happened to Anna Nicole.  Why did Anna despise her mother so much, Why did Howard hang around for so many years - knowing she was screwing other men, Who was this NURSE in Anna room - why was she even there, How long was Anna actually dead before someone found her,  What does her WILL say - wonder if Howard gets anything (we all know that answer)..... I have so many questions....My prayers go out to the people who genuinely LOVED Anna Nicole.   </description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54583</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:35:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54583</guid><dc:creator>not here to judge</dc:creator><description>I think it is sad that everyone wants to blame Howard K Stern, when in fact he loved Anna and she was a grown woman that did what she wanted. He could NOT have stopped her from doing anything that she wanted to do. As for "letting her fall face down in the swimming pool" or "fall in the bath tub" he saved her form drowning when he found her in the pool and I'm sure he didn't baby sit her every time she took a shower. Also, as for not taking her to the hospital when she was running fever, she had been to the Dr and had a nurse with her, and again it goes back to she was a grown woman and could not be "made" to do anything.  So many people are judging her, and yes, she may not have been a "role model to women" but it isn't anyone's place to judge her, it's God's place.  All of the people living in glass houses throwing stones really need to be careful.  I am sure there is no one out there that has lived a "PERFECT" life. She was in such pain after losing her son, and as a mother that is something I hope I never have to face.  Remember, let God do the judging.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54584</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:36:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54584</guid><dc:creator>tony shumpert  chicago, il</dc:creator><description>Once again, the news media has gotten carried away with another bimbo.  Exactly what did she do for mankind other then marry a old man and get his money.  Pose for playboy.  You would think the queen died compared to the coverage.  Granted the cow was on drugs and alcohol most of the time, let it go.  I'm reasonably sure they will find she died of a drug overdose.  Now three men are claiming to be the father, what a fine example of a women for your daughters to idolize.  Let's be real.  She was just another hoochie.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54585</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:37:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54585</guid><dc:creator>Lola  Baltimore, MD</dc:creator><description>The Anna Nicole Smith is such a tragic story.  ANS rose from the ashes of Mexia, Texas, as a waitress, to become a pop culture icon.  Under all the glam and glitz was a woman who lost a son while at the same time giving birth to her only daughter.

The press beat her up no matter what.  Now men (The Prince) are coming out of the wordwork saying ANS could have been with 20-30 men, so anyone could be the father.

This man is one prince of a guy isn't he?

Now she is dead from a drug overdose (more than likely) and her lawyer, employee, and confidante, is claiming paternity over Dannielynn.

I believe that Larry Birkhead is the father, but ANS wanted HKS to be the father despite lineage, and what can one do, unless there is evidence of foul play.

It is rather odd that two people have died in the presence of HKS isn't it.

This is a revealing story of the underbelly of the entertainment industy; blonde bombshell, seedy lawyers, doctors, and phony friends waiting to cash in on ANS estate and story.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54590</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:40:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54590</guid><dc:creator>BB, Cincinnati, OH</dc:creator><description>The fact that Anna Nicole's body has not been claimed by anyone as it sits in the morgue simply says that they are all money mongers and don't care about Anna Nicole anymore.  It's all about the baby and its money.  No one wants to claim the body and pay for a decent funeral.  Disgusting and vile.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54612</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 20:04:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54612</guid><dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator><description>Just what is little DannieLynn missing out on by not knowing her mother? Anna Nicole seemed to be in a drug induced stupor most of the time. No child needs to see that or have to live with that pressure, the woman could not even form a complete sentence! How could she be a loving Mom to that poor child?And why do people keep saying that Larry Birkhead is just our for the money? I applaud him for taking a stand and fighting for that little girl.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54642</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 20:54:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54642</guid><dc:creator>Mary Spaulding</dc:creator><description>It should be obvious that Howard loved Anna.  He loved her for 15 years.  He had to have had a bond with her son, too.  Now's her lost them both and I just hope he really is the father of this child.  Howard is the real deal.  People are sick to think otherwise.  </description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54681</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 21:58:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54681</guid><dc:creator>gary, taylor mi</dc:creator><description>I have a confession, I'm the father of DannieLynn</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#54685</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 22:05:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:54685</guid><dc:creator>Mrs.W, Kennesaw, Georgia</dc:creator><description>If any one of you have ever lived with someone with substance abuse, YOU can not do anything to help them until they are willing to help themself. You can lock them up but if that is what they want to do you CAN NOT HELP THEM!! Back off on HKS - ANS was an adult - all she wanted was someone to love her for her and not who or what she was. I hope she can finally RIP - I am a mother of two sons, one the same age as Daniel - I would not survive if anything happened to him.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#55518</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:05:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:55518</guid><dc:creator>Amber Gitter, Chicago, Illinois</dc:creator><description>It is very strange that Anna Nicole dies five months after her son's death. It is strange that both Anna Nicole and Daniel Smith "appear" to die of drug overdoses. While the Florida police state that there is no "evidence" that there has been a crime committed with regards to Anna Nicole's death, I simply don't believe this to be true. I believe that something horrible and unlawful did happen to her--and Howard L. Stern is the only one that knows the truth.  The art of "manipulation" is an incredible skill to have; most lawyers have this art done to a science. This is how they win cases. Mr. Stern clearly mastered the art of manipulation such that he got his name to be on the birth certificate for a child that (we all know) isn't his natural child. He might not hav physically killed Daniel and Anna Nicole; but mentally and emotionally, Stern ruled over their minds and spirits. He is solely responsible for both of their deaths. Howard L. Stern is a bizarre and obsessive man. He is simply way too creepy to appear like his interests were in the best interest of Anna Nicole.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#55539</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:15:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:55539</guid><dc:creator>John Doe</dc:creator><description>I am concerned about the baby's welfare. The baby has been around drug addicts and drugs and should be taken into protective custody. They need to find out who the real father of the baby is (I hope and pray that it is Larry Birkhead). Howard Stern is a creep and a killer. Dannilynn's life is in jeopardy and the judicial system should act immediately.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#55554</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:28:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:55554</guid><dc:creator>mm Tennessee</dc:creator><description>I think people need to back off and let it be. I agree with those of you that everyone has skeletons in their closets. There is no one out there than can truly say that they have never done anything wrong.  If you haven't done drugs, you've propably had sex with many partners, or you cheated on someone or whatever. The only difference is that no one publicized youir trash but it makes you  no different.  I truly believe that Anna was a good mother who loved her children and no one should be judging her before you judge someone take a good hard look at yourself in the mirror. As for Anna's mother lady I have no pity for you, a mother who truly lovfes her children will NEVER talk trash or Shit about their child so that the whole world could hear it.  If Anna wanted nothing to do with you I guess you've shown the world why.  We love our children no matter what they are and we never ake their dirty trash and expose it to media.  If you really cared about your granddaughter you never should have gone to try and see her with your own camera crew that only proves that you wanted publicity not that you truly wanted to try to reach out to her.</description></item><item><title>In defense of Howard K. Stern</title><link>http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/11/54108.aspx#55679</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:39:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:55679</guid><dc:creator>sn   dallas, tx </dc:creator><description>all the men involved wants anas' money.  They do not really care for that little girl. i think hks need to investigage.  the slime ball is definately up to no good. he claims the child but does not want a DNA TEST?? the whole thing smells like foul play to me. nicole may you rest in peace. </description></item></channel></rss>