UN calls for 233 million USD in Libya aid

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-05/19/c_13881883.htm

The United Nations has called upon an additional 233million dollars in help of 2.1 million people affected by the violence in Libya.  The violence has caused the loss of millions of dollars everyday in Libya.  The destruction of buildings, the shortage of cash and the scarce oil has caused Libya and its civilians to desperately plead for help.  The scarce money and oil is affecting everyone, and the poorest of the poor are being effected by it the most.  There has been a previous fund of money shipped out to Libya, reaching 160 million dollars in march.  The fund that has been proposed this time will hopefully keep and maintain Libya stable for the most part until September.  It seems that many people have been fleeing libya, while many still want money to be spent on improving the country.

Pakistani troops fire at Nato copters after airspace breach

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/Pakistani-troops-fire-at-Nato-copters-after-airspace-breach/articleshow/8406896.cms

Pakistani troops opened fire at two helicopters that were drawn to be from NATO.  This lead to a brief fire fight between the troops and NATO forces, resulting in the troops being wounded.  The location of this event took place in Admi Kot Post, (northern territory in Pakistan).  The issue that the Troops had was the simple fact that the NATO helicopters had crossed from Afghanistan into Pakistan.  The Osama Bin Laden raid earlier this month, has lead to Pakistan being on high notice for every little action towards their country.  Pakistan and NATO have been feuding since last September as NATO killed two Pakistani troops in a so called "clash".  Knowing there is conflict between the USA and Pakistan has lead Senator John Kerry to Pakistan in an attempt to ease the conflict between the two.  The mini military conflict between Pakistan and NATO has not necessarily made things easier in the relationship with the United States.

NFL owners win legal round as appellate court grants stay for lockout

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-nfl-lockout-20110517,0,5985485.story

The continous battle between the NFL Players Association and the Owners has been going on since mid february, hense the  lockout is in its third month of no activity.  The Owners won today, enforcing the continuation of the lockout.  The Grand Prize of nine billion dollars is being fought over by the two sides, and as each day progresses, no deals seem to be getting negotiated.  Its simple, all the players want to do is play, but behind the scenes still want there pay check.  The owners have no problem in paying the players, the owners main objective is to find a way to divide nine billion dollars in several compelling issues including health care for retired players and tv sales.  The Lockout prevents players and coaches from doing their job, and the rookies are being denied their chance of pr acting with their new teams and learning their roles on there teams. 

Osama bin Laden sought 'new 9/11' to force US out of Middle East

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/may/12/osama-bin-laden-new-9-11-middle-east

Osama Bin Laden was planning a huge/impactful terrorist attack on the united states, that would leave America no choice but to leave middle east.  In their way of protesting american activity and participation in the middle east, osama wanted such an event to occur, he also stated that if they were to commit mini terror acts, it wouldnt have such an impact as one well thought out event.  Intelligence gathered by the osama bin laden raid, found out that he was planning an attack on us trains and subways, but those plans really never got out of the initial talks.

US Senator Kerry to visit Pakistan next week

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gmd_9kkqxA17B0GWYdjWK5yxcJsA?docId=CNG.7666cf41808dc7d84a13a2cd4ccc112e.1111

Senior Senator John Kerry said he will visit Pakistan next week.  He knows the tension between the United States and Pakistan is rather tight, regarding the controversial raid of Osama Bin Laden.  He says what better way to try and work things out is by actually having talks.  John Kerry knows a thing or two about Pakistan.  Hilary Clinton will probably make a visit to the Middle East pretty soon.  John Kerry will travel to the white house before he makes way towards middle east.  John Kerry says the death of osama bin laden will hopefully put America on the right track to withdrawing soldiers from afghan.

U.S. Braced for Fights With Pakistanis in Bin Laden Raid..!

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/10/world/asia/10intel.html

There has been a sense of criticism towards the way Obama and the Seal team handled the raid of former Al-Qaeda Leader Osama Bin Laden.  Obama essentially risked the Seal team being in combat with Pakistan Military/Authorities.  The United States did not make it clear to the Pakistanis that they were going to potentially raid the location of Osama Bin Laden.  Obama did not want any Pakistanis in this effort, did not want to risk history repeating itself (bay of pigs in Cuba in the 1960s.)  Obama was prepared for the potential combat with pakistani military, and had two more helicopters stationed in afghan ready for any backup once called upon.  Obama knowing he could have caused tension between the United States and Pakistan, looked risk in the face and went on with the mission of killing Osama Bin Laden, at all costs.

Colin Powell: Obama blew away the birthers

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110507/ap_on_re_us/us_powell_trump

Colin Powell, had a presentation at some historical black university.  In which he stated that these graduates have had some famous news leading up to their graduation.  He said that they have been caught up in famous world news like The Royal Wedding, and the assassination of Osama Bin Laden.  Colin then said a intresting comment, ""That was when President Obama took out his birth certificate and blew away Donald Trump and all the birthers!"  Now i believe that is true, its going to be very diffucult for anyone to beat out Barack Obama in the next presidential election.  

Info from Osama raid shows interest in US trains

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_bin_laden_rail_threat

The aftermath of osama death...  When the raid took place, apparently there were plans on committing a terror act on the 10th anniversary of September 11.  Al-Qaeda essentially were "considering" attacking trains.  This "plan" was the first informed rumor/speculation since the osama death.  They had begun talks in February 2010, but never went on with the talks.  In 2009, there was a report that they were considering bombing the New York subway station.  The US intelligence is constantly over watching possible terror acts. 

Al Qaeda member surrenders, Saudi Arabia says

Ever Since Osama bin Laden death, it seems like Al-Qaeda has been heading down south.  A Senior official at Al Qaeda, Khaled al-Qahtani turned himself in to authorities. He is on the Riyadh's most wanted list  Khaled called the authorities and said he wanted to come home, the accuracy of what he is being tried for is yet to be determined but he has turned himself in.  There is rumour that he could be a brother or relative to mohammed, another wanted terrorist.  

Fast Five' Earns Record Setting $83.6 Million at Weekend Box Office

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fast-five-earns-record-setting-183949

Fast Five earned a record $83.6 million dollar weekend box office, adding to its $105 million profit worldwide.  Fast five was played on 3,664 theaters all across the United States.  It beat its former movie "The Fast and the Furious" by 13 million dollars.  The Movie saw the return of the all star cast, such as Vin diesel, Paul walker, and the debut of the The Rock.  Fast  Five easily stole the show and was number one in the box offices for the weekend.  Movies like "Prom" and "Scream 4" were no match for Fast Five.  It was such a great movie and highly recommended.

Our class discussion about immigration i believe went well.  People brought up interesting points and they had there followups towards the points.  There were opinionated solutions to immigration, but in all honesty immigration is a very tough topic to please everyone.  Issues like jobs, education, drugs, "American dreams" were brought up.  I believe one reason why immigration is so tough to deal with is because of peoples racism towards other nationalities. One thing for sure is that the United States Economy would lose money if all immigrants were removed from this country, but peoples racism makes them not think about the benfit that immigrants do to this nation.  As for the discussion, i respected everyone's thoughts and opinions towards the issue but just like our discussion people have been debating this issue for quite some time and it really picked up last year.  We can dispute all we want, because this topic isn't going anywhere.

Investigators find black box from Air France crash

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110501/ap_on_re_eu/eu_france_brazil_plane_crash

Back in 2009, a French airplane went down, killing 228 people.  Two years later, investigators have found the black box that could help them identify why the aircraft went down.  The investigators say that they dont really know if the black box will even put in good use because of all the pressure from the sea level, two years of pressure.  There was a thunderstorm that lead to the crash, but they still want more details.  Bodies of victims were also found under the sea.

Google should permanently muzzle Dog Wars app, LAPD union chief says

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/04/lapd-union-chief-writes-google-urging-them-to-permanently-muzzle-dog-wars-app.html

The controversial topic about dog fighting has hit a new chapter, as there was an app released on the ipod itouch and iphone.  The game app lets you breed dogs, train them and fight other dogs with them.  The head official of the LAPD told google that the app should be removed, it is "repulslive and sickening".  Animal Welfare groups have resented the app aswell, and they want the app permanely muzzled.  Kage Games, the creators of the game will try to rerelease the app because it had success.

Dodgers owner Frank McCourt to MLB: 'I'm not going anywhere'

http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_17940712?source=rss

Former  LA Dodgers owner Frank Mccourt is still fighting with MLB about the La Dodgers.  " Makes no sense to me" was his quote to MLB when they gave the job to former Texas Rangers Owner Thomas Schiffer.  Fox and the LA Dodgers are in talks for a 3 billion dollar deal, and Frank Mccourt is still in that talk.  Bud Selig, MLB Commissioner has not been answering Frank Mccourts calls.  Frank lost custody of the La  Dodgers about a week ago,and wants to gain ownership once again.

link reminder

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/04/25/conn-governor-joins-fight-to-keep-student-from-being-deported-to-mexico/

Couple donates $110 million for USC undergraduate scholarships

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-usc-scholarships-20110427,0,2977965.story?track=rss

A married Colorado couple has decided to donate, 110 million dollars to the University of Southern California.  The money is going to academic undergraduates, each scholarship being worth around forty-thousand dollars each.  This couple has made countless amount of dollars in the oil and gas industry.  John Mark, one half of the copuile believes that there are not enough blue collar jobs and he wants as much young students to get degrees in college and begin making America better in the workforce.  Both John and Julie Mark have been USC Trustess since 2006.

Immigration and the Economy..!

http://www.aclu.org/immigrants-rights/immigrants-and-economy

I was researching immigration, and i came upon this article.  It has great facts about immigrants and our economy, they hit the nail on the coffin.  "Immigrants pay more than $90 billion in taxes every year and receive only $5 billion in welfare. Without their contributions to the public treasury, the economy would suffer enormous losses."  If immigrants are helping the economy, why do americans want them out? They also help out new business and spend their money on american goods, but yet people want immigrants out of this country for various reasons, blaming them on the "draining the economy and taking jobs away" is absurd and should be looked at by the ignorant people.

LAPD helicopter may have been fired on twice, police sources say

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/04/lapd-helicopter-may-have-been-fired-on-twice-police-sources-say.html

The LAPD did not have a rather good morning on Easter morning.  The police helicopter was just flying around the town, it soon got a rude awakening by some shooters.  The police helicopter or "ghettobird" was shot in the fuel tank early Sunday morning.  The police had to make an emergency landing or else the could have blown up.  There has been a suspect of about twenty year old who has been arrested, but police are still on in the investigation. 

Arsonist burns down Hacienda Heights church

http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/los_angeles&id=8089427&rss=rss-kabc-article-8089427

St. John Vianney Church in Hacienda Heights, was set on fire by a local resident.  Good Friday isn't so good anymore for the people of Hacienda Heights.  Total cost of the damage will add up to be eight million dollars.  The church's stained glass window and pipe organ were destroyed.  There is still services for good friday, they are being held in a local bulding near the former church.  There is still a search trying to find this arsonist,and  with these unfortunate events, people are saddened but still have there heads up and praying for hope.

MLB takes over operation of Los Angeles Dodgers

http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_17892957?source=rss

MLB has taking over the front office of the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Frank Mccourt the remaining dodger owner, had divorced his wife in October of 2009 and the Dodgers have been losing money and declining in the ranks of the richest teams.  Jamie and Frank share the Dodger's and Bud Selig is concerned about the Dodgers so he will manage the dodgers.  Bud wants nothing but the best for the Dodgers, and he feels like this move will help the Dodgers get back on track, finically.  The Dodgers havent won the World Series since 1988, and they are below 500 in this short season. 

Apple Sues Samsung, Says It Copied IPad..!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/pcworld/20110418/tc_pcworld/applesuessamsungsaysitcopiedipad

Apple has indeed sued Samsung, claiming it commited ten infringements, and two of trademark violations.  Apple says the Samsung Tab, and the Samsung Headsets are models that are very similar to the ipod/ipad.  Apple had a claim on Samsung, and part of the excerpt when something like this "Instead of pursuing independent product development, Samsung has chosen to slavishly copy Apple's innovative technology, distinctive user interfaces, and elegant and distinctive product and packaging design, in violation of Apple's valuable intellectual property rights."  Apple also claims the products have round edges, silver edging, and gray coloring.    

US, Britain, France vow to push ahead in Libya..!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110414/ap_on_re_us/libya_diplomacy

The United States, England and France say they will continue to try and help civilians from Libya, as they will continue to engage in acitvity in libya.  They stated that Libya will not improve economically and spirituality with Gaddafi as leader.  These nations are being backed up by the United Nations, they have made it clear Gaddafi has to leave his position.  Activity has picked up by the nations as they want to make an impact  and perhaps airstrikes will be called into action to compelete such a feat.

Mexico finds 28 more bodies in border pits..!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110413/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/lt_drug_war_mexico

There have been a total of one hundred and sixteen total dead bodies found in pits.  A total of seventeen suspects have been detained by the police.  They seem to belong or work for Los Zetas, a ruthless crappy crime organization/ drug cartel.  Authorities say that they will continue to fight the cartels and will stay posted on the streets until the cartels are done.  A nineteen year old worthless human being confessed he has killed over two hundred people.  Los Zetas have been battling with the Gulf Cartel for drug routes into the United States Border.  The violence in mexico is extremely high, and its only getting worse.  Its absolutely horrible to see mexico have these types of issues.

Egypt blogger gets 3 years for criticizing army..!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110411/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_eg

Twenty Six Year old Maikel Nabil Sanad, was sentenced to three years in an Egyptian prison for his criticism towards the Egyptian Army via his blog.  He essentially put the military on blast by saying they were still loyal to Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak.  His lawyers weren't there to defend him and he was sentenced.  According to the military, its ok to criticize the army, but supposedly Maikel crossed the line by questioning the military "intentions".  The Egyptian riot's back in February have cooled of to an extent, but it seems like there is still tension in the country.

Aaron Baddeley puts his first Masters shot right in a woman’s lap

http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/blog/devil_ball_golf/post/Aaron-Baddeley-puts-his-first-Masters-shot-right?urn=golf-wp611

Aaron Baddeley first teed off at 8:51am at the annual Masters golf tournament at Augusta.  He seemed to have a rather awkward moment with a particular female fan.   His shot landed in her lap, and she kept the ball in her lap the whole time before aaron went for it.  He then marked a white paint on where she was sitting, and teed of from there.  It proved to not be a distraction because his next shot was a good one.  It was quite an awkard situation to say the least. 

Mexican cartels hiring common criminals..!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110407/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/lt_mexico_drug_conference

Reports out of Mexico are stating that drug cartels are now hiring criminals to be used in there criminal actions for their cartels.  The drug gang "Los Zetas" have been doing this for years now, and other cartels are starting to adopt this feature as well.  Los Zetas are starting to recruit former Guatemala soldiers and using them in their operations.  Los Zetas and The Sinaloa Cartel have been doing business in Central America and expanding their territory.  Local Robbers, and drug dealers have been acquired to do what they do best with nothing to lose.  The police of Mexico and  Central American countries are fully aware of this action.

Drunken Dad Ordered To Pay $14K For Missing Son Search..!

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2011/04/05/drunken-dad-ordered-to-pay-14k-for-missing-son-search/

Joe Louie Kurihara, a twenty three year old drunken  father from west covina was sentenced to pay up 14,000 dollars by the supreme court because he left his son in the car and the boy was then kidnapped.  Rowdy Metzenger was a local resident, and took it upon himself to find the little boy and he found him on October 17 of last year.  The report states that Joe was at a wedding and while being intoxicated he left the wedding at around 9:30pm and put his son in the car.  Joe said he wasn't aware that his son was in the car, he was then arrested.  He is sentenced to pay 14,000 dollars for the search of his son.  He was also sentenced to one year in a local county jail, and one year in a drug treatment center.  Along with those punishments, he was sentenced to 5 years of probation and 52 weeks of parental classes.

Experts: Ocean life can handle radioactive leaks

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110404/ap_on_sc/us_sci_japan_radioactive_water

The leaked radiation from nuclear power plants resulting from last months horrific earthquakes in japan have been radiation to many areas of japan, the water and parts of California.  A report said that the sea creatures from japan will not get affected by the radiation, but if they are close to land they will have a huge possibility of being in danger and possible defections and mutations.  There is no fishing allowed in the area, and people who eat the fish will not get affected.

WWII vet discovers he’s not a U.S. citizen

http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_thelookout/20110324/us_yblog_thelookout/wwii-vet-discovers-hes-not-a-u-s-citizen

Leeland Davidson, a ninety-five year old WW2 veteran, just recently discovered he was not a US citizen.  Almost living in the country for one hundred years, and serving in the navy, he was on a trip going up north to Canada when an officer turned him down for having an enhanced drivers license. Leeland was born in British Columbia in 1916 and when his family moved to the United States, they never registered him to the government.  At the time of enrollment to the navy, an officer said it was no big deal so Leeland just kept on keeping on.  His parents were born in the united states in the 1800's, but the US didn't keep track back then so its hard to acknowledge his parents were born there.  He was told if he pursues this, he could be deported and stripped of his social security. 

LAPD Vs. Shooter

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/03/lapd-officers-exchange-gunfire-with-suspect-in-south-los-angeles.html

Los Angeles police officers were in a shoot out with some male in Wilmington.  The event took place at 2:30pm on March 23rd.  The police did a random check stop on a vehicle on King Avenue and F street.  No police officer was shot or hurt, and it appears that the shooter was no hurt or shoot as-well.  It is believed from a source that the shooter began fire and that the cops did the same thing.  Mass amount of police offers stormed the streets in a attempt to catch the shooter.  He was shorty caught after that.

Tiger Woods Pimping it Again..!

http://scoop.today.com/_news/2011/03/21/6312163-a-new-girlfriend-for-tiger-woods

New reports are stating that Tiger Woods is in a relationship with Lahti Johnson.  Lahti is twenty two years old and apparently the two have been dating for a couple months now.  They were spotted on a yacht near a Florida coast.  It is also being reported that Lahti was involved the DUI arrest last year for Tiger that sparked the whole issue about tiger cheating.

Bynum Suspended.!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWOsbGP5Ox4&feature=BF&list=MLGxdCwVVULXc-XaQTq1Pu2pumddNE81Lc&index=2

Lakers Center Andrew Bynum has been suspended for two games for his flagrant foul on Michael Beasley.  His hard foul against the Timber Wolves on Friday night, as the Lakers prevailed was one of the most disciplined fouls this year.  Andrew will miss the trailblazers game tonight and Tuesday night vs the Phoenix Suns.

Class Discussion Reflection..

Overall, i think our class discussion went pretty well.  A lot of the issues that are holding reform back were indeed mentioned and thought of throughout  the discussion.  I thought it was interesting how Matt said that his former charter school was more uptight with him and his grades and appose to hear where most of the times teachers aren't like that here.  He also mentioned how he thinks this school is more easier in how the subjects are taught and that may lead to average scores on tests etc.  Another topic that i thought was interesting was the double school, split the school in day and night sessions, similar to college.  Many people seemed like they didn't like the idea, i personally wouldn't mind, but i came to a quick conclusion that it would just make things more chaotic and unorganized.  The typical student in our school is a rather average lazy student.  They have the potential, ( anyone does) to receive excellent grades, but they take it for granted and want to simply ease through high-school.  Granted, no one is perfect and i admit there have been classes in my past and in my present that i could do much better in and i know i can, but i simply dont achieve it.  Then when i realize it, its potentially to late. 

A Co-Pilot charged with flying drunk..!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42136156/ns/travel-news/

Aaron Jason Cope a thirty two year old man from Norfolk Virginia was charged of flying drunk in a plane that took off from Austin Texas to Denver Colorado in December 2009.  There is no verbal evidence or any evidence that Aaron was under the influence, just a simple "concern" said  a spokesmen for Denver Colorado.  Jeffrey Dorschner, was defending aaron and stating that no one was in danger, and that it was NOT being flown erratic.  US Attorney John Walsh said that special agents from The US Department of Transportation said that there are trying to "locate' cope for further investiagation.

Internet Pedophiles BUSTED! by the Police.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42108748/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/

An online pedophile network composing of 70,000 members was shut down by the police.  This crack down was named "Operation Rescue" as police found 230 identified children abused within 30 country's across the world.  The cops have arrested 184 people including 5 Americans ranging from teachers, police officers and scout leaders.  The website was shut down and there is still an on going investigation.  The police went undercover and posed as little children to fool the pedophiles.  There has been 4,000 intelligent reports given to the police in their search to find this worthless people.  In Britain the average kid abused was from 7 to 14 years of age.  We must certainly thank the police on this one, as we usually don't appreciate them and always disapprove of them.

Union: 19K teacher layoff slips so far in Calif..!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42100001/ns/us_news-life/

School Districts all around California have made 19k layoff off slips regarding the uncertainty of state budget.  It's starts in San Francisco, with 500 school employees receiving slips.  Staying in the bay area, 540 school officials in Oakland received the slips. The majority of the slips went to educators/staff in LA with 5000 school officials being slipped.  There is a May 15 deadline for these slips to be official and the school must aware the teachers and employees that will be laid off.

Criminal Record for Bus Driver..!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42070669/ns/us_news-life/

The bus driver who crashed the bus killing fifteen people apparently had criminal records in the past.  Ophadell Williams the forty year old driver, had been charged with other felonies in his past.  His most recent incident was in 2003 for driving with a suspended license and stolen police radios.  The year before that he was completing a three year sentence for grand larceny in which he removed a 83,905 dollar check from a Police Athletic League Fund.  In 1987, he was arrested for trying to get on a bus without paying.  Through the years, Williams has been involved with the law and wasnt  the brightest person to trust in driving a bus.  I don't personally know if he had changed his life around and been going on the right track, but he was the driver that killed 15 people.

NFL LOCKOUT..!

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/12/the-lockout-has-officially-begun/related

The NFL Owners and the Players Union entered a lockout, despite weeks and weeks of meetings.  This is the first work stoppage in the Nfl since 1987.  Its rather unfortunate, because of the popularity that the sport brings, and potentially no football in the 2011-2012 season.  The leagues most famous players Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees are suing NFL owners in an attempt to possibly get an agreement done.  There are many topics that are talked about in those meetings, how will the league divide 9 billion dollars, a proposed 18 game schedule, and health care benfits for retired players.  All in All, it is a very difficult process for both sides to agree on.

82% percent of Schools maybe labeled as "Failing"

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41992391/ns/us_news-life/

Based on the No Child Left Behind Campaign, the Department of  Education has stated that there may be a forty-five percent increase of schools in which kids fail to score proficient in math and English.  An official for the department openly said that " This law has created a thousand ways for schools to fail and very few ways for them to succeed."  Both parties agreed that there should be some sort of reform, one way could be that the schools who don't do so well are going to result in "intervention".  School officials from across the nation fear that schools who continue to fail will eventually lead up to "unmanageable" environments. 

Million's of Dead Fish..!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41972653/ns/us_news-environment/

Millions of Sardines and other small fish were washed up onto a nearby harbor in Redondo Beach Ca.  Biologits came to a conclusion that the fish died because they did not have the proper oxygen they needed to survive after being washed up onto land via a storm. It cost the city 100,000 dollars for them to clean up the mass million dead fish.  Local fish like seals have been feeding of the dead bodies.

Teens Have Eating Disorders..!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41955255/ns/health-mental_health/

Half a million teens aged 13 to 18 have been diagnosed with eating disorders.  Few have looked for treatment or even made it public.  Binge Eating seemed to be the highest percentage at a 1.5 percentage of the kids interviewed. Many of these kids experience anxiety, depression and can lead to suicide.  The rates are slighty higher than the previous 2004 edition.

Lakers Smash..!

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/41939752/ns/sports-nba/

The Los Angeles Lakers went into the league leading San Antonio Spurs arena and displayed why they are the two time defending champs.  The final score was not the total and real showing of the dominance the lakers had over the Spurs.  The lakers are trying to compete for second place in the western conference and they have eighteen games remaining in there regular season.

Border Patrol and Mex Cartels are constantly at games..!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/41896099#41896099

Texas border patrol is routinely fighting Mexican cartels in the drug smuggling war.  Border patrol officials confiscated 400,000 pounds of weed and now the Mexican Cartels are aware of the patrol agents presence around there.  That doesn't stop the Cartel members from trying to smuggle drugs as they keep on insisting both day and night.  Its a constant game of cat and mouse and it hasn't been this bad ever said one official.

Sirhan Sirhan denied Parole for RFK Murder.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41880133/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/

Sirhan Sirhan assassinated former US Senator Robert Fitzgerald Kennedy on June 4th 1968.  Robert was a potential US Presidential Candidate and was assassinated in a kitchen.  He had just finished with a speech and Sirhan Sirhan shot him.  Unfortunaley Sirhan Sirhan was not sentenced to death by the death penalty because California had removed such a feat.  Sirhan Sirhan ignorantly  pleads for parole and this was his thirteenth try and no signs of any parole for him.  RIP RFK.

Bacteria at Playboy Mansion...!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41854415/ns/health-infectious_diseases/

There was harmful bacteria that causes Legionnaires Disease was found in the Playboy Mansion.  It was found in a water source and the outbreak occurred from February 1st to the 3rd during a fundraiser at the mansion.  There are various symptoms like coughing, malaise, chills and fever. 

Man Gets Life in Prison for Torturing Teen..!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41833967/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/

Anthony Waiters was sentenced to three life sentences for holding a teen captive for a year and abusing, torturing and burned.  The teen Kyle Ramirez, was sixteen years old at the time, and somehow managed to escape after a year of torture by jumping a wall and going on to the streets.  Along with Anthony Waiters, his neighbor Micheal Schumacher, his wife Kelly Layne Lau, and the legal "guardian" Caren Ramirez were sentenced to thirty years in jail.  The teens lawyers filed a claim to Sacramento Country Child Protective Service for not noticing the scars and abuse that the teen had.

"Who is going to shoot Obama.?" Question

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41780873/ns/politics-more_politics/

GOP Republican Paul Broun of Georgia held a meeting in georgia this past tuesday, and someone from the audience asked " Who is Going to shoot Obama?".  Paul Broun then said that he knows people might have frustration towards obama, but he stated that next year there will be an election and maybe there will be change. 

8-Year Old Kid Suffers Heartattack..!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41767547/ns/health-heart_health/

An eight year old kid suffered a heart attack in his School, he was having trouble breathing and went to his nurse office.  He later suffered cardiac arrest and was sent to nearby CMC-Lincoln hospital at around 8:15 am.  He was then transfered to CMC Charlotte in North Carolina.

Student in LA kills instructor in Security Guard Class..!?!

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/02/student-fatally-shoots-instructor-inside-classroom-of-vocational-school-in-downtown-la-.html

A student in his vocational school, fatally shot his instructor in a security guard class.  According to the report the shootings happened at 4pm, and that there were no reported motives on this event.  Report does say that it occurred inside the classroom.

Melo goes to NY KNICKS..!

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/22/the-knickerbocker-empire-got-its-prize-in-melo-but-the-real-battle-begins-now/related

The New York Knicks were huge players in the Carmelo Anthony Sweepstakes.  The whole Carmelo drama about demanding a trade had lasted for a few months now, and the Knicks wanted Melo and beat out there Cross Town Rivals the New Jersey Nets.  The New York Knicks also acquired Chancey Billups and were forced to give up several of there draft picks.

Around 800,000 Child Seats Recalled..!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41585402/ns/health-kids_and_parenting/

Doral Juvenile Group has been producing child safety for many years.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on monday that nearly 800,000 seats were recalled and sent back to Doral to fix the harness issue.    The harness locks and cant return to its normal position.

SOTU Words..!

1. When Obama finished his speech, it left me with a sign of HOPE, that America will get better in many forms of life.

2. His references towards the past and how EDUCATION has led to many life changing experiences in the world, and how it is even challenging to get anywhere in life without an education.

3.  Obama PROMISED to get negations done between the two parties.

4.  It left me EXCITED to see how America will do in the future, especially with new technology.

5.  It gave me COURAGE to face problems in life, as how Obama faces issues all the time and when the going gets tough, to keep on keeping on haha.

6.  The STRENGTH to never give up and to always stay persevere like Gaby Gifford's.

7.  Many Americans don't have JOBS, including me.  Hopefully sooner than later, more jobs start being available.

8. To live an awesome life, SUCCESS is key.  Education should lead to success in life.

9.  To HONOR those who fight for this country on a daily basis, and those people that make a difference in your life.

10.  To APPRECIATE those people that go out of their way to help you in your struggles and to appreciate those teachers who educate you and teach you to be a good person in life.

11. To ACKNOWLEDGE those people that are making history, and to honor those people that are making impacts in their schools.  Like the Science Fair winners and Decathlon students.

12.  America is constantly INNOVATING, and theirs no reason why they should stop.  As other countries innovate, America will continue to innovate and make potential profits.

13.  Remain OPTIMISTIC that American will improve in many ways of life, and that getting a job and an education is possible.

14. Obama stating that he wants cleaner and better air quality shows the he wants to go GREEN!

15.  Obama stating that he will work with both parties to get objectives completed, leads me to believe he has huge EXPECTATIONS to fulfill.

16.  IMMIGRATION is a huge deal in America, and many young bright minds in todays world werent even born in the United States of America.  I insist it is one of the most talked about topics in the News.

17.  The fact that other Countries, are living pretty ideal lifes, its INFLUECNING America to step it up and improve in many areas.

18.  Keeping the FAITH that America will improve in areas like education, jobs and health care.

19.  Hearing how Obama wants to improve America, brings JOY that it will happen.

20.  Perhaps the ANGER, that the Republicans feel towards Obama's Health Care and how Obama States he will not veto it.

21.  After Obama's Speech it also left me CONTENT, I wanted him to address a good amount of time towards jobs but he only stated a few sentences.

22.  Obama said that starting July he will begin to take troops out of Iraq/Afghan, starting to end the WAR on terror little by little.

23.  Starting in July, PEACE in the Middle East will begin.

24.  Obama wants innovation, so i expect alot of CHANGE in America, such change in  schools, jobs, technlogy etc.  Intresting to see how America will have changed for next years Sotu address.

25.  No question that Obama wants to HELP many people in America, disabled, ill and people who have lost their homes/jobs.

26.  Sad to see how Americans have STRUGGLED to make money and get good education.  Struggling to live a better life in these hardships.

27.  Obamas Race to the Top, MOTIVATES students to do well in school and as responsible teenagers.  Motivates people to do their very best in everything that they do.

28.  Obama said that other countries are doing good in schools, work and technology.  Leads me to believe that COMPETITION to be number one will take place.

29.  Obama talking about improving America, its interesting to see how the FUTURE will be in the remaining  two years of Obamas 1st term and how America will be, in the  many more years to come.

30.  Many IDEA'S for a better America and im interested to see how those ideas will effect our lifes as a nation.

31.  In order for America to improve, everyone needs to be PRODUCTIVE and that will lead to a good way of life for many Americans and will lead to success.

32.  Many people have not fulfilled their DREAMS, they have hit a brick wall but with good strength and determination and with great hope, perhaps they can get on the right track to make those dreams into a reality.

33.  Having a good amount of MONEY can lead to a wealthy lifestyle.  They say money doesn't buy happiness, but it can sure lead to it.  Jobs will make people have money and money sparks the economy.

34. Obama stating that there will be more jobs certainly brings HAPPINESS to peoples lives.  It makes me feel happy knowing that soldiers will be withdrawn from Middle East starting July.

35.  America is slowly beginning to PROGRESS as a nation and increase in Jobs will help it get further on the right path.  Money will come a long way to determine progression.

36.  America is constantly GROWING as a nation and im interested to see how it will grow in this year and in the upcoming years.

37.  America has to INVEST in new ideas and possibilities to try and get on the right path.  No room for error, time is now!

38.  Hopefully everything goes well and we start to see RESULT'S in our nation.  More Jobs, more educational success and innovation.

39.  Many people will try and pursue their CAREER'S, perhaps Obama will do something that will benefit them and open up more jobs.  Education is required!

40. Being JEALOUS of Countries like China having better education and countries having pretty good health care ideals will perhaps make everyone step there game up.

41.  Alot of Americans (especially teenagers) show IGNORANCE by not knowing what happens in the world and what happens in this Country regarding politics and news.

42.  REFORM, REFORM, REFORM! I wonder how Obama plans to keep this country in a content mode atleast, while he tries to make Change in many areas of the Country.

43.  I wonder how much GOVERNMENT participation will be enforced in Reforms, Changes etc.  Government pretty much runs everything in this country, lets see how the act this year.

44.  The ECONOMY is no longer in a Recession! However unemployment rate is around 10% and money helps out the Economy.  Very interested to see how the economy turns out to be this year.

45.  Obama wanting a better America for everyone will certainly provide CHALLENGES.  Challenging students to do better in school and for both parties to agree on issues will be some talked about challenges.

46.  When there are Political issues, im focusing on how the parties will work to get potential deals done and agree with COMPROMISES. Perhaps there will be no compromises, will have to stay tuned in.

47.  Obama im sure wants to see IMPROVEMENTS, in schools, work, hospitals, medicinies and jobs.  Everyone will be watching for those those potential improvements.

48.  Obama will try and give great JUSTICE to the people of the United States of America, perhaps there might be some doubt on his ideas, but he just cant simply make everyone happy.

49.  People EXCELING, in their profeesions, career's, schools, jobs will certainly provide good will to this country.  Will make many people happy and could motivate others to excel aswell.

50.  Keeping the Nation UNITED, will serve to be a good key to success, or failure.

Verizon iPHONE..!

Today sparked the 1st day in which Verizon began selling the iPhone 4.  An estimated sell of 12 million iPhones by the end of the year for Verizon.  Prices start at $200.00 for the 16Gb model and sources say that the Verizon feature in voice quality is better than the At&T version.

Mex Cartels spread to Guadalajara!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41494958/ns/world_news-americas/

Mexican drug wars seem to never end, and know they are occurring in Guadalajara Mexico.  A huge cause of concern for the Pan American Games that will be located in Guadalajara because of the murders and crimes being committed.  The city will spend 250$ million in new stadiums for the games, but drug cartel activity is something to keep an eye out for.

Obama asks for $53B in plan for High Speed Rail.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41474264/ns/politics-white_house/

 President Barack Obama calls for 53 billion dollars in his 6 year plan for the construction of a High Speed Rail.  This high speed rail will hopefully bring in increase of jobs in a short term and the competition with schools, innovation for the future.  Republicans have shared there two cents about the subject, as they want the rail road system to be involved more in the North East Corridors or not spend the money at all.  It is unclear how the money will be paid for this project. 

Russia Says no Luke Harding..!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41461551/ns/world_news-europe/

Luke Harding is a British journalist and has gotten himself in trouble lately with Russia.  Luke Harding recently published an article about Russia being a violent country and that Vladimir Putin "knew" about a planned assassination on Alexander Litvinenko.  Luke was on a plane headed to Russia and was sent back to the UK and airport staff told him that Russia doesn't want him there.

Obama and Egypt.

http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/02/04/5988377-obama-the-future-of-egypt-will-be-determined-by-its-people

Obama states that if Egypt wants to get progress from the riots and move on, that the people of Egypt need to begin the movement.  Obama stated that america is a friend for egypt and obama believes that Mubarak needs to step down and let some else be in charge.  That would be the best thing for egypt.

Obesity..!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41411275/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition/

Ever since 1980, obesity rates in the United States has doubled.  In 1980, 5% of males were obese and 8% females, now its 10% and 14%.  Americans are the fattest people in the world and the Japanese are the slimmest.  Even with all this, blood pressure and high cholesterol has decreased, but obesity has increased.

Increase in Jobs!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41385536/ns/business-stocks_and_economy/

In January, around 187,000 new jobs were created in the Private Sector.  In December a total of 297,000 jobs were created.  It certainly is a good improvement for the economy.  The increase in jobs was more than it was projected and lets hope that in february things get better aswell.

Stinky Box...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41374722/ns/us_news-weird_news/

A small box was found outside a bank in Florida that called for an evacuation in a local shopping center.  A bomb squad was called in to investige the situation.  It turns out the box was full of chicken and goat parts.  It was unknown why or how the box was placed there.

Class Discussion Reflection

This past Friday, our class had a discussion on the Health Care Reform.  Many issues were made by different people and their perspectives on the issue.  How the health care reform will create jobs was a good question that was brought up.  An idea that i heard that really stood out to me was the fact that perhaps obama should have tried to fix the economy first then the health care reform.  My point is why are we debating on how we can pay the health care for everyone, when we are constantly wasting billions of dollars in war on a weekly/ monthly basis.  Obama stated that starting in July he will start clearing troops out of Iraq and Afghan, i say why cant he just start now? why are there so much soldiers still over there? America can save billions of dollars and use that for health care by withdrawing soldiers from war.

Phil Jackson Will Retire in 2011

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41297454

Phil Jackson, famous laker coach says he will retire after this year.  Regardless if the lakers win the championship for the third straight year, he says he is done.  Hopefully lakers win there third straight championship for their head coach phil jackson.

Too much pot is bringing prices down.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41283626

Since there was good amount of rain in december and warm weather in january, more and more weed has been produced.  Too much to the point that they have to bring the prices down by about 30% or around 1,000 drop.   In interested to see how things will play out between the weather and the sales.

Guns being bought in USA and used in Mexico

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41257218/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/

Drug Cartels have been in war with other cartels and the Mexican government.  It is reported that many drug traffickers from various cartels have been buying weapons in local Arizona gun shops.  On Tuesday morning, cops arrested 20 people who are suspected of illegally buying AK-47's.  It is a very controversial topic because about 3 weeks ago a "lunatic" shot and killed/wounded many people with his purchased glock.  Perhaps those actions and know these people being arrested, maybe the armed law will be appealed.

Super Bowl Storylines

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/41226888/ns/sports-super_bowl_xlv/

Since its Superbowl time lol, there are alot of storylines about the big game and its only fitting because the superbowl is right around the corner.  It could be hines ward last game in the nfl if he wins the championship, both teams fans travel very well and will see who has the fan advantage.  Countless storylines for two weeks leading up to the game, who will win???

JFK SPEECH.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41169440

50 years ago today, JFK made his inaugural speech as the new president of the united states. 
“Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country," was his famous quote of his speech, that showed alot of promise and hope for a better America.  He was the 35th president of the united states and he encouraged good leadership and good values.

RUDE CITIES.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40758837/ns/travel-news/

La is the most rudest city in the united states.  In the top ten included cities like orlando, las vegas and dallas.  New york surprisingly was not number one on the list. :)

Lieberman wont run in 2012.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41142447/ns/politics-capitol_hill/

Senator Joe Lieberman  (68) will not run for his 5th term.  He was defeated in 2006 and then ran as an interdependent and won the job.  Perhaps old age was the reason for his decision.