Central America drug gang violence at 'alarming levels'

Central America is home to some 900 street gangs with 70,000 members. When combined with the widespread availability of firearms, a certain deathtrap concocts for criminal mischief including illegal drug usage and trafficking. El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Jamaica, all of which are countries in Central America, now have the world's highest murder rates, probably due to gang feuds over the narcotic market. In fact, the International Narcotic Control Board reported that drug-related violence in Central America involving several criminal groups "has reached alarming and unprecedented levels". Honduras, Costa Rica and Nicaragua have become major transit countries for drug traffickers with the US, Canada and Mexico as the greatest consumers. All three countries continue to have "high levels of illicit drug production, manufacture, trade and consumption". The board also suggests that illegal internet pharmacies are using social media to target consumers, and that they are apparently targeting a younger audience.

I'm not particularly amazed that Central America is in pretty shabby condition with gangs, violence and drugs running rampant in day-to-day life, due to it's corrupt history; but it's still not pretty. However, it surprises me somewhat that the US is involved with it the drugs, gangs, and violence as seriously as it is. Hmmmm...

Drug-related violence is at "alarming" levels in Central America and poses a threat to the region's security, the UN drugs watchdog says.

BBC News - Central America drug gang violence at 'alarming levels'. (2012, February 28). BBC - Homepage. Retrieved February 28, 2012, from http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-17188848

Stephen Hawking at museum after illness

Last month, the famous physicist was forced to pull out of a birthday reception at the museum due to illness.
But on Saturday Prof Hawking got a chorus of Happy Birthday from well-wishers and typed "thanks" on his computer.
The scientist took a tour of the museum and described it as "one of my favourite places".
It's nice to hear that Stephen Hawking is alright.

BBC News - Stephen Hawking museum visit signals return to health. (n.d.). BBC - Homepage. Retrieved February 28, 2012, from http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17168984

Dictator makes his appearance at Oscars

Picture the scene, you're in Hollywood, tons of famous actors and actressess are arriving on the red carpet. When out of nowhere, a dictator shows up! it was none other than Baron Cohen himself dressed as the dictator in his new movie titled "The Dictator". Beard and all the man was there carrying, the supposed ashes of Kim Jong-II! Which of course was an ubsurd joke. Baron said it was Kim's dying wish , "to be sprinkled over the red carpet and over Halle Berry's chest.". Such a stunt caused a situation and Baron was soon taken out of the Oscars by security, but not before spilling ashes on the carpet and on Ryan Seacrest. Many stars commented on the event including Steve Martin saying " I love Baron Cohen" and proceded to joke that the red carpet shouldn't be holy ground. Seacrest hid his frustration and said "Anything can happen and it most certainly did, all over my lapel." It seemed this joke was taken well by the stars present that is except Ryan Seacrest, but the security decided he was too risky. Baron Cohen was made famous for staring in Borat, and then had the horrible part in "Bruno" hopefully "The Dictator" will be NOTHING like Bruno.

BBC News. "BBC News - Sacha Baron Cohen pulls Oscar stunt for The Dictator." BBC - Homepage. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Feb. 2012. <http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17175112>.

Joanna Ramos, 10-Year-Old Who Died After School Fight, May Have Been Brawling Over A Boy

Yesterday in Long Beach, CA, what started out as a fight between two fifth grade girls turned into a homicide investigation, after one of the girls died of a head injury hours later. Joanna Ramos left her after school program to go to a planned fight in an alley by the school. When she returned back to the after school program she had a bloody nose and complained she didn't feel well and that she wanted to be picked up. Later that night she began vomiting and complained of a headache to her sister. She went to sleep and was taken to the hospital when she wouldn't wake up. Joanna was take into an emergency to remove a blood clot, but didn't make it through. Dr. Keith Black said that it was a rare case he had never seen in a female adolescent before, but it could have certainly been caused by a blow to the head.

Police said they have made no arrests and were conducting an investigation that will be presented to prosecutors when it's completed. Coroner's Lt. Fred Corral said Ramos died of blunt force trauma to the head, but he didn't immediately have further details about her injuries.

My heart goes out to this family. This is such a tragic event that no one would expect to happen to an 11 year old girl in this situation.

For more information, go to:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/27/joanna-ramos-11-year-old-girl-dead_n_1304134.html?ref=crime&ir=Crime

Flaccus, G. (2012, February 27). Joanna Ramos, 10-Year-Old Who Died After School Fight, May Have Been Brawling Over A Boy. Breaking News and Opinion on The Huffington Post. Retrieved February 28, 2012, from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/27/joanna-ramos-11-year-old-girl-dead_n_1304134.html?ref=crime&ir=Crime

Big NZ fossil penguin reconstructed

This big penguin was reconstructed from two fossils that they found of it.  It would be about four feet two inches tall with a very long beak and flippers.  I think it looks cool and who hates penguins I mean they’re like walking butler birds that swim.  The fossil remains where found in New Zealand a popular place for penguins to visit because of the food the waters provide for them.  I think it would be cool if they where still alive but scary at the same time because of how tall they would be.

• Science & Environment. (2012, February 27). BBC News - Big NZ fossil penguin reconstructed. BBC - Homepage. Retrieved February 28, 2012, from http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17179607

A bus driver goes on a rampage killing 9

http://www.shockingtimes.co.uk/a-bus-driver-goes-on-a-rampage-killing-9/

A bus driver in the western Indian city of Mumbai went on a deadly rampage where he killed at least nine people and injured many more. He smashed cars and ran into pedestrians in the deadly driving spree according to police.
The bus driver was said to have hijacked the bus and sped out into the busy streets in the city of Pune. It happened to be rush hour so there were lots of children heading to school and office employees who were on their way to work.
The commissioner of police for Pune, Meeran Borwankar, told local television: “He just went berserk. He went on ramming whatever vehicles were plying the road. Citizens came forward and literally threw children away from the road."

Because this man, who was a bus driver himself, stole a bus because he was angry about something; many people lost their lives and loved ones. This is tragic that he felt he had to steal a bus and drive with such road rage in order to try and make himself feel better. Anything that was in his way he rammed right into. He has caused so much damage for this city.

Citation:

Steven. "A bus driver goes on a rampage killing 9 » Shocking Times." The Latest Shocking News Headlines Worldwide - Weird News from Shocking Times. N.p., 25 Jan. 2012. Web. 28 Feb. 2012. <http://www.shockingtimes.co.uk/a-bus-driver-goes-on-a-rampage-killing-9/>.

Dreaded Unleaded

A man tried siphoning gas from a camper-van and what did he get? He got a mouthful of sewage. He put the tube to siphon the gas in the septic tank of the camper-van instead of the gas tank. John O'Hare the owner of the camper-van found a puddle of vomit and a petrol container the next day when he got up. John said- "We hope this thief will give up robbing visitors and tourists seeking a peaceful and pleasant holiday after what happened to him."

• "Give Your Valentine a Gift to Remember… a Tour of NYC Sewage Plant « Motley News." Motley News. http://motleynews.net/2012/02/13/give-your-valentine-a-gift-to-remember-a-tour-of-nyc-sewage-plant/ (accessed February 28, 2012).

• "snopes.com: Gas Siphoner Gets Sewage." snopes.com: Urban Legends Reference Pages. http://www.snopes.com/autos/theft/siphon.asp (accessed February 28, 2012).

Jenna Wakkure -- Prescription sleeping pills can cause death

 Sleeping pills can cause death!

According to CBS a study was shown that a person who takes 18 sleeping pills or less has a chance of 3.5 percent more of death then someone who doesn't. In the study it was shown that the risk was great for everyone but even greater for people between the ages of 18 to 55 years old. "What our study shows is that sleeping pills are hazardous to your health and might cause death by contributing to the occurrence of cancer, heart disease and other ailments,"-- Kripke. In my opinion people should be aware of the side effects of any drug before they start taking it, that way if something happens its on them and doctors can't be sued.

Jaslow, Ryan. "Prescription sleeping pills tied to increased risk for death, cancer - HealthPop - CBS News." Breaking News Headlines: Business, Entertainment & World News - CBS News. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57386660-10391704/prescription-sleeping-pills-tied-to-increased-risk-for-death-cancer/ (accessed February 28, 2012).

Mexican Drug War 'Not a failure'

Janet Napolitano, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, said the drug wars in Mexico is not a failure. "It is good to keep these harmful drugs away from our people." said, Napolitano. Everyday some person dies of overdosing or using some type of drug. It took ten years to bring Osama Bin Laden down, it wont take that long to bring down Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. We have pretty good consistensy when it comes down to bringing wrong dowers down said, Napolitano. The United States and Mexico are both offering multimillion dollar rewards for people who can give information to capture Guzman. Napolitano insists that drug trafficking should not only be stoped by bi-national ways but also regional ways to to go after the supplies the traffickers have.

Read More at: http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/27/world/americas/mexico-drug-war-napolitano/index.html?hpt=hp_bn2

Romo, Rafael . "Napolitano: Mexican drug war 'not a failure' - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/27/world/americas/mexico-drug-war-napolitano/index.html?hpt=hp_bn2 (accessed February 28, 2012).

Andre 3000

Just out of no where the man they call 3 stacks (Andre 3000) is now back on T.V. and radio. He is working solo on the new Outkast album. http://www.gq.com/entertainment/music/201202/andre-3000-interview-new-outkast-album-benjamin-bixby?cnn=yes

Victim declared brain dead in Ohio high school shooting

Chardon, Ohio (CNN) -- A second victim has been pronounced brain dead from wounds suffered in the school shooting in Chardon, Ohio, the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's office said Tuesday.

This is such bad news to hear. My heart goes out the the family & friends of Daniel Parmentor who passed away yesterday and Russell King Jr. who was pronounced brain dead early tuesday. My prayers also go out to the other victims that were injured.



CNN's Scott Thompson, Lateef Mungin, Martin Savidge and Lisa Sylvester contributed to this report.. "Second student dies from Ohio school shooting, authorities say - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/28/justice/ohio-school-shooting/index.html?hpt=hp_t1 (accessed February 28, 2012).

They make Phones and more gadgets work submerged in water. That sounds like a cool idea but unless your gunna text while scuba diving or diving in a pool the only real use of this is just to keep you feeling safe incase you drop it in the toilet or a pool. which the pool for me has happened twice for me.

 

 

 

Reynolds, Dylan. "Waterproof mobiles make a splash - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. CNN, 28 Feb. 2012. Web. 28 Feb. 2012. http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/28/tech/mobile/waterproof-mobiles/index.html  

Whining About Gas

            As gas prices continue to rise in the United States you may find yourself frustrated, annoyed, and just complaining about the situation with gas.  However, the prices are very high, but the U.S should not be complaining without putting there feet in someone else’s shoes such as someone from the U.K.  The U.K is experiencing prices in gas to be 12 dollars or over in some parts.  Although the prices for gas seem to be very high there is nothing that can drastically change it back to the good old days.  The fact is that we should take a step back from complaining because at least we have the cars to drive, still can afford gas, and live our everyday lives.  Also our gas prices aren’t as bad as the U.K and some other places.

Check out this article.

CNN News: America, quit whining about gas.

Foxall, J. (2012, February 28). Opinion: America, quit whining about gas - CNN.com. CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Retrieved February 28, 2012, from http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/28/opinion/opinion-european-gas-prices/index.html?hpt=hp_c1

World's Oldest Sheep Falls Off Cliff and Dies

A 25-year-old ewe named Methuselina was found at the bottom of a cliff in Scotland this morning, where it is believed to have fell off and died. Since the death of the previous longest-living sheep, Lucky, who died at the age of 23 due to a heatwave in Australia, Guinness World Records has been searching for a new holder of the title. Unfortunataly, they found this one a little too late.



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-17182541

'Oldest sheep' in the world dies on Lewis in Western Isles. (2012, February 28). BBC News. Retrieved February 28, 2012, from http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-17182541

Chemeketa operations expected to resume after second threat

second threat on chemeketa its weird because first was a bomb threat from a woman to tv station in portland and now another or same woman called a portland radio sation to threaten a shooting at chemeketa and the weird part is how specific she was about where it was going to happen. I think its probably a teenager thinking they're funny and starting a bunch of camotion.There should be a huge punishment for all the time and effort police and all other law enforcement officials hard work for nothing.

"Chemeketa operations expected to resume after second threat." statesmanjournal.com. N.p., 27 Feb. 2012. Web. 27 Feb. 2012. www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20120228/NEWS/202280321/Chemeketa-operations-expected-to-resume-after-second-threat?odyssey=tab%7Cmostpopular%7Ctext%7CNEWS.

Quit whining about gas?

http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/28/opinion/opinion-european-gas-prices/index.html?hpt=hp_c1

I Completly agree, the statement "Fuel is a drug the U.S. has long since needed weaning off. Admittedly Americans have to cover greater distances than Europeans. But you don't need a glorified double bed powered by a throbbing great V8 to do that. A sensibly-sized car with a two-litre turbo will do the job just as comfortably.
And with developing nations such as China, Brazil and India demanding ever more fuel, the planet can't put up with anyone's penchant for gas guzzling monsters any more."

Monica Lewinsky Back in Spotlight in New Clinton Documentary

Ever since the Lewinsky Scandal in the 90's Monica Lewinsky has tried to keep a low profile after her role in President Bill Clinton's impeachment scandal, but she's become a trending topic of discussion again.
All thanks to PBS' airing a documentary, titled Clinton.
The documentary, which premieres Monday, as part of PBS' "American Experience" series, sheds new light on Clinton's Oval Office affair with his then-23-year-old intern through interviews with some of Clinton's closest advisers such as Monica herself and others.
Some of whom had never spoken publicly about the affair until now.
My opinion on this article is that Monica and Bill are bragging and asking for attention I mean this happened what, how many years ago; get over it, both of them denied their sexual relationship with each other anyways, it just makes me think that they lied to the nations and actually had a sexual relationship in which I believe they did despite what they say. People lie all the time.

[I just thought that this was ironic bottom line.]

 

Where to find this Article:

http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2012/02/monica-lewinsky-back-in-spotlight-in-new-clinton-documentary/#more

Bibme.org:

Britney, F. (2012, February 16). Monica Lewinsky Back in Spotlight in New Clinton Documentary - The Hollywood Gossip. The Hollywood Gossip - Celebrity Gossip and Entertainment News. Retrieved February 18, 2012, from http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2012/02/monica-lewinsky-back-in-spotlight-in-new-clinton-documentary/#more