Wednesday, February 16, 2011

What's in The News Today

Did Serene Branson a newscaster have a stroke on the air while reporting the news? Serene Branson  was covering the post- Grammys from CBS in Los Angeles, appeared to mutter out words of confusion.  She seemed to be fine after the episode and paramedics examination concluded that her vital signs were fine.

(Feb. 2011). CBS Los Angeles. Serene Branson. Retrieved February 16, 2011, from http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/personality/serene-branson/

Signs to look for after a stroke. Remember F.A.S.T.
F Ask the person to smile does one side droop?
A Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?
T If you observe any of these signs call 911 immediately. There is a three hour window (DiMatteo).

 DiMatteo, R. (May, 2010)  Associated content from Yahoo. F.A.S.T. Systems Help to Recognize Stroke Warning Signs. Retrieved February 16, 2011, from http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/161559/fast_system_helps_to_recognize_stroke_pg2.html?cat=5

(2010). National Stroke Association. Warning Signs of Stroke. Retrieved February 16, 2011, from
http://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=symp

Lara Logan a journalist and her crew covering protest in Egypt was accused of being more than a journalist and was interrogated over night in Cairo. They were accused of being Israeli spies. They were blind folder with their heads down throughout the night. After being released she was surrounded at Tahrir Square when she got separated from her crewmen. She was beaten and sexually assaulted before she was rescued by a group of women and 20 Egyptian soldiers. She is recovering at her home in Washington.

Kurtz, H. (Feb. 15, 2011). Daily Beast. Lara Logan's Egypt Nightmare. Retrieved February 16, 2011, from http://bltwy.msnbc.msn.com/politics/lara-logans-egypt-nightmare-1681513.story

(Feb. 16, 2011). Livelinelive. Lara Logan resting at her home in Washington. Retrieved February 16, 2011, from http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/02/lara-logan-expected-to-leave-hospital-today--/1?csp=hf

 Billy Ray Cyrus states that "Hannah Montana ruined his family due to the Disney channel show and their demands and the bad advice from Miley's handlers." He also states that "he did not make a dime from his daughter and he is proud of it". Billy Ray is also divorcing Miley's mother Tish Cyrus.

Fleemen, M. ( Feb. 15, 2011) People. Billy Ray Cyrus: 'I 'm Scared' for Miley. Retrieved February 16, 2011, from http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20466426,00.html


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