Wednesday, March 9, 2011

What's in The News Today

Hundreds to thousands of sardines, mackerel and anchovies are dead due to severe winds and seeking a safe haven. The lack of oxygen caused thousands of of these fish to die. The rush is on it's way to clean up Redondo Beach, California. The residents woke to an over powering smell of dead fish.

Francis, E. (March 8, 2011). This Stinks: Anchovy Carcasses Fill Los Angeles Harbor. Officals Rush to Clean Up in Redondo Beach After Mysterious Mass Fish Death. Retrieved March 9, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/US/dead-anchovies-los-angeles-harbor-clog-redondo-beach/story?id=13086049

A Farmhouse fire in Pennsylvania kills seven children.  The mother was in the barn and father was a mile away delivering milk. When one of the children told the mother who was in the barn that she smelled smoke the mother tried to get in the house but it was locked. The mother went to the neighbors house the father was a mile away and had fallen a sleep in his truck. By the time the parents returned to the house the seven children died from smoke inhalation. 

abcNews video. (March 8, 2011). Farmhouse Fire Kills 7 Kids. Pennsylvania family's farmhouse catches
fire with parents outside. Retrieved March 8, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/farmhouse-fire-kills-seven-kids-13092155

Gas gouging prices in Orlando Florida at the pump is $5.39 per gallon. The gas station is close to the airport that houses rent a cars. None of the prices are posted at SunCoast gas station. "If you don't see prices upfront keep driving!" Do shop around before buying gas and do not buy gas close to shopping areas or airports.
Kim, S., Gutman, M., & Friedman, E. (March 8, 2011).  abcNews/money. America Battles Sticker Shock at Gas Pump. Gas Station in Florida Charges $5.39 per Gallon for Regular Grade. Retrieved March 8, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/Business/gas-prices-america-battles-sticker-shock-pump/story?id=13080892

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