Betty Ford died at the age of 93- years- old she was married to Gerald Ford the 38th president of the United States. She suffered for years with addiction (prescription drugs) and alcohol. She was the founder of the Betty Ford Center, a center for addiction and many famous people were treated at her clinic. Stevie Nicks from Fleetwood Mac stated that "Betty Ford saved her life." Steve Tyler from Aerosmith was also treated at the Betty Ford Center and Elizabeth Taylor and several others. She will be remember as a inspiration too many. Betty Ford was also a breast cancer survivor.
CNN U.S. (July 9, 2011). Former first lady Betty Ford dies at 93. Retrieved July 9, 2011, from Former first lady Betty Ford dies at 93 - CNN.com
Sergeant James Hackemer 29, dies after being thrown from a roller coaster in Syracuse, New York. He was a veteran and lost both his legs in the Iraq war. He was with his daughters and other family members at Darien Lake Theme Park. He was on the roller coaster with his nephew when the tragedy occurred. He was sitting in the front roll of the roller coaster when he was ejected at speeds of 50 mph. Investigators cleared the roller coaster and no mechanical problems were found and the safety harness and safety bar was also cleared for any defects.
Mail Online. (July 9, 2011). Double amputee Iraq war veteran dies after he was flung off coaster at 50 mph. Retrieved July 9, 2011, from Double amputee Iraq war veteran James Hackemer dies in roller coaster fall | Mail Online
Royal ( Prince William and Catherine) couple is visiting Los Angeles and will be playing polo today in Santa Barbara. The couple are mixing business with pleasure as they meet with tech leaders and partake in technology conferences. They browsed exhibits of British and American companies at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. They will also visit skid row in Los Angeles and see programs for inner-city children.
The last event is to strengthen relations between U.S. and British military and this will occur at Sony Studios at a job fair.
Duke, A. (July 9, 2011). Prince William, Catherine mix business, pleasure in California. Retrieved July 9, 2011, from Prince William, Catherine mix business, pleasure in California - CNN.com
The story of James Hackemer really is very tragic. My heart and prayers go out his family.
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