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Radiation levels are increasing in Japan and the evacuating areas may reach up to 25 miles around the nuclear reactors. The food supply is being threatened and the big question is can "spring farming occur." The lively hood for the farmers determines how safe the soil is and right now the levels are extremely high. A farmer that did not evacuate because he didn't want to leave his farm including the farm animals  committed suicide two days ago due to all the stress and the unknown.  Foods that have already been contaminated are: cabbage, celery, milk and spinach, within the areas of the reactor. Tokyo supermarkets have signs stating "that the food is safe." Sea water around the nuclear plant  have reached 4,385 times the legal amount of radiation levels. They want to put a camera under water to see what is causing the leakage by checking the rods associated with the reactors.

Karlinsky, N., Brundige, W., & Tanglao, L. (March 31, 2011). Japan Nuclear Crisis: Radiation Spike Detected Outside Evacuation Zone. List of Banned Foods Expands as More Products Test for Radioactivitity. Retrieved March 31. 2011, from   http://abcnews.go.com/International/japan-nuclear-crisis-radiation-spike-detected-evacuation-zone/story?id=13262326

The U.S found radiation in milk "Iodine -131," which links to the leakage of radiation from Japan's reactors. The two states are California and Washington at this time. The reports state "that the levels are 5,000 times below levels for concern and there is no health risk associated with this amount of, Iodine-131."
Jalonick, M. (March 31, 2011). Low Levels of Radiation Found in The  West Coast Milk. Low levels of radiation found in West Coast milk, gov't says no public health risk. Retrieved March 31, 2011, from
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory?id=13264759


The accident that occurred during Oprah's show, Hugh Zackman at the Sydney Opera House crashed into the lights while he zipped lined over the audience in Australia. Blood was dripping from his face when he unattached himself. The show continued this was part of season 25.

  To see the accident click on this link
http://abcnews.go.com/gma/video/new-video-of-hugh-jackmans-zipline-crash-13264432&tab=9482931&section=1206836&playlist=2898870
abcNew. (March 31, 2011). New Video High Zackman Zipline Crash. ABC News has an exclusive video of actor's scary crash during a taping of "Oprah." Retrieved March 31, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/gma/video/new-video-of-hugh-jackmans-zipline-crash-13264432&tab=9482931&section=1206836&playlist=2898870

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Tylenol recalls more of it products for a musky smell linked to wood pallets that are packed in the packaging of the crates where the Tylenol bottles are stored. Johnson & Johnson is recalling 34,000 of 150-count bottles of the 8 hour extended release caplets.
Moisse, K., & Carollo, K. (March 30, 2011). Johnson & Johnson Recalls Yet More Tylenol. Tylenol 8 Hour Caplets Pulled After Complaints of Musty Odor From Bottles. Retrieved March 30, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/tylenol-recall-hour-caplets-recalled-johnson-johnson-musty/story?id=13255393

Sea World has brought back the Orca Whale that killed his trainer last year. The whale will be performing today at Sea World. This whale has been involved in three killings. His recent trainer was killed within 13 months, he dragged her by her ponytail and kept her under the water until she drowned. In 1991, he killed another trainer. He also killed a homeless man who snuck  into Sea World after hours.  Sea World officials stated that they have "redesigned the floor of the pool where it is fast rising and they can retrieve a trainer and move a whale if needed." Sea World has been fined $75,000.00 for endangering their employees.
abcNews. (March 30, 2011). Killer Sea World Whale Returns. Critics question if the whale should be to train with Sea World staff. Retrieved March 30, 2011, from
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/killer-sea-world-whale-returns-13254487


Another Traffic control gets suspended in Florida after a South West airline gets too close to a private plane.  The traffic controller had the pilots get quite close to the private plane where pilots could see passengers sitting in the cockpit of that small plane. The traffic controls asked the pilot to get close because the private plane would not respond to the air towers. The traffic controller was not sure if it was a terrorist plane. This put 137 passengers at risk because of the uncertainties of what the private plane would do.

Stark, L., & Tanglao, L. (March 30, 2011). Florida Air Traffic Controller Suspended After Planes Fly Too Close For Comfort. Southwest Airlines Passenger Safety Was Compromised, FAA Officials Said. Retrieved March 30, 2011, from
http://abcnews.go.com/US/florida-air-traffic-controller-suspended-southwest-close-call/story?id=13252979

A US Airway pilot discovers a bullet embedded in the plane during an inspection before take off.
 It might have been struck during a landing in Charlotte, North Carolina. The bullet came very close to the hydraulics. They don't know where the bullet came from, but there is a firing range 7 miles away from the airport.
abcNews. (March 30, 3011). FBI Investigates Bullet Hole in Plane. US Airways pilot discovers a hole in this plane before takeoff.  Retrieved March 30,2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/fbi-investigates-bullet-hole-plane-13254160

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The evacuation areas of Japan have left many dogs homeless and farmers left their cows.  The dogs are roaming the evacuated areas and cows are confined within their milking stalls. Evacuation had many people scurrying and they left behind their furry pets and their farm animals. One rice farmer who stayed behind killed himself this morning, due to all the stress. Plutonium was found in the soil around the area of the reactors.  They are paying $5,000.00 a day to workers that are willing to clean up and to measure radiation within the areas surrounding the reactors. Increased radiation have been found in U.S. states: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Florida, California, Hawaii, Washington, Nevada, Alaska, Idaho and Alabama. The trace levels of iodine 131 have been detected in these state. When radiation infuses it becomes iodine 131.

Karlinsky, N. & Tanglao, L.  (March 29, 2011). Japan Nuclear Crisis: Plutonium Leaks From Fukushima Plant. Removal of the Contaminated Water Is Most Urgent Task Now, Japan Officials Say. abcNews/International. Retrieved March 29, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/International/japan-nuclear-crisis-officials-grapple-plutonium-leaks-fukushima/story?id=13244418

Kids playing get trapped in quicksand in Seattle Washington each time the siblings tried to get out they sank faster. One child was able to free his boot from the quick sand and ran for help. The fire department rescued the two siblings. It took thirty minutes to get them out of the quick sand, which was up to their waste. Quicksand is made of sand, clay and water.

Snadell, C. (March 29, 2011). Washington KIds Narrowly Escape Quicksand. One Boy's Quick Thinking Saves Friends Who Fell Into Mudpit. Retrieved March 29, 2011, from
http://abcnews.go.com/US/kids-narrowly-escape-quicksand/story?id=13245848

Gastric Bypass seems to be the cure for Type II diabetes this occurs almost immediately after the surgery. The body secretes incretins, which are hormones that normalizes blood levels. This procedure can cost $20,000 to $30,000 and not all insurances cover the cost.

abcNews. (March 29, 2011). Diabetes Breakthrough: Gastric Bypass? New medical breakthrough favors surgery as treatment for obese patients. retrieved March, 29, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/video/diabetes-breakthrough-gastric-bypass-13245090

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 Japan's nuclear reactor is leaking 100,000 times the normal amounts of radiation into the ocean and soil. The reactors may be in a partial melt down. Dr. Michio Kaku physicist thinks that the president of Japan should allow the military and scientist to take over the crisis of the reactors. Dr. Kaku also feels that the president of Japan is down playing the serious risk that Japan is in and endangering other countries.

abcNews. (March 28, 2011). Japan Nuke Crisis: What Options are Left? Retrieved March 28, 2011, from
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/japan-nuke-crisis-options-left-13236325

NATO takes over air strikes and ground in Libya President Obama will address the nation today at 4:30 PM. There has been many unaddressed questions "why we are there?"

abcNews. (March 28, 2011). U.S. Awaits President's Libya Remarks. Jake Tapper previews Obama's first speech since military action in Libya began. Retrieved March 28, 2011, from

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/preview-obamas-address-13236340

Cobra Snakes has escaped from the Bronx Zoo in New York since Friday.  A Egyptian cobra poisonous snake escaped from it's habitat in the Bronx Zoo. This venomous snake can kill a human within 15 minutes and an elephant in three hours. This snake kills 50,000 people a year in N. Africa where the snake originates from.

abcNews. (March 27, 2011). Missing Cobra. A venomous Egyptian cobra is missing from the Bronx Zoo.
Retrieved March 28, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/missing-cobra-bronx-zoo-snake-venomous-13235220

Lafayette Colorado reports UFO Sightings of a formation of triangular lights. It was confirmed  that it was not a plane, satellite or helicopter, so what was it? The triangular lights were red and hovered over the city of Lafayette. The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) refused to comment about the sightings.
Sandell, C. & Tobni G. (March 28, 2011). Caught on Tape: UFO Sighting Spooks Lafayette, Colorado. Strange Triangular Formation of Red Lights Cause Internet Frenzy. abcNew/U.S.
Retrieved March 28, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/US/ufo-sighting-spooks-lafayette-colorado-town/story?id=13235459

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Japan's radiation levels spike 10 million times higher than normal inside reactor two. The levels were so high that the workers had to withdraw from taking another reading.  Officials in Japan have blamed that the water was contaminated inside the reactor and that is what caused the high radiation reading. They don't know where the water is coming from, but are certain that some of the radioactive water is seeping through a cracked reactor core. Japan's nuclear safety agency states "that each reactor has tons of radioactive water." Seawater around the reactors have been tested and have climbed from 1,250 higher than normal to 1,850 just in the past weekend.

9&10 NEWS. March 27, 2011, from Japan nuclear plant radiation spikes. Retrieved March 27, 2011, from

http://www.9and10news.com/Category/Story/?id=286178&cID=3

Parents of Rebbecca Coriam the missing Disney cruise employee joined the search for their daughter. Parents flew in from England to meet with Disney cruise officials. Rebbecca was last seen on Monday and failed to report to work on Tuesday. The Ship had 3,700 passengers and left from Los Angeles on Sunday and docked in  Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on Wednesday.

THEFreeNews. info. (March 26, 2011). Parents join search for cruise crew member. Retrieved March 27, 2011, from http://thefreenews.info/2011/03/26/parents-join-search-for-cruise-crew-member/

For all of Chat Me More's followers you are aware that we are following the story of Amanda Knox. She was a college student studying abroad who was accused of killing her roommate. Amanda is appealing her faith  of 25 years in prison. The eye witness Antonio Curatolo gave a conflicted testimony on Saturday, first he said  "he saw Amanda on Nov1, but then he changed it to Halloween." The roommate was not killed on Halloween, but her body was found Nov 2. Curatolo is currently in prison for dealing heroin, charged in 2003, and stated that "he has always done drugs." The next appeal date is May 21, and DNA will be presented and another witness Rudy Guede who was  convicted in a role of the same murder that Amanda is being accused of is now serving 16 years.  We want to remind our followers that Italy's juridical system beliefs that you are guilty until proven innocent, what this means is you go to jail first, then you have a trial to prove your innocence.

abcNews/International. Key Witness in Amanda now Trial Stumbles on Date He Saw Pair. Did the Prosecution Witness See Knox, Boyfriend on Night of Murder? Retrieved March 27, 2011, from

http://abcnews.go.com/International/key-witness-amanda-knox-trial-stumbles/story?id=13227541&page=3

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A set of twins born one is black and one is white Gabe was born with blonde hair and blue eyes and Trinity was born black. They were born minutes a part and they are fraternal twins. Unfortunately people scrutinize the family and have said "the father must be someone different." As taught in biology usually brown eyes are dominate, but genes are complex and the twins have proved this to be true. Many genes play a role in determination of hair color, skin and eyes.
James. S. (Feb. 24, 2011). Parents Give Birth to Ebony and Ivory Twins. Cunningham Siblings Are the Face of a New Biracial America Where 1 in 7 Marry Outside Their Race. abcNews. Retrieved March 26, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/Health/twins-white-black-born-biracial-parents-stirs-issues/story?id=12984334

Disney Cruise employee goes missing the unidentified person did not make it to their shift. The Disney cruise left from Los Angeles and docked in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The U.S. coast guard and the Mexican navy are searching for the missing employee. The FBI is not involved because it does not  have jurisdiction.

CNN (March 24, 2011). Disney cruise employee missing off Mexico. Retrieved March 26, 2011, from http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/03/24/disney.cruise.worker/index.html

Broadway gives tribute to Elizabeth Taylor in a one minute of darkness. New York Times Square fans got to remember her and gave tribute to her legacy.
AbcNews. March 26, 2011, fromhttp://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/world-pays-tribute-elizabeth-taylor-13210159


Thousands of Jelly Fish are swimming in Daytona Beaches and have also been washed ashore just in time for spring break. The lifeguards have been aiding in people enduring multiple stings and have vinegar handy to stop the stinging. There are signs posted "warning about jellyfish" swimmers said "there is no way of swimming away from them there are thousands and once out of the water the swimmers have multiple stings." Stings can be deadly if one is allergic to jelly fish stings and if allergic to bee bites they may also be allergic to jelly fish stings.
wftv.com9.( March 22, 2011). Swimmers Stung By Jelly Fish In Daytona Beach.  Retrieved March, 26, 2011, from http://www.wftv.com/news/27283873/detail.html

U.S. rushes to get fresh water to Japan's reactors sea water is corroding the pipes by leaving salt residue on the reactors cooling systems.  Preventing a melt down and abandonment of the reactors by workers must be considered as a possible threat and "the nearby areas would be uninhabitable for generations" if a meltdown does occur.
Philips, D. (March 26, 2011). US rushes freshwater to help Japan Nuke plant. abc7. Retrieved March 26,2011, from http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=weather/earthquake_center&id=8035805

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Inspirational Friday

Abbie Dorn a mother of triples became a paraplegic after giving birth to her child. The doctor nicked her uterus during the birth of the third triple. Her heart stopped and her brain was deprived of oxygen, which caused her to suffer severe brain damage. She cannot move on her own and she only communicates by blinking. The father divorced her shortly after, and had complete custody during the last five years. He refused custody rights to the mother because of her condition and he didn't want the grandparents to have any influence on their five old children. The grandparents brought him to court for visitation rights and the announcement just became public that they did win and they were granted three times a year visitation at their home in North Carolina. The father lives in Los Angeles, so the children will travel back to east to visit their mother. The grandmother stated that when "she talks about the children Abbie gets very excited and starts blinking continuously."

Pahm, S. (March 24, 2011). Judge to Decide if Paralyzed Mon Has Right To See Her Kids.  Paralyzed Mother Abbie Dorn Cannot Eat, Speak or Move. Retrieved March 25, 2011, from  

http://abcnews.go.com/US/judge-decide-paralyzed-mother-kids/story?id=13211318&page=1

Cameron Clapp was told by his doctors that he would never be able walk again at the age of 15,  due to getting hit by a train. He lost three limbs, two legs above his knees, and right arm up to his shoulder. He learned how to walk with prosthetic legs and then running became his passion. He did not just stop at running he also skies. He  states it was frustrating to learn balance with two prosthetic legs, but he did not allow that to prevent him to live. His unstoppable determination has been an inspiration to others that have become amputees. Jake Speed lost his arm and part of  both his legs from being caught in a blizzard. Thanks to Clapp and sharing his motivational spirit Speed is also skiing and he states "it would have never happened without Clapps determination and sharing his passion for life."

abc. (March 23, 2011). Disabled skier hopes to inspire others. Retrieved March 25, 2011, from   http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/assignment_7&id=8030999

Seattle baseball player for the Mariners, Ichiro Suzuki donates $1.2 million to Japan's earthquake and tsunami disaster. The Mariners stated that "they will match any front office employee and fan donations and will also hold a silent donation for Japan's disaster relief.

Frajerman, C. (March 18, 2011). Ichiro Suzuki donates $1.2 million to Japanese Disaster relief.

Retrieved March 25, 2011, from http://www.nesn.com/2011/03/ichiro-suzuki-donates-12-million-to-japanese-disaster-relief.html

Emily Bear a six year old playing Mozart her grandmother discovered her four years ago at the age of two. Her grandmother a concert pianist.  Must see the video to the right.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUx4t4W4eVY

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Japan's workers get rushed to the hospital after three men stepped into high levels of radiation contaminated water at the reactor site, which caused severe burns to their skin. Two of the three men were taken to the hospital. Tokyo governor states "that the tap water is safe to drink" and to prove how save it is he drank a glass of tap water for reporters. Skeptics doubted that the water could be safe in just a 24 hour period and suggested that the governor wants to down play the severity after a day of panic when there was a shortage of bottled water.

Dolak D., & Wright, D. (March 24, 2011). Tokyo Water Supply Deemed Sage as More Workers Hospitalized. Governor of Tokyo Prefecture has Announced That Tokyo Water Restrictions Have Been Lifted. Retrieved March 24, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/International/japan-water-supply-deemed-safe-nuclear-plant-workers/story?id=13208745


Air Traffic Controllers put two jets at risk in Washington, D.C. at the Reagan National Airport. The jets were minutes away from The White House. A very nerving experience for the pilots when air traffic controllers were not responding to give the clearing for landing. The pilots were forced to land on their own. Conflicting information if it was only one controller or two on duty and not sure if the controller(s) was sleeping or just off his post. The pilots also commented "that this was not the first time that there was no response from the tower." The air traffic controller (s) has been taken off his post until a complete investigation is made. New restrictions will be made that there has to be at least two air traffic controllers on duty during each shift.

abc/NEWS. (March 24, 2011). Air Traffic Controller Asleep? D.C. airport control tower failed to respond to two planes. Retrieved March 24, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/air-traffic-controller-asleep-13209980

Gadhafi  sends up a warplane during a No-fly Zone and gets shot down by French fighter jets. The no-fly zone is costing a billion dollars shared with other allies, but the U.S. is still paying a large portion of that amount.

Dwyer, D. (March 22, 2011). U.S. Military Intervention in Libya Costing Taxpayers Millions.
No-Fly Zone Over Libya: $30 Million to $100 Million Per Week, Report Estimates. Retrieved March 24, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/libya-military-intervention-costs-us-taxpayers-millions-dollars/story?id=13193525
Raddatz, M., Marquardt, A. & Martinez, L. (March 24, 2011). Gadhafi's Warplane Shot Down by French Fighter Jets in Mistrate. Ge. Ham Says Gadhafi Intends to Wait Until U.S. Hands Over Lead of Coalition. Retrieved March 24, 2011, from
http://abcnews.go.com/International/war-libya-moammar-gadhafi-warplane-misrata-shot-french/story?id=13210685&page=1

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Japans' third reactor was evacuated again the fear is increasing that radiation levels may become to high for workers to cool down the reactors. If that does occur there is a great risk of a melt down in all of the reactors and that could cause an explosion. An explosion of the reactors will release high amounts of radiation into the atmosphere. Japan is warning the people not to give their infants tap water and to ration bottled water, "only buy want you need." Reports stated that bottled water was sold out in twenty minutes. There is a ban on selling produce, but not the seafood. They will continue selling seafood to the U.S. and the U.S. will screen for  radiation. Japan is at Crisis levels

abcNews. (March 23, 2011). Japan Water Supply a Health Threat. Infants, pregnant and nursing women advised not to drink the water. Retrieved March 23, 2011, from
  http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/japan-water-supply-health-threat-13200286

Chatmemore wants to remind there followers please be careful when buying seafood and make sure you know where your produce is coming from. 


John Forman from Rhode Island wants his son's murderer dead Jason Forman was killed at five years old. Eaten by psycho killer  Michael Woodmanson.  He shellacked Jason's bones and kept them hidden. The father allowed a plead bargain because he didn't want to hear all the grim details of how is son was killed. Woodmanson was sentenced to forty years, but is getting out this summer 12 years earlier for good behavior. The father vows to kill Woodmanson if he gets out.

abcNews. ( March 8, 2011). Dad Vows to Kill Son's Murder. John Foreman promises revenge for his son's 1975 murder. Retrieved March 23, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/US/video/father-vows-to-kill-sons-murderer-michael-woodmansee-13086937

A 92 year old lady goes on a a shooting spree Helen Staudinger from Florida was refused a kiss from her 53 year old neighbor. She went home retrieved her .380 semi-automatic handgun and starting shooting at the man's home. Staudinger is facing felony charges and held on a 15,000 bail bond.
the smoking gun. (March 22, 2011). Woman, 92, Goes Ballistic After Being Denied Kiss. Cops: Pensioner fired four shots at home of crush, 53. Retrieved March 23, 2011, from
 http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/florida/woman-92-goes-ballistic-after-being-denied-kiss-874093

Elizabeth Taylor died earlier this morning she was 79 years old.

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I reported yesterday about Taylor Anderson the American English teacher that went missing during Japan's earthquake disaster. Taylor died after she made sure her students were safe and on higher ground. Taylor died riding her bicycle when the tsunami hit. She was the first American found who died from Japan's disaster.

Francis, E. (March 21, 2011). Missing Virginia Teacher's Body Found in Japan. Taylor Anderson Was Biking Home When Tsunami Hit. abcNews/u.s. Retrieved March 22, 2011, from    http://abcnews.go.com/US/japan-tsunami-va-teacher-believed-us-casualty-tsunami/story?id=13187712

Reports are quite conflicting coming out of Japan several reports stated that all the reactors are under control. This morning conflicting news has been reported out of Japan, that reactor two has nuclear fuel boiling and there is a cloud above the reactor. Electricity has been restored but connecting the pumps that keeps the reactor cool has not been connected due to a fear of an explosion because of a build up of hydrogen gas.

Dolak, K., Dwyer, D., & Hopper, J. (March 22, 2011). Power Restored to all Six Units at Japan's Nuclear Plant. It's Still Unclear Whether Engineers Will Be able to Get Cooling Systems Back Online at Units One to Four. Retrieved March 22, 2011, from  http://abcnews.go.com/International/japan-nuclear-crisis-power-restored-unit/story?id=13190515

American F15 Jet crashed on Libya soil the two pilots ejected before the jet hit the ground. Rebels aided the Americans to safety. The Americans are lucky that they landed in the eastern part of Libya and not where Gadhafi's missionaries are. The American pilots are back on safe soil possibly Italy.

abcNews. (March 22, 2011). Target Libya: U.S. Fighter Jet Crashes. Two U.S. pilot safe after ejecting from F-15 plane. Retrieved March 22, 2011, from  http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/target-libya-us-fighter-jet-crashes-13191340

Missing girl in Connecticut Isabella Oleschuk a 12 year old has been missing since Sunday. Two teenagers were seen in the area, but there has been no information about her disappearance.

abcNews. (March 21, 2011). Young Girl Missing in Connecticut. Investigators desperately search for 12 year Isabella Oleshuk. Retrieved March, 22, from http://abcnews.go.com/us/video/young-girl-missing-connecticut-13190115&tab=9482931&section=1206833

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 Will Gadhafi  resort to terrorism and possibly use mustard gas now that he is losing the battle? Gadhafi has been making mustard gas in his factory since the 80's. Gadhafi was behind the blowing up of the Pan Am flight 103 killing 270 people and 189 Americans in Scotland. He is also blamed for the bombing of a German Disco in 1986 that killed two American Soldiers (Forer, 2011).  The U.S. is monitoring the stock pile of mustard gas that Libya has in its possession. Libya still contains tons of mustard gas, but the ammunition to launch the mustard gas has been destroyed (Khan, 2011). Mustard gas is a chemical that attacks the eyes and skin. It causes blisters and when it is inhaled it damages the lungs and other organs. It does not create immediate symptoms it takes up to six hours after exposure. It is not always fatal and increases the risk of cancers and birth defects. The gas is yellow and smells like mustard and at times garlic, horseradish and apples. It becomes a liquid at room temperature. This gas has been around since WWI (Council on Foreign Relations, 2008).

Council on Foreign Relations. (May, 2008). Mustard Gas. Retrieved March 21, from http://www.cfr.org/iraq/mustard-gas/p9551
Forer, B. (Feb 21, 2011). Who Is Moammar Gadhafi? He Took Power in 1969 at the age of 27 and Has Remained Ever Since. abcNEWS/International. Retrieved March 21, 2011, from, http://abcnews.go.com/International/moammar-gadhafi-libya/story?id=12965619
Khan, A. (March 20, 2011). U.S. Is Closely Monitoring the Stocks of Libyan Mustard. Retrieved March 21, 2011, from http://www.dotspress.com/u-s-is-closely-monitoring-the-stocks-of-libyan-mustard-gas/771406/

Japan has another set back form the third reactor after a mysterious gray cloud of smoke appeared above the reactor. The seven emergency workers had to evacuate.  High voltage power has been connected to the three reactors. Water from the reactors has leak into the ocean.  Tap water, produce, canola and seafood have been tainted with high radiation levels (abcNews). The cooling system in the reactors, nine days before the earthquake did not pass inspection (Yamaguchi, 2011).

The U.S. gets 2% of its seafood from Japan and 4% of all food such as processed food. This also means sushi.
Chatmemore is asking all followers to read your labels and know where your food products are coming from.

abcNEWS. (March 21, 2011). Japan Nuclear Crisis Another Setback. Emergency workers evacuate plant after third reactor releases cloud of smoke. Retrieved March 21, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/japan-nuclear-crisis-another-setback-13183193
Yamaguchi, M. (March 21, 2011). Japan Nuke Plant Operator Missed Inspections. Japan agency says crippled nuclear plant missed inspections before disaster struck. abcNEW/International. Retrieved March 21, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=13182421


AT&T is bidding on taking over T- Mobile this can lead to higher prices, but better service.
abcNews (March 21, 2011). AT&T Makes Bid to Acquire T-Mobile. Retrieved March 21, 2011, from

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/video/atandt-makes-bid-acquire-mobile-13182851

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International attacks on Libya Gadhafi still refuses to step down. European forces attacked Libya by air and sea. "French war planes took down government tanks and armored vehicles."The British and American military launched 110 Tomahawk missiles. Gadhafi uses paid African mercenaries to do his fighting. Watch these horrific videos click on link http://feb17.info/news/first-footage-gaddafis-mercenaries/

MSNBC. 0march 19, 2011). Missiles strike Libya in first wave a of allied assault. Gadhafi vows to defend against 'colonial,crusader' aggression. Retrieved March 20, 2011, from http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42164455/ns/world_news-mideastn_africa/

High radiation levels are found in milk and spinach in Japan and have exceeded safety levels in Japan. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is telling Philippine and Japan officials to take mandatory precautions and possible banning selling these products.  Consumption of high radiation levels can damage humans thyroids especially in children and young adults.
GMA (News March 20, 2011). IAEA: Radiation detected in Milk, vegetables near Fukushima plant.
Retrieved March 20, 2011, from  http://www.gmanews.tv/story/215734/iaea-radiation-detected-in-milk-vegetables-near-fukushima-plant

Warning to all from Chatmemore the U.S. does get produce form Japan, please read your labels and make sure your produce is not coming from Japan. We also get soy products and fish from them.

Parent's from Richmond, Virgina,  plead to find their daughter who has been missing since the earthquake in Japan Taylor Anderson 24 year old English teacher was last seen by parents at the school where she teaches. Parents picked up their children after the earthquake and Taylor waited for all her students to be in the arms of their parents, before she got her bicycle to ride home, and that was the last time she was seen.

The Washington Post National. (March 19, 2011). Richmond-area family seeks daughter missing since Japan earthquake, last seen leaving school. A Virginia couple is still waiting word about their missing daughter, an English teacher working the region of Japan that was devastating  by the earthquake and tsunami. retrieved March 20, 2011, from http://www.washingtonpost.com/richmond-area-family-seeks-daughter-missing-since-japan-earthquake-last-seen-leaving-school/2011/03/19/ABiz1Rv_story.html

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International jets launched over Libya due to Gadhafi failing to decease fire and to continue to discharge troops, tanks and warplanes. "French jets are targeting Gadhafi's crew." Participants in and emergency summit stated "they will do what ever is necessary to make Gadhafi adhere to U.N. Security Council resolution on Thursday which demanded a cease fire."

Al-Shalchi, H., & Lucas, R. ( March 19, 2011). International Jets Take Action as Gadhafi Strikes. International force takes action in Libya, as Gadhafi Strikes at rebel heartland. retrieved March 19, 2011, from
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=13172651


Roller Coaster ride strands riders in Miami Florida during a county fair two cars got stuck on the tracks on Friday. One car was going forward while another was going backward at a fast speed. One person goes to the hospital after a rescue that took an hour.

CBS Miami. (March 18, 2011). Coaster Strands Shaken Riders. Retrieved March 19, 2011, from http://miami.cbslocal.com/2011/03/18/coaster-strands-shaken-riders/

A dog rides a scooter in the streets of New York watch Norman  in Times Square. See video on the right.
abcNews. (March 18, 2011). Scooter Dog Rides Into 'GMA' Dog famous for learning to ride a scooter shows off for "Good Morning America." Retrieved March 19, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/scooter-dog-rides-into-gma-13164906

Fourth Grader brought cocaine to school and shared with students at Washington, D.C. elementary school. The student is charged with drug possession. Children who did experience the cocaine four of the children ingested whiles others inhaled it through the noise. Five students were sent to the hospital.  From 2007-2008 18,000 people in D.C. were arrested for drug possession and out of that number 660 were juveniles.

abcNews. (March 18, 2011). 'High' School: Fourth Graders Ingest Cocaine. Officials Investigating parents of a student who brought drug to D.C. school. retrieved March 19, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/high-school-fourth-graders-ingest-cocaine-13165144?tab=9482931&section=1206833&playlist=&page=2

A Beauty queen looses her Crown after being told to loose weight and stop eating too many tacos. Dominique Ramirez who became beauty queen at 17 years old in San Antonio, Texas, was stripped of her crown after one of the beauty official told her to loose 13 pounds during a bikini photo shoot. She is suing them and appeared at court in a size 2 dress.
abcNews. (March 18, 2011). Tacos and Tiaras: Teen Stripped of Beauty Title. Dominique Ramirez claims officials took away her crown for being overweight. Retrieved March 19, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/gma/video/high-school-fourth-graders-ingest-cocaine-13165144&tab=9482931&section=1206833

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Inspirational Friday and believing in Miracles:

A four month old baby girl found in Japan's rubble is reunited with her parents.  The tidal wave tour the baby out of her parent's arms as it destroyed their home. The parent's were sure their little girl was dead, until a rescue team hand delivered the baby to her overjoyed farther. A 70 year old lady was found alive in her home 4 days after her home was hit with the wave.

Adams W., (March 15, 2011). Miracles in Japan: Four-Month Old Baby, 70-Year Old woman Found Alive. Retrieved March 18, 2011, from http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20110315/wl_time/httpnewsfeedtimecom20110315miraclesinjapanfourmontholdbaby70yearoldwomanfoundalivexidrssfullworldyahoo

A dog found in Japan's rubble refuses to leave his hurt companion the dogs have been rescued and are being treated for their injuries. Watch the video to the right.

Dykes, B. (March 16, 20110). Dog in Japan stays by the side its ailing friend in the rubble. Retrieved March 18, 2011, fromhttp://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/dailybrew/dog-japan-stays-side-ailing-friend-rubble-20110316-073316-158.html
(March 15, 2011) Ultimate Loyalty: Japanese Dog Refuses to Leave Injured Friend Behind. Retrieved March 18, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3TM9GL2iLI&feature=player_embedded

Teens survive being hit by lightening as they were waiting outside of their school. A bolt hit the both of them. One of the teachers immediately administered CPR and paramedics continued for 38 minutes to Dane and Alex 20 minutes. Basically these kids were dead and in most cases CPR is only administered for 15 minutes. These boys did suffer some injuries but physical therapy will aid in their recovery. They are planning to get there lives back to normal.

abcNews. (March 16, 2011). Teens Survive Lightening Strike. Two boys survive lightening strike outside school that stopped their hearts. retrieved March 18, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/teens-survive-lightning-strike-13147072

A Chihuahua is forced into a storm drain by a Great Dane. The Great Dane pushed the owner to the ground and then picked up the Chihuahua (Freddie) in its mouth and pushed it in a storm drain. When the owner tried to retrieve Freddy he was not on the end of the leash. She called firefighters but they could not find Freddie. The following day city workers went into manholes and continued to search for Freddy. It seems that Freddy walked a few blocks to a different storm drain and was found and brought to a shelter. The owner cried for two days. While checking with the shelter via Internet Freddy's picture appeared she is happily reunited with Freddy.

Randles, J. (March 15, 2011). Pup's sewer slog. The Signal Newspaper: Valencia, Ca.

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California's atmosphere will receive the nuclear plume from Japan's nuclear leak as early as tomorrow. The amount is suppose to be minute as long as there isn't an explosion and the core on the floor of the  nuclear reactors stays intact. Japan has required that residents close to reactor evacuate to a 13 mile radius and the U.S. is telling the American residents to evacuate at a 50 mile radius. The U.S. is sending charter planes to get the Americans out of the area. If they can get a new power line to work in time the reactor can be saved and will prevent an explosion. Officials are stating "that Japan's not moving fast enough and that they need more help." there is a total of 180 people that take shifts of 50 to work the reactors. These workers are at great risk and some say "they are on a suicide mission."

abc Good Morning America. (March 17, 2011). Cooling Mission resumes on Japan Plant.  Helicopters dump seawater on Fukushima nuclear reactors in a last-ditch. Retrieved March 17, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/

Trump as President  he states "he would fund his own money and be willing to spend $600 million dollars of it."  Trump has a little doubt that Obama was born in the U.S. due to no childhood ties (school, teachers). He also stated "that Palin had more experience than Obama for president during the elections." Trump feels he has a huge advantage over the other candidates because he is very rich.

Banfield, A., McHugh & Clarke, S. (March 17, 2011). Exclusive: Donald Trump Would Spend $600 Million of is Own Money On Presidential Bid. 'Part of the Beauty of Me Is That I'm Very Rich,' Real Estate Mogul Says. abcNews/politics. Retrieved March 17, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/donald-trump-president-trump-weighs-sheen-palin-obama/story?id=13154163

A Snake dies from silicone poisoning after biting an Israelian models breast. The snake was not poisonous and the model only had to get a tetanus shot, but unfortunately the snake wasn't so lucky.
abcNews. (March 15, 2011). Snake Dies After Biting Model's Breast. Reptile died from silicone after biting into breast implant. Retrieved March 15, 2011, from  http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/video/snake-dies-biting-models-breast-13143171

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Japan gets rattled again with a 6.0 after shock and radiation levels increased during the night. The increase in radiation forced the crew of fifty to evacuate from the nuclear reactors. They are waiting for levels to drop so they can continue to work within the reactors. Japan changed the radiation level of exposure for workers to 2x greater the amount. These workers are elderly and some retired have volunteered themselves and are aware of the risks and potential death.
abc Good Morning America. (March 16, 2011). Japan Quake: 'Fuskushima 50' Heroes. The plant workers who stayed behind did so voluntarily and at a great risk. Retrieved March 16, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/

Potassium Iodide sold out in parts of California due to the fear of a nuclear plume making it's way from Japan's nuclear reactor to northern California. Potassium Iodide aids in protecting the thyroid from radiation exposure which can cause thyroid cancer.
KRCRTV.COM. March 14, 2011. Potassium iodide Tablets Hard to Find In Redding. Retrieved March 16, 2011, from http://www.krcrtv.com/news/27196315/detail.html

Nine year old saves her 5 year old sister from getting hit by a truck in Georgia. A pick up truck hits both the girls but the older sister gets the brunt of the damage as she pulls her sister out of the way of the truck. She broke her neck, lost her kidney,  she has spleen damage and her leg was amputated due to the lack of blood flow. She has outburst of crying and her mother consoles her by reminding her what a hero she is and if it wasn't for her, her sister would be dead.

abc13. Girl saves her sister's life. A Georgia girl was seriously injured after saving her younger sister from a devastating accident. Retrieved March 16, 2011, from
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/video?id=8016119

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Four Japanese Reactors in trouble one exploded releasing radiation levels of 11.9 MSV per hour. Safe levels of exposure is 2.4 MSV per year. Reports out of Japan states that they did get the levels down to .6 MSV.  The questions that many are asking is the Prime Minster Naoto Kan down playing the severity of  the nuclear crisis and are they moving too slow to get in under control? Should they start dropping sand bags on the reactors and create a cement barrier around each reactor like they did with the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Russia?  Could the radiation reach the U.S. yes, if there is a major explosion and it would take 6-10 days it would reach the Alaskan Islands then the coast.

abc Good Morning America (March 15, 2011). Japan Fears Nuclear Meltdown. Third Explosion at Fukushima stirs panic among residents near power plant.  Retrieved March 15, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/


A Dolphin weighing 600 pounds playing near a sightseeing boat in Florida flipped and landed right into the boat. It took 10 men to get the dolphin on a board and safely place him back into the water. One of the men that aided in helping the dolphin stated " that the dolphin remained calm as if he was aware what was happening." A women on the boat did suffer a sprained ankle.

abcNews. (March 15, 2011). Dolphin Lands on Boat, Hits Woman. A 600-pound interrupts a Florida sightseeing cruise. Retrieved March 15, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/us/video/jeffrey-maxwell-arrested-alleged-abduction-assault-13139585&tab=9482931&section=1206833


A  62 old women held captive for 13 days was rescued in Texas she was tortured and held in a place designed for seclusion and torture. He pestered the woman prior to kidnapping  her. He appeared to have been a neighbor of hers a few years back. The woman is not doing well mentally and was released from the hospital and is receiving mental support in Texas. They are not sure if he has done this before to anyone else  they are currently checking missing persons reports.

abcNews. (March 15, 2011). Man Arrested for Alleged Abduction, Assault. Texas police say Jeffrey Allen Maxwell held a woman captive for 13 days. Retrieved March 15, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/us/video/jeffrey-maxwell-arrested-alleged-abduction-assault-13139585&tab=9482931&section=1206833

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A Second Explosion in Japan 1500 are being scanned for radiation exposure. One hundred tested positive for radiation and were taken to the hospital. The crew on the USS Ronald Reagan was detoured away from the plant due high radiation levels.  Must see this video it is heart wrenching, to the right.

Good Morning America. (March 14, 2011). Japan Earthquake: A Look at Sendai. Views from above and on the ground at the earthquake epicenter in Japan. 
Retrieved March 14, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/

Facebook, Google and Twitter has been a tremendous source of communication for the people of Japan, it has been the only source of communication to their family members here in the states and other countries that they survived the earthquake. They are also communicating the horrible conditions that they are enduring at the present time.

AbcNews. (March 14, 2011). Human Search Engine: Google Aids Japan. Google Flexes its search abilities as it aims to find missing Japanese victims. Retrieved March 14, 2011, from
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/human-search-engine-google-aids-japan-13131307

Lady Gaga ask fans to buy Bracelets for relief in Japan they are $5.00 each and all the proceeds go to Japan.
KTLA. com. (March 14, 2011.) Lady Gaga Calls on Fans to Buy Bracelets for Japan Relief. The bracelets are available on her official site, and $5 each.  Retrieved March 14, from http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-lady-gaga-japan-bracelet,0,4055584.story

This is the link to buy the bracelet http://top40-charts.com/news/Pop-Rock/Lady-Gagas-Japan-Earthquake-Relief-We-Pray-For-Japan-Bracelet/64607.html

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Japan is at Risk for a second earthquake scientist are predicting a 7.0 earthquake to hit Japan in 3 days.The country is already suffering from the first earthquake with estimation of 10,000 dead and many are without water and electric. Four people that scurried to shut down the reactor are being treated for nuclear exposure caused by the leaking reactor. Three hundred thousand people are living in emergency shelters. Some evacuees said "My children are cold and complaining of headaches."

McCurry, J. (March 13, 2011). Japan nuclear crisis worsens as country braces for second huge earthquake.
gaurdian.co.uk. Retrieved March 13, 2011, from  http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/13/japan-earthquake-tsunami-nuclear-crisis

FDA takes over Johnson and Johnson Tylenol makers  (Food and Drug Administration) due to all the recalls.  "McNeil recalled over 135 million units of Tylenol, Benadryl and Motrin because of bacterial contamination and metal parts.

Kavilanz, P. (March 11, 2011). U.S. takes over three Tylenol plants. The government has taken over three plants operated by Johnson & Johnson's troubled McNeil division, maker of Tylenol, Motrin and Benadryl drugs.  CNN/Money. Retrieved March 13, 2011, fromhttp://money.cnn.com/2011/03/10/news/companies/johnson_mcneil_fda_action/index.htm?iid=EAL

Are you tired of hearing Charlie Sheen's name there is a plug-In- Tinted Sheen from Firefox and Chrome browsers  that can block out Sheen's name, pictures and his phrases. It has been downloaded 9,000 times.
Heussner K. (March 9, 2011). Tinted Sheen Blocks Sheen Online. Browser Plug-In Lets You Surf Web Without Charlie Sheen. abcNEWS/Technology. Retrieved March 13, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/tinted-sheen-blocks-charlie-sheen-web-browser/story?id=13093722

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A Power Plant in Japan Exploded after a 8.9 earthquake, which caused leaking of radiation. Officials from Japan stated that radiation levels are decreasing. The protective vessel that surrounds the radium is still intact, but it still is at a great risk of an explosion, if that does happen that would release large amounts of radiation. A 12 mile evacuation from the plant has been put in place. The 1986 nuclear accident at "Chernobyl" in Russia caused over 6,000 cases of childhood thyroid cancers. If the residents at the time of the nuclear disaster would have taken iodine it would have blocked the intake of the radioactive material in the thyroid. Reports out of Japan did state that they were given residents close to the plant iodine as a protective measure.
At this point and time reports are stating there are 900 hundred dead, but numbers will increase.
The average earthquake last seconds to a minute, but Japan's earthquake was 5 minutes in duration with after shocks registering over 6.
Mosk, M. (March 12, 2011). Radiation Dangers Heightened at Japanese Nuclear Plant. Nuclear Expert Recommends Emergency Distribution pf Potassium Iodine to Children Within Range of Reactor. abc News/International. Retrieved March 11, 2011, from    http://abcnews.go.com/International/workers-injured-explosion-japanese-nuclear-plant/story?id=13120888

California gets hit with Tsunami from Japan's earthquake Crescent City harbor in California was destroyed by 8 ft. surges. Fishermen that were out for the day and could not return and were forced to find a new place to dock. Four people were stranded in the frigid waters and one taken to the hospital with hypothermia a condition that occurs when body temperature drops.  This is the 2nd time the harbor was destroyed by a tsunami, the first time was in1964.
Little, L., & Gomstyn, A. ( March 11, 2011). Deja Vu for Tsunami-Wary Pacific Coast. Four Rescued in Oregon; Crescent City, Calif., Hit Hard by 1964 Tsunami, Sees Harbor Destroyed Again. abcNews/U.S.
Retrieved March 11, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/US/tsunami-reaches-california-crescent-city-sees-harbor-destroyed/story?id=13117403

A Bronx, NY,  tour bus crashed and killed 13 people as it splits in two. Some people are trapped from the crash and firefighters are currently trying to save them. The bus was coming back from a casino in Connecticut and it's destination was New York.

Esposito R., & Tanglao. ( March 12, 2011).  Bronx Bus Crash Kills 13 in New. Bus Split in Half After Crashing Into A Sign Post. abcNews/U.S. Retrieved March 12, 2011, fromhttp://abcnews.go.com/US/bronx-bus-crash-kills-13-new-york/story?id=13121602

Don't Forget to Set your Clock an Hour Ahead Tonight: Remember Spring Ahead! 

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Inspiring Friday News! Friday News will be refreshing and based on our heavenly Father....

Elmo the boxer survives a house fire in Fresno, California. A boxer was rescued by southern California firefighters and Elmo was unresponsive when he was found. The firefighters used a device for canines to resuscitate Elmo who is ten years old. Elmo is doing just fine thanks to those amazing firefighter.

abc30HD. (March 6, 2011). Dog rescued from SoCal house fire. Retrieved March 11, 2011, from http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/state&id=7996123


A special mother who faces challenges daily due to her daughter's diagnosis of  primordial dwarfism. She is 7 years old and weighs 17 pounds and her height is 33". When Kennedy was born she was missing part of her brain. She will probably not live past her teenage years. Her condition ages her at a rapid rate and at seven years old she is already in pre-puberty. The last several months she has been having mood swings and outburst. The mother attempts to make Kennedy's daily life as normal as possible, but even a ballet class is challenging.  The mother is struggling with Kennedy's mood swings from laughing one minute to hysterically crying. The mother's only wish is for Kennedy to be happy and for her to smile and be successful. 

abcNews. (March 8, 2011). 7-year-Old the Size of a Toddler. Mother's fight for daughter began amid girl's diagnosis of primordial dwarfism. Retrieved March 11, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/HealthyLiving/video/seven-year-old-size-of-toddler-13083944


 Chat Me More would like to extend our deepest emotions and prayers to Japan. 

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Southwest China gets hit with an Earthquake over a thousand homes and buildings came crashing down. There were at least 24 killed and over 200 injured. Many people are trapped in the rubble. The magnitude was registered at 5.8 the epi- center of Yingjiang it hit just before 1 p.m.

 Tran, T. (March 10, 2011). 24 Dead as Quake Topples Homes in SW China. Earthquake topples buildings in southwestern China near Myanmar, 24 dead, 207 hurt abcNEWS/International. retrieved March 10, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=13101067

Another high school athlete dies in Gainesville, Florida from sudden cardiac arrest. She had collapsed two weeks prior and received CPR. She was cleared by her doctors that she can return back to the field. Sarah's death is one week after two other student athletes died from sudden cardiac arrest. CPR was performed on Sarah and a Cardiac Defibrillator was used to try and revive her, but she died two days later at the hospital.  
abcNews video (March 10, 2011). Another HS Athlete Dies. Sudden cardiac death strikes a female soccer star in Florida. Retrieved March 10, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/another-high-school-athlete-dies-13102559

Guy Fieri from the food network station Lamborghini's gets stolen from a mysterious
 stuntman.The car was stolen from a San Francisco's exotic car dealer ship. The car was heisted and Fieri's $200,000 Lamborghini is gone.
abcNews video (March 10, 2011). Chef's Lamborghini Target of Heist. Mystery stuntman steal celebrity-chef Guy Fieri's luxury car. Retrieved March 10, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/chefs-lamborghini-target-of-heist-13102641&tab=9482931&section=1206833

Lindsay Lohan is late for court this morning.
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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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Today is International Women's Day celebrated in China, Russia, Vietnam, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark and Germany. The first celebration was on March 19, 1911 and this year it is celebrated March 8, 2011. In many of these counties it is an official holiday. In China, Nepal and Madagascar it is a holiday just for women and men give gifts to the women in their lives. In Romania it is recognized equal to  Mother's Day. In Italy men give yellow mimosas to women and Russia and Albania they give mimosas and chocolate. This holiday represents equalization and the rights of women.

The Times Of India (March 8, 2011). First Women's Day celebration took place in 1911. Join us on the bridge to celebrate the 100th International Women's Day. Retrieved March 8, 2011, from   http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/First-Womens-Day-celebration-took-place-in-1911/articleshow/7643681.cms

A Robot aids in Austistic kids to share emotions a four year old autistic girl is learning to show emotions thanks to a robot.  The girl meets with a robot once a week for ten minutes during a supervised session at her pre-school in London. The child size robot (Kaspar) smiles, frowns, laughs, blinks and wave his arms. "There is quite an array of advanced versions of Kaspar even one that can play the Wii."

Cheng, M. (AP). (March 8, 2011). Kaspar the Friendly Robot Helps Autistic Kids. Kaspar the friendly robot: autistic kids in Britain learn emotions from robot. abcNews/Technology. retrieved March 8, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=13081832

Charlie Sheen you are Fired! You may acquire the letter that fired him when you click on this link http://www.tmz.com/2011/03/07/charlie-sheen-warner-bros-television-fired-terminated-letter-two-and-a-half-men-contract/

Sorry to report but the Missing U.S. Student from Carlsbad, California that was studying in Spain was found dead. Austin Bice who was 22 years old was found in the Manzanares River a shallow, slow moving, waterway in Madrid, Spain. He was missing since February 26, 2011, last seen at a night club in the early hours not far from the river.

New York Post. (March 8, 2011). U.S. students missing in Spain found dead in river. Retrieved March 8, 2011, from http://www.nypost.com/p/news/international/student_missing_in_spain_found_dead_cr7uFR93J59trsfFwLlmcM

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President Obama wants to dip into U.S.  gas reserves to keep gas prices down. This would be the third time in 40 years that the gas reserves were utilized . He is warned that it may make a political statement and not sure if it will make a difference in the prices. The U.S. has 727 million barrels are reserved.

Kerley D. (March 6, 2011). Gas Prices Clim Toward $4; Time to Tap Strategic Oil Reserves. President Obama Says for First Time His Considering opening Reserves to Keep Prices Down. Retrieved March 7, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/gas-prices-climb-time-tap-strategic-oil-reserves/story?id=13071368

A Ex-Change student from San Diego is missing while studying in Spain.  Austin Bice has been missing for a week in Madrid, Spain. Family of Austin states "they will not leave Spain until Austin is found." He was studying abroad since January for one semester. His cell phone is stilled active, but cell messages are full. "He was last seen outside of a fast food restaurant on February 26, 2011 a 20 minute walk from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, where he was studying."
Nelson, R., & Hopper, J. (March 7, 2011). Search Intensifies for Austin Bice, College Student Missing in Spain. abcNews/u.s. Retrieved March 7, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/US/search-intensifies-missing-college-student-austin-bice-madrid/story?id=13073768

Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii is in a red level and warnings of volcano alert due to a  "fissure that opened and a crater floor continues to erupt lava." The fissure eruption is in a remote area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The park is closed because of continuous eruptions.
USGS U.S. Geological Survey. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Retrieved March 7, 2011, from http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo/activity/kilaueastatus.php

Alien life possibly found through fossils astrobiologist with NASA's Marshall Space  Flight Center, Dr. Richard Hoover published in the Journal of Cosmology that fossils that were found are alien life. Fossils appeared to have bacterial life within the meterorites that he had collected in remote areas of Alaska and Siberia. Due to all the scepticism a 100 experts and invitations to 5,000 scientist were granted to review the findings.

Couts. A., (March 5, 2011). NASA scientist finds evidence of alien life. Yahoo! News. Retrieved March 7, 2011, from http://news.yahoo.com/s/digitaltrends/nasascientistfindsevidenceofalienlife

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A warning for U.S. travelers to stay out of Yemen and for Embassy staff and personnel to leave immediately.  State Department wants Americans to leave due to terrorism and civil uproars. Piracy in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean are a real threat and  a great risk for travelers.
abc News/u.s. (March 6, 2011). US Warns Against Travel to Yemen. State Department warns American to avoid Yemen, citing terrorism and civil unrest. Retrieved March 6, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=13068825

Charlie Sheen has a new webcast talk show the show appeared to drop his twitter ratings. "It began with fart sounds and some 'misfit' sidekicks appearing with him.  " One viewer said "it is sad and boring" The webcast last 50 minutes and the name of it is "Sheen's Korner." Watch the video and I will also give a direct link if the video doesn't open. 
Schapiro, R. (March 6, 2011) Charlie Sheen webcast: 'Sheen's Korner' was 'pointless' & 'sad,' fans say. Retrieved March 6, 2011, from  http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2011/03/06/2011-03-06_sorry_charlie_youre_losing_fans_say_sheens_korner_online_video_rant_was_pointles.html

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California gas prices highest in the nation regular gas prices range from $3.88 to $4.01 a gallon. Gas prices increased by 49 cents within a month. A barrel of gas is up to $104. Libya crisis is linked to gas hikes.
abc Good Morning America. (March 5, 2011). Unemployment Down and Gas Prices Up. It's a mixed bag when it comes to recent economic news. Retrieved March 5, 2011, from   http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/

 Yonkers, N.Y. workers get stuck on a high rise building when scaffold gives out. Two men were left dangling by a rope 12 stories high and firemen had to rescue them.  This lasted an 1 1/2 hr and temperatures were 38 degrees. Once the firemen arrived a plan to rescue the men needed to be executed. This was not an easy task and that too added more time for a successful rescue.
abc Good Morning America. (March 5, 2011). High-Rise Rescue Scaffolding. In Yonkers,  scaffolding collapsed leaving two men dangling 12 stories high. Retrieved March 5, 2011, from 
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/high-rise-rescue-13063933

Bakersfield California Mom gives birth on the toilet the mom went to the bathroom and the baby dropped into the toilet. The 911 operator aided the mom's friend to deliver the baby safely and get the baby out of the toilet while help was on it's way. The baby and mom are fine.
abc new/us (March 4, 2011). California Baby Survives Toilet Birth. 'Get Her Off the Toilet, '9-1-1 Dispatcher Tells Woman Assisting Friend Who Bears Child in Her Bathroom. Retrieved March 5, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/US/california-baby-survives-toilet-birth/story?id=13059763

Sixteen year old collapsed and died after shooting the winning basketball shot caused by cardiac arrest. Wes Leonard a high school basketball star suffered from an enlarged heart and never knew it. Wes Leonard was rushed to the hospital after collapsing and died shortly after.  He was recovering from the flu, but in perfect condition. One and 350 children have this condition and unaware, 3,000 die yearly. Many are athletes and  having this type of heart condition exercise can cause them to be more at risk and be the catalyst for cardiac arrest.
abc Good Morning America. (March 5, 2011). High Scholl Athletic Dies Suddenly. The 16-year-old collapsed moments after making a game-winning shot. Retrieved March 5, 2011, fromhttp://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/high-school-athlete-dies-suddenly-13063778&tab=9482931&section=1206833

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Inspiring Friday News! Friday news will be refreshing stories and based on our Heavenly Father....

A puppy refuses to die after being euthanized twice he was left with five other puppies in a cage in Oklahoma. Shelters were full and the puppies were sick. A vet euthanized all the puppies. He checked after the process and the puppies had no heart beat.  The next day the puppy was found "Wall-E" in a dumpster  sitting up and is completely healthy. "Wall-E got his fame on Facebook and there are many that what to adopt him.
abc News/US (March 4 2011). Wall-E on 'GMA': How You Can Adopt a Dog. Information and Resources About Pet Adoption Nationwide. Retrieved March 4, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/US/wall-miracle-puppy-adopt-dog-adoption-resources-information/story?id=13054821

A Miracle pooch survives in a 3-Hour Fire "Smoke" a mixed German Shepard breed was in a burning auto supply building. Tools and the aluminum roof were melted and it took 30 firefighters to put the fire out. Nothing could have survived such severe conditions except for "Smoke" who came out when the  melted door was opened. A complete miracle.

abcNews Video (Feb. 18, 2011). Miracle Pooch Survives 3- hour Fire. Dog stuck in burning building for three hours comes out alive. Retrieved March 4, 2011, from  http://abcnews.go.com/US/video/miracle-pooch-survives-hour-fire-9873858

Chris Medina on American Idol brings Jennifer Lopez to tears and America captures Steve Tyler's big heart, watch the video it will bring you to tears. Don't ever stop believing in miracles.
abc/News. (March 4, 2011). 'Idol' Hopeful Chris Medina Moves On. Robin Roberts chats with the contestant who inspired American with his Story. Retrieved March 4, 2011, from  http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Entertainment/video/idol-hopeful-chris-medina-moves-13056168
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Charlie Sheen looses custody of his twin sons temporally and has a restraining order that he cannot get within a hundred yards against him from his ex-wife Brooke Mueller. The boys were taken away from him last night by the police.

abc Good Morning News (March 2, 2011). Charlie Sheen's Children Taken. Retrieved March 2, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/

Micky Rooney is a victim of  elderly abuse actor of 90 years old states that "he was a abused by his stepson." He has a court order of protection against his stepson. He said that "he was kept without food and his Oscar and Emmy are missing." He will be in Washington in front of a senate of aging committee for the elderly today. He said that "he had 400, 000 dollars taken from him and only had one pair of shoes and didn't have any money to buy his wife a Valentine's gift and his refrigerator had a lock on it." His ID was taken from him and he states that "he suffered for years in the hands of his stepson." He wants to help the public to bring awareness for Elder abuse.

abc/News Mickey Rooney (March 2, 2011). Abused. The actor, 90, says he suffered elder abuse at the hands of his stepson.

Retrieved, March 2, 2011, from  http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/ElderCare/video/mickey-rooney-abused-13035880

Facebook will share phone numbers and addresses with third parties announced in a letter to Congress by the company. "They stated they will leave it up to the users of Facebook if they want their personal information circulating the web to app developers and outside websites."

Dykes, M, B. ( Mar. 1, 2011). Facebook will soon share users' phone numbers and addresses with 3rd parties. Retrieved March 2, 2011, from http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_thelookout/20110301/ts_yblog_thelookout/facebook-will-soon-share-users-phone-numbers-and-addresses-with-3rd-parties

Christian Dior says goodbye to John Galliano for anti-Semitic remarks and that he loves Hitler. Natalie Portman who wore one of his creations at the Academy Awards stated "that she will not have dealings with him any longer."

abc News (March 2, 2011). Galliano's Fall From Grace. Dior fires fashion's bad John Galliano after anti-Semitic remarks. Retrieved March 2, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/gallianos-fall-from-grace-13036100

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Insurance Institute For Highway Safety petitions for new standards involving big rigs. The underride guards on tractor-trailers have been reported to have failed in low speed crashes. The IIHS is petitioning for the federal government to mandate stronger underride guards that stay in place during a crash. In "2009, 70% of 3163 people died after crashing into the back of a large truck." Even though a car may receive a top safety pick if it hits the back of a truck and underride guard fails the likely hood of a person walking away from a low speed crash is not favorable.

Insurance Institute For Highway Safety (March 1, 2011). Underride guards on big rigs ofter fail in crashes; Institute petitions government for new standard. Retrieved March 1, 2011, from http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr030111.html

Gas Prices up 19 cents over the previous week "average price in California is $3.72 per gallon, which is one of the most expensive states regarding gas prices."

Kim, S. (Feb. 28, 2011).  As Libya Receives Sanctions, Gas Prices Jump After Biggest One Week Oil Rise in Two Years. Consumers Feeling the Pinch Try to Save Pennies at the Pump. Retrieved March 1, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/Business/libya-receives-sanctions-gas-prices-jump-biggest-week/story?id=13020242


Gadhafi laughs when asked if he will step down as ruler in Libya he states "his people love him and they would die for him."
Amanpour, C.  (Feb. 28, 2011). 'My People Love Me:' Moammar Gadhafi Denies Demonstrations Against Him Anywhere in Libya. U.S. Exclusive: Christiane Amanpour Sits Down for an Interview With Libya's Embattled Leader. Retrieved March 1, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/International/christiane-amanpour-interviews-libyas-moammar-gadhafi/story?id=13019942