Perfomer dies in Las Vegas

Cirque du Soleil's Performer Falls to Her Death

 A routine acrobatic performance brought Sarah Guyard-Guillot to her death when she spilled from her safety wire. A mother of two small children  has been an acrobatic performer for 20 years and worked at Cirque du Soleil, since 2006. The incident occurred at the MGM, in Las Vegas. Sarah was being hosted up the side of stage when she slipped out of her wire and feel into an open pit underneath the stage. At first the audience thought it was part of the show. The music stopped within a few seconds and moans and screaming could be heard throughout the audience. Sarah was rushed to the hospital, after dropping 50 feet and that is where she died. The show has been cancelled and her fall is under investigation. 

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100856218

How to Get a New iPhone 5

How to get An iPhone 5 Practically Free

If you have an upgrade that is due and an iPhone 4 or 4S you can get a iPhone 5 for free. You do have to pay tax and an activation fee. In California the fees are: tax is $68.00 and activation is $36.00. Best Buy is offering this GREAT deal until June 29th. I the founder of Chat Me More did actually upgrade from a 4S to a 5 today for only $104.00. You may have to wait in line, but I truly think its worth it.

Don't Eat Costco's Frozen Berries

 Six people Contacted Hepatitis A From Frozen Costco Berries

Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend of frozen berries are carrying the liver disease Hepatitis A. There are at least 30 cases reported nationwide. Los Angeles County has reported 6 people have been exposed and have opened clinics this weekend to give the IG injection to prevent the disease. There is a two week window once the berries have been ingested to receive the IG injection or Hep A vaccine. 

 

Symptoms of the disease 

1. jaundice
2. white stools (pale color)
3. fever
4. loss of appetite
5. cramps
6. vomiting
7. dark urine

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-hepatitis-clinic-20130601,0,5456769.story 

Abercrombie and Fitch

Why Would You Shop There?

I have been a blogger for Chat Me More for two years and never would write about controversial subjects until now. I find the CEO Mike Jeffries a disgrace to mankind. His remarks are offensive and down right rude. He stated, "he hates fat chicks and they are not privileged to wear Abercrombie Fitch," and they only carry women's sizes in 10.  Since when is anything over 10 considered FAT. I am a size 4 to 6 and I would never step into the store and I do hope everyone does the same. If you own any of their clothing you should do this. Watch the video:

http://elitedaily.com/news/world/abercrombie-fitch-ceo-explains-why-he-hates-fat-chicks/  

Inspirational Friday

A Bridge Collapses

A big rig carrying a heavy load on Interstate 5, in Washington State between Seattle and Canada smashed into the span of the bridge causing part of the bridge to collapse. Two vehicles went crashing into the Skagit River. This route is heavily traveled 71,000 vehicles per day and only 2 cars fell into the water. Dan Sligh and his wife driving a pick-up truck were dumped into the freezing waters of the Skagit River. Sligh dislocated his shoulder and had to put it back into place to rescue his wife and they both made it to the top of their car as they waited for help. Once they made it to the top of their truck they noticed there was another man sitting on top of his car. Boats came to their rescue and they were brought to the hospital and are doing fine. A miracle Sligh said "that only three people fell into the water without severe injury." 

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Cars-bodies-in-Skagit-River-after-I-5-Bridge-collapse--208760201.html

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/05/24/highway-bridge-collapses-in-washington-state-people-in-water/

Inspirational Friday

Click on the link below, watch and be prepared to cry:
 
Mom Gets Surprise-of-a-Lifetime: Breakfast-in-Bed From Emeril, Meeting Daughter’s Bone Marrow Donor: One mom got the surprise of a lifetime live on “Good Morning America” this morning, as she was not only shocked by Emeril Lagasse showing up on her doorstep to deliver a very special breakfast in bed, but also meeting her 3-year-old’s bone marrow donor,...

Deadly Snails Roaming Houston Gardens

Deadly African Snails are Found in Houston, Texas

The  giant snails were eradicated a decade ago in Florida, which cost over $1 million. Unfortunately, they are back and Houston home owners are being warned to stay away from them and don't touch their slime. They carry a deadly parasite that can cause meningitis. The mollusk can lay over 1, 200 eggs a year. How they appeared in Texas is unknown.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2013/05/08/giant-snail-menaces-houston-neighborhood/

The Cicadas are Coming

 Cicadas Only Appear Every 17 Years

The cicadas are insects that are an inch long with a black body, red eyes and wings. They have been thriving underground and last seen in, 1996. The off springs known as Brood 2 will appear in May and will die off in June. They come above ground to mate and sing quite loudly to attract females. The cicada nymphs climb trees and shed their skins. The females lay their eggs in branches of trees. Males die after mating and all adults will die within in 4 weeks. Females lay 400-600 eggs. The population of these insects will be huge and parts of the east coast will see them everywhere, on the ground in trees and even around the house. They are harmless, but noisy.

http://dc.about.com/cs/weather/a/cicadas.htm

A Woman in California Attempts to Poison Orange Juice at a Starbucks

In San Jose California an Employee Chases a Woman who Leaves Tainted Orange Juice

Ramineh Behehanian, a 50-year-old chemist, who works for Johnson & Johnson's pharmaceutical was arrested for leaving tainted bottles of orange juice at a Starbucks store in San Jose, California. A customer at Starbucks informed an employee that a woman switched orange juice bottles from the shelve with bottles that she possessed. Behnehanian over heard the conversation and fled from the store. The employee followed her and was able to write down her license plate number. San Jose fire department examined the bottles and they confirmed that there was toxic material in them. The bottles were tested and it was concluded that the bottles contained isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) enough to kill whoever drank them. Behehanian is being held without bail.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/chemist-accused-starbucks-poisoning-attempt/story?id=19083812#.UYKHZYLwaJI  

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/starbucks-poisoning-case-chemist-eyed-tainted-juice-poisoning-19090060

A Comet is Coming

A Comet is Coming and Will Sprinkle the Earth with Cosmic  Dust Showers

The comet is known as ISON and is made up of frozen gases mixed with dust. The brightness of the comic missile will depend on the evaporation rate of dust and water. The comet is three miles long and shedding 112 pounds of dust and 130 pounds of water per-minute. When it passes earth it can cause a meteor shower devised of dust. The comet will be close to earth during Thanksgiving week of 2013. Scientist are planning to observe  the comet with a helium filled balloon called the BRRISON project. The balloon will have a telescope. Observers will be able to see the dust showers with the naked eye as it streaks closest to earth on November 28th.

http://www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/6514/20130429/comet-century-create-strange-meteor-shower-cosmic-dust.htmth.

Twitter Gets Hacked

Twitter Gets Hacked Affecting the Dow Jones

The twitter account for the Associated Press was hacked causing  mayhem at the stock market. A tweet circulated that President Obama was hurt, after an explosion at the White House. This tweet caused the Dow Jones (stock market) to drop 150 points. Once confirmation  was confirmed that President Obama was not harmed and there was no explosion the Dow Jones recovered and went back up. 

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/23/hacked-a-p-twitter-

Travel Nightmare

Do Expect Major Delays at the Airport

 

Furloughs that will affect air traffic controllers are part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) budget cuts.  Delays are expected to be up to 90 minutes at the airports. Employees will lose a paid day bi-weekly. Not only will there be delays, but risking passengers safety is a concern. Air traffic controllers are forced to work less days and this will cause delays and even cancellation of flights.  Los Angeles International did encounter 3 hours and 7 minute delays on Sunday evening.    


http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/04/22/some-flight-delays-appear-as-faa-furloughs-kick-in-due-to-sequester/


http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505267_162-57580669/faa-cuts-hitting-air-traffic-controllers-how-will-they-affect-you/

Bird Flu

Bird Flu Cases in China are Rising

I wrote about  this in Weekly Medical Tips, but it seems that the numbers are rising so I thought I would write about it in What's in The News Today. The number of people who have been infected from H7N9 are reaching epidemic levels. The death toll is up to 14 and 63 are known to have it. A 77- year-old woman died on Sunday from the virus. A 7-year-old child from Beijing was diagnosed with the virus on Saturday. The strain of the bird flu is spreading throughout China and possibly only a plane ride away from the U.S. The strain does not affect the birds, but they are the host that transmits the virus to humans. The flu has not yet been confirmed if it could spread from human to human or only direct contact with the bird.

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/04/15/china-says-bird-flu-death-toll-rises-to-14/

Inspirational Friday

A Lost Dog is Found 8 Months Later

An Italian Greyhound, Dauz, escaped his backyard in Collinsville, IL, on July 20, 2012. He left his family devastated. Dauz's family searched throughout the area, posted photos on Facebook, Craigslist and checked all the shelters and Greyhound rescues, but nothing. Lilian the 6-year-old owner cried every evening for Dauz. Then the miracle occurred when Alicia, Lilian's mother received a call eight months later from a Virginia animal shelter, 900 miles away that they had Dauz. He was chipped and that allowed for the shelter to locate his owners. Alicia went to Lilian's school to share the wonderful news with her daughter.

 Dauz is back with his family healthy and happy.

http://www.dogster.com/files/lost-dog-returned-full.jpg