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It seems that Dr. Oz was right on with the arsenic scare in apple juice. Consumer Reports did their own study and found what Dr. Oz reported a month ago was accurate. They also included Grape juice in the study and found that it too was part of the arsenic scandal. The levels of arsenic are higher than what is allowed in water. Inorganic arsenic has been proven to be an carcinogen. Some of the brands that were tested and had the inorganic arsenic were Welch's, Tropicana, and Minute Maid.

Carroll, L. ( November 30, 2011). High levels of arsenic found in fruit juice. Retrieved November 30, 2011, from  High levels of arsenic found in fruit juice - TODAY Health - TODAY.com
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A drug tunnel was found from San Diego to Tijuana. U.S. Authorities uncovered a cross-border tunnel for smuggling drugs to Mexico. The tunnel is quite sophisticated stated "U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in San Diego." The tunnel links a warehouse in San Diego and Tijuana.

CBSNews. ( November 30, 2011). Major border drug tunnel found in San Diego. Retrieved November 30, 2011, from Major border drug tunnel found in San Diego - CBS News

Facebook will be followed by the Federal Trade Commission for 20 years. Facebook will be followed for 20-years for the privacy ACT that they violated. Facebook misled their users that their information is not shared and it's protected. On the contrary, they repeatedly shared private information and made it public. The agreement that Facebook has to adhere to is that they will have to undergo a third party audit every two years for the next 20 years.

Pepitone J. (November 29, 2011). Facebook settles FTC charges over 2009 privacy breaches. CNN Money. Retrieved November 30, 3011, from http://money.cnn.com/2011/11/29/technology/facebook_settlement/index.htm?hpt=hp_t3#0_undefined,0

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Conrad Murray gets sentenced today. He can get an maximum sentence of 4 years, but he can face as little as probation. The Judge did refuse him bail and the DA is asking for $100 million in restitution.

TMZ. (November 29, 2011). Conrad Murray He Could Get MOre Time Because He KIlled MJ. Retrieved November 29, 2011, from Conrad Murray Could Get More Time Because He Killed Michael Jackson | TMZ.com

Syrian forces tortured 256 kids. Some of the torture included sexual assault on boys in front of adults who too were being tortured. One of the tortured was a two-year girl who was shot to death so she wouldn't grow up to be demonstrator.

Hellprin, J. & Karam, Z. (November 29, 2011). U.N. : Syrian forces killed, tortured 256 kids. TwinCities.com. Pioneer Press. Retrieved U.N.: Syrian forces killed, tortured 256 kids - TwinCities.com

People Court's "Michelle Parker" her ex-fiance is a suspect for her disappearance. Dale Smith her ex-fiance's home was raided by the SWAT team, but no evidence was found. Smith refuses to take a polygraph test and he is the only likely suspect. She has been missing for 12 days after, the People Courts aired the episode that they both were on "Parker & Smith." They had a volatile relationship and she wanted a restraining order on Smith and was denied for the lack of evidence. He was discharged from the Marines in 2003, due to drug possession and domestic battery.

Mail Online. (November 29, 2011). Ex-fiance now a suspect in the disappearance of missing People's Court mother Michelle Parker. Retrieved November 29, 2011, from  Missing Michelle Parker: Ex-fiance Dale Smith is now a suspect, say police | Mail Online

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An obese third grader is taken away from his mother. A third grader from Cleveland, Ohio that weights more than 200 pounds is in child protective custody. The boy was taken to the hospital last year, due to having breathing problems he was diagnosed with sleep apnea. He was enrolled in a program called "Healthy Kids, Healthy Weight" at the "Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital" where a social worker monitored his health. The boy did loose a few pounds, but than then started to gain weight again. The Department of Children Services asked for custody of the boy because of medical neglect. The mother stated that "it's a life style change and that child services is making out has if she isn't embracing it and this is very hard for her."  The boy's 9th birthday is next month and that is when the court date is scheduled to determine if the mother will regain custody.

Newcomb, A. (November 27, 2011). Obese Third Grader Taken From Mom, Placed in Foster Care. abc Good Morning America. Retrieved November 28, 2011, from Obese Third Grader Taken From Mom, Placed in Foster Care | ABC News - Yahoo!

Apocalypse for 2012. The Mexican ruins had made reference for the second time that the end of the world will occur in 2012. Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History released a statement stating that they have found the date on a carved  molded face of a brick at the Comalcalco ruin. The date was probably carved 1,3000 years ago.

Francis. E. (November 25, 2011). Apocalypse 2012 Back ON? Second Mayan Inscription Uncovered. abc Good Morning News. Retrieved November 28, 2011, from Apocalypse 2012 Back On? Second Mayan Inscription Uncovered - Yahoo

A 13 pound baby was born in Germany on Friday. Baby Jihad will be part of 13 siblings and is the largest baby born in Germany naturally. The mother did have gestational diabetes, which can cause large babies. There have been bigger babies in the world according to Guinness Book of World Records, Ann Bates of Canada gave birth in 1879,  her baby was 23 pounds and 12 ounces.

Conley, M. (November 25, 2011). 13-pound Baby Named 'Jihad' Born in Germany. abc Good Morning America. Retrieved November 28, 2011, from 13-Pound Baby Named ‘Jihad’ Born in Germany | ABC News - Yahoo!

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The peppered spray user surrendered herself into police. She peppered sprayed people that were ahead of her to get the X-box 360 that was reduced at Walmrt. The woman has not been charged for the assault of 10 people with pepper spray. One shopper said "that she started to spray pepper spray for a Wii video game that was $20.00 marked from $60.00.

Martinez, M. (November 26, 2011). Woman surrenders in Black Friday pepper spray incident. Retrieved November 27, 2011, from  Woman surrenders in Black Friday pepper spray incident - CNN.com

A serial killer stalks people on Craigslist. It is believed that he lures his victims by running an ad on Craigslist. The men answered the ad to work on a cattle farm and once there, they are killed. One of the victims stated on Facebook that the "job was weird, but a good offer. The job included to watch over 680 acres south of Cambridge, Ohio with pay, trailer, utilities, but no cell phone service and kids." Timothy Kern was found dead in a open grave with a gunshot wound to the head. Another male was also discovered on Friday in a shallow grave 120 miles away from the other. He too answered to ad on Craigslist. A woman called police on November 11th from Boston and stated that "her brother answered an ad on Craigslist and she hasn't see him since October 22th." A man's body was found next to one of the other men and his identity has not yet been disclosed. Police would not comment on the case, but did state that "they have two people in custody for the possible murders."

Candiotti, S. & Levitt, R. (November 27, 2011). Ohio investigators probe shootings possibly tied to Craigslist ad. Retrieved November 27, 2011, from Ohio investigators probe shootings possibly tied to Craigslist ad - CNN.com

Don't forget about Cyber Monday. They are estimating that Cyber Monday will bring in $1.2 billion. Every major retailer is taking advantage of this day. http://money.cnn.com/2011/11/25/technology/cyber_monday/index.htm?hpt=hp_t3

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A woman pepper sprays people to get to an X-Box during Black Friday in Walmart. In Porter Ranch, California a Hispanic woman sprayed people who were head of her in line so that she can get the X box 360 game that was discounted. She left 10 people with non-threatening injuries, but they needed to be treated. She left the store in such chaos that she was able to pay for her merchandise and leave the store. The police are looking for her in which her actions lead to several misdemeanors. She can be facing up to 3 years in state prisoner and a $1,000 fine.
A person gets shot outside of Walmart. In San Leandro, California a man refused to give up his purchases to robbers and got shot. He was with his family when the group of suspects confronted them and demanded their bags. A fight broke out and the victim was shot. The robbers left the victim in critical condition, but stable.
A grandfather in Walmart was pushed down by police officers. They claimed the 54-year-old "Jerald Allen Newman"  was trying to steal a video game. He was trying to rescue his grandson from being trampled on and put the video game in his pants in order to grab his grandson. A YouTube video shows the man with a bloody face and unconscious.

NBC LA. (November 25, 2011). LAPD Search for Walmart Pepper Spray Suspect. Retrieved November 26, 2011, from  LAPD Search for Walmart Pepper Spray Suspect | NBC Los Angeles

Inspirational Friday

A mom makes Thanksgiving for over 300 people. Jill Smoker from Maryland helped raise $18,000 for a Thanksgiving feast.  She has a parenting blog and ask her followers to donate $25.00 towards shopping for Thanksgiving dinner for families in need. She is a mother of three and had over 600 respondents that pitched in and provided dinners for 378 families. Many families had recently lost their jobs and Smoker's generosity allowed them to know the true meaning of Thanksgiving.

 http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=288915

A woman gives thanks to her furry friend and mail carrier. Emma Iverson a 79-year-old lives besides the Minnesota River with her dog  "Crackers." She fell on her way to visit her sister and was unable to get back up due to her Parkinson Disease. She continually pressed her medical alert button and did not get a response. Crackers kept her safe from raccoons and coyotes by chasing them away. The temperature fell below the 40's and Crackers stayed by her side. She was woken the next day by a mail carrier who drove her to the hospital, she had a full recovery and learned later that a cougar was in the same proximity that she was.
http://www.wctrib.com/event/article/id/86904/

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The History of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving began in November 1621 with the Pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians. They gathered  at Plymouth, Mass. The meal was celebrated due, to the "Autumn Harvest" that the Wampanoag Indians taught the Pilgrims how to grow their own crops. The Native Americans brought an offering of five deers. The celebration lasted 

3 days. The food also consisted of seafood where there is abundant being the proximity of the shore in New England. Potatoes were not part of the original tradition instead turnups and groundnuts were eaten. Pumpkin was part of the celebration they would hollow out pumpkins and fill it with milk, honey and spices.  Fruits such as Cranberries, blueberries, plums, grapes, gooseberries and raspberries were native to the area and were part of the first Thanksgiving. http://www.history.com/topics/first-thanksgiving-meal