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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.

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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

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Rats are used to find landmines in Columbia. For years Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia (FARC)  and other guerrilla groups that are criminal groups half killed 40 people in 2011 and injured 247, in 2010 they killed  535.  The rats are used to sniff out landmines that are targeted by radical groups. Columbia has been training rats since 2006. The rats are able to sense the metals that are used in the landmines and they are lightweight so they do not detonate the mines.

Cobb, F. (November 23, 2011). Rats Help Columbia sniff out deadly landmines. Yahoo!Nes. Retrieved November 23, 2011, from Rats help Colombia sniff out deadly landmines - Yahoo! News

Many live beyond poverty line in the U. S. More than 50% of Americans lack financial security, which they live above poverty level, but do not have enough money to cover living expenses: housing, healthcare, etc. The survey suggested that 45% of U.S. residents live in households that are struggling to pay their bills. The  break down is 39% of adults and 55% are children in the group. This is a wakeup call to Congress when they start cutting family programs who rely just to stay afloat, and anymore cuts can be catastrophic.

Yahoo! News. (November 22, 2011). Many poverty line struggle to make ends meet. Retrieved November 23, 2011, from  Many above poverty line struggle to make ends meet - Yahoo! News

Storms are making Thanksgiving travel even more frustrating. The first storm has already caused flash  flooding across Arkansas and is traveling to the Southeast, and it will bring severe weather this evening and tomorrow. It will disburse snow and rain to the Northeast. Two inches of rain is expected in Boston, New York and a foot of snow through New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

Katranandjian. K. (November 22, 2011). Two Storms Expected to Make Thanksgiving Travels Rough. abc News. Retrieved November 23, 2011, from Storms on East Coast and Pacific Northwest to Hit Around Thanksgiving - ABC News

   

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A woman goes missing after appearing on People's Court. Michelle Parker a mother of three has been missing since Thursday. She was  last seen when she dropped off her 3 year-old twins. The couple appeared on People's court to dispute about an engagement ring. She told Judge Marilyn Milian that she and Dale Smith had an abusive relationship and he gets malicious and vindictive when he drinks. He was suing her for the engagement that she threw off a balcony during a heated argument. Michelle's mother said that "Michelle was humiliated  that she was on People's court and wish she never went on." The show was filmed in the summer, but was aired on Thursday the same day she went missing. They found Michelle's car at a mall shopping center where she rarely shops. Investigators are trying to find her iPhone. Hundreds of volunteers are searching for Michelle passing out flyers and wearing t-shirts with Michelle's photo.

Gutman. M. ( November 21, 2011). Michelle Parker: Missing Florida Mom 'Humiliated' by 'Peoples Court'
Appearance. abc NEWS. Retrieved November 22, 2011, from   Michelle Parker: Missing Florida Mom 'Humiliated' by 'People's Court' Appearance - ABC News


A mother goes missing while sleeping with her daughter. Karen Johnson Swift 44-years-old has been missing since October 30. Last seen is when she picked her daughter up from a Halloween party at 1:30 a.m. because her daughter wasn't feeling well. She laid down with her daughter and was gone when the daughter woke. She filed for a divorce from her husband David Swift. Their relationship was volatile and she wanted to leave with the kids and start over. She stayed married only to keep the kids together and to have enough time get her life in order before she and the kids left. Friends of Karen's stated that "it was not a coincidence that she filed for a divorce then became missing." Karen's car was found on a rural road in Tennessee. Clothing belonging to her was also found in a brush near the car and they were confirmed as being Karen's. A neighbor of Karen's was arrested who had a felony warrant for cruelty to animals. John Hogshooter is accused of poisoning two dogs including one that belong to the Swifts. She is 5'5' tall, 138 lbs. with blonde hair and green eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call 731-285-2802.

Huff Post. Crime. (November 9, 2011). Karen Johnson Swift Case: Friend Says Police Have Found Missing Mom's Clothing. Retrieved November 22, 2011, fromKaren Johnson Swift Case: Friend Says Police Have Found Missing Mom's Clothing

Two runners die after running a marathon. Sunday's Marathon in Philadelphia ended with two runners  who have not been identified dead. Weather conditions were perfect it was cool, light winds and cloudy skies. The race began at 7 a.m. and Folisho Tuko (Ethiopian descent) won the men's race with the time of 2 hours, 19 minutes, 14 seconds. Mariska Kramer (Dutch descent) won the women's race 2 hours, 25 minutes, 46 seconds.

ovember 20, 2011). 2 runners die during Philadelphia Marathon. Retrieved November 22, 2011, from  CNN U.S. ( November 20, 2011). 2 runners die during Philadelphia Marathon. Retrieved November 22, 2011, from  2 runners die during Philadelphia Marathon - CNN.com

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A dead 50 ft.Whale washes ashore in San Diego. A fin whale was found dead in Point Loma Beach near a treatment plant. The whale was not decomposed so it couldn't have been dead long. The whale is a U.S. endangered specie. Scientists will be able to determine the cause of death once they receive the whale, which is one of largest whales and can swim up to 23 miles per hour.

Young, J. (November 20, 2011). Dead 50-foot Whaler Washes Ashore in Point Loma. NBC San Diego.
Retrieved November 21, 2011, from Dead 50-Foot Whale Washes Ashore in Point Loma | NBC San Diego

Threat from hackers on Android phones. The threat is coming from apps. The reason is because the apps are not screened and circulate through the Internet. Apple apps do not have the same problem, due to the purchase of apps have to go through the Apple store. Apple screens each one of their apps. Android users have the ability to shop around for a cheaper price through third parties sites as mmoovv.com and samsunggalaxy-s-ru and these sites can contain "malicious applications."The spyware disguises itself through popular apps and the virus grabs the users private data and can communicate to parts of the phone.

Bloomberg Businessweek. (November 16, 2011). Android Security Threats Surge With Infected 'Angry Birds': Tech. Retrieved November 21, 2011, from Android Security Threats Surge With Infected ‘Angry 
Birds’: Tech - Businessweek

Big Boy worker has been accused of trying to poison customers. An Ohio employee of Big Boy restaurant is charged with putting animal medication in a coffee pot with the intent to poison customers. The employee went to the restaurant on his day off and poured into a pot of coffee" Dextran," which is a treatment for anemic pigs. Another employee witnessed what Ledgard was doing and stopped him and took the vials. Ledgard was arrested and no other information is available.

Yahoo! News. (November 21, 2011). Ohio Big Boy worker charged with tainting coffee. Retrieved November 21, 2011, from Ohio Big Boy worker charged with tainting coffee - Yahoo! News

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Chat Me More felt compelled to write about these stories, due to this will be the most traveled week. Remember do not get bullied by airlines and if you are caught in one of these predicaments take pictures and record it on your cell phones. Have proof and you will get compensated.  


An Airliner charged passengers for fuel. The plane was travelling from India to England and at the halfway mark they needed to get fuel in Vienna. Comtel airline didn't have enough money to pay the taxes and fuel so they collected money from each passenger. If passengers didn't have the money they took them off the flight and escorted them to ATMs. Passengers that refused to pay were left in Vienna. The airlines collected a total of 24,000 pounds (approximately $12,000 in U.S. currency). What the airlines did was not ethical and each passenger will be reimbursed and the ones that were forced to stay in Vienna will get to their destination free of charge.
A Hong Kong airliner had a 9 hour delay. When it was time for the passengers to get off the plane they  refused until they compensated for hotel rooms, car services, etc. The airlines only offered them $50.00, but passengers held out until they each received $150.00.

CNN. (November 19, 2011). Airline passengers made to pay for fuel. Retrieved November 20, 2011, from
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Natalie Wood's death might have not been an accident. It seems that her and her husband Robert Wagner had a heated argument the night that she supposedly drowned. The captain Dennis Davern of the boat Splendour that Wood and Wagner owned stated "he did not tell the truth about the events the night that Natalie died." He told Los Angeles County Sheriff's homicide to reopen the case and said the events that "Wagner told about her death were not true." He (Wagner) claimed they were arguing and drinking, but why she turned up dead was not explained in his memoir.

Yahoo News!  ( November 18, 2011). Wagner remembered Wood's death in memoir. retrieved November 19, 2011, from Wagner remembered Wood's death in memoir - Yahoo! Movies

Hackers might have shut down the water system in Illinois. The federal investigators might have linked a foreign cyber attack on US. industrial system. The attackers were able to get access to the network of a water utility in Springfield.  Security experts for cyber attacks reported that these are the risk if hackers break into the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA), which are highly specialized computer systems that control the infrastructure; these infrastructures control water treatments, chemical plants and nuclear reactors and pipelines, dams and switches on train lines.

Yahoo!News. (November 18, 2011). U.S. probes cyber attack on water system. Retrieved November 19, 2011, from U.S. probes cyber attack on water system - Yahoo! News

Prostitution has become legal in Taiwan. The red light district is where you will prostitution. There has been no reports at this time if the government have created these zones. Anyone caught outside of these lines will be fined. The sex worker and their customer could be fined $994 outside the red light district. Brothel owners would be fined $1,655 if they too are outside the district.

McFarland. S. (November 18, 2011).  Taiwan moves to legalize oldest profession. CNN. Retrieved November 19, 2011, from  Taiwan moves to legalize oldest profession – Business 360 - CNN.com Blogs

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A rescued St. Bernard returns the favor. Hercules was brought to the pound dehydrated with coyotes bites on his body. Robert Lee and his wife Elizabeth weren't planning on keeping Hercules when he rescued  him from being euthanized. The Lee's already had 4 dogs. The plan was to get the dog well and provide nutrition and make him adoptable. The plan changed when they got home with Hercules, which was only 6 hours after the rescue. Robert was taken the dog outside and the dog started growling and broke free from the leash and chased a prowler that appeared to be in the Lee's yard. The prowler jumped the fence and Hercules was pulling him down by the pants, but he got away. The Lee's realized hours later that their phone lines were cut. Hercules is now a permanent family member in the Lee's household and he probably saved their lives.

UPI.com. (November 11, 2011). Rescued St. Bernard chases burglar. Retrieved November 18, 2011, from http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2011/11/11/Rescued-St-Bernard-chases-burglar/UPI-78201321051309/

A husband accidentally throws out his wife's diamond ring. The ring was worth more than $10,000. Brain McGuinn was throwing out his disposable razor and along with it was his wife's ring of 5 years. When he realized what he had done the garbage was already picked up. He went to the dump where the garbage is crushed. The garbage company leveled out the garbage so he can go through the garbage. He jumped into the garbage and touched all the slime 9 tons of it. He continued searching until he found the ring and when he did he let out the largest scream. He rushed all the way home and put the diamond ring on his wife's finger and stated "that is where it will stay."

NBC Miami. (November 11, 2011). Margate Man Finds Lost Diamond Ring in Pile of Trash. Retrieved November 18, 2011, from http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/Margate-Man-Finds-Lost-Diamond-Ring-in-Pile-of-Trash--133680683.html

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An Ohio college student is saved due to her GPS. She was kidnapped and placed in the back of the kidnapper's pickup truck. She dialed 911 and they were able to track her by her GPS. The 29-year-old was forced into the kidnapper's truck. The police chased the truck and within 6 minutes they retrieved the woman and the man is behind bars.

Local 12. (November 16, 2011). Cell Phone Call Saves Woman Abducted From College. Retrieved November 17, 2011, from Cell Phone Call Saves Woman Abducted From College - :: Cincinnati news story :: LOCAL 12 WKRC-TV in Cincinnati

China is not happy with U.S. Military in Australia. The agreement between the two nations were announced and U.S. troops will soon be deployed to Australia. China is distraught about the decisions that the two countries have agreed on. This agreement may threaten the relationship that Australia  has with China.

Global Times. (November 16, 2011). Australia could be caught in Sino-US crossfire. Retrieved November 17, 2011, from Australia could be caught in Sino-US crossfire

US satellites have been hacked. This is the second time that hackers have taken over U.S. satellites command and control systems. Officials stated that "it had to happen from a nation power." The hackers hacked two Earth observation satellites. Is China the culprit? Possibly, "Chinese military writing advocate attacks on space and ground communication links and ground-based satellite control facilities, which could be detrimental if conflict occurs." These satellites can become vulnerable. The U.S. cannot clearly blame China, but congressionally  mandated commission made reference that Chinese military writings did refer to attacks on ground-based space communication facilities.

abc NEWS. (November 16, 2011). US Satellites Compromised by Malicious Cyber Activity. Retrieved November 17, 2011, fromUS Satellites Compromised by Malicious Cyber Activity - ABC News

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Bullets found outside of the White House. The search is on for Oscar Ramiro Ortega who fired a AK-47 semiautomatic rifle while being in a vehicle on 16th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. He abandoned the car and left the scene by foot. The bullets were found Tuesday. There is an arrest warrant out for Ortega and they believe he is still in Washington.

Fard, M. ( November 16, 2011). Bullets found on White House grounds as search for Oscar Ramiro Ortega continues. The Washington Post. Retrieved November 16, 2011, from Bullets found on White House grounds as search for Oscar Ramiro Ortega continues - Crime Scene - The Washington Post

Marines will be deployed to Australia. The agreement between President Obama and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is  that U.S. will send 250 Marines to Darwin the northern part of Australia for military exercise and training.  The increase in China's military might have initiated this arrangement between the United States and Australia. The Chinese are not happy with this decision.

Lothian, D. & Jansen, L. (November 16, 2011). U.S., Australia announce greater military cooperation. CNN. Retrieved November 16, 2011, from U.S., Australia announce greater military cooperation - CNN.com

Tornadoes hit through parts of Louisiana and Mississippi Wednesday morning. A tornado moved a home with four people inside off its foundation. Windows were blown out of schools and shingles were blown off houses. A shed was carried by the wind onto a school yard. No injuries have been reported and damages have not been calculated yet.

CNN U.S. (November 16, 2011). Suspected tornadoes, storms cause damage in Louisiana, Mississippi.  Retrieved November 16, 2011, from   Suspected tornadoes, storms cause damage in Louisiana, Mississippi - CNN.com

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Jerry Sandusky does an interview about the Penn State sexual abuse charges against him. This interview appears to put him the guilty seat as he pauses when he is asked if he is attracted to young boys. When asked if regretted anything he said "yes" when he showered with young boys. Watch the video and gather your own opinion.http://gma.yahoo.com/penn-state-scandal-sandusky-denies-charges-095445115.html

abc Good Morning America. Yahoo! News. Penn State Scandal: Sandusky Denies Charges. Retrieved November 15, 2011, from Penn State Scandal: Sandusky Denies Charges - Yahoo!

NBC hires Chelsea Clinton the former president's daughter. She will be a special correspondent for "NBC Nightly News"for its new primetime newsmagazine "RockCenter" with stories like making a difference. She will be working with Brian Williams.

Stableford. D. ( Novemebr 14, 2011). NBC hires Chelsea Clinton; former first daughter joins Jenna Bush, Meghan McCain at network. Retrieved November 15, 2011, from NBC hires Chelsea Clinton; former first daughter joins Jenna Bush, Meghan McCain at network | The Cutline - Yahoo! News

A new lead for missing Baby Lisa who has been missing since October 4, 2011.  A drifter may have made a call on the mother of Lisa Irwin's  cell phone that was stolen the the night baby Lisa was taken out of her crib. watch the videohttp://global.christianpost.com/news/baby-lisa-irwin-missing-late-night-cell-phone-call-casts-doubt-on-mother-video-61189/

The Christian Post. (November 9, 2011). Baby LIsa Irwin Missing: Lates Night Cell Phone Call Cast Doubt on Mother. Retrieved November 15, 2011, from  Baby Lisa Irwin Missing: Late Night Cell Phone Call Casts Doubt on Mother (VIDEO), Christian News

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American Eagle airlines fined for leaving passengers on the tarmac. The government fined American Eagles Airlines $900,000 for leaving passengers stranded for hours. The delays effected more than 600 people on 15 flights last May in Chicago. The limit for delays is 3 hours a 25% of the $900,000 will be given as compensation to the passengers.

msnbc.com. (November 14, 2011). American Eagle fined $900,000 for tarmac delays. Retrieved November 14, 2011, from  American Eagle fined $900,000 for tarmac delays - Travel - News - msnbc.com

A mother of one the victims of sexual abuse by Jerry Sandusky speaks out. The victims mother stated that "her son was powerless to refuse Sandusky." There is 40 counts of sexual abuse against Sandusky. The victims stayed over night at Sandusky's house and was bought gifts, which included: golf clubs, computers, gym clothes, dress clothes and cash. The victims mother also said "that when her son became aware of the abuse he would act out so he wouldn't have to go with Sandusky." The sexually abuse is quite graphic if you would like to read more click on this link http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/mother-victim-1-penn-state-sex-abuse-scandal-tells-gma-son-powerless-jerry-sandusky-article-1.976130

to watch the interview with the victims mother click on this link http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/penn-state-sex-abuse-scandal-victims-mother-speaks-14930826

ESPN Outside The Lines. (November 13, 2011). Lawyer: Loophole may limit plaintiffs. Retrieved November 14, 2011, from   Lawyer says Joe Paterno's law team may try to use potential legal loophole - ESPN

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Air Tran Airways gets sued due to cockroaches on flight. A flight from North Carolina to Houston stressed out Harry March and his fiancee Kaitlin Rush when they witnessed cockroaches coming out of the air vents and storage areas on the flight. The flight attendants were too busy to do anything about the unsightly creations. They saw the cockroaches on September 15, within minutes of take off. They are suing the airlines for $100,000 plus the price of the tickest. Marsh and Rush became nauseous and don't want to fly any more.

The Washington Post. (November 12, 2011). NC couple sue Air Tran over cockroaches on flight; says the bugs sickened then, staff did nothing.  Retrieved November 13, 2011, from NC couple sues Air Tran over cockroaches on flight; says bugs sickened them, staff did nothing - The Washington Post


A missing Washington state boy is stilling missing a week later. Sky Metalwala is two-years-old and his mother Julia Biryukova left Sky in the car when she went to get help with 4-year-old daughter, after her car ran out of gas. Police reported in their investigation that the car had gas and the car ran fine. The parents of Sky were in a custody battle and Biryukova accused father Solomon Metawala of being abusive and he claimed that she has severe compulsive disorder that could endanger children. A ransom note was received by a Facebook owner that has a page dedicated for the search for Sky. The note demanded $25,000 for the boy's safe return. The writer threatened to cut off Sky's finger if the money is not sent. The same type of letter was sent to a mother "Patti Krieger" for her missing son hiker more than a year ago. Both notes were signed the "Keeper," but Krieger's note demanded $250,000 and for the money to be wired to Ghana.

HLN. (November 11, 2011). Missing Boy's Mom's Car Had Gas, Ran Fine, Police Say. Retrieved November 13, 2011), from Missing Boy’s Mom’s Car Had Gas, Ran Fine, Police Say – Nancy Grace - CNN.com Blogs

The creator of the pink ribbon for breast cancer died.  Evelyn Lauder a member of the Estee Lauder company has died from ovarian cancer. She married Leonard Lauder the son of Estee and Joseph Lauder, who co-founded the company. Evelyn was head of the the fragrance development for the company.

CC U.S. ( November 13, 2011). Evelyn Lauder, who created breast cancer's pink ribbon. Retrieved November 13, 2011, from Evelyn Lauder, who created breast cancer's pink ribbon, dies at 75 - CNN.com

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A woman buys a baby from the mother. In Abilene, Texas Joana Delacruz 29-years-old sold her 7-week-old baby for $2,000. The woman who purchased the baby is Marilu Munoz 27-year-old. Both women are charged with a third-degree felony. The baby was taken into child protective custody. The father of the baby has not been identified the husband of Munoz is an illegal immigrant and he is being held on an immigration hold.

Ball, S., L. ( Novemebr 11, 2011). 2 Texas women charged with buying, selling baby.  chron.com. Retrieved November 11, 2011, from 2 Texas women charged with buying, selling baby - Houston Chronicle

A woman protects her dog from a bear attack. In Monroe County, California Suzan Merritt 38 -years-old heard her dog yelping and she ran outside to find a baby bear and the mother attacking her dog. She ran to get the dog away from them and the mother bear attacked her knocking her to the ground. She got up immediately and put her arms up and started to yell and the bear ran off. The bear left her with staples in her head stitches in her arm and deep scratches across her back. The dog also suffered from lacerations, but he is expected to survive.

O'Malley, D. ( November 12, 2011). Monroe Country woman mauled by bear while protecting her dog from attack. thetimes-tribune.com. Retrieved November 12, 2011, from Monroe County woman mauled by bear while protecting her dog from attack - News - The Times-Tribune


Wilson Ramos a major league catcher for Washington Nationals is rescued from kidnappers in Venezuela. He was kidnapped by gunpoint by for men that forced him into a SUV. He was rescued in a remote jungle area by rescue operation. He was not harmed and is very thankful for his rescue and all the people involved for his safe return.

Castillo, W. (November 12, 2011). Ramos: 'They risked their lives to save.' CNN. Retrieved Novemebr 12, 2011, from  Ramos: 'They risked their lives to save mine' - CNN.com

Inspirational Friday

Barry Deley a Canadian sports anchor wins the $2 million lottery. His daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 4. She under went chemo for 2 1/2 years and is cancer free. Barry was so grateful to the local Children's Hospital that he would get involved in telethons to raise money for the hospital. He bought the dream lottery ticket associated with one of many of the telethons that he volunteered at and won $2 million dollars. He will give some of his winnings back to the hospital and will shop for a home that fits his families needs.

Happy News. (November 7 2011). Sports Anchor Wins Lottery on Live Television. Retrieved  November 11, 2011, from Happy News - Sports Anchor Wins Lottery on Live Television


The "animal whisperer" of Venice Beach, Ca. saves a Great White shark. A baby great white was washed ashore with a fishing hook caught in its mouth. The animal whisperer ran to its rescue who is also a life guard. He cut through the crowd and came to the sharks rescue when he removed the hook out of the sharks mouth. Then he and a few others carried the shark back into the water and the shark swam off.

Happy News. (October 5, 2011). Shark Saved Off Calif's Venice Pier. Retrieved November 11, 2011, from Happy News - Shark Saved Off Calif's Venice Pier

A mother and baby elephants are rescued from sinking into deep mud in Zambia. Staff and tourist at Kapani Safari Lodge could not stand by when they witnessed the two elephants dehydrated and close to death as they were sinking deeper into the mud. Together with the South Luangwa Conservation Society (SLCS) and the local life authority the rescue was executed . The rest of the herd did attempt to come to the aid of the sinking elephants as the mother and baby were screaming, but they were stuck to deep. The team of workers put a rope around the baby and after a few tugs were able to get the baby out. By the time the baby was rescued the mother was exhausted and dehydrated, but with a tractor and rope the mother was rescued successfully. The staff at Kapani stated that "it was heart-warming to see how many local people joined to rescue the elephants and it was the happiness possible ending."

Heerden0, 2011). Dramatic rescue of mother and baby elephant. CCN. Retrieved  November 11, 2011, from   , V.,D. ( November 10, 2011). Dramatic rescue of mother and baby elephant. CCN. Retrieved  November 11, 2011, from   Dramatic rescue of mother and baby elephant - CNN.com

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Penn State students riot once they heard that the head football coach was fired.  Joe Paterno football coach is the center of attention for the sex abuse charges against Jerry Sandusky. Joe Paterno was aware of the sexual abuse by Sandusky on young boys that continued for 15 years, but didn't say anything to anyone.  Joe Paterno is well liked and the students rioted when the decision to fire Paterno was released. Over two thousand people rioted and were violent as they flipped over a media van and destroyed property. Paterno was planning to retire after the season, but he will not be able to complete the season. He asked the students to be calm and respect the property of the university and he is grateful to have worked with all the people that he loved.

Fox News.com. (November 10, 2011). Riots Erupt at Penn State After Legendary Coach Paterno is Fired.  Retrieved November 10, 2011, from Riots Erupt At Penn State After Legendary Coach Paterno Fired | Fox News

Did  presidential candidate Perry make a fool out of himself when he couldn't answer a question at the republican debate? Rick Perry said that he would cut three agencies from the federal government to save money. When he asked to name the three agencies he could only name two. He claims that is was a lapse of memory and he is not a good debater. He has had many gaffes in the debate as far back as last summer when he entered into the race. 

Daley, C. ( November 10, 2011). Perry; Debate gaffe won't break my campaign. CBS News. Retrieved November 10, 2011, from Perry: Debate gaffe won't break my campaign - Political Hotsheet - CBS News

Wilson Ramos is abducted from his home in Venezuela. Ramos played for the Aragua Tigers  and is 24-years-old. He was kidnapped by four armed men and was taken away in a SUV. There has been no demands for ransom.

CNET. (November 10, 2011). Washington Nationals' baseball player Wilson Ramos abducted by gunmen. Retrieved November 10, 2011, from  Washington Nationals' baseball player Wilson Ramos abducted by gunmen - Crimesider - CBS News

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Tribute to Heavy D

 Click on link and watch Heavy D "in Living Color"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNN7slybJ8A


 Now that We Found Love http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDmAOgYO0Cc

Nuttin but Love http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiCp8U9wyH4


Heavy D died at the age of 44. He just came back from Europe and was battling pneumonia. He began labor breathing after returning home from a shopping spree in Beverly Hills, Ca. When paramedics arrived he was talking, but unfortunately he died 90 minutes later. An autopsy will be done for the actual cause of death.
Heavy D was born in Jamaica and was raised in Mt. Vernon, NY. His real name is Dwight Arrington Meyers. He is know for his hit songs "Now That We Found love," "Nuttin But Love" and for the theme song in the 1990's comedy show "In Living Color." Recently finished an acting role with Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy in the movie "Tower Heist" he plays a security guard.

Chat Me Mores gives condolences to the family. You will greatly be missed my friend RIP.


Hutchinson, B. (November 8, 2011). Heavy D dead at 44: Rap legend collapsed Tuesday inside his Beverly Hills Home. Daily News. Retrieved November 9, 2011, from Heavy D dead at 44: Rap legend collapsed Tuesday inside his Beverly Hills home   - NY Daily News

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Joe Frazier Died at the age of 67. Heavy weight championship died from liver cancer he was also known as "Smokin' Joe." Muhammed Ali stated "that the world lost a great champion I will always respect and have admiration for him and my deepest sympathy goes to the family."

CNN. ( November 8, 2011). Former heavyweight boxing champ Joe Frazier dies. Retrieved November 8, 2011, from  Former heavyweight boxing champ Joe Frazier dies - CNN.com

An astroid is heading earths way today. The astroid will pass through the earth 210,700 miles from earth. The astroid is also called "2005 YU55" is 1300 feet (400 meters) wide, round and black.  It will happen today at 6:28 Eastern time and 3:28 p.m. Pacific time.

Malik, T. ( November 4, 2011). Giant asteroid coming our way but don't panic. msnbc. Retrieved November 8, 2011, from Giant asteroid on its way ... but don't panic - Technology & science - Space - Space.com - msnbc.com

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Joe Frazier Died at the age of 67. Heavy weight championship died from liver cancer he was also known as "Smokin' Joe." Muhammed Ali stated "that the world lost a great champion I will always respect and have admiration for him and my deepest sympathy family goes to the family."

CNN. ( November 8, 2011). Former heavyweight boxing champ Joe Frazier dies. Retrieved November 8, 2011, from  Former heavyweight boxing champ Joe Frazier dies - CNN.com

An astroid is heading earths way tonight. The astroid will pass through the earth 210,700 miles from earth. The astroid is also called "2005 YU55" is 1300 feet (400 meters) wide, round and black.  It will happen today at 6:28 Eastern time and 3:28 p.m. Pacific time.

Malik, T. ( November 4, 2011). Giant asteroid coming our way but don't panic. msnbc. Retrieved November 8, 2011, from Giant asteroid on its way ... but don't panic - Technology & science - Space - Space.com - msnbc.com

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Joe Frazier Died at the age of 67. Heavy weight championship died from liver cancer he was also known as "Smokin' Joe." Muhammed Ali stated "that the world lost a great champion I will always respect and have admiration for him and my deepest sympathy family goes to the family."

CNN. ( November 8, 2011). Former heavyweight boxing champ Joe Frazier dies. Retrieved November 8, 2011, from  Former heavyweight boxing champ Joe Frazier dies - CNN.com

An astroid is heading earths way tonight. The astroid will pass through the earth 210,700 miles from earth. The astroid is also called "2005 YU55" is 1300 feet (400 meters) wide, round and black.  It will happen today at 6:28 Eastern time and 3:28 p.m. Pacific time.

Malik, T. ( November 4, 2011). Giant asteroid coming our way but don't panic. msnbc. Retrieved November 8, 2011, from Giant asteroid on its way ... but don't panic - Technology & science - Space - Space.com - msnbc.com

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Former coach Jerry Sandusky accused of sexual charges at Penn State university. Penn Athletic Director Timothy Curley and Gary Schultz universitys' senior vice president  face charges for concealing information regarding the sexual abuse by Sandusky. They both stepped down from their positions this weekend. They both were aware of the sexual abuse by Sandusky on young boys for tens years. The sexual abuse consist of oral and anal sex. An eyewitness reported the sexual abuse of a boy as young as 10-years-old and nothing was done about it, but instead banned Sandusky having young boys in the building. Sandusky was the one that the eyewitness identified and was sexually assaulting the boy in the shower. Eight boys have come forward and their ages range from 8 to 14 through the years of 1994-2009.

CNN Justice. ( November 7, 2011). 2 Penn State Officials tied to sex abuse case step down. Retrieved November 7, 2011, from  2 Penn State officials tied to sex abuse case step down - CNN.com


A dead man found at a frat house at UCLA, Los Angeles. In fraternity house "Theta Chi" a 18 year-old man is found dead and he is not a student at UCLA. He is a Manhattan Beach resident "Glen Parrish"  he was found dead  at the house. The death could have been an overdose, but not ruling out homicide.

Reynolds. K. (November 5, 2011). Man found dead at Theta Chi fraternity house, cause under investigation. Daily Bruin. Retrieved November 7, 2011, from  The Daily Bruin :: News: Off The Press : Man found dead at Theta Chi fraternity house, cause under investigation

Bad weather has stranded hundreds in the town of Kathmandu, Nepal near Mt. Everest. More than 2,200 tourist have been stranded in the village of Lukia with limited food supplies since last week. The tourists left on Monday and it took 48 flights and helicopters and at least 500 trekkers.

Shrestha, M. (November 7, 2011). Rescue Under way for tourists stranded near Nepal's Everest.  CNN. Retrieved November 7, 2011, from Rescue under way for tourists stranded near Nepal's Mt. Everest - CNN.com

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Ex-boxer Joe Frazier is receiving hospice care. The 67-year-old former heavy weight boxer was diagnosed with liver cancer 5 weeks ago. Frazier has been in and out of the hospital receiving hospice since October.

Los Angeles Times. ( November 5, 2011). Former boxing champion Joe Frazier has liver cancer. Retrieved November 6, 2011, from Joe Frazier, former heavyweight boxing champion, has liver cancer - latimes.com

More earthquakes in Oklahoma and in San Francisco. A 3. 2 earthquake rattled San Francisco on Saturday night the fourth one this month and in Oklahoma a 5. 6 struck Oklahoma, after a series of earthquakes the previous night.

Arutz Sheva 7. (November 6, 2011). Earthquakes Felt in SF Area, Oklahoma. Retrieved November 6, 2011, from   Earthquakes Felt in SF Area, Oklahoma - Latest News Briefs - Israel National News
Sky News: 5.6-magnitude quake rocks Oklahoma

Thailand's flooding kills  over 500. Pools of polluted water are threatening Bangkok's subway system and evacuations have been ordered. Continuous rain since July has over come the country, causing many to drown and be electrocuted, at this point 506 people have been killed from the floods.

Pitman, T. (November 6, 2011). Death Toll From Thailand Floods Rises Past 500. abcNEWS. Retrieved November 6, 2011, from Death Toll From Thailand Floods Rises Past 500 - ABC News

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Three earthquakes rattle Oklahoma. A 4. 7 earthquake shook through central Oklahoma a.m. hours on Saturday. The quake was located 45 miles of Oklahoma City. Another two earthquakes followed a 3.4 and a 2.7 within an hour of the first quake. There were no injuries or damage reported.

Yahoo! NEWS. USGS: (November 5, 2011). 3 earthquakes recorded in Okla. Retrieved November 5, 2011, from USGS: 3 earthquakes recorded in Okla. - Yahoo! News

A astroid is headed our way. The astroid is not expected to hit the earth, but it will pass us on Tuesday at 11:13 p.m, eastern time. The massive chunk of black rock is as big as four city blocks and traveling at 30, 000 miles an hour. The astroid will be 200,000 miles away when it passes the earth. A six inch telescope should be able to spot the astroid on Tuesday when it passes the earth. The astroid is 1,300 feet in diameter and will be traveling eastward around the sun.

Perlman, D. ( November 5, 2011). Asteroid headed our way will miss by this much. San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved November 5, 2011, from Asteroid headed our way will miss by this much

A thief went to the wrong hotel to hold up. The attempt occurred at 11:40 p.m. at a hotel in Los Angeles
The suspect was confronted by martial art experts during a MMA convection that was taking place at the hotel. The suspect put a gun to the clerk and two men from the MMA convention came to his rescue and held him until the police got there.

CBS Los Angeles. (November 4, 2011). Suspect Chooses Very Wrong Time to Rob Hotel - During Martial Arts Tournament. Retrieved November 5, 2011, from  Suspect Chooses Very Wrong Time To Rob Hotel — During Martial Arts Tournament « CBS Los Angeles

Inspirational Friday

A falcon is rescued in Harlem, New York. The falcon was trapped between two buildings, due to its wing span was larger than the buildings. A NYPD officer moved quickly to save the falcon. he officer lowered a ladder down a shaft and reached the bird. He wrapped the falcon in a blanket and set it free in Central Park. The bird was unharmed thanks to the police officer who responded rapidly.

abc7. (November 1, 2011). Officer rescues trapped falcon. Retrieved November 4, 2011, from  Officer rescues trapped falcon in East Harlem | 7online.com

A new filter material captures the flu virus. A material used in air filters for air conditioners, air cleaning filters and face masks traps the flu virus before it is released into the air and gets into the nose, mouth and eyes. The flu sickens millions per year and kills almost 300,000. This will aid in the new strains of the flu that aren't part of the yearly vaccines. The substance is called chitosan and is made from shrimp shells. "The scientists combined chitosan with the substance that the flu virus attaches to in order to infect the cell."They can then put this on the fiber of the filter and stop the virus.
Happy News. (November 3, 2011). New Material for Air Filters Captures Flue Viruses. Retrieved November 4, 2011, from  Happy News - New Material for Air Filters Captures Flu Viruses

A dog is rescued from a fire. A woman came home to find her house engulfed in a fire. She doused her self with water and ran into the house to save her 7-year-old lab who was trapped on the 2nd. fl. She couldn't retrieved him because the smoke was too thick. Firefighters went upstairs and carried the dog out of the house, but he looked lifeless and gasping for air. Firefighter Jared Thompson and Jamie Giese performed mouth to snout resuscitation and save Kota's life. They commented "this is what we do and we don't care if its a human or animal we save lives." To see the video click http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7385511n

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FDA will start testing pet foods for Salmonella. Humans handling pet food with Salmonella may put them at risk. Many pet-food retailers gave samples to the FDA ( The Food and Drug Administration) for testing: PetSmart. Petco, Costco, Walmart and Target. Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever, cramps and in severe cases the person is hospitalized.

Aol Healthy Living. (November 2, 2011). FDA Steps Up Salmonella Testing For Pet Food.Retrieved November 3, 2011, from
(Novehttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/02/pet-food-salmonella-fda_n_1071850.htmlmber 2, 2011). 


Oakland, California anti-Wall Street protesters were hospitalized and several police officers were injured. A numerous amount of masked vandals created havoc on the streets of Oakland, after a peaceful day of demonstrations. The vandals shattered windows, set fires and plastered graffiti on businesses. The police dispersed tear gas and flash-bang grenades and it ended in a mass of arrests.

Bulwa, D., Kuruvilla, M., &  Berton, J. (November 3, 2011). Occupy strike descends into chaos. SFGAte. Retrieved November 3, 2011, from  http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/11/03/BANI1LQ2HO.DTL&tsp=1

A UCR student in California was diagnosed with tuberculosis. The student attends the University of California in Riverside. The student tested positive for TB. The student was placed in an off-campus apartment, but was living amongst other students at residence hall. The student will not be able to attend classes until they are cleared of the disease, which can take up to 6 weeks. The student had symptoms the starting of the semester.  

mydesert. (November 3, 2011). UCR student has tuberculosis. Retrieved November 3, 2011, from  http://www.mydesert.com/article/20111103/NEWS01/111030312/UCR-student-has-tuberculosis?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFrontpage%7Cs

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Four men arrested for a terror plot in Georgia. The four are part of a militia group and were planning a terror plot. The plot included guns, bombs and the toxin ricin and to kill federal and state officials. The men were 65 and over. They wanted to kill federal judges, Internal Revenue Service employees and the Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco,Firearms and Explosives. One of the men that were arrested stated "to save the constitution than some must die." Another one in the group wanted to disperse 10  pounds of ricin in Atlanta and other cities as way through a car traveling on Interstate highways.

Shane, S. ( November 1, 2011). 4 Georgia Men Arrested in Terror Plot. The New York Times. Retrieved November 2, 2011, from http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/02/us/4-georgia-men-are-arrested-in-terror-plot.html

Bank of America will not charge a $5 fee for the use of a debt card.  On Friday, November 5, many of BOA customers were closing their accounts and going to credit unions, due to the outrageous debt fees.  They made this announcement, before many of its customers planned on terminating BOA to do their banking with. Not sure if this will stop the customers from still changing.   

MNN. (November 1, 2011). Will Bank of America keep its customers? Retrieved November 2, 2011, from  http://www.mnn.com/money/personal-finance/blogs/will-bank-of-america-keep-its-customers


The 9-9-9 man was he part of sexual harassment charges? The allegations were sexual aggressive behavior with two female employees that he work with when he was chair at the National Restaurant Association. It was reported by Politico   that Herman Cain a presidential candidate paid off the women and an agreement for them to leave the Association.

  Kohn, S. (November 2, 2011). Sexual harassment isn't red or blue. CNN Opinion. Retrieved November 2, 2011, from http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/02/opinion/kohn-cain-sexual-harassment-apolitical/

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 A shooting in Canyon Country, Ca, leaving one dead and wounding another. The shooting occurred behind a post office in Canyon Country at 3:10 p.m.  A good Samaritan was trying to stop a robbery, after a man was selling a video device to 4 men that agreed to meet for the exchange, but instead  they tried to rob him. The good Samaritan a 30 year-old male approached the four men with a baseball bat and was shot and killed. The four suspects were caught and they were all juveniles.

myfoxla.com. (October 31, 2011). Good Samaritan Killed Trying to Stop Robbery. Retrieved November 1, 2011, from http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/news/local/canyon-country-shootings-20111031


A man is attacked by a Great White Shark at Marina State Beach, Ca. The 27-year-old "Eric Tarrantino" was surfing and catching a wave when he came over the top he started yelling "shark" said his friend "Brandon McKibbin." They tried to paddle back to shore, but Eric was already bitten by the shark. They did make it back to the beach and Eric had a 19 inch bite mark on his surf board and he was bitten in the arm and neck and is recuperating at San Jose Hospital.

Sykes, K. ( October 29, 2011). Great White Shark Attacks Surfer in Marina. Central Coast News. Retrieved November 1, 2011, from http://www.kionrightnow.com/story/15906545/great-white-shark-attacks-surfer-in-marina

President Obama signed an "executive order" to stop a shortage of prescription drugs. Drug shortages have tripled since 2006 and this includes gouging prices.  The reason for the shortage has not been clear and why it has increased in years. Some recommendations was to increase staffing  at FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to over see drug shortages and for drug companies to report the shortage instead of increasing prices, due to the scarce drugs.

Kliff, S. (October 31, 2011). Why a White House order on drug shortages matters. The Washington Post. WONKBLOG. Retrieved November 1 2011, from http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/why-a-white-house-order-on-drug-shortages-matters/2011/10/31/gIQAs0BmZM_blog.html