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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

From Youtubehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIx4_t26AAs

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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