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The remnants of Japan's tsunami disaster may become a risk in the seas from homes, trailer, cars and parts of towns that were washed away during the tsunami. This can cause capsizing of vessels and boats. More than 200,000 buildings are part of floating hazards. The North Pacific Gyre current may push the rubble to the U.S. coast the states that may be affected are Hawaii, Washington, Oregon and California.

Karlinsky, N. (April 7, 2011). Japan Tsunami: Debris From Disaster Heading to U.S. West Coast. Floating Rubble of 200,000 Buildings Becomes Threat to Shipping Traffic. Retrieved April 7, 2011, from
Japan Tsunami: Debris from Disaster Heading to U.S. West Coast - ABC News

Earthquake in Mexico a 6.5 quake shook the southern part of Mexico today. The epicenter was 35 miles from Las Choapas, a city in the state of Veracruz with of population of 70,000 people. Mexico City did feel it, 250 miles away.
Trott, B., & Allen, V. April 7, 2011). Mexico rattled by 6.5 quake; no damages reported. Fox4kc.com. Retrieved April 7, 2011, from  Mexico rattled by 6.5 quake; no damage reported - WDAF

Google moves to Beverly Hills and will opens 13, 465 square. foot office for the entertainment portion of Google. The signing of a 11 year lease agreement valued at 6.3 million. Google will spend up to a million dollars to expand new YouTube channels. The building will be located in 331 Foothill Rd. in Beverly Hills, CA.

Miller, D. (April 7, 2011). Google to Open Office in Beverly Hills.
The Hollywood Reporter.  Retrieved April 7, 2011, from  Google to Open Office in Beverly Hills - The Hollywood Reporter

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The water that is cooling Japan's reactors may be making reactors weak, while reports out of Japan have stated that "the sealed leak may not be leaking any longer." Fear of a hydrogen explosion is a major concern, due to the oxygen in seawater.  To prevent a hydrogen and oxygen explosion they will begin  injecting nitrogen into the reactors.  The Pacific Ocean has been the dumping grounds for tons of radioactive water.  The question is what will happened to marine life?  Less than two percent of imported seafood is tested, due the FDA not having the resources. Other fears are that tuna does migrate to U.S. waters and that may have high radiation levels.
Karlinsky, N., & Hunter, M. (April 6, 2011). Japan Nuclear Plant Is Far From Stable: U.S. Reports. Japan's TEPCO Will Begin Injecting Nitrogen Into Reactors, But NRC Assessment Sees Peril. abcNEWS/International. Retrieved April 6, 2011, from Karlinsky_TEPCO_Nitrogen_Radiation - ABC News

Will the Government keep running after Friday, is the big question. Will agreements be made about a $33-billion package of domestic program cuts for  the remainder of 2011 be settled before the dead-line? The threat of a government shut-down may occur if agreements are not made by Friday at midnight.

Government shutdown: Obama steps back as time runs short. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 6, 2011, from http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-budget-negotiations-20110407,0,1244172.story


Bryan Stow who was a victim of a horrendous attack on opening day at Dodgers Stadium is showing signs of brain damage and is still in critical condition. Bryan a Giant's fan was attacked by Two Dodger fans in the parking lot of Dodger Stadium. To read more about this story scroll down the page.
(April 6, 2011), The Signal Newspaper. Doctors say Giants fan shows signs of brain damage. Santa Clarita: CA.

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Japan's (Tokyo) Electric company has dumped 11, 500 tons of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean. The water that is cooling the reactors is being dumped into the Pacific Ocean with levels of iodine measuring at 4,385 the legal amount. Fish have been found with high radiation levels along the coast of the reactors.

abc WorldNews. (April 4, 2011). Tokyo Electric Dumps Radioactive Water into Ocean. Last Option for Nuclear Power Plant Runoff. Retrieved April 5, 2011, from Tokyo Electric Dumps Radioactive Water into Ocean - ABC News

Remember the U.S. does get their fish from Japan, Chat Me More would like to suggest that the U.S. " stop eating sushi."
Unless you are quite sure where your fish is coming from. 


Serial Killer in New York seeks victims through "Craigslist" bodies have been dumped at a New York beaches, Oak and Gilgo Beaches in Long Island. The number of women who have been killed has climbed to at least eight. Police found human bones in December while searching for a missing prostitute. It seems that the women have a few things in common they are prostitutes and advertise on 'Craigslist.'

Esposito, R., & Hopper, J. (April 4, 2011). New York Serial Killer: Three More Bodies Found on Beach.
abcnews/u.s. Retrieved April 5, 2011, from Long Island Serial Killer: Discovery of Three More Bodies on Beach Raises Number of Possible Victims to Eight - ABC News

Toyota may close North American Plant due to part shortages. The temporary layoff will affect 25,000, workers but they stated "no layoffs." The plant is using all of their inventory supply and they are running out, due to Japan's earthquake disaster.  The U.S. gets 15 percent of their supplies from Japan. Many of the electronic components are made only in Japan, including some of the paint pigments.

Dayton Business Journal (April 4, 2011). Toyota may idle North American Plants. retrieved April 5, 2011, fromhttp://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2011/04/04/toyota-may-idle-north-american-plants.html

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Southwest grounded 100 airplanes due to fatigued metal. After one of Southwest planes had a 5 foot gaping hole in the fuselage (roof) in midair, which cause the plane to depressurize. During an inspection of the grounded planes they did find that three planes had cracks in them, due to fatigued metal. Southwest officials stated that "they don't inspect this part of the plane where the two metals meet." Experts said "this is a very crucial part of the plane due to expansion and contraction of the metals, which occurs during take off and landing."

Stark, L., Hosford, M., & Hopper, J. (April 4, 2011).  Fatigue Cracks Found in Three More Southwest Planes. Another Southwest Flight Diverted Over night for Burning Electrical Smell. Retrieved April 4, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/Business/southwest-airlines-fatigue-cracks-found-planes-fuselage-tears/story?id=13290279


Pastor Terry Jones from Gainsville, Florida  burns the Koran on March 20, 2011, which created riots in Afghanistan. Over 20 people killed during the weekend violence. The Pastor's unconscionable actions have put American military at extreme risk for retaliation. Pastor Jones has been receiving death threats with graphic details. 

Gutman, M. , Schifrin, N., Aleem, A. & Ferran, L. (April 4, 2011). Pastor Terry Jones Receives Death Threats After Koran Burning.  Florida Pastor Willing to Die for His Beliefs Even at The Expense of American Soldiers. abcnews/u.s. Retrieved April 4, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/US/pastor-terry-jones-receives-deaths-koran-burning/story?id=13289242&page=2

Today in California starts awareness of distracted drivers month if you are caught talking on a cell phone without a hand-free device or texting you will be fined.

HuffPost  Los Angeles. (April 4, 2011). Distracted Driving Awareness Month: LAPD To Join Statewide Crackdown. Retrieved April 4, 2011, from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/03/distracted-driving-awareness-month_n_844203.html

Obama Confirms that he will be running again for president in 2012. 

ABC/News. (April 4, 20110). In Pre-Dawn  Email, President Obama Launches 2012 Re-Election Campaign.  Retrieved April 4, 2011, from http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2011/04/in-pre-dawn-email-president-obama-launches-2012-re-election-campaign-.html

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Reactors in Japan are still leaking and spilling large amounts radiation into the Pacific Ocean. Concrete did not seal the the crack in the reactors. Engineers injected polymer in the pipe that is leaking, which can absorb large amounts of water. They do not know at this time if it did stop the reactors from leaking.
Dolak, K., Karlinsky, N., Brundige, W. & Tanglao, L. (April 2, 2011). A Crack in a Maintenance pit was Discovered Saturday at Reactor Unit 2 at Japan's Ravaged Nuclear Plant. abcWorld News. Retrieved April 3, 2011, from  http://abcnews.go.com/International/tokyo-electric-unable-plug-radioactive-leak/story?id=13281691

Another children's bouncy house takes off with a boy and a girl and they were seriously injured. The bounce house got caught in a dust devil where the wind can roate 60 mph, which is very common in Arizona. The house carried the children in three lanes above traffic. This is the second time this year that a bounce house went soaring. A 10 year old girl injured her head in February when she fell out of the bounce house when it was lifted by a dust devil.

Seattle pi. (April 2, 2011). Children injured after bounce house goes airborne. Retrieved April 3, 2011, from
http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Children-injured-after-bounce-house-goes-airborne-1320229.php

Charlie Sheen gets booed off stage at his live show in Detroit, Michigan. Charlie Sheen is not WINNING. Customers stated that he is "losing." Charlie Sheen is having a hard time finding a hotel in New York they don't want anything to do with him and his antics. He is appearing in New York, on April, 8, for his live show.

Marikar, S. (April 3, 2011). Charlie Sheen Bombs at Detroit Debut of 'My Violent Torpedo of Truth' Charlie Sheen is All Booed Off Stage at First Live Show. Retrieved April 3, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/charlie-sheen-tour-detroit-violent-torpedo-truth/story?id=13284622

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Father of two in a coma after, a Dodgers game a Giants fan gets brutally assaulted by two Dodger fans for rooting for his team. Numerous witnesses watched as Bryan Stow gets kick in the head and chest. The Dodger fans were taunting Bryan and his two friends for being Giants fans during the game and they tried to get away from them.  His friends did manage to escape but, unfortunately Bryan fell victim and his friends found him laying on the pavement of parking lot 2, at third base side of the parking lot.
abcNews/ESPN SPORTS. (April 2, 2011). Giants Fan Remains Hospitalized After Attack. San Francisco Giants fan remains in critical condition after beating following season opener. Retrieved April 2, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=13280624

CEO of Go Daddy. Com makes a video of slaughtering an elephant Go Daddy is a site that aids in domain names, legal filing, SSL Certificates, hosting and trademarks, etc. Bob Parsons CEO hunted down an elephant, shot it, then had a party, while he and many participants wearing Go Daddy baseball caps, carved the animal, passed around the elephant meat and ate it. This took place Zimbabwe in South Africa. He tweeted for people to watch his horrendous video of the slaughtering of the elephant. Click on the link to watch  http://abcnews.go.com/Business/daddy-ceo-fire-elephant-shooting-video/story?id=13273980

Kim, S. (April 1, 2011). CEO for Go Daddy, No.1 Web Domain Company, Under Fire for Elephant Shooting. Animal Rights Advocates at PETA Call on Go Daddy Users to Close Their Accounts. Retrieved April, 2, 2011, from  http://abcnews.go.com/Business/daddy-ceo-fire-elephant-shooting-video/story?id=13273980

Southwest Airlines makes a emergency landing due to a gaping hole in the roof  at 36,000 ft. midair. After, sounds of popping the roof ripped opened and the oxygen mask dropped down as the plane cabin depressurized. The pilot was forced to do an emergency dive. The pilot descended 25,000 ft. within five minutes. One passenger texted his wife that the plane was going down and he loved her. The plane did land safely. The plane left Phoenix Arizona and was on its way to Sacramento, California.

abcNews. (April 2, 2011). Hole Rips in Roof of Plane. The Southwest Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing. Retrieved April, 2, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/hole-rips-roof-plane-southwest-airlines-plane-travel-business-emergency-landing-13281193

A Women may loose her paralyzed kangaroo pet due to an ordnance of no exotic animals within her city. Christie Carr who lives in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, who suffered from severe depression after a stroke, started to take care of Irwin a paralyzed kangaroo.  She volunteered at a animal sanctuary and that is where she met Irwin who ran into a fence and fractured his neck and became paralyzed, due to severe brain damage. Carr took Irwin home because he needed around the clock care and he has begun to hop 3 times in a row. She stated "that she will never give him up and will move if she had to." She no longer sufferers from depression Irwin has given her purpose for living.  Click on the link to meet Irwin.
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/meet-kangaroo-lady-13281079

abcNews. (April 2, 2011). Meet the Kangaroo Lady. The city council is threatening to take Irwin the paralyzed kangaroo away. Retrieved April, 2, 2011, from
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/meet-kangaroo-lady-13281079

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Inspirational Friday

Marine gets to watch his daughter be born while being in Afghanistan.  Sargent Pompelli coaches his wife during the birth of their daughter thanks to Skype. Months later he gets to meet Reilly his beautiful daughter when he comes home.
Watch the video click on link: http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/marine-meets-baby-born-internet-military-dad-child-person-first-time-parents-13270045 

abcNews. (March 31, 2011). Marine Meets Daughter Born While he is Abroad. For the first, this military dad meets his child in person. Retrieved April 1, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/marine-meets-baby-born-internet-military-dad-child-person-first-time-parents-13270045


Robbie a sixteen year old suffered his entire life with Tourette's Syndrome, Tourette's is a condition that causes individuals to have uncontrollable ticks, due to misfiring within the brain. Robbie's ticks could last up to two hours. His ticks would consist of bursting out words, twisting his body and hitting himself.  Robbie gets miracle experimental surgery where they implant two pacemakers in his abdomen, which stops the abnormal  misfiring of over active nerve cells to the brain. Two weeks after the surgery Robbie feels normal and can be an average 16  year old and be around his friends, due to no more ticks.
Please watch the video:
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/video/surgery-cures-teen-tourettes-13273568

abcNews. (April 4, 2011). Surgery Cures Teen of Tourette's.  Dr. Richard Besser on a radical surgery that has turned one teen's life around. Retrieved April 1, from
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/video/surgery-cures-teen-tourettes-13273568