Casey Anthony stays in jail and was sentenced to four years. Judge Belvin also ordered a fine for Casey to pay for lying to law enforcement officials in the amount of $4,000. She has served over three years and will receive credit for those years. After calculation of the time already served by Casey she may get out of jail as early as August.
Banfield, A., Kunin S., Dolak, K., & NG, C. (July 7, 2011). Casey Anthony Ordered Back to Jail and Fined $4,000. abcNew/u.s. Retrieved July 7, 2011, from Casey Anthony Ordered to Stay in Jail, Fined $4,000 - ABC News
A man was killed by a grizzly bear at Yellowstone National Park . The man was hiking with his wife when he encountered a female grizzly with her cubs. The bear attacked the man to protect her cubs and fatally mauled the man. This is the first fatal attack by a bear since 1986. Bear attacks are uncommon stated a spokesman for Yellowstone National Park.
CNN u.s. (July 6, 2011). Man killed by grizzly bear at Yellowstone National Park. Retrieved July 7,
Man killed by grizzly bear at Yellowstone National Park - CNN.com
Schools in the state of Indiana will stop teaching students to write in cursive. School officials want students to become more proficient with the keyboard instead. School officials will let each school decide independently, but eventually cursive writing will be a thing in the past in Indiana schools. "How will students learn how to sign their names if cursive writing has not been taught" is the question that many are asking?
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
What's in The News Today
Casey Anthony is freed from murder charges, but society is outraged about the verdict. Reasonable doubt cannot convict someone and the evidence just did not support the crime. Two- year-old Caylee, unfortunately died, but how no one really knows.
CNN. (July 5, 2011). Anthony and the emotional rollercoaster. Retrieved July 6, 2011, from Video - Breaking News Videos from CNN.com
Banks are selling their customers shopping information. They are selling customers shopping habits: how much they spend and buy to retailers. The retailers then target the consumers through emails, text and even on their on-line bank statements. Every time consumers have a transaction with the retailers the bank gets paid a worth while commission. The banks that are involved are: Wells Fargo, USAA Sovereign Bank, Citi and Discover.
CNN Money. (July 6, 2011). Banks' billion-dollar idea: Sell your shopping data. Retrieved July 6, 2011, from Banks sell consumers' shopping data to retailers - Jul. 6, 2011
Japanese children have been exposed to thyroid radiation. Reports stated that the "children were only expose to 0.2 microsievert per hour and this amount is not suppose to be a health risk." The soil in four different locations in the city of Fukushima had radiation levels of cesium with levels between 1.5 to 4.5 times the legal limit. The city Fukushima is 12.5 miles aways from the evacuation zone that surrounds the leaking nuclear plant.
CNN. (July 6, 2011). Report: Thyroid radiation found in 45% of children in Japanese province. Retrieved July 6, 2011, from Report: Thyroid radiation found in 45% of children in Japanese province – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs
CNN. (July 5, 2011). Anthony and the emotional rollercoaster. Retrieved July 6, 2011, from Video - Breaking News Videos from CNN.com
Banks are selling their customers shopping information. They are selling customers shopping habits: how much they spend and buy to retailers. The retailers then target the consumers through emails, text and even on their on-line bank statements. Every time consumers have a transaction with the retailers the bank gets paid a worth while commission. The banks that are involved are: Wells Fargo, USAA Sovereign Bank, Citi and Discover.
CNN Money. (July 6, 2011). Banks' billion-dollar idea: Sell your shopping data. Retrieved July 6, 2011, from Banks sell consumers' shopping data to retailers - Jul. 6, 2011
Japanese children have been exposed to thyroid radiation. Reports stated that the "children were only expose to 0.2 microsievert per hour and this amount is not suppose to be a health risk." The soil in four different locations in the city of Fukushima had radiation levels of cesium with levels between 1.5 to 4.5 times the legal limit. The city Fukushima is 12.5 miles aways from the evacuation zone that surrounds the leaking nuclear plant.
CNN. (July 6, 2011). Report: Thyroid radiation found in 45% of children in Japanese province. Retrieved July 6, 2011, from Report: Thyroid radiation found in 45% of children in Japanese province – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
What's in The News Today
A fishing boat capsized 60 miles outside of Baja Mexico. Two giant size waves and unsettling weather occurred quickly, which caused the boat to capsize and sink. There was 44 passengers upon the fishing vessel when it capsized. Survivors were in the water for 18 hours before being rescued. Some were clicking to coolers as they swam to shore. One is dead and seven people are still missing.
Golodrtga, B., Effron, L., & Dolak, D. (July 5, 2011). Search Continues in Mexico for 7 U.S. Tourists After Fishing Boat Sinks. abc/U.S. Retrieved July 5, 2011, from Search Continues in Mexico for 7 U.S. Tourists After Fishing Boat Sinks - ABC News
A Mysterious shaking of a building is still unknown in S. Korea. The tremor was so severe it caused people to flee the building. There was no seismic activity. The building was evacuated and 3,000 people were in structure at the time. The evacuation will remain in effect for 3 days.
CNN. (July 5, 2011). Korean office tower evacuated after mysterious shaking. Retrieved July 5, 2011, from Korean office tower evacuated after mysterious shaking – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs
China wants a piece of Facebook. Zuckerberg the founder of Facebook may allow China to buy shares, he is expected to travel to China in September. China wants to dominate social media and wants to influence the content. Sandberg the Chief Operating Officer of Facebook doesn't like the idea and is worried about the reputation of Facebook.
Microsoft will sensor according to want China wants and they are teaming together to make it work. Bing is already in China and Microsoft will get no revenue from this deal just recognition.
CNN. (July 5, 2011) 'China' likes Facebook. Retrieved July 5, 2011, from Video - Breaking News Videos from CNN.com
Golodrtga, B., Effron, L., & Dolak, D. (July 5, 2011). Search Continues in Mexico for 7 U.S. Tourists After Fishing Boat Sinks. abc/U.S. Retrieved July 5, 2011, from Search Continues in Mexico for 7 U.S. Tourists After Fishing Boat Sinks - ABC News
A Mysterious shaking of a building is still unknown in S. Korea. The tremor was so severe it caused people to flee the building. There was no seismic activity. The building was evacuated and 3,000 people were in structure at the time. The evacuation will remain in effect for 3 days.
CNN. (July 5, 2011). Korean office tower evacuated after mysterious shaking. Retrieved July 5, 2011, from Korean office tower evacuated after mysterious shaking – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs
China wants a piece of Facebook. Zuckerberg the founder of Facebook may allow China to buy shares, he is expected to travel to China in September. China wants to dominate social media and wants to influence the content. Sandberg the Chief Operating Officer of Facebook doesn't like the idea and is worried about the reputation of Facebook.
Microsoft will sensor according to want China wants and they are teaming together to make it work. Bing is already in China and Microsoft will get no revenue from this deal just recognition.
CNN. (July 5, 2011) 'China' likes Facebook. Retrieved July 5, 2011, from Video - Breaking News Videos from CNN.com
Monday, July 4, 2011
What's in The News Today
What is the 4th of July
The holiday became a federal holiday on 1941 in the United States. Independence Day goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-1783). The United States one their freedom from Great Britain in June 1776 with the 13 colonies. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted for independence and on July 4th the Declaration of Independence was drafted by Thomas Jefferson. Since 1776, to the current date July 4th has been celebrated as Independence from Britain with fireworks, parades and concerts to informal family gatherings and barbecues.
History.com. July 4th. Retrieved July 4, 2011, from July 4th — History.com Articles, Video, Pictures and Facts
Sunday, July 3, 2011
What's in The News Today
Florida's new law affecting Welfare recipients mandates drug screening before the approval for the program. The new law went in effect on Friday. Under the new measure parent's and adults will be screened with drug testing by the Department of Children and Family Services. The state of Florida does not want to waste taxpayers dollars on drugs. If someone fails the drug testing then they may be given the opportunity to designate another individual to receive the benefits for the children. The cost of the test will be the person's responsibility and once they are accepted to the program then the money for the test will be recouped.
CNN U.S. (July 2, 2011). Florida's debated welfare drug-screen measure kicks in. Retrieved July 3, 2011). from Florida's debated welfare drug-screen measure kicks in - CNN.com
ExxxonMobil's pipline leaked crude oil into the Yellowstone River bordering Montana and Wyoming. Close to two hundred people are expected to clean up the leak by using absorbent pads and booms into the flooded river. Rains and melting snow caused for the river to flood at 13.51 feet and flood stage is 13 feet. The flooding will wash all oil contaminants to shore and nearly 300 Residents were evacuated.
Gat , P. ( July 2, 2011). Crude oil leaks into the Montana river. CNN U.S. Retrieved July 3, 2011, from
Crude oil leaks into Montana river - CNN.com
How did child services miss a caged starved boy? Christian Choate was forced to live in a cage and kept naked with only a diaper. The father and stepmother beat, kicked and deprived him of food and water. His body was found two years later encased in cement and buried in Lake County, Indiana. Child services came to the house on numerous calls and always found the allegations as "unsubstantiated." Letters that were found by Christian was that he wished he was liked and could play outside like all the other children that lived in the house. He was only let out of his cage to clean and vacuum and then back into his cage once his chores were completed. He would sneak food and run in the bathroom. In his letters he always wondered when someone was going to come and give him food and water. The father Riley Lowell Choate 39, and stepmother Kimberly Leona Kubina 45, have been charged with murder and have pleaded not guilty and court will resume on Tuesday.
Greene, B. (July 3, 2011), Caged and doomed, boy leaves sad account of his life. CNN Opinion. Retrieved July 2, 2011, from Caged and doomed, boy leaves sad account of his life - CNN.com
CNN U.S. (July 2, 2011). Florida's debated welfare drug-screen measure kicks in. Retrieved July 3, 2011). from Florida's debated welfare drug-screen measure kicks in - CNN.com
ExxxonMobil's pipline leaked crude oil into the Yellowstone River bordering Montana and Wyoming. Close to two hundred people are expected to clean up the leak by using absorbent pads and booms into the flooded river. Rains and melting snow caused for the river to flood at 13.51 feet and flood stage is 13 feet. The flooding will wash all oil contaminants to shore and nearly 300 Residents were evacuated.
Gat , P. ( July 2, 2011). Crude oil leaks into the Montana river. CNN U.S. Retrieved July 3, 2011, from
Crude oil leaks into Montana river - CNN.com
How did child services miss a caged starved boy? Christian Choate was forced to live in a cage and kept naked with only a diaper. The father and stepmother beat, kicked and deprived him of food and water. His body was found two years later encased in cement and buried in Lake County, Indiana. Child services came to the house on numerous calls and always found the allegations as "unsubstantiated." Letters that were found by Christian was that he wished he was liked and could play outside like all the other children that lived in the house. He was only let out of his cage to clean and vacuum and then back into his cage once his chores were completed. He would sneak food and run in the bathroom. In his letters he always wondered when someone was going to come and give him food and water. The father Riley Lowell Choate 39, and stepmother Kimberly Leona Kubina 45, have been charged with murder and have pleaded not guilty and court will resume on Tuesday.
Greene, B. (July 3, 2011), Caged and doomed, boy leaves sad account of his life. CNN Opinion. Retrieved July 2, 2011, from Caged and doomed, boy leaves sad account of his life - CNN.com
Saturday, July 2, 2011
What's in The News Today
Maria Shriver filed for divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger after 25 years of marriage. This announcement came after the dreadful news that he fathered a child while being married to Shriver.
She is asking for custody of their youngest children ages 13 and 17. She will also get half of what Schwarzenegger is worth, which is $300 million. In California spouses get 50% of the assets if they where married during the time the money was earned.
CNN Newa. (July 1, 2011). Maria Shriver files divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger, to split millions? Retrieved July 2, 2011, from Maria Shriver files divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger, to split millions? » CNN Newa - A Nation of News
A Swiss couple is kidnapped in Pakistan and grabbed by gunpoint. The police have the couple's driver's licenses and passport, which confirmed that the couple are Swiss. The police have asked local tribesmen to help locate the couple.
CNNWorld. (July 2, 2011). Official: Swiss couple kidnapped in southwest Pakistan. Retrieved July 2, 2011, from Official: Swiss couple kidnapped in southwest Pakistan - CNN.com
Fireworks will be banned in several states, due to drought conditions and high winds. New Mexico's governor has banned fireworks, Texas and Arizona has also followed suit. Half of the state of Florida is also banning fireworks, due to a recent fires.
Brown, A. ( July 1, 2011). July 4 fireworks banned for fear of wildfires. Seattle pi. Retrieved July 2, 2011, from July 4 fireworks banned for fear of wildfires - seattlepi.com
She is asking for custody of their youngest children ages 13 and 17. She will also get half of what Schwarzenegger is worth, which is $300 million. In California spouses get 50% of the assets if they where married during the time the money was earned.
CNN Newa. (July 1, 2011). Maria Shriver files divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger, to split millions? Retrieved July 2, 2011, from Maria Shriver files divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger, to split millions? » CNN Newa - A Nation of News
A Swiss couple is kidnapped in Pakistan and grabbed by gunpoint. The police have the couple's driver's licenses and passport, which confirmed that the couple are Swiss. The police have asked local tribesmen to help locate the couple.
CNNWorld. (July 2, 2011). Official: Swiss couple kidnapped in southwest Pakistan. Retrieved July 2, 2011, from Official: Swiss couple kidnapped in southwest Pakistan - CNN.com
Fireworks will be banned in several states, due to drought conditions and high winds. New Mexico's governor has banned fireworks, Texas and Arizona has also followed suit. Half of the state of Florida is also banning fireworks, due to a recent fires.
Brown, A. ( July 1, 2011). July 4 fireworks banned for fear of wildfires. Seattle pi. Retrieved July 2, 2011, from July 4 fireworks banned for fear of wildfires - seattlepi.com
Friday, July 1, 2011
Inspirational Friday
Wal-mart is taken on Medicaid to help sick children get the medical treatment they need. Wal-Mart's attorneys will be challenging the government and other entities to aid in sick children to have access to programs, services and equipment that they were denied. Wal-Mart's 143 attorneys will help patients with many health issues affiliated with" Medicaid" a government funded federal and state health insurance that covers 44 million low income people, families and special needs patients. Wal-Mart will train their staff to help patients glide through Medicaid's protocols with filing out correct forms for expensive treatments, medical devices and specialized wheelchairs and filing out basic forms. Wal-Mart will also help Medicaid families get special education for children and with housing issues and making sure that living conditions are not hazardous to the families. Wal-Mart is partnering with Arkansas Children's Hospital to provide legal support for Medicaid patients and their families, free of charge and this will begin this month. If the program is successful Wal-Mart will go nationwide in partnership with other hospitals, companies and law firms. They also stated that until that happens "they will help families in other areas across the country with legal help."
Kavilanz, P. (July 1, 2011). Wal-Mart takes on Medicaid. CNNMoney. Retrieved July 1, 2011, from
A dancing traffic cop in the Philippines stated 'he enjoys making people happy and practiced his dance moves to perfection." He is a street sensation and what a great way to keep people entertained while they are stuck in traffic. To watch the dancing traffic cop click on the link: http://cnn.com/video/?/video/offbeat/2011/06/29/sot.philippines.dancing.cop.cnn
A coach donates a kidney to one of his players. A Katrina hurricane survivor 'Tom Walter' a coach at Wake Forest University donated his kidney to an ailing player. His home was flooded from Katrina and he had to move his team to New Mexico for a semester during the floods. It would have been easier just to walk away from the team during this time, but 6 years later he donates his kidney to one of his players. When asked, which was easier surviving Katrina or kidney transplant and he stated "the surgery."
Happy News. (February 26, 2011). Man who donated kidney survived Katrina. CNN. Retrieved July 1, 2011, from Happy News - Coach Survived Katrina... and Now a Kidney Transplant
CNN. (June 29, 2011). Philippines dancing traffic cop. Retrieved July 1, 2011, from Video - Breaking News Videos from CNN.com
A coach donates a kidney to one of his players. A Katrina hurricane survivor 'Tom Walter' a coach at Wake Forest University donated his kidney to an ailing player. His home was flooded from Katrina and he had to move his team to New Mexico for a semester during the floods. It would have been easier just to walk away from the team during this time, but 6 years later he donates his kidney to one of his players. When asked, which was easier surviving Katrina or kidney transplant and he stated "the surgery."
Happy News. (February 26, 2011). Man who donated kidney survived Katrina. CNN. Retrieved July 1, 2011, from Happy News - Coach Survived Katrina... and Now a Kidney Transplant
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