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A third grade student brings a gun to school leaving another child in critical condition. A third grade student took a gun to school in his backpack and it accidentally went off hitting Amina Kocer- Bowman in her stomach. The 8-year-old had to have emergency surgery and she is in critical condition. Detectives do believe that the shooting was an accident at Armin Jahr Elementary in Bremerton, Washington, but are investigating how he got the gun. 

Tomlinson, S. ( February 23, 2012). Girl. 8, fight for life after being shot at school when gun goes off inside CLASSMATE'S backpack. Mailonline. Retrieved February 23, 2012, from  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2105270/Armin-Jahr-school-shooting-Girl-8-fights-life-gun-goes-inside-boys-backpack.html?ito=feeds-newsxml




Seven U.S. Marines die in a training exercise. The 7 Marines were killed when their 2 helicopters collided. The crash occurred in Yuma, Arizona Wednesday evening. It will take 24 hours before the Marine Corp. will release the names of the dead.

Huff Puff. ( February 23, 2012). Marines Die In Helicopter Crash During Training In Arizona. Retrieved February 23, 2012, from  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/23/marines-helicopter-crash-training-arizona_n_1296135.html


'Amazing Race' producer found dead in Uganda. Jeff Rice was found dead in his hotel room in Uganda on Friday. Possibly a cocaine overdose or poisoning killed him. His assistant Katheryne Fuller is in critical condition in Kampala Hospital. Ms. Fuller is recovering slowly and not able to speak yet. A staff member of the hotel saw someone hanging on a balcony, but when police arrived they found Rice dead and Fuller unconscious.  

Kanani, B & Dolak, K. (February 22, 2012). 'Amazing Race' Producer's Death: police Await Assistant's Recovery to Gain More Info.  abc Good Morning America. YAHOO! Retrieved February 23, 2012, from http://gma.yahoo.com/amazing-race-producers-death-police-await-assistants-recovery-075203432--abc-news.html
 

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What is Lent

Lent last for 40 days and ends on Palm Sunday.  After Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist the heavens opened up and Jesus was lead into the desert by the Spirit. Jesus was in the desert for 40 days and nights without any food and was tempted by the devil. Jesus was tested and did not fall victim to the devil.  During this time of 'Lent' prayer for the rejoice of Jesus our Savior who was risen from the dead on Easter.   (Matthew 4:2) Sunday's are not included in the 40 days of prayer, due to every Sunday in the Christian faith is a day of celebration.

Why the #40 is significant in the Bible. 

1. The flood it rained forty days -Noah
2. Moses stayed on Mount Sinai forty days (Ex 24:18)
3. Jonah gave the people of Ninevah forty days to repent (Jon 3:4)
4. Jesus, before starting his ministry, spent forty days in the desert in prayer and fasting.(Matt 4:2)                                

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A woman is tasered and left brain dead. Danielle Maudsley was arrested  and taken to Florida Highway Patrol Station for a suspect in a hit-and-run. She was hand cuffed and ran out the door and that is when she was tasered and fell to the ground hitting her head, screaming and crying she tried to get up, but became unconscious.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2104228/Pictured-The-moment-handcuffed-suspect-20-left-brain-dead-Tasered-trying-escape-police.html
Her mother Sheryl Maudsley stated that "a trooper came to her door to tell her what had happened to Danielle and that she needed to get to the hospital immediately. When she arrived she saw two bags on each side of her head because they took her skull off so that the brain could drain. Her daughter was connected to a feeding tube and draining tubes from her brain. Danielle is on life support and is in a vegetated state.

CNN (February 20, 2012). Woman shot with Taser now brain dead. Retrieved February 21, 2012, from
http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_t3#/video/bestoftv/2012/02/21/exp-jvm-taser-coma.hln


A woman gives birth to a headed boy. A Brazilian woman Maria de Nazare has given birth to a two headed baby boy. She thought she was having twins and minutes before birth she found out that she was having a boy with two heads. The boy has two heads and two spines. Maria named the pair Emanuel and Jesus. They both share the same organs and separating them is not and option, due to both brains are functioning well. In the past they would remove one head where the brain wasn't fully developed.  

Pfeiffer, E. (December 21, 2011 ). Healthy two-headed baby born in Brazil. Retrieved February 21, 2012, from http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/healthy-two-headed-baby-born-brazil-192245708.html

A 23-year-old is going to trial for allegedly stealing a $2 pumpkin. In Albuquerque, New Mexico, Lauren Medina will go before a jury for stealing a pumpkin. She was with her sister Annette Atencio who spent $75 on food that day and Lauren forgot to pay for the pumpkin. She was taken away by handcuffs even after offering to pay for the $2 pumpkin. Lauren could have pleaded guilty and would have been given probation, but she refused.

Daily News Los Angeles. (February 21, 2012). Woman heads to trial for 'stealing' $2 pumpkin. Retrieved February 21, 2012, from http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_20010174?source=rss

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President's Day

The day started 1880 to honor George Washington's birthday, February 22. The holiday was expanded to honor all presidents. Some presidents in the past celebrated their birthdays differently.

1. Abraham Lincoln refuse to celebrate his birthday, due to the America Civil War.
2. Warren Harding was elected on his birthday.
3. Franklin Roosevelt was known for throwing fundraiser parties for a cure for polio and found relief from the paralyzed disease that inflicted his life at Warm Springs in Georgia. The warm springs had a reputation for healing with mineral water treatments. FDR spent a lot of his own fortune to invest in the spa with the intent to make it a rehabilitation center. He used Warm Springs as an annual birthday ball and it raised millions of dollars for the March of Dimes.   
4. Harry Truman used the Situation Room in the White House as a bowling Alley, in 1947 he received the bowling alley from supporters and his state of Missouri. The bowling alley was moved 15 years later to the building next door 1955. President Nixon and first lady Pat Nixon were avid players  and installed a new one  in the building's basement.
5. Lyndon Johnson gave himself a party on stage in Atlantic City, New Jersey at the Democratic National Convention on his 56th birthday.  He gave his acceptance speech. 
6. George H.W. Bush jumps out of a plane to celebrate his milestone birthdays. He has jumped on his 75th, 80th, 85th birthdays and will continue on his 90th.

http://www.history.com/news/2012/02/17/all-the-presidents-birthdays/ 

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Bobby Brown explains why he left Whitney Houston's funeral early. Bobby gives an explanation why he gave a quick and dramatic appearance. He stated "that his family was treated badly and he was prevented him from seeing his daughter." When Brown first arrived at the funeral he sat in the front row with the rest of Houston's family and was asked to move. He stated that "he and his family were asked to move three times. He gave a kiss to the casket of his ex-wife, and departed, he refused to make a scene and he will continue to pay respects to his ex-wife the best he knows how." Brown was suppose to bring  two guest, but showed up with ten. Houston's family approached Brown and told him he could stay in the area of the family, but his guest would have to move. He refused and that is when the family asked for security to get involved. Brown and Houston were married in 1992 and divorced in 2007, and they have a daughter together Bobbi Kristina Brown and Houston had sole custody of her, after they were divorced. 

CNN Entertainment. (Febrhttp://www.cnn.com/2012/02/18/showbiz/houston-funeral-bobby-brown/index.html?hpt=hp_t2uary 19, 2012). Bobby Brown leaves Houston funeral after spat. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from

Elizabeth Smart gets married. Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped for months as a  teenager in Utah. She  tied the knot in Hawaii over the weekend. She was sexually abused while she was abducted, at the age of 14, and was held captive for 9 months. She said "that those none months were hell." Smart and Gilmour met each other while she was doing missionary work in France. Gilmour is from Scotland and Smart attends Brigham Young University and works for ABC.

CNN U.S. (February 19, 2012). Elizabeth Smart tie the knot in Hawaii. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from  http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/19/us/utah-smart-married/index.html?hpt=hp_t3

If you can't drink a cup of coffee now you can inhale it. The inhale caffeine is sold in a lipstick case. The container has vitamin B plus 100 milligrams of caffeine powder and is sold as a dietary product. The product didn't need approval because it is sold as a dietary product, but it's being scrutinized for safety.  The fear is that teenagers and kids will abuse it and take more than one shot. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) will determine if it really meets the dietary qualifications to be sold. A single shot cost $2.99 at convenience stores and the package warns not to consume more than three shots daily.

Kgowi, R. ( February 19, 2012). APNEWSBreak: FDA to review inhalable caffeine. Yahoo!News. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from http://news.yahoo.com/apnewsbreak-fda-review-inhalable-caffeine-120211703.html


 

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A man suffers from injury when an electronic cigarette explodes in his face.  Tom Holloway 57, of Niceville, Fla was smoking a electronic (e) cigarette when his wife heard an explosion. She said "it sounded like a firecracker and she heard him scream and it was like a bottle rocket in his mouth." The faulty battery is to blame for the explosion. The battery was a rechargeable lithium. The explosion knocked out all of his teeth and part of his tongue. The device is not regulated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). The e cigarette aids in quitting to smoke tobacco cigarettes. 

Conley, M. (February 15, 2012). Man Suffers Severe Injuries After E-Cigarette Explodes in His Mouth. abc Good Morning America. February 18, 2012, from http://gma.yahoo.com/man-suffers-severe-injuries-e-cigarette-explodes-mouth-210010787--abc-news.html


The United States Postal is looking for another increase. The price of first class mail will cost 50 cents. The U.S. Post Office is in a financial loss, which could be up to $18.2 million by the year 2015. The increase in a 50 cent stamp would be an 11% percent increase in postal rates. The USPS delivers 40% of the world's mail. By suspending Saturdays delivery would save $2.7 billion a year and an increase in stamps would increase annual revenue by $1 billion.

Farnham, A. ( February 17, 2012). 50-Cent Stamp, Other Postal Changes Coming. abc Good Morning America. retrieved February 18, 2012, from http://gma.yahoo.com/50-cent-stamp-other-postal-changes-coming-190143222--abc-news.html

Amanda Knox gets $4 million in a book deal with HarperCollins. Knox was accused of killing her roommate while studying abroad in Italy. She spent 4 years in prison and was finally released in 2011. Her parents spent over a $1 million in legal fees and traveling expenses to and from Italy. Italian prosecutors are still trying to pursue an overturn ruling that freed Knox and get her back into prison.

Battiste, N. (February 16, 2012). Amanda Know Gets $ Million Book Deal With HarperCollins. abc Good Morning America. Yahoo! News. Retrieved February 18, 2012, from  http://gma.yahoo.com/amanda-knox-gets-4-million-book-deal-harpercollins-193147580--abc-news.html

Inspirational Friday

Where do children go when their immune system is compromised. Many children have battled cancer and other illnesses that leave them susceptible to germs. One of the  parents of a sick child became aware while in the hospital when her daughter was being treated there was an area for kids to socialize. Nancy Zuch decided to open the Morgan Center and named after her daughter who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 2. Her daughter is now 13 and cancer free. Zuch remembered how difficult it was when Morgan had to be isolated from other children for the fear of becoming sick from them. The Morgan Center was opened in 2003 and has provided a free preschool for 150 children. The center looks like any other preschool. The differences are that the children need to sanitize their hands throughout the day and have their own individualized supplies: glue, crayon, scissors, Play-Doh, etc. The center is completely ran on  private donations and fundraisers and the students are referred by local hospital. Parents have made friends with each other and they have become a support team for one and another. The Morgan Center is located in Hicksville, New York. A second one is opening in Long Island, NY.     

Trinh, L. (February 16, 2012). Giving a childhood to young cancer patients. CNN U.S. Retrieved February 17, 2012, from http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/16/us/cnnheroes-zuch-morgan-center/index.html?hpt=hp_t3


A Westminster dog was not always pampered and adored. Maverick a Weimaraner spent most of its days in a crate for years. He suffered from nose infections, malnutrition, and self mutilation of himself, where he chewed his tail raw. Dan Stalling heard about Maverick through a friend that read an ad from the previous owner on Craigslist. Stalling bought the dog from the man and nursed Maverick back to health. Stalling said  " it took weeks for Maverick to eat normally and he had to build up his appetite. He had to treat him daily for his nose, paws and tail infections and during this time he gave him tons of TLC. He socialized him to the world. After 5 months, and his second show, he took the breed. Shortly after, he earned his Grand Champion title."

Hibbard, L. (February 16, 2012). Maverick, Weimaraner Rescued On Craigslist, Goes To Westminster.
Huff Puff. Retrieved February 16, 2012, from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/16/maverick-show-dog-rescued_n_1282405.html

Starbucks are creating jobs by selling wristbands. The wristbands are manufactured in existing American manufacturing plants. All the materials 100% of it is from the U.S.A. The red, white, and blue cord is manufactured in Rhode Island and the brass crimps come from Florida. The zinc alloy bead is made in a woman-owned manufacturing plant in Los Angeles and this also where the wristband is assembled. Starbucks had distributed more than 500,000 wristband within the last three months. The band cost $5.00 and are intended to loan small businesses loans, nonprofits organizations and other organizations that will create jobs for Americans. The program so far has raised $2 million coupled by $5 million seed money that Starbucks already donated. Starbucks expects to create at least 2,300 jobs.

CNN Money. (February 17, 2012). Starbucks wristbands created these jobs. Retrieved February 17, 2012, from   http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2012/smallbusiness/1202/gallery.starbucks-jobs/index.html