Thursday, August 23, 2012

West Nile Virus leaves 1000+ affected and 40+ dead this summer


 New Numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that the current West Nile virus outbreak is the largest ever. CNN reports and advises as follows:
1. Most mosquitoes do not carry West Nile.

In areas where mosquitoes carry the virus, only about one in 500 mosquitoes is infected, according to the Connecticut Mosquito Management Program.
2. Most people bit by West Nile mosquitoes do not get sick.
About 80% of people bit by a mosquito infected with the West Nile virus do not get sick, according to the CDC. About 20% will have relatively mild symptoms, such as fever, headache and vomiting. Symptoms can last for as short as a few days or as long as a few weeks. About one in 150 people infected with West Nile will develop a severe illness, which can include paralysis, coma or death.

3. You can help prevent West Nile with the "four Ds."

• Use mosquito repellent with DEET
• Dress in long pants and long sleeves

• Be especially careful at dusk and dawn

• Drain any standing water, such as kiddie pools or bird fountains, where mosquitoes like to breed.

4. People over 50 are most vulnerable.

Those older than 50 are the most likely to become severely ill with West Nile and should take special care to avoid mosquitoes, according to the CDC.

5. Seek medical care immediately if you have severe headaches or confusion.

If you develop symptoms of severe West Nile virus illness, such as unusually severe headaches or confusion, seek medical attention immediately, according to the CDC. Severe illness usually requires hospitalization. Milder cases improve on their own and do not necessarily require medical attention.
For more on this story and numbers concerning the out break check out CNN.

Monday, August 13, 2012

VIDEO: Gabby Douglas Honored With Mural In Hometown


U.S. Gymnast Gabby Douglas is really big in her hometown. Really big and painted on a wall.

The gold-medal-winning gymnast has a giant mural painted in her honor in Virginia Beach, Va. And she loves it.

Douglas tweeted Friday from the Olympics in London, where the 16-year-old gymnast won two gold medals at the Summer Games:
"WOW!!! This is amazing!! (hashtag)so honored,"
The mural shows Douglas holding a gold medal with an American flag backdrop. It says "Way to go Gabby."


Media outlets report brothers Todd and Eric Lindbergh spent four days painting the 9-by-30 foot mural on the outside wall of a sports bar. Todd Lindbergh says he found out that Douglas was from Virginia Beach, and the idea behind the mural came the moment he saw her on television at a medals ceremony.

VIDEO: Gabby Douglas Honored With Mural In Hometown




U.S. Gymnast Gabby Douglas is really big in her hometown. Really big and painted on a wall.
The gold-medal-winning gymnast has a giant mural painted in her honor in Virginia Beach, Va. And she loves it.
Douglas tweeted Friday from the Olympics in London, where the 16-year-old gymnast won two gold medals at the Summer Games:
"WOW!!! This is amazing!! (hashtag)so honored,"

The mural shows Douglas holding a gold medal with an American flag backdrop. It says "Way to go Gabby."
Media outlets report brothers Todd and Eric Lindbergh spent four days painting the 9-by-30 foot mural on the outside wall of a sports bar. Todd Lindbergh says he found out that Douglas was from Virginia Beach, and the idea behind the mural came the moment he saw her on television at a medals ceremony.

Chad "Ochocinco" Fired on His Day Off!



NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson AKA Chad "Ochocinco" was arrested for beating on his new wife, reality star Evelyn Lozada.

According to Davie police Capt. Dale Engle, Chad and his wife were at dinner Saturday night and she confronted him about a receipt she had found for a box of condoms.
The two started arguing, and then Chad allegedly head-butted Evelyn - hard enough for her face to be badly bruised and bleeding.

According to Chad it was an accident, but Police then spoke to Evelyn and noticing a 3 inch laceration on her forehead. Johnson was immediately arrested.

Evelyn was taken to the hospital, she suffered from cuts and bruises to the forehead and a possible concussion.
New developments surfaced, according to Chad's he says that Evelyn was the one to head butted him. The police report says the following:
Johnson confirmed that he and Evelyn Lozada were arguing in regards to a sales receipt. During the argument Evelyn Loada began yelling F*CK IT!! She then head butted Johnson. This caused the laceration on her forehead.
According to ABC News, Johnson was released from jail on $2,500 bond and charged with a misdemeanor of simple domestic battery.

Due to this arrest it was announced that Ochocinco will no longer be playing for the Miami Dolphins.

Friday, August 3, 2012

Headlines: Miley Cyrus, Chic-Fil-A & Linked-In


Source: People
In  Studio City this week, a kidnapping hoax bring s police to actress, Miley Cyrus’s home.  LAPD Sgt. Jim Parker reported that the report was a prank call. The Sgt. said that they were contacted with reports of a kidnapping as well as a shooting in the Cyrus home. At the time of  law enforcements arrival Cyrus nor any other residents were present in the home. Penalties can be severe for whoever made the fictional phone calls that had police investigating the celebrity home.



 Source: Breitbart

And a controversial story erupts at a fast food restaurant this week. Chic-fil-A, the fast food chain whose slogan is “Eat More Chicken,” is packed by customers who aimed to show the company support this week. Former Arkansas Govoner Mike Huckabee proposed what became known as Chic Fil A Appreaciation Day this week, Wednesday, in order to not exile the company that came out as a company who did not support same sex marriage.




In the world of technology and social networking Bloomberg reports some groundbreaking results about Linked In and Jobs.  The site known as the biggest professional-networking website had sales in its 3rd quarter as well as the full year that topped analysts’ predictions. This success was due to the addition of  users causing the company to make more money from the recruitment services it offers.  Links to story details available on our news blog. This was proposed after the companies’ COO Dan  athy’s commented on the restaurants supports of quote the "biblical definition of the family unit" . Americans who heard the news chose to enjoy Chick-fil-A's sandwich variations on the Appreciation Day or to not patronize the restaurant because of its values

Monday, July 30, 2012

Billboard goes too far, Jesse Jackson Jr., Zimmerman's Parents & Paying Funeral Bills



A billboard goes too far. Comparing President Barak Obama to the Colorado Shooting Suspect James Holmes.


The giant sign in Idaho features a photo of Holmes with the words, "Kills 12 in a movie theater with assault rifle, everyone freaks out."  Next to it is a photo of President Obama with the words, "Kills thousands with foreign policy, wins Nobel Peace Prize."


Now the community is outraged, calling it "offensive,"  and "pathetic."The message is sponsored by the supporters of the late activist for libertarian causes in Idaho and they have stated the billboard is a response to the president's 'broken promise' to bring home the troops.






New questions are starting to arise after Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. was transfered to a clinic in Minnesota. The Chicago Democrat and son of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, is being treated for depression and gastrointestinal issues. The timing of Jackson's medical leave has raised questions though. In part because Jackson is facing an ethics investigation in the U.S. House connected to an imprisoned former Illinois Governor.








George Zimmerman's parents are looking to gain money with their new website.
Following in their son's footsteps the site, robertandgladys.com,  is intended to tell people the parents side of the Trayvon Martin shooting and ask for donations for their relocation. Robert Zimmerman, the father of George Zimmerman, stated the relocation was necessitated by threats the family has received.






The movie theater in Colorado is offering to pay victims funeral bills.  The company that owns the Century 16 theater where suspected gunman James Holmes opened fire has quietly stepped up and offered to cover the expenses for the funerals of all 12 victims.


It was confirmed by the owner of the chapel where the most recent funeral was held, when he received a phone call from  Cinemark.

Friday, July 27, 2012

Obama recieves over a million dollars in celebrity aid!

 Morgan Freeman Circling Colonel Role in Akira


President Barack Obama and his campaign to reelection is receiving support from Hollywood. Many actors, directors and musicians have given towards the Presidents reelection. 

Below is a list taken from CNN that shows who gave from the Entertainment Industry:

OBAMA CAMPAIGN:
Actors & Actresses
Connie Britton (Friday Night Lights): $3250 in June, $5000 to date
Sam Waterston (Law and Order): $2250 in June, $5000to date
Ian Somerhalder (Lost, Vampire Diaries) : $2500
Olivia Wilde (House MD, Cowboys & Aliens) : $2500
Johnny Galecki (Roseanne, Big Bang Theory): $2500
Maria Bello (Prime Suspect): $2500
Ronald Guttman (Mad Men): $2075 in June, $4825 to date
Tyne Daly (Cagney & Lacey): $2000
Susan Saint James (Kate & Allie, McMillan & Wife): $2000
Holland Taylor (Two and a Half Men): $1000 in June, $2000 to date
Taraji P. Henson (Benjamin Button): $1850
Chris Pratt (Parks and Recreation): $1000
Aisha Tyler (The Talk co-host): $1000
Directors

Rob Minkoff (The Lion King): $2500
Musicians

Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz: $2500
Peter Frampton: $2500 to Obama campaign
Toni Tennille of The Captain and Tennille: $1000 in June, $2000 to date
Yvonne Staples of The Staples Singers: $1000 in June, $2000 to date
OBAMA VICTORY FUND:
Bette Midler: $50,000 in June, $60,000 to date
Martin Von Haselberg (actor, Midler's husband): $50,000
Billy Crystal: $40,000
Kirk Douglas: $40,000
Robert Downey, Jr.: $40,000
Eddie Murphy: $40,000
Tom Hanks: $35,800 (in May)
Rita Wilson: $35,800 (in May)
Connie Britton (Friday Night Lights): $27,500
Anne Hathaway (Dark Knight Rises): $25,000
Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween, Trading Places): $2000 in June, $14,000 to date
Wendie Malick (Hot in Cleveland): $2500
Marsha Mason (The Goodbye Girl): $1500 in June, $2500 to date
Bridget Fonda (Jackie Brown): $600 in June, $2000 to date
Tate Donovan (Damages, The O.C.): $125 in June, $1622 to date
Jason Sudeikis (Saturday Night Live): $500
Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked, GCB): $500
Topher Grace (That 70s Show): $500
Bernadette Peters (The Jerk): $250
PRIORITIES USA (pro-Obama super PAC):
Morgan Freeman (Dark Knight Rises, Million Dollar Baby): $1 million
ROMNEY CAMPAIGN:
John Rich (Country singer, Celebrity Apprentice winner): $2500
ROMNEY VICTORY FUND:
Film producer Jerry Bruckheimer and wife: $25,000
Scott Baio (Arrested Development, Happy Days) and wife: $12,500
Vince McMahon (Pro. wresting exec.) & Linda McMahon (CT Senate hopeful): $9910
RESTORE OUR FUTURE (pro-Romney super PAC):
Vince McMahon (Pro. wresting exec.) & Linda McMahon (CT Senate hopeful): $150,000K
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