http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/mad-mad-world/Snake-bites-models-bust-dies-of-silicon-poisoning/articleshow/7715176.cms
Okay, so this model, Orit Fox was doing a photo shoot with a big snake in a dress that showed off a bit much of her cleavage. She wanted to make the pictures even more... sexy? Unique? I dont know what she was aiming for when she decided to lick the snake, but she licked the snake. Well the snake was not happy about this and decided to bite her in the breast. Fox was rushed to the hospital and lived, but the snake died from silicon poisoning. Ironic? Yes.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
After 20 years, finally set free.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/03/after-20-years-in-prison-man-set-free-after-witnesses-recant-testimony-in-murder.html
A man who has spent 20 years in jail for a murder he says he didnt commit is expected to be released after several witnesses reacanted their identification of him. Apparently 5 of the 6 witnesses, including the vicitms son, recanted their identification of him as the murderer. I think this is a very bittersweet story. This man is getting out of jail and he will be free, but it took 20 years for that to happen. "Franky (the convict) is going to have some life and some freedom, but he lost so much," said Linda Starr, the legal director of the Northern California Innocence Project, which worked on the case.
A man who has spent 20 years in jail for a murder he says he didnt commit is expected to be released after several witnesses reacanted their identification of him. Apparently 5 of the 6 witnesses, including the vicitms son, recanted their identification of him as the murderer. I think this is a very bittersweet story. This man is getting out of jail and he will be free, but it took 20 years for that to happen. "Franky (the convict) is going to have some life and some freedom, but he lost so much," said Linda Starr, the legal director of the Northern California Innocence Project, which worked on the case.
Monday, March 14, 2011
UCLA condemns video criticizing Asian students
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/03/ucla-condemns-video-criticizing-asian-students.html
I chose this article because I actually watched this video last night via a post on Facebook. I think its crazy how fast things can spread. The video was this annoying girl, who gives white people a bad name, saying all these rude, inappropriate things about the Asian students who attend UCLA. Spokesman, Phil Hampton stated that they have seen the video and they feel that many of the comments made were offensive and contrary to the values of UCLA. In my opinion, i think this girl is an idiot. Why would you post something so racist and rude on the internet, where everyone can read it?? I understand everybody has their opinions, but frankly, nobody needs to hear about your racial views. Honestly, I dont even know how this girl got into UCLA.
I chose this article because I actually watched this video last night via a post on Facebook. I think its crazy how fast things can spread. The video was this annoying girl, who gives white people a bad name, saying all these rude, inappropriate things about the Asian students who attend UCLA. Spokesman, Phil Hampton stated that they have seen the video and they feel that many of the comments made were offensive and contrary to the values of UCLA. In my opinion, i think this girl is an idiot. Why would you post something so racist and rude on the internet, where everyone can read it?? I understand everybody has their opinions, but frankly, nobody needs to hear about your racial views. Honestly, I dont even know how this girl got into UCLA.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Killer Bees Attack San Diego County Man
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/03/killer-bees-sting-san-diego-man.html
A 40 year old man was taken to a hospital after being attacked by killer bees while doing landscaping. The man had an allergic reaction to the bee stings after being stung about 10 times... ouch. He managed to run up to a liquor store for help and thats where the firemen found him. Im guessing he didnt die because this article mentions nothing about death... which is good. :]
A 40 year old man was taken to a hospital after being attacked by killer bees while doing landscaping. The man had an allergic reaction to the bee stings after being stung about 10 times... ouch. He managed to run up to a liquor store for help and thats where the firemen found him. Im guessing he didnt die because this article mentions nothing about death... which is good. :]
Monday, March 7, 2011
California Schools Shortchanged??
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/03/california-redevelopment-agencies-shortchanged-schools-review-finds.html
So this article states that California schools were shortchanged around $40 million by redevelopment agencies. Governor Jerry Brown proposed to eliminate municipal redevelopment agencies as part of his budget plan and that will be voted on by the Legislature. This article also mentioned that Palm Desert spent public mone ymeant for fixing up slums on a luxury golf course. I find this extremely irritating considering the schools need that money. It seems like these are the people complaining that the schools dont have enough money, but then when they are given the money to help schools, they waste it on useless luxuries. I really think that Palm Desert couldve gone with out the golf course. The article then went on to discuss the topic further.
So this article states that California schools were shortchanged around $40 million by redevelopment agencies. Governor Jerry Brown proposed to eliminate municipal redevelopment agencies as part of his budget plan and that will be voted on by the Legislature. This article also mentioned that Palm Desert spent public mone ymeant for fixing up slums on a luxury golf course. I find this extremely irritating considering the schools need that money. It seems like these are the people complaining that the schools dont have enough money, but then when they are given the money to help schools, they waste it on useless luxuries. I really think that Palm Desert couldve gone with out the golf course. The article then went on to discuss the topic further.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
The Charge of the Light Brigade
Id have to say this is one of my favorite poems.
Half a league, half a league,
Half a league onward,
All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
"Forward, the Light Brigade!
"Charge for the guns!" he said:
Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
"Forward, the Light Brigade!"
Was there a man dismay'd?
Not tho' the soldier knew
Someone had blunder'd:
Theirs not to make reply,
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die:
Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
Cannon to right of them,
Cannon to left of them,
Cannon in front of them
Volley'd and thunder'd;
Storm'd at with shot and shell,
Boldly they rode and well,
Into the jaws of Death,
Into the mouth of Hell
Rode the six hundred.
Flash'd all their sabres bare,
Flash'd as they turn'd in air,
Sabring the gunners there,
Charging an army, while
All the world wonder'd:
Plunged in the battery-smoke
Right thro' the line they broke;
Cossack and Russian
Reel'd from the sabre stroke
Shatter'd and sunder'd.
Then they rode back, but not
Not the six hundred.
Cannon to right of them,
Cannon to left of them,
Cannon behind them
Volley'd and thunder'd;
Storm'd at with shot and shell,
While horse and hero fell,
They that had fought so well
Came thro' the jaws of Death
Back from the mouth of Hell,
All that was left of them,
Left of six hundred.
When can their glory fade?
O the wild charge they made!
All the world wondered.
Honor the charge they made,
Honor the Light Brigade,
Noble six hundred.
Half a league, half a league,
Half a league onward,
All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
"Forward, the Light Brigade!
"Charge for the guns!" he said:
Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
"Forward, the Light Brigade!"
Was there a man dismay'd?
Not tho' the soldier knew
Someone had blunder'd:
Theirs not to make reply,
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die:
Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
Cannon to right of them,
Cannon to left of them,
Cannon in front of them
Volley'd and thunder'd;
Storm'd at with shot and shell,
Boldly they rode and well,
Into the jaws of Death,
Into the mouth of Hell
Rode the six hundred.
Flash'd all their sabres bare,
Flash'd as they turn'd in air,
Sabring the gunners there,
Charging an army, while
All the world wonder'd:
Plunged in the battery-smoke
Right thro' the line they broke;
Cossack and Russian
Reel'd from the sabre stroke
Shatter'd and sunder'd.
Then they rode back, but not
Not the six hundred.
Cannon to right of them,
Cannon to left of them,
Cannon behind them
Volley'd and thunder'd;
Storm'd at with shot and shell,
While horse and hero fell,
They that had fought so well
Came thro' the jaws of Death
Back from the mouth of Hell,
All that was left of them,
Left of six hundred.
When can their glory fade?
O the wild charge they made!
All the world wondered.
Honor the charge they made,
Honor the Light Brigade,
Noble six hundred.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
L.A. School Board to Shut Six Charter Schools Caught Cheating
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0302-lausd-charters-20110302,0,1573991.story
The Los Angeles Board of Education voted Tuesday to shut down six charter schools that were accused of widespread cheating on last year's standardized tests. Apparently the Crescendo founder/executive director, John Allen, told principals and teachers to prepared their students for the tests by showing them the actual test questions. When asked if he actually had done this, he denied, but was demoted. The principals were given 10 day suspensions. I actually find this quite bizarre considering that this man should be the one encouraging students to try hard and not cheat. I do not think its fair that Allen was only demoted, i think he should be fired completely. And any of the principals that listened to him and followed his orders should be fired, as well.
The Los Angeles Board of Education voted Tuesday to shut down six charter schools that were accused of widespread cheating on last year's standardized tests. Apparently the Crescendo founder/executive director, John Allen, told principals and teachers to prepared their students for the tests by showing them the actual test questions. When asked if he actually had done this, he denied, but was demoted. The principals were given 10 day suspensions. I actually find this quite bizarre considering that this man should be the one encouraging students to try hard and not cheat. I do not think its fair that Allen was only demoted, i think he should be fired completely. And any of the principals that listened to him and followed his orders should be fired, as well.
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