Monday, January 31, 2011

Climber has miraculous recovery from stupendous fall

http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_upshot/20110131/od_yblog_upshot/20907

After falling from 1,000 feet, Adam Potter miraculously survived the fall. Sgurr Choinnich Mor, a Scottish mountain is where he had lost his footing, which led to his plunge toward disaster. After falling, he stood up, and tried reading his map. Rescuers were confused. He is now recovering with minor cuts and bruises.


Krumboltz, Mike. "Climber Has Miraculous Recovery from Stupendous Fall | The Upshot Yahoo! News." The Top News Headlines on Current Events from Yahoo! News. Web. 31 Jan. 2011. <http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_upshot/20110131/od_yblog_upshot/20907>.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Ohio Mom Jailed for Lying About Kids' School Residency

http://www.aolnews.com/2011/01/26/ohio-mom-kelley-williams-bolar-jailed-for-lying-about-kids-scho/?icid=maing|main5|dl1|sec1_lnk1|39432

A Mom wanting a better school for her children is considered a crime? Kelley Williams lied about where she lives so that her children could attend a highly prestigious school. She did it for them, not herself. Should she have been put in jail?

"Ohio Mom Jailed for Lying About Kids' School Residency." Aolnews. Web. 26 Jan. 2011. <http://www.aolnews.com/2011/01/26/ohio-mom-kelley-williams-bolar-jailed-for-lying-about-kids-scho/?icid=maing|main5|dl1|sec1_lnk1|39432>.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Fact or Fiction? 12 Health Myths Exposed

http://www.aolhealth.com/2011/01/24/fact-or-fiction-12-health-myths-exposed/?icid=maing|main5|dl4|sec1_lnk3|39098

Ever wondered if an apple a day will keep a Doctor away? Or even going outside with wet hair, will get you a cold? Read this article, and learn about the myths, and its truths.

"Fact or Fiction? 12 Health Myths Exposed." Aolhealth. Web. 25 Jan. 2011. <http://www.aolhealth.com/2011/01/24/fact-or-fiction-12-health-myths-exposed/?icid=maing|main5|dl4|sec1_lnk3|39098>.

Monday, January 24, 2011

State of the Union Address

http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_exclusive/20110124/pl_yblog_exclusive/what-yahoo-readers-want-from-the-state-of-the-union

The State of the Union Address, will be aired tomorrow. There are many issues that are in big controversy that, hopefully will be talked about tomorrow. These issues include: Healthcare, Education, Deficit, and Domestic Violence. Watch it at 9:00pm Eastern Time (6:00).

Pruitt, Phil. "What Yahoo! Readers Want from the State of the Union - Yahoo! News." The Top News Headlines on Current Events from Yahoo! News. Web. 25 Jan. 2011. <http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_exclusive/20110124/pl_yblog_exclusive/what-yahoo-readers-want-from-the-state-of-the-union>.

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Has Obama Kept His Promises?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110123/ap_on_re_us/us_state_of_union

Since the near is coming for the ending of Obama's Presidency, it is in question whether he has kept his promises or not. Some of these include: Healthcare, Stabilization of Economy, War in Iraq, and even improving schools. What do you think?

Benac, Nancy. "At Obama's Midpoint, an Altered State of the Union - Yahoo! News." The Top News Headlines on Current Events from Yahoo! News. Web. 24 Jan. 2011. <http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110123/ap_on_re_us/us_state_of_union>.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords And Her Life-Long Recovery

http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_newsroom/20110120/sc_yblog_newsroom/after-brain-injury-recovery-is-a-lifelong-process

Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head in Tucson where six people were killed. Giffords was in critical condition, astonishing her Doctors that she is still alive. Despite her brain injury, she is recovering faster than expected.

News, Yahoo! "After Brain Injury, Recovery Is a Lifelong Process - Yahoo! News." The Top News Headlines on Current Events from Yahoo! News. Web. 20 Jan. 2011. <http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_newsroom/20110120/sc_yblog_newsroom/after-brain-injury-recovery-is-a-lifelong-process>.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Man Shoots Friend For Eating His Cake?

http://www.aolnews.com/2011/01/19/police-philadelphia-man-shoots-friend-for-eating-his-cake/
After seeing his friend eating his cake, the man pulled out a gun and shot his own friend. Investigators say they were supposed to share the cake. Or was it French fries? Investigators deny the claim that they were arguing over French fries.


"Police: Philadelphia Man Shoots Friend for Eating His Cake." Top News & Analysis, US, World, Sports, Celebrity & Weird News. Web. 20 Jan. 2011. <http://www.aolnews.com/2011/01/19/police-philadelphia-man-shoots-friend-for-eating-his-cake/>.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Palin explains 'blood libel' comment

Palin Explains 'Blood Libel'
 Blood Libel is historically known to be defined as to accuse Jews of using blood of Christians in religious rituals. Many Jewish people protested this statement, as they took it the wrong way. Palin explains that the way she wanted it to be interpreted was to falsely accuse someone of having blood on their hands.

Margasak, Larry. "Palin Explains 'blood Libel' Comment - Yahoo! News." The Top News Headlines on Current Events from Yahoo! News. Web. 19 Jan. 2011. <http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110118/ap_on_re_us/us_palin>.