http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/05/18/oregon-gay-marriage/9268923/
A judge who is raising a kid in a same sex marriage tried to overturn the law against gay marriage in Oregon. However, a group that thinks marriage should be defined the union of a woman and a man is fighting it; they asked a federal appeals court on Monday to postpone the proceedings, and allow for the group to intervene in the hearing. Judge Michael McShane will rule today on a lawsuit that was brought on by four gay and lesbian couples who are challenging the ban, which was approved by voters around a decade ago. The ban was approved by 57% of the voters. About 3,000 gay couples were allowed to marry before a judge halted the practice. The Oregon Supreme Court later invalidated the marriages.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Monday, May 12, 2014
Twins Born; As Rare As They Come
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/05/12/newser-born-with-two-faces/8991607/
Born six weeks early, twin girls were born, but with two faces and one body. (See image.) Only 35 births are known to have taken place with the condition called cranial duplication "diprosopus", which means two faces in Greek. The father of the two girls said that they were breathing perfectly on their own and feeding, who were born in Australia on Thursday. Although these two were lucky, most are stillborn. Children with this condition are identified as a "single child," although Howie (the father) said that they still refer to them as twins.
Born six weeks early, twin girls were born, but with two faces and one body. (See image.) Only 35 births are known to have taken place with the condition called cranial duplication "diprosopus", which means two faces in Greek. The father of the two girls said that they were breathing perfectly on their own and feeding, who were born in Australia on Thursday. Although these two were lucky, most are stillborn. Children with this condition are identified as a "single child," although Howie (the father) said that they still refer to them as twins.
Monday, May 5, 2014
Acrobats Die. Almost
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/usanow/2014/05/04/circus-providence-injured/8693615/
In Providence on Sunday there were at least nine high-wire circus performers that were injured. The metal frame that the performers were hanging on broke loose from the metal truss. Eight women fell from twenty five to forty feet and landed on a performer that was on the ground. The show was cancelled, and the show scheduled for three pm was also cancelled. "The safety of our performers is the No. 1 priority," said Payne, a spokesperson for the circus act. He also said "something went very wrong with the apparatus." Obviously. Most of the 3,900 people present for the mishap at the show were children. Open the link to see the video.
In Providence on Sunday there were at least nine high-wire circus performers that were injured. The metal frame that the performers were hanging on broke loose from the metal truss. Eight women fell from twenty five to forty feet and landed on a performer that was on the ground. The show was cancelled, and the show scheduled for three pm was also cancelled. "The safety of our performers is the No. 1 priority," said Payne, a spokesperson for the circus act. He also said "something went very wrong with the apparatus." Obviously. Most of the 3,900 people present for the mishap at the show were children. Open the link to see the video.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Florida
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/04/30/florida-floods-panhandle-weather-storms/8501961/
Early Wednesday Florida and south Alabama were hit by torrential rain and extreme flooding. Major destruction and even death have come from the monstrous storms. Because officers made people such down Interstate 10, many people were either left to be stranded in their cars, or had to walk to safety leaving their cars behind. The eastern part of the country will continue to have heavy rain and severe thunderstorms throughout the day and night most likely. Large hail and even tornadoes are also expected to make an appearance in some places. In Pensacola on Tuesday, more than 5 inches of rain fell from 9pm-10pm. This surpassed the entire total rainfall from Hurricane Ivan in the 60 minute time period.
Early Wednesday Florida and south Alabama were hit by torrential rain and extreme flooding. Major destruction and even death have come from the monstrous storms. Because officers made people such down Interstate 10, many people were either left to be stranded in their cars, or had to walk to safety leaving their cars behind. The eastern part of the country will continue to have heavy rain and severe thunderstorms throughout the day and night most likely. Large hail and even tornadoes are also expected to make an appearance in some places. In Pensacola on Tuesday, more than 5 inches of rain fell from 9pm-10pm. This surpassed the entire total rainfall from Hurricane Ivan in the 60 minute time period.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Whales: They're Everywhere
BREAKING NEWS: Somehow, whales made their way to the Great Lakes within the past week. Surprisingly, they are surviving and seems that they are adapting very well to the fresh water. Killer whales, grey whale, and humpbacks have all been sighted. This summer, boaters will need to be more cautious when navigating through the waters, because we have new company to share the water with. Veronica Corningstone covered the story on NEWS NOW saying, "It seems as though we have some new water friends in the Great Lakes. Experts have said they think dolphins and sharks will probably make their way here soon too, and if that's the case, wildlife experts are brainstorming saftey ideas. If sharks make it to the Great Lakes, it will be a big danger." It seems that we actually do need to worry about swimming in deep waters now.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
NY Man Sentenced in Sex Cases
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/02/19/coach-sentenced-sex-assault-chinese-supplements/5602101/
Richard Dinizo who was a former youth basketball coach was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Tuesday. He tricked three girls into performing sex acts, and blamed his behavior on the Chinese nutritional supplements he was taking. "Whatever you used to be prior to this day you are no longer. Now you are just a sex offender," said Judge Cacace. The three girls were not players of his. Two were seven, and one was ten. "Officials said he convinced the girls they were playing a "tasting game" at his home, having them wear a mask that covered their eyes and prevented them from being aware of the sex acts."
He still has a child pornography case pending, and his wife and daughter no longer talk to him. The prosecutors said that Dinizo's actions went "way beyond the bounds" of the "normal" sexual offender. They also said his explanations were "grossly inadequate."
Richard Dinizo who was a former youth basketball coach was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Tuesday. He tricked three girls into performing sex acts, and blamed his behavior on the Chinese nutritional supplements he was taking. "Whatever you used to be prior to this day you are no longer. Now you are just a sex offender," said Judge Cacace. The three girls were not players of his. Two were seven, and one was ten. "Officials said he convinced the girls they were playing a "tasting game" at his home, having them wear a mask that covered their eyes and prevented them from being aware of the sex acts."
He still has a child pornography case pending, and his wife and daughter no longer talk to him. The prosecutors said that Dinizo's actions went "way beyond the bounds" of the "normal" sexual offender. They also said his explanations were "grossly inadequate."
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Meth Lab in Door County
On around 1:10 pm the Sturgeon Bay Police Department received a call from the housekeepers of Best Western after they found suspicious things in a room including equipment, drug paraphernalia, and chemicals. A 33 year old Green Bay man was arrested because he was suspected of making meth. After spending a minute in the room, the officers knew that they were dealing with a small "mobile" meth lab. The Door- Kewaunee Drug Task Force was called, and the north wing of the motel was evacuated for the police and investigations to take over. “Those agents are trained in the collection and removal and taking down of meth labs,” Brinkman said. “So they did that and they collected what they needed to collect and also notified a hazardous materials disposal team from Chicago.” This was the first meth lab that Brinkman had seen in 26 years. The suspect was also arrested in 1999 and 2002 because of other drug possessions.
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20140207/GPG0101/302070204/Green-Bay-man-arrested-Sturgeon-Bay-meth-bust
"Korb said the District Attorney’s office plans to charge LaLonde with three felonies: manufacture of methamphetamines, possession of methamphetamines, and possession of drug paraphernalia. There is also the additional misdemeanor charge for possession of drug paraphernalia." There was a bail set for the man, LaLonde at $3,500.
http://www.doorcountyadvocate.com/article/20140207/ADV01/302070299/Bail-set-meth-lab-suspect
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20140207/GPG0101/302070204/Green-Bay-man-arrested-Sturgeon-Bay-meth-bust
"Korb said the District Attorney’s office plans to charge LaLonde with three felonies: manufacture of methamphetamines, possession of methamphetamines, and possession of drug paraphernalia. There is also the additional misdemeanor charge for possession of drug paraphernalia." There was a bail set for the man, LaLonde at $3,500.
http://www.doorcountyadvocate.com/article/20140207/ADV01/302070299/Bail-set-meth-lab-suspect
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