Revenge of the Disgruntled

On Friday night in Pittsburg there was a shooting involving two families that have been fighting for just about two decades.  Josephine Ruckinger, daughter of John and Roberta Frew, and her husband Jeffery attempted to murder her parents and brother.  After John, John Jr., and Roberta arrived home from a dinner out, they were relaxing in the living room when Josephine and Jeffery arrived at the house and knocked on the door.  Roberta answered and then yelled to her son John Jr. who tried to arm himself because Roberta had yelled that they had guns.  Josephine and Jeffery were heavily armed; she had a 12-gauge shotgun and he had a pistol and .22 caliber semi-automatic.  Josephine shot her mother at point blank range and then Jeffery shot John Jr.  John Frew managed to grab a .22 revolver from the bedroom and shot his daughter (who he did not recognize) and then Jeffery after they both shot at each other.  After all of that, John called the police.  In the Ruckinger's car which was parked at the end of a long driveway, police found a gas can and lighter fluid; investigators said that John acted in self defense and that his family were victims of a pre-planned murder.  The motives are unknown still, but it is known that Josephine and her family had not gotten along since she was 20 years old.



http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/09/29/daughter-killed-mom-shotgun/2891963/

Cure for Cancer: Marriage

Scientists and recent studies are saying that if you're married you have a better chance of surviving from the cancer rather than if you're divorced, single, widowed, ect.  Regardless of the type of cancer, this was shown to be true.  "The real secret to survival may be "social support," rather than a wedding ring, said first author Ayal Aizer."  Having your spouse drive you to and from the doctor and hospital, give them their medicine, and helping them emotionally are thought to be key factors.  People with spouses are also almost 70% more likely to stick with their treatment plan according to the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.  There are many more signs that have been recognized among married couples dealing with cancer: they don't show as much stress, they cope better, their anxiety and depression levels are increasingly lower, and the list goes on.  Is this all just a coincidence?  If you're married then you have something to live and fight for; the person you love the most in this world, which will increase your drive and determination.  What about all of the children, widows, etc. who battle cancer?  Do they have people to live for, but just not on the same emotional levels as married people therefore sliming their chances of surviving?


http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/09/23/marriage-cancer-patients/2845087/

Navy Yard Shooting

On September 16, 2013 Aaron Alexis, a 34 year old former Navy Electrician opened fire around 8:30am killing at least 13 people.  Investigators don't know what motivated him or why he did it although they are still trying to figure that out.  Officials are saying however that it didn't seem to be a act of terrorism.  Alexis was killed on site.  More than three people were injured with non-fatal wounds and probably more to be announced.  There were hundreds of workers in the building who had to hide or run for safety from the gunman in order to survive.  Some people who witnessed people getting shot right in front of them are speaking out and telling what they saw from inside the building.  Hopefully investigators and officials find and tell about the motif behind this awful act against Homeland Military Installations.



http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/09/16/navy-yard-shooting/2819543/

Teen Obesity and Eating Disorders

Researchers are finding that teens who were once obese or overweight are the ones who are at a greater risk of suffering from eating disorders. The symptoms that teens show go unnoticed or are overlooked because they are trying to lose weight and working out. Some teens who have annual check ups with their doctors still have symptoms that go unnoticed.  Studies are showing that teens are also turning to hurtful and unhealthy ways to lose weight such as: vomiting, binge-eating, laxatives, and diet pills. The reasons behind the growing percentages in eating disorders in still a mystery to most people although it is still trying to be figured out.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/09/09/obesity-eating-disorders/2772885/