Man Struck by Train

A man was struck by a train at the Susquehanna and Dauphin Subway station.  This occurred at seven this morning.  Apparently, the man went down on the tracks to retrieve a cigarette that he had drop.  In result, a cigarette that would have cost him roughly a couple of dollars ended up costing him his life.

Christian Mission Gone Wrong

Four Americans were killed by their pirate captors after boarding a hijacked yacht which was off the coast of Somalia.  The United State military officials said that the four American were sailing around the world on a Christian mission.  During their trip, they had the intentions of also distributing bibles to the places they visited.  300 miles off the coast of Somali, they were ambushed.

The United States tried to track and negotiate with the pirate, but clearly it was no working out  In result, the Americans captured 13 pirates and killed two of them.  They later learned that there may have been 19 pirates involved in the kidnapping.

National Tree Comes Tumbling Down

The National Tree came tumbling down yesterday as a result of high winds that periodically went 60 miles per hour, in Washington.  The National Tree was moved by the National Park Service in 1978 on the Ellipse in President's Park and was intended to stay there for a very long time.  This incident surprised many considering the tree was healthy.  The National Tree was traditionally decorated and officially lighted by the president at Christmas time in a nationally broadcast celebration.  Now, however, the tree is expected to be replaced by the spring in the same area.

Democratic Leader's Meeting With Obama

Today, Senate Democratic leaders met with President Barack Obama after a Nevada senator asked for a meeting at the White House last Wednesday, which was two days after Obama released his 2012 budget.  This meeting was primarily called in efforts to discuss the Republicans proposal about spending cuts and overhauling things such as Social Security.  In addition,each senate leader talked about their personal  concerns of how protecting Social Security and these budget cuts would severely affect the public.
Following the meeting, the senate leaders commented to the press simply saying that, President Obama mainly just talked about strengthening the economy but was not as specific and did not go into detail as they wanted him too.

So Far Gone

In South Philadelphia, the day after Thanksgiving in 2010, a sixteen year old boy got into an argument with his mother that lasted one hour and a half.  The boys mother ended up compensating his PS3 as punishment.  In result, the boy waited till his mother was sleeping, beat her to death with a hammer and finished her off by trying to cremate her body with the oven stove.  Realising that wouldn't work, the boy ended up dragging his mother's corpse down to an alley.

Today, at his trial, he was charged with murder, possession of an instrument of crime and abuse of corpse.  All he had o say for himself was, "I couldn't stand the arguing. … If I could, I would not do it again. I really miss my mom … she was the only person who cared for me." 

This story is a prime example of how people today are losing their humanity and have come to value inanimate  objects so much that it leads to insane tragedies such as this one.

Amazing Spider-Man

Sony Entertainment plans to put out a new film called "The Amazing Spider-Man" by July 2012.  The official title of the film was publicly made known today along with a picture of the the lead actor, Andrew Garfield in costume as Spider-Man.  Not only is this a reboot of the original Spider-Man, it also presents a new image of him.  In addition to the new film, a new comic book series will soon follow for all of the comic book fans!

Illegal Silicone Injections

There has been a rising issue with illegal silicone injections in the PA, NY and NJ area.  There has been an expanding number of investigations against backroom practitioners of silicone injections because people have been dying as result.  Although this treatment which is illegally helping patients with certain infections is illegal, patients are still spending a lot money for doctors to treat them with it.  In fact, in a trial held in a Manhatten court, prosecutors said that one client actually paid $1,000 for injections. The side effects of this injection include an individual not being abole to sit or stand up straight, shortness of breath, incapability of getting out of the bed and fainting.  This arising problem will hopefully be solved song and put to an end.

1300 Evauated

Evidently, there was a fire today at  the Temple University residence hall, 1300.  All of the residents were forced to evauate  after a construction trailer which had propane tanks in it, caught on fire around 13th and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.  Fortunatley, the students were allowed back less than a hour later and there was no injuries!

AOL buys Huffington Post

AOL is now the owner of the Huffington Post.  The purchase was brought at $315 million.  This purchase was made yesterday, February 7, 2011, however was not announced until this morning.


So.. What does this mean?

Well for one, the former owner of Huffington Post,Arianna Huffington is now a even richer woman.  For the media, this opens up a whole new range of opportunities.  With the Huffington Post and AOL now combined, the News, Tech, Entertainment, Video, etc will  now be reaching 117 million Americans and 270 million Globally.  In addition, the new group will be working towards redefining the Future of Brand Advertising and Marketing for an Engaged and Influential Audience!

The Dow Close, Aftermath

The stock market has had mixed results ever since the big Dow close on Wednesday, February 2, 2011.  Because of the terror currently  going on in  Egypt, the stock marketing is suffering.  In addition, Egypt is a major oil producer and because if the  explosions and shootings, everyone including the United States’ stock market and economy is suffering.

Glad To Be In America

Times like this should make all of us be glad to be in America.  Cairo, Egypt is beyond a state of emergency.  Another shootout occurred at 4 am. at the Cairo's Tahrir Square today, February 3, 2011.  In result, at least three people died in the crowds of people.  About one hour later, powerful, single shots rattled into the square also hurting people. 
This is only a two hour glimpse of what Cairo, Egypt has been going through these last couple of weeks.  Military and Government forces are not collaborating what so ever.  Times like this for sure should make people happy to be living in America.