SAD

Check out how to combat SAD - http://www.examiner.com/article/top-10-ways-to-beat-sad

Sandusky trial results

Jerry Sandusky found guilty on 45 out of 48 counts of sexual abuse according to the FoxNews.

Heat excess to Friday

NWS issues excessive heat warning 1PM Wed. thru 6AM Fri. Heat index could reach between 98 & 103.

Rodney King dies

Rodney King, key figure in 1992 L.A. riots, found dead. He was 47.

Cold treats that I love

Summer is almost here. Nothing beats a nice cold treat to eat on a hot day! Here are my favorite.

- Frozen blueberries or strawberries - Being frozen holds in the vitamins and nutrients. Plus it's tasty and children love it. Blueberries and strawberries helps makes your mind sharp as well.

- Fudge pops - Fudge pops have only 100 calories. They are silky bit of chocolate.

- Slow churn ice cream - This ice cream is so creamy and delicious. Well worth the try.

- Ice cream sandwiches - Nothing can beat an ice cream sandwich especially made by Klondike.

Fire in Pottstown

L1 resident, 1 firefighter injured this morning in apartment house fire, E. 3rd St. in Pottstown.

DA mike Marino suffers wound

Former Montco DA Mike Marino suffers head wound in alleged altercation with park ranger near Evansburg.

Donna summer died

Donna Summer, the Queen of Disco, died this morning from cancer at age 63.

Overweight in America

A recent study came out that 31.7 percent of children are obese and by 2030 42 percent of Americans will be obese.

What is going on with us? We need to pull together and start making healthier and smarter choices. You can loose up to ten pounds a year just by cutting 100 calories a day. Take a walk, swim, move in some way but don't let yourself get fat.

Being overweight is preventable. You choose what you eat and how active you are. Also, you choose the foods your children eat. Don't buy junk and they won't eat it. Buy fruit and vegetables. They might grumble but they will eat it.

Lower the sugar and increase your physical activity and watch your weight go down.

Duck boat settlement

Fox29 in Philadelphia reports families of pair killed in Duck Boat accident will split $15M settlement.

Budget plan approved

The state Senate has approved a $27.7B budget plan that avoids many of the cuts Gov. Corbett had proposed.

James Hvizda pleads guilty

James Hvizda has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in slaying of wife in Wawa parking lot in March.

Cole Hammels suspended

Cole Hammels is suspended after intentionally hitting player Bryce Harper from the Nationals. He can't play for five games.

Bomb plot stopped

CIA foils underwear bomb plot by Yemen man who was targeting U.S.-bound jet.

Exeter students and bomb threats.

3 Exeter students to be charged for making bomb threats found at township schools.

Adam Yauch has died

Rolling Stone reports Adam Yauch, co-founder of Beastie Boys, dead at age 48 from cancer.

Junior Seau found dead

L.A. Times reports football player Junior Seau found dead of a gunshot wound in his Calif. home.

Nationwide buys Harleysville

Nationwide Mutual Insurance finalizes purchase of Harleysville Group for $834M or $60 a share.

Flyers win

Flyers win over penguins. 5-1

Newt suspends bid

AP sources say Newt Gingrich will suspend GOP presidential bid next week and will support Mitt Romney.

Global love day is May 1

Global love day is May 1

Try to remember that love begins at home. It starts with what we say to others and our family. We all have bad days but try not to make your bad day the norm or take it out on others.

I try to thinK how my words will impact others.

Dick Clark has died

Longtime TV icon Dick Clark has died at age 82. He had a heart attack while having an outpatient procedure in St Johns hospital in Saint Monica. He is survived by his children and current wife. He has been married three times.

Clark had a stroke in December 2004 after finding out he had diabetes. He was the host of American Bandstand and dropping the ball on New Years Eve.

Charged for Fulton bank robbery

Deborah Pinter, of Pottstown, charged in U. Potts. Fulton Bank robbery, arrested Wed at methadone clinic

Philadelphia Flyers and Phillies win

Philadelphia Flyers won 8-4 over the Penguins. They play again on Wednesday. The Phillies won 8-2 over the Mets. They play again Monday at 10:15pm.

Chester county fire ban

Chester County has issued a temporary, 30-day ban on open burning due to dry weather conditions.

Update on fire

DCNR official says French Creek forest fire burning 600 acres was man made. Would not elaborate.

Zimmerman charged

AP reports George Zimmerman in custody and will be charged with 2nd-degree murder of Trayvon Martin.

Charges are expected for Zimmerman

Washington Post reports Fla.prosecutor expected to charge Zimmerman with death of Trayvon Martin

Rick Santorum update

Rick Santorum is suspending his campaign for GOP presidential nomination. Mitt Romney likely nominee.

Brush fire French creek

Some roads near French Creek State Park under mandatory evac. after brush fire spreads. m.pottsmerc.com

High fire risk today

Red flag warning in effect thru 8PM today. Low humidity, high winds could lead to rapid spread of fires.

Firefighters killed in Kensington

Firefighters killed in Kensington blaze Monday ID'd as Lt. Robert Neary, 60, and Daniel Sweeney, 25.

Rick Santorum cancels meetings

Rick Santorum just canceled all his meetings for Monday so he can stay with his daughter, Bella. Bella was diagnosed with pneumonia. She's been admitted to the hospital.

I'm praying for his family. Bella has Trisomy 18 which is a rare chromosome disorder affecting body organs. Most children die from it the first year. Bella is 3. She's the youngest of their children.

Bella's mother has been reported to say that Bella is strong.

Navy jet crash

Navy jet has crashed into an apartment building in Virginia Beach, Va. The crew safely ejected.

UPDATE: 3 people, including both pilots, hospitalized after Navy jet crashes into apartment building in Va.

Bobby Petrino is on paid leave

Arkansas Razorbacks football coach, Bobby Petrino, is on paid leave following a motorcycle accident leaving him injured while riding with a woman he had an affair with. He wasn't honest with his job that he had a passenger with him.  The accident happened over the weekend with Jessica Dorrell - student-athlete coordinator at the university.

Petrino said that he had an affair with Dorrell and wanted to protect his family. Petrino makes over three million a year and is under a contract clause of dismissal stating, " "engaging in conduct, as solely determined by the university, which is clearly contrary to the character and responsibilities of a person occupying the position of head football coach or which negatively or adversely affects the reputation of the (university's) athletics programs in any way."

Petrino has been with the Razorbacks for four seasons. He has apologized.

iPhone 5 is coming out in June

Rumor has it that the new iphone will be out in June 2012.  During an interview with a Foxconn recruiter, they mentioned that the Apple company is hiring 18,000 employees as they prepare to launch the iPhone 5 in June.

Keep in mind it is just a rumor and has been talked about since the launch of the iPhone 4S.

Melissa Haskell

Melissa Haskell, accused of suffocating infant in 1992, loses bid to withhold alleged confession from jury.

Freeze warning

A freeze warning is in effect in the tri-county area from 3 to 9 a.m. Friday.

Arrest made at Philadelphia airport homemade bomb

A 29 year old man was arrested by TSA after trying to bring a homemade bomb on his flight this morning. It happened at Philadelphia international airport . More info to come.

Mega millions worth $500 million

Friday's Mega Millions jackpot will be at least $500 million, the largest in U.S. lottery history.

What would you do?

Viagra day

Yes, today is Viagra day! I had no idea that there was such a day. It is also education and sharing day. Quirky country song title day and American Diabetes association alert day.

How are you going to celebrate?

Lauren Alaina tours with Sugarland

Sugarland recently picked Lauren Alaina to come on tour with them. She was the runner up on American Idol 2011. She has an album that is number one on country charts. Alaina is only 17 and a junior in high school.

Chase Utley update

Phillies' Chase Utley says he won't have surgery and has no timetable for return.

Dick Cheney had heart transplant

Aide says former vice president Dick Cheney has had a heart transplant.

He is in intensive care at Fairfax hospital in Virginia. He is extremely grateful for the staff and wonderful gift.

Toddler found high in Washington

When police pulled over a car in Washington state, they arrested the driver on drug charges. They noticed the man's girlfriend had needles and other drug items sticking out of her purse. They saw a 2 year old boy in the backseat. The boy was listless and was sent to the hospital.

He was high from the heroin the mother was smoking in the car. The boy was given to child protective services. This is the second time he was put in protective services. Before his mother crashed the car because she was high.

I hope this little boy is helped and put in a permanent healthy home.

Girl with cerebral palsy is denied a walker in school

A five year old student in Texas with cerebral palsy is denied her walker at school. Lakay Roberts has cerebral palsy and needs her walker to assist her mobility. Her teacher told her she can no longer bring her walker because it collapsed in the parking lot. The school is concerned it will harm other students.

Her mother recorded the conversation that the school personnel had telling her mom that she can't bring it. She put it on YouTube. She is preparing a law suit.

The Texas law states that a child has a right for a least restrictive environment to get them around in school. In this case, it would be a walker.

Whitney Houston Autopsy results

Coroner rules Whitney Houston died from drowning, heart disease; signs of cocaine use found.

National grocery shops stop selling pink slime

Grocery stores stopped buying ground beef containing the filler pink slime. Its filler from leftover meat products. Acme, albertsons, lucky, shop n save, food lion and more stopped carrying pink slime.

Many schools have also stopped carrying pink slime meat.

Johnston brothers denied

Court denies Johnston brothers, convicted in 1970s slayings, appeal that they did not get fair trial.

Unemployment down in Pennsylvania

Unemployment applications down 1,129, in Pa. due to fewer layoffs in construction, other industries.

Earthquake in Mexico collapsed 800 houses

No injuries or deaths have been reported yet. However, 800 houses collapsed today after an earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hit near Acapulco.

A pedestrian bus fell on a passenger bus but no one injured. Earthquakes are a scary event because in 1985 10,000 people died in Mexico due to an earthquake. Residents who live by the epicenter feel constant aftershocks.

Mexico earthquake

A strong, long 7.6 earthquake shook central southern Mexico on Tuesday, swaying buildings in Mexico City.

Hot iPad 3

Customers are complaining that the new iPad 3 is too hot to touch. It does have a larger battery so it's suggested that it has something to do with it.

The iPad one and two aren't hot at all.

Father outraged over three year old invasive search

As they were trying to fly to Disney for a family vacation, a three year old boy got a pat down before flying. He broke his leg and was in a wheelchair. His father videoed the pat down and posted it on YouTube.

When in a wheelchair, the security really checks you out. Regular scans can't see everything in a chair. So they physically pat you down and take swabs of chairs. In this video, they swab his back and front. He is scared but they don't allow physical touch. His father comforts him verbally.

Being in a wheelchair and flying, I have had my share of pat downs. I don't like it but understand why they do it. You just never know who is flying or their intentions. As a parent, I wouldn't like having my three year old patted down without me comforting them. But it is better safe than sorry.

If something did happen and could've been prevented through pat down, people would be furious.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2116881/TSA-subject-child-wheelchair-invasive-airport-security-tests-Chicago.html

Ex rutgers student convicted

Ex-Rutgers student convicted of hate crime, invasion of privacy in webcam spying case.

George Clooney arrested at protest

Actor George Clooney was arrested today for protesting at the Sudanese Embassy in Washington. He just returned from Sudan and saw the murder going on to their own people.

According to CNN, he saw fear spread in people eyes and children with their limbs shot off. The Sudan government is behind the attack to Darfur.

Hundreds, if not thousands, are being tortured and killed daily.

Seven injured over roof collapse

Seven people were injured on Thursday when heavy rains cause a roof to cave in at Barbourville, Kentucky.

Seven were admitted to the hospital.

New Apple iPad available today

The new iPad is available in stores today. You can find it at Apple stores, ŵalmart, target, best buy, Sams club, and Radio Shack.

Since 2010, the iPad has been the leading tablet. The newest model has a 9.7 inch display, 5 megapixel camera and HD screen. It can perform on 4G networks. The price is $499-$829. The iPad 2 decreased $100.

Personally, I have the original iPad and love it. I'd love an upgrade one day. I read that the text off the new iPad is unbelievable.

Ban on showing underwear

In Tennessee, a lawmaker tried to ban saggy pants that fall off and show underwear but it was denied because people thought it targeted African Americans. However, now they did pass a ban prohibiting showing underwear.

Many complain how girls dress in sports. They show off bras and everything else. This ban tells everyone to cover up.

This ban has gotten a lot of support and passed easily.

Damage after tornadoes in Michigan

Last night several homes and businesses were damaged from tornadoes in southeastern Michigan. No fatalities have been reported. A heavy storm system ran through Michigan and northern Pennsylvania Thursday evening.

A tornado touched down in the Pinckney and Dexter areas. One home was flattened and others had damage. Tornado sirens were on and people listened.

Eastern Michigan University students were warned by texts and emails.

Couple charged for attempted murder

A couple, a man and a 14 year old lured a Pittsburg woman to their Philadelphia home. They detained her, doused her in flammable liquid and had her light herself on fire. She was forced to post a video on Facebook of why she deserved it.

Their court case is may 9.

I'm wondering how she escaped. How did they lure her?

New pap guidelines

New screening guidelines for women pap test every 5 years. Doing the actual pap can do more harm than good. If you are at risk, always ask your doctor.

Jermaine Jones disqualified from American Idol

Jermaine Jones was disqualified from American Idol for legal issues. He is wanted in 3 New Jersey counties. One for a disturbance at a hotel and other traffic violations.

He tweeted last night that he is off the show. He landed at Philadelphia international airport. He is wanted for court. He was booted off American Idol because he didn't tell anyone his legal issues.

Virginia tech

Jury finds Virginia Tech negligent for delaying campus warning ahead of mass killings in 2007.

Pass of voter Id bill

Pa. House passes voter ID bill. Gov. Corbett says he'll sign it into law.

Tax evasion

Former Limerick Supervisor David F. Kane was sentenced today to four years in prison for tax evasion.

Simple ways to get happy

Being happy is a choice. Believe it or not, we have the ability to get happy. Yes, sometimes people make us unhappy due to their moods or actions. Try to fight their grumpiness and get happy.

- Create clear goals in your life and try to achieve them. Understand that goals can change and your life goes in many directions. But to keep short term reasonable goals help make you feel accomplished. I try to blog at least once a day.

- Drink a glass of water before that coffee in the morning. Water is more energizing and healthy.

- Sleep 7-8 hours a night. Fewer than 6 a night can age your brain by 7 years! Set yourself a bedtime routine and get daylight in your awake hours.

- Say good bye to toxic friends and relationships. They only hurt you and weigh you down. Be less available. You can try to work out the problems but if you can't, let it go.

- Get rid of a bad habit for a new one. Instead of yelling at your children, scoop them up and tickle them. Then sit down and discuss why you are upset. Take a run instead of a cigarette or alcohol. Paint your nails instead of biting them.

- Do something that makes you smile. Have a cookie, call a friend, hug your spouse.

- Take a few minutes of me time when you can. Play an online game, read a few pages of a book, stretch, pray, nap, watch tv etc.

Little home tasks to enjoy a cleaner home

Most of us enjoy a clean house to live in. Cleaning a house can be overwhelming. So take a fresh approach. I tend to focus on one room per day. I always try to keep the living room free of clutter. Here are some other suggestions.

Make your bed. It takes five minutes and makes the room feel more put together. I read a study somewhere that people get a more restful sleep in a made bed. I like to spray fabreeze spray on the bed or some other fabric spray.

Do the dishes as soon as possible. No need to let your kitchen get icky with dirty dishes. Put the dirty dishes right in the dishwasher or wash them.

Clean where people enter your house. Put away shoes, trash, clean up mail etc.

Freshen up furniture by folding blankets, keeping clutter off, straighten pillows and I also like to spray fabric spray.

Wipe down the bathroom sink and mirror. No one likes to see toothpaste in the sink or mirror. Use scrubbing bubbles automatic toilet cleaner. Its simple, and a great way to keep the bathroom fresh.

Explosives found in car

Colebrookdale man found with explosives after traffic stop, charged with drug offenses. m.pottsmerc.com

Embezzling in Philadelphia

Former CFO of Philly Archdiocese charged with embezzlling $900K from the church to pay personal bills.

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New social apps and a new car

At the South by Southwest Festival. new technology has been revealed. In the works are new apps that allow you to locate friends easily. If you both like ice cream, an alert will pop up on your phone when you are both by an ice cream place. It works with GPS but might drain battery life.

GM is making a car with tablet computers, streaming music, streaming movies and more for passengers in the back seat. However, it might take awhile to happen.

Top ten disaster preparedness by FEMA

FEMA’s Top Ten Disaster Preparedness List:

• Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
• Food, at least three-day supply of non-perishable food
• Battery-powered/hand crank radio
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask, plastic sheeting, and duct tape to help filter contaminated air and insulate shelter
• Manual can opener
• Local maps
• Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger

Wellsfargo customers in Pennsylvania will be paying

Wells Fargo customers in Pennsylvania who had free checking accounts will pay $7 a month starting in May.

Mega ticket

One Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million from the March 6 drawing was sold at the Spring City Sunoco.

Super Tuesday primary results

Romney wins Vt., Mass and Va.; Santorum wins Tenn. & Okla.; Gingrich wins Ga. in Super Tuesday primaries.

Newt Gingrich won in Georgia

Gingrich won in the Georgia primary. Today was super Tuesday!

Mitt romney is projected to win Virginia.

Rush Limbaugh apologized for comments about law student

Rush Limbaugh apologized for his word choice by calling a law student, "a slut" and "a prostitute" on his radio broadcast. His radio show is the top radio show in America. Many advertisers have pulled out.

I didn't listen to the show but I read it. He was talking about taxpayers being forced to pay for birth control. In other words, forced to pay for sex in a way. He was saying that taxpayers shouldn't have to pay for those having sex. His words obviously got out of control. He said it was in humor.

I found it surprising that he would go that far. He must have realized that people would be all over it. Conservatives, especially, need to be careful because liberal media enjoys twisting things.

David Letterman has said some terrible things about Sarah Palin and her daughter. But many didn't even care or say a word. Letterman did apologize but it wasn't such a public fiasco.

I do not think abortions should be a health right. Abortion kills life. Birth control is a fine line because some women use it for other things or trying not to abort.

It should be interesting what the fall out will be.

Toddler dies that was found in field

Little Angel Babcock died on Sunday from severe head and neck trauma. Her extended family decided to take her off life support. Her grandfather issued a statement that she was reunited with her parents.

The Babcock's were a family of five with three children under the age of 2. Their neighbor invited them into his mobile home because it's bigger. They all held hands in the hallway. After the storm, four of the family members died and Angel was found in a field in critical condition.

People had hope for her survival, but on Sunday afternoon she became an angel in Heaven. It's hard to even imagine how her family feels losing all five members. It must give some piece that all five are together but the grief must be horrible.

As for the neighbor, he survived but badly injured with broken bones, broken shoulder blade and more. He was found wandering around trying to help anyone and find the family. He was told on Saturday what happened.

Horrific storms kill at least 38 people

Today emergency crews are searching for anyone in need after the storms that hit today and yesterday. A violent episode of storms crashed into the Midwest and Southern states. The storms left some communities flattened. Power lines, shredded buildings and tossed cars are all over the place in many of the hit areas.

The storms hit Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky,and Ohio. 38 people have been killed and many more injured. Houses are completely destroyed.

Reading and listening to the stories of the survivors make you realize how strong people can be. A baby in Indiana was found ten miles from their home alone in a field. The baby is in critical condition.

A woman was reading in her room and quickly ran to her basement after reading a warning on the TV. Seconds later, her house was gone but she survived.

Please if you ever hear a warning, take it seriously for tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms etc. Weather is amazing stuff but can be dangerous.

Baseball expands leagues

Major League Baseball expands playoffs to 10 teams.

Children left alone in rat filled apartment

Police found two children home alone in a rat filled apartment late last night in Philadelphia. Their 31 year old mother was carrying drugs outside on a street corner. The children are with foster parents.

Tornado emergency for Madison, Alabama

A tornado emergency was declared in Madison County, Alabama. A huge tornado was reported to have caused widespread damage in the city of Meridianville and at a high school, the National Weather Service said. Two others hit on Friday as well.

Top thirteen on American Idol

Even though American Idol ratings have considerably dropped the last few years, some people still do watch it. Here are the Top thirteen potential idols.

DeAndre Brackensick

Hollie Cavanagh

Colton Dixon

Jessica Sanchez

Heejun Hunn

Jermaine Jones

Joshua Jedet

Skylar Laine

Phillip Phillips

Shannon Magrane

Jeremy Roaodo

Elise Testone

Erika Van Pelt

California teacher left family to be with 18 year old student

James Hooker and Jordan Powers `are now living in bliss. However, Hooker is forty one years old and taught business in high school in Modesto, California. He met Powers when she was a student. Hooker resigned his teaching career, left his family to be with Powers.

Powers mother is having a war on Facebook.She found out about the relationship after viewing text messages. Police are investigating because the relationship began when Powers was seventeen. Tey found eight thousand messages between the two since last summer. Powers turned eighteen in September. They claim that they didn't have sex until she was legal.

As a teacher, he obviously should have known better. I feel bad for his wife and children. His children still goes to the high school.

Pfanders charged with murder

Robert Pfanders of Boyertown is held on all charges for a Feb 10 murder in Alsace Township.

Man in stand off charged

Albert Dudanawicz, the man charged in last month's standoff in Pottstown, was held on all charges.

Philadelphia airport closed

Multiple sources say Philadelphia airport is closed after a jeep drove onto a runway. Police are on scene. A 24 year old crashed into gate c in a black jeep. He was taken to the hospital by police. Airport was shut down for 30min.

Conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart died at 46

You might not recognize his name but he reported Weiner's pictures bare chested and in his underwear trying to get women online. Weiner was married and resigned a few weeks later.

I liked Andrew Breitbart's views on loving to uncover the truth and fighting for what he believed in. He was on CNN on Tuesday. He died of natural causes just after midnight. He was a father and a husband plus had many friendships.

This is a quote he had on his blog on Thursday night. -

"Three years ago, I was mostly a behind-the-scenes guy who linked to stuff on a very popular website. I always wondered what it would be like to enter the public realm to fight for what I believe in. I've lost friends, perhaps dozens. But I've gained hundreds, thousands -- who knows? -- of allies. At the end of the day, I can look at myself in the mirror, and I sleep very well at night."

Autistic boy gets abused and family catches it on tape

In Allen Texas, a family suspected their son with autism was being abused. It started with a broken jaw and then random marks. They documented all of this but then put a hidden camera into his room.

They saw the boy get hit with a toy gun that his parents purchased for him for his birthday. The workers punched him and broke bones.

The excuse for doing this? Because he was a playful boy without discipline. Trial is set for May 14. The parents feel awful that they didn't do the hidden camera sooner.

Too much abuse goes on in group homes. Having a disability, I always feared of going in a facility and having people do whatever they see fit. When people feel power over someone like that, the world is a scarier place.

Davy Jones died today

Davy Jones, former singer of the 1960s group the Monkees, has died of a heart attack at age 66.

Possible reveal of Apple iPad 3 March 7

Apple sent out emails inviting journalists to see something they really need to see and touch on March 7. The new iPad is said to be faster, better camera, have Siri, 4G capabilities and about $60 more than the other iPads.

Morning news round up

Tornadoes in Kansas Missouri searching for victims.

Syria crises escalates ground bombing resumes

Romney won in Arizona and Michigan yesterday.

Coast guard chopper crashes 1 crew member dead 3 missing.

Free leap day cookie at subway if you buy a sandwich today.

Dow jones above 13000

Dow Jones industrial average closes above 13,000 for first time since 2008 financial crisis.

Dancing with the stars cast

The next dancing with the stars cast has been revealed. Here are the celebrities.

Jack Wagner - soap opera star from General Hospital and Bold and the Beautiful plus other shows

Melissa Gilbert - played Laura Ingalls on Little house and the prairie

Donald Driver - receiver for Green Bay Packers

William Levy - known as the Brad Pitt of Mexico

Sherri Shepard - co host of The View

Katherine Jenkins - opera star

Gavin DeGraw - pop singer

Martina Navratilova - tennis pro

Roshon Fegan - star of Shake it Up and hip hop producer

Maria Menounos - co host Extra

Jaleel White - was Steve Urkel on Family Matters

Gladys Knight - singer

One more victim has died from the shooting

AP says third person has died from Monday shooting at Ohio high school.

Pottstown YMCA issues

The Pottstown YMCA is closed indefinitely because of an electrical issue.

Death of a fifth grader under investigation after a fight

Joanna Ramos, a fifth grader, in Long Beach CA died six hours after a fight with another student. The students planned the fight in an alley and it lasted just a minute. Ramos went back to her afternoon school program. She later complained of being sick and six hours later died in the hospital from blunt head trauma. No charges have been made yet.

Always discuss with your children why not to fight. Fighting can even result in death even hours later. Sad news!

Primaries, Daytona 500, poverty and more morning news

The candidates are battling for 59 delegates in Arizona and Michigan primary today.

Lots of accidents in the Daytona 500 last night involving fire. Matthew Kenseth edges Dale Earnhardt JR to win.

Five jurors are selected so far in priest abuse trial. Judge refuses to throw case out.

One in every three kids live in poverty. Almost one million people could go hungry everyday.

One more student brain dead after yesterday shooting

AP reports that a second student in Ohio school shooting Monday that left 1 dead, 4 hurt, is brain dead.

Jail time for stealing from mother

Paoli man gets jail time for stealing from mother's Charlestown estate, leaving her destitute.

Update on school shooting in Ohio

1 student dead, 4 wounded in shooting at Ohio H.S. Monday morning. Shooter in custody. This happened around 7:40am this morning. 

The shooter has been identified as TJ Lane. He's either a sophomore or junior. CNN reports that some of his friends consider him to be a nice, quiet guy. He apparently was from a broken home and lived with his grandparents.

On Monday morning, he was sitting across from students and stood up to start shooting. Sources say he had a particular list to shoot. A teacher chased him out and he was found later by a K9 unit.

11 ways to earn extra cash

Extra money is very good to have especially with rising gas prices. Here are some suggestions on how to earn some extra money.

1. Sell items on Craigslist or EBay. This isn't too hard to do and can often double what you paid.

2. Blog - Blogging your everyday life can generate a few extra dollars when you use ads.

3. Open up a site on etsy.com to sell your handmade goods and anything you make. It costs only twenty cents for the first four months. You can get business cards for free at vistaprint.com.

4. Check out fiverr.com where you can list anything you can do for $5. It can be from photography to poetry.

5. You can sell your gift cards at plasticjungle.com and get 92 percent return. They will give you a check or PayPal.

6. Cash in your spare jewelery at cash4gold.com or exboyfriendjewelry.com Check it out but always good to have a second opinion.

7. Trade in your old game systems at gazelle.com and earn on average about $100.

8. Before you sell a book, check out the value for free at bookscouter.com first.

9. Take your gently used clothing to places like Plato Closet to earn cash on the spot.

10. Be an expert at justanswer.com and get paid by answering questions from visitors.

11. Try writing for the examiner.com, suite 101 or about.com as a freelance writer.

Shooting at high school

Five students were shot around 7:40am by a fellow student at Chandron High School in Ohio on February 27, 2012. The student threatened to bring a gun into school on Sunday night via Twitter. Others ignored the threat. A teacher chased him out of the school and is now in lock down. Parents are eager to get their children.

Gas prices rise - Obama verses the Republican Party

If you have gotten gas this week, you obviously notice an increase in gas prices. The price is getting scary because it seems to be rising everyday. Why is this happening?

During President Obama's radio address today, he implied that the gas problem is going to take a long time to fix. He wants to explore solar, wind, oil, gas, nuclear and other alternatives. He suggested that the Republican plan to drill more oil will not help in the long run.

In the Republican radio address, U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Tex., reminds us that gas was only $3.17 a year ago.

She said the problem is that President Obama is slowing everything down by his permits and regulations that our gas prices are rising. The administration also opposes the Keystone oil pipeline XL from Canada to Texas. By opposing this, thousands of jobs won't be created and gas prices will continue to rise.

Mick Jagger played at the White House

On Tuesday, Mick Jagger did a blues tribute concert at the White House. He performed for President Obama and his wife. According to USA Today, the room was energized and all had fun. Jagger handed the microphone over to the president at the end.

I found it interesting that Mick Jagger admitted he is only nervous when he isn't prepared. The article said that to him a stage is just a stage no matter who he performs for. Jagger is 68 years old and is still full of energy and musical talent.

I'm jealous because I'm a huge Mick Jagger fan and was even  in the Washington DC area on Tuesday!

Tv news - buddy from cake boss and the apprentice

Did you watch the Celebrity Apprentice last night? I thought the guys were pretty goofy but they pulled it off for the first challenge. The women looked like they had it all together but the regular bickering comes in. Cheryl Tiggs was the first to be fired. Watch next Sunday at 9pm for another interesting funny show.

Buddy, from Cake Boss, gave Rachael Ray a spaghetti cake for her 1,000 episode. Rachael made an appearance last night on the Apprentice. She had to choose the best sandwich from the guys team or girls. She picked the guys.

Paul, from American Choppers, was the project manager from the guys team. They raised over $300,000 for make a wish foundation. He thought it would be half of a million but that is quite close.

Whitney Houston funeral

Live coverage of Whitney Houston funeral at 11am on CNN. 1500 expected to come to Newark NJ. Live performances by Aretha Franklin.

East 422 closed

Today Eastbound Rt. 422 is shut down at Armand Hammer Blvd. for a rollover accident. One person was ejected.

Nude man enters walmart

A Downingtown man entered Walmart on Wednesday nude. Verdon Lamont, 32, stole socks and walked around. He didn't comply with police and was tasered. He is charged with Public nudity and more.

Bank robbery in Royersford

The national penn bank at Main Street and Lewis Road in Royersford has been robbed.

Update Whitney Houston

This just in on feb 8 th sources from tmz say Whitney Houston was found by the pool drinking heavily and complained her drinks tasted watered down.

Police buy burial plots to prevent burial next to their father

Police officers bought the burial plots next to the two boys who Josh Powell murdered. The police and others feel it's inappropriate for Josh to be buried next to the sons that he murdered. The mother of the sons went missing in December 2009. If she is found dead, she can be buried next to her sons.

I think it's outstanding that the police raised $5,000 to buy the plots. Even though he is their father, why does he have any right to be next to them? He murdered them after using a hatchet and then setting the house on fire killing all three of them.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/02/15/josh-powells-family-wants-him-buried-near-sons/

Flags half mast for Whitney Houston

The New Jersey governor wants American flags to fly half mast for Whitney Houston. She was a great singer but also a drug addict. I don't think this is necessary. I rather do it for each American soldier that has died. 

NC pre school lunch taken away for chicken nuggets

As a parent, I find this story upsetting. A preschoolers lunch that their parents made was taken away for a chicken nugget lunch. Did the lunch have loads of sugar? No. It was a turkey and cheese sandwich, apple juice, a banana, and potato chips. It sounds like a lunch loads healthier than chicken nuggets and corn!

What gives the state any right to go through our children's lunches anyway? Parents pack it and it is often a piece of home to go to school. I have warm memories of my father packing lunch and leaving notes of love and encouragement.

The state needs to worry about the processed chicken nugget meal that they are feeding children and not a healthy turkey and cheese!

St. Valentine's Day

St. Valentine's Day is February 14. It's in remembrance of St. Valentine. There re several stories about St. Valentine, and it's difficult to say which is true. One thing we do know is that St. Valentine believed in love.

One story is that St. Valentine was a Catholic priest who believed in love and marriage. An emperor thought men were more productive in battle so he outlawed marriage. St. Valentine married people secretly anyway. He was thrown in jail where he would send 'love' letters to his followers. He was then put to death.

Some reject the idea of Valentine's Day because they think it's a made up holiday from the greeting card company. However, I think it's nice to have a day where everyone says that they love each other.

Yes, we should show we care and love each other daily. But unfortunately not everyone is that romantic so having a special day is a reminder to tell the one you love, "I love you!"

Charges filed from standoff

Attempted murder charges filed against Albert Dudanowicz, subject of standoff in Pottstown last Thurs.

Adele best pop performance

Adele wins best pop performance for Someone Like You. It depicts most people's feelings on a very painful break up.

10 Super foods for those with diabetes

The American Diabetes Association recommends ten foods to add to your diet for a healthier life.

1. Beans - Fiber rich and keep you very healthy.
2. Citrus fruit - Eat oranges, grapefruits and gain some vitamin C.
3. Green leafy vegetables - They are full of vitamins and minerals.
4. Tomatoes - Tomatoes provide vitamin C, vitamin E and iron - raw, stewed, sauce or paste.
5. Sweet potatoes - They are starchy and vitamin A rich.
6. Fish - Salmon is very healthy because it's high in Omega 3.
7. Fat free milk or yogurt - These are rich in vitamin D and vitamin D is extremely healthy for you.
8. Nuts - Nuts help hunger management and helps with Omega 3 as well.
9. Blueberries - Blueberries are full of antioxidants and in some people with diabetes - it will not raise your glucose level.
10. Whole grains - Whole grains improve your overall health and can help you maintain a healthy weight.

Grammys honor Whitney Houston

Tonight the Grammys will honor Whitney Houston. It's a very somber night at the Grammys but the show will go on. Jennifer Hudson will perform some of Houston's songs.

Houston died of unknown causes in a Beverly Hills hotel where a pre Grammy party was hosted. Her body was found in her room but no foul play was evident. The party continued anyway.

Whitney Houston lived 1963-2012. Her daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, went to the hospital today for stress complications. She is 18. She has been released.

Whitney Houston update

Her body is in a hotel room in New York found by her body guard. There will be an autopsy.

Whitney Houston dies at 48

Publicist Kristen Foster says singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48

Phantom Menance in 3D

Today the Phantom Menance opens in 3D. The Phantom Menance is the beginning story of Star Wars and first opened on May 19, 1999.

For many fans, Phantom Menance was a huge disappointment. However, to a younger generation, it was wonderful with Darth Maul and young 9 year old, Anakin Skywalker (later Darth Vader.)

So far, the 3D film has been greeted with a moderate reception.

Police captured suspect at Logan Court

Police reportedly captured an armed suspect at the Logan Court Apts. in Pottstown after hours-long standoff.

Westboro church to protest Powell's childrens funeral

Westboro Church tweeted that they are going to protest the funeral for the Powell boys because they believe that they were murdered because they are anti-homosexual rights. They believe that the legislation Washington State will approve about same sex marriage reflects on Josh Powell murdering his boys and killing himself.

Westboro Church is a small church located in Kansas and is very anti-homsexual. They protest soldier funerals and other media surrounded funerals to draw attention to the cause.

I'm all for having beliefs and opinions, but never would dream of protesting a funeral. These boys aren't even old enough to know about homosexuality. Their family is grieving enough. Let them be.

Update on stand off in Pottstown

Police are still at Logan Court apartments. They apparently through a gernade and now using tear gas to get the suspect out. Students from Pottstown school districts were detained until parents could pick them up who lives near that area.

Gun shots were heard at Logan Court apartments early this morning. No one is in custody yet.

Montgomery county code blue

Montgomery County has issued a Code Blue weather alert for noon Saturday to noon Monday.

Gas prices are rising

In the last 24 out of 25 days, gas prices have increased. They keep getting higher and higher all over the United States. Drivers are very unhappy and nervous about going in debt because they need gas to get to jobs and schools.

Rising gas prices always makes me nervous. Owning an accessible van requires a lot of gas and a hefty prices. Hopefully, they will come down soon.

Cops surround Logan Court in Pottstown

Cops are surrounding the outside of Logan Courts in Pottstown this morning. Residents are asked to stay inside. Please be careful!

'House M.D." has been canceled after season 8

With great sadness to many of us, the television show House won't come back after season 8. Hugh Laurie has played the witty and talented Dr. House on FOX since 2004. Ratings, unfortunately, fell since then and especially after Dr. House's love interest left last season.

The final episode will be in May.

LA Investigators discover 200 bondage pictures of students

Parents need to be aware and close to their children. Teachers at a LA school were abusing children for years!

Miramonte teacher, Mark Berndt, supposedly took over 200 pictures of children in bondage. He also blind folded the students and fed them his semen plus would put cockroahes over children's faces. He also fed cookies with his semen in it to the kids.  This happened between 2008. His colleague is suspected for fondling a female student and another is accused of writing students love letters.

Communicate with your children that they can always talk to you. Parents might not be able to prevent all abuse but can be aware of signals and believe your kids.

New York woman sues city for $900 trillion dollars

Can you imagine suing a city for $900 trillion dollars? Yes, it's true. Fausat Ogunbayo of New York is suing the City of New York and the Administration of Children Welfare for wrongfully taking her 2 children in 2008 and placed them in foster care.

According to Fox News, Ogunbayo was having mental issues and would leave both children when she worked. They are 10 and 14. She developed theories that the FBI was after her.

Can you imagine having $900 trillion dollars? What would you do?

PetSmart in Baltimore is hosting first national adoption weekend

This February 10-12, PetSmart stores in Baltimore are hosting 2012’s first National Adoption Weekend, coordinated by PetSmart Charities, non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of homeless pets. Last year, more than 66,000 pets were adopted into loving homes across the U.S, Canada and Puerto Rico.

All pet adoptions will benefit more than 2,000 animal welfare organizations participating in National Adoption Weekend; each organization will receive $35 in adoption-reward grants from PetSmart Charities for every pet they adopt in stores during this three-day event. How to Adopt: · Visit a PetSmart Charities’ adoption center inside any PetSmart store this weekend, hours are:
o Friday, February 10: 9 am – 9 pm
o Saturday, February 11: 9 am – 9 pm
o Sunday, February 12: 10 am – 6 pm

To find the PetSmart store nearest you and to learn about the adoption center’s fees and guidelines, visit www.PetSmartCharities.org/adoption or call 1-877-473-8762.

Texas enforces sonogram law

Yesterday Texas state enforced a law that provides a woman who is seeking an abortion to see a sonogram before the procedure. The woman will also need to be told the fetal development stage and hear the heartbeat. This law was easily passed in Texas.

To me, this is such a smart move and common sense. It gives women the power to be fully aware of what the unborn looks like and developed into. So many people do not know or understand what an unborn baby looks like.

An unborn baby has a body, heartbeat, brain waves and a growing body. They aren't just a clump of meaningless cells.

Well done Texas!

Obama's grandmother was in a car accident

Obama's grandmother, Sarah, was in a car accident on Monday. She is 91 years old and driving in Kenya. She walked away with minor injuries.

Josh Powell

The news came out today that Josh Powell from Washington State used a hatchet first before setting the house on fire. According to CNN about Josh Powell,he used a hatchet on the neck of his sons. This didn't kill them. Then he set the house on fire killing all three of them.

Why? Children are abused and murdered so often by parents. He claimed in a message that he couldn't live without his children.I'm only guessing that he used a hatchet to kill them first but it didn't work. There are other reports that he was discovering that they remembered what happened the night their mother disappeared.

Can we learn anything from this?

1. Love your children.
2 Look out for your children.
3. Before marrying or having children, examine who the partner is.
4. Listen to your gut instincts.
5. If you're angry, do not take it out on children. 

Edwin Carrerro II is in custody

Edwin Carrerro II who murdered a woman as two of her young children slept in Pottstown, Pennsylvania is under custody. He fled the state but now is captured.

5 ways to mend a broken heart

Mend a broken heart month is this February. Broken hearts are the hardest to mend because pain can be so deep. Every time a heart gets broken, a piece of the person changes and gets stronger. So, how do you mend a broken heart?

Unfortunately, there isn't any tried and true way. It's all on the person who was affected.  However, here are some tips that can help you.

1. Cry - The more you hold it back, the more you slow down recovery. Crying will help you release stress and help mourn over the past relationship. Put on sad music and let it out.

2. Talk about it - When ready talk to your friends or whoever you feel comfortable talking to. Talking helps sort it out and feel better.

3. Keeping positive thoughts - Repeat positive things in your head and heart. You are as strong as you work on for yourself. No one will do it for you.

4. Exercise - Exercising helps your mood and feel better about yourself. Not to mention that your body will last longer and be stronger.

5. Music - Listening to music, especially upbeat, can lift your spirits. Get up, shower, pump the music and allow yourself to reform. 

You can do this.  Yes, it will hurt and seem forever. Yes, you might be watching QVC during sleepless night. But you will recover and come back even more beautiful or handsome than before. You got this!

Madonna in the half time show

Football has never been my thing, but I enjoyed Madonna's half time show during the Super Bowl. Even though I felt that it was a bit self serving in the beginning, I thought she did a great performance. Now the trouble is brewing over the British rapper showing the middle finger during the performance. 

What can network television do to keep live television family friendly? Various organizations are blaming hiring of Madonna. They claim what do you expect when you hire Madonna? I thought Madonna did well keeping it family friendly as much as Madonna standards could. She was reasonably dressed with no real sexual gestures. My five year old was impressed by the colorful lights on the steps.  

One solution is mainly for parents. They can DVR shows that they feel is more children oriented. They can fast forward commercials and make sure their children only watch child friendly shows. You can DVR live shows and fast forward vulgar parts. 

It is ashame that it has come to this that we can't trust anyone to act appropriately. It ruins entertainment and makes it a bit darker.