21 baby bodies found in China river

Reported today, Tuesday March 30, 2010 21 bodies washed ashore on the riverbank in eastern China. Stashed in yellow plastic bags that are marked "medical waste" include infants several months old among some fetuses. Some babies tagged with all their personal information such as: Mother/fathers names, weight, and birth dates. They have tracked eight of the bodies to the hospital in Jining, three of them where admitted earlier to the hospital in critical condition. The other thirteen bodies were unidentified. An official from Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical College confirmed it was involved. They clam the babies with identification on them, are from their hospital, but the others are not. The medical staff that are involved in this mess are suspend until the investigation is over.

I am not sure how to react to this article. Why where these baby bodies thrown in the river? That is what criminals do to dispose of the mess they have created. This is a hospital, don't they have a certain place where bodies go? And where are the parents of these children? Even if my baby was only a few months old i would want a proper burial. I know things are not the same in China as they are in the U.S. but thins like this should be taken care of in a proper manner. Local people should not have to see things like this washing up on shore. I feel for the ones that did help recover the bodies out of the water, i know it couldn't be easy for most of them. I have a feeling this investiagtion wil uncover a lot, and may find information that will shock the world.

Aricle found on http://www.news.yahoo.com/

10 Healthy ways to heal a broken heart

Everyone gets their heart broken from time to time, some don't know how to handle the situation. Others have no clue on how to heal a broken heart! I have had a few broken hearts myself, and its very hard to get over someone you love. Here are a few ways to make the heart ace a little easier.

1. Buy the dumped- it is fun and games activity book-Kicking back with friends and make fun of your ex will make you feel better.
2. Surround yourself with happy people- being around fun and active people will help you keep your mind off the ex.
3. Log on to breakup blogs- gives tips from others that have a broken heart.
4. Try something new- try a new hobby or new hairstyle, it reminds you that life is constantly changing, and your heart ace will pass.
5. Write- blogs, journal, or a letter you will burn, getting the words from your brain to paper can improve your mental and physical health. This will help you to understand what you are feeling.
6. Technology Cleanse- remove the ex from you phone, facebook, email, or anything with his name on it. This will help to prevent the temptations of calling them.
7. Remember you are not ALONE!- even the best and the brightest among us have had relationships come to an end.

Everyone has their way to deal with heart ace. I hope none of you have to use any of these tips, but reality is someone in this class may have a broken heart! Good Luck, love is a tricky thing but worth all the trouble! You just have to know is the juice worth the squeeze?

Ban Smoking in all State Parks?

On Thursday California lawmakers will consider what is believed to be the nation's most far-reaching smoking ban in state parks as a way to get unsightly cigarette butts off the beach, eliminate second-hand smoke and reduce the threat of wildfires.
Maine banned smoking at its state beaches last year, but no states prohibits lighting up throughout its entire park system. Under legislative compromise, campsites and parking areas will be exempted from the ban. Jenny Oropeza says "It is very clear that the garbage that is created as a result of smoking on beaches are polluting our water. In terms of the state park system, we have a major fire hazard when cigarettes are smoked in parks."
If caught smoking on these grounds a after this bill is passed, you will be charged with a $100 fine. Similar smoking bans are being considered in Hawaii, New Hampshire, New Jersey and New York.

I am personally trying to quit smoking, doing a great job only one here and there. I think this is a great idea for outdoor life. The butts do pile up fast if no one is picking them up, and could be eaten by an animal and cause serious damage to their body.I know its not as fair to ban smoking outside opposed to a bar/restaurant, but we will gain more out of the ban. We would be saving animals, wildlife, littering, and water pollution all of which need improvement. I would recommend this bill to all states, this could also decrease the number of smokers in each state, which will lead to a healthier America! :)

10 ways to keep your mind sharp!

We all have our days where we feel like our brain is not getting enough activity. It is good to keep our mind busy even when we are having a lazy day. here are 10 ways you can keep your brain in shape.

1. Tease your brain- crossword puzzles, sudoku, and Mahjong Titans actually keep your brain in shape. It keeps your brain active without you having to be active, great to do in your downtime when you watch TV.
2. Skip the supplements- brain pills such as Ginkgo and Melatonin belong in the trash. Despite their "natural" origins, they are not free of potential side effects.
3. Chill out- stress takes a toll on the brain by washing harmful chemicals over the hippocampus and other brain areas involved in memory.
4. Eat fish- essential fatty acids, such as Omega 3s, are critical to brain function and proving beneficial for treating such brain-sapping ailments as depression.
5. Enjoy your coffee- growing evidence suggests a caffeine habit may protect the brain.
6. Get your beauty rest- when we rest and dream, memories are sifted through, some discarded, others consolidated and saved. When we don't sleep, a recent study found, proteins build up on synapses, possibly making it hard to think and learn new things.
7. Take care of your body- system wide health concerns have been linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline and memory impairments. Keep your circulatory system in working order by, avoiding cigarettes and saturated fat.
8. Watch the diet- overindulging can make the brain sluggish and lead to long-term detriments to your brain. Too few calories can also impair brain function.
9. Eat, eat, eat- too much or too little energy throws a kink in the brains dedicated machinery.A steady pace of digestion in the gut gives a more reliable flow of energy to the brain, and likely optimizing the organ's long-term health and performance.
10. Do something- scientists say, regular aerobic exercise may be the single most important thing you can do for the long-term health of your brain. for mental fitness, aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity every other day.

Now lets keep our brain going! I figured this would be a great article since we are going on spring break, and i know not very many of us do any school work while on break! Have a great week!:)

Leasbain teen sues school over prom drama

In Jackson Mississippi Constance McMillen wanted to take her girlfriend to her senior prom, is asking the federal judge to force her school to reinstate the dance as canceled. The American Civil liberties Union of Mississippi filed a lawsuit on the in Oxford on behalf of McMillen. The lawsuit seeks a court order to hold the prom and allow her to escort her girlfriend, who is a fellow student and wants to wear a tuxedo, which the school said also violated policy. The district's decision came in after the ACLU demanded that officials change the banning policy on same-sex prom dates because it is a violation of student rights. Mcmillen says " a lot of people told her this would happen, she figures the school had already spent too much money on the prom, she never thought they would cancel it. The school board statement said it wouldn't host the event "due to distractions to the educational process caused by recent events"
New Orleans hotel owner Sean Cummings told the Clarion-Leader of Jackson he was so disappoints with the school boards decision, he offered to transport the students by bus to the city and give them a free prom his self!

Same-sex prom dates and cross-dressing are new issues for many high schools. More gay couples are coming out of the closet and ready to live a normal life like everyone else. Why should we hold people back from truly expressing their self? I could not believe this school, i mean come on our capital just passed a same-sex marriage law but we cant let 2 girls go to prom together? I give thanks to Sean Cumming, that is about the sweetest thing i have seen someone do in awhile. He understands what this prom means to theses teens, and wants them to be who they are not who the world thinks they should be!!!! As for those that agree with the school board, you don't see people trying to stop you from being with your special someone. Take the time to think and put yourself in her shoes, you would want to have your freedom too, that's what this country is all about, and now people want to take it away? As you can tell I feel strongly about this article, I am bi, meaning i date girls as well. This is 2010 people we are not in the 50's anymore. Teachers say they want us to express our true self, well we are knocking on the door and expressing our TRUE self, and we aren't going away

Article found on www.foxnews.com

Fake Weed- K2

If underage drinking and rising prescription drug abuse wasn't enough to worry about, now parents now have another substance to be on the look out for - one that is completely legal, unregulated and available almost anywhere. It's an herbal product called "K2" better known by teens as "fake weed."K2 is a mixture od natural herbs, produces a high similar to marijuana and it is reportedly "natural." Teens therefore believe the fake weed is safe.
Dr. Anthony Scalzo, professor of toxicology at Saint Louis University and director of the Missouri Regional Poison Control Center, has recently reported 30 cases in which teens were reporting symptoms after smoking K2. These symptoms included:

• Hallucinations
  
• Severe Agitation
  
• Vomiting
  
• Elevated heart rate
  
• Elevated blood pressure
  
• Tremors and seizures

Scalzo said the plant mixture is sprayed with a psychotropic drug known as JWH 018, which is certainly not "natural. "But Scalzo also thinks K2 is also contaminated with a unknown toxic substance that causes many of the symptoms that he has seen in teens.
What to think about this, it does not surprise me that since marijuana is not legal people would buy things that are similar to the drug. I think companies should investigate the products they are producing to market. Parents should be aware of K2 and products similar to this. Personally marijuana should be legal, if it was this would not be a problem.

article found on www.fox2now.com

How to save money on your grocery bill

The family food shopper searches for any way to cut back on the amount of money spent on food. The best way to save money is coupons, there are tons of coupons circulating every day. Taking the time to clip out coupons can cut your food budget by 30 to 50%- even more if you turn it into a hobby. You have to be patient, flexible and perhaps and perhaps give up your favorite brand, but you will be rewarded with savings.
Food coupons can be found everywhere. The Sunday paper is usually the best source, you can also try looking online, public libraries, gas stations, and the grocery store its self. Be sure and note expiration dates, don't let them go to waste. Here are some successful strategy for coupons:

• Organize before you shop- Keep coupons sorted by food type in an easy to search through container and match coupons with your grocery list.
• Use store loyalty card programs- Sign up for a store loyalty card that usually offers coupons plus bonus points that are cumulative each time you shop.
• Compare ads- It may pay you to drive to more than one store if it's an item you need, have a coupon and it's not available anywhere else. But, before you burn up extra gas, ask if the store honors its competitor's coupons. Many will do this just to keep you in the store. You can call ahead to save a trip.
• Don't buy too much- Don't be fooled by the 2 for a dollar marketing tool unless it's to your advantage with a coupon. Unless you need 2 of the product or use the product often.

With the economy being as bad as it is, i figured this could help some that are in need. I know every trip i make to the grocery store, i leave spending way more money then i intended. I forget about coupons as i am sure many do you. We can all use tips on saving money, i hope this helped many of you.

article found on www.howlifeworks.com

10 Inexpensive DATE IDEAS

Article found on http://www.fncimag.com/

Dating is fun, but its hard to keep up with the cost of having a night on the town. Here are 10 ways to impress that special someone and have a good time without having to worry about the money your spending.

1. Bowling and Beer- This shows you are laid back, and don't take thing too seriously. It will give your the opportunity to get to know the other person, and it only cost somewhere around 6 per person to play.
2. Rent a movie-good event for winter evening, a nice way to cozy with your someone.
3. Go on Bike Ride- A slow bike ride to the beach or down a path with nice scenery gives you a chance to be a kid again. At the same time you and your partner are burning calories. HINT- you can take the bike ride to a place for a picnic.
4. Make a pizza- It is said that cooking can be an aphrodisiac, so grab some wine and your favorite toppings and go to town!
5. Play board games- This gives you time to sit with your someone with out spending money, get creative with the different types of games you can play.
6. Go to the Flea Market- Browsing a vast land of quirky antiques is fun a;; of the time! Flea Market inventory always triggers memories and stories, and will surly bring about new conversation and interesting perspectives.
7. See a Cover Band- You don't want to spend too much on a date, so going to a concert with the hottest singers is out of the question, but taking her somewhere with live music still sets the same effect.
8. Go to Trivia Night- You will see how your relationship is different from others and how both of you interact as a couple.
9. Go to Animal Shelter or Zoo- spending time with animals is a golden ticket to a girls heart, this shows you sensitive side.
10. Wine Tasting- This will give you an insight into your dates taste and personality. This is always a classy and sophisticated place to take a date.

With our economy in the hole, we need to use our creative side when going out on a date. I feel this will challenge couples, all 10 idea give you a lot of time to really get to know your date and see if you are compatible. I have a theory, if people went back to "simple date's" (ex: a walk, strawberry picking, or game night) marriage rates would be better. Many people are in such a rush to get get married they are blinded by what they think is love. Take these tips into consideration, many women are amazed when a man uses his creative side.

Health Tip: Introduce your child to music

Article found on www.news.yahoo.com - Health Day News

Listening to music offers many benefits to children: it musically inclined kids appear better at math and reading, better focus, improved self-esteem and more social.

The Newmours Foundation offers theses suggestions for involving your child in music:

• Listen to music or sing songs while your doing chores around the house, driving, or playtime.
• Get some kid-friendly musical instruments and Cd's, and have them readily available for your child.
• Find out if your child's school incorporates music and singing. Learn the song they play at school.
• Enroll your child in an age-appropriate music class/dance.
• Take your child to see live music. (specifically for young children, if possible.

I enjoyed this article, i think more children should be involved with music and instruments. Music offers many advantages for a young child. I personal believe each school should have a music class taken daily, so each student can express their self. Music helps us threw our day to day lives, and some of us can even make it into a career some day. For parents that do have young children, i would suggest researching how faster a child's mind develops that are involved in music. We are always looking for new ways to make our children smarter. Good luck parents!

Tiger Woods back from family counseling

Article found on http://www.news.yahoo.com/

Tiger Woods returned to his home near Orlando on Saturday, after spending a week in family counseling in Arizona, trying to get back into his fitness routine. "Woods has been seen hitting balls on the range at Isleworth, not far from where he ran his SUV into a fire hydrant and a tree in the middle of the night on Nov. 27, setting off shocking relations of infidelity."
"Woods was photographed hitting balls at Isleworth on Feb 18, the day before he ended nearly three months of silence by speaking to a small group of associates at the TPC Sawgrass in a 13 1/2-minute statement that was televised around the world."
He will not be attending the World Golf Championship at Doral, Woods says he is not sure when he will return to professional golf. He has already been dropped by sponsors: Accenture, ATT&T and Gatorade. Other companies- such as Procter and Gamble's Gillette- have been suspended promotions of Woods while he talk his break from golf.
Where do I begin, Tiger Woods is just another man, like any other, and how many of us know men that cheat and are unfaithful? Yes everyone in the world knows who he is, but why should this effect his professional career? This man is famous for being the best at golf, his personal life is really none of any ones business. I felt in this article that the author was bashing on Woods, if you look at the few sentences i have in " " you will notice the bad mouthing. This man has done nothing wrong that any other man hasn't, so why is he being hounded on? I think his choice is wise, and he should return at his own pace, i wish him luck on trying to get out of this mess. I do not agree with him being an unfaithful husband, but that had no effect on who i think is the best at professional golf.