May 23, 2013

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Oklahoma Teacher Shields Kids During Tornado

Oklahoma teacher shields kids6th grade teacher Rhonda Crosswhite is taking being called a hero in stride.

Recalling the tornado and its 200-m.p.h. winds, Crosswhite said, “I don’t remember what it sounded like, honestly. It was like a freight train, but I don’t remember much about it,” she said about the sound of the tornado. “It felt like someone was beating me up from behind. The stuff was just coming down on my back. I thought I was fine, [but] I have cuts everywhere that I didn’t even realize I had.” Read more 

‘Clouds’ Singer Zach Sobiech Succumbs to Cancer

Clouds singer Zach Sobiech ‘Clouds’ Singer Zach Sobiech has died at the age of 18. The boy who battled cancer while winning the hearts of many with his uplifting attitude and song will be missed by many.  Read more at People Magazine.

And Here’s a link to Zach’s hit song Clouds on Youtube.

 

NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s Comments to Young People Have Some Mad

Bloomberg's comment

foxnews.com

In his radio address this week, Mr. Bloomberg said young people should ditch college, to learn a trade like plumbing instead.   “The people who are going to have the biggest problem are college graduates who aren’t rocket scientists, if you will, not at the top of their class,” Bloomberg said Friday, according to the New York Daily News.

Some folks are mad, but does he have a point?  Read more

Warning Over New Drug Called “Molly”

drug called molly

cnn.com

A form of ecstasy, doctors are seeing an increase in young people who have taken the dangerous drug with the street name “Molly.” Read more

Blue Engine Prepares Students for College

Blue Engine

blueengine.org

The new organization Blue Engine recruits and places recent college graduates as full-time teaching assistants in high schools, and it’s proving to be very successful. Read more

Heaviest Alligator on Record Caught By Texas Teen

heaviest alligatorAn 18-year-old Fort Bend County high school senior has become the record holder for the heaviest alligator ever caught in Texas. Read more

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