http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/09/beef-recall_n_4754403.html
2/9/14
A Northern California company is recalling more than 8.7 million pounds of beef. That is considerably more than the average family barbecue. 8.7 million pounds is enough to feed approximately 4 and a half million families! The beef was reportedly recalled because it was "processed diseased and unhealthy animals without a full federal inspection." It was processed by the Rancho Feeding Corp., which has recently been under scrutiny by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection. The products had been under the processing for about over a year - Jan. 1, 2013 to Jan. 7, 2014 - and were recently shipped to distribution centers and retail stores in California, Florida, Illinois, and Texas. The recalled bunch includes beef carcasses, oxtail, tongue, liver, cheeks, tripe, and veal bones. Rancho Feeding Corp. also messed up last month when they recalled forty thousand pounds of beef. Although there have no reports of illnesses yet, such an immense amount of beef being recalled must be a serious issue. The people of California are avid eaters of steak and hearing news like such scares most. Modern ties have allowed sufficient technologies and means to solidifying the validity of the steak being distributed, as this sort of situation should not be repeated again.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Novel = Movie
The often unfair knack on a director's prowess is their "lack of attention to the details" in a novel. Novels are usually preferred over the big screen because most people do not see the same artistic vision whilst reading the illustrious details presented in the book as compared to the director's conception. As the cast goes, the actors were selected by relevance to description and familiarity to the people; the recipe of success. The movie was sound and the masterful minds behind the scenes did an excellent job paying attention to all the small details. As the movie left most speechless, my number one complaint was the over-exaggeration in not only the actors but the production. Something as minuscule as lighting a cigarette took approximately twenty seconds with extensive eye contact. It is understandable that the setting and the situation called for every small aspect to be blown up out of proportion, but it felt as if the director and the producers took every chance they could at elongating the movie with hapless, emotional melodrama. All in all, director Baz Luhrmann presented a fantastic film truly depicting Gatsby's welt extravaganza, open heart, and shady past. A wonderful film, great compliment to F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Police officer delves baby in gas station parking lot
by Thomas Curwen
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-police-officer-delivers-baby-gas-station-simi-valley-20140202,0,648855.story#axzz2sCL7JHnm
Februrary 2, 2014
As pregnant mother and son were driving along the 118 freeway, the contractions kicked in and the mother knew she was due. They pull over and the son calls 911; the mother still struggling. Anna May, a dispatcher for the Simi Valley Police Department, answered the call. May contacted the paramedics and the senior police officer, Kyle Crocker, was the first to show. A less action-packed day, to say the least, for Crocker as he was coincidentally paired with an Explorer Scout as a ride along. As he pulled up the scene, he saw that the three kids and their grandmother were at the scene - whether they were in the car with them is unclear. Crocker then commanded his Explorer Scout ride along to move the family members away from the scene as it seemed he was ready to take matters into his own hands. Initially, he attempted the soothe and calm down the aching mother by informing her that the fire department and the paramedics should arrive shortly. Short after, the mother was ready to give birth and the policeman - still unaccompanied by paramedics or the fire department - was determined to deliver the baby. The delivery was successful and as people might not appreciate policemen, they can truly be heroes.
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-police-officer-delivers-baby-gas-station-simi-valley-20140202,0,648855.story#axzz2sCL7JHnm
Februrary 2, 2014
As pregnant mother and son were driving along the 118 freeway, the contractions kicked in and the mother knew she was due. They pull over and the son calls 911; the mother still struggling. Anna May, a dispatcher for the Simi Valley Police Department, answered the call. May contacted the paramedics and the senior police officer, Kyle Crocker, was the first to show. A less action-packed day, to say the least, for Crocker as he was coincidentally paired with an Explorer Scout as a ride along. As he pulled up the scene, he saw that the three kids and their grandmother were at the scene - whether they were in the car with them is unclear. Crocker then commanded his Explorer Scout ride along to move the family members away from the scene as it seemed he was ready to take matters into his own hands. Initially, he attempted the soothe and calm down the aching mother by informing her that the fire department and the paramedics should arrive shortly. Short after, the mother was ready to give birth and the policeman - still unaccompanied by paramedics or the fire department - was determined to deliver the baby. The delivery was successful and as people might not appreciate policemen, they can truly be heroes.
Monday, January 20, 2014
Nun Gives Birth To Baby Boy In Italy
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/17/nun-gives-birth-baby-italy-francis_n_4619218.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular
by Agence France Presse
The unimaginable has happened! A 31-year-old Salvadorean nun gave BIRTH to a beautiful baby boy on Wednesday. Considering the absolute fact that a nun is supposed to be abstinent, the birth of a child is rather surprising. When asked about her pregnancy, the nun claimed she thought she had stomach cramps/pains. She was later hospitalized; there she found she was pregnant. The baby boy weighs 3.5 kilograms (7.7 pounds). There are no further details on how the baby was conceived as she has not admitted - nor denied - her breaking of the rules. Obviously she is not Mother Mary and she is not carrying baby Jesus, so it should be interesting to see how the Church deals with this. So far, it has been nothing but positive feedback: "other new mothers in Rieti hospital have begun collecting clothes and donations for her." She named the boy Francesco - a name famous in Italy - but she most likely named him after the Pope's chosen title or Saint Francis of Assisi, who is the nation's beloved patron saint. There have been many outrageous events recently, but a pregnant nun has to be up there as one of the top most unbelievable events.
by Agence France Presse
The unimaginable has happened! A 31-year-old Salvadorean nun gave BIRTH to a beautiful baby boy on Wednesday. Considering the absolute fact that a nun is supposed to be abstinent, the birth of a child is rather surprising. When asked about her pregnancy, the nun claimed she thought she had stomach cramps/pains. She was later hospitalized; there she found she was pregnant. The baby boy weighs 3.5 kilograms (7.7 pounds). There are no further details on how the baby was conceived as she has not admitted - nor denied - her breaking of the rules. Obviously she is not Mother Mary and she is not carrying baby Jesus, so it should be interesting to see how the Church deals with this. So far, it has been nothing but positive feedback: "other new mothers in Rieti hospital have begun collecting clothes and donations for her." She named the boy Francesco - a name famous in Italy - but she most likely named him after the Pope's chosen title or Saint Francis of Assisi, who is the nation's beloved patron saint. There have been many outrageous events recently, but a pregnant nun has to be up there as one of the top most unbelievable events.
Party
The purpose of a party is simple: to lose oneself in the aura of a great crowd and to enjoy oneself with delicious foods and beautiful decorations. If I were to have a grand amount of money to spend on my own party, I would have my party on an island. I would provide services for all my guests to meet up at a dock, from which they will be picked up on speedboats and escorted to the island. The island will be verdant and majestic, such as a tropical paradise. Colorful flowers, waterfalls, and endless, calming serenades will sooth my guests as they make their ways to the house. My guest list is one that I am proud of. It includes my friends and my family, but also includes the A-list celebrities and the billionaires I met on my journey to this wealth. Unlike many house parties however, food will not be placed out and about for my guests to devour whenever they feel. There shall be a dining room; when seated, my professional waiters will take down orders but with one catch - any food their heart desires will be prepared as I have the most extensive kitchen and cooking staff on the planet. There will be a mini orchestra playing all night. A party like such is thrown to have a great time and to show the world that the most successful parties are the ones thrown with attention to meticulous details and exuberance of class.
Sunday, January 12, 2014
CES 2014: Formula E fully electric car powers up in Vegas
Jessica Naziri
January 10, 2014
http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-ces-2014-formula-e-electric-car-20140110,0,1500014.story#axzz2qDR5Mc8q
Who would have thought that one grand topic could unite "tree huggers, tech nerds, and fast-car aficionados" during the annual gathering of technology freaks and the brains of the future? Racing events, especially the Formula 1 race, are truly sensational venues. The engine roaring loud enough eardrums are popping, enjoyable finger foods, and a chance to make it big - or lose big - with competitive betting. The thrill of these special vehicles traveling an upwards of 100 miles per hour brings in the most attention as the winner of these races are honored. The Spark-Renault SRT 01E Formula E race car is the first Formula 1 race car to be fully electric. "The car burned some serious rubber with not a trace of exhaust." When automobile enthusiasts first heard of this, they were probably assuming the race car was going to experience a lack of speed and throttle due to its electric engine. On the contrary, the Formula E race car can reach speeds up to 150 mph and has an impressive zero-to-60 time of 3 seconds. It has the capability to outperform the other race cars all without making noise. The only remaining issue is the life of the battery as it is only 25 minutes with of breathtaking speed. A truly awesome advance in racing technology as it pleases almost every audience.
January 10, 2014
http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-ces-2014-formula-e-electric-car-20140110,0,1500014.story#axzz2qDR5Mc8q
Who would have thought that one grand topic could unite "tree huggers, tech nerds, and fast-car aficionados" during the annual gathering of technology freaks and the brains of the future? Racing events, especially the Formula 1 race, are truly sensational venues. The engine roaring loud enough eardrums are popping, enjoyable finger foods, and a chance to make it big - or lose big - with competitive betting. The thrill of these special vehicles traveling an upwards of 100 miles per hour brings in the most attention as the winner of these races are honored. The Spark-Renault SRT 01E Formula E race car is the first Formula 1 race car to be fully electric. "The car burned some serious rubber with not a trace of exhaust." When automobile enthusiasts first heard of this, they were probably assuming the race car was going to experience a lack of speed and throttle due to its electric engine. On the contrary, the Formula E race car can reach speeds up to 150 mph and has an impressive zero-to-60 time of 3 seconds. It has the capability to outperform the other race cars all without making noise. The only remaining issue is the life of the battery as it is only 25 minutes with of breathtaking speed. A truly awesome advance in racing technology as it pleases almost every audience.
Prohibition - Jazz Age
http://history1900s.about.com/od/1920s/p/prohibition.htm
During the early twentieth century, the United States was knee-deep in a dilemma involving the consumption and distribution of alcohol. Alcoholic beverages were a giant aspect of the wealthy peoples' lives since the beginning of time. American moguls who were the main influences of the States' economic boom in the early to mid 1800's were rarely ever photographed without a cup of whiskey in their hands. The perception of alcohol was completely different up to the early twentieth century, as it were previously viewed as necessary and a fountain of brilliant ideas. As medicinal advances were made, the effects of alcohol were suddenly brought about. The American government found it was necessary to ban the manufacturing, selling, transporting, and consumption of any alcoholic beverages starting from 1920. Alcohol being a very heavy influence on the peoples' lives, the Prohibition led to massive crime rates, protests and rebellions, and numerous amounts of undercover bars and lounges which skid past the law. Mobsters, gangsters, dealers galore. It was time of confusion for the United States because as alcoholic beverages became illegal, the consumption rose up around 400%. There was no way to stop the consumption, so the law was withheld in 1933. Alcohol and crime do not mesh together perfectly; but it does make for one hell of a party.
During the early twentieth century, the United States was knee-deep in a dilemma involving the consumption and distribution of alcohol. Alcoholic beverages were a giant aspect of the wealthy peoples' lives since the beginning of time. American moguls who were the main influences of the States' economic boom in the early to mid 1800's were rarely ever photographed without a cup of whiskey in their hands. The perception of alcohol was completely different up to the early twentieth century, as it were previously viewed as necessary and a fountain of brilliant ideas. As medicinal advances were made, the effects of alcohol were suddenly brought about. The American government found it was necessary to ban the manufacturing, selling, transporting, and consumption of any alcoholic beverages starting from 1920. Alcohol being a very heavy influence on the peoples' lives, the Prohibition led to massive crime rates, protests and rebellions, and numerous amounts of undercover bars and lounges which skid past the law. Mobsters, gangsters, dealers galore. It was time of confusion for the United States because as alcoholic beverages became illegal, the consumption rose up around 400%. There was no way to stop the consumption, so the law was withheld in 1933. Alcohol and crime do not mesh together perfectly; but it does make for one hell of a party.
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