W's and H's

Oxygen-Free Animals Discovered—A First
Who: scientists
What: multicellular organisms
When: recently
Where: Mediterranean Sea
How: The new animals appear to have modified versions of mitochondria called hydrogenosomes, which can produce ATP without oxygen. Hydrogenosomes were previously known only in single-celled organisms.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/04/100416-oxygen-free-complex-animals-mediterranean/

"Tyrant King" Leech Discovered, Attacks Orifices
Who: doctors
What: Tyrant King leeches
When: possibly soon
Where: found in the Peruvian Amazon
How: Ironically, the ferocious leech may one day help people. Siddall and his team study leeches to develop anticoagulants—treatments that stop patients' blood from clotting. Medicinal leeches have been used for more than a century for various medical therapies. Finding a new leech helps scientists better understand the molecules that make leech saliva so beneficial.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/04/100415-new-species-t-rex-leech-orifices/

Pictures: Millions of Sea Turtles Killed Accidentally?
Who: small fishers
What: killing sea turtles by accidentally getting caught in nets
When: in the last 20 years
Where: in the sea
How: The new study tallied sea turtle bycatch from published reports, which are primarily from observers aboard industrial fleets. All told, about 85,000 turtles were reported accidentally taken between 1990 and 2008. However, it is thought that the number is actually in the millions.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/04/photogalleries/100406-sea-turtles-killed-conservation-letters-pictures/#green-sea-turtles-trail-fishing-boat_18297_600x450.jpg

Puma saying goodbye to shoe boxes
Who: Puma company
What: no longer using shoe boxes
When: second half of this year
Where: unknown
How: cardboard frames wrapped in reusable shoe bags
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36459587

Chameleons have weatherproof tongues
Who: chameleons
What: weatherproof tongues
When: always
Where: everywhere
New research has found that the tongue of this lizard shoots out like a rubber band gun, maintaining high function at even very low temperatures. Understanding how chameleons' ballistic tongues work could lead to advancements in prostheses, sports equipment and more.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35767647/ns/technology_and_science-science/

Altered tobacco plants suck up pond scum
Who: British scientists
What: tobacco plants
When: right now
Where: Britain
How: By proving that the principle is possible, engineered tobacco is paving the way for a new generation of plants that could clean up environmental problems — and do it cheaply. The tobacco's powers came from implanted genes that produce antibody proteins, which bind to toxins and make them less dangerous.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35779904/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/

Rural Life Museum

The Rural Life Museum is located in Baton Rouge on Essen Lane. It is open daily from 8:30 to 5:00 everyday. They are not open on most major holidays. General admission is $9. School groups with reservations get in for $5. Picnicking is not allowed. Bummer. Taking pictures and videos is permitted though.

Louisiana folk architecture is shown in a country church, pioneer's cabin with corn crib and potato house, shotgun house, Acadian house, and a dogtrot house. The Barn contains artifacts that tell of old plantation life. It is also filled with tons of tools and implements used in Louisiana industry and down on the farm. The Working Plantation consists of a commissary, overseer's house, kitchen, slave cabins, sick house, schoolhouse, blacksmith's shop, sugar house, and grist mill.

The Rural Life Museum “Top 10 Outdoor Museums in the World." When you go you will see chickens running loose. Oh it's just common. If you go during a big event you'll see Clydesdale horses plowing a field or oxen all harnessed up in their gear. You might even be able to pet a donkey or mule.

They're is a wagon you can ride in. I have never, but it looks pretty fun for the youngsters. I went to the Rural Life Museum last year. It was during a big event. I went inside a really cool, old church. The man explained how church services were done back then.

I saw some plantation and slave houses. I also was shown how to make candles out of wax. All the workers they're wear clothes from that time. It's pretty funny. They're is a room that has most artifacts and tools about the time of slavery. Overall, it was a pretty interesting experience and it'll be fun to go again.

Last Issue

That's Crazy! - Ripley's Believe It or Not Edition

1. Around this time of year, many of us suffer from seasonal allergies…watery eyes, itchy noses, difficulty breathing, we would do almost anything to make them go away…well ALMOST anything. Would you swallow the eggs of a pig whipworm? What about infecting yourself with an intestinal hookworm? Doctors at Boston University are studying worms and how they can protect us from inflammatory diseases. The studies seem to show that people with parasitic worms suffer less from allergies. Believe It or Not!

2. Iowa High school student Elizabeth Rasmuson wore a dress made completely out of gum wrappers to her prom. Her mom spent days crafting the dress. She even made a matching vest for her date. Believe It or Not!

3. Eleven year old Austin Forman was saved from a cougar attack by his golden retriever, Angel. He was playing outside when he first saw the aggressive cougar. Scared he just stood there. Right before the cougar's pounce Angel jumped in front of the boy and took the blow. From there the cougar and dog fought while the family called 911. Immediately after the cougar was shot, the first person Angel went to was the little boy to make sure he was okay. The dog suffered from a fractured sinus, many cuts on the face, and deep wounds on the hind legs. Believe It or Not!

Iphone 4G

It has been less than a year since Apple's release of the Iphone 3G S. Already there are rumors of the upcoming Iphone 4G. There are many rumors and suspicions as to what the phone will offer and what changes will be made. It is a definite that the new phone will be sleeker and capable of many things that were left out by the 3G S. What most people are trying to figure out is if the price will match the worth.

The Iphone 4G will be available for purchase in July. The cost will be relatively the same as the price when the new Iphone 3GS came out. Apple is supposed to offer a 16GB for $199 and 32GB for $299 with a contract. The Iphone 4G concept is 4 ounces lighter at 4.4 ounces. It is also slimmer by 3.3 mm.

The new Iphone will still use the 3G network. It will have a 5 MP camera and built in zoom. There is a good chance of flash as well. It will have a dual core processor and more ram for faster speeds. Contacts wil be capable of being on the front home screen. It is supposed to have a touch sensitive case.

One of the more important changes will be the OLED display. Zunes offer this already and it's been coveted by many. The screen is brighter and crisper although seeing in direct sunlight will likely be a problem. There will definitely be a front dacing video camera for video chat. There may also be a removable battery but this has yet to be confirmed. Another problem that will be looked over is the battery life itself. Talk time may be doubled.

It's not a definite that the new iPhone will be called the iPhone 4G although this is what is expected. It's a high probability it will take on this name even though it will still run on the 3G network. This phone will go faster than the 3G S. With a bigger ram and a possible dual processor, the speed should be significantly better. A huge factor in the new phone is the capability of openin more than one app at a time. This is one of the major concerns of iPhone users. Apple is finding a way where multiple apps may be running at the same time.

Apple seems to be getting it right this time with the next generation iPhone. It has been listening to the users and is making changes and advancements. By cosidering the concept of the new iPhone, I think it will be a hit and fix many problems and disadvantages the older generation iPhones have.

News Articles

Explosions hit Nigeria oil amnesty talks

Who: Africa
What: car bombs
When: happening now
Where: Warri, Nigeria
Why: terrorists wanted to bomb the oil city
How: with car bombs
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8567876.stm

Street children aim for World Cup victory

Who: homeless children
What: Olympics
When: happening now
Where: South Africa
Why: to obtain glory for S. Africa
How: by training in his soccer abilities and representing his country
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8567522.stm

China warns Google to comply with censorship laws

Who: China officials
What: regulating google
When: happening now
Where: cyber world
Why: China is upset about Google and censorship laws
How: by warning them - "But, if you betray Chinese laws and regulations... it means that you are unfriendly, irresponsible, and you will have to pay the consequences."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8564822.stm

Tiger decline is 'sign of world's failure'

Who: tigers
What: Tiger's population decline
When: happening now
Where: all over the world
What: Tiger's population is in a definite decline
How: Organised crime rings are playing an increasing part in illegal trading of tiger parts
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8568035.stm

Calvin Klein owner buys Tommy Hilfiger

Who: Calvin Klein owner
What: buys Tommy Hilfiger company
When: recently
Where: fashion industry
What: Tommy Hilfiger has been bought by CK
How: with lots of money (3 billion)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8568268.stm

Imprisoned For A Kiss? Two British in Trouble in Dubai

Who: Ayman Najafi and Charlotte Adams
What: convicted for a kiss
When: recently
Where: Bob's Easy Diner in Dubai
Why: no good reason
How: they were convicted of public indecency for a simple peck while dining at a restaurant
http://abcnews.go.com/International/Law/kissing-couple-faces-jail-time-dubai/story?id=10103627

Indian Spices, Powders Linked to Lead Poisoning

Who: no one in particular
What: Indian spices = possible lead poisoning
When: recently
Where: Massachusetts
Why: scientific study
How Indian spices are linked to possible lead poisoning after several cases in young children
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/indian-spice-religious-powders-lead-poisoning-children-study/story?id=10099654

Erin Andrews' Peeping Tom to Be Sentenced

Who: Mike Barrett
What: sentenced for stalking
When: recently
Where: California
Why: Erin Andrews had a creeper and she was weirded out
How: he was sentenced for being a peeping tom and will be going to jail
http://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/erin-andrews-stalker-sentenced/story?id=10105251

Doctors Use Tiny Clip to Repair Leaky Heart Valve Without Surgery

Who: doctors in Illinois
What: a way to avoid heart surgery
When: in the near future
Where: Illinois
Why: to avoid heart surgery
How: the clip would cut off the leaky valve in the heart
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/HeartDiseaseNews/tiny-clip-repair-leaky-heart-valve-surgery/story?id=10098336

Death Row Inmate Nikolaus Johnson Gets Facebook Profile Yanked

Who: Nikolaus Johnson
What: facebook profile kept by convicted killer is now disabled
When: recently
Where: cyber world
Why: it was against the policies of his sentence
How: he was keeping a profile updated through another person, but the account is now deleted
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/death-row-inmate-nikolaus-johnsons-facebook-page/story?id=10087347
Why:

Issue 7

That's Crazy

In Peru, doctors performed an amputation... on the wrong foot. An 86 year old man needed his right foot amputated to stop the spreading of an infection. "It was a terrible shock when I lifted up the sheets and saw they had amputated his left foot," said the patient's daughter, Carmen Villanueva. The infection worsened. When the doctors realized their mistake, they amputated the right foot as well. The Sabogal Hospital has suspended the doctors while investigating the case. Carmen Villanueva said her family plans to sue.

In Wyoming, a 13 year old girl ran up her parents' cell phone bill - to $5000. It was all because of texts, thousands of them. The phone plan didn't cover texting and she had to learn this the hard way. The total text messaging count was almost 20,000. Her dad thought the texting had been disabled on her phone. Well, he was definitely wrong. When he got the bill he read the charges...and smashed the phone with a hammer. Verizon has agreed to knock the bill down to a reasonable amount. She has been grounded until the end of school. Her response? "She feels bad and has learned her lesson."

In Arizona, a woman fractured a sheriff's nose with her purse. In the purse was a large bottle of perfume and it weighed over 3 pounds. The sheriff was still able to arrest the woman even though she had a bloody nose. The suspect was trying to stop a friend's car from being impounded. She refused the sheriff's orders to move out of the way of a tow truck. The woman was put in jail and charged with a felony of aggravated assault with a "deadly weapon."

In Berlin, an elderly woman was involved in three car accidents in less than an hour. Seven vehicles were damaged but she suffered only minor injuries. The 69 year old woman first crashed into three cars while pulling out of a parking lot. A few moments later, she accidently stepped onto the accelerator and sped across a lawn before crashing into a nearby home. She was then being taken to the nearest hospital when the ambulance was hit by a truck. No one was seriously hurt in any of the accidents.


Mr. Moland, would you rather...?

1. Choke to death on a peanut or be crushed by a 10 ton elephant?
2. Go a year without bathing or brushing your teeth?
3. Have a yelling battle with Mrs. Desalvo or a fight with Coach Spann?
4. Be the fattest person in the world or the shortest person in the world?
5. Fall off of a high speed treadmill or fall all the way down an escalator?
6. Creamy or chunky peanut butter?
7. Go back to high school or go back to preschool?
8. Be called M-Dog or J-Money?
9. Grow a huge 'fro or a 6inch beard?
10. Run over a squirrel or hit a bird with your car?

Bob and Carl

Bob Woodward was born in Illinois in 1943. He has worked for the Washington Post since 1971. Just a year later, he and Berstein uncovered much of the Watergate scandal. In his earlier life, he attended Yale and studied history and English literature. He has been an author from 1974 to present. Since Watergate, he has had great success. He continues to write and he's executive editor of the Post. He's written 15 books, all of which have made it to the best seller's list.
Carl Bernstien is an American journalist who worked for the Washington Post. He has written articles for Rolling Stones magazine, revealing things about the CIA. Bernstein is Jewish. His parents were members of the Communist party. So for over a 30 year period, his family was watched by the FBI. They even staked out his bar mitzvah. Berstein attended the Univeristy of Maryland. Since Watergate, he hasn't been as successful as Woodward. He quit the Post in 1976. Since, he had an affair with his now exwife and has been in trouble with drunk driving. He's helped co-author a few books.
Woodward and Bernstein made history. They were assigned to report on the scandal on June 17, 1972. Together they wrote a book, All the President's Men. Four years later, the movie was made. It spurred an interest in investigative journalism. The men also published a second book called The Final Days. It covered the last year of Nixon's presidency and the events leading up to his resignation.
Berstein is credited with finding the laundered check that connected Nixon with the scandal. Both men did extensive research to put the puzzle pieces together. They drove around, asking countless people for details, any details at all. Until finally the pieces seemed to fit. While many doubted their credibility in their printed articles, the truth was eventually find out. Both men are highly respected as some of the best journalists of this generation.