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Yakima was Mentioned on Katie Couric, But it Wasn't for the Best Reasons

Cefus — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:48:31 +0000

Obesity is a crisis in this country that cuts across race, class, age and gender and stretches from coast to coast. In Yakima, Washington, more than a third of the city is considered obese. In Reading, Pennsylvania it’s about the same. The fattest place in America is the McAllen, Texas area, where the obesity rate is more than 38%. And then there’s Atlanta, Georgia where nearly a quarter of the population is obese.

That is how the viewers of Katie Couric know Yakima, Washington. As one of the most obese cities in the country. Now it's true, but changing the tide is done by people making better personal choices. I also think raising awareness and educating people to make those choices will help.

Memorial Day, What Does It Mean To You

Kelly West — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:45:16 +0000

My mom used to call it Decoration Day and I still do. We always used to decorate the graves of our loved ones who served and did not serve. I have several people in my family who have served our country with pride. My father was one of them. He did not die serving but [...]

Tornado Kills In Oklahoma City

Kelly West — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:42:00 +0000

A tornado that has been reported to be more than a half a mile wide has hit the suburbs of Oklahoma City, OK.This is a very sad day as it hit an elementary school and several other homes and buildings in Oklahoma City and Moore. The death toll has so far reached fifty and they [...]

Doors Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Dead at 74

Todd Lyons — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:30:40 +0000

Legendary keyboardist and co-founder of The Doors Ray Manzarek has died. At the age of 74, Manzarek succumbed to complications with bile duct cancer at a clinic Germany. From ABC: “Manzarek’s Doors band mate, guitarist Robby Krieger, says in a statement, “I’m just glad to have been able to have played Doors songs with him [...]

Items That Pakistan Has Banned From Their Country

Troy Selfridge — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:55:34 +0000

I recently came across a news article that covered all the things that are banned in Pakistan. Some of the bans make sense, some are ridiculous, and some are just flat out hilarious! The list has included everything from alcohol to kites. The alcohol, I can see that but kites? I want to know what [...]

Boston Bomber Buried In U.S.?

Todd Lyons — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:14:59 +0000

Perpitrator of the Boston Marathon bombing, Tamerlan Tsarnaev (pictured), has yet to be buried following his death nearly a month ago.

A funeral director in the Massachusetts town of Worcester has been searching for a cemetery that would accept the remains of the notorious terrorist.

Until now.

I'd Talk About My D*&k But…

Kelly West — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:14:25 +0000

It is amazing that the 3 girls were found in Clevland and the guy in the photo did a pretty fun interview on his rescuing of the girls! And with all of that said, the biker standing behind him has the best patch on ever!

'I'd talk about my D&*k but its a LLLLong story'! HA Outstanding!

Ariel Castro Charged With Rape, Kidnapping; Held on $8 Million Bail

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:38:14 +0000

The Cleveland man accused of the horrifying abduction and rape of three women over the last 10-plus years, Ariel Castro, was arraigned in court on Thursday morning. He is being held on $8 million bail—$2 million for each of the three women he kidnapped and for the young girl one of the women gave birth to while in captivity.

Jodi Arias Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder

Todd Lyons — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:32:26 +0000

BREAKING NEWS: In one of the more sensational trials in recent memory, a jury in Phoenix found Jodi Arias guilty of first-degree murder in the slaying of her former boyfriend Travis Alexander. The jury next must decide whether Arias, who choked back tears as the verdict was read, deserves the death penalty or life in [...]

Three New Suspects in Boston Marathon Bombing Taken Into Custody [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:49:40 +0000

UPDATE 2:25 p.m. EST: The suspects' names are Azamat Tazhayakov, Dias Kadyrbayev and Robel Phillipos. From The Boston Globe:
Azamat Tazhayakov and Dias Kadyrbayev, both 19 and of New Bedford, were charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice by plotting to dispose of a laptop computer and a backpack containing fireworks belonging to bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the US attorney’s office said in a statement.

Robel Phillipos, 19, of Cambridge was charged with making false statements to law enforcement officials in a terorism investigation, prosecutors said.
12:10 p.m. EST: According to Boston.com, the three suspects went to school at UMass-Dartmouth with Dzhokar Tsarnaev and may have helped him in the days immediately following the bombing, which was on April 15. Two of the suspects have been charged with overstaying their student visas.

The Boston Police Department announced that it has taken into custody three new suspects as a result of its ongoing investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing.

747 Jumbo Jet Falls From Sky in Afghanistan [VIDEO]

Brian Teegarden — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:57:17 +0000

An American cargo plane crashed near Bagram Air Field on April 29, killing 7. The jumbo jet, owned by Florida based National Air Cargo, crashed shortly after take off from a low altitude. The plane was carrying vehicles and cargo. Those killed were four pilots, two mechanics and the loadmaster. The Taliban quickly took responsibility [...]

Motorcycles Are On The Road So Watch For Them

Kelly West — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:26:39 +0000

As issued by the Washington State Department of Transportation and the Washington State Patrol it is time for Sunshine and amazing weather! The motorcycles will be out. So don’t drink and drive and keep a look out!It is very unfortunate when there is the first warm weather a lot of people go get drunk have [...]

Hostess to Re-Open Bakery Soon

Associated Press — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:46:55 +0000

EMPORIA, Kan. (AP) — Hostess Brands LLC says it will reopen its eastern Kansas bakery this summer, with the hiring of an initial 250 people already underway. The announcement was made Thursday by the investment partnership that bought Hostess Brands’ snack cake product lines. More than 500 people lost their jobs when Hostess, then in [...]

President Obama And Tattoos (VIDEO)

Kelly West — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:18:25 +0000

About three minutes and 18 seconds (3:18) into the video is when you wanna watch! His threat to his children is that if they get a tattoo then him and The First Lady will get one in the exact same spot and go on youtube and show them off! He is hoping that this will [...]

Jeff Charbonneau Adresses Crowd with President Obama at White House

Todd Lyons — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:34:07 +0000

Moments ago, Zillah High's national "Teacher of the Year," Jeff charbonneau, addressed the press and a collection of educators from around the country in the presence of President Barack Obama.

Here is a screen cap moments after his remarks.

Zillah's National Teacher of the Year on CBS 'This Morning'

Todd Lyons — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:46:15 +0000

Zillah High School teacher, Jeff Charbonneau, who was named the nation’s top teacher yesterday, stopped by the set of CBS ‘This Morning’ to talk about his philosophy on teaching and his reaction to winning the award. Coincidentally, and for the first time in history, both the national teacher AND principal of the year come from [...]

David Henneberry, The Man Who Helped Find Boston Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, Needs a New Boat — What Can You Do?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:19:29 +0000

David Henneberry became an unlikely hero in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings. Now, the public can give him a big “thank you.” Henneberry is the Watertown, Massachusetts man who found bloodstains on his boat where Dzhokhar Tsarneav was hiding last week. Henneberry called police, a key move that eventually led to the heart-stopping [...]

Boston Policeman Delivers Milk During Lockdown [PHOTO]

John Riggs — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:59:06 +0000

This photo was shared by the official Boston Police Department’s Facebook page. It’s one I had to share. Proving that policemen are humans, too. Now, I want to hear from you. Should this policeman have stuck with his guys to find Suspect 2 or do you like the fact that helped out a family who [...]

Wash Cloth And Water In Space (VIDEO)

Kelly West — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:56:54 +0000

What an amazing demonstration on what water does when rung out of a wash cloth in space!The astronaut demonstrating it is very entertaining! You will love this video!

Boston Marathon Bombers: One Suspect Captured; One Dead [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:20:23 +0000

The second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing has been captured. Dzokhar Tsarnaev was taken into police custody Friday night -- five days after the bombing that left three dead and left more than 100 injured, police said. The 19-year-old was apprehended after a manhunt that began Thursday night with the fatal shooting of an MIT officer and extended into the evening hours on Friday.