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http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/md-woman-accused-of-killing-roommate-for-using-witchcraft/ar-BBgieOr


      Several months ago, Rita N. Sanders-Campfield posted a youtube video discussing her loss of her husband but has recently posted videos discussing how her life has improved and she lives with a lovely roomate Chong Park.  On Wednesday, Sanders-Campfield was charged with stabbing Park to death with a butcher knife and a pair of scissors. She thought her roommate practiced witchcraft, according to Montgomery County police. A judge ordered that she undergo a mental health evaluation, and she remains jailed.  According to court papers, Sanders-Campfield had recently spoken to two people about religion and how she was seeking to be “perfected.”

     So many people in this world are troubled.  It's a shame Ms. Park was killed due to Rita having such a troubled mind.  The family of Ms. Park must be devasted.  I hope Rita gets the help she needs, this shows how you cant trust anyone.  This too lived together yet this still happened.  It worries me to ever have a roomate because you never know who they really are.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/04/nyregion/grand-jury-said-to-bring-no-charges-in-staten-island-chokehold-death-of-eric-garner.html?ref=us&_r=0


        A Staten Island grand jury on Wednesday ended the criminal case against a white New York police officer whose chokehold on an unarmed black man led to the man’s death.  The Eric Garner case has drawn a lot of attention from the public and has led to many public riots.  The fatal encounter in July was captured on video and seen around the world. But after viewing the footage and hearing from witnesses, including the officer who used the chokehold, the jurors deliberated for less than a day before deciding that there was not enough evidence to go forward with charges against the officer, Daniel Pantaleo, 29, in the death of the man, Eric Garner, 43.   He described the menuveur  as a takedown move, adding that he never thought Mr. Garner was in mortal danger.  Angery citizens continue to protest.

         Its so sad to think this man and his family are getting no justice.  I believe an indictment should of been issued, due to the fact that Mr. Garner repeatedly said he could breath.  Even if it was a takedown move the police officer should not have used so much violence.  The riots are getting out of control in many cities.  I wonder what a police officer has to do for the grand jury to issue to an indictment.

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http://www.telegram.com/article/20141026/NEWS/310269926/1052/news01


    A Texas nurse who has recovered from Ebola must wait to see her King Charles spaniel, Bentley. Nina Pham returned to Dallas late Friday after her release from the National Institutes of Health. She has repeatedly tested virus-free and said she was looking forward to see Bentley. Pham contracted Ebola while caring for a Liberian man Thomas Eric Duncan, who died October 8th. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said Saturday the reunion will have to wait until the dog is released Nov. 1 from a quarantine period. Jenkins said officials must make sure the dog is virus-free and cannot infect others. Pham is now immune. Jenkins said veterinarians are concerned that if Pham visits the dog, it might affect Bentley's behavior and make it harder to monitor for potential symptoms. 
      I'm so pleased to hear that this woman is finally Ebola free and healthy.  Being a dog lover myself however I can only imagine how much she wants to see her dog.  Hopefully the dog didn't get the disease from her and the dog is also healthy.  Nina Pham must be wanting it to be November 1st very badly.  The poor spaniel Bentley must be so lonely in the quarantine at the vet. The reunion will be so heart warming.

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http://www.telegram.com/article/20141026/NEWS/310269893/1052/news01

         For high school seniors, fall means deciding where to apply for college and maybe visiting a guidance counselor. There are data crunchers that hope to help. The professional networking site LinkedIn has just come out with its ''University Finder,'' which identifies which colleges are popular with which companies. Or sites such as Admitted.ly pairs students with colleges based on such as factors as body piercings and whether applicants go to church. These sites are joining the game of college rankings, which has some education experts excited and other rolling their eyes. Picking a college is nothing like it once was. In 1980, there were 3,150 colleges and universities, according to the Department of Education, and a primary factor for many students was location. Now, there are close to 4,700 schools, many of which go out of their way to attract out-of-state students because of the money they bring.  These sites can be great tools for many students applying to college.
          Being a senior I am in the middle of applying to college.  Its a really confusing process and the sites seem like they could be a lot of help.  I looked at a few of the sites and they seem helpful.  Its good to know these sites are available for use.  They should be advertised more for public use because they are also free sites.  I just want this application process to be over soon!

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http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/26/your-money/when-iphones-ring-the-economy-listens.html?ref=technology

       Since Sept. 19, when the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus went on sale, consumers have been ordering the gadgets faster than Apple can deliver them. The ripple effects are being felt throughout the economy, and they have been moving the stock market.  The iPhone is a measurable impact. Michael Feroli, the chief United States economist for JPMorgan Chase estimates that iPhone sales are adding one-quarter to one-third of a percentage point to the annualized growth rate of the gross domestic product. Sales typically surge every two years when Apple does a major iPhone upgrade.  Apple’s next three months will be incredibly strong. Apple is a powerful and company, especially with the upcoming holiday season.

        Being from such a technology generation, people my age love when the new iPhone comes out.  We all want it and can't wait from our upgrades to arrive.  I know I personally will want it when I have an upgrade in February.  Its a good thing we have these kind of things to boost our economy also.  People always want the newest version of everything.  The think everyone loves iPhones!

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http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/26/us/new-york-ebola-response-polar-opposite-of-dallas.html?ref=us

       Craig Spencer, a young doctor just back from treating patients with Ebola in Guinea, fell ill with ebola in New York on Thursday.  He entered Bellevue Hospital through a rear door, far from the busy emergency room, and was taken to an isolation ward that was locked and guarded.  Much more organized and carefully planed then the case in Dallas was dealt with.  Mr. Duncan's case was held wrong, the hospital and nurses were unprepared with how to deal with an Ebola patient.  If there was ever a moment for redemption, Dr. Spencer’s case was it. It is too soon to tell whether the response to Dr. Spencer’s infection will continue as smoothly as it began. His condition worsened on Saturday, though he remained awake and communicative, health officials said. This Bellevue Hospital is changing procedure and is ready to help Mr. Spencer.
        This whole thing with Ebola is very scary, especially as it gets closer to Massachusetts.  New York is too close for comfort.  I hope doctors find a cure quickly and also find ways to protect all of America from getting the disease.  Its awful that some have died, but luckily other American's are now becoming Ebola free.  Its also good to hear that hospitals are stepping up there procedure to deal with the disease, they should all be very prepared.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/26/us/contrasting-portraits-emerge-of-jaylen-ray-fryberg-shooter-at-washington-school.html?ref=us&_r=0

          Recently in Washingston sadly a school shooting occured. Jaylen Ray was a student no one expected to do such a terrible thing. He was a football player everyone knew and liked at Marysville-Pilchuck High School. Jaylen pulled out a handgun in the school cafeteria on Friday, according to witnesses, he did not randomly target fellow students, or point it toward authority figures. Instead, he fired at friends, killing one student and seriously wounding four others before killing himself. The friends he shot at turned out to be his cousins.  Also hurting two other girls. All being treated at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. Police are still unsure why Jaylen did what he did.  Days before the shooting classmates said Jaylen was acting differently. 
          It's so awful to hear about these kind of things happening.  For the school, friends, and the family of the lost ones it must be such an awful hard time.  Having someone change like that is such an awful thing to have to experience.  I cant even imagine being at a school or anywhere when a shooting happens, it would be such a scary event.  I'm sure though that Jaylen will be in jail for a long time, which he should be.