Killer Bees: More Than Just A Name

Because of the recent hot, dry weather and land development in China, the people are finding themselves being attacked. Since July 1^st of this year, the country has been responsible for 583 hornet stings and out of those people nearly 30 are still being hospitalized. The most recent attack about 600 people was stung and from those people we know at least 19 have died so far. China Mayor Lu Qui has addressed the public and is investing more time and money into regional hornet control. The Asian Killer Hornet, the one thought to be the suspect, has been known in the past to be a killer.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/27/world/asia/china-asian-hornet-deaths/index.html?hpt=hp_t3

Teenagers After Mother's Liver

A mother is recovering in the hospital in Spokane, Washington after being attacked by her son and her son’s friend. According to reports the boys were planning to kill the 13-year-old’s mother and eat her liver. When it came time to take the woman out the teens decided it would be a better idea to beat her to death with a sword handle. After committing this crime they quickly fled to the 14-year-old’s house and stole his father’s car which later was found to be used in a hit and run. From here the kids attempted a burglary and were later arrested while fleeing the scene. The son’s mother warned police her son had been taking some sort of blue pills. Authorities these hallucinogens may have been the cause of all of this chaos.

 http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/20/us/teens-attack-mom-spokane/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

112 Year-Old Man Dies

The world's oldest man, Salustiano Sanchez, who recently took up the title in June of this year was pronounced dead last Friday at a New York nursing home. Believing that eating a banana a day could keep a healthy life, this man also enjoyed gardening, music, rummy and puzzles. "Shorty" as called upon by his close friends followed in the footsteps of his predecessor in dying only of old age. He leaves behind many family members going all the way back to great-great grandchildren. Only about 10% of these titleholders have been men, making it an accomplishment along with the fact that he had proof of birth which is the main reason other elderly men and women have not been officially able to hold the title. The world's oldest person was in fact a woman and she died at the age of 115. 



http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/14/us/worlds-oldest-man-dies/index.html?hpt=hp_t3

Ride Gone Wrong

Last week in Connecticut while enjoying a Norwalk Oyster Festival, parents found themselves concerned about the safety of their children. These passengers were on a swing ride when the ride suddenly stopped and the kids collided into each other. Officials say 18 of the riders were injured when they smacked into both one another and the base of the ride. Owners of Stewart Amusement said it was a mechanical error, a problem that went unnoticed in the inspection that  took place only two days before the accident. According to reports, 12 children and 1 adult were taken into a hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The company's only concern is the condition of the injured passengers.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/09/us/connecticut-swing-ride-accident/

Flying Daycare: Nanny on Board

When anyone is planning a vacation they imagine how great everything will be; the hotel, the scenery and the local attractions.One thing people tend to forget about is the plane ride.  There is nothing more annoying than listening to young children scream while passing time on a flight. As of this year Etihad Airlines has been supplying help to flustered parents by serving airborne children meals and keeping them distracted by playing games, doing magic tricks and planning age grouped activities. This is a no cost service provided by the airline using highly trained staff and by the end of the 2013 year they hope to have 500 so called "Flying Nannies".  Personally I think this is a great idea not only being able to supply help on the parents end, but also making it easier for other travelers to get to and from a destination  more peacefully.



http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/2013/09/child-care-takes-flight-with-flying-nannies/