Crossing the Boarder to Better Schools

Philadelphia parents, specifically in Upper Darby have been attempting and successfully enrolling their children into schools in the surrounding suburbs proximal to the city. Majority of them have good intentions, to provide the best opportunity for a quality education, but by costly, false means. One way schools districts have been finding people out is because the neighborhoods surrounding the schools are those in which most people know each other, so it would be noticeable if an "outsider" came in. School choise simply cannot be "free-for-all", James Wigo, assistant superintendant for curriculum and instruction for the Upper Darby School District. Families who have breach the school systems have been forced to pay tuitions that the local taxpayers have been forced to cover because of the influx of students.

To read more go to: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20110316_School_districts_on_border_patrol.html?page=1&c=y

The Last Vet of the First World War

Frank Buckles was the last American veteran of World War war to pass and so President Obama and Vice President Biden made it their duty to make a visit to Arlington National Cemetary in his honor. A Baltimore Sun article said, "During what was then known as the "Great War," he served as a U.S. Army ambulance driver in Europe, rising to the rank of corporal before the conflict ended." Buckles also served in WWII in which he became a prisoner of war captive in the Philippines for three years until he was freed by U.S. troops. Besides Buckles there are two known living veterans that remain who are both British.

To read further go to: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation-world/sns-cnn-wwi-vet-arlington-repose-031511,0,6227209.story

Now, Movies on Facebook

In order to garner even larger and possibly more diverse audiences to films Warner Bros. has decided to take its business to the most popular website on the web--Facebook. The ability to watch movies online has beeb an option for decades, but for the first time, users on Facebook will now be able to rent and view movies on the social networking site itself. To start this new phenomenenon will be the most "liked" movie. Fans have chosen "The Dark Knight", which attracted audiences worldwide as it premiered following the untimely death of actor Heath Ledger.

To read more go to: http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/technology/la-fi-facebook-movies-20110309,0,6152466.story

Where the "F" Did it Go?

The most recent pop radio hits come from Cee Lo Green, P!nk and Enrique Iglesias. What do they each have in common? All three contain the most frowned upon curse word in their title (chorus too). In order to air on radio and television the songs had to be edited to adhere to regulations set by the Federal Communications Commission. WalMart requires hip-hop albums with cursing to have completely edited albums before being put on sale in stores.

To read more go to: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/16/arts/music/from-cee-lo-green-to-pink-speaking-the-unspeakable.html?ref=music

Pennsylvania's adultBasic health insurance option cut loose

Billionaire Terry Pegula, the biggest contributor to Pennsylvania’s new governor Tom Corbett both agreed that adultBasic low-income a health insurance option would no longer be funded for. One woman who works at a restaurant and is a member of the Diamond Club during the Phillies’s baseball season said that politicians don’t care and “they’re all set in life”.

To find out more go to: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20110309_A_look_at_the_health_and_wealth_of_Pennsylvania_s_budget.html

Bad turn to Worse in Japan

Japanese authorities insist there is little to no chance of radiation harming people or the environment in spite of the major damages to the country's nuclear plants. Japan also continues its search and rescue for any survivors among water and debri of what used to be home to thousands. 550,000 people are currently being housed in shelters. Also, Japan, the most industrialized nation in Asia, faces economic downturns amidst the devastation. If that wasn't enough snow is also set to hit northeastern areas of the country which was hit the hardest by the tsunami.

To read more go to: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-japan-quake-toll-20110315,0,2695121.story

Buckle Up And Buckle Down

Pennsylvania representatives are fighting to pass stricter laws on behalf of teen driving. The reasons being comes from the rise in fatalities among those ages 16 to 19 in addition to their red light report card grade from the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. A disturbing statistic from the article stated that,"Nearly three of every 10 people killed in a teen-driver crash were traveling in other vehicles and had no relation to the teen." One main rule under the proposed bill would restrict, "drivers under age 18 to one nonfamily passenger younger than 18" which has been one source of debate concerning the legislation.

To read more go to :http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20110301_Lawmaker_makes_new_push_for_bill_to_put_limits_on_teen_driving.html