Boy sells popcorn to help pay for grandfather’s medical bills
GOSHEN, Ind. (KMOV.com) – An Indiana boy is selling popcorn to help pay for his grandfather’s medical bills; his grandfather is waiting for a heart transplant.
Owen Holmes said he desperately wanted to do something to help his grandfather, adding the two have always had a strong relationship.
“When I was younger, when I went to his house, he’d always make model rockets and we’d go launch them in the park,” said Owen. “I just hope we’re able to make it through. I just hope he’ll be able to make more model rockets again. That’s one of my biggest memories
His goal was to raise $100 but he has already raised $300. His new goal is $500.
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Jack Daniels Nathan “Nearest” Green
A Black man mentored and created the recipe for Jack Daniels whiskey . Now that’s #BLACKMANMAGIC!!
NASA wants you to get your boarding pass to Mars
You probably won’t visit Mars for a long time, if ever. You might have a way to go in spirit, though. NASA has introduced a “Send Your Name” campaign that will put your name on the Mars 2020 rover, leaving a long-term record of your name on the Red Planet. It won’t be easy to read — JPL is using an electron beam to etch over a million names on a dime-sized chip — but you will get a “boarding pass” to prove that your name is Mars-bound.
The option is available to virtually anyone in the world and doesn’t require more sensitive info than your email address. NASA cautions that your inclusion is “subject to review,” so pranksters and spammers aren’t guaranteed to get their names on the rover. You have until September 30th to participate.
NASA isn’t shy about the motivations here: it’s drumming up hype for its extraterrestrial missions, whether it’s Mars exploration or its ambitious plan to return astronauts to the Moon. Regardless, it’s hard not to get a little bit excited knowing that you’ll have some kind of presence on Mars, even if it’s purely symbolic.
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Planned Parenthood Leader Says Men Can Have Children, Tucker Begs To Differ
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Fox News host Tucker Carlson took issue on Tuesday with Planned Parenthood of New York City president Laura McQuade’s contention that “transgender men” can get pregnant.
During Tuesday night’s episode of his show, Tucker began his remarks on the subject by quoting McQuade at a Tuesday abortion rally.
“In the middle of an abortion rally today, Laura McQuade, who runs Planned Parenthood, made a remarkable claim,” Carlson said. “Restrictions on abortion she said are, quote: ‘Not just an attack on women, but an attack on anyone who can or might get pregnant, including transgender men and gender non-conforming people.’”
The Fox News host then launched into a defense of biology:
Got that? Laura McQuade, who runs Planned Parenthood, says that men can get pregnant. Huh? How does that work? NBC, a former news organization, ran a piece over the weekend making exactly the same claim, claiming a man delivered a baby. Keep in mind that no man in human history has ever done that. It seems like a big story. It seems like all of a sudden it’s happening everywhere. Men delivering babies. What has happened? Has biology been reordered? No. In fact, it’s still true. It will always be true that only women can bear children. What has changed is that the left has decided to impose its fantasy life on the rest of the country. To do that it must get the rest of us to lie about science. Amazingly most of our leaders appear happy to do that to go along with it. We are not going to go along with that, not because we begrudge other people their fantasies, but because reality is worth defending.
Teacher allegedly threatened to ‘shoot up’ school, had signal to warn some colleagues
An elementary school teacher in North Carolina threatened to “shoot up” her school — and plotted a secret message to warn colleagues before she was to open fire, authorities said.
Kristen Michelle Thompson, 38, abruptly resigned from her position at Pathways Elementary School on Friday after teachers reported that she made “threats to shoot up” the building in Hillsborough, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday.
An arrest warrant obtained by WRAL shows that Thompson told three fellow teachers that she would give them a signal in advance before carrying out the shooting, promising to tell them “the squash is ripe” before executing the attack.
Another educator at the school also reported Thompson saying that any day she did not start shooting at the school was a “good day,” according to the arrest warrant.
Thompson, of Durham, was charged Tuesday with communicating a threat of mass violence. A judge set her bond at $1,000 and ordered her to return to court on June 14.
“A threat of school violence is understandably unsettling for the community,” Sheriff Charles Blackwood said in a statement. “Please know that the school and law enforcement are working together as a team to ensure the last few weeks of the school year are safe and productive for our students.”
A school district spokesman told the News & Observer that authorities were contacted immediately once administrators learned of Thompson’s alleged threat.
Attempts to reach Thompson Wednesday were unsuccessful and it’s unclear if she’s hired an attorney.
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Florida teacher charged with bringing gun, knives to school
SEMINOLE, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida teacher was arrested after bringing a handgun and knives to the elementary school where she worked.
The Tampa Bay Times reports 49-year-old Betty Jo Soto was arrested and fired Monday. Pinellas County Schools Police say she faces two misdemeanor charges of carrying a concealed weapon.
A district spokeswoman says Soto was exhibiting “suspicious behavior” Monday at Starkey Elementary School in Seminole. The principal notified police. An arrest report says officers searched a backpack in Soto’s fourth grade classroom and found a 9mm semiautomatic pistol. Police also reported finding two knives.
Soto has a concealed weapons permit, but that doesn’t allow her to carry weapons on school property.
Soto recently learned her teaching contract wouldn’t be renewed, but school officials wouldn’t say when Soto was told.
via: https://nypost.com/2019/05/22/florida-teacher-charged-with-bringing-gun-knives-to-school/
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Man allegedly hiding drugs in butt accidentally shoots himself in testicles
A bungling felon from Washington state made a series of blunders when he shot himself in the testicles and tried to hide the weapon — all while storing drugs in his anus, a report said Wednesday.
Cameron Jeffrey Wilson, 27, was carrying a pistol in his front pocket while in his Cashmere, Wash., apartment on April 5 when the firearm accidentally discharged and pierced his groin and thigh, according to the Wenatchee World News.
Wilson, who is a 13-time convicted felon, told his girlfriend to dispose of the weapon before heading to the hospital, the paper said.
When the ex-con finally went to the hospital, a balloon of marijuana slipped out of his anus while a doctor was operating on the gunshot wound, court records show.
Cops also arrived at the hospital when alerted of the gunshot wound and searched Wilson’s car where they discovered a bag of meth in the blood-stained jeans he was wearing when he shot himself.
The officers issued an arrest warrant for Wilson and he turned himself in to police on April 18.
As he was being processed at the Chelan County Regional Justice Center, Wilson was strip-searched and another balloon of marijuana slipped from his anus, the paper said.
While in jail, Wilson made a number of calls to his girlfriend and asked her not to cooperate with investigators working on his case. Authorities were listening in on the calls.
The convicted felon was charged with possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of meth, possession of a controlled substance in a correctional facility, and four counts of tampering with a witness.
Wilson was being held on $110,000 bail and is due in court on June 18.
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Ice-T Tells Amazon He Almost Shot a Delivery Driver Who Was ‘Creeping up to My Crib’
Ice-T had some strong suggestions for Amazon Tuesday.
“Now that you have regular people making your home deliveries,” the musician and actor said on Twitter, “Maybe they should wear a Vest with AMAZON DELIVERY on it.”
That’s because he says he almost shot a delivery driver who seemed to be “creeping up” to his home earlier in the week.
One fan asked “Was he not wearing a delivery man uniform?” to which the “Law & Order: SVU” star responded that the individual was not wearing “ANY uniform.”
“Just regular people workin,” Ice-T wrote. “I ain’t mad at them. Just sayin. That … ain’t safe.”
Ice-T heard back from hundreds more fans, as well as Amazon Help and Dave Clark, the company’s senior vice president of worldwide operations.
“Just saying… thanks for the suggestion. We MF’ing love you and our drivers,” Clark wrote. “Lots of innovations coming on this and many that already exist to help you track your package and delivery on a map. Thanks for being a customer.”
Amazon Help promised to “be in touch soon” and thanked Ice-T for his feedback.
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Costa Mesa Male Nanny Charged With Molesting 2 Boys Under His Care
A man who worked as a nanny across Southern California has been charged with molesting two boys who were under his care, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday.
Matthew Antonio Zakrzewski, 30, of Costa Mesa was arrested May 17 after getting off an international flight at a local airport. He faces three counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 and one count of oral copulation of a child under 10. He also faces a possession of child pornography charge.
Zakrzewski has pleaded not guilty and is being held on $1 million bail, according to the DA’s office.
An investigation began in early May when a Laguna Beach couple reported to police that Zakrzewski had touched their 8-year-old son inappropriately. The parents were concerned for the safety of their son and other children.
The parents apparently hired Zakrzewski through one of his several babysitting websites. Laguna Beach police eventually discovered there was a second victim, a 7-year-old Los Angeles boy.
Authorities did not provide additional details about either of the alleged crimes or victims.
“It was actually sickening to me and the rest of the detectives we put all of our focus into this investigation,” Laguna Beach Police Sgt. Jim Cota told KTLA.
Police found child porn on Zakrzewski when he was arrested, and more evidence was discovered when his home was searched. At least one video seized in the investigation features Zakrzewski, Cota added.
On a website advertising his services, Zakrzewski described himself as a “manny” with more than six years of childcare experience who takes care of children between 3 months and 14 years old.
The website includes the suspect’s qualifications, including work with special needs children and that he provides “overnights” and “travel care.” The site prominently features photos of Zakrzewski with shirtless young boys in pools and in a photo shoot.
“If you would like a fun-loving, energetic person that will engage your child as well as care for them and keep them safe, then I hope you will give me a chance to take part in your family,” the website reads.
Laguna Beach police said Zakrzewski worked as a babysitter for families across the region, but didn’t specify where else he was employed.
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding any other potential victims. Anyone with information about Zakrzewski or possible additional victims can call 949-715-1300.
“It’s quite disturbing, and I have a felling there’s going to be plenty more in this investigation,” Cota said.
Zakrzewski is scheduled to appear in court on May 31.
via: https://ktla.com/2019/05/22/costa-mesa-male-nanny-charged-with-molesting-2-boys-under-his-care/
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