Not Your Average Lemonade Stand

Three months ago, six year old Drew Cox learned that his father had been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. After publishing his father's story on an online support blog, Drew opened a lemonade stand in his small Texas town. Little did he know, his innocent effort would go a long way.People across the country read Drew's story and drove miles to donate to the young business man. In one day, the stand raised over ten thousand dollars, all of which will go towards helping Drew's dad. Drew describes his father as his hero, stating, "He's so important to me. We love to play with each other, lots of times. We play games." The moral of the story? It turns out that even a six year old's lemonade stand can do more to cure cancer than hundreds of people "liking" or sharing the same disturbing Facebook photo.

http://www.aol.com/video/6-year-old-sets-up-lemonade-stand-to-save-sick-dad/517337636/?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl22%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D153019

Almost Justice

Being a national issue, most of us have probably heard about the outrageous travesty that resulted in the death of an innocent and defenseless teen, Trayvon Martin. Now, a month and a half after committing unprovoked murder of 17 year old Martin in Sanford, Florida, George Zimmerman has finally been charged for his crimes. Zimmerman is being charged with second degree murder, indicating that there was an element of malice involved when Martin was shot. Zimmerman is pleading not guilty to these charges, claiming that he shot the teen in self defense, after being involved in a life or death struggle with Martin. A life or death struggle that resulted in no visual injuries whatsoever to Zimmerman, according to an ABC News surveillance tape taken merely four hours after Martin was shot, that is. If convicted, Zimmerman faces up to a lifetime in prison, which is certainly more than his victim was allowed. Until then, demonstrations and public outcry are an ongoing occurance across the country. No matter how you look at it, Martin's death was an unnecessary tragedy, and justice must be sought so that gross contradictions of the equality and compassion America stands for, like this one, may never be committed again.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/11/george-zimmerman-trayvon-martin-charged-second-degree-murder_n_1417198.html

Prodigal Teacher Zac Rueth Announces Long Awaited Return

Whether through memories of the resounding statement, "You're on my time now," followed by a furtive glance down at a bulky Walmart watch from under triangle eyebrows, or fond recollections of open abuse from students to teacher, we all remember Zac Rueth, the now estranged English "teacher" from back in middle school. Now, after several years of wandering the globe, living off the land, and soul searching, Rueth makes his long awaited return to Gibraltar. With the loss of Gibraltar's heroes, Shirley Mann and Paul Bremel, the school has found its staff understaffed and a little less than entertained. To spice things up a little, the administration has decided to bring back someone who already has experience with Gibraltar students. Rueth rejoins the Door County community with unbridled enthusiasm, saying, "I just missed you all so much! I mean, ever since those girls wrote a play about my murder for a 7th grade English assignment, I just knew I belonged here." His comments were cut short by a fit of baa-ing and scuffing the ground with his hooves. Housing for Rueth has been provided by Al Johnson's, as bountiful grazing space was a necessity. Rueth will make his return in the fall of 2012, and will be teaching Ancient Mythology and AP Biology: Hooved Mammals. Needless to say, the student body is buzzing with anticipation of their beloved mentor.
"It's like an early graduation present!" says junior, Megan Swain. "Spending my last year of at Gibraltar with Mr. Rueth was truly the only thing my highschool experience was lacking. Being able to realize that dream is more than I could ever imagine."
Eyes water with nostalgia as other students reminisce about their experiences with the acclaimed educator.
"He's always been a role model for me," sniffles Ainsley Nelson, another former student of Rueth's. "His constant control of the class, his leadership, his incredible fashion sense.. I'm sorry.. I need a moment."
It is very important for young students to be able to look up to their teachers as intelligent and mature adults. Gibraltar administrators have clearly taken a step in the right direction with this decision, and the entire community is waiting with enormous excitement for the start of the new school year.

Swimsuit Model/ Drug Lord: My Kind of Woman.

37 year old swimsuit model Simone Farrow was arrested in Queensland, Australia last week, after being accused of shipping the drug methamphetamine around the world via Fed Ex and other postal services.
Farrow has used over 19 different aliases over past years, but pleads innocent saying, "The only reason I've done this is because someone was trying to murder me." Farrow blames various shady ex boyfriends for her covert activities, claiming that they felt "threatened by her situation." Under the stage name Simone Starr, Farrow has been modeling and promoting herself as a singer/songwriter on her website for years, all the while dealing crystal meth disguised in bath salts to clients around the world. Authorities say the business definitely involved a number of other people, but Farrow was found to be the brains of the operation. And we thought Walter White was the most unanticipated drug dealer.

 

http://gma.yahoo.com/swimsuit-model-accused-heading-international-drug-ring-captured-074059591--abc-news.html 

Basketball Dad Gets "Like Mike" Tyson, That Is. He's an Ear Biter.

 As we all know, 6th grade basketball is a ridiculously important part of life, and it is totally necessary to do whatever it takes to allow your team to win. 34 year old Timothy Forbes thought so anyway, when he attacked the coach of the team that had beaten his son's team. Police say Forbes pushed aside several ten and twelve year olds to get to the opposing coach, who he viciously attacked, biting off part of his ear. Several other parents tried to pull him away, but he fled the scene before the police arrived. The coach was rushed to the hospital where the ear was surgically reattached, good as new. Forbes turned himself into the Springfield courthouse and, naturally, pleaded not guilty to the array of charges he was facing, including assault and battery, disorderly conduct,and  felony mayhem.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/13/parent-bit-off-coach-ear_n_1341380.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl6%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D143104 

Chinese Man Lives in Cage

If he's not a werewolf, and he doesn't have wicked step parents, what is it that causes 23 year old Wei Yun to be locked in a wooden cage all day? Born with both physical and mental problems, Yun could neither stand nor walk since birth. One day during his youth, Yun was crawling around unattended, and knocked over a pot of boiling water, causing him nearly fatal injuries. Terrified Yun would do something else to harm himself while left by himself, Yun's parents locked him in a wooden cage in his bedroom, so that they can go out and work and provide for the family. He has been there ever since. Yun's parents say it was difficult to make this decision for their son, but it was for his own safety. And he doesn't look like he minds it all that much, so, whatever works I guess. 

 

(Ainsley's Future Husband)

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/03/06/chinese-man-locked-in-cage-all-day-for-his-own-safety_n_1323280.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl4%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D140899

Never Too Old For Ponies

An Olympic competitor since 1964, Hiroshi Hoketsu knows what it means to never give up on doing what you love. Hoketsu was born in Japan in 1942, and became the oldest Olympian to compete in the Beijing Olympics in 2008. At the ripe old age of 70, Hoketsu is back in the game, as he qualified last Saturday to compete in London. Hoketsu has been working with horses his entire life, and has won numerous awards and competitions, show jumping aboard his 15 year old horse Whisper. Not only could does this stud teach us all a thing or two about never giving up on our dreams, but about being a successful athlete as well. Let's hear it for Japanese healthcare!

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/olympics-fourth-place-medal/70-old-equestrian-olympic-miracle-174136391.html