Decked out Wheelchair

A 9 year old boy from Cleveland, Ohio, Stephen Gibson, was the proud owner of a completely personalized neon green wheelchair.  Fully equipped with light-up wheels, Gibson's wheelchair was his pride and joy.  On Sunday, Stephen and his family realized their garage had been broken into and the chair had been stolen.  Stephen, who suffers from cerebral palsy and scoliosis was described to be "ecstatic" when his wheelchair was returned to a local police department, despite being slightly broken.  A local medical equipment supplier, Ivacare, has offered to replace Stephen's old chair with two brand new ones! Another neon green chair with light-up wheels, and the second is a sporty chair so Stephen can use it to play basketball.

 http://news.yahoo.com/stolen-custom-neon-green-wheelchair-returned-ohio-boy-232738818.html

Opium sky rockets in Afghanistan

After a record opium harvest in May, many farmers are continuing to plant and harvest poppies.  Khan Bacha believes that poppies are the only reasonable crops he will be able to sell in order to properly provide for his family and pay his bills.  "People are poor, families are big. Wheat is no good," Bacha said. "The only thing that is good is poppies. They are gold."  When last harvested in May, Afghanistan produced 6,000 tons of opium, which is 49 percent more than the combination of all other countries in the world.  

Legalization on the Rise?

There is talk about a vast majority of states adopting the idea of the legalizing of marijuana.  States such as Colorado and Washington have already voted for the recreational use of the drug, for adults 21 and older.  Other states such as Michigan and Maine, have begun talk about legalizing marijuana within certain city limits.  Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper said in a statement, "We are grateful voters approved funding that will allow for a strong regulatory environment, just like liquor is regulated. We will do everything in our power to make sure kids don't smoke pot and that we don't have people driving who are high. This ballot measure gives Colorado the ability to regulate marijuana properly."  

http://news.yahoo.com/legalize-marijuana-us-135155352.html

Antibodies vs. HIV

New research has been done to help control the human immunodeficiency virus.  The antibodies come from a rare group of people who are able to hold off the HIV infection.  Studies done on monkeys show that the affects from the antibodies are working progressively better than former strains.  A mixed injection of various antibodies decreased blood concentrations of the virus in the monkeys.  Louis Picker of Oregon Health & Science University in Beaverton and Steven Deeks of the University of California, San Francisco say that the findings are very encouraging.

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/antibodies-show-progress-against-hiv

New Jersey Governor drops challenge to same-sex marriage

Governor Chris Christie has long been apposed to the marriage of gay and lesbian couples.  As of 12:01 Monday morning, the Garden State has legalized same-sex marriage.  Still, Christie is openly against this newly passed law, but will no longer challenge the thought due to citizens votes and court rulings.  In a debate against state Sen. Barbara Buono, Christie stated that he would love his children the same if they came out to be gay but would still be against gay marriage.  After voters and the New Jersey Supreme Court expressed their constitutional opinions on the same-sex marriage dispute, Governor Christie had no choice but to obey the ruling.

Manu's Contract Stolen by Bird?

The San Antonio Spurs are one of the leagues classiest and culture rich organizations.  Despite today's advancements in technology, the Spurs still decide to hand-deliver paper copies of player contracts.  Free agent Manu Ginobli was in his Argentinian home, when a representative from San Antonio arrived fully equipped with contract, pen and or pencil. After signing yet another contract, Manu relaxed in his Buenos Aires home.  On his way to the airport, the representative was viciously attacked by an unidentified bird.  While dealing with such a distraction, the backpack containing a cellphone, laptop, passport, and Manu's contract.  Upon return, the Spurs sent another representative down to South America to finish the deal once and for all.  The location of the original contract is still unknown and may or may not turn up on eBay.


   http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1811775-manu-ginobilis-san-antonio-spurs-contract-got-lost-during-offseason-bird-attack?hpt=hp_t3

Why the Lions Suck

The city of Detroit, MI has been known for it's tough streets, automotive success, and it's most recent dismay of public appeal, being home to the Detroit Lions.  Being the NFL's team with the least amount of sportsmanship (all thanks to Ndamukong Suh), the Lions have proved once just why that is.  On Sunday, the Green Bay Packers played against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field.  The University of Wisconsin-Madison's nationally famous marching band prepared to perform a plethora of music when Lions' center Dominic Raiola decided he was going to rain on their parade.  Multiple band members report being harassed and heckled by number 51.  Curse words, homosexual slurs, and various other forms of disrespectful name calling was spewed from Raiola's mouth as he and his teammates warmed up for their game.  Obviously this man has serious apologies to offer, and if he's lucky, his mother will only put one bar of soap in his mouth.



 http://tommeltonscouting.wordpress.com/2013/10/07/dominic-raiola-spews-hate-speech-at-wisconsin-band-members/