SYDNEY RICE

When the news about  Sidney Rice who is going to have surgery to repair his injured hip broke last night , the Vikings was looking for options to replace his production. The decision to have surgery or not is still taking  place behind closed doors with the Vikings and the team doctors. Although there is a possibility that he’ll be able to play through the injury, doing so could make the situation worse in the long run if he forces it any further. That seems to be enough to convince Rice and the Vikings to undergo the surgery now  to cut off any future problems at the knee, rather than risk having him be lost for the entire season if not more. 

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EGG RECALL - SALMONELLA OUTBREAK

Recently a massive egg recall has been done in several states. It is one of the largest egg recalls in recent history. More than a billion eggs have been recalled. Hundreds of people have become sick from eating eggs contaminated by salmonella. Nearly 300 cases of illness Iowa, Colorado, California and Minnesota was reported to have been linked to the dangerous strain of salmonella. The eggs could have been contaminated at the factory or from the chickens themselves. It is also investigated whether rodents were pooping in the chicken feed, possibly spreading the salmonella to the eggs.

To stay safe , cooking egg thoroughly and properly would kill any dangerous bacteria.

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CHUPACABRA

A strange animal wander around Texas. People start busy browsing the internet to find out its pic since it is believed as a legendary animal that looks like a vampire that sucks the blood of livestocks such as cows or goats. Some people reported to have seen the animal on the street or around their neighborhood. They said the animal has a strange leg, snout and skin. It looks like a deer, fox or dog but thinner. it cannot be considered among the normal animals. It might be a sick animal and carry diseases or rabies since it often appear at twilight. To make sure, the Animal Control department will test the DNA of the animal suspected to be the Chupacabra.
A few has successfully taken the picture of the animal on the street.

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FBI vs WIKIPEDIA

News report said that this week FBI (Federal Bureau Investigation) had sent a letter to Wikipedia Foundation, ordering the removal of an image of the Bureau's seal from Wikipedia entry. The response from the foundation had basically been, "no."

The FBI Seal is an official insignia of the Department of Justice. Its primary purpose is to authenticate the official communications and actions of the FBI. Unauthorized reproduction or use of the FBI Seal is against the 18 United States Code, Section 701, which provides:
Whoever manufactures, sells, or possesses any insignia, of the design prescribed by the [Department head] or any colordble imitation thereof, or photographs, prints, or in any other manner makes or executes any engraving, photograph, print, or impression in the likeness of any such insignia, or any colorable imitation thereof, except as authorized under regulation made pursuant to law, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than six months, or both...

The Wikipedia Foundation firmly believes that it is not in the wrong here, and is prepared to go to court with the FBI, if it comes to that, as Godwin notes in the letter.

It will be interesting to see further news about the case, whether the FBI pursues this or not, as everyone else wonders why the FBI isn't focused on more pressing matters. I can't imagine what harm the FBI's seal is doing on a non-profit community encyclopedia site aimed at spreading knowledge.

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MICHELE OBAMA VACATION IN SPAIN 2010

Many people talk about Michele Obama's vacation in Spain. The first lady has a four-day private trip with her youngest daughter, Sasha, in Spain. They flight by Air Force Two and landed in Malaga Airport. She chooses a luxurious hotel Villa Padierna, a Ritz-Carlton resort in the mountains outside Marbella. The resort boasts two golf courses, a posh spa with Turkish baths, views of the Mediterranean Sea and a high-end restaurant specializing in avant-garde fare. Room rates start at $400 and rise to $6,500 for a two-bedroom villa with a private pool and 24-hour butler service.


Even the Officials say the Obamas will pay for personal expenses, still the vacation draws critics from many sides. It is because people read from the news that 68 secret service agents from U.S and several family friends are accompanying her. The aircraft that she uses costs the government $11,555 an hour, and the total cost of eight-hour flight to nearby Malaga for round-trip is about $178,000.










Anita McBride, who was chief of staff to former First Lady Laura Bush, was not surprised that the trip has its critics.

"When you are a public figure, it can be difficult to lead a private life. Despite the fact that much of this trip is paid for personally, the American people know that there are costs borne by the taxpayers, and it's to be expected that the more expensive the trip, the greater the risk of criticism," McBride said.

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has declined to answer questions about the vacation, saying only that it is a "private trip."

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