News/Politics
Earthquake In Oklahoma
All I can say is wow!!! A 5.6 earthquake in Oklahoma. The epicenter was in Sparks, Oklahoma; but it was felt all over the state including Tulsa. From what the news is saying the effects were felt all the way into Missouri and Texas.
Earthquakes are not new to Oklahoma or the Midwest but earthquakes of this magnitude are rare. So rare in fact that this earthquake set a record for BIGGEST in Oklahoma’s recorded history. (more…)
Amazing Deaf Woman Who Now Hears Meets Ellen Degeneres
Sarah Churman (she has her own blog) should be an inspiration to us all. Deaf her entire 29 years she recently had a procedure done in one of ears that allowed her to hear for the very first time. I saw the video she posted to YouTube a few weeks ago and was deeply moved. I don’t know her and will probably never meet her; but seeing her hear for the very first time was just spectacular. The miracle of modern medicine really is just that, a miracle.
I’m not the only one that has been moved, her video has already seen over 8 million views; and her original posting has already been copied to other YouTube accounts where hundreds of thousands of views have been logged. She has become an internet sensation. (more…)
CNN Tribute to Steve Jobs
Today Steve Jobs was buried. While the light of his life has been extinguished, the light of his spirit will live on for decades to come. He will be spoken of in much the same way as Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. He was one of the truly great innovators of not just our time, but all time. Not only that he was one of the great showman too. P.T. Barnum would be proud of how Steve Jobs could captivate an audience; spinning his “reality distortion field” as he showed off “one more thing.” He has died, but he has not left us.
The video below was put together by CNN. It’s a wonderful walk down the public life of Steve Jobs. Many great moments that iPod, iPhone and iPad owners might just remember with great fondness.
Wylie – Dead Boy’s Family Still Not Found
The sad story of the young child that was found dead in Wylie last week continues. Even with volunteers scouring the city in a hope of finding someone that knew or recognized the child, no one has been found. At six year old special needs child shouldn’t be this much of a mystery, but apparently he is just that – a mystery. The 40 member team remains optimistic that they will determine this child’s story and find those that knew him. Below is another video segment from this weekend that I found on WFAA’s website.
(Direct Link to Story – Flash)
Child’s Body Found in Wylie
A body of a 3 year old boy was found in a park here in Wylie, Texas. The boy was found at East Fork Park (part of Lake Lavon), only a few minutes from our house. The Wylie police are not releasing much information, but the boy is having an autopsy done. Not much information, but very sad and too close to home. Video from the local ABC affiliate WFFA is below, with a link to the story here.
Wylie in the News – Thieves Hurt Horse Center
Saw this come across Twitter. A story that appeared on WFAA (local ABC affiliate in Dallas). You can check out the direct link to the article on their website, or watch the video below. It’s really hard to imagine what happened, going so far to use a wheel chair to help steal over $100,000 in equipment. Luckily the horses and other animals weren’t hurt.
