Why not wear a helmet?

    On Sunday, February 27, two motorcyclists were hospitalized due to a accident in Manatee County. Highway patrol has investigated this case and believes that the accident was casued by a car cutting off the motorcycle. Both victims were airlifted to Tampa General Hospital, due to serious injuries. The victims were not wearing helmets, which is said to be the main cause of these serious injuries.     Wearing Helmets while riding a motorcyle can save your life. However, not everyone thinks it is worth wearing a helmet. Wearing a helmet while driving a motorcyle is not a requirement or law in most states, and the majority of motorcyclist do not wear them since they have the option. It should be a law in every state, not just a select few. Only positive outcomes come from wearing a helmet. It should be as simple as- when you pick up the key, you pick up the helmet. A helmet is the most protective gear you can wear while riding a motorcycle. If you get in a accident it protects your head, which is one of the most easiest things in your body to injure.
    Wearing a helmet does not only protect you while driving, it also makes riding a motorcycle more enjoyable. It cuts down the wind-in-your-face factor, the roaring noise, and pressure in your ears. It also keeps the bugs and flying objects out of your face. It also alows the rider to more easily adjust to changing weather conditions.
    When I see riders wearing a helmet, I also think to myself, "Wow, they are responsible and take riding seriously." Wearing a helmet shows that you have a good and responsible attitude toward riding, no matter what the law says or doesn't say.

No One to Blame..

It was a choice, to pull the trigger.
     Nicholas Lindsey, a 16 year old is being charged with murder of Officer David Crawford. He pulled the trigger. It was his choice and he will be paying the price. There is no-one to blame but Lindsey. His parents had no idea of how he got the gun, or what his where-abouts were on the night of the shooting. I don't think any blame should be placed on the parents. No matter what you go through or what your up-bringing is, nobody has the right to end someone elses life. Especially not someone that is in authority to protect you.
    Something that could have prevented the death of Officer Crawford was if he was wearing a bulletproof vest. He was not wearing one at the time of the shooting because he was on duty as a patrol. There was nothing stopping the bullet, therefore it killed him instantly.
   There has been 9 fallen police officers in the past year in Florida, the number just keeps building. The fact that there are so many precations that are overlooked when going into a crime seen is what is causing these frequent deaths. Police Officers risk their lives every day for citizens, but in order to keep their lives safe they need to take more precautions before entering a potentially dangerous situation.

The Royal Wedding

Prince Henry and Kate Middleton are looking foward to their royal wedding on April 29. The wedding is in talks to be one of the most extravagant weddings of the century. It is one to be remembered. The invitations have been sent out, and there are 1900 guests to be expected at the wedding. Celeberties like David and Victoria Beckham, Sir Elton John, and also various memebers of the royal family and royalty throught the world are expected to be there. The ceremony is going to be at Westminster Abbey, in Englad.

Cancer's Youngest Survivors

Most children look foward to school, playing on the playground, and snacktime. Ellie Edwards didn't. She looked foward to getting cured from pedriactic cancer, and getting out of All Childrens Hospital. Ellie is in 6th grade now, and is cured from cancer. She goes in once every 6 months for a check up but other then that, she relies on the steps and help that the Can Survive Clinic at All Childrens gave her to keep her and her family well. "Once we're less worried about their disease coming back, we can focus on 'OK, you've been cured, what do we need to do to keep you healthy for the rest of your life?"- says Ellie's Doctor,  Dr. Kelly Sawczyn

The Cut Down....

Justin Bieber is a famous singer with a signature hair style. But now, it is gone. The hair maybe gone, but his talent is still all there. On February 21, 2011 news and pictures showed up of Biebers new due. Some fans like it, others do not. Justin has always have the long, straight blonde hair, and is known for the hair "swoosh", but it was time for a change. It has grabbed fans attention from one end of the world to the other.
"Me and my stylist both agreed it was time for a new look, it's more mature." -Justin Bieber quoted when asked about this sudden change of hairstyle.