Thursday, May 8, 2014

The Week That Was...

...And it's not over yet.

Consider the things that have crossed my desk this week.

Five people, including three children, die from carbon monoxide poisoning.  Investigators say it was due to an improperly vented propane heater.  Preventable?  We'll never know, but it certainly looks that way.

Police say an 11 year old was shot to death by his uncle.  The uncle told police he didn't know the gun was loaded.  Wow.  This one leaves you shaking your head.  No one can make sense out of it.

50 elderly had to be taken from their personal care home, in the middle of the night.  This is the same personal care home cited for a number of things, including alleged inadequate staffing.  They're lucky there was enough staff and first responders to get everyone out safely.  This one could have been a major tragedy.

I learned a long time ago that "when the play is cast in hell, don't expect angels for actors."  Think of that when you read about, or see stories on a homicide trial currently underway in our area.

An alleged thrill killer says police violated her rights.

The Monica Lewinsky story is back, even though there's nothing new.

Donald Sterling seems worse than first believed.

We still can't find the Malaysian jet.

Ukraine seems to be on the verge of civil war.

If you believe the climate change report, major coastal cities will eventually be under water.

Buckle up.  We're in for a bumpy ride.