Thursday, January 15, 2009

So glad this ending up just being a rumor...

SWAT team called to school after witness reports possible gun on campus
Alec Pearce - The Independent

The following is a press release from Snowflake / Taylor Police:

On 01-14-2009 at about 12:04 PM an unknown white female witness flagged down Officer Egnor of the Snowflake-Taylor Police Department who was on patrol near the Snowflake High School. The witness was distraught and crying; told Officer Egnor that she saw "an American Indian dressed in all black" place a handgun down the front waist band of his pants and enter "South Hall" of the high school. Officer Egnor took immediate action and responded to the high school arriving within minutes ordering a lockdown of the school. He notified dispatch of the call and all units that were on duty were summoned to the high school. All off duty personnel were called to work to assist with the lock down search. A command post was established and a Special Response Team from Show Low Police Department was called for assistance.

The Special Response Team arrived at about 12:20 and began a security sweep of the high school. Navajo County Sheriff's Deputies and Department of Public Safety Officers arrived to assist with the lock down and security of the students and faculty. As the Special Response team cleared each building of the high school, students and faculty were escorted to the auditorium for accountability. After all students and faculty were in the auditorium, officers conducted mass interviews with all students in an attempt to identify other possible Witnesses and or suspects.

There were no arrests during the lockdown and no students were found to be in possession of a firearm. Officers and investigators from the Police department will be compiling information and continuing an investigation into this matter. School Officials worked well with law enforcement during the lock down helping the situation to run smoothly. Students were released to go home at about 4:05 pm.

Click here for full article and audio clips:
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20241324&BRD=2264&PAG=461&dept_id=505965&rfi=6

14 Health Foods That Aren't

Interesting article about foods that seem healthy but really aren't. It also offers suggestions of what to eat instead. Some of them are surprising.


14 Health Foods That Aren't!

http://www.menshealth.com/eatthis/9-Health-Foods-That-Arent/index.php?cm_mmc=Yahoo_Blog-_-ETNT-_-The_20_Worst_Foods_in_America_2009-_-14_Health_Foods_That_Arent

The authors of the bestselling new book “Eat This, Not That!” uncover the most misunderstood “health” foods in America.
Click on one to view more info and a healthier alternative.
1. Bran Muffin
2. Chicken Caesar Salad
3. Tuna Melt
4. Chicken Wrap
5. Turkey Burger
6. Fruit Smoothies
7. Granola Bar
8. Pasta Salad
9. Yogurt with Fruit on the Bottom
10. Bagel with Cream Cheese
11. Pasta Primavera
12. Dried Fruit
13. Fish Sandwich
14. Margarine
If your weight-loss regimen consists of giving up pizza and cheeseburgers in favor of flaxseeds and rice cakes, it’s time to reconsider your strategy. In the hot bestselling book Eat This, Not That! co-authors David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding insist you don’t ever have to diet again. You can eat all of your favorite foods and still drop 10, 20, 30 pounds in just a few months! To do so, though, you must be able to spot the many perilous nutritional traps that continue to plague health-conscious consumers every day. Seemingly nutritious packaged and prepared foods often abound with added sugars, preservatives, and dangerous, belt-breaking fats. To help you slim down this year, the Eat This, Not That! guys have identified the 14 most punishing health ruses and replaced them with delicious alternatives that will keep you satisfied and give you all the purported nutritional benefits that many of our most beloved foods sadly do not. Just click on the index at left to discover a new, smarter game plan!

See also:
Unhealthiest Restaurant Foods to Avoid:
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/eatthis/24416/20-worst-foods-in-america-2009