Search for Missing Arizona Girl Isn't Getting Proper Attention

"The Glendale Police Department has not brought this to the forefront. They botched this investigation," Johnson told reporters. "I believe it's because she's a little black girl."

"I don't think it makes a difference whether she's white, black or green. If there's no leads, there's no leads," he said. "Sometimes it's a dead end."

The grandmother of missing 5-year old Jahessye Shockley, who has been missing for over a week, pleaded to police that her case isnt getting as much national media attention as it should. She also claims that the police are not giving the case as much attention because the little girl is black. Jahessye was last seen on Ocotber 11 by her three older siblings at their Glendale apartment in the suburbs of Phoenix while their mom was running an errand. There are no positive leads as to whether she was taken or simply walked off from the home. The police believe she left the home through the front door but dont know what happened next. They have no suspects, evidence, or promising leads despite the efforts of local volunteers to search for missing girl in the area near her home.Her grandmother still strongly belives that the reason she hasnt been found yet is because her granddaughter is black. Jahessye's grandmother, Shirley Johnson and more than a dozen of her friends and neighbors went to the state capitold in Phoenix to try and draw more attention to the case in finding the girl alive. Authorities say that if the girl had some type of accident, they would have found her by now. The fact that they havent found her leads police to assume a possible kidnapping. "It is our belief that if she would have just simply walked away and not been interacted with anybody that might have had the wrong attention, we woulf have found her by now," Coombs said.

I think its tragic that this little 5 year old went missing and she hasnt been found. The fact that grandmother thinks since Jahessye still hasnt been found because she is black, could have something to do with it but then again theres barely any evidence of anything police can act on. In a lot of cases though, race does have a lot to do with the amount of attention the case gets. For example, the Casey Anothy case with her missing daughter Caylee, was in the news and media for weeks and got the attentino of the whole world. Now in this case there's not as much attention because the severity of the case. I do think that though that police should try harder to find missing children. But then again its also parents responisbility to monitor where their children go. Nowadays people are too leinit with letting their kids do and go whereever. I hope police find the missing girl alive and safe.

40- year Fugitive Hides in Georgia

"It was a shock to me when I heard about it," Robertson, 59, said. "I was like that's not Mary. She wouldn't do nothing like that."

They asked her how (her husband) treated her. She said they got along, raised their kids," Robertson said. Rivera had indicated that her husband had slapped her once but "that was it," Robertson said.


In 1970, Mary Ann Rivera was 36 years old when authorities in Texas said she killed her husband Cruz Rivera by throwing a pot of hot grease on him in October. After posting a 10,000 dollar bond, she fled with her three children, including two twin sons. She ended up in Georgia where worked as a waitress, raised her kids, and made friends like  nothing had happened prior to their flee. For four decades she remained a fugitive but rececntly she was tracked down in her apartment in Lake Park, GA. She is now 76- years old, and will still be charged for the murder of her husband 40 years ago. Rivera's arrest shocked her friends and neighbors back "home" in Georgia. Based on the report back in Texas, there was no partiular motive as to why she killed him, so in truth it looks like a heartless killing.


When I first read this article it drew me in because I never thought someone could get away with murder aand go in hiding for as long as fourty years. Also what shocked me the most was that there was supposedly no altercation or any matter that would provoke her to do such a terrible thing. In n interview she said that her and her husband got along well and that her husband only slapped her once, so its not like it was an ongoing thing. Not saying that him slapping her once justifies what she did, but its not like he tried to kill her. No one really knows what really  happened that day besides Mary Ann and Cruz before he was killed. It's scary to know that someone who committed a murder so long ago could get away with it and live a normal life in disguise for so long. I think our government and law enforcements could have tried harder to do something to find her sooner because she could have done the same to another man and got away with it.

Steve Jobs

"Steve Jobs is one of the great innovators in the history of modern capitalism," New York Times columnist Joe Nocera said in August. "His intuition has been phenomenal over the years."




"Steve's brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives," Apple said in a statement.


As most of the world is aware, founder of Apple Inc., Steve Jobs died last Wednesday October 5. Jobs' death wasn't unexpected, but it was dreaded by Apple's legions of fans. He had battled cancer for years, took a medical leave from Apple in January and stepped down as chief executive in August because he could no longer meet his duties and expectations. The world is still in shock over his death and especially the apple family will take some getting used to with him being gone. In 2003, Jobs discoveref he had a neuroendocrine tumor, a rare but operable form of pancreatic cancer. Instead of him immediately choosing to get surgery,, he chose to alter his pescovegetarian diet while undergoing Eastern treatment options.For nine months, he postponed surgery making Apple's board of directors nervous that shareholders would lose stock interest if they found out their CEO was ill. But in the end, Jobs' didn't let it hold him back and he took precedemce over shareholder disclosure. In 2004, he had a successful surgery to remove the pancreatic tumor, but in years to come, the tumor would reappear.


I think it's so sad that Steve Jobs' died at the peak of his amazing life and at the young age of 56. He was such an intelligent and creative man that created so many things that will be used decades from now. The amazing invention of the ipod to the iphone and ipad have changed the world and technology in so many ways.  I remember when I got my first ipod, I was so amazed by how cool it was and I always enhoyed using it. Apple itself and all of its creations have helped technology emerge and grow with the rest of the world. Steve Jobs legacy will live on forever and his dreams and new idea will continue to be made into inventions. I'm so lucky to have used the amazing creations of Steve Jobs.
R.I.P. 

Think Pink....or Not? For Breast Cancer Awareness

Lately everywhere at any store, on the computer, tv, and on billboards breast cancer awareness is broadcasted. Most people will donate a few dollars or participate in anything that would help those with breast cancer. But the controversy now is that from the mints to mugs sold for breast cancer, aren't actually benefitting the foundation for the cure. "Basically it's a marketing ploy that can have little to do with raising awareness or substantial amounts of money." Are companies actually taking away the money for the cure and using it for their own benefit? "Critics see the spate of pink items as nothing more than a bandwagon jump to bring more awareness to that company's brand rather than breast cancer."


After reading this article it really made me think about all of the breast cancer stuff that I see everyday in the stores. Most people look at it and without hesitation will donate or do anything to help with the cure for this awful disease. It made me sick to my stomach to think that companies would be taking away the money from the cure for their own selfish benefit. Organizations around the country work hard everyday to create new ways to raise money, and I think its just messed up that people would go to such measures for some extra cash. Avon has a bunch of breast cancer items being sold and supposedly "While the company says 100% of proceeds will go to breast cancer programs, in a news release none are specified." This is said about several companies that "support" breast cancer awareness. I think that breast cancer foundations should dig deeper and find out whether or not they are going to get the proper proceeds to their foundation.

Think Pink....or Not? For Breast Cancer Awareness

Lately everywhere at any store, on the computer, tv, and on billboards breast cancer awareness is broadcasted. Most people will donate a few dollars or participate in anything that would help those with breast cancer. But the controversy now is that from the mints to mugs sold for breast cancer, aren't actually benefitting the foundation for the cure. "Basically it's a marketing ploy that can have little to do with raising awareness or substantial amounts of money." Are companies actually taking away the money for the cure and using it for their own benefit? "Critics see the spate of pink items as nothing more than a bandwagon jump to bring more awareness to that company's brand rather than breast cancer."


After reading this article it really made me think about all of the breast cancer stuff that I see everyday in the stores. Most people look at it and without hesitation will donate or do anything to help with the cure for this awful disease. It made me sick to my stomach to think that companies would be taking away the money from the cure for their own selfish benefit. Organizations around the country work hard everyday to create new ways to raise money, and I think its just messed up that people would go to such measures for some extra cash. Avon has a bunch of breast cancer items being sold and supposedly "While the company says 100% of proceeds will go to breast cancer programs, in a news release none are specified." This is said about several companies that "support" breast cancer awareness. I think that breast cancer foundations should dig deeper and find out whether or not they are going to get the proper proceeds to their foundation.