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Ever wondered why your attempts at romance seem to fall flat? In this episode of RED: The Everyday Podcast for Everyday People, we dive deep into a question many young men struggle with: "Why don't girls like me?" Beyond the surface-level dating advice that floods the internet, we explore the fundamental elements of attraction that many miss.
Through candid insights from young women themselves, we uncover three critical factors that make the difference between awkward rejection and genuine connection. Good manners aren't just social niceties—they're windows into your character and respect for others. Personal hygiene goes beyond basic cleanliness to demonstrate self-respect. And perhaps most surprisingly, your conversational skills might be the most powerful tool in your relationship arsenal.
"Boys are attracted to what they see, but girls are more attracted to what they hear," shares one contributor, highlighting the disconnect many young men experience. While you're busy showcasing your accomplishments and possessions, she's evaluating whether you can listen, remember details about her life, and engage in meaningful dialogue that goes beyond small talk.
The episode also covers disturbing school safety incidents across the country, from abductions to shootings, providing context and support for students navigating these challenging environments. Our goal is always to inform while offering practical strategies for resilience in difficult circumstances.
Whether you're struggling with relationship challenges or concerned about school safety, this episode delivers honest perspectives with actionable advice. Connect with us on TikTok, YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts to continue the conversation and share how RED Podcasting is making a difference in your life.
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Speaker 1 (00:06):
this is the everyday podcast for the everyday people.
Well, guys, we are back withanother episode of r e d.
It's the everyday podcast forthe everyday people and, uh, I'm
sure you guys have noticed thatI am a little hoarse this
particular week, but this is myintroductory voice to spring
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break.
This was the last day of schoolfor me.
Got the kids to the zoo,everyone was safe, healthy, got
them there in one piece, and itwas just a crazy week in itself.
Personally, I'm definitely duefor some R&R.
I need to just get in the bedand just go to sleep.
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But today is Thursday.
Every Thursday, we bring youguys a practical topic and we
bring you school news.
Today, these stories are nodifferent from any other episode
that you've seen before.
In fact, I will say that thisis the highest alert of stories
that we've ever uncovered orunboxed on this particular
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episode.
So I wanted to ask you guys,how was your week?
If you have anything worthsharing, don't forget to send us
some fan mail.
Leave a comment on the YouTubechannel on one of my shorts or
one of my longer videos, and letus know how this podcast might
be encouraging you or perhapshelping someone else in your
family or your friend circle.
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When I talk to my students, Itry to my students on the school
bus, that is.
I try to give them practicallife lessons that will help them
to be wise, mature, responsibleadults in the future, should
they choose to grow and becomeso.
But I recognize today, more andmore children are very
reluctant to respond to wisecounsel and advice because
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they're not getting thatstability and structure in the
home environment.
Because they're not gettingthat stability and structure in
the home environment, one of thetopics that's come to my desk
that must urgently be discussedis why don't girls like me?
This episode we are diving intothat question, the answer to
that question and how it's goingto be able to affect, effect
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and motivate you, young menmoving forward.
Now, before we cultivate ourtheme, I just want to say to all
of our brand new followers onTikTok, snapchat now and YouTube
we extend you a warm welcome tothe RED family.
We love you guys and we are soprivileged to be here with you
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each and every single week.
So our theme question why don'tgirls like me?
Is it my hygiene?
Is it my bad breath?
Am I ugly?
Why don't girls like me?
Have you ever experienced thatas a young man.
I'm really impressing her.
I've told her all about myself,the things I own, the places
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I've been, the people I know,and she must be dying to date me
when, in reality, the girl isthinking I wish the ground would
open up and swallow me.
Can't he take a hint?
How can I end this conversationwithout being rude?
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Well, you're at that age whereyou've noticed the opposite sex.
You want to pursue arelationship with that
individual.
You found someone who isattractive and shares your
common interest, but each timeyou try to start a relationship,
you felt as though you crashedand burned.
Is that something that you guyshave experienced?
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Well, if you have, you are notalone.
This theme is directed to myguys how to get a girl to
respond to you in a morefavorable way when you are
showing romantic interest in her, or interest beyond just
friends.
Well, here's something to noteBefore you decide to pursue a
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particular girl, there are somebasic skills that you need to
master, and these will help youto be friends with anyone,
despite their sex.
Now for the context of thisepisode.
We are only focused on a guytrying to be able to cultivate
that interest with a female.
So here's some things to keepin mind.
Number one cultivate goodmanners.
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Number two maintain yourpersonal hygiene.
And number three cultivateconversational skills.
Let's consider cultivating goodmanners.
Good manners show you, orrather, good manners show that
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you rather respect others andthat you're developing a mature
personality.
However, good manners aren'tlike a suit that you wear at
home or wear out in public,rather, and you take the suit
off when you get home and thenyou're the real you, as it were.
It's not like putting on thatsuit to impress others good
manners and then taking it offwhen it's not convenient for you
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.
Well, how can you know ifyou're someone who is falling
into this trap?
You know you're one way at homewith your family and friends,
but when you're with thegirlfriend or the girl you're
trying to impress or pursue,you're someone totally different
.
Ask yourself do I display goodmanners when dealing with my
family members?
If not, then it will seemforced when you do so while
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interacting with other personsoutside of your family.
Remember to find out the typeof person whom you really are
first, before trying to pursue arelationship with a female.
Well, why is that so important?
Because a discerning girl andthere are discerning girls among
us.
Still, they will look at theway that you treat your family
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members and others.
You see, a wholesome girl isnot going to just jump into your
arms.
She's going to do her researchand due diligence if this
relationship is going toprogress to being the real deal.
But don't take my word for it.
Notice what some girls say.
One girl named Tina, whom's 20years old, says I definitely
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find it attractive if a boydisplays good manners, both in
small things, like opening thedoor for me, and larger things,
like being kind and consideratenot only to me but also to my
family.
Notice what Kathy says turnsher off.
Notice what Kathy says turnsher off.
I am put off when I've just metsomeone but he asks questions
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that are too personal, such asare you dating?
What are your goals?
It's rude and it makes mesquirm.
Yeah, it's good to be able tocultivate good manners, because
good manners will drawlike-minded girls to you.
What about hygiene?
I drive a school bus, tons ofkids.
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I don't isolate my kids out, Idon't pick on anyone, but those
kids have hygienic deficiency.
They have a problem withhygiene.
It's no different with somegrown adults.
If you don't learn at an earlyage how to carry out good
hygiene, you'll find yourselfwrapped up in a folly.
Good hygiene shows respect, notonly for others but also for
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yourself.
A lot of people look at hygieneas something that's optional or
a matter of opinion.
But the real truth is, if yourespect yourself, others are
more likely to respect you.
On the other hand, if you letyour hygiene slide, you'll
sabotage your efforts to impressa girl.
Here's what a girl says on thesubject.
One boy who was interested inme had really, really bad breath
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.
I just couldn't get past that,kelly 24.
Hygiene is more than justsmelling good or bathing.
It shows, by statement andaction, that you are being
considerate of other people'sfeelings.
You see, when you meditate onways that you can improve your
personal hygiene, that will helpyou to see why some girls may
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or may not show interest in you.
Here's our final pointCultivate conversational skills.
The basis of a lastingrelationship is good
communication.
This involves discussing notonly your interests but also the
interests of your friends, sokeep that in mind when people
come into a relationship.
Today, most persons come inwith the me, me, me attitude.
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They're not thinking about theother person or what they can
bring to said relationship.
Therefore, they stop betteringthemselves.
Well, in a similar sense, ifyou approach your relationship
or romantic interest that way,then you are sure to meet a dead
end.
One girl says this, and I quoteI'm impressed when a boy can
converse with me, naturally,when he can remember things I
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told him and can ask questions.
That keeps the conversationmoving.
Many guys today have expressedto me in a very, very mediocre
conversation that they don'twant to talk so much with
females.
They would rather get physicalversus speaking.
But the reality is, speakingrequires vulnerability and that
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is vital to being able to be afriend to a female.
Laura, who's 22 years old, saysthis I think that boys are
attracted to what they see, butgirls are more attracted to what
they hear.
Amy, 21, adds this Gifts aregreat, gifts are great, gifts
are great.
But if a boy can hold a goodconversation, if he can comfort
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and encourage you with his wordswow, now that's attractive.
Kelly, who's 24, says this Iwould definitely want to get to
know someone better, if he had asense of humor but could also
talk about more serious thingswithout sounding fake.
Yes, when you apply these abovesuggestions, not only will they
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help you to enjoy a goodfriendship, but once you're
ready to start a relationshipwith a female, a member of the
opposite sex, then you will beable to reach new heights of
encouragement beyond yourwildest dreams.
Yes, it does take effort inorder to be able to pursue a
communicative and informativerelationship with a female, but
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over time, such things willbecome easier and natural as you
make them a part of yourpersonality.
Well, guys, that was our themefor this particular episode,
episode number 121.
You can catch this episodeimmediately in Spotify, apple
and other podcasting platforms.
Now we're going to jump intothe meat of our show.
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When I was coming across someof the stories for this week's
episode, I took a deep, longbreath, because there are things
happening in this country thatyou would not believe.
But then again, maybe you wouldbelieve what's happening in
this country, and the sad truthabout the matter is there are so
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many things being done in theschool system, but there is no
one to provide comfort orreassurance to these students.
Well, on this platform, my goalis to be able to support such
ones in whichever way they needto be supported.
Continue to share these storiesand shorts with your loved ones
and continue to endure yourcircumstances in school.
It's not easy, but withpatience, diligence and
endurance you will come off withsuccess.
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Here is our first story NorthCarolina middle school student
abducted, assaulted.
Suspect faces deportation.
On Thursday, the North CarolinaState Bureau of Investigation
announced that a man is facingseveral charges and deportation
after he was found with amissing middle school student at
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a hotel.
On Wednesday, the Lee CountySheriff's Office initiated an
investigation after a14-year-old female student from
East Lee Middle School nevercame home after school.
During the investigation,authorities discovered that
41-year-old Victor Alfonsopicked up the student and took
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her to a hotel in Sanford, northCarolina.
He was arrested on multiplecharges, including two counts of
statutory rape, abduction of achild, felony conspiracy to
commit abduction, second-degreekidnapping and solicitation of a
minor by computer.
He was taken before a LeeCounty magistrate where he was
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denied bond.
Following his arrest,authorities discovered that
Alfonso was not a legal residentand he will subsequently be
held on a federal detainer.
The North Carolina State Bureauof Investigation, homeland
Security, broadway PoliceDepartment and Sanford Police
Department assisted in theinvestigation.
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So what can we do in order toprevent such things from
happening?
Because we don't have the fullcontext of this story, we don't
know as to what occurred here,but we do recognize that more
and more times, predators willlook for opportunities to catch
these students off guard inorder to do them harm.
Predators will look foropportunities to catch these
students off guard in order todo them harm.
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So our students can beencouraged to be aware and
proactive so as to protect, getthat emotional support you need
in order to get over some of thechallenges that will be a
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result of this very, veryunfortunate circumstance.
In our follow-up story, aFlorida principal is being
called to justice because ofsomething she decided to do that
was literally out of this world.
A Florida assistant principalmade middle schooler massage her
feet, then had a creepyrationalization.
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An assistant principal at aFlorida middle school faces
multiple charges after sheallegedly ordered a student to
rub her feet.
Dr Kiva Lark, 53, has now beenplaced on administrative leave
by the school and faces countsof lewd and lascivious conduct
and lewd offense against astudent by an authoritative
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figure, according to a probablecause affidavit obtained by
PEOPLE County Sheriff's Office.
Wrote in the affidavit that hearrived at Lake Marion Creek
Middle School to conductinterviews a few days after the
alleged lewd contact incident onApril 4.
The deputy wrote that he spokewith an 8th grade student at the
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school who said he had beenkicked out of class and then
taken by Lark to her office.
When the 8th grade studentarrived at Lark's office, the
administrator allegedly told thestudent that her feet hurt.
According to the affidavit, thestudent told the deputy that is
when he was instructed by Larkto rub her feet.
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The student advised he obeyedand began rubbing her feet, and
she told him he was not doing itright.
The affidavit continued.
Dr Lark then demonstrated howshe wanted her feet to be rubbed
by rubbing his arms.
While doing so, she stated I'mteaching you foreplay.
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The deputy also spoke withMakia Scarvers, a behavioral
interventionist, who was alsopresent in the room at the time.
She confirmed that Dr Larkplaced her legs across the
student's lap with her exposedbare feet and instructed the
student to rub her feet.
According to the affidavit, shealso overheard Dr Lark instruct
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the student to rub her feet asif he loved her.
The deputy also spoke with asecond eyewitness, a female
student, who was also present atthe time.
On April 10th Lark was arrestedby the PCSO and she is set to
make her first court appearanceon Friday afternoon.
Lark does not have a lawyerassigned to her case at this
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time and it did not respond to arequest for comment.
She recognizes that thisincident was in need and
appropriate, but when you lookat the context of this story,
this teacher allowed thisstudent to rub her feet this
principal rather a doctor bydegree for 30 minutes and then
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told him that he wasn't doing itright.
Some of these stories that weencounter on this show are mind
boggling.
Many people will mention in thecomments.
Well, why don't they dobackground checks?
And I have to clarify thatbecause this is so important to
this line of work.
I've worked for New Jersey as aschool bus driver work.
I've worked for New Jersey as aschool bus driver.
I worked for the state of NewJersey for over seven plus years
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as a school bus driver.
A background check is exactlywhat it sounds like.
It is a check on yourbackground.
That means they are looking forcrimes that you have committed
in the past.
If there is no crimes committedor anything on your record,
then there won't be anythingfound in the background check.
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Most of these cases that wedeal with on RAD Podcasting are
first offenders.
So this person will wait.
Will wait until they're 52years old, they will wait until
they're 43 years old, beenteaching for 50 plus years or 40
plus years, and then they dothis to a student.
You can't prevent this, butwhat you can do is be aware of
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what's happening and minimizethe opportunities these teachers
have to inflict harm on thesestudents.
We wish you the best as youguys try your best to sort out
what's going on there in thisparticular school.
Now, this following story is anupdate in connection with a
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story that we covered last weekabout an autistic individual
that was shot nine times by cops.
Well, we are very sad to informyou that this young man has
fallen asleep in death.
Family says autistic teen shotby Pocatello police declared
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brain dead.
The family of Victor Perez, theteen shot by Pocatello police
last weekend, told the IdahoState Journal he was declared
brain dead Friday afternoon.
The family is planning ontaking him off life support on
Saturday, according to KTVB andthat was this previous Saturday
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Perez has autism and cerebralpalsy.
The 17-year-old appeared to beholding a knife inside a
fenced-in year when he was shotmultiple times by officers
within seconds of their arrivalon scene.
Video of the incident, taken bya neighbor was picked up by
national media outlets andshared widely on social media.
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The family of Perez set up aGoFundMe page for him.
Perez set up a GoFundMe pagefor him.
The original story is as follows, very briefly, that the
Pocatello police made a pressstatement defending the weekend
shooting of a 17-year-old withautism.
On Monday his family reportedto Local News 8 he was in
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critical condition.
In a video circulating onsocial media, officers are seen
opening fire within seconds ofresponding to a domestic
disturbance call on Saturday.
Pocatello Police Chief RogerShee did not take questions on
Monday afternoon and played the911 call that dispatched the
police in its entirety.
The video then continues byshowing the officers became
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separated from the victim by achain link fence.
The teen's family has mentionedto Local News 8 he had to have
his leg amputated over theweekend and went into another
surgery on Monday morning.
But this was just the latestupdate in connection with Victor
Perez and I can't imagine whatthis family is going through.
It's one thing for your lovedone to be attacked and for your
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loved one to be a victim of suchviolence, of not knowing if
your loved one is going tosurvive or meet their end.
That is an emotional traumathat only a handful of people on
this planet can understand.
The nights and prayers, theemotional anxiety that weighs
upon you because you don't knowif your relative is going to
make it out alive or you don'twant to feel guilty for
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prematurely ending a person'slife.
I can't imagine what the Perezfamily is dealing with.
But please accept the love andsupport that we have here for
you.
Guys from the RED team.
We truly love you, individualswho are striving every day to
endure these dark circumstanceswithout allowing yourselves to
become bitter or to become angryand enraged by this crazy world
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that we call life.
Now, in this following story,we're going to be focusing on
some very, very unique graphiccontent, and I'm going to try my
best to be as friendly with thewording as possible, but these
stories are very unsettling.
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An alleged state college schoolshooting plot was planned for
Columbine anniversary.
Alleged state college schoolshooting plot was planned for
Columbine anniversary.
A 20-year-old man has beenarrested in connection with an
alleged planned attack targetingState College Area High School
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later this month to coincidewith the anniversary of the
Columbine High School massacre.
Police said Brayden Phillips ofMilroy is accused of conspiring
with another individual toattack the school on April 21st
in a plan that allegedlyinvolved firearms and explosive
devices being planted in schoolrestrooms.
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Phillips, a former statecollege resident, was taken into
custody.
After authorities determined atip they received was credible,
investigators said they foundthat Phillips not only possessed
a handgun but also had a hitlist of specific individuals.
Police say a witness informedthem Phillips had planned the
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attack to coincide with the 26thanniversary of the 1999
Columbine school shooting, whichoccurred April 20th.
Phillips was allegedlytargeting April 21st because the
20th this year falls on aSunday and schools would be
closed.
Police were trying to determineif anyone else was involved in
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the plan.
Authorities alleged Phillipssaid a juvenile friend of his
also was going to take part inthe shooting.
The shooting, wow, you know,it's really sad.
There's no further updates inconnection with this individual,
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but I took a deep breath and Isighed out because the
authorities are looking forassistance regarding this.
Phillips faces chargesincluding conspiracy to commit
first degree murder and unlawfulpossession of a firearm.
He is currently being heldwithout bail at the Century
County Prison.
The investigation remainsongoing to determine if others
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were involved, but they areurging authorities anyone with
information related to theincident to contact the State
College Police Department orsubmit an anonymous tip through
their website.
This story really caught meemotionally, because this
individual is using thetragedies of someone else's life
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, 20 years prior to this, inorder to enact this wicked form
of judgment on people's lives.
I mean, I can't imagine whatkind of person would do
something like that.
And when I say what kind ofperson, I'm not talking or
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speaking directly about aparticular group of individual,
but rather I'm talking aboutwhat where the person is at
mentally and emotionally.
What did this person go throughin their life that causes them
to be so angry that they wouldreally want to end the life?
Take the life of innocentpeople.
Um, very tragic story and thestories continue to progress
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with tragedy.
Classes relocated after employeefound stabbed to death in
Nashville Elementary Schoolparking lot.
An employee of ChadwellElementary School was found
stabbed to death around 6 am,monday in the parking lot of the
school.
The 52-year-old woman worked asa custodian there.
According to detectives withthe Metro Nashville Police
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Department, the woman'sestranged husband is believed to
have been waiting for her whenshe arrived at work.
Mnpd said they areinvestigating the stabbing as a
domestic violence-relatedhomicide.
Police are actively working tolocate the victim's estranged
husband, mnpd mentioned during apress conference Monday morning
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.
Authorities said they do notbelieve that there's an
immediate threat to others inthe area of Port Drive or at the
school.
Operations for ChadwellElementary School were moved to
the former Gromar Middle Schoollocated on Joyce Lane.
There is no further informationin connection with this story
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very, very brief details but wecan extend the condolences to
the family of this dear victim,this 52-year-old woman.
Perhaps she had grandkids or alarge family in which this comes
as a devastating loss.
It mentions mentions, though,that her estranged husband is on
their roster or their list as apotential high suspect.
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I think about some of thestruggles that my wife and I go
through as a couple.
We'll be married five years inAugust, and I think about how
some people get to that pointwhere their marriage reaches
that expiration date, as it were, and their mentality isn't to
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make this work but it's to endthe relationship.
It's to allow hatred andvengeance to cultivate in the
heart to the point where youwant to take someone's life.
It's the tragedy that you hearabout today.
It really is sad.
There are no words for some ofthe story that we cover on this
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show.
But please, guys, know that weare here with you, we love you
guys and we're trying our bestto continue to be consistent, to
get this content to you, togive you that positive energy so
that you can make it anotherday in this world without the
loss of just feeling, you know,without feeling alone or empty
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or that no one cares about yourcircumstances.
We again want to extend oursympathies on this very, very
devastating tragedy.
This next story again ismind-boggling.
I saw it and I had to give itthe proper dignity and homage.
An eighth grader found deadafter getting off Bay City
school bus.
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A Bay City public school ismourning the loss of an eighth
grade student who was found deadafter he got off a school bus
Tuesday afternoon.
District spokesperson BenTierney said the male student,
who attended Handy Middle School, exited a bus at this regular
stop near McGregor ElementarySchool in the 1,000th block of
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Fremont Street.
A short time later a neighbornoticed him lying on the
sidewalk and called 911.
A neighbor noticed him lying onthe sidewalk and called 911.
The Bay City Department ofPublic Safety and Emergency
Medical Service crews treatedthe boy but he was pronounced
dead.
Investigators were not surewhat caused the boy's death
Wednesday morning.
Police and the Bay CountyMedical Examiner's Office were
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continuing to investigate thedeath.
Bay City Public Schoolsactivated a crisis team for
students and staff at HandyMiddle School on Wednesday.
The district will also have acrisis and grief counselor
continuously available this weekfor anyone who needs help.
That was this previous coupleof days.
As this is Thursday nowventuring off into spring break
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days.
As this is Thursday nowventuring off into spring break,
we recognize on this show thatunexpected death can fall upon
any of us and there's not reallyany way that you can prepare
for it.
Unexpected death is the worstpossible kind of grief that
anyone can go through.
However, it is unique in thesense that it allows you to be
able to find unique anddifferent ways to cope with the
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circumstances.
So perhaps you could write ajournal on behalf of this
student whom is now deceased, oryou could write letters about
things that you would like tohave said to him, or write down
some of the cherished memorythat you've had with his family
or people that knew him, ormoments in school.
And if you didn't know him,maybe you can write in your
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journal how his loss is going toaffect your school or even your
community.
You see, when you take thistragedy, guys, you turn it
around to something that you canbe able to grow from.
That is indeed a true hallmarkof resilience, and during these
days that we live in, resilienceis something that all of us
must fight for, to strengthenand put effort into
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accomplishing.
In this following story, we doagain have tragic news to share
regarding a persons attemptingto take individuals' lives at
school.
A 17-year-old charged afterallegedly firing
indiscriminately at students.
A 17-year-old boy has beencharged with aggravated assault,
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mass shooting, after heallegedly opened fire at his
Dallas high school, shootingclassmates indiscriminately.
According to court documents,surveillance cameras show a
student letting the suspect,tracy Haynes, into Wilmer
Hutchins High School through anunsecured door on Tuesday.
According to the arrestaffidavit, haynes walked the
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hallway until he spottedmultiple male students and then
allegedly shot at themindiscriminately, hitting five
people.
The document said Haynes thenallegedly approached one student
who was not able to run andappeared to take a point-blank
shot.
The document added Fivestudents were taken to the
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hospital.
The document said theconditions of those injured was
not clear.
A senior student told DallasABC affiliate that he was in the
foyer when, around lunchtime,he heard a few gunshots, he said
.
He then saw students runningand heard screaming and he took
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cover in the band room.
Video shows students evacuatingthe school as police cars and
fire trucks gather at the scene.
All high school students werereunited with their parents and
guardians.
According to superintendentstephanie, there will be no
school the rest of the week andmental health professionals will
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be made available.
You know, I just it's happeningmore and more.
They are stating sources arestating, rather, that the gun
used in the shooting did notcome through during regular
intake time and of course weknow because someone let this
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individual into the building.
I receive a lot ofinternational traffic for this
podcast and a lot of the peoplein other countries will ask me
you know what is going on inAmerica with these school
shootings and the reality isthere's no words to express how
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crazy things have gotten.
Regarding gun violence inschools.
People often ask is theresomething that's going to be
done?
Is there something that's goingto stop?
I don't have an answer for youguys.
These tragedies are devastating.
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Prayer helps a lot, I know forme personally praying about
these matters and reallystriving to be kind to persons
and to always be aware.
I think being aware is the mostimportant thing today that you
can do during these tragic times, and so we do want to extend
our just our support down thereto you guys during this tragedy.
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This is insane that this isbecoming a regular pattern for
the country of america.
At the same time, our follow-upstory is an echo of the
previous fsu shooting.
Suspect id'd as deputy's son gunGunman killed two, injured six.
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Police say the son of a localsheriff's deputy opened fire at
Florida State University onApril 17, killing two people and
injuring six others.
In the latest school shootingto rock a US college campus, the
alleged gunman, identified as21-year-old Phoenix Eichner,
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started firing near the studentunion at approximately 11.50 am,
striking multiple people andtriggering a campus-wide
lockdown as students ran forcover.
Fsu Police Chief JasonTrumbauer said at a news
conference.
Campus police arrived at thescene almost immediately and
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shot the suspect, who did notrespond to commands.
Tallahassee Police ChiefLawrence Revell said, adding
that the suspect is believed tohave acted alone.
Two people, who were notstudents, were pronounced dead
at the scene.
Law enforcement officials saidSix people were being treated at
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare.
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The hospital said in astatement they are listed in
fair condition.
Authorities said the gunman wastaken into custody and
transported to a hospital.
At the scene, investigatorsrecovered a handgun that
belonged to the suspect's mother, a longtime deputy with the
Leon County Sheriff's Office,said Sheriff Walt McNeil.
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A shotgun was also found, butit's unclear whether it was used
.
Eichner, who is believed to bean FSU student, had previously
attended trainings held by thelaw enforcement agency.
Unfortunately, her son hadaccess to one of her weapons,
mcneil said we are continuingthat investigation into how the
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weapon was used and how whatother weapons he perhaps may
have had access to.
Eichner was a member of theLeon County Sheriff's Office
Youth Advisory Council, mcneilsaid.
Mcneil also said the suspect'smother has served on the Leon
County Sheriff's Office for over18 years.
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Her service to this communityhas been exceptional exceptional
.
There is no further detail as towhat happened to this young man
.
If there are going to be anycharges or any actions taken for
what this kid or this chiefdeputy, their child, did, I
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think in circumstances like this, the tragedy of it all is just.
It's insurmountable, and if youlive in this world long enough
and you deal with thesecircumstances on a regular basis
, it can make anyone.
It can make anyone not want tobe involved.
We express so, so much love tothose persons dealing in these
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circumstances.
There's no words and I knowthat sounds repetitive, guys,
but really there's no words forthe sickness and the ignorance
and just the murderous spiritthat people have today in this
world.
They have no care for anyonebut themselves and yet, and
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still, people are still notaware of what's going on around
them.
Please, guys, be aware, bedetermined to be aware and get
on the right track to protectyourself.
This following story it beganand ended in tragedy.
Mother says eight-year-old sonwas stabbed with pen by fellow
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elementary student.
A Memphis mother said hereight-year-old son was stabbed
with an ink pen by anine-year-old classmate at
Riverwood Elementary School.
The alleged attack happenedjust before noon on Wednesday at
the Cordova School.
Mother Mary Mull told Fox 13that her son, princeton, was
stabbed by the nine-year-old, afellow student Mull referred to
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as a known bully.
The incident happened in theschool's cafeteria as nine or
ten children sat around a table.
According to the Memphis ShelbyCounty Schools District,
children sat around a table.
According to the Memphis ShelbyCounty Schools District, mcmscs
, mull said her son and thenine-year-old had another
altercation a few weeks beforethe cafeteria attack.
Mull said her son was left withfive wounds, three on his hands
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and two on his face.
She shared pictures of her sonwith FOX 13 showing a notable
injury to her son's forehead andleft eye.
Another photo shows cuts on hishands.
Memphis police told FOX 13 thata juvenile summons was issued
for the nine-year-old.
Mscs said that it contacted theparents of both children
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involved in the altercation aswell as those of the other
children at the cafeteria tablewho witnessed the incident.
But parents of other studentswere left wondering why they
weren't informed.
Well, there's no furtherinformation here.
But to respond to why otherparents were not informed, I can
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see that from two differentperspectives.
If a child stabbed up anotherchild with a pen in the school
that your kid goes to and theywere not directly involved,
that's something that should bementioned in a small courtesy.
But at the same time the schoolwas probably thinking more
practical and proactive not toalarm parents who were not
directly involved in theincident but to deal with those
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who were directly affected andthen perhaps at a later time,
get to those parents who areknown or who are going to be
involved, just simply byattending the school.
I'm hoping that little guymakes a recovery man.
I mean, he's cut up pretty bad,he looks really bad, but I know
that, judging by the picturesand his resilience and not
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giving up, he seems like someonethat's going to endure through
this.
So please accept our love herefrom RAD to the parent of this
victim here.
Well, guys, we have reached ourfinal story here, and again it
does not leave us without anydoubt of how bad things have
become.
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Leave us without any doubt ofhow bad things have become.
Indiana mom took gun to gradeschool and threatened lesbian
teacher.
Police say An angry Indianamother faces multiple charges
after she was accused of takinga gun to her sixth grade
daughter's elementary school andthreatening her lesbian teacher
to kiss your kids goodbye aftershe gave an assignment about
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flags.
Officials said Tuesday CarrieRivers, 48, was arrested and
charged with possession of afirearm on school property and
harassment in connection withthe incident at Valley Mills
Elementary School inIndianapolis.
Rivers threatened herdaughter's teacher over a work
assignment that had to do withsame-sexuality relationships.
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An affidavit supporting thewoman's arrest said the Township
School Police officer answereda call last Wednesday about an
irate parent on campus.
When they arrived, officersnoticed Rivers had something on
her waistband that looked like afirearm.
The affidavit says Rivers thensaid she was taking her daughter
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out of Valley Mills Elementaryand opting for homeschooling.
Police added she also calledher daughter's teacher a slur
disparaging to lesbians.
The affidavit says Police letRivers go, but then she sent a
threatening message to herdaughter's teacher.
25 minutes later the affidavitsays Police let Rivers go, but
then she sent a threateningmessage to her daughter's
teacher.
25 minutes later the affidavitsays she told the teacher that
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God will condemn you to hell andthat you are a child predator.
Rivers is accused of tellingthe teacher to say your prayers
and kiss your kids.
Goodbye and goodnight.
You never know when God saysit's our time, so be prepared.
Rivers mentioned that shedisagreed with the assignment,
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accusing the teacher of tryingto push her personal agenda in
regard to sexuality onto herdaughter.
According to the affidavit, theteacher said she allowed
Rivers' daughter to skip theassignment.
Rivers told NBC News onWednesday she carries her gun
everywhere all the time andinsisted she forgot to leave it
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in the car, but she didn't denysending multiple messages to the
teacher after she left campusthat day.
Well, as a result of this,rivers will not be allowed on
campus again, according to theMetropolitan School District
Township Well, parents beingdriven to the edge.
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I mean, I don't even know thefull context of this story and
I'm not here to judge anybody,but I do believe I do firmly
believe that parents have theright to decide what their
children will be educated by andwhat their children will not be
educated by.
That's just the sad world welive in.
I understand that we haverights, we all have our rights.
There's nothing wrong with that.
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But the reality is we can'targue rights in one aspect and
then take them away in anotheraspect.
Argue rights in one aspect andthen take them away in another
aspect.
And so this mother has theright to decide as to what is
going to be taught to her child,but the way she handled it I
think that's really the biggestproblem here that if she handled
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it a different way then shewould have been dignified and
she would have gotten thatrespect.
But because she decided to takea weapon into the building, now
they're more focused on theweapon versus what she wanted to
prevent to begin with, andthat's something that I try to
tell the kids on my school bus.
The reality of the situation isviolence is never going to get
you a voice.
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It's going to get physicalresults, but you will not be
heard as a result of violence,and because of that, a lot of
people have lost their lives.
Innocent people have lost theirlives because of it.
So be smart, guys, when itcomes to negotiating matters or
trying to get past certaincircumstances.
Try your best not to give in toviolence, but try to be
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peaceable in dealing with otherindividuals.
Well, guys, that was episodenumber 121.
Do you remember what to do if agirl doesn't like you?
Well, let's look back at ourtheme just briefly.
Always remember mastercommunication skills, be
respectful, maintain goodhygiene.
When you keep those threepoints in mind, it can really
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fortify you and strengthen yourrelationships with females in
the future.
Guys, again we extend a warmwelcome to all of our new
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This is the Everyday Podcastfor the Everyday People.
this is the everyday podcast for the everyday people.
Well, guys, we are back withanother episode of r e d.
It's the everyday podcast forthe everyday people and, uh, I'm
sure you guys have noticed thatI am a little hoarse this
particular week, but this is myintroductory voice to spring
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break.
This was the last day of schoolfor me.
Got the kids to the zoo,everyone was safe, healthy, got
them there in one piece, and itwas just a crazy week in itself.
Personally, I'm definitely duefor some R&R.
I need to just get in the bedand just go to sleep.
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But today is Thursday.
Every Thursday, we bring youguys a practical topic and we
bring you school news.
Today, these stories are nodifferent from any other episode
that you've seen before.
In fact, I will say that thisis the highest alert of stories
that we've ever uncovered orunboxed on this particular
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episode.
So I wanted to ask you guys,how was your week?
If you have anything worthsharing, don't forget to send us
some fan mail.
Leave a comment on the YouTubechannel on one of my shorts or
one of my longer videos, and letus know how this podcast might
be encouraging you or perhapshelping someone else in your
family or your friend circle.
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When I talk to my students, Itry to my students on the school
bus, that is.
I try to give them practicallife lessons that will help them
to be wise, mature, responsibleadults in the future, should
they choose to grow and becomeso.
But I recognize today, more andmore children are very
reluctant to respond to wisecounsel and advice because
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they're not getting thatstability and structure in the
home environment.
Because they're not gettingthat stability and structure in
the home environment, one of thetopics that's come to my desk
that must urgently be discussedis why don't girls like me?
This episode we are diving intothat question, the answer to
that question and how it's goingto be able to affect, effect
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and motivate you, young menmoving forward.
Now, before we cultivate ourtheme, I just want to say to all
of our brand new followers onTikTok, snapchat now and YouTube
we extend you a warm welcome tothe RED family.
We love you guys and we are soprivileged to be here with you
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each and every single week.
So our theme question why don'tgirls like me?
Is it my hygiene?
Is it my bad breath?
Am I ugly?
Why don't girls like me?
Have you ever experienced thatas a young man.
I'm really impressing her.
I've told her all about myself,the things I own, the places
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I've been, the people I know,and she must be dying to date me
when, in reality, the girl isthinking I wish the ground would
open up and swallow me.
Can't he take a hint?
How can I end this conversationwithout being rude?
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Well, you're at that age whereyou've noticed the opposite sex.
You want to pursue arelationship with that
individual.
You found someone who isattractive and shares your
common interest, but each timeyou try to start a relationship,
you felt as though you crashedand burned.
Is that something that you guyshave experienced?
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Well, if you have, you are notalone.
This theme is directed to myguys how to get a girl to
respond to you in a morefavorable way when you are
showing romantic interest in her, or interest beyond just
friends.
Well, here's something to noteBefore you decide to pursue a
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particular girl, there are somebasic skills that you need to
master, and these will help youto be friends with anyone,
despite their sex.
Now for the context of thisepisode.
We are only focused on a guytrying to be able to cultivate
that interest with a female.
So here's some things to keepin mind.
Number one cultivate goodmanners.
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Number two maintain yourpersonal hygiene.
And number three cultivateconversational skills.
Let's consider cultivating goodmanners.
Good manners show you, orrather, good manners show that
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you rather respect others andthat you're developing a mature
personality.
However, good manners aren'tlike a suit that you wear at
home or wear out in public,rather, and you take the suit
off when you get home and thenyou're the real you, as it were.
It's not like putting on thatsuit to impress others good
manners and then taking it offwhen it's not convenient for you
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.
Well, how can you know ifyou're someone who is falling
into this trap?
You know you're one way at homewith your family and friends,
but when you're with thegirlfriend or the girl you're
trying to impress or pursue,you're someone totally different
.
Ask yourself do I display goodmanners when dealing with my
family members?
If not, then it will seemforced when you do so while
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interacting with other personsoutside of your family.
Remember to find out the typeof person whom you really are
first, before trying to pursue arelationship with a female.
Well, why is that so important?
Because a discerning girl andthere are discerning girls among
us.
Still, they will look at theway that you treat your family
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members and others.
You see, a wholesome girl isnot going to just jump into your
arms.
She's going to do her researchand due diligence if this
relationship is going toprogress to being the real deal.
But don't take my word for it.
Notice what some girls say.
One girl named Tina, whom's 20years old, says I definitely
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find it attractive if a boydisplays good manners, both in
small things, like opening thedoor for me, and larger things,
like being kind and consideratenot only to me but also to my
family.
Notice what Kathy says turnsher off.
Notice what Kathy says turnsher off.
I am put off when I've just metsomeone but he asks questions
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that are too personal, such asare you dating?
What are your goals?
It's rude and it makes mesquirm.
Yeah, it's good to be able tocultivate good manners, because
good manners will drawlike-minded girls to you.
What about hygiene?
I drive a school bus, tons ofkids.
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I don't isolate my kids out, Idon't pick on anyone, but those
kids have hygienic deficiency.
They have a problem withhygiene.
It's no different with somegrown adults.
If you don't learn at an earlyage how to carry out good
hygiene, you'll find yourselfwrapped up in a folly.
Good hygiene shows respect, notonly for others but also for
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yourself.
A lot of people look at hygieneas something that's optional or
a matter of opinion.
But the real truth is, if yourespect yourself, others are
more likely to respect you.
On the other hand, if you letyour hygiene slide, you'll
sabotage your efforts to impressa girl.
Here's what a girl says on thesubject.
One boy who was interested inme had really, really bad breath
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.
I just couldn't get past that,kelly 24.
Hygiene is more than justsmelling good or bathing.
It shows, by statement andaction, that you are being
considerate of other people'sfeelings.
You see, when you meditate onways that you can improve your
personal hygiene, that will helpyou to see why some girls may
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or may not show interest in you.
Here's our final pointCultivate conversational skills.
The basis of a lastingrelationship is good
communication.
This involves discussing notonly your interests but also the
interests of your friends, sokeep that in mind when people
come into a relationship.
Today, most persons come inwith the me, me, me attitude.
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They're not thinking about theother person or what they can
bring to said relationship.
Therefore, they stop betteringthemselves.
Well, in a similar sense, ifyou approach your relationship
or romantic interest that way,then you are sure to meet a dead
end.
One girl says this, and I quoteI'm impressed when a boy can
converse with me, naturally,when he can remember things I
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told him and can ask questions.
That keeps the conversationmoving.
Many guys today have expressedto me in a very, very mediocre
conversation that they don'twant to talk so much with
females.
They would rather get physicalversus speaking.
But the reality is, speakingrequires vulnerability and that
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is vital to being able to be afriend to a female.
Laura, who's 22 years old, saysthis I think that boys are
attracted to what they see, butgirls are more attracted to what
they hear.
Amy, 21, adds this Gifts aregreat, gifts are great, gifts
are great.
But if a boy can hold a goodconversation, if he can comfort
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and encourage you with his wordswow, now that's attractive.
Kelly, who's 24, says this Iwould definitely want to get to
know someone better, if he had asense of humor but could also
talk about more serious thingswithout sounding fake.
Yes, when you apply these abovesuggestions, not only will they
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help you to enjoy a goodfriendship, but once you're
ready to start a relationshipwith a female, a member of the
opposite sex, then you will beable to reach new heights of
encouragement beyond yourwildest dreams.
Yes, it does take effort inorder to be able to pursue a
communicative and informativerelationship with a female, but
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over time, such things willbecome easier and natural as you
make them a part of yourpersonality.
Well, guys, that was our themefor this particular episode,
episode number 121.
You can catch this episodeimmediately in Spotify, apple
and other podcasting platforms.
Now we're going to jump intothe meat of our show.
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When I was coming across someof the stories for this week's
episode, I took a deep, longbreath, because there are things
happening in this country thatyou would not believe.
But then again, maybe you wouldbelieve what's happening in
this country, and the sad truthabout the matter is there are so
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many things being done in theschool system, but there is no
one to provide comfort orreassurance to these students.
Well, on this platform, my goalis to be able to support such
ones in whichever way they needto be supported.
Continue to share these storiesand shorts with your loved ones
and continue to endure yourcircumstances in school.
It's not easy, but withpatience, diligence and
endurance you will come off withsuccess.
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Here is our first story NorthCarolina middle school student
abducted, assaulted.
Suspect faces deportation.
On Thursday, the North CarolinaState Bureau of Investigation
announced that a man is facingseveral charges and deportation
after he was found with amissing middle school student at
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a hotel.
On Wednesday, the Lee CountySheriff's Office initiated an
investigation after a14-year-old female student from
East Lee Middle School nevercame home after school.
During the investigation,authorities discovered that
41-year-old Victor Alfonsopicked up the student and took
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her to a hotel in Sanford, northCarolina.
He was arrested on multiplecharges, including two counts of
statutory rape, abduction of achild, felony conspiracy to
commit abduction, second-degreekidnapping and solicitation of a
minor by computer.
He was taken before a LeeCounty magistrate where he was
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denied bond.
Following his arrest,authorities discovered that
Alfonso was not a legal residentand he will subsequently be
held on a federal detainer.
The North Carolina State Bureauof Investigation, homeland
Security, broadway PoliceDepartment and Sanford Police
Department assisted in theinvestigation.
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So what can we do in order toprevent such things from
happening?
Because we don't have the fullcontext of this story, we don't
know as to what occurred here,but we do recognize that more
and more times, predators willlook for opportunities to catch
these students off guard inorder to do them harm.
Predators will look foropportunities to catch these
students off guard in order todo them harm.
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So our students can beencouraged to be aware and
proactive so as to protect, getthat emotional support you need
in order to get over some of thechallenges that will be a
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result of this very, veryunfortunate circumstance.
In our follow-up story, aFlorida principal is being
called to justice because ofsomething she decided to do that
was literally out of this world.
A Florida assistant principalmade middle schooler massage her
feet, then had a creepyrationalization.
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An assistant principal at aFlorida middle school faces
multiple charges after sheallegedly ordered a student to
rub her feet.
Dr Kiva Lark, 53, has now beenplaced on administrative leave
by the school and faces countsof lewd and lascivious conduct
and lewd offense against astudent by an authoritative
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figure, according to a probablecause affidavit obtained by
PEOPLE County Sheriff's Office.
Wrote in the affidavit that hearrived at Lake Marion Creek
Middle School to conductinterviews a few days after the
alleged lewd contact incident onApril 4.
The deputy wrote that he spokewith an 8th grade student at the
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school who said he had beenkicked out of class and then
taken by Lark to her office.
When the 8th grade studentarrived at Lark's office, the
administrator allegedly told thestudent that her feet hurt.
According to the affidavit, thestudent told the deputy that is
when he was instructed by Larkto rub her feet.
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The student advised he obeyedand began rubbing her feet, and
she told him he was not doing itright.
The affidavit continued.
Dr Lark then demonstrated howshe wanted her feet to be rubbed
by rubbing his arms.
While doing so, she stated I'mteaching you foreplay.
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The deputy also spoke withMakia Scarvers, a behavioral
interventionist, who was alsopresent in the room at the time.
She confirmed that Dr Larkplaced her legs across the
student's lap with her exposedbare feet and instructed the
student to rub her feet.
According to the affidavit, shealso overheard Dr Lark instruct
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the student to rub her feet asif he loved her.
The deputy also spoke with asecond eyewitness, a female
student, who was also present atthe time.
On April 10th Lark was arrestedby the PCSO and she is set to
make her first court appearanceon Friday afternoon.
Lark does not have a lawyerassigned to her case at this
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time and it did not respond to arequest for comment.
She recognizes that thisincident was in need and
appropriate, but when you lookat the context of this story,
this teacher allowed thisstudent to rub her feet this
principal rather a doctor bydegree for 30 minutes and then
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told him that he wasn't doing itright.
Some of these stories that weencounter on this show are mind
boggling.
Many people will mention in thecomments.
Well, why don't they dobackground checks?
And I have to clarify thatbecause this is so important to
this line of work.
I've worked for New Jersey as aschool bus driver work.
I've worked for New Jersey as aschool bus driver.
I worked for the state of NewJersey for over seven plus years
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as a school bus driver.
A background check is exactlywhat it sounds like.
It is a check on yourbackground.
That means they are looking forcrimes that you have committed
in the past.
If there is no crimes committedor anything on your record,
then there won't be anythingfound in the background check.
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Most of these cases that wedeal with on RAD Podcasting are
first offenders.
So this person will wait.
Will wait until they're 52years old, they will wait until
they're 43 years old, beenteaching for 50 plus years or 40
plus years, and then they dothis to a student.
You can't prevent this, butwhat you can do is be aware of
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what's happening and minimizethe opportunities these teachers
have to inflict harm on thesestudents.
We wish you the best as youguys try your best to sort out
what's going on there in thisparticular school.
Now, this following story is anupdate in connection with a
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story that we covered last weekabout an autistic individual
that was shot nine times by cops.
Well, we are very sad to informyou that this young man has
fallen asleep in death.
Family says autistic teen shotby Pocatello police declared
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brain dead.
The family of Victor Perez, theteen shot by Pocatello police
last weekend, told the IdahoState Journal he was declared
brain dead Friday afternoon.
The family is planning ontaking him off life support on
Saturday, according to KTVB andthat was this previous Saturday
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Perez has autism and cerebralpalsy.
The 17-year-old appeared to beholding a knife inside a
fenced-in year when he was shotmultiple times by officers
within seconds of their arrivalon scene.
Video of the incident, taken bya neighbor was picked up by
national media outlets andshared widely on social media.
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The family of Perez set up aGoFundMe page for him.
Perez set up a GoFundMe pagefor him.
The original story is as follows, very briefly, that the
Pocatello police made a pressstatement defending the weekend
shooting of a 17-year-old withautism.
On Monday his family reportedto Local News 8 he was in
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critical condition.
In a video circulating onsocial media, officers are seen
opening fire within seconds ofresponding to a domestic
disturbance call on Saturday.
Pocatello Police Chief RogerShee did not take questions on
Monday afternoon and played the911 call that dispatched the
police in its entirety.
The video then continues byshowing the officers became
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separated from the victim by achain link fence.
The teen's family has mentionedto Local News 8 he had to have
his leg amputated over theweekend and went into another
surgery on Monday morning.
But this was just the latestupdate in connection with Victor
Perez and I can't imagine whatthis family is going through.
It's one thing for your lovedone to be attacked and for your
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loved one to be a victim of suchviolence, of not knowing if
your loved one is going tosurvive or meet their end.
That is an emotional traumathat only a handful of people on
this planet can understand.
The nights and prayers, theemotional anxiety that weighs
upon you because you don't knowif your relative is going to
make it out alive or you don'twant to feel guilty for
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prematurely ending a person'slife.
I can't imagine what the Perezfamily is dealing with.
But please accept the love andsupport that we have here for
you.
Guys from the RED team.
We truly love you, individualswho are striving every day to
endure these dark circumstanceswithout allowing yourselves to
become bitter or to become angryand enraged by this crazy world
(21:38):
that we call life.
Now, in this following story,we're going to be focusing on
some very, very unique graphiccontent, and I'm going to try my
best to be as friendly with thewording as possible, but these
stories are very unsettling.
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An alleged state college schoolshooting plot was planned for
Columbine anniversary.
Alleged state college schoolshooting plot was planned for
Columbine anniversary.
A 20-year-old man has beenarrested in connection with an
alleged planned attack targetingState College Area High School
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later this month to coincidewith the anniversary of the
Columbine High School massacre.
Police said Brayden Phillips ofMilroy is accused of conspiring
with another individual toattack the school on April 21st
in a plan that allegedlyinvolved firearms and explosive
devices being planted in schoolrestrooms.
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Phillips, a former statecollege resident, was taken into
custody.
After authorities determined atip they received was credible,
investigators said they foundthat Phillips not only possessed
a handgun but also had a hitlist of specific individuals.
Police say a witness informedthem Phillips had planned the
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attack to coincide with the 26thanniversary of the 1999
Columbine school shooting, whichoccurred April 20th.
Phillips was allegedlytargeting April 21st because the
20th this year falls on aSunday and schools would be
closed.
Police were trying to determineif anyone else was involved in
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the plan.
Authorities alleged Phillipssaid a juvenile friend of his
also was going to take part inthe shooting.
The shooting, wow, you know,it's really sad.
There's no further updates inconnection with this individual,
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but I took a deep breath and Isighed out because the
authorities are looking forassistance regarding this.
Phillips faces chargesincluding conspiracy to commit
first degree murder and unlawfulpossession of a firearm.
He is currently being heldwithout bail at the Century
County Prison.
The investigation remainsongoing to determine if others
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were involved, but they areurging authorities anyone with
information related to theincident to contact the State
College Police Department orsubmit an anonymous tip through
their website.
This story really caught meemotionally, because this
individual is using thetragedies of someone else's life
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, 20 years prior to this, inorder to enact this wicked form
of judgment on people's lives.
I mean, I can't imagine whatkind of person would do
something like that.
And when I say what kind ofperson, I'm not talking or
(24:52):
speaking directly about aparticular group of individual,
but rather I'm talking aboutwhat where the person is at
mentally and emotionally.
What did this person go throughin their life that causes them
to be so angry that they wouldreally want to end the life?
Take the life of innocentpeople.
Um, very tragic story and thestories continue to progress
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with tragedy.
Classes relocated after employeefound stabbed to death in
Nashville Elementary Schoolparking lot.
An employee of ChadwellElementary School was found
stabbed to death around 6 am,monday in the parking lot of the
school.
The 52-year-old woman worked asa custodian there.
According to detectives withthe Metro Nashville Police
(25:38):
Department, the woman'sestranged husband is believed to
have been waiting for her whenshe arrived at work.
Mnpd said they areinvestigating the stabbing as a
domestic violence-relatedhomicide.
Police are actively working tolocate the victim's estranged
husband, mnpd mentioned during apress conference Monday morning
(26:00):
.
Authorities said they do notbelieve that there's an
immediate threat to others inthe area of Port Drive or at the
school.
Operations for ChadwellElementary School were moved to
the former Gromar Middle Schoollocated on Joyce Lane.
There is no further informationin connection with this story
(26:20):
very, very brief details but wecan extend the condolences to
the family of this dear victim,this 52-year-old woman.
Perhaps she had grandkids or alarge family in which this comes
as a devastating loss.
It mentions mentions, though,that her estranged husband is on
their roster or their list as apotential high suspect.
(26:46):
I think about some of thestruggles that my wife and I go
through as a couple.
We'll be married five years inAugust, and I think about how
some people get to that pointwhere their marriage reaches
that expiration date, as it were, and their mentality isn't to
(27:06):
make this work but it's to endthe relationship.
It's to allow hatred andvengeance to cultivate in the
heart to the point where youwant to take someone's life.
It's the tragedy that you hearabout today.
It really is sad.
There are no words for some ofthe story that we cover on this
(27:27):
show.
But please, guys, know that weare here with you, we love you
guys and we're trying our bestto continue to be consistent, to
get this content to you, togive you that positive energy so
that you can make it anotherday in this world without the
loss of just feeling, you know,without feeling alone or empty
(27:47):
or that no one cares about yourcircumstances.
We again want to extend oursympathies on this very, very
devastating tragedy.
This next story again ismind-boggling.
I saw it and I had to give itthe proper dignity and homage.
An eighth grader found deadafter getting off Bay City
school bus.
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A Bay City public school ismourning the loss of an eighth
grade student who was found deadafter he got off a school bus
Tuesday afternoon.
District spokesperson BenTierney said the male student,
who attended Handy Middle School, exited a bus at this regular
stop near McGregor ElementarySchool in the 1,000th block of
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Fremont Street.
A short time later a neighbornoticed him lying on the
sidewalk and called 911.
A neighbor noticed him lying onthe sidewalk and called 911.
The Bay City Department ofPublic Safety and Emergency
Medical Service crews treatedthe boy but he was pronounced
dead.
Investigators were not surewhat caused the boy's death
Wednesday morning.
Police and the Bay CountyMedical Examiner's Office were
(28:57):
continuing to investigate thedeath.
Bay City Public Schoolsactivated a crisis team for
students and staff at HandyMiddle School on Wednesday.
The district will also have acrisis and grief counselor
continuously available this weekfor anyone who needs help.
That was this previous coupleof days.
As this is Thursday nowventuring off into spring break
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days.
As this is Thursday nowventuring off into spring break,
we recognize on this show thatunexpected death can fall upon
any of us and there's not reallyany way that you can prepare
for it.
Unexpected death is the worstpossible kind of grief that
anyone can go through.
However, it is unique in thesense that it allows you to be
able to find unique anddifferent ways to cope with the
(29:43):
circumstances.
So perhaps you could write ajournal on behalf of this
student whom is now deceased, oryou could write letters about
things that you would like tohave said to him, or write down
some of the cherished memorythat you've had with his family
or people that knew him, ormoments in school.
And if you didn't know him,maybe you can write in your
(30:04):
journal how his loss is going toaffect your school or even your
community.
You see, when you take thistragedy, guys, you turn it
around to something that you canbe able to grow from.
That is indeed a true hallmarkof resilience, and during these
days that we live in, resilienceis something that all of us
must fight for, to strengthenand put effort into
(30:29):
accomplishing.
In this following story, we doagain have tragic news to share
regarding a persons attemptingto take individuals' lives at
school.
A 17-year-old charged afterallegedly firing
indiscriminately at students.
A 17-year-old boy has beencharged with aggravated assault,
(30:50):
mass shooting, after heallegedly opened fire at his
Dallas high school, shootingclassmates indiscriminately.
According to court documents,surveillance cameras show a
student letting the suspect,tracy Haynes, into Wilmer
Hutchins High School through anunsecured door on Tuesday.
According to the arrestaffidavit, haynes walked the
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hallway until he spottedmultiple male students and then
allegedly shot at themindiscriminately, hitting five
people.
The document said Haynes thenallegedly approached one student
who was not able to run andappeared to take a point-blank
shot.
The document added Fivestudents were taken to the
(31:35):
hospital.
The document said theconditions of those injured was
not clear.
A senior student told DallasABC affiliate that he was in the
foyer when, around lunchtime,he heard a few gunshots, he said
.
He then saw students runningand heard screaming and he took
(31:55):
cover in the band room.
Video shows students evacuatingthe school as police cars and
fire trucks gather at the scene.
All high school students werereunited with their parents and
guardians.
According to superintendentstephanie, there will be no
school the rest of the week andmental health professionals will
(32:17):
be made available.
You know, I just it's happeningmore and more.
They are stating sources arestating, rather, that the gun
used in the shooting did notcome through during regular
intake time and of course weknow because someone let this
(32:38):
individual into the building.
I receive a lot ofinternational traffic for this
podcast and a lot of the peoplein other countries will ask me
you know what is going on inAmerica with these school
shootings and the reality isthere's no words to express how
(33:00):
crazy things have gotten.
Regarding gun violence inschools.
People often ask is theresomething that's going to be
done?
Is there something that's goingto stop?
I don't have an answer for youguys.
These tragedies are devastating.
(33:20):
Prayer helps a lot, I know forme personally praying about
these matters and reallystriving to be kind to persons
and to always be aware.
I think being aware is the mostimportant thing today that you
can do during these tragic times, and so we do want to extend
our just our support down thereto you guys during this tragedy.
(33:44):
This is insane that this isbecoming a regular pattern for
the country of america.
At the same time, our follow-upstory is an echo of the
previous fsu shooting.
Suspect id'd as deputy's son gunGunman killed two, injured six.
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Police say the son of a localsheriff's deputy opened fire at
Florida State University onApril 17, killing two people and
injuring six others.
In the latest school shootingto rock a US college campus, the
alleged gunman, identified as21-year-old Phoenix Eichner,
(34:29):
started firing near the studentunion at approximately 11.50 am,
striking multiple people andtriggering a campus-wide
lockdown as students ran forcover.
Fsu Police Chief JasonTrumbauer said at a news
conference.
Campus police arrived at thescene almost immediately and
(34:51):
shot the suspect, who did notrespond to commands.
Tallahassee Police ChiefLawrence Revell said, adding
that the suspect is believed tohave acted alone.
Two people, who were notstudents, were pronounced dead
at the scene.
Law enforcement officials saidSix people were being treated at
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare.
(35:12):
The hospital said in astatement they are listed in
fair condition.
Authorities said the gunman wastaken into custody and
transported to a hospital.
At the scene, investigatorsrecovered a handgun that
belonged to the suspect's mother, a longtime deputy with the
Leon County Sheriff's Office,said Sheriff Walt McNeil.
(35:33):
A shotgun was also found, butit's unclear whether it was used
.
Eichner, who is believed to bean FSU student, had previously
attended trainings held by thelaw enforcement agency.
Unfortunately, her son hadaccess to one of her weapons,
mcneil said we are continuingthat investigation into how the
(35:55):
weapon was used and how whatother weapons he perhaps may
have had access to.
Eichner was a member of theLeon County Sheriff's Office
Youth Advisory Council, mcneilsaid.
Mcneil also said the suspect'smother has served on the Leon
County Sheriff's Office for over18 years.
(36:18):
Her service to this communityhas been exceptional exceptional
.
There is no further detail as towhat happened to this young man
.
If there are going to be anycharges or any actions taken for
what this kid or this chiefdeputy, their child, did, I
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think in circumstances like this, the tragedy of it all is just.
It's insurmountable, and if youlive in this world long enough
and you deal with thesecircumstances on a regular basis
, it can make anyone.
It can make anyone not want tobe involved.
We express so, so much love tothose persons dealing in these
(37:07):
circumstances.
There's no words and I knowthat sounds repetitive, guys,
but really there's no words forthe sickness and the ignorance
and just the murderous spiritthat people have today in this
world.
They have no care for anyonebut themselves and yet, and
(37:28):
still, people are still notaware of what's going on around
them.
Please, guys, be aware, bedetermined to be aware and get
on the right track to protectyourself.
This following story it beganand ended in tragedy.
Mother says eight-year-old sonwas stabbed with pen by fellow
(37:51):
elementary student.
A Memphis mother said hereight-year-old son was stabbed
with an ink pen by anine-year-old classmate at
Riverwood Elementary School.
The alleged attack happenedjust before noon on Wednesday at
the Cordova School.
Mother Mary Mull told Fox 13that her son, princeton, was
stabbed by the nine-year-old, afellow student Mull referred to
(38:16):
as a known bully.
The incident happened in theschool's cafeteria as nine or
ten children sat around a table.
According to the Memphis ShelbyCounty Schools District,
children sat around a table.
According to the Memphis ShelbyCounty Schools District, mcmscs
, mull said her son and thenine-year-old had another
altercation a few weeks beforethe cafeteria attack.
Mull said her son was left withfive wounds, three on his hands
(38:39):
and two on his face.
She shared pictures of her sonwith FOX 13 showing a notable
injury to her son's forehead andleft eye.
Another photo shows cuts on hishands.
Memphis police told FOX 13 thata juvenile summons was issued
for the nine-year-old.
Mscs said that it contacted theparents of both children
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involved in the altercation aswell as those of the other
children at the cafeteria tablewho witnessed the incident.
But parents of other studentswere left wondering why they
weren't informed.
Well, there's no furtherinformation here.
But to respond to why otherparents were not informed, I can
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see that from two differentperspectives.
If a child stabbed up anotherchild with a pen in the school
that your kid goes to and theywere not directly involved,
that's something that should bementioned in a small courtesy.
But at the same time the schoolwas probably thinking more
practical and proactive not toalarm parents who were not
directly involved in theincident but to deal with those
(39:44):
who were directly affected andthen perhaps at a later time,
get to those parents who areknown or who are going to be
involved, just simply byattending the school.
I'm hoping that little guymakes a recovery man.
I mean, he's cut up pretty bad,he looks really bad, but I know
that, judging by the picturesand his resilience and not
(40:04):
giving up, he seems like someonethat's going to endure through
this.
So please accept our love herefrom RAD to the parent of this
victim here.
Well, guys, we have reached ourfinal story here, and again it
does not leave us without anydoubt of how bad things have
become.
(40:25):
Leave us without any doubt ofhow bad things have become.
Indiana mom took gun to gradeschool and threatened lesbian
teacher.
Police say An angry Indianamother faces multiple charges
after she was accused of takinga gun to her sixth grade
daughter's elementary school andthreatening her lesbian teacher
to kiss your kids goodbye aftershe gave an assignment about
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flags.
Officials said Tuesday CarrieRivers, 48, was arrested and
charged with possession of afirearm on school property and
harassment in connection withthe incident at Valley Mills
Elementary School inIndianapolis.
Rivers threatened herdaughter's teacher over a work
assignment that had to do withsame-sexuality relationships.
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An affidavit supporting thewoman's arrest said the Township
School Police officer answereda call last Wednesday about an
irate parent on campus.
When they arrived, officersnoticed Rivers had something on
her waistband that looked like afirearm.
The affidavit says Rivers thensaid she was taking her daughter
(41:31):
out of Valley Mills Elementaryand opting for homeschooling.
Police added she also calledher daughter's teacher a slur
disparaging to lesbians.
The affidavit says Police letRivers go, but then she sent a
threatening message to herdaughter's teacher.
25 minutes later the affidavitsays Police let Rivers go, but
then she sent a threateningmessage to her daughter's
teacher.
25 minutes later the affidavitsays she told the teacher that
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God will condemn you to hell andthat you are a child predator.
Rivers is accused of tellingthe teacher to say your prayers
and kiss your kids.
Goodbye and goodnight.
You never know when God saysit's our time, so be prepared.
Rivers mentioned that shedisagreed with the assignment,
(42:13):
accusing the teacher of tryingto push her personal agenda in
regard to sexuality onto herdaughter.
According to the affidavit, theteacher said she allowed
Rivers' daughter to skip theassignment.
Rivers told NBC News onWednesday she carries her gun
everywhere all the time andinsisted she forgot to leave it
(42:35):
in the car, but she didn't denysending multiple messages to the
teacher after she left campusthat day.
Well, as a result of this,rivers will not be allowed on
campus again, according to theMetropolitan School District
Township Well, parents beingdriven to the edge.
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I mean, I don't even know thefull context of this story and
I'm not here to judge anybody,but I do believe I do firmly
believe that parents have theright to decide what their
children will be educated by andwhat their children will not be
educated by.
That's just the sad world welive in.
I understand that we haverights, we all have our rights.
There's nothing wrong with that.
(43:18):
But the reality is we can'targue rights in one aspect and
then take them away in anotheraspect.
Argue rights in one aspect andthen take them away in another
aspect.
And so this mother has theright to decide as to what is
going to be taught to her child,but the way she handled it I
think that's really the biggestproblem here that if she handled
(43:39):
it a different way then shewould have been dignified and
she would have gotten thatrespect.
But because she decided to takea weapon into the building, now
they're more focused on theweapon versus what she wanted to
prevent to begin with, andthat's something that I try to
tell the kids on my school bus.
The reality of the situation isviolence is never going to get
you a voice.
(43:59):
It's going to get physicalresults, but you will not be
heard as a result of violence,and because of that, a lot of
people have lost their lives.
Innocent people have lost theirlives because of it.
So be smart, guys, when itcomes to negotiating matters or
trying to get past certaincircumstances.
Try your best not to give in toviolence, but try to be
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peaceable in dealing with otherindividuals.
Well, guys, that was episodenumber 121.
Do you remember what to do if agirl doesn't like you?
Well, let's look back at ourtheme just briefly.
Always remember mastercommunication skills, be
respectful, maintain goodhygiene.
When you keep those threepoints in mind, it can really
(44:42):
fortify you and strengthen yourrelationships with females in
the future.
Guys, again we extend a warmwelcome to all of our new
subscribers.
In mind, it can really fortifyyou and strengthen your
relationships with females inthe future.
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