'Frozen' Sued for Stealing Life Story

'Frozen' is someone's life story? Say what?

Disney has said 'Frozen' is based on The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen, but Isabella Tanikumi claims Disney ripped off her autobiography.

Tanikumi's book, Yearnings of the Heart is about Tanikumi growing up in the Andean mountain of Peru.

Yeah, that sounds totally like Queen Elsa overcoming her fears and embracing her icy powers.

She is suing Disney for $250 million on the basis that the "characters, plots, subplots, and story line" were taken from her book. She also claims that her books cover and 'Frozen's' DVD cover are alike.

What do you guys think?

31-Year-Old Woman Poses as High School Studnet

Not looking your age has just been taken to a whole new level by Charity Johnson. For the last year, Johnson was posing as a sophomore high school student at New Life Christian school in Longview, Texas as reported by the Daily News

Tamica Lincoln, Johnson's guardian took in Johnson because Johnson claimed she had no where else to go. Johnson told Lincoln her father was abusive and passed away when her mother died.

Lincoln soon became suspicious of Johnson age for reasons that haven't been specified, and reported her to the police.

Johnson was arrested on $500 bail. All of her teachers and fellow students have claimed to be stunned.

My take on this is that anyone would believe a sob story.

The Daily News reported she gave a false birthday and used a slightly different name. She does look very young as well that probably made this scheme easier to pull off, but what kind of school is this?  Don't you need proper documentation to enroll? 

Besides posing and failing to identify herself to police, she hasn't done anything else against the law. Apparently the faculty and students were deeply burdened by this, but not in the way you might think. Lincoln said they were crying and "her best friend just couldn't believe it."

Yay or Nay to Scottish Independence

Britain and Scotland have been united since 1707 and now are deciding if Scotland should be it's own country. 

According to the New York Times, the voting results that come out Friday morning are predicted to be down the middle.

This debate has caused a huge frenzy in Scotland. People have gathered in huge crowds in Glasgow to get people in favor of the "yes" vote. Catalonia activists have arranged candles in the shapes of the Catalan flag and Scottish flag in Edinburgh. "

Almost 4.3 million people - 97 percent of the electorate - have registered to vote, including 16- and 17-year-olds," according to the New York Times.

The English have no formal say unless they have Scottish residence.

With movies like Braveheart and the new Starz show Outlander, make me feel like this call for independence is long over due. Both of these productions portray the Scottish's desperate desire for independence.

People in Scotland who are against the separation from Britain have signs that say "It's not worth the risk."

Some citizens hope that if England and Scotland become separate countries that they will still get along.

What do you think?

36 Hours of Touristy Attractions

The New York Times did an article on 36 Hours in Cartagena, Columbia. I loved the video that was provided. I feel it really displayed the popular attractions that Cartagena has to offer. The video showed off the cities beauty and culture, and it goes great with the written piece as well. They both convey the same locations. The video gives the point of view of how the owners of the shops and bars perceive Cartagena. The written piece is more of the writers perspective of his trip.

            I feel like this writer was too touristy and didn't really embrace the way of their culture. I’m not Colombian, but I am Hispanic and I feel as if in some ways she criticized their way of living. For example, in the section “hangover cure” she talked about a lot of the vendor breakfast food and how they come from a vat of hot oil. Instead of having those, she writes “for a more leisurely morning meal” go to Pasteleria Mila. Pasterleria Mila has a lot of sweet pastries and savory drinks. If I was in Columbia I would try to eat as much tradition foods as possible. Going on vacation is to experience things that you can’t experience at home. Pass the arepas de huevo (a fried circular corn masa, split open with an egg cooked inside) and keep them coming.

            Also, the writer tells us readers to go to Playa Blanca, “stretch of white sand backed by mangroves and lined with palapas.” While this sounds amazing, she later reveals local women walk around on the beach selling fruits and back massages. This doesn't sound appealing to me. It reminds of going to south beach and having people keep on asking me if I want cold water. I prefer the acting as if you’re a local vacation, and avoiding the touristy spots (excluding museums and historical sites).

Two Women and 72 years.

After 72 years, Vivian Boyack (91) and Alice Dubes (90) are finally tying the knot according to the Quad-City Times. 

Their marriage ceremony took place at First Christian Church in Davenport, Iowa. The photo of them sitting in their wheelchairs, holding hands while Rev. Linda Hunsaker recites their vows is heartwarming and adorable.

These lovely women have traveled to all 50 states, all the provinces of Canada and have been to England twice.

It's so inspiring to know that these women after so many years finally have the chance to celebrate their love because "this is a celebration of something that should have happened a very long time ago,” said Rev. Hunsaker.

I believe that these women are very brave and motivated because despite their age they still want to do new things and are ready to open a new chapter in their lives. I believe that some people at their age would feel as if they've been together for so long, what is the point in getting married?

It's all about making a stance for what you want and what you believe in. Boyack and Dubes truly know what they want and they're an inspiration.

How to Battle a Cold: Student Style

It's 7 a.m. and your alarm is ringing to wake you for your 8 a.m. class. You begin to sit up then you feel the 10 pounds you seemed to gain all in your head over night. Your nose is stuffy and your alarm starts to get annoying. The taste of cotton mouth makes you swallow, and you begin to feel the prickly and scratchy sensation in your throat.

You my friend have got a cold. The question is how to get through the day?

Step One: Get Ready

Ignore the beckoning idea to skip class because we both know you probably used up all your unexcused absences on hangovers or pure laziness. 

Step Two: Shower Time

Take a hot shower. The steam will relax you. According to webmd, steam can also moisturize your nasal passages. 

Step Three: Breakfast

Ignore the cereal, yogurt and cream cheese bagels calling your name. Dairy products cause a lot of flem buildup. You don't want to be that person in class who keeps clearing their throat and sucking back their mucus. Try some toast with jelly or fruits.

Step Four: Liquids

Take out your finals week travel coffee mug and fill it up with hot water, lemon, honey and tea. Warm liquids help relieve nasal congestion, soothe your throat and helps prevent dehydration. When you run out, which you will, hot water should be free at your local campus store or dinning hall. 

Step Five: Stock Up

Tissue and throat lozenges are your best friends. If you don't have any tissue boxes lying around, toilet paper is a good substitute. Hopefully you have two-ply toilet paper or else your nose is going to be a red mess. If your tired of sipping on tea or tired of peeing every hour, lozenges are just as good as relieving your congestion and itchy throat.

Step Six: End of the day

Locate your bed and just collapse on to it until next Tuesday.