Tyra Banks Stalker Gets Sentence

The stalker of Tyra Banks, who is a former model and current talk show host, named Brady Green was sentenced to one year of probation. As part of his sentence, he has to complete an anti-stalking course called Project SHARP (Stopping Harassment and Relationship Problems). If he doesn't complete the course, he will have to serve 90 days in jail.

Tyra Banks Testifies Against Her Stalker

This week, Tyra Banks, talk show host and former model, will testify in court against a man named Brady Green who is being accused of stalking her. He was arrested near the Manhattan studio where Banks tapes her talk show. Banks feels that his unwanted attention alarmed her and made her feel unsafe. A lawyer for Green states that he was doing nothing wrong and was just answered Bank's invitation for fans to reach out to her. Green could receive up to 90 days in jail if he is convicted.

Tyra Banks Has a Stalker

A man, named Brady Green, has been charged with stalking talk-show host Tyra Banks and has been ordered to stay away from her or go to jail. He has followed Banks from coast to cost since January, sent her letters and flowers, and tried to call her. He was issued a court order last week that required him to leave her alone.

Green was arrested after he showed up several times on March 18^th at the Manhattan building where “The Tyra Banks Show” is taped and asked to talk to her. He also had previously showed up several times at her Los Angeles studio and asked to talk to her. He sent her flowers there and tried to call her at least five times.

Tyra Banks told police that what Green had done caused her to have fear that she was in danger. Green was charged with stalking, criminal trespass, and harassment. After his recent arraignment, he was released without bail and was ordered to return to court on May 13^th. He could spend up to a year in jail if he is convicted.

Brett Favre Retires From NFL

The Green Bay Packers quarterback, Brett Favre, has decided to retire from the NFL after 17 seasons. He has informed his teammates and coach Mike McCarthy of his decision already.

Green and Black Teas Could Prevent Skin Cancer

A study has shown that green and black teas could prevent skin cancer. Both of the teas have antioxidants that help to fight UV-induced damage. A survey done by epidemiologists from the Dartmouth Medical School surveyed 1,466 people with non melanoma skin cancer and 715 people in the same age group who didn’t have the disease about their tea drinking habits. The people who had been drinking tea the longest or drank at least two cups per day had the greatest protection against skin cancer.

Cities Encouraging Residents to Go Green

Some cities are starting to offer incentives to get people to go green by offering free hybrid car parking, cash rebates for installing solar panels, low-interest loans for energy-saving home renovations, and offering money to tear up desert lawns and replace them with drought-resistant landscaping.

The city of Parkland is giving cash rebates to its residents for being more environmentally friendly by offering residents that install low-flow toilets or shower heads a $150 check. They pay a person replacing an old air conditioner with an energy-efficient one $100. They are paying people who buy a hybrid car $200.

Some states are offering rebates and incentives through tax breaks, loans, and letting hybrid car users to use car pool lanes. The federal government is also offering tax incentives for purchasing many of the hybrid cars on the market and buying energy-saving products.

Next year, San Francisco will offer homeowners rebates of up to $5,000 for installing solar panels if they choose to use a local contractor. The city will cover up to 90 percent of the costs of making apartment buildings more energy-efficient and will pay residents $150 to replace old appliances they have in their household. In Arizona, many cities will pay residents to replace grass with artificial turf or plants that would use less water.

Visit the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency: http://www.dsireusa.org

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy: http://www.aceee.org

The Powers of Green Tea

Studies show that drinking green tea is good for you. It can help with weight loss and fighting cancer. The EGCG that it contains stimulates metabolism and has cancer fighting properties. Green tea also contains theanine, which is a natural relaxant.