The Shooting In Aurora, CO

What A Brother Wants You To Know About HisSister.

Last week this time, the world woke up to news that a gunman in Aurora, CO slipped into a midnight premiere of the new Batman movie through an emergency exit, tossed two gas canisters and then methodically started shooting people. He killed 12 people and wounded 58. It is now among the worst mass shootings in American history.

Covering the story for the Dr. Drew, I was on a plane on Saturday to Aurora to cover the story to see what we could find out about shooter, James Holmes. But what I saw, was a community that was coming together in a difficult time and supporting each other. I spoke with many of the families who either lost a loved one, or a family member who was injured.  

As one can expect, there is a lot of intense emotions and sadness in Aurora and people want to know why James Holmes did what he did. Who is James Holmes? What made James Holmes snap?

However, one person I spoke with wanted to turn the conversation away from the alleged shooter, and focus the discussion on the victims. I spoke with Jordan Ghawi who lost his sister, 24-year old Jessica Ghawi who was shot in the head. Jordan wants to make sure that the world doesn't forget the names of the 12 victims that died and only remember the name of the shooter.

Here is video of my conversation with Jordan Ghawi.

Rodney King, Dead at 47

This post of Rodney King is late.. However. I was one of the last journalist to interview him and got the last signed copy of his book. Rodney King, you will be missed.

COOL APPS FOR YOUR KIDS THIS SUMMER!

Mario Armstrong recently did an interview on HLN about some cool apps that are great for your kids to interact with over this summer. 

1. Sushi Monster. This great math game lets you feed sushi to a monster to test your math abilities. Part of Scholastic’s FASTT Math program for grades 2-9+ English/Spanish program, FASTT Math promises to help students gain fast fluency of Common Core State Standards for math in just 10 minutes a day.  Only available for the iPad, you can download Sushi Monster in the App Store today.

2. For kids aged 3-7 who need help with their dexterity and recognizing words, the Build a Word app is based on the hit PBS show Word World.

3. Brain POP. The Brain POP Featured Movie app aren’t just videos your kid will passively watch on their iPad. No, these videos require your kids to pay close attention to what’s happening in the videos because there’s a quiz at the end! The app itself is free from the App Store, though additional modules will come at a cost.

Personally, I love the Sushi Monster and I think you kids will too. 

Peace,

Damu Bobb aka Urban Dad.

Clicquot Culture

From the archives: A vintage Veuve Clicquot advertisement. 

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Dr. Drew producer Damu Bobb asks John Walsh for his parenting advice

In this web extra, "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh talks about the challenges of raising children and gives parents some thoughtful advice.


Walsh: 'It is your responsibility to look out for [your] kid'

Watch more of Dr. Drew Monday through Thursday at 9 p.m. ET on HLN and follow the show on Twitter @DrDrewHLN.

http://www.hlntv.com/video/2012/04/27/web-extra-tv-host-john-walshs-parenting-advice 

Dr. Drew producer talks racial profiling

HLN's Dr. Drew producer, Damu Bobb (Me) says the Trayvon Martin tragedy has shown "something about ourselves", and notes that we need to elevate the conversation about racial issues.

Watch Dr. Drew weeknights at 9 ET and follow the show on Twitter @DrDrewHLN, and @damubobbHLN.

KIAN'S 1ST TENNIS PRACTICE

KIAN AND DAD GETTING READY TO PRACTICE SOME TENNIS AND SOCCER AT UCLA.

DAD: KIAN YOU CAN'T THROW YOUR RACKET... JOHNNY MAC MELTDOWNS AREN'T COOL... KIAN: WHY? WHY? WHY?

KIAN: WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON TO WALK ON THE COURT. PLEASE CLOSE THE GATE. C-MON, MAN.

KIAN: DAD, I'M TELLING YOU I'M A LEFT HANDER... PLEASE LET ME SHOW YOU MY GRIP.

KIAN: MOM, I'M GOING TO BE BETTER THAN DAD AT TENNIS AND SOCCER.

KIAN: I HAD A GREAT TIME TODAY AT UCLA PLAYING TENNIS AND WATCHING MY DAD PLAY.

DAMU BOBB AKA URBAN DAD.