Fla Man sues surgical center over denial of hair transplant

A South Florida man is suing a Broward hair transplant surgeon on grounds that they denied him a hair transplant because he is HIV.

28 year old Diego Del Rio suit argues that Dr. Brett Bolton, of the Age Defying Surgical Center, refused him treatment after an initial consult and examination had been completed, and after he revealed his condition. Del Rio says he told Bolton he was HIV positive.

He says a "staffing medical coordinator" later told him over the phone that the office would not treat him.

Del Rio is suing for $15,000 or more in damages and compared his treatment from the center to being "belittled and disrespected" like he was by Bolton and his staff.

I just don't get the merit of this lawsuit. We live in America, in which you can go to virtually any doctor, based on your condition (unless you're covered by an HMO of course). This guy rather than going to another doctor that would make him look youthful again, prefers to sue? Certainly, he could find another doctor that would be willing to give him care, if he invested the same energy being expended into placing the suit, into his own well-being. I would question whether or not his intent is even genuine. I understand that HIV patients should not be discriminated against just like anyone else, but what if the procedure puts the surgeon or his other patients at risk? The surgeon not only has an obligation to the patient treated but to other patients as well. I say hats off to health care providers that treat HIV patients, as I have personally known a dentist that did, and I know personally, that that wouldn't have sit well with his other patients.

Personally, I think this doctor should have the right to refuse this patient if they are not prepared for the risk because it its not like this procedure is a necessary procedure, its cosmetic. What do you think?

Monorail Crash at Disney leaves 1 Dead

Disney, which is often referred to as "the Wonderful World of Disney" wasn't so wonderful this weekend. The monorail transit system at Disney, which shuttles thousands of visitors around the resort daily had 1st fatality in 38 years. Two monorails collided around 2 am Sunday at the Magic Kingdom section of the resort.

Emergency officials said that the collision left one driver, 21 year old Austin Wuennenberg a Stetson University student dead. Five guests and two employees were also on the trains, but were uninjured, as was the other driver.

Disney officials say that such accidents are rare.

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is looking into the incident, which could take up to six months to complete.

How sad. A young life tragically taken. Sounds to me that he may have had to much on his plate. His schooling, studies, and still driving at 2 am in the morning. We can all relate in some way or the other,those of us who have to work hard (literally) to achieve our dreams. Condolences to Austin's family.

I may agree that the number of people that visit Disney far outweighs the number of accidents that occur, saying that accidents are "rare" might be a stretch. There are accidents that occur that the public is unaware of because Disney officials generally keep that information under wrap. The monorail has been closed indefinitely, pending OSHA's investigation. So if you are headed to Disney anytime soon, be sure to use other methods of Disney transport. There are the buses, boats,and ferry boat.

Holy Smokes!! Hillsborough County had new source supplying energy: Marijuanna

Talk about going green. TECO customers had a different source fueling their energy: weed.

At the county's waste to energy plant on Falkenburg Rd, Hillsborough County deputies burned almost a ton of confiscated marijuana, this morning at 11 am according to spokesman JD Calloway.

Calloway went on to report that the area in which the burning takes place is cordoned off,with access to only law enforcement, and is burned very quickly. Therefore, no one could get high off of the burning. The marijuana was seized between February and July of last year during the county's "Operation Indoor Outlaw".

Deputies say the marijuana, which is contained in 300 boxes, has a street value of $6 million.

All I can say is somewhere out there Bob Marley is turning in his grave. Not to be blunt or anything (no pun intended), but I wonder if the worker/workers that burned the weed got high? I'm not a proponent of weed ,nor am I an opponent, but I have yet to hear of someone dieing of weed overdose, or getting cancer from it. I'm just saying.... What do you guys think??

Tampa Bay Drivers Continue to be Guilty of Road Rage

Have you ever been cursed out or have been yelled at by another driver, while on driving in the bay area? No worries, you are not alone.The bay area was ranked the
11th least-courteous city in the country in terms of road rage, according to a survey given by AutoVantage Car Club.

Miami, the only other florida city, has held the #1 spot, for the past three years, dropped down to number seven.

The survey indicates that Tampa drivers were most likely to engage in texting, and emailing as they drive.Well there is some good news for Tampans. Tampa ranked at only the second least likely the raise fists at other drivers. The first? New York City.

So if you're ever on the road in the when driving play some music, think good thoughts, so that Tampa bay can get increse our rankings and replace (yes, I'm a big dreamer) Portland, Oregon. Or is that too much to ask ?

Man Overboard

A 47 year old Seminole man was rescued after falling overboard the "Carnival Inspiration", near the Sunshine Bridge, early Monday morning.

According the the Tampa Tribune, Larry Miller who was treated for cuts and bruises, was rescued by the captain of a pilot boat. Miller was found clinging to a buoy near the mouth of Tampa Bay.

Carnival Cruise Lines released a statement indicating that Miller fell after trying to get a better look at a pilot boat coming alongside the Carnival Inspiration.

Is it me or does this seem a bit weird and off kilter? Who in the right mind would put forth admiration over their own safety. Jeez!