This assignment is designed to keep you informed on the world around you and to help build your background knowledge on current events. The AP exam often refers to current events, so any extra info you can find will be useful.
Directions: Find a current event in a news paper, magazine, web site, or any other publication that you find interesting. (Note: Try looking into other countries events to garner a broader worldly view.) Post a summary of the event, and provide a link to the info. Your entry should be at least 5 sentences, and you should be very thorough in your description. After you post, respond to two other post. In your response, comment on the nature of the event or say something thought provoking. Failure to do any single part of this assignment will result in a zero. Also, you may not post on something that has already been discussed. So, look hard for fresh, new, and interesting events. Make sure someone hasn't taken your topic already. NO repeats.
This is a school assignment, so you are responsible for your comments, language, appropriateness, and your links. Inappropriate topics or language will not be tolerated, and nor will negativity.
You may not post on pop culture!
Some categories to consider: War, foreign policy, politics in general, schools and/or school policy, politicians, tragedies, rallies, issues in other countries, protest, environmental issues, and scandals. Do not limit your self to these topics. They are merely suggestions.
Let me know if you have any questions. BLOG ON!
Bipartisan group of senators close to deal on immigration plan
ReplyDeleteA group of bipartisan senators are on the border to a new understandable immigration reform bill with the stickiest issues, path to citizenship for illegal immigrants, a metrics for securing the border and they are working on how to create a guest worker program for the future. The eight senator, four Democrats and four Republicans will have their last meeting on Friday and will be ready to unveil the bill early in the week of April 8th. One big issue is the future flow of low skilled guest workers that came to the U.S. to work. They are arguing on how much the workers should paid and how many to allow into the country each year. Labor unions are arguing for higher pay and fewer worker per year, while the Chamber of Commerce is pushing for lower pay and more workers per year. Another issue is how long immigrants would have to wait before applying to receive a green card and how long they would have to wait after receiving their green to for U.S. citizenship. The overall time for the path to citizenship is 13 years, eight year to get green card and five more years to get citizenship.
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/03/22/bipartisan-senators-close-to-deal-on-immigration-plan/?hpt=po_c2
The new immigration reform bill in my opinion is a good thing because it will limit the trafficking of people from Mexico to the U.S., make more illegal immigrants want to apply for their citizenship and possible stop drug trafficking to the U.S.. The Gang of Eight ( the eight senators) will have the support of most immigrants that have been in the U.S. for many years and now get the chance to become a U.S. citizen.
Re:Bipartisan group of senators close to deal on immigration plan
DeleteSo what the bipartisan group and the senators are doing is that they are creating a set of laws to allow illegal immigrants to apply and become citizens right but think about all of the limitations they are putting on the people who work hard to provide for their families, all of the laws that are waiting to be passed to make the people wait an extremly long time to get their green card.
Immigrants Held in Solitary Cells, Often for Weeks
ReplyDeleteThis article writes about the problems in incarcerating immigrates for example that they aren't give their complete rights and that they are put in cells for civil crimes not criminal crimes. It explains that many immigrates don’t know their rights and just think the United States is doing their job. However they also classify immigrates as gay or mentally ill so they are put in solitary cells. It explains how the governments system is failing to give all immigrates their rights. Also debates how the constitution was built to protect all Americans rights but not immigrates because they aren’t Americans according to the law. Classifying immigrates for their theories or their beliefs is unjust and unfair according to the federal government but it’s being practiced in their cells. The debate has started what kind of rights to immigrates have?
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/24/us/immigrants-held-in-solitary-cells-often-for-weeks.html?hp&_r=0
I think that just because you aren’t American doesn’t mean you should be treated like dirt or anything less than a humans. We might not be Americans, we might not be born here but were still humans and deserve the same respect. America was built around immigrates, the Europeans came from Europe to escape from religious incarceration and to explore more land. So what is the difference know? America is the land were dreams can come true. So why can’t we have the right to make our dreams come true? When did it matter where you were born? I hope congress can change this injustice because I don’t want my children to have to live in a land where you are judged by the kind of papers you have.
Database is shut down by NASA for a review
ReplyDelete-the article is about how a contractor, Bo Jiang, was detained by the FBI for carrying information of important information out of the country.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/23/us/nasa-shuts-down-database-during-security-inquiry.html?ref=science&_r=0
I think that these FBI people were lucky that they even caught that man in the first place. The only reason they did was because someone snitched on Bo Jiang. But it was a very good thing that they did because Jiang was also caught for giving false statements to the FBI and his boss at NASA, mr.Wolf.
We better be glad that he was caught because a lot of things could have gone wrong. Which also shows that we really cant trust anyone any more because they are selfish and only in it for themselves and not to help others. I also think that they should have m,aybe known about that sooner then when they did.
DeleteNorth Korea's Threats: 5 things to know
ReplyDeleteHere lately Korea has been making threats on the us, five things to worry about are... their leader is very communist who is only 29, one of their top generals spoke of hitting washington directly. However, their nuclear bombs are not ready yet, which is what the U.S. is most worried about
http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/22/world/asia/north-korea-five-things/index.html?hpt=wo_c1
Personally i dont think they should be displaying this kind of news on the internet, because one, it shows that we do feel threatened by Korea, which shows weakness, and two it could put american citizens in panic. The government needs to handle these kind of threats and issues without getting the press and the people involved. Sometimes the government releases too much information on topics that should be more "behind the scenes."
I agree with Jessica when it comes to keeping some things behind closed doors. People talk and things could get around and if North Korea found out that their threats were causing this much terror then that gives them satisfaction, and shows weakness, which is the last thing that we need is for our country to look weak ans afraid.
DeleteIsrael fires into Syria after Golan attack on troops
ReplyDeleteJerusalem fired upon Syria on Sunday and destroyed a Syrian machine gun post that fired upon Israeli soldiers from within the Golan Heights. It is still not known whether or not the shots were fired by Syrian troops or by the Rebels, but since Syria's civil war there have been many shells that have landed inside Israeli controlled land causing return fire a hand full of times. Syria's southern provinces bordering Jordan and Israel has started to become common battle ground in the Syrian civil war, Israel has stated that one of its vehicle were hit from across the Israeli-Syrian ceasefire line and it is said "wasn't stray fire".
http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/03/24/17441350-israel-fires-into-syria-after-golan-attack-on-troops
I personally think that what Israel has started to do, fire upon Syria after they find out where they were fried upon, is a good thing. Since Israel is surrounded by enemies if they take any threat lightly then it would let the foes take the upper hand of them causing hardship for them. Now firing upon Syrian forcing when they do not know whether Syrian forces fired the shots or if the rebels fired the shots, the slightest wrong conclusion can easily cause a war with that same foe.
North Korea: Five things to know
North Korea has shown that they do have the capabilities for long range nuclear strikes but if any foe chooses to cause nuclear war with the U.S. we will strike back so fast and without hesitation and, possibly, wipe North Korea off the map. But this will cause nuclear warfare, and such an idea will lead never lead to utopian society but do quite the opposite. Nuclear warfare has the ability to destroy nations and grant land utterly useless (i.e. Chernobyl).
Database is shutdown by NASA for a review
How is it that a man was capable of stealing classified material from NASA? I do know that China bought out NASA, but the security for something such as this should be extremely thorough on every single person no matter who goes/ works there. The FBI did find out of the stolen material but they did not know who stole it, well not until someone "tattled" on Mr. Jiang. NASA should increase security ten fold so something of this sort could, hopefully, never happen again.
Kelee Teague
ReplyDeleteNorth Korea threatens south islands
http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/asia-pacific/south-korea/130316/north-korea-threatens-southern-islan ds
On Saturday North Korea threatened South Korea. They were soon visited by the south's prime minister Chung Hong -won who relieved residents that they would be protected when the event of the attack from north Korea would take place, but South Korea doesn't know whether to take action on this immediately or if North Korea is bluffing. At the same time North Korea is very convincing with the treats they are sending to South Korea. In 2010 north Korea attacked the south and left them with sorrow after losing 46 soldiers and 2 civilians and they fear that it will be worst than last time.
I believe that South Korea should take precautions no matter what because it would be the safest thing to do. Also maybe they could prevent it from happening if they took action on the situation. Telling the civilians that everything would be handled was good because it gave them a little hope that everything would be okay because people had everything under control
DeleteRE:NORTH KOREA THREATENS SOUTH KOREA
DeleteI believe that North Korea should not be underestimated because we do not know what goes on within there walls. Therefore they should have great precaution on their actions.
BEING HOMELESS MADE ILLEGAL
ReplyDeleteOn August 13, Columbia, South Carolina passed a plan to where it is illegal to be homeless in parts of the city. This plan, Emergency Homeless Response, was proposed in order to make Columbia a safer environment which can conclude to a decreasing rate in crimes which can lead to an increase in businesses and opportunities. In this proposal, it states that people who are found sleeping on public property will be rounded up by police officers and sent to a shelter located outside of town. Those who choose to not corporate will be sent to jail. Others argue that this response is not well out thought because it cost $6,000 more to shelter a person a year than it is to permanently house someone. According to a 2012 homeless study, California, New York, Florida, Texas and Georgia account for almost half of the nation's total homeless population (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development).
I believe this is an effective plan, because it gives an opportunity to the homeless to get up on their feet and start fresh. I also agree with others that their expenses were not though out. I believe that more cities should start looking into making a similar plan to promote a safer environment for the young and for the future.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/08/28/south-carolina-capital-city-forces-its-homeless-out/
RE: BEING HOMELESS MADE ILLEGAL
DeleteI agree with Cecilia, because it would give a push start to the homeless people. I also believe that it would give them a better opportunity to start all over again. But they would have to be willibg to help themselves too.
RE: BEING HOMELESS MADE ILLEGAL
DeleteI can see both sides of this situation. Some people may enjoying being homeless, for reasons I will never understand, and also, some people are homeless and they really do not want to be. I doubt that this law will actually be effective because can they really catch all the homeless people? And are homeless people really a main cause for crimes? Homeless shelters would not be able to support all of the homeless people there. I do not think this law was very well thought out.,
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DeleteRE: BEING HOMELESS MADE ILLEGAL
DeleteI agree with this plan because I think that it wil be very beneficial to the homeless people. How are the homeless people reacting to this? How are other people feeling about this? I think this plan is good but it needs more thinking because it is going to be expensive to help all of the homeless people.Where is the money going to come from?
RE: BEING HOMELESS MADE ILLEGAL
DeleteI agree with this plans suggestion because rather than homeless being left in the street the community has offered a place for them to stay. therefore Not only will it help the homeless it will also help the community with opportunities. I see this like a win, win situation.
RE: BEING HOMELESS MADE ILLEGAL
Deletei agree with most of the plans that the government and communities have made to provide for the homeless but think about it, they must have done something to be in that situation but if they try and change themselves for the better they can, its all about the willingness of that homeless.
KENYA MALL ATTACK SURVIVOR PLAYED DEAD TO LIVE
ReplyDeleteOn September 21, Narobi's Westgate Mall was attacked by militants. Elaine Dang who was there for the children's cooking competion, was a survivor. Dang was supposed to be with the crowd going towards the parking lot but her instinct told her it would be vulnerable. She went back to the building and layed on the floor and pretended to be dead. After the attack she states, "If anything it's increased the love I have for this country."
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/10/world/africa/kenya-mall-attack-survivor/index.html?c=world
I think that she did the right thing in this situation. She did not panic but instead she stayed calm and thought through things clearly. Dang was being smart by not following through what others were doing and made decisions that would benefit her.
RE: KENYA MALL ATTACKS SURVIVOR PLAYED DEAD TO LIVE
DeleteI agree with KAT.
This girl played it smart, she followed her "gut" which saved her life but I think the going back and acting dead is crazy in her part .. what if the militants came back to check on the body's? ....crazy lady acting dead ,but hey she is a live and that's the good thing ,now people can learn from her situation.(you only have one life so, I guess she felt like she needed to protect it ..in a wired way.)
RE: KENYA MALL ATTACKS SURVIVOR PLAYED DEAD TO LIVE
DeleteI agree with Kat that Dang was in fact being smart. She obviously evaluated the situation and did what she believed to be was the right decision. Although it was a risk that she took in her perspective she thought leaving the mall would be one too. So in a way whatever decision that got her to live was definitely the right one that she made.
RE: KENYA MALL ATTACKS SURVIVOR PLAYED DEAD TO LIVE
DeleteI agree with Kat! Dang was being very smart in trusting her instincts and playing dead in order to survive. In a situation like this, your body is going crazy, but adrenaline is rushing through your veins, and you have to make split-second decisions that your life will depend on. Dang made the right decision. However, if all seems lost, and what your instincts are telling you seems hopeless, would you still follow it? Or would you go with the most logical choice you could think of?
RE: KENYA MALL ATTACKS SURVIVOR PLAYED DEAD TO LIVE
DeleteI agree with Kat. She was doing her best to not get killed so she played dead in order to survive. She made the right decision to play dead & was being smart. It's crazy how someone would play dead just to be living right now.
RE: KENYA MALL ATTACKS SURVIVOR PLAYED DEAD TO LIVE
DeleteI agree with Kat. She was very smart to have played dead and trusted her instincts instead of following the others. Playing opossum saved her life in the long run.
THE OPCW WINS NOBEL PEACE PRIZE
ReplyDeleteOn Friday October 11,2013 a Nobel prize was awarded to the OPCW ( organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons) for their constant success in getting county's to sign a "treaty" to get rid of their chemical weapons . Now that Syria has joined this movement, The OPCW's main goal is to destroy Syria's large supply of chemical weapons and to stop the mass production of chemical weapons . The OPCW has already started on this project by sending 35 members down to Syria October 1st, and has also started with the destruction of the chemical weapons. With help from the Damascus Government and the OPCW members , Syria will hopefully be chemical weapon free country by midyear 2014.(Oh and Syria is the 190th country to join this movement.)
WOW!!! guys this is BIG news! I personally believe the OPCW deserves The Peace Prize, and much more. To get a country like Syria to give up all their chemical weapons is not an easy task but, hey they did it and my hats off to them.
Another thing I believe deserves attention are the 35 people who are down in Syria cleaning up all those chemicals and helping Syria destroy all their toxic weapons. What people may not realize is that, the group of people down in Syria are basically giving up their lives to "benefit all of us."... So we should all take this as a lesson,to think twice before creating something that will harm other ,for it will affect you and millions of others.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/11/world/europe/norway-nobel-peace-prize-opcw-syria/index.html?hpt=wo_c1
RE: THE OPCW WINS NOBLE PEACE PRIZE
DeleteI agree. They do deserve a prize for the action they did.This is a good step foward from the incidents that occured before this.
RE: THE OPCW WINS NOBEL PEACE PRIZE
DeleteThis is great new to hear. I think they deserve the award, they are cleaning up dangerous things to make the world a better place to live in for everyone. These people are not selfish at all, giving up all they have just to know that the world will be a better, and safer place for everyone to live in. But do they really think they will be able toi destroy all the weapons like this? While i do hope so, I do not think it is very likely.
Re: THE OPWC WINS NOBEL PEACE PRIZE
DeleteIt is great to hear that people are working towards the peace of the world. They are more than deserving of that prize and thanks to those people Syria might consider being a chemical weapon free country, which is always great to hear.
RE: BEING HOMELESS MADE ILLEGAL
ReplyDeleteIts sad but, I agree with Cecilia.
Homeless people now and days are everywhere and its upsetting to admit but, theirs times where you fear that they will come up behind you and ask for money, because you never know how they will react when you tell them "I don't have any cash on me". (now I am not saying its bad to ask for money but its just something that most women fear) .....Theirs time where you can help them but theirs other time when you yourself are struggling to pay rent or even get toilet paper ,but like I said before ,this is what we "women" fear. Honestly I think if they make it illegal to be homeless it will motivate the homeless to do better ,to get a job and recover economically and change theirs lives for the better and if that doesn't work a least they will have a place to sleep but that's just my opinion.
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ReplyDeleteSAUDI PREACHER ONLY GETS 8 YEARS JAIL FOR KILLING DAUGHTER:
ReplyDeleteLast March, 5-year old Lama was sent to the Riydah hospital of King Saud Hospital for extensive injuries. Come to find out, She had been beaten by her father, who was a "self-styled Islamist priest." He broke her ribs, crushed her skull, and she also had many bruises and burns. The father, Al-Ghamdi, was sentenced to 8 years in prison, and 600 lashes, but the mother wants him to repay her in "blood money," which is when the person who has murdered someone will pay the family member, in this case the mother, money to make up for killing their daughter. He is receiving only 8 years and 600 lashes while four men caught dancing nude in Saudi on a car was sentenced to 2,000 lashes, and up to 10 years and prison. They did not murder, but are receiving more punishment than Al-Ghamdi..
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/07/world/meast/saudi-arabia-girl-death/index.html?hpt=wo_bn8
My opinion about this is that he should be tortured just as his innocent daughter was. He was a priest and encouraged people to do the right thing, but yet he tortured his own daughter. This is pure filth and he should pay in great detail for what he did to such a poor girl that will never get to live her life again. I think the mother is in the wrong for only wanting money from the father. She should want him dead, and to feel what her poor daughter did but instead all she wants is money. I think this is rather ridiculous that he barely gets any punishment while four men dancing nude get more severe punishment.
RE: SAUDI PREACHER ONLY GETS 8 YEARS IN JAIL FOR KILLING DAUGHTER
DeleteI agree with Alexis. This is a very disturbing story. The judge that sentenced this guy to only 8 years in jail need to be replaced. How are they going to only give him 8 years, who disturbingly killed his own daughter, while the men who danced nude ontop of a car in Saudi get 10 years in prison? I believe the father should be put to prison in life like any other person who convicted murder would get. Also, the mom needs to reevaluate her priorities and fight to give the father more years in jail than just wanting money.
RE: SAUDI PREACHER ONLY GETS 8 YEARS IN JAIL FOR KILLING DAUGHTER
Delete1st of all WOW!! and 2nd, I agree with Alexis, that judge is crazy for only giving him 8 years, but what keeps me calm is that ,like every one else he will soon have to respond to a judge who is much greater them man, which is GOD... so he will soon pay for his actions.Crazy guy!!
RE: SAUDI PREACHER ONLY GETS 8 YEARS IN JAIL FOR KILLING DAUGHTER
DeleteI agree with you Alexis, this is horrible, and the man needs to fully pay for his actions. I still don't understand how someone can physically harm an innocent person, much less a child, much less HIS OWN DAUGHTER. I think the mom wanting blood money is all types of wrong too; I mean really? You just lost a child, no amount of money in the world is going to compensate for that life. Well, I guess the justice system isn't complicated in just the U.S.
RE: SAUDI PREACHER ONLY GETS 8 YEARS IN JAIL FOR KILLING DAUGHTER
DeleteI agree with Alexis, the punishment hardly fits the crime! First of all I don't understand what would make a man do such awful things to his own daughter and second why the mother is not more upset about his actions. I think the Saudi government needs to reevaluated their stance on the seriousness of crimes and punishments in their country.
RE: SAUDI PREACHER ONLY GETS 8 YEARS IN JAIL FOR KILLING DAUGHTER
DeleteI agree with Alexis. It's crazy that other people who commit similar crimes get longer times, such as life, in prison. What makes this case so different?! He killed his own daughter! Such actions should have much greater consequences. And the fact that the men who were dancing on top of a car in the nude get 10 years in prison is absolutely unbelievable!!! Killing a person, especially your own blood, is much MUCH worse than public nudity in my opinion and I'm sure majority of people would agree.
RE: SAUDI PREACHER ONLY GETS 8 YEARS IN JAIL FOR KILLING DAUGHTER
DeleteI agree with alexis, the punishment for killing his own daughter should punish him more.Why would he kill his daughter? Why would dancing naked have a greater consequence.I think that the people who were in charge of this case are not smart.I believe that this case needs to be revised because what they did is not fair.
RE: SAUDI PREACHER ONLY GET 8 YEARS IN PRISON FOR KILLING DAUGHTER
DeleteI also agree with Alexis. 8 years isn't nearly enough punishment for this type of crime. If he was man enough to murder his daughter, he's man enough to spend the rest of his life in prison. What was he even thinking when he decided that he was going to kill his own daughter, his own flesh and blood. He deserves to rot in prison with the rest of the criminals.
RE: SAUDI PREACHER ONLY GETS 8 YEARS IN PRISON FOR KILLING DAUGHTER
DeleteThis happens often with crimes commited by celebrities versus crimes commited by "normal" people. I believe that the preacher should be punished in the same ways as the daughter or come to a settlement with a punishment that suits the crime and not something which falls below the punishment given to someone dancing nude on a car. In short, I believe that there should be justice for the crime commited.
THE ANSWER FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER
ReplyDeleteAn 8 year old African american boy was shot in the face by a Caucasian man of the name Brian Cloninger when retrieving his little sister for dinner.When Mr.Cloninger was asked why he shot the little boy his answer was "Because I wanted too..." It was later on revealed that Cloninger was indeed drunk in which breaking his probation. Clonginers's bail was reduced from 2.2million dollars to 1million dollars because its "unconstitutionally high" ,he was still sentenced to 5-99 Year in Prison. Dallas Police Department State that there was no motive in shooting. Roy William a Human Rights Activist claims that the DPD are not looking thoroughly in this case and he is going to take it upon himself to reach out to the U.S Department Of Justice. Mr.Williams believes that this crime was in fact Racially motivated.
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Man-Accused-of-Shooting-Boy-in-Face-Fights-Bond-Amount-227364041.html
IN MY OPINION I SAY THAT HE SHOULD NOT GET THE LE-WAY OF NOT HAVING A 2.2 MILLION BOND HE SHOULD BE NO DIFFERENT FROM ANYONE ELSE. I HAVE NOT READ OR WATCHED THAT CLONINGER ONCE APOLOGIZED TO THIS YOUNG BOYS FAMILY , IN MY EYES THIS CRIME IS GIVING ME THE IMPRESSION THAT HE AND IS FAMILY COULD CARELESS IF THAT LITTLE BOY LIVES OR DIES. ROY WILLIAMS IS INDEED TAKING THE RIGHT STEPS IN GETTING TRUE JUSTICE. AN 8-YEAR OLDS LIFE WAS ALMOST TAKEN FOR NOTHING .WHEN ARE WE GOING TO START TAKING THINGS LIKE THIS SERIOUSLY AND REALIZE THINGS ARE ONLY GOING TO GET WORST FROM HERE?
RE: CECILLIA BEING HOMELESS MADE ILLEGAL
I AGREE WITH CECILLIA WITH THIS LAW BECAUSE IT GIVES PEOPLE THE SECOND CHANCE THEY NEED AND GET THEMSELVES TOGETHER. IT CAN LOWER DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTS BECAUSE SHELTERS CAN PROVIDE THEM WITH REHAB CENTERS. SOUTH CAROLINA IS TRYING TO BETTER THERE COMMUNITY AND THIS A GREAT STEP IN THAT DIRECTION.
RE:SAUDI PREACHER ONLY GETS 8 YEARS JAIL FOR KILLING DAUGHTER
I AGREE WITH ALEXIS , SITUATIONS LIKE THIS ARE UNPREDICTABLE WHO WOULD HAVE EVER THOUGHT A PREACHER WOULD DO THIS TO HIS OWN CHILD AND NOT GET ANYTIME. HE WASN'T ONLY A DAD BUT A PREACHER SOMEONE WHO PEOPLE WENT TO FOR SPIRITUAL ADVICE AND SOMEONE THAT GIRL PROBABLY LOOKED UP TO AND A MOTHER WHO ONLY FOCUSES ON MONEY INSTEAD OF JUSTICE FOR HER CHILD IS JUST AS WRONG AS HER HUSBAND IS.
RE: THE ANSWER FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER
DeleteI agree that Roy Williams is taking the right steps to help assure justice for they 8-year old as well as his family. It is a pity that the Dallas Police Department is not looking into a tragedy as extreme as this one, which leads to the concern on how his trial is going to go. By the information shown you are right that the man had no care on what his actions have caused, and hopefully Roy Williams will be able to get the justice that is deserved!
RE: THE ANSWER FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER
DeleteI agree with both KeOsha and Marrisa. Even though Brian Cloninger was drunk, it doesn't justify what he did, which was shooting an innocent 8-year old! In my opinion, he should get the exact amount of time and bail amount that any other person would get for attempted murder, motive or not, he shot at an 8-year old! The Dallas Police Department are wrong for not looking thoroughly in this case. I give props to Roy William, whom is no what related to the 8-year old in any way (I believe...), for stepping up and reaching out to the U.S Department Of Justice and fighting for the little boy. I also agree with KeOsha that things are only going to get worser from here and Police Departments around the nation need to step up their game and take things more seriously.
RE: THE ANSWER FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER
DeleteIt is unbelievable how some people only kill "because [they] want to." We have to be more mature and understand the importance of this case and know that if we are now letting people do those kinds of things, we are going down as a country. Our policemen have to be more strong and persistent in punishing people equally for what their actions were.
TRAGEDIES LEAD ITALY TO STEP UP MIGRANT BOAT PATROLS
ReplyDeleteEvery year thousands of migrants escape to Europe in hopes of abandoning the war and poverty found in Africa and Middle East. Many of the migrants who escape are many times found dead due to the journey by boat they have to take to get to Europe. A recent tragedy was when many of the people who were leaving Libya were shot and killed, and due to the gun fire it is said to be the reason why the boat started to sink. Although some believe that "rival trafficking gangs" and "Libyan militiamen" are at fault others believe the Libyan coast guard are to blame. Regardless, to help assure safety and lower the death rate of migrants hoping to find refuge in Europe, Italian Navy has stepped up their boat patrols in what Prime Minister Enrico Letta called an "air and naval package" is said to start Monday, south of Sicily. This sudden increase in security will help save those who choose to escape rather from another attack on the shores of Libya or boats that are in distress.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24515906
What Italy has chosen to do to assure the safety of the migrants is, in my opinion, a great way to help prevent such tragedies. By doing this I am already able to tell what an impact it will have for those who wish to escape the war and poverty found in the Middle East and Africa. This step helps prove that Europe is ready to help the people from other countries in finding a better life and are accepting these immigrants with open arms. My only concern about this is that even though they are increasing migrant boat patrols, will it still be able to help the people, if there ever was another incident such as the Libya tragedy when they are that far away from the coasts of Italy?
LOST 72-YEAR-OLD SURVIVES 19 DAYS IN THE WILDERNESS
ReplyDeleteGene Penaflor was out hunting with his buddy on September 24th. They split up at their base camp and had planned to meet up down the path a few hours later to grab lunch together. Penaflor never made it. He had walked out into the woods much farther than he had planned, and slipped on a steep slope, hitting his head. He was knocked out cold, and when he came to, he had no idea how long he had been unconscious. Penaflor had his hunting rifle, but not enough strength to hunt deer, so instead, he focused his energy on staying alive. He had to figure out what to eat and drink and how to stay warm, and for almost three weeks, his diet consisted of lizards, frogs, and squirrels. Some nights were cold, the lowest dropping to 25 degrees Fahrenheit, but Penaflor persevered, and help eventually came after much endless searching. He made it to a hospital in a town called Ukriah. Doctors checked his health then released him. He is back home with his family now, safe and sound.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/14/us/california-missing-man/index.html?hpt=hp_c3
I think this man is really amazing for surviving out in the wilderness without any resources on hand, and I think it's even more amazing considering his old age. If I was out in the wilderness for about three weeks, I'd be gone after 3 days, tops. Penaflor went into survival mode and made smart choices in order to stay alive, and he had hope, hope in believing that he would be found sooner or later. I think his strong will and instincts together kept him alive for so long. If I were ever stuck in a situation like his, I would do everything I could like him to survive, no matter how hard it may be.
RE: LOST 72-YEAR-OLD SURVIVES 19 DAYS IN THE WILDERNESS
DeleteHow old was he? this is very interesting for the fact that he survived on things that nobody would think about surviving on. DId his friend not go and get help to look for him? Its amazing that he focused his energyu on staying alive and he lived through 25 degree weather!
RE: LOST 72-YEAR-OLD SURVIVES 19 DAYS IN THE WILDERNESS
DeleteThe worst thing to do when you're somewhere you're not familiar with is to split up. The fact that this man was 72 years old and managed to know enough of survival to live 19 days in the wilderness by himself. I would have given up if it dropped before 25 degrees and if I had to eat bugs I would've much rather starved. At least the man made it out okay and is safe with his family.
RE: LOST 72-YEAR-OLD SURVIVES 19 DAYS IN THE WILDERNESS
DeleteThis man must of really known some survival skills for him to survive in 25 degree weather with limited resources. The most shocking part was how he was 72 years old! Even people in great shape and in their 20-30s couldn't survive this. It is good to see the man made it out safe!
RE: LOST 72-YEAR OLD SURVIVES 19 DAYS IN WILDERNESS
DeleteI give props to this man for doing what he did. The human body can endure some pretty gruesome stuff when you have the will to live. Of course nobody could imagine themselves being able to do what this man did, neither would he if it hadn't happened to him. We live comfortable lives, but when we are forced into difficult situations are bodies can react to the change. Our ancestors didn't live the way we do now, survival is a natural instinct. I'm not trying to take anything away from this man's story, I am just saying you would be surprised what you could if placed in a similar situation.
POLICEMAN THROWS A BABY TO THE GROUND IN CHINA.
ReplyDeleteA couple in China's Henan Province went out for a walk with their 7 month old child when a drunk policeman surprised them, grabbed their child and swung her to the ground. The policeman, Guo Zengxi, was put under criminal detention while the hurt infant was taken to a child health hospital. Angered Chinese citizens have spoken so that an investigation team is set up to find justice.
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/804814.shtml#.UlulNs3n_IV
I agree with the people of China that plead justice because a policeman should not abuse of his power. I think that the cop thought he wouldn't get in trouble for drinking for having that job, so aside from abusing his power, he abused of the use of alcohol and hurt someone else. Someone innocent.
RE:POLICEMAN THROWS A BABY TO THE GROUND IN CHINA
DeleteThis is such an upsetting story of power abuse. This type of behavior should not be tolerated, especially in a person with such authority. I hope they find justice against this horrible act. He should be in even bigger trouble for being intoxicated on the job.
RE: POLICEMAN THROWS A BABY TO THE GROUND IN CHINA
Deleteis the baby okay? why did the policeman not loose his job!? i think the police man sould at least get suspended from his job title. was the drunk man on duty? this should be taken to court immedentaly. this just shows how "perfect" the can be. its not like the child could protect itself.
RE: POLICEMAN THROWS A BABY TO THE GROUND IN CHINA
DeleteMy first question to this is if they parents of the baby knew the policeman was drunk why would they allow him to hold their child or attempt to stop a drunken stranger from grabbing their 7 month old baby? The policeman, whether on duty or not, should be revoked of his title and tried for public disturbance for being drunk in public as well as assault for throwing the child to the ground. I hope the child and the parents of the child will be okay.
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DeleteThis is so sad. Why would the policeman be driking? There suppose to stop crime not do crime. He needs to lose his job because he is not doing a good job at it.
RE: POLICEMAN THROWS A BABY TO THE GROUND IN CHINA
DeleteThis is just pitiful. Policemen are supposed to be the ones stopping this from happening, not causing the problems. He does not deserve to be part of the police force anymore. I hope he has time to think about his actions and get to apologize to parents. I would force him to pay for the medical bills.
RE: POLICEMAN THROWS A BABY TO THE GROUND IN CHINA
DeleteThis is just sad. For one thing I can not believe a cop was drunk while on duty. I agree that the policeman should be stripped of his title. I really hope that the family gets justice for the child because this should have never happened.
SPANISH GOV'T BUILDS SUBMARINE THAT WON'T SURFACE
ReplyDeleteThe Spanish government has started construction on four new submarines with the Spanish state owned shipbuilder Navantia. The first submarine to be completed has one small problem, IT DOESNT COME TO THE SURFACE. The engineers at Navantia were informed by American engineers at Electric Boat that their submarine was 70 tons too heavy. It turns out that somebody misplaced a decimal in the very beginning of the project and nobody bothered to notice. The Spanish government has a total of 2.7 billion dollars invested already and they will have to pay 14 million dollars just to figure out how to correct the problem along with the actual cost of fixing the submarines.
http://o.canada.com/news/spain-builds-submarine-70-tons-too-heavy/
HAHA. This is hilarious. I have misplaced a decimal before; it cost me a couple of points on a math test. The Spanish misplaced a decimal and it cost them billions of dollars. I wonder where that engineer got his degree, surely he could get a refund on his tuition if he explained his current situation to the university. What makes this story even better is that it was an American based company that found the problem, with all of the badgering of how bad the American public school system is. On a more serious note, the engineer who miscalculated should be exiled to Siberia where they shall live their life out teaching math to the Cossacks.
RE:SPANISH GOV'T BUILDS SUBMARINE THAT WON'T SURFACE
DeleteI agree with Travis. This is such a commonly made mistake that the builders should have been more observant to the calculations. Although I don't think that the engineer should be exiled in Siberia, I do think he should be punished to a slighter extent, for example, being fired from his job.
STATUE OF LIBERTY REOPENS
ReplyDeleteAfter the partial government shutdown closed the monument, the state decided to reopen it on the morning of October 13, 2013. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state legislature have agreed to pay costs of operation until the federal government reopens. The decision was made based on the fact that the statue being closed is, in the long run, costing the state more than the $61,600 a day to open it. The statue supplies the state with around $200 million a year and the government shutdown was greatly harming New York's income. Other state monuments such as the Grand Canyon and Mount Rushmore are also being reopened through state funding.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/13/us/shutdown-statue-of-liberty-open/index.html?hpt=us_c2
I think it is good that monuments are reopening, but it is unfortunate that the states are having to pay operation costs on their own. I believe that it should be a top priority that the government shutdown end for many reasons, one of which is state economies suffering greatly. States with huge tourist attractions rely on them as a main part of their economy, and the suffering that they are experiencing is extremely unfortunate.
RE:STATUE OF LIBERTY REOPENS
DeleteThis is crazy that not only the fact that the monuments are having to be payed for by the state now but that the government shut down is not doing little damage, it is greatly hurting state economies. I believe that in the case of the statue of liberty bringing in $61,000 dollars a day, that the focus should be to keep that open and not let it close.
SECURITY GUARD SHOT OUTSIDE MILWAUKEE BAR
ReplyDelete29-year-old Larry Gallien Jr was shot outside the milwaukee bar which he worked at. He was pronounced dead saturday morning. Fisher a friend of Larry's who also worked with him told the 12 news Larry was clearing out the parking lot and a fight broke out so he went to break it up and it lead to a shooting. no arrest have been made
http://www.wisn.com/news/south-east-wisconsin/milwaukee/security-guard-shot-outside-milwaukee-bar/-/10148890/22421650/-/jarhsxz/-/index.htmle.
This is a very sad story. yes it happend in a diffrent country but we have security guards everywhere, and its scary to think that one night your just going to do your job and the next day your dead because a stupid fight two drunk people got into. I have alot more respect for security guards now because you never nkow when stupid people do stupid things and next thing you know that guard is not here anymore. Larry had a 4 year-old daughter that will never see him again, that is very sad.
RE: SECURITY GUARD SHOT OUTSIDE MILWAUKEE BAR
DeleteI agree with Cassidy. I do not think the security guard should have been shot. I mean what did the security guard do? This is a sad story. Mostly that the four year old lost her father, that is so sad. And it was over a fight that he got killed? Wow.
CATASTROPHIC STORM LEAVES UP TO 100,000 CATTLE DEAD
ReplyDeleteMany ranchers in South Dakota are very upset after finding many cattle dead after a snow storm. In many cases ranchers lost about 50 to 70 percent of their herds. Many are very upset but they rather focus on the animals that did survive by providing them with medical help.In addition to this many people have no elictricity and one man has died already.The people living here say that it is the worst storm yet and they still keep their hopes up beacuse they know that it will all get better soon.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/10/13/south-dakota-ranchers-reel-after-catastrophic-storm-leaves-up-to-100000-cattle/
I think that this is very sad.I beleive that people will get through this and that it will all get better.It must be very hard for this farmers since most of them waste alot of money to maintain healthy cattles.I think that the best thing that they can do is work together and it will get better soon.
NORTH KOREAN DEFECTORS GET THEIR HOPES UP
ReplyDeleteA small group of young North Korean defectors were immersed in harsh living conditions, such as being forced to search for food from dumpsters due to their escape from North Korea into China. Sometimes they would be on the streets and temperatures would drop so low that it caused them to suffer from frostbite. In December of 2009, a missionary couple discovered these boys and ultimately took them under their wing: their goals was to get these boys from China to Laos, and then to either the United States or South Korea where they would be safe. They went along their long journey to Laos, where 9 of the boys were discovered by officials and were ultimately questioned. After the questioning was over with, Laotian authorities told the boys that they would be going to South Korea, when the truth was that they were being sent back to North Korea.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/30/world/asia/north-korea-laos-defectors-hancocks/index.html?hpt=wo_mid
This is actually so sad to me. The fact that these boys were being lied to and were getting their hopes up for nothing is so wrong. And also, it’s crazy to think that even though the Laotian officials and authorities are most likely aware of what they would be sending these boys back to, they would still do it. There must have been some way that they could’ve made things work out to where the North Korean defectors would have freedom. It was also very thoughtful for the missionary couple to help them out, and I believe that we need more people like them in our world.
Re: NORTH KOREAN DEFECTORS GET THEIR HOPES UP
DeleteI as well find it truly heartbreaking how the anticipation of a new future for the boys was ripped away by the Laotian authorities and officials. I couldn’t imagine how aghast the North Korean defectors were when they learned that they were going back to their home country where they were to be reimbursed in punitive living conditions. The Laotian people that lied to the boys they were going to South Korean most likely did so in order to avoid conflicts that come with escapees.
"BABY HOPE" HAS A NAME
ReplyDeleteOn July 23, 1991 Police found the decomposed body of a little girl in an ice chest on the side of the New York roadway. She had been smothered and sexually molested and was so unrecognizable several sketches had to be made to tell somewhat of what she looked like. She was later given the name "baby Hope". Twenty-two years later she is identified as 4 year old Angelica Castillo. On Saturday the police arrested Conrado Juarez, the man they believe killed her. He happens to be her cousin. The police never gave up hope of finding the little girl's true identity. In fact, every year on the anniversary they would hand out flyers asking if anyone could identify her or give them any information. After Juarez's arrest he finally admitted to murdering little Angelica Castillo. Two years after she was found detectives donated an official resting spot for her and even gave her a tombstone.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/12/justice/new-york-cold-case-baby-hope/index.html?hpt=us_t2
This story is so incredibly sad! I can't believe the little girl's cousin could do such a thing. I think this man should be sentenced to life in prison for what he has done. I'm just glad that after all these years "baby Hope" can finally rest in peace.
RE: BEING HOMELESS MADE ILLEGAL
I agree that this act would be a push for a new start for some homeless people. Some reasons why people are homeless are because they slack off on payments, or can't find a job. This way they are sort of being forced to pick themselves up and start over. But I also agree with Alexis' thought. Are homeless people really the main cause of crimes? Would this act help decrease the crime rate? I believe it wouldn't help all that much, because not all homeless people are criminals. There are some really sweet homeless people out there that are just having a rough time. And we shouldn't label them as criminals.
RE: LOST 72-YEAR-OLD SURVIVES 19 DAYS IN THE WILDERNESS
That is so crazy how that old man survived in the wild. I agree with Emma, if that had been me I wouldn't even last a week. But I guess when you are put in life threatening situations your mind just takes over and sort of tells you what to do, even if that means pushing your limits. I wonder what was going on through his mind as he was stranded?
RE: "BABY HOPE" HAS A NAME
DeleteThis story is truly incredible. If more law enforcement corporations were as determined as the one involved in the case, then there would be tons of old cases being solved. Some people are so sick. They need to be brought to justice!
This is a heart touching story. I love the fact that the police never gave up on this little girl. I think this would be such a safer world if other police forces began to follow the path laid out by these honorable men and women.
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DeleteWhy would you want to do such a thing to your defenseless little cousin? Honestly Juarez, what did you get out of that? The pleasure of raping your little cousin and see her get smothered? Or the fact that you sir, folded her in half and putting her in an ice chest where no one should suspect what's inside there. I cannot bear to keep my rage inside me for what you did to little baby Hope.
WHY EGYPT'S ECONOMY MATTERS TO THE US NATIONAL SECURITY
ReplyDeleteFor two years now, Egypt has been struggling economically due to an increase of violence which has lessened the hope for economic rebound and led to a widespread frustration because the government fails to create jobs and opportunities for the Egyptians. Hisham Fahmy, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, states that "Tourism has dried up and a lot of people are out of work." due to the difficulty for economy and businesses to grow during the President Mohamed Morsi's regime. It is believed that Egypt must first get its security under control before Egypt can move forward, as there has been a dramatic rise in violence and higher food prices. In 2012, murders rose 130 percent, robberies increased 350 percent, and kidnappings spiked 145 percent. The higher food prices has gone up 10 percent as of June 2013, leaving families to spend half of their income on food. A well secure Egypt will help bring the country's 13 percent of unemployed people back into jobs. Tourism is an important factor of employment opportunities as it is a way of foreign investment that will help Egypt's economy grow.
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/10/14/why-egypts-economy-matters-to-us-national-security/
I find it unfortunate for Egypt that they are dramatically suffering with their economy. The country has been weak for almost two years and I believe that in order to attempt to fix their economy Egypt must work together and be productive. I myself have always wanted to visit Egypt as a tourist but this makes me second guess my decision in doing so; I think that Egypt should reach out to the US so that they could improve their economy and gain tourist.
BOAT SINKS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
ReplyDeleteA boat carrying African American migrants to Europe sunk on October 3, 2013. The boat turned over in the middle of the Mediterranean near the island of Lampedusa. In an attempt to make their position known to anyone nearby, passengers light a blanket on fire hoping that the smoke would attract help. Unfortunately, the the fire on the blanket quickly spread to a nearby gasoline tank. This caused a massive panic and eventually the lit gasoline caused the boat to sink. At least 94 people were killed and about 250 others are still missing.
http://www.infoplease.com/news/2013/current-events/science-disasters_oct.html
I think it is weird that the boat even turned over in the first place. There must have been something that caused this. Plus, the fact that such a small thing, like a blanket, could have caused such a massive boat to sink is unbelievable. A boat of such a size should have had some kind of flare or emergency signal it could have used instead of the passengers having to light a blanket on fire and hope for help. Over 300 people are gone because of this incident that could have been prevented had the boat captain been more organized and prepared for it.
RE: "BABY HOPE" HAS A NAME
I can't believe that the police kept trying to find out what her name was even after twenty-two years! I'm so glad that the police didn't give up on this case. Imagine if they would have given up years ago, would anyone have ever accused Conrado Juarez or would we have a killer walking among us? This just proves that the United States has a police force that is never going to let a criminal walk free.
RE: CATASTROPHIC STORM LEAVES UP TO 100,000 CATTLE DEAD
It's unbelievable how one storm can kill so many cattle. Luckily there has only been one human death as apposed to all of the cattle deaths. The ranchers must be having a hard time since their cattle and ranches were their livelihood. What would it be like if a storm like that swept through Texas and destroyed our homes? Hopefully they will be able to get through this without too many problems. The loss of electricity has definitely made the situation a lot harder for these people but if they work together I'm sure they will be able to regain what was lost. They are doing good to care for their surviving cattle, life goes on and as ranchers they can't ignore what they still have.
RE: BOAT SINKS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
DeleteI could not agree more with Taylor's opinion about the boat needing more emergency resources. Lives could have been saved if there had been a few more items on that boat. More preparations should have taken place before the boat set off to the water in the first place.
RE: BOAT SINKS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
DeleteI agree with both Jayce and Taylor's opinion on the boat needing to be more prepared for situations like this. It really makes no since how the boat turned of so easily. I believe the boat should of been built better before they used it.
RE: BOAT SINKS INTO THE MEDITERRANEAN
DeleteOk, so I looked into this more and apparently the boat turned over due to so many people on one single side on the boat trying to get the attention of a plane passing by. Most migrant boats from Africa usually head to Lampedusa and since there was an earlier tragedy from the previous week around the same area there were still some Italian naval vessels still in the area that could, thankfully, react quickly and save as many as they could.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24499890
RE: BOAT SINKS INTO THE MEDITERRANEAN
DeleteI find it ridiculous that a simple lit blanket could cause an explosion that would make an entire ship sink and why would anyone light a blanket near a gas tank?! I agree with Taylor in that the ship should have more emergency resources and should have taken precautions to prevent the ship turning over due to too many people on one side of the ship. It's also ridiculous how so many people are missing or were not rescued. In this day and age with all the technology and resources we have, this could have been completely avoided.
FRANCE TO SEND MORE TROOPS TO AFRICA
ReplyDeleteFrance will be sending troops into the Central African Republic in hopes of saving the country from spiraling out of control. The Central African Republic has gone haywire ever since President Francois Bozize was expelled by the rebels. One week ago, United Nations Security Council approved of Frances resolution that the Central African Republic stick to the original plan to elect officials in 2015. The European conflict has already led to 400,000 people being pushed out of their homes. 2,500 troops have already been sent out, but need the support of more troops due to a lack of resources. France intends to send more troops to put an end to the rebel's, known as the Seleka, power.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/14/world/europe/france-to-send-more-troops-into-africa.html?ref=europe
I believe that troops should be sent out quickly. The rebels need to be extinguished quickly before there is any more turmoil. The troops who are already out in the Central African Republic are asking for assistance, which in my opinion must be a serious request considering the sources. Time should not be wasted. I also believe that an election should take place before the requested date to, hopefully, limit the chances of another rebel alliance taking over while there is no official government.
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ReplyDeleteDOZENS KILLED IN BOMBINGS ACROSS IRAQ
ReplyDeleteOn Sunday, at least 44 people were killed and more than 140 were injured in a series of bombing in Kut, Iraq. The bombings were between the Shiite and Sunni populations who have been fighting since April. It all started when Iraqi raided the area where the Sunni had been protesting against the Shiite government. The raid itself wounded more than 200 citizens.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/13/world/meast/iraq-violence/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
I think it's pretty dumb that they would risk killing and injuring so many innocent people just because there protest ended violently. The people that they killed had nothing to do with the raid. If they didn't like how the protest ended, why not take it up with the people who caused it? Instead of killing all those people and their families.
RE: DOZENS KILLED IN BOMBINGS IN IRAQ:
DeleteIts all extremists who think they can make a point by suppressing other peoples' happiness. Suicide bombing is a great example of people who believe they can accomplish something by murdering the live of innocent men, women, and children. Its all very sad actually.
6 YEAR OLD BOYS DROWNS ON CRUSIE SHIP
ReplyDeleteA 6 year old child drowns while he is swimming unattended. The ship is on the last part of its cruise. Efforts to rescue the child are fast , but the rescue team still fail to save his life. The drowning is under investigation but is said to most likely to be accidental. One odd thing was how his 10 year old brother was in the water when they found his brother underwater. Many question are being asked as to where was the child's supervisor and how did no one rescue him in time.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/14/us/florida-boy-drowns-carnival-cruise/index.html?hpt=us_c2
This overall is a very sad story. I cant imagine how hard it must be for the parents.I believe that on these cruise ships there should be lifeguards. This isn't the first time for something to happen like this and with it being a severe problem the cruse lines need to improve there safety on things like this.
RE:6 YEAR OLD BOY DROWNS ON CRUSE SHIP
DeleteThis story is crazy because a lot of things do not make sense. Like why did not the child have supervision, or why did not the cruise ship have lifeguards, or even how did the brother not notice his brother was drowning? If even one of these things where different then the out come would have been completely different.
I wonder how his brother might feel for the rest of his life, knowing that he could have saved his brother's life. How is it that if something like this has happened before, nobody has taken action? I agree that this is something that has to be fixed by adding a life guard for exmple.
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DeleteThis is a story of tragedy, and mystery. How does a child drown on a ship full of people especially with his older, much capable, brother right next to him? I wonder if the police have looked into questioning the older brother, and what precautions are going to be made for the future on the cruise ships.
RE: 6 YEAR OLD BOY DROWNS ON CRUISE SHIP
DeleteIt is unfortunate that the cruise ship failed to take precautions that could have possibly prevented the death of the child. It is more unfortunate that this flaw of supervision in cruise ships is only now being addressed after a death had to occur. It is suspicious that his brother was there and did not save him. Overall, the issue is the lack of supervision on the cruise ship and it should be blamed on the company line of cruise ships, not the guests.
CURIOSITY FINDS LIQUID ON MARS
ReplyDeleteRecently the mars rover curiosity, recovered some soil from mars reveling the the soil had some water molecules in it. The amount of water in the soil was only about 2%, but this is still greatly important for the fact that water is necessary for life. This rover overall was a great success, from its landing to its amazing discoveries. When the rover landed it landed within 1.5 miles of its intended point of landing, which is the closes a rover has ever landed. Another interesting fact about the curiosity rover is that even though the government shut down has stopped the funding for several programs, the curiosity project is funding by another organization allowing for the rover to continuously collect data and not slow down its research!
http://www.theguardian.com/science/2013/sep/26/nasa-curiosity-rover-mars-soil-water
I believe this is a great discovery! The idea of mars previously having water is mind blowing! Like it would be interesting to look into what NASA is cooking up in ideas for things they could do with this new information. Could they use mars as a stopping point to go deeper into space? Could they somehow stabilize mars? Could there maybe be a space station put on mars? I would not be surprised if this type of talk is brought up in room for discussion, and with the way technology is going, who knows, maybe things like that would be possible!
RE: CURIOSITY FINDS LIQUID ON MARS
DeleteI totally agree with Duane on this one. Water on Mars could be a clue to another life form that we haven't discovered, yet. I'm not necessarily talking about another intelligent life form, but it would be pretty mind blowing to come into contact with another civilization outside of our own that we didn't know existed. They could be more advanced than us and they could answer some of life's big questions that we simply don't understand. What if we could settle on Mars, like a space colony? Would you go?
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DeleteI agree this is a great discovery. It leads us to asks so many questions, as scientific discoveries usually do. Even more striking is the potential we have on mars. Can we make little habitable shelters on Mars to avoid the overpopulation on Earth? Afterall we are a consumer society, we always try to look for ways that resources can be helpful to our consumption.
Stabilizing mars would take immense amounts of energy it's highly unlikely that countries would think of doing this anytime in the near future or even for that matter in the far future. It might become a possibility if we eventually establish positive relationships, or even neutral ones, between a large majority of countries, however with the world divided so much as it is right now the thought of colonizing another planet is highly unpractical even with the amount of benefits it would bring us.
DeleteMAN STABBED TO DEATH CAUSES PROTEST
ReplyDeleteA man had been stabbed to death in Southern Moscow. On Sunday, Russian police detained almost 400 people in the same place as the stabbing. People believed that migrants working in a vegetable market were the ones that committed the stabbing. The 25-year old man still has not been identified.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/13/world/europe/russia-protests/index.html?c=europe
This is crazy, I believe that the people had a right to protest considering how upset they were. However, they did not know exactly who did it which is not fair. Police should be taking care of it. That's the only right thing to do. But rest in peace to the man that was murdered at such a young age.
RE: "BABY HOPE" HAS A NAME
This story is truly incredible. The fact that the family and force did not give up on this little girl really shows that this world can be a good place that wants to do right. This poor little girl however, did not deserve to be killed. Now that her murderer has been identified, her and her family can be at peace.
RE: 6 YEAR OLD BOYS DROWNS ON CRUSIE SHIP
This is really sad considering that this drowning could have been preventable. I agree with Austen on the fact that there should be lifeguards. This is not the first time someone has drowned while on a cruise. However, the parents should have been watching their child. I wish the best for the family though.
RE: MAN STABBED TO DEATH CAUSES PROTEST
DeleteHearing things like this make me wonder what was the real reason for stabbing the man to the point where he loses his life? Killing him didn't make anything better. Obviously it made things worse. Hopefully they identify him soon and allow this man to have justice.
AFGHANISTAN: MP SAYS 'KILL CHRISTIANS'
ReplyDeleteAbdul Sattar Khawasi, A prominent member of the Afghani Parliament recently suggested that any Afghan that converts from Islam to Christianity should be put to death. This is not uncommon in the Middle East, especially in areas that are being taken over by religious radicals. But this is not the end of the story, even more recently an MP known as Nazir Ahmad Hanafi, has made statements demanding that Christian converts be put to death. Many Afghanis have moved to India and converted there, so Hanafi demanded that their government put pressure on Indian authorities to provide a list of converts living there. Many of the Afghan immigrants living in India came as early as 2001 fleeing violence due to Taliban conflicts and religious extremism continually being pushed in the government. Around 200-250 Afghan immigrants have formed a congregation in New Delhi known as the Afghan Church of New Delhi. Moreover many of the members of the Afghan Parliament believe that the US long-term attack plan is to deteriorate the culture, which they fear the Afghani converts are doing.
http://www.persecution.com/public/newsroom.aspx?story_ID=NjE1&featuredstory_ID=Mzk4&clickfrom=ZmVhdHVyZWRzdG9yaWVz
I believe that Afghans should have the freedom to choose whatever religious view point they would prefer. Societies have evolved over hundreds of years to become more tolerant of other peoples’ viewpoints. Now of course we cannot barge and force our political ideals on another place of another culture. But we must protect people from the threat of tyranny, which is exactly what is beginning to happen in Afghanistan. A few religious radicals who make up a so- called parliament (which is supposed to be representative of its people not suppressive) enforce their own ideology on the country. And moreover, not only will they force you to conform, if you don’t they will kill you! That my friends is called TYRANNY. So what must we do support those who are not conforming. Support those who are practicing their Unalienable right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
DRIVER SURVIVES TWO TRAINS CRASHING INTO CAR
ReplyDeleteA car being chased by the police drives onto a pair of traintracks in Utah on October 13th. The pursued vehicle, a Mercedes, was being driven by a female whose age is not identified. The train's horn could be heard before the passing of the first train as well as the second train. The car was within both of the train's reach just barely on the first but was pushed down the railway upon the passing of the second train. The driver only suffered a broken arm and no permanent injuries but the vehicle was evidently damaged on a larger scale. It is not written wether the driver was intoxicated while operating the vehicle or if she willingly drove onto the traintracks in order to pass the train.The officers pursuing the vehicle attempted to help the woman out of the vehicle after her car was struck by the train, but were stopped by the next train.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/10378002/Driver-survives-two-trains-crashing-into-car.html
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ReplyDeleteIndia's Obsession
ReplyDeleteIn India many women feel that having lighter skin color is beautiful. the buy tons of creams in hopes of lighter skin and more often than not men seek lighter color women for arranged marriages even going as far as to list it as one of the things they are seeking. there is an entire industry worth $400 million that's main focus is skin lightening creams.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/25/world/asia/indian-ideal-of-beauty/index.html?hpt=wo_mid
This is terrible, people in India shouldn't judge each other's looks based on how fair there skin is. They need to embrace who they are, and not judge so harshly by somebody's appearance. I think the industry that is making these creams should take a second look at their moral standards. Even if this is what is in demand it doesn't mean they should encourage it. I believe the situation would defiantly improve if they stopped selling these creams. By doing so it would make it much harder for women in India to find these products and they might stop worrying so much about how light colored they are. At first it might not help, but continuing to sell these products is only going to make things worse. Indian women need to learn how to love themselves and others around them by their personalities and quirks, and not by how light or tall or skinny they are.
I agree with you. Even if we are from a different country and culture we should be able to express our self.
DeleteRe: INDIA’s OBSESSION
DeleteI personally think that all cultures have a certain view of what they idolize to be beautiful. In the eastern hemisphere, beauty might be defined by having light skin so that results in the manufacturing of lightening creams to target those women who strive to fit in the category of what they call beautiful. In the western hemisphere, media is promoting tan skin which then leads to people going to tanning salons and buying tanning lotion. Do you think that people from across the globe are saying the same thing about us and how we should embrace our natural skin color instead of going tanning? I agree that people should embrace who they are and shouldn’t be judged by the color of their skin, however, some parts of the world have a social structure to where women aren’t able to express themselves outside of their appearance as freely as others may get to.
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ReplyDeleteCOLORADO FLOODS LEAVE THOUSANDS STRANDED
ReplyDeleteOn September 12, 2013, floods around Boulder, Colorado caused a lot of damage. The floods destroyed many homes, at least 19,000 and killed at least eight people. The flooding was caused by heavy rains that produced record levels of rainfall. Because of the floods, the University of Colorado's main campus closed and many students and staff members had to evacuate. Officials expect the death toll to rise and with more rain coming it is harder to rescue people and their homes.
http://www.infoplease.com/news/2013/current-events/science-disasters_sept.html
I think that what has happened in Colorado is horrible.It will take a lot of work for the families to recover from these floods but i think that with the help of others they will eventually get through it. I hope that people recover from this, not just physically but emotionally too because i know some people lost someone they cared about because of these floods.
RE:6 YEAR OLD BOYS DROWNS ON CRUISE SHIP
I think this is very sad. The parents must be going through a very hard time as well as his brother. I think that the parents should have kept an eye on their children or gone swimming with them instead of leaving them unattended.
RE:"BABY HOPE" HAS A NAME
This is so awful. I can only imagine the suffering she went through before she passed away. I'm glad that they finally found the person who did this to her and I hope he pays for what he did. It is absolutely terrible what happened to her and the fact that the person who did this to her was family makes it even worse.
Does this remind anyone else of the tragedy that was named Katrina? At least this time I hope those affected will find some financial aid where in the past it failed.
DeleteStudent says she was suspended for acting as designated driver
ReplyDeleteA few weeks earlier Erin coxs' friend had messaged her to pick her up from a party so cox went to the home to get her friend, but shortly after arriving at the party the police came to break the party up. Resulting in cox getting a court summone ,was later cleared by police but her high school has accused her of violating zero toleration on alcohol and drug use policy and is being stripped from her volleyball captain duties and suspened from playing in five games.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/10/14/student-claims-was-suspended-for-acting-as-designated-driver/
In my opinion cox should be appreciated for doing the right thing and not be suspened from her volleyball stuff, she was in no violation even the police had cleared her and the school should have checked on what the police had rresponed and took their word for it.
RE: 6 year old drowns on cruise ship
ReplyDeleteTo me the carnival(cruisline) and the family are to be at fault for the death of the boy , because the cruiline should have been more aware of keep people safe especially children and the family should have been more careful and not let a child take care of another child when they are simply putting each others life at risk.
RE: India's Obsession
I agree with lauren women and even men should not be put in the mind set of not being good enough in the way you look and making a profit on it is just sicking feeding off of peoples insecurities.
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ReplyDeleteMARATHONER DIDN'T BREATHE FOR A MONTH
ReplyDelete42 year old Victor Carlos ran towards the huge finish line a year ago in a marathon, but instead of thinking that he would receive a medal, he received a near death situation. Victor was rushed to the hospital after not receiving oxygen. Doctors say that he did not have many of his organs functioning well, had acute respiratory distress syndrome, and even his bone marrow was apparently not working as well. The reason to all of this was simply because he had a bad case of the flu. It had cause for a bacterial infection to happen and thus caused for the bad situation. The doctors had no choice but to force oxygen to his lungs by machine. His body did not voluntarily take a single breathe until a month later of the accident. After recovering, Victor started to exercise and run once again, preparing for future marathons.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/11/health/miracle-marathoner-carlos/index.html?hpt=us_t4
In my opinion I think that it's truly amazing how this guy survived all of that happening to him. Organs failing? Bone marrow failing? All because of the simple flu too? However I can't help but be concerned for him since he's starting to run again. Is he not afraid that the same thing might happen again? Are his family and friends against him doing this?
RE: INDIA'S OBSESSION
That does sound very terrible. Why do they obsess over light skin? Looks should not be the reason why one marries another. Also, millions focusing on skin lightening creams? That sounds pretty bizarre. Personality should come first before looks, not the other way around. This does not just go to women in India, but to women around the world.
RE: BOAT SINKS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
I agree with Taylor on how there's no information on how the boat turned over in the first place. How does it flip over? Was it because the boat's structure? Also, to me it seems kind of weird on how the boat exploded. Did they not have one of the light sticks in case if they did get stranded? They instead lit a blanket on fire by a gas tank, smart.
RE: MARATHONER DIDN'T BREATHE FOR A MONTH
DeleteWhat I'm understanding is that it wasn't the flu that did all of this to him, but it was the combination of all of this AND the flu that finally did it. Personally I think it is amazing that technology can regulate a persons oxygen levels by blood instead of by the lungs. Also I think Carlos is the one pushing himself to run again, I know of many people who face a life or death situation and still want to do what put them in that place because they love it.
RE: MARATHONER DIDN'T BREATH FOR A MONTH
DeleteIt is truly amazing that this man has overcome such a drastic obstacle. He is more than brave for running that race while he was sick. It's crazy to think he was able to survive that with medical technology and doctors. He was truly blessed to have survived something like that.
RE: MARATHONER DIDN'T BREATH FOR A MONTH
DeleteIt is pretty remarkable that the technology we have today was able to sustain Victor Carlos's life for a month while his body was unable to properly function. I applaud Carlos for returning back to training for marathons and future races. His will and determination definitely contributed somehow to his body surviving through his month of recovery.
RE: MARATHONER DIDNT BREATHE FOR A MONTH
DeleteI am astonished at how, with all the things wrong with him, Carlos's life almost ended due to a simple flu. He was sustained by a machine for a month and when he was finally recovered, he went back to practicing and training for more marathons. Even though it seems he is very dedicated and loves to run, I would worry about my health and that these medical problems would occur again, in which case, it would be wise to stop. Would he be willing to stop?
WOMEN CLAIMS POLICE BRUTALITY BY SKOKIE POLICE
ReplyDeleteCassandra Feuerstein, who has had a clean record, had been arrested for a DUI and taken into custody when a male officer named Michael Hart had shoved her into a cement bench. The video footage taken from the surveillance cameras shows that Cassandra leaves the room to call either her husband or children; once she returns we see that Officer Hart shoves Cassandra into the room with enough force to knock her into the cement bench face first. The repercussion we see is the amount of blood on the floor and the other two officers calling for help and later after the event surgery and bruising. During the video we never once see Cassandra acting violent or aggressive which Officer Hart claimed and even filled a law suit for! Later the charges were dropped once the evidence/video had arisen. Now Cassandra is the one filling a law suit against Officer Hart for "the use of excessive force violated her civil rights."
Read more: http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/23651741/woman-claims-skokie-police-brutally#ixzz2hlEGH7Mk
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xvU-_udoL6A#t=11
For one, it's mind boggling to me that Officer Hart even filled a law suit against Cassandra with at least two eye witness' there and the surveillance footage. Second, I would find it very hard to believe that a women who has had no ticket, or arrests would act either aggressive or violent to any of the officers. Personally I am very curious to see if they have any hallway footage to see what happened before she was shoved into the room. In the video we see that before she is shoved into the room she was trying to resist Officer Harts pushing and I would like to know why.
RE: WMAN CLAIMS BRUTALITY BY SKOKIE POLICE
DeleteI agree. This situation seems to be completely the officers fault. The officer needs to be the one who is found guilty
It makes me wonder if the officer had a previous relationship of any kind to this woman to treat her so. I agree that the officer should be found guilty, of course. I think the officer's audacity to file a suit against her is appalling, but then again, society is getting worse and worse.
DeleteMARK CUBAN DODGES $750,000 WITH A CANADIAN SEARCH ENGINE
ReplyDeleteBillionaire and Dallas Mavericks owner made a crummy deal with the Canadian search engine, Mamma.com, and thus tried to sell his 6% share hold. The tensions between Mark Cuban and the company's CEO, Guy Faure, had been on a tight rope since 2004 when the deal was originally crafted. After sharing plans about a stock offering Cuban's share went up for sale. This caused problems due to the fact that once sold the valued significantly decreased. This case rests on the jury on whether they will side with Cuban, a billionaire who made a bad deal, or CEO Guy Faure who accuses Cuban of trying to use his company.
Aww chezz I forgot the link the link is: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/10/14/mark-cuban-case-winds-down/2984203/
DeleteHIV CURE ON THE HORIZON
ReplyDeleteDr. Louis Picker demonstrates promise of an HIV cure by his vaccine experimentation with Rhesus macaque monkeys who cured themselves of a form of chimpanzee HIV after being vaccinated. Through his observations, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) can be eradicated by immune response with the vital assistance of another virus, the Cytomegalovirus (CMV). Picker knowingly infected the monkeys with Simian Immunodeficiency Virus (SIV), which is more lethal than HIV and usually kills all infected monkeys within two years. The vaccine that he created to purge the SIV consisted of an insertion of morsels of the SIV virus itself and the CMV. Bits of neutralized SIV were being transported through the monkeys’ bodies at a rapid pace along with the CMV. The immune systems of the monkeys’ were competent enough to diagnose the SIV and generate antibodies to fight it.
http://m.allafrica.com/stories/201310100313.html/?maneref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dhiv%2Bmonkey%2Bcure%26oq%3DHIV%2Bmonkey%2Bc%26gs_l%3
This experimentation ameliorated the medical world by opening up a myriad of new prospects to find a cure for HIV. If they implemented the same steps they used to cure the SIV then they’d likely be able to create a vaccine for HIV as well. Although HIV/AIDS is not as prominently feared as they were when they were first discovered, it remains a threat to certain groups that are in jeopardy of catching the virus and continues to spread. I think that people with HIV will continue to have a longer life span due to improved medication that are and will be available in the future. However, every person should become educated so that they will know what actions make you liable to AIDS.
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DeleteRE: HIV CURE ON THE HORIZON
DeleteI totally agree as well! I can absolutely see them try to use the same steps to find some type of cure for HIV. I mean why wouldn't they? In a world we live in where we can't find a cure for HIV yet, they should try any possible solution for this dreadful virus.
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ReplyDeleteBODY STUFFED WITH NEWSPAPER
ReplyDeleteIt was already bad enough for the parents of Kendrick Johnson to hear about his death, sadly investigators have doubts that his death was accidental. Kendrick was found dead at Lowndes County High School in January as medical examiners say that the athlete suffocated after getting stuck in a rolled up gym mat trying to reach for a shoe. Kendrick's parents did not believe that explanation causing them to win a court's order to have Kendrick's body exhumed and a second autopsy. In Kendrick's second autopsy, Dr. Bill Anderson conducted the autopsy and as he opened up the teen, every organ from his pelvis to his skull had already been removed. The funeral homeowner Antonio Harrington said that he never received the organs that the organs "were destroyed through natural process" by how the body was positioned when Kendrick died. Instead, what replaced Kendrick's Johnson's organs were newspaper as if he was garbage can. The president of the National Association of Medical Examiners, Dr.Gregory Schmunk tells CNN that he has never heard of this type of practice before. Anderson identifies that there was a blow to the right side of his neck that was consistent with inflicted injury and conclude that the teen did not die of the positional asphyxiation, but as a result of "unexplained, apparent non-accidental, blunt force trauma." From the first autopsy, Kendrick's blow to the neck was never stated nor even checked. Kendrick's parents have come to believe that this was no accident whatsoever and wants justice for their son.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/09/us/georgia-gym-mat-death/?iref=obinsite
I want to know how the first autopsy seem to miss such a significant part where the blow can be the answer to Kendrick's case. I mean if they would've found it in the first place, there wouldn't be a need for a second autopsy.
#RIPKendrickJohnson
RE: BODY STUFFED WITH NEWSPAPER
DeleteThere is actually a law that states that any person under the age of 18 is required to have a full autopsy done by a medical examiner. This raises questions about the medical team and investigators that investigated this murder. Secondly, why were his organs taken? If a high school teen murdered this boy then what use would they have for Johnson's organs?
MALALA YOUSAFZAI NOMINATED FOR THE NOBLE PEACE PRIZE
ReplyDeleteJust a year ago, a 16 year-old girl by the name of Malala Yousafzai was shot by the Taliban for advocating the women’s rights to education. In the opinion of the Taliban, they claimed to have shot her because she was going against the rules of Islam. Malala was shot in the head more than once on her way to school on a public school bus. She was rushed to the hospital and managed to fight for her life with
great courage and perseverance. Recently, she was nominated for the Noble Peace Prize for her valiant efforts. Although, she did not win the Noble Peace Prize, she did capture the hearts of many through her dedication and kind heartedness.
In my perspective, I believe that Malala exemplifies a genuine role model and reflects the true meaning of kindliness. I also believe that she should have won the Noble Peace Prize because she stands for numerous amounts of women in the world who are restricted the rights of education and are too frightened to take a stance.
http://www.jihadwatch.org/2013/10/malala-shot-by-taliban-for-insulting-islam-resented-in-her-own-
hometown.html
RE: THE ANSWER FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER
I agree with Keosha in saying that Brian Cloninger should be punished the same as offenders of is crime. If his reply was “because I[he] wanted to”, then it’s most likely that his intentions for shooting the little boy was towards his race. I also agree that Roy Williams is right in taking up the case in order to see justice be granted to the little boy and his family. I do not believe that Cloninger should get away with such a horrendous crime.
RE: THE OPCW WINS THE NOBL PEACE PRIZE
I think that the OPCW has done a tremendous amount of work on its task; however I do not feel like they really earned a Noble Peace Prize for it given the contenders. I think the Noble Peace Prize was very biased on the perspective of America, do you think it’s fair for the prestigious award to be given to an organization involved in completing one secure task, while somebody like Malala Yousafzai is placing her life in danger in order to advocate for the future of women’s education in unfortunate countries? Like I said before, I admire the efforts of the OPCW, but I do not feel like they absolutely deserved the award this year.
12 AND 14 YEAR OLDS FACE 3RD DEGREE FELONY CHARGES ABOUT BULLYING
ReplyDeleteIn Florida September 10 of this year, Rebecca Sedwick jumped from three stories high to her death. Rebecca was 12 years old, and had been physically and verbally bullied( consisting of cyber bullying as well) by two other girls, ages 12 and 14. These two girls have been charged with "aggravated stalking" and had been sent to a juvenile detention center, only to be released under house arrest. Before she committed suicide, Sedwick's mother had gone as far as to remove her from school. However, online Rebecca was still targeted. The girls who bullied her completely owned up to doing so, and the 12 year old, whom used to be Rebecca's best friend, fell into the rest of the group of kids, claiming they only bullied Rebecca because they feared being bullied themselves. The 14 year old was reported saying, "Yes I bullied Rebecca and she killed herself, but I don’t give a (expletive)” , showing no remorse whatsoever.
IN MY OPINION
This is a very serious case. If I were Sedwick's mother, not only would I have pulled her out of school, but I would have refused her access to the internet, considering that is where a lot of the bullying took place as well. If she was being severely threatened online, she shouldn't have spent her time reading such harassing comments by her tormenters.
I believe that even though these girls were young, they should receive the most severe punishment for their age group, if not a bit higher. 12 and 14 seem very young to me, and if change does not ensue in their hearts soon, they will be extremely harmful to society forever. I believe more precautions could have been taken - Rebecca, ( if she did not do so), should have gone for help, or learned to stand up for herself. I am a big fan of "only the strong survive". In NO way did she deserve to die, and it is saddening, but there are ways to be strong.
RE: Student says she was suspended for acting as designated driver
I think it is absolutely ridiculous that the school would do such a thing. Perhaps she shouldn't have been at the party in the first place, but she was helping her friend. She should not have been punished for helping a person in need. If the police did clear this issue up, it is NOT the school's business to suspend her from games, etc.
RE:12 AND 14 YEAR OLDS FACE 3RD DEGREE FELONY CHARGES ABOUT BULLYING
DeleteI agree with Shyla. Though I think maybe some methods of keeping her child safe maybe a bit extreme, I know they're necessary. And the girls who did the bullying should be treated the same. I think that should be they're punishment. The same words and punches they said to the girl that killed herself should be said and thrown to them. It would be more than just a jail sentence. their confidence would e shot like the other girls. Then we'll see where the remorse is.
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/10/15/20975526-two-girls-charged-in-case-of-bullied-florida-girl-who-committed-suicide?lite
ReplyDeleteADRIAN PETERSONS SON GOT BEATEN TO DEATH
ReplyDeleteSix days ago, Adrian Peterson's son was beaten to death by his mothers boyfriend, Joseph Patterson. The police went to the apartment of where the child and his mother were living and stated that "the boys mother was not home during the incident" and they found the 2 year old in a severe condition and unresponsive to them. They quickly took him to the hospital and the doctors reported that there were many head injuries, and the 2 year old died at a South Dakota hospital. Joseph Patterson was arrested the night of the incident. He was charged with " aggravated felony and assault and battery of an infant" after giving the little boy head injuries.
Where i stand, I believe that this incident is just another cruel case of a child being abused horribly and killed. I believe that Joseph did not have the right to do a thing like this, well nobody is, but especially not him considering the child was not his, or part of his family. He did not have a valid reason to do this, which makes it even more worse.
http://nypost.com/2013/10/11/adrian-petersons-son-in-critical-condition-suspect-in-custody-reports/
RE: MAN STABBED TO DEATH CAUSES PROTEST
This is absolutly horrible! It is awful to hear that people would go and kill someone for going against something they believe in. I am curious to know what the protesting was about and if it was something that goes against what the farmers do for a living. Either way, its still horrible that protesting can lead to violence and deaths. That last thing that kind of confuses me is, if the body hasnt been identified, how do we know hes 25?
RE: MALALA YOUSAFZAI NOMINATED FOR THE NOBLE PEACE PRIZE
I believe that an angel was with her the day of the shooting. This young women is a true hero and a brave one too. Its awful that people would try to kill a 16 year old girl because she spoke out and exclaimed what she believed in. Even if "she was going against the rules of Islam," that doesn't give a person or group the right to shoot someone, especially a teenage girl.
EARTHQUAKE IN THE PHILIPPINES
ReplyDeleteIn the central part of the Philippines earlier this week, a giant 7.1 earthquake hit in the provinces of Cebu and Bohol. There were at least 67 people killed and possibly 164 or more were injured. A news agency in the Philippines says that most of the people were killed from falling rubble. the tragic earthquake covered about 385 miles of the country. Maryann Zamora, a communications specialist, recalled to have seen debris as far as 60 kilometers north of the main part from where the earth quake hit. There were more than 10 aftershocks.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/14/world/asia/philippines-earthquake/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
Earthquakes are always tragic no matter where there happen. This one specifically is larger than most earthquakes. There were a lot of deaths in this one also. It will take the people of the country to bounce back from such a hard devastation. Many people are hurting physically and the country is hurting economically. Hopefully the country as a whole can come together to get things back to the way things were and get others to help as well.
SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR VANDALIZING FOUR ARLINGTON CHURCHES
ReplyDeleteIn the past three weeks four churches in Arlington have been vandalized with Spanish graffiti. The vandals hit Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church and Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church were church members discovered the graffiti. Based on the way the way the graffiti was written and the messages given these two cases are linked. On Tuesday police stated that they arrested Marcellino Tello because he matched a description of a man seen on a surveillance video at one of the churches and based on police interviews he is assumpted to have been involved in all four cases. No image of Tello has been released do to on going investigation.
http://www.myfoxdfw.com/story/23690175/police-believe-same-person-vandalized-4-arlington-churches
I think this is ridiculous for a person to vandalize a church. Why would they want to vandalize a place where someone worships their God. In the Case of Marcellino Tello I think the police need more evidence in order to say Tello is responsible for all four church cases.
RE: SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR VANDALIZING FOUR ARLINGTON CHURCHES
DeleteI agree with your views on this disgraceful event in society. I too do not understand why someone would vandalize a place that is supposed to be holy and accessible. I know I would not personally want to attend a church that was covered in graffiti and hate words. But if Tello is not the guy, who else do they have to reference to?
TEENS IN BRAZIL REBEL
ReplyDeleteBrazil has been known for high unemployment rates and low education. This is not good for the younger generation of Brazilians. And despite many "economic boom times", with Brazils vast and growing population, it has defiantly taken its toll on the people. In 2009, figures showed that barely a fifth of Brazilians aged 15 - 19 weren't in education, employment or training. In Sao Paolo, many teenagers are having difficult times supporting themselves, and relying on their friends and family. Teenagers have been protesting these faults and finally they've come to a draw. These teenagers, more than other groups, created a united voice that helped move the protests along.
http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/americas/brazil/131004/brazilian-economy-youth-unemployment-protests
I feel its not fair for the teenagers to have to live like this. I know I personally would want to get out of my parents house as quickly as possible, and some of the teenagers in brazil still have to live with their parents because unemployment rates are so high. they can attain a job for very long and when they do its very low paying. So I would not want to be in their situation.
DeleteRE: TEENS IN BRAZIL REBEL
DeleteI agree with many of your thoughts. It is their right to be educated and given a proper opportunity to have employment, housing, and education.
even though Brazilians may not have the chances as many others in the world but they should be entitled to what they are able to get.
RE:SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR VANDALIZING FOUR ARLINGTON CHURCHES
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with Veronica! A church is a place of worship, a place where many people are truly themselves and only then. They're able to ask forgiveness or just pray. To many people its a safe haven or security blanket. And the fact that someone is so inconsiderate as to try and destroy that is unnecessary and ridiculous. Its their belief system! not a canvas!
POLICE: MAN ENRAGED BY LOUD PARTY STABS 4
ReplyDeleteIn Colorado Springs, a loud apartment party disturbed and enraged a man which caused him to stab four people Sunday night. Police say 23 year old Saul Lucas stabbed four different victims once; one in the head, one in the shoulder, another in the forearm, and sliced a fourth person's ear. However they are all expected to recover steadily. Dionicio Martinez, the host of the party, had left his apartment briefly before the attack and returned after four of his friends were injured and taken to the hospital. Martinez described to KRDO NewsChannel 13 that Lucas seemed as a timid and shy person, without ever really speaking to him before. Lucas is currently an active soldier that is stationed at Fort Carson. He is faced with charges of attempted murder and other similar crimes.
http://www.krdo.com/news/man-enraged-by-loud-party-stabs-4-according-to-police/-/417220/22427506/-/5xrudz/-/index.html?hpt=ju_bn6
I believe that Lucas must be lacking a little sense somewhere in his mind. Perhaps, being an active soldier, he might have gotten injured and was permanently damaged, however I do believe he received the right charges for the crimes he committed. Lucas could have easily asked his neighbors to settle down if they were too rowdy instead of barging in and injuring innocent people.
GOP LAWMAKER ON NOT READING THE 10,535 PAGES OF OBAMACARE REGULATIONS THEY'RE INCOMPREHENSIBLE
ReplyDeleteIn Recent news Rep. John Fleming (R-La) had conversed on the Obamacare subject implying how there are too many rules and regulation and saying that they are "Incomprehensible". He believes that they should no longer be in place or the matter will only worsen because the federalists will keep adding on to the rules and regulations.
http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/penny-starr/gop-lawmaker-not-reading-10535-pages-obamacare-regulations-they-re
In my outlook on it I believe that Fleming has a point with there being too many regulations and rules because not many people would go so far as to read 10,000 pages of rules and regulation. Instead of there being a vast amount of rules they should make it a very straight forward document so everyone can understand the rules and not be cheated.
GOP LAWMAKER ON NOT READING THE 10,535 PAGES OF OBAMACARE REGULATION THEY'RE INCOMPREHENISBLE.
Delete10,535 pages, that is a lot of reading! Cesar made a good point who would go so far to read 10,000 pages. I barely want to read 28. Why can't Obamacare Regulation be short and simple? No one doesn't want to get cheated by not reading a lot of regulations. It's just like no one will never read the entire TERM OF CONDITIONS, it's more than 60 pages long. They need to have short and simple regulations.
A GRIEVING FATHER TOUCHES A LIFE
ReplyDeleteJoe Bell had a mission to walk from Oregon to New York City to talk about the affects of bullying after his 15 year old gay son committed suicide. After one of his public speakings, Bell was confronted by a Sheriff who was inspired because he has a gay son. The Sheriff asked Bell to come speak to the youths of his county, but unfortunately on his walk over he was struck by a vehicle on the highway. The Sheriff rushed to the scene to find Bell dead. He announced to the crew on the scene who the man was, and followed by saying a small prayer. Sheriff Nestor says, "He may not have reached his destination but I feel like he completed his mission."
IN MY OPINION
This is a a double tragedy starting all the way back to Joe Bell's son's death. Bell was a hero and an inspiring man. When reading this article I was truly inspired that Bell decided to WALK his long journey. I do have a lingering question which is: Was Bell not supportive of his son's gay choice which caused him to feel guilty after his son's suicide.
A GRIEVING FATHER TOUCHES A LIFE
DeleteRE: Quick question so the father was the one who got hit by a car?
That is something very heart touching to read. I can't believe he wanted to make a change for his gay son and later his life was taken. Did the father accept him at first? Or did he accept him after his son committed suicide? That really saddens me, father who has been asked to talk to the youth, later gets killed. The last quote the Sheriff said was very heart-warming.
TWO GIRLS CHARGED IN THE CASE OF BULLIED FLORIDA GIRL WHO COMMITTED SUICIDE
ReplyDeleteTwo girls were arrested and charged with aggravating stalking - a third degree felony - for bullying 12 year old Rebbecca Sedwick to plunge to her death. On September 10, 2013 Rebbecca took her life by jumping of a three-story cement plat, after being verbally, physically, and cyber bullied that has been going on for more than a year. Investigators gathered information from Facebook and found a horrific post by one of the bullies, " Yes I bullied Rebbecca and she killed herself, but I don give a (expletive),"
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the reason the girls were charged with aggravated-stalking was because the victim was younger than 16 years old. Only 12 and 14 where released Tuesday night to their parents, they remained under housed arrest. Sedwick's mother removed Rebbecca from the school, hoping the bullying would stop, It continued to go on through social media. Therefor, causing Rebbecca to take her life.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/15/justice/rebecca-sedwick-bullying-death-arrests/index.html?iref=allsearch
I believe that no one should ever take their life because of bullying or bully someone into taking someone else's life. I personally think that those two girl should have stayed in juvenile detention. Who are they to say to Rebbecca to kill herself and not care once she did take her own life. Someone ignorant. Bullying is wrong and it should be considered a crime. So justice can be served.
RE: TWO GIRLS CHARGED IN THE CASE OF BULLIED FLORIDA GIRL WHO COMMITTED SUICIDE
DeleteI agree with your views on this sad situation. Those girls knew what they were doing, and eventually they were going to be caught, so they should have been kept in juvenile detention because they are getting what they bargained for. I wonder if these girls will be kept under house arrest for longer, or be taken back to where they belong.
SICILY DECLARES EMERGENCY
ReplyDeleteA small country under Italy has become the so called "heaven" for immigrants looking for asylum. In past years the number of immigrants entering the borders of Sicily has been constant until recently that number has gone through the roof. Immigrants from the middle east and northern Africa have face the long struggles of war and political factions that have made their home lands an uninhabitable place to live. Although the journey to asylum has taken the lives of many, hundreds are risking their lives in the malicious ocean for a better chance of survival.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24537376
Immigrants to me mean the start of new beginnings.Until the past couple of years I truly understood why so many people wanted to leave their homelands for a future that might of seem like the 7 wonders, but I didn't realize how the journey to success could of been so cruel and vicious. For example some Somalian natives just escaping Somalia was like cheating death, and that's nothing compare to the extremities they got to experience in the boat.Seeing the lives of their loved ones engulfed by the ocean. The though of just being alive is like a second chance to start living a new life.
UGANDA FIGHTS STIGMA AND POVERTY TO TAKE ON BREAST CANCER
ReplyDeleteMary Namata lives in Buddo, a village outside Kampala with two granddaughters and her mother who is blind. Ms. Namata had grape-sized tumors in her breasts when she was having an exam for her breasts at Mulago Hospital. The doctor asked how long she has had those tumors in her breast and she lies and said about a year when she noticed them four years ago when her breasts started to have pain in them. The cancer did not spread beyond her breast and her doctor said there might be a cure if she started treatments. She started treatments on her breasts a week after she went to the American doctors. On August 19th, the doctors put Ms. Namata on chemotherapy; she lost her hair and her hair darkened. After going through chemotherapy, Ms. Namata's tumors in her breasts began to shrink and she prayed to God that she will be able to live.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/16/health/uganda-fights-stigma-and-poverty-to-take-on-breast-cancer.html?_r=0&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1381886612-N1LpO4C2uAKxjDxKYILBOg
I think Ms. Namata is a brave African American. She had breast cancer four years ago and just about a year ago she finally spoke out about it to the doctors, going through chemotherapy to help her get cured. She should have been checked way sooner, but it is amazing how it did not spread within those four years of having cancer.
MANY KILLED IN EARTHQUAKE IN THE PHILLIPINES
ReplyDeleteAn earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 hit the Philippines Tuesday leaving 67 dead and over 100 injuries. Most of the damage was observed in the Bohol province and deaths were resulted due to falling ruble. Many of the areas churches had been turned into makeshift hospitals and people were left scattered in the streets to help others.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/14/world/asia/philippines-earthquake/index.html?hpt=hp_bn2
I believe that this is a very tragic thing that happened to the country and its residents.
I think the human thing to do is to send as much aid to them as they need.
RE: HIV CURE ON THE HORIZON
ReplyDeleteFinding a cure for HIV, I believe that the cure should be the only thing our world should focus on other than a cure for cancer. Yes the discovery of liquids in Mars is marvelous but One Billion Dollars of our taxes that go to benefit scientist will benefit our society more if a cure for HIV was discover. Many more lives will be impacted than liquids on Mars.
RE:CATASTROPHIC STORM LEAVES UP TO 100,000 CATTLE DEAD
Yes, indeed this catastrophe has impacted many farmers that rely on their cattle for survival. Hopefully they find a way to get back on their feet. This concerns me because I like beef and we are still recovering from the overwhelmed prices of beef ever since the drought that struck the nation. I wonder if meat prices are going to rise in the future.
BRAZILIAN TEACHER PROTESTS TURN FROM PEACEFUL TO VIOLENT.
ReplyDeleteTeachers in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janiero began with a peaceful march with more than 10,000 people in the center of Rio who had been protesting for better pay and working conditions for over 2 months, but was soon overrun by masked men, believed to be an anarchist group referred to as the "Black Bloc" who threw firebombs at public buildings and set fire to police cars, which the police responded by using tear and pepper gas. In Sao Paulo, hooded protesters broke into banks and ransacked them while fighting back against the police by utilizing shop windows as shields, gas masks, and more. These protests turned violent were led by small anarchist groups and occurred just as night began to fall. Hugo Cryois, a 23 year-old anarchist says, "Without the police, there is no violence. When they are there, there always is... I came prepared... You can't trust them." These violent protests are also a security situation for the Brazilian cities that will host the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games, as these protests spread to surrounding cities such as Belo Horizonte and Brasilia.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-24545479
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-24439987
I agree with the peaceful protests led by the teachers for better pay and working conditions as they should have the right to these protests, but as the riots broke out the illegal destruction of public property is wrong and the offenders should be apprehended. The use of tear and pepper gas by police was a rational and sensible way to control mass amounts of irrational people who have caused harm to the city and possibly other people. The Brazilian government should begin to worry about security as major sporting events that will occur in their cities may possibly rouse up more riots and anarchist groups to devastate the public.
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ReplyDeleteBOMB KILLS 20
ReplyDeleteIt has been two years after civil war and Syria's violence still tends to horrify many. It is said that at least 20 people had been killed, which included a child. This all occurred on Monday, when a car bomb went off. Many are wounded and because of this they believe that the death toll will increase.
This is horrible because it clearly shows that no one is safe and that they haven't been safe for quite a while. No one will know when chaos will occur. It will give many people a 'death scare' because of this unpredictability. Since this isn't very safe, people will need to take many precautions in order to protect not only themselves, but their family as well.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/14/world/meast/syria-civil-war/index.html?c=middleeast
RE: KENYA MALL ATTACK SURVIVOR PLAYED DEAD TO LIVE
I agree with Kat. She had and instinct and followed it. And by doing this, she survived. The 'dead' act was not the best choice to go with, but they believed it . She couldn't come up with anything better because she didn't have enough time to put together a fool proof plan. Other than that, Dang made the right decision, it caused her to live.
RE: THE OPCW WINS PEACE PRIZE
I agree with Geneva. Precautions have to be taken. Nothing can be taken too seriously in this world especially when dealing with chemicals. We do not want something equal or of greater impact than what has occurred with Syria. This is a way to have protection. No one ever knows if there is someone out there that will attempt to recreate what Syria has done. This is very beneficial to many not just one.
POISONED ELEPHANT TOLL REACHES 102 IN ZIMBABWE
ReplyDeleteElephants are a seen as a new source to hunt in Zimbabwe. Once again people are interested in the beautiful creatures only for their tusks. The 11 elephants that were found near a water hole 25 miles from a main tourist camp were claimed to be poisoned. Along with the elephants that were poisoned the sign of poaching was confirmed when 8 vultures feeding on the carcasses were also found dead. It is said though that two suspects were found and arrested due to some cyanide found at their camp site. This act of poaching is illegal in Zimbabwe and if not stopped could lead to the extinction of this species.
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/10/15/poisoned-elephant-toll-reaches-102-in-zimbabwe-wildlife-authorities-say/
MY OPINION
I believe that the park should enforce stricter rules on the visitation of the animals, such as, who can visit the animals, when the animals can be visited and the daily diet that the animals receive. They should also tighten the security by checking and testing the water holes and feeding troughs for poison regularly. This will ensure that the animals are in the protection of the parks certified animal staff so that further poisoning can be stopped.
RE:A GRIEVING FATHER TOUCHES A LIFE
I would like to start of by saying that I agree that this event is a double tragedy in the face that the son died because he was gay and that the father died after his motivation to perhaps find closure in his sons loss. I think that Bell might have felt guilty because perhaps he had not supported his son's lifestyle while he was still alive. It wasn't until after his son's death that he had enough courage to find it in himself to stand up for what his son believed in and the way that he wanted to pursue his happiness.However, what took Bell so long to finally realize that is son was still his son no matter what and that he should have cherished the moments he had with him?
RE:POLICE: MAN ENRAGED BY LOUD PARTY STABS 4
I agree that Lucas received the right charges 100%. There are other ways of settling an inconvenience appropriately and without violence. He should have calmly and politely asks his neighbors to quiet down since he seemed to be such a quiet and shy person. If they simply refused he could have gotten higher authorities such as the police involved to settle the dispute in a lawful manner. His actions, justified by his charges, could be further looked into since he could possibly have a mental disorder from his war days and get the help that he may need so that outbreaks like this are prevented.
115 DEAD AFTER STAMPEDE IN INDIA
ReplyDeleteOn Sunday, October 13th, many Indians in Ratangarh were headed over the Sindh River bridge to go to a Hindi festival. Rumors spread that the bridge was on the verge of collapsing, so many people started pushing those in front of them towards the end. Approximately 25,000 people were on the bridge at the time, which caused a major stampede to happen whenever people started pushing. Many of the frightened pilgrims jumped off of the bridge into the river below. As of today (October 15th), the death toll has reached 115.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/15/world/asia/india-temple-stampede/?hpt=zite_zite5_featured
I believe that this event could have been prevented had the rumors not originally spread. People freaked out and ran for their lives, which is what anyone would do with their adrenaline pumping. Yet, no source has said that the bridge actually collapsed. Therefore, the death of these 115 people is unnecessary and spurred by the moment.
Rape victim sentenced 200 lashes by Saudi court
ReplyDeletehttp://www.examiner.com/article/victim-sentenced-200-lashes-by-saudi-court?cid=taboola_inbound
A Saudi Arabian woman was attacked and raped by 7 men in 2006. She went to trial and was found guilty for violating the KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) law on segregation between sexes, based on Sharia Law, and simply because she got in the car of a fellow male student (who later participated in the gang rape). She was sentenced to 90 lashes initially, but when her lawyer appealed and claimed the sentencing was unjust, her sentence was then more than doubled to 200 lashes. Her lawyer has since made pleads to international entities to assist and free his client.
In my opinion, this is a gross example of rape culture and the role religious degradation of women has in rape culture. Bearing shades eerily similar to the Steubenville and New Delhi rape cases, where the victims of the rape (and in the latter, murder) were accused of "deserving it" or "bringing it upon themselves", which has been a misogynist excuse used by men to "slut-shame" women into conforming to their standards; where any woman who refuses to accept their oppression, is therefore deserving of and responsible for their rape, assault, etc. It also shows highly sexist oppression, which is not exclusive to, but prominent in theocratic states.
Words cannot describe how wrong this situation is. I agree that this is a major example of "rape Culture". Women should not be sub-servants to men, and these old world standards need to be abolished. Reading about a woman receiving lashes in another part of the world is truly an eye-opener to those of us safe in our home with our families- male or female, period.
DeleteChinese Communist officials exercising extreme control
ReplyDeletehttp://www.cnn.com/2013/10/15/world/asia/china-drowned-official-sentencing/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
6 Chinese investigators of the communist party have been sentenced to 4 to 14 years after drowning 41 year old Yu Qiyi due to an interrogation gone wrong. All 6 of the officials plead guilty in the courts and according to the evidence they were forcing Yu to make a confession to breaking the law and was placed in a bath of ice filled water. After being submerged in the ice Yu was escorted to the hospital to where he drew his final breaths. The judge charged the men with assault and await to be placed in confinement.
In my opinion I think this horrible even though nobody truly knows if Yu was indeed breaking the law because the officials could of attempted different methods of interrogation rather than deadly actions that endanger their suspects. These actions demonstrate that there is very little watch over Chinese justice on how suspects are dealt with until it is too late.
RE;MANY KILLED IN EARTHQUAKE IN THE PHILIPPINES
I agree with Matthew about this event being tragic because the region is already a very rough environment to live in with poverty and seclusion from other major countries so i believe we should send some help.
RE;BOMB KILLS 20
I share very similar views with Valeria about this event exposing just how dangerous the world has become with new technology being able to plant bombs any where to cause harm. I do agree that we need to take action for the safety of our families, however i also believe that we should not turn anything into being a threat because that will result in a very strict lifestyle that will constantly have people fearing over all the possibilities of threats.
RE: Chinese Communist officials exercising extreme control
DeleteI agree with you. We all have our methods of finding out the truth but that isn't that right way to do that.
BOMB HIDDEN IN MICROPHONE KILLS AFGHAN GOVERNOR AT MOSQUE PRAYERS:
ReplyDeleteIn Kabul, Afghanistan a governor and a close friend of President Hamid Karzai were giving a speech to a mosque about the Islamic holiday coming up. As they were still greeting the mosque they were assassinated by a bomb hidden in the microphone that later exploded when he was speaking. 15 people died during the attack on the President. The Taliban was blamed for the attack and responsible for the bomb in the microphone and had "no respect" for mosques. The Taliban wanted revenge from the Afghan officials and military to regain territories.
http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/10/15/20971573-bomb-hidden-in-microphone-kills-afghan-governor-at-mosque-prayers?lite
Child Labor Is Making A Disturbing Resurgence Around The World
ReplyDeletehttp://www.businessinsider.com/countries-worst-child-labor-risks-2012-1
Trafficking of children into forced labor remains a big problem, In September, the International Labor Organization estimated that the rate of five to 17 year olds engaged in child labor had decreased to 10.6% in 2012 from 13.6% in 2008. The number of children involved in the worst forms of child labor has decreased to 85 million from 115 million during this time. Which i believe is good but is still alot of under aged children and adolescents risking their lives just to earn a quick buck to support their families. All this could be avoided if all of the high risked places had a better grown-up population so they can be the ones working those hard jobs not little kids.
OBAMA SIGNS MILITARY DEATH BENEFITS BILL
ReplyDeleteDuring the government shutdown, 29 service members had died and they did not cover death benefit payments. As a charity, the Fischer House Foundation paid for the families until the government starts running again. The government wanted to accept the offer to set up something in order to make it right and to not just pull out the good parts of the original law. The senate argued back and forth, creating more tension within our crashed government, but after the senate won, the final passage Obama signed the bill on Thursday, and it is now running smoothly.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/10/obama-military-death-benefits_n_4081485.html
I think that our military is so important and that we should never have something like this happen what so ever. Although I am glad that the families of the soldiers that have died are now getting their payments, I think it is very terrible that our government would actually get to that point. In addition, the fact that the government was fighting even more now makes me, and many others, have less hope of the government starting up again.
RE: 115 DEAD AFTER STAMPEDE IN INDIA
I agree with Shelby on this, if everything were calm, more people would be alive today. I wish I could know if the bridge really did collapse or not, that way I could know if everything was just spur of the moment or if it was not.
RE: SAUDI PREACHER ONLY GETS 8 YEARS IN JAIL FOR KILLING DAUGHTER
I agree with Alexis. The fact alone that people dancing on top of a car gets someone in jail for more time then someone else does for killing someone is ridiculous. Although I would not want to see some naked people, and I think, what they did was wrong; the person who killed should be punished FAR worse. A life is taken from this world. This is just very bizarre and I believe that the people who ran this case is completely wrong.
Re: BODY STUFFED WITH NEWSPAPER
ReplyDeleteThis case is certainly highly suspect considering the original conclusion by the medical examiners was incorrect. It seems as if the examiners were trying to throw a monkey-wrench and prevent justice from being served to the perpetrators, or to deny assistance to the parents of a murdered black teen. "When you think about it logically, it seems to be some kind of conspiracy to conceal the truth about what happened to Kendrick and who did it to him[.]" - Benjamin Crump
Re: BEING HOMELESS MADE ILLEGAL
It seems the prison industry just can't get enough, huh? How does this assist the homeless? If your motive is to get them back on their feet, why not spend more time making legislation that creates jobs? Especially considering minimum wages are not sufficient for living wages. But instead, let's crowd our prisons even more! Let's spend more money paying for their incarceration! It's highly ironic considering in 2010, South Carolina passed legislation to reduce inmates.(www.thestate.com/2013/01/13/2587969/how-sentencing-reform-is-saving.html)
It costs the taxpayers $17,342 to keep an person in prison. In turn, it makes the prison industrial complex a profit. And as we all know, corporations are people, and more important than actual people.
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN: CONGRESS FAILS TO AGREE ON A BUDGET AND PASS A SPENDING LAW
ReplyDeleteOn October 1, because congress could not agree on a budget, nor pass a spending law they made the decision to shut down the government. First of all, they could not pass a bill due to the conflict with the Obamacare. Although, Republicans are making sure a bill gets passed, which was this weekend. Many people who receive financial help from the government will see a delay, just because they are making sure all is well before government is up and going again. It has been said that by November 22, if Obama agrees to negotiate with the Republicans that they will expect a voting the House within 24-hours. Government is expecting to hit extreme debt Oct. 17.
http://www.infoplease.com/news/2013/current-events/us_oct.html
Honestly, I wish government could be working quickly and efficiently. The government shut down is not only going to affect those who receive financial help from the government, but those who work for the government. Families of workers who work for the government depend on them. Without the pay that specific family will not only go into debt, but possibly poverty. It's understandable that it takes a long process for the government to get the government back and running, but they really need to put into consideration that some people's live are counting on them.
RE:A GRIEVING FATHER TOUCHES A LIFE
It's absolutely dreadful how this man, who could have touched so many hearts and souls, pass away within just a couple of hours. That man could have made a difference, yet did not have the chance because of people's inconsiderate driving. I most definitely give props to the sheriff for being so loyal, and just all around kind-hearted. Even though he did not know the man, only what he could have done, he knew that could have made a difference in that county.
RE: SAUDI PREACHER ONLY GETS 8 YEARS JAIL FOR KILLING DAUGHTER:
I could not agree with you more, Alexis. This "preacher" who claims to be a man of his word, goes off to do something so tragic is most definitely a hypocritical move. Although, I would not wish death upon him. He deserves much more years in prison for the murder he caused. It's horrifying to know that he was a father of daughter, who he killed. Makes me second guess man kind, and the thoughts they have.
AMERICAN DIES IN EGYPTIAN JAIL
ReplyDeleteAn American named James Lunn was arrested for a car bombing in northern Sinai in August. He was found dead in a Egyptian police station on Sunday. On August 27 after being arrested he had committed suicide by hanging himself with his shoelaces and belt from the bathroom in the Awal police station. They had found evidence of what his plans were after he had committed suicide. And the State Department had their thoughts go out to the family and hoped they could cope with their lose.
My thought is why would he do that in the first place? We talk about terrorist and bad they are but does not mean we should do the same thing back to our enemies. And what if they would go off easy on him but he wouldnt know because he committed suicide.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/13/world/meast/egypt-jailed--american-dead/index.html?c=africa
WANT TO PURCHASE A WARSHIP?
ReplyDeleteThe British Navy is seeking buyers for an "old aircraft carrier". Not British you say? You need not be British or of British decent. As long as you promise to keep "all or part" of the ship there, although a "Ministry of Defence spokeswoman [said they] did not define how big a 'part' of the ship must be." This is an attempt to offset the budget "cuts in defence spending" and to help build the new warships planned to start sea trials in 2017. Until then there will be "no aircraft carriers at sea" for Britain.
Link: http://news.msn.com/world/warship-for-sale-britain-seeks-buyer-for-old-aircraft-carrier.
RE: WANT TO PURXHASE A WARSHIP?
ReplyDeleteI forgot to give my own comment sorry. I believe that this is a bit rediculous and taking it over the line a bit, but if they are really strapped for cash then you gotta do what must be done. Even though this ship is a part of their heritage, if it can better help its nation by beings sold to the highest bidder than it should be sold.
RE: AMERICAN DIES IN EGYPTIAN JAIL
ReplyDeleteI would agree with how rediculous that sounds. As americans we have emphasized how bad and evil the terrorist actions are. We did not mention the reason behind the action because no one deserves to be murdered in cold blood because of a war that they do not personally participate in. And i wonder i you also have the thought that maybe the "suicide" was a story made up to cover his accidenal death, but that my friends is called conspiracy and i do not personally want to participate in it. But why did they "find" evidence AFTER his death and not before?
RE: RAPE VICTIM SENTENCED 200 LASHES BY SAUDI ARABIA COURT
ReplyDeleteThis is rediculous no woman deserves to be raped or have ANY kind of sexual activity forced upon them. But For HER to be punished because of a stupid segregation law, after said incident, is insane. She gets raped by 7, then turned fom victim to criminal, because she got into a vehicle with a fellow male student; how is this justice by ANYONE'S standards?
Suicide Bombers kill 81 People At A Church in Peshawar, Pakistan.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/09/22/pakistan-church-suicide-bomb/2848903/
In a city infested with violence among the community, 81 children and members of the church were killed in Peshwar, Pakistan, when two suicide bombers entered the church on Sunday, and blew themselves up in the thick of a crowd. After news of the bombing spread through the country, many protestors proceeded to the streets attacking police officers. Many Christian leaders and followers believe that the Pakistan government is to blame for not protecting the Christian minority against militants.
I believe that there is no one to blame for this incident. I see that the Christians in Pakistan feel they need protecting against the Muslim dominated country for fear of their safety, but they must not trust that the government can save them from all other attacks that may concur, but must rely on the unity within the Christian community.
RE: POLICEMAN THROWS A BABY TO THE GROUND IN CHINA.
Was the police officer on duty? If he was, I wish to see China enforce strict policies on officers who choose to do wrong. Though one has authority, I do not believe that they should behave like they are above everyone else. I trust that justice will be served for the child and family.
RE: BEING HOMELESS MADE ILLEGAL
I agree that the plan is a great idea, but I see that many people that are homeless do not choose to go to a homeless shelter for they do not want to hurt their pride. I hope to see more homeless people in shelters for I anticipate that this will help them start over on their journey to success.
4 VICTIMS , 2 KILLERS IN TENN.
ReplyDeleteTwo young adults , both a man and woman committed murder on the night of September 12,2013. This ordeal happened during a drug deal gone wrong . That night consisted a change of plans, which were to commit a robbery instead . This concluded in the death of a young mother and three young teenage boys. Bennett the young man, faces four counts of felony murder, four counts of premeditated murder and two counts of attempted aggravated robbery. On the other hand Moser, the young woman will only be facing only 4 accounts of premeditated murder therefor receiving a lesser sentence that her partner .
http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/20/justice/tennessee-quadruple-slayings/index.html?c=&page=1
My thought on all this is how can our generation be so cruel ?
The fact that ordinary people can take the life of innocent human beings is frightening. I believe that both murders should be convicted equally and should be in jail for life without parol. All it is , is karma coming back at them for taking the life of young adolescents while they are also young adults themselves who will have to sit in jail for a long time.
RE : OBAMA SIGNS MILITARY DEATH BENEFITS BILL
I believe it was in the best interest for military families to gain death benefits. Since realistically any soldier can die at any moment when at war and the cost would be a burden to a guardian at home whose working to support their family .
Chinese interigation leads to a drowning case
ReplyDeletehttp://www.cnn.com/2013/10/15/world/asia/china-drowned-official-sentencing/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
Cheng Wenjie commission for discipline inspection was interrogating Nan Yu with five other men who latter within the interrogation drowned and killed Yu. All six men involved with the interrogation pleaded guilty and were given four to fourteen years in jail. Though it was Wenjie that was given the longest smount of jail time for forcibly submerging Yu.
I think that the men going to jail were let off too lightly that one mans life is not worth at the most fourteen years of another the life taken away is something that cannot be given back to that person or the persons loved one, and to be a commissioner of all this inst something that should happen on accident or intentionally.
RE.Suicide Bombers kill 81 People At A Church in Peshawar, Pakistan
Even if those people are not at fault it doesn't give anyone the right to commit murder for the be when incidents like this occur it makes the community as a whole look bad
RE.AMERICAN DIES IN EGYPTIAN JAIL
Even if it may seem hypocritical to not like the fact of terrorism though go back and do the same the choice of right or wrong is thrown out for the better of the people so to protect the citizens there has to be a message shown that they shouldn't be messed with
RE: 115 DEAD AFTER STAMPEDE IN INDIA
ReplyDeleteThis incident should have never occurred . If only they hadn't listened to the rumors of the bridge collapsing thousands of people would still be alive . Just cause someone tells you to do something does that mean your going to do it ?
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ReplyDeleteIRAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM - NO DEAL
ReplyDeleteIran continues to develop its nuclear research program, and this fact is bothering many other countries. Secretary of State, John Kerry, and diplomats from Israel, France, British, and Iran have been hard at wok trying to agree on a deal to ensure that the intentions are for the common good. The world's fear is that Iran is developing nuclear weapons which would cause instability in the Middle East. The deal in mind would cause Iran to rid of any tools used in the making nuclear weapons. Sadly, this entire diplomatic is predicted to take a couple of years to reach an agreement due to tensions between countries.
I think that a deal needs to be agreed on as soon as possible to prevent any more disturbances in the Middle East.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/09/world/meast/iran-nuclear-talks/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
RE IRAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM
DeleteDo people make nuclear weapons just to make others feel threatened so they will not mess with that certain country? I think nuclear weapons should just not be allowed in the world. They are extremely dangerous, and they end up killing so many people, including innocent people. An agreement needs to be reached soon before something outrageous happens, and someone ends up using an atomic bomb. The Middle East does not need more issues than it already has, therefore I hope that they can quickly resolve this issue peacefully with nobody getting hurt.
RE: IRAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM
DeleteIs it possible to say that since the agreement will take awhile to be met that Iran can use their nuclear weapons for harm and not be accountable for going against there end of the deal because no deal was ever made? That just sounds like they are trying to find reasons to not come into a negotiation, and even though the other countries do not want to cause a disaster by making false accusations about their intentions in order to protect the people who may be harmed if it were to be used badly they need to hurry up the process and come to an agreement that no nuclear will be used against innocent people.
BOMBING IN SOMALIA:
ReplyDeleteFriday night, November 8th, there was a car bombing outside of a hotel in Somalia's capital. This bombing killed 5 people and left at least 15 injured. One of the people that were killed was the Somalian government's former acting envoy to Britain, which leads the Somalian's to think this was a terrorist attack. At this time, it is unknown who was behind the attack. What the Somalian's do know is that they "will stand shoulder-to-shoulder to defeat these killers," and that this will "make [us] stronger." This is not the first time Somalia has seen an attack like this, previous attacks like this have been caused by al Qaeda-linked organizations.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/08/world/africa/somalia-attack/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
Personally, I think this is ridiculous to have innocent people die due to a bombing. Terrorists are cold blooded people because they just want to make others live in terror, so they cannot live a good life. Innocent people should never die, and I think Somalia needs to find out who did the bombing, and imprison them.
RE: BOMBINB IN SOMALIA
DeleteI think it is very unfortunate that people were killed because of this unecessary incident. I believe that it is inspiring that the Somalians still have an optimistic outlook on this although they have been targeted by anonymous attackers.
THE GIRL WHOSE RAPE CHANGED A COUNTRY
ReplyDeleteOn December 16, 2012 a 23 woman was gang raped to death in New Delhi on a bus going home. And just like her, a woman named Mathura was raped by the police 41 years old and changed India forever. The year of 1972 Mathura went to an old police station to answer questions about her boyfriend until the men started to rape her. they told her to keep quite but she wanted to take it to court. Unfortunately, the high courts in India let her attackers go. After that they had a big woman rights movement and today let the women get the justice they deserve.
http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2013/11/world/india-rape/index.html?mobileSource=blogs.cnn.com&hpt=wo_c2
I do not understand why they let them go just because she did not scream. But I am glad that a girl can make a big difference all over the world. I believe the women there have more rights then the do now.
RE WOMAN'S RAPE CHANGES WORLD
DeleteWhy are women treated so differently? I truly do not understand why people just brush things off that happen to women. Women are equal to men, and should get justice anytime they need it. All rapists in the world should be charged, whether they are male or female. Rape is wrong, and there should always be a punishment for it.
RE: WOMAN'S RAPE CHANGES WORLD
DeleteI am glad to see that she is getting the the justice that she is deserved, but it is disappointing that it has taken this long just for her to receive it. How many woman have to be victimized before anything can be done about it? Woman's rights has always been an issue in many cases, but hopefully a story such as hers and others will make people realize what needs to be done to assure that justice is given to everyone regardless of gender or race.
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DeleteOn May 8th of this year, a school district in Arkansas cancelled sixth-grade graduation ceremonies because an out of state organization wanted to sue the school over a student-led graduation prayer. This organization, known as the FREEDOM FROM RELIGION FOUNDATION, did this because they claimed it was against the U.S. Constitution.
ReplyDelete“It makes no difference how many families want prayer or wouldn’t be offended by prayer at their graduation ceremony,” wrote FFRF attorney Patrick Elliott. “The Supreme Court has settled this matter – school graduations must be secular to protect the freedom of conscience of all students.” (Todd Starnes)
My Opinion:
It really sickened me to read this. It was ridiculous. I'm growing up in a world where even a prayer in public can't be said because of the fear of offending someone. They need to be reminded that it was Freedom OF Religion, not Freedom FROM Religion.
As for the fact that they cancelled the graduation altogether- that could have been avoided. Though I disagree with it, they could have just taken out the prayer and continued the ceremony.
Source: http://radio.foxnews.com/toddstarnes/top-stories/school-cancels-graduation-over-prayer-controversy.html
It is truly sad that an outside group would decide to sue a school over the saying of a prayer. What ever happened to freedom of speech and freedom of religion? I also think they could have finished the ceremony, but it would have been even better if they could have said their prayer as planned.
DeleteSECOND CHILD DENIED RIGHTS IN CHINA
ReplyDeleteTo help solve the over population problem in China they have enforced a one child law to every family. It is possible for families to buy their second child a "hukou" that will give them the same rights as their first child. 20 year old Li Xue is a second child and has been denied rights to education, healthcare, and housing that would be granted if her parents were to pay the high amount needed to buy a "hukou". Li gets her education from her older sister, but dreams of going to school and getting an education for herself. The family has petitioned for Li to be given her rights and they have received notice that they will have their case will be evaluated by Beijing High People's Court where her case could go either way. Ultimately Li's parents are hoping to be given an answer on why their child has not been given a "hukou".
http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/10/world/asia/china-second-child/index.html?hpt=hp_t3
I find it hard to believe that even after 20 years a second child is still being denied the right to an education. Even if it is illegal to have a second child she has done no harm to society in all the years she has been alive so why not give her an education? If anything giving her this will better her community and China with whatever profession she chooses. Li is no use when she has no rights to do anything. The fact that they even have to pay such a high amount to get her hukou proves just how desperate China is to get money. Because this is effecting nobody negatively so why deny her of something that should be given to all member of a society? If anything this just shows how corrupt and cruel China and the one child law really is.
The 'corrupt and cruel...one child law' is an attempt by China to prevent the country from over populating, while it can be considered 'corrupt and cruel' it is a necessary law that will most likely remain unless an alternative to population reduction or stagnation can be found.
DeleteRE: SECOND CHILD DENIED RIGHTS IN CHINA
Delete"Hukou" is a word that shouldn't even exist. Seems like there's absolutely no equality over there.. education should be something that is given to every child when given the opportunity, it shouldn't be bought. It's what makes our future, and it's so sad that her family has to petition for it. This problem reminds me of the gender thing in China, where boys are more valued than girls. Why does the Chinese government do things like this, do they not want the absolute best for their people?
RE:SECOND CHILD DENIED RIGHTS IN CHINA
DeleteI am really surprised about this. How could they just denied anybody rights specially to education. To me seems like they are going back to their old ways.
RE: SECOND CHILD DENIED RIGHTS IN CHINA
DeleteI understand that in China they created the one child law because of overpopulation, however I do not support that they should deny the rights of Li. I believe that Li should be granted equal rights since she is old enough to contribute to their society which is solely what they want. Besides, she's already a grown adult and is able to care for herself.
TAMPA COUPLE CHARGED WITH 15 ROBBERIES
ReplyDeleteCara and Immanuel Lee Williams made somewhat of an occupation out of robbing banks for the past year (15 in total). They were caught and arrested on Thursday. They are sort of known as a modern day Bonnie and Clyde. Aside from two robberies made in Alabama, the thefts were made in Florida. The thefts got more and more gutsy and it finally came to a crescendo when they robbed two banks in one hour. Both are charged with robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery.
http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/23936795/2013/11/11/tampa-couple-charged-with-robbing-banks
I would like to know what possesed them to do the crimes. The article says the wife at least has a job. I feel like if her job had awful income why didn't the husband get a job? And if they were both awful jobs go back to schooll!! The whole confrontation could have very easily been avoided.
I wonder what caused them to change the state in which they operated in. It can't be because they were afraid of state authorities entrapping and imprisoning them because, if that were the case, they would have done the same thing after their first few crimes in Florida. At least their crime spree is over and they can be dealt proper punishment.
DeleteRE: TAMPA COUPLE CHARGED WITH 15 ROBBERIES
DeleteGreed, a sense of power, and pure laziness is more or less the reason behind these crimes. If you do something against the law that could potentially endanger other people, you're most likely doing it to benefit yourself. At least their crimes weren't murder. It's pretty cool how they managed 15 robberies with a year without getting caught.. just saying. Justice is getting served though, which is good.
On November 8, 2013, Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest typhoons ever recorded, struck the Philippines. The typhoon made landfall in the eastern portion of the Philippines and continued west, towards Vetnam. The Philippine coastal city of Tacloban received most of the force of the typhoon and was severely damaged, with most of the city's buildings being toppled. The death toll for the country expected to be high. The destruction wrought by the typhoon has caused a massive humanitarian crises that the Philippine government will experience difficulty in solving.
ReplyDeleteI am interested in how the international community will will react this event. Will most countries run to the Philippines aid, or will they abandon it to its fate in the belief that sovereign states should handle their own problems?
http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/08/world/asia/philippines-typhoon-haiyan/
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DeleteWhile in court, Franklin Davis admitted to murdering 16-year-old Shania Grey.He even went as far as to describe to the court how he murdered her. He still attempted to persuade the court, however to believe that he did not rape her,as he was previously convicted of doing, but instead claiming that he killed her out of anger and spite. "She lied" he quotes "She ruined my life. She took everything from me, everything I worked so hard to get. She took it." He apparently sent Grey several text messages under the disguise of a boy asking her about the case several days before her murder. His attorney attempts to claim that Davis was simply doing his own investigation after the police did not.
ReplyDeletehttp://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/texas-man-guilty-killing-witness-rape-case-20868369
This is a very interesting article. What idiot believes that murdering a witness excludes you from having to face punishment for the crime that they claim you have committed? The only result for the murderer is that he is now in a worse position then before, now having to face punishment for murder, as well as the punishment for the previous crime.
DeleteVICTIM'S KIN KILLS ABDUCTOR
ReplyDelete29-year-old Bethany Arceneaux had disappeared on a Wednesday night; the next day, law enforcement went out searching for her, but with no luck. On Friday, the police joined a search party of 20 relatives who were determined to find the missing woman. A cousin of Arceneaux was looking around when he heard screams from an abandoned house. He managed to kick in the back door and saw a man stabbing Arceneaux, so he raised his gun and took aim, killing the kidnapper. When police arrived, they identified the body as Scott Thomas, a man who fathered Arceneaux's child and had previously violated a restraining order she had filed against him. Arceneaux went to the hospital with wounds, but is expected to recover, and the sheriff's department declared the cousin acted within a state law that allows deadly force to be used to prevent great bodily harm or death.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/09/justice/louisiana-cousin-kills-kidnapper/index.html?hpt=ju_c2
I think what the cousin of the victim did was right. That is justice being served right there. If he hadn't raised his gun and shot, she might have been stabbed to death. The poor woman had to put a restraining order against her kidnapper, only to have him violate it a second time. This time it was way more serious, and I'm glad that she is alive, her kidnapper is dead, and her cousin is (very most likely) not going to be penalized for what he did to save her.
Arceneaux is quite lucky that her cousin arrived when he did, else she would have likely been killed, but we must also consider what would have happened if Mr. Thomas was simply standing there doing nothing when the cousin came in. Would Arceneaux's cousin still have shot Mr. Thomas or would he have signaled for reinforcements? While most would prefer to believe that the cousin would do the latter, I believe that the former is far more likely.
DeleteRE: VICTIM'S KIN KILLS ABDUCTOR
DeleteI agree with you. If he didn't do what he did she would have died. And hopefully he wont go to jail for it specially since he was protecting his family.
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DeletePOLICE LOOK TO IDENTIFY TWO WOMEN ACCUSED OF STEALING RED BULLS
ReplyDeleteOn October 22, 2013 two women were caught on surveillance video leaving with unpaid for Red Bull energy drinks at a Fort Worth target. According to police, a group of loss prevention officers tried to stop them, but the two women assaulted one of the officers and were able to get away. The women have still not been identified.
http://www.myfoxdfw.com/story/23949306/police-look-to-identify-suspects-accused-of-stealing-red-bulls-assaulting
First of all why would the women need to still Red Bulls when Red Bulls are cheap? I also wonder how they were able to get away with the Red Bulls when there was a group of officers there to stop them and on top of that be able to assault one of them.
This case in my eyes is just ridiculous.
JELLYFISH PROMPT NUCLEAR SHUTDOWN
ReplyDeleteAt a major OKG Swedish nuclear plant, which accounts for 10% of Sweden's electricity, inordinate amounts of jellyfish occupied a cooling water intake which caused the operators to have to shut down the whole system. The company decided to shut down for safety measures, although many media outlets have reported that the Oskarhamn Unit 3 reopened and was running on Wednesday. OKG stated that they had reinforced their clearing system to prevent anymore future jellyfish invasions. There have been other encounters with viscous creatures that also caused setbacks at other provisions. According to reports, they have menaced operations in the United States, coastal lines of Asia such as Japan, Israel, and the Philippines also.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/02/world/europe/sweden-jellyfish-nuclear-shutdown/index.html?hpt=wo_mid
I think it's really peculiar how jellyfish somehow are interfering with nuclear plants of various places. I think that it should warn humans that we are coming too close to contact with sea creatures' homes to the extent that they are mistakening our machinery for possible homes for them. It's very dangerous to both us and sea life because if anymore animals find their way into other provisions then it could affect the machine and cause it to malfunction underwater which could possibly lead to the harm of animals, humans, or the earth.
HOMELESS MAN SLEEPS IN PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
ReplyDeleteThe 97 year old Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh usually hosts celebrities, athletes, and many presidents, but the "Presidential Suite" had a new type of guest recently. Jeffery Watson, a 48 year old homeless man, was discovered staying in the room when two quests that rented the room walked in on him napping. Watson was charged with theft of services and criminal trespassing with a $15,000 bail; he is now residing in a "simple, sturdy and secure" prison cell.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/08/us/pennsylvania-homeless-man-hotel/index.html?hpt=ju_t5
My opinion: I think that the hotel should not have pressed charges. I understand that he stayed there when he did not have to right, but the manager could have made the choice to send him to a homeless shelter instead of to a cell.
AIRPOCALYPSE IN CHINA
ReplyDeleteChina experienced what the local weather bureau is "heavy fog". But the government calls it the Airpocalpyse. Because the pollution in the air is so bad, many people can't even see their fingers in front of them. The air pollution got worse due to the government letting the Harbin's coal-powered heating system to operate. Now the government is advising people to stay indoors especially the elders and the sick people.
http://www.infoplease.com/news/2013/current-events/science-disasters_oct.html
I do not think the government should have let the heating system to operate considering how bad the pollution already was. Basically, the air pollution got worse because of the government. I do think it's smart for people to stay indoors but they cannot stay inside for ever which means something needs to be done about it.
RE: JELLYFISH PROMPT NUCLEAR SHUTDOWN
I agree that this should be a sign that we are getting closer and closer to sea life. It would be smart if we tried to stay clear of each other. This could cause serious damage to machinery is sea life were to come in contact with a machine and it could cause harm for both us and sea life.
RE: MURDER OF 16-YEAR-OLD SHANIA GREY
Franklin Davis is pretty much crazy. He admitted to murdering her but still tried to convince the court that he was not guilty. Regardless of what Grey did, she did not deserve to be murdered. No one does. He went to uncalled for actions which still makes him guilty. Regardless, he will be going to prison.