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This week in the New York Times, i really liked the article about a book written on the IPhone on its 10th anniversary. The article is a review/summary of the book, and it included some of the main facts about Apple. Personally, I am more of an Android fan, but i still have to appreciate this article as a tech geek. I also learned some new things from this article. For example, I did not know that the multi-touch had been invented several times before apple "invented" it.
This week in the New York Times, i really liked the article about a book written on the IPhone on its 10th anniversary. The article is a review/summary of the book, and it included some of the main facts about Apple. Personally, I am more of an Android fan, but i still have to appreciate this article as a tech geek. I also learned some new things from this article. For example, I did not know that the multi-touch had been invented several times before apple "invented" it.
"Is Pride Still for Queer People Like Me?" by Krista Burton. I found this article particularly interesting because before reading this, I hadn't read into the corporate side of advertising for pride. When I saw the Colgate ad that said smile with pride and its rainbow toothpaste, it made me feel proud, but now I see it's not always about giving true acceptance and representation. It's about getting publicity for doing it. It's like when someone does a good deed, and wants to be endlessly praised and thanked for it, or they were just doing it to get something for themselves. Another interesting thing I found while reading is that white gay men are the ones getting most of the attention and funding. This is upsetting that even in the LGBT community there is discrimination among them, given that they are already faced with discrimination outside of their community.
The article entitled “Out of High School, Into Real life” interested me the most this week on the Times. When I read that 30% of high school graduates don't go to college I was honestly not surprised. As a Junior I've started looking at colleges and when I ask my friends where they want to go they are not interested.Teens are scared,especially with this big of a decision that could lead them to a life in debt. I understand where many of the students mentioned chose to not go to college and it's mostly financial. College is expensive and how can you live happy if you know you owe money everyday. And why would you waste money if you don't know what you want and keep switching majors. Many people think that if you don't go to college you won't be successful but that is not necessary true you could still be successful but it will be much harder and there will be more obstacles. Evelin Muños’s story really caught my attention she is an undocumented DACA student who struggles with going to college because she is not fortunate enough to get all of the advantages an American has like certain scholarships and financial aid. What saddens me the most is that everyday she hopes that she might get a scholarship and be able to go to college and make her family proud and worth them risking their lives. Because Evelin does not have the paperwork or money she cannot go to college and it makes you wonder are some of these American kids taking the privilege of education for granted?
As soon as I saw the headline for this article, immediate reactions included surprise but mainly consisted of disbelief. Although I’ve heard of many college applicants being denied appliance to a college due to immature stunts, the news that a Yale dean, of all people, would call people ‘white trash’ on a Yelp review was definitely something I would never have expected. This Yelp post involves clear racism, but also contains a stereotype in its depths. As a child of Korean immigrants who have strong beliefs in quality of material and product, I grew up with the opinion that American people are easily satisfied, and that they don’t place much importance on food. Last week I visited a Japanese ramen restaurant praised by contented comments. While my family was satisfied with the majority of our order, we were disappointed by the outcome of the pork ramen, and we remarked on the amount of salt in the soup. I remember my dad joking about how American people were satisfied with such a poor quality item. When reading the headline of this news article, I discovered the same kind of stereotype suggested in the Yelp post. However, as I matured in both mind and acceptance of races in my diverse community, I not only felt a lot more knowledgeable of American people, but I realized that this American stereotype goes against the ideas and beliefs that make up the foundation of a healthy and thriving community.
Bill Cosby’s Sexual Assault Case Ends in a Mistrial
I've been following the Bill Cosby trail loosely for around a year and a half now, ever since the first legal allegation was taken seriously. Prior to the allegations, I had only heard of Ms. Cosby in passing. After I watched some of his works, I found that I enjoyed them. I can understand why a jury member may be influenced in way of not wanting to vote him guilty.
It was actually a curiosity to me, the Cosby case. I remember reading a post on Tumblr by a user who claimed that Cosby had approached her on the streets, kissed her on the lips, and walked away. He said that no one would believe her.
A few months later, Mr. Cosby faced accusations of rape. He had dozens of victims, yet it took nearly 2 decades to get a single case established against him. I'm left wondering if it was fear from the victims, disbelief from law officials- perhaps both, that led to Mr. Cosby walking free for so long.
His fame should not prevent him from facing justice that every other criminal faces. He sexually assaulted women for years, and didn't stop. This ending is unfair to the women Mr. Cosby harmed, and is an affront to the criminal justice system.
I've been following the Bill Cosby trail loosely for around a year and a half now, ever since the first legal allegation was taken seriously. Prior to the allegations, I had only heard of Ms. Cosby in passing. After I watched some of his works, I found that I enjoyed them. I can understand why a jury member may be influenced in way of not wanting to vote him guilty.
It was actually a curiosity to me, the Cosby case. I remember reading a post on Tumblr by a user who claimed that Cosby had approached her on the streets, kissed her on the lips, and walked away. He said that no one would believe her.
A few months later, Mr. Cosby faced accusations of rape. He had dozens of victims, yet it took nearly 2 decades to get a single case established against him. I'm left wondering if it was fear from the victims, disbelief from law officials- perhaps both, that led to Mr. Cosby walking free for so long.
His fame should not prevent him from facing justice that every other criminal faces. He sexually assaulted women for years, and didn't stop. This ending is unfair to the women Mr. Cosby harmed, and is an affront to the criminal justice system.
In any given discussion about Donald Trump, the opposing side will pull up a couple of discrepancies and deem that as evidence... which it is, but David Leonhardt and Stuart A. Thompson took it one step further. In their article "Trump's Lies", they present every single lie or falsehood that Trump had uttered since taking oath. Their choice to make the text minuscule accentuates how comically large the number of times Trump lied is. I think that was the most hilarious aspect of the article (its length). Moreover, the authors provided graphs, charts, and calendars as further portrayal of their fraudulent president. There are two reasons I found this article interesting. One: Because it was indirectly humorous. The content, the substance itself was not funny, the way it was presented is. Two: The authors must have done a grueling amount of research to provide the plenty, and very detailed facts, in addition to the counter arguments telling why each lie is a lie. I applaud the authors and hop they update the article, because that would be an amusing watch. "Trump's Lies" is an article that I've now put in my repertoire of reading material that I'll never get tired of.
Clothes people wear can make an impact and a statement. Every color, pattern, and style has its own meaning. No matter who you are or what you do, you can’t escape the impact the clothes you wear have on others. Clothes embody a person and, at the same time, showcase their artistic sense. Vanessa Friedman’s article, "Your Literary Idols and Their Wardrobes", first caught my eye because of this very mindset. I am no stranger to the effect clothes can have on others, and am very interested in how much power and influence comes from this effect. The article references a book by Terry Newman called "Legendary Authors and the Clothes They Wore". This book breaks down how the clothes worn by ‘legendary authors’ reflected who they were as people, who they were as authors, and how their personal style ultimately impacted the characters they wrote about. Some are still known as icons for their style sense. Friedman’s article also references the myth that people who work from home – away from the public eye – generally prefer clothes that reflect a ‘lazy’ style. Subconsciously, however, it is the opposite as people dress to reflect who they are and who people are often impacts the career they choose and the work that they produce. Friedman believes that there is no exception to this.
"A New Kind of Tech Job Emphasizes Skills, Not a Degree" by Steve Lohr
The supply and demand of jobs within the American economy has been a constant concern. This concern has been evident, for example, in the 2016 presidential election, in which both candidates promised to create more jobs with the hope of lowering unemployment rates. Yet, with advancements in technology steadily growing, it seems as though machines are replacing manual jobs. Additionally, much of the American population lacks a college education, making it even harder to find a supportive job. However, the technology industry has recently begun to offer careers based upon skill, not formal education, which also provides livable income. Skill-based technological work is formed upon what people were taught to do, thus making it an acquired skill that requires no prior education. Programs, such as Skillful and TechHire, focus on leaving less people behind in the economy. Those in a program will often go through a series of educational sessions focused on writing software and programing, making them well equipped to hold technology based jobs. Some even gain work experience through internships. Moreover, major technology corporations such as IBM plan to hire based on skills and not degrees. This new concept has furthermore expanded opportunities to those without college degrees, as those who were once limited to employment in restaurants and retail can now work in a growing, profitable industry.
The supply and demand of jobs within the American economy has been a constant concern. This concern has been evident, for example, in the 2016 presidential election, in which both candidates promised to create more jobs with the hope of lowering unemployment rates. Yet, with advancements in technology steadily growing, it seems as though machines are replacing manual jobs. Additionally, much of the American population lacks a college education, making it even harder to find a supportive job. However, the technology industry has recently begun to offer careers based upon skill, not formal education, which also provides livable income. Skill-based technological work is formed upon what people were taught to do, thus making it an acquired skill that requires no prior education. Programs, such as Skillful and TechHire, focus on leaving less people behind in the economy. Those in a program will often go through a series of educational sessions focused on writing software and programing, making them well equipped to hold technology based jobs. Some even gain work experience through internships. Moreover, major technology corporations such as IBM plan to hire based on skills and not degrees. This new concept has furthermore expanded opportunities to those without college degrees, as those who were once limited to employment in restaurants and retail can now work in a growing, profitable industry.
The article that interested me this week is titled, "As Climate Changes, Southern States Will Suffer More Than Others." This article interested me most in The Times this week because for a long time, people have been taking about how climate change is a huge problem around the world. This article goes to show that climate change is becoming a serious reality. Scientists have stated that the Northeast and West part of the U.S will fare well in facing global warming but, the Midwest and South may face some troubles. The United States could face damages overall and their GDP may be the one facing the damages. However, there are ways to possibly lessen the damage of the global warming that is looming ahead. In the article, it stated that installing cooling centers in the states would help benefit the overall cost and the health of the citizens. The higher temperatures would enable more costs of energy and this is why researchers have made models to prevent much damage in the U.S. This is an interesting article for me because it shows that states with higher temperatures are at more of a risk in dealing with global warming. It also shows that it's not only the U.S. Countries like Myanmar also have high temperatures and this article also provides ways to stop it from completely destroying the country or state.
Reading this article, "The Bachelorette Leans on a Racial Conflict, and Nobody Wins" I was shocked to see how I felt once it concluded. I never intended to use a piece revolving around a Reality TV show for my take on modern racism in America. But from it, I learned that even Reality TV can help us ponder our theories on such matters. Now, this is a show that requires a sense of naïveté in its audience, always relying on character stereotypes and plot twists to keep ratings high. And each season, it works. We all know producers warp situations for effect; but in this case, it’s dancing on the line of racial exploitation. And this poses the question, does the involvement of race, differ from other conflicts? Should we treat it as such, especially during a time where we are trying to move past, while still accepting racism’s lingering effects, in order to normalize it? Or should we point out the details that make it hard to compare this situation to other conflicts and risk “other-ing” ourselves? As a black first-generation American it’s often hard to discern such things. But to this argument, I answer no; this racial conflict seen in the show is not equal to other conflicts because it uses racism as a puppet, a source of entertainment. With America’s history of racial entertainment and its harmfulness to black communities, this sort of exploitation is unacceptable. Racial conflicts are not to be used for entertainment purposes then disposed of as soon as they become old news.
“Women’s Voices Are Still Not Being Heard”
“We realize the importance of our voice only when we are silenced”
-Malala Yousafzai
While I was reading this article, I remembered a series of events where I was not heard, I was not taken seriously or a boy was considered better than me just because he was a boy. Unfortunately, all women have passed or will go through situations like these.
Feminism is a movement that empowers women and the biggest struggle of this movement is to achieve gender equality. We live in a society where women often don’t have a voice and need to struggle with embarrassing situations, harassment and “jokes” every day and for example, when I, a 16 year-old-girl, don’t accept “jokes” or insults of any kind and stands up for myself, people tend to be shocked.
I hope that one day all women can be what they want to be. I hope that one day, men can understand that when I say no, it's no. I hope one day my clothes won’t define who I am. I hope that someday I will not have to hear that certain job is just for men. I hope that someday I will have my voice heard. For all of that to happen, I will keep fighting like a girl. After all, it's like Beyoncé says: “who run the world?”
“We realize the importance of our voice only when we are silenced”
-Malala Yousafzai
While I was reading this article, I remembered a series of events where I was not heard, I was not taken seriously or a boy was considered better than me just because he was a boy. Unfortunately, all women have passed or will go through situations like these.
Feminism is a movement that empowers women and the biggest struggle of this movement is to achieve gender equality. We live in a society where women often don’t have a voice and need to struggle with embarrassing situations, harassment and “jokes” every day and for example, when I, a 16 year-old-girl, don’t accept “jokes” or insults of any kind and stands up for myself, people tend to be shocked.
I hope that one day all women can be what they want to be. I hope that one day, men can understand that when I say no, it's no. I hope one day my clothes won’t define who I am. I hope that someday I will not have to hear that certain job is just for men. I hope that someday I will have my voice heard. For all of that to happen, I will keep fighting like a girl. After all, it's like Beyoncé says: “who run the world?”
“Politics, It Seems, Has Jolted Even the Idiot Box Awake”
by JIM RUTENBERG
The article that interested me the most this week is “Politics, It Seems, Has Jostled Even the Idiot Box Awake.” It discusses the influence the media has on our society. The main idea I took away from the article is how the media has changed history itself over time, changing facts to suit the political ideas put forth. A basic example is the word ‘woke’ whose meaning has significantly shifted from its meaning during the Black Lives Matter movement “you’re down with the historical fight against prejudice” to “being aware.” Yes, it has changed a word from a word with such a deep meaning when put in context to a “racially sanitized” version with a much less significant definition. This shows the importance of context in understanding the words, anthems, and hashtags used around us. The context changes a word’s meaning completely, changing it from a combination of letters to something with a more important meaning. It frames a situation so that we are not blinded by any prejudice. So unless we step back and understand what is happening around us, not just what the media portrays, we can never fix the problems thrown upon us, and we can never fully protect our culture as well as the culture of others. We are slowly losing our history, and “we didn’t look up from our phones until it was too late.” (Hillary Clinton) We have to make a change, and the time for change is NOW!
by JIM RUTENBERG
The article that interested me the most this week is “Politics, It Seems, Has Jostled Even the Idiot Box Awake.” It discusses the influence the media has on our society. The main idea I took away from the article is how the media has changed history itself over time, changing facts to suit the political ideas put forth. A basic example is the word ‘woke’ whose meaning has significantly shifted from its meaning during the Black Lives Matter movement “you’re down with the historical fight against prejudice” to “being aware.” Yes, it has changed a word from a word with such a deep meaning when put in context to a “racially sanitized” version with a much less significant definition. This shows the importance of context in understanding the words, anthems, and hashtags used around us. The context changes a word’s meaning completely, changing it from a combination of letters to something with a more important meaning. It frames a situation so that we are not blinded by any prejudice. So unless we step back and understand what is happening around us, not just what the media portrays, we can never fix the problems thrown upon us, and we can never fully protect our culture as well as the culture of others. We are slowly losing our history, and “we didn’t look up from our phones until it was too late.” (Hillary Clinton) We have to make a change, and the time for change is NOW!
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/20/opinion/from-aleppo-to-la.html
What interested me most this week was a documentary video which narrates the life of Dalya, a refugee girl growing up in America, where she had to face many challenges to adapt to her new life while still managing to adhere to her Muslim traditions. Since the recent past, America has become a highly diverse society which comprises of a large community of immigrants. These peoples all have their distinct cultures, customs, and values. And Dalya’s family is no different for that they have their own Muslim values as well as Syrian traditions to be kept. I truly admire her for being such a beautiful person inside and out. Her view about the society she’s living in is what makes her a special and wise girl. What I liked best about her words was that “I currently do not wear the hijab because I want to cover myself or protect myself from men’s eyes. What made me love my hijab is my life experiences. It was a constant reminder for me of who I am, where I’m from.” Wearing a hijab has clearly been Dalya’s own decision to help her recall of her home country and religion. Within that viewpoint of her, I could see the beauty in her spirit and desire to always look back at where she origins from and to not let any negative viewpoints impact her mindset. I hope for the best for her, and that one day she would succeed in her architecture studies and could return to her homeland one day to help make the country better.
What interested me most this week was a documentary video which narrates the life of Dalya, a refugee girl growing up in America, where she had to face many challenges to adapt to her new life while still managing to adhere to her Muslim traditions. Since the recent past, America has become a highly diverse society which comprises of a large community of immigrants. These peoples all have their distinct cultures, customs, and values. And Dalya’s family is no different for that they have their own Muslim values as well as Syrian traditions to be kept. I truly admire her for being such a beautiful person inside and out. Her view about the society she’s living in is what makes her a special and wise girl. What I liked best about her words was that “I currently do not wear the hijab because I want to cover myself or protect myself from men’s eyes. What made me love my hijab is my life experiences. It was a constant reminder for me of who I am, where I’m from.” Wearing a hijab has clearly been Dalya’s own decision to help her recall of her home country and religion. Within that viewpoint of her, I could see the beauty in her spirit and desire to always look back at where she origins from and to not let any negative viewpoints impact her mindset. I hope for the best for her, and that one day she would succeed in her architecture studies and could return to her homeland one day to help make the country better.
“ Otto Warmbier, American Student Released From North Korea, Dies.” by Sheryl Gay Stolberg
Recently, Otto F. Warmbier, an American university student who was released from a North Korean prison last week after spending 17 months in captivity and more than a year in a coma. The article caught my attention vigorously. The reason why I chose this article is because I am South Korean students who cannot visit North Korea without permission from both Koreas – South and North. He is confined because he touched propaganda placard on a hotel’s wall, which is most peculiar reason to be confined. In addition, I feel deep sympathy to Warmbier because there are 4 more South Koreans who are in custody under strict supervision of North Korea. Unlike Warmbier, they do not have much opportunity to be released from there, but remaining there until they die. For me, it is hard to think of being confined in North Korea because all South Koreans know that we cannot get out from the country when we get in there. I think the United Nations member states should condemn North Korea vehemently because I cannot accept the idea that making a person be in a coma because of touching a propaganda slogan.
Recently, Otto F. Warmbier, an American university student who was released from a North Korean prison last week after spending 17 months in captivity and more than a year in a coma. The article caught my attention vigorously. The reason why I chose this article is because I am South Korean students who cannot visit North Korea without permission from both Koreas – South and North. He is confined because he touched propaganda placard on a hotel’s wall, which is most peculiar reason to be confined. In addition, I feel deep sympathy to Warmbier because there are 4 more South Koreans who are in custody under strict supervision of North Korea. Unlike Warmbier, they do not have much opportunity to be released from there, but remaining there until they die. For me, it is hard to think of being confined in North Korea because all South Koreans know that we cannot get out from the country when we get in there. I think the United Nations member states should condemn North Korea vehemently because I cannot accept the idea that making a person be in a coma because of touching a propaganda slogan.
“Women’s Voices Are Still Not Being Heard”
While I was reading this article, I remembered a series of events where I was not heard, I was not taken seriously or a boy was considered better than me just because he was a boy. Unfortunately, all women have passed or will go through situations like these.
Feminism is a movement that empowers women and the biggest struggle of this movement is to achieve gender equality. We live in a society where women often don’t have a voice and need to struggle with embarrassing situations, harassment and “jokes” every day and for example, when I, a 16 year-old-girl, don’t accept “jokes” or insults of any kind and stands up for myself, people tend to be shocked.
I hope that one day all women can be what they want to be. I hope that one day, men can understand that when I say no, it's no. I hope one day my clothes won’t define who I am. I hope that someday I will not have to hear that certain job is just for men. I hope that someday I will have my voice heard. For all of that to happen, I will keep fighting like a girl. After all, it's like Beyoncé says: “who run the world?”
“We realize the importance of our voice only when we are silenced”
-Malala Yousafzai
While I was reading this article, I remembered a series of events where I was not heard, I was not taken seriously or a boy was considered better than me just because he was a boy. Unfortunately, all women have passed or will go through situations like these.
Feminism is a movement that empowers women and the biggest struggle of this movement is to achieve gender equality. We live in a society where women often don’t have a voice and need to struggle with embarrassing situations, harassment and “jokes” every day and for example, when I, a 16 year-old-girl, don’t accept “jokes” or insults of any kind and stands up for myself, people tend to be shocked.
I hope that one day all women can be what they want to be. I hope that one day, men can understand that when I say no, it's no. I hope one day my clothes won’t define who I am. I hope that someday I will not have to hear that certain job is just for men. I hope that someday I will have my voice heard. For all of that to happen, I will keep fighting like a girl. After all, it's like Beyoncé says: “who run the world?”
“We realize the importance of our voice only when we are silenced”
-Malala Yousafzai
“Out of High School, Into Real Life” By Jack Healy
Unlike before, our decision to attend college impacts our future heavily. It is supposedly where we learn to successfully survive in the "real world". I come from a household where I know I will never be given an option as to attend college or not attend college. Even a gap year is too much to think of. While I would like to attend college, no doubt in that, I would have like to have other options available. Many of the teenagers talked about in the article are not going straight to college due to financial reasons. This causes them to take up jobs that require no more than a HS degree, and thus earn little money. Many of them are also willingly staying back, largely because they are sure of what the want to do. Many people in my life believe that going to college is going to make you more successful in comparison to not attending college, which is the case majority of the time. Yet, there are also cases where people can be successfull without a higher education. There is always a possibility.
Unlike before, our decision to attend college impacts our future heavily. It is supposedly where we learn to successfully survive in the "real world". I come from a household where I know I will never be given an option as to attend college or not attend college. Even a gap year is too much to think of. While I would like to attend college, no doubt in that, I would have like to have other options available. Many of the teenagers talked about in the article are not going straight to college due to financial reasons. This causes them to take up jobs that require no more than a HS degree, and thus earn little money. Many of them are also willingly staying back, largely because they are sure of what the want to do. Many people in my life believe that going to college is going to make you more successful in comparison to not attending college, which is the case majority of the time. Yet, there are also cases where people can be successfull without a higher education. There is always a possibility.
The article, “ Fattier Pork Is Better Pork” by Melissa Clark interested me because I love food and cooking. Pork is one of the most popular ingredients that people can easily find in every family’s refrigerator. The article’s title conveys a sense of bias because people with different culture, age, religion, and cooking technique may have a different point of view of the taste quality of the pork. For instance, the article mentions that a good piece of pork people should have “ a creamy layer of fat surrounding the meat and bone.” For the people who love eating the fatty part of the pork, this sounds correct to them, but this idea will gain disagreement from the group of people who don't like to contain a large amount of fat in their diet mainly because of the bad effect of cholesterol. In addition, the article also provides the purpose of having fat in a pork dishes because it “keeps the juice for longer, and adds flavor” to the dish, which makes the condiment absorb to the pork better. Even though this fact is true, but for most of the older people, eating too much fat and condiment is not healthy. The last interesting factor about this article is the link to the recipe for “ Pork Chops with Tamarind & Ginger” at the end of the article. The recipe also shows some technique to get the meat and the fat from the pork absorb the flavor better, which is very helpful for people who want to get new experience to cook and enjoy a pork dish.
https://nyti.ms/2uoDaFU
Administration Moves to Carry Out Partial Travel Ban by Gardiner Harris, Michael D. Shear and Ron Nixon
This week, I found myself flabbergasted by how the United States has proceeded to put this plan into actual motion. Though Trump's prejudice towards Muslims is prominent, I have never thought that the administrations would allow this plan to be brought into action. Being a citizen of a third world country, I have always seen America as the land of Freedom but my image of America has utterly been annihilated especially under Trump's presidency. When Trump became a presidential candidate, I thought to myself who would let this man be the leader of the United States. But I was proven wrong. The surprising news caused chaos around my school and some of us even began to question whether we would actually be able to achieve our goals of going to college in the States. My American friends were ashamed that fellow Americans have allowed this to occur and they were furious that many were celebrating the victory of the man. What am I supposed to expect from my much poorer and developing country when the United States is in this state? Shouldn't the president be establishing good relationships with fellow countries instead of striving to discriminate people by their religions and citizenships. I simply cannot imagine the hurt, misery and hatred the citizens of those 6 countries are undergoing at the moment. I only wish the best for them.
Administration Moves to Carry Out Partial Travel Ban by Gardiner Harris, Michael D. Shear and Ron Nixon
This week, I found myself flabbergasted by how the United States has proceeded to put this plan into actual motion. Though Trump's prejudice towards Muslims is prominent, I have never thought that the administrations would allow this plan to be brought into action. Being a citizen of a third world country, I have always seen America as the land of Freedom but my image of America has utterly been annihilated especially under Trump's presidency. When Trump became a presidential candidate, I thought to myself who would let this man be the leader of the United States. But I was proven wrong. The surprising news caused chaos around my school and some of us even began to question whether we would actually be able to achieve our goals of going to college in the States. My American friends were ashamed that fellow Americans have allowed this to occur and they were furious that many were celebrating the victory of the man. What am I supposed to expect from my much poorer and developing country when the United States is in this state? Shouldn't the president be establishing good relationships with fellow countries instead of striving to discriminate people by their religions and citizenships. I simply cannot imagine the hurt, misery and hatred the citizens of those 6 countries are undergoing at the moment. I only wish the best for them.
“Women’s Voices Are Still Not Being Heard”
While I was reading this article, I remembered a series of events where I was not heard, I was not taken seriously or a boy was considered better than me just because he was a boy. Unfortunately, all women have passed or will go through situations like these.
Feminism is a movement that empowers women and the biggest struggle of this movement is to achieve gender equality. We live in a society where women often don’t have a voice and need to struggle with embarrassing situations, harassment and “jokes” every day and for example, when I, a 16 year-old-girl, don’t accept “jokes” or insults of any kind and stands up for myself, people tend to be shocked.
I hope that one day all women can be what they want to be. I hope that one day, men can understand that when I say no, it's no. I hope one day my clothes won’t define who I am. I hope that someday I will not have to hear that certain job is just for men. I hope that someday I will have my voice heard. For all of that to happen, I will keep fighting like a girl. After all, it's like Beyoncé says: “who run the world?”
While I was reading this article, I remembered a series of events where I was not heard, I was not taken seriously or a boy was considered better than me just because he was a boy. Unfortunately, all women have passed or will go through situations like these.
Feminism is a movement that empowers women and the biggest struggle of this movement is to achieve gender equality. We live in a society where women often don’t have a voice and need to struggle with embarrassing situations, harassment and “jokes” every day and for example, when I, a 16 year-old-girl, don’t accept “jokes” or insults of any kind and stands up for myself, people tend to be shocked.
I hope that one day all women can be what they want to be. I hope that one day, men can understand that when I say no, it's no. I hope one day my clothes won’t define who I am. I hope that someday I will not have to hear that certain job is just for men. I hope that someday I will have my voice heard. For all of that to happen, I will keep fighting like a girl. After all, it's like Beyoncé says: “who run the world?”
The article, “ Fattier Pork Is Better Pork” by Melissa Clark interested me because I love food and cooking. Pork is one of the most popular ingredients that people can easily find in every family’s refrigerator. The article’s title conveys a sense of bias because people with different culture, age, religion, and cooking technique may have a different point of view of the taste quality of the pork. For instance, the article mentions that a good piece of pork people should have “ a creamy layer of fat surrounding the meat and bone.” For the people who love eating the fatty part of the pork, this sounds correct to them, but this idea will gain disagreement from the group of people who don't like to contain a large amount of fat in their diet mainly because of the bad effect of cholesterol. In addition, the article also provides the purpose of having fat in a pork dishes because it “keeps the juice for longer, and adds flavor” to the dish, which makes the condiment absorb to the pork better. Even though this fact is true, but for most of the older people, eating too much fat and condiment is not healthy. The last interesting factor about this article is the link to the recipe for “ Pork Chops with Tamarind & Ginger” at the end of the article. The recipe also shows some technique to get the meat and the fat from the pork absorb the flavor better, which is very helpful for people who want to get new experience to cook and enjoy a pork dish.
The article, “ Fattier Pork Is Better Pork” by Melissa Clark interested me because I love food and cooking. Pork is one of the most popular ingredients that people can easily find in every family’s refrigerator. The article’s title conveys a sense of bias because people with different culture, age, religion, and cooking technique may have a different point of view of the taste quality of the pork. For instance, the article mentions that a good piece of pork people should have “ a creamy layer of fat surrounding the meat and bone.” For the people who love eating the fatty part of the pork, this sounds correct to them, but this idea will gain disagreement from the group of people who don't like to contain a large amount of fat in their diet mainly because of the bad effect of cholesterol. In addition, the article also provides the purpose of having fat in a pork dishes because it “keeps the juice for longer, and adds flavor” to the dish, which makes the condiment absorb to the pork better. Even though this fact is true, but for most of the older people, eating too much fat and condiment is not healthy. The last interesting factor about this article is the link to the recipe for “ Pork Chops with Tamarind & Ginger” at the end of the article. The recipe also shows some technique to get the meat and the fat from the pork absorb the flavor better, which is very helpful for people who want to get new experience to cook and enjoy a pork dish.
"Stories About Disability Don't Have To Be Sad" by Melissa Shang https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/21/opinion/stories-about-disability-dont...
This article interested me the most because it allowed me to see from a new perspective that I had never given much thought to. I do not personally know anyone with a disability so I, like many people, always thought of it as a misfortune. It never really occurred to me that people with disabilities can lead very normal lives. The author was able to show me the many similarities between those with disabilities and those without. She discussed her life as teenage girl, much of which I found very relatable whether it was getting ready for school, stressing over homework, or hanging out with friends. Another reason I enjoyed the article was because of the author's inspiring motives. Because she was tired of seeing media and entertainment isolate disabled people and portray them as pitiful, she took matters into her own hands and wrote a book which she believes shines a positive light on disabled people. I definitely think this young girl could be a role model for many, not only disabled people, because of her optimism and determination. I hope many other young girls read this article and become encouraged to make a positive change whether it's big or small.. After reading her essay, I hope to buy her book and better understand the reality of those with disabilities.
This article interested me the most because it allowed me to see from a new perspective that I had never given much thought to. I do not personally know anyone with a disability so I, like many people, always thought of it as a misfortune. It never really occurred to me that people with disabilities can lead very normal lives. The author was able to show me the many similarities between those with disabilities and those without. She discussed her life as teenage girl, much of which I found very relatable whether it was getting ready for school, stressing over homework, or hanging out with friends. Another reason I enjoyed the article was because of the author's inspiring motives. Because she was tired of seeing media and entertainment isolate disabled people and portray them as pitiful, she took matters into her own hands and wrote a book which she believes shines a positive light on disabled people. I definitely think this young girl could be a role model for many, not only disabled people, because of her optimism and determination. I hope many other young girls read this article and become encouraged to make a positive change whether it's big or small.. After reading her essay, I hope to buy her book and better understand the reality of those with disabilities.
“The Hidden Treasures in Italian Libraries” by David Laskin
Books and libraries serve as capsules of peace and consistency; timeless as trends rise and fall in popularity and politics sway. The libraries explored in “The Hidden Treasures in Italian Libraries” are physical representations of the marvelous stories detailed in the books they contain. However, as libraries and physical books decrease in popularity, exponentially replaced by online libraries and eBooks, it’s refreshing to learn of prestigious Italian libraries and their treasures.
Often described as similar in architecture to cathedrals, libraries are sacred places of learning, rather than worship. Yet, these libraries share many of the same characteristics of Italy’s most popular cathedrals and tourist attractions, without the crowds. For example, many Italian libraries are located in beautiful buildings with comprehensive histories and world-renowned items in their collections, components that make up top tourist attractions.
As Laskin explores Italian libraries, each described seemingly have their own personality. For example, Laskin describes the Angelica library as lavish and decadent while the Casanatense library is more austere and minimalistic. As eBooks and online libraries progressively grow in size and influence, they will never provide the same serenity and beauty of actual libraries and their treasures.
Books and libraries serve as capsules of peace and consistency; timeless as trends rise and fall in popularity and politics sway. The libraries explored in “The Hidden Treasures in Italian Libraries” are physical representations of the marvelous stories detailed in the books they contain. However, as libraries and physical books decrease in popularity, exponentially replaced by online libraries and eBooks, it’s refreshing to learn of prestigious Italian libraries and their treasures.
Often described as similar in architecture to cathedrals, libraries are sacred places of learning, rather than worship. Yet, these libraries share many of the same characteristics of Italy’s most popular cathedrals and tourist attractions, without the crowds. For example, many Italian libraries are located in beautiful buildings with comprehensive histories and world-renowned items in their collections, components that make up top tourist attractions.
As Laskin explores Italian libraries, each described seemingly have their own personality. For example, Laskin describes the Angelica library as lavish and decadent while the Casanatense library is more austere and minimalistic. As eBooks and online libraries progressively grow in size and influence, they will never provide the same serenity and beauty of actual libraries and their treasures.
"Karen Handel Wins in Georgia’s 6th District"
Seeing the headlines say "Karen Handel has won" was one of the most depressing things this year. This "victory" for the republication party brings on another major loss for the democrats, and makes the party appear as if it can't win any election recently. In a time when some people feel as if it's ok to bring others down based on race, gender, or sexuality due to people in high positions of power, I worry that those in Georgia may feel the same. Handel is no doubt an extreme republican and I fear for those with moderate to no republication values, as to what their future holds. Hearing Handel say she does not support a livable wage, or her challenging those who don't believe that marriage is only between a man and a women, is the exact opposite of where we need to be in society at this point. I hope people call Handel out when she commits wrong doings, as well praise her for positive beneficial acts, as that would be the only fair way to "Handel" the situation. On a brighter note, it was inspiring seeing how committed Jon Ossoff was to the election, being quite young for a politician, and much money he was able to fundraise for his campaign.
Seeing the headlines say "Karen Handel has won" was one of the most depressing things this year. This "victory" for the republication party brings on another major loss for the democrats, and makes the party appear as if it can't win any election recently. In a time when some people feel as if it's ok to bring others down based on race, gender, or sexuality due to people in high positions of power, I worry that those in Georgia may feel the same. Handel is no doubt an extreme republican and I fear for those with moderate to no republication values, as to what their future holds. Hearing Handel say she does not support a livable wage, or her challenging those who don't believe that marriage is only between a man and a women, is the exact opposite of where we need to be in society at this point. I hope people call Handel out when she commits wrong doings, as well praise her for positive beneficial acts, as that would be the only fair way to "Handel" the situation. On a brighter note, it was inspiring seeing how committed Jon Ossoff was to the election, being quite young for a politician, and much money he was able to fundraise for his campaign.
"Can Britian Really Do Much More to Tighten Security?" By Steven Erlanger
We have had enough. The terrorists are like a disease where they mutate and get smarter just how the terrorist still able to attack the most surveillanced and security focused country. Now it is getting out of hand and in need of decamp from the traditional mentality of genuine action or bonafide policies. The European countries and the western government need to strictly tame the disease in potent operations or just simply "blow" them up.
We have had enough. The terrorists are like a disease where they mutate and get smarter just how the terrorist still able to attack the most surveillanced and security focused country. Now it is getting out of hand and in need of decamp from the traditional mentality of genuine action or bonafide policies. The European countries and the western government need to strictly tame the disease in potent operations or just simply "blow" them up.
“Otto Warmbier, American Student Released From North Korea, Dies”
- Sheryl Gay Stolberg
What a coincidence that I’ve stumbled across an article like this! Currently, I am reading a book about a North Korean defector who breaks his silence and tells his story to the world. It’s so heart-wrenching to see the horrors and hardships that North Korea places on their citizens. Somewhat similar, Otto Warmbier returned to the US after a recent trip to North Korea. Supposedly marketed as a “five-day tour”, Otto Warmbier’s stay would eventually span to “17 months in captivity.” Additionally, Warmbier’s death has a huge impact on not only his family, but on America’s and North Korea’s political relations. America is already considering shutting down any future tours to North Korea in hopes to prevent future complications that may result inside the isolated prison. “Likely to worsen the already tense relations”, I feel that Warmbier’s death will be yet another reason for America to intervene with North Korean activities. Will the other hostages ever be released? And if so, will they suffer the same fate as Otto Warmbier? Hopefully the hostages are returned safely in order to ease the build up of tension between the two countries.
- Sheryl Gay Stolberg
What a coincidence that I’ve stumbled across an article like this! Currently, I am reading a book about a North Korean defector who breaks his silence and tells his story to the world. It’s so heart-wrenching to see the horrors and hardships that North Korea places on their citizens. Somewhat similar, Otto Warmbier returned to the US after a recent trip to North Korea. Supposedly marketed as a “five-day tour”, Otto Warmbier’s stay would eventually span to “17 months in captivity.” Additionally, Warmbier’s death has a huge impact on not only his family, but on America’s and North Korea’s political relations. America is already considering shutting down any future tours to North Korea in hopes to prevent future complications that may result inside the isolated prison. “Likely to worsen the already tense relations”, I feel that Warmbier’s death will be yet another reason for America to intervene with North Korean activities. Will the other hostages ever be released? And if so, will they suffer the same fate as Otto Warmbier? Hopefully the hostages are returned safely in order to ease the build up of tension between the two countries.
“What to Blame for Your Stomach Bug?
Not Always the Last Thing You Ate.”
The stomach flu goes around each year. Well is it really the flu? As a child I would go through the same illness everyone year around mid February. That was the stomach bug. Little did I know that “stomach flu” was most likely caused by the food I ate. Although it wasn't the last thing I had eaten it was the food before that.
The stomach bug can result from many things. Yes, the food you eat is one of them. But did you ever think about where you're meal is coming from? What type of germs and diseases it could carry? I can tell you myself, I never think about that. I see the food and I'm ready to eat.
The last two things that could cause an upset stomach would be, drugs and stress. Medication to treat depression and allergies, could lead up to short duration attacks of vomiting or diarrhea. Last but not least stress. What goes on in your head has a lot to do with your gut. Typically the best thing to do is go with your gut feeling. It always has the best result for you, yourself in the end when making a difficult decision.
Not Always the Last Thing You Ate.”
The stomach flu goes around each year. Well is it really the flu? As a child I would go through the same illness everyone year around mid February. That was the stomach bug. Little did I know that “stomach flu” was most likely caused by the food I ate. Although it wasn't the last thing I had eaten it was the food before that.
The stomach bug can result from many things. Yes, the food you eat is one of them. But did you ever think about where you're meal is coming from? What type of germs and diseases it could carry? I can tell you myself, I never think about that. I see the food and I'm ready to eat.
The last two things that could cause an upset stomach would be, drugs and stress. Medication to treat depression and allergies, could lead up to short duration attacks of vomiting or diarrhea. Last but not least stress. What goes on in your head has a lot to do with your gut. Typically the best thing to do is go with your gut feeling. It always has the best result for you, yourself in the end when making a difficult decision.
“My Dad’s Sudden Outburst: ‘I Love You’” By Wajahat Ali
As I was scrolling through the articles, this one caught my eye. I grew up in a family that expressed their love through actions and words. Because of this I was unaware of relationships within in other cultures. This article was an eye opener to me because I believed that every family expressed their love through the simple words, 'I love you', however that is not common for certain cultures like Pakistani, which is the center of the article. I found it unusual how the family would display affection through actions but were strangers to the three words that seem so natural to my family and I. The environment I grew up in with my family and my experiences, this article made me realize my how unfamiliar I am with the culture shock immigrants face when they enter this country and see the many differences in our society compared to theirs. An article about the love between a father and son exposed me to a deeper meaning of the difference of cultures and the display of affection within certain families.
As I was scrolling through the articles, this one caught my eye. I grew up in a family that expressed their love through actions and words. Because of this I was unaware of relationships within in other cultures. This article was an eye opener to me because I believed that every family expressed their love through the simple words, 'I love you', however that is not common for certain cultures like Pakistani, which is the center of the article. I found it unusual how the family would display affection through actions but were strangers to the three words that seem so natural to my family and I. The environment I grew up in with my family and my experiences, this article made me realize my how unfamiliar I am with the culture shock immigrants face when they enter this country and see the many differences in our society compared to theirs. An article about the love between a father and son exposed me to a deeper meaning of the difference of cultures and the display of affection within certain families.
"Otto Warmbier, American Student Released From North Korea, Dies"
Is everything that's 'Made in China' phony? Well, according to Otto Warmer, a 22 year-old student who was actually the salutatorian of his high school class, it most definitely wasn't. He decided to go on a trip to "one of the safest places on Earth" (http://bit.ly/2s8fVz4), North Korea, with a Chinese company called Young Pioneer Tours. Little did he know, that that was the last phony 'made in China' experience he was to ever have. After completing the seemingly harmless trip, Warmbier was to be detained in the airport for carrying a political poster he had torn from a hotel wall. He was charged with 15 years of labor in North Korea, yet he ended up only completing 17 months before being sent home in an unconscious state, only to die a few days after his arrival. No one really knows what happened in North Korea for him to be sent home in a fatal state. All people know is that the treatment Warmer received under the hands of the North Koreans was far from the safety Young Pioneer Tours were promising. The spurious 'Made in China' experiences have reached a whole new level. At one point it was just phony iPhones off of AliBaba, and now it's a false sense of security. Have authorities been waiting for a case like this to shut down all the phony operations in China? Give a man a fake Chanel bag, or even a plastic iPhone, but when it comes to safety and security, there shouldn't be any 'Made in China' experience.
Is everything that's 'Made in China' phony? Well, according to Otto Warmer, a 22 year-old student who was actually the salutatorian of his high school class, it most definitely wasn't. He decided to go on a trip to "one of the safest places on Earth" (http://bit.ly/2s8fVz4), North Korea, with a Chinese company called Young Pioneer Tours. Little did he know, that that was the last phony 'made in China' experience he was to ever have. After completing the seemingly harmless trip, Warmbier was to be detained in the airport for carrying a political poster he had torn from a hotel wall. He was charged with 15 years of labor in North Korea, yet he ended up only completing 17 months before being sent home in an unconscious state, only to die a few days after his arrival. No one really knows what happened in North Korea for him to be sent home in a fatal state. All people know is that the treatment Warmer received under the hands of the North Koreans was far from the safety Young Pioneer Tours were promising. The spurious 'Made in China' experiences have reached a whole new level. At one point it was just phony iPhones off of AliBaba, and now it's a false sense of security. Have authorities been waiting for a case like this to shut down all the phony operations in China? Give a man a fake Chanel bag, or even a plastic iPhone, but when it comes to safety and security, there shouldn't be any 'Made in China' experience.
As I sit in my physics classroom I zone out. Suddenly, the anatomy of the cosmos was laid out before me. The classroom had transformed itself into the solar system and I see the powerhouse, the Sun. My passion for science sparked from my overwhelming curiosity of the many worlds unseen and unknown to us. I had always wondered what was it like outside of our environment.
Is there a species like us, are there new solar systems, new worlds, new stars, new galaxies, black holes overlooked, a white hole perhaps? An infinite amount of questions are created as I read everyday. Puzzle pieces like atoms and plasma jets will fall into the giant jigsaw puzzle of our universe. The article is like a puzzle piece into the mystery of why the Sun’s corona is hot. It is a pathway for me to imagine the world I can’t see with my naked eye. For example, the distances in space are tremendously greater in size than here on Earth. The plasma jets that erupt from Sun’s surface travel the length of California in just one minute. Looking at the scale of the universe compared to here, I am astonished. We are too small; and the universe too far.
Neutral atoms are leashed into the chromosphere, formed by the strong magnetic fields located in the center of the Sun. How large and strong would these fields have to be to leash out these particles? The articles I read like this one, will be of the many stops I encounter on my journey I had embarked on since I was a child. That is the journey of science.
Is there a species like us, are there new solar systems, new worlds, new stars, new galaxies, black holes overlooked, a white hole perhaps? An infinite amount of questions are created as I read everyday. Puzzle pieces like atoms and plasma jets will fall into the giant jigsaw puzzle of our universe. The article is like a puzzle piece into the mystery of why the Sun’s corona is hot. It is a pathway for me to imagine the world I can’t see with my naked eye. For example, the distances in space are tremendously greater in size than here on Earth. The plasma jets that erupt from Sun’s surface travel the length of California in just one minute. Looking at the scale of the universe compared to here, I am astonished. We are too small; and the universe too far.
Neutral atoms are leashed into the chromosphere, formed by the strong magnetic fields located in the center of the Sun. How large and strong would these fields have to be to leash out these particles? The articles I read like this one, will be of the many stops I encounter on my journey I had embarked on since I was a child. That is the journey of science.
“Carbon in the atmosphere is rising, even as admissions stabilize."
This article went over how we are affecting the environment drastically, and not for the better. In fact, the situations getting worst. There are “natural sponges absorbing carbon dioxide”, as Justin Gillis puts it, that help get rid of some of the carbon in the atmosphere, but lately it seems that we've put out that they just can't keep up. In recent years the amount of carbon in the atmosphere has unusually risen, but our output of carbon all over the world is relatively stable, so we can only assume that the land and ocean can't absorb enough carbon to cancel out the carbon we put out. This worries me greatly. I believe we need to make drastic changes to avoid not only using up all our fossil fuels in a few decades, but also stopping the planet from progressively changing the climate. If you'd like evidence, the temperature of the entire planet has increased by two degrees fahrenheit, and there's already polar ice melting, seas rising, and weather destabilizing. This issue will only get worst, so I strongly advocate doing anything we possibly can to avoid putting so much carbon in the atmosphere, not just continuing to produce what we already do. Pieter Tans, chief of a unit that monitors greenhouse gases at the NOAA, states, “If emissions were to stay flat for the next two decades, which could be called an achievement in some sense, it’s terrible for the climate problem.” Therefore, changes must be made.
This article went over how we are affecting the environment drastically, and not for the better. In fact, the situations getting worst. There are “natural sponges absorbing carbon dioxide”, as Justin Gillis puts it, that help get rid of some of the carbon in the atmosphere, but lately it seems that we've put out that they just can't keep up. In recent years the amount of carbon in the atmosphere has unusually risen, but our output of carbon all over the world is relatively stable, so we can only assume that the land and ocean can't absorb enough carbon to cancel out the carbon we put out. This worries me greatly. I believe we need to make drastic changes to avoid not only using up all our fossil fuels in a few decades, but also stopping the planet from progressively changing the climate. If you'd like evidence, the temperature of the entire planet has increased by two degrees fahrenheit, and there's already polar ice melting, seas rising, and weather destabilizing. This issue will only get worst, so I strongly advocate doing anything we possibly can to avoid putting so much carbon in the atmosphere, not just continuing to produce what we already do. Pieter Tans, chief of a unit that monitors greenhouse gases at the NOAA, states, “If emissions were to stay flat for the next two decades, which could be called an achievement in some sense, it’s terrible for the climate problem.” Therefore, changes must be made.
“‘No Such Thing as Justice’ in Fight Over Chemical Pollution in China”
Generally there has always been a need of “rephrasing”.
The lie is hope that maybe, by rephrasing, words can create an illusion that appeases the public, without having real solutions.
Consider a 2015 law enacted in China, mentioned (article) as a law for the people that would “make it easier to sue companies and force them to cover the cost of cleaning up”. A nod towards public health rights, correct?
Although sounding ideal, it’s inefficient. The Communist Party influences judges’ decisions, assessing officials with political/financial attachment to the outcome and selecting court cases.
In Dapu, China, hundreds of local children suffered lead poisoning by a chemical factory. When families tried to sue, they were harassed, denied, and given few compensation.
This article saddened me and made me wonder: to what extent does profitability outweigh human morals?
Everyone should be held to the same standards of morals, no matter how much money or influence they may hold. To accumulate change, we, as individuals, must be conscious of our money spending. (How is this relevant?) Be aware if your money is impacting an enterprise with intentions complementing your own. Businesses should be driven to become decision-conscious.
These small changes won’t cause a revolution in morals overnight, but if it can help people, such as those in Dapu, become stronger in their fight against injustice, it is enough.
Generally there has always been a need of “rephrasing”.
The lie is hope that maybe, by rephrasing, words can create an illusion that appeases the public, without having real solutions.
Consider a 2015 law enacted in China, mentioned (article) as a law for the people that would “make it easier to sue companies and force them to cover the cost of cleaning up”. A nod towards public health rights, correct?
Although sounding ideal, it’s inefficient. The Communist Party influences judges’ decisions, assessing officials with political/financial attachment to the outcome and selecting court cases.
In Dapu, China, hundreds of local children suffered lead poisoning by a chemical factory. When families tried to sue, they were harassed, denied, and given few compensation.
This article saddened me and made me wonder: to what extent does profitability outweigh human morals?
Everyone should be held to the same standards of morals, no matter how much money or influence they may hold. To accumulate change, we, as individuals, must be conscious of our money spending. (How is this relevant?) Be aware if your money is impacting an enterprise with intentions complementing your own. Businesses should be driven to become decision-conscious.
These small changes won’t cause a revolution in morals overnight, but if it can help people, such as those in Dapu, become stronger in their fight against injustice, it is enough.
"A Sense of Duty to Teach Climate Change" by Amy Harmon touches upon something I think is very important, which is climate change. Different teachers shared their ways of teaching and incorporating the topic of climate change into their curriculum. It was interesting to see how teachers decided to teach their students about this topic with field trips, analyzing scientific data, experiments and lectures. It's refreshing to see that some teachers are working to teach the importance and reality of our climate changing. I was surprised to read about teachers that don't teach environmental science work to encompass climate change into their class. Hopefully this will continue, so more of our generation is aware of what's going on with the climate and how significant it is to keep our planet in the best shape it can be in.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/21/fashion/mattel-barbie-ken-dolls.html
I was interested in the article "Ken's New Look(s), Deconstructed" because of the stereotyping of the new Ken doll looks on social media sites, such as Twitter. Before the new look, Ken was a white male with no flaws, which set unrealistic standards and caused some controversy around white superiority in that dolls were made to look like a white male or female, and not like anyone of another race or ethnicity. There was also controversy around Ken dolls because of the fact that they are flawless, and no human has a perfect body, facial complexion, or hair style all of the time. I can understand where it would be difficult to watch a child look at dolls in a store, wanting to find the perfect doll to call their own, and being disappointed because none of the dolls have their skin tone, eye color, hair color, hair style, or body type. Although some of the new styles of the Ken doll might seem weird to some of us, each style was made to suit someone new, who doesn't look like the old Ken doll. For that reason, I am in support of the new look for Ken. I believe that the new hair styles, body types, skin colors, and clothing options will make Ken dolls more popular again because a wider variety of people from different backgrounds and different appearances will be able to relate to Ken dolls, and this will also increase Ken doll sales because people are more likely to buy dolls that look similar to themselves.
I was interested in the article "Ken's New Look(s), Deconstructed" because of the stereotyping of the new Ken doll looks on social media sites, such as Twitter. Before the new look, Ken was a white male with no flaws, which set unrealistic standards and caused some controversy around white superiority in that dolls were made to look like a white male or female, and not like anyone of another race or ethnicity. There was also controversy around Ken dolls because of the fact that they are flawless, and no human has a perfect body, facial complexion, or hair style all of the time. I can understand where it would be difficult to watch a child look at dolls in a store, wanting to find the perfect doll to call their own, and being disappointed because none of the dolls have their skin tone, eye color, hair color, hair style, or body type. Although some of the new styles of the Ken doll might seem weird to some of us, each style was made to suit someone new, who doesn't look like the old Ken doll. For that reason, I am in support of the new look for Ken. I believe that the new hair styles, body types, skin colors, and clothing options will make Ken dolls more popular again because a wider variety of people from different backgrounds and different appearances will be able to relate to Ken dolls, and this will also increase Ken doll sales because people are more likely to buy dolls that look similar to themselves.
"As Climate Changes, Southern States Will Suffer More Than Others" By Brad Plumer and Nadja Popovich
In this article, the issue of global warming and its expected adverse impact on Southern states is discussed. The article lists all of the effects global warming can have on our country, including a decrease in land, loss of gross domestic product, and increase in energy costs. Having lived in New York my whole life, I have noticed a difference in the seasons. I used to look forward to a white Christmas and warm Easter. This year, however, the roles were reversed; we had a sunny Christmas and a cold Easter. The article helps demonstrate similar changes elsewhere. The data given in the article made me think about efforts to prevent the impending economic damage of global warming. Though the matter is only expected to become an actual concern many years from now, the only way to stop global warming is to change the way we live now. If we continue to harm the earth every day, there is no hope for us to stop or even to slow down global warming. The possibility of losing land in Florida to the ocean, making so many people homeless, and an increase in grid range to supply homes with more air conditioning should be cause enough to enforce some reforms to save our people.
In this article, the issue of global warming and its expected adverse impact on Southern states is discussed. The article lists all of the effects global warming can have on our country, including a decrease in land, loss of gross domestic product, and increase in energy costs. Having lived in New York my whole life, I have noticed a difference in the seasons. I used to look forward to a white Christmas and warm Easter. This year, however, the roles were reversed; we had a sunny Christmas and a cold Easter. The article helps demonstrate similar changes elsewhere. The data given in the article made me think about efforts to prevent the impending economic damage of global warming. Though the matter is only expected to become an actual concern many years from now, the only way to stop global warming is to change the way we live now. If we continue to harm the earth every day, there is no hope for us to stop or even to slow down global warming. The possibility of losing land in Florida to the ocean, making so many people homeless, and an increase in grid range to supply homes with more air conditioning should be cause enough to enforce some reforms to save our people.
The article " On Campus, Failure Is on the Syllabus" explains that colleges are now teaching students that it okay to fail and it is actually a part of the learning experience. Now days colleges can be very completive and there can be serious pressure put on the students to do well. Now when these students get to the college of their dreams and graduate at the top of their class they are devastated when they get less than an A on a test or paper. Since the colleges have acknowledged that students don't feel good about them selves after they don't get a perfect score so they have created these apps and class to help the students get though "ups and downs". I think that these classes and apps should be more available to high school students so when they get to college they be more able to realize that failure isn't necessarily a bad thing and is a part of life and learning from those failures
As someone who believes that the LGBTQ+ community has made great strides in altering stigmas and status quos alike - such as through the legalization of same sex marriage and the push for gender equality - I also believe that many other important matters in this topic of discussion sometimes get thrown off the table for turn of phrase. "A 12-Year-Old Came Out to Her Mormon Church, Then Her Mic was Cut Out" immediately gained my notice because not only does it deal with one of these topics, but it also expresses the confliction that people who consider themselves to be both religious and not heterosexual face. While I respect the beliefs that the church/ and or religion holds, it is sad to see the power of Savannah's words and personal beliefs be squashed in such a way. Balancing religion and sexuality is already hard enough as it is, but then you throw in the fact that your faith may not allow you marry or be with the partner of your choice and openly practice that and your faith is difficult in a way that I'm not sure I can understand. I come from a school where, while many of my peers and faculty respect sexuality of others, it's still unfortunately common to hear slurs degrading people for their sexuality. The stress of something similar when dealing with soirtual relations must be unbearable. Religion and sexuality aren't going away any time soon; having the courage to speak out and express the boundaries between the two shouldn't be so black and white is commendable.
As teenager currently in the midst of summer vacation, I found the title of the article, “No, Your Teen Doesn’t Hate You. It’s Just Summer,” very intriguing. Although author Lisa Damour’s target audience was parents grappling with unresponsive adolescents, I wanted to evaluate whether Damour’s “four truths about teens” were accurate in my experience as a teenager. The author lists four pieces of advice for parents: teenagers require time alone, frequent complaining is commonplace, deflection does not equate to disregard, and the turbulent teenage phase is transient. Since Damour is a psychologist, most of the support in the article stems from her personal experience with adolescents, though she does cite psychologist Anna Freud to support her claim that adult personalities takes time to develop. Though the author gives valid advice on how to manage teenagers, her argument overgeneralizes much of the teenage population. Throughout novels and television shows, teenagers are portrayed as angsty, rebellious, and obnoxious beings that seem to enjoy slamming doors in their parents’ faces. In this article, Damour solely addresses this common stereotype for adolescents and disregards many of the plausible factors that contribute to a teenager’s “frosty” attitude, such as stress from schoolwork or conflicts with peers. Consequently, her analysis of teenagers’ behaviors is far too simplistic and shallow, resulting in vague advice for parents that is largely based on generalizations.
The article this week that caught my attention the most is titled, "The iPhone Is 10 Years Old. Here's the story of Its Birth." by Lev Grossman.This article caught my attention the most because I really enjoy how the iPhone works and can "deal" with us. Lev talks about how they design this phone by only having one button on the front side of the phone.This button works as to go back to the home page.The other buttons around the phone is to lock the phone,for the volume of the phone, and to allow sound or mute (vibrate).Also,the thing that is very interesting on the iPhone is that,on the very first iPhone throught iPhone 6s, there is only three holes all over the phone.The holes are the charger hole, the headphones hole, and the sound hole.These holes are where the water goes in the phone and can (most likely) damage your phone. Also,the only way to take apart the back side of your phone is by getting a special screwdriver called the pentalobe.This screwdriver is very small only to fit the screw on the side of the phone.There are other ohones that are similar to the iPhone by now having only one button to go back to the homescreen,and lock buttons and volume buttoms.But there will never be a phone like the iPhone,now there is the iPhone 7,which is water proof and the front button does not feel like a button anymore, it feels like a vibration.This article was very interesting to me not just for the technology, but for how they changed way phones are and how they are displayed.
"Out of High School, Into Real Life" By Jack Healy
This article grabbed my attention because I think about this subject a lot. Since I am becoming a junior in high school, I have been frequently debating what I want to go to college for. The article focuses on young adults who decided that they did not want to pursue college. It is not uncommon for families to not be able to afford college expenses. A lot of teens, though, are willingly choosing other career paths, ones that do not need a college degree. One may be able to take over a family business, join the military, or have a specidic skill set job. I have never thought about how there are other options than going to college. The teens' approach on their future enlightened me on how I would like to approach mine. I would still definitely like to receive another education, but I have come to understand why one may not want to.
This article grabbed my attention because I think about this subject a lot. Since I am becoming a junior in high school, I have been frequently debating what I want to go to college for. The article focuses on young adults who decided that they did not want to pursue college. It is not uncommon for families to not be able to afford college expenses. A lot of teens, though, are willingly choosing other career paths, ones that do not need a college degree. One may be able to take over a family business, join the military, or have a specidic skill set job. I have never thought about how there are other options than going to college. The teens' approach on their future enlightened me on how I would like to approach mine. I would still definitely like to receive another education, but I have come to understand why one may not want to.
This week while I was looking for a good article "Greetings E.T.(Please Don't Hurt Us.)" by Steven Johnson caught my attention. As this article went in depth on something known as the Arecibo Message, "168 seconds of noise" that was sent out into space, it left me to wonder if there have been other messages sent out before (Johnson). This question was soon answered. Turns out that "leakage of radio and television broadcasts" have been being sent out to space since they were first invented (Johnson). Now this part intrigued me the most. Just think if there are truly other life forms out there, they have been able to see the news and shows of mankind since the beginning of time, that's a scary thought! You can be honest, some of the stuff put out is ridiculous, now just imagine all of that stuff being the first impression on extra terrestrial life of humankind. Something else about these leakages that truly boggled me, was the fact that these leakages have made it further into space then a message that was purposefully sent out into space. I can't even imagine the speed they must be traveling, considering the Arecibo message "took less than a day to leave the solar system. Taking this all into account I have to disagree with that statement of this message being "irresponsible", it's better that if there does happen to be extra terrestrial life, their first impression is not what is on our television and radio broadcasts, and instead something we want them to hear (Johnson).
When two socks are worth a thousand words
Justin Trudeau’s Sock Diplomacy
Politicians talk so much that it’s easy to forget that they often communicate their message through nonverbal means as well. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken this to the next level over the past months, utilizing an often-maligned article of clothing: socks.
During last week’s Toronto Pride Parade, Mr. Trudeau wore rainbow socks—but wait, it was also the end of Ramadan, prompting the message “Eid Mubarak” plastered over the colored stripes. To mark International “Star Wars” Day, he wore one sock honoring the lovable tin man, C-3PO, and another paying tribute to his beeping sidekick, R2-D2.
Mr. Trudeau’s “sock diplomacy” seems to be catching fire online, more so than his official statements or policies. In the age of digital soundbites, whatever relevance politicians can stir up will only benefit them positively come election time.
The author of this article, Vanessa Friedman, says it best when she concludes: “rarely have a man’s ankles said so much.” For young voters like me, Mr. Trudeau’s socks represent not only savvy diplomacy but also a demonstrated interest in staying “hip” and with the times, an effort we appreciate. Although politicians don’t need to become pop stars, it’s nice to see that they understand how to fashion their messages for the new generation.
Justin Trudeau’s Sock Diplomacy
Politicians talk so much that it’s easy to forget that they often communicate their message through nonverbal means as well. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken this to the next level over the past months, utilizing an often-maligned article of clothing: socks.
During last week’s Toronto Pride Parade, Mr. Trudeau wore rainbow socks—but wait, it was also the end of Ramadan, prompting the message “Eid Mubarak” plastered over the colored stripes. To mark International “Star Wars” Day, he wore one sock honoring the lovable tin man, C-3PO, and another paying tribute to his beeping sidekick, R2-D2.
Mr. Trudeau’s “sock diplomacy” seems to be catching fire online, more so than his official statements or policies. In the age of digital soundbites, whatever relevance politicians can stir up will only benefit them positively come election time.
The author of this article, Vanessa Friedman, says it best when she concludes: “rarely have a man’s ankles said so much.” For young voters like me, Mr. Trudeau’s socks represent not only savvy diplomacy but also a demonstrated interest in staying “hip” and with the times, an effort we appreciate. Although politicians don’t need to become pop stars, it’s nice to see that they understand how to fashion their messages for the new generation.
This week the article that most interested me was "Out of High School, Into Real Life." A quote from the article said. "Some 30 percent of this year’s three million graduating seniors will not go straight to college." Coming from a school that has a very high graduation rate and college acceptance rate, it is hard for me to see that fact to be true, although numbers do not lie. Also, as someone who looks forward to going straight to college and working hard for a degree, it is difficult to keep in mind that many people do not want to go to college and choose to either go straight into work or to take a year off. Something that has crossed my mind many times that is brought up in the article is the insane costs of going to college and the student debt that often haunts college graduates for many years. I can understand however the idea that going straight to work may be better than getting all of that debt to pile up on you. If someone asked me whether I wanted to land a high paying job such as a welder or if I wanted to go to college and get a job with the degree that I paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for, I believe it would be a no brainer to go with the high paying job. This article really got me thinking about the graduating class this year and the way that I am going to pursue my life after high school.
The article, "A 12-Year-Old Came Out to Her Mormon Church. Then Her Mike Was Cut Off." caught my attention this week. Growing up in a religious household and having gone to a Christian school, I learned that we should have love and respect for everyone. However, as I grew older, I learned that many people do not love and respect people in the LGBT community, like the girl in this article. The article was written about a 12 year old girl named Savannah, who wrote a speech about how she is a lesbian and believes that she was made this way by God. The reaction by church leaders to her speech was upsetting, as they interrupted it part of the way through, shutting off her microphone. I feel that, as a teenager in this period of time, we can understand many struggles that are not our own, due to the fast circulation of information via the internet. Being active on social media, I see many people talk about problems that they face being gay, lesbian, or bisexual, and it truly upsets me that people can be so mean for no reason other than them being different in who they love. As people not in the LGBT community, we should stand up for those who face discrimination because they are.
Do Birds Listen When You Play Music?
Music is an integral part of human entertainment: beats burst from car stereos, earphones stream slow jams, people dance to blasting speakers. While listening to acoustic pop or rock and roll has become daily routine, I’ve never thought to consider how animals interpret sound. In fact, the concept of music consumption for enjoyment is commonly regarded as human, but studies show that our winged friends may be listening in too.
In a Q&A with Timothy J. DeVoogd, professor of psychology at Cornell University, he details the striking similarities between birds and human interpretations of music. Interestingly, because we respond to melodies using the same brain area, it’s likely we share similar taste in music. This is attributed to how birds recognize tempo and pitch.
DeVoogd’s conclusions challenged the preconception that other species are primitive, proving they are capable of taking part in “human activities” and complex social norms. It also encouraged me to delve into further questions: do songbirds have individual preferences for music, like country or hip hop? How would new music affect ways of communication for birds?
Although further studies are needed to learn more about bird behavior in relation to music, this is a crucial first step towards understanding how music connects our ecosystem and community. Odds are, I'm not the only one cringing to the screeching violin of the next door neighbor or jamming out to a new album.
Music is an integral part of human entertainment: beats burst from car stereos, earphones stream slow jams, people dance to blasting speakers. While listening to acoustic pop or rock and roll has become daily routine, I’ve never thought to consider how animals interpret sound. In fact, the concept of music consumption for enjoyment is commonly regarded as human, but studies show that our winged friends may be listening in too.
In a Q&A with Timothy J. DeVoogd, professor of psychology at Cornell University, he details the striking similarities between birds and human interpretations of music. Interestingly, because we respond to melodies using the same brain area, it’s likely we share similar taste in music. This is attributed to how birds recognize tempo and pitch.
DeVoogd’s conclusions challenged the preconception that other species are primitive, proving they are capable of taking part in “human activities” and complex social norms. It also encouraged me to delve into further questions: do songbirds have individual preferences for music, like country or hip hop? How would new music affect ways of communication for birds?
Although further studies are needed to learn more about bird behavior in relation to music, this is a crucial first step towards understanding how music connects our ecosystem and community. Odds are, I'm not the only one cringing to the screeching violin of the next door neighbor or jamming out to a new album.
"I Picked Prison Over Fighting in Vietnam."
What is right and what is wrong? They say to do what you think is right; but when is that actually feasible?
To what extent should people follow the government in a democracy? What marks line between pure patriotism and manipulation?
The Vietnam War found the intersection of these moral values that still divide the nation today. How much command over citizens does a just government have? When, if ever, are citizens allowed to defy their government that represents them?
The author of this article was one of those who believed that when the U.S. government decided to invade a country 15,000 miles away where they had to right to intervene in, take away free elections there, and drop three times as more bombs on innocent civilians than World War II - he decided that it was enough to defy his "superiors". He was shipped to a maximum security jail.
Of course, this was nearly five decades ago. The question is: how much progress did we make?
Looking at our current government situation can partly answer this. Instead of blatantly jailing protesters like the old days, certain people are simply turning deaf ears to protests and proper scientific evidence. Despite the lack of violence, what difference will there be at the end of the day?
David Harris's article focuses on how to organize effective protests, but perhaps his ideals should be applied to today's situation: Reality is made by what we do. We are responsible for our country.
What is right and what is wrong? They say to do what you think is right; but when is that actually feasible?
To what extent should people follow the government in a democracy? What marks line between pure patriotism and manipulation?
The Vietnam War found the intersection of these moral values that still divide the nation today. How much command over citizens does a just government have? When, if ever, are citizens allowed to defy their government that represents them?
The author of this article was one of those who believed that when the U.S. government decided to invade a country 15,000 miles away where they had to right to intervene in, take away free elections there, and drop three times as more bombs on innocent civilians than World War II - he decided that it was enough to defy his "superiors". He was shipped to a maximum security jail.
Of course, this was nearly five decades ago. The question is: how much progress did we make?
Looking at our current government situation can partly answer this. Instead of blatantly jailing protesters like the old days, certain people are simply turning deaf ears to protests and proper scientific evidence. Despite the lack of violence, what difference will there be at the end of the day?
David Harris's article focuses on how to organize effective protests, but perhaps his ideals should be applied to today's situation: Reality is made by what we do. We are responsible for our country.
India and the Visible Hand of the Market (By Kaushik Basu)
This article interested me by showing the long-term effects of a drastic economic change (the demonetization of 500 rupee and 1,000 rupee bills). It provided various informed viewpoints on the effects of the change as well as future economic developments, allowing for multiple perspectives to be considered when evaluating the success of the change. Potentially, this could allow future leaders of other countries to more carefully consider what effects their actions could have on their countries.
This article interested me by showing the long-term effects of a drastic economic change (the demonetization of 500 rupee and 1,000 rupee bills). It provided various informed viewpoints on the effects of the change as well as future economic developments, allowing for multiple perspectives to be considered when evaluating the success of the change. Potentially, this could allow future leaders of other countries to more carefully consider what effects their actions could have on their countries.
"The Bond Between Two Teenage Swimming Stars, Decades Apart" by Karen Crouse
As a person not only fascinated with the Olympics but also very involved in swimming this article immediately caught my attention. I have been a fan of Katie Ledecky for a while now and it is so inspiring to see someone so young accomplishing so much. It’s amazing to see two people decades apart in age, Ledecky 20 years old and Olmstead 73 years old, sharing the same burning passion for a sport. I feel that people like Olmstead who didn’t get to continue on with their passion often ask what if. Through Ledecky, Olmstead gets to relive her past of being a young talented swimmer. I imagine that this is something others would love to experience when they are older.
As a person not only fascinated with the Olympics but also very involved in swimming this article immediately caught my attention. I have been a fan of Katie Ledecky for a while now and it is so inspiring to see someone so young accomplishing so much. It’s amazing to see two people decades apart in age, Ledecky 20 years old and Olmstead 73 years old, sharing the same burning passion for a sport. I feel that people like Olmstead who didn’t get to continue on with their passion often ask what if. Through Ledecky, Olmstead gets to relive her past of being a young talented swimmer. I imagine that this is something others would love to experience when they are older.
"What to Blame for your last stomach bug? Not always the last thing you ate." Kate Murphy
Browsing through the articles proposed to us by the New York Times, I was determined to write about something of a pressing issue, of major importance. Well, supposed importance. Sure I could've written about the effects of rising waters on Shanghai, or ISIS war tactics, but it is an article of the most rudimentary order which has caught my eye this week. An article about the stomach flu. We like to make ourselves believe and give ourselves the fear of something we believe to impact our lives, but so indirect and superficial, such as politics, or of wars in foreign lands. We don't realize that what affects the most is in fact what we truly experience ourselves. An article about the stomach flu, a sudden though harmless and usually violent episode of gastrointestinal discomfort, has caught my attention this week. As someone rather fearful of any sort of any form of discomfort along my gastrointestinal tract, as well as a quasi-germaphobe, this article has truly impacted me. Sure it may not have been on the spiritual side, but the statistics pertaining to the stomach flu and the lists of most common locations for the viruses to live was enough to make my toes curl up and not want to leave the comfort of my house ever again. This article impacted me, more so, in fact, than something I would usually consider interesting to me, because of the raw reality we inhabit this article awakens us to.
Browsing through the articles proposed to us by the New York Times, I was determined to write about something of a pressing issue, of major importance. Well, supposed importance. Sure I could've written about the effects of rising waters on Shanghai, or ISIS war tactics, but it is an article of the most rudimentary order which has caught my eye this week. An article about the stomach flu. We like to make ourselves believe and give ourselves the fear of something we believe to impact our lives, but so indirect and superficial, such as politics, or of wars in foreign lands. We don't realize that what affects the most is in fact what we truly experience ourselves. An article about the stomach flu, a sudden though harmless and usually violent episode of gastrointestinal discomfort, has caught my attention this week. As someone rather fearful of any sort of any form of discomfort along my gastrointestinal tract, as well as a quasi-germaphobe, this article has truly impacted me. Sure it may not have been on the spiritual side, but the statistics pertaining to the stomach flu and the lists of most common locations for the viruses to live was enough to make my toes curl up and not want to leave the comfort of my house ever again. This article impacted me, more so, in fact, than something I would usually consider interesting to me, because of the raw reality we inhabit this article awakens us to.
"The Upside of Bad Genes"
The revolutionary CRISPR gene editing system has captivated me. As a young biologist, its allure put countless dreams in my head of one day working with it—I wanted to jump right in. Curing disease appeared so suddenly feasible. Genetic reversal at the flip of a switch.
Of course, it isn't that simple. The removal of "bad genes" having positive pleiotropic effects combined with the recent discovery of off-target mutations ultimately popped the CRISPR hype bubble. Biologists are forced to awake from a satiated stupor, eyes once closed dreaming of forthcoming disease eradication.
DNA alterations beneficial in principle may not always be beneficial. But failure to properly weight this assertion pervaded the CRISPR bubble. Scientists scrambled to assemble experiments in a race to see who can first edit away a disease without considering epigenetic factors—the diverse biological environments where the genetically afflicted reside.
Discovery of any genetic cure-all now tends to the hypothetical. It's a quite sobering thought to dreamy biologists like myself. Breakthroughs like CRISPR must always deal with the post-hype issues of universality and applicability. No matter how in-gene-ious a new cure may be, it may not be for everyone. That's just the way the cookie crumbles. Although disillusioned, we move forward with treatment, knowing full well the limits. With all presumptions dissolved, perhaps practical CRISPR solutions are on the horizon.
The revolutionary CRISPR gene editing system has captivated me. As a young biologist, its allure put countless dreams in my head of one day working with it—I wanted to jump right in. Curing disease appeared so suddenly feasible. Genetic reversal at the flip of a switch.
Of course, it isn't that simple. The removal of "bad genes" having positive pleiotropic effects combined with the recent discovery of off-target mutations ultimately popped the CRISPR hype bubble. Biologists are forced to awake from a satiated stupor, eyes once closed dreaming of forthcoming disease eradication.
DNA alterations beneficial in principle may not always be beneficial. But failure to properly weight this assertion pervaded the CRISPR bubble. Scientists scrambled to assemble experiments in a race to see who can first edit away a disease without considering epigenetic factors—the diverse biological environments where the genetically afflicted reside.
Discovery of any genetic cure-all now tends to the hypothetical. It's a quite sobering thought to dreamy biologists like myself. Breakthroughs like CRISPR must always deal with the post-hype issues of universality and applicability. No matter how in-gene-ious a new cure may be, it may not be for everyone. That's just the way the cookie crumbles. Although disillusioned, we move forward with treatment, knowing full well the limits. With all presumptions dissolved, perhaps practical CRISPR solutions are on the horizon.
"A Lake Turned Pink in Australia. It’s Not the Only One." By Joanna Klein interested me the most this week because of the fact that the algae is able to survive in water eight to ten times saltier than the ocean. Another thing that I find interesting is that the same algae is what causes flamingos to turn pink. I also that it is interesting that people use the pigment from the lake to dye food or in pharmaceuticals. Light pink lakes such as the ones that have pink flamingos could destroy delicate ecosystems if the area becomes too dry. The lakes would become even more salty and the organisms living in the lake would die. This could lead to a lake that could only hold algae.
“California Today: The Fight Over Single Payer” by Mike McPhate
This article provides a brief overview of the daily news from California. That does not interest me whatsoever, because I do not live in California. However, the first section of the article discusses the recent attempt to pass a single payer healthcare bill in California. As that is a topic which interests me very much, it made the otherwise entirely local California news focused article worthwhile for readers anywhere in the country.
California is one state in which you would most expect something like single payer healthcare to happen. And it's true that the lawmakers there do support the concept. So why did this bill fail? It was shot down by California Assembly Speaker, Anthony Rendon, after it was passed by the State’s Senate earlier in the month. What made this article interesting to me is that Rendon is himself a supporter of single payer healthcare. He believed that the bill he was presented with was incomplete and “underdeveloped”, referring specifically to the lack of any type of plan for the funding necessary for the plan. Rendon received massive criticism from certain political groups for his decision. I chose this article because it looks at an impressive example of politicians acting realistically and rationally rather than pushing their party’s or ideology’s agenda at all costs.
This article provides a brief overview of the daily news from California. That does not interest me whatsoever, because I do not live in California. However, the first section of the article discusses the recent attempt to pass a single payer healthcare bill in California. As that is a topic which interests me very much, it made the otherwise entirely local California news focused article worthwhile for readers anywhere in the country.
California is one state in which you would most expect something like single payer healthcare to happen. And it's true that the lawmakers there do support the concept. So why did this bill fail? It was shot down by California Assembly Speaker, Anthony Rendon, after it was passed by the State’s Senate earlier in the month. What made this article interesting to me is that Rendon is himself a supporter of single payer healthcare. He believed that the bill he was presented with was incomplete and “underdeveloped”, referring specifically to the lack of any type of plan for the funding necessary for the plan. Rendon received massive criticism from certain political groups for his decision. I chose this article because it looks at an impressive example of politicians acting realistically and rationally rather than pushing their party’s or ideology’s agenda at all costs.
“Women’s Voices Are Still Not Being Heard”
“We realize the importance of our voice only when we are silenced”
-Malala Yousafzai
While I was reading this article, I remembered a series of events where I was not heard, I was not taken seriously or a boy was considered better than me just because he was a boy. Unfortunately, all women have passed or will go through situations like these.
Feminism is a movement that empowers women and the biggest struggle of this movement is to achieve gender equality. We live in a society where women often don’t have a voice and need to struggle with embarrassing situations, harassment and “jokes” every day and for example, when I, a 16 year-old-girl, don’t accept “jokes” or insults of any kind and stands up for myself, people tend to be shocked.
I hope that one day all women can be what they want to be. I hope that one day, men can understand that when I say no, it's no. I hope one day my clothes won’t define who I am. I hope that someday I will not have to hear that certain job is just for men. I hope that someday I will have my voice heard. For all of that to happen, I will keep fighting like a girl. After all, it's like Beyoncé says: “who run the world?”
“We realize the importance of our voice only when we are silenced”
-Malala Yousafzai
While I was reading this article, I remembered a series of events where I was not heard, I was not taken seriously or a boy was considered better than me just because he was a boy. Unfortunately, all women have passed or will go through situations like these.
Feminism is a movement that empowers women and the biggest struggle of this movement is to achieve gender equality. We live in a society where women often don’t have a voice and need to struggle with embarrassing situations, harassment and “jokes” every day and for example, when I, a 16 year-old-girl, don’t accept “jokes” or insults of any kind and stands up for myself, people tend to be shocked.
I hope that one day all women can be what they want to be. I hope that one day, men can understand that when I say no, it's no. I hope one day my clothes won’t define who I am. I hope that someday I will not have to hear that certain job is just for men. I hope that someday I will have my voice heard. For all of that to happen, I will keep fighting like a girl. After all, it's like Beyoncé says: “who run the world?”
This week I read "A 12-Year-Old Came Out to Her Mormon Church. Then Her Mike Was Cut Off." As a person who is close to several people who are part of the LGBTQ+ family I have witnessed how hard it is for them to come out. In both cases my friends knew their families would not approve of their sexuality. I have seen what this has done to them. So, when I saw this girl, who is a few years younger that my friends, have the courage to stand up in front of her church full of homophobic people, it impressed me. She was extremely brave and fearless when she stood up for LGBTQ+ community. This little act of courageousness gave awareness to this group and their demeaning counterparts. Hopefully this is not only a help to the community but an eye opener to the people who think being anything but straight is unnatural. I originally read this article because of my friends but what I got out of it was so much more. It shows the world the one act of bravery can make a change. And in times like these that is just what we need.
The article in the Times that interested me most this week was “Every New York City Subway Line Is Getting Worse. Here’s Why.” My interest is due to the age of the system and how this perfectly illustrates the problem of a growing population.
The New York subway system is 112 years old. Since roughly 6 million people ride the subway every day, it’s hard for the city to tear up all the infrastructure and start over. This begs the question, what will the city do to ease this growing concern? The vast majority of riders rely on the subway to save them from forking out cash to buy a car or taxi. This is problematic because then the situation would become worse aboveground, and the last thing New York needs is more cars on the road. Also, if the MTA (Metropolitan Transport Authority), were to fix the dilapidated system, it could take half a century and $20 billion.
The N.Y. subway system has turned into a crisis with millions jamming into those tiny cars. This is a perfect example of how overpopulation is starting to tighten its grip on our world. In 1990, 1 billion people rode the subway annually. In 2015, 25 years later, that number jumped to 1.8 billion people, 55% increase. Because of this growth, our infrastructure has become broken and slow. This forces new changes that take billions of dollars. No matter what, our civilization needs to find a way to control population. However, we should seriously consider starting with fixing the subway.
The New York subway system is 112 years old. Since roughly 6 million people ride the subway every day, it’s hard for the city to tear up all the infrastructure and start over. This begs the question, what will the city do to ease this growing concern? The vast majority of riders rely on the subway to save them from forking out cash to buy a car or taxi. This is problematic because then the situation would become worse aboveground, and the last thing New York needs is more cars on the road. Also, if the MTA (Metropolitan Transport Authority), were to fix the dilapidated system, it could take half a century and $20 billion.
The N.Y. subway system has turned into a crisis with millions jamming into those tiny cars. This is a perfect example of how overpopulation is starting to tighten its grip on our world. In 1990, 1 billion people rode the subway annually. In 2015, 25 years later, that number jumped to 1.8 billion people, 55% increase. Because of this growth, our infrastructure has become broken and slow. This forces new changes that take billions of dollars. No matter what, our civilization needs to find a way to control population. However, we should seriously consider starting with fixing the subway.
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"Colorado Man is Second to Die in Quest for Buried Treasure"
Everyday after I moved towns, I would make my mom drive me down every street near our new house for weeks. Each street brought new surprises and each house was different from the next. Some were big and others were small while some had funky paint colors like a pink that reminded me of cotton candy or even acid yellow that I swear I needed sunglasses just to look at. But because I never knew what I might find down those streets, I never wanted to stop driving. It was my mom who had do drag me back to the house to start my homework and then the whole process would start over the next day. This reminds me a lot of the men who searched for buried treasure. Some people might think they were crazy for looking for buried treasure that might now even exist but for some reason I understood and I might have even done the same thing. However, just because the men died before finding their treasure doesn’t mean that they were unsuccessful. I drove down all those streets not because I was in search of something specific but because I wanted to know what else was out there and never regret not exploring. So, I think that for some of these men the buried treasure would have just been an added bonus. The journey that they went on -which some might call the adventure of a lifetime- was made successful because all they wanted to do was explore the world while they had the chance and they did just that.
Everyday after I moved towns, I would make my mom drive me down every street near our new house for weeks. Each street brought new surprises and each house was different from the next. Some were big and others were small while some had funky paint colors like a pink that reminded me of cotton candy or even acid yellow that I swear I needed sunglasses just to look at. But because I never knew what I might find down those streets, I never wanted to stop driving. It was my mom who had do drag me back to the house to start my homework and then the whole process would start over the next day. This reminds me a lot of the men who searched for buried treasure. Some people might think they were crazy for looking for buried treasure that might now even exist but for some reason I understood and I might have even done the same thing. However, just because the men died before finding their treasure doesn’t mean that they were unsuccessful. I drove down all those streets not because I was in search of something specific but because I wanted to know what else was out there and never regret not exploring. So, I think that for some of these men the buried treasure would have just been an added bonus. The journey that they went on -which some might call the adventure of a lifetime- was made successful because all they wanted to do was explore the world while they had the chance and they did just that.
For my first essay, I chose to read To Train an Athlete, Add 12 Minutes of Meditation to the Daily Mix. This article regarded the very exasperating and stressful lives of D1 college football players while they undergo grueling aerobic and strength training, attending and maintaining good grades in their summer classes, and evaluations from coaches about starting positions. I feel as though this study could help even more student-athletes dealing with this type of pressure as they try to balance out their lives, including me. I am an honors student who juggles the worries of maintaining grades while playing 5 sports including basketball, softball, track, cross country, and cheerleading. I am also a coach’s daughter; my mom coaches basketball, track, and cross country, so I am held to a higher standard in all sports than the average teenager is held to by their parents. This year I will be entering the 9th grade, and I will be fighting for a spot on the varsity basketball team. Basketball has always been my first love, and I’ve gotten pretty good at it over the years, but I am not and will not be receiving any handouts. To keep my peers from excusing the fact of me possibly making the varsity team by exclaiming that my mom is the coach, and staying focused on my goals is going to be very stressful at times. So, I could definitely use an extra 12 minutes of meditation to mix up my day. This will help so many student-athletes like me cope with the stress of everyday life.
Where I come from being a lesbian or being gay is seen as one of the most forbidden things. I come from a very religious Christian family that follows different rules according to the holy bible and being gay is seen as something that is very wrong. In the article named " A 12 year old came out to her Mormon church. Then her Mike was cut off." Written by Jacey Fortin she explains and talks about how 12 year old Savannah came out to her church. In savannah's speech she explained how she felt god made everyone the way that he wanted them to be and that he excepted her just the way she was including the fact that she identified as gay. This really interest me because as a person who comes from the church background and knows how some people of the church can be, I felt extremely proud of what Savannah did. In my eyes Savannah is someone that is very brave, to be able to share your sexuality and your thoughts to a group of people where most of them don't believe in your choice to love someone of the same sex is amazing. What also really made this article stick out to me was the fact that Savannah was able to make change. After Savannah' s speech there was a rule set place that being gay is not a sin and that you should be able to identify yourself how you want in your place of worship. Just by speaking up and sharing how she felt Savannah was able to make major changes.
"China, Where the Pressure to Marry Is Strong, And the Advice Flows Online"
By Karoline Kan
It is always interesting to learn about romance in different cultures, and Chinese culture being very traditional, I was curious to see how Chinese people approach relationships.
While western culture is all about the emotional connection, the Chinese advice columns encourage people to first look at potential partners as if they are reading resumes. The fact that they even have a term called "Mate Value" that calculates someone's worth based on their height, looks and wealth would outrage many Americans.
However, this system of determining one's worth is inherent in the Chinese culture. It is already a widespread generalization that status is very important to Chinese people. While not every Chinese person fits this stereotype, where there is smoke, there is fire, right? A good number of Chinese people carry this traditional mentality of relating good grades to a good college, good college to a good job, good job to a lot of money, and money to happiness. This same mindset is advised by the Chinese online advisers to be used to find a young, tall, smart, and wealthy man to marry. They also inform women about how they are objectified by men based on characteristics such as bra cup size or weight, and how to fit the men's image of the perfect woman better. This disposition of judging people based on superficial aspects of one's "mate value" is just another part of China's tradition.
By Karoline Kan
It is always interesting to learn about romance in different cultures, and Chinese culture being very traditional, I was curious to see how Chinese people approach relationships.
While western culture is all about the emotional connection, the Chinese advice columns encourage people to first look at potential partners as if they are reading resumes. The fact that they even have a term called "Mate Value" that calculates someone's worth based on their height, looks and wealth would outrage many Americans.
However, this system of determining one's worth is inherent in the Chinese culture. It is already a widespread generalization that status is very important to Chinese people. While not every Chinese person fits this stereotype, where there is smoke, there is fire, right? A good number of Chinese people carry this traditional mentality of relating good grades to a good college, good college to a good job, good job to a lot of money, and money to happiness. This same mindset is advised by the Chinese online advisers to be used to find a young, tall, smart, and wealthy man to marry. They also inform women about how they are objectified by men based on characteristics such as bra cup size or weight, and how to fit the men's image of the perfect woman better. This disposition of judging people based on superficial aspects of one's "mate value" is just another part of China's tradition.
In Detroit, Artists Explore the Riches of the 99-Cent Store
I found this article to be very interesting because this shows that anyone can create art no matter their economic status. Because the supplies cost near to nothing, creating art can be accessible to everyone. Unfortunately, society equates expensive with quality and cheap with worthless, but institutions like Museum Of Contemporary Art Detroit are showing that you do not have to be wealthy in order to be an artist. Whether it is Scott Hockings with a circle of shopping carts held together by an oily rope to signify that “empty vessels make the most noise,” or if it is Osman Khan’s “The Allegory of the Horse” to demonstrate labor, they all show that the traditional way of creating art is being joined by more contemporary ways of expressing yourself.
I found this article to be very interesting because this shows that anyone can create art no matter their economic status. Because the supplies cost near to nothing, creating art can be accessible to everyone. Unfortunately, society equates expensive with quality and cheap with worthless, but institutions like Museum Of Contemporary Art Detroit are showing that you do not have to be wealthy in order to be an artist. Whether it is Scott Hockings with a circle of shopping carts held together by an oily rope to signify that “empty vessels make the most noise,” or if it is Osman Khan’s “The Allegory of the Horse” to demonstrate labor, they all show that the traditional way of creating art is being joined by more contemporary ways of expressing yourself.
I Lost My Voice, but Help Others Find Theirs
By Alex Hubbard
If you were a burgeoning runner suddenly stolen of your ability to speed towards the finish line, would you pack up your running shoes, or would you persevere until the end? What if you were a passionate piano player snatched of the opportunity to perform Chopin’s “Fantaisie Impromptu” ever again? Would you give up altogether, or would you start from scratch, tickling your way through the scales and Hanon books once again?
As a self-proclaimed journalist, I can only imagine the pain Hubbard went through when he discovered the deterioration of his voice—one of the main forms of communication—due to NF Type 2 after developing his love for and success in journalism despite his blindness. How was he able to overcome that feeling of defeat and fear to continue to break barriers to be where he is today?
Obviously, his determination and passion played a starring role in his ultimate subduing of the negativity the unfortunate disease caused. His ability to stare life in the face and see the glass half full is nothing short of awe-worthy. He made it clear to everyone in his life that he cannot be defined by his disabilities, making up for his lack of sight and audibility with wit and impressive talent.
I am impassioned by the role model that is Hubbard—his humility, graciousness, and perseverance. Although his speech may not be audible, his true voice is illuminated through his writing, experiences, and accomplishments.
By Alex Hubbard
If you were a burgeoning runner suddenly stolen of your ability to speed towards the finish line, would you pack up your running shoes, or would you persevere until the end? What if you were a passionate piano player snatched of the opportunity to perform Chopin’s “Fantaisie Impromptu” ever again? Would you give up altogether, or would you start from scratch, tickling your way through the scales and Hanon books once again?
As a self-proclaimed journalist, I can only imagine the pain Hubbard went through when he discovered the deterioration of his voice—one of the main forms of communication—due to NF Type 2 after developing his love for and success in journalism despite his blindness. How was he able to overcome that feeling of defeat and fear to continue to break barriers to be where he is today?
Obviously, his determination and passion played a starring role in his ultimate subduing of the negativity the unfortunate disease caused. His ability to stare life in the face and see the glass half full is nothing short of awe-worthy. He made it clear to everyone in his life that he cannot be defined by his disabilities, making up for his lack of sight and audibility with wit and impressive talent.
I am impassioned by the role model that is Hubbard—his humility, graciousness, and perseverance. Although his speech may not be audible, his true voice is illuminated through his writing, experiences, and accomplishments.
"Bill Cosby's Sexual Assualt Case Ends in a Mistrial" By Graham Bowley
What is rape culture in America? I believe it is when a man who has been accused over 30 times for sexual assault walks free from a case that ends in a mistrial, and what that means for survivors of sexual assault throughout the nation.
I think about the victims of sexual assault, not just in Cosby's case, but everywhere in America. I think about the victims that testified in a court of law, only to be dismissed or blamed for their own assault. Like in previous cases, Cosby's is just another sensational trial that shows that it is possible to get away with crimes in America if you have enough money or power. The power that Cosby wields in this case is his position as the rapist itself, because American culture is instinctively skewed against the victim in sexual assault cases. All Cosby's lawyer has to do is provide reasonable doubt that Cosby is not a rapist. One juror said that Constand's dress was the reason for her assualt, telling the newspaper, "Let's face it: She went up to his house with a bare midriff and incense and bath salts." This is another classic example of rape culture: blaming the victim for their intentions based on their appearance, instead of concentrating on the actions of the rapist.
The image of Constand leaving the courthouse is heartbreaking. She is turned away from the camera, a frustrated expression on her face. She understands how the American judicial system as failed her.
What is rape culture in America? I believe it is when a man who has been accused over 30 times for sexual assault walks free from a case that ends in a mistrial, and what that means for survivors of sexual assault throughout the nation.
I think about the victims of sexual assault, not just in Cosby's case, but everywhere in America. I think about the victims that testified in a court of law, only to be dismissed or blamed for their own assault. Like in previous cases, Cosby's is just another sensational trial that shows that it is possible to get away with crimes in America if you have enough money or power. The power that Cosby wields in this case is his position as the rapist itself, because American culture is instinctively skewed against the victim in sexual assault cases. All Cosby's lawyer has to do is provide reasonable doubt that Cosby is not a rapist. One juror said that Constand's dress was the reason for her assualt, telling the newspaper, "Let's face it: She went up to his house with a bare midriff and incense and bath salts." This is another classic example of rape culture: blaming the victim for their intentions based on their appearance, instead of concentrating on the actions of the rapist.
The image of Constand leaving the courthouse is heartbreaking. She is turned away from the camera, a frustrated expression on her face. She understands how the American judicial system as failed her.
“Life’s Pain, Recounted in Movement: Kyle Abraham’s ‘Dearest Home’”
As an avid performer, the “Arts” tab is consistently the first I’ll visit on the New York Times website. This week, however, it was a post from the @nytimes Instagram account that caught my eye. The New York Time’s weekly series of posts, called #SpeakingInDance, is a visual exploration of dance through social media.
Abraham’s choreography is, to me, an excellent example of the versatility and immense emotional power of dance. Dance can portray a story and evoke emotions from an audience, but it also serves as a method of expression for the choreographer and dancers themselves. Abraham reflects in his work the complicated love and loss tied to a recent break-up. While dancers are well aware of dance’s ability to serve as an emotional outlet, it never occurred to me that the choreographer can use dance in the same way.
Another striking aspect of Abraham’s piece was the lack of music. The two dancers performed in silence, yet still moved in perfect synchrony. Music certainly assists in the portrayal of emotion in a dance performance, but the silence enhanced the feeling of vulnerability and exposure in this piece.
Exercise is known for releasing endorphins and producing other positive changes within the body. Dance in particular is recognized for its influence on internal state through external movement; I am a firm believer in its ability to interpret feelings we can’t comprehend in verbal terms.
As an avid performer, the “Arts” tab is consistently the first I’ll visit on the New York Times website. This week, however, it was a post from the @nytimes Instagram account that caught my eye. The New York Time’s weekly series of posts, called #SpeakingInDance, is a visual exploration of dance through social media.
Abraham’s choreography is, to me, an excellent example of the versatility and immense emotional power of dance. Dance can portray a story and evoke emotions from an audience, but it also serves as a method of expression for the choreographer and dancers themselves. Abraham reflects in his work the complicated love and loss tied to a recent break-up. While dancers are well aware of dance’s ability to serve as an emotional outlet, it never occurred to me that the choreographer can use dance in the same way.
Another striking aspect of Abraham’s piece was the lack of music. The two dancers performed in silence, yet still moved in perfect synchrony. Music certainly assists in the portrayal of emotion in a dance performance, but the silence enhanced the feeling of vulnerability and exposure in this piece.
Exercise is known for releasing endorphins and producing other positive changes within the body. Dance in particular is recognized for its influence on internal state through external movement; I am a firm believer in its ability to interpret feelings we can’t comprehend in verbal terms.
This week the article "Carbon in Atmosphere Is Rising, Even as Emissions Stabilize" caught my attention. It is fair to say that most people in the United States are aware of the issue of global warming. Most American children, myself among them, have heard the spiel about taking shorter showers, turning off the lights, and carpooling. We all know our massive carbon footprint and our huge contribution to the issue of global warming, however it seems that most of us citizens turn a blind eye to the whole of it. Now our government is joining us too. In the United States, funding has been cut for climate research and the old climate policies are being removed, even though we have huge responsibility as a world leader and a major polluter. While another major polluter, China is taking huge steps to reduce their emissions and scientists all over the world still cannot determine the source of the record high levels of carbon dioxide in 2015-2016, The United States is easing off our programs and pretending global warming doesn't exist. This finding gives warning that it may be too late for us to reverse the damage we have done to our planet by showing that even by stabilizing carbon emissions, the carbon dioxide levels are still increasing. This leaves us two choices: to make larger efforts to stop climate change by continuing research and using energy more efficiently, or to watch as our environment is negatively effected, a path The U.S seems to be leaning towards at the moment.
"The Universal Phenomenon of Men Interrupting Women" by Susan Chira
This article really stood out to me because women have never had anything equal to men. Men are always viewed as the "higher power" in most situations. But aren't all of us striving for equality? Aren't we all looking for security and a place in this world where we can speak what we believe? So why are people still seeing men as this "higher power" when women have been proving for years they are just as capable as men. The article touches on some very intelligent women who are talked over during meetings where there are mostly male attendees. Women may not always be as loud as men are, but their opinions are just as important, the respect should be mutual. This article shows just how much harder women have to fight for their voice to be heard than men do.
This article really stood out to me because women have never had anything equal to men. Men are always viewed as the "higher power" in most situations. But aren't all of us striving for equality? Aren't we all looking for security and a place in this world where we can speak what we believe? So why are people still seeing men as this "higher power" when women have been proving for years they are just as capable as men. The article touches on some very intelligent women who are talked over during meetings where there are mostly male attendees. Women may not always be as loud as men are, but their opinions are just as important, the respect should be mutual. This article shows just how much harder women have to fight for their voice to be heard than men do.
"A Dire Weekly Total for the U.S.: 25 Children Killed by Guns" by Nicholas Bakalar
I originally clicked on this article because the information disclosed in the title seemed too tragic to be true. What made me keep reading was that this was unfortunately not the case, and that on average, 25 children die each week due to gun violence. In recent years, an annual average of 1,297 children were killed as a result of firearm injuries. As if this were not bad enough, there were also approximately 5,790 additional nonfatal gunshot wounds each year. The rate of African American children that are victims of firearm homicide is higher than that of white children, and firearm suicide rate among white children is higher than that of African American children. These statistics show that this is not simply an issue of gun violence, but of race. Although there are higher numbers of casualties in states with more lax gun control laws, the issue is prominent throughout the entire country and is something that needs to be addressed as soon as possible. As a country, we must make it more difficult for guns to fall into the hands of criminals and children. We must make our communities more safe and supportive, because children raised in areas where gang violence, poor academia, and limited adult supervision are far more likely to be affected by this violent epidemic. Only by working together as a country can we hope to lower the number of children whose lives are torn apart by gun violence.
I originally clicked on this article because the information disclosed in the title seemed too tragic to be true. What made me keep reading was that this was unfortunately not the case, and that on average, 25 children die each week due to gun violence. In recent years, an annual average of 1,297 children were killed as a result of firearm injuries. As if this were not bad enough, there were also approximately 5,790 additional nonfatal gunshot wounds each year. The rate of African American children that are victims of firearm homicide is higher than that of white children, and firearm suicide rate among white children is higher than that of African American children. These statistics show that this is not simply an issue of gun violence, but of race. Although there are higher numbers of casualties in states with more lax gun control laws, the issue is prominent throughout the entire country and is something that needs to be addressed as soon as possible. As a country, we must make it more difficult for guns to fall into the hands of criminals and children. We must make our communities more safe and supportive, because children raised in areas where gang violence, poor academia, and limited adult supervision are far more likely to be affected by this violent epidemic. Only by working together as a country can we hope to lower the number of children whose lives are torn apart by gun violence.
“The Black Sea Turned Turquoise, Thanks to a Phytoplankton Bloom”
This article caught my eye when I saw the word “phytoplankton” in the title. I knew a little bit about the type of plankton before and was eager to learn more about them and their effect on the world today. I knew they could change the color of the water but I didn’t know it was their shells that did it. Because plankton are at the very bottom of the food chain, their populations can have a pivotal role on a whole ecosystem. Even though it is unknown why this bloom is occurring, it is better to have an abundance of these creatures then see their numbers dwindling. More plankton means more food for other animals and the ones that eat them. The earth's oceans continue to inspire me. I find it amazing that these little creatures can be seen from space in huge numbers. Phenomenons like this one keep me coming back to know more about the ocean and its inhabitants. I would also like to know why the bloom occurred. Like the article said, it could have been related to changes in weather, a decrease in the plankton’s predators, or warmer waters and much more. A multiple of causes could have affected the number of plankton. If we could pinpoint what caused the bloom in the first place we might be able to one day replicate it if the planktons numbers are dropping. Until then we can just enjoy the lightshow they are putting on for us.
This article caught my eye when I saw the word “phytoplankton” in the title. I knew a little bit about the type of plankton before and was eager to learn more about them and their effect on the world today. I knew they could change the color of the water but I didn’t know it was their shells that did it. Because plankton are at the very bottom of the food chain, their populations can have a pivotal role on a whole ecosystem. Even though it is unknown why this bloom is occurring, it is better to have an abundance of these creatures then see their numbers dwindling. More plankton means more food for other animals and the ones that eat them. The earth's oceans continue to inspire me. I find it amazing that these little creatures can be seen from space in huge numbers. Phenomenons like this one keep me coming back to know more about the ocean and its inhabitants. I would also like to know why the bloom occurred. Like the article said, it could have been related to changes in weather, a decrease in the plankton’s predators, or warmer waters and much more. A multiple of causes could have affected the number of plankton. If we could pinpoint what caused the bloom in the first place we might be able to one day replicate it if the planktons numbers are dropping. Until then we can just enjoy the lightshow they are putting on for us.
“Is Pride Still for Queer People Like Me?” by Krista Burton. Pride parades have become increasingly popular over the years, for almost fifty years the LGBT movement has been fighting for their rights after being previously marginalized. Now more than ever the community has been accepted into modern life. Pride parades are for anyone who needs a safe place to be themselves.
The support of allies is an advantage to the LGBT community in order to enact change but it can also have detrimental effects on the movement. It seems like in some cases a parade becomes more about those supporting than the community. This is the case for corporations, supporting Pride to show that they are forward thinking. In reality supporting a movement is something a company does to increase profits. As a result the support feels insincere, used simply to gain attention to their product through the movement.
Honestly I have mixed feelings, the support of people outside the LGBT movement allows for normalization of the community. I personally think that allies are the people that aid change. But I also feel as though the acceptance of the straight white people really takes away from the fight for equality itself, acceptance of a group of people that have never needed a movement for their rights feels as though it is devaluing the struggle that the LGBT movement faces. In a world where money can be the most important factor I’d like to think that companies truly care but it might not be that realistic.
The support of allies is an advantage to the LGBT community in order to enact change but it can also have detrimental effects on the movement. It seems like in some cases a parade becomes more about those supporting than the community. This is the case for corporations, supporting Pride to show that they are forward thinking. In reality supporting a movement is something a company does to increase profits. As a result the support feels insincere, used simply to gain attention to their product through the movement.
Honestly I have mixed feelings, the support of people outside the LGBT movement allows for normalization of the community. I personally think that allies are the people that aid change. But I also feel as though the acceptance of the straight white people really takes away from the fight for equality itself, acceptance of a group of people that have never needed a movement for their rights feels as though it is devaluing the struggle that the LGBT movement faces. In a world where money can be the most important factor I’d like to think that companies truly care but it might not be that realistic.
"Out of High School, Into Real Life"
For incoming upperclassmen, such as myself, the question “have you started looking at colleges?” is all too familiar. Though I plan on attending college after high school, it is interesting to learn that 30% of graduates this year will not take this same step. Personally, I never thought twice about the progression of my education, because I viewed it as a given. I thus wanted to open my mind to the views of the students selected in the article, “Out of High School, Into Real Life”. Overall, I learned that in the current economy, many young adults inheriting a family business position feel that the debt of student loans is not worth it. The compilation of different financial backgrounds, locations, and interests of the depicted high schoolers allows for multiple perspectives; This diversity gave me the realization that those who do not seek a higher education are not limited to a “type”.
For incoming upperclassmen, such as myself, the question “have you started looking at colleges?” is all too familiar. Though I plan on attending college after high school, it is interesting to learn that 30% of graduates this year will not take this same step. Personally, I never thought twice about the progression of my education, because I viewed it as a given. I thus wanted to open my mind to the views of the students selected in the article, “Out of High School, Into Real Life”. Overall, I learned that in the current economy, many young adults inheriting a family business position feel that the debt of student loans is not worth it. The compilation of different financial backgrounds, locations, and interests of the depicted high schoolers allows for multiple perspectives; This diversity gave me the realization that those who do not seek a higher education are not limited to a “type”.
Accepting yourself proves to be challenging in all aspects of life. Being comfortable in your own skin is even more difficult if you are not embraced by the people around you. Love is a beautiful thing that comes in different forms. Everyone should have the ability to love and be loved by whomever they choose because love is something that should never be discarded. In the article “A 12-Year-Old Came Out to Her Mormon Church. Then Her Mike was Cut Off,” Jacey Fortin delves into the story of Savannah, a girl who’s mike was turned off while she was speaking to her Mormon congregation, an action I found disrespectful. Someone as young as Savannah who has yet had the chance to live her life with complete freedom, failed to find the acceptance of those that she may have needed it from most. Though Savannah’s public testimony got a lot of attention, this included much negativity. Scott Gordon, the president of FairMormon, stated that the situation was not about a girl struggling with her sexuality but instead about promoting false teachings. Even though comments such as this were hurtful to Savannah and her family, Savannah’s only hope from her speech was for change in how people of the LGBTQ community were regarded in the Mormon religion and in the world in general. As of now, there might not be much change seen in the progress to better equality for people of any sexuality, but I can only hope that with the help of Savannah’s testimony, change can soon be noticed and applied.
“The Dutch Have Solutions to Rising Seas.”
In a world of stark polarization around almost every conceivable issue, I was heartened to see the ways in which the people of Rotterdam cut through political boundaries to enact meaningful change. While climate change is an accepted fact to every serious scientist, millions of people downplay its impact and fail to look towards the future or consider the fate of generations who don’t currently have a say about the world they’ll inhabit. The dangers are real and already apparent. Oceans have warmed dramatically and unparalleled storms have ravaged coastal communities, as penguins and polar bears have become unwilling migrants, forced to move by melting icecaps and dwindling food supplies.
Unfortunately, those advocating for measures to combat climate change often fail in the face of the complications their proposals might have on a local economy. As a former resident of the cobblestone streets discussed in the article, I experienced the ever-present danger of rising seas, and I’m inspired by Rotterdam’s efforts. The people of Rotterdam have come together to create structures that combine dikes and parks, a proactive solution that guards against future disasters, is economically viable, and benefits the entire community, not just the politically active. Creating solutions that garner support from a wide range of different interest groups sets a positive precedent that can be followed by other cities, as the tides keep changing.
In a world of stark polarization around almost every conceivable issue, I was heartened to see the ways in which the people of Rotterdam cut through political boundaries to enact meaningful change. While climate change is an accepted fact to every serious scientist, millions of people downplay its impact and fail to look towards the future or consider the fate of generations who don’t currently have a say about the world they’ll inhabit. The dangers are real and already apparent. Oceans have warmed dramatically and unparalleled storms have ravaged coastal communities, as penguins and polar bears have become unwilling migrants, forced to move by melting icecaps and dwindling food supplies.
Unfortunately, those advocating for measures to combat climate change often fail in the face of the complications their proposals might have on a local economy. As a former resident of the cobblestone streets discussed in the article, I experienced the ever-present danger of rising seas, and I’m inspired by Rotterdam’s efforts. The people of Rotterdam have come together to create structures that combine dikes and parks, a proactive solution that guards against future disasters, is economically viable, and benefits the entire community, not just the politically active. Creating solutions that garner support from a wide range of different interest groups sets a positive precedent that can be followed by other cities, as the tides keep changing.
In the way our society has begun to change, people find it harder and harder to accept the truth and change their beliefs into what the bigger crowd of people believes. The article "A Superhero Power for Our Time: How to Handle the Truth" evaluates some of the social factors that contribute to people changing their beliefs and how they react to the truth. This is known as the "post-truth". While reading the article, the way our thinking changes based on many factors became very apparent. The article mentions that people tend to believe things that most people believe. This gives a person a sense of credibility along the lines of believing that if a large group of people all believe the same thing, then it couldn't possibly be wrong. This becomes very apparent in modern society where more people tend to "jump on the bandwagon" and follow criteria that is believed by the larger crowd. The article claims that a solution to getting out of the "post-truth" era would be to listen to the opinions on the other side of the argument and introducing them slowly as the brain tends to engage more when it slows down. I think that this claim is reliable, as expanding one's knowledge on two sides of any argument can make people less resentful upon learning the "real truth".
"Minnesota Officer Acquitted in Killing of Philando Castile"
In the world we live in today, it seems very common for the "boys in blue" to be able to — literally — get away with murder. I find the article of the obvious murder of the innocent Philando Castile to be very interesting and important to the future of our law enforcement in the United States. How is it possible that an officer who killed an innocent man to get away with killing him in front of his wife and child? This article was interesting because it touched on both sides of the issue: did the officer have a right to kill Castile, or was Castile an innocent victim? With the following marches started after the verdict that called for the charges against officer Yanez to be dropped, it appeared as though the community sided with Mr. Castile.
Although I side with Mr. Castile and feel such sympathy for his family, I find this article interesting to understand the Police Officer's point of view as well. While Mr. Castile was reaching for his wallet, the Officer saw him to be reaching for his gun. I find it interesting how Officers are on such a shoot-to-kill mindset in these scenarios when he could easily misfire and kill Mr. Castile's innocent wife and child whom were in the vehicle with him.
To me, I feel like this article encompasses both sides to every story like this. Unless laws are changed, events like this will occur more often, however it is good to remain informed.
In the world we live in today, it seems very common for the "boys in blue" to be able to — literally — get away with murder. I find the article of the obvious murder of the innocent Philando Castile to be very interesting and important to the future of our law enforcement in the United States. How is it possible that an officer who killed an innocent man to get away with killing him in front of his wife and child? This article was interesting because it touched on both sides of the issue: did the officer have a right to kill Castile, or was Castile an innocent victim? With the following marches started after the verdict that called for the charges against officer Yanez to be dropped, it appeared as though the community sided with Mr. Castile.
Although I side with Mr. Castile and feel such sympathy for his family, I find this article interesting to understand the Police Officer's point of view as well. While Mr. Castile was reaching for his wallet, the Officer saw him to be reaching for his gun. I find it interesting how Officers are on such a shoot-to-kill mindset in these scenarios when he could easily misfire and kill Mr. Castile's innocent wife and child whom were in the vehicle with him.
To me, I feel like this article encompasses both sides to every story like this. Unless laws are changed, events like this will occur more often, however it is good to remain informed.
The article “As Climate Changes, Southern States Will Suffer More Than Others” interested me because climate change interests me and I would like to learn more about it. I have always heard that climate change is a serious issue all around the world and according to the article, it affects some states differently than others. The article explains that states with warmer climates, such as Arizona or Texas, could lose 10 to 20 percent of G.D.P if the temperatures continue to rise. On the other hand, Northeast states would not face the same risks since they have a cooler climate. A continued rise in temperatures could also negatively affect labor productivity and could cause hurricanes to be much more destructive due to higher sea levels. Although the economic risks seem inevitable, there are some things that could reduce the economic losses. For example, if the heat in southern states becomes unbearable, people may decide to move to other states, which would help the economy. Cooling centers and new crop varieties would also be adopted in order to better adapt to the rising temperatures. I really enjoyed this article and I learned many new things from it, such as the different affects climate change could have on different states.
The article that interested me was “Bangladesh Puts Lady Justice in Her Place” by K. Anis Ahmed. As a former resident of Bangladesh, it is interesting to see how the country has changed since I left at a young age. The move towards secularization by government institutions gives me hope for Bangladesh’s future as secularization is a crucial step for modernization. Bangladesh never managed to completely secularize due to influence of religious extremist groups such as Jamaat-e Islami party who wielded political power to force adherence to religiously implies laws. Such behaviour is a threat to the freedom of religion and has no place in a modern and democratic nation. Religious favoritism can lead to development of atmospheres that allow oppression of minority groups such as the tribes living in the hill tracts of Chittagong, Bangladesh. From an economic perspective, it would alienate businesses owned by followers of other religions and secular organizations. Thus, it is in Bangladesh’s best interest to become a secular nation as soon as possible. I would be very happy to see Bangladesh fully modernize and blaze a trail for other developing nations to follow.
Rafael Nadal is a Spanish professional tennis player. He is recognized as being the greatest clay court player in history. Wimbledon is one of four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments played on grass courts, not clay; being Nadal's strong suit, held in England.
As someone who actively plays tennis year round and is of Spanish descent, like Rafael Nadal, the article "Rafael Nadal Hopes to Regain Past Success on Wimbledon Grass" caught my eye. From the start, I was interested to read about what the title means by regaining past success at Wimbledon. In addition, I was curious to read about the latest updates on Nadal and how he is planning to achieve his past successes at Wimbledon.
The article opens taking place in Mallorca, Spain, an island in Spain where my dad used to vacation during his childhood. Right away, I was fascinated to read about how Mallorca was relevant to Nadal. Also, I was excited to recognize a place that is important to a side of my family. The article later began discussing his past wins and setbacks, and how he is determined to overcome them in order to win on the grass courts at Wimbledon. This was inspiring to read and learn. I never thought that a male tennis player who has already achieved being best in the world could still be so motivated to better himself at the game. This is why the article, "Rafael Nadal Hopes to Regain Past Success on Wimbledon Grass," interested me the most. I look forward to watching him play on TV.
As someone who actively plays tennis year round and is of Spanish descent, like Rafael Nadal, the article "Rafael Nadal Hopes to Regain Past Success on Wimbledon Grass" caught my eye. From the start, I was interested to read about what the title means by regaining past success at Wimbledon. In addition, I was curious to read about the latest updates on Nadal and how he is planning to achieve his past successes at Wimbledon.
The article opens taking place in Mallorca, Spain, an island in Spain where my dad used to vacation during his childhood. Right away, I was fascinated to read about how Mallorca was relevant to Nadal. Also, I was excited to recognize a place that is important to a side of my family. The article later began discussing his past wins and setbacks, and how he is determined to overcome them in order to win on the grass courts at Wimbledon. This was inspiring to read and learn. I never thought that a male tennis player who has already achieved being best in the world could still be so motivated to better himself at the game. This is why the article, "Rafael Nadal Hopes to Regain Past Success on Wimbledon Grass," interested me the most. I look forward to watching him play on TV.
I’ve grown up for the last eight years of my life attending church. Among other teachings, I remember one of the sermons our youth pastor gave, specifically regarding gay relationships. The one thing that I recall from that sermon was the general statement that “we should continue to support those who are not strictly straight, but we should know that it is a sin to identify as one ourselves” -- a prime example of the stigma around gay relationships that many religious institutions create.
Now, however, identity has become even more important to those who aren’t strictly heterosexual and consider themselves religious. One of my friends identifies as a Christian bisexual. I can only imagine how difficult it is for her to cope with those who condemn non-straight churchgoers. Likewise, I felt a similar sympathy for Savannah when I first read the article “A 12-Year-Old Came Out to Her Mormon Church. Then Her Mike Was Cut Off”. There are many people older than her who haven’t racked up the courage to come out to their families. As a thirteen year old, Savannah has truly shown bravery, unafraid of overcoming any barriers keeping her from happiness. Her story is just one of many that are hopefully turning the tide against the opposition. At the end of the day, we can’t deny religion to or shun those with different sexualities. It should be their freedom to believe in whatever religion they wish, much as it is their freedom to have a different sexual orientation than others.
Now, however, identity has become even more important to those who aren’t strictly heterosexual and consider themselves religious. One of my friends identifies as a Christian bisexual. I can only imagine how difficult it is for her to cope with those who condemn non-straight churchgoers. Likewise, I felt a similar sympathy for Savannah when I first read the article “A 12-Year-Old Came Out to Her Mormon Church. Then Her Mike Was Cut Off”. There are many people older than her who haven’t racked up the courage to come out to their families. As a thirteen year old, Savannah has truly shown bravery, unafraid of overcoming any barriers keeping her from happiness. Her story is just one of many that are hopefully turning the tide against the opposition. At the end of the day, we can’t deny religion to or shun those with different sexualities. It should be their freedom to believe in whatever religion they wish, much as it is their freedom to have a different sexual orientation than others.
“School Districts Fight Segregation on Their Own”
For years now, people have been studying kids learning habits and trying to make sure children have the best education possible. Segregation has been an issue in America for hundreds of years and although it has become less common, it is still present. This article references current events involving the presence of segregation in schools in hope to bring attention to the problem and ways it can be solved.
The author of this editorial often makes counter arguments against the opposing view. For instance, the author discusses how people have attempted to help kids in low income schools, but it is very difficult, “...economic isolation undermines academic achievement among the poor…” (Editorial Board 1).As the article progresses, it refers to a plan in Dallas that is expected to have a positive effect on the issue. The author proves that a problem like this is not fixed over night, but some people have better plans than others, “Dallas has come a long way from the 1970’s...by contrast, has realized that racial isolation poses a threat…” (Editorial Board 2). The work being done in Dallas is seen as a step in the right direction.
Unlike the efforts in Dallas, the author does not see the work being done in New York City as effective. Although both Dallas and New York are very densely populated areas, they each have a different type of people living in there so it can be expected that each area approaches problems in different ways.
For years now, people have been studying kids learning habits and trying to make sure children have the best education possible. Segregation has been an issue in America for hundreds of years and although it has become less common, it is still present. This article references current events involving the presence of segregation in schools in hope to bring attention to the problem and ways it can be solved.
The author of this editorial often makes counter arguments against the opposing view. For instance, the author discusses how people have attempted to help kids in low income schools, but it is very difficult, “...economic isolation undermines academic achievement among the poor…” (Editorial Board 1).As the article progresses, it refers to a plan in Dallas that is expected to have a positive effect on the issue. The author proves that a problem like this is not fixed over night, but some people have better plans than others, “Dallas has come a long way from the 1970’s...by contrast, has realized that racial isolation poses a threat…” (Editorial Board 2). The work being done in Dallas is seen as a step in the right direction.
Unlike the efforts in Dallas, the author does not see the work being done in New York City as effective. Although both Dallas and New York are very densely populated areas, they each have a different type of people living in there so it can be expected that each area approaches problems in different ways.
"Out of High School, Into Real Life" By Jack Healy
Across the nation, thousands of people are not able to attend college to the high costs. Some people simply cannot afford it, while others are afraid that they will be engulfed in a lifetime of debt if they take out student loans. Without going to college, many people get low paying jobs that only require a high school diploma. Colleges cost so much that even smart people with a lot of potential are forced to miss out on the experience because they cannot afford it. Many people that I know say that college is the best four years of their life that allows them to live independently, have fun and make new friends and connections, and helps to teach skills that will jumpstart your career and help you as you are thrown into the 'real world'. It is a shame that about 30% of people across the nation are unable to learn these skills and explore different career paths because they cannot afford the insanely expensive price of college. Without going to college, young adults are being plunged into the 'real world' with little or no work experience. They have not been taught the workplace skills that they would have learned at college, causing them to make less money in their jobs. By making less money, these people are not able to send their own kids to college, causing the cycle to live on.
Across the nation, thousands of people are not able to attend college to the high costs. Some people simply cannot afford it, while others are afraid that they will be engulfed in a lifetime of debt if they take out student loans. Without going to college, many people get low paying jobs that only require a high school diploma. Colleges cost so much that even smart people with a lot of potential are forced to miss out on the experience because they cannot afford it. Many people that I know say that college is the best four years of their life that allows them to live independently, have fun and make new friends and connections, and helps to teach skills that will jumpstart your career and help you as you are thrown into the 'real world'. It is a shame that about 30% of people across the nation are unable to learn these skills and explore different career paths because they cannot afford the insanely expensive price of college. Without going to college, young adults are being plunged into the 'real world' with little or no work experience. They have not been taught the workplace skills that they would have learned at college, causing them to make less money in their jobs. By making less money, these people are not able to send their own kids to college, causing the cycle to live on.
The article "Stories About Disability Don’t Have to Be Sad" by Melissa Shang discusses Shang's opinions on the negative stereotype directed toward those with mental and physical illnesses. Shang was born with the disability of Charcot-Marie-Tooth which causes the paralysis of the muscles in her arms and legs, and provides the need to wear braces and use a wheelchair. To voice her opinion, Shang decided to write the novel "Mia Lee Is Wheeling Through Middle School,” starring a girl her age and with her same nerve disability. However, instead of approaching the situation with a negatively, Shang had her character live a normal and happy life with school, friends, homework, and every other situation that the typical middle school student comes across. This article interested me because I find learning about disabilities and illnesses to be interesting because I get to imagine what life is like for those who are in different shoes than I am. I found this article particularly fascinating because rather than the disabled being portrayed in a negative way, the characters are portrayed as normal human beings, which is how I view them as well; I am in belief that the disabled should not be treated differently and that whatever disability they have is not necessarily bad, but might just be something unique about their character. I also like that the author can validate the fact that illness isn't always bad due to the fact that she can smile happily despite having a disability.
"A Stunt Turns Deadly for a Couple Seeking YouTube Fame"
19 year old Monalisa Perez and her 22 year old boyfriend Pedro Ruiz III had tried to achieve YouTube fame by posting various prank videos on their channel, but this plan was abruptly stopped due to a stunt gone wrong. Ruiz decided to hold a thick book in front of his chest while Perez fired a gun to see if the book would stop the bullet. However, the exact opposite happened, with the bullet penetrating Ruiz's chest and he died at the scene. Perez, who is pregnant with her second child, was charged with manslaughter and was released under a $7,000 bail. This article was particularly interesting to me this week because it has to do with the fact that every day people are trying to achieve internet fame. and they will go to great lengths in order to attempt to get that fame. Every day people like Ruiz and Perez are trying to become famous but for what? Just for the sake of gaining attention on a much more massive scale? For the title of being "famous"? To prove that they can be better than everybody else? My only questions for Perez are: was it really worth losing someone you love in order to get views and subscribers on YouTube? Do these numbers, which do not prove how much you are worth to others, really matter? Is something like fame really worth going to great lengths for, even if it involves these life-changing risks?
19 year old Monalisa Perez and her 22 year old boyfriend Pedro Ruiz III had tried to achieve YouTube fame by posting various prank videos on their channel, but this plan was abruptly stopped due to a stunt gone wrong. Ruiz decided to hold a thick book in front of his chest while Perez fired a gun to see if the book would stop the bullet. However, the exact opposite happened, with the bullet penetrating Ruiz's chest and he died at the scene. Perez, who is pregnant with her second child, was charged with manslaughter and was released under a $7,000 bail. This article was particularly interesting to me this week because it has to do with the fact that every day people are trying to achieve internet fame. and they will go to great lengths in order to attempt to get that fame. Every day people like Ruiz and Perez are trying to become famous but for what? Just for the sake of gaining attention on a much more massive scale? For the title of being "famous"? To prove that they can be better than everybody else? My only questions for Perez are: was it really worth losing someone you love in order to get views and subscribers on YouTube? Do these numbers, which do not prove how much you are worth to others, really matter? Is something like fame really worth going to great lengths for, even if it involves these life-changing risks?
The article that initially caught my eye was "A 12-Year-Old Came Out to Her Mormon Church. Then Her Mike Was Cut Off." As a teenager actively on social media, I had heard this story but never went into depth at seeing what exactly had happened to this young girl. After watching the video of Savannah trying to say her piece and being abruptly interrupted, I was left confused. Parishioners of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are encouraged during such testimony meetings to give “verbal expression of what he or she knows to be true concerning the divinity of Jesus Christ, the restoration of the fulness of his gospel in our time, and the blessings that come from living its principles,” according to the Encyclopedia of Mormonism. The Mormon church has also passed laws in their community allowing people to identify themselves as gay, lesbian, or bisexual or experiencing same-sex attraction. While this is a great advancement, it in ways becomes a set back. Although they claim to be accepting in all, they cut off the mike of a young girl trying to express something that many go years and years of hiding. To a millennial it makes you wonder, will the future be like this? Although this occurred specifically in the Mormon community, many throughout the world suffer such discrimination. People have been consistently fighting for change with the acceptance of the LGBT+ community, but their just does not seem to be a finish line. Will it ever end?
"Stepsister, Yes; Grandma, No: U.S. Sets Guidelines for Revised Travel Ban"
This peeked my interest because the first version of the U.S. Travel Ban did not pass through the judicial system and was deemed unconstitutional. It was considered to be prejudiced towards an entire nation instead of the individual criminals. Later, the travel ban passed and the article explained the recent modifications added. I am interested to see the effects or consequences of the travel ban in the future and if there will be any further revisions.
This peeked my interest because the first version of the U.S. Travel Ban did not pass through the judicial system and was deemed unconstitutional. It was considered to be prejudiced towards an entire nation instead of the individual criminals. Later, the travel ban passed and the article explained the recent modifications added. I am interested to see the effects or consequences of the travel ban in the future and if there will be any further revisions.
In a competitive world, I often wonder what steps I can take now to ensure future success. Students like me, unsure of what field they should pursue, may struggle to understand what skills they need for the real world. However, according to a video by Code.org, viewed by nine million in its first week, the answer is simply computer programming. The video states that employees with coding skills are in demand now, in nearly all fields, not just those that revolve around computers, and the demand will continue to rise as future generations become increasingly technology reliant. Natasha Singer's article "How Silicon Valley Pushed Coding Into American Classrooms" discusses the increased demand for coders and the actions that many companies are taking to help students learn to program. In the article, Code.org's founder, Hadi Partovi, equates coding with core curricula such as math or English. His company works to put coding courses in all public schools and they have already reached over 100 million students through their free, online introductory course. Programs like theirs are mirrored by tech giants such as Microsoft and Apple, and target young audiences, in the hopes that children will be able to develop these skills as they grow and apply them in their careers. While many students may not pursue computer science, as they grow and work in a technologically advanced society, they will all have learned fundamental skills to help them in whichever career path they choose.
"Why 'Radical Body Love' Is Thriving on Instagram"
While scrolling through different articles this week, this article on body positivity on social media interested me the most. Tess Holliday, a size 22 model, has become a prominent leader in the "body positive" movement online. As a teenager, I see so many girls around me always complaining about wanting to be skinnier and comparing themselves to pictures of girls they see online. Confident girls with bigger bodies, like Tess Holliday, show young women that we do not need to be skinny and have flawless skin to be proud of the way we look. The article also discusses about how Lena Dunham positively addressed how a magazine she was on the cover of did not retouch or photoshop her thighs. I believe that it is important for celebrities to use their platform to spread positivity, and to help all of the young people that look up to them. Girls' minds are clouded by the beauty standard set by society and magazines, which use photoshop and set unrealistic body goals. Seeing so many pictures on social media of girls with skinny, tiny bodies can have a great negative effect on bigger who are not so confident about their body. The article especially interested me when it talked about male body positivists. Body issues are something that most people associate with girls, but it is important to realize boys also have these issues, and it is important to not just focus on boosting females' confidence.
While scrolling through different articles this week, this article on body positivity on social media interested me the most. Tess Holliday, a size 22 model, has become a prominent leader in the "body positive" movement online. As a teenager, I see so many girls around me always complaining about wanting to be skinnier and comparing themselves to pictures of girls they see online. Confident girls with bigger bodies, like Tess Holliday, show young women that we do not need to be skinny and have flawless skin to be proud of the way we look. The article also discusses about how Lena Dunham positively addressed how a magazine she was on the cover of did not retouch or photoshop her thighs. I believe that it is important for celebrities to use their platform to spread positivity, and to help all of the young people that look up to them. Girls' minds are clouded by the beauty standard set by society and magazines, which use photoshop and set unrealistic body goals. Seeing so many pictures on social media of girls with skinny, tiny bodies can have a great negative effect on bigger who are not so confident about their body. The article especially interested me when it talked about male body positivists. Body issues are something that most people associate with girls, but it is important to realize boys also have these issues, and it is important to not just focus on boosting females' confidence.
“I Am Not a ‘Paki,’ Not a Terrorist. I Am Nobody but Myself.”
The article that captured my interest this week is, “I Am Not a ‘Paki,’ Not a Terrorist. I Am Nobody but Myself.” In the article, Omer Aziz describes his feeling of being young and lost; not knowing where he came from, and not knowing where to go. This article made me realize a series of things. Many immigrants leave pieces of their history, their identity, behind. Having an identity is necessary to become something more, because everything needs a foundation. This self-realization can’t be taught or told. It’s a special thing, unique to everybody, and it’s empowering. Education connects us all, linking us to each other, to the past and to the future, and to our ancestors. Through it, you can find your history and your identity, which is essential to knowing your worth. Feeling alienated from others, coupled with aimlessness, can lead to violence. If you don’t know where you fit in the world, you don’t know who you fit in with, and you feel lost. Teens all over the world live in very different situations, but everybody has a period in which they must figure out who they are. Some are born knowing, and some don’t ever figure it out. I believe that once you find your identity, you have purpose, and that can drive you to accomplish incredible things. I can only hope that I can discover more about myself in the years to come, and find out exactly who I am, because I believe that is the most powerful thing one can do.
The article that captured my interest this week is, “I Am Not a ‘Paki,’ Not a Terrorist. I Am Nobody but Myself.” In the article, Omer Aziz describes his feeling of being young and lost; not knowing where he came from, and not knowing where to go. This article made me realize a series of things. Many immigrants leave pieces of their history, their identity, behind. Having an identity is necessary to become something more, because everything needs a foundation. This self-realization can’t be taught or told. It’s a special thing, unique to everybody, and it’s empowering. Education connects us all, linking us to each other, to the past and to the future, and to our ancestors. Through it, you can find your history and your identity, which is essential to knowing your worth. Feeling alienated from others, coupled with aimlessness, can lead to violence. If you don’t know where you fit in the world, you don’t know who you fit in with, and you feel lost. Teens all over the world live in very different situations, but everybody has a period in which they must figure out who they are. Some are born knowing, and some don’t ever figure it out. I believe that once you find your identity, you have purpose, and that can drive you to accomplish incredible things. I can only hope that I can discover more about myself in the years to come, and find out exactly who I am, because I believe that is the most powerful thing one can do.
"Out of High School, Into Real Life" By Jack Healy
College isn't for everyone, and that is a fact in which this article uncovers. "Everyone’s got their own route" and there are various paths in this world that people can take. One course is studying for a higher education. Another path is to start working from the moment a person steps foot out of high school. Other people would rather take the path where the world unveils before them or just enjoy life without burden. Each person is different, which means that each has a unique trail they must trek and no individual has a right to carve a path for another person other than themselves.
The route to success is the one that is lead by a higher education. That is what I have been told my whole life by my school, my parents, and any relative who I see during crazy family reunions. Although I wish to go to college and have a higher degree, I also yearn to roam our world. I believe that some people are in this mysterious world to uncover its real beauty and ugliness from its confinements. By following my unique path after high school, I know that I can do what I desire, even if it takes decades. After all, Dr. Suess always said, you have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. That is the reason why this article caught my interest; it confirms one of my favorite quotes.
College isn't for everyone, and that is a fact in which this article uncovers. "Everyone’s got their own route" and there are various paths in this world that people can take. One course is studying for a higher education. Another path is to start working from the moment a person steps foot out of high school. Other people would rather take the path where the world unveils before them or just enjoy life without burden. Each person is different, which means that each has a unique trail they must trek and no individual has a right to carve a path for another person other than themselves.
The route to success is the one that is lead by a higher education. That is what I have been told my whole life by my school, my parents, and any relative who I see during crazy family reunions. Although I wish to go to college and have a higher degree, I also yearn to roam our world. I believe that some people are in this mysterious world to uncover its real beauty and ugliness from its confinements. By following my unique path after high school, I know that I can do what I desire, even if it takes decades. After all, Dr. Suess always said, you have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. That is the reason why this article caught my interest; it confirms one of my favorite quotes.
Q&A: Do Birds Listen When You Play Music?
By C. CLAIBORNE RAY
As soon as I saw this article, I was struck with curiosity. The article poses a question that not many people think about on a daily basis. However, once the question is proposed, it opens up the reader's mind to other questions. As a person who has a background in music, this article allowed me to ask myself many questions about the correlation between human music and the bird's brain. One question that I thought about while reading this was if birds could recognize the music we play and try to copy it themselves. It also made me curious to see if humans could find a way to train birds to recognize or produce certain music or sounds. Finally, the last question that this article posed for me was what kinds of music to birds recognize. Would the birds understand more electronic music, or only classical music like the violins mentioned in the article. In conclusion this article was very interesting to me because even though it is short, it opens up the reader's mind and allows them to propose their own questions. Ones related to the article and ones that are not. This article allows people to create questions, and then create questions based on those questions.
By C. CLAIBORNE RAY
As soon as I saw this article, I was struck with curiosity. The article poses a question that not many people think about on a daily basis. However, once the question is proposed, it opens up the reader's mind to other questions. As a person who has a background in music, this article allowed me to ask myself many questions about the correlation between human music and the bird's brain. One question that I thought about while reading this was if birds could recognize the music we play and try to copy it themselves. It also made me curious to see if humans could find a way to train birds to recognize or produce certain music or sounds. Finally, the last question that this article posed for me was what kinds of music to birds recognize. Would the birds understand more electronic music, or only classical music like the violins mentioned in the article. In conclusion this article was very interesting to me because even though it is short, it opens up the reader's mind and allows them to propose their own questions. Ones related to the article and ones that are not. This article allows people to create questions, and then create questions based on those questions.
"Out of High School Into, Real Life"
From what I've seen most kids graduate high school and want to go straight into college but after reading this article I've changed my mind. Some people really do want to go to high school but they can't afford it so they try to save up but just end up not going. Others don't want to go so they so they go into the family business or help out around the house with other siblings or get a job to help with the bills. Some kids don't even have the option because they have to go help their family in some way. I believe that the school system should find a way for kids who can't go to college, for whatever reason, to be able to get some real help in there journey because if they keep putting it off this less likely it is to actually happen. It ends up becoming a spiral that it very difficult to get out of without help. So I've decide to take this article as a lesson for when I graduate high school and go into "real life".
From what I've seen most kids graduate high school and want to go straight into college but after reading this article I've changed my mind. Some people really do want to go to high school but they can't afford it so they try to save up but just end up not going. Others don't want to go so they so they go into the family business or help out around the house with other siblings or get a job to help with the bills. Some kids don't even have the option because they have to go help their family in some way. I believe that the school system should find a way for kids who can't go to college, for whatever reason, to be able to get some real help in there journey because if they keep putting it off this less likely it is to actually happen. It ends up becoming a spiral that it very difficult to get out of without help. So I've decide to take this article as a lesson for when I graduate high school and go into "real life".
The opinion piece "American Fascism, in 1944 and Today" published May 12th, 2017 discusses the presence of American Fascists in comparison to war-time America, when fascism gained momentum, to today, where fascism has started to ride once again. This article interested me because fascism is an interesting ideology, and the rise of fascism today gives America increasing concerns under President Donald Trump. The article was written by the Grandson of Vice President Henry Wallace, who penned an article titled "The Danger of American Fascism." There, Wallace states that fascists are super Nationalists who persuade the people into supporting corporations, while not helping the people. Wallace's grandson believes that in this article, his Grandfather predicted Trump's Presidency. However, today's idea of fascism is not identical to Mussolini or Hitler, though they are basically identical.
Today's concern of Trump's presidency is valid. He has brought the ideas of conformity and assimilation back to center stage, he fired FBI Director Comey, jeopardizing the controversial investigation against the President, and even more. What he has done in his presidency since his inauguration six months prior nearly models 20th century fascism to a T. Vice President Wallace believed that the government should focus on the "general welfare" of the people, which President Trump is said to believe is important. However, things like the border wall relate strongly to traditional fascism.
Today's concern of Trump's presidency is valid. He has brought the ideas of conformity and assimilation back to center stage, he fired FBI Director Comey, jeopardizing the controversial investigation against the President, and even more. What he has done in his presidency since his inauguration six months prior nearly models 20th century fascism to a T. Vice President Wallace believed that the government should focus on the "general welfare" of the people, which President Trump is said to believe is important. However, things like the border wall relate strongly to traditional fascism.
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I chose an article about how climate change is affecting airplanes. The article explained that warmer temperatures cause planes not to be able to lift off because the air is less dense. The warmer temperatures are caused by emissions of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere. The article went on to explain that 2% of carbon dioxide emissions were caused by aviation.
This article is an example of how climate change is causing problems that most people would never think about. It shows that climate change is having unthought of effects that will only worsen as the earth continues to warm.
Other than the hottest hours of the day, planes can still take off, especially smaller and lighter planes. For now, people can still fly, but the planes will have to hold less. This will cause flights to be both more difficult to get and more expensive for everyone. Scientists also said that turbulence has been increased so flights will also be less comfortable and the possibility of injury is increased.
This article was interesting because it made me realize how quickly climate change can impact our lives. If temperatures keep increasing we may have to find a new transportation method because airplanes will not work well anymore.
I chose an article about how climate change is affecting airplanes. The article explained that warmer temperatures cause planes not to be able to lift off because the air is less dense. The warmer temperatures are caused by emissions of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere. The article went on to explain that 2% of carbon dioxide emissions were caused by aviation.
This article is an example of how climate change is causing problems that most people would never think about. It shows that climate change is having unthought of effects that will only worsen as the earth continues to warm.
Other than the hottest hours of the day, planes can still take off, especially smaller and lighter planes. For now, people can still fly, but the planes will have to hold less. This will cause flights to be both more difficult to get and more expensive for everyone. Scientists also said that turbulence has been increased so flights will also be less comfortable and the possibility of injury is increased.
This article was interesting because it made me realize how quickly climate change can impact our lives. If temperatures keep increasing we may have to find a new transportation method because airplanes will not work well anymore.
" The Lab Says its Cancer. But Sometimes the Lab is wrong." By Gina Kolata. After struggling to decide which article to comment on this week my decision became much easier when I began to read this one. As soon as I saw the title I was intrigued, I thought that perhaps there was a misdiagnoses and science had discovered a new life-threatening disease. After reading the first few lines of the article I became slightly enraged. How could someone mix up the diagnosis of a potentially life threatening disease. Although the man that actually did end up having cancer rid of it successfully, I couldn't help but think about how devastating it would have been if the misdiagnosed cancer had been terminal. I continued to read only to discover that it very well could be that someone with terminal cancer could have been told they did not have it. For a second I was relieved as I read that doctors had figuired out a way to prevent future mix ups (perhaps a labeling system). However, I was left annoyed once again when I read that patients may have to pay up to 3,000 dollars to ensure that there DNA related results are not switched with another patients. Hopefully in the future doctors will find a way to ensure that their patients receive completely accurate results.
"How Much Do You Know About Solving Global Warming?"
I understood beforehand that global warming is an important issue, but never was sure how to help solve the problem. My initial thought was that this article would be another article that follows the "Top 10" structure, but to my surprise it was an engaging, active article. For example, one of the questions asked was "Which holds more promise: building wind farms or solar farms?" Did you say wind farms? You are correct! Not only does the article show which answer is correct and which is incorrect, but it also provides a detailed explanation! I enjoy the format of this article, the accessibility, and the educational yet active quality of the piece.
I understood beforehand that global warming is an important issue, but never was sure how to help solve the problem. My initial thought was that this article would be another article that follows the "Top 10" structure, but to my surprise it was an engaging, active article. For example, one of the questions asked was "Which holds more promise: building wind farms or solar farms?" Did you say wind farms? You are correct! Not only does the article show which answer is correct and which is incorrect, but it also provides a detailed explanation! I enjoy the format of this article, the accessibility, and the educational yet active quality of the piece.
"A Stunt Turns Deadly for a Couple Seeking YouTube Fame".
What's interesting about this article is that it shows how far people are willing to go to achieve their "15 minutes of fame. Basically, two aspiring youtubers by the names of Monalisa Perez and Pedro Ruiz III were involved in a dangerous stunt where Ruiz held an Encyclopedia as protection while Perez shot the book, and this led to the immediate death of Pedro Ruiz. According to reports, Perez used a 0.50 caliber Desert Eagle as she was shooting her boyfriend, which might I remind you is a highly hazardous piece of weaponry where it's ammunition has an average energy of 1500 ft/ib and a velocity of 1475 ft/s. Monalisa Perez was charged with second degree manslaughter , and this article leaves me furious and melancholic because of how avoidable this ordeal was. Perez and Ruiz's goal was to garner more views, and in one video on their YouTube channel, Ruiz said that he would "throw parties" once they reached 300,000 subscribers. Not only is this motivation completely idiotic, but Monalisa Perez's aunt claims that not only was their 3 year old daughter present when she shot her husband, but Perez was also pregnant at the time! In absolutely no circumstances can a parent allow him/herself to be so reckless and possibly put his/her loved ones at danger, and that is why I stand completely against Monalisa Perez.
What's interesting about this article is that it shows how far people are willing to go to achieve their "15 minutes of fame. Basically, two aspiring youtubers by the names of Monalisa Perez and Pedro Ruiz III were involved in a dangerous stunt where Ruiz held an Encyclopedia as protection while Perez shot the book, and this led to the immediate death of Pedro Ruiz. According to reports, Perez used a 0.50 caliber Desert Eagle as she was shooting her boyfriend, which might I remind you is a highly hazardous piece of weaponry where it's ammunition has an average energy of 1500 ft/ib and a velocity of 1475 ft/s. Monalisa Perez was charged with second degree manslaughter , and this article leaves me furious and melancholic because of how avoidable this ordeal was. Perez and Ruiz's goal was to garner more views, and in one video on their YouTube channel, Ruiz said that he would "throw parties" once they reached 300,000 subscribers. Not only is this motivation completely idiotic, but Monalisa Perez's aunt claims that not only was their 3 year old daughter present when she shot her husband, but Perez was also pregnant at the time! In absolutely no circumstances can a parent allow him/herself to be so reckless and possibly put his/her loved ones at danger, and that is why I stand completely against Monalisa Perez.
This week I read an interesting article called “The Empathetic Dog” by Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi. It was about the emerging science of “emotional contagion”, as researchers call it, which is the ability of certain animals to sense and feel a human’s emotions. I particularly found it interesting because I spent a whole year in 8th grade researching the benefits and issues of service animals. Specially trained people are able to use this benefit of an animal’s emotional contagion and train them to react appropriately. The animals, usually dogs, are trained to react and help a person once they sense a certain emotion or medical phenomenon occurring within a person. I found the article especially interesting because there was a twist on this theory that stated that animals may only react this way out of self preservation. It is believed that they may only be reassuring, calm, and helpful out of self-preservation when a person is experiencing turbulent emotions. They try to calm the person down in order to reassure their own safety. I found this a particularly interesting theory, and article.
This week I read an interesting article called “The Empathetic Dog” by Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi. It was about the emerging science of “emotional contagion”, as researchers call it, which is the ability of certain animals to sense and feel a human’s emotions. I particularly found it interesting because I spent a whole year in 8th grade researching the benefits and issues of service animals. Specially trained people are able to use this benefit of an animal’s emotional contagion and train them to react appropriately. The animals, usually dogs, are trained to react and help a person once they sense a certain emotion or medical phenomenon occurring within a person. I found the article especially interesting because there was a twist on this theory that stated that animals may only react this way out of self preservation. It is believed that they may only be reassuring, calm, and helpful out of self-preservation when a person is experiencing turbulent emotions. They try to calm the person down in order to reassure their own safety. I found this a particularly interesting theory, and article.
“Where Are the Rape-Kit Nurses?” by Brittany Bronson on June 20th 2017
This article provides yet another example of the shockingly weak societal response to rape, even from medical institutions. Bronson has created a sense of awareness on the grave social menace of sexual assaults both in the United States and around the world, and how much it has been ignored by society.
In reading this article, I think that the worst part was that I was not quite surprised. The numerous rape cases heard about in the news are not even close to a quarter of all sexual assault and domestic violence occurring in the United States.
As a pragmatist, it is not fair to believe that the issue of sexual assault can simply become resolved through exposure in the media, as this alone may not trigger action by several organizations and citizens. The fight for justice through court cases and exposure through the media can aid in creating awareness of how severe rape is in the United States. However, if people aspire to truly change the statistics of rape, then there needs to be a concerted effort to create platforms that are fully dedicated to this issue. This will provide solutions to victims through private and compassionate forums. Initial efforts to inculcate these solutions should be led by socially relevant institutions like hospitals, which will deliver proper benchmarks for the rest of society to follow.
This article provides yet another example of the shockingly weak societal response to rape, even from medical institutions. Bronson has created a sense of awareness on the grave social menace of sexual assaults both in the United States and around the world, and how much it has been ignored by society.
In reading this article, I think that the worst part was that I was not quite surprised. The numerous rape cases heard about in the news are not even close to a quarter of all sexual assault and domestic violence occurring in the United States.
As a pragmatist, it is not fair to believe that the issue of sexual assault can simply become resolved through exposure in the media, as this alone may not trigger action by several organizations and citizens. The fight for justice through court cases and exposure through the media can aid in creating awareness of how severe rape is in the United States. However, if people aspire to truly change the statistics of rape, then there needs to be a concerted effort to create platforms that are fully dedicated to this issue. This will provide solutions to victims through private and compassionate forums. Initial efforts to inculcate these solutions should be led by socially relevant institutions like hospitals, which will deliver proper benchmarks for the rest of society to follow.
"Once a Model City, Hong Kong is in Trouble"
Hong Kong has always been a notable city. When you think of modern China, you probably think of the high-rises of Shanghai, and Hong Kong. They're both in big capital letters on the globe, and they almost are telling you, "Hey! Look at us! We're big and pretty, come over here!" However, lately Hong Kong is losing a bit of its shiny sparkle, due to a multitude of issues inside the city. Issues with education, home prices significantly increasing, and issues with land development, make it slightly less worth living in and coming to.
I chose this article because lately I have been interested in what's been happening in Asia. Asia is the biggest continent in the world, so there's bound to be something going on inside, right? I also have always enjoyed learning about big cities and what's going on inside them. This week, Hong Kong was the key for the heavily locked door of interest.
Hong Kong has always been a notable city. When you think of modern China, you probably think of the high-rises of Shanghai, and Hong Kong. They're both in big capital letters on the globe, and they almost are telling you, "Hey! Look at us! We're big and pretty, come over here!" However, lately Hong Kong is losing a bit of its shiny sparkle, due to a multitude of issues inside the city. Issues with education, home prices significantly increasing, and issues with land development, make it slightly less worth living in and coming to.
I chose this article because lately I have been interested in what's been happening in Asia. Asia is the biggest continent in the world, so there's bound to be something going on inside, right? I also have always enjoyed learning about big cities and what's going on inside them. This week, Hong Kong was the key for the heavily locked door of interest.
"Debate Stirs About Female Lax Players Not Wearing Helmets"
As I scrolled through the New York Times website looking for an article to write about, the words girls lacrosse caught my eye. Now girls lacrosse is not exactly the most popular sport around, so it really surprised me when I saw that there was an article concerning female lacrosse players not wearing helmets. As an avid lacrosse player, this debate has come up many times in my life. Some want to keep the girls game the same, very little contact and very little protection. Others feel as if the use of “helmets” should be required. Even some want to throw all the boys lacrosse gear on the girls and let them play. Personally, I think we should wear more equipment. Yes, this would lead to more contact and add a roughness to the sport but we can handle it. This debate for whether or not girls need helmets is ridiculous. The so called “helmets” they expect us to wear are just awful. They are these tiny pieces of foam that provide very little protection and would only entice girls to play rougher, leading to even more head injuries than before. If they want to give girls helmets, they should go big or go home. Give us all the boys gear and more leeway when playing or just leave it how it is. Most people think that girls are too wimpy to handle the boys game and to handle hitting, but if you ever meet a true girls lacrosse player, you will learn that we are tough enough for either no helmets at all or all the gear.
As I scrolled through the New York Times website looking for an article to write about, the words girls lacrosse caught my eye. Now girls lacrosse is not exactly the most popular sport around, so it really surprised me when I saw that there was an article concerning female lacrosse players not wearing helmets. As an avid lacrosse player, this debate has come up many times in my life. Some want to keep the girls game the same, very little contact and very little protection. Others feel as if the use of “helmets” should be required. Even some want to throw all the boys lacrosse gear on the girls and let them play. Personally, I think we should wear more equipment. Yes, this would lead to more contact and add a roughness to the sport but we can handle it. This debate for whether or not girls need helmets is ridiculous. The so called “helmets” they expect us to wear are just awful. They are these tiny pieces of foam that provide very little protection and would only entice girls to play rougher, leading to even more head injuries than before. If they want to give girls helmets, they should go big or go home. Give us all the boys gear and more leeway when playing or just leave it how it is. Most people think that girls are too wimpy to handle the boys game and to handle hitting, but if you ever meet a true girls lacrosse player, you will learn that we are tough enough for either no helmets at all or all the gear.
$300,000 for College? Where's that in the Bible?
College; the simple word gives me the chills. We as teenagers have to make a decision that will completely control our futures. My mom always tells me that when she was a kid she was able to pay for a year of college herself by working one summer as a waitress. Now, I have 4 jobs, each pays me $10 an hour and from what I've made in the past 2 years, will only be able to pay for less than 1/30 of the college tuition. So, my only option is to make my parents pay for it and take out student loans. But when you're in a family of nine( five kids, two parents, and two dogs) that's a really big favor to ask your parents for. The article "$300,000 for College? Where's that in the Bible?" really interested me because I will be entering college in the next two years; I am concerned how my parents and I will be able to afford a school such as Norte Dame, one I am hoping to attend.The article showed me that my family is not alone in this struggle and it opened my eyes to the problems our current system has. But let's face it, college is expensive. Just hearing the price of tuition can scare even the most motivated of students out of their own skin. The article showed me the cold hard facts about college tuition that I, myself was scared of thinking of. For now I'll keep my fingers crossed and hope that maybe, just maybe, my mom will win the lottery - one in which she pays everyday.
College; the simple word gives me the chills. We as teenagers have to make a decision that will completely control our futures. My mom always tells me that when she was a kid she was able to pay for a year of college herself by working one summer as a waitress. Now, I have 4 jobs, each pays me $10 an hour and from what I've made in the past 2 years, will only be able to pay for less than 1/30 of the college tuition. So, my only option is to make my parents pay for it and take out student loans. But when you're in a family of nine( five kids, two parents, and two dogs) that's a really big favor to ask your parents for. The article "$300,000 for College? Where's that in the Bible?" really interested me because I will be entering college in the next two years; I am concerned how my parents and I will be able to afford a school such as Norte Dame, one I am hoping to attend.The article showed me that my family is not alone in this struggle and it opened my eyes to the problems our current system has. But let's face it, college is expensive. Just hearing the price of tuition can scare even the most motivated of students out of their own skin. The article showed me the cold hard facts about college tuition that I, myself was scared of thinking of. For now I'll keep my fingers crossed and hope that maybe, just maybe, my mom will win the lottery - one in which she pays everyday.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/24/opinion/sunday/artificial-intelligenc...
"The Real Threat of Artificial Intelligence"
Artificial Intelligence is taking over the world. Computers are going to slowly start taking over jobs, which will cause people to become unemployed. It’s scary to think that one day we could have robots to do everything we could ever think of. As the article says, “The only way to prevent mass unemployment is service jobs of love.” Things such as taking care of an elderly person, a sponsor for Alcoholics Anonymous, and other things that require care and love from other people. Service jobs similar to those listed in the pervious sentence are likely to turn into the real jobs of the future. So basically what this article has been saying all along, robots are slowly going to take over the world as we know it and it will take paying jobs away from us. Our taxes will go up tremendously in order to pay for this, as well. The world is a changing place, and not in a good way. We need to work as hard as we can in order to stop robots from taking our places.
"The Real Threat of Artificial Intelligence"
Artificial Intelligence is taking over the world. Computers are going to slowly start taking over jobs, which will cause people to become unemployed. It’s scary to think that one day we could have robots to do everything we could ever think of. As the article says, “The only way to prevent mass unemployment is service jobs of love.” Things such as taking care of an elderly person, a sponsor for Alcoholics Anonymous, and other things that require care and love from other people. Service jobs similar to those listed in the pervious sentence are likely to turn into the real jobs of the future. So basically what this article has been saying all along, robots are slowly going to take over the world as we know it and it will take paying jobs away from us. Our taxes will go up tremendously in order to pay for this, as well. The world is a changing place, and not in a good way. We need to work as hard as we can in order to stop robots from taking our places.
"No, Your Teen Doesn't Hate You.It's Just summer." by Lisa Damour
This was my favorite article of the week because of how much it focuses on teens. It gives justice to teens, and helps parents understand their antics just a little bit better.It reassures parents that some behaviors of teens are completely normal. It touches on all the things parents worry about teens for the most. This author has a brilliant way of explaining the hectic life that is being a teenager in the 21st century. Many parents believe that some qualities of their teenagers will last with them forever. Things such as attitude, complaining, quirks etc. In this article, however Damour focuses in on some of these things and confirms that some things simply come with the territory of being a teen. She also brings upon a form of sympathy for teens and puts parents in their shoes in a way. She does this by explaining how they are expected to be independent while still under their parents roof. Of course teenagers have to live up to a lot, having to act like an adult then being told you can't do adult things yet is one of the most confusing things in the world! The author explains that there are definitely some negative transformations that come along with adolescence, but the best, and most beneficial thing for parents to do is to embrace it because, of course the vital teenage years absolutely do not last forever.
This was my favorite article of the week because of how much it focuses on teens. It gives justice to teens, and helps parents understand their antics just a little bit better.It reassures parents that some behaviors of teens are completely normal. It touches on all the things parents worry about teens for the most. This author has a brilliant way of explaining the hectic life that is being a teenager in the 21st century. Many parents believe that some qualities of their teenagers will last with them forever. Things such as attitude, complaining, quirks etc. In this article, however Damour focuses in on some of these things and confirms that some things simply come with the territory of being a teen. She also brings upon a form of sympathy for teens and puts parents in their shoes in a way. She does this by explaining how they are expected to be independent while still under their parents roof. Of course teenagers have to live up to a lot, having to act like an adult then being told you can't do adult things yet is one of the most confusing things in the world! The author explains that there are definitely some negative transformations that come along with adolescence, but the best, and most beneficial thing for parents to do is to embrace it because, of course the vital teenage years absolutely do not last forever.
As someone who has owned many Barbie dolls, including a Ken doll, the article titled "Ken's New Look(s), Deconstructed" caught my eye immediately. I would never have imagined Mattel would release new Ken dolls and was curious to know what these new dolls would look like. Even now, I can only imagine Ken with blonde hair, blue eyes, fair skin, and a flawless physical appearance. While reading the article, I thought more about how the appearance of these new dolls reflects certain psychographic and demographic trends just like the fashion industry. For instance, one of the new Ken dolls has a man bun, which has become a huge trend. I found this idea to be very fascinating, as children's toys are now being designed based on society's trends, which involve all ages. In addition, I found this article very interesting because it highlights how Mattel is defining diversity with its new dolls. Although Mattel's new dolls replicate today's general stereotypes, I think the makers' efforts to promote diversity and more realistic appearances should be appreciated. Overall, I believe that it is very important that children's toys reflect the real world and people of all different colors and sizes.
Competitive Tobogganing in Maine. Well, Sort-of Competitive.
As a winter devotee in the summer heat, I sought out a reminder of the icy, snow leaden repose, and found it readily in O’Brien’s article. It was a stunning reflection of my sentiments as I relish my winter months and hope to fulfill this passion as the people of Camden do. I, too, wish to belong to a community and custom celebrating the glory and rigor of the cold.
In cold pursuit, I went Winter camping, which was the most lovely and rewarding camping outing I’ve ever experienced. Living in Michigan, these opportunities aren't too hard to come by, and luckily, I have met people who share my zeal for the below-freezing weather. But, in spite of living in Michigan, these people often seem to be on the fringes of the majority who complain about the snow constantly. This only heightens my desire to find the wild winters and communities that embrace them.
However, O’Brien brings up a stout concern: the inevitable wall presented to the outsider. The rejection of the race by locals as an overexposed tourist event is a example of the difficulty faced to outsiders who wish to experience these communities. I fear that it is impossible to immerse myself in customs such as these and become a true part of them. But perhaps, just as O’Brien relayed, it is possible to integrate myself into this culture. Whatever the case, I will seek out these winter havens and hope dearly to find people who feel this winter-longing as I do.
As a winter devotee in the summer heat, I sought out a reminder of the icy, snow leaden repose, and found it readily in O’Brien’s article. It was a stunning reflection of my sentiments as I relish my winter months and hope to fulfill this passion as the people of Camden do. I, too, wish to belong to a community and custom celebrating the glory and rigor of the cold.
In cold pursuit, I went Winter camping, which was the most lovely and rewarding camping outing I’ve ever experienced. Living in Michigan, these opportunities aren't too hard to come by, and luckily, I have met people who share my zeal for the below-freezing weather. But, in spite of living in Michigan, these people often seem to be on the fringes of the majority who complain about the snow constantly. This only heightens my desire to find the wild winters and communities that embrace them.
However, O’Brien brings up a stout concern: the inevitable wall presented to the outsider. The rejection of the race by locals as an overexposed tourist event is a example of the difficulty faced to outsiders who wish to experience these communities. I fear that it is impossible to immerse myself in customs such as these and become a true part of them. But perhaps, just as O’Brien relayed, it is possible to integrate myself into this culture. Whatever the case, I will seek out these winter havens and hope dearly to find people who feel this winter-longing as I do.
“Out of High School, Into Real Life” By Jack Healy
Many high school students throughout the whole nation do not attend college because of how costly is getting to attend college. Students get financial aid and scholarships, however, that still does not fully pay their college tuition, plus renting a dorm, food, books, etc, which then they have to get loans and leave college on debt and so on. This article really caught my attention because of how expensive college is getting and is ruining the opportunities of many well rounded students to attend college and attain that college experience which is a big part of their lives.
Many people who have attended a university have told me that college is the most experienced and fun time of their lives. However, students who cannot afford college and decide not to attend, they do not attain that college experience and that is not right. I come from a low income family, and I would really like to attend college and gain that experience that many people had gained from going to college because I would want to live that great part of my life. I want to get to meet new people and learn how their culture is different from my culture and gain that new experience. I want to get to meet new people so I could make new friends that I could make memorable memories with. All of these statements and many more make what a college experience would look like. However, I would not want to turn down college because of money issues.
Many high school students throughout the whole nation do not attend college because of how costly is getting to attend college. Students get financial aid and scholarships, however, that still does not fully pay their college tuition, plus renting a dorm, food, books, etc, which then they have to get loans and leave college on debt and so on. This article really caught my attention because of how expensive college is getting and is ruining the opportunities of many well rounded students to attend college and attain that college experience which is a big part of their lives.
Many people who have attended a university have told me that college is the most experienced and fun time of their lives. However, students who cannot afford college and decide not to attend, they do not attain that college experience and that is not right. I come from a low income family, and I would really like to attend college and gain that experience that many people had gained from going to college because I would want to live that great part of my life. I want to get to meet new people and learn how their culture is different from my culture and gain that new experience. I want to get to meet new people so I could make new friends that I could make memorable memories with. All of these statements and many more make what a college experience would look like. However, I would not want to turn down college because of money issues.
"T.S.A. Testing 2 Technologies to Speed Airport Screening" by Shivani Vora, June, 28th, 2017.
As anyone who travels often knows, the T.S.A. screening line at the airpot can be a hassle, especially when running behind schedule. As somebody who travels often and finds themselves going through screening lines multiple times a year, I have grown a bit jaded of the whole process and the time it takes. In fact, Logan Airport is typically the airport we go to, yet throughout the years, it doesn't feel like much has changed throughout the process of the screening lines there. Seeing this article and learning that they're now testing Computed Tomography Three-Dimensional Bag Screening over at Logan is exciting. With this new technology being introduced at Logan, people can spend less time in line worrying if they'll catch their plane and, hopefully, feel more protected too. The machine makes life easier for the T.S.A. agents, knowing they can more efficiently catch anything unapproved from entering the flight and getting people moving more quickly. This could also eliminate the need to give constant reminders to passengers that laptops need to be taken out of bags which would be helpful to everyone considering how many seem to miss this step. I believe these new advances are the first steps to making all airports more safe and efficient to all flyers.
As anyone who travels often knows, the T.S.A. screening line at the airpot can be a hassle, especially when running behind schedule. As somebody who travels often and finds themselves going through screening lines multiple times a year, I have grown a bit jaded of the whole process and the time it takes. In fact, Logan Airport is typically the airport we go to, yet throughout the years, it doesn't feel like much has changed throughout the process of the screening lines there. Seeing this article and learning that they're now testing Computed Tomography Three-Dimensional Bag Screening over at Logan is exciting. With this new technology being introduced at Logan, people can spend less time in line worrying if they'll catch their plane and, hopefully, feel more protected too. The machine makes life easier for the T.S.A. agents, knowing they can more efficiently catch anything unapproved from entering the flight and getting people moving more quickly. This could also eliminate the need to give constant reminders to passengers that laptops need to be taken out of bags which would be helpful to everyone considering how many seem to miss this step. I believe these new advances are the first steps to making all airports more safe and efficient to all flyers.
The article "Every New York City Subway Line Is Getting Worse. Here’s Why." interested me the most this week. This article stood out to me because I recently spent a day at work with my father who has to ride 3 subways everyday in order to get to his job. The commute was exhausting and there was never a moment that the subway wasn't packed. I remember thinking how I couldn't imagine making this trip every day. In this article I learned the reasons for this stressful rides that New Yorkers are subjected to every day. What stood out to me the most was that the subway system has remained the same for 112 years now. In this article I also learned how the numbers of subway riders have increased by about 2 million people since 1990. With this significant increase in people, the severe overcrowding that is experienced by subway users makes more sense. There needs to be drastic changes in the subway system in order to accommodate for this growth in subway users and the increasing users in the future as well. If the subway becomes a less crowded and stressful place, commutes may become shorter as wait times decrease and overall tensions will be relieved as well. The article mentions how aggressions can rise and fights can break out due to the overcrowded subways, only adding to the stress of the environment. Renovations of the system are long overdue and should not be put off any further because they are necessary to a well-functioning city.
The article that interested me this week was “A Utopia for a Dystopian Age” by Espen Hammer. The word utopia was first used by Thomas More in 1516 to describe an ideal society without poverty or hardship. Over the course of history, utopia has had many different meanings. A utopia could be society in which all social injustices are abolished, or it could be a technologically advanced society. Recent dystopian movies such as The Giver or Divergent depict an idea of utopia that incorporate advanced technology and complete social and political equality. The concept of a utopia is so interesting because it is relative to each individual. The article discusses how in modern times, “the utopian impulse seems almost extinguished.” Modern utopias are usually coined by major advancements in technology, but it seems that the more our society’s technology advances, the less we are able to imagine the possibility of a utopia. Through our own advancements in science and technology, we understand the risks and consequences of a wholly technologically controlled society. Television shows such as Black Mirror illustrate society’s current anti-utopianism. While the idea of utopia can seem useless to wonder about, I believe that striving towards utopia, or a type of societal perfection, although we many never reach it, can only benefit us. I believe that having a “utopian consciousness” is necessary to improve and innovate society and create a better future.
"IPhone is 10 Years Old. Here's the Story of It's Birth"
Over the years we have seen how technology is having such a big impact on the way we live and think. When using our iPhone we don’t think about how far this has come, or what even started this product. As of this month, Apple’s iPhone is ten years old and it has come a very long way. From being such a top secret to now having seven generations, I would say that it has basically taken over our lives. My generation, in particular, uses our phones for everything.It’s just so easy with everything at the tip of our fingers. We don’t just use phones for calling and texting, now it’s social media, weather and a whole lot of other things that consume our lives. When making the iPhone and deciding what it would contain the options were endless, Andy Grignon describes it as “creating a pressure cooker of a bunch of really smart people with an impossible deadline, an impossible mission.” As some of the workers said in the articles it has caused them divorce and has made them go through very hard times because their life depends on what the next generation of the iPhone is. So if they make something that customers don’t like or need then they aren’t going to make a profit and will have to start over from square one. In conclusion, the ten-year journey of the iPhone has truly changed the way we live our lives both personally and businesswise. Since I am only sixteen years old it is hard to imagine without this type of technology.
Over the years we have seen how technology is having such a big impact on the way we live and think. When using our iPhone we don’t think about how far this has come, or what even started this product. As of this month, Apple’s iPhone is ten years old and it has come a very long way. From being such a top secret to now having seven generations, I would say that it has basically taken over our lives. My generation, in particular, uses our phones for everything.It’s just so easy with everything at the tip of our fingers. We don’t just use phones for calling and texting, now it’s social media, weather and a whole lot of other things that consume our lives. When making the iPhone and deciding what it would contain the options were endless, Andy Grignon describes it as “creating a pressure cooker of a bunch of really smart people with an impossible deadline, an impossible mission.” As some of the workers said in the articles it has caused them divorce and has made them go through very hard times because their life depends on what the next generation of the iPhone is. So if they make something that customers don’t like or need then they aren’t going to make a profit and will have to start over from square one. In conclusion, the ten-year journey of the iPhone has truly changed the way we live our lives both personally and businesswise. Since I am only sixteen years old it is hard to imagine without this type of technology.
'Birth Place' by Ramona S. Diaz
I clicked on this video because it was published on the 23rd of January - my birthday. The conditions captured in this Op-Doc couldn't be further than those my birth took place under. When you think about birth, you think of it as a joyous occasion, a typical happy mother and father beaming down at their newborn bundle of joy. What you don't think of is hundreds of women crammed into one room, sharing beds or babies' screams interrupted by the occasional prompts given on loudspeaker to 'brush your teeth'.
I had always thought that bringing new life into this world was a magical occurence of new life being brought into the world but in places like the Phillipines, which has a steadily growing population of over 100 million, new life isn't always welcome. In this Op-doc, a young woman is asked for pictures of her womb. She has none. She hasn't been to any kind of hospital or clinic throughout her whole pregnancy. A worker is seen persuading another woman to get an operation to prevent her from having more children. She replies, 'I'll think about it', somewhat reluctantly.
Being born into a world that is trying to prevent your birth, into one of the world's most crowded maternity hospitals is not an easy way to start life, but it only gives one an idea of the hardships to come in the lives of these babies and their mothers.
I clicked on this video because it was published on the 23rd of January - my birthday. The conditions captured in this Op-Doc couldn't be further than those my birth took place under. When you think about birth, you think of it as a joyous occasion, a typical happy mother and father beaming down at their newborn bundle of joy. What you don't think of is hundreds of women crammed into one room, sharing beds or babies' screams interrupted by the occasional prompts given on loudspeaker to 'brush your teeth'.
I had always thought that bringing new life into this world was a magical occurence of new life being brought into the world but in places like the Phillipines, which has a steadily growing population of over 100 million, new life isn't always welcome. In this Op-doc, a young woman is asked for pictures of her womb. She has none. She hasn't been to any kind of hospital or clinic throughout her whole pregnancy. A worker is seen persuading another woman to get an operation to prevent her from having more children. She replies, 'I'll think about it', somewhat reluctantly.
Being born into a world that is trying to prevent your birth, into one of the world's most crowded maternity hospitals is not an easy way to start life, but it only gives one an idea of the hardships to come in the lives of these babies and their mothers.
“Sacrificing Black Lives for the American Lie” by Ibram X. Kendi
Although many Americans believe our society is post-racial and think efforts to ensure equality are no longer necessary, this is a lie. If our country is as progressive as some people like to believe, why are more black people stopped, arrested, or killed in police encounters than white people? Why are police officers rarely charged or convicted despite all the evidence stacked against them? I chose to read this opinion article because it enlightened me about the impact of race on our country’s justice system, and evidenced the continued discrimination against people of color. As a young African American, I’m unnerved and left with obvious questions. Would I ever be stopped by a police officer simply because of the color of my skin? If I were threatened or, god forbid, hurt by a police officer and testified against them, would my story be believed? Am I to be wary of the very organization that has made it its primary mission to protect me? While reading this article, a lingering feeling of loss and uncertainty overcame me. What can possibly be done to save the people of this country from mistreatment and discrimination? How can we create a society in which there is true justice? What does America really stand for if its claims of equality, liberty, justice, and freedom for all people are not true?
Although many Americans believe our society is post-racial and think efforts to ensure equality are no longer necessary, this is a lie. If our country is as progressive as some people like to believe, why are more black people stopped, arrested, or killed in police encounters than white people? Why are police officers rarely charged or convicted despite all the evidence stacked against them? I chose to read this opinion article because it enlightened me about the impact of race on our country’s justice system, and evidenced the continued discrimination against people of color. As a young African American, I’m unnerved and left with obvious questions. Would I ever be stopped by a police officer simply because of the color of my skin? If I were threatened or, god forbid, hurt by a police officer and testified against them, would my story be believed? Am I to be wary of the very organization that has made it its primary mission to protect me? While reading this article, a lingering feeling of loss and uncertainty overcame me. What can possibly be done to save the people of this country from mistreatment and discrimination? How can we create a society in which there is true justice? What does America really stand for if its claims of equality, liberty, justice, and freedom for all people are not true?
"In Detroit, Artists Explore the Riches of the 99-Cent Store".
This article in particular was very unique to me. People often forget to realize that art is an open ended concept that could be associated with anything- even if the used items were purchased at dollar stores. I find MOCAD’s summer exhibit, “99 Cents or Less,” inspiring because it challenges artists to use everyday objects for something other than its use. This means that artists would have to almost throw out all their knowledge of the item and think of it creatively. Perhaps using everyday items makes the piece more relatable (and become a part of pop culture), since everyone would know what medium was used. According to the article, a place like Detroit has many dollar stores and I believe that citizens should make the best out of their environment. Clearly, some of the artists were uncomfortable with spending money for art at a dollar store but that uneasiness further challenges the artist by forcing him or her to experiment (this experimentation would also help the artist grow by facing obstacles). Lastly, this exhibit was such a spectacle not only because of the artworks that were produced, but also the fact that almost anyone could easily use and afford the same materials. This means that wealth does not influence one's artistic ability or creativeness. Lastly, I believe that nobody should be discouraged from going against traditional ideals of art; in fact, that may make the piece more interesting.
This article in particular was very unique to me. People often forget to realize that art is an open ended concept that could be associated with anything- even if the used items were purchased at dollar stores. I find MOCAD’s summer exhibit, “99 Cents or Less,” inspiring because it challenges artists to use everyday objects for something other than its use. This means that artists would have to almost throw out all their knowledge of the item and think of it creatively. Perhaps using everyday items makes the piece more relatable (and become a part of pop culture), since everyone would know what medium was used. According to the article, a place like Detroit has many dollar stores and I believe that citizens should make the best out of their environment. Clearly, some of the artists were uncomfortable with spending money for art at a dollar store but that uneasiness further challenges the artist by forcing him or her to experiment (this experimentation would also help the artist grow by facing obstacles). Lastly, this exhibit was such a spectacle not only because of the artworks that were produced, but also the fact that almost anyone could easily use and afford the same materials. This means that wealth does not influence one's artistic ability or creativeness. Lastly, I believe that nobody should be discouraged from going against traditional ideals of art; in fact, that may make the piece more interesting.
I found the article "Ken's new Look(s), Deconstructed" extremely intriguing as it shows the changes of a toy that many Americans have grown up with. At first when I saw what they have done to the Ken doll I was shocked. Growing up I remember ken being the same doll with the same complexion and hair, the only thing you could change was his clothing and accessories. But now having these new changes to his race, eyes, and hair feels right because it shows more inclusion in society and shows that we are accepting of all races and body types. I believe that this change will give kids of different races the opportunity to see that they are beautiful and that they don't have to be a specific race or ethnicity. This toy is now about inclusion and I will be very interested to see this take off and see how other children react playing with them. I believe this could be a huge breakthrough for Mattel.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/16/science/black-sea-turkey-turquoise-pl...
This article talks about the black sea around Istanbul that seems to appears blue-green. It happens every summer and it is caused by phytoplankton called coccolithophores. They can survive with little nutrients and are produce asexually. The color of the sea last for weeks even though the algae only lives for a few days. You can see also see the sea with turquoise colors from the NASA satellite and it looks really pretty compared to other ocean. Honestly I am very fascinated with the ocean because the ocean is very deep and there are many other creatures or plants that weren't discovered yet by scientists. From what I know we only explored less than 5 percent of the ocean and to me that seems crazy. I hope in the future there will be different creatures that are waiting to be discovered and the mystery of the ocean can be uncovered.
This article talks about the black sea around Istanbul that seems to appears blue-green. It happens every summer and it is caused by phytoplankton called coccolithophores. They can survive with little nutrients and are produce asexually. The color of the sea last for weeks even though the algae only lives for a few days. You can see also see the sea with turquoise colors from the NASA satellite and it looks really pretty compared to other ocean. Honestly I am very fascinated with the ocean because the ocean is very deep and there are many other creatures or plants that weren't discovered yet by scientists. From what I know we only explored less than 5 percent of the ocean and to me that seems crazy. I hope in the future there will be different creatures that are waiting to be discovered and the mystery of the ocean can be uncovered.
"The Black Sea Turned Turquoise, Thanks to a Phytoplankton Bloom".
The Black Sea has turned blue… well, turquoise anyway. Recent observation has shown that the breaking of the natural armor of phytoplankton, limestone scales, reveals a portrait of awing magnificence. I am genuinely beguiled by the beauty of something as simple, yet so complex, as the life cycle of algae present in the Black Sea. To learn that the sea has transformed to a gorgeous illumination of turquoise, one of the brightest in five years because of the abundance of phytoplankton, is refreshing. Aside from scientific questioning, I wonder if the magnitude of the algae is linked to the increase in sunlight caused by climate change and pollution.
Much of the population places focus on deplorable stories such as trash found in the stomachs of whales washed up on German shores, oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico, or the increasing concerns of global warming. Often admiration of nature and environmental progress are overlooked in exchange for reading of the prevalent destruction of the earth by the human race.
The article, however, seeks to recapture a positive and optimistic viewpoint that we tend to lack and often forget in this world. The growth, blossoming, and death of these coccolithophores serves as a reminder that, despite conflict on a global scale, the captivating beauty of the environment may remain an unexplainable constant of hope for the human race as one collective body.
The Black Sea has turned blue… well, turquoise anyway. Recent observation has shown that the breaking of the natural armor of phytoplankton, limestone scales, reveals a portrait of awing magnificence. I am genuinely beguiled by the beauty of something as simple, yet so complex, as the life cycle of algae present in the Black Sea. To learn that the sea has transformed to a gorgeous illumination of turquoise, one of the brightest in five years because of the abundance of phytoplankton, is refreshing. Aside from scientific questioning, I wonder if the magnitude of the algae is linked to the increase in sunlight caused by climate change and pollution.
Much of the population places focus on deplorable stories such as trash found in the stomachs of whales washed up on German shores, oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico, or the increasing concerns of global warming. Often admiration of nature and environmental progress are overlooked in exchange for reading of the prevalent destruction of the earth by the human race.
The article, however, seeks to recapture a positive and optimistic viewpoint that we tend to lack and often forget in this world. The growth, blossoming, and death of these coccolithophores serves as a reminder that, despite conflict on a global scale, the captivating beauty of the environment may remain an unexplainable constant of hope for the human race as one collective body.
"Colorado Man is Second to Die in Quest for Buried Treasure"
It was the title of this article that initially caught my eye. Upon further reading, I realized that this story sounded like one straight from a ‘National Treasure’ movie. That was a series of movies that I spent my childhood watching, so this article brought about a great sense of nostalgia. While this story doesn’t include the intelligence of former presidents of the U.S., it still includes the thrill and mystery that those movies fully incorperated.
One thing that particularly stood out in this artcle was the amount of trust that the people in search of the treasure have. No one was with Mr. Fenn when he buried the treasure, so no one can confirm that there even is a treasure to begin with. These people are putting blind faith into a complete stranger while putting their lives at risk, all for a treasure that may not even exist.
My favorite line in the entire article was a statement from Jenny Kile, a woman that runs a website that tracks the treasure hunt. She said “I believe the greater tragedy of life is not living it,” and I think that that speaks to Mr. Fenn’s motives for burying the treasure. By buring this treasure, as dangerous as it may be for those trying to find it, he is encouraging people to take risks for the things they want. He is reminding people that life goes by faster than most people realize, so they should take advantage of every moment and spend it searching for what they truly desire.
It was the title of this article that initially caught my eye. Upon further reading, I realized that this story sounded like one straight from a ‘National Treasure’ movie. That was a series of movies that I spent my childhood watching, so this article brought about a great sense of nostalgia. While this story doesn’t include the intelligence of former presidents of the U.S., it still includes the thrill and mystery that those movies fully incorperated.
One thing that particularly stood out in this artcle was the amount of trust that the people in search of the treasure have. No one was with Mr. Fenn when he buried the treasure, so no one can confirm that there even is a treasure to begin with. These people are putting blind faith into a complete stranger while putting their lives at risk, all for a treasure that may not even exist.
My favorite line in the entire article was a statement from Jenny Kile, a woman that runs a website that tracks the treasure hunt. She said “I believe the greater tragedy of life is not living it,” and I think that that speaks to Mr. Fenn’s motives for burying the treasure. By buring this treasure, as dangerous as it may be for those trying to find it, he is encouraging people to take risks for the things they want. He is reminding people that life goes by faster than most people realize, so they should take advantage of every moment and spend it searching for what they truly desire.
"Flowers, Flowers and More Flowers: How a Star Ballerina Says Goodbye" by Joshua Barone.
Ever since I was a child I grew up watching famous ballerinas and wished to be one of them. Diana Vishneva was part of the American Ballet Theatre, which was one company I loved to watch. In practice, once a month we would watch a ballet performance and at the time I didn't think much of the people themselves, I just knew the passion that it took to dance and become the star of a such a famous company like Vishneva was. It is always upsetting to leave the things you love, but after 15 years of a star dancer, her time off was well deserved.
Ballet is one of those things that words are never necessary, I remember watching older dancers as a child and longing to be one. I believe that every dancer, every little girl really, went through that phase, and to see one conquer that dream is amazing; Vishneva, not only made it into a company, she went on to be a star since 2003. She went from a young Russian girl to a star dancer and is just now taking a break at 40 years of age. It is so inspiring to see such a talented figure go onto greatness and even more to come that no one knows yet.
Ever since I was a child I grew up watching famous ballerinas and wished to be one of them. Diana Vishneva was part of the American Ballet Theatre, which was one company I loved to watch. In practice, once a month we would watch a ballet performance and at the time I didn't think much of the people themselves, I just knew the passion that it took to dance and become the star of a such a famous company like Vishneva was. It is always upsetting to leave the things you love, but after 15 years of a star dancer, her time off was well deserved.
Ballet is one of those things that words are never necessary, I remember watching older dancers as a child and longing to be one. I believe that every dancer, every little girl really, went through that phase, and to see one conquer that dream is amazing; Vishneva, not only made it into a company, she went on to be a star since 2003. She went from a young Russian girl to a star dancer and is just now taking a break at 40 years of age. It is so inspiring to see such a talented figure go onto greatness and even more to come that no one knows yet.
“Stories About Disability Don’t Have to Be Sad” by Melissa Shang
In the article “Stories About Disability Don’t Have to Be Sad” by Melissa Shang, Shang a young eighth grader discusses her typical experiences that she faces as young adult. Through this article, Shang expresses her views on how stories of people with disabilities can be indeed filled with joy. She does not believe that everyone who has an impairment should be portrayed as disconsolate, but embodied with cheer and delight. This article sparked my interest because I personally was intrigued by how the author was going to defend her argument. My curiosity brewed from the fact that the word disabled covers various diseases, and I wanted to know where she found happiness in the lives of those people. It was not that I was unaware that people with disabilities could be happy, but rather what that happiness entailed. Shockingly, it was quite simple, Shang merely expressed her personal experience and her opinion on the topic. I noted that even though she faces challenges, her life is like any other teen. Melissa Shang finds boredom in the same things other adolescents would as well as interest, despite her being disabled. With that, I believe that Shang successfully argued her claim while being thorough and brief.
In the article “Stories About Disability Don’t Have to Be Sad” by Melissa Shang, Shang a young eighth grader discusses her typical experiences that she faces as young adult. Through this article, Shang expresses her views on how stories of people with disabilities can be indeed filled with joy. She does not believe that everyone who has an impairment should be portrayed as disconsolate, but embodied with cheer and delight. This article sparked my interest because I personally was intrigued by how the author was going to defend her argument. My curiosity brewed from the fact that the word disabled covers various diseases, and I wanted to know where she found happiness in the lives of those people. It was not that I was unaware that people with disabilities could be happy, but rather what that happiness entailed. Shockingly, it was quite simple, Shang merely expressed her personal experience and her opinion on the topic. I noted that even though she faces challenges, her life is like any other teen. Melissa Shang finds boredom in the same things other adolescents would as well as interest, despite her being disabled. With that, I believe that Shang successfully argued her claim while being thorough and brief.
This week in the New York Times the article “When Helicopter Parents Hover Even at Work” was very interesting to me. As an only child, I have experienced overprotective parents my whole life. However, I realize my parents have my best interests and safety in mind. In this article, I was amused by reading the stories of overprotective mothers and fathers who took it upon themselves to shoulder the adult responsibilities of their children entering the workforce by sending in resumes or sitting in on interviews for their children. My parents have taught me from a young age to be self-reliant and responsible. Additionally, I found it interesting that most millennials tend to turn to their parents for advice when it comes to workplace achievements or problems. From early years of childhood, such parents have over contributed in their children’s lives resulting in a reduction of independence and lack of self confidence. While I feel my parents are a bit overprotective, they know when to step back and let me handle new situations on my own, unlike the parents in this article.
In society there are contradicting beliefs; young people are ignorant and teenagers have to be free-spirited to enjoy life. After the death of Otto Warmbier, an American college student who was convicted of theft in North Korea, comments flooded in with these opposing arguments. Some blame the victim for his fate and others defend his right to travel and point out his lack of a fair trial. However, all agree that it is concerning that in the twenty-first century, the crime of stealing a poster caused a man to be subjected to treatment which resulted in a coma and eventually death. Warmbier is a cautionary tale for travelers and used as an example of youth recklessness. Foreigners should always be cautious abroad but young people should never be discouraged from travelling and immersing themselves in other cultures. While Warmbier did steal, it was inhumane for North Korea to inflict harm which caused brain tissue loss. This article interests me because of my study of human rights in school and my love for travel. It is unsettling to see human rights violations that the United Nations did not prevent. At the same time, this event reassured my wish to travel the world because I refuse to be intimidated by hate-based organizations. This tragic incident should serve as a reminder of modern-day human rights issues and to be careful abroad, but not as a way to fear monger people into travelling less often.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/19/us/otto-warmbier-north-korea-dies.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/19/us/otto-warmbier-north-korea-dies.html
I found the Ken doll article interesting due to the diversity of the dolls. We have a lot of racism in our world, and promoting diversity is good for our country because we struggle with treating minority groups with equality. It's important to show the younger generation that there are numerous body types and skin colors, and all can be uniquely fashionable. These dolls can influence our future by making us more accepting of differences.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/29/us/shooting-youtube-stunt-minnesota.h...
“A Stunt Turns Deadly for a Couple Seeking Youtube Fame”
By: Matt Stevens
This article I particularly had interest in because I myself watch youtube videos pretty regularly, and to hear what this couple did is beyond belief. Monalisa Perez and Pedro Ruiz III are just one example of what happens when you become careless and overridden by trying to get one’s favor, and still after Pedro’s death Monalisa still didn’t understand the effect of what fame can do to you as she still decided to put up the video so she could get views. I still ponder the thought of what got all kids to do foolish things for something so pointless. This article has really opened my eyes into the problem of kids committing nonsensical things to gain popularity on youtube, and what some of the devastating consequences are that they do not understand. This has given me thought that if you stop feeding into people’s obsessions of trying to get fame it will soon bring down all the nonsense of it all, and hopefully show people the true meaning of life that isn’t revolved around fame.
“You can’t change someone who doesn’t see an issue in their actions” -anonymous
“A Stunt Turns Deadly for a Couple Seeking Youtube Fame”
By: Matt Stevens
This article I particularly had interest in because I myself watch youtube videos pretty regularly, and to hear what this couple did is beyond belief. Monalisa Perez and Pedro Ruiz III are just one example of what happens when you become careless and overridden by trying to get one’s favor, and still after Pedro’s death Monalisa still didn’t understand the effect of what fame can do to you as she still decided to put up the video so she could get views. I still ponder the thought of what got all kids to do foolish things for something so pointless. This article has really opened my eyes into the problem of kids committing nonsensical things to gain popularity on youtube, and what some of the devastating consequences are that they do not understand. This has given me thought that if you stop feeding into people’s obsessions of trying to get fame it will soon bring down all the nonsense of it all, and hopefully show people the true meaning of life that isn’t revolved around fame.
“You can’t change someone who doesn’t see an issue in their actions” -anonymous
"Once a Model City, Hong Kong Is in Trouble" by Keith Bradsher
A pale blue settles over the towering buildings that crowd the perimeter of the harbor. Lights of ranging colors splatter the magnificent buildings and vibrant crossroads like the stars that dot the Milky Way. The metropolitan area is undoubtedly progressive with its modern architecture and glittering skyline indicative of a presence of advanced technology, common characteristics of cities in the West. However, there is something different about the city that is indescribable, something that is not quite "American". I look closer at the neon lights and notice Chinese characters, a dead give away. Though mistakenly a city of the West, it is not but one of the East, the city of Hong Kong.
As outlined in the article, almost every aspect of Hong Kong exemplifies its unique blend of East and West culture like its signs printed in both Chinese and English and its legislature in which half are elected democratically and half are appointed and loyal to the Communist mainland government. The growingly successful city was meant to symbolize the cities of the future, one of balance evident through its Eastern and Western influences. A city like this would've resolved the ongoing competition between the two hemispheres. Unfortunately, this dream has faded as problems arise from the blend and threaten the city's high global stature. If such issues heighten, we must forget this idealistic city model and seek a new one.
A pale blue settles over the towering buildings that crowd the perimeter of the harbor. Lights of ranging colors splatter the magnificent buildings and vibrant crossroads like the stars that dot the Milky Way. The metropolitan area is undoubtedly progressive with its modern architecture and glittering skyline indicative of a presence of advanced technology, common characteristics of cities in the West. However, there is something different about the city that is indescribable, something that is not quite "American". I look closer at the neon lights and notice Chinese characters, a dead give away. Though mistakenly a city of the West, it is not but one of the East, the city of Hong Kong.
As outlined in the article, almost every aspect of Hong Kong exemplifies its unique blend of East and West culture like its signs printed in both Chinese and English and its legislature in which half are elected democratically and half are appointed and loyal to the Communist mainland government. The growingly successful city was meant to symbolize the cities of the future, one of balance evident through its Eastern and Western influences. A city like this would've resolved the ongoing competition between the two hemispheres. Unfortunately, this dream has faded as problems arise from the blend and threaten the city's high global stature. If such issues heighten, we must forget this idealistic city model and seek a new one.
"This Boy Scout Has Enough Merit Badges for a Whole Troop"
This article is one to which I can definitely relate. I have been a part of the Scouting program since I was in the first or second grade. Last month, I earned my Eagle Rank. As I look back now, I realize just how much work I have put in and the dedication that I had to have in trying to work to get the next merit badge on which I was working. But the work that I did pales in comparison to the work that Ty Bingham put in during his time as a scout. While I earned somewhere around 35 merit badges, Ty earned all of the possible 137 badges that a scout can earn. That is about four times as many as I earned. Knowing the work that I had to put in just to get a fourth of what he did helps add to the awe that I feel at his accomplishments. One of the older scouts who was in my troop earned probably close to half of the merit badges possible, and I know that he worked harder than anyone I know to get those. The fact that Ty had enough time to earn all of the badges continued to amaze me as I read this. He probably learned so many skills that will prepare him for life and will be prepared for nearly anything that could happen. I completely agree with what the article says. While normal teens are on their phones, Ty was spending his days on bettering himself. That was a much better use of his time. If I could, I would congratulate Ty on his great success as a Scout and the doubtlessly unending dedication that he had to put in.
This article is one to which I can definitely relate. I have been a part of the Scouting program since I was in the first or second grade. Last month, I earned my Eagle Rank. As I look back now, I realize just how much work I have put in and the dedication that I had to have in trying to work to get the next merit badge on which I was working. But the work that I did pales in comparison to the work that Ty Bingham put in during his time as a scout. While I earned somewhere around 35 merit badges, Ty earned all of the possible 137 badges that a scout can earn. That is about four times as many as I earned. Knowing the work that I had to put in just to get a fourth of what he did helps add to the awe that I feel at his accomplishments. One of the older scouts who was in my troop earned probably close to half of the merit badges possible, and I know that he worked harder than anyone I know to get those. The fact that Ty had enough time to earn all of the badges continued to amaze me as I read this. He probably learned so many skills that will prepare him for life and will be prepared for nearly anything that could happen. I completely agree with what the article says. While normal teens are on their phones, Ty was spending his days on bettering himself. That was a much better use of his time. If I could, I would congratulate Ty on his great success as a Scout and the doubtlessly unending dedication that he had to put in.
“Get Cancer Now, Before Congress Cuts Your Insurance”
This week in the New York Times, the article which I found to be most interesting was the Opinion piece titled “Get Cancer Now, Before Congress Cuts Your Insurance” by Justin Ordoñez. I found this article to be greatly interesting because it provided a unique perspective from inside the insurance industry on the healthcare debate which is dividing folks across the country. The author’s insight from working in the insurance, as well as his own disease, provides a fresh point of view to the healthcare debate. The author describes his own struggles of trying to access quality affordable healthcare. Additionally, the author describes his work with insurance claims before and after the passage of the Affordable Care Act. Ordoñez poignantly describes how the Affordable Care Act allowed people to get safer and better access to healthcare. He concludes with the stark example of the patient with potential cancer satirically advising her that getting cancer now is better than later when the ACA may have been repealed, and it may be harder for her to access care. This was a very striking and impactful anecdote which crystallized his point with a real-world example. Thus, I feel this article is essential to understanding the healthcare crisis, and empathizing with the views of all sides of the issue.
This week in the New York Times, the article which I found to be most interesting was the Opinion piece titled “Get Cancer Now, Before Congress Cuts Your Insurance” by Justin Ordoñez. I found this article to be greatly interesting because it provided a unique perspective from inside the insurance industry on the healthcare debate which is dividing folks across the country. The author’s insight from working in the insurance, as well as his own disease, provides a fresh point of view to the healthcare debate. The author describes his own struggles of trying to access quality affordable healthcare. Additionally, the author describes his work with insurance claims before and after the passage of the Affordable Care Act. Ordoñez poignantly describes how the Affordable Care Act allowed people to get safer and better access to healthcare. He concludes with the stark example of the patient with potential cancer satirically advising her that getting cancer now is better than later when the ACA may have been repealed, and it may be harder for her to access care. This was a very striking and impactful anecdote which crystallized his point with a real-world example. Thus, I feel this article is essential to understanding the healthcare crisis, and empathizing with the views of all sides of the issue.
"Upscale Food and Gear Bring Campsite Cooking Out Of The Wild" was the article that caught my eye as I searched through food related articles, as my family goes camping every year we always come to the same dilemma; What are we going to eat? And because we can never think of anything besides, potatoes, corn, and nachos, this article gave me the inspiration to think outside of the box and ask myself, What can we bring with us that wont spoil and can be cooked over a fire? Along with this articles contribution to my camping planning, it also mentioned that with the improvement of camp side cooking, more than a million Americans are camping a year, as well as a three year record breaking attendance to national parks all around the country. With this increase in camping and park visits I can only hope that this will also make people more aware of climate change and the need of environmental conservation not just in national parks but all over the world.
“Mis-Educating the Young"
Brooks claims that people today have a laissez-faire attitude towards their future due to messages around them encouraging endurance and resilience. He states they “pump them full of vapid but haunting praise about how talented they are and how their future is limitless” and that this belittles the understandings of young adulthood and condescends to the people going through them. However, I believe these motivational messages are just what this generation needs in a time of uncertainty. I strongly disagree because I deem it respectable to take your time to find your true self and work hard for something you’re passionate about, rather than a job you drag yourself into doing everyday. It’s not so inexplicable that certain milestones were diminished and how we don’t have to be constrained by strict social expectations as much anymore. Of course they will always be existent to guide young people in a path, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s your path. We should be able to explore the world in our individualistic ways, not by some long-standing, implicit rules followed by the masses ordaining how your life should look by a certain age. Furthermore, I don’t presume that social media makes one feel like they’re falling behind, but rather motivates them work harder for their own future knowing that success is possible for them too. It’s about time we step away from societal limitations that dictate our life and create a trail of our own for a change.
Brooks claims that people today have a laissez-faire attitude towards their future due to messages around them encouraging endurance and resilience. He states they “pump them full of vapid but haunting praise about how talented they are and how their future is limitless” and that this belittles the understandings of young adulthood and condescends to the people going through them. However, I believe these motivational messages are just what this generation needs in a time of uncertainty. I strongly disagree because I deem it respectable to take your time to find your true self and work hard for something you’re passionate about, rather than a job you drag yourself into doing everyday. It’s not so inexplicable that certain milestones were diminished and how we don’t have to be constrained by strict social expectations as much anymore. Of course they will always be existent to guide young people in a path, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s your path. We should be able to explore the world in our individualistic ways, not by some long-standing, implicit rules followed by the masses ordaining how your life should look by a certain age. Furthermore, I don’t presume that social media makes one feel like they’re falling behind, but rather motivates them work harder for their own future knowing that success is possible for them too. It’s about time we step away from societal limitations that dictate our life and create a trail of our own for a change.
“The Muggle Problem” by Ross Douthat
The very title of this article piqued my interest. As someone who grew up reading all of the Harry Potter books and watching all of the movies, I couldn’t ignore an article with a headline like this one. After reading the article, I found that it was comparing the Harry Potter universe to the actual world, and the treatments of different people. This particularly interested me because I’ve never seen a comparison like this. There are allegories for many different things from the treatment of people (wizards discriminating against muggles, which is similar to racism in the real world) to the authority that schools have (magical institutions which are similar to Ivy Leagues). These allegories are actually representative of important issues in today’s society, and the liberal activism of youths is almost being based upon the different courses of action that fictional people have taken in the Harry Potter books. Overall, I find it interesting that something I am so fond of can actually have deeper meanings for other issues, and have social impacts on people and how they act.
The very title of this article piqued my interest. As someone who grew up reading all of the Harry Potter books and watching all of the movies, I couldn’t ignore an article with a headline like this one. After reading the article, I found that it was comparing the Harry Potter universe to the actual world, and the treatments of different people. This particularly interested me because I’ve never seen a comparison like this. There are allegories for many different things from the treatment of people (wizards discriminating against muggles, which is similar to racism in the real world) to the authority that schools have (magical institutions which are similar to Ivy Leagues). These allegories are actually representative of important issues in today’s society, and the liberal activism of youths is almost being based upon the different courses of action that fictional people have taken in the Harry Potter books. Overall, I find it interesting that something I am so fond of can actually have deeper meanings for other issues, and have social impacts on people and how they act.
"Tears on the Train"
Never miss a chance to be kind. This a motto I live by, or at least try to. Due to my social anxiety, little things like complimenting someone’s hair can seem like a struggle. But even with this setback, I push to be as compassionate as possible, as I believe that is the best way to live.
Charlotte’s experience with this man is relatable to me in many ways. I too have felt the same hesitation of interacting with strangers for the sake of kindness. Like Charlotte, it is not because we ignore our neighbor’s misery. Charlotte did want to help the man to the extent of offering him money. This entry pushed me to think why we have this hesitation. While the situation was already delicate, perhaps an underlying reason for this is because society encourages that we keep to ourselves with the motto, “Not my problem.”
Society controls how we conduct ourselves publicly. While etiquette is needed, society conducts it with shame and fear. Don’t cry; you’ll be stared at. Stranger danger. Society has pushed us to keep to ourselves, even if one is in need. However, we can discreetly help one another, like the boy did in Charlotte’s story. It wasn’t paying for the man’s taxi fares, but offering a tissue when someone needs it? It’s a small thing, but it’s still kind. Not everyone is comfortable approaching strangers, me included, but small things can make an impact. Things like that stick to someone’s memory, and they give you a little bit of hope in humanity again.
Never miss a chance to be kind. This a motto I live by, or at least try to. Due to my social anxiety, little things like complimenting someone’s hair can seem like a struggle. But even with this setback, I push to be as compassionate as possible, as I believe that is the best way to live.
Charlotte’s experience with this man is relatable to me in many ways. I too have felt the same hesitation of interacting with strangers for the sake of kindness. Like Charlotte, it is not because we ignore our neighbor’s misery. Charlotte did want to help the man to the extent of offering him money. This entry pushed me to think why we have this hesitation. While the situation was already delicate, perhaps an underlying reason for this is because society encourages that we keep to ourselves with the motto, “Not my problem.”
Society controls how we conduct ourselves publicly. While etiquette is needed, society conducts it with shame and fear. Don’t cry; you’ll be stared at. Stranger danger. Society has pushed us to keep to ourselves, even if one is in need. However, we can discreetly help one another, like the boy did in Charlotte’s story. It wasn’t paying for the man’s taxi fares, but offering a tissue when someone needs it? It’s a small thing, but it’s still kind. Not everyone is comfortable approaching strangers, me included, but small things can make an impact. Things like that stick to someone’s memory, and they give you a little bit of hope in humanity again.
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“The Black Sea Turned Turquoise, Thanks to a Phytoplankton Bloom”
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/16/science/black-sea-turkey-turquoise-pl...
This is a really cool article! I didn’t know this happened to the Black Sea at all, much less that it happens so often. Also, I didn’t know that those little phytoplankton made armor out of limestone and that it was making the water blue. Before I read that part, I thought it was something else the phytoplankton were doing. I thought it was funny that Dr. Balch described the shed armor as, “the dandruff of the ocean”. It reminds me of Lake Retba in Senegal, where the water is pink because of algae. I think there are a few other lakes that turn pink but I don’t remember where they are. When you look at the two bodies of water on a map, what they both have in common is that they are closed. They aren’t big, open bodies of water like the Atlantic or the Pacific. Lake Retba and the Black Sea are both surrounded by land. I guess this is why the colors are so vivid. There’s no other water going into our out of them so the color isn’t diluted. The other thing the two bodies of water have in common is that they’re not always bright pink or blue. Lake Retba is only pink during the dry season, and the rest of the year it’s just like any other body of water. I’ll have to put the Black Sea on my family’s “to visit” list and hope that we visit when the color is bright blue with ocean dandruff!
“The Black Sea Turned Turquoise, Thanks to a Phytoplankton Bloom”
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/16/science/black-sea-turkey-turquoise-pl...
This is a really cool article! I didn’t know this happened to the Black Sea at all, much less that it happens so often. Also, I didn’t know that those little phytoplankton made armor out of limestone and that it was making the water blue. Before I read that part, I thought it was something else the phytoplankton were doing. I thought it was funny that Dr. Balch described the shed armor as, “the dandruff of the ocean”. It reminds me of Lake Retba in Senegal, where the water is pink because of algae. I think there are a few other lakes that turn pink but I don’t remember where they are. When you look at the two bodies of water on a map, what they both have in common is that they are closed. They aren’t big, open bodies of water like the Atlantic or the Pacific. Lake Retba and the Black Sea are both surrounded by land. I guess this is why the colors are so vivid. There’s no other water going into our out of them so the color isn’t diluted. The other thing the two bodies of water have in common is that they’re not always bright pink or blue. Lake Retba is only pink during the dry season, and the rest of the year it’s just like any other body of water. I’ll have to put the Black Sea on my family’s “to visit” list and hope that we visit when the color is bright blue with ocean dandruff!
"The Real Threat of Artificial Intelligence"
Selfishly, I thought the most interesting part of this article might be in the advice it would have for any young person choosing a vocation that would last through the coming years of rapid computer-fueled change. I did get my answer--avoid becoming "bank tellers, customer service representatives, telemarketers, stock and bond traders, even paralegals and radiologists"--but also a wide reflection on the coming shift in economic and governmental action. With ideas reminiscent of Kurt Vonnegut's novel Player Piano, Lee does predict a future with concentrated wealth and rampant job losses. But unlike the despair of the masses in Vonnegut's world, Lee anticipates "service jobs of love": sponsors for the addicted, companions of the elderly, mentors of orphans. His ideas of a society where the wealth generated by the few could go to the service of the vulnerable inspired me. Particularly in a moment of American history where so many are shirking the duty of caring for the ill in favor of decadent tax breaks for the wealth, Lee's optimism for service in America not only interested but also inspired me.
Nevertheless, I am cautious in this optimism. Lee warns that nations shut out of current artificial intelligence development may become dependent on the United States and China. Especially after my history class's focus on the pervasive legacies of past economic and political imbalances, this prediction worries me.
Selfishly, I thought the most interesting part of this article might be in the advice it would have for any young person choosing a vocation that would last through the coming years of rapid computer-fueled change. I did get my answer--avoid becoming "bank tellers, customer service representatives, telemarketers, stock and bond traders, even paralegals and radiologists"--but also a wide reflection on the coming shift in economic and governmental action. With ideas reminiscent of Kurt Vonnegut's novel Player Piano, Lee does predict a future with concentrated wealth and rampant job losses. But unlike the despair of the masses in Vonnegut's world, Lee anticipates "service jobs of love": sponsors for the addicted, companions of the elderly, mentors of orphans. His ideas of a society where the wealth generated by the few could go to the service of the vulnerable inspired me. Particularly in a moment of American history where so many are shirking the duty of caring for the ill in favor of decadent tax breaks for the wealth, Lee's optimism for service in America not only interested but also inspired me.
Nevertheless, I am cautious in this optimism. Lee warns that nations shut out of current artificial intelligence development may become dependent on the United States and China. Especially after my history class's focus on the pervasive legacies of past economic and political imbalances, this prediction worries me.
Russell Westbrook Wins M.V.P. at N.B.A. Awards by The Associated Press
Three days ago, a new Most Valuable Player was crowned. Russell Westbrook claimed his first MVP award after recording 42 triple-doubles in the regular season. In the article, The Associated Press barely gave Westbrook any lines compared to the rest of the article. How can you barely any lines to one of the most explosive, dominant, and loud players the NBA has ever had? In the regular season, Westbrook scored 31.6 points, grabbed 10.7 rebounds and assisted 10.4 times. But as the playoffs came by, Westbrook entered another universe. This time he scored 37.4 points, grabbed 11.6 rebounds and assisted 10.8 times. He had four more assists than last year's league unanimous MVP Stephen Curry who is to many the greatest shooter of all time. Despite his size, rebounding was not a problem for Westbrook. He outrebounded his college teammate Kevin Love, who is a known superior rebounder and is 7 inches taller and 51 pounds heavier than the nicknamed Beastbrook. He outscored everyone else on the list by 5 or more points, beating out everyone including LeBron James. Efficiency is also a strong suit for Westbrook. He did this in only 38.8 minutes of play every game. But in the article titled after Westbrook winning the MVP, Westbrook had 198 out of the 471 words written about him. For averaging a triple-double over 82 games in the hardest basketball league in the world, Westbrook deserves to have all 471 words.
Three days ago, a new Most Valuable Player was crowned. Russell Westbrook claimed his first MVP award after recording 42 triple-doubles in the regular season. In the article, The Associated Press barely gave Westbrook any lines compared to the rest of the article. How can you barely any lines to one of the most explosive, dominant, and loud players the NBA has ever had? In the regular season, Westbrook scored 31.6 points, grabbed 10.7 rebounds and assisted 10.4 times. But as the playoffs came by, Westbrook entered another universe. This time he scored 37.4 points, grabbed 11.6 rebounds and assisted 10.8 times. He had four more assists than last year's league unanimous MVP Stephen Curry who is to many the greatest shooter of all time. Despite his size, rebounding was not a problem for Westbrook. He outrebounded his college teammate Kevin Love, who is a known superior rebounder and is 7 inches taller and 51 pounds heavier than the nicknamed Beastbrook. He outscored everyone else on the list by 5 or more points, beating out everyone including LeBron James. Efficiency is also a strong suit for Westbrook. He did this in only 38.8 minutes of play every game. But in the article titled after Westbrook winning the MVP, Westbrook had 198 out of the 471 words written about him. For averaging a triple-double over 82 games in the hardest basketball league in the world, Westbrook deserves to have all 471 words.
"As Climate Changes, Southern States Will Suffer More Than Others"
In the recent weeks, I have seen many posts on social media about the extremely high temperatures in the southerns states. People are outraged at the one hundred degree and higher temperatures and didn't know what to blame the heat on. As I was searching for an article on the New York Times Website, I came across one titled, "As Climate Changes, Southern States Will Suffer More Than Others." This article grabbed my attention because it reminded me of all of the negative remarks about the temperature in the South I have seen on social media. I read through the article and realized that global warming may be the cause of this current heat wave in the South. Results from the journal Science have concluded that with the annual temperature rise in the United States, southern states such as Arizona and Texas will be hit the hardest. The reason for this is these states already have high temperatures and a rise in temperature in these already hot climates will only damage the state even more. This bit of information intrigued me greatly mainly because it involved information on the country which I live in. I do not want U.S. citizens to suffer immense heat waves in the future, especially if it can be avoided. If all U.S. citizens work a little bit harder to reduce their carbon footprint, the future of the U.S. will be superior and hopefully not scorching hot.
In the recent weeks, I have seen many posts on social media about the extremely high temperatures in the southerns states. People are outraged at the one hundred degree and higher temperatures and didn't know what to blame the heat on. As I was searching for an article on the New York Times Website, I came across one titled, "As Climate Changes, Southern States Will Suffer More Than Others." This article grabbed my attention because it reminded me of all of the negative remarks about the temperature in the South I have seen on social media. I read through the article and realized that global warming may be the cause of this current heat wave in the South. Results from the journal Science have concluded that with the annual temperature rise in the United States, southern states such as Arizona and Texas will be hit the hardest. The reason for this is these states already have high temperatures and a rise in temperature in these already hot climates will only damage the state even more. This bit of information intrigued me greatly mainly because it involved information on the country which I live in. I do not want U.S. citizens to suffer immense heat waves in the future, especially if it can be avoided. If all U.S. citizens work a little bit harder to reduce their carbon footprint, the future of the U.S. will be superior and hopefully not scorching hot.
“Mis-Educating the Young"
Brooks claims that people today have a laissez-faire attitude towards their future due to messages around them encouraging endurance and resilience. He states they “pump them full of vapid but haunting praise about how talented they are and how their future is limitless” and that this belittles the understandings of young adulthood and condescends to the people going through them. However, I believe these motivational messages are just what this generation needs in a time of uncertainty. I strongly disagree because I deem it respectable to take your time to find your true self and work hard for something you’re passionate about, rather than a job you drag yourself into doing everyday. It’s not so inexplicable that certain milestones were diminished and how we don’t have to be constrained by strict social expectations as much anymore. Of course they will always be existent to guide young people in a path, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s your path. We should be able to explore the world in our individualistic ways, not by some long-standing, implicit rules followed by the masses ordaining how your life should look by a certain age. Furthermore, I don’t presume that social media makes someone feel like they’re falling behind, but rather motivates them work harder for their own future knowing that success is possible for them too. It’s about time we step away from societal limitations that dictate our life and create a trail of our own for a change.
Brooks claims that people today have a laissez-faire attitude towards their future due to messages around them encouraging endurance and resilience. He states they “pump them full of vapid but haunting praise about how talented they are and how their future is limitless” and that this belittles the understandings of young adulthood and condescends to the people going through them. However, I believe these motivational messages are just what this generation needs in a time of uncertainty. I strongly disagree because I deem it respectable to take your time to find your true self and work hard for something you’re passionate about, rather than a job you drag yourself into doing everyday. It’s not so inexplicable that certain milestones were diminished and how we don’t have to be constrained by strict social expectations as much anymore. Of course they will always be existent to guide young people in a path, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s your path. We should be able to explore the world in our individualistic ways, not by some long-standing, implicit rules followed by the masses ordaining how your life should look by a certain age. Furthermore, I don’t presume that social media makes someone feel like they’re falling behind, but rather motivates them work harder for their own future knowing that success is possible for them too. It’s about time we step away from societal limitations that dictate our life and create a trail of our own for a change.
“Mis-Educating the Young"
Brooks claims that people today have a laissez-faire attitude towards their future due to messages around them encouraging endurance and resilience. He states they “pump them full of vapid but haunting praise about how talented they are and how their future is limitless” and that this belittles the understandings of young adulthood and condescends to the people going through them. However, I believe these motivational messages are just what this generation needs in a time of uncertainty. I strongly disagree because I deem it respectable to take your time to find your true self and work hard for something you’re passionate about, rather than a job you drag yourself into doing everyday. It’s not so inexplicable that certain milestones were diminished and how we don’t have to be constrained by strict social expectations as much anymore. Of course they will always be existent to guide young people in a path, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s your path. We should be able to explore the world in our individualistic ways, not by some long-standing, implicit rules followed by the masses ordaining how your life should look by a certain age. Furthermore, I don’t presume that social media makes someone feel like they’re falling behind, but rather motivates them work harder for their own future knowing that success is possible for them too. It’s about time we step away from societal limitations that dictate our life and create a trail of our own for a change.
Brooks claims that people today have a laissez-faire attitude towards their future due to messages around them encouraging endurance and resilience. He states they “pump them full of vapid but haunting praise about how talented they are and how their future is limitless” and that this belittles the understandings of young adulthood and condescends to the people going through them. However, I believe these motivational messages are just what this generation needs in a time of uncertainty. I strongly disagree because I deem it respectable to take your time to find your true self and work hard for something you’re passionate about, rather than a job you drag yourself into doing everyday. It’s not so inexplicable that certain milestones were diminished and how we don’t have to be constrained by strict social expectations as much anymore. Of course they will always be existent to guide young people in a path, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s your path. We should be able to explore the world in our individualistic ways, not by some long-standing, implicit rules followed by the masses ordaining how your life should look by a certain age. Furthermore, I don’t presume that social media makes someone feel like they’re falling behind, but rather motivates them work harder for their own future knowing that success is possible for them too. It’s about time we step away from societal limitations that dictate our life and create a trail of our own for a change.
“Otto Warmbier, American Student Released From North Korea, Dies” By Sheryl Gay Stolberg
After reading this article, it is clear that not all countries in the world are as accepting of outsiders like the United States is. I am both shocked and upset about hearing the death of Otto Warmbier and that there are still three Americans being held hostage in North Korea. This also interests me, but not in a good way. It interests me because I would like to know what the leader and people of North Korea think about all of this. Do they believe it is the right thing to do or just what has to be done? We may never know. The only thing that should be a focus right now is getting the three Americans safely out of North Korea, so what happened to Otto Warmbier does not happen again. I know that there has been nuclear weapon threats from Kim Jong-un, the young leader of North Korea. I also know that the U.S. is still technically in a state of war with North Korea, but we also need to think about how the three American hostages in North Korea at this very second could be tortured, beaten and mentally abused. I would really like to know what the United States Government plans to do and if nothing, know how they will deal with North Korea in the future.
After reading this article, it is clear that not all countries in the world are as accepting of outsiders like the United States is. I am both shocked and upset about hearing the death of Otto Warmbier and that there are still three Americans being held hostage in North Korea. This also interests me, but not in a good way. It interests me because I would like to know what the leader and people of North Korea think about all of this. Do they believe it is the right thing to do or just what has to be done? We may never know. The only thing that should be a focus right now is getting the three Americans safely out of North Korea, so what happened to Otto Warmbier does not happen again. I know that there has been nuclear weapon threats from Kim Jong-un, the young leader of North Korea. I also know that the U.S. is still technically in a state of war with North Korea, but we also need to think about how the three American hostages in North Korea at this very second could be tortured, beaten and mentally abused. I would really like to know what the United States Government plans to do and if nothing, know how they will deal with North Korea in the future.
“Mis-Educating the Young"
Brooks claims that people today have a laissez-faire attitude towards their future due to messages around them encouraging endurance and resilience. He states they “pump them full of vapid but haunting praise about how talented they are and how their future is limitless” and that this belittles the understandings of young adulthood and condescends to the people going through them. However, I believe these motivational messages are just what this generation needs in a time of uncertainty. I strongly disagree because I deem it respectable to take your time to find your true self and work hard for something you’re passionate about, rather than a job you drag yourself into doing everyday. It’s not so inexplicable that certain milestones were diminished and how we don’t have to be constrained by strict social expectations as much anymore. Of course they will always be existent to guide young people in a path, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s your path. We should be able to explore the world in our individualistic ways, not by some long-standing, implicit rules followed by the masses ordaining how your life should look by a certain age. Furthermore, I don’t presume that social media makes someone feel like they’re falling behind, but rather motivates them work harder for their own future knowing that success is possible for them too. It’s about time we step away from societal limitations that dictate our life and create a trail of our own for a change.
Brooks claims that people today have a laissez-faire attitude towards their future due to messages around them encouraging endurance and resilience. He states they “pump them full of vapid but haunting praise about how talented they are and how their future is limitless” and that this belittles the understandings of young adulthood and condescends to the people going through them. However, I believe these motivational messages are just what this generation needs in a time of uncertainty. I strongly disagree because I deem it respectable to take your time to find your true self and work hard for something you’re passionate about, rather than a job you drag yourself into doing everyday. It’s not so inexplicable that certain milestones were diminished and how we don’t have to be constrained by strict social expectations as much anymore. Of course they will always be existent to guide young people in a path, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s your path. We should be able to explore the world in our individualistic ways, not by some long-standing, implicit rules followed by the masses ordaining how your life should look by a certain age. Furthermore, I don’t presume that social media makes someone feel like they’re falling behind, but rather motivates them work harder for their own future knowing that success is possible for them too. It’s about time we step away from societal limitations that dictate our life and create a trail of our own for a change.
"A 12-Year-Old Came Out to Her Mormon Church. Then Her Mike Was Cut Off."
By Jacey Fortin
This article about a young Mormon girl's courage to come out in front of her church caught my attention in the Times this week. Since it is widely known that homosexuality is forbidden in the Mormon faith, it shows how his girl's actions to give her opinion is so brave. She explains that, even though she is a lesbian, she still believes that she should have the rights to live a happy life just like everyone else. She explains her belief that if there really were a God, he would not want her to live a painful lonely life simply because she was born slightly different then those around her. This article caught my attention because I believe in the same values that this brave young woman was attempting to explain to those around her. It is great to see someone have the courage to stand up for themselves in such a difficult situation. This is why this article caught my attention in the times this week.
By Jacey Fortin
This article about a young Mormon girl's courage to come out in front of her church caught my attention in the Times this week. Since it is widely known that homosexuality is forbidden in the Mormon faith, it shows how his girl's actions to give her opinion is so brave. She explains that, even though she is a lesbian, she still believes that she should have the rights to live a happy life just like everyone else. She explains her belief that if there really were a God, he would not want her to live a painful lonely life simply because she was born slightly different then those around her. This article caught my attention because I believe in the same values that this brave young woman was attempting to explain to those around her. It is great to see someone have the courage to stand up for themselves in such a difficult situation. This is why this article caught my attention in the times this week.
“Otto Warmbier, American Student Released From North Korea, Dies” By Sheryl Gay Stolberg
After reading this article, it is clear that not all countries in the world are as accepting of outsiders like the United States is. I am both shocked and upset about hearing the death of Otto Warmbier and that there are still three Americans being held hostage in North Korea. This also interests me, but not in a good way. It interests me because I would like to know what the leader and people of North Korea think about all of this. Do they believe it is the right thing to do or just what has to be done? We may never know. The only thing that should be a focus right now is getting the three Americans safely out of North Korea, so what happened to Otto Warmbier does not happen again. I know that there has been nuclear weapon threats from Kim Jong-un, the young leader of North Korea. I also know that the U.S. is still technically in a state of war with North Korea, but we also need to think about how the three American hostages in North Korea at this very second could be tortured, beaten and mentally abused. I would really like to know what the United States Government plans to do and if nothing, know how they will deal with North Korea in the future.
After reading this article, it is clear that not all countries in the world are as accepting of outsiders like the United States is. I am both shocked and upset about hearing the death of Otto Warmbier and that there are still three Americans being held hostage in North Korea. This also interests me, but not in a good way. It interests me because I would like to know what the leader and people of North Korea think about all of this. Do they believe it is the right thing to do or just what has to be done? We may never know. The only thing that should be a focus right now is getting the three Americans safely out of North Korea, so what happened to Otto Warmbier does not happen again. I know that there has been nuclear weapon threats from Kim Jong-un, the young leader of North Korea. I also know that the U.S. is still technically in a state of war with North Korea, but we also need to think about how the three American hostages in North Korea at this very second could be tortured, beaten and mentally abused. I would really like to know what the United States Government plans to do and if nothing, know how they will deal with North Korea in the future.
"To Train an Athlete, Add 12 Minutes of Meditation to the Daily Mix" By Gretchen Reynolds
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/21/well/live/to-train-an-athlete-add-12-...
This article caught my eye as I was looking through the long list of articles that I could comment on. Why? Because i never though of "Meditation" to be something to take seriously. However, I looked at this article and it enlightened me on how some of these athletes are living. I always knew the difficulty of working out and what it can do to your body. But I never thought about what it can do to the mind. I never realized that it was our mind that gave us the "stern focus on continuing to exercise when it might be more pleasant to stop." (As she says in the article) But our mind is incredibly important when it comes to that and so meditation or just relaxing can help athletes to calm down and relax since they are not only breaking down their body, but their minds as well.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/21/well/live/to-train-an-athlete-add-12-...
This article caught my eye as I was looking through the long list of articles that I could comment on. Why? Because i never though of "Meditation" to be something to take seriously. However, I looked at this article and it enlightened me on how some of these athletes are living. I always knew the difficulty of working out and what it can do to your body. But I never thought about what it can do to the mind. I never realized that it was our mind that gave us the "stern focus on continuing to exercise when it might be more pleasant to stop." (As she says in the article) But our mind is incredibly important when it comes to that and so meditation or just relaxing can help athletes to calm down and relax since they are not only breaking down their body, but their minds as well.
"As Climate Changes, Southern States Will Suffer More Than Others," by Brad Plumer and Nadja Popovich
One of the most interesting articles on The New York Times this week was one concerning climate change. The article concerned future climate change and how it would affect different areas of the United States. The writing mentioned possible outcomes of climate change in the United States, like increased energy costs, increased inequality between states, and migration resulting in economic losses.
One of the best features of this article was the graphic. It really drew my attention and also backed up key points mentioned in the article, serving as a great tool of reference. I thought that it was nice to see that an organization that could publish a study of this magnitude and receive justified attention. Its worried me these past few years that climate change has largely been an ignored problem. I don't really understand why climate change is debated, but I suppose many people are ignorant to exactly how grand of a problem it is. This, at least, is partly understandable, especially when the current president of our country doesn't even believe global warming exists.
I'm glad that this article could draw some attention to the subject.
One of the most interesting articles on The New York Times this week was one concerning climate change. The article concerned future climate change and how it would affect different areas of the United States. The writing mentioned possible outcomes of climate change in the United States, like increased energy costs, increased inequality between states, and migration resulting in economic losses.
One of the best features of this article was the graphic. It really drew my attention and also backed up key points mentioned in the article, serving as a great tool of reference. I thought that it was nice to see that an organization that could publish a study of this magnitude and receive justified attention. Its worried me these past few years that climate change has largely been an ignored problem. I don't really understand why climate change is debated, but I suppose many people are ignorant to exactly how grand of a problem it is. This, at least, is partly understandable, especially when the current president of our country doesn't even believe global warming exists.
I'm glad that this article could draw some attention to the subject.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/24/opinion/sunday/artificial-intelligenc...
In 21st century, there are many invention that are happening to improve human life. This article is about creating a technology that is extremely exciting. It is a technology which World-Artificial Intelligence-automated devices can now do tasks which would require human intelligence, which they call AI. In future I think that the AI will plays a big role in our society and have a huge impact in our life which is why I am interested in this article. I think that this invention at this time is amazing but overtime, this AI can affect greatly to our life. The A.I systems can bypass even the best humans at different activities which is a little scary to me because human invented
them and they are smart in everything than the humans. Although A.I is just a tool right now, it doesn’t mean we have nothing to worry about but if the A.I systems are further developed, A.I may have a large impact on how our society functions. Overtime, A.I may be a threat to our world, taking jobs that require basic skills, and control autonomous work. Therefore, this will bring a large loss of jobs, but enormous profits for the companies that adapt to A.I. I hope that the AI can improved our lifestyle rather then affecting negatively.
In 21st century, there are many invention that are happening to improve human life. This article is about creating a technology that is extremely exciting. It is a technology which World-Artificial Intelligence-automated devices can now do tasks which would require human intelligence, which they call AI. In future I think that the AI will plays a big role in our society and have a huge impact in our life which is why I am interested in this article. I think that this invention at this time is amazing but overtime, this AI can affect greatly to our life. The A.I systems can bypass even the best humans at different activities which is a little scary to me because human invented
them and they are smart in everything than the humans. Although A.I is just a tool right now, it doesn’t mean we have nothing to worry about but if the A.I systems are further developed, A.I may have a large impact on how our society functions. Overtime, A.I may be a threat to our world, taking jobs that require basic skills, and control autonomous work. Therefore, this will bring a large loss of jobs, but enormous profits for the companies that adapt to A.I. I hope that the AI can improved our lifestyle rather then affecting negatively.
Father-Daughter Dance Gets a Makeover in ‘Modern Family’ Era
By ELIZABETH HOLMES
JUNE 17, 2017
This past week in the New York Times, I came across a light-hearted article about father-daughter dances. What interested me about this article was its underlying cause: the changes within the ideas about gender caused by the rise of the feminist and LGBTQ movements in the last century. Non-nuclear families felt excluded from father-daughter dances, and as a response many of these dances have become more accepting of non-traditional ‘fathers’. But does this acceptance threaten traditional masculinity?
As the son of a single mother traditional masculinity is kind of foreign to me. In a household where the main provider and disciplinarian is my mother instead of my father, it’s impossible to see masculinity defined traditionally. With more and more families like mine, traditional masculinity is at stake.
But at what price? Ultra-buff men with motorbikes? New Balance old-man sneakers? Moustaches? Male pride?
What troubles me is that even as an adolescent boy I can’t really find any reasons to aid masculinity in its struggle to survive. So is masculinity really worth preserving? My heart says yes, but my head says no.
By ELIZABETH HOLMES
JUNE 17, 2017
This past week in the New York Times, I came across a light-hearted article about father-daughter dances. What interested me about this article was its underlying cause: the changes within the ideas about gender caused by the rise of the feminist and LGBTQ movements in the last century. Non-nuclear families felt excluded from father-daughter dances, and as a response many of these dances have become more accepting of non-traditional ‘fathers’. But does this acceptance threaten traditional masculinity?
As the son of a single mother traditional masculinity is kind of foreign to me. In a household where the main provider and disciplinarian is my mother instead of my father, it’s impossible to see masculinity defined traditionally. With more and more families like mine, traditional masculinity is at stake.
But at what price? Ultra-buff men with motorbikes? New Balance old-man sneakers? Moustaches? Male pride?
What troubles me is that even as an adolescent boy I can’t really find any reasons to aid masculinity in its struggle to survive. So is masculinity really worth preserving? My heart says yes, but my head says no.
“A Whimsical Wordsmith Charts a Course Beyond Twitter” by Jesse Lichtenstein
Social media has come into question on its ability to connect and/or disconnect people of the next generations. These new apps that were created to bring people together have begun to tear them apart through closed minds. Through humor and memes people have found a common ground and refugee from the social politics. Jonny Sun, one of the thriving social media comedians, has created a unique and popular way of portraying meaningful thoughts with humor. Not only is Sun bringing people together in a positive way, but he is also giving light to a deteriorating system of socialization.
Media has created controversy and spread it over vast varieties of groups. Racial issues continue to enthrall media; however media is allowing people like Sun to overcome stereotypes. Sun, Asian born, developed and thrived as a comedian on Twitter. An app, which has allowed him to evade the social standards of predominantly white male comedians. While social media thrives at the center of controversial topics Sun and other artists/comedians attempt to enlighten others and ignore the shouts of the ever-growing social politics.
Social media has come into question on its ability to connect and/or disconnect people of the next generations. These new apps that were created to bring people together have begun to tear them apart through closed minds. Through humor and memes people have found a common ground and refugee from the social politics. Jonny Sun, one of the thriving social media comedians, has created a unique and popular way of portraying meaningful thoughts with humor. Not only is Sun bringing people together in a positive way, but he is also giving light to a deteriorating system of socialization.
Media has created controversy and spread it over vast varieties of groups. Racial issues continue to enthrall media; however media is allowing people like Sun to overcome stereotypes. Sun, Asian born, developed and thrived as a comedian on Twitter. An app, which has allowed him to evade the social standards of predominantly white male comedians. While social media thrives at the center of controversial topics Sun and other artists/comedians attempt to enlighten others and ignore the shouts of the ever-growing social politics.
“An Effect of Climate Change You Could Really Lose Sleep Over”. As I was scrolling through science related articles, this one stood out to me. I questioned whether climate change could really cause people to lose sleep. While reading through the article, I grasped that climate change doesn’t only affect the world, but also our everyday lives. For people that are unable to have ac, it means they will be more uncomfortable and restless. This change to their normal sleep pattern could affect their daily lives. With less sleep people are more irritable, and how is someone that is irritable going to function smoothly in a workplace. Although I’m going out on a limb (much like this article), climate change could cause people to be less productive because they have less cooperation in a workplace because they didn't get enough sleep since it was too hot. I find it interesting that something as complex as climate change can have an effect on something so simple as sleep. Nevertheless, I believe this article is biased because Justin Gillis experienced one restless night, yet he doesn't speak for other people who may like to sleep in the heat. For this reason, I believe the effect from climate change is realized in our environment, before it's realized in our sleep.
"‘Avatar’ Sequels Are Given Release Dates (Again)" by Andrew R. Chow discusses the idea of sequels for the "highest-grossing film of all time," Avatar. I recently re-watched the awesome movie and came across this article and found out that apparently there's a possibility for four sequels! The earliest is set to be released late 2020, while the last film is said to be released late 2025. As much as I would love all the sequels, I'm interested in what kind of conflict will appear in the films. The original was a masterpiece, and it was clear it was an analogy for our treatment of Earth. That was a problem that was (and still is) relevant. But I'm curious if the problems that will arise, will carry out through the franchise or if it'll be a new problem every movie.
I'm also worried about the release dates. The first sequel (if the date stays the same) will come out 11 years after the original. That's longer than all the fans wanted but it can also turn out a fantastic film. But the other three sequels are coming rather quickly in comparison, so I'm worried about the quality. All we can do is wait and see what James Cameron has to offer.
I'm also worried about the release dates. The first sequel (if the date stays the same) will come out 11 years after the original. That's longer than all the fans wanted but it can also turn out a fantastic film. But the other three sequels are coming rather quickly in comparison, so I'm worried about the quality. All we can do is wait and see what James Cameron has to offer.
"In Detroit, Artists Explore the Riches of the 99-Cent Store" By Chris Hampton. When I first saw this article it interested me because I consider myself an artist too, so I first thought it'd be about how as an artist you can find anything anywhere to create art. While this article did prove that, it was mainly about the meaning of each artists project. Since the project was to be made of 99-Cent store items you'd think cheap and useless items and while that can be true to some each of these items were made through pure and hard labor by humans, and that's what many of the final pieces showed. A good amount of the artists, maybe even all, expressed what their art meant and how it correlated to hard labor and unfair workforces. I thought this was actually a interesting idea since it can be taken as both art can be made from everything but also art can have so many meanings that really point out problems in our world.
The Real Threat of Artificial Intelligence
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/24/opinion/sunday/artificial-intelligenc...
In this era of innovation and technological advancement it is no wonder that our society revolves around technology. Technology has improved at such a rapid rate that our lives have changed drastically. Now we have embarked on a new technological advancement that will change the World-Artificial Intelligence-automated devices that can do task which would require human intelligence. I can see a future where AI plays a big role in our society and have a huge impact in my life which is why I am interested in this article. This situation may seem imperative right now, however it is relevant to note that A.I systems can bypass even the best humans at different activities. Although A.I is just a tool right now, it doesn’t mean we have nothing to worry about. With development of A.I systems, it may have a large impact on how our society functions. Overtime, A.I may be a threat to our world, taking jobs that require basic skills, and control autonomous work. Therefore, this will bring a large loss of jobs, but enormous profits for the companies that adapt to A.I. This will change our way of life which can bring inequalities in power and the economy. This article appeals to me as I am wondering whether my life will change for the better or worse. However, I do hope that A.I is a tool that we can benefit from rather than be a negative factor.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/24/opinion/sunday/artificial-intelligenc...
In this era of innovation and technological advancement it is no wonder that our society revolves around technology. Technology has improved at such a rapid rate that our lives have changed drastically. Now we have embarked on a new technological advancement that will change the World-Artificial Intelligence-automated devices that can do task which would require human intelligence. I can see a future where AI plays a big role in our society and have a huge impact in my life which is why I am interested in this article. This situation may seem imperative right now, however it is relevant to note that A.I systems can bypass even the best humans at different activities. Although A.I is just a tool right now, it doesn’t mean we have nothing to worry about. With development of A.I systems, it may have a large impact on how our society functions. Overtime, A.I may be a threat to our world, taking jobs that require basic skills, and control autonomous work. Therefore, this will bring a large loss of jobs, but enormous profits for the companies that adapt to A.I. This will change our way of life which can bring inequalities in power and the economy. This article appeals to me as I am wondering whether my life will change for the better or worse. However, I do hope that A.I is a tool that we can benefit from rather than be a negative factor.
Shetland Pony Grand National
When you think of horseback riding, many different things may come to mind. You may picture rodeo cowboys chasing cattle or show jumpers jumping impossibly high fences. Or perhaps you think of horse racing, with the fastest horses in the world. But when we think of racehorses, we tend to picture the powerful, muscular thoroughbreds that dominate the racetracks of Kentucky. But horse racing is not limited to thoroughbreds. Other horses are often raced, including Shetland ponies in the UK.
Shetland pony racing is very different than traditional thoroughbred racing. One key difference between horse racing and pony racing is the inclusion of jumps in the pony races. Riders jump over fences throughout each race when riding Shetlands. Additionally, children ride the ponies, which are quite small compared to full size horses. The riders must be under five feet tall to ride. The sport is very competitive. The children riding typically aspire to be professional jockeys one day, and their time as Shetland pony racers can greatly influence whether their dreams become reality. Riders train with their ponies several hours a day to become the best to get a chance at riding professionally one day.
As a rider myself, it is interesting to learn about other riding disciplines that riders compete in. Shetland pony racing is definitely a unique discipline of horseback riding, and requires the same commitment that any other sport, mounted or un-mounted, requires.
When you think of horseback riding, many different things may come to mind. You may picture rodeo cowboys chasing cattle or show jumpers jumping impossibly high fences. Or perhaps you think of horse racing, with the fastest horses in the world. But when we think of racehorses, we tend to picture the powerful, muscular thoroughbreds that dominate the racetracks of Kentucky. But horse racing is not limited to thoroughbreds. Other horses are often raced, including Shetland ponies in the UK.
Shetland pony racing is very different than traditional thoroughbred racing. One key difference between horse racing and pony racing is the inclusion of jumps in the pony races. Riders jump over fences throughout each race when riding Shetlands. Additionally, children ride the ponies, which are quite small compared to full size horses. The riders must be under five feet tall to ride. The sport is very competitive. The children riding typically aspire to be professional jockeys one day, and their time as Shetland pony racers can greatly influence whether their dreams become reality. Riders train with their ponies several hours a day to become the best to get a chance at riding professionally one day.
As a rider myself, it is interesting to learn about other riding disciplines that riders compete in. Shetland pony racing is definitely a unique discipline of horseback riding, and requires the same commitment that any other sport, mounted or un-mounted, requires.
“A Chicken Sandwich Hitches a Balloon Ride to the Stratosphere” by Kenneth Chang
When I was in elementary school, there was at least on of my friends who wished to become an astronaut or go to space for their honeymoon when he gets married. Whenever he said these things, we thought it was nonsense and laughed at him. But I guess this kind of future is very close to us. This article interested me the most from the time when I saw the title. My first reaction was “Chicken Sandwich is going to the moon?”, and surprisingly it was true. Even though I laughed at this idea initially, the fact that this was possible astonished me. I was even more shocked when I saw the first line of the article which said that an Arizona company is “planning to send tourists on balloons into the stratosphere.” As I read the article, I was utterly impressed by the advancement of technology. Until before I read this article, going to space as tourism seemed to be still impossible and part of sci-fi movies. But I was completely wrong. I also loved the idea of sending chicken sandwich to space because while it accomplishes the goal of marketing for its company, it contributes to the scientific advancement and lays a fundamental groundwork for space tourism for humans in the future. It somehow feels like I'm in a sci-fi world. I'm excited to see further developments on human's techniques.
When I was in elementary school, there was at least on of my friends who wished to become an astronaut or go to space for their honeymoon when he gets married. Whenever he said these things, we thought it was nonsense and laughed at him. But I guess this kind of future is very close to us. This article interested me the most from the time when I saw the title. My first reaction was “Chicken Sandwich is going to the moon?”, and surprisingly it was true. Even though I laughed at this idea initially, the fact that this was possible astonished me. I was even more shocked when I saw the first line of the article which said that an Arizona company is “planning to send tourists on balloons into the stratosphere.” As I read the article, I was utterly impressed by the advancement of technology. Until before I read this article, going to space as tourism seemed to be still impossible and part of sci-fi movies. But I was completely wrong. I also loved the idea of sending chicken sandwich to space because while it accomplishes the goal of marketing for its company, it contributes to the scientific advancement and lays a fundamental groundwork for space tourism for humans in the future. It somehow feels like I'm in a sci-fi world. I'm excited to see further developments on human's techniques.
“Bulls and Timberwolves Upstage Draft With Jimmy Butler Trade” by Scott Cacciola
A couple days ago, while scrolling through the NYT, I came across an article that caught my eye. It read, “Bulls and Timberwolves Upstage Draft With Jimmy Butler Trade.” After reading this article, I had one big question the author did not address - why would any team give away their franchise player in exchange for two decent players? The trade was so one-sided (or so I thought) that I decided to do some digging. After a lengthy search, I found the answer I so desperately craved.
The Chicago Bulls traded all-star Jimmy Butler in return for the seventh pick and two players, Lavine and Dunn, none of whom even come close to having the impact Butler had on the Bulls. The Timberwolves are packed with young, talented players. What they lacked was a leader with experience and a team player who distributes the ball well. Butler is both of these things, making him an obvious choice for the T-wolves. On the other hand, the Bulls’ entire starting lineup consists of players age 29 or older. They needed some young talent to ensure that the Bulls have a future once their star players, Wade and Rondo (ages 35 and 33), retire. This is a vital move that NBA teams cannot ignore. Many teams that were once dominant have declined due to the absence of younger players to fill the roles left behind by retired superstars. Funnily enough, the Chicago Bulls is one of these teams.
A couple days ago, while scrolling through the NYT, I came across an article that caught my eye. It read, “Bulls and Timberwolves Upstage Draft With Jimmy Butler Trade.” After reading this article, I had one big question the author did not address - why would any team give away their franchise player in exchange for two decent players? The trade was so one-sided (or so I thought) that I decided to do some digging. After a lengthy search, I found the answer I so desperately craved.
The Chicago Bulls traded all-star Jimmy Butler in return for the seventh pick and two players, Lavine and Dunn, none of whom even come close to having the impact Butler had on the Bulls. The Timberwolves are packed with young, talented players. What they lacked was a leader with experience and a team player who distributes the ball well. Butler is both of these things, making him an obvious choice for the T-wolves. On the other hand, the Bulls’ entire starting lineup consists of players age 29 or older. They needed some young talent to ensure that the Bulls have a future once their star players, Wade and Rondo (ages 35 and 33), retire. This is a vital move that NBA teams cannot ignore. Many teams that were once dominant have declined due to the absence of younger players to fill the roles left behind by retired superstars. Funnily enough, the Chicago Bulls is one of these teams.
Waylon Squire
NYT response
June,20,2017
How Neighbors Saw Man Held In London Mosque Attack
The Mosque attack in London was by no doubt a tragic event. And for any person to do this or other terroristic activities, they must be fairly disturbed. No doubt this man was disturbed. It just took something to light his fuse. But out of my own curiosity, what made him do it. A definite possibility to his action is revenge. Mr. Osborne wanted revenge, for the radical Islamic terrorist attacks in London. All muslims get labeled terrorists which is very wrong. Yes the Koran does teach to hate despise the “kafir” which in an English translation means infidel or disbeliever. Few rarely act violent on this belief. Still Mr. Osborne’ actions are just as bad and evil as the radical Islamic attacks. He is no better than the people he hates. And he took out his political belief on innocent people. And if you look at events like these. It's attack after attack in retaliation of religion vs religion. And the last thing the world needs is another holy war. Another area to exploit is Osborne’s actions prior to the incident. Many people who knew him described him in a very unnerving manner. He obviously hade temperamental issues. Home life problems and an all around bad attitude. He was described as a mad man. And nobody tried to get help for his family before hand. There are many aspects. But when will it end? If it keeps up it won't remain a regional issue. [email protected]
NYT response
June,20,2017
How Neighbors Saw Man Held In London Mosque Attack
The Mosque attack in London was by no doubt a tragic event. And for any person to do this or other terroristic activities, they must be fairly disturbed. No doubt this man was disturbed. It just took something to light his fuse. But out of my own curiosity, what made him do it. A definite possibility to his action is revenge. Mr. Osborne wanted revenge, for the radical Islamic terrorist attacks in London. All muslims get labeled terrorists which is very wrong. Yes the Koran does teach to hate despise the “kafir” which in an English translation means infidel or disbeliever. Few rarely act violent on this belief. Still Mr. Osborne’ actions are just as bad and evil as the radical Islamic attacks. He is no better than the people he hates. And he took out his political belief on innocent people. And if you look at events like these. It's attack after attack in retaliation of religion vs religion. And the last thing the world needs is another holy war. Another area to exploit is Osborne’s actions prior to the incident. Many people who knew him described him in a very unnerving manner. He obviously hade temperamental issues. Home life problems and an all around bad attitude. He was described as a mad man. And nobody tried to get help for his family before hand. There are many aspects. But when will it end? If it keeps up it won't remain a regional issue. [email protected]
“Trump’s Obama Obsession” by Charles M. Blow
June 29, 2017
Donald Trump has proven time and time again that he is strongly against most of Obama’s political views. He uses this to his advantage to pull any Obama loather to his side. He has even gone to the point to state that Obama was not born in the United States, and that he is sending the country into ruins, even though these theories have been exaggerated or debunked. This hatred shown by Trump to Obama has gotten a lot of attention and helped him throughout his presidential campaign drastically. Adding on to this, Trump has used the excuse of not wanting to be “politically correct” towards expressing his feelings, however, I believe that most of the times regarding this issue, he was simply rude. It was only after he became president where he has claimed that he has no issue with Obama as a person, after using the former president in order to gain political success. Yet still, he manages to nitpick around and attempt to express the progress that he has achieved in the United States in comparison to Obama, which, in my opinion, shows signs of him being not confident and being in detestation. On the other hand, the world has not recently seen any form of response from Obama towards this issue. Personally, this article provides insight on a strong presidential conflict, and this makes me hope it comes to a close.
June 29, 2017
Donald Trump has proven time and time again that he is strongly against most of Obama’s political views. He uses this to his advantage to pull any Obama loather to his side. He has even gone to the point to state that Obama was not born in the United States, and that he is sending the country into ruins, even though these theories have been exaggerated or debunked. This hatred shown by Trump to Obama has gotten a lot of attention and helped him throughout his presidential campaign drastically. Adding on to this, Trump has used the excuse of not wanting to be “politically correct” towards expressing his feelings, however, I believe that most of the times regarding this issue, he was simply rude. It was only after he became president where he has claimed that he has no issue with Obama as a person, after using the former president in order to gain political success. Yet still, he manages to nitpick around and attempt to express the progress that he has achieved in the United States in comparison to Obama, which, in my opinion, shows signs of him being not confident and being in detestation. On the other hand, the world has not recently seen any form of response from Obama towards this issue. Personally, this article provides insight on a strong presidential conflict, and this makes me hope it comes to a close.
“Out of High School, Into Real Life”
by Jack Healy
Everyone feels differently about leaving high school. To some people it was the best time of their lives, while others are ready to move on and are just glad that it’s over. It can be scary for some people when they are done with high school, because that means they are an adult and that they are going to have to figure out life on their own. For others their journey after high school is a new and exciting adventure that they have been eagerly waiting for.
It was surprising that thirty percent of the graduating seniors of the 2017 class aren’t attending college straight out of high school. It’s understandable seeing how expensive college has become over the years. I would think that it would be difficult to get a job with only a high school diploma, but there are many people who make a living just fine without a college degree. I have mixed feelings about leaving high school, but I am ready for a new adventure and I have enjoyed what high school had to offer.
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by Jack Healy
Everyone feels differently about leaving high school. To some people it was the best time of their lives, while others are ready to move on and are just glad that it’s over. It can be scary for some people when they are done with high school, because that means they are an adult and that they are going to have to figure out life on their own. For others their journey after high school is a new and exciting adventure that they have been eagerly waiting for.
It was surprising that thirty percent of the graduating seniors of the 2017 class aren’t attending college straight out of high school. It’s understandable seeing how expensive college has become over the years. I would think that it would be difficult to get a job with only a high school diploma, but there are many people who make a living just fine without a college degree. I have mixed feelings about leaving high school, but I am ready for a new adventure and I have enjoyed what high school had to offer.
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The Real Threat of Artificial Intelligence
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/24/opinion/sunday/artificial-intelligenc...
In this era of innovation and technological advancement it is no wonder that our society revolves around technology. Technology has improved at such a rapid rate that our lives have changed drastically. Now we have embarked on a new technological advancement that will change the World-Artificial Intelligence-automated devices that can do task which would require human intelligence. I can see a future where AI plays a big role in our society and have a huge impact in my life which is why I am interested in this article. This situation may seem imperative right now, however it is relevant to note that A.I systems can bypass even the best humans at different activities. Although A.I is just a tool right now, it doesn’t mean we have nothing to worry about. With development of A.I systems, A.I may have a large impact on how our society functions. Overtime, A.I may be a threat to our world, taking jobs that require basic skills, and control autonomous work. Therefore, this will bring a large loss of jobs, but enormous profits for the companies that adapt to A.I. This will change our way of life which can bring inequalities in power and the economy. This article appeals to me as I am wondering whether my life will change for the better or worse. However, I do hope that A.I is a tool that we can benefit from rather than be a negative factor.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/24/opinion/sunday/artificial-intelligenc...
In this era of innovation and technological advancement it is no wonder that our society revolves around technology. Technology has improved at such a rapid rate that our lives have changed drastically. Now we have embarked on a new technological advancement that will change the World-Artificial Intelligence-automated devices that can do task which would require human intelligence. I can see a future where AI plays a big role in our society and have a huge impact in my life which is why I am interested in this article. This situation may seem imperative right now, however it is relevant to note that A.I systems can bypass even the best humans at different activities. Although A.I is just a tool right now, it doesn’t mean we have nothing to worry about. With development of A.I systems, A.I may have a large impact on how our society functions. Overtime, A.I may be a threat to our world, taking jobs that require basic skills, and control autonomous work. Therefore, this will bring a large loss of jobs, but enormous profits for the companies that adapt to A.I. This will change our way of life which can bring inequalities in power and the economy. This article appeals to me as I am wondering whether my life will change for the better or worse. However, I do hope that A.I is a tool that we can benefit from rather than be a negative factor.
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"My Dad's sudden outburst 'I Love You'-Wajahat Ali
We say it to our siblings, our grandparents, and our parents, "I love you."But the generation that raised our parents, and in the case of the article, immigrants, didn't just throw out the phrase. They may not have said it at all when you were growing up, as was the case for author Wajahat Ali. So when the three words that we throw around carelessly, came out of his father's mouth, he was shocked. Did he hear it correctly? Did his father really say the words he's been yearning to hear for years in his adolescent? Wajahat Ali didn't hear wrong, his father finally said it. It wasn't that all of a sudden he realized he loved his child, he had loved him all along. But to some, actions mean more than words that have lost their meaning. Sure, Wajahat Ali's father should have said it before his son had children of his own. But the article speaks volume for a generation that is being cast aside. Do we use the word love without meaning? Instead of saying words out of habit, how about show love in everyday actions. This was my favorite article in this week's Times because it exposed a dilemma of our everyday society showing itself in such a small way. Today, words control how we feel instead of someone's actions. We throw words around like nothing, and people base our personalities on that, instead of what we do. “I love you” being thrown around isn’t just an isolated problem, it’s a generational change that maybe isn’t for the best.
We say it to our siblings, our grandparents, and our parents, "I love you."But the generation that raised our parents, and in the case of the article, immigrants, didn't just throw out the phrase. They may not have said it at all when you were growing up, as was the case for author Wajahat Ali. So when the three words that we throw around carelessly, came out of his father's mouth, he was shocked. Did he hear it correctly? Did his father really say the words he's been yearning to hear for years in his adolescent? Wajahat Ali didn't hear wrong, his father finally said it. It wasn't that all of a sudden he realized he loved his child, he had loved him all along. But to some, actions mean more than words that have lost their meaning. Sure, Wajahat Ali's father should have said it before his son had children of his own. But the article speaks volume for a generation that is being cast aside. Do we use the word love without meaning? Instead of saying words out of habit, how about show love in everyday actions. This was my favorite article in this week's Times because it exposed a dilemma of our everyday society showing itself in such a small way. Today, words control how we feel instead of someone's actions. We throw words around like nothing, and people base our personalities on that, instead of what we do. “I love you” being thrown around isn’t just an isolated problem, it’s a generational change that maybe isn’t for the best.
This week I was most interested in the article "Every New York City Subway Line is Getting Worse. Here's Why." The article covers the reasons why more and more people are getting frustrated with the subway system. This interested me because I use the subway when I am in the city and have noticed these issues. I would like to find out more about the causes and possible solutions. The main problem with the subway is delays. One reason for this is the fact that the system is one hundred and twelve years old. However, the main reason is overcrowding, which usually results in extended "dwell time," or the time spent at a stop loading and unloading. The standard "dwell time" is thirty seconds. When there is more people it takes longer for them to get on and off the train. As a result, the "dwell time" can increase to over a minute, which causes delays. The system needs new lines and trains that run more regularly. However, it is easier said than done. The improvements would cost billions of dollars and take decades to complete. Until a concrete solution is put into action, the delays and dissatisfaction of riders will continue.
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"A Stunt Turns Deadly for a Couple Seeking YouTube Fame" By:Matt Stevens
Monalisa Perez and her boyfriend, Pedro Ruiz III, started making videos on YouTube of them playing "harmless" pranks on each other. They thought about what it would be like to be a public sensation and on Monday evening, in order to be internet famous, Monalisa held a Desert Eagle .50-caliber pistol and fatally shot through Pedro's chest. She told investigators that Pedro had been trying to persuade her to do the stunt and even showed her a partially shot book, therefore implying that the bullet would not reach his chest.
This article interested me because it reminded me of a high school student I knew. He had intercourse with a minor and recorded it. The video was too dark to see but you could clearly hear the noise. He started showing his friends and classmates until the girl found out and told the principal who called both of their parents and the police. Although the girl was willing, the guy was to be put in jail for 2 years and be named a sex offender. While officers were talking to the teens' parents, the guy managed to sneak off to the roof of the building where he jumped and unfortunately took his own life.
Although it might only be for a short period of time, impressing someone is all most young people hope for. My experience makes me wonder why people will do anything to become popular despite the consequences. This incident is just another example to prove this theory.
Monalisa Perez and her boyfriend, Pedro Ruiz III, started making videos on YouTube of them playing "harmless" pranks on each other. They thought about what it would be like to be a public sensation and on Monday evening, in order to be internet famous, Monalisa held a Desert Eagle .50-caliber pistol and fatally shot through Pedro's chest. She told investigators that Pedro had been trying to persuade her to do the stunt and even showed her a partially shot book, therefore implying that the bullet would not reach his chest.
This article interested me because it reminded me of a high school student I knew. He had intercourse with a minor and recorded it. The video was too dark to see but you could clearly hear the noise. He started showing his friends and classmates until the girl found out and told the principal who called both of their parents and the police. Although the girl was willing, the guy was to be put in jail for 2 years and be named a sex offender. While officers were talking to the teens' parents, the guy managed to sneak off to the roof of the building where he jumped and unfortunately took his own life.
Although it might only be for a short period of time, impressing someone is all most young people hope for. My experience makes me wonder why people will do anything to become popular despite the consequences. This incident is just another example to prove this theory.
Almost everyone across America is probably familiar with the "dumb jock" stereotype that is portrayed in television programs and social media. Athletes are often called this expression when they have poor grades in school. Are these athletes really lacking intelligence? Or are they doing poorly in school, because strenuous exercise causes them to lose focus?
The article titled "To Train an Athlete, Add 12 Minutes of Meditation to the Daily Mix" really intrigued me due to the overall topic, exercise and its effect on the human body. As mentioned in the article, exercise generates stress and can cause people to lose focus. This lack of focus can follow athletes in their everyday lives outside of sports. This explains the reason why athletes who are really focused on their sport often let their academics "take the back seat."
Exercising and athletics have always interested me ever since I was a little girl watching my siblings play basketball in college. I started to play sports in middle school, where I was able to directly relate to athletes and how they feel during and after exercise.
The idea of meditation helping athletes cognitively presented by Dr. Jha in this article is a very relatable statement to me. I remember waking up every morning for cross country, just wishing for 5 more minutes of relaxation. Exercise consistently being in my life combined with Dr. Jha's study really inspired me to want to become a sports medicine physician and study these topics further.
The article titled "To Train an Athlete, Add 12 Minutes of Meditation to the Daily Mix" really intrigued me due to the overall topic, exercise and its effect on the human body. As mentioned in the article, exercise generates stress and can cause people to lose focus. This lack of focus can follow athletes in their everyday lives outside of sports. This explains the reason why athletes who are really focused on their sport often let their academics "take the back seat."
Exercising and athletics have always interested me ever since I was a little girl watching my siblings play basketball in college. I started to play sports in middle school, where I was able to directly relate to athletes and how they feel during and after exercise.
The idea of meditation helping athletes cognitively presented by Dr. Jha in this article is a very relatable statement to me. I remember waking up every morning for cross country, just wishing for 5 more minutes of relaxation. Exercise consistently being in my life combined with Dr. Jha's study really inspired me to want to become a sports medicine physician and study these topics further.
"To Train an Athlete, Add 12 Minutes of Meditation to the Daily Mix"
This article revolves around the idea that strenuous labor requires more than just physical endurance, but also mental fortitude as well. While reading I could only think back to my days of track practice in which I had to run for miles in the hot days of May and June. At this point in my training, running wasn't the hard part of practice; the knowledge that for the next hour I'd be in discomfort was where the difficult part was. It wasn't the actual physical exhaustion that bothered me, rather the thought of it.
Like the article points out, if one could minimize this unwanted byproduct of exercise, stress, they wouldn't feel the urge to stop their exercise prematurely to relieve their discomfort. This would, in return, allow someone to allocate more of their mental strength on pursuing their goals during conditioning rather than having a clouded mind of built up stress. Through the tests performed by Amishi Jha using division 1 football players, one could see that using meditation to increase mental strength resulted in generally happier moods among the players.
As more light is shed onto mental training, not just physical, the traditional approach to "practice" may change. Instead of running for hours on end, a team may spend time strengthening their minds. Stress would be less common among all ages of athletes as their performances would increase.
This article revolves around the idea that strenuous labor requires more than just physical endurance, but also mental fortitude as well. While reading I could only think back to my days of track practice in which I had to run for miles in the hot days of May and June. At this point in my training, running wasn't the hard part of practice; the knowledge that for the next hour I'd be in discomfort was where the difficult part was. It wasn't the actual physical exhaustion that bothered me, rather the thought of it.
Like the article points out, if one could minimize this unwanted byproduct of exercise, stress, they wouldn't feel the urge to stop their exercise prematurely to relieve their discomfort. This would, in return, allow someone to allocate more of their mental strength on pursuing their goals during conditioning rather than having a clouded mind of built up stress. Through the tests performed by Amishi Jha using division 1 football players, one could see that using meditation to increase mental strength resulted in generally happier moods among the players.
As more light is shed onto mental training, not just physical, the traditional approach to "practice" may change. Instead of running for hours on end, a team may spend time strengthening their minds. Stress would be less common among all ages of athletes as their performances would increase.
What interested me the most this week in the New York Times was the relatable article "A Stunt Turns Deadly for a Couple Seeking YouTube Fame" which is about the young couple whose attempt at Youtube fame went horribly wrong. This article at first shows Mr. Ruiz as a daredevil, as described by several of his family members. This is apparent when he and Ms. Perez were shown doing harmless pranks on their youtube channel, such as them pranking each other by making the other eating sugar donuts covered in baby powder, etc. This all took a deadly turn when the couple decided to hold a seemingly thick book against Mr. Ruiz chest and Ms. Perez would take a shot at him. This was too far, and perhaps a life taken too soon for Mr. Ruiz. This article was interesting to me because it shows the great extent this generation would take to get alittle fame, even when life is on the line. I myself have found that many of my close friends would do anything to be the most "popular" or "cool" kids at my school, and this is just one degree more. As the article said, The death of Mr. Ruiz could have easily been avoided. This article appealed to me because it shows that not all fame is fame that is worth it. Risking your life over your reputation is not completely worth it. This article represents the shallowness of this generation. Everyone is so worried about being popular, and sometimes willing to risk it all to be what is presumed to be worth it at the time. Are you "dying" to be popular?
"Out of high school, into real life" by jack Healy
I was drawn to this article because as a high school student who will soon be going to college, i have always imagined that everyone wanted to go to college, even if they took a gap year or wanted to wait, however i knew that a lot of people didn't have the option to go to college because of money problems. This problem seems to be mostly based in the U.S and while other countries also have this problem, it seems as if the U.S suffers from it the most. The biggest reason for this is really because of how much it costs to go to college, and even though colleges are expensive around the world, other countries aren't as harsh about the payment as the U.S. The U.S is the only country where students will constantly complain about being in debt and parents have to start saving up from the day their child is born if they hope to send them to college without their children falling into debt.
After reading this article it is clear that there are many students content to simply not go to college because they have already figured out what they are going to do. However there are other student who either can't go to college, for a variety of reasons, or that they don't want to go to college, or they are too scared to. The main reason people were scared to go to college was because they didn't really know what they wanted to do/study and they were terrified over losing that much money and falling into debt for an uncertainty.
I was drawn to this article because as a high school student who will soon be going to college, i have always imagined that everyone wanted to go to college, even if they took a gap year or wanted to wait, however i knew that a lot of people didn't have the option to go to college because of money problems. This problem seems to be mostly based in the U.S and while other countries also have this problem, it seems as if the U.S suffers from it the most. The biggest reason for this is really because of how much it costs to go to college, and even though colleges are expensive around the world, other countries aren't as harsh about the payment as the U.S. The U.S is the only country where students will constantly complain about being in debt and parents have to start saving up from the day their child is born if they hope to send them to college without their children falling into debt.
After reading this article it is clear that there are many students content to simply not go to college because they have already figured out what they are going to do. However there are other student who either can't go to college, for a variety of reasons, or that they don't want to go to college, or they are too scared to. The main reason people were scared to go to college was because they didn't really know what they wanted to do/study and they were terrified over losing that much money and falling into debt for an uncertainty.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/28/sports/chris-paul-trade-rockets-clipp...
This article about CP being traded to the Rockets interested me because the Rockets made an impact on me last season, with it's wins and plays. If CP were to join the team, the team would have two star players. Then we will have another powerhouse which might be able to go to the finals. This would be interesting because for the past 3 years, it has been warriors and cleveland who goes to the finals, and it would be better if another team goes to the finals in place of one of the two teams, next season.
This article about CP being traded to the Rockets interested me because the Rockets made an impact on me last season, with it's wins and plays. If CP were to join the team, the team would have two star players. Then we will have another powerhouse which might be able to go to the finals. This would be interesting because for the past 3 years, it has been warriors and cleveland who goes to the finals, and it would be better if another team goes to the finals in place of one of the two teams, next season.
The article I read was called “M.L.B. Umpire Coaxes Woman Off Bridge Before Pirates-Rays Game.” https://nyti.ms/2tpFypd This article was about a very brave M.L.B. Umpire who risked his life to save a woman, who was on the opposite side of the Roberto Clemente bridge railing looking to jump. John Tumpane-M.L.B. Umpire saw a woman in dire need of help and acted on “Pure Instinct.” John Tumpane secured one of her arms and waited for anyone to help pull them back over the railed. Out of nowhere Mike Weinham-an employee for the Rays and a bystander helped clutch her legs and pin them against the railing while John Tumpane, mouthed to someone CALL 911. Finally, a police boat raced up the river and helped Tumpane and Weinham bring the woman back to safety. Tumpane said, “I just happened to be there, I saw someone in need, and it looked like a situation to obviously insert myself and help out.” Later that day as Tumpane suits up and is ready to call balls and strikes, his eyes would drift toward the bridge and think to himself, “I'm glad it went this way.” In my opinion, this article was terrific, because Tumpane put his life on the line to save an innocent woman. Also, what I thought was even more heroic was the fact that the bystander and Mike Weinham came to assist Tumpane in his struggle to bring the woman to safety. I chose this article because I love the idea of people saving one another. If it wasn't for Tumpane there's no telling where the woman would be to this day.
As my dad pesters the family with tidbits he’s learned from Angela Duckworth’s “Grit,” and my mom continues to help women further their careers, the theme of perseverance has dominated family conversation recently. It wasn’t out of the ordinary when my mom handed me the June 26 article, “On Campus, Failure Is on the Syllabus,” by Jessica Bennett, assuring me that I’d find it “interesting.” It can feel that the only way to get into college is to be perfect, yet without experiencing failure it makes the college experience even harder.
Bennett describes programs at top universities such as Penn, Harvard, and Smith College that “normalize” failure and attempt to train students to be resilient. The dual ideas of “competitive stress,” in which students attempt to outdo each other when discussing activities and stress levels, and having a “Penn Face” when you present your life as happy and perfect despite overwhelming difficulties even pervade high school culture. The idea that if you’re stressed you’re winning, but if you show you’re stressed you’re a failure seems like a Catch-22. Identifying this is the first step in rising above it.
It is a relief that colleges are finally acknowledging the problem that students have been struggling with for years-- the stress on success is just too much. By emphasizing resilience rather than perfection, college can become a space to grow and learn, rather than a jail where a misstep means game over.
Bennett describes programs at top universities such as Penn, Harvard, and Smith College that “normalize” failure and attempt to train students to be resilient. The dual ideas of “competitive stress,” in which students attempt to outdo each other when discussing activities and stress levels, and having a “Penn Face” when you present your life as happy and perfect despite overwhelming difficulties even pervade high school culture. The idea that if you’re stressed you’re winning, but if you show you’re stressed you’re a failure seems like a Catch-22. Identifying this is the first step in rising above it.
It is a relief that colleges are finally acknowledging the problem that students have been struggling with for years-- the stress on success is just too much. By emphasizing resilience rather than perfection, college can become a space to grow and learn, rather than a jail where a misstep means game over.
I found the article “Mis-Educating the Young” by David Brooks to be the most interesting article this week. This article describes how changes in the structure of childhood and adulthood have affected young adults. In recent years, childhood has been more structured than ever before, while young adulthood has been less structured than ever. There are now four million different options for careers for college graduates, making life after college confusing and difficult. Brooks displays how thinking changes when you enter young adulthood. In school, thinking is “station to station”, meaning that there are goals set up for students to reach and keep them on path. However, in young adulthood, there are no longer any stations to guide you. I agree with Brooks idea for more guidance from colleges as students are about to enter this period of uncertainty. This article interested me the most because this is a problem that I will come across soon and it showed the extent to which young adulthood has changed over time.
The article which interested me the most this week was "Prozac Nation is Now the United States of Xanax.” I agree with Williams: all generations have been anxious, but for Generation Y, it is as if anxiety is part of the culture. It makes sense, for there is a lot to be anxious about these days: Trump, hate crimes, climate change, college, the fight for LGBTQA acceptance, etc. However, for Generation Y, my generation, all these events feel more personal. It is OUR futures that are on the line.
Like Williams, I believe a major contributor of my generation’s anxiety is online culture. With instant updates, you always know what’s going on- for better or for worse. Are your friends having fun without you? Did someone just get sick? However, online communities have joined together over this anxiety. People can relate to each other over their worries, and on a more positive note, can help each other without judgement.
As a result, and as Williams puts it, I can see how anxiety has been pushed “into the open.” With more people being open about it, anxiety is not as stigmatized as it used to be. Even talking about going to therapy is more casual and not as taboo as it once was. More people are realizing that anxiety isn’t a choice and that these people need help in order to be happy and healthy.
Although Generation Y may be the most anxious, I see a lot more support and hope for those who need it.
Like Williams, I believe a major contributor of my generation’s anxiety is online culture. With instant updates, you always know what’s going on- for better or for worse. Are your friends having fun without you? Did someone just get sick? However, online communities have joined together over this anxiety. People can relate to each other over their worries, and on a more positive note, can help each other without judgement.
As a result, and as Williams puts it, I can see how anxiety has been pushed “into the open.” With more people being open about it, anxiety is not as stigmatized as it used to be. Even talking about going to therapy is more casual and not as taboo as it once was. More people are realizing that anxiety isn’t a choice and that these people need help in order to be happy and healthy.
Although Generation Y may be the most anxious, I see a lot more support and hope for those who need it.
"Once a Model City, Hong Kong Is in trouble" -Keith Bradsher
This article interested me because you don't real,y hear about Hong Kong in the news very often. Before reading this article, in my mind, Hong Kong was just a little independent city on the coast of China where nothing really happened. Now I know that there is a lot more going on in Hong Kong than I thought. Hong Kong is going through political troubles because there are disputes between the communist Chinese government and people in Hong Kong who are pro-democracy. The price of housing and taxes are both rising. People aren't satisfied with the school system because it is too focused on testing. Many people thought that Hong Kong was a "model city," as the title of the article indicates, but this shows that every nation has its problems.
This article interested me because you don't real,y hear about Hong Kong in the news very often. Before reading this article, in my mind, Hong Kong was just a little independent city on the coast of China where nothing really happened. Now I know that there is a lot more going on in Hong Kong than I thought. Hong Kong is going through political troubles because there are disputes between the communist Chinese government and people in Hong Kong who are pro-democracy. The price of housing and taxes are both rising. People aren't satisfied with the school system because it is too focused on testing. Many people thought that Hong Kong was a "model city," as the title of the article indicates, but this shows that every nation has its problems.
Trained to Kill How Four Boy Soldiers Survived Boko Haram
A small but very pure window into the world and every-day reality of the people of Nigeria. That is what the author manages to show us while covering such a dark and heavy subject as Boko Haram. Among all the stale and dry traditional articles, with their limited length and abundance of information, this article really is a breath of fresh air. Because in this article the author takes her time and her space to tell us a story. Painting her picture not only with the most superficial facts but also with the more subtle aspects surrounding the story, like the feelings of the boys and the chatter and gossip that followed certain events. Always making sure to carefully lay out and describe the environment of every scene. The result is a colorful and insightful article that stands out from the others demanding your attention from the very first paragraph and never lets it go. The 'breath of fresh air' analogy however is not as fitting when talking about the story's subject. Abduction, murder and war. But what makes this story's subject so unpleasant is also what makes it so important. It is important because it breaks with the dominant trend within the media to depict the people of Africa as refugees i.e. as an inconvenience. And it instead depicts them as victims, which of course they are. More than any of us.
To sum up I would say it's a colorful article with a dark but important subject that I encourage everyone to read
A small but very pure window into the world and every-day reality of the people of Nigeria. That is what the author manages to show us while covering such a dark and heavy subject as Boko Haram. Among all the stale and dry traditional articles, with their limited length and abundance of information, this article really is a breath of fresh air. Because in this article the author takes her time and her space to tell us a story. Painting her picture not only with the most superficial facts but also with the more subtle aspects surrounding the story, like the feelings of the boys and the chatter and gossip that followed certain events. Always making sure to carefully lay out and describe the environment of every scene. The result is a colorful and insightful article that stands out from the others demanding your attention from the very first paragraph and never lets it go. The 'breath of fresh air' analogy however is not as fitting when talking about the story's subject. Abduction, murder and war. But what makes this story's subject so unpleasant is also what makes it so important. It is important because it breaks with the dominant trend within the media to depict the people of Africa as refugees i.e. as an inconvenience. And it instead depicts them as victims, which of course they are. More than any of us.
To sum up I would say it's a colorful article with a dark but important subject that I encourage everyone to read
"Out of High School, Into Real Life"
The first question to ask is, "What constitutes 'Real Life.'" According to the article real life is the everyday resilience required to overcome the grit of adult life. As an incoming junior in high school, this article certainly caught my attention. Where I've been raised, college doesn't seem to be a question. Sure, a few kids go off to the Armed Forces, but rare is a case of a kid not going to college. My entire life college seems more like an expectation than a question. The article really opened my eyes to the struggles of others. Those who are not sure of their future and those who are oppressed by the fear of a 9 to 5 dead end job. But sometimes, these sorts of jobs are necessary to make ends meet. My fear, personally, is being sucked into a job that I do not enjoy, simply because it was expected of me, then proceeding to waste my life away. However, it feels so insignificant to worry about my life while these kids won't know where their next meal is coming from. It feels selfish of me to dread the routine of the working life while these kids are already facing those fears. Therefore, this article was so interesting to me because it resonated with something i could relate to, but at the same time, showed how much worse it could be.
The first question to ask is, "What constitutes 'Real Life.'" According to the article real life is the everyday resilience required to overcome the grit of adult life. As an incoming junior in high school, this article certainly caught my attention. Where I've been raised, college doesn't seem to be a question. Sure, a few kids go off to the Armed Forces, but rare is a case of a kid not going to college. My entire life college seems more like an expectation than a question. The article really opened my eyes to the struggles of others. Those who are not sure of their future and those who are oppressed by the fear of a 9 to 5 dead end job. But sometimes, these sorts of jobs are necessary to make ends meet. My fear, personally, is being sucked into a job that I do not enjoy, simply because it was expected of me, then proceeding to waste my life away. However, it feels so insignificant to worry about my life while these kids won't know where their next meal is coming from. It feels selfish of me to dread the routine of the working life while these kids are already facing those fears. Therefore, this article was so interesting to me because it resonated with something i could relate to, but at the same time, showed how much worse it could be.
"In the Marshlands, 'Another Face of Iraq'" by Emilienne Malfatto
A I go through the list of photographs, the slideshow has caught my attention this week. Due to the mood that it has been conveyed to me, as I, surprisingly, found myself enjoying the cheerfulness and calmness that the photograph has sent to me. It was surprising to me because news that are often related to Iraq is about the brutality and horror of the war which, therefore, conveys a very sad and uncomfortable atmosphere. As a result, I have a fixed ideology on the situation in Iraq which shows my ignorance and the power of media in influencing one's viewpoint. Therefore, when I see these photographs, it portrays a very different mood and message to the audience compared to the common and stereotypical photographs taken of Iraq.
My favorite pictures would be picture number 7,8, and 9. Picture 7, portrays 2 boys on a boat. This has reminded me of the innocence and naïveté in every child and how the children that are associated with the war in anyway do not deserve to be treated that way. I personally really like image 8 because it shows how the girls are able to walk out of the houses confidently without having or showing any fear. This contrasts my ignorance, thinking that women in Iraq are always in danger of abuse due to gender inequality. Although, picture 4 does still show gender inequality in the culture.
A I go through the list of photographs, the slideshow has caught my attention this week. Due to the mood that it has been conveyed to me, as I, surprisingly, found myself enjoying the cheerfulness and calmness that the photograph has sent to me. It was surprising to me because news that are often related to Iraq is about the brutality and horror of the war which, therefore, conveys a very sad and uncomfortable atmosphere. As a result, I have a fixed ideology on the situation in Iraq which shows my ignorance and the power of media in influencing one's viewpoint. Therefore, when I see these photographs, it portrays a very different mood and message to the audience compared to the common and stereotypical photographs taken of Iraq.
My favorite pictures would be picture number 7,8, and 9. Picture 7, portrays 2 boys on a boat. This has reminded me of the innocence and naïveté in every child and how the children that are associated with the war in anyway do not deserve to be treated that way. I personally really like image 8 because it shows how the girls are able to walk out of the houses confidently without having or showing any fear. This contrasts my ignorance, thinking that women in Iraq are always in danger of abuse due to gender inequality. Although, picture 4 does still show gender inequality in the culture.
"The Amazon-Walmart Showdown That Explains the Modern Economy" was an interesting analysis of one of the greatest of all the world's economic battles, especially because the fighters are following the pattern of becoming more like one another, in this case, rather rapidly. They weren't especially similar, Amazon being the one who exploded after developing electronic books while Walmart had already taken its status at the top of the retail mountain, but they've both grown to have one major similarity: they want to sell everybody everything. As a result, one of many wars are waged above are heads, with billions of dollars ramming each other head on, and everybody underneath looking to be the only winner within sight, as the behemoths smash each other's gold-plated brains out to the land they are fighting for: us.
“Deadly Bungee Jump in Spain Could Lead to Criminal Charges” by Dan Bilefsky and Raphael Minder
Imagine yourself on the edge of an abyss and hearing someone telling you to jump. You’re anxious because this is your first time bungee jumping and you’re the last of 13 other teenagers to jump. As you fall you see the harness tether follow you down.
This caught my eye because it is not everyday you hear of something like a bungee jumping mishap and also falling is one of my personal worst fears. Vera Mol jumped off a bridge in Spain after mishearing the instructor’s pronunciation of “No jump, it’s important, no jump,” as “Now jump.” Ms. Mol jumped to her death, as the harness she was wearing had not yet been secured to the bridge.
Many factors are blamed for this young woman of 17’s death including the company that planned the tour group, the bungee jumping company, and the age of the victim. Each party involved blames the other, but they finally landed on one. The instructor could face criminal charges including accidental homicide. To me this is a tragic accident and the instructor should not be charged, as it was not necessarily his own fault but also the company. The company failed to assess the girl’s age and get the necessary consent from her parents. He was merely an instructor, and his broken English cannot be blamed because he was in a dangerous situation and it’s not his first language. He has to live with the fact that a girl died because of a mistimed jump.
Imagine yourself on the edge of an abyss and hearing someone telling you to jump. You’re anxious because this is your first time bungee jumping and you’re the last of 13 other teenagers to jump. As you fall you see the harness tether follow you down.
This caught my eye because it is not everyday you hear of something like a bungee jumping mishap and also falling is one of my personal worst fears. Vera Mol jumped off a bridge in Spain after mishearing the instructor’s pronunciation of “No jump, it’s important, no jump,” as “Now jump.” Ms. Mol jumped to her death, as the harness she was wearing had not yet been secured to the bridge.
Many factors are blamed for this young woman of 17’s death including the company that planned the tour group, the bungee jumping company, and the age of the victim. Each party involved blames the other, but they finally landed on one. The instructor could face criminal charges including accidental homicide. To me this is a tragic accident and the instructor should not be charged, as it was not necessarily his own fault but also the company. The company failed to assess the girl’s age and get the necessary consent from her parents. He was merely an instructor, and his broken English cannot be blamed because he was in a dangerous situation and it’s not his first language. He has to live with the fact that a girl died because of a mistimed jump.
“No, Your Teen Doesn’t Hate You. It’s Just Summer”
By Lisa Damour
Summer is a period in which teens spend most of their spare time locked up in their room. At this point in time it is exceedingly difficult to imagine spending it all outside due to the drastic change towards technology. A parent’s first thought is that their child is going through something at school or in their personal life but that doesn’t always seem to be the case. I myself am prone to spending hours at a time in my room but in my case it is only because I prefer being lonesome at home. Not only is it being alone but I seem to enjoy spending more time around technology which is probably not for the best.
A parent assumes that their child prefers groaning and complaining about daily life but the article states that all a teen wants is to be heard. I can’t entirely relate to this but I do sometimes feel the constant pressure of backlash I will receive when complaining to either of my parents. Some parents might feel ignored or unheard but it is entirely the opposite. It may seem that their child doesn’t care when responding with attitude or an eye roll due to unwanted guidance but it seems unlikely. I myself tend to respond in that sort of manner but I do take in account the guidance given despite not always showing it.
By Lisa Damour
Summer is a period in which teens spend most of their spare time locked up in their room. At this point in time it is exceedingly difficult to imagine spending it all outside due to the drastic change towards technology. A parent’s first thought is that their child is going through something at school or in their personal life but that doesn’t always seem to be the case. I myself am prone to spending hours at a time in my room but in my case it is only because I prefer being lonesome at home. Not only is it being alone but I seem to enjoy spending more time around technology which is probably not for the best.
A parent assumes that their child prefers groaning and complaining about daily life but the article states that all a teen wants is to be heard. I can’t entirely relate to this but I do sometimes feel the constant pressure of backlash I will receive when complaining to either of my parents. Some parents might feel ignored or unheard but it is entirely the opposite. It may seem that their child doesn’t care when responding with attitude or an eye roll due to unwanted guidance but it seems unlikely. I myself tend to respond in that sort of manner but I do take in account the guidance given despite not always showing it.
"South Korea Leader Hopes for Unified Olympic Team With the North"
This article stands out as being positive in a time where most news are negative. The recent missile tests threaten everybody . However, this hope of uniting North and South Korean peoples by unifying sports teams shows us that the tensions can be lessened and not all is lost. Ever since Kim Jong-un became the leader in 2011, tensions have been growing. The whole world is threatened by North Korea, especially South Korea, Japan and the American troops stationed there. But thanks to this recent attempt by Mr. Moon, a hope opened in easing tensions. Sport teams united in 1991, and it can be done again .
When I used to live in Turkey three years ago, I saw the ability of sports to unite people. When the national team played, everybody in Turkey came together and cheered for the national team despite their differences. It didn’t matter if one was Kurdish, Armenian or Turkish. At that moment all of them came together and cheered for their national team.
This is what sports can do. In a world where there are many armed conflicts devastating the regions they occur at , the chance for peace is a rare opportunity that should be cherished. If we can ease tensions in Korea, then that sets an example for other parts of the world . Like Koreans, other groups may try to settle their problems by sports, rather than guns and finally come together to protect their cultural heritage.
This article stands out as being positive in a time where most news are negative. The recent missile tests threaten everybody . However, this hope of uniting North and South Korean peoples by unifying sports teams shows us that the tensions can be lessened and not all is lost. Ever since Kim Jong-un became the leader in 2011, tensions have been growing. The whole world is threatened by North Korea, especially South Korea, Japan and the American troops stationed there. But thanks to this recent attempt by Mr. Moon, a hope opened in easing tensions. Sport teams united in 1991, and it can be done again .
When I used to live in Turkey three years ago, I saw the ability of sports to unite people. When the national team played, everybody in Turkey came together and cheered for the national team despite their differences. It didn’t matter if one was Kurdish, Armenian or Turkish. At that moment all of them came together and cheered for their national team.
This is what sports can do. In a world where there are many armed conflicts devastating the regions they occur at , the chance for peace is a rare opportunity that should be cherished. If we can ease tensions in Korea, then that sets an example for other parts of the world . Like Koreans, other groups may try to settle their problems by sports, rather than guns and finally come together to protect their cultural heritage.
“After Georgia Election, Democrats Are Demoralized, Again” by Frank Bruni
The headline hit me in the departure lounge of the Atlanta airport. I was on my way back from a week volunteering for the Ossoff campaign. What a contrast to my first experience of the Ossoff office in Roswell, Georgia. At 16 I wasn’t much younger than the people running the campaign, who were all under 25. The NYT piece set me back. The youthful energy of the campaign I had just been part of was so starkly at odds with its pessimistic tone.
Won’t the young people just out of college and their 30 year old candidate remember that fundamental parental lesson: when you fall off your bike you get right back on! Bruni has grossly underestimated the tenacity of millennials. Yes, the Ossoff “watch party” saw its fair share of tears, but it’s wrong to assume that these were tears of anything other than anger and frustration. We want a win more than ever. Fired up we will be back in 2018.
Demoralized is not how I felt coming off of the Ossoff campaign. What I learned is that America is only a democracy if you fight for it, at every stage, from the sweaty doorstep, to the polling station line, and the media aftermath. The press postmortem matters. Trump may be too incompetent for an outright dictatorship, but our opponents will fight us at every stage. Our democracy is at stake. Demoralization is not a luxury we can afford.
The headline hit me in the departure lounge of the Atlanta airport. I was on my way back from a week volunteering for the Ossoff campaign. What a contrast to my first experience of the Ossoff office in Roswell, Georgia. At 16 I wasn’t much younger than the people running the campaign, who were all under 25. The NYT piece set me back. The youthful energy of the campaign I had just been part of was so starkly at odds with its pessimistic tone.
Won’t the young people just out of college and their 30 year old candidate remember that fundamental parental lesson: when you fall off your bike you get right back on! Bruni has grossly underestimated the tenacity of millennials. Yes, the Ossoff “watch party” saw its fair share of tears, but it’s wrong to assume that these were tears of anything other than anger and frustration. We want a win more than ever. Fired up we will be back in 2018.
Demoralized is not how I felt coming off of the Ossoff campaign. What I learned is that America is only a democracy if you fight for it, at every stage, from the sweaty doorstep, to the polling station line, and the media aftermath. The press postmortem matters. Trump may be too incompetent for an outright dictatorship, but our opponents will fight us at every stage. Our democracy is at stake. Demoralization is not a luxury we can afford.
“On Campus, Failure is on the Syllabus”
Failure. It's a word that always leaves a pit in the stomach and a dry taste in the mouth. That’s why when I first saw Jessica Bennett’s article, “On Campus, Failure is on the Syllabus” I was intrigued and perplexed. How is failure on the syllabus in this college if we fear it so strongly?
This article discusses ways that Smith College is trying to normalize failure. Many of their students are used to being under society’s pressure to “look perfect” and “act perfectly,” and it makes students afraid to take risks. This is why Smith College has created programs to show students that they can’t always be perfect. One program hands out permission slips to fail. During fall orientation and final-exam week, the college plays videos of teachers and classmates talking about how they've failed.
As a perfectionist afraid of failure all my life, I was enthralled by Jessica Bennett’s article. For years, I’ve worried about bad grades, playing the wrong note on the violin, worried about losing a piece to the perfect “put together” puzzle that I’ve always hoped to be my life. Seeing the negative effects of worrying and reading about the many people who have failed made me realize failure doesn’t have to stop people from reaching their dreams; it can be a First Attempt In Learning. Next time I experience failure, I’m going to try to hold my head up high and tell myself, “Maybe next time!” Albert Einstein once said, “Failure is success in process.”
Failure. It's a word that always leaves a pit in the stomach and a dry taste in the mouth. That’s why when I first saw Jessica Bennett’s article, “On Campus, Failure is on the Syllabus” I was intrigued and perplexed. How is failure on the syllabus in this college if we fear it so strongly?
This article discusses ways that Smith College is trying to normalize failure. Many of their students are used to being under society’s pressure to “look perfect” and “act perfectly,” and it makes students afraid to take risks. This is why Smith College has created programs to show students that they can’t always be perfect. One program hands out permission slips to fail. During fall orientation and final-exam week, the college plays videos of teachers and classmates talking about how they've failed.
As a perfectionist afraid of failure all my life, I was enthralled by Jessica Bennett’s article. For years, I’ve worried about bad grades, playing the wrong note on the violin, worried about losing a piece to the perfect “put together” puzzle that I’ve always hoped to be my life. Seeing the negative effects of worrying and reading about the many people who have failed made me realize failure doesn’t have to stop people from reaching their dreams; it can be a First Attempt In Learning. Next time I experience failure, I’m going to try to hold my head up high and tell myself, “Maybe next time!” Albert Einstein once said, “Failure is success in process.”
"Lightning, Weather’s Byproduct, May Become One of Its Predictors" by Kate Murphy
Reading the title of the Article immediately reminded me of Kuwait. Well, lightning is not really common in Kuwait, but the unpredictable weather seems to be a large issue to me. I could wake up and look out the window and see unexpected clouds of dust incoming. Since Kuwait and many other countries are located in hot and dry desert climates, dust storms sporadically occur! This is an issue for those with asthma and allergies to dust; thus, this article showed me that what people think are natural dangers are actually the key to predicting the weather. I chose this article because it inspired me to experiment the relationships between the different timings dust storms occur and their predictability. Maybe if humanity studies these storms more, their studies will lead to different things that could help evolve humanity, just like how the professors mentioned in the article figured out that antimatter could be produced in lightning. Just imagine how much energy physicists can produce if they could harness all that antimatter from lightning, and create tons of clean energy through the process of annihilation (mixing antimatter with other matter at high speeds). Lastly, I am now inspired by the article to find new ways in which I could evolve our understanding of weather and create a more safe environment, meanwhile discovering new ways of utilizing what humanity has always thought was dangerous!
Reading the title of the Article immediately reminded me of Kuwait. Well, lightning is not really common in Kuwait, but the unpredictable weather seems to be a large issue to me. I could wake up and look out the window and see unexpected clouds of dust incoming. Since Kuwait and many other countries are located in hot and dry desert climates, dust storms sporadically occur! This is an issue for those with asthma and allergies to dust; thus, this article showed me that what people think are natural dangers are actually the key to predicting the weather. I chose this article because it inspired me to experiment the relationships between the different timings dust storms occur and their predictability. Maybe if humanity studies these storms more, their studies will lead to different things that could help evolve humanity, just like how the professors mentioned in the article figured out that antimatter could be produced in lightning. Just imagine how much energy physicists can produce if they could harness all that antimatter from lightning, and create tons of clean energy through the process of annihilation (mixing antimatter with other matter at high speeds). Lastly, I am now inspired by the article to find new ways in which I could evolve our understanding of weather and create a more safe environment, meanwhile discovering new ways of utilizing what humanity has always thought was dangerous!
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“Canada’s Secret to Resisting the West’s Populist Wave” -Amanda Taub
My great grandfather saw firsthand how populist leaders rise to power by scapegoating minorities. His family fled Poland as anti-Semitism gripped Europe, culminating in the rise of Hitler.
Though we are far from genocide, there has been a recent rise in populism, which targets immigrants as the minority of choice. However, as Taub points out, Canada’s non-porous borders allows the admission of only skilled immigrants who benefit Canadians as a whole, and are then embraced as assets. This combination of lucky geography and calculated policy has stemmed the populist tide in Canada.
Taub’s analysis of this aspect of populism, however, omits the populist fear of ‘others’, who are not necessarily immigrants. Many populist leaders rise by demonizing non-immigrant minorities. My great grandfather’s family had been living in Poland for hundreds of years before Hitler rose by attacking their group. This broader idea must be addressed to fully examine Canada’s relation to the Western populist wave.
But Canada has developed a defense against even this populist appeal. Canada’s national identity has been a mix of Anglo and Francophone for hundreds of years, so Canadians are used to being split with no obvious majority to dominate other groups. Additionally considering Canada’s demographic protections against the demonization of minorities provides a more comprehensive explanation of Canada’s immunity to modern populism.
My great grandfather saw firsthand how populist leaders rise to power by scapegoating minorities. His family fled Poland as anti-Semitism gripped Europe, culminating in the rise of Hitler.
Though we are far from genocide, there has been a recent rise in populism, which targets immigrants as the minority of choice. However, as Taub points out, Canada’s non-porous borders allows the admission of only skilled immigrants who benefit Canadians as a whole, and are then embraced as assets. This combination of lucky geography and calculated policy has stemmed the populist tide in Canada.
Taub’s analysis of this aspect of populism, however, omits the populist fear of ‘others’, who are not necessarily immigrants. Many populist leaders rise by demonizing non-immigrant minorities. My great grandfather’s family had been living in Poland for hundreds of years before Hitler rose by attacking their group. This broader idea must be addressed to fully examine Canada’s relation to the Western populist wave.
But Canada has developed a defense against even this populist appeal. Canada’s national identity has been a mix of Anglo and Francophone for hundreds of years, so Canadians are used to being split with no obvious majority to dominate other groups. Additionally considering Canada’s demographic protections against the demonization of minorities provides a more comprehensive explanation of Canada’s immunity to modern populism.
What interested me most this week was an article called "Creating a Stylish World for Children with Autism" by Judith Newman. The title really caught my eye, but after reading it, it wasn't what I thought it was going to be. It was more, in the article it talks about helping the parents of children with autism and the children with autism. I feel that the website that was made and talked about was really cool and it would really help people in need with somethings like that. It also kind of gave me an understanding and a small visual of what parents with children that have autism go through. The tiny struggles of eating a meal at a restaurant or just finding things for them to do.
Political Clarity After the Grenfell Tragedy
The author makes it clear in the editorial that they wish for the British government to take more responsibility in the welfare and safety department for their citizens. They point out that no one had taken any heed to Corbyn’s words, which clearly resonated within the people that were being neglected when it came to safety standards. This alludes to causing an even further outrage among the people, their thoughts finally being spoken, but then ignored. This brings about an emotional aspect to the editorial, feelings of resentment towards the British government for ignoring the concerns of the people. The strongest argument however, was the fact that the flammable cladding had been used as a cheaper alternative to save 4,750 pounds. Revealing the greed in political leaders sparks a fire in the people who have suffered due to their stinginess. The inclusion of how police wish to enforce a verdict of manslaughter on those responsible seems futile, as there are simply too many people that could be held accountable. The author also supports their side by giving the opposing argument as to why Mrs.May may not have gone to the scene of the fire right away. This argument is accepted as a possibility that May was not simply being slow to help, but just not wanting to distract any efforts made to help people in the area. This appeases the reader with the thought that the author is willing to see the possibilities of both sides.
The author makes it clear in the editorial that they wish for the British government to take more responsibility in the welfare and safety department for their citizens. They point out that no one had taken any heed to Corbyn’s words, which clearly resonated within the people that were being neglected when it came to safety standards. This alludes to causing an even further outrage among the people, their thoughts finally being spoken, but then ignored. This brings about an emotional aspect to the editorial, feelings of resentment towards the British government for ignoring the concerns of the people. The strongest argument however, was the fact that the flammable cladding had been used as a cheaper alternative to save 4,750 pounds. Revealing the greed in political leaders sparks a fire in the people who have suffered due to their stinginess. The inclusion of how police wish to enforce a verdict of manslaughter on those responsible seems futile, as there are simply too many people that could be held accountable. The author also supports their side by giving the opposing argument as to why Mrs.May may not have gone to the scene of the fire right away. This argument is accepted as a possibility that May was not simply being slow to help, but just not wanting to distract any efforts made to help people in the area. This appeases the reader with the thought that the author is willing to see the possibilities of both sides.
I found the article "Bill Cosby's Sexual Assault Case Ends in a Mistrial" to be extremely interesting. This court case has been a hot topic in the media, and as someone who enjoys the intricacies of the judicial system, this case has been very interesting to me. This case has had many different aspects to it, including a deliberation period for the jury of over 50 hours, and one of the shortest defenses for a case of this magnitude, with the defense presenting a case for all of 6 minutes, calling just one witness. Cosby himself did not testify, something that in my opinion might have to change in the new trial if he wants to secure himself an acquittal. Ms. Andrea Constand, employee at Temple University and victim of this case did testify, and her testimony was largely conflicting, with her going back and forth on details like if she saw Cosby again after the incident. This is normally the characteristic of someone who is fabricating a story, but is also the characteristic of someone suffering from immense trauma, which is part of what makes this so complex. Ultimately, this case that has consumed the media and pop culture will have to be retried, hopefully a step that will lead towards the justice of those who deserve it, whether it be Mr. Cosby or Ms. Constand.
"Justin Trudeau's Sock Diplomacy"
By: Vanessa Friedman
June 23,2017
The article, "Justin Trudeau's Sock Diplomacy" interested me the most this week. The article's name caught my attention almost immediately. However, I became very intrigued on Trudeau's take on "fashion diplomacy", or when a first lady or female world leader uses their outfits to project a political or social view. This interested me and made me curious as to how he implemented this in his own life, while male politicians usually stick to navy, black, and blue outfits and socks. It was also nice to show how "fashion diplomacy" is changing as the world does.
Trudeau, however, took a stand with his socks. He wore stripped socks with the words "Eid Mubarak" to recognize the Islamic festival that marks the end of Ramadan at the Pride Parade in Toronto. He wears maple leaf themed socks on talk shows, and NATO themed socks to actual NATO meetings. Although some people look at his playful portrayal of stances as making him a "lightweight" or "not-serious enough", Trudeau continues to speak through his socks, and bring a sense of unit- while even adding playful ones to his collection, like Star Wars themed socks for 'International Star Wars Day'. He also supported local business by buying these socks from a Toronto- based company, Halal socks. This is something that i find admirable- while also very amusing, which is why it truly interested me the most.
By: Vanessa Friedman
June 23,2017
The article, "Justin Trudeau's Sock Diplomacy" interested me the most this week. The article's name caught my attention almost immediately. However, I became very intrigued on Trudeau's take on "fashion diplomacy", or when a first lady or female world leader uses their outfits to project a political or social view. This interested me and made me curious as to how he implemented this in his own life, while male politicians usually stick to navy, black, and blue outfits and socks. It was also nice to show how "fashion diplomacy" is changing as the world does.
Trudeau, however, took a stand with his socks. He wore stripped socks with the words "Eid Mubarak" to recognize the Islamic festival that marks the end of Ramadan at the Pride Parade in Toronto. He wears maple leaf themed socks on talk shows, and NATO themed socks to actual NATO meetings. Although some people look at his playful portrayal of stances as making him a "lightweight" or "not-serious enough", Trudeau continues to speak through his socks, and bring a sense of unit- while even adding playful ones to his collection, like Star Wars themed socks for 'International Star Wars Day'. He also supported local business by buying these socks from a Toronto- based company, Halal socks. This is something that i find admirable- while also very amusing, which is why it truly interested me the most.
“The Dutch Have Solutions to Rising Seas. The World is Watching.” by Michael Kimmelman
This article interested me the most this week because climate change is something I feel strongly about. My freshman year in Earth Science my class talked about all the ways that the Netherlands are working their hardest to solve the climate change problem we are facing and now they have yet another way to save thousands of lives. 2016 was the warmest year on record, and while other countries are rallying together to try and fix this problem that is threatening us, the United States is sitting on the sidelines because Trump claims that climate change isn’t actually a thing. An article from “The Guardian” states that “Donald Trump is the world’s only national leader to not believe in the science behind climate change”. The United States, being one of the countries to not partake in the Paris Agreement, is making little progress compared to the Netherlands. The reason being that Trump is invested in big oil companies. These companies pay him to support them and by not supporting the ideology of climate change he is making money. As one can see, it’s all about the money now. Apparently money is more important than saving our planet and people that live on it. The Netherlands, as well as many other countries, are trying to make a difference not because of money, but because they care about our people and our world. We should all follow in the footsteps of the Netherlands.
This article interested me the most this week because climate change is something I feel strongly about. My freshman year in Earth Science my class talked about all the ways that the Netherlands are working their hardest to solve the climate change problem we are facing and now they have yet another way to save thousands of lives. 2016 was the warmest year on record, and while other countries are rallying together to try and fix this problem that is threatening us, the United States is sitting on the sidelines because Trump claims that climate change isn’t actually a thing. An article from “The Guardian” states that “Donald Trump is the world’s only national leader to not believe in the science behind climate change”. The United States, being one of the countries to not partake in the Paris Agreement, is making little progress compared to the Netherlands. The reason being that Trump is invested in big oil companies. These companies pay him to support them and by not supporting the ideology of climate change he is making money. As one can see, it’s all about the money now. Apparently money is more important than saving our planet and people that live on it. The Netherlands, as well as many other countries, are trying to make a difference not because of money, but because they care about our people and our world. We should all follow in the footsteps of the Netherlands.
Article Title: A New Kind of Tech Job Emphasizes Skills, Not a College Degree
Article Date: June 28th, 2017
Article Author: Steve Lohr
This article interested me because this is a matter that I used to think about in the past. Many people can't afford to go to college. But even so, many of those people actually possess the 4 year degree skills that you would learn in a college. Programming is one skill presently that is in demand in the job market. I have a couple of friends that have been dealing with computers for most of their childhood. Be it an interest they had, or a father or mother that taught them their knowledge. And being taught these skills and information, they developed all the necessary skills to work in jobs that will utilise everything they know. Because of this, I find it facinating that jobs such as these are changing the college degree method, and are now letting people, like Sean Bridges, who have the same skill set as degree possessers show their worth. This used to make me wonder if developing a single skill through life such as this would be cheaper than spending thousands on a college degree. Like a trade school for different types of metalworking, you go there to learn about a specific skill and use that when you get into the field. This got me thinking about why I should spend so much time and "filler" in college when I could just learn all of the skills with hands on experience from 1 or more people.
Article Date: June 28th, 2017
Article Author: Steve Lohr
This article interested me because this is a matter that I used to think about in the past. Many people can't afford to go to college. But even so, many of those people actually possess the 4 year degree skills that you would learn in a college. Programming is one skill presently that is in demand in the job market. I have a couple of friends that have been dealing with computers for most of their childhood. Be it an interest they had, or a father or mother that taught them their knowledge. And being taught these skills and information, they developed all the necessary skills to work in jobs that will utilise everything they know. Because of this, I find it facinating that jobs such as these are changing the college degree method, and are now letting people, like Sean Bridges, who have the same skill set as degree possessers show their worth. This used to make me wonder if developing a single skill through life such as this would be cheaper than spending thousands on a college degree. Like a trade school for different types of metalworking, you go there to learn about a specific skill and use that when you get into the field. This got me thinking about why I should spend so much time and "filler" in college when I could just learn all of the skills with hands on experience from 1 or more people.
"Out of High School, Into Real Life" by Jack Healy is the article I shall be responding to.
As we can see in this article, there are many different reasons for teens around the world not to go to college. The way I see it, there are two main problems with this situation.
The first one is the socio-economic polarization of society caused by the heavy financial burden of college. As written in the article, many teens who do not go to college come from families with financial trouble, or parents who lack higher education. It seems those two things go together, and so when their children also doesn’t go to college, they repeat the cycle, and amplify the divisions in society. The rich stay rich, and the poor stay poor.
The second main problem is the assumption that college is the way to achieve your dreams. As we saw with Mason Saxton and many others, some people’s passion doesn’t require a degree, and so going to college seems like a waste of resources. There are countless examples of people who never went to college, yet are still extremely successful.
I suppose it all comes back to each definition of success, but to me, someone who likes their life (whether it’s a mechanic, marine, or artist) is a successful person, regardless of income.
As we can see in this article, there are many different reasons for teens around the world not to go to college. The way I see it, there are two main problems with this situation.
The first one is the socio-economic polarization of society caused by the heavy financial burden of college. As written in the article, many teens who do not go to college come from families with financial trouble, or parents who lack higher education. It seems those two things go together, and so when their children also doesn’t go to college, they repeat the cycle, and amplify the divisions in society. The rich stay rich, and the poor stay poor.
The second main problem is the assumption that college is the way to achieve your dreams. As we saw with Mason Saxton and many others, some people’s passion doesn’t require a degree, and so going to college seems like a waste of resources. There are countless examples of people who never went to college, yet are still extremely successful.
I suppose it all comes back to each definition of success, but to me, someone who likes their life (whether it’s a mechanic, marine, or artist) is a successful person, regardless of income.
Wind Power Surpasses Hydroelectric in a Crucial Measure, by Diane Cardwell
In modern times humans have become dependent on electricity. There are many ways to generate electricity. Nuclear plants, biomass stoves, and two of the most interesting and least wasteful ways; wind turbines, and hydroelectric turbines. But which is most efficient? On my family’s recent road trip we saw wind farms and the Hoover Dam, which produce both of these types of energy.
According to the Energy Information Administration, hydroelectric turbines generated 78,956 megawatts in 2015. One megawatt can power 1,000 homes, an incredible feat. But, wind turbine energy production reached 82,183 megawatts last year, which is enough to power around 24 million average sized homes! Wind turbines are getting more advanced, gaining longer shafts, with wider blades that harvest energy from a larger amount of winds than before, increasing their efficiency.
Wind power is a job creator as well. Wind executives say that their profession helps reach some of President Trump's goals. This includes building infrastructure such as transmission lines to transport the wind power where it is needed. This enlarges manufacturing, creating more jobs.
This doesn’t mean that hydroelectric turbines are going to become obsolete any time soon. The awe-inducing Hoover Dam uses hydroelectric turbines to generate electricity due to the massive amount of water that flows through the dam.
In modern times humans have become dependent on electricity. There are many ways to generate electricity. Nuclear plants, biomass stoves, and two of the most interesting and least wasteful ways; wind turbines, and hydroelectric turbines. But which is most efficient? On my family’s recent road trip we saw wind farms and the Hoover Dam, which produce both of these types of energy.
According to the Energy Information Administration, hydroelectric turbines generated 78,956 megawatts in 2015. One megawatt can power 1,000 homes, an incredible feat. But, wind turbine energy production reached 82,183 megawatts last year, which is enough to power around 24 million average sized homes! Wind turbines are getting more advanced, gaining longer shafts, with wider blades that harvest energy from a larger amount of winds than before, increasing their efficiency.
Wind power is a job creator as well. Wind executives say that their profession helps reach some of President Trump's goals. This includes building infrastructure such as transmission lines to transport the wind power where it is needed. This enlarges manufacturing, creating more jobs.
This doesn’t mean that hydroelectric turbines are going to become obsolete any time soon. The awe-inducing Hoover Dam uses hydroelectric turbines to generate electricity due to the massive amount of water that flows through the dam.
When I read the article A Superhero Power for Our Time: How to Handle the Truth, I felt that many of the concerns that I have had about our society were echoed in this article. One of the most interesting parts of the article I found was the idea of social consensus. Social census at its core seems to follow the concept of strength in numbers when it comes to beliefs. The fact that this method of thinking has become the default shows a lack of individuality and personal understanding. Because the people of today do follow social census, it makes it easier for "candidates, groups or anyone looking to influence opinions can increase the likelihood that people believe their claims by making them seem familiar". People have gotten to the point where they will try and convince themselves that something that they repeatedly see is true even if there is no proof through analytic or intuitive evaluations. What I found most interesting, was the part of the article talking about political loyalty. That people today are more likely to discard the truth if the facts presented do not one-hundred percent line up with their prior beliefs. In my opinion, that fact is the most important part of the article. If the people have gotten to a point where there is no middle ground and you support one party or another, there is no way that any issues will ever be resolved.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/20/upshot/a-superhero-power-for-our-time...
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/20/upshot/a-superhero-power-for-our-time...
" A Yale Dean Lost Her Job After Calling People 'White Trash' in Yelp Reviews." by Christine Hauser
While reading this article I noticed something. Something that is very universal in todays society and is often abused. Stereotypes, as seen in the article June Y. Chu blindly posted on Yelp a very insensitive comment. "If you are white trash, this is the perfect night out for you!". That was not only stereotypical, but Racist. June C. did not think twice about how this would effect Yale and her reputation. As a woman in her position, to recklessly express her repressed idealistic ideas so publicly, not being consciously aware of the domino affect that It would cause her!
Yes, everyone has freedom of speech to say how they feel on a certain topic or situation. However,to categorize or label any human race is grossly insufficient.
While reading this article I noticed something. Something that is very universal in todays society and is often abused. Stereotypes, as seen in the article June Y. Chu blindly posted on Yelp a very insensitive comment. "If you are white trash, this is the perfect night out for you!". That was not only stereotypical, but Racist. June C. did not think twice about how this would effect Yale and her reputation. As a woman in her position, to recklessly express her repressed idealistic ideas so publicly, not being consciously aware of the domino affect that It would cause her!
Yes, everyone has freedom of speech to say how they feel on a certain topic or situation. However,to categorize or label any human race is grossly insufficient.
Colorado Man Is Second to Die in Quest for Buried Treasure
When I started reading this article I thought to myself: Would I risk my life for 2 million dollars? At first I though no, what’s the point if I am not alive? Money doesn’t necessarily mean happiness. I could achieve happiness through other methods that particularly do not involve death. Then Jenny Kile said “I believe the greater tragedy of life is not living it,”. If there is a risk to something is it really a good idea to avoid it? If I want to follow my dreams, there is bound to be risks. It doesn’t mean that I shouldn’t live my life. Risk is a part of what makes up life. If I spend the rest of my life avoiding anything that has the slightest chance of danger, then I wouldn’t be living my life to the fullest. My final opinion in this matter is to go for it. Just don’t do overly irrational things, and you could do whatever you want. What’s the point of life if you’re living it inside a shell? Mr. Fenn said “If someone drowns in the swimming pool we shouldn’t drain the pool, we should teach people to swim.” There is no boundary. With time and effort anything is possible. Someone will eventually find that treasure. Anything that we might think is impossible could be possible sooner or later. Before 1903 it was impossible for humans to fly, today it's the norm . Orville Wright once said “If we worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true really is true, then there would be little hope for advance.”
When I started reading this article I thought to myself: Would I risk my life for 2 million dollars? At first I though no, what’s the point if I am not alive? Money doesn’t necessarily mean happiness. I could achieve happiness through other methods that particularly do not involve death. Then Jenny Kile said “I believe the greater tragedy of life is not living it,”. If there is a risk to something is it really a good idea to avoid it? If I want to follow my dreams, there is bound to be risks. It doesn’t mean that I shouldn’t live my life. Risk is a part of what makes up life. If I spend the rest of my life avoiding anything that has the slightest chance of danger, then I wouldn’t be living my life to the fullest. My final opinion in this matter is to go for it. Just don’t do overly irrational things, and you could do whatever you want. What’s the point of life if you’re living it inside a shell? Mr. Fenn said “If someone drowns in the swimming pool we shouldn’t drain the pool, we should teach people to swim.” There is no boundary. With time and effort anything is possible. Someone will eventually find that treasure. Anything that we might think is impossible could be possible sooner or later. Before 1903 it was impossible for humans to fly, today it's the norm . Orville Wright once said “If we worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true really is true, then there would be little hope for advance.”
Out of High School, Into Real Life by Jack Healy
It was natural for me to be drawn to this article. Not only I am a rising high school freshman, but also I am quite new to the US educational system, having arrived here from Brazil only two years ago. When students leave high school, they are considered adults. They obtain much more independence and privacy, as they many times leave their parents´ home for the first time. I always thought of college as a time students start to really chase their dreams, for instance, by picking the specific topics they would like to pursue, not only the ones that are imposed on them. It is a time of challenge too. In elementary, middle, and high school, you are, in various degrees, supported by counselors and teachers, but in college, you have to wake up by yourself, know where your classes are and show up without so much supervision. This article shows that there are a lot of students in America who won´t go to college. Many are not able to afford it, others drop out of high school, and a few don´t go to college to play sports professionally or other reasons.Lack of enough funds to pay for tuition seems to be the biggest problem right now preventing kids to attend colleges. Higher education can be incredibly expensive and full scholarships are so hard to obtain. This article made me wonder how not going to college will impact young people´s life.
It was natural for me to be drawn to this article. Not only I am a rising high school freshman, but also I am quite new to the US educational system, having arrived here from Brazil only two years ago. When students leave high school, they are considered adults. They obtain much more independence and privacy, as they many times leave their parents´ home for the first time. I always thought of college as a time students start to really chase their dreams, for instance, by picking the specific topics they would like to pursue, not only the ones that are imposed on them. It is a time of challenge too. In elementary, middle, and high school, you are, in various degrees, supported by counselors and teachers, but in college, you have to wake up by yourself, know where your classes are and show up without so much supervision. This article shows that there are a lot of students in America who won´t go to college. Many are not able to afford it, others drop out of high school, and a few don´t go to college to play sports professionally or other reasons.Lack of enough funds to pay for tuition seems to be the biggest problem right now preventing kids to attend colleges. Higher education can be incredibly expensive and full scholarships are so hard to obtain. This article made me wonder how not going to college will impact young people´s life.
"Exploring the Public School/Private School Divide in 'Pipeline'"
Dominique Morisseau is a very famous woman, known by many in the scriptwriting and theater world as the author of “Skeleton Crew”, “Sunset Baby”, and the more recent play “Pipeline” which is now in previews. Recognized for more than just writing plays, her pieces are praised for their controversial but topical and important subjects in today’s society.
In “Skeleton Crew”, she investigated moral ambiguity and her “Sunset Baby” explored the Black Power movement that took place in the 1970’s and 1980’s. The fresh masterpiece “Pipeline” which opens July 10th as a Lincoln Centre Theatre production goes through the life of a public school teacher who sends her son to a private school with “explosive results”.
Dominique Morisseau is a very famous woman, known by many in the scriptwriting and theater world as the author of “Skeleton Crew”, “Sunset Baby”, and the more recent play “Pipeline” which is now in previews. Recognized for more than just writing plays, her pieces are praised for their controversial but topical and important subjects in today’s society.
In “Skeleton Crew”, she investigated moral ambiguity and her “Sunset Baby” explored the Black Power movement that took place in the 1970’s and 1980’s. The fresh masterpiece “Pipeline” which opens July 10th as a Lincoln Centre Theatre production goes through the life of a public school teacher who sends her son to a private school with “explosive results”.
In this weeks New York Times I really liked the “Every New York City Subway Line Is Getting Worse. Here's Why.” article written by Emma G. Fitzsimmons, Ford Fessenden and K.K. Rebecca Lai. This article deals with a major subway usage increase. I have recently got back from a four day trip to New York and let me just say these statements are not wrong. The subways could get crowed at times and we were constantly worrying if everyone in our group got on the train. When we went to the Yankees game I bet there were at least 50-60 people standing on the train! Sometimes when we stopped we were stopped for a full minute because people would try and jump in last minute, thus confirming the fact that delayed arrival times are caused by the lengthened “Dwell times” of the stations. This fact however, is not very surprising after I read that the annual rider amount has increase by a surreal point eight billion people since 1990. With the point eight billion riders increase you would think some new wheels would be in order. Even though it's not a quick and cheap solution it may be the only one, especially if the number of annual riders keeps increasing.
https://nyti.ms/2rUQKCT
This article is interesting to me because I never knew there could be a way to hack into a vehicle and control it while you're sitting on the couch or something. It's also a very good thing that those car companies are hiring computer security experts so no hackers will be able to bypass the security in any vehicle, although it could happen, that's mainly the reason why these companies are on the move on doing that. It'll also be beneficial for the company because it'll show the vehicle is safe and the owners won't have to worry about their car being hacked. We wouldn't want cars roaming around and causing anything bad to happen, we don't want this to be anything close to "The Fate of the Furious."
This article is interesting to me because I never knew there could be a way to hack into a vehicle and control it while you're sitting on the couch or something. It's also a very good thing that those car companies are hiring computer security experts so no hackers will be able to bypass the security in any vehicle, although it could happen, that's mainly the reason why these companies are on the move on doing that. It'll also be beneficial for the company because it'll show the vehicle is safe and the owners won't have to worry about their car being hacked. We wouldn't want cars roaming around and causing anything bad to happen, we don't want this to be anything close to "The Fate of the Furious."
"The Dutch Have Solutions to Rising Seas. The World Is Watching."
This article caught my attention for many reasons. I've always been interested in the architecture surrounding water so that prompted me to click on it in the first place. I began reading and I was immediately intrigued; the Dutch were using city and what they were given to adapt to rising seas.
I have always thought that to prevent flooding you have to build dams, build flood walls, and build something for any means of protection. But now I realize how wrong I was. In Rotterdam, where they used already exciting fields and created rowing courses that could also be used for as a flood relief area. Or making parking garages that were needed, but also could be used to keep water out of the street. These multipurpose facilities are much more economical than building something with its only purpose to be used during a flood because they can be used at all times.
One of the reasons the Dutch are pioneering in the field is because they have too. With many parts of their country below sea level already they have to act very quickly. In America on the other hand, we don’t have this imminent threat. Now that President Trump has pulled us from the Paris agreement I believe that it is even more crucial that we start preparing now. To show the world we do care. Because global warming is a threat, and if we can’t solve it, we need to be ready for it’s consequences.
This article caught my attention for many reasons. I've always been interested in the architecture surrounding water so that prompted me to click on it in the first place. I began reading and I was immediately intrigued; the Dutch were using city and what they were given to adapt to rising seas.
I have always thought that to prevent flooding you have to build dams, build flood walls, and build something for any means of protection. But now I realize how wrong I was. In Rotterdam, where they used already exciting fields and created rowing courses that could also be used for as a flood relief area. Or making parking garages that were needed, but also could be used to keep water out of the street. These multipurpose facilities are much more economical than building something with its only purpose to be used during a flood because they can be used at all times.
One of the reasons the Dutch are pioneering in the field is because they have too. With many parts of their country below sea level already they have to act very quickly. In America on the other hand, we don’t have this imminent threat. Now that President Trump has pulled us from the Paris agreement I believe that it is even more crucial that we start preparing now. To show the world we do care. Because global warming is a threat, and if we can’t solve it, we need to be ready for it’s consequences.
I was most interested this week by "The iPhone Is 10 Years Old. Here's the Story of Its Birth." By: Lev Grossman. Most teenagers today, myself included, have a phone. I as an iPhone owner saw this and became interested in knowing the history of the iPhone.
Reading through the article, I became interested that the iPhone was a secret kept from everyone; coded purple after a toy kangaroo that an engineer had. The idea was so top secret that the collaboration of it was kept in a locked, secret room that the men basically lived in; that was interesting to me.
The fact that multitouch was not invented by Apple surprised me also. It was invented by a professor at The University of Deleware, not as surprising but it pulled me in to ask what made Westermen think of an idea such as multitouch.
In all, this article left me wondering how some of these thoughts actually become ideas and best-selling products. I definitely enjoyed this article and became interested to find out more.
Reading through the article, I became interested that the iPhone was a secret kept from everyone; coded purple after a toy kangaroo that an engineer had. The idea was so top secret that the collaboration of it was kept in a locked, secret room that the men basically lived in; that was interesting to me.
The fact that multitouch was not invented by Apple surprised me also. It was invented by a professor at The University of Deleware, not as surprising but it pulled me in to ask what made Westermen think of an idea such as multitouch.
In all, this article left me wondering how some of these thoughts actually become ideas and best-selling products. I definitely enjoyed this article and became interested to find out more.
"A Yale Dean Lost Her Job After Calling People ‘White Trash’ in Yelp Reviews"
This article was so extremely interesting, because we live in a world where it is very hard for a woman to be in a high position no matter the job, but it is even harder for a Latin, Black, or Asian woman to get those high position job. It is astounding that a Yale Dean, how is a Asian woman, would actually post inappropriate posts on social media! As a Dean she should know the effects of social media and how everyone can see what you post on social media, she should have known better. This should be a reminder to everyone who posts anything on social media to be aware of what you post because it will have severe consequences especially if it is an inappropriate post. As a High School er they drill in our head's that posting on social media can be seen by everyone and so to be cautious of what you post, so this should be an example to all high school students and college students of how posting on social media with inappropriate content could ruin your future carrier.
This article was so extremely interesting, because we live in a world where it is very hard for a woman to be in a high position no matter the job, but it is even harder for a Latin, Black, or Asian woman to get those high position job. It is astounding that a Yale Dean, how is a Asian woman, would actually post inappropriate posts on social media! As a Dean she should know the effects of social media and how everyone can see what you post on social media, she should have known better. This should be a reminder to everyone who posts anything on social media to be aware of what you post because it will have severe consequences especially if it is an inappropriate post. As a High School er they drill in our head's that posting on social media can be seen by everyone and so to be cautious of what you post, so this should be an example to all high school students and college students of how posting on social media with inappropriate content could ruin your future carrier.
the article that interested me the most in the times this week was "how google took over the classroom" by: Natasha Singer
This article caught my eye because i am very familiar with the use of google technology in the classroom today. i think that google software has helped change the classroom in a good way. Google classroom has helped teachers and students communicate a lot better on group projects and just individual assignments. Also google docs makes doing long papers so much easier, not to mention your teacher can check up on you and give helpful feed back from time to time. All of these great things add up to show the positive affect google has had on the classroom, but i can see some of the issues. Google in some ways does take advantage of teachers as a use of promotion. At the same time the issue of students private information has come up, we truly don't know what information google can get to and for how long. These issues could easily be solved by google giving a little more information. All in all google has helped make things a lot easier in the classroom. The amount of access we have to our assignments and teachers in google classroom helps so many students during the school year. Google isn't trying to take advantage of our schools their just trying to be the best company and give it's users the best experience possible. All in all google technology has affected the classroom in a positive way that helps not only the teachers but also helps the students.
This article caught my eye because i am very familiar with the use of google technology in the classroom today. i think that google software has helped change the classroom in a good way. Google classroom has helped teachers and students communicate a lot better on group projects and just individual assignments. Also google docs makes doing long papers so much easier, not to mention your teacher can check up on you and give helpful feed back from time to time. All of these great things add up to show the positive affect google has had on the classroom, but i can see some of the issues. Google in some ways does take advantage of teachers as a use of promotion. At the same time the issue of students private information has come up, we truly don't know what information google can get to and for how long. These issues could easily be solved by google giving a little more information. All in all google has helped make things a lot easier in the classroom. The amount of access we have to our assignments and teachers in google classroom helps so many students during the school year. Google isn't trying to take advantage of our schools their just trying to be the best company and give it's users the best experience possible. All in all google technology has affected the classroom in a positive way that helps not only the teachers but also helps the students.
Technology has become prevalent in the modern world. Digital Integration and advancements have shifted the culture and dynamics of the people and the world that surrounds us. What's most fascinating is how some Americans have become dependent upon a small portable device: the cell phone. Such a tiny piece of equipment may essentially carry one's whole life within its glass and steel frames. They are vital means of communication, are capable of taking and saving photos and videos, and can hold practically any type of information in their memory. We would not have this sort of technological luxury without the development of the smartphone, more specifically the IPhone. What I found interesting in the article "The iPhone Is 10 Years Old. Here’s the Story of Its Birth.", was how it compares creating the first IPhone to like a team of scientists secretly making some type of biological weapon, or something of the sort. The author describes how the process was meticulous and long, and how the people who worked on the project were basically consumed in developing a final product. The project even had a codename, as if it was some top secret experiment! The author also explains how there is a book published, that not only accounts for the development of the first IPhone, but it tells the painstaking journey of the people's experiences who took part in manufacturing it.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/19/books/review/one-device-secret-histor...
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/19/books/review/one-device-secret-histor...
Nobody’s perfect. In Jessica Bennett's editorial, “On Campus, Failure Is on the Syllabus”, perhaps the better motivational cliche is “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” For perfectionists, the word failure is simply repulsive. Students in my school are instilled with a drive to get good grades and succeed, making failure out of the question and a looming horror no one wants to discuss. These standards are not uncommon, but colleges across the country are beginning to reevaluate what it means to be educated and helping students to appreciate failure. As discussed in the article, Smith College, along with several other colleges, are establishing programs that promote “failing well”. These programs show students that failure is not the end of the world, but rather the key to learning, which helps students academically, socially, and personally. In reading this article, the most important takeaway I learned, was to allow failure to provide people with the chance to learn from their mistakes. If you pull your children, friends, and family away from every tough situation, you can hurt them, rather than help them, by not giving them a natural failure experience. I’m not saying you should let those you love fall, but as the article points out, students who have never experienced failure have a much harder time coping with it later in life. Failure is not the end, but only a good opportunity to try again and succeed.
Recently, the word “family” has been redefined. It has been made all-encompassing to include families of all kinds, not just the conventional mother-father household. The article, “Father-Daughter Dance Gets a Makeover in the ‘Modern Family’ Era” by Elizabeth Holmes, articulates the strides that have been made to modernize traditional events for all families. Father-daughter dances have altered so no child feels excluded or unwelcome. Although fathers are still welcome, the event is open to uncles, grandpas, mothers, and other important figures in a child’s life. Instead of being strictly for fathers and daughters, the event fosters growth in any relationship in a child’s life. Children who do not have a father figure in their life do not feel like interlopers, rather they are welcome to share in this event. Because I live in a single-parent household, this article drew my attention. I identify with the struggles of those who feel they cannot attend an event because of their family. It delights me to know that children with families such as mine don’t have to avoid any festivities because their family doesn’t conform to the social norms. They can go to the father-daughter dance or mother-daughter breakfast without feeling out of place and can make lasting memories with the people they love most. It is beautiful that people recognize that love is love and family is family, regardless of its form.
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"How Twitter Pornified Politics" by Bret Stephens
Stephens' article was highly thought-provoking and attention-grabbing for reasons other than its admittedly shocking title. Stephens makes an interesting comparison between the platforms of Twitter and pornography, explaining that both platforms allow their audiences to satisfy guilty pleasures. Just as pornography lets people explore their unspoken sexual fantasies in private, Twitter allows people to vocalize controversial and sometimes bigoted opinions without being confronted face to face. Stephens describes how Twitter gives a voice for people's deepest thoughts that are usually considered unacceptable socially. Regardless of what context it's in, a mention of pornography in a New York Times article is interesting and outright surprising. However, the reason that this article is truly fascinating is Stephens' intentional juxtaposition of America's most unspeakable indulgence, with America's most infamous source of information and entertainment. Stephens is calling out the unacceptable conduct that is tolerated on Twitter. Because a veil of anonymity and separation exists between the Twitter poster and the Twitter reader, vulgar and bigoted statements can be posted with little remorse. He mentions how social blasphemy is even normalized by the leader of the free world in his use of Twitter. Stephens' article is both interestingly and necessarily shocking in an age where bigotry is becoming the norm.
Stephens' article was highly thought-provoking and attention-grabbing for reasons other than its admittedly shocking title. Stephens makes an interesting comparison between the platforms of Twitter and pornography, explaining that both platforms allow their audiences to satisfy guilty pleasures. Just as pornography lets people explore their unspoken sexual fantasies in private, Twitter allows people to vocalize controversial and sometimes bigoted opinions without being confronted face to face. Stephens describes how Twitter gives a voice for people's deepest thoughts that are usually considered unacceptable socially. Regardless of what context it's in, a mention of pornography in a New York Times article is interesting and outright surprising. However, the reason that this article is truly fascinating is Stephens' intentional juxtaposition of America's most unspeakable indulgence, with America's most infamous source of information and entertainment. Stephens is calling out the unacceptable conduct that is tolerated on Twitter. Because a veil of anonymity and separation exists between the Twitter poster and the Twitter reader, vulgar and bigoted statements can be posted with little remorse. He mentions how social blasphemy is even normalized by the leader of the free world in his use of Twitter. Stephens' article is both interestingly and necessarily shocking in an age where bigotry is becoming the norm.
"Ransomware Attack Raises Concerns Over Future Assaults," by Mark Scott and Paul Mozur.
The article that interested me the most from this week is the article about the ransomware attacks in parts of Russia, Europe, and the United States. The reason that this interested me is because it shows just how easy it is to put some places to a stand still because the computers are hacked. Not to mention that this is the second time in a couple of months that this has happened. What happens is cyber attackers hack a persons or companies device and hold all of their information and documents ransom. They give the victims a chance to pay an amount of three hundred dollars (or more) or have all their information deleted. The attack that occurred this month mostly affected Ukraine, where it originated, but spread from the United States to India. The cyber attacks are the consequences to what happens when a cache of National Security Agency hacking tools were released to the public. The hackers used these tools in order to conduct the ransom attacks and cause world wide unrest. Authorities in Ukraine have not been able to locate the people responsible for the ransom attacks. This causes a problem because the people can do it again and no one will be able to stop them from doing it again. This article is worth a read and interesting because it may not relate to you now but one day you could be affected by the attacks and you should be prepared for if that happens.
The article that interested me the most from this week is the article about the ransomware attacks in parts of Russia, Europe, and the United States. The reason that this interested me is because it shows just how easy it is to put some places to a stand still because the computers are hacked. Not to mention that this is the second time in a couple of months that this has happened. What happens is cyber attackers hack a persons or companies device and hold all of their information and documents ransom. They give the victims a chance to pay an amount of three hundred dollars (or more) or have all their information deleted. The attack that occurred this month mostly affected Ukraine, where it originated, but spread from the United States to India. The cyber attacks are the consequences to what happens when a cache of National Security Agency hacking tools were released to the public. The hackers used these tools in order to conduct the ransom attacks and cause world wide unrest. Authorities in Ukraine have not been able to locate the people responsible for the ransom attacks. This causes a problem because the people can do it again and no one will be able to stop them from doing it again. This article is worth a read and interesting because it may not relate to you now but one day you could be affected by the attacks and you should be prepared for if that happens.
The article "A Sense of Duty to Teach Climate Change" By AMY HARMON was very interesting because teachers from different places are teaching climate change in cool ways. For example Josh Miller, a teacher at Valdez High School in Alaska, method to teach his students about climate change is by taking them to a boat ride. I would love for our school to take us in boat ride to learn about climate change. I believe climate change is important to learn because without learning climate change we wouldn't have predictions of the future weather. If we don't have any predictions of the future weather then that could affect us. The reason is because if we don't have any predictions of the future weather then we will not be prepared for whats coming. Lets say that it is not going to rain in LA for a long time and we don't know about it and we consume a lot of water , then we would be in drought. Something interesting that i learned from reading this article is that cow farts are a leading contributor to an increase in greenhouse gases. I believe that schools should make climate change a subject. As a student i think that if they made this a subject students will understand climate change and be more cooperative on helping the planet. Honestly if we have more young people engaging on making the planet less dirty then the weather would benefit us more than affecting us because people are polluting and not recycling. Reading this article gave some bit of knowledge on climate change .
“Daily Report: Meet WannaCry’s Meaner, More Clever Sibling"
Many people around the world rely completely on computers to store images and files with sentimental value. As a student who attends a high school that is very into the use of technology for education, the majority of my school work is done on a computer. With the rising possibilities of being hacked comes rising fear. No one should have to fear losing their files, so we must always take precautionary measures when using a computer.
Although the cyberattack appeared to target computers in Ukraine, it did spread into the United States. As stated in the article, cyberattack WannaCry occurred only a month prior. With this in mind, we must be prepared for future cyberattacks because, unfortunately, they are becoming easier to initiate and much more common when information gets into the wrong hands.
Cyberattacks pose a threat to large companies in addition to individuals. Most companies store their important information on computers. If hacked, a business can face serious issues regarding lack of access to their files. Also, hacking a large company might mean a larger ransom to pay. When discussing this potential issue with my mother, she notified me that her company has already sent out emails taking precaution to prevent being hacked, and I believe others should begin preventative measures as well. It is important for both individuals, such as myself, and companies, to insure security.
Many people around the world rely completely on computers to store images and files with sentimental value. As a student who attends a high school that is very into the use of technology for education, the majority of my school work is done on a computer. With the rising possibilities of being hacked comes rising fear. No one should have to fear losing their files, so we must always take precautionary measures when using a computer.
Although the cyberattack appeared to target computers in Ukraine, it did spread into the United States. As stated in the article, cyberattack WannaCry occurred only a month prior. With this in mind, we must be prepared for future cyberattacks because, unfortunately, they are becoming easier to initiate and much more common when information gets into the wrong hands.
Cyberattacks pose a threat to large companies in addition to individuals. Most companies store their important information on computers. If hacked, a business can face serious issues regarding lack of access to their files. Also, hacking a large company might mean a larger ransom to pay. When discussing this potential issue with my mother, she notified me that her company has already sent out emails taking precaution to prevent being hacked, and I believe others should begin preventative measures as well. It is important for both individuals, such as myself, and companies, to insure security.
"A 12-Year-Old Came Out to Her Mormon Church. Then Her Mike Was Cut Off." was the post that interested me most this week. I am very very passionate about social issues and gay rights. My cousin is a lesbian, one of my best friends is gay. Both of these people I love very much, and both I know are lucky to have the support of those around them. However, I also know a homosexual boy who lives in fear of his extremely religious and homophobic parents finding out the truth about who he is. Though he is not a Mormon, the reality of what Savannah, the 12 year old from the article, has done rings true. The courage she has inspires me. I am not a Mormon expert, don't get me wrong, but the faith is known to be an extremely strict one. The article demonstrates the two sides of our changing world: a strong support system encouraging Savannah to be herself and not be ashamed of who she is, but yet the force of the church and other groups trying to, though not exactly directly, suppress Savannah and others in the LGBTQ+ community.
The article that interested me most this week was called "The Beauty and Power of Mexico's Volcanoes". The New York Times posts so many amazing articles that choosing just one that interested me was a near impossible task. Therefore, I went straighter to the search bar and typed in "volcanoes". To my surprise, I hit a jackpot. The images were stunning and told an amazing story. I dream to become a volcanologist when I grow up, and this article proved to me that even though it is an unusual profession, there is a great need for participants in the wonderful career. Volcanoes are devastating for the environment, and the story this article conveyed hit so close to home. Our family often goes on road trips, so I grew up being connected to nature. This article told the tale of the effects of global warming in Mexico. It brought wonder to me when it called upon the idea that change in climate correlates with increases in drug use and crimes. This thought was based off of the idea that when people have less resources due to droughts or floods, they are forced to move and become very poor. Then, the need for money becomes so unbearable that they must resort to illegal actions. I loved this article because it related to my passions and greatly inspired me to follow my dreams.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/06/well/family/is-snooping-on-teenagers-...
Snooping on teenagers is never O.K., to answer the question the title asks. But what if a parent thinks their child is involved in something dangerous? The child will most likely delete records that could blow their cover. In return, the parent might find a bookmark called ‘Mom’s birthday present’ that spoils a surprise the child had been planning. But what if the parent thinks their child has a secret girlfriend or boyfriend? After reading personal conversations, they could learn their child has been spending the last week trying to find a way to come out to his or her parents. That's a nice way to find out. But what if the parent thinks their child is watching inappropriate content? The child’s search history might contain the word ‘sex’ if they were researching gender issues for a school paper since a lot webpages full with useful information are banned on school computers because they contain such words. Or maybe they are watching informative videos, which the internet is full of, because their health class is useless. There is an answer for every ‘but’ question. Furthermore, the article brings important issues to the table, such as the potential legal complexities that arise when parents surveil not only their own children, but someone else’s too. An invasion of privacy will backfire sooner or later. Isn't it easier to work on having open discussions between children and their parents?
Snooping on teenagers is never O.K., to answer the question the title asks. But what if a parent thinks their child is involved in something dangerous? The child will most likely delete records that could blow their cover. In return, the parent might find a bookmark called ‘Mom’s birthday present’ that spoils a surprise the child had been planning. But what if the parent thinks their child has a secret girlfriend or boyfriend? After reading personal conversations, they could learn their child has been spending the last week trying to find a way to come out to his or her parents. That's a nice way to find out. But what if the parent thinks their child is watching inappropriate content? The child’s search history might contain the word ‘sex’ if they were researching gender issues for a school paper since a lot webpages full with useful information are banned on school computers because they contain such words. Or maybe they are watching informative videos, which the internet is full of, because their health class is useless. There is an answer for every ‘but’ question. Furthermore, the article brings important issues to the table, such as the potential legal complexities that arise when parents surveil not only their own children, but someone else’s too. An invasion of privacy will backfire sooner or later. Isn't it easier to work on having open discussions between children and their parents?
No Frills, No Crowds, No Money:
The Lonely Road to Tennis Glory
For two players at distinct points in their careers,
the path to the lucrative WTA Tour begins
This article caught my eye this week because I am a junior tennis player with the same goal as Wozniaki and Stollar -to play on the WTA tour consistently. It is interesting that two tennis players ,Stollar and Wozniaki are in a very similar position while Wozniaki’s best WTA ranking was number 21 and Stollar’s was 201. This article really opened my eyes to show how much a rising tennis player benefits because they are young and still have room to improve their tennis, while an older tennis player, who most people think has already reached their peek, doesn't get much help from sponsors or coaches.
Normally when I think about tennis I think about the big, pro tennis tournaments and the top players, or learning how to play tennis. I don't normally think about the long stage in-between when you are trying to get out of the small pro tournaments into the big events. This article showed me how hard and long that stage is and how most of the people trying to be ranked in the top 100 don't get even close and all their hard work doesn't get as much recognition. In conclusion, this article really helped me understand how hard an athlete must work to be able to have their name known and how even just one injury or one bad day can effect their financial situation and their lives.
The Lonely Road to Tennis Glory
For two players at distinct points in their careers,
the path to the lucrative WTA Tour begins
This article caught my eye this week because I am a junior tennis player with the same goal as Wozniaki and Stollar -to play on the WTA tour consistently. It is interesting that two tennis players ,Stollar and Wozniaki are in a very similar position while Wozniaki’s best WTA ranking was number 21 and Stollar’s was 201. This article really opened my eyes to show how much a rising tennis player benefits because they are young and still have room to improve their tennis, while an older tennis player, who most people think has already reached their peek, doesn't get much help from sponsors or coaches.
Normally when I think about tennis I think about the big, pro tennis tournaments and the top players, or learning how to play tennis. I don't normally think about the long stage in-between when you are trying to get out of the small pro tournaments into the big events. This article showed me how hard and long that stage is and how most of the people trying to be ranked in the top 100 don't get even close and all their hard work doesn't get as much recognition. In conclusion, this article really helped me understand how hard an athlete must work to be able to have their name known and how even just one injury or one bad day can effect their financial situation and their lives.
After reading the article, "The Solution for Skin Ailments," I have discovered that simple cosmetics like lotion but more specifically Cetaphil are cures for skin ailments such as eczema. I had no idea that something so simple that you could find in any ShopRite could possibly be the cure to a skin irritation. It's amazing to see that scientists had done trials on volunteers using something as simple as lotion. Of course while they are more research to do on the true use for Cetaphil and whether or not this lotion is a permanent solution. The article clearly does state that there is more research to do however for now Cetaphil is the cure for these types of skin ailments. In fact there are many private companies who are “racing to capitalize” on these types of lotions. There have also been more other tests and trials done on other skin care products showing that this method of treatment is the most efficient as well as inexpensive. The reason this article intrigued me was because as I am a swimmer I am more prone to dry skin which can cause irritation and I honestly wanted to read ways to get rid of my concerns. I already knew that lotion was great however now I know which cream will be the more beneficial for me to use. I also felt like this article was very informative because it didn't show too many aspects of the solution. There was only research based information and no opinion based which is great because I know that this source must be reliable.
I was interested most by the article, "No, Your Teen Doesn't Hate You. It's Just Summer." by Lisa Damour
I agree with the majority of this article, however there are some points that I have personally had a different experience with. Teenagers are moody, terrible, and distant, I get that part, but I wouldn't say it's because we are trying to prepare ourselves for leaving home.
Spending too much time with anyone can cause you to start being annoyed or agitated with said person. This is exactly what happens to me during the summer when I have an overflow of parental attention. We all become slightly aggravated with each other, so rather then blowing up I just talk to them less.
Another reason I find that I talk with my parents less during the summer is because we already spend almost the entire break together, so by July we've run out of things to say. We are all experiencing the same summer so there isn't usually anything new that needs to be discussed.
I'm almost always with them during the three month break so until school starts back up again it's just the same old same old.
I've never felt the need to distance myself from my parents in order to "prepare to part physically". I believe that when I eventually do have to leave the house and find my own way I will be talking and leaning on my parents more than ever before. Don't worry parents, just wait until school starts up again, then you'll be wishing we'd shut up.
I agree with the majority of this article, however there are some points that I have personally had a different experience with. Teenagers are moody, terrible, and distant, I get that part, but I wouldn't say it's because we are trying to prepare ourselves for leaving home.
Spending too much time with anyone can cause you to start being annoyed or agitated with said person. This is exactly what happens to me during the summer when I have an overflow of parental attention. We all become slightly aggravated with each other, so rather then blowing up I just talk to them less.
Another reason I find that I talk with my parents less during the summer is because we already spend almost the entire break together, so by July we've run out of things to say. We are all experiencing the same summer so there isn't usually anything new that needs to be discussed.
I'm almost always with them during the three month break so until school starts back up again it's just the same old same old.
I've never felt the need to distance myself from my parents in order to "prepare to part physically". I believe that when I eventually do have to leave the house and find my own way I will be talking and leaning on my parents more than ever before. Don't worry parents, just wait until school starts up again, then you'll be wishing we'd shut up.
"Trained to Kill: How Four Boy Soldiers Survived Boko Haram"
This week I found in the Times an article shedding light on the stories of a few of the teens from Baga that had been abducted by insurgents known as Boko Haram. This article peeked my interest in the way it highlighted the teens' acknowledgement of how they saw committing murder as the only way to stay alive. One, choosing to go by Mustapha, worked his way to being second emir because he believed that the only way out was by first becoming like them and gaining their trust by showing no fear while murdering others. During the time they were under this ruthless command, violent and cruel acts became normal and corpses were a daily sight. This article brings awareness to what these captives became equipped to doing and seeing as their new reality. As mentioned in the article, the men that were taken are often forgotten, for they aren't seen as victims because of what they has done. What I've learned is that the fear of death can drive people to do the most horrible of things, allowing them to stay alive a little longer. This article makes me think about all those people in the world that have or are being held in similar situations but not having their stories told due to either harsh regimes preventing their vocalization or no knowledge on what they go through. What I've read really shows how debilitating and hindering ignorance can be when it's on a huge scale, dealing with the rights and lives of people.
This week I found in the Times an article shedding light on the stories of a few of the teens from Baga that had been abducted by insurgents known as Boko Haram. This article peeked my interest in the way it highlighted the teens' acknowledgement of how they saw committing murder as the only way to stay alive. One, choosing to go by Mustapha, worked his way to being second emir because he believed that the only way out was by first becoming like them and gaining their trust by showing no fear while murdering others. During the time they were under this ruthless command, violent and cruel acts became normal and corpses were a daily sight. This article brings awareness to what these captives became equipped to doing and seeing as their new reality. As mentioned in the article, the men that were taken are often forgotten, for they aren't seen as victims because of what they has done. What I've learned is that the fear of death can drive people to do the most horrible of things, allowing them to stay alive a little longer. This article makes me think about all those people in the world that have or are being held in similar situations but not having their stories told due to either harsh regimes preventing their vocalization or no knowledge on what they go through. What I've read really shows how debilitating and hindering ignorance can be when it's on a huge scale, dealing with the rights and lives of people.
" Minnesota Officer Aquitted In Killing Of Philando Castile"
The article wasvery interesting because there are things that i agree and disagree with. Some of the things I agree with are the footage shown during the time of the shooting shows that Mr. Castile was not going for his liscened firearm but just going for his papers. But I also agree that actions taken by the officer was too much because Mr. Castile said "im not going to grab it" refrencing to his firearm but within second the officer fired seven shots why seven one or two would be enough to subdue the suspect but the reasoning to shooting Mr. Castile has some reasoning for example the officer said that Mr. Castile looked like the described suspect in a recent robbery and the officer smelled marijuania in the car and thaught Mr. Castile was gonna grab a gun. But what I do not agree with for starters some Citizens were questioning the government and police in the twin cities saying would this of happened if there were white people in the car which goes to rasicm and is something that happens when something like black lives matter comes along and they do "peaceful" protests they had fifteen hundred people marching and all the pressure that it has pressures on the police, judge and other political figures to influence and intimidate the jury. But concluding what would you've honestly done in the officers footsteps you smell marijuania the driver has a gun and he matched a description of a robber in a recent robbery.
The article wasvery interesting because there are things that i agree and disagree with. Some of the things I agree with are the footage shown during the time of the shooting shows that Mr. Castile was not going for his liscened firearm but just going for his papers. But I also agree that actions taken by the officer was too much because Mr. Castile said "im not going to grab it" refrencing to his firearm but within second the officer fired seven shots why seven one or two would be enough to subdue the suspect but the reasoning to shooting Mr. Castile has some reasoning for example the officer said that Mr. Castile looked like the described suspect in a recent robbery and the officer smelled marijuania in the car and thaught Mr. Castile was gonna grab a gun. But what I do not agree with for starters some Citizens were questioning the government and police in the twin cities saying would this of happened if there were white people in the car which goes to rasicm and is something that happens when something like black lives matter comes along and they do "peaceful" protests they had fifteen hundred people marching and all the pressure that it has pressures on the police, judge and other political figures to influence and intimidate the jury. But concluding what would you've honestly done in the officers footsteps you smell marijuania the driver has a gun and he matched a description of a robber in a recent robbery.
"Ken's New Look(s), Deconstructed" by Vanessa Friedman-June 21, 2017
This week I read the article above. It was about the new Ken dolls that were just recently revealed. Before this there was a very bland Ken and now he comes in many skin tones and body types, and has different hair colors and styles. The point in creating these dolls is to make them look more like the actual population. These dolls are included in the Fashionista line and are called the New Crew. They are being sold for $9.99 each. Each doll stands out on its own but, the doll that is getting the most attention though is 'man bun' Ken. The doll has been mocked a lot on social media, mostly Twitter. They are saying things that relate to the stereotypical person with a man bun. The dolls are said to reflect on stereotypes. The dolls body types and clothing resemble lots of stereotypes. The thing about the fact that they resemble stereotypes is trends change, but plastic doesn't. That meaning in the future these dolls will not represent stereotypes. The dolls should be great for kids and I know I would have played with them. The reason I was interested in this article is because as a child I played with Barbies, a lot, so seeing that the company has now made more dolls makes me happy because I know there are more kids like me. The new Ken dolls should be a great new toy for kids to play with.
This week I read the article above. It was about the new Ken dolls that were just recently revealed. Before this there was a very bland Ken and now he comes in many skin tones and body types, and has different hair colors and styles. The point in creating these dolls is to make them look more like the actual population. These dolls are included in the Fashionista line and are called the New Crew. They are being sold for $9.99 each. Each doll stands out on its own but, the doll that is getting the most attention though is 'man bun' Ken. The doll has been mocked a lot on social media, mostly Twitter. They are saying things that relate to the stereotypical person with a man bun. The dolls are said to reflect on stereotypes. The dolls body types and clothing resemble lots of stereotypes. The thing about the fact that they resemble stereotypes is trends change, but plastic doesn't. That meaning in the future these dolls will not represent stereotypes. The dolls should be great for kids and I know I would have played with them. The reason I was interested in this article is because as a child I played with Barbies, a lot, so seeing that the company has now made more dolls makes me happy because I know there are more kids like me. The new Ken dolls should be a great new toy for kids to play with.
A video titled, “Millions Stand to Lose Addiction Treatment” caught my eye this week. The video itself, although not very long, proposes and brings attention to a serious issue millions are facing. Currently, Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act allows people suffering and seeking treatment from addictions to be covered through their insurance. However, a new issue is surfacing: how these people will be able to obtain these medications and treatments that ease withdrawals after Congress dismantles the A.C.A. What the dismantlement is actually doing is taking away the insurance that pays for addiction treatments, therefore leaving many people desperate to change their lives with no means of doing so. This video took me by surprise, for I feel that everyone should be able to have the means to turn their lives around and get better with the help of the government, especially since many of these recovering addicts have children and families they must help take care of. The dismantlement of the A.C.A is jeopardizing the progress that these recovering addicts have so diligently worked for, and will force them to choose between putting food on the table, or getting to a healthier mental and physical state. It is important to better our country and the people within it, allowing everyone to have to opportunity to achieve what that want to achieve and providing him or her with the materials to do so.
This article popped out to me because it was about athletes and making sure that they have a stable mindset when they are playing sports. I am a big sports fan and a big tennis player, tennis is such a hard sport to play not only is it very demanding physically but it can also be very draining emotionally too. Having a good mindset in sports is a key to success because it shows others that the players can lead by example when the times get tough and that having a stable mind will also help improve your game. That just adding some time to an athlete’s daily routine will also help relieve stress and start to make them happy in their overall life. I think that doing this meditation will help athletes in all different sports or even people who don’t play sports should still do this because there are a lot of stressful things in life and having a calm mind can be difficult in these times. That’s why doing the meditation will only help and improve the each and every mind one day at time, so that they can try to be the happiest they can be and try to relieve all the stress from their everyday life. This article really interested me because I feel like it can relate to anyone even if they are not in sports or they have no interest in them because stress is in everyone’s lives and that there is no good way to escape it but they are some ideas to help get rid of some of the stress by meditating.
"Father-Daughter Dance Gets a Makeover in 'Modern Family' Era" by Elizabeth Holmes.
This subject is very near and dear to my heart. When I was growing up my dad always took me to the Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance. I remember getting extremely dressed up and even getting to pick out my dad's tie. Which I might add was a Looney Tunes tie. We would take pictures and it was our favorite event. In this article it showed different opinions on the event. There is the opinion of changing the name so it is more inclusive to all type of families. I think this is incredible. This dance is supposed to be a night you can spend time with your loved one outside of normal activities. I don't think this should be limited to a father figure. There is one opinion I don't agree with. It's that the whole dance is stupid. Some believe that the meaning behind it is dumb. That having a date as a father is weird. To me it is crucial to have this special night with your dad or whatever parent figure you want. This was never a weird event; it was actually great. I got to spend time with my dad in a way I never go to before. I remember the last dance that I went to we skipped out an hour early and went to an arcade and got dessert. The dance was more of a scheduled event to get us to hang out together. Now our "Daddy Daughter time" is riding the Harley somewhere. The dance should be more inclusive, but I also believe that it is an incredible time to spend with your family.
This subject is very near and dear to my heart. When I was growing up my dad always took me to the Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance. I remember getting extremely dressed up and even getting to pick out my dad's tie. Which I might add was a Looney Tunes tie. We would take pictures and it was our favorite event. In this article it showed different opinions on the event. There is the opinion of changing the name so it is more inclusive to all type of families. I think this is incredible. This dance is supposed to be a night you can spend time with your loved one outside of normal activities. I don't think this should be limited to a father figure. There is one opinion I don't agree with. It's that the whole dance is stupid. Some believe that the meaning behind it is dumb. That having a date as a father is weird. To me it is crucial to have this special night with your dad or whatever parent figure you want. This was never a weird event; it was actually great. I got to spend time with my dad in a way I never go to before. I remember the last dance that I went to we skipped out an hour early and went to an arcade and got dessert. The dance was more of a scheduled event to get us to hang out together. Now our "Daddy Daughter time" is riding the Harley somewhere. The dance should be more inclusive, but I also believe that it is an incredible time to spend with your family.
“Out of high school into real life” - Jack Healy
Everyday I wake up to a new start, a new future ahead of me. Unless you have a time machine, you don't know what the future holds. Even the most articulate plans can go astray. But, facing the future with no plan is a foolish and irresponsible thing to do. It’s ok to not know what may come but you must be sure that you are ready for anything that the future can bring.
College is an important step to a brighter future. It helps you go further in life and is a new beginning. Although the fear of being ridden with debt might stop your tracks, you must let go of that fear and continue on. Studies have shown that a college degree can earn you 20,000 dollars increase in salary than a high school graduate. A high school diploma will not go far in life.
There is always a reason why parents push us to get a college diploma and go to college. Ever since I was little, I have always been told to go to college and get a successful job after I graduate. There have been no buts or whys and in this aspect. It is because our parents know the hardships of not going to college and going into real life right away. We must learn from our parents and confront our future for our good and wellbeing.
Never give up on your future because of the problems you face in the present. Work hard to achieve your dreams and go to college to fulfill your potential. Because one day you might wake up and regret not going to college your entire life.
Everyday I wake up to a new start, a new future ahead of me. Unless you have a time machine, you don't know what the future holds. Even the most articulate plans can go astray. But, facing the future with no plan is a foolish and irresponsible thing to do. It’s ok to not know what may come but you must be sure that you are ready for anything that the future can bring.
College is an important step to a brighter future. It helps you go further in life and is a new beginning. Although the fear of being ridden with debt might stop your tracks, you must let go of that fear and continue on. Studies have shown that a college degree can earn you 20,000 dollars increase in salary than a high school graduate. A high school diploma will not go far in life.
There is always a reason why parents push us to get a college diploma and go to college. Ever since I was little, I have always been told to go to college and get a successful job after I graduate. There have been no buts or whys and in this aspect. It is because our parents know the hardships of not going to college and going into real life right away. We must learn from our parents and confront our future for our good and wellbeing.
Never give up on your future because of the problems you face in the present. Work hard to achieve your dreams and go to college to fulfill your potential. Because one day you might wake up and regret not going to college your entire life.
"A Yale Dean Lost Her Job After Calling People 'White Trash' in Yelp Reviews by Christine Hausser
Blacks, Muslims, and many other races or religions are constantly discriminated and hated upon. This article interested me because I know how serious this topic is. A Yale dean was caught commenting hateful reviews for a restaurant and a movie theater. Not only were these comments rude, but they were aimed at a certain race calling them trash. What was surprising to me was how someone of such important status and a role model for others, could type something like this. This type of thing could influence others around her and cause more and more problems. This article has shown me more how this is a serious topic that needs to be addressed. Discrimination and bullying shouldn't be tolerated under any circumstance
Blacks, Muslims, and many other races or religions are constantly discriminated and hated upon. This article interested me because I know how serious this topic is. A Yale dean was caught commenting hateful reviews for a restaurant and a movie theater. Not only were these comments rude, but they were aimed at a certain race calling them trash. What was surprising to me was how someone of such important status and a role model for others, could type something like this. This type of thing could influence others around her and cause more and more problems. This article has shown me more how this is a serious topic that needs to be addressed. Discrimination and bullying shouldn't be tolerated under any circumstance
“The Joys of a Classic Ice Cream Sandwich” by Samantha Seneviratne
Now that it’s officially summer and school is out, everyone is scrambling to soak up the sunshine. Whether on the beach or in a park, a tasty treat is the perfect way to enjoy the nice weather. One famous summer delicacy is the ice cream sandwich bar. Classic, creamy vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two fluffy chocolate slabs can brighten any day. And, according to the author of the article, in order to accomplish the perfect bar, “it is imperative that each element be lovely, a feat accomplished by making at least one of them [the ice cream or the chocolate base] from scratch.” These bars were one of my favorite snacks as a child. I remember tearing open a box of them on a hot summer day and enjoying the cool ice cream between the smooth chocolate layers. One thing I really liked was a delicious dessert my mom would make containing ice cream sandwich bars. The first step was creating an ice cream sandwich bar base in a pan and then smothering it with a layer of hot fudge. Then whipped cream was slathered on top, followed by a sprinkle of chocolate chips as the finishing touch. It somehow tasted ten thousand times better than a regular ice cream sandwich bar, but I can only imagine how much better it would become if the ice cream sandwich bars were homemade. This article has provided me with a new summer task which I aim to accomplish - making my own ice cream sandwich bars.
Now that it’s officially summer and school is out, everyone is scrambling to soak up the sunshine. Whether on the beach or in a park, a tasty treat is the perfect way to enjoy the nice weather. One famous summer delicacy is the ice cream sandwich bar. Classic, creamy vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two fluffy chocolate slabs can brighten any day. And, according to the author of the article, in order to accomplish the perfect bar, “it is imperative that each element be lovely, a feat accomplished by making at least one of them [the ice cream or the chocolate base] from scratch.” These bars were one of my favorite snacks as a child. I remember tearing open a box of them on a hot summer day and enjoying the cool ice cream between the smooth chocolate layers. One thing I really liked was a delicious dessert my mom would make containing ice cream sandwich bars. The first step was creating an ice cream sandwich bar base in a pan and then smothering it with a layer of hot fudge. Then whipped cream was slathered on top, followed by a sprinkle of chocolate chips as the finishing touch. It somehow tasted ten thousand times better than a regular ice cream sandwich bar, but I can only imagine how much better it would become if the ice cream sandwich bars were homemade. This article has provided me with a new summer task which I aim to accomplish - making my own ice cream sandwich bars.
No,Your Teen Doesn't Hate You. It's Just Summer.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/21/well/family/no-your-teen-doesnt-hate-...
I feel that this article is tailor-made for my mom. The elements in the article - that we need alone time, that we complain even small little things, that we often "ignore" the parents, and that our quirks do not last - are true for us. However, I seldom give thoughts for my mom's emotion while facing these. Although now I rarely act in ways that are described in the articles now, I have three younger siblings who are passing through or have not reached those stages yet. We all are two years apart so my mom experience such phases continually. My mom should definitely read this article so that she would not be bothered by my younger siblings' emotions. This article also helps me as I can read and now know which actions, even when done unintentionally, will make my mom feel sad and secluded of my life. This way, I can try my best to control my emotions and do not act in those ways.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/21/well/family/no-your-teen-doesnt-hate-...
I feel that this article is tailor-made for my mom. The elements in the article - that we need alone time, that we complain even small little things, that we often "ignore" the parents, and that our quirks do not last - are true for us. However, I seldom give thoughts for my mom's emotion while facing these. Although now I rarely act in ways that are described in the articles now, I have three younger siblings who are passing through or have not reached those stages yet. We all are two years apart so my mom experience such phases continually. My mom should definitely read this article so that she would not be bothered by my younger siblings' emotions. This article also helps me as I can read and now know which actions, even when done unintentionally, will make my mom feel sad and secluded of my life. This way, I can try my best to control my emotions and do not act in those ways.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/22/automobiles/wheels/driverless-cars-bi...®ion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=2&pgtype=sectionfront
The new advances in technology are incredible, however I prefer old school. Self driving cars are a rather interesting thought and they do seem to have real benefits, but in saying that all man made things have problems, so trying to do away with accidents will not happen since inventively something will go wrong. In saying that I do not like self driving cars, I am fully aware that they will become a thing sooner or later and probably at one point I will have to ride in one.
I will be the first to say that I do not like Apple and actually prefer Android based programs, however in a non-bias opinion I think that it is not a good idea for Apple to become a car in this race for self-driving technology. The truth is that Apple is different from everyone else and Apple is not compatible with other programs, which will not doubt hinder the transmitting and receiving of data.
No doubt technology has grown and will continue which is not all that bad, we have conquered nuclear powers, touched the moon, unfortunately man is not perfect and problems will happen, these self-driving cars will not solve accidents and will only ensure more problems.
The new advances in technology are incredible, however I prefer old school. Self driving cars are a rather interesting thought and they do seem to have real benefits, but in saying that all man made things have problems, so trying to do away with accidents will not happen since inventively something will go wrong. In saying that I do not like self driving cars, I am fully aware that they will become a thing sooner or later and probably at one point I will have to ride in one.
I will be the first to say that I do not like Apple and actually prefer Android based programs, however in a non-bias opinion I think that it is not a good idea for Apple to become a car in this race for self-driving technology. The truth is that Apple is different from everyone else and Apple is not compatible with other programs, which will not doubt hinder the transmitting and receiving of data.
No doubt technology has grown and will continue which is not all that bad, we have conquered nuclear powers, touched the moon, unfortunately man is not perfect and problems will happen, these self-driving cars will not solve accidents and will only ensure more problems.
Alabama’s Head Football Coach Nick Saban got a contract extension going into 2024, worth $65 million dollars. Nick Saban has led the Crimson Tide to five National Championships and came out victorious in four of them. He has five titles including the won he won with LSU in 2003. Nick Saban will make $11.125 million dollars this year, counting a $4 million dollar signing bonus and a $400,000 dollar completion bonus. Nick Saban quoted “ the extension ensures our time here in Tuscaloosa will continue for many more years.” He also stated that “ This has become our home and we are looking forward to finishing our career here at Alabama.” His regular or base salary will be $6.725 million a year but in some years he will make up to $7.2 million in annual completion bonuses. The Tide have won ten games or more for nine back to back seasons and made each of the first three College Football Playoffs due to Saban’s incredible coaching and recruiting.
In my opinion I think this was a great move by the Alabama’s organization to bring even more success to the Tide. I believe that Nick Saban has a great
argument for being the best coach in College Football History. He has won four National Titles in seven years with Crimson Tide and has won three straight SEC Championships. That is just absolutely remarkable and he is building an excellent dynasty.
In my opinion I think this was a great move by the Alabama’s organization to bring even more success to the Tide. I believe that Nick Saban has a great
argument for being the best coach in College Football History. He has won four National Titles in seven years with Crimson Tide and has won three straight SEC Championships. That is just absolutely remarkable and he is building an excellent dynasty.
No Your Teen Doesn't Hate You, It's Just Summer"
The article is quite interesting just because in some parts I agree to it and in some parts I don't. I did find that I myself am prone to retreat to my room for hours or avoid specific conversations as said in the article. I agree, I do not hate my parents, they mean the world to me. I disagree where it says "When raising touchy subjects with your teen it may be best to trim your expectations". In my perspective it's not that I myself am uncomfortable with the subject or that I don't trust my parents enough, me and my parents have a very strong bond. Sometimes I find it hard to find a way to approach the subject into a conversation, or other times I just can't find the right way to express myself. So I don't think that parents should trim their expectations but instead find a way to make the conversation less hostile for the teen. If the teen feels comfortable you'll get the response you want. Even though I disagree with that, I do agree that most teens tend to change quite a bit after 18. I personally know this is true, I have seen that change with my brother. I have seen him turn into an adult mentally, he's taken a huge step from being a teen into an adult and you can see that he has matured and now has bigger priorities. Overall it has some good points, I think it just needs perspective from teens
The article is quite interesting just because in some parts I agree to it and in some parts I don't. I did find that I myself am prone to retreat to my room for hours or avoid specific conversations as said in the article. I agree, I do not hate my parents, they mean the world to me. I disagree where it says "When raising touchy subjects with your teen it may be best to trim your expectations". In my perspective it's not that I myself am uncomfortable with the subject or that I don't trust my parents enough, me and my parents have a very strong bond. Sometimes I find it hard to find a way to approach the subject into a conversation, or other times I just can't find the right way to express myself. So I don't think that parents should trim their expectations but instead find a way to make the conversation less hostile for the teen. If the teen feels comfortable you'll get the response you want. Even though I disagree with that, I do agree that most teens tend to change quite a bit after 18. I personally know this is true, I have seen that change with my brother. I have seen him turn into an adult mentally, he's taken a huge step from being a teen into an adult and you can see that he has matured and now has bigger priorities. Overall it has some good points, I think it just needs perspective from teens
This morning, as I woke up, I began to think about how difficult it is for teens in religious households to identify as anything other than straight. I, myself, know firsthand as I am a bisexual growing up in a very Christian household. The article titled "A 12-Year-Old Came Out to Her Mormon Church. Then Her Mike Was Cut Off." by Jacey Fortin is a prime example of this.
In the article, Savannah tells her story of coming out to her Mormon congregation. It is sickening to believe she couldn't even finish what she was saying because of the pure disrespect of the church leaders as to what she felt needed to be said. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself I am so very proud that Savannah stood up and spoke what she knew deep down. I find it incredibly moving that there is an openly gay, lesbian, bisexual, etc. community in the Mormon faith that was right there to hold Savannah's hand as church leaders blatantly disregarded the basic rights of humankind.
Yesterday I read an article that stated that in every other species on this planet there are homosexual relationships. The only difference is that in humans there is homophobia, while in ANY other species there is not. If every species is doing it, is it really wrong? There are species incredibly smarter than humans, and yet they still treat homosexual relationships as if it was the "norm".
I think that maybe, just maybe,if we had more people like Savannah in the world, the human experience would be a lot more bearable.
In the article, Savannah tells her story of coming out to her Mormon congregation. It is sickening to believe she couldn't even finish what she was saying because of the pure disrespect of the church leaders as to what she felt needed to be said. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself I am so very proud that Savannah stood up and spoke what she knew deep down. I find it incredibly moving that there is an openly gay, lesbian, bisexual, etc. community in the Mormon faith that was right there to hold Savannah's hand as church leaders blatantly disregarded the basic rights of humankind.
Yesterday I read an article that stated that in every other species on this planet there are homosexual relationships. The only difference is that in humans there is homophobia, while in ANY other species there is not. If every species is doing it, is it really wrong? There are species incredibly smarter than humans, and yet they still treat homosexual relationships as if it was the "norm".
I think that maybe, just maybe,if we had more people like Savannah in the world, the human experience would be a lot more bearable.
"The iPhone Is 10 Years Old. Here’s the Story of Its Birth."
This article interested me for a few reasons. To begin with, I've had an iPhone for some time now, but I did not realize that they had already been around for 10 years. Mainly what interested me though, was the in depth look at the creation of the first iPhone. I've always been fascinated with Apple and Steve Jobs. This article examines the journey through months of painstaking development to create the iPhone. I never knew how secretive the project was, or that developers stayed in the lab for days on end, sleeping and eating there. I've come to appreciate the technology that I enjoy every day because of this article. The article mentions a book, The One Device: The Secret History of the iPhone,” written by Brian Merchant. In it he discusses in more depth the story of the creation of the first iPhone. The book also brings to light how secretive Apple is. This comes not from the information Merchant acquired, but rather what he didn't. To this day, Apple is keeping many details of the iPhone's development under wraps, and Merchant was scarcely awarded a decent interview. This article brought to light many details about a product that I use every day, and that is why it interested me the most this week.
This article interested me for a few reasons. To begin with, I've had an iPhone for some time now, but I did not realize that they had already been around for 10 years. Mainly what interested me though, was the in depth look at the creation of the first iPhone. I've always been fascinated with Apple and Steve Jobs. This article examines the journey through months of painstaking development to create the iPhone. I never knew how secretive the project was, or that developers stayed in the lab for days on end, sleeping and eating there. I've come to appreciate the technology that I enjoy every day because of this article. The article mentions a book, The One Device: The Secret History of the iPhone,” written by Brian Merchant. In it he discusses in more depth the story of the creation of the first iPhone. The book also brings to light how secretive Apple is. This comes not from the information Merchant acquired, but rather what he didn't. To this day, Apple is keeping many details of the iPhone's development under wraps, and Merchant was scarcely awarded a decent interview. This article brought to light many details about a product that I use every day, and that is why it interested me the most this week.
White Sox’ Jose Quintana, Potential Yankees Target, Makes Impression
Being a baseball fan in general means you have to follow the Yankees. Also visiting Yankees Stadium and watching a game get you hooked with the loud noises, everybody cheering and yelling, and most of all having fun. But part of this doesn’t have to do with the Bronx Bombers. White Sox ace Jose Quintana, is looked at to be one of the best pitchers on the market in terms of trade value and quality. The Yankees facing Quintana recently got a little taste of his stuff first hand. With locating his fastball well and mixing the wipeout breaking ball Quintana not only did he shut out the Yanks he also only allowed two hits to the stacked Yankees lineup. After seeing what Quintana is capable of it’s hard not to like him. Joe Girardi and the rest of the Yankees organization feels the same way. Jose Quintana could extremely help the Yankees pitching staff and the way they play overall. The Yankees have skidded as of late losing 11 of the last 14 games. This is what brought me to this article this week. Jose Quintana could bring daylight back to this ball club and get back to their winning ways. His presence in the clubhouse will loosen things up again and they'll start having fun. The Yankees are one step away from running away with the AL East. Jose Quintana is the answer.
Being a baseball fan in general means you have to follow the Yankees. Also visiting Yankees Stadium and watching a game get you hooked with the loud noises, everybody cheering and yelling, and most of all having fun. But part of this doesn’t have to do with the Bronx Bombers. White Sox ace Jose Quintana, is looked at to be one of the best pitchers on the market in terms of trade value and quality. The Yankees facing Quintana recently got a little taste of his stuff first hand. With locating his fastball well and mixing the wipeout breaking ball Quintana not only did he shut out the Yanks he also only allowed two hits to the stacked Yankees lineup. After seeing what Quintana is capable of it’s hard not to like him. Joe Girardi and the rest of the Yankees organization feels the same way. Jose Quintana could extremely help the Yankees pitching staff and the way they play overall. The Yankees have skidded as of late losing 11 of the last 14 games. This is what brought me to this article this week. Jose Quintana could bring daylight back to this ball club and get back to their winning ways. His presence in the clubhouse will loosen things up again and they'll start having fun. The Yankees are one step away from running away with the AL East. Jose Quintana is the answer.
"Searching for Amelia Earhart, Once Again.This Time, There Are Dogs."
Amelia Earhart is a fascinating historical figure for me. She is a role model, breaking barriers and pushing the frontier of what women are capable of doing. Amelia's adventurism tested all sorts of boundaries. She was forever pushing outwards, literally and figuratively.
The public has always been interested in the circumstances of her disappearance over the Pacific Ocean in 1937. This article reminds me that there are a number of different theories being embraced by experts. Of course, the simplest one is that her plane simply crashed into the ocean. There are also bizarre ideas, that Amelia was some sort of spy or that she quietly returned to America to live a life outside of the public eye. This research team, backed by National Geographic, is offering an alternative scenario in which she and her navigator made it to a coral atoll. The idea of using forensic dogs is an interesting twist on the new search. As a dog lover, I particularly like the idea of using canine "super powers" to try to solve the mystery. if anyone can provide new perspective on this riddle, I am confident that the four-legged detectives can do so!
Ultimately, while it might be important to know for the historical record what happened to Amelia Earhart, for me the story of her life still remains more important than the mystery of her death.
Amelia Earhart is a fascinating historical figure for me. She is a role model, breaking barriers and pushing the frontier of what women are capable of doing. Amelia's adventurism tested all sorts of boundaries. She was forever pushing outwards, literally and figuratively.
The public has always been interested in the circumstances of her disappearance over the Pacific Ocean in 1937. This article reminds me that there are a number of different theories being embraced by experts. Of course, the simplest one is that her plane simply crashed into the ocean. There are also bizarre ideas, that Amelia was some sort of spy or that she quietly returned to America to live a life outside of the public eye. This research team, backed by National Geographic, is offering an alternative scenario in which she and her navigator made it to a coral atoll. The idea of using forensic dogs is an interesting twist on the new search. As a dog lover, I particularly like the idea of using canine "super powers" to try to solve the mystery. if anyone can provide new perspective on this riddle, I am confident that the four-legged detectives can do so!
Ultimately, while it might be important to know for the historical record what happened to Amelia Earhart, for me the story of her life still remains more important than the mystery of her death.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/22/us/mormon-girl-gay-speech.html
The article that most interested me this week in the times was the article about how a girl came out to her mormon church. Savannah, a 12 year old girl told the Church of Jesus Christ that she was a lesbian. She said ‘No part of me is mistake...I do not choose to be this way, and it is not a fad’. In my opinion, I believe the church was wrong by their doing. They did not support her coming out even though it violated the law of chastity. In my opinion, I think the church should have accepted her for her beliefs even if they go against their laws and customs.
The Church of Jesus Christ has been “fine-tuning its language on the permissibility of what it calls ‘same-sex attraction’. Many young individuals have committed homicides or taken their lives due to the fact that their parents didn’t accept their decision. Many parents even went to the extent of kicking their own children out of their homes.
Many efforts have been made to ease the problem between the church and gay or bisexual Mormons. The church created a website dedicated to gay or bisexual Mormons and their families. The church has stated that ‘Identifying as gay, lesbian, or bisexual or experiencing same-sex attraction is not a sin and does not prohibit one from participating in the Church, holding callings, or attending the temple’. The topic that was disputed was about how the church handled the situation of Savannah's coming out.
The article that most interested me this week in the times was the article about how a girl came out to her mormon church. Savannah, a 12 year old girl told the Church of Jesus Christ that she was a lesbian. She said ‘No part of me is mistake...I do not choose to be this way, and it is not a fad’. In my opinion, I believe the church was wrong by their doing. They did not support her coming out even though it violated the law of chastity. In my opinion, I think the church should have accepted her for her beliefs even if they go against their laws and customs.
The Church of Jesus Christ has been “fine-tuning its language on the permissibility of what it calls ‘same-sex attraction’. Many young individuals have committed homicides or taken their lives due to the fact that their parents didn’t accept their decision. Many parents even went to the extent of kicking their own children out of their homes.
Many efforts have been made to ease the problem between the church and gay or bisexual Mormons. The church created a website dedicated to gay or bisexual Mormons and their families. The church has stated that ‘Identifying as gay, lesbian, or bisexual or experiencing same-sex attraction is not a sin and does not prohibit one from participating in the Church, holding callings, or attending the temple’. The topic that was disputed was about how the church handled the situation of Savannah's coming out.
"How Tinder Could Take Back the White House" by Yara Rodrigues Fowler and Charlotte Goodman
This article interested me because it's a very unique way to use a dating app. A group of people in the U.K. created a computer program that would ask people about their voting plans whenever Tinder found a match between the program and a person. If that person said they were going to vote the Labour party the program sent a link to the nearest polling place. It increased the voter turnout so much that the Conservative party suffered heavy losses in the election. The article also talks about how this could be used to defeat the Republicans in the 2020 election.
This article interested me because it's a very unique way to use a dating app. A group of people in the U.K. created a computer program that would ask people about their voting plans whenever Tinder found a match between the program and a person. If that person said they were going to vote the Labour party the program sent a link to the nearest polling place. It increased the voter turnout so much that the Conservative party suffered heavy losses in the election. The article also talks about how this could be used to defeat the Republicans in the 2020 election.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/26/well/live/when-anxiety-or-depression-...®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=9&pgtype=sectionfront
This week I was interested in the article “When Anxiety or Depression Masks a Medical Problem” , written by Jane E. Brody.
This article interested me because prior to reading it I did not realize that emotional, mental disorders could prevent a doctor from properly diagnosing their patients. The writer makes a crucial point about the separation of powers within the medical profession and credits the missing proper diagnosis to this. The article affected the way I think when the writer explains that the mind and body are a “single construct with two-way communication.”
“When Anxiety or Depression Masks a Medical Problem” was interesting to me because it emphasized that emotional symptoms of mental disorders may be symptoms of a much more serious physical disorder. The writer explains that doctors are doing patients a disservice by not exploring the possibilities of a physical disorder when he is presented with a patient’s perceived symptoms of anxiety or depression. It made me think differently about the way I view our bodies and minds. They should be viewed as one, not two separate things because they work together and affect each other.
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This week I was interested in the article “When Anxiety or Depression Masks a Medical Problem” , written by Jane E. Brody.
This article interested me because prior to reading it I did not realize that emotional, mental disorders could prevent a doctor from properly diagnosing their patients. The writer makes a crucial point about the separation of powers within the medical profession and credits the missing proper diagnosis to this. The article affected the way I think when the writer explains that the mind and body are a “single construct with two-way communication.”
“When Anxiety or Depression Masks a Medical Problem” was interesting to me because it emphasized that emotional symptoms of mental disorders may be symptoms of a much more serious physical disorder. The writer explains that doctors are doing patients a disservice by not exploring the possibilities of a physical disorder when he is presented with a patient’s perceived symptoms of anxiety or depression. It made me think differently about the way I view our bodies and minds. They should be viewed as one, not two separate things because they work together and affect each other.
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North Korea Defends Otto Warmbier’s Treatment
It is horrifying that North Korea is trying to make an excuse for the death of Otto Warmbier, which was clearly the result of severe brutality. Furthermore, it is horrifying that the North Koreans are attributing his death to botulism. Botulism is a serious disease, but it can be treated by a medical professional and should be resolved within a few weeks. The North Koreans have stated on multiple occasions that Otto was given medical treatment, but this is clearly not the case.
It is sad to witness that humanitarianism and benevolence did not prevail over diplomacy. Even though the United States’ relationship with North Korea is unstable, nobody should endure the pain that Otto Warmbier endured. The United States would never treat its prisoners with such a lack of mercy, but it is clear that the North Koreans have no intent to change their ways.
The North Korean issue is interesting in that the United States cannot figure out a way to change the ways of the brutal regime. If any attempt is made by the United States to remove the regime, North Korea will most likely launch missiles at South Korea, Japan, and possibly the United States. If the United States allows the regime to remain in power, the North Koreans can continue their policies of extreme militarism and brutality against political enemies. I am deeply saddened by Otto’s death and it is frustrating that more action is not taken against North Korea.
It is horrifying that North Korea is trying to make an excuse for the death of Otto Warmbier, which was clearly the result of severe brutality. Furthermore, it is horrifying that the North Koreans are attributing his death to botulism. Botulism is a serious disease, but it can be treated by a medical professional and should be resolved within a few weeks. The North Koreans have stated on multiple occasions that Otto was given medical treatment, but this is clearly not the case.
It is sad to witness that humanitarianism and benevolence did not prevail over diplomacy. Even though the United States’ relationship with North Korea is unstable, nobody should endure the pain that Otto Warmbier endured. The United States would never treat its prisoners with such a lack of mercy, but it is clear that the North Koreans have no intent to change their ways.
The North Korean issue is interesting in that the United States cannot figure out a way to change the ways of the brutal regime. If any attempt is made by the United States to remove the regime, North Korea will most likely launch missiles at South Korea, Japan, and possibly the United States. If the United States allows the regime to remain in power, the North Koreans can continue their policies of extreme militarism and brutality against political enemies. I am deeply saddened by Otto’s death and it is frustrating that more action is not taken against North Korea.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/21/us/forrest-fenn-treasure.html
"Colorado Man is Second to Die in Quest for Buried Treasure"
This modern-day treasure hunt has led to the deaths of two people, and the unease of many others. Even so, the man who began the hunt, Forrest Fenn, will not call it off. A controversial decision, but one that I agree with. The treasure hunt has risks involved, but I'm sure that to the person who eventually finds the treasure, those risks will have been worth it. I have found that taking risks is always a good thing to do. In the book Requiem, Lauren Oliver states "He who jumps may fall, but he may also fly." This quote has influenced many of my decisions. Yes, the treasure hunt has some serious risks involved, but if the outcome is something great, then risks are always worth it. That being said, I believe that before making a risky decision, one should always weigh the risks, and make sure they are prepared to take those chances, just in case things do not go as planned. Going on the treasure hunt for $2 million is not a decision everyone would make. Especially because it requires them to trek through the wilderness. But I believe that people should be able to make the decision for themselves, and that would not be possible if Mr. Fenn calls off his treasure hunt. The people who chose to partake in the treasure hunt made the decision to take the chance. People should not be robbed of that decision, even if it ended terribly for others.
"Colorado Man is Second to Die in Quest for Buried Treasure"
This modern-day treasure hunt has led to the deaths of two people, and the unease of many others. Even so, the man who began the hunt, Forrest Fenn, will not call it off. A controversial decision, but one that I agree with. The treasure hunt has risks involved, but I'm sure that to the person who eventually finds the treasure, those risks will have been worth it. I have found that taking risks is always a good thing to do. In the book Requiem, Lauren Oliver states "He who jumps may fall, but he may also fly." This quote has influenced many of my decisions. Yes, the treasure hunt has some serious risks involved, but if the outcome is something great, then risks are always worth it. That being said, I believe that before making a risky decision, one should always weigh the risks, and make sure they are prepared to take those chances, just in case things do not go as planned. Going on the treasure hunt for $2 million is not a decision everyone would make. Especially because it requires them to trek through the wilderness. But I believe that people should be able to make the decision for themselves, and that would not be possible if Mr. Fenn calls off his treasure hunt. The people who chose to partake in the treasure hunt made the decision to take the chance. People should not be robbed of that decision, even if it ended terribly for others.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/27/dining/best-hot-dogs-taste-test.html?...®ion=top-stories-below&WT.nav=top-stories-below
We Taste-Tested 10 Hot Dogs. Here Are the Best.
This attracted my attention because I love fast food.Looking at the articles like this make me learn more that there are many kinds of different sausages for the hotdogs to be made, so I know I have got a lot of different hotdogs to taste.There are many ways to also make a delicious hotdog, such as different sausage shape and taste.Articles like this makes me expand my knowledge in food.
We Taste-Tested 10 Hot Dogs. Here Are the Best.
This attracted my attention because I love fast food.Looking at the articles like this make me learn more that there are many kinds of different sausages for the hotdogs to be made, so I know I have got a lot of different hotdogs to taste.There are many ways to also make a delicious hotdog, such as different sausage shape and taste.Articles like this makes me expand my knowledge in food.
The article that I chose this week was, "Father - Daughter Gets a Makeover in 'Modern Family' Era" written by Elizabeth Holmes. This article specifically caught my eye because I have always wondered what would happen if you did not have a dad? In the small town I live in we do not have these dances so I have never found out until now. With the culture around us changing, and the typical everyday family not always following the "norm"; I think the makeover is beneficial. Whether the girl chooses to bring a dad, a uncle, another gentleman, or even her mom should be entirely up to her and it should be accepted. the night was designed to make the girl feel special and letting her choose who she wants to bring whether it be man or woman should be allowed. This is now becoming a more normal circumstance at these dances. Even though some people are still "old school" and do not like the changes, some day they will just have to accept the world around us is changing.
"The Lab Says It's Cancer. But Sometimes the Lab Is Wrong" by Gina Kolata
This article tells the story of how a man was told that he had cancer. The way they figured this out was from a biopsy. But a few days later the man actually found out that he was cancer free, and there was a mix up in the biopsies. This means that another man was told that he was cancer free, but got the dreaded call saying that they had mixed the biopsies up and he actually had cancer. This is said to possibly happen to many patients each year. But scientists are trying to minimize these mistakes by using the patient's DNA.
This article really interested me because I didn't know that a biopsy could get mixed up. It is good that they are trying to do something to change it because something as serious as cancer can't have mistakes. The person that was told that they were cancer free but actually had cancer won't take any actions to cure the cancer, because they have no idea that they have it. On one hand, it is really good for the patient who was originally diagnosed to be told that they are cancer free, but on the other hand it would be heartbreaking to hear the news that you actually had cancer when you were just told that you didn't. All the doctors have to do is get some DNA from someone, and they can figure out which biopsy goes to which patient. This method costs $300 per patient, but it is a much better alternative than paying for everything cancer does to you.
This article tells the story of how a man was told that he had cancer. The way they figured this out was from a biopsy. But a few days later the man actually found out that he was cancer free, and there was a mix up in the biopsies. This means that another man was told that he was cancer free, but got the dreaded call saying that they had mixed the biopsies up and he actually had cancer. This is said to possibly happen to many patients each year. But scientists are trying to minimize these mistakes by using the patient's DNA.
This article really interested me because I didn't know that a biopsy could get mixed up. It is good that they are trying to do something to change it because something as serious as cancer can't have mistakes. The person that was told that they were cancer free but actually had cancer won't take any actions to cure the cancer, because they have no idea that they have it. On one hand, it is really good for the patient who was originally diagnosed to be told that they are cancer free, but on the other hand it would be heartbreaking to hear the news that you actually had cancer when you were just told that you didn't. All the doctors have to do is get some DNA from someone, and they can figure out which biopsy goes to which patient. This method costs $300 per patient, but it is a much better alternative than paying for everything cancer does to you.
"Chris Paul Is Traded to the Houston Rockets"
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/28/sports/chris-paul-trade-rockets-clipp...?
This Article was interesting to me because, the trade between the LA Clippers and the Houston Rockets was unexpected. Even though, I knew Chris Paul's contract with the Clippers ran out, I never thought he would be in a trade with the Houston Rockets. This trade was shocking to me because, Chris Paul, the LA Clippers 9-time AllStar Point Guard, was traded to the Houston Rockets for 3 of the Houston Rockets bench players and a first round pick in the NBA Draft for 2018. This trade also scares me because, the current AllStar Point Guard for the Houston Rockets, James Harden, would finally have a really good teammate to conquer the West Conference next year.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/28/sports/chris-paul-trade-rockets-clipp...?
This Article was interesting to me because, the trade between the LA Clippers and the Houston Rockets was unexpected. Even though, I knew Chris Paul's contract with the Clippers ran out, I never thought he would be in a trade with the Houston Rockets. This trade was shocking to me because, Chris Paul, the LA Clippers 9-time AllStar Point Guard, was traded to the Houston Rockets for 3 of the Houston Rockets bench players and a first round pick in the NBA Draft for 2018. This trade also scares me because, the current AllStar Point Guard for the Houston Rockets, James Harden, would finally have a really good teammate to conquer the West Conference next year.
"Out of high school, into real life" By Jack Healy https://nyti.ms/2tVHdth
This article got my attention because every year many students graduate from high school with diplomas and they have to move on to the "real world." Many of these graduated students don't really know what to do next with them self, some just don't care and move on. Many students didn't pass high school and that’s really sad because they won't have the life they wanted but failed them self and didn't try. I kind of feel like the district give kids to much freedom to do whatever they think its good for them and don't think on what they are doing till they realize their mistake and sometimes cant change it. But, many of the students that are moving on and going to college they also have a lot to deal with. College loans, the work, jobs, and more. They have to do all the hard work to get education and to get their dream jobs; it’s all worth it in the end. They get the life they want, their dreams come true and they can enjoy and see what they become. My mom, dad, uncles and aunts never finished high school or ever went to college so my oldest cousin was the first to go to college. It was tough for his family and himself but he learned and finishes his college after couple of years. My family wants there kids to get a better life then they did because they never really finish on what they got started. Overall a lot of people achieve their dreams but some don't. Will you be able too in your school years?
This article got my attention because every year many students graduate from high school with diplomas and they have to move on to the "real world." Many of these graduated students don't really know what to do next with them self, some just don't care and move on. Many students didn't pass high school and that’s really sad because they won't have the life they wanted but failed them self and didn't try. I kind of feel like the district give kids to much freedom to do whatever they think its good for them and don't think on what they are doing till they realize their mistake and sometimes cant change it. But, many of the students that are moving on and going to college they also have a lot to deal with. College loans, the work, jobs, and more. They have to do all the hard work to get education and to get their dream jobs; it’s all worth it in the end. They get the life they want, their dreams come true and they can enjoy and see what they become. My mom, dad, uncles and aunts never finished high school or ever went to college so my oldest cousin was the first to go to college. It was tough for his family and himself but he learned and finishes his college after couple of years. My family wants there kids to get a better life then they did because they never really finish on what they got started. Overall a lot of people achieve their dreams but some don't. Will you be able too in your school years?
"We Taste-Tested 10 Hot Dogs. Here are the best." by Julia Moskin
This article interested me the most because amidst all of the drama about politics, presidents, and foreign affairs, it was nice to see a light-hearted yet instructive article about one of my favorite things: food. Summer is the prime grilling season and with fourth of July just around the corner, hot dog consumption will be high throughout the nation. Therefore, it is necessary to have sufficient knowledge about hot dogs so we can make the most of America's beloved holiday. It stood out to me because of the depth of the analysis. These dogs were not merely given only numerical rankings but also notes on the subcategories such as spice and juice. I now know which franks are appropriate for certain tastes and which ones I need to steer clear of unless I want to be disappointed. What I want to know is where can I apply for the hot dog taste tester position?
This article interested me the most because amidst all of the drama about politics, presidents, and foreign affairs, it was nice to see a light-hearted yet instructive article about one of my favorite things: food. Summer is the prime grilling season and with fourth of July just around the corner, hot dog consumption will be high throughout the nation. Therefore, it is necessary to have sufficient knowledge about hot dogs so we can make the most of America's beloved holiday. It stood out to me because of the depth of the analysis. These dogs were not merely given only numerical rankings but also notes on the subcategories such as spice and juice. I now know which franks are appropriate for certain tastes and which ones I need to steer clear of unless I want to be disappointed. What I want to know is where can I apply for the hot dog taste tester position?
“With 3 Words, Supreme Court Opens a World of Uncertainty for Refugees”
The Gordon Hirabayashi Campground lies just an hour north of my home in Tucson – a reminder of the Japanese internment during World War II. Every time I drive past the campground, this is all I think about.
Decades later, as the global threat of terrorism augments, the US government is faced with an increasing pressure to reaffirm national security. As such, Executive Order 13780 was conceived in the springtime. Over the past few months, some Americans thought they had witnessed its slow death.
But with just three words – “bona fide relationship” – utilized by the Supreme Court, the legitimacy of the ban has been partially resurrected, calling into question the futures of refugees who lack substantive relationships with “persons or entities” in the United States prior to their arrival. The uncertainty harbored by these three words is similar to that invoked by two words used during the Japanese internment, in Korematsu v. United States: “rigid scrutiny.”
While Justice Black acknowledged that a vast majority of Japanese-Americans were loyal to the United States, he applied the doctrine of “rigid scrutiny” to legitimize the violation of their civil liberties.
Nearly 75 years later, the Supreme Court has legitimized the exclusion of an indefinite number of refugees with three words. And upon closer look, these three words bear a strong resemblance to the two words that came almost a century before.
The Gordon Hirabayashi Campground lies just an hour north of my home in Tucson – a reminder of the Japanese internment during World War II. Every time I drive past the campground, this is all I think about.
Decades later, as the global threat of terrorism augments, the US government is faced with an increasing pressure to reaffirm national security. As such, Executive Order 13780 was conceived in the springtime. Over the past few months, some Americans thought they had witnessed its slow death.
But with just three words – “bona fide relationship” – utilized by the Supreme Court, the legitimacy of the ban has been partially resurrected, calling into question the futures of refugees who lack substantive relationships with “persons or entities” in the United States prior to their arrival. The uncertainty harbored by these three words is similar to that invoked by two words used during the Japanese internment, in Korematsu v. United States: “rigid scrutiny.”
While Justice Black acknowledged that a vast majority of Japanese-Americans were loyal to the United States, he applied the doctrine of “rigid scrutiny” to legitimize the violation of their civil liberties.
Nearly 75 years later, the Supreme Court has legitimized the exclusion of an indefinite number of refugees with three words. And upon closer look, these three words bear a strong resemblance to the two words that came almost a century before.
"Cyberattack Hits Ukraine Then Spreads Internationally" By Nicole Perlroth, Mark Scott and Sheer Frenkel
June 27, 2017
I chose this article because of the recent happenings of cyberattacks. Since the world is technology driven, instead of pen and paper anymore, cyberattacks are growing ever more common. The latest attack affected several countries including the Ukrainian government, an American drug company, etc. This is the second large cyberattack, the last one happening in May. This soon to be common occurrence needs backlash by a strong emphasis on cyber security. This could help minimize the occurrences of these cyberattacks. In our lives every place is being driven by technology from our homes, to schools, hospitals, and doctor's offices. Every piece of information is stored on the computers and could be potentially stolen if a hacker executes a cyberattack like this one. Technology will continue to become a bigger part and influence in everyones' lives. As this happens, do not look for these attacks to slow down. Lets just hope big changes are made to help slow down, and eliminate, these terrible incidents from happening again and again.
June 27, 2017
I chose this article because of the recent happenings of cyberattacks. Since the world is technology driven, instead of pen and paper anymore, cyberattacks are growing ever more common. The latest attack affected several countries including the Ukrainian government, an American drug company, etc. This is the second large cyberattack, the last one happening in May. This soon to be common occurrence needs backlash by a strong emphasis on cyber security. This could help minimize the occurrences of these cyberattacks. In our lives every place is being driven by technology from our homes, to schools, hospitals, and doctor's offices. Every piece of information is stored on the computers and could be potentially stolen if a hacker executes a cyberattack like this one. Technology will continue to become a bigger part and influence in everyones' lives. As this happens, do not look for these attacks to slow down. Lets just hope big changes are made to help slow down, and eliminate, these terrible incidents from happening again and again.
High School game on Friday Night, College on Saturday, the NFL on Sunday, Monday, and Thursday is a schedule I know all too well. It is the routine that I had grown up in and that I continue to live out today. That is what made the article “Haunted by a Player’s Death, a Coach Walks Away From His Sport” so real for me. The reality of standing on the sideline, watching a player on the television or even out on the field next to someone that had just gotten hit hard to the head is something that is ever present.
So with this article comes the rising issue of what needs to be done or improved with the head injury prevention in football. Many different types of people try to increase awareness for this, like the article and the movie Concussion. All of these sources pushing the fact that numerous blows to the head per game leads to C.T.E., or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and is crippling these players and their families.
All of this and the plethora of other cautions and weariness that playing a game of football leads to, should need to lead to more precautions that should be taken to ensure that football can continue to be a safe, fun sport for all to enjoy. And while I now feel like there is nothing in the world that will stop me from missing a game of the University of Michigan Wolverine or Detroit Lions football, I’m sure that is how Jeff Charles felt before Ridge Barden lost his life at my same age.
So with this article comes the rising issue of what needs to be done or improved with the head injury prevention in football. Many different types of people try to increase awareness for this, like the article and the movie Concussion. All of these sources pushing the fact that numerous blows to the head per game leads to C.T.E., or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and is crippling these players and their families.
All of this and the plethora of other cautions and weariness that playing a game of football leads to, should need to lead to more precautions that should be taken to ensure that football can continue to be a safe, fun sport for all to enjoy. And while I now feel like there is nothing in the world that will stop me from missing a game of the University of Michigan Wolverine or Detroit Lions football, I’m sure that is how Jeff Charles felt before Ridge Barden lost his life at my same age.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/27/books/margaux-fragoso-dead-wrote-tige...®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=5&pgtype=sectionfront
This weeks article had such a dark backstory. It was about Margaux Fragoso, and her story as a young child, and the controversy over her book. Margaux was 7 years old when a 51 year old man began sexually assaulting her for 15 years. This is one of the worst things a child can go through, and for such a long time. In her book, she never made the older man sound like a monster, a terrible person. She chose to let the readers think what they wanted to think, as that was an authors job. This article really hit deep with me because stories like Margaux's are very inspirational in a sense. They show that you can over come any obstacles life gives you. Margaux passed away on a Friday at age 38, due to ovarian cancer. Her books helped many victims cope with what happened to them, even after she passed. This article is about a very interesting and heartbreaking story that has claimed too many victims.
This weeks article had such a dark backstory. It was about Margaux Fragoso, and her story as a young child, and the controversy over her book. Margaux was 7 years old when a 51 year old man began sexually assaulting her for 15 years. This is one of the worst things a child can go through, and for such a long time. In her book, she never made the older man sound like a monster, a terrible person. She chose to let the readers think what they wanted to think, as that was an authors job. This article really hit deep with me because stories like Margaux's are very inspirational in a sense. They show that you can over come any obstacles life gives you. Margaux passed away on a Friday at age 38, due to ovarian cancer. Her books helped many victims cope with what happened to them, even after she passed. This article is about a very interesting and heartbreaking story that has claimed too many victims.
"Bill Cosby's Sexual Assault Case Ends in a Mistrial" by Graham Bowley, Richard Pérez-Peña and Jon Hurdle
This article caught my eye because this is "one of the highest-profile cases in recent history". Bill Cosby used to be a major figure in comedy for years, before the confessions of the girls who were sexually assaulted by Cosby came to light. I remember watching this unfold on the news a few years ago, and I hope that the women who were allegedly assaulted by Bill get the justice they deserve. I believe that even though the trial ended in a mistrial, it is important that this case is projected all over the world so people who have been sexually assaulted will see that there is a chance that they can get justice. Most victims of sexual assault are afraid to speak up because they don't want to end up with their assaulter being free for what they did, and if they see that there is even a slim chance that the jury might convict Cosby, it will cause them everywhere to grow hopeful.
This article caught my eye because this is "one of the highest-profile cases in recent history". Bill Cosby used to be a major figure in comedy for years, before the confessions of the girls who were sexually assaulted by Cosby came to light. I remember watching this unfold on the news a few years ago, and I hope that the women who were allegedly assaulted by Bill get the justice they deserve. I believe that even though the trial ended in a mistrial, it is important that this case is projected all over the world so people who have been sexually assaulted will see that there is a chance that they can get justice. Most victims of sexual assault are afraid to speak up because they don't want to end up with their assaulter being free for what they did, and if they see that there is even a slim chance that the jury might convict Cosby, it will cause them everywhere to grow hopeful.
"For Exercise, Nothing Like the Great Outdoors"
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/28/well/move/for-exercise-nothing-like-t...?
This article was chosen because it changed my mind about exercise. I've known for a long time that exercise is good for you both physically and mentally, but what I didn't know was that exercise outdoors gave better benefits. Exercise in a room, exercise outside a room, it should be the same right? Turns out it isn't.
While you may get the same benefits physically, exercising outdoors seems to give a far greater mental boost. Perhaps it is the fresh air, or perhaps the scenery, a person who exercises outdoors tends to have a much better mood than those who don't. However, in the end, rather than not exercising at all, it's much better to exercise whether in a room or outside a room. Still, this information was interesting and it deserves to be known.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/28/well/move/for-exercise-nothing-like-t...?
This article was chosen because it changed my mind about exercise. I've known for a long time that exercise is good for you both physically and mentally, but what I didn't know was that exercise outdoors gave better benefits. Exercise in a room, exercise outside a room, it should be the same right? Turns out it isn't.
While you may get the same benefits physically, exercising outdoors seems to give a far greater mental boost. Perhaps it is the fresh air, or perhaps the scenery, a person who exercises outdoors tends to have a much better mood than those who don't. However, in the end, rather than not exercising at all, it's much better to exercise whether in a room or outside a room. Still, this information was interesting and it deserves to be known.
This week, I was interested in the article "China, Where the Pressure to Marry Is Strong, and the Advice Flows Online" by Karoline Kan.
This article attracted my attention because I've always believed in true love and its natural occurrence. Personally, I don't disagree with the "advisors" but is rather saddened by the reality these women have to face due to social standards and gender inequality. I believe that in today's world, women should be empowered and after reading about how at the age of 27, many Chinese women are called "leftovers" and are desperately searching for partners, I couldn't help but feeling angry, angry at the fact that the Asian point of view on marriage hasn't changed so much after all.
In addition, although it is true that these "advisors" are just providing their customers methods, it also shows that women have to comply to a certain set of standards in order to "win" the men, though I am sure that there are also websites made for men as well. I personally don't support the idea of systematic dating as I believe in the natural occurrence of love.
In the article, I strongly agree with Ms. Lu Pin, a feminism activist who questioned the Chinese society why in their opportunity-filled economy, women still favor marriage over career. It also makes me think about my country, where the Eastern mindset influences our culture as well.
This article attracted my attention because I've always believed in true love and its natural occurrence. Personally, I don't disagree with the "advisors" but is rather saddened by the reality these women have to face due to social standards and gender inequality. I believe that in today's world, women should be empowered and after reading about how at the age of 27, many Chinese women are called "leftovers" and are desperately searching for partners, I couldn't help but feeling angry, angry at the fact that the Asian point of view on marriage hasn't changed so much after all.
In addition, although it is true that these "advisors" are just providing their customers methods, it also shows that women have to comply to a certain set of standards in order to "win" the men, though I am sure that there are also websites made for men as well. I personally don't support the idea of systematic dating as I believe in the natural occurrence of love.
In the article, I strongly agree with Ms. Lu Pin, a feminism activist who questioned the Chinese society why in their opportunity-filled economy, women still favor marriage over career. It also makes me think about my country, where the Eastern mindset influences our culture as well.
“The Los Angeles Philharmonic Lost Its Leader. Can It Stay On Top?”
Amidst a culture bursting with music ranging from pop to rock to rap, classical music has lost its place in the modern ear. Americans flock to hear their favorite artists, as classic concert halls remain deserted. Yet the LA Philharmonic’s Walt Disney Hall regularly enthralls hundreds of music enthusiasts. And under the former leadership of CEO Deborah Borda, the orchestra developed a steady, appreciative audience.
As a violinist, I have noticed this dwindling respect for classical music amongst Americans. From my experiences playing in youth and school orchestras for nearly 10 years, I have noticed a slightly smaller number of people filling an auditorium's seats each concert. Anecdotal and financial evidence supports these claims: orchestras across the country are losing money, shedding patrons, and struggling to stay afloat.
The article provided a stark contrast between my perceptions of an orchestra’s potential for success and that of the Philharmonic’s. I understand the orchestra’s desire to diversify its repertoire, but bringing in a pop artist like Björk is unnecessary. Classical music has effectively captured the interest of the Philharmonic’s audiences. Abandoning and trading it for more popular sounds will only lead to a further decrease towards an interest for classical orchestral music.
Amidst a culture bursting with music ranging from pop to rock to rap, classical music has lost its place in the modern ear. Americans flock to hear their favorite artists, as classic concert halls remain deserted. Yet the LA Philharmonic’s Walt Disney Hall regularly enthralls hundreds of music enthusiasts. And under the former leadership of CEO Deborah Borda, the orchestra developed a steady, appreciative audience.
As a violinist, I have noticed this dwindling respect for classical music amongst Americans. From my experiences playing in youth and school orchestras for nearly 10 years, I have noticed a slightly smaller number of people filling an auditorium's seats each concert. Anecdotal and financial evidence supports these claims: orchestras across the country are losing money, shedding patrons, and struggling to stay afloat.
The article provided a stark contrast between my perceptions of an orchestra’s potential for success and that of the Philharmonic’s. I understand the orchestra’s desire to diversify its repertoire, but bringing in a pop artist like Björk is unnecessary. Classical music has effectively captured the interest of the Philharmonic’s audiences. Abandoning and trading it for more popular sounds will only lead to a further decrease towards an interest for classical orchestral music.
"The Black Sea Turned Turquoise, Thanks to a Phytoplankton Bloom"
I thought that this article was very interesting. What intrigued me the most was that all of those plankton together can be seen from space! NASA took pictures of the beautiful swirls formed by microscopic algae. This plankton is a species called coccolithophore, and what is really cool about them is that they can make their own armor out of limestone. It's produced by cells in their body. I thought it was cool and loved all of the information about these animals that was shared. I would recommend it to people who love nature and ocean life.
I thought that this article was very interesting. What intrigued me the most was that all of those plankton together can be seen from space! NASA took pictures of the beautiful swirls formed by microscopic algae. This plankton is a species called coccolithophore, and what is really cool about them is that they can make their own armor out of limestone. It's produced by cells in their body. I thought it was cool and loved all of the information about these animals that was shared. I would recommend it to people who love nature and ocean life.
“Both Climate Leader and Oil Giant? A Norwegian Paradox”
Climate change is a very real problem in our modern world, is a driving topic of debate in modern politics both in the US and around the world. Slowly but surely, countries worldwide have begun taking actions to reduce the carbon emissions given out by the one billion automobiles which scatter the earth’s surface. Norway is in the lead of the climate movement, “aiming to shrink its own carbon emissions by 40%.” This Climate movement being made by Norway is inspiring, as the effects of global warming are being felt all around the world. However, as inspiring Norway's movement is, they are also contradicting the entire climate movement they are carrying out in their country. Along with being the leaders of the Climate movement, they are also one of the world's largest oil producers for exportation and are currently increasing their production of the fossil fuel. This is extremely intriguing, as it's interesting to see how Norway is helping their own country become greener, but then is tempting other countries to do the complete opposite. In the article, Norway’s Climate Minister, Vidar Helgesen, said that the increase in oil production is in an attempt to put the Norway economy on its feet and work to rely on other markets for the country's economy. Whatever the impacts Norway's actions, this article shows that the world is very far from being green, or actually efficiently making a change to help the earth's climate.
Climate change is a very real problem in our modern world, is a driving topic of debate in modern politics both in the US and around the world. Slowly but surely, countries worldwide have begun taking actions to reduce the carbon emissions given out by the one billion automobiles which scatter the earth’s surface. Norway is in the lead of the climate movement, “aiming to shrink its own carbon emissions by 40%.” This Climate movement being made by Norway is inspiring, as the effects of global warming are being felt all around the world. However, as inspiring Norway's movement is, they are also contradicting the entire climate movement they are carrying out in their country. Along with being the leaders of the Climate movement, they are also one of the world's largest oil producers for exportation and are currently increasing their production of the fossil fuel. This is extremely intriguing, as it's interesting to see how Norway is helping their own country become greener, but then is tempting other countries to do the complete opposite. In the article, Norway’s Climate Minister, Vidar Helgesen, said that the increase in oil production is in an attempt to put the Norway economy on its feet and work to rely on other markets for the country's economy. Whatever the impacts Norway's actions, this article shows that the world is very far from being green, or actually efficiently making a change to help the earth's climate.
This week, the article “Too Hot to Fly? Climate Change May Take a Toll on Air Travel.” interested me the most. First of all, the environmental science involved in this event intrigues me. When I saw that planes couldn’t fly, I wanted to know why. Upon reading the article I learned that when the temperature is that high, the air is much thinner. This doesn’t allow the plane to generate enough lift to stay in the air. I enjoy staying educated on my surroundings by learning facts like this. Also, I feel like this event is a very important step on the way to realizing and combating climate change. In current times, with the public view of climate change as it is, we need events like these to convince people of the present and looming threat of climate change and get them to take action. Now that climate change is intruding into our lives and causing problems, the effects are more pronounced and more easily visible. This may, and hopefully will, cause many to change their views of climate change and begin to take action. This article also provokes thought about the environment and how it will change our lives in the future. If it is already to the point where we can’t get planes off the ground, what will happen in the future? In what other ways will our lifestyles change because of climate change?
"Saint's Nick Fairley Will Miss 2017 Season With Heart Problem"
In 2016, the Saints' defensive lineman, Nick Fairley, recorded a career-best 6 1/2 sacks, which was accompanied by 9 TFL (Tackles For Loss) and 22 QB hits, all to top off an excellent season for the veteran. Unfortunately, the 29 year old will miss the entirety of the 2017 season due to heart problems, even more, his heart problems put him at the extended risk of the possibility to miss out on playing anymore years in the NFL. This is truly tragic, especially since Fairly is coming off the best season of his career. It always seems that when ever an athlete is in their prime there is always something that will hamper their success.
In 2016, the Saints' defensive lineman, Nick Fairley, recorded a career-best 6 1/2 sacks, which was accompanied by 9 TFL (Tackles For Loss) and 22 QB hits, all to top off an excellent season for the veteran. Unfortunately, the 29 year old will miss the entirety of the 2017 season due to heart problems, even more, his heart problems put him at the extended risk of the possibility to miss out on playing anymore years in the NFL. This is truly tragic, especially since Fairly is coming off the best season of his career. It always seems that when ever an athlete is in their prime there is always something that will hamper their success.
"Out of High School, Into Real Life"
This article is very appreciative to those who choose not to go to college. It interviewed many graduates and showed their reasons for not wanting to go to college. Each graduate had a good reason for not going from having problems with the money to just not wanting to go, because after all, it is not mandatory, just a choice. A lot of people make not attending college seem like a negative thing that will impact your life heavily, but everyone that was interviewed thinks that they will be fine without it, or until they are ready to attend it. People should understand that everyone has a mind of their own and you shouldn't judge them on their choices that they make. I feel that this article could be helpful to people that are in high school and don't want to go to college because they could relate to the graduates and not feel like the only ones going through problems that keep them from going.
This article is very appreciative to those who choose not to go to college. It interviewed many graduates and showed their reasons for not wanting to go to college. Each graduate had a good reason for not going from having problems with the money to just not wanting to go, because after all, it is not mandatory, just a choice. A lot of people make not attending college seem like a negative thing that will impact your life heavily, but everyone that was interviewed thinks that they will be fine without it, or until they are ready to attend it. People should understand that everyone has a mind of their own and you shouldn't judge them on their choices that they make. I feel that this article could be helpful to people that are in high school and don't want to go to college because they could relate to the graduates and not feel like the only ones going through problems that keep them from going.
"The Black Sea Turned Turquoise, Thanks to a Phytoplankton Bloom"
Political news regarding human actions overwhelms news media. An article of the natural, beautiful effects of Earth stood out to my eye. The Black Sea, though not truly black, has been undergoing an annual transformation from its usual dark waters to an eerie turquoise. NASA scientists created a composite satilite image to prove this wonder. From the image, the chalky green-blue waters of the Black Sea contrast the normal forest greens and midnight blues of Earth.
Due to possibly warmer, sunnier waters, the coccolithophore phytoplankton population has boomed. Tiny on their own, the phytoplankton only create massive effects when grouped together in substantial quantities. After shedding their sun reflective shells, the water becomes a magical aqua marine haven.
After reading this marvelous phenomenon, I was reminded of Earth's natural capability to create beauty. Political stories litter our minds with pestimistic ideas and heartbreaking news; but, Mother Nature never ceases to amaze my eyes. The food chain continues to circle round like clockwork, and bodies of water will always share their beauty with sailors and sea lovers. No one is responsible to create nature's beauty. The beauty simply exists, even in the form of phosphorescent phytoplankton. We all must remember to appreciate and focus on how nature's beauty can join this world together in a common love beyond country lines and political statements.
Political news regarding human actions overwhelms news media. An article of the natural, beautiful effects of Earth stood out to my eye. The Black Sea, though not truly black, has been undergoing an annual transformation from its usual dark waters to an eerie turquoise. NASA scientists created a composite satilite image to prove this wonder. From the image, the chalky green-blue waters of the Black Sea contrast the normal forest greens and midnight blues of Earth.
Due to possibly warmer, sunnier waters, the coccolithophore phytoplankton population has boomed. Tiny on their own, the phytoplankton only create massive effects when grouped together in substantial quantities. After shedding their sun reflective shells, the water becomes a magical aqua marine haven.
After reading this marvelous phenomenon, I was reminded of Earth's natural capability to create beauty. Political stories litter our minds with pestimistic ideas and heartbreaking news; but, Mother Nature never ceases to amaze my eyes. The food chain continues to circle round like clockwork, and bodies of water will always share their beauty with sailors and sea lovers. No one is responsible to create nature's beauty. The beauty simply exists, even in the form of phosphorescent phytoplankton. We all must remember to appreciate and focus on how nature's beauty can join this world together in a common love beyond country lines and political statements.
"Yellowstone Grizzly Bear to Lose Endangered Species Protection" by Jim Robbins caught my attention mainly because of my recent trip to Yellowstone this spring with Ecology Project. Although we didn't see any grizzly bears or talk much about them since they were still in hibernation, we dealt with and learned about many other endangered/threatened species in the Yellowstone ecosystem. Besides doing research in the field, we learned about Yellowstone's conservation efforts and their effects. I think this article is interesting because it informs us of the results of years of hard work in the conservation of grizzly bears in Yellowstone, a place that some of my classmates and I were able to learn a lot about in such a short amount of time. I agree with Ryan Zinke's statement that this is "one of America's great conservation successes" because grizzly bears play an important role in the Yellowstone ecosystem. The lifting of the endangered species protection over the Yellowstone grizzly bear is a representation of one of many successful conservation efforts in Yellowstone, and hopefully this trend will continue.
"At Platform 9-3/4, Harry Potter Fans Mark 20 Years of Magic"
Today marks the 20 year anniversary of Harry Potter and the whimsical magic it brought to the world. The fantasy series, a saga of a constant struggle between good and evil, told of more than just wizards, witches, and magic. It told of the power of friendship, persistence through dark times, and the journey of personal growth. It served as a constant reminder that no matter how hard life gets, there is always a glimpse of light looking towards the future. What amazes me the most is how something that started in JK Rowling's imagination could so quickly become a beautiful reality to people all around the world. A mystical escape from our everyday lives that acts to comfort us during hard times. Harry Potter created a worldwide community of fans who are connected through the belief of the magic and wizardry Rowling wrote about. The belief that darkness only has power if we choose not to fight it. The belief that whether wizard or muggle, you can always find some magic hiding somewhere. While Rowling shared with us a world of Quidditch, butterbeer, spells, and potions, she also shared with us a lesson of constant persistence and determination along with the importance of friendship. Although JK Rowling may not have the wizarding powers of Harry Potter and Albus Dumbledore, she still had the power to share a potent story with the world that will remain timeless in the hearts of generations of fans everywhere.
Today marks the 20 year anniversary of Harry Potter and the whimsical magic it brought to the world. The fantasy series, a saga of a constant struggle between good and evil, told of more than just wizards, witches, and magic. It told of the power of friendship, persistence through dark times, and the journey of personal growth. It served as a constant reminder that no matter how hard life gets, there is always a glimpse of light looking towards the future. What amazes me the most is how something that started in JK Rowling's imagination could so quickly become a beautiful reality to people all around the world. A mystical escape from our everyday lives that acts to comfort us during hard times. Harry Potter created a worldwide community of fans who are connected through the belief of the magic and wizardry Rowling wrote about. The belief that darkness only has power if we choose not to fight it. The belief that whether wizard or muggle, you can always find some magic hiding somewhere. While Rowling shared with us a world of Quidditch, butterbeer, spells, and potions, she also shared with us a lesson of constant persistence and determination along with the importance of friendship. Although JK Rowling may not have the wizarding powers of Harry Potter and Albus Dumbledore, she still had the power to share a potent story with the world that will remain timeless in the hearts of generations of fans everywhere.
How a Rising Minimum Wage Affects Jobs in Seattle
By NOAM SCHEIBER JUNE 26, 2017
Fortunately, I live in the US and believe in a “living wage.” This article caught my eye in that it discussed how a living wage would actually do in the real world and whether it was something that would help the economy nationwide. In addition, I’m extremely interested in how this would affect city job markets, specifically, as I aspire to work and live in a city when I grow older. While the article brought some incite as to how the wages would specifically affect the market (ie. employment, wages, prices, and etc.), it's important to note that the article didn’t come to a conclusion on its overall effect on these aforementioned parameters. It's also important to note that the minimum wage was just moved to $15 in January, and as such four months is nowhere near enough time to form a conclusion on the effects of this legislation. Furthermore, the two studies cited in the article aren’t peer reviewed nor do they have proper controls to compare the data to and formulate proper conclusions. As such while it was interesting to see what the possible parameters were that would change, the article gives no concrete evidence as to what exactly will change and how it will change.
By NOAM SCHEIBER JUNE 26, 2017
Fortunately, I live in the US and believe in a “living wage.” This article caught my eye in that it discussed how a living wage would actually do in the real world and whether it was something that would help the economy nationwide. In addition, I’m extremely interested in how this would affect city job markets, specifically, as I aspire to work and live in a city when I grow older. While the article brought some incite as to how the wages would specifically affect the market (ie. employment, wages, prices, and etc.), it's important to note that the article didn’t come to a conclusion on its overall effect on these aforementioned parameters. It's also important to note that the minimum wage was just moved to $15 in January, and as such four months is nowhere near enough time to form a conclusion on the effects of this legislation. Furthermore, the two studies cited in the article aren’t peer reviewed nor do they have proper controls to compare the data to and formulate proper conclusions. As such while it was interesting to see what the possible parameters were that would change, the article gives no concrete evidence as to what exactly will change and how it will change.
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"Out of High School, Into Real Life"
Being a middle school student, people might think I have no experience about college or life after college. But I know many people who graduated high school and are entire starting college or doing something else to help them provide a next step in life. Eventually, we will climb to that point in time where we have to make one of the hardest decision of our whole life. When trying to make one of the toughest decision of our life, we are in need of that support. I expected that the high school graduates would receive the support they need from their parents. I was very disappointed to find out that some graduates didn't earn this support. Never could I imagine parents discouraging and not helping their own child. Many people can't afford college and no one is able to help these people. The people who needs help the most will not be able to get the money they need to go to college. This was interesting to me. It was an article that both please and disappointed me. It was pleasing to know what I can learn from this article and using the new obtained information to prepare me for the future. The disappointing part was when some graduates couldn't go to college or parents didn't support them. This shows that many people don't care. Yet, this article has made me learn something: be prepared for what comes next.
"Out of High School, Into Real Life"
Being a middle school student, people might think I have no experience about college or life after college. But I know many people who graduated high school and are entire starting college or doing something else to help them provide a next step in life. Eventually, we will climb to that point in time where we have to make one of the hardest decision of our whole life. When trying to make one of the toughest decision of our life, we are in need of that support. I expected that the high school graduates would receive the support they need from their parents. I was very disappointed to find out that some graduates didn't earn this support. Never could I imagine parents discouraging and not helping their own child. Many people can't afford college and no one is able to help these people. The people who needs help the most will not be able to get the money they need to go to college. This was interesting to me. It was an article that both please and disappointed me. It was pleasing to know what I can learn from this article and using the new obtained information to prepare me for the future. The disappointing part was when some graduates couldn't go to college or parents didn't support them. This shows that many people don't care. Yet, this article has made me learn something: be prepared for what comes next.
As a school year ends and summer finally welcomes students across the country, graduating seniors move on to brand new adventures. The next step has popularly been marketed as going straight into a four-year college, followed quickly by a hopefully well paying job. In a rapidly changing society, more students are making their way into the workforce directly after high school instead of college.
In Jack Healy’s article “Out of High School, Into Real Life”, Healy discusses the many reasons students made the decision to start working directly after high school. He explains how 30 percent of this year’s three million graduates will not be attending college directly after graduating. Some students turn to jobs in the retail industry or restaurants, while others begin work in areas requiring a specific skill such as welding. These jobs are often paid more and given to men, although the amount of jobs available in high skilled fields is dwindling.
Some students turn to jobs instead of college due to a lack of funds for four years of school, hoping to earn enough to one day make it to college. Others hope to help support their families who already struggle to support themselves. Healy introduces the reader to eight students who decided to not go to college after high school. Each student had their own reason, making their own decision to carve a new path for themselves. They are leading a movement of high school graduates making their own serious choices to enter the workforce.
In Jack Healy’s article “Out of High School, Into Real Life”, Healy discusses the many reasons students made the decision to start working directly after high school. He explains how 30 percent of this year’s three million graduates will not be attending college directly after graduating. Some students turn to jobs in the retail industry or restaurants, while others begin work in areas requiring a specific skill such as welding. These jobs are often paid more and given to men, although the amount of jobs available in high skilled fields is dwindling.
Some students turn to jobs instead of college due to a lack of funds for four years of school, hoping to earn enough to one day make it to college. Others hope to help support their families who already struggle to support themselves. Healy introduces the reader to eight students who decided to not go to college after high school. Each student had their own reason, making their own decision to carve a new path for themselves. They are leading a movement of high school graduates making their own serious choices to enter the workforce.
"How Tinder Could Take Back the White House"
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/22/opinion/how-tinder-could-take-back-th...
People programming bots to push progressive politics on unsuspecting Tinder users might have been one of the strangest things I read about this week. The platform guaranteed an audience: the views presented by the bots did not seem as if they were from people grandstanding in publicly available posts, proclaiming their arguments to the world. This was on Tinder, where intimate one-on-one chats made it easier to actually discuss differences, rather than spout tired arguments.
The way the authors circumvented the echo chambers of Facebook and Twitter was ingenious. Not just that, the idea's slick execution - the bot even accounted for the UK's parliamentary system by targeting users in particularly close constituencies - gives me hope for the involvement of youth in politics as it becomes more and more digestible. It feels like we can finally be heard - by the government and by our fellow voters.
But reading the article has also left me rather disturbed. Would I be as supportive if the authors had instead supported UKIP? What if, instead of being a pet project initiated by ordinary citizens, a political party paid for such services - this 'guerrilla proselytising'? The largely-unregulated, fluctuating ways in which we engage with the institutions that govern us cause me grave concern.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/22/opinion/how-tinder-could-take-back-th...
People programming bots to push progressive politics on unsuspecting Tinder users might have been one of the strangest things I read about this week. The platform guaranteed an audience: the views presented by the bots did not seem as if they were from people grandstanding in publicly available posts, proclaiming their arguments to the world. This was on Tinder, where intimate one-on-one chats made it easier to actually discuss differences, rather than spout tired arguments.
The way the authors circumvented the echo chambers of Facebook and Twitter was ingenious. Not just that, the idea's slick execution - the bot even accounted for the UK's parliamentary system by targeting users in particularly close constituencies - gives me hope for the involvement of youth in politics as it becomes more and more digestible. It feels like we can finally be heard - by the government and by our fellow voters.
But reading the article has also left me rather disturbed. Would I be as supportive if the authors had instead supported UKIP? What if, instead of being a pet project initiated by ordinary citizens, a political party paid for such services - this 'guerrilla proselytising'? The largely-unregulated, fluctuating ways in which we engage with the institutions that govern us cause me grave concern.
"A Cyberattack 'the World Isn't Ready for'" by Nicole Perlroth
This article should grab the attention of many readers. It caught mine. We've all already been hit by a massive attack, WannaCry, that had hit many hospitals. So many hospitals had been attacked that the hospitals couldn't get the online records of patients, so they had to turn people down from coming to the emergency room because it was too risky to help the patient if they didn't know what their medical conditions were. Now there's another attack "happening right under our noses." And "it's a lot worse." Some are still recovering from WannaCry, so many or all of us, are not prepared and can't handle another cyber attack.
A man named Sean Dillon, who's a senior analyst at RiskSense, a security company, was one of the first security researchers to "scan the internet for the NSA's DoublePulsar". He found many computers infected with it. The scary thing is, Dillon tested a lot of the major antivirus products to detect DoublePulsar, and 99% couldn't. We are all not ready for an another cyber attack. No one in the world is at all. And we should be super and extra about our software.
This article should grab the attention of many readers. It caught mine. We've all already been hit by a massive attack, WannaCry, that had hit many hospitals. So many hospitals had been attacked that the hospitals couldn't get the online records of patients, so they had to turn people down from coming to the emergency room because it was too risky to help the patient if they didn't know what their medical conditions were. Now there's another attack "happening right under our noses." And "it's a lot worse." Some are still recovering from WannaCry, so many or all of us, are not prepared and can't handle another cyber attack.
A man named Sean Dillon, who's a senior analyst at RiskSense, a security company, was one of the first security researchers to "scan the internet for the NSA's DoublePulsar". He found many computers infected with it. The scary thing is, Dillon tested a lot of the major antivirus products to detect DoublePulsar, and 99% couldn't. We are all not ready for an another cyber attack. No one in the world is at all. And we should be super and extra about our software.
"Minnesota Officer Acquitted in Killing of Philando Castile" https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/16/us/police-shooting-trial-philando-cas...
This article disturbed me on indescribable levels. First, lets start with the picture in the beginning of the article. The emotion on the father’s face was the first thing that caught my attention because you can see the depressed and mournful look on his face when he heard about the outcome of the trial, you can really tell that the fact officer Jeronimo Yanez was walking away from this situation with no consequences did not sit well with the father. The second thing that really upset me was that Philando told the officer that he was licensed to carry a gun so the police officer wouldn't harm him or get scared and do something if he saw the gun, then when Philando was reaching for his wallet to get his ID the officer told him not to reach for the gun and Philando said he wasn't but the cop still shot 4 bullets into him. Now i see two flaws in this plan. First, if Philando was going to shot the cop he wouldn't have told the cop that he had a gun in the car, he would of just shot him with no warning so the cop wouldn't have been aware. Second, Philando was sitting down, so why would he think that he had the gun in his pocket, first theres the risk of shooting himself in the leg, then secondly if your carrying a weapon you want easy access to it in case of emergencies and the pocket is constricting the speed of pulling a weapon out.
This article disturbed me on indescribable levels. First, lets start with the picture in the beginning of the article. The emotion on the father’s face was the first thing that caught my attention because you can see the depressed and mournful look on his face when he heard about the outcome of the trial, you can really tell that the fact officer Jeronimo Yanez was walking away from this situation with no consequences did not sit well with the father. The second thing that really upset me was that Philando told the officer that he was licensed to carry a gun so the police officer wouldn't harm him or get scared and do something if he saw the gun, then when Philando was reaching for his wallet to get his ID the officer told him not to reach for the gun and Philando said he wasn't but the cop still shot 4 bullets into him. Now i see two flaws in this plan. First, if Philando was going to shot the cop he wouldn't have told the cop that he had a gun in the car, he would of just shot him with no warning so the cop wouldn't have been aware. Second, Philando was sitting down, so why would he think that he had the gun in his pocket, first theres the risk of shooting himself in the leg, then secondly if your carrying a weapon you want easy access to it in case of emergencies and the pocket is constricting the speed of pulling a weapon out.
"No, Your Teen Doesn't Hate You. It's Just Summer," by Lisa Damour
This article appealed to me because it gave parents a clearer understanding of their teenager's behavior, in a lighthearted way. It was interesting to read about how the author provided "justifications" for the actions of adolescents, for example, Damour explained that the reasoning for teens distancing themselves from their parents (psychologically) is because they're "[preparing] to part physically." Also, this article was helpful for parents because Damour gave advice on how to talk about awkward or sensitive topics with their kids, and explained that teenagers aren't intentionally meaning to hurt their feelings. Additionally, I enjoyed how humorously realistic the scenarios in the article were and how the the author indirectly addressed actual concerns of a parent; it truly gives teens awareness of their parents' worries, and parents an insight on why their adolescent would behave in the way they do, along with reassurance that people, especially children, change over time.
This article appealed to me because it gave parents a clearer understanding of their teenager's behavior, in a lighthearted way. It was interesting to read about how the author provided "justifications" for the actions of adolescents, for example, Damour explained that the reasoning for teens distancing themselves from their parents (psychologically) is because they're "[preparing] to part physically." Also, this article was helpful for parents because Damour gave advice on how to talk about awkward or sensitive topics with their kids, and explained that teenagers aren't intentionally meaning to hurt their feelings. Additionally, I enjoyed how humorously realistic the scenarios in the article were and how the the author indirectly addressed actual concerns of a parent; it truly gives teens awareness of their parents' worries, and parents an insight on why their adolescent would behave in the way they do, along with reassurance that people, especially children, change over time.
"New Cyber attacks Spreads in Europe, Russia, and U.S."
This week reading of the Time's caught my interest because cyber attacks really happens. Computers were shut down and stuck on Tuesday evening because people decided they were going to hack Europe, Russia, and United States computers.
The news of the attacks spreaded quickly which lead to the government checking their accounts and they noticed they were hacked as well. Although we don't have a clue of who's behind the cyber attacks I believe its apart of terriostism.
Europe was apart of the massive attacks which cause them to have a virus that quickly spreaded from one part to another to the point where the needed cyber security.
So all the attacks was used with the same tool tha was created by National Security Agency. Alot of organizations failed to protect their systems. Some used Microsoft patches but was still left vulnerable.
I don't understand why its so hard to track the attackers but the Petya says it will be hard to trace them so i hope a strong security is put in place.
Software is put into place to prevent the attacks but ONLY the WannaCry ransomware created a so-called kill switch to stop the attacks. Officials started systems in the country's capital to try to analyze the cause but the effects remained the same.
Local analyst have been warning people continuosly that hackers are gaining access to thir personal computers and financial accounts. So please be aware and be warned this is a serious WARNING
This week reading of the Time's caught my interest because cyber attacks really happens. Computers were shut down and stuck on Tuesday evening because people decided they were going to hack Europe, Russia, and United States computers.
The news of the attacks spreaded quickly which lead to the government checking their accounts and they noticed they were hacked as well. Although we don't have a clue of who's behind the cyber attacks I believe its apart of terriostism.
Europe was apart of the massive attacks which cause them to have a virus that quickly spreaded from one part to another to the point where the needed cyber security.
So all the attacks was used with the same tool tha was created by National Security Agency. Alot of organizations failed to protect their systems. Some used Microsoft patches but was still left vulnerable.
I don't understand why its so hard to track the attackers but the Petya says it will be hard to trace them so i hope a strong security is put in place.
Software is put into place to prevent the attacks but ONLY the WannaCry ransomware created a so-called kill switch to stop the attacks. Officials started systems in the country's capital to try to analyze the cause but the effects remained the same.
Local analyst have been warning people continuosly that hackers are gaining access to thir personal computers and financial accounts. So please be aware and be warned this is a serious WARNING
"Your Travel Ban Isn't Safe Yet, Mr. Trump,"
I decided to read this article because earlier this week I saw people on the news discussing the travel ban. I was upset to learn that the travel ban was partially reinstated, however this article provides more information about the Supreme Court's decisions regarding the ban.
The Supreme Court is allowing part of the travel ban to remain in effect, with a large exception: individuals who have good relationship with the United States (such as familial or job-related relationships) are not subject to the ban. Once one takes a closer look, the Supreme Court's decision makes sense. The court is scheduled to review the ban this fall, so letting it remain partially in effect until then is a compromise. They should not keep or get rid of the ban entirely until reviewing its legality. Brettschneider also makes a good point that the court wants a good relationship with the president. They do not want to directly confront him on the ban, so they are choosing their moves carefully.
That said, some people could still be harmed. Not every person will have ties to the United States, so some refugees will potentially be barred from entering. This temporary compromise is not perfect whether one agrees or disagrees with the ban. In the end however, the Supreme Court has to wait until it formally reviews the ban before it makes a final decision. It would not be due process to favor one side of the argument before the ban is reviewed this fall.
I decided to read this article because earlier this week I saw people on the news discussing the travel ban. I was upset to learn that the travel ban was partially reinstated, however this article provides more information about the Supreme Court's decisions regarding the ban.
The Supreme Court is allowing part of the travel ban to remain in effect, with a large exception: individuals who have good relationship with the United States (such as familial or job-related relationships) are not subject to the ban. Once one takes a closer look, the Supreme Court's decision makes sense. The court is scheduled to review the ban this fall, so letting it remain partially in effect until then is a compromise. They should not keep or get rid of the ban entirely until reviewing its legality. Brettschneider also makes a good point that the court wants a good relationship with the president. They do not want to directly confront him on the ban, so they are choosing their moves carefully.
That said, some people could still be harmed. Not every person will have ties to the United States, so some refugees will potentially be barred from entering. This temporary compromise is not perfect whether one agrees or disagrees with the ban. In the end however, the Supreme Court has to wait until it formally reviews the ban before it makes a final decision. It would not be due process to favor one side of the argument before the ban is reviewed this fall.
"Otto Warmbier, American Student Released From North Korea, Dies"
By Sheryl Gay Stolberg
June 19, 2017
North Korea, a controversial topic to say the least. Over the years the revelations of North Korea's inhumane treatment of it's citizens and travelers have caused a whirlwind of negative media towards this authoritarian state. However, although most american journalists agree on the overall disgust towards North Korea's totalitarian dictatorship, we as citizens must understand that certain behaviors are not acceptable in our country let alone others.
While the death of Otto Warmbier is heartbreaking, his actions in North Korea were unacceptable as a representation of our American character. Whether or not he was taking the propaganda poster as a memento or if he disagreed with what was being displayed, showing respect to the values and cultures of North Korea is what is expected of foreigners.
North Korea is a dicey destination and those who choose to step foot within it's borders are well aware of what threats are entailed within their itinerary. Although, North Korea's treatment of American prisoners/hostages in particular has been a reflection of our countries' diplomatic relations and inflicts biased punishments on those with minuscule crimes, those who commit felonies should be well aware of the consequences that may occur. Nevertheless, Warmbier's death is unfortunate, but the criticism and judgement of the press is possibly inducing suffering on current hostages.
By Sheryl Gay Stolberg
June 19, 2017
North Korea, a controversial topic to say the least. Over the years the revelations of North Korea's inhumane treatment of it's citizens and travelers have caused a whirlwind of negative media towards this authoritarian state. However, although most american journalists agree on the overall disgust towards North Korea's totalitarian dictatorship, we as citizens must understand that certain behaviors are not acceptable in our country let alone others.
While the death of Otto Warmbier is heartbreaking, his actions in North Korea were unacceptable as a representation of our American character. Whether or not he was taking the propaganda poster as a memento or if he disagreed with what was being displayed, showing respect to the values and cultures of North Korea is what is expected of foreigners.
North Korea is a dicey destination and those who choose to step foot within it's borders are well aware of what threats are entailed within their itinerary. Although, North Korea's treatment of American prisoners/hostages in particular has been a reflection of our countries' diplomatic relations and inflicts biased punishments on those with minuscule crimes, those who commit felonies should be well aware of the consequences that may occur. Nevertheless, Warmbier's death is unfortunate, but the criticism and judgement of the press is possibly inducing suffering on current hostages.
"Stories About Disabilities Don’t Have to Be Sad"
by Melissa Shang
This article was interesting because it deeply changed the way I viewed people with disabilities. The common belief is that people with disabilities couldn’t possible be happy like “normal” children. Reading this story allowed me to believe differently and see that people can have a happy life even with a disability like Melissa Shang. I believe that people can get so wrapped up in the complicated medical part of their lives that they don’t focus on what the rest of their lives are like, such as school, extracurricular activities, and hobbies. What interested me most about this article was when Melissa Shang self-published. She really became a role model for me and should be for others. Her actions should tell others that even if you get turned down time and time again find another way and do what you think needs to get done.
by Melissa Shang
This article was interesting because it deeply changed the way I viewed people with disabilities. The common belief is that people with disabilities couldn’t possible be happy like “normal” children. Reading this story allowed me to believe differently and see that people can have a happy life even with a disability like Melissa Shang. I believe that people can get so wrapped up in the complicated medical part of their lives that they don’t focus on what the rest of their lives are like, such as school, extracurricular activities, and hobbies. What interested me most about this article was when Melissa Shang self-published. She really became a role model for me and should be for others. Her actions should tell others that even if you get turned down time and time again find another way and do what you think needs to get done.
“India Acknowledges Three Cases of Zika Virus”
In May 2017, cases of zika virus withheld from the public by the Indian government were revealed. The most interesting part, however, is the rationale for why the information was not released until recently when the first case was recorded in November 2016: preventing panic.
The logic of the Ahmedabad government for not releasing the information of a potential zika virus outbreak for the sake of preventing panic can easily be argued as being flawed in that the fear should not be of the information that is withheld, but rather that officials of the local government are willing to withhold the information in the first place. There are only thirty facilities in India that can test for zika virus, and although India is limited in labs, there is an alarming lack of testing, especially when a legitimate threat is present. While it is true that many Indian civilians may have some resistance to the virus due to previous exposure, government officials should still recognize the very real possibility of a strain of zika mutating enough that people are still at risk; if many people were infected, panic would have spread, harming the government’s reasoning even more.
The delayed release of information caused distress among many—especially among families with pregnant women—and caused sufficient amounts of panic. The government’s error in judgment led to an unnecessary wildfire that could have easily been put out with more damage control.
In May 2017, cases of zika virus withheld from the public by the Indian government were revealed. The most interesting part, however, is the rationale for why the information was not released until recently when the first case was recorded in November 2016: preventing panic.
The logic of the Ahmedabad government for not releasing the information of a potential zika virus outbreak for the sake of preventing panic can easily be argued as being flawed in that the fear should not be of the information that is withheld, but rather that officials of the local government are willing to withhold the information in the first place. There are only thirty facilities in India that can test for zika virus, and although India is limited in labs, there is an alarming lack of testing, especially when a legitimate threat is present. While it is true that many Indian civilians may have some resistance to the virus due to previous exposure, government officials should still recognize the very real possibility of a strain of zika mutating enough that people are still at risk; if many people were infected, panic would have spread, harming the government’s reasoning even more.
The delayed release of information caused distress among many—especially among families with pregnant women—and caused sufficient amounts of panic. The government’s error in judgment led to an unnecessary wildfire that could have easily been put out with more damage control.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/23/us/out-of-high-school-into-real-life....
"Out of High School, into Real Life"
I read this article and it makes me think again about my future, what I want to do. Colleges is not the only way to success in business, and it is definitely not the only way to get into real life. Mason Saxton's family, no one went to college, yet they still earn enough for a good living. Everyone has their own interests, and colleges cannot afford to help you with all of the professions. A friend of mine wants to be a pro gamer, and he made it. Despite all complaints and blaming from his parents, he still success on his path and now he can able to earn millions VND a day. Life is all about earning money for a living. 12 years of studying is only to support that main goal.
"Out of High School, into Real Life"
I read this article and it makes me think again about my future, what I want to do. Colleges is not the only way to success in business, and it is definitely not the only way to get into real life. Mason Saxton's family, no one went to college, yet they still earn enough for a good living. Everyone has their own interests, and colleges cannot afford to help you with all of the professions. A friend of mine wants to be a pro gamer, and he made it. Despite all complaints and blaming from his parents, he still success on his path and now he can able to earn millions VND a day. Life is all about earning money for a living. 12 years of studying is only to support that main goal.
“Liu Xiaobo Embodied Hope for China’s Democracy. Now He’s Sick”
This article has given me an insight about the truth of freedom of speech in China. As a resident of a close-by democratic country, South Korea, I cannot bear to witness the injustices suffered by Liu Xiaobo after his manifesto demanded democracy in China. Although it is true that China has risen to become an economic and industrial powerhouse, it is shameful to see their citizens have their freedom ripped apart. This article also reminded me of my country during President Park Chung Hee’s era in the 1970s. Back then, South Korea was ruled by a brutal dictator and many were wrongly imprisoned and tortured, mostly for their views against the government. Similarly to China and the incident in the article, it is true that South Korea’s economic boost was initiated by Park Chung Hee, but it came at the cost of countless of lives of innocent citizens. Looking at China, I believe that cruel actions such as what happened to Liu Xiaobo should be condemned, and China should allow freedom of speech for its citizens. I also think that Liu Xiaobo’s hope for democracy should be acknowledged and not be forgotten by a society focused on economic growth. China can and probably will continue to condemn similar calls for democracy with harsh reactions, but it will not be able to do so forever.
This article has given me an insight about the truth of freedom of speech in China. As a resident of a close-by democratic country, South Korea, I cannot bear to witness the injustices suffered by Liu Xiaobo after his manifesto demanded democracy in China. Although it is true that China has risen to become an economic and industrial powerhouse, it is shameful to see their citizens have their freedom ripped apart. This article also reminded me of my country during President Park Chung Hee’s era in the 1970s. Back then, South Korea was ruled by a brutal dictator and many were wrongly imprisoned and tortured, mostly for their views against the government. Similarly to China and the incident in the article, it is true that South Korea’s economic boost was initiated by Park Chung Hee, but it came at the cost of countless of lives of innocent citizens. Looking at China, I believe that cruel actions such as what happened to Liu Xiaobo should be condemned, and China should allow freedom of speech for its citizens. I also think that Liu Xiaobo’s hope for democracy should be acknowledged and not be forgotten by a society focused on economic growth. China can and probably will continue to condemn similar calls for democracy with harsh reactions, but it will not be able to do so forever.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/23/us/out-of-high-school-into-real-life....
"Out of High School, Into Real Life"
I read this article and I was pretty moved actually. To me, freshman year flew by in the blink of an eye. I was moved on how important it is to do well in school. I was shocked with the responses some of the students said to NY Times, how many students go into debt really quickly because of college. I felt very upset for the people who talked about being upset, and not having their parents support them. I learned to save up early for college. I also learned that I should try my hardest in school to succeed, since it will prepare me for my future. I did and did not like this article. I loved how it got the viewpoints of many teens out of high school, and how it spoke about jobs out of high school, and how low of an income a lot of students were making. I did not like the length of this article all that much. This article had very little information but was filled with opinions from seniors around the US. I will take dedication from this article, because I know that if I dedicate myself, I will succeed.
"Out of High School, Into Real Life"
I read this article and I was pretty moved actually. To me, freshman year flew by in the blink of an eye. I was moved on how important it is to do well in school. I was shocked with the responses some of the students said to NY Times, how many students go into debt really quickly because of college. I felt very upset for the people who talked about being upset, and not having their parents support them. I learned to save up early for college. I also learned that I should try my hardest in school to succeed, since it will prepare me for my future. I did and did not like this article. I loved how it got the viewpoints of many teens out of high school, and how it spoke about jobs out of high school, and how low of an income a lot of students were making. I did not like the length of this article all that much. This article had very little information but was filled with opinions from seniors around the US. I will take dedication from this article, because I know that if I dedicate myself, I will succeed.
The article “Fire May Be the Only Remedy for a Plague Killing Deer and Elk” by Carl Zimmer is interesting due to the abundant amount of deer that live in the Lansing and Ithaca area, where my residence is located. Rather than viewing the chronic wasting disease as a negative impact to the deer population, the disease should be viewed as a natural population limiting factor. In the Lansing and Ithaca area, nearly every week there is at least one deer dead on the side of the road. The deer in this area have a tendency to cause large amounts of damage to vehicles and to the people who drive them. The disease may decrease the amount of death and injuries humans face from car accidents with deer. On top of that, the known cure to the disease is burning down entire ecosystems and living organism in forest abroad. There is no doubt that the decreased population of deer will benefit the ecosystem compared to burning forests to prevent a population decrease of deer.
The article that interested me this week was "A Yale Dean Lost Her Job After Calling People "White Trash" in Yelp Reviews", because there is much controversy when it comes to "discrimination/racism" against white people. In situations like these, where the voicer is a person of color, many people tend to side with them-- despite their insensitive remarks on a certain class and race, or whatever the case may be. But even being an Asian-American myself, I still think that her "reviews" were inappropriate for the job title she had and losing it was the best for Yale and their intolerance for any disrespect against any social group. However, and as controversial this may be, I still think that Chu's remarks about white people (like "white trash") do not compare to the type of racial slurs people of color hear that are still used today. But for being a Yale dean, you would want to be professional and respectful-- which definitely goes for all races.
"Earth-Size Planets Among Final Tally of NASA’s Kepler Telescope" by Dennis Overbye
This article has interested me because it gives us a clue about a question that we had, since when we started existing: are we alone in the universe? There were many theories and possibilities revolving around this question and we doubted that there will be a planet where celestial creatures inhabit. However, it was interesting to think about this article in two antagonistic views. One side states that there are only single cell organisms out there in the space, while the other side claims that there are complex organisms like humans existing somewhere. This article proposes that there is a planet that has a similar condition as earth. This increases the possibility of complex organisms living on that planet. However, there is nothing proven at the current stage. This is what makes the article even more interesting. It provides us with a higher possibility of something and stimulates our imagination on what would happen next. I think articles like this would help the audience to be more engaged in space conversations and hopefully progress towards knowing the "unknown" of the universe.
This article has interested me because it gives us a clue about a question that we had, since when we started existing: are we alone in the universe? There were many theories and possibilities revolving around this question and we doubted that there will be a planet where celestial creatures inhabit. However, it was interesting to think about this article in two antagonistic views. One side states that there are only single cell organisms out there in the space, while the other side claims that there are complex organisms like humans existing somewhere. This article proposes that there is a planet that has a similar condition as earth. This increases the possibility of complex organisms living on that planet. However, there is nothing proven at the current stage. This is what makes the article even more interesting. It provides us with a higher possibility of something and stimulates our imagination on what would happen next. I think articles like this would help the audience to be more engaged in space conversations and hopefully progress towards knowing the "unknown" of the universe.
On Tuesday evening, I sat in front of an audience of thousands, shepherding 320 seniors into the stadium with “Pomp and Circumstance”. These students were not kids anymore; they would be going to some of the finest universities in the world. Tears streamed as I embraced my friends and my older brother, the newest generation of graduates.
Living in a wealthy, competitive town in New Jersey, college has always been the only option for me. I will be taking that step in 2 years. Thinking about my future, I am simultaneously envious of the students moving on but also afraid about what that might mean for me.
After reading “Out of High School, Into Real Life”, I realized that while I have been taught about higher education my entire high school career, there is another path. It was eye-opening to hear high schoolers in different situations explain their economic struggles and the decisions they had to make at age 18. It was emotional to hear about the need to survive and inspiring to hear about the courage to decide to enlist in the Marines. Maybe the people interviewed were right, it seems rewarding to join the workforce instead of continuing the path of education.
All of us in high school are excited and afraid about moving on. Some graduation parties are more bitter than sweet. Yet, in the end we are all the same, striving to further ourselves to create a better life. Even if it may not have been what we dreamed, hopefully, we will all find the right path for ourselves.
Living in a wealthy, competitive town in New Jersey, college has always been the only option for me. I will be taking that step in 2 years. Thinking about my future, I am simultaneously envious of the students moving on but also afraid about what that might mean for me.
After reading “Out of High School, Into Real Life”, I realized that while I have been taught about higher education my entire high school career, there is another path. It was eye-opening to hear high schoolers in different situations explain their economic struggles and the decisions they had to make at age 18. It was emotional to hear about the need to survive and inspiring to hear about the courage to decide to enlist in the Marines. Maybe the people interviewed were right, it seems rewarding to join the workforce instead of continuing the path of education.
All of us in high school are excited and afraid about moving on. Some graduation parties are more bitter than sweet. Yet, in the end we are all the same, striving to further ourselves to create a better life. Even if it may not have been what we dreamed, hopefully, we will all find the right path for ourselves.
"The Black Sea Turned Turquoise, Thanks to a Phytoplankton Bloom" by Joanna Klein
I found this article the most interesting out of the selection offered because the science mixed beautifully with art. It describes how the empty shells of dead phytoplankton reflects light and turns the almost black water of The Black Sea, a bright turquoise. There is beauty in all things, living or dead, man made or natural, and I think it's amazing to see something so brilliant occur as it has been for longer than humans can remember.
I found this article the most interesting out of the selection offered because the science mixed beautifully with art. It describes how the empty shells of dead phytoplankton reflects light and turns the almost black water of The Black Sea, a bright turquoise. There is beauty in all things, living or dead, man made or natural, and I think it's amazing to see something so brilliant occur as it has been for longer than humans can remember.
"A Quest to Save Baby Kangaroos on a Lonely Australian Highway" gave me a some insight to what it would be like to live in Australia. Never, in my 12 years of schooling, did anyone tell me that kangaroos wander near roads. I assumed kangaroos hid in the Outback and were as rare to see as a deer or bear or some creature of the USA wilderness. The fact that a kangaroo are a major type of roadkill blows my mind. It's weird compared to the basic squirrel and rabbit carcasses that litter the Midwest. Dead kangaroos all over the highways of Australia- surprise number one; baby kangaroos (joeys) often survive in their mothers pouches after being hit- surprise number two. I guess I've always underestimated kangaroos pouches, I mean its not something I deal with often in the Nebraskan Suburbs. These pouches, however, are often home to a baby kangaroo. Pouch checking, a new term I learned, is basically checking the pouch of a marsupial (often roadkill) to see if there are babies. I'm curious to know if pouch checking is a cultural norm for the people of Australia or if just a select few choose to do it. The pouch checking has resulted in a lot of joeys in need of care and so a couple- many years ago- opened an orphanage for joeys. Here the baby kangaroos are raised in cloth pouches and cared for by the couple. The whole article is very unique to me because kangaroadkill is something I have and probably will never experience. It really showed me there is diversity throughout the world.
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"New Cyberattack Spreads From Russia to Britain"
This article is about another cyberattack similar to the WannaCry ransomware cyberattack that happened in May. It interested me because it shows just how damaging a cyberattack can be. Many people think of cyberattacks as attacks that mess up computer systems, which is not incorrect. However, in a day and age where we rely on computers and the Internet so much, this can be devastating. One example of this that the article mentions is that the cyberattack made computer systems at hospitals virtually useless, which could potentially cause loss of life. In my opinion, cyberattacks will become more and more common in the future months and years.
This article is about another cyberattack similar to the WannaCry ransomware cyberattack that happened in May. It interested me because it shows just how damaging a cyberattack can be. Many people think of cyberattacks as attacks that mess up computer systems, which is not incorrect. However, in a day and age where we rely on computers and the Internet so much, this can be devastating. One example of this that the article mentions is that the cyberattack made computer systems at hospitals virtually useless, which could potentially cause loss of life. In my opinion, cyberattacks will become more and more common in the future months and years.
“The Lab Says It’s Cancer. But Sometimes The Lab is Wrong.” by Gina Kolata
Doctor’s offices, hospitals, and clinics are supposed to be places of good health and assurance. They’re supposed to be reliable and have correct answers. So imagine going to the doctor to be tested for cancer and receiving two calls: one to tell you that your test came back positive leaving you in panic, and another telling you that it was a mistake, and that you do not, in fact, have cancer.
This seemed impossible to me, but after reading this article, I realized that human errors like this occur all the time. Actually, mix-ups from biopsy labs alone cost the nation around $879.9 million annually. However, I do think that DNA fingerprinting could be a successful fix for these issues. Of course, it cannot eliminate all human error, but it is a step towards preventing giving patients false information. I understand why more labs have not jumped at the opportunity - the process must be time-consuming and very expensive - but if DNA fingerprinting was brought to more labs, I think the number of mistakes occurring in labs would significantly decrease. Also, the time and money dedicated to preventing lab errors will be well-worth it. It will save money wasted on unnecessary treatment, and has the potential to save lives of patients whose cancer was detected early along.
Doctor’s offices, hospitals, and clinics are supposed to be places of good health and assurance. They’re supposed to be reliable and have correct answers. So imagine going to the doctor to be tested for cancer and receiving two calls: one to tell you that your test came back positive leaving you in panic, and another telling you that it was a mistake, and that you do not, in fact, have cancer.
This seemed impossible to me, but after reading this article, I realized that human errors like this occur all the time. Actually, mix-ups from biopsy labs alone cost the nation around $879.9 million annually. However, I do think that DNA fingerprinting could be a successful fix for these issues. Of course, it cannot eliminate all human error, but it is a step towards preventing giving patients false information. I understand why more labs have not jumped at the opportunity - the process must be time-consuming and very expensive - but if DNA fingerprinting was brought to more labs, I think the number of mistakes occurring in labs would significantly decrease. Also, the time and money dedicated to preventing lab errors will be well-worth it. It will save money wasted on unnecessary treatment, and has the potential to save lives of patients whose cancer was detected early along.
"Hope Ryden, Wildlife Protector and Photographer, Dies at 87" by Sam Roberts
I found this article very interesting this week due to the topic of photography. After reading this article, it was clear that it was informing people about more than just the death of a photographer and wildlife protector. This article explains the many extraordinary things that Hope Ryden was able to accomplish during her lifetime when bringing wildlife to the attention of the average person. She wrote a number of books, was active in film, a model when she was young, a minister, the list goes on. She was also able to bring the story of an interracial couple who challenged the law of interracial marriage and was successful. This article truly shows that anyone can make a difference if they are passionate about it. Through her work in photography and film, we can now see who wildlife is being affected, which is just another way photography and film have changed the world.
I found this article very interesting this week due to the topic of photography. After reading this article, it was clear that it was informing people about more than just the death of a photographer and wildlife protector. This article explains the many extraordinary things that Hope Ryden was able to accomplish during her lifetime when bringing wildlife to the attention of the average person. She wrote a number of books, was active in film, a model when she was young, a minister, the list goes on. She was also able to bring the story of an interracial couple who challenged the law of interracial marriage and was successful. This article truly shows that anyone can make a difference if they are passionate about it. Through her work in photography and film, we can now see who wildlife is being affected, which is just another way photography and film have changed the world.
“The iPhone Is 10 Years Old. Here’s the Story of Its Birth” by Lev Grossman interested me the most this week because it made me come to a realization about how much the Iphone has changed over the course of the years, and how i have been here to see it all. From the first Apple computer, to the first Iphone, Apple has made substantial growth by advancing technology and a great impact on society. This article brought to my attention the “secret history” of the Iphone, such as the project name for the first model being called “Purple” and how hard the people behind the company worked on it. A line of the article stated by Andy Grignon, an apple engineer, that really caught my eye is when it stated “You created a pressure cooker of a bunch of really smart people with an impossible deadline, an impossible mission, and then you hear that the future of the entire company is resting on it…” which made me allude to how much this connected with me, and how pressure can really affect the workers and the work environment. Additionally, the main point of the article was the expose the reader a little more about the background of the Iphone, and it was successful in terms of myself.
The article that most interested me this week was "Out of High School,
Into Real Life" by Jack Healy. I found that I was surprised to see the number of graduating students who either had no interest in going to college or who were scared away from their dreams because of the threatening weight of college debt. I always looked at college as simply the next step in education before you enter the workforce. Whether or not you would go to college never seemed like a possible question; of course you would go! I was more surprised, however, from reading about all the parents who supported their child’s choice not to attend a college. I always imagined that everyone had parents like mine, always asking “What are you interested in? What do you see yourself doing? What college would best help you towards this career?” I never realized that there were families where college wasn’t their “plan A.” I understand that for some people, college debt isn’t something they can afford; especially with the rising costs of college tuition. But once you graduate with a degree, you are more qualified and a door to higher paying jobs could be opened. All you need is the right attitude and determination to succeed.
Into Real Life" by Jack Healy. I found that I was surprised to see the number of graduating students who either had no interest in going to college or who were scared away from their dreams because of the threatening weight of college debt. I always looked at college as simply the next step in education before you enter the workforce. Whether or not you would go to college never seemed like a possible question; of course you would go! I was more surprised, however, from reading about all the parents who supported their child’s choice not to attend a college. I always imagined that everyone had parents like mine, always asking “What are you interested in? What do you see yourself doing? What college would best help you towards this career?” I never realized that there were families where college wasn’t their “plan A.” I understand that for some people, college debt isn’t something they can afford; especially with the rising costs of college tuition. But once you graduate with a degree, you are more qualified and a door to higher paying jobs could be opened. All you need is the right attitude and determination to succeed.
My sister Clare was born on March 2nd. Every year on March 2nd my family toots its horn that she shares a birthday with Dr. Seuss.
Dartmouth College is on my list of dream schools. I hope to be part of the class of 2023. Dr. Seuss graduated from Dartmouth in 1925. I hear this fact at the college orientations I have attended for Dartmouth.
In “At the Dr. Seuss Museum: Oh, the Places They Don’t Go!”, I was stunned to learn about the early career of Dr. Seuss. I share the opinion of others that it is critical to incorporate the early career of Dr. Seuss at the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum. Ted Geisel is Dr. Seuss; Dr. Seuss is Ted Geisel. A different pen name doesn’t make 2 careers. The entire collection of his work shows the growth and evolvement of not only a talented individual but a country.
WWII resentment, discrimination against religious and ethnic groups, and the Nazi Party were all a part of Dr. Seuss’ early life. It was an era of blatant racism and extreme conflict. Dr. Seuss’ work reflected this segregation-based atmosphere and hostile environment. But it changed. Dr. Seuss changed.
I feel there are valuable lessons to be learned from this beloved man, the adorable characters he created and his entire career. As Dr. Seuss stated, “The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
On March 2nd, 50 years from now, I am sure that I will be telling my future grandchildren that it is Dr. Seuss’ birthday. I also will give Clare a call.
Dartmouth College is on my list of dream schools. I hope to be part of the class of 2023. Dr. Seuss graduated from Dartmouth in 1925. I hear this fact at the college orientations I have attended for Dartmouth.
In “At the Dr. Seuss Museum: Oh, the Places They Don’t Go!”, I was stunned to learn about the early career of Dr. Seuss. I share the opinion of others that it is critical to incorporate the early career of Dr. Seuss at the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum. Ted Geisel is Dr. Seuss; Dr. Seuss is Ted Geisel. A different pen name doesn’t make 2 careers. The entire collection of his work shows the growth and evolvement of not only a talented individual but a country.
WWII resentment, discrimination against religious and ethnic groups, and the Nazi Party were all a part of Dr. Seuss’ early life. It was an era of blatant racism and extreme conflict. Dr. Seuss’ work reflected this segregation-based atmosphere and hostile environment. But it changed. Dr. Seuss changed.
I feel there are valuable lessons to be learned from this beloved man, the adorable characters he created and his entire career. As Dr. Seuss stated, “The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
On March 2nd, 50 years from now, I am sure that I will be telling my future grandchildren that it is Dr. Seuss’ birthday. I also will give Clare a call.
"Trump and Modi Exchange Hugs, Herald Stronger US-India Ties," by The Association Press was my favorite article this week as it put forth the recent meeting, between President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Modi. This Monday, PM Modi traveled abroad to the United States to meet Mr. Trump and discuss the recent branding of Syed Salahuddin and political relationships. Firstly, as an Indian, this is a major discussion as it is going to affect and is affecting, at the present moment, the lives of fellow Indians who want to travel to the US, especially the ones belonging to the IT field. President Trump's H1-B policy which put forth the citizens of "America first," heavily influenced Indian IT officials as they were now redundant, with no companies hiring them in the United States. PM Modi discussed all of these facts with the president but (according to the article), the president seems to be inclined towards his "America first" motto.
Secondly, Syed Salahuddin. Syed Salahuddin is the head of the Hizbul-mujaheddin, a Kashmir-based terrorist group, operating from the same. Recently, Salahuddin was branded, by the US government, as a global terrorist, having killed many people across the Indian border and in Kashmir. Both the countries are looking forward to helping Afghanistan, as it is a really huge source of drugs, being at the center of Golden Crescent.
The relationship between the two leaders appears close, with Trump calling Modi his "best friend"
Secondly, Syed Salahuddin. Syed Salahuddin is the head of the Hizbul-mujaheddin, a Kashmir-based terrorist group, operating from the same. Recently, Salahuddin was branded, by the US government, as a global terrorist, having killed many people across the Indian border and in Kashmir. Both the countries are looking forward to helping Afghanistan, as it is a really huge source of drugs, being at the center of Golden Crescent.
The relationship between the two leaders appears close, with Trump calling Modi his "best friend"
The article called “Alexa, What Happens if the Echo Has a Screen? You Get This Review” interested me because I like the product that Amazon released last year, it’s called the “Echo Dot”. Hearing Amazon is going to release a new kind of “Echo” technology, I was curious and found the perfect article to understand more about it thanks to Brian X, Chen. I do like the Echo Show that is going to be released June 28th but it operates just like a tablet to be honest. It has the function of being able to control your smart house, but both Echo speaker and Echo Dot is capable of doing that. The price of Echo Screen is the priciest in the “Echo Family”; being $50 more than Amazon Speaker and $180 more than Echo Dot. Since it has a screen, you are able to video call a friend, watch a Youtube video, play music with lyrics on screen, and sits in an angle you wish to put with it stays plugged for power. With a screen that has the a lot of capability to start with, I guess it’s reasonable to be pricey. There are some problems that you might need to deal with is the sound quality (if you are picky about it), it’s buggy, will be a trouble for light sleepers depending on where you place Echo Screen (the screen dims instead of switching it off), and third-party Skills is not finalized in the device. I really like this article and the fact that Brian X actually tried to provide specific details and advices after testing the device.
High (School) Anxiety by Gretchen Ertl
This article has sparked my interest, because I feel like many of my school mates as well as myself can relate to having high school anxiety. I feel myself getting anxious around test time. I feel that my teachers could give us ample time to study and review before springing a test on us. My anxiety shows itself when I have three major tests in the same week and I have to prioritize for the most important test first, all of my classes are important to me. The author of this article wrote about “tunnel vision” when dealing with school work and extracurricular activities, I have went to bed late or woke up extra early in the morning to get everything done for the next school day. I am not a happy person when anxiety hits. I have had to make myself relax by listening to music or playing my trombone. I take a break and get away from what is making me anxious for a little while. When I am ready I go back to the task with a calm set of eyes and I can usually can get it finished. This compares with the relaxation room at Lexington High School, mentioned in this article. This room helps students relax and take their minds off of what is causing the anxiety.
This article has sparked my interest, because I feel like many of my school mates as well as myself can relate to having high school anxiety. I feel myself getting anxious around test time. I feel that my teachers could give us ample time to study and review before springing a test on us. My anxiety shows itself when I have three major tests in the same week and I have to prioritize for the most important test first, all of my classes are important to me. The author of this article wrote about “tunnel vision” when dealing with school work and extracurricular activities, I have went to bed late or woke up extra early in the morning to get everything done for the next school day. I am not a happy person when anxiety hits. I have had to make myself relax by listening to music or playing my trombone. I take a break and get away from what is making me anxious for a little while. When I am ready I go back to the task with a calm set of eyes and I can usually can get it finished. This compares with the relaxation room at Lexington High School, mentioned in this article. This room helps students relax and take their minds off of what is causing the anxiety.
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“Unauthorized and Sick, Some Immigrants Steer Clear of Medical Care” by Jan Hoffman
America is known to be the land of the free and a haven for opportunity. But, recently, the United States has completely changed; now, millions of people live in fear. Undocumented immigrants live a nightmare about deportation: of being forced to leave behind their lifestyles, homes, and families. It is a nightmare that has recently worsened due to the Trump Administration’s harsh immigration policies and has no obvious end.
The nightmare manifests itself in daily life. As explained in the article by Jan Hoffman, undocumented immigrants fear going to the doctor or getting needed medicine. They even are unwilling to trust those who try to help them: their fear of deportation is so great that it takes priority over their health.
Illegal immigrants are branded as criminals, a demeaning and incorrect stereotype, even though all they want is a better life; all they want is the American Dream. It is unfair to insist that the American Dream only should apply to legal immigrants; most illegal immigrants do not have the option of legal immigration. Undocumented immigration may be their only chance for better lives. Even though they have worked so hard to obtain the American Dream, we dare to take it all back, to deport them; we ruin their lives. If we continue to apply the current intolerant immigration policies, America can no longer be called the land of the free nor the land of opportunity.
America is known to be the land of the free and a haven for opportunity. But, recently, the United States has completely changed; now, millions of people live in fear. Undocumented immigrants live a nightmare about deportation: of being forced to leave behind their lifestyles, homes, and families. It is a nightmare that has recently worsened due to the Trump Administration’s harsh immigration policies and has no obvious end.
The nightmare manifests itself in daily life. As explained in the article by Jan Hoffman, undocumented immigrants fear going to the doctor or getting needed medicine. They even are unwilling to trust those who try to help them: their fear of deportation is so great that it takes priority over their health.
Illegal immigrants are branded as criminals, a demeaning and incorrect stereotype, even though all they want is a better life; all they want is the American Dream. It is unfair to insist that the American Dream only should apply to legal immigrants; most illegal immigrants do not have the option of legal immigration. Undocumented immigration may be their only chance for better lives. Even though they have worked so hard to obtain the American Dream, we dare to take it all back, to deport them; we ruin their lives. If we continue to apply the current intolerant immigration policies, America can no longer be called the land of the free nor the land of opportunity.
"Indian commuters waded through a driving rain in Kolkata, once known as Calcutta, in eastern in India on Monday. Monsoon rains usually fall there from May to September" photo by Piyal Adhikary.
To see the man desperately grasping onto his ragged garments while the torrential rain beats down onto him caught my eye. For all I know, he could be freezing while he awaits his turn to board the bus, at risk of catching one of the many diseases that can be caused by inappropriate exposure to lower temperatures in the rain. Yet, he seems to be waiting patiently through it all, I can barely stand outside in much milder conditions with more fitting attire before I start complaining about the cold.
To see the man desperately grasping onto his ragged garments while the torrential rain beats down onto him caught my eye. For all I know, he could be freezing while he awaits his turn to board the bus, at risk of catching one of the many diseases that can be caused by inappropriate exposure to lower temperatures in the rain. Yet, he seems to be waiting patiently through it all, I can barely stand outside in much milder conditions with more fitting attire before I start complaining about the cold.
"Justices to Hear Case on Religious Objections to Same-Sex Marriage" by Adam Liptak caught my attention as I was scrolling through the different news articles. The topic of same sex relationships has always been a sensitive issue for many people no matter which side they are on. To some people it is completely wrong due to religious reasons and personal beliefs but to others they says everyone love can anyone no matter their gender. The big question these days is that how are people going to deal with it differently. Some states have allowed same sex marriages where others simply make it illegal. So the article about a baker refusing to bake a cake for a gay couple wedding is one of many cases that are the same. The baker on his own rights, refuse to bake for the gay couple yet the gay couple also says they have a right and won the case. In my opinion, it's important that both perspectives are respected, after all you can't tell a person that believes in religion that they are wrong or the same sex couple that they can't love each other. I believe everyone has a right to live life the way they want as long as it doesn't harm others.The question is how are we going to make sure both the same sex relationships and the people who don't believe in them get along and both get their fair share. No gay,lesbian,bisexual,trans or queer should be attacked for their choice of love and neither the people who are against for it after all they are just believing in their own religion.
“A Campus Argument Goes Viral. Now the College Is Under Siege.”
I was initially drawn to this article because I have heard about the situation at Evergreen College before and wanted to see how the situation has progressed. The conflict was originally caused by a school tradition called the “Day of Absence.” During the “Day of Absence”, minority students voluntarily left the campus as a display of their worth to the college and to discuss racial issues. This year, however, minority students requested that white students should leave the campus instead, causing anger between the administration and the students. I, as an African American woman myself, believe that the request shouldn’t be automatically honored. The original “Day of Absence” was a voluntary movement whereas the request is somewhat discriminatory. I understand this suggestion may have been used as an opportunity for white students to explore issues of race and become more self-aware, however, I feel it would have been better to propose a school wide event that involves both groups to discuss these issues together. From seeing clips of the protests from students, I believe the students are not allowing a conversation with the administrators in order to come up with a real solution. Instead, they have resorted to yelling and accusing the administrators of being racist for trying to deescalate the situation. I am usually an advocate for equally, however, I believe the reaction to the situation was uncalled for.
I was initially drawn to this article because I have heard about the situation at Evergreen College before and wanted to see how the situation has progressed. The conflict was originally caused by a school tradition called the “Day of Absence.” During the “Day of Absence”, minority students voluntarily left the campus as a display of their worth to the college and to discuss racial issues. This year, however, minority students requested that white students should leave the campus instead, causing anger between the administration and the students. I, as an African American woman myself, believe that the request shouldn’t be automatically honored. The original “Day of Absence” was a voluntary movement whereas the request is somewhat discriminatory. I understand this suggestion may have been used as an opportunity for white students to explore issues of race and become more self-aware, however, I feel it would have been better to propose a school wide event that involves both groups to discuss these issues together. From seeing clips of the protests from students, I believe the students are not allowing a conversation with the administrators in order to come up with a real solution. Instead, they have resorted to yelling and accusing the administrators of being racist for trying to deescalate the situation. I am usually an advocate for equally, however, I believe the reaction to the situation was uncalled for.
"Vanke Founder Wang Shi, Chinese Property Developer, Steps Down"
By: RYAN McMORROW
This article immediately attracted my eyes as I rolled down the webpage, as it has always been intriguing to read about the story of Wang, a man composed of a thousand faces.
The first time I heard about Wang was during a documentary about Mount Everest. He appeared briefly, talking about his experience of climbing to the top and about how the greatness of nature had transformed him in his later life. The man had a bronze complexion made by the enduring exposure to strong sunlight, and an expression full of confidence despite of the wrinkles that had creeped upon his face.
Only later did I realized who Wang was: the most successful real estate owner in China, the iconic figure as well as the leader of Chinese entrepreneur. As a real estate tycoon, Wang and his Vanke was on the right spot as the urbanization in China had pushed billions of people into the cities, creating tremendous amount of needs for new household.
However, Wang's recent situation had formed a sharp contrast to his beautiful cover story. The focus of my comment was not the complicated financial controversy he got involved in but several aspects that were reflected by this event, which, in my opinion, had much deeper meanings to the current Chinese society.
Wang's recent figure had turned to the dark side; yet people started to reconsider the legitimacy of his success in the first place.
By: RYAN McMORROW
This article immediately attracted my eyes as I rolled down the webpage, as it has always been intriguing to read about the story of Wang, a man composed of a thousand faces.
The first time I heard about Wang was during a documentary about Mount Everest. He appeared briefly, talking about his experience of climbing to the top and about how the greatness of nature had transformed him in his later life. The man had a bronze complexion made by the enduring exposure to strong sunlight, and an expression full of confidence despite of the wrinkles that had creeped upon his face.
Only later did I realized who Wang was: the most successful real estate owner in China, the iconic figure as well as the leader of Chinese entrepreneur. As a real estate tycoon, Wang and his Vanke was on the right spot as the urbanization in China had pushed billions of people into the cities, creating tremendous amount of needs for new household.
However, Wang's recent situation had formed a sharp contrast to his beautiful cover story. The focus of my comment was not the complicated financial controversy he got involved in but several aspects that were reflected by this event, which, in my opinion, had much deeper meanings to the current Chinese society.
Wang's recent figure had turned to the dark side; yet people started to reconsider the legitimacy of his success in the first place.
“No, Your Teen Doesn’t Hate You, It’s Just Summer.” by Lisa Damour
“No, Your Teen Doesn’t Hate You, It’s Just Summer.” by Lisa Damour was the article that interested me the most this week. This article was about the teenager’s life from a parents’ perspective and I really think it’s really interesting to know the insight from a parent’s point of view about their children once in a while. Some parts of this article is based on how the deep meaningful conversation between parents and the children can be very difficult and gives an advice on how parents should be prepare for any of the responses from a teenager whenever they have these uncomfortable conversations.It also helps in a way such as how the parents should still have trust in their children even though they might not be entirely honest all the time for example like their weekend plans and such. This article helps voicing out how a parent might worry when their children are starting to distance themselves or in any action that they began to take. Reading this article, this will help the parents also understand the reasons behind why their children might be acting the way they do and not have to worry too much about it if their children are beginning to distance themselves from the parents. It helps the parents know why the children might be distancing themselves but not intentionally because they don’t want to be with their parents. And these are the reasons why this article interested me the most this week.
“No, Your Teen Doesn’t Hate You, It’s Just Summer.” by Lisa Damour was the article that interested me the most this week. This article was about the teenager’s life from a parents’ perspective and I really think it’s really interesting to know the insight from a parent’s point of view about their children once in a while. Some parts of this article is based on how the deep meaningful conversation between parents and the children can be very difficult and gives an advice on how parents should be prepare for any of the responses from a teenager whenever they have these uncomfortable conversations.It also helps in a way such as how the parents should still have trust in their children even though they might not be entirely honest all the time for example like their weekend plans and such. This article helps voicing out how a parent might worry when their children are starting to distance themselves or in any action that they began to take. Reading this article, this will help the parents also understand the reasons behind why their children might be acting the way they do and not have to worry too much about it if their children are beginning to distance themselves from the parents. It helps the parents know why the children might be distancing themselves but not intentionally because they don’t want to be with their parents. And these are the reasons why this article interested me the most this week.
"White Police Officer in St. Louis Shoots Off-Duty Black Colleague"
Yet again, another Black man shot by a cop for no apparent reason. But this time the Black man is a police officer. At 10 p.m on June 21st, a Black off-duty officer was shot by a fellow colleague. The African American off-duty officer heard a commotion outside of his house, so he took his issued weapon to check on what's going on. He found officers stopping a reported stolen car. At first, two officers commanded him to get on the ground then later recognized their colluege. Then a 36-year-old White cop arrived, "feared for his safety," and shot the Black off-duty cop in the arm. The Black officer recovered. The names of the cops are yet to be released.
This issue is talked about every day, and yet no changes or progress have been noticed. The shooting was described as a "friendly fire," it was certainly not. A friendly fire can be defined as the act of accidentally firing upon one's own ally. The shooting was not accidental, the on-duty officer consciously decided to shoot the innocent Black man. People tried to fight the #BlackLivesMatter movement by creating the BlueLivesMatter hashtag, but the hashtag has not surfaced after this shooting. Which again, proves that racial prejudice exists within the system. It also proves that the BlueLivesMatter hashtag was only created to object to #BlackLivesMatter movement, not to actually bring awareness to the lives of cops, for example, this Black cop who was shot.
Yet again, another Black man shot by a cop for no apparent reason. But this time the Black man is a police officer. At 10 p.m on June 21st, a Black off-duty officer was shot by a fellow colleague. The African American off-duty officer heard a commotion outside of his house, so he took his issued weapon to check on what's going on. He found officers stopping a reported stolen car. At first, two officers commanded him to get on the ground then later recognized their colluege. Then a 36-year-old White cop arrived, "feared for his safety," and shot the Black off-duty cop in the arm. The Black officer recovered. The names of the cops are yet to be released.
This issue is talked about every day, and yet no changes or progress have been noticed. The shooting was described as a "friendly fire," it was certainly not. A friendly fire can be defined as the act of accidentally firing upon one's own ally. The shooting was not accidental, the on-duty officer consciously decided to shoot the innocent Black man. People tried to fight the #BlackLivesMatter movement by creating the BlueLivesMatter hashtag, but the hashtag has not surfaced after this shooting. Which again, proves that racial prejudice exists within the system. It also proves that the BlueLivesMatter hashtag was only created to object to #BlackLivesMatter movement, not to actually bring awareness to the lives of cops, for example, this Black cop who was shot.
"Waves Above the Earth May Have Once Caused a ‘Nocturnal Sun'’' is my favorite NY times article this week because it surprised me by informing me about a phenomenon I had never heard of.I never knew about the existence of "bright nights", which are displays of light that occur when waves in the earth's atmosphere amplify the energy that comes from oxygen atoms bonding into molecules.I think it's sad that most of us can no longer appreciate bright nights when they occur because they are obscured by light pollution. It also fascinates me that there are so many natural occurrences out there that have only just been explained.Another reason this article interested me was how it was written. I like how the author started out with a sort of third person narrative of people in older times experiencing a bright night,which catches the interest of the reader.The author explained what causes bright nights with the right balance of detail and simplicity for pretty much anyone to be able to understand.I felt amazed rather than depressed after reading it.However, I think humans should try harder not to keep eliminating these kinds of events in the sky,natural landscapes,and animals from the list of things we can appreciate and experience. Maybe rather than absorbing ourselves in the manufactured and virtual world that we are creating, we should try harder to appreciate the one that we are beginning to destroy while we still can.
The Dutch Have Solutions to Rising Seas. The World Is Watching. by Michael Kimmelman
Despite the menacing threat of climate change, there remains heated controversy regarding which, if any, measures should be taken. Just a week ago, the US declared that they would leave the Paris Agreement in front of nearly two hundred nations, who had devoted themselves to fighting climate change. While these nations are all either aware, worried, or ignorant of climate change, no country feels more nervous than the Netherlands, who have the distinction of being adaptable to water, for the country is below sea level.
Rather than accepting losses and preparing for the worst, people are slacking off and acting careless about the new threat, whereas the Netherlands have already began to prepare for their own survival. Netherland has already made a twenty year old water gate, are training their citizens with swimming, reshaped their neighborhoods so that water could flow, developed ways to collect trash from the sea, and made the river wider for the water to flow.
Albeit, it is saddening to see how the world is acting lazy against the incoming threat. However, it is also gratifying to seeing how there is a country already preparing for salvation. After reading this piece, I am more aware of how united the world could be against a common enemy, yet at times, I realized the world is so divided at the same time, like a two sided mask, or having an alter-ego inside the same person.
Despite the menacing threat of climate change, there remains heated controversy regarding which, if any, measures should be taken. Just a week ago, the US declared that they would leave the Paris Agreement in front of nearly two hundred nations, who had devoted themselves to fighting climate change. While these nations are all either aware, worried, or ignorant of climate change, no country feels more nervous than the Netherlands, who have the distinction of being adaptable to water, for the country is below sea level.
Rather than accepting losses and preparing for the worst, people are slacking off and acting careless about the new threat, whereas the Netherlands have already began to prepare for their own survival. Netherland has already made a twenty year old water gate, are training their citizens with swimming, reshaped their neighborhoods so that water could flow, developed ways to collect trash from the sea, and made the river wider for the water to flow.
Albeit, it is saddening to see how the world is acting lazy against the incoming threat. However, it is also gratifying to seeing how there is a country already preparing for salvation. After reading this piece, I am more aware of how united the world could be against a common enemy, yet at times, I realized the world is so divided at the same time, like a two sided mask, or having an alter-ego inside the same person.
"Otto Warmbier, American Student Released From North Korea, Dies" by Sheryl Gay Stolberg
Otto Warmbier was an American student who was detained and sentened to fifteen years of intense labor in North Korea for trying to steal a propaganda poster. After being returned to America in a coma, Otto Warmbier subsequently died. As an American of North and South Korean descent, articles about this subject matter often catch my eye. Although I have no current ties to North Korea, I still feel very connected to this story. The detainment and death of Otto Warmbier is an example of the malignant repercussions of North Korea's oppressive regime. It truly is disquieting to think that events like this still occur in this modern day and age. Otto Warmbier represents the many that have and will be caught in the political crossfire between North Korea and the democratic world. If relations do not improve, arbitrary arrests of like this one will continue to occur. Innocent people will be incarcerated and in turn, the families of these victims will suffer insurmountable losses.
Otto Warmbier was an American student who was detained and sentened to fifteen years of intense labor in North Korea for trying to steal a propaganda poster. After being returned to America in a coma, Otto Warmbier subsequently died. As an American of North and South Korean descent, articles about this subject matter often catch my eye. Although I have no current ties to North Korea, I still feel very connected to this story. The detainment and death of Otto Warmbier is an example of the malignant repercussions of North Korea's oppressive regime. It truly is disquieting to think that events like this still occur in this modern day and age. Otto Warmbier represents the many that have and will be caught in the political crossfire between North Korea and the democratic world. If relations do not improve, arbitrary arrests of like this one will continue to occur. Innocent people will be incarcerated and in turn, the families of these victims will suffer insurmountable losses.
“Is Chlorine in Swimming Pools Safe?” By Ask Well, is the article that caught my attention for this week. Ever since I started swimming at school, I always wondered what effects chlorine and other chemical additives might have on my skin and how clean swimming pool water is. After all, chlorine is a chemical that enters our system when we swim. Swimming has always made me feel uncomfortable in every perspective. As, chemicals like chlorine and bromine are being added to swimming pools to fight off germs, the article shows that the real danger is not the pool chemicals themselves but, the real problem of human urine, alongside body care products like shampoos, lotions and conditioners interact with the chlorine to form an organic compound, which is very unhealthy for humans to breathe. As this article explains that swimming with chemicals is safe unless there is urine and human body care products are in the pool. Additionally, the main point is that it’s better off having pool chemicals that get all the dirt’s into our bodies. Thanks to this article, I now know that chemically treated pools are generally safe to swim in if they are properly maintained.
In the article ”London Attackers slipped by despite an Avalanche of Warnings” on June 6, I asked myself, Why don’t the attacks happen in China?
When I saw the News about attacks happening again in Britain, I thought it can’t happen in China. Because In China we have a strong government system that sends a suspicious person to labor camp before they do terrorist attacks.
Right now in the world, The attacks are happening in every country. It does matter whether you are an advanced country or poor ;It’s All have been attacked. But have you even heard about attacks happening in China? why not? China can stop them, because the Chinese government system is very different from other countries.
The Chinese government system is the communist party, so it can very easily know what the people’s thinking is and spy on their lives.
When I saw the News about attacks happening again in Britain, I thought it can’t happen in China. Because In China we have a strong government system that sends a suspicious person to labor camp before they do terrorist attacks.
Right now in the world, The attacks are happening in every country. It does matter whether you are an advanced country or poor ;It’s All have been attacked. But have you even heard about attacks happening in China? why not? China can stop them, because the Chinese government system is very different from other countries.
The Chinese government system is the communist party, so it can very easily know what the people’s thinking is and spy on their lives.
“Inside Travis Kalanick’s Resignation as Uber’s CEO” by Mike Isaac
If you haven’t heard of Uber, something must be seriously wrong with you. Uber’s popularity has risen exponentially since it was first started, and is now a term used in everyday conversation. “No, you don’t have to drive me, I’ll just Uber it” is a phrase I have heard countless times these past few months. Now that Uber’s CEO has been forced to resign, I wonder what this means for the company. Will it continue to flourish, or will it start to spiral downwards? Because Uber is so widely used, this is an issue that will affect all of us.
This article specifically caught my eye because it uncovered many immoral incidents that have occurred in Uber. In the past, Uber has received many sexual harassment complaints. According to the article “Why Travis Kalanick Didn’t Survive at Uber” by Todd Frankel and Elizabeth Dwoskin, a female employee said she was “hit on by her supervisor on her first day on the job”. It baffles me how it took so long for Kalanick’s colleagues to force him to resign even though he had allowed these unjust actions to occur for quite some time. This reveals the unacceptable level of tolerance for sexual harassment in society.
Additionally, even though Kalanick has stepped down from his position in Uber, he remains on the board and still has voting rights. The influence that this gives him in Uber makes me think that he may reappear on the front page of newspapers in the near future.
If you haven’t heard of Uber, something must be seriously wrong with you. Uber’s popularity has risen exponentially since it was first started, and is now a term used in everyday conversation. “No, you don’t have to drive me, I’ll just Uber it” is a phrase I have heard countless times these past few months. Now that Uber’s CEO has been forced to resign, I wonder what this means for the company. Will it continue to flourish, or will it start to spiral downwards? Because Uber is so widely used, this is an issue that will affect all of us.
This article specifically caught my eye because it uncovered many immoral incidents that have occurred in Uber. In the past, Uber has received many sexual harassment complaints. According to the article “Why Travis Kalanick Didn’t Survive at Uber” by Todd Frankel and Elizabeth Dwoskin, a female employee said she was “hit on by her supervisor on her first day on the job”. It baffles me how it took so long for Kalanick’s colleagues to force him to resign even though he had allowed these unjust actions to occur for quite some time. This reveals the unacceptable level of tolerance for sexual harassment in society.
Additionally, even though Kalanick has stepped down from his position in Uber, he remains on the board and still has voting rights. The influence that this gives him in Uber makes me think that he may reappear on the front page of newspapers in the near future.
"Out of high school, into real life." Jack Healy
This article caught my eye because since I am a rising junior, I will be entering the college touring/application process in the near future. I plan on graduating to attend college, and that is very common in the tri-state area. However, it was interesting to see different points of view from a different understanding, and I could actually relate to one of the students, Asiah Harris, who did not like the idea of change. The thought of college and entering the “real world” tends to be quite terrifying and additional to financial problems (which seemed to be the main reason students did not attend college in the article), could possibly be a reason students choose not to go to college. This article poses one of the main problems as to why the rate of high school students graduating has gone down, and should make a statement because everyone deserves education and should be eligible to everyone.
This article caught my eye because since I am a rising junior, I will be entering the college touring/application process in the near future. I plan on graduating to attend college, and that is very common in the tri-state area. However, it was interesting to see different points of view from a different understanding, and I could actually relate to one of the students, Asiah Harris, who did not like the idea of change. The thought of college and entering the “real world” tends to be quite terrifying and additional to financial problems (which seemed to be the main reason students did not attend college in the article), could possibly be a reason students choose not to go to college. This article poses one of the main problems as to why the rate of high school students graduating has gone down, and should make a statement because everyone deserves education and should be eligible to everyone.
Out of high School, into real life." Jack Healy
This article interested me because I am entering my junior year in high school, and aspire to attend a highly regarded university. However, I wanted to hear from the students who weren't plaining on attending colleges and why. The important thing about this article is that everyone has different motivations and goals, which lead them to head a different direction than another person. A few reasons seniors are bypassing college is because their family members didn't attend college, they want to join the military or simply because college was out of their budgets. Also some students are interested in finding a paying job so they can support their own family and themselves. The main point that came across to me is that everyone is different and has different needs, priorities, and circumstances. In my opinion, this is an idea that is not presented enough. Just because 99% of your graduating class is attending college; it doesn't mean college is necessarily right for you. I also believe more options must be made available for students who wish to attend college, but financially are unable to.
This article interested me because I am entering my junior year in high school, and aspire to attend a highly regarded university. However, I wanted to hear from the students who weren't plaining on attending colleges and why. The important thing about this article is that everyone has different motivations and goals, which lead them to head a different direction than another person. A few reasons seniors are bypassing college is because their family members didn't attend college, they want to join the military or simply because college was out of their budgets. Also some students are interested in finding a paying job so they can support their own family and themselves. The main point that came across to me is that everyone is different and has different needs, priorities, and circumstances. In my opinion, this is an idea that is not presented enough. Just because 99% of your graduating class is attending college; it doesn't mean college is necessarily right for you. I also believe more options must be made available for students who wish to attend college, but financially are unable to.
"The Senate's Unaffordable Care Act"
This article interests me the most because it reflects upon a crucial issue in our nation today: an effective health care plan. Senate Republicans recently created the American Care Act to replace the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). I believe that the desperation of these senators to take away Obamacare of millions of citizens will gradually destroy our nation, rather than improve its current state. The American Care Act will greatly devastate those who are disabled, elderly, and middle-class citizens. Many rely on Obamacare to recover from medical conditions, or simply survive. Although Obamacare is partially flawed, I suggest that Congress reform the plan with the addition or removal of specific points, instead of erasing the entire plan from existence. The proposal of the new health care plan demonstrates how Senate Republicans lack empathy and respect for US citizens, especially those who entrust their health and safety to their own country. Additionally, the federal government decreases its funds toward medical services/programs in this new plan, forcing states to cope with financial difficulties and angry complaints on their own. As the process continues, the relationship between the country and its states will weaken. I hope that those within our government, no matter their ranking or position, look past political views and focus more upon the lives of their people when they vote on this issue.
This article interests me the most because it reflects upon a crucial issue in our nation today: an effective health care plan. Senate Republicans recently created the American Care Act to replace the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). I believe that the desperation of these senators to take away Obamacare of millions of citizens will gradually destroy our nation, rather than improve its current state. The American Care Act will greatly devastate those who are disabled, elderly, and middle-class citizens. Many rely on Obamacare to recover from medical conditions, or simply survive. Although Obamacare is partially flawed, I suggest that Congress reform the plan with the addition or removal of specific points, instead of erasing the entire plan from existence. The proposal of the new health care plan demonstrates how Senate Republicans lack empathy and respect for US citizens, especially those who entrust their health and safety to their own country. Additionally, the federal government decreases its funds toward medical services/programs in this new plan, forcing states to cope with financial difficulties and angry complaints on their own. As the process continues, the relationship between the country and its states will weaken. I hope that those within our government, no matter their ranking or position, look past political views and focus more upon the lives of their people when they vote on this issue.
Nearly Half of Teens Have Had Sex by Age 19, Survey Finds by Nicholas Bakalar
When I read this article I was truly shocked by the percentage of kids under the age of nineteen that have already had sex. I may be naive or I may just not want to know, but I do not feel like the kids in my school are just “hooking up” to have sex “just because”. Religion runs deep in our community and in my family, my siblings and I were taught that sex is to be saved until after marriage. My parents talked to us about the negative impact of such risky behaviors on our physical and mental health.
This age group should realize that having sex is a very dangerous past-time in which many diseases can be transmitted through sexual contact. The more partners you have, the greater the chance of contracting one of these horrible diseases that could be with you for life. Perhaps, the media should be running more sexually transmitted disease awareness commercials to make young people think about the seriousness of their actions. Also, the article talks about the percentage of unwanted pregnancies. The only way to prevent unwanted pregnancies and not to contract a sexually transmitted disease is abstain from having sex. If boys and girls like to have fun and hang out maybe they should consider co-ed softball.
When I read this article I was truly shocked by the percentage of kids under the age of nineteen that have already had sex. I may be naive or I may just not want to know, but I do not feel like the kids in my school are just “hooking up” to have sex “just because”. Religion runs deep in our community and in my family, my siblings and I were taught that sex is to be saved until after marriage. My parents talked to us about the negative impact of such risky behaviors on our physical and mental health.
This age group should realize that having sex is a very dangerous past-time in which many diseases can be transmitted through sexual contact. The more partners you have, the greater the chance of contracting one of these horrible diseases that could be with you for life. Perhaps, the media should be running more sexually transmitted disease awareness commercials to make young people think about the seriousness of their actions. Also, the article talks about the percentage of unwanted pregnancies. The only way to prevent unwanted pregnancies and not to contract a sexually transmitted disease is abstain from having sex. If boys and girls like to have fun and hang out maybe they should consider co-ed softball.
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“When Anxiety or Depression Mask a Medical Problem” - Jane E. Brody
As a student interested in studying depression and anxiety disorders, I enjoyed learning more about how these disorders play roles in other medical issues. Individually, each of the disorders is burdening and extremely difficult to deal with; the idea of these disorders as just being a symptom to a possibly more severe condition is definitely scary and worrying to think about. Based on the article, the main issue is that depression or anxiety appear as independent conditions but people eventually learn that they were just earlier signs of bigger issues like heart ailment. I think depression and anxiety can be easily misunderstood by people who aren’t directly affected by the disorders, but I think the article provides a good idea of how significant an issue these disorders can be. It is clear that these mental disorders should not just be diagnosed and disregarded; I think that before patients are treated (especially if they need medication), psychologists or doctors should make sure they see the whole picture to ensure that depression or anxiety is the only medical issue at hand. Lack of proper diagnosis is a clear reason as to why this main conflict arises. After reading this article, I developed a greater curiosity and insight on depression and anxiety relating to other health conditions. I hope to see improvements to diagnosis techniques in order for more efficient treatment methods for these patients.
As a student interested in studying depression and anxiety disorders, I enjoyed learning more about how these disorders play roles in other medical issues. Individually, each of the disorders is burdening and extremely difficult to deal with; the idea of these disorders as just being a symptom to a possibly more severe condition is definitely scary and worrying to think about. Based on the article, the main issue is that depression or anxiety appear as independent conditions but people eventually learn that they were just earlier signs of bigger issues like heart ailment. I think depression and anxiety can be easily misunderstood by people who aren’t directly affected by the disorders, but I think the article provides a good idea of how significant an issue these disorders can be. It is clear that these mental disorders should not just be diagnosed and disregarded; I think that before patients are treated (especially if they need medication), psychologists or doctors should make sure they see the whole picture to ensure that depression or anxiety is the only medical issue at hand. Lack of proper diagnosis is a clear reason as to why this main conflict arises. After reading this article, I developed a greater curiosity and insight on depression and anxiety relating to other health conditions. I hope to see improvements to diagnosis techniques in order for more efficient treatment methods for these patients.
Racial profiling has increased alarmingly in the past decades in the United States. Many minorities have been persecuted and blatant racism can be seen in the people that protect the citizens: the police force. A widely discussed topic in the recent years is whether the shootings of African Americans by police is considered manslaughter.
It is my firm belief that the system in the United States heavily favors the white population. From an observational viewpoint of the police on blacks violence, I am quick to judge, which is one my most major flaws. Most of the time, I instantly blame the police of manslaughter. When these policemen are not charged, I do not see how they couldn't have been indicted. However, after reading “Jurors Find Video Isn’t Providing 20/20 Vision in Police Shootings”, I do see why some of these policemen are not found guilty. I realize that evidence such as body-cameras and police dashboard cameras cannot always be enlightening. Jurors have explained how these videos don't always show the full picture and sometimes do not offer a full explanation to events.
By reading this article, I am able to understand more clearly as to why some officers cannot be found guilty. However, I do believe that in my own personal morals, some of these officers found not guilty are in fact guilty. Despite my beliefs, I will try to be more open when considering these officers guilty or not, knowing that sometimes the evidence given is not enough.
It is my firm belief that the system in the United States heavily favors the white population. From an observational viewpoint of the police on blacks violence, I am quick to judge, which is one my most major flaws. Most of the time, I instantly blame the police of manslaughter. When these policemen are not charged, I do not see how they couldn't have been indicted. However, after reading “Jurors Find Video Isn’t Providing 20/20 Vision in Police Shootings”, I do see why some of these policemen are not found guilty. I realize that evidence such as body-cameras and police dashboard cameras cannot always be enlightening. Jurors have explained how these videos don't always show the full picture and sometimes do not offer a full explanation to events.
By reading this article, I am able to understand more clearly as to why some officers cannot be found guilty. However, I do believe that in my own personal morals, some of these officers found not guilty are in fact guilty. Despite my beliefs, I will try to be more open when considering these officers guilty or not, knowing that sometimes the evidence given is not enough.
"Fasting and Food for Ramadan" by: Katherine Schulten
After reading this article, I decided to do some research on the physical benefits of fasting. After fasting for all 30 days during this year's Ramadan, it is safe to say that the facts that I obtained from my research are indeed, true. During the first 3 days of fasting, I experienced headaches and intense hunger just as stated in my research notes. This occurred because the blood pressure and sugar levels of my body dropped in a means to cleanse my body. As I started to feel more accustomed to fasting during the next 10 days or so, the digestive system of my body felt at rest and the healing of white blood cells took place. As a result, my body became more active. During the next 10 days or so, my mind felt very fresh and I was able to focus on my tasks much better because fasting has allowed an overall feeling of wellness to overtake me. At this point, my body was efficiently repairing any damaged cells. For the last 7 days, my body felt great, I was able to memorize materials and concentrate on my tasks better than ever. I was wrong to think that fasting would eventually exhaust me and prevent me from working efficiently. Instead of weakening me, fasting strengthened my mind and my body. It unbelievably transformed me into a person who is able to work more productively without even trying. Another major improvements that I am experiencing is being able to control my desire to eat whenever I want.
After reading this article, I decided to do some research on the physical benefits of fasting. After fasting for all 30 days during this year's Ramadan, it is safe to say that the facts that I obtained from my research are indeed, true. During the first 3 days of fasting, I experienced headaches and intense hunger just as stated in my research notes. This occurred because the blood pressure and sugar levels of my body dropped in a means to cleanse my body. As I started to feel more accustomed to fasting during the next 10 days or so, the digestive system of my body felt at rest and the healing of white blood cells took place. As a result, my body became more active. During the next 10 days or so, my mind felt very fresh and I was able to focus on my tasks much better because fasting has allowed an overall feeling of wellness to overtake me. At this point, my body was efficiently repairing any damaged cells. For the last 7 days, my body felt great, I was able to memorize materials and concentrate on my tasks better than ever. I was wrong to think that fasting would eventually exhaust me and prevent me from working efficiently. Instead of weakening me, fasting strengthened my mind and my body. It unbelievably transformed me into a person who is able to work more productively without even trying. Another major improvements that I am experiencing is being able to control my desire to eat whenever I want.
Stories About Disability Don’t Have to Be Sad
By: Melissa Shang
In today’s society we show so much empathy and compassion towards children with disabilities. We strive to support them through fundraisers and foundations that help to cure their disability, and try to always make sure they know they are important to us. Although all of this love and support is amazing and a great positive for our society to have, unfortunately we have labeled all people with disabilities as sad and depressed. As Melissa Shang expresses in her article, as being disabled herself, people with disabilities long to be treated as normal as possible by their family and friends. I think that sometimes it is hard to understand that disabled people aren’t always dwelling on all the things they aren’t able to do, but instead they are excited and enthusiastic about all the things they can do. This is how all people should start treating those with disabilities, and we should start labeling them as strong, overachievers who are doing all the same things that we are doing, just with a challenge, which they embraced and tackled. I was very intrigued by this article because I love supporting and interacting with people who have disabilities, and although I empathize for them, I now know that I should try harder to treat them just as I would treat any other person. I hope that as a society we can all come together to help all people with disabilities feel as though they never even have a disability at all.
By: Melissa Shang
In today’s society we show so much empathy and compassion towards children with disabilities. We strive to support them through fundraisers and foundations that help to cure their disability, and try to always make sure they know they are important to us. Although all of this love and support is amazing and a great positive for our society to have, unfortunately we have labeled all people with disabilities as sad and depressed. As Melissa Shang expresses in her article, as being disabled herself, people with disabilities long to be treated as normal as possible by their family and friends. I think that sometimes it is hard to understand that disabled people aren’t always dwelling on all the things they aren’t able to do, but instead they are excited and enthusiastic about all the things they can do. This is how all people should start treating those with disabilities, and we should start labeling them as strong, overachievers who are doing all the same things that we are doing, just with a challenge, which they embraced and tackled. I was very intrigued by this article because I love supporting and interacting with people who have disabilities, and although I empathize for them, I now know that I should try harder to treat them just as I would treat any other person. I hope that as a society we can all come together to help all people with disabilities feel as though they never even have a disability at all.
"Justices to Hear Case on Religious Objections to Same-Sex Marriage" by Adam Liptak
I think it is interesting to hear that the Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal from the Colorado baker. Although a person is entitled to their own opinion, it is completely against the law to discriminate against someone because of their sexual orientation. Mr. Phillip's is a firm believer in his faith, and I respect his right to freedom of religion. But, I think it is unjust to act upon his opinions by choosing to not serve a client just because what they believe in. There is a balance between having a personal opinion and having respect for all human beings. This case being brought all the way to the Supreme Court even though the outcome of each trial is clear makes me wonder what Mr. Phillips thinks the outcome of the next trial will be. It is clear that he was in the wrong by not serving clients because they were gay. Being gay doesn't make someone any less of a person, and it is a person's right to be treated with dignity and respect. Hopefully in the future as our country matures, all sexual orientations will be treated equally.
I think it is interesting to hear that the Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal from the Colorado baker. Although a person is entitled to their own opinion, it is completely against the law to discriminate against someone because of their sexual orientation. Mr. Phillip's is a firm believer in his faith, and I respect his right to freedom of religion. But, I think it is unjust to act upon his opinions by choosing to not serve a client just because what they believe in. There is a balance between having a personal opinion and having respect for all human beings. This case being brought all the way to the Supreme Court even though the outcome of each trial is clear makes me wonder what Mr. Phillips thinks the outcome of the next trial will be. It is clear that he was in the wrong by not serving clients because they were gay. Being gay doesn't make someone any less of a person, and it is a person's right to be treated with dignity and respect. Hopefully in the future as our country matures, all sexual orientations will be treated equally.
"No, Your Teen Doesn’t Hate You. It’s Just Summer." by Lisa Damour was my favorite article from The Times this week. It really interested me because it talks about life as a teen and explains it to a parent. Coming from a teenager, the article is very accurate as far as moods and feelings of a teen. I think it is a great way for some parents to get an inside look at the thought process of a teenager and it will really help them understand their feelings. Some parents may have a complex about themselves due to the fact that their kids might not socialize with them very often and that is not fair to the parents to be so confused and left in the dark. However, being a teen is quite overwhelming and although it is a part of life, some might not know how to handle it. I believe that this article was very helpful to teens to help them realize that what they might be feeling is not out of the ordinary and it is helpful to the parents or adults to try and understand them.
"Carbon in Atmosphere is Rising, Even as Emissions Stabilize" Justin Gillis
I will never be able to comprehend how people can deny that global warming is real and that humans are the direct cause of it. We only get one Earth, it is our home, it protects us, and don't you think we should do the same for it? I chose this article because the headline was concerning. If carbon emissions have begun to stabilize then why is the carbon in the atmosphere still rising? This is the question that scientist have yet to answer and will most likely have difficulty answering in the future, especially in America where Trump has reduced funding for the lead agency for tracking greenhouse gasses. Global warming is more than just a problem for our generation. Its a problem for generations to come and every other living species we share the Earth with. Humans have directly caused it, and it seams that they refuse to even admit it which is the worst thing we can do. At this rate the article concluded that even if we stabilized all carbon emissions, our planet would still be at great risk. We cant just stabilize, we need to reduce. Many countries such as China have been cutting back on emissions, but in the United states emissions might start to grow due to Trump removing Obama's Climate policies. Its time that we recognize Global Warming for what it is, if we don't our planet could be in grave danger.
I will never be able to comprehend how people can deny that global warming is real and that humans are the direct cause of it. We only get one Earth, it is our home, it protects us, and don't you think we should do the same for it? I chose this article because the headline was concerning. If carbon emissions have begun to stabilize then why is the carbon in the atmosphere still rising? This is the question that scientist have yet to answer and will most likely have difficulty answering in the future, especially in America where Trump has reduced funding for the lead agency for tracking greenhouse gasses. Global warming is more than just a problem for our generation. Its a problem for generations to come and every other living species we share the Earth with. Humans have directly caused it, and it seams that they refuse to even admit it which is the worst thing we can do. At this rate the article concluded that even if we stabilized all carbon emissions, our planet would still be at great risk. We cant just stabilize, we need to reduce. Many countries such as China have been cutting back on emissions, but in the United states emissions might start to grow due to Trump removing Obama's Climate policies. Its time that we recognize Global Warming for what it is, if we don't our planet could be in grave danger.
A 12-Year-Old Came Out to Her Mormon Church. Then Her Mike Was Cut Off.
By JACEY FORTIN
After reading this article, it was quite hurtful to realize that this world is extremely intolerable. Our society has been putting so much pressure on teenagers. Any form of difference from the majority, such as being gay or transgender, causes individuals to be condemned and criticized. This society lacks toleration for being different, and it does not always accept uniqueness. Teenagers have been trying so hard to fit in and try not to be different from the majority. Hundreds of children are hiding their sexuality belief in order to prevent harsh discrimination. Nevertheless, this 12 year old girl being shut from expressing her own belief presented an ugly truth that will further hinder other teenagers to come out for their true identity. What the church had done was terribly wrong, and it was a form of demonstration that conveys the idea of intolerance and condemnation. I do understand that being gay or lesbian is against the traditional teaching of the church, but the officials should not have cut her off in the middle of her speech. The church suppose to teacher its followers how to understand others, do good things for the society and, respect each other. Being r part of the LGBT group is a person's identity. It is what he or she believe is the best for his or her life. Being his or her "true-self" what everyone desires. Therefore, one must learn to love rather than hate.
By JACEY FORTIN
After reading this article, it was quite hurtful to realize that this world is extremely intolerable. Our society has been putting so much pressure on teenagers. Any form of difference from the majority, such as being gay or transgender, causes individuals to be condemned and criticized. This society lacks toleration for being different, and it does not always accept uniqueness. Teenagers have been trying so hard to fit in and try not to be different from the majority. Hundreds of children are hiding their sexuality belief in order to prevent harsh discrimination. Nevertheless, this 12 year old girl being shut from expressing her own belief presented an ugly truth that will further hinder other teenagers to come out for their true identity. What the church had done was terribly wrong, and it was a form of demonstration that conveys the idea of intolerance and condemnation. I do understand that being gay or lesbian is against the traditional teaching of the church, but the officials should not have cut her off in the middle of her speech. The church suppose to teacher its followers how to understand others, do good things for the society and, respect each other. Being r part of the LGBT group is a person's identity. It is what he or she believe is the best for his or her life. Being his or her "true-self" what everyone desires. Therefore, one must learn to love rather than hate.
"Out of high school, into real life." Jack Healy
This article interested me because I am approaching my Junior year of high school and plan on attending college once I graduate but I wanted to see the point of view of others who don’t plan on attending. What I think was important about this article was that everyone’s different and take different paths for a reason. Common examples of why they didn’t want to attend college that were stated in the article were: they were interested in taking over the family business, they wanted to join the armed forces, they didn’t have sufficient funds for higher education or they were dreading the thought of attending school after graduation. It is important to keep in mind we all think differently and get to choose what we want to do with our futures. Many of the newly graduated seniors in this article were sure about their life decisions and were positive that college wasn’t for them. A common theme found in the article was the parents refusing to accept their choice. I, myself, am not sure about what I would want to major in or where I’d go to obtain higher education so why am I so sure about attending college? Growing up adults would talk about how not getting a college education could affect my life negatively but the people in this article knew they’d be fine so this question arises: why is not getting a college education viewed negatively?
This article interested me because I am approaching my Junior year of high school and plan on attending college once I graduate but I wanted to see the point of view of others who don’t plan on attending. What I think was important about this article was that everyone’s different and take different paths for a reason. Common examples of why they didn’t want to attend college that were stated in the article were: they were interested in taking over the family business, they wanted to join the armed forces, they didn’t have sufficient funds for higher education or they were dreading the thought of attending school after graduation. It is important to keep in mind we all think differently and get to choose what we want to do with our futures. Many of the newly graduated seniors in this article were sure about their life decisions and were positive that college wasn’t for them. A common theme found in the article was the parents refusing to accept their choice. I, myself, am not sure about what I would want to major in or where I’d go to obtain higher education so why am I so sure about attending college? Growing up adults would talk about how not getting a college education could affect my life negatively but the people in this article knew they’d be fine so this question arises: why is not getting a college education viewed negatively?
“Minnesota Officer Acquitted in Killing of Philando Castile” By Mitch Smith June 16, 2017
This article stood out to me right away because of the topic. This seems to be becoming a major issue in America right now. In my opinion it is in part because of the racial tension that has been a real problem throughout pretty much all of the history of the United States. And also because of the ongoing abuse of the power of the police.
However, this was not a debate over races as much as it was over whether or not the police officer, Jeronimo Yanez, was at fault for killing Philando Castile. Many people were on both sides of the argument. I would say that I was definitely against Yanez and thought that he should have been guilty.
Now, I will say that I am not a police officer and have fortunately never been in the situation where I was being shot at, I was shooting at someone, or even had a gun pointed at me. So I feel that I cannot argue about what Yanez did, but rather how he did it. He shot Castile multiple times and he was not far away. If he had just shot him once, or even just pulled his gun on him and told him to put his hands up, maybe I would not be writing this. However, I feel like this just proves that actions have the power to take lives away, while words have the power to calm the storm after those actions.
This article stood out to me right away because of the topic. This seems to be becoming a major issue in America right now. In my opinion it is in part because of the racial tension that has been a real problem throughout pretty much all of the history of the United States. And also because of the ongoing abuse of the power of the police.
However, this was not a debate over races as much as it was over whether or not the police officer, Jeronimo Yanez, was at fault for killing Philando Castile. Many people were on both sides of the argument. I would say that I was definitely against Yanez and thought that he should have been guilty.
Now, I will say that I am not a police officer and have fortunately never been in the situation where I was being shot at, I was shooting at someone, or even had a gun pointed at me. So I feel that I cannot argue about what Yanez did, but rather how he did it. He shot Castile multiple times and he was not far away. If he had just shot him once, or even just pulled his gun on him and told him to put his hands up, maybe I would not be writing this. However, I feel like this just proves that actions have the power to take lives away, while words have the power to calm the storm after those actions.
"Justice to Hear Case on Religous Objections to Same-Sex Marriage," by Adam Liptak Review:
Seeing as conservatives seem to control the United States at the moment, dominating the executive and legislative branch, it has become very important for the LGBTQ community to win cases like the one between a cake baker and a gay couple in Colorado. Refusing service to someone because of who they are is a tired story that needs to be stopped. Religious beliefs used support discrimination against black people not too long ago, but looking back at it now, we realize how absolutely outrageous that was, and it will be the same case for this.
To own a business, you have to adapt to the times. There's going to be conflict or disagreement between you and the client, but at the end of the day, by owning a business, you are giving your service to the public. That baker will never be rejected by a business because he is white, especially a business that accommodates to something he needs. And he never should be. So why is it okay for him to do it?
Seeing as conservatives seem to control the United States at the moment, dominating the executive and legislative branch, it has become very important for the LGBTQ community to win cases like the one between a cake baker and a gay couple in Colorado. Refusing service to someone because of who they are is a tired story that needs to be stopped. Religious beliefs used support discrimination against black people not too long ago, but looking back at it now, we realize how absolutely outrageous that was, and it will be the same case for this.
To own a business, you have to adapt to the times. There's going to be conflict or disagreement between you and the client, but at the end of the day, by owning a business, you are giving your service to the public. That baker will never be rejected by a business because he is white, especially a business that accommodates to something he needs. And he never should be. So why is it okay for him to do it?
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In life, each individual receives hardships that he or she is expected to overcome. Often, these struggles cannot be resolved alone, and require the assistance of friends, coworkers, or family members. The photo taken by Pablo Basquez Dominguez of firefighters battling scorching flames captures this concept of teamwork.
The blazing forest fire represents an overwhelming problem, consuming everything in its path. With the help of teamwork, the five firefighters are able to keep the problem at bay. They each grasp a section of the winding hose, the solution to the dilemma, and use its strength to overcome the fire.
The symbolism of the photograph can be compared to smaller issues, such as petty arguments, or larger issues, such as racial tensions and discrimination. If people come together as one, unified force, anything is possible. The picture inspires the desire within me to join with others and invoke a positive change in the world around me.
The blazing forest fire represents an overwhelming problem, consuming everything in its path. With the help of teamwork, the five firefighters are able to keep the problem at bay. They each grasp a section of the winding hose, the solution to the dilemma, and use its strength to overcome the fire.
The symbolism of the photograph can be compared to smaller issues, such as petty arguments, or larger issues, such as racial tensions and discrimination. If people come together as one, unified force, anything is possible. The picture inspires the desire within me to join with others and invoke a positive change in the world around me.
"Political, Provocative and Always a Party: New York’s Pride March"
After walking through the streets of New York City this past week on my mom's torrid schedule, I noticed more color in the city, clothes, and people than the typical shades of black NYC is known for. June is known as Pride Month across the country and marches, protests, and civilian acts have popped up this month in honor of the LBGTQ+ community. This set of photos intrigued me because I had seen shop windows, hotels, and communes decked out in rainbows on every street of the city, but unbeknownst to me, it was all in preparation for this Sunday's past Pride Parade. I am interested in photography myself, therefore the way the Times captured individuals completely immersed in the power and love the parade represented was amazing. Even after this year's election where hatred and bigotry have been preached, the city of New York has been able to rise above and continue expressing love. The expressions shown on the variety of people marching was a testament to New York City's diversity. It truly is a melting pot full of cultures and personalities. Traveling around the East Coast the past couple of days has shown me how even different parts of the state can be so different. Cities continue to draw people with new opinions and ideas, bringing hope to others in the country. These photos displayed what draws people into NYC: modernity, innovation, and a blend of culture and ideas.
After walking through the streets of New York City this past week on my mom's torrid schedule, I noticed more color in the city, clothes, and people than the typical shades of black NYC is known for. June is known as Pride Month across the country and marches, protests, and civilian acts have popped up this month in honor of the LBGTQ+ community. This set of photos intrigued me because I had seen shop windows, hotels, and communes decked out in rainbows on every street of the city, but unbeknownst to me, it was all in preparation for this Sunday's past Pride Parade. I am interested in photography myself, therefore the way the Times captured individuals completely immersed in the power and love the parade represented was amazing. Even after this year's election where hatred and bigotry have been preached, the city of New York has been able to rise above and continue expressing love. The expressions shown on the variety of people marching was a testament to New York City's diversity. It truly is a melting pot full of cultures and personalities. Traveling around the East Coast the past couple of days has shown me how even different parts of the state can be so different. Cities continue to draw people with new opinions and ideas, bringing hope to others in the country. These photos displayed what draws people into NYC: modernity, innovation, and a blend of culture and ideas.
"Flowers, Flowers, and More Flowers: How a Star Ballerina Says Goodbye" Joshua Barone
As a dancer who was forced to try every type of class my studio offered, ballet was never one to suit me. I struggled with being graceful and dramatic. However, while in the few classes I took of this intense genre, I learned how difficult ballet really is. I was intrigued by this article because I always thought dancers went unappreciated, hiding in the shadows of a musical artist or in a small theater classified as a Broadway wannabe. This article about Ms. Diana Vishneva has shown me otherwise. Seeing the large pile of flowers laying in front of her shows the audiences appreciation for the countless hours of rehearsals and endless pain from pointe shoes she went through. I admire her dedication to the art of ballet, considering I couldn't bother to do it myself. This article has opened up a new love for dance and an appreciation for the arts community.
As a dancer who was forced to try every type of class my studio offered, ballet was never one to suit me. I struggled with being graceful and dramatic. However, while in the few classes I took of this intense genre, I learned how difficult ballet really is. I was intrigued by this article because I always thought dancers went unappreciated, hiding in the shadows of a musical artist or in a small theater classified as a Broadway wannabe. This article about Ms. Diana Vishneva has shown me otherwise. Seeing the large pile of flowers laying in front of her shows the audiences appreciation for the countless hours of rehearsals and endless pain from pointe shoes she went through. I admire her dedication to the art of ballet, considering I couldn't bother to do it myself. This article has opened up a new love for dance and an appreciation for the arts community.
"A Superhero Power for Our Time: How to Handle the Truth" Lynn Vavreck
In the digital age finding the truth is nearly impossible, as almost everything is biased towards a certain political party, or an opinion. New opinions are being thrown out into the public just waiting to be grabbed onto by the social consensus. That is why this article appealed to me, because as a young person who scrolls through Instagram and Facebook daily, I can’t go a day without seeing an opinion of a controversial topic. These opinions become familiar to me, and as there are usually two popular opinions, I need to pick one and make it my truth. Familiarity is how people evaluate what they will make their truth. An example of this is growing up in a democratic household and only hearing the opinions of your democratic parents, that becomes the truth to you and is what you will grow up to believe in. More specific than familiarity is intuitive and analytic assessment of the truth. Intuitively you will form the truth based on how and where you got it from, and analytically you will base the truth on polls and numbers. Living in a world where the truth is based on opinion is why this article appealed to me, and because it was interesting to see the two different ways people form the truth in their brains.
In the digital age finding the truth is nearly impossible, as almost everything is biased towards a certain political party, or an opinion. New opinions are being thrown out into the public just waiting to be grabbed onto by the social consensus. That is why this article appealed to me, because as a young person who scrolls through Instagram and Facebook daily, I can’t go a day without seeing an opinion of a controversial topic. These opinions become familiar to me, and as there are usually two popular opinions, I need to pick one and make it my truth. Familiarity is how people evaluate what they will make their truth. An example of this is growing up in a democratic household and only hearing the opinions of your democratic parents, that becomes the truth to you and is what you will grow up to believe in. More specific than familiarity is intuitive and analytic assessment of the truth. Intuitively you will form the truth based on how and where you got it from, and analytically you will base the truth on polls and numbers. Living in a world where the truth is based on opinion is why this article appealed to me, and because it was interesting to see the two different ways people form the truth in their brains.
"Out of High School, Into Real Life"
By Jack Healy
Not having graduated high school myself but witnessing the accomplishment through my older sister it appears daunting and rewarding with only exciting prospects to come. I still have two years till I graduate but I am already thinking of my future, but with the inability to formulate a real plan. I have never developed an attachment to a particular college or university but picking one that seemed mildly interesting and spending four years there has been my assumed plan for my post high school self. Yet as soon as I read Healy's article all these other paths opened up, subconsciously I created a preconceived notion that I had to go to college, but in the words of Asiah Harris, "You don't go just to go" and that idea gave me a sense of relief and comfort. At my high school going to a four year college is the presumed plan for the majority of students. But just going because your parents want you to or because you win a scholarship is not a good enough reason. Everyone is different and have different needs, priorities, and circumstances and that is a concept that must be advertised more. So often we feel obligated to make decisions based on what others think or want and not on what we think or want, we are the ones who have to live with the choice, so it is only fair that we are licensed to do so. I am excited to venture into "real life" after high school whether it is a college degree or anything else that makes me happy.
By Jack Healy
Not having graduated high school myself but witnessing the accomplishment through my older sister it appears daunting and rewarding with only exciting prospects to come. I still have two years till I graduate but I am already thinking of my future, but with the inability to formulate a real plan. I have never developed an attachment to a particular college or university but picking one that seemed mildly interesting and spending four years there has been my assumed plan for my post high school self. Yet as soon as I read Healy's article all these other paths opened up, subconsciously I created a preconceived notion that I had to go to college, but in the words of Asiah Harris, "You don't go just to go" and that idea gave me a sense of relief and comfort. At my high school going to a four year college is the presumed plan for the majority of students. But just going because your parents want you to or because you win a scholarship is not a good enough reason. Everyone is different and have different needs, priorities, and circumstances and that is a concept that must be advertised more. So often we feel obligated to make decisions based on what others think or want and not on what we think or want, we are the ones who have to live with the choice, so it is only fair that we are licensed to do so. I am excited to venture into "real life" after high school whether it is a college degree or anything else that makes me happy.
"A Superhero Power for Our Time: How to Handle the Truth", Lynn Vavreck
In the digital age finding the truth is nearly impossible, as almost everything is biased towards a certain political party, or an opinion. New opinions are being thrown out into the public just waiting to be grabbed onto by the social consensus. That is why this article appealed to me, because as a young person who scrolls through Instagram and Facebook daily, I can’t go a day without seeing an opinion of a controversial topic. These opinions become familiar to me, and as there are usually two popular opinions, I need to pick one and make it my truth. Familiarity is how people evaluate what they will make their truth. An example of this is growing up in a democratic household and only hearing the opinions of your democratic parents, that becomes the truth to you and is what you will grow up to believe in. More specific than familiarity is intuitive and analytic assessment of the truth. Intuitively you will form the truth based on how and where you got it from, such as a Facebook post, and analytically you will base the truth on polls and numbers. Living in a world where the truth is based on opinion is why this article appealed to me, and because it was interesting to see the two different ways people form the truth in their brains.
In the digital age finding the truth is nearly impossible, as almost everything is biased towards a certain political party, or an opinion. New opinions are being thrown out into the public just waiting to be grabbed onto by the social consensus. That is why this article appealed to me, because as a young person who scrolls through Instagram and Facebook daily, I can’t go a day without seeing an opinion of a controversial topic. These opinions become familiar to me, and as there are usually two popular opinions, I need to pick one and make it my truth. Familiarity is how people evaluate what they will make their truth. An example of this is growing up in a democratic household and only hearing the opinions of your democratic parents, that becomes the truth to you and is what you will grow up to believe in. More specific than familiarity is intuitive and analytic assessment of the truth. Intuitively you will form the truth based on how and where you got it from, such as a Facebook post, and analytically you will base the truth on polls and numbers. Living in a world where the truth is based on opinion is why this article appealed to me, and because it was interesting to see the two different ways people form the truth in their brains.
The IPhone is Ten years old. Here’s the Story of Its Birth
By Lev Grossman
Initially, this article was interesting because of how I have a huge relationship with technology in my life. But as I kept reading, it was captivating in how it both explained the mysteries of the iPhone while also telling the personal stories attached with it and how it left questions unanswered. One of the biggest revelations in particular was about the iPhone being something that many people had put their ideas into rather than the “one man” story that many people believe. Along with this were the personal stories that people have about it that were emotionally powerful, how it it benefitted some lives while destroying others and how the world has now reshaped around the idea of producing more iPhones. But despite the article giving so many answers, it then leaves off with the question of do we know everything about the iPhone? Despite the fact the writer dissects The One Device by Brian Merchant and shows the struggle of how the original iPhone came to be, the iPhone still seems to be “resistant to history” as Grossman said, and we don’t even know whether the iPhone has affected humanity for the better or worse. However, that’s the main reason I found the article to be interesting. It presents a question after the article is over and encourages the reader to research and create their own answers, rather than giving out all the information, which in the end made the article much more interesting.
By Lev Grossman
Initially, this article was interesting because of how I have a huge relationship with technology in my life. But as I kept reading, it was captivating in how it both explained the mysteries of the iPhone while also telling the personal stories attached with it and how it left questions unanswered. One of the biggest revelations in particular was about the iPhone being something that many people had put their ideas into rather than the “one man” story that many people believe. Along with this were the personal stories that people have about it that were emotionally powerful, how it it benefitted some lives while destroying others and how the world has now reshaped around the idea of producing more iPhones. But despite the article giving so many answers, it then leaves off with the question of do we know everything about the iPhone? Despite the fact the writer dissects The One Device by Brian Merchant and shows the struggle of how the original iPhone came to be, the iPhone still seems to be “resistant to history” as Grossman said, and we don’t even know whether the iPhone has affected humanity for the better or worse. However, that’s the main reason I found the article to be interesting. It presents a question after the article is over and encourages the reader to research and create their own answers, rather than giving out all the information, which in the end made the article much more interesting.
"Take Naps at Work. Apologize to No One." Tim Herrera
Coming back to school everyday after lunch, I feel this sense of drowsiness trying to listen to my teacher explain to the class the chosen lesson of the hour. My eyes become heavy; with every blink I have to fight to keep them open. Many of my classmates sitting around me have given into the fight to keep their eyes open and have begun to drool onto the sleeves of their sweatshirts. This is why I was so intrigued when I saw the title of this article and thought back to myself struggling to stay awake during class.The feeling of drowsiness while trying to learn in class is not something anyone enjoys, at least in my opinion, and that's why I agree so much with the article's opinion on making naps during work and school something that isn't looked down upon. Through the studies that were mentioned throughout the article, it shows how much the productivity of the worker improved after a power nap, and how the drowsiness they were feeling before had subsided. Time for students, as well as people working in an office setting, to get in a power nap before continuing their day of either working in office jobs or learning, should be part of their schedule and not something looked upon as lazy or unproductive, but rather as taking steps to make them more productive employees or learners.This article caught my attention as I related to that feeling of being drowsy while trying to concentrate on what was being taught in a classroom.
Coming back to school everyday after lunch, I feel this sense of drowsiness trying to listen to my teacher explain to the class the chosen lesson of the hour. My eyes become heavy; with every blink I have to fight to keep them open. Many of my classmates sitting around me have given into the fight to keep their eyes open and have begun to drool onto the sleeves of their sweatshirts. This is why I was so intrigued when I saw the title of this article and thought back to myself struggling to stay awake during class.The feeling of drowsiness while trying to learn in class is not something anyone enjoys, at least in my opinion, and that's why I agree so much with the article's opinion on making naps during work and school something that isn't looked down upon. Through the studies that were mentioned throughout the article, it shows how much the productivity of the worker improved after a power nap, and how the drowsiness they were feeling before had subsided. Time for students, as well as people working in an office setting, to get in a power nap before continuing their day of either working in office jobs or learning, should be part of their schedule and not something looked upon as lazy or unproductive, but rather as taking steps to make them more productive employees or learners.This article caught my attention as I related to that feeling of being drowsy while trying to concentrate on what was being taught in a classroom.
"St. Louis Reaches Deal to Remove Confederate Monument"
This article baffles me. Why would black people want to take down a Confederate flag at a Civil War History Museum? We say we want other races to know our history and what we endured, so why are some of us so troubled to see it? Yes it is massively agonizing what some of our ancestors endured. Agonizing honestly doesn't even come close, however newsflash: people used to be racist. It is history. We cannot get offended by a Confederate flag in a museum when there are real racists and terrorists in the world with Nazi tattoos on their foreheads. Sure, you'll catch me with a frown on my face when I see a F150 flaunting a Confederate flag with pride. However, this was The Missouri Civil War museum! This is where these types of historical objects should be stored. Not on a pickup truck, but in a museum for all to see and educate themselves. The Civil War happened, taking it down does not give our deceased ancestors any justice from the grave. If anything, the more museums that take these flags away, the Civil War history is forgotten. What abolitionists fought against, and what African Americans fought to break their chains from is forgotten. We, as Black Americans must be powerful and not despise history simply because it hurts.
This article baffles me. Why would black people want to take down a Confederate flag at a Civil War History Museum? We say we want other races to know our history and what we endured, so why are some of us so troubled to see it? Yes it is massively agonizing what some of our ancestors endured. Agonizing honestly doesn't even come close, however newsflash: people used to be racist. It is history. We cannot get offended by a Confederate flag in a museum when there are real racists and terrorists in the world with Nazi tattoos on their foreheads. Sure, you'll catch me with a frown on my face when I see a F150 flaunting a Confederate flag with pride. However, this was The Missouri Civil War museum! This is where these types of historical objects should be stored. Not on a pickup truck, but in a museum for all to see and educate themselves. The Civil War happened, taking it down does not give our deceased ancestors any justice from the grave. If anything, the more museums that take these flags away, the Civil War history is forgotten. What abolitionists fought against, and what African Americans fought to break their chains from is forgotten. We, as Black Americans must be powerful and not despise history simply because it hurts.
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"How Tinder Could Take Back the White House" by Yara Rodrigues and Charlotte Goodman immediately caught my attention, because I follow politics very closely, and this article shows how I can make a difference in politics. This article tells its reader about how politically active progressives changed the outcome of the United Kingdoms general election by using Tinder. They simply found a way to ask young people on Tinder who they were voting for and why. This sparked thousands of brilliant and rich conversations about political views, and it ended with the conservatives winning which is what the progressives wanted. Most people don't vote, because they don't think that their one vote will really matter in the long run. Your opinion does matter when you can convince others to share your views and you then voice your opinions all at the same time. When we all vote together, we can make a difference. The article even goes on to talk about how if you were upset by the outcome of the 2016 US presidential election, then you can use the same or a similar strategy to change the outcome in the year 2020. If we work together then we truly can make a difference in this politically divided world.
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https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/06/15/automobiles/wheels/driverless-cars...
Envisioning the Car of the Future as a Living Room on Wheels
Innovation is something that cannot be stopped. Humans fiendishly strive to improve, making things more efficient, cost-effective, intelligent, and usable. This is being seen more and more in the automobile industry, and although flying cars are not yet around as envisioned in Back to the Future, self-driving cars are what really seem to be the next big thing. Alot of work is being put in by many auto-mobile companies to attain this future. But as I read this article, I began to ask myself if that's really a good idea.
So much trust is now being put into the technology we use, and we are letting it make so many decisions for us, I am starting to believe they are taking us over. Don't get me wrong, I'm not talking about a terminator-like apocalypse. But it seems allowing technology to bring us to where we need to go with little thought of how to get there, letting it dictate the temperature we would be comfortable in, and allowing it to distract us from the outside world with movies and emails is not a good idea if we want to hold onto our human selves. And that's exactly what these self-driving cars are trying to achieve. So let's just be careful, okay?
Envisioning the Car of the Future as a Living Room on Wheels
Innovation is something that cannot be stopped. Humans fiendishly strive to improve, making things more efficient, cost-effective, intelligent, and usable. This is being seen more and more in the automobile industry, and although flying cars are not yet around as envisioned in Back to the Future, self-driving cars are what really seem to be the next big thing. Alot of work is being put in by many auto-mobile companies to attain this future. But as I read this article, I began to ask myself if that's really a good idea.
So much trust is now being put into the technology we use, and we are letting it make so many decisions for us, I am starting to believe they are taking us over. Don't get me wrong, I'm not talking about a terminator-like apocalypse. But it seems allowing technology to bring us to where we need to go with little thought of how to get there, letting it dictate the temperature we would be comfortable in, and allowing it to distract us from the outside world with movies and emails is not a good idea if we want to hold onto our human selves. And that's exactly what these self-driving cars are trying to achieve. So let's just be careful, okay?
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/14/technology/one-way-to-fix-uber-think-...
Today’s age of technology helps the ordinary man be more autonomous than ever. However, I was appalled to discover that “Uber”, one of the companies which helps give the people their transportation autonomy, is riddled with scandals. The article seems to suggest that for Uber to improve, we as customers need to think twice before using their services to show how we care about their crimes.
However, I am skeptic of this method for forcing improvement. The article thoroughly addresses Uber’s various transgressions, yet does not say what impact we would have if we started using it less. Many of the problems listed do not affect or are even known to the average customer. Even if people started to lessen their use of Uber, would there be enough to have an impact on Uber’s growth?
Furthermore, the article does not fully address the question whether the bad outweighs the good. The article addressed that Uber is perhaps one of the cheapest and safest ways to get around, even having a positive international influence on people as far as India. I wonder, how does this all seem when looking at the full picture?
For now, we will need to wait and see if Uber manages to improve itself. Whether the customers can make an impact or the bad outweighs the good, we should decide if and how to act as customers. Who knows, soon autonomous people might also have autonomous vehicles.
Today’s age of technology helps the ordinary man be more autonomous than ever. However, I was appalled to discover that “Uber”, one of the companies which helps give the people their transportation autonomy, is riddled with scandals. The article seems to suggest that for Uber to improve, we as customers need to think twice before using their services to show how we care about their crimes.
However, I am skeptic of this method for forcing improvement. The article thoroughly addresses Uber’s various transgressions, yet does not say what impact we would have if we started using it less. Many of the problems listed do not affect or are even known to the average customer. Even if people started to lessen their use of Uber, would there be enough to have an impact on Uber’s growth?
Furthermore, the article does not fully address the question whether the bad outweighs the good. The article addressed that Uber is perhaps one of the cheapest and safest ways to get around, even having a positive international influence on people as far as India. I wonder, how does this all seem when looking at the full picture?
For now, we will need to wait and see if Uber manages to improve itself. Whether the customers can make an impact or the bad outweighs the good, we should decide if and how to act as customers. Who knows, soon autonomous people might also have autonomous vehicles.
“Otto Warmbier, American Student Released From North Korea, Dies” by Sheryl Gay Stolberg
Not long ago, I remember hearing a story regarding a young, American college student who was on a trip to North Korea. His name was Otto Warmbier. He was caught by the North Korean police after being accused of stealing a poster. Being a 13 year old, I didn’t really know what to make of the story. All I knew was that North Korea was controlled by a dictator named Kim Jong-Un and that it was not on my dream vacation list. However, the story stayed in the back of my mind. When the story resurfaced about a week ago, I was saddened to hear that Otto Warmbier had been imprisoned, in a coma for over a year, and was being returned to the United States to be with his family. On June 19, 2017, he passed away.
I cannot imagine the pain and suffering that Otto’s parents must have felt when they hear about their son’s condition. Overall, Otto spent 17 months held captive in the prison and was in a coma for more than a year. I am deeply disheartened to think about how many things Mr. Warmbier will miss out on in life, such as graduating college and spending time with his family. I am just glad that Otto was able to spend his parting moments with his family in his home.
Not long ago, I remember hearing a story regarding a young, American college student who was on a trip to North Korea. His name was Otto Warmbier. He was caught by the North Korean police after being accused of stealing a poster. Being a 13 year old, I didn’t really know what to make of the story. All I knew was that North Korea was controlled by a dictator named Kim Jong-Un and that it was not on my dream vacation list. However, the story stayed in the back of my mind. When the story resurfaced about a week ago, I was saddened to hear that Otto Warmbier had been imprisoned, in a coma for over a year, and was being returned to the United States to be with his family. On June 19, 2017, he passed away.
I cannot imagine the pain and suffering that Otto’s parents must have felt when they hear about their son’s condition. Overall, Otto spent 17 months held captive in the prison and was in a coma for more than a year. I am deeply disheartened to think about how many things Mr. Warmbier will miss out on in life, such as graduating college and spending time with his family. I am just glad that Otto was able to spend his parting moments with his family in his home.
''Ken's New Look(s), Deconstructed'' by Vanessa Friedman
I was scanning through articles to read, when this article caught my eye. I must say I have always had a problem with Barbie products. As a kid, I loved to play with them and dress them up, but have always felt insecure because of their proportions. If Barbie or Ken were a real woman and man they'd be forced to walk on all fours and would be physically incapable of lifting their over-sized heads. Barbie's 16-inch waist would also be four inches thinner than her head, leaving room for only half a liver and a few inches of intestine.
Last year, they have changed Barbie and have made her different sizes, including plus size, different colors, different eyes, and different hair styles. Now, they have also changed Ken, which I strongly agree with. Kids need to feel safe and comfortable with their dolls and the way to do that is to make them look more like an actual human, including real proportional sizes. I can see why many adults are excited for this change and I can't wait to see many kid's reactions. I would like them to keep making changing revolving the society today and influence kids in a good way.
I was scanning through articles to read, when this article caught my eye. I must say I have always had a problem with Barbie products. As a kid, I loved to play with them and dress them up, but have always felt insecure because of their proportions. If Barbie or Ken were a real woman and man they'd be forced to walk on all fours and would be physically incapable of lifting their over-sized heads. Barbie's 16-inch waist would also be four inches thinner than her head, leaving room for only half a liver and a few inches of intestine.
Last year, they have changed Barbie and have made her different sizes, including plus size, different colors, different eyes, and different hair styles. Now, they have also changed Ken, which I strongly agree with. Kids need to feel safe and comfortable with their dolls and the way to do that is to make them look more like an actual human, including real proportional sizes. I can see why many adults are excited for this change and I can't wait to see many kid's reactions. I would like them to keep making changing revolving the society today and influence kids in a good way.
"The Meaning of Our Confederate ‘Monuments’ by Gary Shapiro"
Of course, it is important that an understanding of the nation's past be developed and the mistakes made are acknowledged, however, it is extreme to remove monuments of people/events who have achieved a grand feat whether they are positively regarded in today’s society. The monuments were not put up based on morals and beliefs, but for their accomplishment and contribution to American history and American development, depicting a period of inner turmoil and extreme events. Removing these monuments could seem like a poor attempt to simulate a change in societal thinking. If one were to truly testify to change, action in a realistic manner must be taken not taking down a statue as a metaphor for taking down past events of internal conflicts. This article presented the opposing viewpoints on what the recent events, such as the proposed removal of the Statue of Robert E. Lee, in my opinion of the greatest generals in American history, in Richmond, Virginia. The statues, in my opinion, should remain. Jane Fonda said “You don’t learn from successes… you only learn from wounds and scars and mistakes and failures. And that’s the truth.” Erasing the scars that America has experienced diminishes its identity. They are vital to understanding what the nation and people have endured to achieve what they have. Therefore, it is best to not remove these monuments, but rename them as memorials as the article states.
Of course, it is important that an understanding of the nation's past be developed and the mistakes made are acknowledged, however, it is extreme to remove monuments of people/events who have achieved a grand feat whether they are positively regarded in today’s society. The monuments were not put up based on morals and beliefs, but for their accomplishment and contribution to American history and American development, depicting a period of inner turmoil and extreme events. Removing these monuments could seem like a poor attempt to simulate a change in societal thinking. If one were to truly testify to change, action in a realistic manner must be taken not taking down a statue as a metaphor for taking down past events of internal conflicts. This article presented the opposing viewpoints on what the recent events, such as the proposed removal of the Statue of Robert E. Lee, in my opinion of the greatest generals in American history, in Richmond, Virginia. The statues, in my opinion, should remain. Jane Fonda said “You don’t learn from successes… you only learn from wounds and scars and mistakes and failures. And that’s the truth.” Erasing the scars that America has experienced diminishes its identity. They are vital to understanding what the nation and people have endured to achieve what they have. Therefore, it is best to not remove these monuments, but rename them as memorials as the article states.
"Ken’s New Look(s), Deconstructed" by Vanessa Friedman
I became interested in this article because as a child I grew up playing with the famous Barbie and Ken plastic toy dolls.
The two dolls always had a distinct look- tall, skinny, blonde haired and blue eyed. To most they seemed to carry the ideal look that many young children desired to achieve. The problem being that with the amount of different nationalities and physical appearances it's almost unfair that the dolls weren't more widely designed years ago in the early stages of the dolls launch. I stand by the newly designed Ken dolls beacuse I think it has been long overdue and something great for the company to have produced. Now a larger population of Ken fans can enjoy the dolls more since they designed to appeal to larger apperances. Yes, as stated in the article, trends change over time, but I think the company is doing something great by promoting equality through the varied appearances of the dolls.
I became interested in this article because as a child I grew up playing with the famous Barbie and Ken plastic toy dolls.
The two dolls always had a distinct look- tall, skinny, blonde haired and blue eyed. To most they seemed to carry the ideal look that many young children desired to achieve. The problem being that with the amount of different nationalities and physical appearances it's almost unfair that the dolls weren't more widely designed years ago in the early stages of the dolls launch. I stand by the newly designed Ken dolls beacuse I think it has been long overdue and something great for the company to have produced. Now a larger population of Ken fans can enjoy the dolls more since they designed to appeal to larger apperances. Yes, as stated in the article, trends change over time, but I think the company is doing something great by promoting equality through the varied appearances of the dolls.
"Senate Health Care Bill Includes Deep Cuts to Medicaid" By Robert Pear and Thomas Kaplan June 22, 2017
This topic stood out the most for me because, this bill up till recently has been consistently been a major topic. Whether to remove Obamacare or not, this has been delayed for seven years and now these Senate Republicans suddenly make the decision to advance with making deep cuts in Medicaid and removing Obaamcare. During president Lyndon Johnson's service, his bill of healthcare kept the people safe and prevented the death rate from rising. This bill has been planned since Franklin D. Roosevelt's service as president although FDR did not have the time to process it his successor Harry Truman carried it to president Lyndon Johnson. During their presidency the American society and economy were in great shape or at least heading to a better economy. However, now the Senate Republicans plan to repeal this act and their reasoning is because of the cost of Obamacare, this first question that sprung to me, "Which is more important money or people?" Sound dramatic? The Senate Republicans are targeting the bill that has saved many American lives, moreover Medicaid. Cutting deep into Medicaid would cause failure of nursing homes a huge impact on the poor and former president Obama stated on his Facebook page “The Senate bill, unveiled today, is not a health care bill” I wonder how America would change without the support of these two bills, my opinion, not very well.
This topic stood out the most for me because, this bill up till recently has been consistently been a major topic. Whether to remove Obamacare or not, this has been delayed for seven years and now these Senate Republicans suddenly make the decision to advance with making deep cuts in Medicaid and removing Obaamcare. During president Lyndon Johnson's service, his bill of healthcare kept the people safe and prevented the death rate from rising. This bill has been planned since Franklin D. Roosevelt's service as president although FDR did not have the time to process it his successor Harry Truman carried it to president Lyndon Johnson. During their presidency the American society and economy were in great shape or at least heading to a better economy. However, now the Senate Republicans plan to repeal this act and their reasoning is because of the cost of Obamacare, this first question that sprung to me, "Which is more important money or people?" Sound dramatic? The Senate Republicans are targeting the bill that has saved many American lives, moreover Medicaid. Cutting deep into Medicaid would cause failure of nursing homes a huge impact on the poor and former president Obama stated on his Facebook page “The Senate bill, unveiled today, is not a health care bill” I wonder how America would change without the support of these two bills, my opinion, not very well.
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"Summer Solstice: A Great Moment to Ponder the Sun" by Nicholas St. Fleur
Ever since we were all young, the adults in our lives taught us about the opposites in our world like summer and winter, being alive or dead, etc. On August 21st one very popular opposite-the sun and moon-is going to defy all standards by the two crossing each other. Our world is going to experience something known as the Summer Solstice where the moon will venture in front of the sun which will therefore cause brief moments of darkness upon areas of the globe. Although the Summer Solstice may be most commonly viewed in a scientific mindset, I personally think there is much more to it. Being so interested in our world coming together as one, this concept of opposites connecting truly signifies what we need in our world. With everyone's differences being taken into account, it seems nearly impossible for anyone to ever bond on a certain level of understanding. However, I believe, despite how cliché this may sound, if the sun and the moon can do it, so can humanity. Even though we are still far from it, we are making our way towards unification. With the NYC Pride March occurring just yesterday, it is clear that there are people out there who are making a true effort to spread as much love as possible. I definitely don't think that the occurrence of Pride Month and the Summer Solstice is a coincidence. Rather it is a sign that we need to step up and work together to link all the people in our world.
Ever since we were all young, the adults in our lives taught us about the opposites in our world like summer and winter, being alive or dead, etc. On August 21st one very popular opposite-the sun and moon-is going to defy all standards by the two crossing each other. Our world is going to experience something known as the Summer Solstice where the moon will venture in front of the sun which will therefore cause brief moments of darkness upon areas of the globe. Although the Summer Solstice may be most commonly viewed in a scientific mindset, I personally think there is much more to it. Being so interested in our world coming together as one, this concept of opposites connecting truly signifies what we need in our world. With everyone's differences being taken into account, it seems nearly impossible for anyone to ever bond on a certain level of understanding. However, I believe, despite how cliché this may sound, if the sun and the moon can do it, so can humanity. Even though we are still far from it, we are making our way towards unification. With the NYC Pride March occurring just yesterday, it is clear that there are people out there who are making a true effort to spread as much love as possible. I definitely don't think that the occurrence of Pride Month and the Summer Solstice is a coincidence. Rather it is a sign that we need to step up and work together to link all the people in our world.
"London's Fire Symptomatic of Larger Safety Issues Globally" by The Associated Press
I rarely see an article addressing the safety regulations, and that is why this article interested me. In London, the Grenfell Tower caught fire and killed 79 people. This caused officals to investigate the cause and issues that led to the fire. The fire-safety experts say that the building regulations fail to keep up with the new policies and don't take action until tragedy hits. I think building managers and constructors should carefully keep track of new safety policies and ensure that the building codes are all up to date. However, not everyone would take the time and money to keep up. Private contractors and local authorities all just want to get the job done as quick and as cheap as possible. Money is always a factor no matter what job. You have to think about how much money you're putting out there, only to have to change it all over again because of a new regulation. Money is a reason that led building regulations to fall back. However, which is the bigger issue, the amount of money lost or the amount of lives lost? Obviously, lives are more important than some paper. You can choose to save money and risk other peoples' safety, but when tragedy hits and it's due to your decision to save money, you'll realize, it's not worth it. In the choices of money or life, life wins. You can always earn money back, but there's only one life for everyone and once it's gone, it's gone forever.
I rarely see an article addressing the safety regulations, and that is why this article interested me. In London, the Grenfell Tower caught fire and killed 79 people. This caused officals to investigate the cause and issues that led to the fire. The fire-safety experts say that the building regulations fail to keep up with the new policies and don't take action until tragedy hits. I think building managers and constructors should carefully keep track of new safety policies and ensure that the building codes are all up to date. However, not everyone would take the time and money to keep up. Private contractors and local authorities all just want to get the job done as quick and as cheap as possible. Money is always a factor no matter what job. You have to think about how much money you're putting out there, only to have to change it all over again because of a new regulation. Money is a reason that led building regulations to fall back. However, which is the bigger issue, the amount of money lost or the amount of lives lost? Obviously, lives are more important than some paper. You can choose to save money and risk other peoples' safety, but when tragedy hits and it's due to your decision to save money, you'll realize, it's not worth it. In the choices of money or life, life wins. You can always earn money back, but there's only one life for everyone and once it's gone, it's gone forever.
"Ken's New Look(s), Deconstructed" by Vanessa Friedman
This article caught my eye because I have been noticing the diversity over the past couple years in our country. There are so many different races, religions, styles and more that have sprung up over the past 5-10 years. Many people have complained about the stereotypical toys that children have been playing with for decades and this includes Barbie and Ken. Barbie and Ken have stayed the same since their introduction in 1961. Both with Blonde hair, blue eyes, tall and skinny- they are the ideal human. Last year, the Barbie creators changed Barbie's look to make her adjust more to the times. This year it was Ken's turn. I strongly agree with these changes because there are so many different people today. No matter what you look like, you should be able to choose simple things like what toys your child plays with. Although, as the article said, trends fade away and times change, I believe that it is still great that the Barbie creators are making a change and trying to extend the meaning of equality to every single person.
In conclusion, I think that the Barbie company should keep doing their best to adapt their dolls to the times and population today, even if there are some people who are against it. They are making a statement that everyone is different and that it's okay to be different.
This article caught my eye because I have been noticing the diversity over the past couple years in our country. There are so many different races, religions, styles and more that have sprung up over the past 5-10 years. Many people have complained about the stereotypical toys that children have been playing with for decades and this includes Barbie and Ken. Barbie and Ken have stayed the same since their introduction in 1961. Both with Blonde hair, blue eyes, tall and skinny- they are the ideal human. Last year, the Barbie creators changed Barbie's look to make her adjust more to the times. This year it was Ken's turn. I strongly agree with these changes because there are so many different people today. No matter what you look like, you should be able to choose simple things like what toys your child plays with. Although, as the article said, trends fade away and times change, I believe that it is still great that the Barbie creators are making a change and trying to extend the meaning of equality to every single person.
In conclusion, I think that the Barbie company should keep doing their best to adapt their dolls to the times and population today, even if there are some people who are against it. They are making a statement that everyone is different and that it's okay to be different.
"Bill Cosby's Sexual Assault Case Ends in a Mistrial" By GRAHAM BOWLEY, RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA and JON HURDLE
This article grabbed my attention because of who Bill Cosby is and what he used to represent. Men in a position of power have been able to abuse women and get away with it for years, now someone is being held responsible.
Bill Cosby has been accused of raping and sexually assaulting a number of women. This particular case only has to do with Andrea Constand. She claims that he drugged and raped her in his home in 2004. After Constand came out with her truth a number of women followed. After six days of deliberation the jury said they were hopelessly deadlocked. The prosecution promised to retry this case.
I believe that it is extremely important that something comes of this case. If he did sexually assault even one of these women he deserves to spend the rest of his life in jail. With cases like the Stanford rapists and the accusations against our own president we must stand together as a nation to protect victims. We must not let men in a position of power get away with horrendous crimes. Women are not sex objects and should be protected against predators, such as Bill Cosby. This judicial system must set a standard that is held for all men and women accused of sexual assault. Just because Cosby is a public figure does not mean he is not capable of committing these crimes. I am so interested in this article because it is so relevant to every sexual assault survivor.
This article grabbed my attention because of who Bill Cosby is and what he used to represent. Men in a position of power have been able to abuse women and get away with it for years, now someone is being held responsible.
Bill Cosby has been accused of raping and sexually assaulting a number of women. This particular case only has to do with Andrea Constand. She claims that he drugged and raped her in his home in 2004. After Constand came out with her truth a number of women followed. After six days of deliberation the jury said they were hopelessly deadlocked. The prosecution promised to retry this case.
I believe that it is extremely important that something comes of this case. If he did sexually assault even one of these women he deserves to spend the rest of his life in jail. With cases like the Stanford rapists and the accusations against our own president we must stand together as a nation to protect victims. We must not let men in a position of power get away with horrendous crimes. Women are not sex objects and should be protected against predators, such as Bill Cosby. This judicial system must set a standard that is held for all men and women accused of sexual assault. Just because Cosby is a public figure does not mean he is not capable of committing these crimes. I am so interested in this article because it is so relevant to every sexual assault survivor.
"Justices to Hear Case on Religious Objections to Same-Sex Marriage" by Adam Liptak
This article caught my eye since I have been thinking about this particular issue for a while now. Who is in the right- the baker, claiming his religious freedom is being infringed upon, or the couple, claiming unjust discrimination? Instead of discussing the legality of the baker's refusal, I have decided to look at the issue from a moral perspective, specifically, on the couple's side.
The way I see it, one should fight the urge to hurl accusations of discrimination and homophobia at the baker and consider this first; what was the couple doing there in the first place? The great thing about the market is the fact that everyone, including the couple, has many choices as to where to purchase the products they desire. There are thousands of bakeries to choose from, yet they have chosen to ask this particular baker, their fellow man, to go against his beliefs. As Mr. Phillips’s lawyer has stated "Mr. Mullins and Mr. Craig could have bought a cake from another baker and in fact easily obtained a free wedding cake with a rainbow design from another bakery." Was his refusal discriminatory? Offensive? Unjust? Most definitely. However, it seems to me like this law case was a provocation against religion, an excuse for a forced transaction. I believe both sides were at fault in this instance, and hope that such unpleasant interactions will be avoided in the future.
This article caught my eye since I have been thinking about this particular issue for a while now. Who is in the right- the baker, claiming his religious freedom is being infringed upon, or the couple, claiming unjust discrimination? Instead of discussing the legality of the baker's refusal, I have decided to look at the issue from a moral perspective, specifically, on the couple's side.
The way I see it, one should fight the urge to hurl accusations of discrimination and homophobia at the baker and consider this first; what was the couple doing there in the first place? The great thing about the market is the fact that everyone, including the couple, has many choices as to where to purchase the products they desire. There are thousands of bakeries to choose from, yet they have chosen to ask this particular baker, their fellow man, to go against his beliefs. As Mr. Phillips’s lawyer has stated "Mr. Mullins and Mr. Craig could have bought a cake from another baker and in fact easily obtained a free wedding cake with a rainbow design from another bakery." Was his refusal discriminatory? Offensive? Unjust? Most definitely. However, it seems to me like this law case was a provocation against religion, an excuse for a forced transaction. I believe both sides were at fault in this instance, and hope that such unpleasant interactions will be avoided in the future.
"Out of High School, Into Real Life" by Jack Healy
The worst thing about being a high school junior or senior is being asked by every adult you come in contact with, "What college are you going to? What are you going to study?". Those frequently asked questions beg for answers that determine the course of a student's life. Post-graduation plans are stressful to us as students because it's hard to have your life and its purpose figured out at age 17.
I appreciate Healy's purpose of going to high schoolers and asking them how they feel. Teenagers are more accustomed to being talked at instead of talked to in conversations with adults. In his conversations with these kids, they are all doing different jobs but I see important similarities. All of them are money-conscious, ambitious, and thoughtful in their decision. None of them are lazy or purposeless. They have an idea of what they want and they are achieving it or on their way there. So often students who don't pursue higher education are labeled with a negative connotation because they are doing something that is different and could have negative consequences later in life.
Since when did college become a one size fits all? College isn't for everyone. Some people can't afford it. Some people don't want to sit in a classroom for four more years. Lots of people can be successful without it. Collge is a path to success and it's also a path to four years of student loans debt.
The worst thing about being a high school junior or senior is being asked by every adult you come in contact with, "What college are you going to? What are you going to study?". Those frequently asked questions beg for answers that determine the course of a student's life. Post-graduation plans are stressful to us as students because it's hard to have your life and its purpose figured out at age 17.
I appreciate Healy's purpose of going to high schoolers and asking them how they feel. Teenagers are more accustomed to being talked at instead of talked to in conversations with adults. In his conversations with these kids, they are all doing different jobs but I see important similarities. All of them are money-conscious, ambitious, and thoughtful in their decision. None of them are lazy or purposeless. They have an idea of what they want and they are achieving it or on their way there. So often students who don't pursue higher education are labeled with a negative connotation because they are doing something that is different and could have negative consequences later in life.
Since when did college become a one size fits all? College isn't for everyone. Some people can't afford it. Some people don't want to sit in a classroom for four more years. Lots of people can be successful without it. Collge is a path to success and it's also a path to four years of student loans debt.
"Otto Warmbier, American Student Released From North Korea, Dies" By Sheryl Gay Stolberg
After decades of tension between North Korea and the United States, I think that this moment has become the worst in recent history. Holding Otto Warmbier, an American student, captive for over two years not only signifies the horrible relationship between the US and North Korea, but it also signifies how the measures of fighting have gone to new levels. No matter how large the tension is between to political bodies, no act of hate should be taken out on innocent civilians. Governing bodies should either learn to accept their differences or work peacefully to find a solution to their problems. The answer does not lie in a case like Otto’s. Otto Warmbier was convicted with over a decade of hard labor to pay for his crime against the authoritarian government of North Korea. No one should ever have to endure the pain of going through this punishment. I believe that it was a blessing for his family to be able to be with him one last time after unending anguish and sadness from the time of his conviction to the moment he was being flown home. The way the article highlights how Otto Warmbier was at peace during his final hours with his parents in his homeland helped to bring as much good as possible to this tragic story.
After decades of tension between North Korea and the United States, I think that this moment has become the worst in recent history. Holding Otto Warmbier, an American student, captive for over two years not only signifies the horrible relationship between the US and North Korea, but it also signifies how the measures of fighting have gone to new levels. No matter how large the tension is between to political bodies, no act of hate should be taken out on innocent civilians. Governing bodies should either learn to accept their differences or work peacefully to find a solution to their problems. The answer does not lie in a case like Otto’s. Otto Warmbier was convicted with over a decade of hard labor to pay for his crime against the authoritarian government of North Korea. No one should ever have to endure the pain of going through this punishment. I believe that it was a blessing for his family to be able to be with him one last time after unending anguish and sadness from the time of his conviction to the moment he was being flown home. The way the article highlights how Otto Warmbier was at peace during his final hours with his parents in his homeland helped to bring as much good as possible to this tragic story.
‘Food Evolution,’ Scientists Strike Back by Daniel M. Gold
This week an article that drew my interest was In ‘Food Evolution,’ Scientists Strike Back. The Article updates on the battle concerning Genetically Modified Organisms, which are being used in order to increase agricultural production. GMO’s have been in use ever since 1994. The backlash this method is accumulating is due to the method makes plants replicas of each other. This method can therefore be seen as tampering with the natural order. Those who oppose GMO's are not incorrect, they do not, however, take into account the excessive need for GMO’s. The ability to modify the DNA of a plant causes farmers to be able to produce crops that are larger, stay fresh and grow the fastest. A prevalent example of the need for GMO’s can be seen in corn production. The growing population on earth leads to an exponential growth of food consumption. Eventually the area needed to produce the food runs out. GMO’s have altered corn stalks in order to program more corn to be made per stalk. This allows corn production to take place in a much smaller area while still producing the same amount of food. The opposition to GMO’s comes far too late as the world cannot survive without them. They have been in use for many years and have lead to an efficient agricultural system.
This week an article that drew my interest was In ‘Food Evolution,’ Scientists Strike Back. The Article updates on the battle concerning Genetically Modified Organisms, which are being used in order to increase agricultural production. GMO’s have been in use ever since 1994. The backlash this method is accumulating is due to the method makes plants replicas of each other. This method can therefore be seen as tampering with the natural order. Those who oppose GMO's are not incorrect, they do not, however, take into account the excessive need for GMO’s. The ability to modify the DNA of a plant causes farmers to be able to produce crops that are larger, stay fresh and grow the fastest. A prevalent example of the need for GMO’s can be seen in corn production. The growing population on earth leads to an exponential growth of food consumption. Eventually the area needed to produce the food runs out. GMO’s have altered corn stalks in order to program more corn to be made per stalk. This allows corn production to take place in a much smaller area while still producing the same amount of food. The opposition to GMO’s comes far too late as the world cannot survive without them. They have been in use for many years and have lead to an efficient agricultural system.
"The Dutch Have Solutions to Rising Seas. The World Is Watching."
This article caught my attention for many reasons. I've always been interested in the architecture surrounding water so that prompted me to click on it in the first place. I began reading and I was immediately intrigued; the Dutch were using city and what they were given to adapt to rising seas.
I have always thought that to prevent flooding you have to build dams, build flood walls, and build something for any means of protection. But now I realize how wrong I was. All you need to do is make small changes to what you have. As in Rotterdam, where they used already exciting fields and created rowing courses that could also be used for as a flood relief area. Or making parking garages that were needed, but also could be used to keep water out of the street.
This article caught my attention for many reasons. I've always been interested in the architecture surrounding water so that prompted me to click on it in the first place. I began reading and I was immediately intrigued; the Dutch were using city and what they were given to adapt to rising seas.
I have always thought that to prevent flooding you have to build dams, build flood walls, and build something for any means of protection. But now I realize how wrong I was. All you need to do is make small changes to what you have. As in Rotterdam, where they used already exciting fields and created rowing courses that could also be used for as a flood relief area. Or making parking garages that were needed, but also could be used to keep water out of the street.
"Out of High School, Into Real Life" by Jack Healy
"Where do you want to go to college?" "What do you want to study after high school?" I am forced to muster up a response to these questions on a daily basis. When people I meet learn that I am nearly a junior in high school, higher education is a subject that is constantly brought up. However, what is often overlooked by many is the affordability of college. According to Evelin Martinez in the article, her family dreamed of coming to America and pursuing a better quality of life, which included higher education. However, the American Dream excludes many due to its high cost. College is widely regarded as essential in order to prosper economically, but it comes at a huge cost in terms of debt. Many students pursue degrees in order to obtain high income jobs, but once they enter the workforce, a large portion of their income must be used to pay student loans. Even more alarming is the number of students that are discouraged from obtaining degrees because of fear of debt. Colleges do offer scholarships, but college is widely unaffordable for many. There will always be people who choose to enter the workforce instead of enrolling in a university, but for those students who do want to pursue higher education but are financially restricted, more opportunities must become available so that families are not burdened by looming debt for years after the student's graduation.
"Where do you want to go to college?" "What do you want to study after high school?" I am forced to muster up a response to these questions on a daily basis. When people I meet learn that I am nearly a junior in high school, higher education is a subject that is constantly brought up. However, what is often overlooked by many is the affordability of college. According to Evelin Martinez in the article, her family dreamed of coming to America and pursuing a better quality of life, which included higher education. However, the American Dream excludes many due to its high cost. College is widely regarded as essential in order to prosper economically, but it comes at a huge cost in terms of debt. Many students pursue degrees in order to obtain high income jobs, but once they enter the workforce, a large portion of their income must be used to pay student loans. Even more alarming is the number of students that are discouraged from obtaining degrees because of fear of debt. Colleges do offer scholarships, but college is widely unaffordable for many. There will always be people who choose to enter the workforce instead of enrolling in a university, but for those students who do want to pursue higher education but are financially restricted, more opportunities must become available so that families are not burdened by looming debt for years after the student's graduation.
“Social Interaction is Critical for Mental and Physical Health” by Jane E. Brody
This article interested me because it talks about an issue that is becoming very common in our lives. When I go out with my friends or with my family, I see people using their phones instead of talking to each other. And of course, this happens to me and my friends as well; it’s not that we planned to use phones and not communicate, it just happened. Excessive phone usage has somehow become a lifestyle. It is very important to have a strong connection with your family and close friends, but I believe it is even more important to have a stronger connection with family because will always want the best for you and support you. People should be aware that disconnecting themselves from society is harmful to their health as well as mind. For example, a person wants to improve in his/her academics and might neglect his friends and only focus on studying. By doing so, he would drift away from his friend circle making him feel lonely which could lead to depression. In my opinion, I don't think its the friends’ fault since it was his decision to isolate himself in the first place; he should take responsibility for his actions. But it is not too late because they are still friends even if they might have grown apart and it could be fixed if he learns to balance his activities. In order to have a healthy lifestyle we need to balance the amount of time we spend on our devices and social interactions.
This article interested me because it talks about an issue that is becoming very common in our lives. When I go out with my friends or with my family, I see people using their phones instead of talking to each other. And of course, this happens to me and my friends as well; it’s not that we planned to use phones and not communicate, it just happened. Excessive phone usage has somehow become a lifestyle. It is very important to have a strong connection with your family and close friends, but I believe it is even more important to have a stronger connection with family because will always want the best for you and support you. People should be aware that disconnecting themselves from society is harmful to their health as well as mind. For example, a person wants to improve in his/her academics and might neglect his friends and only focus on studying. By doing so, he would drift away from his friend circle making him feel lonely which could lead to depression. In my opinion, I don't think its the friends’ fault since it was his decision to isolate himself in the first place; he should take responsibility for his actions. But it is not too late because they are still friends even if they might have grown apart and it could be fixed if he learns to balance his activities. In order to have a healthy lifestyle we need to balance the amount of time we spend on our devices and social interactions.
"How to Make an Igloo"
One thing I found especially eye catching on this page is "How to Make an Igloo". When I was younger, I never lived much near snow. My family and I saw snow occasionally, and that made me happy. But the snow was not enough to make an igloo. I have always dreamed of building an igloo, and I am fascinated by the way ice can keep you warm. It is also a big architectural engineering feat. one has to place the blocks of snow in certain order, and shape to where the snow house will not crumble to the ground.
One thing I found especially eye catching on this page is "How to Make an Igloo". When I was younger, I never lived much near snow. My family and I saw snow occasionally, and that made me happy. But the snow was not enough to make an igloo. I have always dreamed of building an igloo, and I am fascinated by the way ice can keep you warm. It is also a big architectural engineering feat. one has to place the blocks of snow in certain order, and shape to where the snow house will not crumble to the ground.
The Secret to My Success? Antidepressants by Julia Fierro
For as long as I can remember, I have suffered from severe anxiety. My first full fledged panic attack came about in an airport at age nine, after realizing that the flight I was boarding could potentially crash. The reality of death has always terrified me. When I was younger, it was a soft whisper reminding me that I could get in an accident any second, but as I grew older it developed into constant screaming that told me no matter how hard I tried to avoid it, death was around the corner. These fears remained until my psychiatrist prescribed me with a regular dosage of Xanax.
The article that stood out to me this week was a fantastic opinion piece on the upside to taking medication. The piece was refreshingly honest and unapologetic about the benefits of antidepressants. It was ready to acknowledge that self care can be tiring, ugly, and terrifying. Taking medication to manage mental illnesses these days is unjustifiably stigmatized. It’s as if anyone taking prescribed medicine is decrepit. This is simply untrue. Would we see a person taking an Advil to treat a headache as disgraceful or weak? No, because protecting physical health is not as taboo as protecting mental health.
Since I was first diagnosed with anxiety, I have learned that self care is not “one size fits all” and that taking the initiative to seek out help is not something to be ashamed of. It’s time to end the ignominy of medication for mental health.
For as long as I can remember, I have suffered from severe anxiety. My first full fledged panic attack came about in an airport at age nine, after realizing that the flight I was boarding could potentially crash. The reality of death has always terrified me. When I was younger, it was a soft whisper reminding me that I could get in an accident any second, but as I grew older it developed into constant screaming that told me no matter how hard I tried to avoid it, death was around the corner. These fears remained until my psychiatrist prescribed me with a regular dosage of Xanax.
The article that stood out to me this week was a fantastic opinion piece on the upside to taking medication. The piece was refreshingly honest and unapologetic about the benefits of antidepressants. It was ready to acknowledge that self care can be tiring, ugly, and terrifying. Taking medication to manage mental illnesses these days is unjustifiably stigmatized. It’s as if anyone taking prescribed medicine is decrepit. This is simply untrue. Would we see a person taking an Advil to treat a headache as disgraceful or weak? No, because protecting physical health is not as taboo as protecting mental health.
Since I was first diagnosed with anxiety, I have learned that self care is not “one size fits all” and that taking the initiative to seek out help is not something to be ashamed of. It’s time to end the ignominy of medication for mental health.
Ken's New Look(s), Deconstructed by Vanessa Friedman
The article interested me because I had not paid attention to changes with Barbie (and Kens) since I was in pre-school. I was surprised when I read that because I always assumed they changed it a while ago. The author of the article, Vanessa Friedman, seemed to like the change but added a few remarks like saying that another reason for the change was to raise sales. Overall, Friedman is happy with the change but reminds us that the change is mostly focused on fashion and trends, which will change, so the "New Crew" are going to get old quick and will need a new makeover.
I agree with what she says about the fashion trends like for example the man bun will soon be an old trend, but the "New Crew" includes that hairstyle. They should also continue the adding more skin tones and body types since those are not fashion trends and will not change, unlike the fashion trends.
The article interested me because I had not paid attention to changes with Barbie (and Kens) since I was in pre-school. I was surprised when I read that because I always assumed they changed it a while ago. The author of the article, Vanessa Friedman, seemed to like the change but added a few remarks like saying that another reason for the change was to raise sales. Overall, Friedman is happy with the change but reminds us that the change is mostly focused on fashion and trends, which will change, so the "New Crew" are going to get old quick and will need a new makeover.
I agree with what she says about the fashion trends like for example the man bun will soon be an old trend, but the "New Crew" includes that hairstyle. They should also continue the adding more skin tones and body types since those are not fashion trends and will not change, unlike the fashion trends.
"Hard Life Among the Dead of Philippines"
Scrolling down the home page of new York Times, this heading caught my eyes especially with the picture of a family sleeping and literally making a life on tombstones.
This article started out saying that there are a few thousand people out of 12 million are living in this particular cemetery in Manila. There are few works in cemetery so, some people carve names on tombstones, sell basic needs of human in makeshift built over tombs and mausoleums, and some residents would call themselves fathers and say prayer at the grave. No running water have made their life harder as it seems. They have to line up and fill up water bottles from public wells. Even though they are living in difficult lives, the use of drugs keep rising up. Regardless of what these residents in cemetery are facing, they are happy living there because cemetery is more secure then living in small towns.
This article's intense images of poor people in Philippines lives will keep your mind off the small issues going on in your own country. As a person living in developing country, there are a lot of people here that are poor but we do not have life or society as bad as the situations in this article. I found that this article can teach life lesson to all the people rich or poor, old or young that even if the life you choose is hard, feeling of security will keep you happy.
Scrolling down the home page of new York Times, this heading caught my eyes especially with the picture of a family sleeping and literally making a life on tombstones.
This article started out saying that there are a few thousand people out of 12 million are living in this particular cemetery in Manila. There are few works in cemetery so, some people carve names on tombstones, sell basic needs of human in makeshift built over tombs and mausoleums, and some residents would call themselves fathers and say prayer at the grave. No running water have made their life harder as it seems. They have to line up and fill up water bottles from public wells. Even though they are living in difficult lives, the use of drugs keep rising up. Regardless of what these residents in cemetery are facing, they are happy living there because cemetery is more secure then living in small towns.
This article's intense images of poor people in Philippines lives will keep your mind off the small issues going on in your own country. As a person living in developing country, there are a lot of people here that are poor but we do not have life or society as bad as the situations in this article. I found that this article can teach life lesson to all the people rich or poor, old or young that even if the life you choose is hard, feeling of security will keep you happy.
"A Yale Dean Lost Her Job After Calling People 'White Trash' in Yelp Reviews" by Christine Hauser
I am shocked to see that a well educated wrote racist reviews like this. Dr. Chu is a dean at Yale. She have got Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Bryn Mawr College and graduate degrees from Harvard University and the University of California which shows that she is well educated but she wrote review about places refering to white people as white trash. She got removed from her position as dean.
I am shocked to see that a well educated wrote racist reviews like this. Dr. Chu is a dean at Yale. She have got Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Bryn Mawr College and graduate degrees from Harvard University and the University of California which shows that she is well educated but she wrote review about places refering to white people as white trash. She got removed from her position as dean.
"Out of High School, Into Real Life" by Jack Healy
This article caught my attention because even before starting high school, I was always asked what I wanted to be in the future and which college I wanted to go to. Back then when my friends and family would ask me, I always gave the same answer. I don't want to think about the future right now, I still have this amount of years left to think about it. Now going to junior year I'm asked this question more frequently. I used to think that I would know the answer to that question by now. However, that's not the case. In fact, my answer is still the same as years before. I have no idea what I am going to do which made me feel panicked and uneasy because I've always believed that I had to know what I wanted to do in order for my life to be successful. However, after reading about other people's experiences of coming out of high school and into the real world, I realized that I didn't have to know what I want to do now in order to be successful in the future.
This article caught my attention because even before starting high school, I was always asked what I wanted to be in the future and which college I wanted to go to. Back then when my friends and family would ask me, I always gave the same answer. I don't want to think about the future right now, I still have this amount of years left to think about it. Now going to junior year I'm asked this question more frequently. I used to think that I would know the answer to that question by now. However, that's not the case. In fact, my answer is still the same as years before. I have no idea what I am going to do which made me feel panicked and uneasy because I've always believed that I had to know what I wanted to do in order for my life to be successful. However, after reading about other people's experiences of coming out of high school and into the real world, I realized that I didn't have to know what I want to do now in order to be successful in the future.
"Bulls and Timberwolves Upstage Draft With Jimmy Butler Trade"
This article caught my attention because I have not yet heard news on the NBA draft picks and thought that it would be interesting to read about who went to what team. It turns out, the Bulls traded their star player, Jimmy Butler, and the No. 16 pick, Justin Patton, to the Timberwolves for the two guards Zach LaVine and Kris Dunn along with the 7-foot, No. 7 pick, Lauri Markkanen from Finland. Furthermore, the 76ers claimed the No. 1 pick, point guard, Markelle Fultz while the LA Lakers took the No. 2 pick, point guard, Lonzo Ball. To be able to make room for Lonzo Ball on the team, the Lakers had to make a change to their lineup by trading their point guard D'Angelo Russell to the Nets. The No. 3 pick, small forward, Jayson Tatum was chosen by the Boston Celtics. For the No. 4 pick, Josh Jackson, power forward was chosen by the Phoenix Suns, the No. 5 pick, De'Aaron Fox, was picked by the Sacramento Kings, the No. 6 pick, Jonathan Isaac was picked by the Orlando Magic, and the No. 7 pick, Markkanen, who was originally picked by the Timberwolves, then traded to the Bulls. This basketball season is going to be interesting considering all the trades that were executed to create the teams that are now very different than what they were last season. I am excited to see exactly how these new teams are able to compete with the other teams in the NBA and if any of these team will get far come time for the playoffs.
This article caught my attention because I have not yet heard news on the NBA draft picks and thought that it would be interesting to read about who went to what team. It turns out, the Bulls traded their star player, Jimmy Butler, and the No. 16 pick, Justin Patton, to the Timberwolves for the two guards Zach LaVine and Kris Dunn along with the 7-foot, No. 7 pick, Lauri Markkanen from Finland. Furthermore, the 76ers claimed the No. 1 pick, point guard, Markelle Fultz while the LA Lakers took the No. 2 pick, point guard, Lonzo Ball. To be able to make room for Lonzo Ball on the team, the Lakers had to make a change to their lineup by trading their point guard D'Angelo Russell to the Nets. The No. 3 pick, small forward, Jayson Tatum was chosen by the Boston Celtics. For the No. 4 pick, Josh Jackson, power forward was chosen by the Phoenix Suns, the No. 5 pick, De'Aaron Fox, was picked by the Sacramento Kings, the No. 6 pick, Jonathan Isaac was picked by the Orlando Magic, and the No. 7 pick, Markkanen, who was originally picked by the Timberwolves, then traded to the Bulls. This basketball season is going to be interesting considering all the trades that were executed to create the teams that are now very different than what they were last season. I am excited to see exactly how these new teams are able to compete with the other teams in the NBA and if any of these team will get far come time for the playoffs.
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"If Wonder Woman Can Do It, She Can Too"
On my first day as a summer camp counselor, I found that everyone at camp had something in common — we had all watched Wonder Woman! All the kids had the same opinion: “Wonder Woman is so strong!”. This article caught my eye because the child sitting next to the author in the theater made the same remark.
Today, the effect of media on people, especially young girls, can be overwhelming. It envisions a certain body type as ideal and tells children how to act, which can lead to insecurities and self-doubt. But Wonder Woman showed that the media can actually be a tool to help strengthen young minds. The movie portrayed the main character as a woman with power, intelligence, and poise. People tried to hold her back, but she kept on fighting. Her experiences in some ways represent ours as women. We can be held back at times, as we were last November, but we must keep taking initiatives. Wonder Woman started with saving a very small town. We as a generation need to take these baby steps as well.
Clearly, the six year olds at summer camp were not thinking about feminism or the past election when watching Wonder Woman. However, they were introduced to both male and female characters fighting for their beliefs, and they did not question either representation. This made me extremely proud, and helped me realize that even something as small as a fictional woman superhero could change a whole generation’s views on gender equality.
On my first day as a summer camp counselor, I found that everyone at camp had something in common — we had all watched Wonder Woman! All the kids had the same opinion: “Wonder Woman is so strong!”. This article caught my eye because the child sitting next to the author in the theater made the same remark.
Today, the effect of media on people, especially young girls, can be overwhelming. It envisions a certain body type as ideal and tells children how to act, which can lead to insecurities and self-doubt. But Wonder Woman showed that the media can actually be a tool to help strengthen young minds. The movie portrayed the main character as a woman with power, intelligence, and poise. People tried to hold her back, but she kept on fighting. Her experiences in some ways represent ours as women. We can be held back at times, as we were last November, but we must keep taking initiatives. Wonder Woman started with saving a very small town. We as a generation need to take these baby steps as well.
Clearly, the six year olds at summer camp were not thinking about feminism or the past election when watching Wonder Woman. However, they were introduced to both male and female characters fighting for their beliefs, and they did not question either representation. This made me extremely proud, and helped me realize that even something as small as a fictional woman superhero could change a whole generation’s views on gender equality.
“Colorado Man Is Second to Die in Quest for Buried Treasure”
I was immediately intrigued by this article due to the words “Die in Quest for Buried Treasure.” But what caught my attention even more, was “Second”. Not only was Paris Wallace a man to die on a quest for buried treasure worth approximately $2 million, but the second man to do so. I think this opened up my eyes to see how much people would put on the line in order to become wealthy- including their own life. I thought it was interesting to see people call out for Mr. Fenn to end his quest, as it is “endangering lives.” I understand why people are upset with Mr. Fenn for making his quest dangerous, but not all of the blame should be directed towards him. Part of the blame should be put on the people who are so determined to find the treasure. It is not Mr. Fenn’s fault that those people risk their entire life to seek wealth. Life is a precious thing, and to give it up to something selfish, such as accumulating wealth, is a foolish act to commit.
I was immediately intrigued by this article due to the words “Die in Quest for Buried Treasure.” But what caught my attention even more, was “Second”. Not only was Paris Wallace a man to die on a quest for buried treasure worth approximately $2 million, but the second man to do so. I think this opened up my eyes to see how much people would put on the line in order to become wealthy- including their own life. I thought it was interesting to see people call out for Mr. Fenn to end his quest, as it is “endangering lives.” I understand why people are upset with Mr. Fenn for making his quest dangerous, but not all of the blame should be directed towards him. Part of the blame should be put on the people who are so determined to find the treasure. It is not Mr. Fenn’s fault that those people risk their entire life to seek wealth. Life is a precious thing, and to give it up to something selfish, such as accumulating wealth, is a foolish act to commit.
"Otto Warmbier, American Student Released From North Korea, Dies" was the article I wanted to focus on because it deals with an ordinary American student, like myself, being unexpectedly involved in a potential world war crisis.
First of all, I send my prayers to the Warmbier family and am very sorry for their tragic loss. What is so terrifying and upsetting about this is that anyone at all could have taken Otto Warmbier's place. In the article, it states that Mr.Warmbier was a student traveling to China and had the opportunity to tour North Korea. He was convicted of trying to steal a propaganda poster. I think it is absolutely heartbreaking that trying to steal a poster was worth a healthy, ambitious life. Otto was sent home a several months later with a "catastrophic brain injury" putting him in a coma. This 22 year-old student passed away on June 19 at 2:20 pm.
After reading this article, I am truly afraid of what could happen to the innocent people from both countries. Especially, since the tension between the United States and North Korea have been intensifying. I wish that we could just talk and resolve this issue without costing any more lives than we need to. Unfortunately, it is not that black and white. I hope nothing happens that could spark a nuclear war and that our government comes up with a plan that could be the least invasive for everyone. I am sure nobody wants to live with this growing fear that this could happen to any of us at any moment.
First of all, I send my prayers to the Warmbier family and am very sorry for their tragic loss. What is so terrifying and upsetting about this is that anyone at all could have taken Otto Warmbier's place. In the article, it states that Mr.Warmbier was a student traveling to China and had the opportunity to tour North Korea. He was convicted of trying to steal a propaganda poster. I think it is absolutely heartbreaking that trying to steal a poster was worth a healthy, ambitious life. Otto was sent home a several months later with a "catastrophic brain injury" putting him in a coma. This 22 year-old student passed away on June 19 at 2:20 pm.
After reading this article, I am truly afraid of what could happen to the innocent people from both countries. Especially, since the tension between the United States and North Korea have been intensifying. I wish that we could just talk and resolve this issue without costing any more lives than we need to. Unfortunately, it is not that black and white. I hope nothing happens that could spark a nuclear war and that our government comes up with a plan that could be the least invasive for everyone. I am sure nobody wants to live with this growing fear that this could happen to any of us at any moment.
Same sex parents still face legal complications- Elizabeth A. Harris
This article interested me the most partially because I know someone who is a part of the LGBTQ community and this is something I can personally connect with. Although same sex marriage was legalized there were still a lot of problems for LGBTQ parents, problems with other countries not recognizing their marriage according to the article and as well as discrimination and dehumanizing people of the LGBTQ community could potentially happen to my friend if laws are not adjusted in the future. In addition to that this also worries me about how the future generation will be like if there would not be a bigger diversity of children raised by LGBTQ parents. LGBTQ parents are more likely to teach their children not to discriminate towards other because they have most likely dealt with the feeling of discrimination. This article also shows that people in the LGBTQ community are still not completely equal because they are still deprived of rights, straight couples have, therefore giving insight to problems most people do not think or talk about on a regular basis.
This article interested me the most partially because I know someone who is a part of the LGBTQ community and this is something I can personally connect with. Although same sex marriage was legalized there were still a lot of problems for LGBTQ parents, problems with other countries not recognizing their marriage according to the article and as well as discrimination and dehumanizing people of the LGBTQ community could potentially happen to my friend if laws are not adjusted in the future. In addition to that this also worries me about how the future generation will be like if there would not be a bigger diversity of children raised by LGBTQ parents. LGBTQ parents are more likely to teach their children not to discriminate towards other because they have most likely dealt with the feeling of discrimination. This article also shows that people in the LGBTQ community are still not completely equal because they are still deprived of rights, straight couples have, therefore giving insight to problems most people do not think or talk about on a regular basis.
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"A Yale Dean Lost Her Job After Calling People 'White Trash" in Yelp Reviews"
While reading this article, I was really shocked that deans of prestigious schools can be so racist. It's not a suprise that racism is still an ongoing issue, but it is disappointing that the head faculty of a renowned university would act so bigoted. Yale is expected to promote diversity and a positive environment for students. However, Dr. Chu's actions fail to represent such positiveness. A dean's responsibility is to represent the school with a clean image but with Dr. Chu's incident, Yale's reputation is tarnished. I believe that what has happened to Yale is unfortunate; Dr. Chu deserves the consequences of stepping down from her position. Her racial comments were enough trouble but her false statements of only posting two reviews make this situation worse. Dr. Chu's actions reveal the reality of bigotry, and it proves that even those who seem to appear the most mature can sometimes be the most problematic. No educater should ever slander or discriminate others based on race and even religion or class. It realy is interesting to me how some people can have such contrasting sides, shown publicly and privately. It is crazy how even Yelp reviews can damge one's career and expose one's true personality. This article gives me a clear insight that there is no going back once something is published on the internet, especially if one didn't think twice before posting a content.
While reading this article, I was really shocked that deans of prestigious schools can be so racist. It's not a suprise that racism is still an ongoing issue, but it is disappointing that the head faculty of a renowned university would act so bigoted. Yale is expected to promote diversity and a positive environment for students. However, Dr. Chu's actions fail to represent such positiveness. A dean's responsibility is to represent the school with a clean image but with Dr. Chu's incident, Yale's reputation is tarnished. I believe that what has happened to Yale is unfortunate; Dr. Chu deserves the consequences of stepping down from her position. Her racial comments were enough trouble but her false statements of only posting two reviews make this situation worse. Dr. Chu's actions reveal the reality of bigotry, and it proves that even those who seem to appear the most mature can sometimes be the most problematic. No educater should ever slander or discriminate others based on race and even religion or class. It realy is interesting to me how some people can have such contrasting sides, shown publicly and privately. It is crazy how even Yelp reviews can damge one's career and expose one's true personality. This article gives me a clear insight that there is no going back once something is published on the internet, especially if one didn't think twice before posting a content.
"Hard Life Among the Dead of Philippines"
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/25/world/asia/manila-north-cemetery-phil...
Scrolling down the home page of New York Times, the heading caught my eyes especially with the picture of a family sleeping and literally making a life on tombstones.
This article started out saying that there are a few thousand people out of 12 million are living in this particular cemetery in Manila. There are few works in cemetery so, some people carve names on tombstones, sell basic needs of human in makeshifts built over tombs, and some residents would call themselves fathers and say prayers at the grave No running water have made their life harder than it has already been. They have to line up and full up water bottles from public wells. Even though they are living in difficult lives, the use of drugs keep rising up. Regardless of what these residents in cemetery are facing, they are happy living there because they feel more secure in cemetery than living in small town.
The article's intense images of poor people in Philippines lives will keep you mind off the small issues going on in your country. As a person living in developing country, there are a lot of people here that are poor but we do not have life or society as bad as the situations in this article. I found that this article can teach a life lesson to all the people rich or poor, old or young that even if the life you choose is hard, feeling of security will keep you happy.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/25/world/asia/manila-north-cemetery-phil...
Scrolling down the home page of New York Times, the heading caught my eyes especially with the picture of a family sleeping and literally making a life on tombstones.
This article started out saying that there are a few thousand people out of 12 million are living in this particular cemetery in Manila. There are few works in cemetery so, some people carve names on tombstones, sell basic needs of human in makeshifts built over tombs, and some residents would call themselves fathers and say prayers at the grave No running water have made their life harder than it has already been. They have to line up and full up water bottles from public wells. Even though they are living in difficult lives, the use of drugs keep rising up. Regardless of what these residents in cemetery are facing, they are happy living there because they feel more secure in cemetery than living in small town.
The article's intense images of poor people in Philippines lives will keep you mind off the small issues going on in your country. As a person living in developing country, there are a lot of people here that are poor but we do not have life or society as bad as the situations in this article. I found that this article can teach a life lesson to all the people rich or poor, old or young that even if the life you choose is hard, feeling of security will keep you happy.
"A Yale Dean Lost Her Job After Calling People 'White Trash' in Yelp Reviews" by Christine Hauser
We often believe that a person has proper ethics and is right-minded once we find out that he/she is from a prestigious university, even without knowing any other information about that person. However, this article clearly shows that the level of education a person received cannot truly identify that person's quality.
Dr. Chu, a dean at Yale who had "earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Bryn Mawr College and graduate degrees from Harvard University and the University of California, Davis," writes a review for a cinema that reads "So what they have is barely educated morons trying to manage snack orders for the obese and also try to add $7 plus $7." When she is accused of writing racist reviews, she claims that she has written "only two troubling reviews on social media," which was eventually found out to be false as there were some additional blameworthy posts that she had previously written.
In my opinion, this clearly shows that a person's level of education does not always define a person. Furthermore, the reason why this case was shocking to many people was that the person who made these racist comments was a very well educated person. Therefore, I think that although those who have the title of being students from prestigious universities should be proud of it, they should also know the burden that follows and behave in a way that is worthy of it.
We often believe that a person has proper ethics and is right-minded once we find out that he/she is from a prestigious university, even without knowing any other information about that person. However, this article clearly shows that the level of education a person received cannot truly identify that person's quality.
Dr. Chu, a dean at Yale who had "earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Bryn Mawr College and graduate degrees from Harvard University and the University of California, Davis," writes a review for a cinema that reads "So what they have is barely educated morons trying to manage snack orders for the obese and also try to add $7 plus $7." When she is accused of writing racist reviews, she claims that she has written "only two troubling reviews on social media," which was eventually found out to be false as there were some additional blameworthy posts that she had previously written.
In my opinion, this clearly shows that a person's level of education does not always define a person. Furthermore, the reason why this case was shocking to many people was that the person who made these racist comments was a very well educated person. Therefore, I think that although those who have the title of being students from prestigious universities should be proud of it, they should also know the burden that follows and behave in a way that is worthy of it.
"For Grocers, a Street Fight" By: Rachel Abrams
When I first looked at this article, I didn't really know what to expect. The introduction described the day in the life of a grocery deliverer. Mr. Browne is a grocery deliverer for an online grocery store called Peapod. It is based in New Jersey but Mr. Browne delivers mostly in New York City. Crazy, traffic jammed, over-populated New York City. How does he do it? You might ask, well very very carefully.
Throughout the day, Mr. Browne encounters rude people who don't tip at all, to very nice sweet customers who tip $15-$20. He sometimes has to climb a ton of stairs, or the customers will come meet him outside. This all has to be timed and very carefully planned, because they can't let the food get cold or warm. Mr. Browne has figured out which customers take longer and which will be really quick. He also has an app on his phone that tells him where traffic takes longer and where there are car accidents.
As I continued to read this article, I thought about how much hard work and vigor this job must take. But Mr. Browne says that he sometimes comes home with $200 in tip in just one day, and he's never had a job like that before. In order to have this job, you would have to be tough mentally, and very fit physically in order to get the work done. All in all, I chose this article because I thought that it was interesting how technology may take over our world, but this shows that you can incorporate both into our lives.
When I first looked at this article, I didn't really know what to expect. The introduction described the day in the life of a grocery deliverer. Mr. Browne is a grocery deliverer for an online grocery store called Peapod. It is based in New Jersey but Mr. Browne delivers mostly in New York City. Crazy, traffic jammed, over-populated New York City. How does he do it? You might ask, well very very carefully.
Throughout the day, Mr. Browne encounters rude people who don't tip at all, to very nice sweet customers who tip $15-$20. He sometimes has to climb a ton of stairs, or the customers will come meet him outside. This all has to be timed and very carefully planned, because they can't let the food get cold or warm. Mr. Browne has figured out which customers take longer and which will be really quick. He also has an app on his phone that tells him where traffic takes longer and where there are car accidents.
As I continued to read this article, I thought about how much hard work and vigor this job must take. But Mr. Browne says that he sometimes comes home with $200 in tip in just one day, and he's never had a job like that before. In order to have this job, you would have to be tough mentally, and very fit physically in order to get the work done. All in all, I chose this article because I thought that it was interesting how technology may take over our world, but this shows that you can incorporate both into our lives.
"China, Where the Pressure to Marry Is Strong, and the Advice Flows Online" captured my interest as it caused me to examine the true nature of an important social aspect in a remarkably different culture.
The first striking detail was the description of the "leftover woman", demonstrating the objectification of women in this country, as they are likened to collectable items with a "sell-by" date. The patriarchal undertones in China, stemming from the one-child policy and the rest of China's history, play a large role in women being viewed solely as procreators and trophy wives, instead of as human beings with substance.
Perhaps even more eye-opening, however, is the role of the internet in encouraging women to accept the reality of the situation and simply deal with it by adjusting themselves. Some of these adjustments sound downright robotic, unfortunately. One internet "relationship expert" describes MV and PU, variables that stand for "mate value" and "paternity uncertainty", respectively.
I find all of this surprising because it seems that the practices described in this article are simply unnatural. People fall in love for a multitude of reasons, but not because they are intentionally following the archaic guidelines set forth by the so-called relationship experts. Unfortunately, the young women who subscribe to these ideas are exposed to TV Dramas and the like as their only other source for learning what love is, so they sadly don't know any better.
Great article.
The first striking detail was the description of the "leftover woman", demonstrating the objectification of women in this country, as they are likened to collectable items with a "sell-by" date. The patriarchal undertones in China, stemming from the one-child policy and the rest of China's history, play a large role in women being viewed solely as procreators and trophy wives, instead of as human beings with substance.
Perhaps even more eye-opening, however, is the role of the internet in encouraging women to accept the reality of the situation and simply deal with it by adjusting themselves. Some of these adjustments sound downright robotic, unfortunately. One internet "relationship expert" describes MV and PU, variables that stand for "mate value" and "paternity uncertainty", respectively.
I find all of this surprising because it seems that the practices described in this article are simply unnatural. People fall in love for a multitude of reasons, but not because they are intentionally following the archaic guidelines set forth by the so-called relationship experts. Unfortunately, the young women who subscribe to these ideas are exposed to TV Dramas and the like as their only other source for learning what love is, so they sadly don't know any better.
Great article.
On Campus, Failure is on the Syllabus
Education, it is meant to provide us with the tools and skills necessary to succeed in life. The article that caught my interest in the Times this week was about how colleges are starting to realize many of the students they are educating still have no idea how to function as adults and handle tough situations.
Universities are becoming aware of the inability to accept anything less than perfection in their students due to many tragic events caused by depression and problems adapting to new situations. Although these universities are trying to improve students’ ability to act as adults while keeping them happy, it is simply not enough to try and reverse the effects of societal pressure in college. This topic is interesting to me because I see many of the same behaviors in high school. Whether it is competing for the highest grade or who is going to get into the best college, it all comes from the pressure placed on us by society to be absolutely perfect. Our generation has been brought up in a culture that expects us to go to a brand name college on a singular path by means of participating in every extracurricular activity offered or depriving us of childhood experiences in order to prepare us for standardized tests. In societies’ journey to produce perfection we have lost the real goal of education. We no longer go to school to learn, but to become the highest test score or rank that society requires as validation for success.
Education, it is meant to provide us with the tools and skills necessary to succeed in life. The article that caught my interest in the Times this week was about how colleges are starting to realize many of the students they are educating still have no idea how to function as adults and handle tough situations.
Universities are becoming aware of the inability to accept anything less than perfection in their students due to many tragic events caused by depression and problems adapting to new situations. Although these universities are trying to improve students’ ability to act as adults while keeping them happy, it is simply not enough to try and reverse the effects of societal pressure in college. This topic is interesting to me because I see many of the same behaviors in high school. Whether it is competing for the highest grade or who is going to get into the best college, it all comes from the pressure placed on us by society to be absolutely perfect. Our generation has been brought up in a culture that expects us to go to a brand name college on a singular path by means of participating in every extracurricular activity offered or depriving us of childhood experiences in order to prepare us for standardized tests. In societies’ journey to produce perfection we have lost the real goal of education. We no longer go to school to learn, but to become the highest test score or rank that society requires as validation for success.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/16/science/black-sea-turkey-turquoise-pl...
The article this week that caught my attention was "The Black Sea Turned Turquoise, Thanks to a Phytoplankton Bloom." I came across the article just while searching through New York Times to find a interesting article to read while I was bored. As I read through the articles this one caught my eye because I love science. I started reading through the article and it was very interesting. In the times this week what interested me most was that Phytoplankton boom can actually change the water a different color. The more I read the more interested I became with the water changing color just from millions of tiny organisms in the water. Also I was interested that even thought the Phytoplankton die in like four days that water still stays turquoise for many weeks following the death of the Phytoplankton. These booms can happen all over the world and in all different lakes which interested me.
The article this week that caught my attention was "The Black Sea Turned Turquoise, Thanks to a Phytoplankton Bloom." I came across the article just while searching through New York Times to find a interesting article to read while I was bored. As I read through the articles this one caught my eye because I love science. I started reading through the article and it was very interesting. In the times this week what interested me most was that Phytoplankton boom can actually change the water a different color. The more I read the more interested I became with the water changing color just from millions of tiny organisms in the water. Also I was interested that even thought the Phytoplankton die in like four days that water still stays turquoise for many weeks following the death of the Phytoplankton. These booms can happen all over the world and in all different lakes which interested me.
"What you need to know about the new Uber" By Brian X. Chen
The article that caught my attention this week was the one about all the new changes Uber is going to be making to their app, which will affect the driver and the rider. The reason I decided to read this article is because my father is an Uber driver, and all of these changes will affect him. The first major change that is going to take place, is that starting in July, riders will now be able to tip their drivers once their ride is over. Once they get out of the car, they will be prompt to a screen on their phones that asks them to rate their experience from 1 to 5 stars, which will be followed by a screen that asks them if they would like to leave a tip for the driver. Although the choices aren't a lot, it still means a lot that the rider gives a tip to their driver, which is like complementing them for how good the ride was. Another big change that is going to take place, is that Uber riders will be charged a certain amount of money per minute they are late getting to their Uber. For example, this is already in affect in Chicago, where they're charging you 20 cents per minute that you make your Uber wait for you. Uber knew these changes had to be done, when their rival company "Lyft," came out with tipping and many other features the Uber app didn't have. On top of that. earlier that year, Uber's CEO revealed his political standpoint to the general public, losing many of the customers Uber worked hard to earn.
The article that caught my attention this week was the one about all the new changes Uber is going to be making to their app, which will affect the driver and the rider. The reason I decided to read this article is because my father is an Uber driver, and all of these changes will affect him. The first major change that is going to take place, is that starting in July, riders will now be able to tip their drivers once their ride is over. Once they get out of the car, they will be prompt to a screen on their phones that asks them to rate their experience from 1 to 5 stars, which will be followed by a screen that asks them if they would like to leave a tip for the driver. Although the choices aren't a lot, it still means a lot that the rider gives a tip to their driver, which is like complementing them for how good the ride was. Another big change that is going to take place, is that Uber riders will be charged a certain amount of money per minute they are late getting to their Uber. For example, this is already in affect in Chicago, where they're charging you 20 cents per minute that you make your Uber wait for you. Uber knew these changes had to be done, when their rival company "Lyft," came out with tipping and many other features the Uber app didn't have. On top of that. earlier that year, Uber's CEO revealed his political standpoint to the general public, losing many of the customers Uber worked hard to earn.
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"Minnesota Officer Acquitted in Killing of Philando Castile"
I was interested in this article this week because it's one of the many current events that frustrated me the most (Along with other happenings that I can't fit in 1500 characters). I'm so tired of seeing the same event happen over and over again, with all the "misconceptions" and lies. I have never seen any of these situations where someone actually gets some sort of penalty. I'm also frustrated that everyone is making excuses on why the policeman was innocent, coming up with excuses on how it was Philando Castile's fault for getting shot. Castile did everything right, following calmly to the policeman's instructions: telling the policeman he had a weapon, that he was only getting his ID, and that he was allowed to own the weapon. Logically, why would Castile even pull out a gun and shoot a policeman on the open road and in front of his young daughter in the backseat? I'm ashamed that the system has failed Castile's family and himself and the others who have lost their lives to cowardice and bigotry. This article made me realize that everyone keeps making excuses and no one ever wants to do anything unless it impacts them.
I was interested in this article this week because it's one of the many current events that frustrated me the most (Along with other happenings that I can't fit in 1500 characters). I'm so tired of seeing the same event happen over and over again, with all the "misconceptions" and lies. I have never seen any of these situations where someone actually gets some sort of penalty. I'm also frustrated that everyone is making excuses on why the policeman was innocent, coming up with excuses on how it was Philando Castile's fault for getting shot. Castile did everything right, following calmly to the policeman's instructions: telling the policeman he had a weapon, that he was only getting his ID, and that he was allowed to own the weapon. Logically, why would Castile even pull out a gun and shoot a policeman on the open road and in front of his young daughter in the backseat? I'm ashamed that the system has failed Castile's family and himself and the others who have lost their lives to cowardice and bigotry. This article made me realize that everyone keeps making excuses and no one ever wants to do anything unless it impacts them.
“The Best Movies and TV Shows New on Netflix in June” By Monica Castillo
This article caught my eye mainly because of the cover, the movie on the cover is “Young Frankenstein” the movie is about one of Doctor Frankenstein's descendants coming to terms with his heritage and creating another monster. That may sound like a really serious movie, but most of it is actually really funny. The movie brings amazing acting and delivery of lines. I loved this movie when I saw it and I can't wait to be able to watch it whenever I want.
I was also delighted to see that “Moana” was coming to Netflix because of how much I loved this movie. I really liked the music as and the storytelling that it brought. I never saw the movie in the theater like I wanted to. But I was excited for this movie far before it came out because of the work that went into the animation and the music that I had seen before hand.
I am really excited to see both of these titles on Netflix and can't wait to see what else they bring.
This article caught my eye mainly because of the cover, the movie on the cover is “Young Frankenstein” the movie is about one of Doctor Frankenstein's descendants coming to terms with his heritage and creating another monster. That may sound like a really serious movie, but most of it is actually really funny. The movie brings amazing acting and delivery of lines. I loved this movie when I saw it and I can't wait to be able to watch it whenever I want.
I was also delighted to see that “Moana” was coming to Netflix because of how much I loved this movie. I really liked the music as and the storytelling that it brought. I never saw the movie in the theater like I wanted to. But I was excited for this movie far before it came out because of the work that went into the animation and the music that I had seen before hand.
I am really excited to see both of these titles on Netflix and can't wait to see what else they bring.
I totally agree that "Moana" was a great movie! I've never seen "Young Frankenstein". However, I watched the trailer for it and it didn't look very interesting. That's okay because we both might have different opinions. I'm very excited to watch "Moana'' with my friends and family that haven't seen it yet.
"Get Cancer Now, Before Congress Cuts Your Insurance"
I chose a NY Times article about health insurance. Typically, this is an article I would skim right by, as it is not a topic I know much about. However, the title shocked me and I had to read it over a few times before it could sink in; “Get Cancer Now, Before Congress Cuts Your Insurance.” My first thought was “Get cancer? Who says that?” because it is certainly not something people commonly say. The last thing most people want is to get cancer, so I decided that this article might be worth the read, if for no other reason than figuring out why someone would say that. I know that titles are supposed to draw in readers, and this title definitely accomplishes that. This article is from the Opinion Pages, so there is lots of bias evident throughout it. The writer, Justin Ordonez, appears to be on the more liberal side of the spectrum. He discusses his time in the health insurance business and his first hand account is quite interesting. After fully reading this article, I can say I agree with the author on the stance of looking at those who need their medical costs covered as real people, not mere words and numbers. However, I do not believe saying things such as “Get Cancer” is really a good idea because it sounds very harsh, although I do understand where it comes from and why he says it. Truthfully though, without that title, I would not have clicked on or chosen this article, so with that in mind it was a good decision.
I chose a NY Times article about health insurance. Typically, this is an article I would skim right by, as it is not a topic I know much about. However, the title shocked me and I had to read it over a few times before it could sink in; “Get Cancer Now, Before Congress Cuts Your Insurance.” My first thought was “Get cancer? Who says that?” because it is certainly not something people commonly say. The last thing most people want is to get cancer, so I decided that this article might be worth the read, if for no other reason than figuring out why someone would say that. I know that titles are supposed to draw in readers, and this title definitely accomplishes that. This article is from the Opinion Pages, so there is lots of bias evident throughout it. The writer, Justin Ordonez, appears to be on the more liberal side of the spectrum. He discusses his time in the health insurance business and his first hand account is quite interesting. After fully reading this article, I can say I agree with the author on the stance of looking at those who need their medical costs covered as real people, not mere words and numbers. However, I do not believe saying things such as “Get Cancer” is really a good idea because it sounds very harsh, although I do understand where it comes from and why he says it. Truthfully though, without that title, I would not have clicked on or chosen this article, so with that in mind it was a good decision.
“Stories About Disability Don't Have to Be Sad" by Melissa Shang really caught my eye this week. I found this article so interesting and thought provoking because one of my best friends ever since the first day of kindergarten has down's-syndrome. My friend never complained about his disability, or how it wasn't fair that he wasn't able to do things that the rest of us were able to do. Most perceive children with disabilities to always be depressed and upset. But what I have come to better understand through my friend is, children with disabilities rarely complain about the life they have, and they are rarely depressed. On the contrary to what most think, my friend was and still is one of the happiest and accepting kids I have ever met. My friend, like the author of this article here, never gives up in the pursuit of what he believes in and wants to accomplish. My friend is a 5-sport athlete at our local high school, and in fact just won a gold medal in swimming at the state Special Olympics. My friend always brings a huge smile and great attitude to every game. When the author of this article told her story, and how at first her book was criticized for portraying the main character (who had disabilities) as a joyful child, who just lived her life like any other young girl would, I was reminded of my friend and his joyful life. I hope this story gets out to others, and many are able to share the joyous parts of life with kids like my friend, and the author of this article.
"Amazon Will Let Customers Try On Clothes Before Buying"
In an increasingly digital world, it is not a surprise that Amazon is quickly on the rise. However, its success cannot be entirely accredited to the new type of consumers in today's day and age. Some credit should also be assigned to the brilliance of the people behind Amazon.
As for me, I think ordering from the Internet is a great idea - there is just so much more variety of goods to choose from, whereas in an actual store, things can easily be out of stock. My family loves Amazon just as much as I do, seeing that we pay for Amazon Prime. We only have a few qualms about Amazon. I think shipping sometimes takes too long, and my mom never lets me buy clothes online because it might not fit. What is great about Amazon is that its creators recognize these problems and are aiming to solve it. With Amazon's One Day Shipping and the Prime Wardrobe mentioned in this article, its sales are sure to increase.
Amazon is also smart enough to expand its horizons; its recent agreement to acquire Whole Foods was a truly momentous decision that inspired many articles here on New York Times. Now, this poses a problem to the people currently in the retail business. Will Amazon, an online retailer, end up replacing brick-and-mortar retailers completely? So many people work in retail. What will happen to them if they lose their jobs? It seems that the transition from in-real-life to online is already happening. Only time will tell.
In an increasingly digital world, it is not a surprise that Amazon is quickly on the rise. However, its success cannot be entirely accredited to the new type of consumers in today's day and age. Some credit should also be assigned to the brilliance of the people behind Amazon.
As for me, I think ordering from the Internet is a great idea - there is just so much more variety of goods to choose from, whereas in an actual store, things can easily be out of stock. My family loves Amazon just as much as I do, seeing that we pay for Amazon Prime. We only have a few qualms about Amazon. I think shipping sometimes takes too long, and my mom never lets me buy clothes online because it might not fit. What is great about Amazon is that its creators recognize these problems and are aiming to solve it. With Amazon's One Day Shipping and the Prime Wardrobe mentioned in this article, its sales are sure to increase.
Amazon is also smart enough to expand its horizons; its recent agreement to acquire Whole Foods was a truly momentous decision that inspired many articles here on New York Times. Now, this poses a problem to the people currently in the retail business. Will Amazon, an online retailer, end up replacing brick-and-mortar retailers completely? So many people work in retail. What will happen to them if they lose their jobs? It seems that the transition from in-real-life to online is already happening. Only time will tell.
The article "Medicaid Cuts May Force Retirees Out of Nursing Homes," by Jordan Rau, caught my attention as I was scrolling through the articles. As I was reading this article, I found myself questioning why we have allowed ourselves to minimize an entire generation, despite the fact that they are responsible for our success today. I am curious as to how we have forgotten to take care of those who have taken care of us for so many years.
Having volunteered in a nursing home before, I was able to meet this knowledgeable generation. I was able to hear about their experiences and wisdom that they have accrued over the years. However, as their stories started to focus on the present, they talked about how the only thing they were accruing was debt. No longer being able to afford the care and assistance they need due to Medicaid cuts, I found myself wondering what my generation's future will be like.
We have created a brilliant generation, full of thinkers and doers. A generation raised with a strong drive to change the world. The older generation that has seen the Great Depression, multiple wars, and one that has given us the amazing opportunity to be where we are as a generation today. They have guided us in each and every aspect of our lives, but have seemingly become an afterthought. It is now up to our bright generation to save the ones before us and give back for all of the hard work they have given for us to be here.
Having volunteered in a nursing home before, I was able to meet this knowledgeable generation. I was able to hear about their experiences and wisdom that they have accrued over the years. However, as their stories started to focus on the present, they talked about how the only thing they were accruing was debt. No longer being able to afford the care and assistance they need due to Medicaid cuts, I found myself wondering what my generation's future will be like.
We have created a brilliant generation, full of thinkers and doers. A generation raised with a strong drive to change the world. The older generation that has seen the Great Depression, multiple wars, and one that has given us the amazing opportunity to be where we are as a generation today. They have guided us in each and every aspect of our lives, but have seemingly become an afterthought. It is now up to our bright generation to save the ones before us and give back for all of the hard work they have given for us to be here.
When i came across the article ‘’To Stay In Love ,Sign on the Dotted Line by Mandy Len Catron’’ i thought it was strange to have a contract for a relationship,but as Mandy continue to explain how both partners would benefit from this and how this could be renewed or just ended after a certain time.It would also to be allowed to be edited with mutual consent and or if one desires something more than what is in the contract.I started to see how it could improve future relationships.
I liked this article as i see this could be stopping future relationship problems for everyone.It shows how instead of a relationship just being about one person it should consider both partners equally sharing all responsibility and desires of the couple.I understand how it being a relationship about one person could be troublesome and annoying ,this contract stops that from happening.All your desires and the other person too would be put in compromise so none get hurt.I would like to use Mandys idea in the near future.
I liked this article as i see this could be stopping future relationship problems for everyone.It shows how instead of a relationship just being about one person it should consider both partners equally sharing all responsibility and desires of the couple.I understand how it being a relationship about one person could be troublesome and annoying ,this contract stops that from happening.All your desires and the other person too would be put in compromise so none get hurt.I would like to use Mandys idea in the near future.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/13/sports/basketball/golden-state-warrio...®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=14&pgtype=sectionfront
This week in the sports sections not a lot has happened recently other than the N.B.A finals and the upcoming N.B.A 2017-2018 draft, but one article did in fact catch my eye. “Will Warriors visit the White House? First, they have to be invited” is an article about the suspicions of visiting our President Trump. My thoughts on this situation is that each player should get their own choice to visit the White House or not. Many players but don’t forget they are people has well and have their own views, don’t support Trump or the Republican Party so they wouldn’t want to meet President Trump. Coach Kerr himself says “I think its why Trump couldn’t be more ill-suited to be president because he is a blowhead.” Thus can indicate he isn’t the biggest fan of our President. However N.B.A commissioner Adam Silver says “If a player chooses not to go to the White House…it’s a lost opportunity.” You can see the big difference from a coach to the commissioner one calling Trump a blowhead and the other stating it is a missed opportunity. President Trump has had only one championship team visit which were the New England Patriots and many people did not approve on this visit. .
This week in the sports sections not a lot has happened recently other than the N.B.A finals and the upcoming N.B.A 2017-2018 draft, but one article did in fact catch my eye. “Will Warriors visit the White House? First, they have to be invited” is an article about the suspicions of visiting our President Trump. My thoughts on this situation is that each player should get their own choice to visit the White House or not. Many players but don’t forget they are people has well and have their own views, don’t support Trump or the Republican Party so they wouldn’t want to meet President Trump. Coach Kerr himself says “I think its why Trump couldn’t be more ill-suited to be president because he is a blowhead.” Thus can indicate he isn’t the biggest fan of our President. However N.B.A commissioner Adam Silver says “If a player chooses not to go to the White House…it’s a lost opportunity.” You can see the big difference from a coach to the commissioner one calling Trump a blowhead and the other stating it is a missed opportunity. President Trump has had only one championship team visit which were the New England Patriots and many people did not approve on this visit. .
OTTO WARMBIER, AMERICAN STUDENT RELEASED FROM NORTH KOREA, DIES
Last week, when I was scrolling through the stories on Snapchat, I came across a snap that had a video of a young man surrounded by his family and friends. He was smiling at the camera, holding a snowball in his hand. You would not think that something would negatively affect him; he looks so peaceful and content with life! Interested, I swiped up to watch the rest of the video. Contrary to that smiling face of his, I saw his contorted, tear-stained face, confessing to his crime of stealing a North Korean propaganda poster a year ago. I fully understand that stealing is a transgression, but sentencing a person to 15 years in prison because of stealing a POSTER is kind of outrageous. The article caught my attention because I already had knowledge of this topic and also because I wanted to read more about it. I feel deeply sorry for Warmbier because he has been held captive for 17 months in a North Korean prison and spent a year in a come. 365 days is a long period of time, and to miss out that many days of your life is heartbreaking. He could have experienced more things in life, but no, he was stuck in a coma. However, it is not just North Korea’s “fault” that Warmbier had his troubles; it is also his own fault. He should not have stolen the country’s propaganda poster. Maybe he was trying to prove something to himself or to the country, but it was an immature action and he should have known better than to steal.
Last week, when I was scrolling through the stories on Snapchat, I came across a snap that had a video of a young man surrounded by his family and friends. He was smiling at the camera, holding a snowball in his hand. You would not think that something would negatively affect him; he looks so peaceful and content with life! Interested, I swiped up to watch the rest of the video. Contrary to that smiling face of his, I saw his contorted, tear-stained face, confessing to his crime of stealing a North Korean propaganda poster a year ago. I fully understand that stealing is a transgression, but sentencing a person to 15 years in prison because of stealing a POSTER is kind of outrageous. The article caught my attention because I already had knowledge of this topic and also because I wanted to read more about it. I feel deeply sorry for Warmbier because he has been held captive for 17 months in a North Korean prison and spent a year in a come. 365 days is a long period of time, and to miss out that many days of your life is heartbreaking. He could have experienced more things in life, but no, he was stuck in a coma. However, it is not just North Korea’s “fault” that Warmbier had his troubles; it is also his own fault. He should not have stolen the country’s propaganda poster. Maybe he was trying to prove something to himself or to the country, but it was an immature action and he should have known better than to steal.
"Yoga With Cats"
It was a cozy Sunday afternoon, and I decided to make myself a cup of tea and do some yoga to calm my nerves. I spread out my yoga mat, found a yoga video on YouTube, and began in downward dog position The next thing I knew, my cat decided to join me! She sprawled out in front of me and stretched out her paws, just like I was. And even though she was hogging the whole mat, I was overjoyed at her presence. Who knew cats loved yoga? According to this article called "Yoga with Cats", it's a common phenomenon.
This article caught my attention because of my similar experience with my cat. I was shocked to find out that yoga with cats was really a thing, even though it makes so much sense. Who wouldn't love to be snuggled by a purring cat while stretching out and clearing their head? At Meow Parlour in New York, people actually pay to practice yoga with cats. In addition to a yoga studio, Meow Parlour is also a café that you can visit to grab your coffee and get a much-needed cuddle. Visitors can also adopt the cats, which is the main goal of the café-- to find homes for rescued cats. As a cat lover myself, I am amazed by these growing trends of cat yoga and cat cafés. I think it is a great way to improve people's moods and to find homes for homeless cats. If I am ever in New York, I will definitely stop by the café for a visit.
It was a cozy Sunday afternoon, and I decided to make myself a cup of tea and do some yoga to calm my nerves. I spread out my yoga mat, found a yoga video on YouTube, and began in downward dog position The next thing I knew, my cat decided to join me! She sprawled out in front of me and stretched out her paws, just like I was. And even though she was hogging the whole mat, I was overjoyed at her presence. Who knew cats loved yoga? According to this article called "Yoga with Cats", it's a common phenomenon.
This article caught my attention because of my similar experience with my cat. I was shocked to find out that yoga with cats was really a thing, even though it makes so much sense. Who wouldn't love to be snuggled by a purring cat while stretching out and clearing their head? At Meow Parlour in New York, people actually pay to practice yoga with cats. In addition to a yoga studio, Meow Parlour is also a café that you can visit to grab your coffee and get a much-needed cuddle. Visitors can also adopt the cats, which is the main goal of the café-- to find homes for rescued cats. As a cat lover myself, I am amazed by these growing trends of cat yoga and cat cafés. I think it is a great way to improve people's moods and to find homes for homeless cats. If I am ever in New York, I will definitely stop by the café for a visit.
"95-Degree Days: How Extreme Heat Could Spread Across the World" By Brad Plumer and Nadja Popovich
It's a hot summer day today, so the article "95-Degree Days: How Extreme Heat Could Spread Across the World" was practically begging to be read. While reading the article, I was interested to learn that there has been a global warming of at least 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit in the past decade. With a track record like this one, the temperature is expected to rise even higher in the next ten years. Raised temperatures also mean raised in air conditioning usage. This is a vicious cycle considering that air conditioners don't run on clean energy. I am certainly part of the problem. My air conditioner runs when the temperature reaches anything over 75 degrees, and I'm sure that I'm not alone. It's people like me that are driving the temperatures up year after year. At the end of the article, Solomon Hsiang says that people are excited by the hot days because that means they can go to the beach. He also says that they don't think about how those hot days will affect them for the rest of their lives. This left me thinking about what the earth will be like in 50 years...or 60...or 70. If I live a long healthy life, like I hope to do, I will be around long enough to see how global warming continues to affect the earth. Science can be hard to understand and even harder to predict, but evidence suggests that hot days like these aren't going anywhere anytime soon.
It's a hot summer day today, so the article "95-Degree Days: How Extreme Heat Could Spread Across the World" was practically begging to be read. While reading the article, I was interested to learn that there has been a global warming of at least 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit in the past decade. With a track record like this one, the temperature is expected to rise even higher in the next ten years. Raised temperatures also mean raised in air conditioning usage. This is a vicious cycle considering that air conditioners don't run on clean energy. I am certainly part of the problem. My air conditioner runs when the temperature reaches anything over 75 degrees, and I'm sure that I'm not alone. It's people like me that are driving the temperatures up year after year. At the end of the article, Solomon Hsiang says that people are excited by the hot days because that means they can go to the beach. He also says that they don't think about how those hot days will affect them for the rest of their lives. This left me thinking about what the earth will be like in 50 years...or 60...or 70. If I live a long healthy life, like I hope to do, I will be around long enough to see how global warming continues to affect the earth. Science can be hard to understand and even harder to predict, but evidence suggests that hot days like these aren't going anywhere anytime soon.
“Out of High School, Into Real Life”
I chose to write about this article because the topic is something I feel deeply about and I can relate to. Multiple stories of high school seniors and graduates and their views on the future and college makes up this article. I focused on ‘I Really Don’t Like Thinking About the Future’ which was an interview with 18 year old Asiah Harris. I found this portion of this article very interesting because I feel what she is saying and I can relate in certain ways. Harris says that she does not enjoy thinking about the future because she is currently happy with her life. Her mother would say otherwise arguing that she needs to start thinking about college. I can relate to this as I am only a junior, I still do not enjoy thinking about the future. When I do, it tends to be somewhat unrealistic. She stated that he mom is constantly nagging on her for her feeling tired all the time. Her argument back is that she is working three jobs as well as attending school. My parents like to tell me that the reason I’m “always so tired” is because I’m always on my phone when in fact, I attend school all day followed by a three hour practice, an occasional hour long violin lesson as well as numerous hours of homework. In conclusion, so many teen students are drowning in the stress of academics and extracurriculars, so many really just do not have the time to devote time to think about the future.
I chose to write about this article because the topic is something I feel deeply about and I can relate to. Multiple stories of high school seniors and graduates and their views on the future and college makes up this article. I focused on ‘I Really Don’t Like Thinking About the Future’ which was an interview with 18 year old Asiah Harris. I found this portion of this article very interesting because I feel what she is saying and I can relate in certain ways. Harris says that she does not enjoy thinking about the future because she is currently happy with her life. Her mother would say otherwise arguing that she needs to start thinking about college. I can relate to this as I am only a junior, I still do not enjoy thinking about the future. When I do, it tends to be somewhat unrealistic. She stated that he mom is constantly nagging on her for her feeling tired all the time. Her argument back is that she is working three jobs as well as attending school. My parents like to tell me that the reason I’m “always so tired” is because I’m always on my phone when in fact, I attend school all day followed by a three hour practice, an occasional hour long violin lesson as well as numerous hours of homework. In conclusion, so many teen students are drowning in the stress of academics and extracurriculars, so many really just do not have the time to devote time to think about the future.
The article that caught my attention this week is "Colorado Man Is Second to Die in Quest for Buried Treasure" because in this modern world no one ever really goes out to search for a hidden treasure anymore everyone would rather stay inside. The fact that people are actually out and still searching is very interesting. To believe in one peroson who said buried the treasure is crazy.
"Does God Want You to Spend $300,000 for College?" seemed like an interesting and pertinent artcle to read. Its primary premise discusses how ethical it is for a religious college, such as Notre Dame, to have large tuition fees and further college expenses. The analysis within the article was specifically refreshing, as it contained both statistical support and biblical support throughout the article. Essentially, the article involved the author interviewing the president of a religious college, in this case Notre Dame, and inquiring about the high costs that follow an education from such an institution. It was interesting to read these various justifications, as the president took a nominally passive stance against the complaint of high costs and difficult financial situations. His conclusion, stating that people should "ask themselves whether a school has the potential to be transformative," is both rational and well-received, as it pontificates the importance of weighing whether a college is truly worth attending or not.
Colorado Man Is Second to Die in Quest for Buried Treasure
By JONAH ENGEL BROMWICHJUNE 21, 2017
This article seemed very interesting to me because I wanted to learn more about the treasure hunt that was put on by Mr. Fenn and how it could have led to someone dying. I think its very terrible that Mr. Fenn put this on and then two people have died. The treasure hunt does seem like a very fun thing to do and it would be really exciting to be a part of it, but Mr. Fenn should do something to make it safer for everyone who is taking part in it. The people who are looking for the treasure should also be aware that they shouldn't go anywhere that is too dangerous and know that their safety should be more important than any treasure.
By JONAH ENGEL BROMWICHJUNE 21, 2017
This article seemed very interesting to me because I wanted to learn more about the treasure hunt that was put on by Mr. Fenn and how it could have led to someone dying. I think its very terrible that Mr. Fenn put this on and then two people have died. The treasure hunt does seem like a very fun thing to do and it would be really exciting to be a part of it, but Mr. Fenn should do something to make it safer for everyone who is taking part in it. The people who are looking for the treasure should also be aware that they shouldn't go anywhere that is too dangerous and know that their safety should be more important than any treasure.
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“Yoga With Cats”
It was a cozy Sunday afternoon, and I decided to make myself a cup of tea and do some yoga to calm my nerves. I spread out my yoga mat, found a yoga video on YouTube, and began in downward dog position The next thing I knew, my cat decided to join me! She sprawled out in front of me and stretched out her paws, just like I was. And even though she was hogging the whole mat, I was overjoyed at her presence. Who knew cats loved yoga?
According to this article called "Yoga with Cats", it's a common phenomenon.
This article caught my attention because of my similar experience with my cat. I was shocked to find out that yoga with cats was really a thing, even though it makes so much sense. Who wouldn't love to be snuggled by a purring cat while stretching out and clearing their head? At Meow Parlour in New York, people actually pay to practice yoga with cats. In addition to a yoga studio, Meow Parlour is also a café that you can visit to grab your coffee and get a much-needed cuddle. Visitors can also adopt the cats, which is the main goal of the café-- to find homes for rescued cats. As a cat lover myself, I am amazed by these growing trends of cat yoga and cat cafés. I think it is a great way to improve people's moods and to find homes for homeless cats. If I am ever in New York, I will definitely stop by the café for a visit.
It was a cozy Sunday afternoon, and I decided to make myself a cup of tea and do some yoga to calm my nerves. I spread out my yoga mat, found a yoga video on YouTube, and began in downward dog position The next thing I knew, my cat decided to join me! She sprawled out in front of me and stretched out her paws, just like I was. And even though she was hogging the whole mat, I was overjoyed at her presence. Who knew cats loved yoga?
According to this article called "Yoga with Cats", it's a common phenomenon.
This article caught my attention because of my similar experience with my cat. I was shocked to find out that yoga with cats was really a thing, even though it makes so much sense. Who wouldn't love to be snuggled by a purring cat while stretching out and clearing their head? At Meow Parlour in New York, people actually pay to practice yoga with cats. In addition to a yoga studio, Meow Parlour is also a café that you can visit to grab your coffee and get a much-needed cuddle. Visitors can also adopt the cats, which is the main goal of the café-- to find homes for rescued cats. As a cat lover myself, I am amazed by these growing trends of cat yoga and cat cafés. I think it is a great way to improve people's moods and to find homes for homeless cats. If I am ever in New York, I will definitely stop by the café for a visit.
The article that caught my attention this week was "The Joys of a Classic Ice Cream Sandwich." I enjoyed this article, because I am a huge ice cream lover. Ever since I was young ice cream has been a traditional dessert for my family. Whenever we would go on vacations we would find somewhere with ice cream. This quote from the article "For dessert, nothing fits the bill better than the classic ice cream sandwich." clearly describes my family. Moreover, ice cream is the key to a hot summer day. The classic ice cream sandwich is definitely one of my favorites. I love the outside chocolate layers. "The chocolate layers should have an addictive texture and taste of real chocolate. This version uses cocoa powder for a clean, pleasant flavor, and has a delightful chewiness, like the sought-after edges of a perfect brownie." These layers complete the sandwich. Since I love ice cream so much I have attempted at creating my own ice cream sandwich. For example, I once made a fruity pebble ice cream sandwich, but nothing beats the classic ice cream sandwich. The classic ice cream sandwich is my favorite kind of sandwich :)
"In Defense of Cultural Appropriation"
After reading "In Defense of Cultural Appropriation" and the letters to the editor in "Artists' Cultural Borrowing", I feel that I have something to add. The author, most of his supporters, and his critics all base their arguments by discussing whether, say, a white person can understand the struggles of a black person against slavery. None of them consider whether a modern African American can understand slavery either. As the son of Chinese immigrants, I certainly look Chinese. I have black hair and small brown eyes. But I've never worked on a railroad or been accused of being a communist. I've always enjoyed the comfortable life that my parents have built and for which I am indebted to them. I enjoy jazz and speak better Spanish than Chinese. Then, was it cultural appropriation when I chose to do an English project on Japanese war crimes in China during World War II? Did the supposed yellowness of my skin somehow entitle me over whites to speak of those who have suffered, even though neither of us have been cut open alive without anesthetic on a Japanese operating table? But then, if we have no right, who would speak of such atrocities when the Japanese left no survivors? Portrayals of discrimination and genocide are either sensitive or insensitive. If such a portrayal is truly racist, than it should be denounced as so. But that the size of the artist's eyes should somehow factor into this determination is ridiculous.
After reading "In Defense of Cultural Appropriation" and the letters to the editor in "Artists' Cultural Borrowing", I feel that I have something to add. The author, most of his supporters, and his critics all base their arguments by discussing whether, say, a white person can understand the struggles of a black person against slavery. None of them consider whether a modern African American can understand slavery either. As the son of Chinese immigrants, I certainly look Chinese. I have black hair and small brown eyes. But I've never worked on a railroad or been accused of being a communist. I've always enjoyed the comfortable life that my parents have built and for which I am indebted to them. I enjoy jazz and speak better Spanish than Chinese. Then, was it cultural appropriation when I chose to do an English project on Japanese war crimes in China during World War II? Did the supposed yellowness of my skin somehow entitle me over whites to speak of those who have suffered, even though neither of us have been cut open alive without anesthetic on a Japanese operating table? But then, if we have no right, who would speak of such atrocities when the Japanese left no survivors? Portrayals of discrimination and genocide are either sensitive or insensitive. If such a portrayal is truly racist, than it should be denounced as so. But that the size of the artist's eyes should somehow factor into this determination is ridiculous.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/14/technology/one-way-to-fix-uber-think-...
Uber is great. I mean, I use Uber all the time and haven’t run into any major issues with it. My parents are busy people, leaving the house when I wake up and sometimes returning after I fall asleep at night (and as a stressed high school student, I definitely don’t sleep early), so I often need a ride to places like sports practice or to meet up with a friend. However, I was very interested to see this article because it’s important to see understand the benefits and harms of the technology we use today. Manjoo describes the scandals that have been associated with Uber and ends his article by writing, “if Uber remains terrible after this, we have only ourselves to blame.” If these scandals are really as bad as described, maybe I need to stop using Uber, or at least reevaluate and think twice. This article is a great example of how people should raise their awareness surrounding their daily habits, especially if they can have potential harms. It's especially important to take note of the skeptical attitude towards apps like Uber since we are currently living in a technological age. With this logic, we should be questioning a whole lot of the technology we use everyday; we wouldn't want to "blame" ourselves if something bad happens, right? Despite potential harms, I do not question the convenience that these advancements have created in lives, along with other countless benefits.
Uber is great. I mean, I use Uber all the time and haven’t run into any major issues with it. My parents are busy people, leaving the house when I wake up and sometimes returning after I fall asleep at night (and as a stressed high school student, I definitely don’t sleep early), so I often need a ride to places like sports practice or to meet up with a friend. However, I was very interested to see this article because it’s important to see understand the benefits and harms of the technology we use today. Manjoo describes the scandals that have been associated with Uber and ends his article by writing, “if Uber remains terrible after this, we have only ourselves to blame.” If these scandals are really as bad as described, maybe I need to stop using Uber, or at least reevaluate and think twice. This article is a great example of how people should raise their awareness surrounding their daily habits, especially if they can have potential harms. It's especially important to take note of the skeptical attitude towards apps like Uber since we are currently living in a technological age. With this logic, we should be questioning a whole lot of the technology we use everyday; we wouldn't want to "blame" ourselves if something bad happens, right? Despite potential harms, I do not question the convenience that these advancements have created in lives, along with other countless benefits.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/24/opinion/sunday/philando-castile-polic...®ion=opinion-c-col-right-region&WT.nav=opinion-c-col-right-region
This article particularly caught my interest because I found it devoid of any reasoning or logic. The author makes outlandish statements with no evidence to back it up aside from one specific issue.
For one, the author uses a single case, the shooting of Philander Castile, to inform his opinion about racism in America. Using examples does not represent the overall situation. It is foolish to write about one specific case and then use it as if it represents an entire nation.
Secondly, the author assumes for whatever reason that justice is segregated from black death in the context of the death of Philando Castile. Not once does the author think that perhaps the policeman was acting in self-defense and that the officer's actions were justified. The author immediately jumps to the conclusion that both the shooting and the verdict were fueled by racism. I could go into depth about how the officer was acting to protect himself, however the verdict of the case has already covered that. The death of Philando Castile was tragic, however, the officer should not be held responsible for protecting himself and his colleagues.
Finally the reasoning that because people believe in a police account they must be racist is immensely stupid.
This article particularly caught my interest because I found it devoid of any reasoning or logic. The author makes outlandish statements with no evidence to back it up aside from one specific issue.
For one, the author uses a single case, the shooting of Philander Castile, to inform his opinion about racism in America. Using examples does not represent the overall situation. It is foolish to write about one specific case and then use it as if it represents an entire nation.
Secondly, the author assumes for whatever reason that justice is segregated from black death in the context of the death of Philando Castile. Not once does the author think that perhaps the policeman was acting in self-defense and that the officer's actions were justified. The author immediately jumps to the conclusion that both the shooting and the verdict were fueled by racism. I could go into depth about how the officer was acting to protect himself, however the verdict of the case has already covered that. The death of Philando Castile was tragic, however, the officer should not be held responsible for protecting himself and his colleagues.
Finally the reasoning that because people believe in a police account they must be racist is immensely stupid.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/24/world/asia/china-landslide-sichuan-pr...
The article that caught my attention this week is “Hopes Fade After Landslide Destroys China Village.” I was very interested in this article because I wanted to know why there weren’t going to be hope for a village that was destroyed by a landslide. This miserable event occurred in Xinmo, in Mao County, Sichuan Province. According to the article, the landslide struck around 5:40 am after a night of rain without warning. There were around 2,000 rescue workers looking for signs of survivors; however, by night they had no good news to share. The rescuers couldn’t dig deep over a large area due to the fear of setting off another landslide and had a hard time moving the boulders. President Xi Jinping ordered the rescue to continue and warned other areas of the country to be on guard the rainy season. I’m very sorry for those people that lost their loved ones in this heartbreaking event. Since the rainy season just started people need to be on guard more than usual. In Myanmar, during this time of the year, we’re aware of floods, landslides, and malaria. I pray the village, Xinmo recover from this tragic event and I hope people will be more on guard during wet season.
The article that caught my attention this week is “Hopes Fade After Landslide Destroys China Village.” I was very interested in this article because I wanted to know why there weren’t going to be hope for a village that was destroyed by a landslide. This miserable event occurred in Xinmo, in Mao County, Sichuan Province. According to the article, the landslide struck around 5:40 am after a night of rain without warning. There were around 2,000 rescue workers looking for signs of survivors; however, by night they had no good news to share. The rescuers couldn’t dig deep over a large area due to the fear of setting off another landslide and had a hard time moving the boulders. President Xi Jinping ordered the rescue to continue and warned other areas of the country to be on guard the rainy season. I’m very sorry for those people that lost their loved ones in this heartbreaking event. Since the rainy season just started people need to be on guard more than usual. In Myanmar, during this time of the year, we’re aware of floods, landslides, and malaria. I pray the village, Xinmo recover from this tragic event and I hope people will be more on guard during wet season.
"Why The Grenfell Tower Burned: Regulators Put Cost Before Safety"
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/24/world/europe/grenfell-tower-london-fi...®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news
The article about the fire in the Grenfell Tower interested me the most in The Times this week. The reasoning behind the fire was something that could take place in almost any house. A refrigerator burst, the fire spread and people lost their lives. Why would people build a building that doesn't even use safe materials? Granted, the building was renovated, but renovations are done so that the place can be safer. Their was a two-inch cavity in the walls, which allows air to go through. That is more than enough to spread a fire quickly. Flammable materials were used during the renovation because safer materials were more expensive. People should look at the safety of the residents and know the quality of the materials they use over budget. If they don't have enough budget, why build an unsafe building? It's better to wait till they have the budget of building a safe building. Also, the firemen told the people that were stuck in the fire to stay in their houses and lock the doors. They ended up losing their lives. Many of them would have survived if they escaped. The fire spread vertically since the cladding was flammable. Please use safer materials to ensure the safety of the residents rather then using cheap materials.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/24/world/europe/grenfell-tower-london-fi...®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news
The article about the fire in the Grenfell Tower interested me the most in The Times this week. The reasoning behind the fire was something that could take place in almost any house. A refrigerator burst, the fire spread and people lost their lives. Why would people build a building that doesn't even use safe materials? Granted, the building was renovated, but renovations are done so that the place can be safer. Their was a two-inch cavity in the walls, which allows air to go through. That is more than enough to spread a fire quickly. Flammable materials were used during the renovation because safer materials were more expensive. People should look at the safety of the residents and know the quality of the materials they use over budget. If they don't have enough budget, why build an unsafe building? It's better to wait till they have the budget of building a safe building. Also, the firemen told the people that were stuck in the fire to stay in their houses and lock the doors. They ended up losing their lives. Many of them would have survived if they escaped. The fire spread vertically since the cladding was flammable. Please use safer materials to ensure the safety of the residents rather then using cheap materials.
The article, "Out of High School, Into the Real World" by Jack Healy, brought forward many things that stood interesting to me. One thing that was mentioned earlier in the passage, that truly surprised me, was how only about 30% of this year's high school graduates are heading to college. For whatever personal reasons the other 70% have decided to go straight into the work-field. Throughout the rest of the article, stories are told from actual graduates who express their own reasons and thoughts on why they each chose to take this path instead. There are some cool stories, but others are a bit heartbreaking seeing the difficulties people go through regarding finding well-paying jobs or paying for college.
One story about a girl named Asiah Harris stood out to me most. She is a 18-year old with three jobs including working at a retirement home, go-kart track, and convenience store which all keep her on her toes. Her opinion regarding college is pretty close in comparison to mine. Though her mother really wants her to attend, Asiah doesn't know if it’s the right choose for her. She thinks she should feel the want within herself before doing so, which to me seems like the most reasonable way. College is a personal decision and we shouldn’t judge anyone based on theirs.
One story about a girl named Asiah Harris stood out to me most. She is a 18-year old with three jobs including working at a retirement home, go-kart track, and convenience store which all keep her on her toes. Her opinion regarding college is pretty close in comparison to mine. Though her mother really wants her to attend, Asiah doesn't know if it’s the right choose for her. She thinks she should feel the want within herself before doing so, which to me seems like the most reasonable way. College is a personal decision and we shouldn’t judge anyone based on theirs.
"Out of High School, Into Real Life"
After reading this article, I realize that there are way too many expectations and milestones that graduates from high school must cope with. Specifically, they are expected to enter college and get a degree in order to find a job with decent salary. However, not every graduates are excited with getting into college , some want to take a gap year and others want to find a job and earn money immediately. However, life doesn't go easy on them as they are constantly under the stress of financial issues and the urge from parents to get a degree. I get that different people have different vision of success and they don't want to live their lives in somebody's boots, that's why graduates choose to pursue their own dream instead of attending college. For instance, Carolyn Gonzalez decides to be the first one in her family to become a Marine because she doesn't want to have a job that everybody else has taken. As a result, she asks for permission to join the military. Getting out of high school is a big step in each individual's life but deciding the next big step is even more difficult and it has ended many's dreams. For me, reading this article is very enjoyable because I can see the mindset of getting out of high school and coping with pressure in life. I think that students should be aware of their actions and parents should guide their children in the right way so the children can achieve success in their career.
After reading this article, I realize that there are way too many expectations and milestones that graduates from high school must cope with. Specifically, they are expected to enter college and get a degree in order to find a job with decent salary. However, not every graduates are excited with getting into college , some want to take a gap year and others want to find a job and earn money immediately. However, life doesn't go easy on them as they are constantly under the stress of financial issues and the urge from parents to get a degree. I get that different people have different vision of success and they don't want to live their lives in somebody's boots, that's why graduates choose to pursue their own dream instead of attending college. For instance, Carolyn Gonzalez decides to be the first one in her family to become a Marine because she doesn't want to have a job that everybody else has taken. As a result, she asks for permission to join the military. Getting out of high school is a big step in each individual's life but deciding the next big step is even more difficult and it has ended many's dreams. For me, reading this article is very enjoyable because I can see the mindset of getting out of high school and coping with pressure in life. I think that students should be aware of their actions and parents should guide their children in the right way so the children can achieve success in their career.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/21/well/live/to-train-an-athlete-add-12-...
This topic interested me the most this week as I absolutely agree with what this article is trying to inform. As the article have mentioned, exercise is not only training the body physically, but also practicing mentally. There are many different types of exercises; such as playing sports, running, jogging, biking and many more. Some of the sports may look like a piece of cake, but the truth is, none of them is actually easy. It takes years and years of practices to become a professional. Within those years, you must go through variety of stresses and mental breakdowns. For examples, if the goals that you aimed were not achieved, you may go through pain and stress for several days. In order to calm your mind, reduce stresses, and focus more, we may need to take time and practice our mind to stay in peace. One of the best solution or idea is to meditate. Meditation can leads you both to be satisfied with success and accept your failures.
This topic interested me the most this week as I absolutely agree with what this article is trying to inform. As the article have mentioned, exercise is not only training the body physically, but also practicing mentally. There are many different types of exercises; such as playing sports, running, jogging, biking and many more. Some of the sports may look like a piece of cake, but the truth is, none of them is actually easy. It takes years and years of practices to become a professional. Within those years, you must go through variety of stresses and mental breakdowns. For examples, if the goals that you aimed were not achieved, you may go through pain and stress for several days. In order to calm your mind, reduce stresses, and focus more, we may need to take time and practice our mind to stay in peace. One of the best solution or idea is to meditate. Meditation can leads you both to be satisfied with success and accept your failures.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/16/science/black-sea-turkey-turquoise-pl...
The article, "The Black Sea Turned Turquoise, Thanks to a Phytoplankton Bloom" interested me because ever since I was told that if we dive in the Black Sea, we will float. I wanted to learn more about the Black Sea. This specific topic captured my attention more when i saw the sentence, "The Black Sea turned Turquoise." The Black Sea itself is not black but i wondered about how the sea can turned to the color turquoise.
The article, "The Black Sea Turned Turquoise, Thanks to a Phytoplankton Bloom" interested me because ever since I was told that if we dive in the Black Sea, we will float. I wanted to learn more about the Black Sea. This specific topic captured my attention more when i saw the sentence, "The Black Sea turned Turquoise." The Black Sea itself is not black but i wondered about how the sea can turned to the color turquoise.
“The Torturers Speak”
Torture is sensitive topic that is preferred not to be talked about. Often hearing stories from the victims, it was unique to hear what the perpetrators had to say about the topic.
Dr. Jessen and Dr. Mitchell were brought to court for their inhumane ways of interrogation after the 9/11 attack. Methods included waterboarding and locking in coffins, - all actions inevidently brutal. However, what really astonished me was their attitude and justification. When talking about Abu Zubaydah who was wrongly suspected to be the leader of Al Qaeda, Mitchell said that he “thought [Zubaydah] would feel uncomfortable.” This only asserted the idea that those involved in the torturing do not truly understand what it is for victims to be treated unfairly for a crime they have not done. With Trump’s presidency and his effort to bury evidence by returning reports to Congress, it seems more unlikely that the victims will receive proper apology and compensation.
Having a great grandfather that was a victim of torture as an independence activist against the Japanese, I especially cannot imagine all the emotional and physical pain Zubaydah and possibly many other people had to go through. I wish I could say that torture is not a thing anymore, but it is a fact that there is a number of countries that still utilize torturing as a method of punishment or inquiry. At the same time, I question whether Jessen and Mitchell should be undoubtedly punished for obeying to commands.
Torture is sensitive topic that is preferred not to be talked about. Often hearing stories from the victims, it was unique to hear what the perpetrators had to say about the topic.
Dr. Jessen and Dr. Mitchell were brought to court for their inhumane ways of interrogation after the 9/11 attack. Methods included waterboarding and locking in coffins, - all actions inevidently brutal. However, what really astonished me was their attitude and justification. When talking about Abu Zubaydah who was wrongly suspected to be the leader of Al Qaeda, Mitchell said that he “thought [Zubaydah] would feel uncomfortable.” This only asserted the idea that those involved in the torturing do not truly understand what it is for victims to be treated unfairly for a crime they have not done. With Trump’s presidency and his effort to bury evidence by returning reports to Congress, it seems more unlikely that the victims will receive proper apology and compensation.
Having a great grandfather that was a victim of torture as an independence activist against the Japanese, I especially cannot imagine all the emotional and physical pain Zubaydah and possibly many other people had to go through. I wish I could say that torture is not a thing anymore, but it is a fact that there is a number of countries that still utilize torturing as a method of punishment or inquiry. At the same time, I question whether Jessen and Mitchell should be undoubtedly punished for obeying to commands.
In Defense of the One-and-Done By Jason Zengerle
By looking at the title, I couldn’t figure out what the article was about, which is something good because it made me want to read it even more. This article was about a college player who played for North Carolina University. The reason why Jason wrote about him is because he once met him in real life and he made a significant mark on his college team.
This article talks about how this player was a One- and -Done. This means that you go to the NBA by only being a freshman in college. This player was the first player in 10 years to go to the NBA as a freshman in his college, which is an outstanding milestone for him. Bradley (the college player) was 1 out of 20 draft picks that were one- and- done’s and there are a lot of draft picks in the NBA draft.
When Jason met Bradley in real life, Jason’s daughter took a picture with Bradley. At this time his daughter was 5 and she didn’t even reach Bradley’s waist. Jason then predicted that by Bradley’s 3rd or 4th year in college, his daughter would be up to Bradley’s ribcage. Of course, this didn’t happen because Bradley moved on to the NBA as a freshman which is one of the major reasons why Jason wrote this article.
Overall, I enjoyed this article because I am a basketball fan and the title definitely got me hooked. I had never really read an article with a title I didn’t understand, but the article itself was definitely very clear why that was the title.
By looking at the title, I couldn’t figure out what the article was about, which is something good because it made me want to read it even more. This article was about a college player who played for North Carolina University. The reason why Jason wrote about him is because he once met him in real life and he made a significant mark on his college team.
This article talks about how this player was a One- and -Done. This means that you go to the NBA by only being a freshman in college. This player was the first player in 10 years to go to the NBA as a freshman in his college, which is an outstanding milestone for him. Bradley (the college player) was 1 out of 20 draft picks that were one- and- done’s and there are a lot of draft picks in the NBA draft.
When Jason met Bradley in real life, Jason’s daughter took a picture with Bradley. At this time his daughter was 5 and she didn’t even reach Bradley’s waist. Jason then predicted that by Bradley’s 3rd or 4th year in college, his daughter would be up to Bradley’s ribcage. Of course, this didn’t happen because Bradley moved on to the NBA as a freshman which is one of the major reasons why Jason wrote this article.
Overall, I enjoyed this article because I am a basketball fan and the title definitely got me hooked. I had never really read an article with a title I didn’t understand, but the article itself was definitely very clear why that was the title.
"A Yale Dean Lost Her Job After Calling People ‘White Trash’ in Yelp Reviews"
After reading this article, I was pretty surprised of how racist even teachers can be. This article is about a dean named June Y. Chu of Pierson College, one of Yale’s residential colleges, who was fired after the school saw her Yelp reviews. Dr. Chu had been posting numerous of reviews on her Yelp account under the name June C., and screenshots of ten of them were published on The Yale Daily News last month. One of her reviews about a local Japanese restaurant said, “If you are white trash, this is the perfect night out for you!” and another review for a cinema, about the workers, said, “So what they have is barely educated morons trying to manage snack orders for the obese and also try to add $7 plus $7.” Racism is one major issue that is happening all over the world these days. Every now and then, I see people being racist. And I have always considered these racist people to be uneducated or ignorant because a well educated person should understand that people are all different and that one’s inborn biological characteristic doesn’t define who he or she is. As a teacher who had earned degrees from famous universities and was scheduled to teach Asian American Psychology (a subject in which it explores Asian-American identity issues and influences), Dr. Chu should be cultured enough not to post such things. More importantly, a teacher should be a good role model for students.
After reading this article, I was pretty surprised of how racist even teachers can be. This article is about a dean named June Y. Chu of Pierson College, one of Yale’s residential colleges, who was fired after the school saw her Yelp reviews. Dr. Chu had been posting numerous of reviews on her Yelp account under the name June C., and screenshots of ten of them were published on The Yale Daily News last month. One of her reviews about a local Japanese restaurant said, “If you are white trash, this is the perfect night out for you!” and another review for a cinema, about the workers, said, “So what they have is barely educated morons trying to manage snack orders for the obese and also try to add $7 plus $7.” Racism is one major issue that is happening all over the world these days. Every now and then, I see people being racist. And I have always considered these racist people to be uneducated or ignorant because a well educated person should understand that people are all different and that one’s inborn biological characteristic doesn’t define who he or she is. As a teacher who had earned degrees from famous universities and was scheduled to teach Asian American Psychology (a subject in which it explores Asian-American identity issues and influences), Dr. Chu should be cultured enough not to post such things. More importantly, a teacher should be a good role model for students.
“Tesla in Talks to Set Up Electric Car Factory in Shanghai,” by Carlos Tejada.
Tesla is an American company which manufactures cars, and energy-storage based technology. As always, Tesla manages to shine among other competitors in the automobile department. Under the leadership of Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, the company has decided to set up electric car factory in Shanghai, China. Electric cars have been one of the breakthroughs that Tesla accomplished and they are taking a step further by mass producing automobiles in one of the most populated areas in the world. This was a very smart move since it will surely aid Tesla’s markets and economic values, because China is the richest country holding US$23.194 trillion. I believe that someday technology based machines, such as mobile phones and electric cars, will elegantly blend in with everyday human activities, and together the two would perform as a single organism. Proven that he is a wise business entrepreneur and a visionary, I also believe that Elon Musk would have similar ideas. Personally, I do hope that Tesla spreads towards my country, but this would be a risk because my country is poorly aided with technological background and would struggle to keep up.
Tesla is an American company which manufactures cars, and energy-storage based technology. As always, Tesla manages to shine among other competitors in the automobile department. Under the leadership of Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, the company has decided to set up electric car factory in Shanghai, China. Electric cars have been one of the breakthroughs that Tesla accomplished and they are taking a step further by mass producing automobiles in one of the most populated areas in the world. This was a very smart move since it will surely aid Tesla’s markets and economic values, because China is the richest country holding US$23.194 trillion. I believe that someday technology based machines, such as mobile phones and electric cars, will elegantly blend in with everyday human activities, and together the two would perform as a single organism. Proven that he is a wise business entrepreneur and a visionary, I also believe that Elon Musk would have similar ideas. Personally, I do hope that Tesla spreads towards my country, but this would be a risk because my country is poorly aided with technological background and would struggle to keep up.
“How the G.O.P. Health Bill Would Change Medicaid” by Margot Sanger-Katz
This video interested me because I had been hearing about Medicaid throughout recent politics. Medicaid has become a controversial issue and Donald Trump had been saying throughout his campaign that he will repeal and replace Obamacare. Medicaid is the government's largest health insurance program that covers about 74 million Americans. It has benefitted our country greatly, but many people, mostly on the Republican side, want to see it replaced. This video lists the two major changes that will result with the new Healthcare Bill. The first thing is it cuts the amount of money that is put into Medicaid. Not only is this bad for the people who need the funding, but as the population continues to grow, it will affect a larger group of people. The second thing is it will change the way the Federal Government pays for all of the people who use Medicaid and it could cut as much as 1 in 4 dollars of federal money. With these new changes, millions of people will likely be negatively affected by this bill. Medicaid provides affordable insurance to a range of people, from the elderly, to children, to low income families, to the disabled. Once these changes occur, less people will receive help from Medicaid, which may lead to many problems in the future. People should be aware of these changes, especially the younger generation because it will likely affect us and millions of people around the country.
This video interested me because I had been hearing about Medicaid throughout recent politics. Medicaid has become a controversial issue and Donald Trump had been saying throughout his campaign that he will repeal and replace Obamacare. Medicaid is the government's largest health insurance program that covers about 74 million Americans. It has benefitted our country greatly, but many people, mostly on the Republican side, want to see it replaced. This video lists the two major changes that will result with the new Healthcare Bill. The first thing is it cuts the amount of money that is put into Medicaid. Not only is this bad for the people who need the funding, but as the population continues to grow, it will affect a larger group of people. The second thing is it will change the way the Federal Government pays for all of the people who use Medicaid and it could cut as much as 1 in 4 dollars of federal money. With these new changes, millions of people will likely be negatively affected by this bill. Medicaid provides affordable insurance to a range of people, from the elderly, to children, to low income families, to the disabled. Once these changes occur, less people will receive help from Medicaid, which may lead to many problems in the future. People should be aware of these changes, especially the younger generation because it will likely affect us and millions of people around the country.
"The Black Sea Turned Turquoise, Thanks to a Phytoplankton Bloom"
By Joanna Klein
I chose this article because weird things interest me but what pushed me to write about this interesting piece is how brilliant and beautiful something so small can be. What I'm saying is that its good to stop and smell the roses every once in a while, well in this case what seems to be a beautiful turquoise sight.
By Joanna Klein
I chose this article because weird things interest me but what pushed me to write about this interesting piece is how brilliant and beautiful something so small can be. What I'm saying is that its good to stop and smell the roses every once in a while, well in this case what seems to be a beautiful turquoise sight.
"Stories About Disability Don't Have to Be Sad" by Melissa Shang
When going through the articles to read this week this particular article caught my attention immediately. it made me want to read it because I agreed with the title and wanted to see if the author had the same set of ideas that i had too. i was glad to see that this graduated eight grader has a really good way of thinking of life and how thinks should be seen. Having read that she managed to public her book although her agents and other publishing partners rejected her idea because it had a happy life for a disabled person really inspired me to not give up so easily. By them doing that we get the idea that people only see the disabled people as having pretty sad lives, but that is what Melissa wanted to prove wrong, she wants to be seen with how happy her life is with a disability. And by doing so she managed to move many people including myself and giving us another way of understanding that these people also have regular lives just like us. She thought of publishing this book where she would be able to get the message through that she does not want to get pitied on and that they can have a happy regular life just like us and her doing so just makes her even a greater inspiration to many, to the people who doubt the power of them having happiness in their life.
When going through the articles to read this week this particular article caught my attention immediately. it made me want to read it because I agreed with the title and wanted to see if the author had the same set of ideas that i had too. i was glad to see that this graduated eight grader has a really good way of thinking of life and how thinks should be seen. Having read that she managed to public her book although her agents and other publishing partners rejected her idea because it had a happy life for a disabled person really inspired me to not give up so easily. By them doing that we get the idea that people only see the disabled people as having pretty sad lives, but that is what Melissa wanted to prove wrong, she wants to be seen with how happy her life is with a disability. And by doing so she managed to move many people including myself and giving us another way of understanding that these people also have regular lives just like us. She thought of publishing this book where she would be able to get the message through that she does not want to get pitied on and that they can have a happy regular life just like us and her doing so just makes her even a greater inspiration to many, to the people who doubt the power of them having happiness in their life.
The Video "How North Korea Deals With American Prisons" interested me especially because I find events related to North Korea interesting because the country itself isn't opened to many people which makes it very mysterious and especially the hot news about Otto Warmbier made me choose this topic. I haven't read any articles related to this issue but the fact that he returned to his family in coma and later died in 6 days made me think again about how cruel and ruthless North Korea is. Later on, I found out that he actually did something offensive to North Korea - stealing a political propaganda from the North Korean workers' hallway. So somehow it seems like he deserved a punishment because North Korea's communism is pretty worldwide known and he should've been more careful with what he was doing.
The Video focused more on Otto Warmbier and although I think it was his fault for this event, the period of arrestment and harsh sentences of other American citizens suggested in the video gave me a clear conclusion that North Korea is in fact particularly harsh on American people.
The Video focused more on Otto Warmbier and although I think it was his fault for this event, the period of arrestment and harsh sentences of other American citizens suggested in the video gave me a clear conclusion that North Korea is in fact particularly harsh on American people.
The particular article i find most interesting this week is an opinion piece titled "I'm O.K. -- You're Pure Evil". To put it briefly, the article describes how politics in this era is rapidly evolving into an arms race of stubborn ideas and "holier than thou" attitudes. This, as the article mentions, is due in large part to the advent of the internet. People online flock to those with similar viewpoints and ideals. This article particularly interested me because of the author's observation that this gathering leads to not only only the strengthening of (possibly very extremist) ideas, but even going so far as urging people to act on them. People wildly follow anyone with major influence and antagonize anyone with dissenting opinions. This even goes as far as eliminating any sense of empathy for such people. Possibly the most interesting part of the article was my personal realization that these faults even lie within me. The author references another article on by The Fusion about a black, lesbian woman who saved congressman Scalise's life in the Alexandria shooting. The author describes such a person saving the life of an anti-LGBT, white-supremacist-sympathizing politician as "delicious irony." This is very clearly insensitive and biased of that author, but for a brief moment i found myself agreeing with him. This article helped me personally realize that no one is truly free from such short-sighted and close-minded thinking.
The Opinion Piece "How Tinder Could Take Back the White House" has me both fascinated and worried at the same time. Politics is something majorly talked about everywhere, with the US being one of the most critical places regarding such. As I read the article, I realized the power of unity and how if people band together, then they could achieve things like determining the president in 2020, just like the influence they had in the UK election in the article. And maybe after such events, society would be more united and more geared towards the common good rather than turning on each other for their own benefits. On the other hand, this article also had me worried. Assuming that these people would band in social media sites or sites like Tinder, then the sites would have a lot of power and control over the election via censorship and advertisement, which could lead to bribes and distress everywhere. Furthermore, there would be polar opposite groups that support different ideologies that band together for their own candidate. This would polarize the community intensely and would lead to more conflict over politics than there is now, which is already at a dangerous level leading to even death in the US politics for instance; this had me worried for the world's future. Hence, these grim yet interesting and hopeful speculations has put this article as the most interesting one of the week for me.
"A 12 Year Old Came Out To Her Mormon Church, Then Her Mike Was Cut Off" by Jancy Fortin.
The article that interested me most this week was on a 12 year old girl who came out as gay to her local church, to then be cut off by her mike being shut off. I honestly was not surprised by the way the church decided to handle her coming out. Although I was not surprised, it does not mean I thought it was a good idea to cut off a prepared speech that is meaningful to the speaker. I feel as if some people who agree with the church's actions think it was common sense to not speaks about a sexuality that is not straight at a church. They may also think that the 12 year old girl had it coming. I personally think if she feels church is a home where she wants to try to be be accepted in first, then all meant well from Savannah and nothing less. I feel more brave young girls like Savannah can make others who are keeping their sexuality a secret something less intimidating to them to come forth to.
The article that interested me most this week was on a 12 year old girl who came out as gay to her local church, to then be cut off by her mike being shut off. I honestly was not surprised by the way the church decided to handle her coming out. Although I was not surprised, it does not mean I thought it was a good idea to cut off a prepared speech that is meaningful to the speaker. I feel as if some people who agree with the church's actions think it was common sense to not speaks about a sexuality that is not straight at a church. They may also think that the 12 year old girl had it coming. I personally think if she feels church is a home where she wants to try to be be accepted in first, then all meant well from Savannah and nothing less. I feel more brave young girls like Savannah can make others who are keeping their sexuality a secret something less intimidating to them to come forth to.
" Around the World in an Evening at the Queens Night Market"
I will have to admit when I first clicked on the article I had only one thing in mind : food. Honestly, I was tired of clicking through articles relating to political conflicts and economical problems that never seemed to end. And this article took a break from all those noise and served me a good dish of cultural fun and the yearn to visit the Market if I ever had the chance. . Here in the Market, hundreds of businesses of food and culture from different places that were millions miles apart, all come together to this humble place in America. In short, this is a very sophisticated way of interacting, sharing and meeting new culture. Not only that, but even combining cultures! I mean, doesn't " Nigerian Bibimbap," burgers from " The Malaysian Project" and desserts from all over the world; sounds amazing?!
After reading the Article, I just sat there in a small silence, wanting to book the next flight to New York and try out everything there. On the other hand, I also learned something from this article. I learned that how such this Market, reminds me of the beautiful concept of Culture. Culture can adapt, change, inspire and motivate people and they make millions of miles seems nothing to Culture. Culture reminds us that differences doesn't always mean that it will separate, and harm one another. But the beauty that differences mostly means bringing people together into a complex yet fascinating harmony.
I will have to admit when I first clicked on the article I had only one thing in mind : food. Honestly, I was tired of clicking through articles relating to political conflicts and economical problems that never seemed to end. And this article took a break from all those noise and served me a good dish of cultural fun and the yearn to visit the Market if I ever had the chance. . Here in the Market, hundreds of businesses of food and culture from different places that were millions miles apart, all come together to this humble place in America. In short, this is a very sophisticated way of interacting, sharing and meeting new culture. Not only that, but even combining cultures! I mean, doesn't " Nigerian Bibimbap," burgers from " The Malaysian Project" and desserts from all over the world; sounds amazing?!
After reading the Article, I just sat there in a small silence, wanting to book the next flight to New York and try out everything there. On the other hand, I also learned something from this article. I learned that how such this Market, reminds me of the beautiful concept of Culture. Culture can adapt, change, inspire and motivate people and they make millions of miles seems nothing to Culture. Culture reminds us that differences doesn't always mean that it will separate, and harm one another. But the beauty that differences mostly means bringing people together into a complex yet fascinating harmony.
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"Stories About Disability Don't Have To Be Sad" by Melissa Shang
Melissa's opinion of disability interests me the most because she shows a different side of a "misfortune" and how people should view disabled persons. Not only is Melissa happy and content with her life, she also tries to blend in as much as possible and live like a normal person. Moreover, our girl started a petition in 2013 to have a doll company make a heroine who would be in a wheelchair just like her and even tried to publish her own book to show people her perspective of disability. However, she didn't succeed because they all thought that disabled people are supposed to be miserable and dependent, unlike her protagonist, who "was just too happy." Yet, are the feelings of handicapped people ours to decide? If they are happy, then we should be happy too because they are not left out; on the other hand, we go against it because of an old stereotype: that they are not meant to lead a happy life. Melissa shows us that we are wrong in thinking so because she too is disabled, and the fact that she goes on with her life like a normal person lets us know that handicaps can be happy too. Some, like Melissa, are content, in fact. That being said, if they are happy, then why can't we just accept the fact that disability is a "normal part of life" and be happy for them too? After all, handicapped or not, we are all human, and none of us should ever feel inferior to each other because of some disorders.
Melissa's opinion of disability interests me the most because she shows a different side of a "misfortune" and how people should view disabled persons. Not only is Melissa happy and content with her life, she also tries to blend in as much as possible and live like a normal person. Moreover, our girl started a petition in 2013 to have a doll company make a heroine who would be in a wheelchair just like her and even tried to publish her own book to show people her perspective of disability. However, she didn't succeed because they all thought that disabled people are supposed to be miserable and dependent, unlike her protagonist, who "was just too happy." Yet, are the feelings of handicapped people ours to decide? If they are happy, then we should be happy too because they are not left out; on the other hand, we go against it because of an old stereotype: that they are not meant to lead a happy life. Melissa shows us that we are wrong in thinking so because she too is disabled, and the fact that she goes on with her life like a normal person lets us know that handicaps can be happy too. Some, like Melissa, are content, in fact. That being said, if they are happy, then why can't we just accept the fact that disability is a "normal part of life" and be happy for them too? After all, handicapped or not, we are all human, and none of us should ever feel inferior to each other because of some disorders.
"Is Your God Dead?" by Damon Winter
I found this article very interesting to me on a personal level because it gives me, an atheist, an inside view of religion, and what truly is happening to monotheism, and how that is affecting society. Damon Winter uses many quotes and ideas that revolve around those of Abraham Joshua Heschel, a Jew that was became known for his deep conversations with his friend, Martin Luther King Jr. The main point of this article is to show that people call themselves a christian, a good person, a good samaritan, but then in our country alone we have so much homophobia, especially done by the christian church itself. To be a Christian is to accept and pray for everyone, but people so easily forget all about that and live their lives around them. One thing I did not agree with in the article was it's excessive pointing out of anything about Trump. This article has shown me that people out there, even when they say they are good people for following God, can so easily go against the morals they say they follow, and that everybody needs to be a little more accepting.
I found this article very interesting to me on a personal level because it gives me, an atheist, an inside view of religion, and what truly is happening to monotheism, and how that is affecting society. Damon Winter uses many quotes and ideas that revolve around those of Abraham Joshua Heschel, a Jew that was became known for his deep conversations with his friend, Martin Luther King Jr. The main point of this article is to show that people call themselves a christian, a good person, a good samaritan, but then in our country alone we have so much homophobia, especially done by the christian church itself. To be a Christian is to accept and pray for everyone, but people so easily forget all about that and live their lives around them. One thing I did not agree with in the article was it's excessive pointing out of anything about Trump. This article has shown me that people out there, even when they say they are good people for following God, can so easily go against the morals they say they follow, and that everybody needs to be a little more accepting.
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The iPhone Is 10 Years Old. Here’s the Story of Its Birth.
This article really interest me because myself as a apple fan , have iphone with me wherever I go, and after read this article I realize that I really know nothing about apple at all. I'm always curious about where the idea of iphone that Steve Jobs invent comes from and this article tells me everything about iphone from the start. I don't know about purple at first but I know that Steve Jobs invent apple with a lot of risk and effort, but I learn it through the line, " It was developed in a lab sealed tight behind badge readers and a metal door. Employees had to sign N.D.A.s for their N.D.A.s. The lab became known as the Purple Dorm because people worked there round the clock, through weekends, holidays, vacations, honeymoons. They ate there. They slept there. It smelled bad." I didn't know that Steve Jobs took part of other people's idea and combine them together, which I learned it from the line, "Where does it come from? Jobs always maintained that multitouch was invented at Apple. It wasn’t. As Merchant demonstrates, it was actually invented several different times, including in the 1960s at England’s Royal Radar Establishment and in the 1970s at CERN.". I begin to understand their difficulties when I read the line that tells they don't know how long they will work, what they are working toward and what their future will be.
This article really interest me because myself as a apple fan , have iphone with me wherever I go, and after read this article I realize that I really know nothing about apple at all. I'm always curious about where the idea of iphone that Steve Jobs invent comes from and this article tells me everything about iphone from the start. I don't know about purple at first but I know that Steve Jobs invent apple with a lot of risk and effort, but I learn it through the line, " It was developed in a lab sealed tight behind badge readers and a metal door. Employees had to sign N.D.A.s for their N.D.A.s. The lab became known as the Purple Dorm because people worked there round the clock, through weekends, holidays, vacations, honeymoons. They ate there. They slept there. It smelled bad." I didn't know that Steve Jobs took part of other people's idea and combine them together, which I learned it from the line, "Where does it come from? Jobs always maintained that multitouch was invented at Apple. It wasn’t. As Merchant demonstrates, it was actually invented several different times, including in the 1960s at England’s Royal Radar Establishment and in the 1970s at CERN.". I begin to understand their difficulties when I read the line that tells they don't know how long they will work, what they are working toward and what their future will be.
The article "Behind the Problem of Student Homelessness," by Elizabeth A. Harris, caught my attention quickly. As a person from a middle-class family who plans on going to college (probably far away, which means finding a place to stay and paying for it), the fact that 1 out of every 10 college students at some colleges are homeless is not encouraging to me. In fact, it brings to my attention many flaws colleges now have because everyone is trying to obtain a college education in order to have a good, money-making job. For families or kids who don't come from money, or don't have money, college can pose a problem. I think it's extremely important that this is made aware to more people so that solutions can be discussed and implemented. It would be irresponsible to encourage college education to everyone without making sure that they would have adequate food and shelter while they received their higher education. As the article points out, when someone's worrying about where they're going to sleep, it's basically impossible to focus on school work. I realize that there's really no winning for these students; they want a good job, so they go to college. They don't have enough income to support themselves, so they can't graduate. Even if they're really bright, not having a college education severely impacts what kind of job they can get. It's ridiculous that such smart people could fall victim to such a system. This issue should be talked about by everyone to find a solution.
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"A 12 Year Old Came Out To Her Mormon Church, Then Her Mike Was Cut Off" by Jancy Fortin.
The article that interested me most this week was on a 12 year old girl who came out as gay to her local church; to then be cut off by shutting of her mike. I honestly was not surprised by the way the church decided to handle it. Although I was not surprised, it does not mean I thought it was a good idea to cut off a prepared speech that is meaningful to the speaker. I feel as if some people who agree with the church's actions think it was common sense to not speaks about a sexuality that is not straight at a church. They may also think that the 12 year old girl had it coming. I personally think if she feels church is a home where she wants to try to be be accepted in first, then all meant well from Savannah and nothing less. I feel more brave young girls like Savannah can make others who are keeping their sexuality a secret something less intimidating to them to come forth to.
The article that interested me most this week was on a 12 year old girl who came out as gay to her local church; to then be cut off by shutting of her mike. I honestly was not surprised by the way the church decided to handle it. Although I was not surprised, it does not mean I thought it was a good idea to cut off a prepared speech that is meaningful to the speaker. I feel as if some people who agree with the church's actions think it was common sense to not speaks about a sexuality that is not straight at a church. They may also think that the 12 year old girl had it coming. I personally think if she feels church is a home where she wants to try to be be accepted in first, then all meant well from Savannah and nothing less. I feel more brave young girls like Savannah can make others who are keeping their sexuality a secret something less intimidating to them to come forth to.
"Minnesota Officer Acquitted in Killing of Philando Castile"
I was interested in this article this week because it's one of the many current events that frustrated me the most (Along with other happenings that I can't in 1500 characters). I'm so tired of seeing the same event happen over and over again, with all the "misconceptions" and lies. I have never seen any of these situations where someone actually get some sort of penalty. I'm also frustrated that everyone is making excuses on why the policeman, coming up with ways on how it was Philando Castile's fault for getting shot. Castile did everything right, following calmly to the policeman's instructions: telling the policeman he had a weapon, that he was only getting his ID, and that he was allowed to own the weapon. Logically, why would Castile even pull out a gun and shoot a policeman on the open road and in front of his young daughter in the back seat? I'm ashamed that the system failed Castile's family and others that have lost their lives to cowardice and bigotry. This article made me realize how everyone keeps making excuses and no one ever want to do anything until it impacts them.
I was interested in this article this week because it's one of the many current events that frustrated me the most (Along with other happenings that I can't in 1500 characters). I'm so tired of seeing the same event happen over and over again, with all the "misconceptions" and lies. I have never seen any of these situations where someone actually get some sort of penalty. I'm also frustrated that everyone is making excuses on why the policeman, coming up with ways on how it was Philando Castile's fault for getting shot. Castile did everything right, following calmly to the policeman's instructions: telling the policeman he had a weapon, that he was only getting his ID, and that he was allowed to own the weapon. Logically, why would Castile even pull out a gun and shoot a policeman on the open road and in front of his young daughter in the back seat? I'm ashamed that the system failed Castile's family and others that have lost their lives to cowardice and bigotry. This article made me realize how everyone keeps making excuses and no one ever want to do anything until it impacts them.
Out of High School, Into Real Life
After looking at some of the articles that were supplied this week, one of them really caught my eye. The article ‘Out of High School, Into Real Life’ really spoke to me. I could relate to many of the teenagers in this article by Jack Healy. Since I am currently in high school the thought of the future sometimes terrifies me. I know that I’m going to grow up and I am going to have to make the decision to go to college or to find a job. Like stated in the article taking off a year before college is a really bad idea, because you will lose all of the information and teachings you worked so hard for. I’ve known for a very long time that I do want to go to college and start my career as an adult, the only thing left is figuring out what to do. When I was younger I was dead set on becoming a veterinarian and taking care of animals, but as I got older new careers started to interest me. The idea of being a forensic medical examiner began to peak my interests. For a couple of years I have looked at becoming a forensic medical examiner and I am very interested in the whole aspect of helping people and giving them justice. So, for the time being I am working towards keeping my grades up and making sure that I create the brightest future possible for myself and my education.
After looking at some of the articles that were supplied this week, one of them really caught my eye. The article ‘Out of High School, Into Real Life’ really spoke to me. I could relate to many of the teenagers in this article by Jack Healy. Since I am currently in high school the thought of the future sometimes terrifies me. I know that I’m going to grow up and I am going to have to make the decision to go to college or to find a job. Like stated in the article taking off a year before college is a really bad idea, because you will lose all of the information and teachings you worked so hard for. I’ve known for a very long time that I do want to go to college and start my career as an adult, the only thing left is figuring out what to do. When I was younger I was dead set on becoming a veterinarian and taking care of animals, but as I got older new careers started to interest me. The idea of being a forensic medical examiner began to peak my interests. For a couple of years I have looked at becoming a forensic medical examiner and I am very interested in the whole aspect of helping people and giving them justice. So, for the time being I am working towards keeping my grades up and making sure that I create the brightest future possible for myself and my education.
"Drones to the Rescue"
In today’s modern world, innovators are continuously introducing new and creative ways to help combat health issues. With each passing day, we are gaining more knowledge and information to help better the lives of everyone in the event that a health tragedy may strike. Recently, Swedish researchers have been toying with the idea of using a fairly new technological tool to help aid people who are the victims of cardiac arrest. A research was conducted and the primary question that was asked was, “Can drones equipped with defibrillators reach victims of cardiac arrest faster than ambulances and first responders?” The results that were gathered were quite shocking. When researchers launched drones from a local fire station, the drones arrived at their destination almost seventeen minutes faster than ambulances! This new information was ground breaking. I know that there are a lot more questions and research that needs to be conducted before the drones could actually be used mainstream, but what we have so far with the facts backing it up, I think this would be an amazing addition to helping people. The majority of people who suffer from cardiac arrest outside of a hospital do not survive. Using the speed of a drone, there is a possibility that that statement can be reversed. Who knew that a tool that was previously just looked at as being a toy, could turn into a machine that could save peoples lives.
In today’s modern world, innovators are continuously introducing new and creative ways to help combat health issues. With each passing day, we are gaining more knowledge and information to help better the lives of everyone in the event that a health tragedy may strike. Recently, Swedish researchers have been toying with the idea of using a fairly new technological tool to help aid people who are the victims of cardiac arrest. A research was conducted and the primary question that was asked was, “Can drones equipped with defibrillators reach victims of cardiac arrest faster than ambulances and first responders?” The results that were gathered were quite shocking. When researchers launched drones from a local fire station, the drones arrived at their destination almost seventeen minutes faster than ambulances! This new information was ground breaking. I know that there are a lot more questions and research that needs to be conducted before the drones could actually be used mainstream, but what we have so far with the facts backing it up, I think this would be an amazing addition to helping people. The majority of people who suffer from cardiac arrest outside of a hospital do not survive. Using the speed of a drone, there is a possibility that that statement can be reversed. Who knew that a tool that was previously just looked at as being a toy, could turn into a machine that could save peoples lives.
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"Out of High School, Into Real Life"
It poses as the scariest of transitions in life. For a child growing up in the U.S., although school is not among the most well liked aspect in most children's lives, it still remains as a comforting constant, an undeviating vice in the lives of the youth that is always available to take refuge within. The hardest thing for most high school students across the country is focusing on the future, settling in and nailing a detailed and reliable plan that fulfills all the fluffy guidelines of goal-making that was tattooed into all of our brains by our Career's teacher back in middle school. To often are stories of quirky charismatic billionaires, who took gloriously unorthodox routes to obtain unimaginable success, circled in the media. It gives off the impression to young people who are in the midst of making real life decisions, that the road less traveled is actually a viable option. In the most sincere of ways, I'd like to address that if everyone begins to believe this fantasy, no longer can such a less traveled road exist. This ideology, although a bubbly and euphoric inspiration, is completely self destruction 9/10 times in the long run.
We as a culture, must once again glorify the value of simple trade in society. Electricians and welders and landscapers can be rockstars in their own way. We need that thought in our culture. Cause in the end, it matter how much our high school counselor glorifies it, we need society to back us up too.
It poses as the scariest of transitions in life. For a child growing up in the U.S., although school is not among the most well liked aspect in most children's lives, it still remains as a comforting constant, an undeviating vice in the lives of the youth that is always available to take refuge within. The hardest thing for most high school students across the country is focusing on the future, settling in and nailing a detailed and reliable plan that fulfills all the fluffy guidelines of goal-making that was tattooed into all of our brains by our Career's teacher back in middle school. To often are stories of quirky charismatic billionaires, who took gloriously unorthodox routes to obtain unimaginable success, circled in the media. It gives off the impression to young people who are in the midst of making real life decisions, that the road less traveled is actually a viable option. In the most sincere of ways, I'd like to address that if everyone begins to believe this fantasy, no longer can such a less traveled road exist. This ideology, although a bubbly and euphoric inspiration, is completely self destruction 9/10 times in the long run.
We as a culture, must once again glorify the value of simple trade in society. Electricians and welders and landscapers can be rockstars in their own way. We need that thought in our culture. Cause in the end, it matter how much our high school counselor glorifies it, we need society to back us up too.
"Out of high school, into a real life"
What interested you the most in The Times this week? Why?
Something that really caught my attention in this weeks article is the problem of money students face after graduating high school. Some students have the traits needed to succeed in collage but they don't have the expenses, which is the least thing they should worry about. I find it very disappointing and discouraging to want to succeed in life but you can't because of something as simple as that. All they ask from you in high school is to make the right decisions and to keep your grades and GPA up, they never warn you about the problems of money you might face when getting into a good collage. This really caught my attention because it really bothers me when you work really hard for something but you don't make it because of something you can't control. Being in a problem like this can cause you to give up and not achieve your goals. I strongly think that students shouldn't have to worry about money for collage and that collage expenses shouldn't be so expensive. I think that there should be something done about this problem because if the number of students that don't go to collage adds up the up coming generations will go down hill.
What interested you the most in The Times this week? Why?
Something that really caught my attention in this weeks article is the problem of money students face after graduating high school. Some students have the traits needed to succeed in collage but they don't have the expenses, which is the least thing they should worry about. I find it very disappointing and discouraging to want to succeed in life but you can't because of something as simple as that. All they ask from you in high school is to make the right decisions and to keep your grades and GPA up, they never warn you about the problems of money you might face when getting into a good collage. This really caught my attention because it really bothers me when you work really hard for something but you don't make it because of something you can't control. Being in a problem like this can cause you to give up and not achieve your goals. I strongly think that students shouldn't have to worry about money for collage and that collage expenses shouldn't be so expensive. I think that there should be something done about this problem because if the number of students that don't go to collage adds up the up coming generations will go down hill.
"A 12-Year-Old Came Out to Her Mormon Church. Then Her Mike Was Cut Off."
This article in The Times interested me the most because it shows that close-mindedness not only creates hate, but destroys hope. A girl passionate and comfortable in her worship opened up to her community about her true self only to be shut down.Over the recent years LGBT+ community members have had a larger platform to advocate for themselves. But this time in front of her church was not only a way for Savannah as a mormon to advocate for herself and for other mormon members of the LGBT+ community, she believed that it was a proper time for her to have ‘verbal expression of what he or she knows to be true concerning the divinity of Jesus Christ, the restoration of the fulness of his gospel in our time, and the blessings that come from living its principles’. A young girl’s hopes and dreams of getting married and raising a family were shut down by those of whom she respected. This article appealed to me since Savannah can mark the beginning of young voices making an impact against the close-minded adults that know only their way of being right.
This article in The Times interested me the most because it shows that close-mindedness not only creates hate, but destroys hope. A girl passionate and comfortable in her worship opened up to her community about her true self only to be shut down.Over the recent years LGBT+ community members have had a larger platform to advocate for themselves. But this time in front of her church was not only a way for Savannah as a mormon to advocate for herself and for other mormon members of the LGBT+ community, she believed that it was a proper time for her to have ‘verbal expression of what he or she knows to be true concerning the divinity of Jesus Christ, the restoration of the fulness of his gospel in our time, and the blessings that come from living its principles’. A young girl’s hopes and dreams of getting married and raising a family were shut down by those of whom she respected. This article appealed to me since Savannah can mark the beginning of young voices making an impact against the close-minded adults that know only their way of being right.
As I was going through the number of articles I could choose this week, there were some that seemed interesting like "Hasan Minhaj Thinks Comedy Is For Weirdos" or the "When Helicopter Parents Hover Even at Work". But the one article that caught my attention was the article "This Boy Scout Has Enough Merit Badges for a Whole Troop". Just like many other Boy Scouts at a younger age, I was always fascinated about not just earning my Eagle Scout, but to earn all the merit badges I could possible earn before I turned 18. In my current position in my Boy Scout career, I don't think it is possible for me to get them all. However, I try to earn as many merit badges as I can, and so far I have close to 50. Anytime I worked on a merit badge, I always looked up to the small percentage who achieved a great accomplishment only a few can earn. They inspire me to do the very best.
"A Yale Dean Lost Her Job After Calling People ‘White Trash’ in Yelp Reviews"
I do not condone the use of derogatory terms to people of any race. Regardless if you are Asian, Hispanic, Caucasian or African American the means of calling someone racial slurs are unacceptable, even if you are disappointed at a business. Dr. Chu has the right, just like any citizen of America, to express her freedom of speech. She describes her negative experiences at both a Japanese restaurant and a movie theater through the website Yelp, which is acceptable until she involves race. Dr. Chu writes, “If you are white trash, this is the perfect night out for you!”. As an Chinese-American immigrant, I find this outrageous. A person such as Dr. Chu, has every right to not like a business. We all do. In light of all of the racial inequality and dispute that goes on in America, this country does not need any more racial hate. I do acknowledge her apology and realizing what she commented was wrong. I would also expect someone with a Bachelors in physiology would recognize that their behavior was wrong and unjust. I strongly believe that people should be more conscious with what they post online, because it never goes away. It affects your job, your credibility, and how others think of you. I was intrigued how a successful person, specifically a Dean at an Ivy League School, can just throw their achievements away by a ridiculous racist comment when they could've just given the business one star.
I do not condone the use of derogatory terms to people of any race. Regardless if you are Asian, Hispanic, Caucasian or African American the means of calling someone racial slurs are unacceptable, even if you are disappointed at a business. Dr. Chu has the right, just like any citizen of America, to express her freedom of speech. She describes her negative experiences at both a Japanese restaurant and a movie theater through the website Yelp, which is acceptable until she involves race. Dr. Chu writes, “If you are white trash, this is the perfect night out for you!”. As an Chinese-American immigrant, I find this outrageous. A person such as Dr. Chu, has every right to not like a business. We all do. In light of all of the racial inequality and dispute that goes on in America, this country does not need any more racial hate. I do acknowledge her apology and realizing what she commented was wrong. I would also expect someone with a Bachelors in physiology would recognize that their behavior was wrong and unjust. I strongly believe that people should be more conscious with what they post online, because it never goes away. It affects your job, your credibility, and how others think of you. I was intrigued how a successful person, specifically a Dean at an Ivy League School, can just throw their achievements away by a ridiculous racist comment when they could've just given the business one star.
The article "Ken’s New Look(s), Deconstructed" stood out to me, since it demonstrated how the revamp of the new Ken doll reforms and shifts away from the ideal image of a man. Instead, the new and improved design of the Ken dolls does not reflect the image of an unobtainable body and does not standardize a superior race but, focuses on accommodating everyone without unrealistic expectations. With this new line comes several skin tones, sizes, and hair styles, attempting to shift focus from the traditional image of a blond headed, blue eyed, unrealistic Ken doll. Perhaps this remodeling of the Ken doll not only serves as a feat for Mattel but also our societal expectations. This improvement to the Ken doll shows acceptance to all ethnicities, races, and body images, overall widening the spectrum of what a man should look like- embracing diversity into open arms.
"Catalonia's Challenge to Spain"
I chose to read this article because of my connection to Catalonia. Last year, my family and I took a sabbatical go live in Barcelona. Wherever you go throughout the city, are very unlikely to find a street without a few flags flown outside of the windows showing the people’s desire for Catalan independence. Most of the locals both in Barcelona and within the region of Catalonia have the strong desire for Catalonia to separate from Spain, and they are willing to talk to anyone who will listen.
If Spain wants to keep Catalonia as part of the country, they will have to take drastic measures to show the Catalans that they are willing to cooperate. Having participated in the million-person march for Catalan independence, and hearing the people’s cries for fair treatment and justice, I have realized that Madrid will need to treat these Catalans simply how they treat everybody else in other cities and regions in Spain. It’s the minor things that frustrate the Catalans the most. For example, the people in Catalonia were furious when Barcelona (which is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, but which is the city that gets the most tourism and therefore gives the most money to the country) was one of the last cities to be a location on Spain’s high-speed train. Madrid will need to find a way to compromise with Catalonia, because if the Catalans are able to separate from Spain, that will be a major problem for Spain as an entire country.
I chose to read this article because of my connection to Catalonia. Last year, my family and I took a sabbatical go live in Barcelona. Wherever you go throughout the city, are very unlikely to find a street without a few flags flown outside of the windows showing the people’s desire for Catalan independence. Most of the locals both in Barcelona and within the region of Catalonia have the strong desire for Catalonia to separate from Spain, and they are willing to talk to anyone who will listen.
If Spain wants to keep Catalonia as part of the country, they will have to take drastic measures to show the Catalans that they are willing to cooperate. Having participated in the million-person march for Catalan independence, and hearing the people’s cries for fair treatment and justice, I have realized that Madrid will need to treat these Catalans simply how they treat everybody else in other cities and regions in Spain. It’s the minor things that frustrate the Catalans the most. For example, the people in Catalonia were furious when Barcelona (which is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, but which is the city that gets the most tourism and therefore gives the most money to the country) was one of the last cities to be a location on Spain’s high-speed train. Madrid will need to find a way to compromise with Catalonia, because if the Catalans are able to separate from Spain, that will be a major problem for Spain as an entire country.
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For me, the most interesting thing to read was the article about the shooting of Philando Castile. Mr. Castile did nothing wrong and had committed no crime, other than a minor traffic violation of having a burned out taillight. He was following the officer's instructions. He was an innocent, law-abiding citizen complying with every instruction given to him. And yet he was still shot. And the officer was not convicted. How is this possible?
"A Street Fight Among Grocers to Deliver Your Milk, Eggs, Bananas" by Rachel Abrams
What interested me most this week was this article about home delivery of groceries, specifically focused on the Peapot company and Sinclair Browne, one of the delivery men. This article grabbed my attention immediately because I never knew they did home delivery on this scale in other parts of the world, like New York. In Vietnam where I live, it is very common to have groceries delivered as most people do not drive their own cars and instead walk to the stores or take a motorcycle which makes carrying groceries home quite a hassle. Practically, it makes sense for groceries to be delivered to your home in Vietnam, but I couldn't quite figure out why they would do this in New York. My only two conclusion were that the recipient is too old and physically unable to go out themselves, or they were simply too lazy. It is intriguing to read about the tedious work that goes into ensuring the produce delivered is of top quality and the article even mentions that sometimes people worry that their grocery items won't be perfect. This again made me question why individuals don't just go out and get their own groceries? I think my favourite line in this article is a quote from Mr. Browne that says, "That potentially undermines one of the main selling points of delivery: the convenience. 'If you have a bad apple or a spoiled gallon of milk or broken eggs, we suddenly become inconvenient,'"
What interested me most this week was this article about home delivery of groceries, specifically focused on the Peapot company and Sinclair Browne, one of the delivery men. This article grabbed my attention immediately because I never knew they did home delivery on this scale in other parts of the world, like New York. In Vietnam where I live, it is very common to have groceries delivered as most people do not drive their own cars and instead walk to the stores or take a motorcycle which makes carrying groceries home quite a hassle. Practically, it makes sense for groceries to be delivered to your home in Vietnam, but I couldn't quite figure out why they would do this in New York. My only two conclusion were that the recipient is too old and physically unable to go out themselves, or they were simply too lazy. It is intriguing to read about the tedious work that goes into ensuring the produce delivered is of top quality and the article even mentions that sometimes people worry that their grocery items won't be perfect. This again made me question why individuals don't just go out and get their own groceries? I think my favourite line in this article is a quote from Mr. Browne that says, "That potentially undermines one of the main selling points of delivery: the convenience. 'If you have a bad apple or a spoiled gallon of milk or broken eggs, we suddenly become inconvenient,'"
The article I found the most interesting was one on the "Most Popular" page, titled "Mis-Educating The Young" by David Brookes. As a student myself, I found it intriguing and relative to my life. It made me think about my own personal future and what I'll have to prepare for it. When I reach my college years, will I be "lost" like Brookes was describing, or will I be prepared and ready for what is to come? It was an interesting article, to say the least. It kind of reminded me of a post on the internet I found, that said: "Eighteen year olds are having to make their own financial decisions now when just a few months ago they had to ask to use the bathroom."
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I found "Ken's New Looks Deconstructed" to be one of the most interesting articles I read this week on NYTimes.com. This is because of the fact that it very subtly can give the reader a showcase to a new era of Barbie, and children's toys in general, since this one is so iconic. The world regarding gender roles and children's toys has been rapidly changing and moving in a seemingly positive direction recently and this article provides an example of this sort of progress. I find our changing world and shifting perception on how to raise our newer generations of children to be absolutely intriguing and this article gave me a taste of that riveting and beautiful topic this week!
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"Ken's New Look(s), Deconstructed" By Vannessa Friedman
What I found interesting in The Times this was week was an article that touched bases with the newly created Ken Dolls, and how it has had a positive response from the public since of its release. These Ken dolls have varied skins tones, body's types, and hair styles. Hairstyles such has, "cornrows, fade, shaggy dog, quiff, and buzz cut" (Friedman). These Ken dolls now come in 7 new different skin tones with a different style of clothing to go along with it. The original Ken dolls have served as an unrealistic example of masculinity for children all over the world since 1961 when it was first released. Theses new and improved Ken Dolls are not the first dolls from this industry to have its appearance altered, Barbie was given the same make-over last year. Since the replacement of the dolls, the public has provided only good responses to the Ken dolls makeover, however, many like Benjamin Siemon and Emily Jashinsky, mock the Ken doll with a manbun and have since started a "who-can-mock-it-more commentary online" (Friedman). But besides the mockery towards the "man bun" Ken dolls, the creation of the Ken dolls has created a wider spectrum of what a man should look like, and hopefully changes the stereotypical masculinity that every man should have in the years to come. In all, I choose this article because I myself played with both the Barbie and Ken Dolls for most of my childhood. but couldn't find a dark-skinned Barbie.
What I found interesting in The Times this was week was an article that touched bases with the newly created Ken Dolls, and how it has had a positive response from the public since of its release. These Ken dolls have varied skins tones, body's types, and hair styles. Hairstyles such has, "cornrows, fade, shaggy dog, quiff, and buzz cut" (Friedman). These Ken dolls now come in 7 new different skin tones with a different style of clothing to go along with it. The original Ken dolls have served as an unrealistic example of masculinity for children all over the world since 1961 when it was first released. Theses new and improved Ken Dolls are not the first dolls from this industry to have its appearance altered, Barbie was given the same make-over last year. Since the replacement of the dolls, the public has provided only good responses to the Ken dolls makeover, however, many like Benjamin Siemon and Emily Jashinsky, mock the Ken doll with a manbun and have since started a "who-can-mock-it-more commentary online" (Friedman). But besides the mockery towards the "man bun" Ken dolls, the creation of the Ken dolls has created a wider spectrum of what a man should look like, and hopefully changes the stereotypical masculinity that every man should have in the years to come. In all, I choose this article because I myself played with both the Barbie and Ken Dolls for most of my childhood. but couldn't find a dark-skinned Barbie.
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"The Dutch Have Solutions to Rising Seas. The World Is Watching."
When the topic of climate change is hesitantly brought up in American society, there is a multitude of opinions elicited from the “controversial” issue. However, Michael Kimmelman illustrates a very different viewpoint of the matter in the Netherlands, where climate change is not a simple ideology that various members follow such as its American counterpart, but instead is fully accepted as an evidence-infused fact. This article caught my attention because I am very concerned about climate change and the direction United States politics is taking in consideration with the matter and I feel as if my worry has been verified after President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Accord. Yet I feel somewhat reassured reading that the Netherlands is building extra reservoirs to allow for more water to flow from surrounding rivers because ocean levels are continuing to rise due to climate change; it is also creating jobs by looking towards renewable energy sources. What I find the most important from this article is the fact that the Netherlands is reacting to climate change more rationally that the United States is, simply because there is no doubt of climate change’s existence in Dutch society. I strongly believe that if everyone can grasp the veracity of climate change, we will be able to work together to successfully prepare for not only our own lives, but for the lives of future generations.
When the topic of climate change is hesitantly brought up in American society, there is a multitude of opinions elicited from the “controversial” issue. However, Michael Kimmelman illustrates a very different viewpoint of the matter in the Netherlands, where climate change is not a simple ideology that various members follow such as its American counterpart, but instead is fully accepted as an evidence-infused fact. This article caught my attention because I am very concerned about climate change and the direction United States politics is taking in consideration with the matter and I feel as if my worry has been verified after President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Accord. Yet I feel somewhat reassured reading that the Netherlands is building extra reservoirs to allow for more water to flow from surrounding rivers because ocean levels are continuing to rise due to climate change; it is also creating jobs by looking towards renewable energy sources. What I find the most important from this article is the fact that the Netherlands is reacting to climate change more rationally that the United States is, simply because there is no doubt of climate change’s existence in Dutch society. I strongly believe that if everyone can grasp the veracity of climate change, we will be able to work together to successfully prepare for not only our own lives, but for the lives of future generations.
"Otto Warmbier, American Student Released From North Korea, Dies"
This article interested me because I have recently been fascinated by how mysterious North Korea is. First of all, I found it extremely interesting that thousands of people actually tour North Korea yearly, Although it is a very interesting country I could never imagine going there. Otto was first detained for a "hostile act" and then convicted of stealing a propaganda poster just months later. Nothing was heard of him after the trial until he was sent home. The article drew my attention not only because of North Korea but the fact that he was sent home in a coma. His condition shows how badly he was treated and shows how many North Koreans are likely treated. Additionally, even though he had a great loss of brain tissue, the exact cause of injuries could not be determined by the doctors. Although many Americans and others are held in North Korea, none have been sent home in such bad condition. This incident furthers the tensions between North Korea and the United States, along with the rest of the world. It is scary to see these problems continue to occur because it puts the world closer and closer to a potential nuclear war.
This article interested me because I have recently been fascinated by how mysterious North Korea is. First of all, I found it extremely interesting that thousands of people actually tour North Korea yearly, Although it is a very interesting country I could never imagine going there. Otto was first detained for a "hostile act" and then convicted of stealing a propaganda poster just months later. Nothing was heard of him after the trial until he was sent home. The article drew my attention not only because of North Korea but the fact that he was sent home in a coma. His condition shows how badly he was treated and shows how many North Koreans are likely treated. Additionally, even though he had a great loss of brain tissue, the exact cause of injuries could not be determined by the doctors. Although many Americans and others are held in North Korea, none have been sent home in such bad condition. This incident furthers the tensions between North Korea and the United States, along with the rest of the world. It is scary to see these problems continue to occur because it puts the world closer and closer to a potential nuclear war.
"You Don't Want To Get Your Groceries From a Robot"
This article interests me because we live in a tech-zombie society, where legitimate social interaction is scarce. According to this article, Amazon is now buying grocery stores and will eventually replace the jobs of regular people with soulless machines. With the way things change so rapidly in a innovative world these statements are obvious. What seems to be absent in a innovative mindset is the importance of interaction face to face. It is expressed in this article how many different people rely on physical workers being physically there. Most people are so used to making conversation through a screen. As it may seem more convenient, I find myself to enjoy actually talking to someone face to face. Our mental health state of being isn't at its best. Maybe if we talked to each other more and listened, then we wouldn't be yelling at each other or become hateful towards someone just because there opinion is different. Just because it's convenient doesn't mean it's healthy.
This article interests me because we live in a tech-zombie society, where legitimate social interaction is scarce. According to this article, Amazon is now buying grocery stores and will eventually replace the jobs of regular people with soulless machines. With the way things change so rapidly in a innovative world these statements are obvious. What seems to be absent in a innovative mindset is the importance of interaction face to face. It is expressed in this article how many different people rely on physical workers being physically there. Most people are so used to making conversation through a screen. As it may seem more convenient, I find myself to enjoy actually talking to someone face to face. Our mental health state of being isn't at its best. Maybe if we talked to each other more and listened, then we wouldn't be yelling at each other or become hateful towards someone just because there opinion is different. Just because it's convenient doesn't mean it's healthy.
“Aeroflot Workers Are Told Passengers Want Attractive Flight Crews”
Personally, I agree with the two women that are suing the company due to the fact that I do not agree with any actions that support age or sex discrimination. I think that these two women are making the right decision to bring this case to a higher level court because it is a prominent issue in society that needs to be addressed. Nowadays, it is said under the law that women have equal rights and because of this all women’s rights need to be properly upheld. A woman's appearance or size should not affect their opportunity in the workforce, especially if they are a trusted employee that has been with the workforce for years because it is one’s actual qualifications for the position that should be taken into account. In addition, I think it is absurd that there are two men that are actually conducting a survey on people’s opinion on this matter because it should be clear that the discrimination is an issue that needs to be stopped.
Personally, I agree with the two women that are suing the company due to the fact that I do not agree with any actions that support age or sex discrimination. I think that these two women are making the right decision to bring this case to a higher level court because it is a prominent issue in society that needs to be addressed. Nowadays, it is said under the law that women have equal rights and because of this all women’s rights need to be properly upheld. A woman's appearance or size should not affect their opportunity in the workforce, especially if they are a trusted employee that has been with the workforce for years because it is one’s actual qualifications for the position that should be taken into account. In addition, I think it is absurd that there are two men that are actually conducting a survey on people’s opinion on this matter because it should be clear that the discrimination is an issue that needs to be stopped.
The article "Out of High School, Into Real Life" caught my attention because parents and adults often pressure students to go to college, get a degree, and get a good job. Of course there are some students who are not going straight to college and are either planning to go later on or just don't have the money. So it was interesting reading stories from former high school students on what they plan to do. Some explained that they weren't interested in school, others said that they just don't have the money. Which is kind of ironic since America is supposed to be where people can come and pursue there dreams. However with student loans, high fees, and some not being able to have financial aid. That proves to be false. While I do think that college is very important, there will be students that will not go due to obstacles that need to be removed. Otherwise they won't be able to pursue a career.
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The article "Earth-Size Planets Among Final Tally of NASA’s Kepler Telescope" interested me most of what I've read on the Times this week. The writing of Dennis Overbye intrigued me because of the subject of the article and the details it shared. The piece is about the discovery, means of discovery and qualities of planets orbiting around stars located in the constellation Cygnus. There are around 160,000 stars in that space, and the Kepler spacecraft was sent to orbit around the sun and watch those stars to see if they showed evidence of planets orbiting around them. Kepler would be able to detect the presence of planets by observing a transit of the planet over the view of the star, so an absence of the light of the star would signify that something is passing in between the star and Kepler, that thing being a planet. This article talks about space, habitable planets, and the search to find life elsewhere in the universe. That interests me, and I want to learn more about the universe that we live in, and about the efforts of finding alien life. There are people who wonder, who want to know more, and they get dressed, leave their houses, and pursue knowledge of the universe we are a part of. They build machines that see what we can't, and that go places we cannot because they have the drive to know more and they exercise their ability to learn. I want to be one of those people; the beauty, magnitude and existence of space, mentioned in this article, strikes me so, so hard.
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"Out of High School, Into Real Life"
It was eye-opening to read about the statistics regarding the common futures of high-school graduates. I myself am a part of a school community that strongly values higher education and aims to prep their students for college. When I was informed of the many high-school graduates that were unable attend college, I was surprised. It is saddening to know that there are many high-school students in the world that do not have access to a higher education. Aside from some students simply choosing not continue their education, there are many that are unable to financially. It made sense to me that the economy has a great effect on the situation. Since some students yearn to provide for their families, I understand that it is hard for them to pay for college and to hold off on getting a job. I can only imagine the courage that one must have in order to sacrifice their education in order to support their family. I don't know of a quick solution to this issue, however, I am hoping that an economic change will be made in order for students to continue with their education after high school.
It was eye-opening to read about the statistics regarding the common futures of high-school graduates. I myself am a part of a school community that strongly values higher education and aims to prep their students for college. When I was informed of the many high-school graduates that were unable attend college, I was surprised. It is saddening to know that there are many high-school students in the world that do not have access to a higher education. Aside from some students simply choosing not continue their education, there are many that are unable to financially. It made sense to me that the economy has a great effect on the situation. Since some students yearn to provide for their families, I understand that it is hard for them to pay for college and to hold off on getting a job. I can only imagine the courage that one must have in order to sacrifice their education in order to support their family. I don't know of a quick solution to this issue, however, I am hoping that an economic change will be made in order for students to continue with their education after high school.
"No, Your Teen Doesn’t Hate You. It’s Just Summer."
Children, especially teenagers, unlike most friends or co-workers who come and go, are very much dependent on their parents since birth. It is due to this natural vulnerability of a kid that strong bonds are created among them and their parents. Unfortunately, their inevitable transition to an adult weakens many of these special bonds, leaving parents with discontent and worries.
As a growing teenager, I am not foreign to the affects that reside from my venture to adulthood. Such impact can be something as latent as a change in our hormones. This comes with side affects such as becoming extra cranky, or distancing ourselves from others as we try to gain a grip on what is happening. It is this biological change that shifts our mental behaviors. Sadly, parents tend to take these changes personality, seeing certain affects as being a result of poor parenting or the children getting bored of them. Hence I suggest that in order to solve this misunderstanding, both sides must be met with great transparency and comprehension of the other's mindset. It is clear communication and openness that can help parents to differentiate a child's actual thoughts from the influences of their growth. Only by understanding each other can they make sense of their bond, as well as come to a good conclusion of how that bond will continue.
Children, especially teenagers, unlike most friends or co-workers who come and go, are very much dependent on their parents since birth. It is due to this natural vulnerability of a kid that strong bonds are created among them and their parents. Unfortunately, their inevitable transition to an adult weakens many of these special bonds, leaving parents with discontent and worries.
As a growing teenager, I am not foreign to the affects that reside from my venture to adulthood. Such impact can be something as latent as a change in our hormones. This comes with side affects such as becoming extra cranky, or distancing ourselves from others as we try to gain a grip on what is happening. It is this biological change that shifts our mental behaviors. Sadly, parents tend to take these changes personality, seeing certain affects as being a result of poor parenting or the children getting bored of them. Hence I suggest that in order to solve this misunderstanding, both sides must be met with great transparency and comprehension of the other's mindset. It is clear communication and openness that can help parents to differentiate a child's actual thoughts from the influences of their growth. Only by understanding each other can they make sense of their bond, as well as come to a good conclusion of how that bond will continue.
No, Your Teen Doesn’t Hate You. It’s Just Summer.
Children, especially teenagers, unlike most friends or co-workers who come and go, are very much dependent on their parents since birth. It is due to this natural vulnerability of a kid that strong bonds are created among them and their parents. Unfortunately, their inevitable transition to an adult weakens many of these special bonds, leaving parents with discontent and worries.
As a growing teenager, I am not foreign to the affects that reside from my venture to adulthood. Such impact can be something as latent as a change in our hormones. This comes with side affects such as becoming extra cranky, or distancing ourselves from others as we try to gain a grip on what is happening. It is this biological change that shifts our mental behaviors. Sadly, parents tend to take these changes personality, seeing certain affects as being a result of poor parenting or the children getting bored of them. Hence I suggest that in order to solve this misunderstanding, both sides must be met with great transparency and comprehension of the other's mindset. It is clear communication and openness that can help parents to differentiate a child's actual thoughts from the influences of their growth. Only by understanding each other can they make sense of their bond, as well as come to a good conclusion of how that bond will continue.
Children, especially teenagers, unlike most friends or co-workers who come and go, are very much dependent on their parents since birth. It is due to this natural vulnerability of a kid that strong bonds are created among them and their parents. Unfortunately, their inevitable transition to an adult weakens many of these special bonds, leaving parents with discontent and worries.
As a growing teenager, I am not foreign to the affects that reside from my venture to adulthood. Such impact can be something as latent as a change in our hormones. This comes with side affects such as becoming extra cranky, or distancing ourselves from others as we try to gain a grip on what is happening. It is this biological change that shifts our mental behaviors. Sadly, parents tend to take these changes personality, seeing certain affects as being a result of poor parenting or the children getting bored of them. Hence I suggest that in order to solve this misunderstanding, both sides must be met with great transparency and comprehension of the other's mindset. It is clear communication and openness that can help parents to differentiate a child's actual thoughts from the influences of their growth. Only by understanding each other can they make sense of their bond, as well as come to a good conclusion of how that bond will continue.
I was reading NYTimes this morning while something caught my eyes. It was an article about the Mars Reconnaisance Orbiter capturing the Curiosity Rover on Mars' soil.
Mars, since its discovery, has been claimed that there are signs of past live. In order to uncover the truth, NASA along with many other Space Aeronautical Organizations have sent various orbiters, rovers and landers. The photo of the Curiosity Rover seen in the article seems to be one of the images the orbiters have taken throughout its 3-month routinely supervision on its "Mars partner". However, the Curiosity isn't the first man-made objects the Reconnaisance has ever captured. A piece of the article said that 11 years ago, the Reconnaisance Orbiter has made its visit to Curiosity's twin, the Opportunity Rover. The article gives me a lot of thought. It makes me feel that we are not alone, that we have never been alone in this borderless universe. As tension grows within the Earth itself such as global warming, it is clear that our home, as we know it, will not be our permanent home. In fact, Stephen Hawking has only given us an allumming deadline of finding a new Earth in just several hundreds of years.
In my opinion, this is a very interesting article overall, it gives me the feeling that the scientist are working very hard in search of a new home, and I appreciate it very much.
Mars, since its discovery, has been claimed that there are signs of past live. In order to uncover the truth, NASA along with many other Space Aeronautical Organizations have sent various orbiters, rovers and landers. The photo of the Curiosity Rover seen in the article seems to be one of the images the orbiters have taken throughout its 3-month routinely supervision on its "Mars partner". However, the Curiosity isn't the first man-made objects the Reconnaisance has ever captured. A piece of the article said that 11 years ago, the Reconnaisance Orbiter has made its visit to Curiosity's twin, the Opportunity Rover. The article gives me a lot of thought. It makes me feel that we are not alone, that we have never been alone in this borderless universe. As tension grows within the Earth itself such as global warming, it is clear that our home, as we know it, will not be our permanent home. In fact, Stephen Hawking has only given us an allumming deadline of finding a new Earth in just several hundreds of years.
In my opinion, this is a very interesting article overall, it gives me the feeling that the scientist are working very hard in search of a new home, and I appreciate it very much.
An organization called Planned Parenthood receives approximately 40% of its funding from the U.S. Government, but what would happen if that money were to suddenly disappear? I was intrigued by the article, "Planned Parenthood Battle Could Sway Fortunes of G.O.P. Health Bill," because my stance on this topic caused me to think about what my vote would be, were I placed in this situation. Planned Parenthood provides women with reproductive and sexual healthcare by providing several types of contraceptives and even performing abortions. Although I believe it is extremely important for females to have access to these resources, I wholeheartedly oppose the murdering of a baby. I believe that as soon as an egg is fertilized, the child is considered living and therefore should not be killed, no matter how young or developed it is. In essence, I think that the Senate has a moral obligation to vote in favor of withdrawing their funds and from this organization. However, they should transfer the money to an institution that provides similar healthcare to women. By offering ultrasounds instead of abortions, mothers are often swayed to choose life for their previously unwanted child instead of death. Whether or not the Senate will vote yes to this movement,
Planned Parenthood will most likely continue to offer support to those in desperate need of their care.
Planned Parenthood will most likely continue to offer support to those in desperate need of their care.
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"The Black Sea Turned Turquoise, Thanks to a Phytoplankton Bloom by Joanna Klein"
This article caught my eye because the title seemed very interesting and unique, I wanted to quench my curiosity. I wanted to know what can change the color of a ginormous body of water and how it can. For water that size to change color, it must have been something spectacular. Reading the article the author explains that phytoplankton we responsible for changing the color of the great Black Sea. That is what caught my attention the most, how little creatures, that we cannot see, unless under seen under a microscope, are able to change this great body of water into a different hue. Apparently, this phenomenon occurs many times in nature and may be harmless or harmful to the environment. Because of this algae bloom, the Black Sea is now turquois and riddled with beautiful swirls that can be seen from space and NASA satellites. This just shows us again how nature can create things so beautiful that we sometimes do not appreciate.
This article caught my eye because the title seemed very interesting and unique, I wanted to quench my curiosity. I wanted to know what can change the color of a ginormous body of water and how it can. For water that size to change color, it must have been something spectacular. Reading the article the author explains that phytoplankton we responsible for changing the color of the great Black Sea. That is what caught my attention the most, how little creatures, that we cannot see, unless under seen under a microscope, are able to change this great body of water into a different hue. Apparently, this phenomenon occurs many times in nature and may be harmless or harmful to the environment. Because of this algae bloom, the Black Sea is now turquois and riddled with beautiful swirls that can be seen from space and NASA satellites. This just shows us again how nature can create things so beautiful that we sometimes do not appreciate.
"When Helicopter Parents Hover Even at Work"
This article caught my attention, because of how foreign it felt from the way I was/am raised. Reading about parents submitting resumes on behalf of their adult children made me realize how there are parents out there who do not trust their children to make a path from themselves without constant supervision. I imagine that people who are constantly holding their parents hand will never learn to trust themselves and walk on their own two feet. I disagree with the philosophy that millennials are a downgrade from the past generation and need to be shown the "real world". I believe that is where helicopter parenting stemmed from, parents lack of faith in their children. The article described how parents involvement in their adult children's workplace was remedied by company encouragement of it. Inviting parents to see how their children are leading their lives independently is a good way for parents to respect and trust their children even more. However taking the reigns of their child's life will not help either in the long run.
This article caught my attention, because of how foreign it felt from the way I was/am raised. Reading about parents submitting resumes on behalf of their adult children made me realize how there are parents out there who do not trust their children to make a path from themselves without constant supervision. I imagine that people who are constantly holding their parents hand will never learn to trust themselves and walk on their own two feet. I disagree with the philosophy that millennials are a downgrade from the past generation and need to be shown the "real world". I believe that is where helicopter parenting stemmed from, parents lack of faith in their children. The article described how parents involvement in their adult children's workplace was remedied by company encouragement of it. Inviting parents to see how their children are leading their lives independently is a good way for parents to respect and trust their children even more. However taking the reigns of their child's life will not help either in the long run.
"President Trump's Lies, the Definitive List"
This article caught my attention because it gave a list of every outright lie that the leader of our country has told ever since he took the oath of office. This struck me as both ridiculous, and terrifying. For a President to lie, and expect not to be found out about such lies is ridiculous. I grew up in England, a whole separate country- so I can look at this from an outside looking in perspective. But yet, I am still horrified that somebody who is supposed to be in charge, is lying to the people of their country. I mean, politicians lie- there's no doubt about that. However, to lie about everything left, right, and center is ludicrous. If our so called "President" can lie about these things; what else is he lying about?
This article caught my attention because it gave a list of every outright lie that the leader of our country has told ever since he took the oath of office. This struck me as both ridiculous, and terrifying. For a President to lie, and expect not to be found out about such lies is ridiculous. I grew up in England, a whole separate country- so I can look at this from an outside looking in perspective. But yet, I am still horrified that somebody who is supposed to be in charge, is lying to the people of their country. I mean, politicians lie- there's no doubt about that. However, to lie about everything left, right, and center is ludicrous. If our so called "President" can lie about these things; what else is he lying about?
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In the past few years, our society has changed tremendously in style, politics and technology. However, what we are talking about today is something that we least expected to change; the Ken doll. The Ken doll has been barbie’s accessory for as long as we can remember therefore, not capturing the attention of young girls and slowly sinking down to the uninteresting pile. After a total of 56 years of being uninvolved, Ken is finally surfing his way up to the top, transforming to something more modern and realistic. The new Kens come in with seven skin tones, eight hair colors, nine hair styles, and 3 different body shapes. According to Mattel, Ken’s maker, he wanted to reflect society in a more efficient way, he wanted to show diversity and gender equality. Ken most benefited society by displaying different aesthetic stereotypes, skin color, body type and fashion. Furthermore, I know diversity is an important role because it presents that all humans, no matter the color, are equal and can fit right in with everyone else. Another detail that is captivating is that the doll comes in different body types, not just one. This can help people appreciate their bodies and themselves, in addition building up their confidence. Overall, Ken will make a mark upon history as well as the fashion trends and hairstyles that we use today such as, 'The Man Bun.' Young girls will love and enjoy the successful Ken doll; also it will give them a look at what society is like and fashion tactics.
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I’m the person that likes to just sit in front of the television and watch my favorite “Rom-Com” or “Chick-Flick” with my favorite Hershey’s bar in hand or stop the cashier in Walmart from finishing my checkout so I can browse the small, dark and chocolaty. This New York Times article convinced me that that’s healthy.
This article by Nicholas Baklar, titled “Why chocolate may be good for the heart,” starts off by saying,“Eating chocolate has been tied to a reduced risk of heart disease.” Already, I love this article because I can show my mom so she’ll stop telling me to quit eating all the chocolate. Another reason I like this article is because I had heard somewhere that dark chocolate is healthier than milk chocolate but didn’t believe it until I read this article. I was initially interested in this article because I love chocolate, but kept reading for the information.
After reading this article, I thought, chocolate is such an amazing product and took a candy break for a Snickers bar. One thought lead to another until finally, “If chocolate is so healthy, why don’t we eat it every day?” So I read the article again and came across a part I overlooked. It said, “Dark chocolate with higher cocoa content is better,... because it is the cocoa, not the milk and sugar, that provides the benefit.” We can’t expect to realistically see a positive change in heart patients with chocolate alone, we need to balance exercise, food, and rest to stay healthy.
This article by Nicholas Baklar, titled “Why chocolate may be good for the heart,” starts off by saying,“Eating chocolate has been tied to a reduced risk of heart disease.” Already, I love this article because I can show my mom so she’ll stop telling me to quit eating all the chocolate. Another reason I like this article is because I had heard somewhere that dark chocolate is healthier than milk chocolate but didn’t believe it until I read this article. I was initially interested in this article because I love chocolate, but kept reading for the information.
After reading this article, I thought, chocolate is such an amazing product and took a candy break for a Snickers bar. One thought lead to another until finally, “If chocolate is so healthy, why don’t we eat it every day?” So I read the article again and came across a part I overlooked. It said, “Dark chocolate with higher cocoa content is better,... because it is the cocoa, not the milk and sugar, that provides the benefit.” We can’t expect to realistically see a positive change in heart patients with chocolate alone, we need to balance exercise, food, and rest to stay healthy.
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Yay for dark chocolate!
It is crazy to read about all of these recently graduated high school seniors who are not planning on going to college, at least not right away. The article "Out of High School, Into Real Life," was eyeopening. The growing cost of college is being seen by younger people, and they see it as something to be avoided or postponed. The fact that getting an education, that will help get one get a better, is so expensive is irritating. This is not what the American dream is about. America is supposed to be the land of opportunity, not the land of swimming in debt. And the large number of young adults planning on doing this is outstanding. About 30 percent will not be going to college, and the number will grow with the years. Time is repeating itself. If the rate of people who choose not to go to college keeps growing, soon going to college will be considered a huge achievement, like it did several hundred years ago. In the future it will get harder and harder to find a job that a machine cannot do better. Which would mean that those with the highest education would get the better jobs. I strongly believe going to college is a very good decision, but with the cost of it now, how are adults supposed to build successful careers and families with all of the debt being held over their heads?
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For the article "A 12-Year-Old Came Out to Her Mormon Church. Then Her Mike Was Cut Off.", I found it very upsetting. Some may say that I feel like this because this is what my generation knows. But it's much more! Yes, I am religious. Yes, I believe in equality. Yes, I understand the interpretation of the Bible is “ ‘If a man has sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable." (Leviticus 20:13). No, I am not in any category regarding LGBT. Do I believe in God? Why yes do! And that's exactly why I believe it when God says, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5) Which is why I believe no matter your sexuality, God still loves you. Interpretations of the Bible suggest that homosexuality is considered a sin. But the Bible also says that stealing or lying is a sin as well. Some may say your sexuality would be a much bigger sin than lying or stealing. But that is incorrect, because the Bible also says that sin is sin. No matter what sin you committed its still sin and has the same value as every other sin. And who are we to judge people who are LGBT when we commit sins everyday of our lives?! Our day to day sins are worth just as much as their choice to be who they are. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU'RE GAY! IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU'RE LESBIAN! IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU'RE BI! IT DOESN'T IF YOU'RE TRANS! You are still loved as one of God's many children. Even if you don't believe in God, you are still loved.
Like I know that the obvious assumption would be that of course the church would do this due to their religious beliefs but even still some churches aren't as close-minded as this one. As a matter a fact just the other day I walked past a church in my town and they had a big poster outside saying things like no matter your race, sexuality, etc that you still accepted in their congregation. But that's the main reason why this interested because while a majority of churches are very close-minded there are still some that are very open-minded
“The Dutch Have Solutions to Rising Seas. The World Is Watching.”
This article caught my attention because I believe climate change is a calamitous issue that collectively the world struggles to resolve. The recent actions of the president of the United States, such as deciding to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord and gutting the Environmental Protection Agency, demonstrate how many people are refusing to acknowledge climate change as the looming threat to civilization that it is. It is easy to ignore this problem when it doesn't directly or currently affect you, as is the case for the majority of the United States population. Though the United States has numerous coastal cities that could become completely submerged by rising sea levels, the danger is not yet urgent to nor fully realized by most. In the Netherlands, where most of the state lies below sea level, the situation is drastically different. For the Dutch, the rising sea level isn’t just an alarming forecast; it is a real dilemma that affects their daily existence. Through innovation and incredible engineering feats, they have been able to “live with” the water in a way that not only provides a lasting solution, but also uplifts neighborhoods, infrastructure, and their economy. The Dutch have transformed their precarious situation into an opportunity to benefit their nation. Hopefully others will follow their example and deal with the challenge of climate change in a similar constructive, resolute manner.
This article caught my attention because I believe climate change is a calamitous issue that collectively the world struggles to resolve. The recent actions of the president of the United States, such as deciding to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord and gutting the Environmental Protection Agency, demonstrate how many people are refusing to acknowledge climate change as the looming threat to civilization that it is. It is easy to ignore this problem when it doesn't directly or currently affect you, as is the case for the majority of the United States population. Though the United States has numerous coastal cities that could become completely submerged by rising sea levels, the danger is not yet urgent to nor fully realized by most. In the Netherlands, where most of the state lies below sea level, the situation is drastically different. For the Dutch, the rising sea level isn’t just an alarming forecast; it is a real dilemma that affects their daily existence. Through innovation and incredible engineering feats, they have been able to “live with” the water in a way that not only provides a lasting solution, but also uplifts neighborhoods, infrastructure, and their economy. The Dutch have transformed their precarious situation into an opportunity to benefit their nation. Hopefully others will follow their example and deal with the challenge of climate change in a similar constructive, resolute manner.
Minnesota Officer Acquitted in Killing of Philando Castile
This is a sad story of a man who was innocent that was shot and killed in front of his girlfriend and kid by a police officer. This story caught my eye because there have been many accounts of police shooting citizens without having a reason to. I personally do not trust police officers and believe that they have failed our system. They claim that this man was stoned and had marijuana in the car with him, but the video shows that he was not driving dangerously, was alert, and answered the officer's questions. Not only did he do all of this but he also said he had a license to carry firearms and told the officer he had a weapon. When he went to get his license and registration the cop shot him, even if the cop had a justified reason to shot him he did not need to shoot him 7 times. Not only is this overkill the cop put Castile's girlfriend and daughter in danger. I think that this is not right, and the cop got off with no charges! I think that police departments need to be more careful with who they are hiring as police officers because more and more people are becoming afraid of police officers. They are failing people in today's society, especially people of a different race because there are many officers that are still racist after all of these years. I think that police departments need to work harder and make sure the people they are hiring are honest and are not racist to help society feel safer in today's world
This is a sad story of a man who was innocent that was shot and killed in front of his girlfriend and kid by a police officer. This story caught my eye because there have been many accounts of police shooting citizens without having a reason to. I personally do not trust police officers and believe that they have failed our system. They claim that this man was stoned and had marijuana in the car with him, but the video shows that he was not driving dangerously, was alert, and answered the officer's questions. Not only did he do all of this but he also said he had a license to carry firearms and told the officer he had a weapon. When he went to get his license and registration the cop shot him, even if the cop had a justified reason to shot him he did not need to shoot him 7 times. Not only is this overkill the cop put Castile's girlfriend and daughter in danger. I think that this is not right, and the cop got off with no charges! I think that police departments need to be more careful with who they are hiring as police officers because more and more people are becoming afraid of police officers. They are failing people in today's society, especially people of a different race because there are many officers that are still racist after all of these years. I think that police departments need to work harder and make sure the people they are hiring are honest and are not racist to help society feel safer in today's world
The article "'Bizarre and Unusual': Readers Respond to Helicopter Parenting" by Kelly Couturier particularly caught my eye this week due to the NBA Draft, which America tends to lay a close eye on to predict the fate of their beloved basketball franchises. While there are multiple blights to talk about with the draft, you're still going to find me writing about this occasion because of one calamity in particular associated with it: helicopter parenting. I take a guilty & undue interest in professional sports associations. So, I tuned into the NBA Draft last night only to witness the havoc father Lavar Ball was raising when questioned about anyone doubting his son Lonzo Ball's selection for the L.A. Lakers. While the article I selected does talk about the benefits of helicopter parenting & how Lavar Ball is one prime example of such, it also gives input about how their meddling from hovering elders went too far. Examples ranged from parents going to school in place of their kid, to the possibility of the child not getting a job due to their lingering elders! Personally, I see the benefit & snag to helicopter parenting, but I'm more against the idea than for. Hovering parents lead to a dependent adult that won't know how to live on their own, & that is no way to live a life. Parents shouldn't live through their child to an extent this extreme where they never develop a sense of independence on their own. I love feeling the gratitude of accomplishing a task without parental aid.
The article "'Bizarre and Unusual': Readers Respond to Helicopter Parenting" by Kelly Couturier particularly caught my eye this week due to the NBA Draft, which America tends to lay a close eye on to predict the fate of their beloved basketball franchises. While there are multiple blights to talk about with the draft, you're still going to find me writing about this occasion because of one calamity in particular associated with it- helicopter parenting. I take a guilty & undue interest in professional sports associations. So, I tuned into the NBA Draft last night only to witness the havoc father Lavar Ball was raising when questioned about anyone doubting his son Lonzo's selection for the L.A. Lakers. While the article I selected does talk about the benefits of helicopter parenting & how Lavar Ball is one prime example of such, it also gives input about how the meddling from hovering elders went too far. Examples ranged from parents going to school in place of their kid, to the possibility of the child not getting a job due to their lingering elders! Personally, I see the benefit & snag to helicopter parenting, but I'm more against the idea than for. Hovering parents lead to a dependent adult that won't know how to live on their own, & that is no way to live a life. Parents shouldn't live through their child to an extent this extreme where they never develop a sense of independence on their own. I love feeling the gratitude of accomplishing a task without parental aid.
I read the article, "Texas Nurse Suspected of Killing Up To 60 Children Is Charged with Murder" by Christine Houser. This article explains about how a nurse, Genene Jones, murdered infants and babies by injecting them with lethal amounts of drugs (e.g. Dilantin, Heparin, Succinylcholine). In 1981, Jones was prosecuted on the deaths of two infants (Houser). She was given a 99-year sentence in the year 1984, and in the same year was sentenced 60 years for another murder. Evidence of her murdering up to 60 children has not been attained yet but is highly suspected. According to the article, "Ms. Jones worked as a nurse at a hospital in Texas in the 1970s and ‘80s, and the authorities suspect that she may have been involved in the deaths of up to 60 infants" (Houser). I found this article to be interesting because it surprised me how they were not able to find out sooner that she was the cause of these deaths. Many of these children had no problems at all and then just suddenly died. All of these deaths, I am assuming, happened during her work hours. I would think that it would have been a lot more evident that she may have had something to do with it. I found this articled to be horrifying and I wish the best for the families who were effected by this awful woman.
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The article I chose for this week was " Out of High School, Into Real Life". I chose this article because college has always been inevitable for me. I have never seriously considered other options besides going to college.I also know that college is where I need to be in order to achieve the most success in life. This article is very interesting because it show cases different perspectives where they don't share the same beliefs. Some of these people feel like they don't need college to be successful and that's perfectly acceptable.I feel like a lot of people push going to college so hard these days when the truth is it isn't for everyone. People live their lives happily doing something that doesn't require a degree. College is not the only path to a successful life and the article displays this.
Otto Warmbier, American Student Released From North Korea, Dies
What caught my eye in the times this week was the heart breaking story of Otto Warmbier.
Nobody could have predicted what would happen when an adventurous young man with hopes and dreams went on a trip to North Korea. Stealing across borders in other countries is usually punishable with a fine. It might be a hefty fine, but most countries would view 15 years of hard labor quite extensive for stealing a propaganda poster. I can’t help thinking that the crime was so punishable because Otto was an American traveler. If it had been a North Korean who had stolen the poster, would the beatings have been so brutal?
Otto Warmbier fought for his life, but the horrendous treatment he faced, beared too much. Now relations between the United states and North Korea have met new lows, and it is quite obvious as to why. North Koreans were unfairly treating Otto Warmbier, targeting him for harsher beatings, but the same thing happens in America on the daily. While Americans are fighting for equality, they are being racist towards immigrants seeking help, at the same time. Police brutality towards African Americans is also still happening. This article has got me thinking, that while I am heart broken over the tragic death of Otto Warmbier, nothing is going to change unless the world agrees to change. Not just America, not just North Korea; the entire world. If not, more people are going to keep dying tragic deaths like Otto's.
What caught my eye in the times this week was the heart breaking story of Otto Warmbier.
Nobody could have predicted what would happen when an adventurous young man with hopes and dreams went on a trip to North Korea. Stealing across borders in other countries is usually punishable with a fine. It might be a hefty fine, but most countries would view 15 years of hard labor quite extensive for stealing a propaganda poster. I can’t help thinking that the crime was so punishable because Otto was an American traveler. If it had been a North Korean who had stolen the poster, would the beatings have been so brutal?
Otto Warmbier fought for his life, but the horrendous treatment he faced, beared too much. Now relations between the United states and North Korea have met new lows, and it is quite obvious as to why. North Koreans were unfairly treating Otto Warmbier, targeting him for harsher beatings, but the same thing happens in America on the daily. While Americans are fighting for equality, they are being racist towards immigrants seeking help, at the same time. Police brutality towards African Americans is also still happening. This article has got me thinking, that while I am heart broken over the tragic death of Otto Warmbier, nothing is going to change unless the world agrees to change. Not just America, not just North Korea; the entire world. If not, more people are going to keep dying tragic deaths like Otto's.
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The article "'Bizarre and Unusual': Readers Respond to Helicopter Parenting" by Kelly Couturier particularly caught my eye this week due to the NBA Draft, which America tends to lay a close eye on to predict the fate of their beloved basketball franchises. While there are multiple blights to talk about with the draft, you're still going to find me writing about this occasion because of one calamity in particular associated with it- helicopter parenting. I take a guilty & undue interest in professional sports associations. So, I tuned into the NBA Draft last night only to witness the havoc father Lavar Ball was raising when questioned about anyone doubting his son Lonzo's selection for the L.A. Lakers. While the article I selected does talk about the benefits of helicopter parenting & how Lavar Ball is one prime example of such, it also gives input about how the meddling from hovering elders went too far. Examples ranged from parents going to school in place of their kid, to the possibility of the child not getting a job due to their lingering elders! Personally, I see the benefit & snag to helicopter parenting, but I'm more against the idea than for. Hovering parents lead to a dependent adult that won't know how to live on their own, & that is no way to live a life. Parents shouldn't live through their child to an extent this extreme where they never develop a sense of independence on their own. I love feeling the gratitude of accomplishing a task without parental aid.
The article "'Bizarre and Unusual': Readers Respond to Helicopter Parenting" by Kelly Couturier particularly caught my eye this week due to the NBA Draft, which America tends to lay a close eye on to predict the fate of their beloved basketball franchises. While there are multiple blights to talk about with the draft, you're still going to find me writing about this occasion because of one calamity in particular associated with it- helicopter parenting. I take a guilty & undue interest in professional sports associations. So, I tuned into the NBA Draft last night only to witness the havoc father Lavar Ball was raising when questioned about anyone doubting his son Lonzo's selection for the L.A. Lakers. While the article I selected does talk about the benefits of helicopter parenting & how Lavar Ball is one prime example of such, it also gives input about how the meddling from hovering elders went too far. Examples ranged from parents going to school in place of their kid, to the possibility of the child not getting a job due to their lingering elders! Personally, I see the benefit & snag to helicopter parenting, but I'm more against the idea than for. Hovering parents lead to a dependent adult that won't know how to live on their own, & that is no way to live a life. Parents shouldn't live through their child to an extent this extreme where they never develop a sense of independence on their own. I love feeling the gratitude of accomplishing a task without parental aid.
For a handful of observers at the Smithsonian, June 23rd served as a reminder for the ongoing oppression and omnipresent divide that haunts African American individuals throughout the United States of America. The deployment of the noose at the Nat. Museum of African American History and Culture was undoubtedly purposed to inflict fear and terror into the hearts of African American individuals. The noose serves as an icon of centuries of brutality and injustice that, contrary to popular belief, still continues on- beyond the impact of bats or shooting of hoses.
For over 27 percent of the African American population, a noose isn’t needed to remind them of their confines. Quite a stark contrast to reality, it isn’t uncommon for an African American four year old to be forced to stay within his dilapidated house as the echoes of gunshots ring through his ears. It isn’t uncommon to see a “concerned” mother keeping her children from playing with an African American boy. From birth, the same questions will resound throughout an African American’s mind. Why won’t her mother let me play with him? Why are they so surprised I’m on the Honor Roll? Where are my opportunities?
The actual noose that haunts African Americans throughout our nation can’t be seen. People are unaware that they actually possess it. Whether it be their heightened anxiety around a dark male or failure to acknowledge the matter. The same racial issues press on-only more hidden than ever before.
For over 27 percent of the African American population, a noose isn’t needed to remind them of their confines. Quite a stark contrast to reality, it isn’t uncommon for an African American four year old to be forced to stay within his dilapidated house as the echoes of gunshots ring through his ears. It isn’t uncommon to see a “concerned” mother keeping her children from playing with an African American boy. From birth, the same questions will resound throughout an African American’s mind. Why won’t her mother let me play with him? Why are they so surprised I’m on the Honor Roll? Where are my opportunities?
The actual noose that haunts African Americans throughout our nation can’t be seen. People are unaware that they actually possess it. Whether it be their heightened anxiety around a dark male or failure to acknowledge the matter. The same racial issues press on-only more hidden than ever before.
Hey James, funny seeing you here ;)... my comment posted 3 times... ANYWAYS. In response to your response- I totally agree. Not only do I agree with what you're saying, but I also believe the "uncommon" things we are seeing today among the African American population revolved around every stereotype For example, it is not just the African Americans that are minorities. I believe we disregard the fact that Indians were slaves in their own country, the Irish slave trade was between countries we would't expect today, and middle eastern kids are categorized as terrorists for being brown. The flip side can be grouped where it is "uncommon" to see an Indian not working for IT, or "uncommon" for an Asian or another minority to be with a black person or to play basketball, etc. We disregard the world outside of a white perspective and this is all just adding on to your response where I believe EVERYTHING you have stated is 100 % completely true. I'm not disagreeing with you in any way, I am simply building up on your concluding ideas especially your last statement. These racial issues are hard enough to deal with, now they are dealt with in a more difficult and hidden way- it's truly terrifying.
Australia Grapples with Campus Assaults, and Reprisals Against Victims By: Jacqueline WiIliams and Damien Cave
It is so sad to know that Australian college students are being sexually harassed and continually ignored despite their protests and determination to make their voices heard. I connected with this article due to the my prospective on sexual harassment. I believe it to be wrong and a violation of these women's rights. I want to do everything in my power to help stop this abuse.
By reading this article, I found that not only were these women sexually harassed, but also publicly ignored and shamed when they spoke up about what had happened. The universities would not investigate the reports, or if they did, would not punish those responsible, and other students would not break into the victim's room to take belongings. These behaviors should never be accepted or encouraged by anyone.
Sadly, this does not only happen in Australia, but all around the world. We need to change the way we deal with sexual harassment by making offenders take responsibility for their actions
It is so sad to know that Australian college students are being sexually harassed and continually ignored despite their protests and determination to make their voices heard. I connected with this article due to the my prospective on sexual harassment. I believe it to be wrong and a violation of these women's rights. I want to do everything in my power to help stop this abuse.
By reading this article, I found that not only were these women sexually harassed, but also publicly ignored and shamed when they spoke up about what had happened. The universities would not investigate the reports, or if they did, would not punish those responsible, and other students would not break into the victim's room to take belongings. These behaviors should never be accepted or encouraged by anyone.
Sadly, this does not only happen in Australia, but all around the world. We need to change the way we deal with sexual harassment by making offenders take responsibility for their actions
This week, I decided to watch something that interested me, 14 Years Old. Losing Muscle Every Day. By Margaret Cheatham Williams and Ben Laffin. I found this interesting because, people like Nicolas, who has Duchenne Muscular Dystorphy, have problems with mobility everyday. It is something that most people take for granted and it is hard to think what life would be like if you as a person could not walk for the rest of your life. But in Nicolas' case, there is a medication, Exondys 51 to help drastically slow down the process of losing muscle mass, but it is not clear whether or not the drug works, this medication is expensive and could cost upwards of $300,000 a year, so the insurance companies have to decide whether or not to purchase the new drug. Without the help of this new drug, Nicolas will lose the fight for his life, missing this chance will mean that his teenage years will be lost along with his life. But the state of Illinois will decide whether or not to pay for the drug, Exondys 51, on July first, 2017. Nicolas' family can only hope that they will have the opportunity to save his life.
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"Hasan Minhaj Thinks Comedy is for Weirdos" was the most interesting article to me this week because Hasan Minhaj explains that while he enjoys stand up comedy it came to him that a lot of comedy (actually most) is just about making fun of someone's appearance and that it shouldn't be like that. I think he makes a very good point in this article that we should try to steer away from a comedy like this. I think that making jokes like this can be hurtful to self-conscious people. On the other hand, some people are okay with joking around like this because they have a high self-esteem and don't care about what others think about them. Some people are okay with being roasted that's just who they are, while others are not. I thought this article was funny but I do not agree with Hasan Minhaj when he says comedy is for weirdos because I think anyone can enjoy comedy.
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“NBA Draft: Analysis of Every Pick and Trade in Round 1”
June 22, 2017. The date the drafted prospects will forever remember. Before this day, I read up on so many of the “NBA Mock Draft” articles because I was fairly interested to see how the draft would play out. I’ve been a UNC fan for a while, so I continue to watch the draft each year. The first two picks this year were very predictable in my opinion: the 76s selected Markelle Fultz and the Lakers selected Lonzo Ball. I was surprised to see Jayson Tatum as the third pick, because I predicted Josh Jackson was going to be the third pick. Out of the first ten picks, Lauri Markkanen and surprised me the most, coming in at the seventh spot. The biggest surprise and trade of the night was between the Chicago Bulls and the Minnesota Timberwolves. I'm still very shocked they gave up all-star Jimmy Butler and the No. Sixteen overall pick (Justin Patton) for Kris Dunn, Zach LaVine, and the No. Seven overall pick (Lauri Markkanen). I was most excited when Justin Jackson and Tony Bradley were drafted because I'm a huge UNC fan, as stated earlier. The rest of the picks were good in round one. This year came with a lot of competition between each of the prospects because of the many talented guys all wanting to be the best. As many teams are already thinking and making big trade deals with other teams, we'll see how the off season and the 2017-2018 NBA season plays out.
June 22, 2017. The date the drafted prospects will forever remember. Before this day, I read up on so many of the “NBA Mock Draft” articles because I was fairly interested to see how the draft would play out. I’ve been a UNC fan for a while, so I continue to watch the draft each year. The first two picks this year were very predictable in my opinion: the 76s selected Markelle Fultz and the Lakers selected Lonzo Ball. I was surprised to see Jayson Tatum as the third pick, because I predicted Josh Jackson was going to be the third pick. Out of the first ten picks, Lauri Markkanen and surprised me the most, coming in at the seventh spot. The biggest surprise and trade of the night was between the Chicago Bulls and the Minnesota Timberwolves. I'm still very shocked they gave up all-star Jimmy Butler and the No. Sixteen overall pick (Justin Patton) for Kris Dunn, Zach LaVine, and the No. Seven overall pick (Lauri Markkanen). I was most excited when Justin Jackson and Tony Bradley were drafted because I'm a huge UNC fan, as stated earlier. The rest of the picks were good in round one. This year came with a lot of competition between each of the prospects because of the many talented guys all wanting to be the best. As many teams are already thinking and making big trade deals with other teams, we'll see how the off season and the 2017-2018 NBA season plays out.
"The Immigrants No One Wants" by Anita Isaacs
This article is not only relevant, but eye opening as well. It is a universally known fact that President Trump wants to be rid of deportees. We, as Americans, only ever hear of the American standpoint on this particular topic. We never hear of other governments opinions and many of us don't care enough to know. I suppose because many of my family members, including my mother had immigrated from Portugal, I take a keen interest in the subject of deportation.
In this article, Isaacs tells of the Guatemalan immigrants. Or, "The Immigrants No One Wants." She explains that neither the United States nor the Guatemalan government wants these people back. President Trump sent them back to their home and unfortunately they were not welcomed with open arms. The Guatemalan government considers these migrants both a burden and an embarrassment, refusing to assist them when returning home. This is mostly because the government does not believe they will stay very long, after all they left before. It's a sad shame but it is the world we live in now.
This article is not only relevant, but eye opening as well. It is a universally known fact that President Trump wants to be rid of deportees. We, as Americans, only ever hear of the American standpoint on this particular topic. We never hear of other governments opinions and many of us don't care enough to know. I suppose because many of my family members, including my mother had immigrated from Portugal, I take a keen interest in the subject of deportation.
In this article, Isaacs tells of the Guatemalan immigrants. Or, "The Immigrants No One Wants." She explains that neither the United States nor the Guatemalan government wants these people back. President Trump sent them back to their home and unfortunately they were not welcomed with open arms. The Guatemalan government considers these migrants both a burden and an embarrassment, refusing to assist them when returning home. This is mostly because the government does not believe they will stay very long, after all they left before. It's a sad shame but it is the world we live in now.
“My Dad’s Sudden Outburst: ‘I Love You’”
Coming from an extremely close-knit family, I could not imagine a day when my parents would not tell me they loved me. However, this is not the case with Wajahat Ali and his father. The article that interested me the most was about a Pakistani-American man who never heard his own father say the phrase “I love you.” Wajahat states that his father today says this phrase to his grandson, Wajahat’s almost-3-year-old son. The article mentions the strong cultural divide between Pakistan and American culture. This separation of cultures and traditions intrigued me because even today there are a significant number of cultural aspects that have become increasingly involved in society. Wajahat asked his father why he never said “I love you” to him, but his father said, “You don’t have to say it to show it...It becomes just words, and words don’t mean anything.” In today’s society, not saying the words “I love you” to your own children can seem cruel and unimaginable. However in Pakistani culture, Wajahat’s father believed that words are meaningless, and he would express his love for his son in other ways. For example, when Wajahat was young his father would give him kisses and take him to his favorite comic book shop. However, Wajahat argues his father’s beliefs by saying, “But some words do have meaning. They can and should be given out freely.” What seems different or even absurd to us today may be routine in other cultures or civilizations.
Coming from an extremely close-knit family, I could not imagine a day when my parents would not tell me they loved me. However, this is not the case with Wajahat Ali and his father. The article that interested me the most was about a Pakistani-American man who never heard his own father say the phrase “I love you.” Wajahat states that his father today says this phrase to his grandson, Wajahat’s almost-3-year-old son. The article mentions the strong cultural divide between Pakistan and American culture. This separation of cultures and traditions intrigued me because even today there are a significant number of cultural aspects that have become increasingly involved in society. Wajahat asked his father why he never said “I love you” to him, but his father said, “You don’t have to say it to show it...It becomes just words, and words don’t mean anything.” In today’s society, not saying the words “I love you” to your own children can seem cruel and unimaginable. However in Pakistani culture, Wajahat’s father believed that words are meaningless, and he would express his love for his son in other ways. For example, when Wajahat was young his father would give him kisses and take him to his favorite comic book shop. However, Wajahat argues his father’s beliefs by saying, “But some words do have meaning. They can and should be given out freely.” What seems different or even absurd to us today may be routine in other cultures or civilizations.
The article, "Canada Doesn’t Know How to Party" by Stephen Marche of NYTimes, captured my attention with the first line. The article began by stating that "July 1 is Canada’s 150th anniversary, but nobody seems particularly eager to join the party" (Marche). Being in the OCHS Marching band this past year, I was particularly shocked by that first line. We traveled up to Victoria for Victoria Day (the weekend of May 20-22). Many signs depicting "Canada 150" were strewn around and hung up in all the flashy places, and gift shops had begun selling the labeled merchandise.
So why the stall in the festivities? The article gives us an idea; "So why is Canada so bad at celebrating itself? The nationalism that defined the country,,, has evaporated" (Marche).
I was particularly shocked by this; as Americans, we typically display our pride in our nationalism, and we are approaching the 250 year-mark. Fourth of July is coming up, and surely most will be up (by their own will or not), celebrating our independence late into the dark night. So it puzzles me WHY they don't feel an overwhelming urge to celebrate.
Certainly, this article was written very well (applause to Stephen Marche), and was probably able to capture many readers' interests this week. It surely caught mine!
So why the stall in the festivities? The article gives us an idea; "So why is Canada so bad at celebrating itself? The nationalism that defined the country,,, has evaporated" (Marche).
I was particularly shocked by this; as Americans, we typically display our pride in our nationalism, and we are approaching the 250 year-mark. Fourth of July is coming up, and surely most will be up (by their own will or not), celebrating our independence late into the dark night. So it puzzles me WHY they don't feel an overwhelming urge to celebrate.
Certainly, this article was written very well (applause to Stephen Marche), and was probably able to capture many readers' interests this week. It surely caught mine!
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The article I read this week from the New York Times for my summer reading project was about how Germany raided over 30 homes of people that had posted extreme racist and hateful posts about other people, other religions, and other cultures on some social media sites such as Facebook. This interested me because it made me feel good that karma took its course of action and gave those people what they deserve for their terrible actions and to teach them what they did wrong. But the main idea about that article is that when the German government raided those homes, it took away rights of those people who posted those awful things because they had their right of expression taken away, even though what they did was awful. So what the German government did is very controversial in this situation. But the part of the article that got me hooked is that it really shows that for every good thing you do, there is bad part of it these days. But, you have to keep doing it, hoping that the good deed outweighs the bad. For example, the Syrian War. Does the U.S.A keep funding one side of it so people get hurt or do we back out of it and potentially let even more people get hurt? And just like in Germany, we either do nothing and let people get emotionally hurt or do we stop them with force and break their rights as a person?
What do you want to be? Where do you want to go to college? Any high school student will be bombarded hundreds of times by these questions from various adults. When in elementary school, parents would ask the same questions, but back then it wasn’t serious. The answers would be along the lines of “I want to be a hundredaire.” As kids we were told that it would be years before we had to think about college. But little did we know how fast time moves.
I am now getting ready for junior year when college and plans for the future become the center of life. For me, answering the frequently asked questions of “What do you want to be?” and “Where do you want to go to college” is easy. I want to be a chef and I want to go to culinary school. But for most of my peers, the answers to these questions are far out of reach, which is why I found the article “Out of High School Into Real Life” to be an inspiring outlook from recently graduated high school students on options for after high school.
In the article, the New York Times interviewed high school graduates from the class of 2017 not planning on attending college. For many, more school is not appealing or money is in the way of more education. These young adults are not slouches but are rather working towards a bright future without the mental and economic stresses of college. Their stories and plans are inspiring, and if they continue to work hard, they are looking at futures as bright as those of any college students.
I am now getting ready for junior year when college and plans for the future become the center of life. For me, answering the frequently asked questions of “What do you want to be?” and “Where do you want to go to college” is easy. I want to be a chef and I want to go to culinary school. But for most of my peers, the answers to these questions are far out of reach, which is why I found the article “Out of High School Into Real Life” to be an inspiring outlook from recently graduated high school students on options for after high school.
In the article, the New York Times interviewed high school graduates from the class of 2017 not planning on attending college. For many, more school is not appealing or money is in the way of more education. These young adults are not slouches but are rather working towards a bright future without the mental and economic stresses of college. Their stories and plans are inspiring, and if they continue to work hard, they are looking at futures as bright as those of any college students.
“The Iphone Is 10 years old"
There are so many different articles to choose from in the New York Times, but choosing this article out of all of them was not a very big challenge to overcome. When seeing the title, “The Iphone Is 10 Years Old. Here’s The Story of Its Birth” it snatched my attention because of how old the Iphone actually is and how much it has grown. I personally have had an Iphone for about five years now. Although five years does not seem that long, it is about half the time the Iphone has been around. This is pretty neat to think about because over the five years of me owning an iphone I have noticed how much the product has technologically advanced and become a much stronger product with multiple uses. It had gone from a thick square screen on the early generations to a thin rectangular screen with a HD camera. I also noticed how the Iphone is not just an ordinary phone that can call and text, but can search the web, take pictures/videos, and has an abundance of apps to download. It is interesting to think that I have been around for the whole ten year transformation of the Iphone. I chose this article because it really relates to me and can relates to about everyone in the world because of the amount of people who own smartphones. It really is a current topic everyone can understand. It was very unique to get to read about how the Iphone had a code name “Purple” and was very secretive because there was no product like it anywhere.
There are so many different articles to choose from in the New York Times, but choosing this article out of all of them was not a very big challenge to overcome. When seeing the title, “The Iphone Is 10 Years Old. Here’s The Story of Its Birth” it snatched my attention because of how old the Iphone actually is and how much it has grown. I personally have had an Iphone for about five years now. Although five years does not seem that long, it is about half the time the Iphone has been around. This is pretty neat to think about because over the five years of me owning an iphone I have noticed how much the product has technologically advanced and become a much stronger product with multiple uses. It had gone from a thick square screen on the early generations to a thin rectangular screen with a HD camera. I also noticed how the Iphone is not just an ordinary phone that can call and text, but can search the web, take pictures/videos, and has an abundance of apps to download. It is interesting to think that I have been around for the whole ten year transformation of the Iphone. I chose this article because it really relates to me and can relates to about everyone in the world because of the amount of people who own smartphones. It really is a current topic everyone can understand. It was very unique to get to read about how the Iphone had a code name “Purple” and was very secretive because there was no product like it anywhere.
“Out of High School, Into Real Life”
This article provides multiple first-hand experiences from graduating students across the country. It talks about the different pressures students go through when trying to decide which path to take after graduating from high school. It also gives information on female to male ratios for jobs that do not require any extra education after high school.I’ve only just became a junior, but I have always known that after I finished high school I would be attending college. Everyone in my family has at least had enough college education to earn their Bachelor’s Degree, so college has always been the only option for me after I graduate. I know that not everyone does not have the same views or finances that my family has, but I always assumed that they would find a way to go to college anyway. Reading the stories from the high schoolers mentioned in this article was very eye opening. Some people choose not to go to college. Some people have the means to go, however, they still choose not to. That is something I have never considered for myself and most likely will never consider for myself. It is interesting to hear the stories of others who are choosing a different path that could still lead to success. Maybe college isn’t the only way to achieve greatness. Maybe college isn’t the key to life.
This article provides multiple first-hand experiences from graduating students across the country. It talks about the different pressures students go through when trying to decide which path to take after graduating from high school. It also gives information on female to male ratios for jobs that do not require any extra education after high school.I’ve only just became a junior, but I have always known that after I finished high school I would be attending college. Everyone in my family has at least had enough college education to earn their Bachelor’s Degree, so college has always been the only option for me after I graduate. I know that not everyone does not have the same views or finances that my family has, but I always assumed that they would find a way to go to college anyway. Reading the stories from the high schoolers mentioned in this article was very eye opening. Some people choose not to go to college. Some people have the means to go, however, they still choose not to. That is something I have never considered for myself and most likely will never consider for myself. It is interesting to hear the stories of others who are choosing a different path that could still lead to success. Maybe college isn’t the only way to achieve greatness. Maybe college isn’t the key to life.
"Texas House Approves New Limits on Abortion"
I have always viewed abortion as horrific. Even when others pose questions like “What about the mothers health and safety?” or “What if becoming pregnant was because of rape or incest?” I still say no.
Abortion is murder. When the abortion is performed, the baby feels excruciating pain as it is ripped apart limb by limb. Can you imagine being killed and suffering immense pain the entire time — and it being legal? Bills like the one mentioned in this article are trying to reduce and, someday hopefully stop altogether, the abortion procedure.
Many pro-choice advocates try to use cases of rape or incest to justify the abortion procedure. This doesn't make sense though. The woman has already been through a tragic experience and now she's killing an innocent child. If the woman has a first trimester medical abortion the child is killed by a chemical in a pill cutting off the supply of progesterone to the uterus. After the child has died another pill is taken that causes contractions and often bleeding of the mother. This causes the child to be expelled from the woman. If she has any other type of surgical abortion, whether it been in the first, second or third trimester there is the chance that she have physical complications like damage of her uterus or cervix, infection, and even death. Other mental side effects include guilt, and regret. These feelings can lead to insomnia, eating disorders, and even suicide.
I have always viewed abortion as horrific. Even when others pose questions like “What about the mothers health and safety?” or “What if becoming pregnant was because of rape or incest?” I still say no.
Abortion is murder. When the abortion is performed, the baby feels excruciating pain as it is ripped apart limb by limb. Can you imagine being killed and suffering immense pain the entire time — and it being legal? Bills like the one mentioned in this article are trying to reduce and, someday hopefully stop altogether, the abortion procedure.
Many pro-choice advocates try to use cases of rape or incest to justify the abortion procedure. This doesn't make sense though. The woman has already been through a tragic experience and now she's killing an innocent child. If the woman has a first trimester medical abortion the child is killed by a chemical in a pill cutting off the supply of progesterone to the uterus. After the child has died another pill is taken that causes contractions and often bleeding of the mother. This causes the child to be expelled from the woman. If she has any other type of surgical abortion, whether it been in the first, second or third trimester there is the chance that she have physical complications like damage of her uterus or cervix, infection, and even death. Other mental side effects include guilt, and regret. These feelings can lead to insomnia, eating disorders, and even suicide.
"Minnesota Officer Acquitted in Killing of Philando Castile"
I was not surprised to see this article, especially with the sudden outburst of police brutality in recent months; however, I was emotionally moved and sympathetic to the members of Philando Castile's family, and the Minnesota community.
The killing of a black man, who was posing no threat to a police officer, is unforgiven in America, especially in modern times. Gay pride, the environment, and women's rights are all being embraced with love and hope, but racial inequality still defines our society today. We can't address the issue with violence or force; rather, we need to reach out to our communities with compassion, love, and affection. Police officers should be taking classes and be aware of the impact of their actions in altering the stability of communities nationwide.
This article struck me in that it reported that the police officer who had killed Philando Castile was let go. The taking of another human life, no matter what skin color he/she is, needs to be dealt with accordingly. Our society can't continue to operate by turning our backs on murderers, while still addressing the issue with the same techniques that caused problems in the first place. Our legal system, our police officers, our government, and our American citizens need to come together as one body, united in love, in order to wipe out racial inequality in 2017.
I was not surprised to see this article, especially with the sudden outburst of police brutality in recent months; however, I was emotionally moved and sympathetic to the members of Philando Castile's family, and the Minnesota community.
The killing of a black man, who was posing no threat to a police officer, is unforgiven in America, especially in modern times. Gay pride, the environment, and women's rights are all being embraced with love and hope, but racial inequality still defines our society today. We can't address the issue with violence or force; rather, we need to reach out to our communities with compassion, love, and affection. Police officers should be taking classes and be aware of the impact of their actions in altering the stability of communities nationwide.
This article struck me in that it reported that the police officer who had killed Philando Castile was let go. The taking of another human life, no matter what skin color he/she is, needs to be dealt with accordingly. Our society can't continue to operate by turning our backs on murderers, while still addressing the issue with the same techniques that caused problems in the first place. Our legal system, our police officers, our government, and our American citizens need to come together as one body, united in love, in order to wipe out racial inequality in 2017.
"The Dutch Have Solutions to Rising Seas. The World Is Watching."
In a world where lies and rumors are so easily spread (and created), reliance on scientific fact is critical. So, coming from a nation whose President denies climate change itself, any mention of global warming immediately has me intrigued. The sub-heading of this article was what initially caught my intention: “In the waterlogged Netherlands, climate change is considered neither a hypothetical nor a drag on the economy. Instead, it’s an opportunity.”
In Rotterdam, the Netherlands, the effects of climate change are evident. Sea-levels are on the rise, and the nation’s eventual submergence seems inevitable. Rather than attempting to suppress this water, though, the Dutch have innovated. Manmade reservoirs, lakes, parks and plazas have been created to address the issue.
There is enough evidence pointing to climate change. These are the facts written into the fabric of our universe, and they are the truth. Still, the topic proves controversial on an international scale. The reason that this article hit “close to home” is because soon, it will be. By withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and addressing climate change as a “hoax”, President Donald Trump puts Americans at risk for problems larger than economic instability. We cannot flourish in the midst of our planet's deterioration.
Perhaps we must begin to take advice from the Dutch, who wholeheartedly believe in fact, and innovate when faced with change.
In a world where lies and rumors are so easily spread (and created), reliance on scientific fact is critical. So, coming from a nation whose President denies climate change itself, any mention of global warming immediately has me intrigued. The sub-heading of this article was what initially caught my intention: “In the waterlogged Netherlands, climate change is considered neither a hypothetical nor a drag on the economy. Instead, it’s an opportunity.”
In Rotterdam, the Netherlands, the effects of climate change are evident. Sea-levels are on the rise, and the nation’s eventual submergence seems inevitable. Rather than attempting to suppress this water, though, the Dutch have innovated. Manmade reservoirs, lakes, parks and plazas have been created to address the issue.
There is enough evidence pointing to climate change. These are the facts written into the fabric of our universe, and they are the truth. Still, the topic proves controversial on an international scale. The reason that this article hit “close to home” is because soon, it will be. By withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and addressing climate change as a “hoax”, President Donald Trump puts Americans at risk for problems larger than economic instability. We cannot flourish in the midst of our planet's deterioration.
Perhaps we must begin to take advice from the Dutch, who wholeheartedly believe in fact, and innovate when faced with change.
'A Cyberattack 'the World isn't ready for'' interested me quite a bit, and it's a very frightening prospect. While it's useless to panic about such a threatening issue, a much more major issue should be taking steps to both protect the identities and credentials of users and protecting the data itself.
When it comes to protection from hackers, viruses, you name it, the main strategy remains the same- prevention. This becomes even more important as hackers get better and better software to make cyberattacks with. Keeping credentials on an offline mainframe, or darknet, could help prevent identity breaches. However, large corporations could take months if not years to move their credentials and information to a darknet, which would also create issues moving information from one place to another in a secure manner. No matter how you look at it, this is a serious situation and certainly deserves more attention.
When it comes to protection from hackers, viruses, you name it, the main strategy remains the same- prevention. This becomes even more important as hackers get better and better software to make cyberattacks with. Keeping credentials on an offline mainframe, or darknet, could help prevent identity breaches. However, large corporations could take months if not years to move their credentials and information to a darknet, which would also create issues moving information from one place to another in a secure manner. No matter how you look at it, this is a serious situation and certainly deserves more attention.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/21/fashion/mattel-barbie-ken-dolls.html
In today's modern society, social media, TV shows, the radio, magazines, and even children's dolls such as Barbie have screamed out what they believe should be "normal" and "standard." From long haired, make up caked, extremely feminine and thin women, to men with rippling abs, broad shoulders, gelled back hair, always wearing a suit and tie, ready for any business occasion.
Everywhere you look, people are throwing out stereotypes left and right, trying to condemn the world into thinking that one particular type of person, body type, clothing style, etc., is the world wide standard of living. But in actuality, even though this may be mind-blowing to some of these stereotype manufacturers, this is untrue.
Although there are tons of different views upon what a "normal" person should look like, these new Ken and Barbie dolls are a great step in the right direction to break the false advertising that our social media loves to feed us. Ken used to be a measure of what so called "regular" men should look like. But now, Ken reflects the actual population, making way with new skin colors, different body types, a variety of hair styles and colors, and even a whole range of clothes! Teaching children that all people don't look the exact same, and removing all of the false assumptions of what humans should look like, makes way for a much safer environment in the world, even if this small step is with a doll.
In today's modern society, social media, TV shows, the radio, magazines, and even children's dolls such as Barbie have screamed out what they believe should be "normal" and "standard." From long haired, make up caked, extremely feminine and thin women, to men with rippling abs, broad shoulders, gelled back hair, always wearing a suit and tie, ready for any business occasion.
Everywhere you look, people are throwing out stereotypes left and right, trying to condemn the world into thinking that one particular type of person, body type, clothing style, etc., is the world wide standard of living. But in actuality, even though this may be mind-blowing to some of these stereotype manufacturers, this is untrue.
Although there are tons of different views upon what a "normal" person should look like, these new Ken and Barbie dolls are a great step in the right direction to break the false advertising that our social media loves to feed us. Ken used to be a measure of what so called "regular" men should look like. But now, Ken reflects the actual population, making way with new skin colors, different body types, a variety of hair styles and colors, and even a whole range of clothes! Teaching children that all people don't look the exact same, and removing all of the false assumptions of what humans should look like, makes way for a much safer environment in the world, even if this small step is with a doll.
"Iran Bans Zumba, and Its Fans Fume" by Thomas Erdbrink
The Zumba dance and fitness class has sparked a global phenomenon by gathering people to dance to rhythmic music in order to exercise. Zumba has spread to Iran, where religious hardliners are not so fond of the classes. What interested me most about this article is that so many Iranian citizens are completely in favor of the classes, and only the Shiite clerics who govern the Islamic Republic are opposed to the workouts. Both of my parents immigrated to Iran after the 1979 Revolution, which opposed the Shahs Western reforms and the U.S. Government. They left Iran to seek freedom in a society that is oppressive and bans many aspects of daily life, such as wearing short clothes, alcohol, listening to western music, and of course dancing to Zumba. What bothers me most is that the Iranian government seeks to take away the happiness of women living in the country, and does not focus on the more important issues facing the country. The ban on Zumba in Iran comes to show haw an authoritarian theocratic dictatorship aims at censoring the basic pleasures on its citizens, and I hope one day that my Iran will reform and become an open and tolerating society for all its citizens.
The Zumba dance and fitness class has sparked a global phenomenon by gathering people to dance to rhythmic music in order to exercise. Zumba has spread to Iran, where religious hardliners are not so fond of the classes. What interested me most about this article is that so many Iranian citizens are completely in favor of the classes, and only the Shiite clerics who govern the Islamic Republic are opposed to the workouts. Both of my parents immigrated to Iran after the 1979 Revolution, which opposed the Shahs Western reforms and the U.S. Government. They left Iran to seek freedom in a society that is oppressive and bans many aspects of daily life, such as wearing short clothes, alcohol, listening to western music, and of course dancing to Zumba. What bothers me most is that the Iranian government seeks to take away the happiness of women living in the country, and does not focus on the more important issues facing the country. The ban on Zumba in Iran comes to show haw an authoritarian theocratic dictatorship aims at censoring the basic pleasures on its citizens, and I hope one day that my Iran will reform and become an open and tolerating society for all its citizens.
What We are teaching Black Children
By: Chris Lebron
This opinion piece about the effects of American Society upon African-American children resonated with me in a big way. That’s because I’m a black boy being raised in the U.S. This article highlights the adverse effects of police brutality that aren’t talked about as of as they should be. I grew up understanding that if I didn’t completely respect a police officer, I ran the risk of being killed. As this article points out, this is common among black children in this country, and it’s a shame. This causes black kids to develop a fear for a set of people that are only supposed to help them. I didn’t realize how deep-rooted this fear truly was in my life until this year. I was driving home by myself, and I got pulled over for speeding. The moment the police officer stepped out of his car, I felt more scared than I ever had in my entire life. All because of a speeding ticket. This isn’t the way black people should feel at any point in their life, but especially not at a very young age. Unfortunately, we live in a world where this information is available to all people, including children like my 8-year-old brother. I don’t want to live in a world where he would be terrified by any encounter with the police. We call this country the land of the free. When will it be this way for all of us?
By: Chris Lebron
This opinion piece about the effects of American Society upon African-American children resonated with me in a big way. That’s because I’m a black boy being raised in the U.S. This article highlights the adverse effects of police brutality that aren’t talked about as of as they should be. I grew up understanding that if I didn’t completely respect a police officer, I ran the risk of being killed. As this article points out, this is common among black children in this country, and it’s a shame. This causes black kids to develop a fear for a set of people that are only supposed to help them. I didn’t realize how deep-rooted this fear truly was in my life until this year. I was driving home by myself, and I got pulled over for speeding. The moment the police officer stepped out of his car, I felt more scared than I ever had in my entire life. All because of a speeding ticket. This isn’t the way black people should feel at any point in their life, but especially not at a very young age. Unfortunately, we live in a world where this information is available to all people, including children like my 8-year-old brother. I don’t want to live in a world where he would be terrified by any encounter with the police. We call this country the land of the free. When will it be this way for all of us?
"Amazon to Buy Whole Foods for $13.4 Billion" by Nick Wingfield and Michael J de la Merced
When I read this article about how Amazon bought Whole Foods, I was shocked because I never saw this coming. I think this will benefit both companies for many reasons. For instance, both companies will continue to grow but at a greater rate, and they will be able to to become greater companies than their competitors. I buy many items from both of these companies, so I was surprised to see that Amazon bought Whole Foods, but I think the future will be bright for both companies.
When I read this article about how Amazon bought Whole Foods, I was shocked because I never saw this coming. I think this will benefit both companies for many reasons. For instance, both companies will continue to grow but at a greater rate, and they will be able to to become greater companies than their competitors. I buy many items from both of these companies, so I was surprised to see that Amazon bought Whole Foods, but I think the future will be bright for both companies.
Karen Handel Wins Georgia Special Election, Fending Off Upstart Democrat
What interested me the most in the Times this week was Karen Handel's victory in Georgia's 6th District race. My interest in politics began last year when Donald Trump started his campaign to run for president. At first I questioned his leadership and wondered if he was in it for the publicity. But I researched about his positions and I actually agreed with what he was saying, so I was quite joyful and surprised that he won the election. This topic drew my attention because of President Trump's low favorable rating many people and polls saw Jon Ossoff winning. But also this district has been won by both Trump and Romney in the last two presidential elections, and most people in this district would identify as being conservative. Karen Handel had somewhat of an upset victory over her opponent. Despite Jon Ossoff raising 25 million dollars and being a fresh new young face in politics it was not enough to hold off Karen Handel as she won 51.9% of the vote to Ossoff's 48.1%. I believe this shows that the Democratic Party is in trouble and needs to come together if they want to win the majority in either the senate or the house in the next mid term elections. This reminded me a little bit of Trump's win, despite all the polls saying a Clinton victory, Trump pulled the upset for the ages. Karen Handel proved she was able to overcome adversity and shocked Jon Ossoff and the Democratic Party.
What interested me the most in the Times this week was Karen Handel's victory in Georgia's 6th District race. My interest in politics began last year when Donald Trump started his campaign to run for president. At first I questioned his leadership and wondered if he was in it for the publicity. But I researched about his positions and I actually agreed with what he was saying, so I was quite joyful and surprised that he won the election. This topic drew my attention because of President Trump's low favorable rating many people and polls saw Jon Ossoff winning. But also this district has been won by both Trump and Romney in the last two presidential elections, and most people in this district would identify as being conservative. Karen Handel had somewhat of an upset victory over her opponent. Despite Jon Ossoff raising 25 million dollars and being a fresh new young face in politics it was not enough to hold off Karen Handel as she won 51.9% of the vote to Ossoff's 48.1%. I believe this shows that the Democratic Party is in trouble and needs to come together if they want to win the majority in either the senate or the house in the next mid term elections. This reminded me a little bit of Trump's win, despite all the polls saying a Clinton victory, Trump pulled the upset for the ages. Karen Handel proved she was able to overcome adversity and shocked Jon Ossoff and the Democratic Party.
“For Children With Autism, No More Being Hushed” By Kate Taylor
I feel the same way about this article. Living and taking care of my uncle who has autism has made me agree with this article. I believe that children with autism should have the same amount of benefits that regular students have. Children with autism shouldn’t have to be excluded and put in special program, they should be able to be with other students to make more friends and to have a better understanding about education. They shouldn't have to be in different classes and have to just have limited things to know. Coming from a position where I know someone personally that has autism, I see people look at children with autism in a weird way and make fun of them. People should do that, its bad enough that they have a disability already. Instead of making fun of them make them feel better about themselves, make them happy, and become their friends. They shouldn't put them down just due to their disability, they shouldn't ever make fun of someone for that. Kids with autism deserve better and a better look at life. They deserve respect for who they are and they are no different than anyone else. People need to help kids with autism so they can get the education they deserve. Kids with autism need get the same things that other students get. They need benefits that they deserve. Many will believe that this isn't right, but others believe that this must occur for a better future for children that have disabilities.
I feel the same way about this article. Living and taking care of my uncle who has autism has made me agree with this article. I believe that children with autism should have the same amount of benefits that regular students have. Children with autism shouldn’t have to be excluded and put in special program, they should be able to be with other students to make more friends and to have a better understanding about education. They shouldn't have to be in different classes and have to just have limited things to know. Coming from a position where I know someone personally that has autism, I see people look at children with autism in a weird way and make fun of them. People should do that, its bad enough that they have a disability already. Instead of making fun of them make them feel better about themselves, make them happy, and become their friends. They shouldn't put them down just due to their disability, they shouldn't ever make fun of someone for that. Kids with autism deserve better and a better look at life. They deserve respect for who they are and they are no different than anyone else. People need to help kids with autism so they can get the education they deserve. Kids with autism need get the same things that other students get. They need benefits that they deserve. Many will believe that this isn't right, but others believe that this must occur for a better future for children that have disabilities.
"The Secret to My Success? Antidepressants" by Julia Fierro
As the cheese gets fermented, the taste gets deeper, but the smell gets ugly. The wish to dig myself into the grave and to live in solitude and to live without the dangerous change, indeed, made me talk like a sage in some aspects of life developing my own kind of "uniqueness". However, such actions consumed me as U inched forward to dig myself further in: I was maturing, yet at the same time dying. The change is scary as Fierro has once feared to lose her creativity and uniqueness by treating her anxiety and depression, but its necessity unimaginably huge to lead oneself not into the self-destruction. I, too, have gone through this important change that leads me to be healthy in mind. The change may have been frightening and disrupting, but it is a key to the other door and the catalyst to develop ones' self.
As the cheese gets fermented, the taste gets deeper, but the smell gets ugly. The wish to dig myself into the grave and to live in solitude and to live without the dangerous change, indeed, made me talk like a sage in some aspects of life developing my own kind of "uniqueness". However, such actions consumed me as U inched forward to dig myself further in: I was maturing, yet at the same time dying. The change is scary as Fierro has once feared to lose her creativity and uniqueness by treating her anxiety and depression, but its necessity unimaginably huge to lead oneself not into the self-destruction. I, too, have gone through this important change that leads me to be healthy in mind. The change may have been frightening and disrupting, but it is a key to the other door and the catalyst to develop ones' self.
If those are the new Ken dolls, Barbie might as well give up on dating. Guys, you’ve got to make some effort. She’s a high-status woman, so you probably have no chance in the first place, but you’re not helping matters.
“Israeli Woman Who Sued El Al for Sexism Wins Landmark Ruling”
Throughout the Middle East, disturbances and flight delays have multiplied, prompting the subsequent blossoming of protests and social media campaigns. The source of the turbulence, as I was interested to read, is the growing occurrence of Jewish males refusing to sit next to women during flights, requesting that the opposite gender move seats. After experiencing the phenomenon firsthand, Renee Rabinowitz sued the Israeli airline, El Al, for accommodating the demands. The article, however, was careful to provide both views in the case, a battle clearly fought between religious sensibilities and the rights of women. As the men who refused to sit next to women did so out of religious concerns for modesty, El Al argued that their flight attendants were simply accommodating religious sensitivities as not to inconvenience their passengers. The protection of religious discernments sparked a debate larger than Rabinowitz’s experience, as the precept of taking religious sensibilities into consideration is recognized in Israeli courts. However, it is unclear where to draw the line between simply providing necessary accommodations for religious purposes and infringing on women’s rights. The article makes it clear that though both arguments possessed valid contentions, the court favored Rabinowitz's case with the assertion that commanding women to move because of their gender violates anti-discrimination laws.
Throughout the Middle East, disturbances and flight delays have multiplied, prompting the subsequent blossoming of protests and social media campaigns. The source of the turbulence, as I was interested to read, is the growing occurrence of Jewish males refusing to sit next to women during flights, requesting that the opposite gender move seats. After experiencing the phenomenon firsthand, Renee Rabinowitz sued the Israeli airline, El Al, for accommodating the demands. The article, however, was careful to provide both views in the case, a battle clearly fought between religious sensibilities and the rights of women. As the men who refused to sit next to women did so out of religious concerns for modesty, El Al argued that their flight attendants were simply accommodating religious sensitivities as not to inconvenience their passengers. The protection of religious discernments sparked a debate larger than Rabinowitz’s experience, as the precept of taking religious sensibilities into consideration is recognized in Israeli courts. However, it is unclear where to draw the line between simply providing necessary accommodations for religious purposes and infringing on women’s rights. The article makes it clear that though both arguments possessed valid contentions, the court favored Rabinowitz's case with the assertion that commanding women to move because of their gender violates anti-discrimination laws.
When you picture a wedding you imagine a lavish ceremony, a packed reception, and a bride and groom dressed in their finest clothes. This was not the case for many couples depicted in the article, “Getting Married Where the Catering Is a Pretzel Vendor”. Photographs show a variety of people before and after their marriage inside of City Hall. There was no cake, party, and extravagances that come with most weddings. However, there is no doubt that the love shared among wedded couple was not only spontaneous but real.
I mean if you're truly in love with someone, do you need a huge ceremony and expensive revenue to express that? While nothing is wrong with those things, I think we never really see the beauty of a spur-of-the-moment City Hall wedding. The images in the article captured the raw emotions of couples frantically finding a bouquet of flowers, celebrating their new lives together, and expressing a genuine love for each other. It was acceptable for a t-shirt to be substituted for a tux, and to eat a hotdog rather than a wedding cake. They didn’t need any of the extra bells and whistles attached to an already stressful day. I could see it in the eyes of the people; they valued one another more than the thought of satisfying others. Their wedding wasn't to please others. It was for celebration for them and them alone. After reading this piece, I realized that the absence of all the luxuries that come with a wedding does not mean an absence of love in the slightest.
I mean if you're truly in love with someone, do you need a huge ceremony and expensive revenue to express that? While nothing is wrong with those things, I think we never really see the beauty of a spur-of-the-moment City Hall wedding. The images in the article captured the raw emotions of couples frantically finding a bouquet of flowers, celebrating their new lives together, and expressing a genuine love for each other. It was acceptable for a t-shirt to be substituted for a tux, and to eat a hotdog rather than a wedding cake. They didn’t need any of the extra bells and whistles attached to an already stressful day. I could see it in the eyes of the people; they valued one another more than the thought of satisfying others. Their wedding wasn't to please others. It was for celebration for them and them alone. After reading this piece, I realized that the absence of all the luxuries that come with a wedding does not mean an absence of love in the slightest.
"How Americans Think About Climate Change, in Six Maps" By NADJA POPOVICH, JOHN SCHWARTZ and TATIANA SCHLOSSBERG (MARCH 21, 2017)
http://nyti.ms/2rKTobj (shorter link using Bitly)
Climate change has been a controversial issue lately, nationally in the United States. This issue has not only affected this environmentally but also in politics, especially having seen this issue come up a lot in the 2016 election debates. Everyone takes this issue in different ways. I personally believe that climate change is a real thing. So I figured that maybe for this week, why not do an article on this very issue?
What made this article so attention grabbing is that these maps show the real opinion of the Americans. What the maps reveal is that more people agree that climate change would affect the US population as a whole, but only some people agree that this would harm them personally.
I felt that the most shocking map that was provided in the visuals was the fact that barely anyone talks about this issue: it states that 31% of Americans do not talk about climate; apart from Florida, many states around the southeast region of our country talk about this issue less than the national average (approx. 7.5% average).
I felt that these authors showed a tremendous amount of analysis on this controversial issue and it was great to learn more about the American opinion on climate change. I hope more Americans talk about this issue more.
http://nyti.ms/2rKTobj (shorter link using Bitly)
Climate change has been a controversial issue lately, nationally in the United States. This issue has not only affected this environmentally but also in politics, especially having seen this issue come up a lot in the 2016 election debates. Everyone takes this issue in different ways. I personally believe that climate change is a real thing. So I figured that maybe for this week, why not do an article on this very issue?
What made this article so attention grabbing is that these maps show the real opinion of the Americans. What the maps reveal is that more people agree that climate change would affect the US population as a whole, but only some people agree that this would harm them personally.
I felt that the most shocking map that was provided in the visuals was the fact that barely anyone talks about this issue: it states that 31% of Americans do not talk about climate; apart from Florida, many states around the southeast region of our country talk about this issue less than the national average (approx. 7.5% average).
I felt that these authors showed a tremendous amount of analysis on this controversial issue and it was great to learn more about the American opinion on climate change. I hope more Americans talk about this issue more.
Every summer solstice I do what every other science-challenged person does to celebrate: absolutely nothing.
It's not that I don't find science interesting, but that I don't understand it. I barely scraped my way through the past three years of high school level science classes and came out of each understanding absolutely nothing. Hence, my understanding of the sun revolves around three simple concepts: it's hot, it brings light, and without it we would have no life on earth.
And while my lack of understanding about the sun makes complete sense, it shocks me that even solar astrophysicists do not know a lot about it. The article "Summer Solstice: A Great Moment to Ponder the Sun" proved to me that our sun still remains a mystery. The corona, the sun's white outer atmosphere, prevents the sun's surface from being explored because of its immense heat. This heat limits our overall comprehension of how humans are able to thrive.
Therefore, this article has proven to me that the summer solstice is more than just a couple of minutes to look at the sky. For years, the solstice has provided scientists a way to observe the sun and the corona in a way they usually couldn't. The solstice lasts only two minutes, yet it provides our scientists with critical information that will soon take a spacecraft closer to the sun than ever before, unveiling a greater awareness of our existence. Now those are two minutes that are worth my attention.
It's not that I don't find science interesting, but that I don't understand it. I barely scraped my way through the past three years of high school level science classes and came out of each understanding absolutely nothing. Hence, my understanding of the sun revolves around three simple concepts: it's hot, it brings light, and without it we would have no life on earth.
And while my lack of understanding about the sun makes complete sense, it shocks me that even solar astrophysicists do not know a lot about it. The article "Summer Solstice: A Great Moment to Ponder the Sun" proved to me that our sun still remains a mystery. The corona, the sun's white outer atmosphere, prevents the sun's surface from being explored because of its immense heat. This heat limits our overall comprehension of how humans are able to thrive.
Therefore, this article has proven to me that the summer solstice is more than just a couple of minutes to look at the sky. For years, the solstice has provided scientists a way to observe the sun and the corona in a way they usually couldn't. The solstice lasts only two minutes, yet it provides our scientists with critical information that will soon take a spacecraft closer to the sun than ever before, unveiling a greater awareness of our existence. Now those are two minutes that are worth my attention.
Response to "Chevrolet Silverado 2500, a Leviathan With a Luxury Touch
I'm not a big Chevrolet fan. I was raised driving Fords, and Dodges. Nobody in my family owned and Chevy. My first truck was a first tuck was even a ford. As they come out with new makes and models of the Chevrolet's, It's starting to change the way I look at them. I'm getting more and more into wanting one of the new Chevrolets. They are making them with more horsepower and more torque. They can tow more and have came out with a new 6.6-liter V8diesel. The new interior looks amazing the way that the trucks are set up. These new trucks can go from 0 to 60 in in six and a half seconds!
I'm not a big Chevrolet fan. I was raised driving Fords, and Dodges. Nobody in my family owned and Chevy. My first truck was a first tuck was even a ford. As they come out with new makes and models of the Chevrolet's, It's starting to change the way I look at them. I'm getting more and more into wanting one of the new Chevrolets. They are making them with more horsepower and more torque. They can tow more and have came out with a new 6.6-liter V8diesel. The new interior looks amazing the way that the trucks are set up. These new trucks can go from 0 to 60 in in six and a half seconds!
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/21/fashion/mattel-barbie-ken-dolls.html
When I was little Barbies were by far one of my favorite toys to play with. I had tons of accessories and outfits that I used to personalize my barbies, and I never really thought twice about the limited variety of dolls and their appearance.
However, at some point while I was growing up I started to notice the stereotypes that barbies had created in my mind. I had never found barbies without perfect features and unrealistic body proportions. Rarely did I see barbies with different skin or hair colors. At such a young age I already had misconceptions about what people were "supposed" to look like.
In today's world, social media is an ever-growing influence that has the power to do a lot. Platforms like Twitter have made it much easier to voice opinions and be heard by thousands of people globally. People are able to easily express their discontent for inequality, which has been a prominent topic on social media because it really can spark a lot of change.
The evolution of Barbie and Ken is just one example of the changes that have been provoked through the mass support of equality efforts. The brand is trying to change its image to be more diverse and satisfy a much large portion of the population. Hopefully these efforts will instill more confidence in the boys and girls of generations to come, as they will be able to choose a doll based off of themselves rather than basing themselves off of a doll.
When I was little Barbies were by far one of my favorite toys to play with. I had tons of accessories and outfits that I used to personalize my barbies, and I never really thought twice about the limited variety of dolls and their appearance.
However, at some point while I was growing up I started to notice the stereotypes that barbies had created in my mind. I had never found barbies without perfect features and unrealistic body proportions. Rarely did I see barbies with different skin or hair colors. At such a young age I already had misconceptions about what people were "supposed" to look like.
In today's world, social media is an ever-growing influence that has the power to do a lot. Platforms like Twitter have made it much easier to voice opinions and be heard by thousands of people globally. People are able to easily express their discontent for inequality, which has been a prominent topic on social media because it really can spark a lot of change.
The evolution of Barbie and Ken is just one example of the changes that have been provoked through the mass support of equality efforts. The brand is trying to change its image to be more diverse and satisfy a much large portion of the population. Hopefully these efforts will instill more confidence in the boys and girls of generations to come, as they will be able to choose a doll based off of themselves rather than basing themselves off of a doll.
"The iPhone Is 10 Years Old. Here’s the Story of Its Birth"
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/19/books/review/one-device-secret-histor...
The reason I find this article interesting is because the way technology grow overtime. I like iPhones, I use it everyday and have it everywhere i go, even in my pocket. In 2007, Steve Jobs first launched the first ever iPhone. It was amazing and people love it. But with technology, the first ever iPhone that was made in 2007 by Steve Jobs is better, lighter, bigger, wider, and more convenient. I'm currently using iPhone 7, which is the latest iPhone ever made for now. It is just amazing how technology change overtime from a single touchscreen iPhone into an iPhone not just with a touchscreen, but with hand fingerprint sensors, intelligent built in bot that uses human voice recognition to command the iPhone what to do, crystal clear front and back camera, water resistance, better battery, and fast processor. This is the reason I'm interested in this article, iPhones.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/19/books/review/one-device-secret-histor...
The reason I find this article interesting is because the way technology grow overtime. I like iPhones, I use it everyday and have it everywhere i go, even in my pocket. In 2007, Steve Jobs first launched the first ever iPhone. It was amazing and people love it. But with technology, the first ever iPhone that was made in 2007 by Steve Jobs is better, lighter, bigger, wider, and more convenient. I'm currently using iPhone 7, which is the latest iPhone ever made for now. It is just amazing how technology change overtime from a single touchscreen iPhone into an iPhone not just with a touchscreen, but with hand fingerprint sensors, intelligent built in bot that uses human voice recognition to command the iPhone what to do, crystal clear front and back camera, water resistance, better battery, and fast processor. This is the reason I'm interested in this article, iPhones.
“The iPhone Is 10 Years Old. Here’s the Story of Its Birth.”
iPhones to be are the best phones in the word. I have loved them ever since they were first created. This year would make ten years since the iPhone was first formed. Back in 2007 the first iPhone that was created was the iPhone 1. Which was small and not that advanced as it is today. The reason of the making of the iPhones came from a code named Purple. Purple was very secret and anybody who worked there stayed there no matter what. But, soon Apple became the cofounders of the phone. Apple has became so technological amazing that every year Apple creates an new iPhone and this year would be the making of the iPhone 8. Every year Apple invents something new to the iPhone that makes it better than the one before. Everybody that I have seen has an iPhone. iPhones are so popular and reforming every minute of the day. They are getting bigger and wider and soon their going to be so big they'll look like an old house telephone in a minute. So watch out now because they are about to take over the world.
iPhones to be are the best phones in the word. I have loved them ever since they were first created. This year would make ten years since the iPhone was first formed. Back in 2007 the first iPhone that was created was the iPhone 1. Which was small and not that advanced as it is today. The reason of the making of the iPhones came from a code named Purple. Purple was very secret and anybody who worked there stayed there no matter what. But, soon Apple became the cofounders of the phone. Apple has became so technological amazing that every year Apple creates an new iPhone and this year would be the making of the iPhone 8. Every year Apple invents something new to the iPhone that makes it better than the one before. Everybody that I have seen has an iPhone. iPhones are so popular and reforming every minute of the day. They are getting bigger and wider and soon their going to be so big they'll look like an old house telephone in a minute. So watch out now because they are about to take over the world.
Robocalls Flooding Your Cellphone? https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/11/smarter-living/stop-robocalls.html
I was very interested in this article because everyday people all around the globe receive these unwanted sale pitch calls that say that they can reduce your electric bill or that you owe back taxes and many other sale pitch calls.These calls that people receive are scams that give the these sale pitch calls to get a "yes" from you to charge unauthorized charges in your credit card. In the article it stated that every month of the year, there is an estimated 2.4 billion robocalls. Many ask,"How can I get rid of these annoying calls?"
As I was reading, the author of the article gave many different ways to stop these sale pitch calls to come into your cellphone. The first type of advice that that the author gave was not to answer any unknown number. If you do answer the author stated not to respond or press any number key to opt out. By doing this the robocall would verify that your number is working and is active.In the article, I read that listing your number to the National Do Not Call registry could help stop the unwanted calls you may receive. As in the article if you are in the program and receive a robocall you can report it. After that, a way you can take this issue into your own hands is by downloading apps to prevent calls like these. In conclusion, all the advice the author gave can help get rid of robocalls from your daily life.
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I was very interested in this article because everyday people all around the globe receive these unwanted sale pitch calls that say that they can reduce your electric bill or that you owe back taxes and many other sale pitch calls.These calls that people receive are scams that give the these sale pitch calls to get a "yes" from you to charge unauthorized charges in your credit card. In the article it stated that every month of the year, there is an estimated 2.4 billion robocalls. Many ask,"How can I get rid of these annoying calls?"
As I was reading, the author of the article gave many different ways to stop these sale pitch calls to come into your cellphone. The first type of advice that that the author gave was not to answer any unknown number. If you do answer the author stated not to respond or press any number key to opt out. By doing this the robocall would verify that your number is working and is active.In the article, I read that listing your number to the National Do Not Call registry could help stop the unwanted calls you may receive. As in the article if you are in the program and receive a robocall you can report it. After that, a way you can take this issue into your own hands is by downloading apps to prevent calls like these. In conclusion, all the advice the author gave can help get rid of robocalls from your daily life.
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Jimmy Butler Being Traded to Timberwolves
Not to long ago Jimmy Butler was traded to the Timberwolves for Kris Dunn and Zach LaVine. To me that was the dumbest decision the Bulls could've made this is Jimmy Butler we're talking bout future Hall of Famer. He's in his prime. I feel like the Bulls could've got way more than what the got out of this trade. As for Jimmy Butler being put into this young team with the help of 2014 first pick Andrew Wiggins and 2015 first pick and also Rookie of the Year, the Big Kat Karl Anthony Towns. The Timberwolves could be the best contender for the Golden State Warriors and the best contender for the West. They will definetly have a long run in the playoffs. As for the Bulls I dont see them making the playoffs or even having a winning record. I just feel like they don't have enough star power losing Jimmy Butler.
Not to long ago Jimmy Butler was traded to the Timberwolves for Kris Dunn and Zach LaVine. To me that was the dumbest decision the Bulls could've made this is Jimmy Butler we're talking bout future Hall of Famer. He's in his prime. I feel like the Bulls could've got way more than what the got out of this trade. As for Jimmy Butler being put into this young team with the help of 2014 first pick Andrew Wiggins and 2015 first pick and also Rookie of the Year, the Big Kat Karl Anthony Towns. The Timberwolves could be the best contender for the Golden State Warriors and the best contender for the West. They will definetly have a long run in the playoffs. As for the Bulls I dont see them making the playoffs or even having a winning record. I just feel like they don't have enough star power losing Jimmy Butler.
Upon hearing about the traumatic death of Otto Warmbier, I was curious to learn more about the country of North Korea. Specifically, I wanted to understand what it was like to live in a country with an oppressive government that restricts the freedoms of it’s citizens. Around the world, there are many different types of government, but it is hard to understand what that means to one’s personal freedom since all you may know your own government. This article was of interest to me because I was able to see the vast differences between the North Korean government and the US government. For example, Craig Smith explains his experience of traveling through North Korea. During his trip, the tour guides stated many restrictions, one being, that you may not be allowed to take pictures in certain places you may visit. While this may seem like insignificant restriction, it actually shows the extent of the government's control and their restrictive culture.
While the author of the article reflects on his trip and compares it to Otto Warmbier, he regrets going to North Korea because of the danger of visiting North Korea. Both Warmbier and Smith were inquisitive which caused them to travel to North Korea; the only difference between their experience is Warmbier got caught stealing a poster while Smith tried his best to follow government’s rules. Reading the article opened my eyes to how different the North Korean government operates and restricts the freedom of anyone in that country.
While the author of the article reflects on his trip and compares it to Otto Warmbier, he regrets going to North Korea because of the danger of visiting North Korea. Both Warmbier and Smith were inquisitive which caused them to travel to North Korea; the only difference between their experience is Warmbier got caught stealing a poster while Smith tried his best to follow government’s rules. Reading the article opened my eyes to how different the North Korean government operates and restricts the freedom of anyone in that country.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/21/fashion/mattel-barbie-ken-dolls.html
This article caught my attention this week because, it expresses how toys as simple as the Ken doll is becoming much more diverse. Growing up, the Ken doll I've played with is featured as a blonde white guy with the perfect toned body which varies from the new Ken dolls in the article. The new Ken dolls represent different races and body shapes, which could urge the future generation to become more accepting of the "ideal" Ken doll. They could grow to learn that, "pretty" isn't defined by race, hair color, or, body shape.
This article caught my attention this week because, it expresses how toys as simple as the Ken doll is becoming much more diverse. Growing up, the Ken doll I've played with is featured as a blonde white guy with the perfect toned body which varies from the new Ken dolls in the article. The new Ken dolls represent different races and body shapes, which could urge the future generation to become more accepting of the "ideal" Ken doll. They could grow to learn that, "pretty" isn't defined by race, hair color, or, body shape.
"Otto Warmbier, American Student Released From North Korea, Dies"
I found this to be very interesting because it tells and shows us a lot more about the corrupt communist country of North Korea and the totalitarian dictator Kim Jong-un. The tragedy that occurred with the college student does trigger many red flags. It shows us the communist rule of the tyrant and the total disregard for human rights. It also reveals the censorship and the lack of individualism within the country. In response to this, the United States stopped all overseas transportation to and from the Marxist state. On top of this I strongly believe that the United States should do something about the tyrannical rule. If nothing is done efficiently and fast enough, many consequences can occur including nuclear warfare and millions of deaths.
I found this to be very interesting because it tells and shows us a lot more about the corrupt communist country of North Korea and the totalitarian dictator Kim Jong-un. The tragedy that occurred with the college student does trigger many red flags. It shows us the communist rule of the tyrant and the total disregard for human rights. It also reveals the censorship and the lack of individualism within the country. In response to this, the United States stopped all overseas transportation to and from the Marxist state. On top of this I strongly believe that the United States should do something about the tyrannical rule. If nothing is done efficiently and fast enough, many consequences can occur including nuclear warfare and millions of deaths.
"Hands Off My Smiley Face: Emoji Become Corporate Tools" by Amanda Hess
As was searching for an article about the greatly anticipated "Emoji Movie" to write about, I came across this gem instead. "Hands Off My Smiley Face: Emoji Become Corporate Tools" not only caught my attention with its mildly cringe-worthy emoji content, it also got me asking myself questions like "how did this happen?" and "when will this stop?" Emoji are very strange things. Some of us have become so reliant on them that we use them in every text. I don't really like the idea of pictures mixed in with words like that; why can't we just type out what we think?
My minor hatred towards emoji exponentially increased when this article mentioned and iOS update that will actually highlight words that you could turn into emoji. The update essentially turns your phone into one a Rebus Book (If you don't know what that is, look it up. They're pretty much just picture books made even easier to read by adding in extra pictures.).
This article has made me question humanity as a whole. Why are we so reliant on emoji? Is this only the beginning? When will it stop? What can we do about it? I just lost it when Craig Federighi, a grown man, was quoted saying the words "emojifacation" and "emojify". It really scares me to think that these words might be featured in dictionaries sometime in the next 20 years.
As was searching for an article about the greatly anticipated "Emoji Movie" to write about, I came across this gem instead. "Hands Off My Smiley Face: Emoji Become Corporate Tools" not only caught my attention with its mildly cringe-worthy emoji content, it also got me asking myself questions like "how did this happen?" and "when will this stop?" Emoji are very strange things. Some of us have become so reliant on them that we use them in every text. I don't really like the idea of pictures mixed in with words like that; why can't we just type out what we think?
My minor hatred towards emoji exponentially increased when this article mentioned and iOS update that will actually highlight words that you could turn into emoji. The update essentially turns your phone into one a Rebus Book (If you don't know what that is, look it up. They're pretty much just picture books made even easier to read by adding in extra pictures.).
This article has made me question humanity as a whole. Why are we so reliant on emoji? Is this only the beginning? When will it stop? What can we do about it? I just lost it when Craig Federighi, a grown man, was quoted saying the words "emojifacation" and "emojify". It really scares me to think that these words might be featured in dictionaries sometime in the next 20 years.
Why does hair turn gray at a young age?
I'm still a few decades away from that happening to me, but I've heard, “You kids are making me go gray!” a couple of times. Of course, I sometimes wonder about that statement. Now it does seem stress might have something to do with it, but not so much so that they can pinpoint the exact link.
As I was reading the examples of going gray prematurely, such as people in concentration camps and presidents after their time in office, getting gray hair early struck me as a badge of honor. A crowning jewel that proclaims the ability to survive and hang on as surroundings and stress change the person both inside and out. This can be backed up as the article states that actions that directly damage hair cause it to fall out rather than turn gray, so it is not that outward forces are hurting the hair itself, but affecting the person with gray hair being an effect.
When the attention is turned to reversing the color change, I immediately thought of the beauty shops with rows and rows of temporary color boxes lining them. I suppose most of us desire youthfulness again, to go back outwardly to the days when the factors leading up to the grayness were lessened. As it stands, the dyes are temporary, but the changes implied by gray hair stay with oneself through later life, bearing the burden as your parents before you through genetics.
I'm still a few decades away from that happening to me, but I've heard, “You kids are making me go gray!” a couple of times. Of course, I sometimes wonder about that statement. Now it does seem stress might have something to do with it, but not so much so that they can pinpoint the exact link.
As I was reading the examples of going gray prematurely, such as people in concentration camps and presidents after their time in office, getting gray hair early struck me as a badge of honor. A crowning jewel that proclaims the ability to survive and hang on as surroundings and stress change the person both inside and out. This can be backed up as the article states that actions that directly damage hair cause it to fall out rather than turn gray, so it is not that outward forces are hurting the hair itself, but affecting the person with gray hair being an effect.
When the attention is turned to reversing the color change, I immediately thought of the beauty shops with rows and rows of temporary color boxes lining them. I suppose most of us desire youthfulness again, to go back outwardly to the days when the factors leading up to the grayness were lessened. As it stands, the dyes are temporary, but the changes implied by gray hair stay with oneself through later life, bearing the burden as your parents before you through genetics.
“Our brand is worse than Trump’s”. It is this reflection by Democrat Tim Ryan that perfectly encapsulates the Democratic Party in 2017.
Under the Trump administration and a House and Senate fully controlled by Republicans, the Democratic party is grasping at straws to regain even a slight majority. This frankly is very unsurprising given how the democrats acted during election season. Democrats blamed everyone for the election of Donald Trump but themselves.
They have yet to learn from their mistakes, the Democratic Party has this superiority complex which played a major part in the election of Donald Trump. Democrat’s dismissed Trump supporters as simply uneducated right-wing white people, not once did they try to understand the concerns of his supporters. WIth the way the Democrats are acting right now history is set to repeat itself. They are running as the “Anti-Trump” party, which is eerily similar to what the democrats were pre-election. It is this unwillingness to listen that has put the Democrats in the minority that they are in today.
Going back to Tim Ryan’s words, the democratic party can not run on the basis of “impeach trump”, they need to unify themselves and listen to the masses, not only to democrats, the masses.
Link:https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/21/us/pelosi-georgia-ossoff-democrats.ht...®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news
Under the Trump administration and a House and Senate fully controlled by Republicans, the Democratic party is grasping at straws to regain even a slight majority. This frankly is very unsurprising given how the democrats acted during election season. Democrats blamed everyone for the election of Donald Trump but themselves.
They have yet to learn from their mistakes, the Democratic Party has this superiority complex which played a major part in the election of Donald Trump. Democrat’s dismissed Trump supporters as simply uneducated right-wing white people, not once did they try to understand the concerns of his supporters. WIth the way the Democrats are acting right now history is set to repeat itself. They are running as the “Anti-Trump” party, which is eerily similar to what the democrats were pre-election. It is this unwillingness to listen that has put the Democrats in the minority that they are in today.
Going back to Tim Ryan’s words, the democratic party can not run on the basis of “impeach trump”, they need to unify themselves and listen to the masses, not only to democrats, the masses.
Link:https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/21/us/pelosi-georgia-ossoff-democrats.ht...®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news
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The thing I found most interesting this week was an article by the AP. This talked about how fewer teens are getting summer jobs. Personally I think a job is a good idea as I have one. On the contrary to this the article is extremely critical toward kids who don’t have a summer job. It criticizes the decisions of teens for wanting to participate in sports over the summer or even when they decide to take summer classes for their schooling to get ahead. The world is changing and it takes extra dedication in schooling to achieve your goals as the race to get jobs out of college is heating up extremely. In terms of the sports side I can speak from a personal experience. I must play baseball for a majority of the summer. This is because colleges are on the look for their next prospect they will bring in and also a player that wants a serious future in the sport can not afford to take an entire summer of and not work to improve their skills. With these two factors in place I now can see why kids are choosing to better themselves for a well paying future rather than to make minimum wage for two to three months in the summer time. So the real thing that should be judged from how a child spends their summer is how productive it was on an individual level to help themselves better their own future. If there summer activities helped pave the way for their future than it was a success.
The thing I found most interesting this week was an article by the AP. This talked about how fewer teens are getting summer jobs. Personally I think a job is a good idea as I have one. On the contrary to this the article is extremely critical toward kids who don’t have a summer job. It criticizes the decisions of teens for wanting to participate in sports over the summer or even when they decide to take summer classes for their schooling to get ahead. The world is changing and it takes extra dedication in schooling to achieve your goals as the race to get jobs out of college is heating up extremely. In terms of the sports side I can speak from a personal experience. I must play baseball for a majority of the summer. This is because colleges are on the look for their next prospect they will bring in and also a player that wants a serious future in the sport can not afford to take an entire summer of and not work to improve their skills. With these two factors in place I now can see why kids are choosing to better themselves for a well paying future rather than to make minimum wage for two to three months in the summer time. So the real thing that should be judged from how a child spends their summer is how productive it was on an individual level to help themselves better their own future. If there summer activities helped pave the way for their future than it was a success.
"The iPhone Is 10 Years Old. Here’s the Story of Its Birth" https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/19/books/review/one-device-secret-histor...
I am very interested in this article since one of my favorite possession is my iPhone. I don't think I can live without my iPhone and I am really curious about the story of it. I had some knowledge that Steve Jobs had something to do with the starting of Apple. By reading this article, I found out that various people's work went into creating the iPhone which enter the world from a "much higher, ideal plane of existence." There were many kinds of electronics bonded together to make this world wonder. I have never thought that making my phone was this complicated. I have not even thought about the history of the multitouch feature before reading this article. I really think I gained knowledge about my own phone's history after I read this article.
I am very interested in this article since one of my favorite possession is my iPhone. I don't think I can live without my iPhone and I am really curious about the story of it. I had some knowledge that Steve Jobs had something to do with the starting of Apple. By reading this article, I found out that various people's work went into creating the iPhone which enter the world from a "much higher, ideal plane of existence." There were many kinds of electronics bonded together to make this world wonder. I have never thought that making my phone was this complicated. I have not even thought about the history of the multitouch feature before reading this article. I really think I gained knowledge about my own phone's history after I read this article.
As a huge fan of all things sci-fi the newest find of Earth Size planets found by the kepler project really excited me. I think the idea of finding new planets that could support life is something makes me excited for the future. Statistical we're gonna come by life if the Kepler team found 4,700 planet's year ago. With the new TESS, (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) the prospect of finding a suitable class M planets ( star trek reference) is really exciting.
20 years ago the British left Hong Kong, and the city was given back to China. The city now under China’s rule was forecasted to be a role model to China and was envisioned to be a modern city where there was both western and eastern culture. However, Hong Kong is now falling apart according to this New York Times article. This intrigued me, as I always thought Hong Kong was a prosperous city. Coming from the son of a former Hong Kong resident, and someone who has lived there for a short while, I always thought Hong Kong as a business-savvy city with an efficient government, thriving citizens, and a robust economy. Yet, reading this article has now given me a new understanding of all the chaos happening in this city, and a new vision of Hong Kong. Hong Kong’s biggest problem now is the government. The government has not been able to solve or address the rising rent prices on homes and has refused to address the high stress schools systems. Hong Kong also does not have any more developable land, halting all of the city’s important construction plans, and causing outrage throughout the city. All of this shows that there are always problems in the world, but it is up to the citizens and the government to cooperate to solve them.