"Missing Hikers Found Dead of Gunshot Wounds, and Locked in an Embrace"
As I read this article, I felt sympathetic towards both the families of Rachel Nguyen and Joseph Orbeso. Rachel and Joseph were only in their early twenties when they died. Things like this always make me think that if they did something different, like chose a different trail to hike on, they wouldn't have died. This article really does prove that one small decision can make a huge impact. I also couldn't help but think just how terrified Rachel and Joseph were, they probably were wondering how long until they would be rescued, that is if anyone would ever find them. It's a scary thought, but stories like these make me value life a little more.
Some questions I had while reading this:
What was Joseph thinking about when he was about to shoot Rachel?
Were Joseph and Rachel friends or lovers?
Did Joseph regret putting Rachel out of her misery?
This story is very inspiring to me because I can't having an impairment like this or having such a bond with an animal. I can't belive someone who is blind could destroy me in a race.
Also, I want to ask
1. How do you train dogs like this
2. How does a blind man get into running
3. What can a regular person do to support impaired people doing inspiring things like this
4. Lastly, why would people want to support this at first because it could be dangerous.
"N.B.A. Coaches Had Long Stretch of Stability. Has the Chopping Block Returned?"
By Marc Stein
- How come there hasn't been a firing of a head coach for more then 500 days?
- For 4 years there has been about 40 changes in coaches in the NBA.
- They fired Watson because he had a bad record
- The suns did not have competitiveness in first 3 games
- Gentry , the coach of the NO pelicans haven't made the playoffs in 2 years. His job is in jepurdy
"Boko Haram strapped suicide bombs to them. Somehow these teenage girls survived."
It amazes me to see that women of such young ages can make these strong and brave decision to try and get help.
I believe the scariest part of this article to be that these were just normal children and teens put into a terrible situation that could have happened to anyone yet they were selected.
Women standing up for themselves, not wanting to be rapped or married off got punished with death, and they were told they were doing "good".
It proves that you must be on high alert because most of the people who are in the crowds have no idea that there are in the middle of an attack.
How does one carry on with life when they have been through this?
Do the women go out into crowds now paranoid?
How would someone pick out these bomber in a crowd?
It's hard to decided when it is too much, 11 people have died just from military thinking they are trying to attack them but have been wrong.
How do you even prevent this? Can you? How can we get rid of these radical groups and keep people safe?
How Australia’s Technology Stands Out:
Why does a countinent like Australia struggle with internet?
How will they fix thir digital crisis? When?
What are the benefits of desk phones?
What are the risks of buying desk phones?
Why are they working near such a busy environment?
Why doesn't Austrailla work places use local brands?
Why are Amazon reactionbs mixed?
Why are Austraillans so scared of Amazon?
"Boko Harma strapped suicide bombs to them. Somehow these teenage girls survived". As I read this article it made me stop and think about how fortunate we all are, but also how we all take things for granted. 12 to 16 year old girls are getting raped multiple times to being forced to get married, to having suicide belts strapped on them and are forced to go out in public and kill other innocent citizens. To think that these girls had no say in what they were doing, that they were forced to basically commit suicide is horrific. As I read this article it really made me think about my life, and everybody that is reading this comment now. We need some sort of technology to be reading this comment right now, that piece of technology is there to help us when we are in need. These girls did not have any source of help when they were being forced to do this. This article made me thankful for the food that is set out on the table every night, my house, and my family. That what these girls are going through I did not have to go through.
I read the article “Boko Haram strapped suicide bombs to them. Somehow these teenage girls survived.”
The way this article describes what these woman have went through saddens me. These suicide bombings seem to be so common that it has taken a toll on the society around them. In the article, it says, “I get afraid when I see women.” HASSAN, A MEMBER OF A LOCAL CIVILIAN MILITIA.” The fact that civilians are afraid of women, and how many attempts to increase security has occurred shows how seriously this is taken. It saddens me to think that this group, Boko Haram, seems to see women, and children as objects. They are strapping bombs to them, and telling them to go kill themselves, along with other people surrounding them. They’re are humans to. Imagine yourself in their place, bombs strapped around their waist and told “Go over there, and then press this button.” And being told lies like “You won’t be harmed at all, the bombs jump out when you press the button.” Would you be happy about that? Obviously not, It is putting your life on the line. To conclude, This article is saddening. It shows how there is a high demand of women and children to be used as suicide bombers, and the unfortunate affects it has brought upon the community around them.
Article: Boko Haram strapped suicide bombs to them. Somehow these teenage girls survived.
It is Scary how people would put bombs on little girls so they can blow themselves up in crowds. People need to put some sort of security system to stop events like these to stop happening in the future. The people who do this are afraid to die themselves so they just use little girls to do harm while they stay safe. Why would anyone do this to kids that did nothing wrong and kill crowds of people for no reason. It is good the Children are given a chance to speak about the situation to reduce the chances of this happening again. There so many accounts of kids getting bombs put on them it's scary. The government should put guards around homes and keep an eye to make sure no one shady takes the girls.
After reading the article, "Teenage Girls were Strapped With Suicide Bombs. Somehow they survived", my eyes were opened to the extreme cruelty and violence in other parts of the world. It was heartbreaking to think that girls the same age as me are being forced to kill others against their own will, and knowing that they are going to die while doing it. This article shows that the only lives Boko Haram cares about are, their own. They are happy to kill any adult, teenager, or child, of any age if it means they will succeed in their mission. This to me is, despicable.
The visuals of the young Nigerian girls and the quotes about their experiences made my heart ache for them. This article also showed me that we need to be made aware of the practices of groups like Boko Haram. They need to be dealt with in a serious and lasting way.
In the article, "Trump Criticizes N.F.L. for Not Penalizing Anthem Kneeling," it discusses the issue of N.F.L. players kneeling during the national anthem to protest the injustices happening in America. With this topic comes a lot of controversy. Many believe that kneeling for the national anthem is wrong and unpatriotic because you are acting disrespectful toward a flag that men and women have fought treacherously for. Though, to play devil's advocate, these men and women also fought just so people were able to have this right to freedom of expression to highlight the second-class treatment of some of the citizens of our country. Kneeling during the anthem is a stand for the greater problem of racism in America and police brutality against black Americans. These protestors do not want to disrespect and offend our soldiers, but gain recognition and change toward these issues. The article focuses on how the N.F.L. is not forcing any owners restrict their players from the field if they take a knee during the anthem. The league says it is because the players obtain a constitutional right of freedom of expression. Some soldiers are for kneeling during the anthem though some are also against, but there is no right or wrong way to think about the topic. There is only opinion. But, let me ask you this; if you were dressed in padding, aware of the mistreatment of others, and you hear the national anthem begin to play: what would you do?
“Boko Haram strapped suicide bombs to them. Somehow these teenage girls survived” : In this article I read about teenage girls that survived a horrible tragedy. This changes my perspectives on life because now I feel like everyone needs to appreciate what they have instead of complaining about the little things. These teenage girls should not have suffered through this because it is not fair to try to kill innocent people, and it’s a sign of disrespect. Everyone that helped the teenagers should be thanked because they did us a favor, and stood up to the person who traumatized these poor girls.
The Dodgers Are Rich, Smart and Lucky. And Now They’re Ahead in the Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a hot streak in baseball taking game 1 one of the worlds series defiantly help them too. The Dodgers right now are considered the best team in baseball and I lot of help from their rookie SS Chris Taylor. The dodgers also have one of the best pitching staffs including Clayton Kershaw, Rich Hill, Yu Darvish, and Alex Wood. The dodgers are not only a good tam but I rich one having billions to spend for their team. now with the young bat back in their lineup with Seager the Dodgers may be unbeatable. This article was exactly what I need to see how the dodgers were doing and what their team is like.
As G.O.P. Bends Toward Trump, Critics Either Give In or Give Up
Donald Trump is a game-changing, polarizing figure. Despite his own narcissistic claims, his errant knowledge, arrogant personality, and questionable policies and comments are revolting.
I don't particularly like Mr. Trump himself, as he is rude, inconsiderate, and sometimes quite stupid. The Republican party has created itself a beast that has snapped its chains—people cannot afford to stay neutral now. I think there could be serious consequences to Mr. Trump bending the party around himself, and I can't see a bright, sunny future through "Trumpism." I think Mr. Trump does have good intentions for the country, but I do not think that he is capable of carrying them out. He insults, bullies, and lies his way around so much that his own allies have to shift themselves or be outcast. Now, his Republican Party has to either conform to his ideals or take a stand for what they believe in. It astounds me that Mr. Trump has managed to achieve such power, especially given his reputation. Whatever his policies are, they will change the Republican party forever.
I will say though, one good thing about him is that he has gotten young people involved in politics. I can't remember any other event in my life that has drawn the youngest generation in like this.
‘Flesh-Eating Bacteria’ Causes 2nd Death in Texas Since Hurricane Harvey
The New York times article I read was about a man who died from a flesh-eating bacterium because he was helping Hurricane Harvey victims. One question I had for the author is, "Why couldn't the doctor who located the disease heal him?" I imagine that the only reason is that the disease had already spread fatally, but he had six days after his diagnosis to live. That part of the story doesn't make very much sense to me at all. My imaginative side of me thinks that the doctor was behind his death, but I'm sure that's not true. Anyway, I hope you find more stories as intriguing as this, but less sad as well.
I read the New York Times article, "The Blogger Who Became One University's Scold" by Marc Tracy. I was shocked when I read this article because I never heard of someone or some program doing that bad of a job with their program. Additionally, I kept thinking; why does this guy hate sports so much? For me, I've always gotten close with all my teammates and coaches; in fact, most of my friends I've played a sport with. I was also thinking why does the creator of this website care so much to seek out and try to hurt a university's sports program? Knowing that the creator of the website didn't play sports at New Mew Mexico, I feel that what he is saying about the program isn't right, and I don't know if I could 100% trust what he's saying because it's obvious that he has something against the university.
"Boko Haram strapped suicide bombs to them. Somehow these teenage girls survived”. The title of this article caught my attention right away. When I saw the name of the article I was shocked and sadden that something so horrible and cruel happened to these teenage girls. I can’t even imagine how theses girls felt while having these bombs strapped to their backs knowing that they would die and the others around them. After reading this article it made me realize to be thankful for my everyday life, I’m able to live in a great home, with loving family members and friends, in a protected area, go to a amazing school, and much much more. I don’t understand why these girls wanted to hide the fact that there were bombs strapped to their back, maybe if I was one of those girls I would understand why but from my point of view because of the person I am i would say something as soon I was free. Everyone should be so very very thankful for what they have and all their privileges of living in the United States. Anyone who reads this article will understand that yes we may think we have a rough life, and in some cases that is true, but we should be thankful for living our life everyday and make the best of it because who knows when our last day will be.
"Boko Harma strapped suicide bombs to them. Somehow these teenage girls survived"
When reading this article I was made aware of so many things. The society we live in is so privileged and every day we take it for granted. The people that live in other places in the world that aren’t as privileged as us have to live every day completely different. These girls were put in the ultimate life or death situation, and they still found a way to think of other people. Most people would just be concerned for their own life and try to find someone to help them take it off, but the girls were going to accept their fate and go away from any people so they wouldn’t die. In a terrifying situation, they still thought about other people. Also, they had to put up with being raped, and forced into marriages they were against. These girls had to put up with absolutely horrible things, and I was shocked when I found out what those men did to them, and has opened my eyes to the life that we take for granted.
Boko Haram strapped suicide bombs to them. Somehow these teenage girls survived.
By Dionne Searcey
I am beyond shocked about this article. Never would i have thought that countless women around my age are being kidnapped and forced to kill innocent people. Luckily most of them immediately search for help from others, but some follow what the men told them. I’d be utterly terrified if I had a bomb strapped to me; I could get shot by someone thinking i’m trying to harm them or it could accidentally go off without pushing the button. It’s really scary to think about.
Name:
Eliza Babbitt
Name of Article:
“Boko Haram strapped suicide bombs to them. Somehow these teenage girls survived.”
Author: Dionne Searcey
Photographs: Adam Ferguson
Comments:
I really like how in the beginning, there was the part with pictures of three of the eighteen girls who were interviewed, and it gave is tiny snippets to get us interested
Suicide bombing is an incredible form of cruelty.
What these girls had to go through was terrible.
All of these girls that were interviewed are extremely brave.
This was a heart-wrenching article.
Thoughts:
The war between Northeastern Nigeria and Boko Haram is still going on after 8 years?!
Under 15 years old. One with a baby strapped to her neck. Wow.
Suicide bombing is absolutely unreal.
Boko Haram is messed up in so many ways.
The ending of this article is sweet.
Questions:
Why do they use so many kids as suicide bombers?
Why hasn't this war been talked about more?
Why to suicide bombers target every place, not just one?
Why are suicide bombers chosen to be mostly women, not men?
The Symptoms of Protracted Dying
By, SARA MANNING PESKIN
It is sadly ironic how Geraldine is so definite on not wanting to live life being unable to care for herself, yet that ends up being her situation where no has ever been independently living after their incident has occurred.
"Just as Geraldine was stubborn and exceptional in life, her family believed she would be exceptional in beating her prognosis." I admire her family's optimism, in deathly situation it can be nearly impossible to see the bright side
"Instead of saying, “I recommend...,” we often offer a platter of life-prolonging measures, most of which are unlikely to improve a patient’s quality of life, but which offer the possibility of hope. The patient’s heart will still beat. Her personality will be gone, but her chest will still rise and collapse. Families see an opportunity for loss to be delayed, perhaps even dodged. Then we are surprised when they take us up on the offer to prolong dying." On the other hand, I do feel that it can get to a point of the process of prolonged death can be seen as almost tortuous to continue keeping the individual alive scientifically, yet they are not really living
Meet the endangered species of the U.S.
I find it amazing that there are so many endangered animals in the United States. The sad thing is that these aren't even caused by humans. Humans are trying to save these needy animals. The crazy thing is these animals are so close to where we live, there not on the other side of the world. One is literally a squirrel with 35 specimens left. This really saddens me to find that some species are endangered not by human causes. It seems today that whenever you hear about endangered species it is caused by humans and makes us look like the enemy. Now I have no doubt that we have caused extinctions but this article focuses more on the natural causes of extinction.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/25/climate/fires-hurricanes-endangered-a...®ion
Article: "Boko Haram strapped suicide bombs to them. Somehow these teenage girls survived"
After reading this article, I was surprised of the kind of violence that still goes on in this world. The World, outside of the United States, is so much different than most people expect it to be, especially me. These people used fear and force to make these teenage girls strap bombs to their chests, walk into crowds, and attempt to blow themselves up. All of this darkness and evil is what keeps the world from being united, but is also what keeps the world spinning. Without wrong, without bad, there would be nothing to do. Nothing to fix, and nothing to work on. There would be no reason for heroes and good guys. No reason to share more bedtime stories about the greats and how they beat the bad guys. The idea of perfection gives the human race no reason to exist. But because these bad things happen, people have the ability to learn from them. Teach others what to do, what not to do. This article showed me how fortunate I am to live the United States. Home of the free. Home of the brave. How I can walk along the streets, not having to be worried about where my next meal will come from. If I will be safe from others who want to do wrongly with me. How unfortunate everyone else is. No longer a question of when or how, but if. If I will eat. If I will drink. It's the little things in life that pass by that others take like treasure. It's good to know how safe I am, but not how others are.
"Marshawn Lynch Is Suspended for a Game After Shoving an Official"
The Oakland Raiders running back, Marshawn Lynch, was upset when Marcus Peters hit Marshawn's teammate, Derek Carr, after the play. Marshawn did not let his teammate be disrespected so he got angry. He took his anger out by grabbing the referee's jersey and shoving him while the ref was trying to split up the mini fight. Lynch instantly got a personal foul and wasn’t happy about it. The strange thing about this whole incident is that Lynch wasn’t even on the field during the play. In the NFL you are not allowed to touch refs like he did so he instantly got ejected and was sent to the locker rooms. Lynch kept his head up though because after one of most incredible game winning finishes this season his team won and he congratulated his team. But, Lynch wasn’t happy after he found that he was going to be suspended for the next game. In conclusion, the Raiders will try to win their next game without their star player.
"Boko Haram strapped suicide bombs to them. Somehow these teenage girls survived."
When I read the title of this article, I was instantly intrigued by how these girls had escaped such a horrifying circumstance. I think this article is absolutely heartbreaking in finding out what girls my age in Nigeria have to endure. It opened my eyes to how easy my problems are compared to the fear these girls must live with every day. The girls in the article are kidnapped, forced into "marriage", and then sent on suicide missions to hurt innocent lives. This article makes me wonder how much courage these girls had to have to disobey Boko Haram. I know how as humans our initial reaction is to survive but you never know what could happen to you if you do. I cannot even begin to think about how I would react to such a life-threatening situation. Even women and girls that aren't physically attached to these bombs are in danger. While reading this article, I realize how privileged I am. The things I dread every day, such as school or spending more time with my family, are what these girls in Nigeria would give anything for. It makes me want to appreciate the small things more because of the incredible challenges these girls face each day.
Jeff Flake, A Fierce Trump Critic, Will Not Seek Re-election For Senate
I sat through a lot of school assemblies. Mostly anti-bullying programs. They didn’t seem to change much on campus. And really, I wasn’t surprised.
There’s been a lot of bullying going on. Starting with the grown-ups we’re taught to look up to, whether they’re running our schools, corporate empires, or our government.
That’s why I’m giving a shout out to Senator Jeff Flake. He’s not a bystander.
Yet, he’s bashed from all sides, his own and by Democrats. But standing up to bullying – to hatred, sexism, violence – isn’t a partisan issue. It’s about civility, kindness. Being a good person.
Senator Flake stated, “...children are watching.” Yes, they are. And adults need to show the children, and the teens, that those values trump bullying and division.
He is stepping down when his term ends. Perhaps he’s too easily ceding the Senatorial battle to his Bannon-backed rival. Or, maybe not. He hasn’t been silent. He said he won’t shut up.
Mother Teresa said, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”
Senator Flake has cast that stone. And it’s up to his colleagues, on both sides of the aisle, to stand for decency and unity, and to stand against “...turning against ourselves, glorifying in the things that divide us....”
Yes, Senator Flake, the children are watching. And it’s up to the adults to stop being bullies.
A.O.T.W. Questions, Comments, Thoughts.
"Video Games Are Destroying the People Who Make Them"
Wow, working so long that it affects your health
If doing the "crunch" has such serious ramifications towards a person's health, then why don't game developers put an end to it?
Why do developers feel the need to go through the crunch?
Would a better-planned schedule even help in this situation?
I do a lot, between everything that I do (school, band, work etc.) it totals about 50 hours of stuff a week (not including homework). So even by my schedule, 80-100 hours a week is absolutely insane. I might pull those hours one week in a year if that.
If my math is correct, then 82% of game developers go through the crunch of something like it!
They don't even receive any bonuses or benefits!
Why don't they?
At least this pledge exists for people who want to get out of it.
I agree crunch time needs to stop. It is proven that people can't handle it.
The Anti Crunch Pledge:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2LGt1HOZN5G9dPS81qPxmY2f3Taqm...
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/25/smarter-living/five-tech-myths-people...®ister=facebook
Link to "Five Tech Myths People Still Believe," by Alan Henry. ^^^^^^^
This article made me realize that having the newest phone isn't a need. All of the new features that smartphone companies are adding are just pointless things that make people want to buy a new phone.
Myth 1: Better specs mean better devices
Myth 2: A battery should be at zero before you recharge it
Myth 3: More megapixels mean better cameras
Myth 4: “Planned obsolescence” is why your phone slows down right before a new model comes out
Myth 5: Extended warranty plans are worth your money
These five myths brought to my attention that all new smartphones are over priced. Adding all those new features and getting all of those new plans are really not what is needed. Next time you go to buy a phone, don't think the most expensive and coolest looking one is the most reliable. Every time you walk through the doors to get a new phone, think about the five myths.
"'Like Going Back in Time': Puerto Ricans Put Survival Skills to Use"
In a phrase, this article made my heart swell. After reading about the lives of the Puerto Ricans after experiencing the disastrous effects of Hurrican Maria, I felt shocked and distressed. It's hard to believe what hardships they are going through without witnessing it yourself. This article showed me their struggles, tugging at my heartstrings and opening up my mind. The story of the Puerto Ricans and their creative survival methods reminds me of the book Hatchet that I read in elementary school. I remember how the main character had to be clever in order to live out in the wilderness on his own, subject to the animals, bugs, and weather that did not go easy on him. Hurricane Maria certainly did not make living in its aftermath easy. Many Puerto Ricans are living together, sharing food, and cooking on bonfires or small stoves. They are buying and selling whatever they can, and using any precious power generators they may have. And they are doing all this just to survive. It is hard to think it's possible, as we sit here on our computers and phones, in the safety of our homes, knowing that we have money in our pockets and food in our pantries. It is unfair to the Puerto Ricans who are trying their hardest to survive on inventive, plan-B ways, as we live on normally. The least we can do is donate money to Puerto Rican hurricane relief organizations. Thanks to this article, I want to help more than ever.
In the article, "Chris Borland Blasts N.F.L. for Hiding C.T.E. Risks", it shows how a very good NFL player quit playing football due to the risks of head trauma and C.T.E. C.T.E is a brain disease that has been linked to frequent head trauma, mostly in football players. This disease has been found in many NFL players who have died and dedicated their brains to science. I can relate to this because I love watching the NFL as well as playing football, so I am very aware of these new studies. I once saw the movie "Concussion" which was made to show people the risks of C.T.E and how NFL players are in great danger. I have also noticed the way the NFL has been dealing with these new studies. They have been trying to cover them up as well as making small rule changes to "better protect their players and their brains", (which doesn’t seem to be working). This article was interesting to me because it showed how one former NFL player called out the NFL due to their lack of awareness on this rising and very dangerous situation.
"Iditarod Doping Mystery: Who Slipped Tramadol to the Dogs?"
I’ve never heard about the world’s most famous dog-sled race, the 1,000-mile trek through Alaska before.
Hearing that Seavey gave drugs to his dog after hearing he was a four-time champion didn’t surprise me as much as I thought it would. This, although not right, is common with people in sports so they perform better.
Although this is not a good thing at all, it probably brought more attention to the dog racing sport and raised its popularity.
Seavey was sure to claim his innocence to not being the one to drug the dogs in a video. This was a smart choice instead of having people read something written by him because he was able to show emotion and care he has for the dogs, which means he would never want to harm the dogs or their health. He also was able to put the blame or explanation to something else, sabotage.
Seavey has other fellow top mushers defend them which also helps his cause against relating it to other sports athletes blaming the drugging on someone else like Seavey did in the video.
How the dogs kept and protected when they are not practicing or racing?
This case can really never be solved, which differs it from the rest of other sports cases
Food given to the dogs could be sabotaged or treats given by fans could have been the source.
For an Endangered Animal, a Fire or Hurricane Can Mean the End.
In this article it explains how the recent natural disasters, such as hurricane Harvey and the wildfire in Arizona are driving endangered animals toward extinction. One such example is the mount graham squirrel, which has only 35 of its species left in the world after a fire in Arizona. This article made me realize that endangered species can be extinct in the blink of an eye.
The article "As G.O.P. Bends Towards Trump, Critics Either Give In or Give Up" it explains how the republican party is turning on Trump in a way and how Senator Jeff Flakes, a Trump critic, will not plan on running for office again. It also says one of the only ways Trump hopes to revive his career is through the Tax Cut plan, which he might only push for, not because he thinks it is right, but to help keep ties with the rest of the Republican party. I think it should be what the people want not a bribe the rest of the Republican Party in attempts to save his dying popularity, as we all know if Trump's not in the spotlight he is not happy. It also seems like the Republican party is split between thinking everything is fine and thinking things are out of place. This is because someone said, "We actually have great unity within the republican party" which one if this were true more things would be getting passed like a reform of healthcare and two because other members of the republican party have said the new tax plan would "Stop the bleeding" which implies that there is "bleeding" within the party itself.
Saudi Arabia's Grand Plan to Move Beyond Oil: Big Goals, Bigger Hurdles.
The article is extremely interesting. The views and arguments differ, causing an intriguing tension. I believe that Saudi Arabia should focus more on the present and not the future. If any of their current problems becomes to big, then the plans for the future 2030 disappear. I think human rights should come above the countries "need" of a technical advancement. I hope Saudi Arabia makes the right choice of seeing what goes on in front of them instead of looking at something that could cause more problems.
Gobert Has Double-Double to Help Jazz Beat Thunder 96-87
This past Friday, one of the most underrated teams in basketball, The Utah Jazz took down one of the most prestigious teams in basketball, the Oklahoma City Thunder. I'm writing about this because it shows that anything can happen on any given day. All that matters are the team who plays with the most heart and Utah did that. Being one of the smaller market teams in the league, most organizations in the NBA don’t view them as a threat. However, on the flip side teams consider the Thunder being title contenders because of the signing of free agents Carmelo Anthony and Paul George who played at an All-Star level last year. They left their former teams because they were both mediocre at best, The New York Knicks and The Indiana Pacers. This game also reinstated the fact that anything can happen on any game. Also, it shows that defense is very important. The Utah Jazz showed their stout defense by holding Russell Westbrook who was the league's MVP last season to 3 points and holding one of the most dynamic and explosive offense in the league to only 87 points.
"Trump to open skies to more drone testing"
By Cecilia Kang
This article has put into perspective the modern step forward in transportation of goods and world trade. Amazon is already starting to experiment with the idea of drones delivering goods, but what if larger companies distributing goods across the world would use this technology? Well i think that drones delivering goods will be more Eco friendly since drones run off electricity and not gas and other non renewable resources. This would also reduce jobs of pilots and boat operators, but may open up opportunities for drone pilots to replace these jobs. This all starts with Trump letting drones be tested across the country. The future is slowly becoming present.
"Video Games Are Destroying The People Who Make Them" by Jason Schreier
This article brought an issue that I never thought of to my attention. I play video games often, so creating them seemed like a fun thing to me. Reading this article by Jason Schreier changed my perspective on this, and it also raised a few questions for me, such as:
-Are companies forcing their workers to work like this?
-Is that against the law?
-If not, why would anyone willingly work this way?
-Jean Simonet worked so hard to fix bugs in Skyrim, but having played the game I can report that he missed many of them.
-How did I not know about this before? It seems like such a big issue that everybody should know about it.
-It's sad that many people don't appreciate the work that people put into programming video games.
-Are game developers too scared to speak up about the excessive work they get forced to do?
-Would more programmers help solve the problem?
-Why are they using a friendly little term to disguise this issue as a hobby?
Article: How to Survive the Apocalypse
Olivia Sauer
It has a very interesting way at looking at different topics.
Gives you specific ideas and everyday things
Let's you understand what happening in the world now
Tells you what exactly to do even though people have lived through it
So, how would they really know?
I believe that this article that may or may not be needed in the future. And having people research about it will only be useful if it does occur otherwise theirs no point in having knowledge about something that is not humanly possible to happen.
I think this article made much more of an impact because of how personal it was. It didn't only tell the general story of these hostages, but also the stories of specific girls (and boys) of different ages, most very close to my own age. It's sickening to find out that people I could be going to school with are facing such a decision between 'marriage' and suicide. There's no right choice, but somehow these teenagers (although few) made it out alive. On top of that, the girls often don't tell anyone what happened! I can't imagine going through such an episode and keeping it to myself for fear of rejection by society or my family. As for the children who carried out the deed, those who were too young or too naïve to know to resist, or too afraid to, I don't know what to say. No one, no matter their age, should be faced with this. Reading about the amount of suffering people endure in Nigeria is eye-opening, and it makes our own daily struggles seem that much less significant.
Amozon's Latest Way Into Your Life Is Through The Front Door
I think this is a smart idea but if they did this the people that can drop the packages inside should have a long background check just in case they might steal something.
I wonder if a delivery man will see the lock and just think that they have to drop it off when they aren't supposed too.
"E-commerce companies have experimented with ways of making deliveries more secure for years". To me a random person coming in your house does not seem very secure to me. I understand that people can steal the packages when they are outside but you can just report that and get it again. But if someone steals something then what will you do what if it was a personal item, or they let your pet out when they weren't supposed too.
Cat more people be able to rob homes because they might find a key card or hackers make one of their own with these locks.
If an Amazon driver robs a house this can be very bad for the company.
Overall I think this is a cool new way of deliveries but it definitely has its pros and cons and people should research about this if considering. In my opinion I would not do this and would rather have the delivery men drop it outside my house just in case. I wouldn’t be able to trust all the technology and sadly the people. Just because of hackers that could pose as a delivery man but do something to the camera so they can rob the house.
Article: "Teenage Girls Were Strapped With Suicide Bombs. Somehow They Survived" By Dionne Searcey; Photographs by Adam Ferguson
Terror, distress, and constant paranoia fill the hearts and minds of everyone living in Nigeria being terrorized by Boko Haram. Innocent girls and kids are forced to wear their death sentence and push a single button that will lead soldiers and civilians to theirs. This article proves that ignorance really is bliss. I live in a privileged area where I have never had to worry about being kidnapped in the middle of the night and being sent to be a ticking time bomb. Now that I am aware of the horrors that Boko Haram is afflicting onto people in Nigeria and surrounding countries, every ounce of compassion and empathy that I have is given to those who have been affected in any way. Young girls retell the gruesome stories of having heavy explosives strapped onto their bodies and being told to walk near crowded areas. The girls who have lived to retell these stories are the ones who thankfully sought help and got the explosives removed. However, a myriad of other kids have been put in the same situation, but felt they could do nothing but comply to the orders of Boko Haram. I feel so much respect for all of the girls and kids put in these life-threatening situations, and their stories will not be forgotten.
Teenage Girls Were Strapped With Suicide Bombs. Somehow They Survived. by Adam Furguson
I am at a loss for words. I can't begin to imagine what all those girls have gone through. As a young woman myself, I know without a doubt that I wouldn't have been as strong as those amazing, courageous people forced into such a sad, despicable predicament. The courage to not only act calm when your life—along with other's—is at stake but to ask for help is beyond anything I can name. In a world where my largest problem is finding the TV remote, it was a slap of reality to realize just what other lives experience. I know I can never relate to what these brave ladies have faced, but I hope that peace and happiness find them, their families, and everyone else in their situation.
Article: ‘Like Going Back in Time’: Puerto
Ricans Put Survival Skills to Use
Is Puerto Rico getting help from the government? It does not sound like it due to the conditions the article is describing. This must be very hard for many people to live in these conditions because they were most likely living in way better conditions before Maria hit. Disease and hunger is definitely on the rise due to these living conditions. How long will it take the Puerto Rican people to get things resolved?
I read the article "'Stranger Things' Returns This Friday. Heres what to remember." This was written by Judy Berman. I really enjoyed this article for many reasons. For some people they may not enjoy it because it depends if you like the show. For me, I loved the show so I loved the article. It was a little summery for each character or main event that happened in the show. Since it has been so long since I ahem see the show, it got me really excited and ready to finally see the second season. This also made me realize that not all articles have to be out politics or something upsetting. They can be about almost anything. I makes me want to explore The New York Times for other articles that I may be interested in in the future.
I read the article, “Teenage Girls Were Strapped With Suicide Bombs. Somehow They Survived.” This article was about teenage girls who were kidnapped, strapped into bombs, and forced to detonate the bombs, killing themselves and anyone close to them. Reading this, I can not even imagine being these girls’ positions. I am very impressed by their ability to think straight even as they are in a life-threatening situation. Throughout this article, I also noticed how smart these girls are, they are able to convince scared people to help them and some of them are only 12 years old. The publication of this article is important because it might be able to show others that there is a problem and it needs to be solved. My eyes were opened by this moving article, I realized that I did not even know that things like this were going on and, “more than 110 children have been used as suicide bombers since the start of the year – at least 76 of them girls. Most were under 15 years old. One girl blew herself up along with a baby strapped to her back.” I hope that this article opens other people’s eyes too and convinces people to help these girls get out of situations like this.
After reading the article “The ‘Problem Child’ Is a Child, Not a Problem”, my perspective on the behavior of young students in school has changed. From elementary school to even now in middle school as a ninth grader, I still encounter “problematic” students. It can be frustrating trying to understand and learn new concepts when people around you are not focused and are behaving inappropriately. I never realized though, that the way a teacher handles this situation could greatly impact students in the future. Until now, I believed that discipline was the correct way to solve problems, but now I understand that they often make matters worse.
In addition, I think that the Collaborative Problem Solving (C.P.S.) program could be very effective since it helps to build self-regulation skills. Many students could benefit from explaining how they are feeling and what they are thinking rather than just being disciplined. There is a problem with this program though. Teachers have many other students that need attention as well and therefore might not be willing to put time and effort into caring for a few specific students. Direct attention on certain students would also be unfair to the other children in the room. I do believe that this program can be effective, but is a little bit challenging to use.
I read the Article, “Wild and Captive Chimpanzees Share Personality Traits With Humans”. While reading the article, I had many questions about it:
1. Why were scientists “horrified” when Dr. Goodall gave animals character traits? We give animals character traits when describing them.
2. Do chimpanzees act differently in captivity than in the wild?
3. In what ways were the chimpanzees assessed?
4. Why did it take us all these years to realize chimpanzees act like humans?
5. Will scientists start studying other animals now that they know this about chimpanzees?
6. If human’s actions change, if we become happier or depressed, would chimpanzee’s attitudes overtime change as well.
7. Would the chimpanzees remember Dr. Goodall from when she comes back since she has been there many times?
"Boko Harma strapped suicide bombs to them. Somehow these teenage girls survived"
Reading this article, I was absolutely devastated by the horrors that these young girls had to go through. The fear and hopelessness of knowing that a bomb would be strapped to your body against that you would detonate, killing yourself and other civilians, is unimaginable. Reading this article really changed my perspective on my own living standards. In my environment, everyone, including myself, gets upset over the littlest of issues. It never seems to cross our minds that we have life so good until we get a glimpse into the lives of an inhabitant of another world. This article made me thankful for my house, my family, and my life. It made me thankful that I did not have to make the choice to be married and raped multiple times or blow myself and others up. Also, the way that finding someone to help these girls was rare was quite shocking to me. These people were to selfish for their own lives that they were not willing to aid a helpless teenager with a great need for help. And finally, it was surprising that the girls wanted to hide that this had happened. If this were to happen to me, I would want to tell everyone I possibly could. I am glad that this article was published because it will spread awareness about this giant problem and shed light upon the state of countries across the Atlantic.
How Fiction Becomes Fact on Social Media by Benedict Carey
This article opened my eyes to how big of an issue social media has been to finding the truth in stories. I was amazed at how quick people are to respond to any event. In the article, it used the example of the tragic Las Vegas massacre and talked about how the wrong information can be spread quickly. I feel that social media has allowed people to become less thoughtful about what they say and makes them post things without thinking of the consequences. The article also pointed out how Twitter and Facebook are the most common places for false information to spread. These two platforms can be accessible any second and can encourage people to be impulsive when they see a big event happening. While social media can be great during situations like the Las Vegas massacre to get the gist of what is occurring instantly, it also can blur the facts of stories and cause confusion.
"Boko Haram strapped suicide bombs to them. Somehow these teenage girls survived." While reading this article I was stunned by what these young girls had went through. It made me realize how privileged I was. Being kidnapped, forced into marriage or forced to be a suicide bomber are just a few of the threats teenage girls in Nigeria face. Even girls who haven't been kidnapped need to be careful about what they wear or how clean their clothes are or they run the risk of being mistaken for a suicide bomber and being killed. In their country, advertisements tell people to not let themselves be kidnapped and to keep an eye out for suicide bombers. This article made me feel grateful that I do not have to worry about being terrorized by Boko Haram every day. We tend to make big deals out of small issues and forget to put things in perspective. After reading this article I am very glad I live in the United States.
Boko Haram strapped suicide bombs to them. Somehow these teenage girls survived:
I read the article about the girls being suicide bombers for Boko Haram. These girls were strapped to a waist full of bombs. I couldn’t imagine one day being with my family then the next being strapped to bombs being sent to markets to blow it and myself up. One part really struck me is when a 15 year (or so) old girl blew herself up with a Baby on her back! That is insane I couldn’t imagine what I would do in that situation, these girls were smart and strong!
Harrison Longmuir
The title of this Article, "Boko Haram strapped suicide bombs to them. Somehow they survived." caught my eye, and I couldn’t help but click on this article and read it all the way through. The fact that there was a twelve-year-old girl was in a situation like this, makes my mind go crazy. I cannot even fathom what these girls must have felt like in this situation. Their choice depended on the lives of Nigerian people. Whether they press a button or not deepened on their lives or tons of Nigerian people's lives as well. The fact that these girls could even talk in this situation is mind blowing. This article is inspiring and mind-blowing, and is definitely worth reading through for any type of reader.
Article: "Boko Haram strapped suicide bombs to them. Somehow these teenage girls survived"
After reading this article it gave me a new outlook on society today. The fact that teenage girls our age, kidnapped and forced to strap bombs to their backs and told to walk right to suicide is disgusting. Nobody should have to live a life of such horror. It opened my eyes to see that one-man Boko haram, can pure filled with pure evil. The fact that these two girls had the strength to just sit down and talk about this is humbling. These women are courage's and their story will never be forgotten.
After reading the article "Boko Haram strapped suicide bombs to them. Somehow these teenage girls survived" it made me think about how awful people can be. These were teenage girls who didn't do anything wrong and they were forced to kill people and some of their family members died as well. Luckily three of these teenagers survived and could get the bomb off them without being killed.
-Why did Boko Haram care so much about religion to kill people?
-Was it about religion or did he just want to hurt people?
-How did he pick who he was going to put a bomb on?
-Why did he send them to the spots he sent them so they could bow people up?
“Boko Haram strapped suicide bombs to them. Somehow these teenage girls survived.” By By Dionne Searcey; Photographs by Adam Ferguson
After reading this article, this made me realize how badly Boko Haram disrespected these girls. He had no care for their lives or other people around them. It also shows other people were not willing to help these girls who were in need at the time. They had explosives strapped to them under their gowns. The girls cried on the side of the road not willing to go through with detonating it. When people came up and asked what was wrong they were soon afraid what these girls had told them. The girls said Boko Haram had strapped explosives under them. The people soon hurried away. More and more people kept coming up these girls but the girls got the same response. Hadiza helped the girls take off their belts by bringing soldiers over to deactivate the explosives. Hadiza is a courageous woman who she always been remembered for helping these girls.
Article: do the dunes; where you can ride the sand by Karen schwarter
Did you know there are 25 states across the country where you can ride the sand? Well you can, and there are even places where out can get sand boards for this hobbies and fun experience. There is even a national park called the Great Sand Dune National Park and Preserve, where many are inclined to try this new sport. I am a little skeptical however of how difficult it may be. Is it harder for people who have never snowboarded, or skate boarded before? Also, how was it created, and who created it? But overall it seems very interesting to me and something I would certainly want to try.
A Chef Will Wind Down His Crusade to Feed Puerto Rico By:Kim Severson . I found this article very pleasing to read because it shows people helping each other in their time of need. i also find it amazing that one man has gathered people to help feed almost an entire country. The hurricane has destroyed a lot of Puerto Rico and the fact that this one man took it upon himself to help out is amazing.
"Teenage Girls Were Strapped with Suicide Bombs. Somehow They Survived."
This article really made me think and use every ounce of empathy and compassion in my body. I can't even fathom how absolutely mortifying and horrific their experience must've been. It's awful that such a thing had to happen to such intelligent young girls. At the same time, I really admire their sense of drive and determination to escape the situation. Being brainwashed and under that pressure would seem like there was no way out. If I was put in their shoes, I surely wouldn’t have reacted as collectively and responsibly as these girls did in such a dire situation. Its awful that people there are unsafe around women because of what these awful people have done to them.
Article: 'Like Going Back in Time': Puerto Ricans Put Survival Skills to Use
Why don’t the Puerto Rican go on a plane to another country?
I feel bad for how they are living
The people who are living in Puerto Rico, do they still have no power?
Some people are living in sheds!
One family saves their generator for night time only which is smart
They are handling this very well with no electricity and not a lot of food
Why would the rival gangs come back while they know that people are suffering?
I like how the community comes together to help each other
I wonder if before the hurricane did everyone come together to help each other during anything?
It is awful that some families were in poverty even before the Hurricane happened.
Article title "Boko Haram strapped suicide bombs to them. Somehow these teenage girls survived."
After reading this article I have realized some of the terrible things that people with twisted minds are willing to do. Sending innocent children to kill themselves and others. And the visuals in the article help you picture what is going on. It makes you feel more attached to the characters. The determination of some of the girls is very good.
Just the title of the article caught my eye, "Boko Haram strapped suicide bombs to them. Somehow these teenage girls survived. " but the integrated mixed media throughout the piece added immense value and depth to the text. The breathtaking visuals and quotes enhanced the realness of the unthinkable tale. On top of that, the article had my attention the whole time as it was hard hitting and thorough. The text makes the reader think without realizing they're thinking with its high quality and interesting writing style. Overall, I was very impressed with this article.
Article: In Trial, Officer Recalls Chaos of Shooting That Killed His Partner
Why was this shooting a big deal compared to other disasters that happened in New York?
Was it surprising that prosecution only asked one question?
Why did the Mr. Blackwell do such a horrible thing to a cop?
This was one of the weirdest trials I have ever see. The prosecution had so much evidence to prove that Mr. Blackwell committed murder. So much evidence that the prosecution only had to ask one question which never usually happens in a court trial.
Once So Chic and
Swooshy, Freeways
Are Falling Out of Favor
By STEVEN KURUTZOCT. 21, 2017
I felt that this situation is good, not only for the place it was about, but for cities too. Removing large highways and freeways can totally open a city back up and make it a more beautiful place. I think it would be cool if a freeway was decommissioned and turned into a long park. Like the concrete would be covered with grass and trees. It would be good for running and biking. Especially if a raised freeway became this, it would be like a park on legs! I think cities should look into this, I think it would be cool to rebuild a city by destroying a crucial part to it.
Article Title: "Google’s Founders Wanted to Shape a City. Toronto Is Their Chance."
The idea that Google's technologists are considering designing a major city from the internet unbelievable. In my opinion, I can't even comprehend what Toronto, the chosen city, would look like if this was done. When the article explained a few of the features the city could offer, such as a thermal energy grid, I couldn't help but wonder if every city in the future would accommodate such technology. But then again, how successful could such a large, complicated project be? To me, the concept seems like the beginning of a dystopian story where technology controls a world displayed as a utopia. Yes, the illustration within the article looks like a place where I would want to live, but is it too good to be true? Can a city run by technology solve all of our problems and live up to its expectations?
"How Beets Became Beet-Red"
Reading this article, the thought occurred to me that there are myriad career paths one may choose to follow in life. As shown in this excerpt, there are actually biologists that study the molecular levels and evolution of beets. This made me wonder how these people came to ask "hmm... why exactly is a beet red?" or "Is this beet's redness due to the same reason why a cranberry is red?". It all seems so completely incredible how an adult can still ask the questions of a child. And society still says that adults have no imagination... just look at this article! I learned that beets are their trademark scarlet red due to amino acids like tyrosine, developed further by enzymes to accentuate the hue. The writer that one of the reasons why beets are red is to attract pollinators with their dazzling appearance. If this piece of news wasn't mindboggling enough, I also learned that beets have enzymes "...that increase the tyrosine used to make the painkilling molecule, [and] could have effects on how that drug and others are made..."
In all, this article by Veronique Greenwood responded to the question that I didn't even know I wanted an answer to. And that's pretty awesome.
Article Title: "Missing Hikers Found Dead of Gunshot Wounds, and Locked in an Embrace"
As I read this article, I felt sympathetic towards both the families of Rachel Nguyen and Joseph Orbeso. Rachel and Joseph were only in their early twenties when they died. Things like this always make me think that if they did something different, like chose a different trail to hike on, they wouldn't have died. This article really does prove that one small decision can make a huge impact. I also couldn't help but think just how terrified Rachel and Joseph were, they probably were wondering how long until they would be rescued, that is if anyone would ever find them. It's a scary thought, but stories like these make me value life a little more.
Some questions I had while reading this:
What was Joseph thinking about when he was about to shoot Rachel?
Were Joseph and Rachel friends or lovers?
Did Joseph regret putting Rachel out of her misery?
The Article, "Wild and Captive Chimpanzees Share Personality Traits With Humans," was an enthralling read. It is fascinating that Chimpanzees share many personality traits with humans. Some of these include anxiety, depression, and self-control. Just a few decades ago, scientists believed that humans were the only animals capable of having emotions and personalities. The studies mentioned in this article prove otherwise, "these traits seen among wild chimps matched ones seen among captive animals, the study found, and are similar to those described in people," (Weintrab). This experiment should be preformed on other animals, such as dogs. If it proves that dogs experience similar emotions, it is amazing to think your dog could be feeling the same anxiety or depression as you.
Article Title: "A Road Trip in Mexico Gone Wrong"
After analyzing "A Road Trip in Mexico Gone Wrong," I couldn’t even wrap my head around the fact of what happened to these boys. If I got lost in a desert, I honestly have no clue what I would do. I would react as though my life was suddenly over. I would panic and just shut down. Whenever I go to places where I haven't been before, I am a little skeptical. I always ask the driver if they know where they are going and/or if they need any help with the directions. Let me ask you: what would you do? This question is not just a yes or no question, it is not just a one sentence. You have to really think what is the best thing to do if you are stranded? I think I would first take out my phone and see if I can call someone. If no one answered, I would go collect any rocks I can found and spell out the world HELP! Then, I would drive around just a little, to save gas, and see if I can find any places. If not, I would probably park my car and start making a fire. This list is so much harder than I thought. Honestly, if this did happen to me, I would forget about this list, and as I said before, shut down. I would crawl in a ball and just pray that I would find my way. I just never think that this would happen to me. This article actually helped me to think what I would possibly do in this situation. In the end, my hope is that this will never happen to me!
Article Title "Wild and Captive Chimpanzees Share Personality Traits With Humans"
I think it is cool how scientists can study these chimpanzees and see how their personality and attitude can connect to our lives. They said that wild and captive chimpanzees had similar personality traits. I also thought it was heartwarming seeing Jane Goodall observe and care for the chimpanzees in Gombe National Park in what today is modern Tanzania.
Some questions I had while reading,
How do scientists accurately understand animals personalities and attitudes?
Why do wild and captive chimpanzees have the same traits?
Do chimpanzees attitudes change as they get older like humans?
How many traits do humans and chimps commonly share?
The New York Times ‘Like Going Back in Time’: Puerto Ricans Put Survival Skills to Use
When life goes down the wrong path and everything seems to be against you, where do you turn? When you do not know where to look for help and those who should be helping you are nowhere to be seen, to whom do you go? The Puerto Ricans after Hurricane Maria are living this exact same experience. But instead of your one bad day, this is there life now. Until someone comes to help or life or neighbors unexpectedly gets better, they are not going anywhere. They must turn to themselves and their neighbors, for the government is nowhere to be seen. They must start to rely on primitive survival skills and do whatever they can to keep living in some resemblance of normalcy. People who usually get by well are now stuck into the prison known as poverty and the ones who were already in that prison, find no escape. The hurricane brought no hope or goodwill in its constant wind and rain luggage. The people must provide this for themselves. The people must create their own hope of survival and their own goodwill towards their neighbors as together they survive through the night. And the next one, and the next one, until life returns to its state of normalcy and the faint memories of these terrible nights fade away.
Article Title: "Jane Goodall’s Unparalleled Life, in Never-Before-Seen Footage"
How did Jane become interested in chimpanzees and their behavior?
Why is Jane so intrigued by nature?
What made her decide to go out and explore/discover?
Who supported or didn’t support Jane Goodall during her studies?
When did people start to recognize Jane and her stunning discoveries?
Did Jane know she would discover the most important research about chimpanzees?
Did Jane know that her research would led her to becoming famous?
How many notes did Jane take a day?
I think Jane’s name fits her and her personality perfectly because she is good to all. Meaning that she is a good citizen and nice to everyone.
Jane didn’t do her research based on being famous and wealthy, she did it because she genuinely loved doing it.
Jane actually cared for the animals and interacted with them, instead of just showing up and doing what she needed to do.
I think Jane influenced young girls by teaching them that if she can do it, they can do it too.
Jane opened up a new door for discoveries as well as opening a new door for women and young girls all around the world.
Jane in three words would be: brave, clever and a leader.
Jane is an great role model, she doesn’t care what other's think but rather strives to be unique. Girl's need this motivation today to show them that they can break sexist boundaries that society has put up.
In reading the article, " Soldier’s Widow Says Trump Struggled to Remember Sgt. La David Johnson’s Name", my disgust and utter embarrassment only grew for the president. Not only did he have the audacity to say "He knew what he signed up for, but it hurts anyway," to a woman who lost her husband in combat, he couldn’t even remember the brave man's name. Many will try to defend this man by saying he was nice enough to even call, but this response in sad and lacks evidence of care. It is customary for widows/families of fallen soldiers to be contacted by the president since the draft was put in place. Even then, Trump was many weeks late to his call and left the family with many unanswered questions. Along with the refusal to let Sgt. Johnson's wife, see the body.
This one situation is just another example of why Donald Trump is unfitting for the role of president. From his disrespect for justice, women, and fallen soldiers, he is just far too immature.
You know, I am really impressed by these kids. It's like, "All is not lost! There are intelligent, insightful, strong, compassionate, decent kids out there! There is hope for the future after all!"
Kylie E
Article of the Week: Questions, Comments, Thoughts
• How did Jane become interested in chimpanzees and their behavior?
• Why is Jane so intrigued by nature?
• What made her decide to go out and explore/discover?
• Who supported or didn’t support Jane Goodall during her studies?
• When did people start to recognize Jane and her stunning discoveries?
• Did Jane know she would discover the most important research about chimpanzees?
• Did Jane know that her research would led her to becoming famous?
• How many notes did Jane take a day?
• Jane’s name fits her and her personality perfectly because she is good to all. Meaning that she is a good citizen and nice to everyone.
• Jane didn’t do her research based on being famous and wealthy, she did it because she genuinely loved doing it.
• Jane actually cared for the animals and interacted with them, instead of just showing up and doing what she needed to do.
• I think Jane influenced young girls by teaching them that if she can do it, they can do it too.
• Jane opened up a new door for discoveries as well as opening a new door for women and young girls all around the world.
• Jane in three words it would be: brave, clever and a leader.
• Jane is an amazing role model, for example, she doesn’t care what other's think but rather strives to be different and unique. This is the kind of motivation girl's need today to show them that they can break the sexist boundaries that the society has put up.
"An Artistic Approach to Becoming a U.S. Citizen"
-What is this program's long-term goal?
-How are different paintings and artifacts selected?
-How many people have attended this class and passed?
-How are language barriers avoided?
-When did this program start?
-What was the motivation to begin this program?
-How do others react to this program?
Throughout reading "An Artistic Approach to Becoming a U.S. Citizen", I was amazed by the fact that people would take time out of their day to help others become American citizens. In this article, a class is held in New York to help educate green card holders on U.S. history. This program is 32 hours long, and uses paintings, documents, and artifacts from the museum it is located in. Many people who have passed their citizenship tests have returned and said how fun, different, and interesting it was, rather than reading a book studying. This article has proved that creative thinking is very useful for remembering new information. Overall, it was a very interesting read with helpful interactive surveys and pictures of the class and its participants.