November 8, 2010

Global News
The New York Times
For Afgan Wives, a Desperate Fiery Way Out

For many Afgan teens, excuse me, Afgan wives, their lives are a torture chamber. Forced marriages at such young ages (14 being the most common), and torment/beatings from their supposed 'husbands' are just two of the many reasons these young ladies would rather burn themselves nearly to death, then live in such an environment. For Afghan women, this is a normal occurrence. But just because something is a normal occurrence, does not mean it has to be accepted. Someone, somewhere, has to take action one town, one household, one family at a time.

(http://community.nytimes.com/comments/www.nytimes.com/2010/11/08/world/asia/08burn.html)

National News
The New York TImes
90 Year Old Marathon Runner

Since he was 78, John Mendes has been participating in the New York Marathon. Running? Not quite. But speed walking? You bet! The time does not matter to John, he just hopes that he will finish before it is dark! Although he used to be a smoker, the idea that it could jeopardize his running career motivated John to stop. The first few years, John had ran most of the marathon, but now, nearly doubling his time John finished with a jog to make it seem like he ran the whole way.

(http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/07/sports/07marathon.html?pagewanted=2&ref=new_york_city_marathon)

Local News
Bergen Record
Julie Ogden

Julie Ogden, a sixth grade science teacher was awarded "Person of The Year" just last year by the Board of Education at Woodcliff Middle School. But why? Was it her love for dogs, her aspiration to put a spark of interest (regarding science, of course) in every students mind? It was because she had consistently inspired students to reach for the stars and try to make the world a better place. As she teaches her students about the carbon footprint, Mrs. Ogden has left a footprint on many animals, families, and students lives.

(http://www.northjersey.com/community/106668888_Julie_Ogden__In_her_own_words.html?c=y&page=2)