Monday, May 23rd, 2011

Global News

The New York Times

Twitter and the Amendments?

The issue of American rights and the internet comes into play when Twitter is planning on expanding to London. The United States government enforces the fact that Twitter is responsible for blurring certain things that disobey the law. No one knows what will happen but the social media operating in countries with vastly different laws will create an uprise as to what will happen with the Twitterverse. “When you sign up to most sites, you agree to terms and conditions that say you won’t use them to break the law,” she said. “The problem is that it’s all so difficult to enforce. Where would you begin?”

(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/23/technology/23twitter.html?ref=world

National News

The New York Times

Tornado Death Count Booming

In Joplin, Missouri, a major tornado from last Monday leaves the town in ruins. The tornado tore through the area, killing at east 90 people. Officials say they expect the death toll to climb. On behalf of the president, Nixon said "personally extend his condolences and to tell all of the families of Joplin affected by the severe tornadoes that they are in his thoughts and prayers." The Red Cross and many other organizations have been sending their efforts towards helping victims of the horrendous disaster.

(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/24/us/24tornado.html?_r=1&hp)

Local News

The Bergen Record

Violent Car Accident in Hackensack

In Hackensack, New Jersey, a drunk driver drove and out-of-control car that broke a utility poke and plowed through a french with four other inside, leaving a passenger seriously injured. All four passengers were from Bergenfeild and were either 20 or 21 of age, Malvasia said. There were three passengers who went to the emergency room for immediate care and the other, in serious condition. No one can be charged for supplying the alcohol because they are unsure as to where they were coming from and where they were going.

(http://www.northjersey.com/news/bergen/bergen_news/052211_Fatal_accident_closes_parts_of_Hackensack_Avenue.html)

ASHTON KUTCHER IS ALIVE! (not)

          Christopher Ashton Kutcher, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died last Monday, May 16th, 2010. He was 33. Christopher, who went by the name Ashton, experienced an attack of his fan at a premiere for his first episode of Two and A Half Men, in which he was replacing the role of Charlie Sheen. At the time of his death, he only had filmed one episode of the series.
          Ashton is survived by his wife, Demi Moore; fraternal twin brother Michael, and older sister Tausha. He attended the University of Iowa and was Ranked #17 in TV Guide's list of "TV's 25 Greatest Teen Idols" (2005).
          Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Celebrities Funeral Home. The service will be held at 4:00 May 20th, 2010 at Celebrities Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Demi and Ashton Foundation (DNA) - to eliminate child sex slavery worldwide.

Famous Photojournalists

James Nachtwey

Awards: Dan David Prize, Heinz Award, and TED Prize
Claim to fame: famous war photographer
Birthplace: Massachusetts
Education: Dartmouth College studied Art History and Political Science
Work: Time Magazine since 1984
The photo below is my favorite because it portrays the true emotions and struggles citizens in Israel face on a daily basis. It does not show catastrophe, however creates a sympathetic feeling.

David Burnett

Awards: 100 Most Important People in Photography, Magazine Photographer of the Year, and Best Cam-pain Picture
Claim to fame: people, news, and visual tempo of the age
Birthplace: Texas
Education: University of Colorado
Work: Time Magazine since 2003
The photo below depicts the mentality of many Iranian citizens without being biased. Although it seems as if the image was 'set up', it truly wasn't, making it all that much more beautiful.

Margaret Burke-White:

Awards: First woman to be accredited war correspondent with the U.S. troops and first Western photographer allowed in Russia
Claim to fame: the photojournalists that would take risks
Birthplace: New York
Education: Columbia University and Cornell
Work: Fortune Magazine and Life Magazine
The photo below is a portrayal of pure emotion. Words are not needed to describe the woman's emotions, the picture does it itself.

Friday, May 13th, 2011

Global News
Nazi Death Camps
The New York Times


Munich courts decided that a sentence of five years in prison was enough of a punishment for John Demjanjuk, who helped force about 28,000 Jews to their deaths during the Holocaust. Simon Wiesenthal Center says that his trial is among the last major hearings that involve Nazi war crimes (as for Germany.) The chief of Nazi head-hinting Efraim Zuroff, says that the decission made by the court “sends a very strong message that even many years after the crimes of the Holocaust, perpetrators can be held to account for their misdeeds." Although no prision time can make up for the lives lost during the Holocaust, this is a microchosim of how the Holocust will stay with society forever, not only the rememberance, but consequences too.


(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/13/world/europe/13nazi.html?_r=1&ref=world)


National News
Prom for Adults
The New York Times


In Green Bay, Wisconsin, many adult's childhood dreams came true just this week. For some, it was their way of experiencing the American life style, and for others it was their opportunity to re-do that awkward prom where kids were trying to spike the punch. From pre-pictures to nominating king and queen, the valued prom traditions had been maintained. For a dollar each vote, everyone could vote for a queen and king. However, some things were a little different. For example, instead of sneaking home before the parents could smell each prom attendees breath for any trace of alcohol, they were returning home to their children. Also, since they were of appropriate drinking age, the punch did have alcohol. This was an experience for many who will treasure it for the rest of their lives.


(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/12/us/12prom.html?ref=us)


Local News
Stabbing at Young Age
The Bergen Record


In Passaic New Jersey, at 7:30am police were called to the outside of a Passaic Avenue apartment to find an 18 year old boy severely wounded from a stabbing. A fight had broke out between tree or four people, lead by the alleged attacker, a 16 year old. He was taken to Joseph's Regional Medical Center and underwent immediate surgery. In response to the stabbing, many parents took their students out of school for the day. According to the sticker with YDT on it, standing for Young Dominican Thugs, the alleged attacker was a part of the Mexican Dominican street gang. 




(http://www.northjersey.com/news/crime_courts/051211_Boy_in_critical_condition_after_being_stabbed_near_Passaic_high_school.html)

Photojournalism Response

A photojournalist is a hunter. "They hunt them (verbs), shoot them, and show them to their readers. Then, they hunt more." But what if the hunt is too dangerous? What if you, the hunter see a bear tackling a person? The contemplation whether to shoot the image or put down the lens and try to save the man hits. Other journalists may be so close to the bear that their life is being jeopardized, therefore having to make the decision as to run away and not take the picture, or put their life on the line and shoot the image. For many journalists, they face the problem whether or not the "game" is too harsh. Photojournalists today not only face the dillema as to being in dangerous situations, but defining what their "job" really is. Is it their job as a citizen to save the man or their job as a photojournalist to take the image, letting the bear rip the man to shreds? Personally, I am too weak to hunt. I would not be able to handle the internal agony of watching someone suffer without intervening. The game is too harsh for me, but for those who believe that standing by obeys their ethical beliefs, those people take the photos that become famous, the photos that are most powerful, the photos that both show and tell stories.

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

International News
Royal Couple Spends Time Together
The New York Post

Prince William and Kate Middleton are reportedly spending this weekend, following their royal wedding in Scotland at Balmoral Castle. Prince Willian, at the age of 28 is the Duke and Katherine is 29 as the Duchess. They partied on past the ceremony and party until fireworks ended the evening at around 3 a.m and those who could last continued until 5 a.m. There are rumors as to where William and Kate will settle, but due to security no one knows. Speculation of their futures and decisions as to Parliment has been from all different perspectives and people expect Kate to follow in the footsteps of the infamous Princess Diana.

(http://www.nypost.com/p/news/international/royalwedding/well_thank_goodness_that_over_hqkaRywc4GpGg0KCSKUdZI)

National News
Homeless In Florida
The New York Times

In Orlando, Florida, the Fern Creek Elementary school's bus ride from the homeless shelter mirrors the lives of homeless children, difficult. In one say, a first grader and second grader got into a fist fight and someone else threw up - all within fifteen minutes. Fern Creek Elementary school is one of the few that is a mix of both homeless and not. The bus driver says that they have not seen many people go through all of their school years, that most either drop out or fail. In Colorado, the graduation percent is 72 percent, 59 percent of poor students, and 48 percent for homeless. Just as students can barley make it through a 15 minute bus ride, homeless students suffer to make it through their school years.


(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/02/education/02winerip.html?ref=us)

Local News
Earth Day Book Swap
Bergen Record

The Recycling Department of Ringwood, New Jersey sponsored a book swap in honor of Earth Day. It was at E.G. Hewitt and Robert Erskine schools on Tuesday, April 19th and Wednesday, April 20th. This took place during regular schools hours in order for more students to attend. Teachers and parents reviewed the books to ensure that they were appropriate for the students receiving them, of that grade level. If a student could not find a book they had interest in bringing home, they were permitted to choose a book to donate to either the school library/classroom, the Tomorrow's Children Institute, or the Salvation Army. This was not only to reduce, reuse, and recycle, but to motivate students, the leaders of tomorrow to be environmentally conscious.

(http://www.northjersey.com/news/121068253_Students_learn_to_reduce_reuse_recycle_their_books_.html)

New York Times Fashion Journalism Article Response

At Their Feet, Crafted by Hand
By Eric Wilson

This article discusses the occupation few take - shoemaking. Not many people show interest in it, therefore the buys are scarce. Being that the interest in handmade shoes is limited, the designers have adapted their products for a more fashion-foward customer by using bright laces and in their new spring collection, even matching the forbidden blue and brown. For a shoemaker to make a modern shoe with machinery made decades ago frightens them to think of what will happen to the shoe industry in the future. However, the recession has lead consumers too seek shoes that offer more value for their dollar, even if they are more expensive, it could be worth the expense. The shoe making process is time consuming, which explains their high price of $325. This year alone, Allen Edmonds strives to produce 500,000 pairs odshoes by adding 118 employees. As fashion changes, even the old interests must change too so they are not stomped on by the Stiletto's of society, leaving them in the dust.

Monday, April 25th, 2011

Global News
The New York Times
Taliban Helps Hundreds Tunnel Out

According to Gen. Ghulam Dastagir Mayar, in Kandahar,Afghanistan there was a prision break on early Monday that freed at least 476 political prisionars. This was done by the Talibans who used a long tunnel to escape, which was later discovered by authorities on Tuesday morning. The tunnel supposedly went under a highway and into the prision. The governor of Kandahar said, "this is absolutely the fault of the ignorance of the security forces," and therefore will act upon it by enforcing stricter rules and security within the prisons. It fears the government not only that this will be an advocate for other prisoners to attempt escape, but they do not know those who have escaped plans and what they intend to do now that they have been freed. 

<http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/26/world/asia/26afghanistan.html?_r=1&ref=world>

National News
The New York Times
The Perfect Fit

Many women face the dilemma that they have no definite size, because in one store they are a four, in the next they are a six, and in the last they are an eight. What companies are now doing is establishing new ways to make clothing sizes easier to access for oneself without having to carry four different sizes into the dressing room or buying six sizes of the same dress online.  One company is offering full-body scans at department stores, which tells the customer what size they are among the various brands. A customer would step into a circular booth wearing all their clothes as a wand (emitting low-power radio waves) rotates around her body, counting over 200,000 body measurements. Then, the system matches the sizes of the body to the clothes stored in the database. Lastly, the customer would receive a print out of the sizes that suit the customer at each store best. This ultimately will make the shopping experience much easier and less of a hassle. 


<http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/25/business/25sizing.html?ref=us>

Local News
The Bergen Record
Atlantic City Casinos Failing to Enforce Smoking Laws

In Atlantic City, since 2007, the casinos have been trying to enforce a law against smoking on casino grounds. However, they have been failing tremendously in fear of loosing customers. As a compromise, they have decided to instill this law among 75% of casino floors instead of all. Officials declare that the city's Health and Human Services Department have not tried to force their efforts to enforce the ban down the casinos throats because they rely on the casino industry to take matters into their own hands. Although some argue that this is a manner of pure economics, it involves both the smokers and non-smokers health and should be handled with care in order to ensure a healthy society.

<http://www.northjersey.com/news/state/042411_Report_AC_Casinos_failing_to_enforce_smoking_ban.html>

Monday, March 28th, 2011

International News
CNN News
China's First Blogger Speaks Out


In Hong Kong, China, Isaac Mao speaks out against the censorship of the Chinese government. He is the "first blogger" from China and presents new ideas about the firewall. He says, "I think the problem to the whole country is that if we censor more and more keywords, we will be stopping the country from more and more innovations." Although there have been people who got around the censorship, the majority of society is being blockaded from understanding more and being exposed to new ideas. With the internet accessible, one has the world at their fingertips and Chinese government is trying to keep their citizens from getting out of their grasp. Words such as sex, Jasmine, protest, and Empty Chair (ignifying the Chinese dissident Liu Xiao Bo) are censored. IT is Mao's goal to "try to persuade the authorities that it will hurt the whole country's development in the future, and the economy eventually."


<http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/social.media/03/28/China.blogger.mao/index.html>


National News
The New York Times
States Weigh Fighting Meth With Drug Prescriptions


Nashville Texas and many other states are contemplating weather or not to have a prescription required for simple decongestants such as Sudafed. According to the New York Times, decongestants like such have a lot of pseudoephedrine, which is the most prevalent ingredient in methamphetamine, "and the police say past efforts to keep them out of the hands of meth cooks have failed."Although many over the counter drugs do not contain pseudoephedrine, there are those that do, meaning that there is a higher probability of meth being produced. One lady complains, "“It’s very irritating,” she said of the limits and the requirement to show identification whenever she buys Zyrtec-D. “I’m 77 years old with a head full of white hair, so they should look at me and know I’m not making meth.”"


<http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/29/us/29meth.html?hp>


Local News
The New York Times
Come Together For Japan

At the Riverside Church on the Upper West Side on Sunday, March 27th, people of all ethnicities, races, and religions joined together to pray for those in Japan. The service was called Interfaith Time of Reflections For Japan brought out the city's diversity, "outside of subway cars and rush-hour sidewalks, when the population truly blends in a common pursuit" and this was a perfect example of the melting pot New York City is perceived to be. The event fundraised for Japan relief and also brought a feeling of hope amongst those who attended.

Monday, March 21st, 2011

Global News

Twitters' 5th Anniversary

The Bergen Record

Five years ago, the website  www.twitter.com launched an idea that would become a cultural phenomenon. Answering 'what's on your mind' in 140 characters has  become a trend. Twitter is a website where breaking news is reported, such as the miracle landing on the Hudson River to Charlie Sheen frequently updating his twitter with stories and infamous original quotes. The first tweet ever was sent by Jack Dorsey, chairman  and co-founder of Twitter said, "inviting coworkers." It took 3 years, 2 months, and 1 day to reach 1 billion tweets, and now, there are 1 billion tweets tweeted each week. As Kara Yorio said, "At first, we didn’t know why we would need it; now we can’t live without it."

<http://www.northjersey.com/news/118346574_Fifth_anniversary_for_Twitter.html>

National News

Predicting The Next Earthquakes

CNN News

With the entire world shaken of the tragedy in Japan, everyone is wondering, "Who will be next?" After hypothesizing how we could apply modern technology and further understanding after the Japanese earthquake, scientists have concluded that they can begin to predict where the next eartquakes will occur. Not necessarily when they will occur but if the earthquakes will happen in certain places. It all depends on platonic movement and the locations and timing of the Earth shifting. Susan E. Hough says, "What we know for sure is that preparedness remains our best defense against devastating earthquakes." This will eliminate a lot of fear in society and ultimately prepare everyone for what is to come. 

<http://www.cnn.com/2011/OPINION/03/21/hough.predict.earthquakes/index.html>

Local News

Killing Over Purse

The Bergen Record

From Queens Village, after their happy marriage, a couple was walking home from their parents house. It was not like just any other stroll, because they were held up at gunpoint by three teens. Rabia Mohammed, 23, and her husband, Shazam Khan, 29 were demanded to lie down on the ground and Rabia would not give up her purse. With $20 and an i-pod found in her bag, Rabia was killed by a shot in the heart. The three youths, Tiyquon Hodges, 16, Corey Brown, 17, and Ian Green, 17, will be charged with second-degree murder, robbery and criminal possession of a weapon, said Meris Campbell. The official said that a fourth person was also arrested Thursday, as believed to be the getaway driver on the night of Ms. Mohammed’s death for the teens. 

<http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/21/nyregion/21newlywed.html?ref=nyregion>

Monday, February 28th, 2011

Global News
The New York Times
Loss Of Last World War I Doughboy

At the astonishing age of 110, Frank Buckles passed away in his home town of Charles town, West Virginia. Although not involved in direct combat, he  became much like, "a national treasure as the last living link to the two million men who served in the American Expeditionary Forces in France in “the war to end all wars.”" From age 16 when he was inspired by propaganda to join the forces to the day of his death, Frank never forgot his time spent serving the war in France. Through interviews, videos, and lectures, Frank Buckles enlightened the world on what truly happened behind the scenes of World War I. The last veterans of the British and French dies just moths apart from 2008 to 2009, and Frank was the last known World War I doughboy whom lived a life of experience and celebration.

(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/01/us/01buckles.html?_r=1&ref=us)

National News
The New York Times
Protection in Hospitals

At the Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Sclafani was extremely disappointed in his co-workers when he found out that premature babies were being over radiated during their simple X-rays. Doctors found that numerous Xx-rays had been run on premature babies who were in the wrong position, not covered by a gonadal shielding, and with levels of radiations that exceeded those appropriate for a baby. With mothers in despair and defenseless babies getting unnecessary radiation, the state laws are being considered to being tightened. “In my profession, there is very little room for error and no room for unqualified personnel,” said Dr. Steve Goetsch, a medical physicist in California who runs training programs in the field.


(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/28/health/28radiation.html?ref=us)

Local News
The New York Times
A New York Teachers Layoff List

On Sunday, February 27th, a decision was made that  4,675 teachers would be laid off in the state of New York. It will be decided who is to get laid off by the State Senate in a meeting soon to come. Physical education, art, and music teachers will be hit the hardest with these cuts as they are not 'core' subjects. One school in Harlem, New York is loosing 14 of its 20 teachers. Many teachers will be disappointed with the news, but it will spark a light in numerous young adults to change their career path for their potential benefit.

(http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/28/morning-buzz-a-teacher-layoff-list/?src=mv&ref=nyregion)

Monday, February 7th, 2011

Global News
App Can Not Replace Confession
The New York Times

From gaming, social networking, business, to religion, the iPhone application store has it all. Not long ago, the application "Confession: a Roman Catholic App" was developed by two priests, American entrepreneurs, and the blessing of a Bishop. Its purpose was to "both to revive interest in confession and to help Catholics prepare for the sacrament." This 'virtual priest' does not do the job of a 'real' priest because as Federico Lombardi, the Vatican spokesman says, "“One cannot speak in any way of ‘confession by the iPhone." 

(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/10/technology/10vatican.html?ref=world)

National News
White House Goes Healthy
The New York Times

First Lady Michelle Obama is working with the National Restaurant Association to, according to White House officials, "get restaurants to adopt her goals of smaller portions and children’s meals that include healthy offerings like carrots, apple slices and milk instead of French fries and soda." Although the NRA is not budging with changing their approach to service, since January 31, 2010 Michelle's "Let's Move!" campaign to stop child obesity has made much progress. Other efforts such as when her team worked with beverage makers to reveal the calories in each soda have succeeded as well. Although this one hurdle might take a little more effort to overcome, "“At the end of the day, this is about changing how we as a country look at food, the food industry will change when consumers change what they want, and she’s worked hard to help us look at food differently. Long term, that’s what’s important.”"


(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/07/us/politics/07michelle.html?ref=todayspaper)

Local News
Wayne Disabled Students Exposed to Opportunities
The Bergen Record

In Wayne, New Jersey Disability Awareness Dat at the pre-l-5 schools shined a light of opportunity on youngsters. It was designed in ways that would create empathy and understanding of what it is like to try to accomplish tasks that are perceived as simple in a way that is challenging. Last year, a 12 year old student confided to his classmates that they were experiancing the kind of challenges he went through each day. The purpose of this day was not to make the disabled stand out from the non-disablesm but to let students understand one and other because, "if you can see why somebody is the way they are, you are much less likely to target them becuase of the way they are," said Karen Stack, a SPA leader.

(http://www.northjersey.com/news/education/115622209_Program_builds_empathy_for_the_differently_abled.html)

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Global News

Bombing Strike in Pakistan

The New York Times

In northwestern Pakistan in Islambad, at lead six people were killed by two bombs that according to officials, were targeted at security officers. According to an official that was involved with the bomb disposal, the bomb was extremely complex and well constructed; by someone with an experience. The first of two attacks was when a teenage suicide bomber attacked a police vehicle on the outskirts of the city. The second, just hours after the first attack was when " police official was killed and three others were wounded when a homemade bomb aimed at another police vehicle detonated." Fingers have been pointing at Taliban terrorists, but no official decision has been made with proof.

(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/01/world/asia/01pakistan.html?ref=asia)

National News

Soda Pot

The New York Times

As marijuana was just legalized in California, businesses have begun to use this legalization to their advantage. For $10 to $15 per bottle, "Canna Cola" is now making a soda with 35 to 65 milligrams of pot in each 12 oz bottle. The mastermind behind this addicting beverage said that "There are a wide range of products available in this category, sometimes, you'll buy a cookie with just a laser-printed label that says 'Cookie' with no other information -- you don't know who made it! You won't find that with spaghetti sauce or pharmaceuticals. I thought about creating national branding for something that is fragmented and local." Don't get too excited, this soda will only be sold in states that legalized the drug. 

Local News

Peanut Butter Weed Time?

The Bergen Record

At Northern Valley High School in Demarest, New Jersey on Monday, January 24th, a suspicious package was delivered. Just as midterm exams were being passed around, all students were called to the opposite side of the school from where the package was being opened. A teacher said that there was nothing wrong with the package until she opened it and noticed a peculiar odor. Within moments, the students had been evacuated to a safe area, parents were notified of the scenario, and x-rays of the package were being examined. Turned out, it was a rebound package sent back to the school which was the address on the return label and in a peanut butter jar was weed. The police got rid of the substances and students went back to a delayed midterm examination schedule. 

(http://www.northjersey.com/news/114493904_Police_investigate_suspicious_package_at_Northern_Valley.html

Monday, January 24th, 2011

Global News
Moscow Airport Blast
The New York Times


On Monday afternoon in Moscow, Russia, an explosive bomb attack killed 31 people and left at least 150 people severely injured.The President, Dimitri Mendelev ordered to police to track down the person who set it off, because they saw this as an act of terrorism. The frightening blast took place at the Domodedovo Airoprt. Previous terrorist attacks on Russia have strengthened their government, specifically when a woman who confessed to bombing a subway posted a video on a website of her saying, "the war will come to your streets, and you will feel it in your own lives and on your own skin.”Investigators will continue to dissect the situation, trying to place their finger on the one who started this terror, as there is no certain accused.


(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/25/world/europe/25moscow.html?ref=world)


National News
Attn: Mexican Truckers!
The New York Times


Money, money, money. America is currently in an economic depression and most people would admit that nay new type of job would be for the better. What if this job had a few threats? Recently, the Obama Administration has been focusing on the Mexican transportation within the united States. If these thoughts were to be put into action, drivers from Mexico would be permitted to cross the Texan border and travel freely within the United States. Well, not too freely. The restrictions would consist of frequent inspection of the vehicles, and "participating vehicles be equipped with electronic recording devices to allow monitoring of the drivers’ hours of service and compliance with American trucking laws." And do not worry, because if this idea does get put into action, the drivers will have will have their "American and Mexican driving records checked to ensure that they have no history of unsafe driving that would disqualify them under United States standards."


(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/23/us/23tttruckers.html?_r=1&ref=americas)


Local news
Healthy for Life
The New York Times


From swimming the entire length of the golden Gate Bridge with 150 pounds of supplies attached to him to a 9 and a half hour paddleboat trip, to his most recent public stunt in 1994 at the age of 80, "he celebrated his 80th birthday by getting handcuffed and shackled in order to fight strong winds and currents and swim 1.5 miles while towing 80 boats with 80 people from the Queensway Bay Bridge in the Long Beach Harbor to the Queen Mar",  Jack LaLanne has tackled some pretty hefty activities.  Jack died on January 23, 2011 at the age of 96, leaving behind a life filled with healthy foods and daily exercise.


(http://www.aolnews.com/2011/01/24/jack-lalannes-10-strangest-stunts/)

Tuesday, January 18, 2010

Global News
Haitian Dictator Returns
The New York Times


Overthrown in 1986, Jean-Claude Duvalier arrived in Mexico City, throwing a big "O" on hundred of faces. He said that he only came to the city to help Haiti because he was "moved by images of the first anniversary of the earthquake that devastated the country." This was not surprising to the city because he had "flirted with returning, telling reporters over the years that he would like to go home." No one had acted upon his return yet, but curious citizens and nervous government officials await action.


(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/17/world/americas/17haiti.html?ref=americas)


National News
Fishing Museum Is A Sign Of Waste
The New York Times


In Perry, Georgia, Go Fish Educational center is booming with visitors. Many citizens are not nearly as happy as those who pay taxes for this 'educational' museum. People say that it is not their responsibility to pay for others visits to a museum that is a 'sign of waste.' a. "In addition to the museum, lawmakers approved $5 million to widen 18 ramps on lakes across the state." This investment was not necessarily for the benefit of the doubt because people are still complaining that it was a different time when this was built and now, in these economic conditions, they can not afford it.


(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/18/us/18fishing.html?_r=1&ref=us)


Local News
Martin Luther King Junior Day Celebrations
The Bergen Record


At the Garfield YMCA, an Englewood citizen painted murals and inspirational quotes on the walls of a workout room. "They were just a few of the 2,000 residents who participated in more than 40 projects statewide for the third annual Martin Luther King Day of Service for Jersey Cares, a nonprofit group." Along with this group, numerous organizations and individuals did good deeds and performed community service hours in order to honor the name of Martin Luther King Jr. From his "I have a dream" speech to the inspirational quotes painted on the YMCA walls, Martin Luther King Jr. will forever live on in history. 


(http://www.northjersey.com/news/state/011711_North_Jersey_honors_celebrates_King_holiday.html)

Monday, January 10, 2011

Global News:
Paris Phone Scandal
The New York Times


In Paris, the public transport system has been facing a dramatic increase of robberies by 40%. A government official who blames it on the "I-phone effect", Brice Hortefeux. Métro thieves seem to look for smart-phones in particular and this has brought up the violence ratings in Paris. In November, there were " 2,813 objects reported stolen on Paris regional transit, 1,395 were cellphones, nearly 50 percent of the total, and of those, 64 percent were smart-phones." Instead of guns, people typically use knvies and "robbers tend to work in small groups, so that a stolen phone can be quickly passed to someone else to prevent an easy chase." Security camera's will increase and laws are trying to be passed to stop cell phone use after theft has been declared.


(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/09/world/europe/09paris.html?_r=1&ref=world)




National News:
Outlandish Behavior
The New York Times


Jared L. Loughner was a student in Ben McGahee's basic Algebra class in a local community college when his professor became concerned about the safety of his students. Jared “would laugh a lot at inappropriate times, and a lot of the comments he made had no relevance to the discussion topic.” He went "from being a young man whom acquaintances described as odd, he became the sole suspect in the (a) shooting." They do not know if this is from a troubles life, seeking attention, or a threat to his peers. As he began to study the extremist philosophies, his relationships with friends and peers began to unravel. Police are further ivestigating what his purpose is with this outlandish behavior and a family friend said, "It just seems so out of character for the Jared I grew up with." 



(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/10/us/10shooter.html?ref=us)


Local News:
Seeking Replenishment
The New York Times


In New York, a kabbalah teacher by the name of Ken Nunoo has come up with the formular for 'mind', Mind = Square root of (sound squared + light squared).” People pay $100 - $1,000 to get their 'soul's cleansed.' The process of cleansing began with deep breaths, sipping of holy waters, lighting a piece of paper of what one wanted to leave behind from 2010 on fire, then concluded with the lighting of a candle which symbolized the new year. Outside of ones home, Ken burns herbs from around the world to use their "mystical powers to attract, absorb or dispel negativity." Some people get the squeaky clean feeling from this 'cleansing', and some do not.




(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/09/nyregion/09critic.html?ref=nyregion)

all about ms. mcdonald

From Minnesota
Has a sense of sarcasm
English teacher for numerous years
Attended seton hall
Did not try to be in a sorority
Involved in a crime scene when her neighbor's car was stolen
Met her husband in college
Spent new years eve with mr. goodman
Not very good at history
Did not attend sleep away camp
Enjoys reading
Loves volleyball
Played volleyball in her adolescent years
Coaches volleyball
Loves shoes
Died her hair numerous times
Was made fun of in her younger years for her slim body
Skinny
Tall
Not afraid to share opinion
Blonde hair

Monday, January 3, 2011

Happy New Year to my one follower, Ms. McDonald! 

Global News

The New York Times

Haiti Kidnapping

An aid worker from America was released from a Haitian prison Port-au-Prince after being accused of kidnapping an infant from a hospital.

Paul Waggoner whom lived in Massachusetts was highly offenses by the false accusations but "will continue to help those that cannot help themselves." This shows his focused morals and he also said that the conditions at the prison were "horrific." Not only was he accused of kidnapping the child but also of trying to "sell his organs." 

(http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/12/29/world/americas/AP-CB-Haiti-American-Accused.html?ref=americas)

National News

The New York Times

Call From Prison

In Atlanta Georgia, a prisionor was on facebook, playing farmville, and chatting with friends. But how? The guards in prisons have recently been accepting cash from prisoners for any item they would like. Is farmville harmful? These smartphone have been used for mischievous acts such as when one man tried to "organize a short strike among inmates." If these devices do not stop being smuggles, there will be severe strikes, and secret codes that cannot be tracked.

(http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/03/us/03prisoners.html?_r=1&ref=us)

Local News

Bergen Record

Food Glorious Food

In Ho-ho-kus New Jersey, Chef Steve Christianson is building a new bring your own restaurant. Why is this so exciting? A new restaurant? Who cares? This reasturant will be innovative, have seasonal cooking, and will use organic ingredients only. If you have a good palate, look our for St. Eve's! 

(http://www.northjersey.com/food_dining/112741784_Look_ahead__Food_2011.html)