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)