The Pentagon's Research Agency, DARPA, has begun the process of creating smart bullets- bullets that can change direction while in mid-air. The project is called EXACTO, standing for Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordinance, and is still in development. The bullets are meant to help American snipers overcome obstacles like weather and in general save more lives on the battlefield.
This article relates directly to what we are learning about in APUSH right now, and that is WWI. During the first world war, many weapons were created- these included the tank, poison gas, the airplane, the machine gun, and more! This just goes to show that there is always room for improvment. Hopefully these bullets don't get into the wrong person's hands.
http://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2015/01/29/smart-bullet-change-direction-mid-air-orig-nws.cnn
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Protestants called 'low-life scum' from a senate chairman::Madhee Moseman::P6
McCain boots 'low-life scum' from hearing
John McCain, Senate Armed Services
Committee Chairman, has let out a harsh slip for the protestors yelling and
shouted harsh things towards 91-year old Henry Kissinger at a hearing Thursday.
"Get out of here, you low-life scum," he began telling the
protesters. “Kissinger, the diplomat who was secretary of state under
President Richard Nixon, as well as President Ronald Reagan secretary of state
George Shultz and Madeleine Albright, who was secretary of state under
President Bill Clinton, were on hand for a hearing on global security
challenges” (CNN). http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/29/politics/mccain-boots-low-life-scum-from-hearing/index.html
As the hearing continued, a few
protestors approached Kissinger yelling and holding signs that flaunted their
beliefs. McCain was found saying what had taken place had never seen something
so disrespectful, “ ‘I've been a member of this committee for many years and I
have never seen anything as disgraceful and outrageous and despicable as the
last demonstration that just took place’”(CNN). Going on to demand silence throughout
the Protestants McCain added: "Get out of here you low-life scum."
Later in the hearing, Kissinger was
interrupted by two female protesters who held signs and had painted their palms
red. They stood up and demanded that Kissinger "oversaw the slaughter in
Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, which led to the deaths of millions of
people." Well then the two were escorted out of the room and Shultz drew
an applause when he rose and said, "I salute Dr. Henry Kissinger."Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Drone In White House- TD Simons 5 pd
Early Monday morning there were reports that a "drone" landed on White House grounds. The secret service waited until it was light to remove the drone from the front lawn. The White House press secretary assured the public that the drone was harmless and should not be a worry to anyone. The Obamas are currently in India, which may cause some suspicion among the country and other worried allies.
This article was written by Ralph Ellis from CNN on Monday morning. The majority of the information that comes from this article is from a video interview, so there is little room for the author to convey his tone through the article.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/26/us/white-house-device-found/index.html
Delay The Execution? By Madeline Ibarra Period 2
Oklahoma has not executed any prisoners recently because an execution of a Mr. Lockett and its outcomes. His execution ended in hours of this man writhing in pain because of lethal injections never before used on other patients. This mysterious substance used in the execution has been accused as unconstitutional because of the visibly painful effects. Because the druf is not able to quickly and painlessly get the job done, it has been under constant observation and numerous legal battles. The current lethal injection mixture will undergo a Supreme Court review and with the opinion of public jury, and until a conclusion is met, there will be no more executions by law in the state of Oklahoma.
Im glad that they are fighting to figure out a "more fair" way of execution. All executions are particularly gruesome and have never been absolutely fine with all people. Because of the horrid outcome of Oklahomas last execution, the world has eyes on them, limiting the steps they take next. The processes used can be comparable to human chemical testing, unsure of what may happen and the side effects. Maybe the Supreme Court review and bring an awful process more to a human level, whatever that may be.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/27/us/oklahoma-asks-justices-to-delay-executions.html?referrer=
Im glad that they are fighting to figure out a "more fair" way of execution. All executions are particularly gruesome and have never been absolutely fine with all people. Because of the horrid outcome of Oklahomas last execution, the world has eyes on them, limiting the steps they take next. The processes used can be comparable to human chemical testing, unsure of what may happen and the side effects. Maybe the Supreme Court review and bring an awful process more to a human level, whatever that may be.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/27/us/oklahoma-asks-justices-to-delay-executions.html?referrer=
Huge storm in the Northeast- Ausia Jones
There hasn't been storms for a while and this is the first big
storm of the year may drop up to 3 feet of snow on Boston and New York before
it ends on Tuesday. The weather is pretty extreme with freezing rain and
strong wind gusts possibly reaching 70 mph. Blizzard and winter storm warnings
have been issued from Maryland through Maine and into Canada. New York's
Central Park had reported 5.5 inches of snow. Connecticut and Massachusetts
also put travel bans in place. In New York, public transportation was shut down
and only emergency vehicles allowed on the roads in 13 counties. Nearly 58
million people are stuck in this terrible weather and nearly 7,000 flights have
been canceled. Officials across the Northeast warned residents to stock up for
the storm. This definitely effects the Northeast socially and economically. In Great Blizzard of 1888 they
were all trapped in their homes and couldn’t do anything about it. This definitely
impacts where people chose to live, the weather is completely different in the
Northeast.
Site: http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/27/us/weather-storm/index.html
Monday, January 26, 2015
Tonight's Sky Show - Sophia Davison
Not until 2027 will you see an asteroid as large as the one passing close to earth tonight. "Close", meaning around 745,000 miles away (1.2 million kilometers). Still, this sighting will be an interesting one for those out around 11:19 tonight. This space rock, named '2012 LZ1', is estimated to be one third of a mile wide and has been passing the earth since 8 pm tonight, continuing until around 1 am Tuesday morning. Although not very bright, the asteroid will continue to illuminate as it becomes further from the earth and its surface is lit by the sun. NASA is observing the event and recording the statistics of its speed, size, etc., through radar-generated images hosted by Deep Space Network antennas in Goldstone, California, as well as Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. "While it poses no threat to Earth for the foreseeable future, it's a
relatively close approach by a relatively large asteroid, so it provides
us a unique opportunity to observe and learn more," Don Yeomans, the
recently retired manager of NASA's Near Earth Object Program Office at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, said in a NASA news release. Supposedly in 1000 years time, this same asteroid will, in fact, collide with the earth. This creates worry for many scientists, and most who are studying this asteroid sighting are in the process of finding ways to reduce the collision impact upon the earth, or at least are calculating what feasible action can be taken in order to prevent catastrophe. The technology discovered and utilized through these observations is astonishing, causing one to consider the amazing progression of technology throughout our history here on earth.So many technological advances have been made throughout time, and the telescopes and binoculars, radar imaging equipment, as well as the mapping programs used to calculate predicted times of passing are utilized in today's modern world of astronomy. This has allowed us to even watch the asteroid tonight on a live feed of video.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/26/us/asteroid-flyby/index.html
Cold. Trevor Haueisen 6th
Summary:
America is about to witness one of it's most severe weather storms. A blizzard. The national weather service, which is not one to exaggerate is making claims that this blizzard is "life-threatening" and "historic". It's causeing many schools to cancel and trappin people in there homes. It will have freezing rain and strong wind gusts up to 70 mph.
Article: http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/26/us/weather-storm/index.html
Analysis:
America has experienced many times of exesive cold. These cold spells would often reduce crop yields casuing hunger and sometimes famine. And these times foten corrolate to violence. As in during cold spells we saw the American Revolution. There is a very helpful crash course on this that furthers my point.
Chrash Course video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF8AAJSTJoM
America is about to witness one of it's most severe weather storms. A blizzard. The national weather service, which is not one to exaggerate is making claims that this blizzard is "life-threatening" and "historic". It's causeing many schools to cancel and trappin people in there homes. It will have freezing rain and strong wind gusts up to 70 mph.
Article: http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/26/us/weather-storm/index.html
Analysis:
America has experienced many times of exesive cold. These cold spells would often reduce crop yields casuing hunger and sometimes famine. And these times foten corrolate to violence. As in during cold spells we saw the American Revolution. There is a very helpful crash course on this that furthers my point.
Chrash Course video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF8AAJSTJoM
Incoming Blizzard, Travel Difficulties Ensue - Froy G. 4th
http://money.cnn.com/2015/01/25/news/companies/weather-blizzard-travel-changes/index.html
A very large and destructive blizzard is set to blow through the Northeast. New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts are all susceptible- including New York City and Boston- instilling fear amongst many travelers. It is estimated that approximately 58 million people will be affected. Travel analysts at masFlight estimated that 250,000 people had flights cancelled in the past week. Some forecasts call up to three feet of snow by tomorrow afternoon! Needless to say, local governments are shutting operations down and people are being corralled into their homes.
This is reminiscent of the Great Blizzard of 1888, during the Gilded age, where people were confined to their houses for over a week and railroads were shut down.
A very large and destructive blizzard is set to blow through the Northeast. New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts are all susceptible- including New York City and Boston- instilling fear amongst many travelers. It is estimated that approximately 58 million people will be affected. Travel analysts at masFlight estimated that 250,000 people had flights cancelled in the past week. Some forecasts call up to three feet of snow by tomorrow afternoon! Needless to say, local governments are shutting operations down and people are being corralled into their homes.
This is reminiscent of the Great Blizzard of 1888, during the Gilded age, where people were confined to their houses for over a week and railroads were shut down.
Threats at Seattle-Tacoma Airport cause 2 plane evacuations/ Madeline Boreham
On Sunday two planes were evacuated due to what was named a "security concern" As well as a flight from Los Angeles to Orlando was diverted to Dallas. Sources say that the two planes were specifically targeted online, but there was no evidence of any threat to the physical plane. It is still unknown if these threats are connected to the bomb threats made a few days ago to Southwest Airlines.
The motto "better safe than sorry" is proven in this incident. Luckily there was no threat, but the right steps were taken to ensure the safety of everyone on board that plane. It is comforting to know how seriously all forms of threats are taken. On social media today people think they have the right to post whatever they please without having to deal with the consequences. Undertake names they think they can get away with anything. Last year a teenager was arrested for sending a threatening tweet to American Airlines claiming to do "something big on June first." She did not face charges but it was the proper treatment to make sure she wouldn't do it again and create an example for other kids. I believe that the airlines made the right move and it will only help us prepare if something really was to happen.
This article was taken from the Associated Press for NPR to read the full article click the link below:
http://www.npr.org/2015/01/26/381521628/threats-prompt-2-plane-evacuations-at-seattle-tacoma-airport
The motto "better safe than sorry" is proven in this incident. Luckily there was no threat, but the right steps were taken to ensure the safety of everyone on board that plane. It is comforting to know how seriously all forms of threats are taken. On social media today people think they have the right to post whatever they please without having to deal with the consequences. Undertake names they think they can get away with anything. Last year a teenager was arrested for sending a threatening tweet to American Airlines claiming to do "something big on June first." She did not face charges but it was the proper treatment to make sure she wouldn't do it again and create an example for other kids. I believe that the airlines made the right move and it will only help us prepare if something really was to happen.
This article was taken from the Associated Press for NPR to read the full article click the link below:
http://www.npr.org/2015/01/26/381521628/threats-prompt-2-plane-evacuations-at-seattle-tacoma-airport
Winter Emergency Declared in Northeast; Margaret Canady 2nd Period
A state of emergency has been declared in several northeastern states with the advent of a major snow storm coming in Monday night/Tuesday morning. New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts have all declared states of emergency due to the expected hurricane-force winds and the advent of up to three feet of snow.
The cities of Boston, New York, and Philadelphia all began shutting down Monday night, and no vehicles are allowed to be on the roads after 11 PM. New York's bus and subway lines have also closed, and flights all along the East Coast have been cancelled.
New York City's mayor Bill de Blasio warned in a press conference: "Recognize this as an emergency, this is not business as usual." At least 28 million people will face blizzard conditions over the next day and almost 50 million people could see more than a foot of snow Tuesday morning.
I'm sure this storm will have a significant impact on the northeast's economy and society. It's hard to imagine places such as New York, known as the city that never sleeps, to completely shut down. It is good, though, that the local/state governments are issuing these ordinances and alerting citizens to prepare for the storm. Hopefully the blizzard will not do too much damage, and the northeast will quickly rebound from the natural disaster.
Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-30978320
The cities of Boston, New York, and Philadelphia all began shutting down Monday night, and no vehicles are allowed to be on the roads after 11 PM. New York's bus and subway lines have also closed, and flights all along the East Coast have been cancelled.
New York City's mayor Bill de Blasio warned in a press conference: "Recognize this as an emergency, this is not business as usual." At least 28 million people will face blizzard conditions over the next day and almost 50 million people could see more than a foot of snow Tuesday morning.
I'm sure this storm will have a significant impact on the northeast's economy and society. It's hard to imagine places such as New York, known as the city that never sleeps, to completely shut down. It is good, though, that the local/state governments are issuing these ordinances and alerting citizens to prepare for the storm. Hopefully the blizzard will not do too much damage, and the northeast will quickly rebound from the natural disaster.
Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-30978320
Blizzard of 2015 by Mackenzie McGregor
Everyone by now has heard of the snowstorm set to hit the Northeast in the coming hours. Everyone by now understands how serious and dangerous this storm is. What people forget to realize is that the reactions to said storm do not "have" to be somber. Rather some people have decided to poke fun at the storm to lighten the spirits of those trapped in the storm. Although those trapped by the storm may not wish to be forced into this predicament, they should at least find a solution to their boredom and possibly pessimistic perspective. People that have expected to be trapped have already begun to make memes concerning the storm such as blaming newest Disney princess, Elsa, for this large blizzard. Another major meme is a photo-shopped image of New York mayor Bill de Blasio making crossover into "Game of Thrones" by stating that "winter is coming". The images sent by citizens in the Northeast pertaining their fairly empty grocery stores and supermarkets have entertained not only those to be trapped, but people that live in areas that actually expect wonderful weather for the week, such as Texas. The storm is dangerous and quite serious, but simply stating that can get old for everyone. No one wants to constantly hear the negative outlook, rather people prefer to listen to the positivity spread within the jokes relating to the storm. Hopefully, all those trapped in the Northeast survive the powerful winds and snow while still enjoying a cup of hot cocoa and a good laugh about #Snowmageddon2015.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/26/us/blizzardof2015/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/26/us/blizzardof2015/index.html
'Historic' Storm Set to Hit the East Coast - Hannah Kalan 6th Period
The storm expected to hit the east coast Monday night is coming in hard. The National Weather Service was terming it "historic" and "life threatening" due to gusts estimated to hit a startling 70 mph. Travel bans have already been placed in a few states due to the incoming weather and a multitude of flights have been cancelled coming into and out of the area. However, it's not just the ice and snow that people need to be concerned with. Wind gusts could potentially knock out power lines and leave many people without power for days, which can wreak serious havoc on a community. Getting stuck out on the roads on a trip to the store could also turn into a perilous journey as snow is expected to reach three feet in Boston and New York.
However, the east coast has proved to live through several severe storms before, including the blizzard of 1888, a storm lasting over three days and leaving behind feet of snowdrifts. In comparison, the storm about to hit seems less dangerous, but hopefully people will still take it seriously and take the necessary cautions to stay safe.
Click HERE to read the original article!
You can also click HERE to read about the snowstorm of 1888
Ruby Tuesday Accused of Discrimination By- Nina Bharadwaj: 2nd period
Ruby Tuesday, in Park City, Utah, has been accused of discrimination due to the fact that they only hired women as bartenders and servers during the summer. A federal lawsuit has been filed against this very popular restaurant chain by the Equal Employment Opportunity in order to prevent any further discrimination.
This isn't the only instance in which this chain has showed preferential treatment towards women. During the summer of 2013, men weren't hired denying them the right to "earn money, gain valuable experience, and take advantage of free housing during the summer assignment."
Such an outward portrayal of discrimination is very rare, much like this lawsuit; however, this is a warning to other businesses that once a decision to only hire a specific gender has been made, it is hard to hide behind this choice. The EEOC claims that this restaurant has been guilty of unjust employment practices across the nation.
Discrimination has had an extremely long history in America, and it has been the most explicit in society when the nation had to deal with segregation amongst blacks and whites in addition to a lack of women's rights. We have taken so many steps to improve social inequality with many new amendments: the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 19th. Although in the 20th century, it took many decades for us to end segregation and to allow blacks to be viewed the same way as any other human being. Currently, women are still looked at in a different perspective than men. Although, they now have voting rights, there are still stereotypical characteristics that one associates with men and women. Discrimination still takes many forms in society, and it will not end until every human being is willing to put the idea of inequality in the past.
Source: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/01/25/ruby-tuesday-discriminates-against-male-employees-federal-lawsuit-claims/
This isn't the only instance in which this chain has showed preferential treatment towards women. During the summer of 2013, men weren't hired denying them the right to "earn money, gain valuable experience, and take advantage of free housing during the summer assignment."
Such an outward portrayal of discrimination is very rare, much like this lawsuit; however, this is a warning to other businesses that once a decision to only hire a specific gender has been made, it is hard to hide behind this choice. The EEOC claims that this restaurant has been guilty of unjust employment practices across the nation.
Discrimination has had an extremely long history in America, and it has been the most explicit in society when the nation had to deal with segregation amongst blacks and whites in addition to a lack of women's rights. We have taken so many steps to improve social inequality with many new amendments: the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 19th. Although in the 20th century, it took many decades for us to end segregation and to allow blacks to be viewed the same way as any other human being. Currently, women are still looked at in a different perspective than men. Although, they now have voting rights, there are still stereotypical characteristics that one associates with men and women. Discrimination still takes many forms in society, and it will not end until every human being is willing to put the idea of inequality in the past.
Source: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/01/25/ruby-tuesday-discriminates-against-male-employees-federal-lawsuit-claims/
Yale Student Accosted at Gun Point -Hadassah Lai
A couple of days ago, an African-American Yale student was held at gunpoint when he was just merely walking out of the library. The police say that he looked like a suspect that they were trying to catch, and they just mistaken him. However, this student's father is Charles Blow, a journalist who writes about the events of Ferguson and events like such. Blow was infuriated and a bit terrified. He said that it is one thing for his son to look like the suspect, but it another to be immediately held at gunpoint.
Whether we can admit it or not, discrimination still has not gone away. Charles Blow does have a point when he says that the police should not have pulled out their guns. I think that this is very scary situation for one to be put under, and that police should be more careful next time they suspect someone. Things like this can and is very controversial and we do not want any more conflict in our country than we have today.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/26/us/yale-blow-son-detained/index.html
Whether we can admit it or not, discrimination still has not gone away. Charles Blow does have a point when he says that the police should not have pulled out their guns. I think that this is very scary situation for one to be put under, and that police should be more careful next time they suspect someone. Things like this can and is very controversial and we do not want any more conflict in our country than we have today.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/26/us/yale-blow-son-detained/index.html
Drone on White House grounds - Corsica Steding
Early Monday morning, a device was discovered on the grounds of the White house. It was later described by a White House official as a small drone. The same official also stated that the Secret Service would wait until daylight to clear the device. On Monday morning, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest announced that the device did not seem to pose a threat. The President and the first lady were not at the White House at the time of the event seeing as they were in India.
Ralph Ellis wrote this article on Jan. 26th for CNN. Before reading this article, I had heard of the event briefly this morning on the news. This article was written to inform the public of this strange and mysterious event. I imagine that there has been a considerable amount of speculation as to where the drone came form, who sent it, etc. If the White House makes this information public, I look forward to hearing more about this mysterious device.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/26/us/white-house-device-found/index.html
Ralph Ellis wrote this article on Jan. 26th for CNN. Before reading this article, I had heard of the event briefly this morning on the news. This article was written to inform the public of this strange and mysterious event. I imagine that there has been a considerable amount of speculation as to where the drone came form, who sent it, etc. If the White House makes this information public, I look forward to hearing more about this mysterious device.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/26/us/white-house-device-found/index.html
Detriot Demolition - Elisa Weich p. 4
Since the economic decline of Detroit, buildings around the city have been abandoned and left to deteriorate without caretakers to maintain them. In a particular neighborhood, on a particular street, in a particular house, there has been worry as to the future of the abandoned houses and the trouble they bring to good areas. Abandoned houses allow room for felons, dog fighting arenas, and people who cook drugs to hide. Among other things, these houses have the potential to cause real danger for real people. For example, a Mrs.Van-Tardy on Mount Vernon has been waiting for years for a vacant house in between herself and her mother's house to be demolished so that her teen nieces can walk home without fear at night and unwanted visitors will stop coming around. The dangers mentioned before have all been sighted in the area and are serious concerns for the Van-Tardys. The city had begun working toward a demolition project months ago with the aid of federal funding and finally tore down the deposed building on December 12 of this year. Now all that is left is to wait for clearance to buy the property.
The degenerate state of Detroit is very sad, as it was once a hub for hope in the working world. Beautification efforts are good to see and long over due. The aid of the federal government is positive because it shows that the issue is being recognized and taken care of. These efforts could be the start of a rebound for the city that is much needed.
Full Article Here
The degenerate state of Detroit is very sad, as it was once a hub for hope in the working world. Beautification efforts are good to see and long over due. The aid of the federal government is positive because it shows that the issue is being recognized and taken care of. These efforts could be the start of a rebound for the city that is much needed.
Full Article Here
Device found on White House ground Kalena Rodriguez p5
Early Monday morning, a White House official found a device on the White House which is now identified as a drone. It has been said that Secret Service is waiting until daylight to clear it away. Press Secretary Josh Earnest has cleared up the situation stating the device has not been proven as a threat and the president along with his First Lady are in India.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/26/us/white-house-device-found/index.html
Threats to the White House are taken tremendously serious. The building holds important officials and the most important, the president. Our government has organized and developed a system of powerful forces created within these walls and know the proper ways to handle such situations like this one, as they have faced more intense in the past.
Democrats block Keystone XL bill- Joe Katinas
Senate Democrats blocked an effort by Republicans to end debate on a bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline, a setback for GOP leaders who must rely on a handful of Democrats who have supported the project in the past in order to get approval of their top legislative priority of the new Congress.
60 votes were needed on a pair of procedural motions to end Democratic filibusters, but each failed on a 53-39 tally.
Democrats who voted against moving to a final vote on the bill said they were frustrated Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell prevented debate and votes on amendments during a tense late-night session on Thursday that short-circuited what otherwise appeared to be actual bipartisan progress on the contentious issue.
"I'm very disappointed," Sen. Tom Carper, D-Delaware, a Keystone supporter, said as he headed to the floor to vote no. "I'm still not sure why that happened."
The vote was significant for Democrats who pointed to it as proof Republicans will need to reach across the aisle to get things done.
"Sen. McConnell promised Democrats an open amendment process and a full-throated debate on the Keystone pipeline and we are holding him to that promise," said Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-New York, a Keystone opponent. "Trying to muzzle the debate by refusing to allow Democrats even one minute to advocate for their amendment and then simply refusing to hold votes on dozens of amendments is not remotely an open process."
Republicans saw it differently. They pointed to the more than two dozen votes on amendments from both parties as evidence they are running a much more accommodating Senate than the one they faced when they were in the minority for the last several years.
"We've had a lot of floor discussion. We've considered Democrat and Republican amendments," McConnell said before the vote.
What wasn't really explained in the article was what exactly the pipeline could or will be. It's a pipe that would run from the northwest or north midwest and continue to Steele City, Nebraska. It can cause oil leaks and spills and is bad for the environment but good for "big business.
This article makes me feel disappointed. Haven't we learned anything about the harmful effect oil has on the environment? And building this would cost a lot of money when we could be putting that into helping others. Still, it doesn't surprise me that Republicans were the one for this idea and that, thankfully, the democrats tried to stop them. I also saw that Obama plans to veto the bill for the pipeline if it passes through congress. I can relate this to many other times in US history, like the want of gold and silver to use as currency, where one person or group introduced a kind of dumb idea but it was struck down.
Here is the source: http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/26/politics/keystone-xl-bill-blocked/index.html
60 votes were needed on a pair of procedural motions to end Democratic filibusters, but each failed on a 53-39 tally.
Democrats who voted against moving to a final vote on the bill said they were frustrated Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell prevented debate and votes on amendments during a tense late-night session on Thursday that short-circuited what otherwise appeared to be actual bipartisan progress on the contentious issue.
"I'm very disappointed," Sen. Tom Carper, D-Delaware, a Keystone supporter, said as he headed to the floor to vote no. "I'm still not sure why that happened."
The vote was significant for Democrats who pointed to it as proof Republicans will need to reach across the aisle to get things done.
"Sen. McConnell promised Democrats an open amendment process and a full-throated debate on the Keystone pipeline and we are holding him to that promise," said Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-New York, a Keystone opponent. "Trying to muzzle the debate by refusing to allow Democrats even one minute to advocate for their amendment and then simply refusing to hold votes on dozens of amendments is not remotely an open process."
Republicans saw it differently. They pointed to the more than two dozen votes on amendments from both parties as evidence they are running a much more accommodating Senate than the one they faced when they were in the minority for the last several years.
"We've had a lot of floor discussion. We've considered Democrat and Republican amendments," McConnell said before the vote.
What wasn't really explained in the article was what exactly the pipeline could or will be. It's a pipe that would run from the northwest or north midwest and continue to Steele City, Nebraska. It can cause oil leaks and spills and is bad for the environment but good for "big business.
This article makes me feel disappointed. Haven't we learned anything about the harmful effect oil has on the environment? And building this would cost a lot of money when we could be putting that into helping others. Still, it doesn't surprise me that Republicans were the one for this idea and that, thankfully, the democrats tried to stop them. I also saw that Obama plans to veto the bill for the pipeline if it passes through congress. I can relate this to many other times in US history, like the want of gold and silver to use as currency, where one person or group introduced a kind of dumb idea but it was struck down.
Here is the source: http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/26/politics/keystone-xl-bill-blocked/index.html
Former CIA officer convicted of leaking information - Noe Perales
Federal jury Monday convicted former CIA officer Jeffrey Sterling for revealing to reporter James Risen highly classified deaths of a U.S. operation designed to sabotage Iran's nuclear program.
Sterling, 47, of Missouri was convicted of 6 counts of unauthorized disclosure of national defense information and other charges.
The verdict followed a weeklong cloak-and-dagger trial which CIA agents and former Russian nuclear engineer known only as "Merlin" testified behind a screen and former secretary of state Condoleezza Rice talked in open court about how she persuaded editors at the New York Times to kill a proposed story about the operation. talk about freedom of speech emirate.
Sterling, 47, of Missouri was convicted of 6 counts of unauthorized disclosure of national defense information and other charges.
The verdict followed a weeklong cloak-and-dagger trial which CIA agents and former Russian nuclear engineer known only as "Merlin" testified behind a screen and former secretary of state Condoleezza Rice talked in open court about how she persuaded editors at the New York Times to kill a proposed story about the operation. talk about freedom of speech emirate.
Snowmageddon?- Myles Bennett
Major snow storm, Juno, is coming to New York tonight and is expected to blow into tomorrow and possibly Wednesday. Reports say that New York especially will get multiple feet of snow by the time Juno is finished wreaking havoc. This is supposedly the worst storm in the recorded of history of the East Coast! Travel bans are in place and people are advised to stay off the streets.
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Analysis: Many factors in the early part of our countryhood kept us from traveling and expanding into new territories. Sometimes it was weather, other times it was geographical difficulties. Many people couldn't survive the harsh winters on the road to expansion so they decided to stay indoors. New Yorkers today may think they will be fine in the snowflakes hurling down, but they must keep their ancestors who died during the cruel winter months in mind and put their health as the top priority.
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Analysis: Many factors in the early part of our countryhood kept us from traveling and expanding into new territories. Sometimes it was weather, other times it was geographical difficulties. Many people couldn't survive the harsh winters on the road to expansion so they decided to stay indoors. New Yorkers today may think they will be fine in the snowflakes hurling down, but they must keep their ancestors who died during the cruel winter months in mind and put their health as the top priority.
Go Home. Stay there. Kalena Rodriguez p5
It has been predicted that this blizzard hitting the northeast is historic; one for the books.
Massachusetts governor has said: "The best thing anybody can do is stay inside."
Government officials across the northeast have given there residents the best advice since Monday morning.. Of going home and staying there. This storm is one that can turn into a blizzard of historic proportions. "It is no joke to have people stranded on a highway. We've gone through that before," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo told reporters. All forms of transportation will be limited and even shut down. Roads have already become very dangerous and only emergency vehicles can make use of them. National weather services are never ones to be exaggerated and they have even said the storm is "historic" and "life-threatening". 
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/26/us/weather-storm/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/26/us/weather-storm/index.htmlLike past weather hazards, our government officials have access to advanced weather instruments that an predict these conditions. Perhaps the dust bowl, other blizzards, earthquakes, and tornadoes have put our citizens in danger. The government has the power and resources to reach out to the people and shut down public services that will put them in danger.
14 year old faces capital murder charge in baby's drowning- Jazmin Garcia (2nd Period)
http://www.fox4news.com/story/27939236/dallas-police-investigating-drowning-death
A 14 year old faces a capital murder charge for drowning a 2 month old baby in an apartment and police got the call at 6:20am Monday. The officers found the dead 2 month old baby, Justice Hull, with 2 other teenagers. Police think the female teenager, 14 years, drowned the baby and the second teen was a witness and likely not involved. The baby's mom is currently in jail and surrendered the child to CPS. The agency placed the baby in the home where the incident occurred at the request of the mother. The adult female caretaker of the baby left for work before the drowning occurred. Police say the 14 year old could face trial as an adult.
This relates to APUSH because in the past, there have always been trials like this where they try to do the court case as fair as possible. In this case, the 14 year old may be tried as an adult. I believe they should try her as an adult because a 14 year old by then is aware of what she's doing. Purposely killing a baby is wrong on all levels. I hope they figure out a way to right this wrong and I hope she learns that killing is wrong and should never be done.
A 14 year old faces a capital murder charge for drowning a 2 month old baby in an apartment and police got the call at 6:20am Monday. The officers found the dead 2 month old baby, Justice Hull, with 2 other teenagers. Police think the female teenager, 14 years, drowned the baby and the second teen was a witness and likely not involved. The baby's mom is currently in jail and surrendered the child to CPS. The agency placed the baby in the home where the incident occurred at the request of the mother. The adult female caretaker of the baby left for work before the drowning occurred. Police say the 14 year old could face trial as an adult.
This relates to APUSH because in the past, there have always been trials like this where they try to do the court case as fair as possible. In this case, the 14 year old may be tried as an adult. I believe they should try her as an adult because a 14 year old by then is aware of what she's doing. Purposely killing a baby is wrong on all levels. I hope they figure out a way to right this wrong and I hope she learns that killing is wrong and should never be done.
Russian Spies in New York! Hannah Clifford 5th Period
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/26/politics/russian-spy-in-new-york-city/index.html
Russian spies were caught in New York City earlier today. One was arrested while two others got away. They were based in Manhattan with the goal of gathering economic intelligence and recruiting more spies. The man they arrested is Evgeny Buryakov. While in New York, he was seen as working with a Russian bank, but in reality was working for Russian intelligence services. Apparently the spies were using coded messages to send information to their home base in Moscow. Buryakov was set to see a Federal Judge today.
This was written by Shimon Prokupecz earlier today to inform the public of an alleged spy that could've put our country at risk. While the press has a right to freely present information to the public, there are times when giving out information about police cases can get in the way of investigations. There was not a whole lot of valuable information concerning the contents of this case, but even small things such as releasing the fact that the FBI was able to take hold of encoded Russian messages could give the spy ring a heads up on what to avoid next time they try to infiltrate our country. I suspect that this limited account of the run-in with Russian spies has something to do with the FBI trying to withhold any useful information from unwanted ears.
Russian spies were caught in New York City earlier today. One was arrested while two others got away. They were based in Manhattan with the goal of gathering economic intelligence and recruiting more spies. The man they arrested is Evgeny Buryakov. While in New York, he was seen as working with a Russian bank, but in reality was working for Russian intelligence services. Apparently the spies were using coded messages to send information to their home base in Moscow. Buryakov was set to see a Federal Judge today.
This was written by Shimon Prokupecz earlier today to inform the public of an alleged spy that could've put our country at risk. While the press has a right to freely present information to the public, there are times when giving out information about police cases can get in the way of investigations. There was not a whole lot of valuable information concerning the contents of this case, but even small things such as releasing the fact that the FBI was able to take hold of encoded Russian messages could give the spy ring a heads up on what to avoid next time they try to infiltrate our country. I suspect that this limited account of the run-in with Russian spies has something to do with the FBI trying to withhold any useful information from unwanted ears.
Crashed drone used recreationally- Glenna Loughlin 5th
A drone landed on White House property at 3:08A.M. this morning. Security shut down the White House shortly after an officer on the south grounds spotted it. The man operating the drone said that it was only recreational and followed through with all interviews with no problems or complaints
Drones are illegal to fly in the White House area but this does not seem to stop flyers. Drones could be used as weapons or spy material. The protection of the president and his family has always been a major concern even before the White House existed. Security is highly important and must be attentive at all times especially since the White House is so big and necessary to the government.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/26/politics/white-house-device-secret-service/index.html#
Drones are illegal to fly in the White House area but this does not seem to stop flyers. Drones could be used as weapons or spy material. The protection of the president and his family has always been a major concern even before the White House existed. Security is highly important and must be attentive at all times especially since the White House is so big and necessary to the government.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/26/politics/white-house-device-secret-service/index.html#
Craigs List Body Disappearance- Kennedi Mayes
The bodies of a husband and wife were found today. Aparently the couple had gone missing after contacting a person selling a car on Craigslist. Their car was found in a lake; however, no one knows what happened to the Georgia couple. Officials are still unsure about whether this is the missing couple, but all of the facts are lining up. The man behind this tragedy turned himself in to the police.
This is seriously sad. I don't understand people's motivations for doing crazy stuff like this. It makes absolutely no sense. I send my condolences to the family that has lost their parents.
http://www.cnn.com//2015/01/26/justice/craigslist-missing-couple/index.html
A Mysterious Device found on the White House's Lawn by Megan Darlington
Today, a small device was found on the white house lawn that officials have now confirmed in a drone. Looking back with security cameras set up near the front of the house, apparently when it was dropped tons of spotlights were on the house. Right now officials say that the drone does't post a threat to any one, but nevertheless, we are fortunate that the president and the first lady were out of town in india.
This is alarming to me, because what reason was a drone dropped? Was is recreational, or actually a threat? It was probably just recreational but now that the attention has been brought to this, what is stopping people from doing damage? If this were a threat, it relates to the germans using secret submarines to cause damage towards the end of the progressive area. Its a scary world! http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/26/us/white-house-device-found/index.html
This is alarming to me, because what reason was a drone dropped? Was is recreational, or actually a threat? It was probably just recreational but now that the attention has been brought to this, what is stopping people from doing damage? If this were a threat, it relates to the germans using secret submarines to cause damage towards the end of the progressive area. Its a scary world! http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/26/us/white-house-device-found/index.html
'Historic' storm set to slam Northeast; airlines cancel flights by, Harrison Epstein
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/26/us/weather-storm/index.html
Officials throughout the North East are making one thing very clear, to stay at home! Some people believe that the blizzard that is on its way could be one of the biggest in history. Many officials are warning people about travelling after around 10pm because the roads could be beyond dangerous. Some counties are even shutting down roads all together and putting a curfew for driving into place to help keep its residents safe from the storm. Even the National Weather Service, which is notorious for underrating storms has said that this is going to be a storm that could go down in history books and has deadly capabilities. Not to mention the fact that the storm has not even occurred yet and over 6,000 flights have been cancelled.
This is one of those times that I am glad to live in Texas, but seriously, this is so terrifying to have a disaster head your way and have no way to stop it or escape its wrath. I think we all should give a little shout out to those in the North East who have to deal with this and hope that the casualties are not bad. The fact that this could make it into history books is so shocking and it reminds me of the Dust Bowl, and how the massive storms of dust came crashing through dry land as a result of poor farming techniques. While I am in no way blaming anyone for the storm, you have to wonder, did we do something to cause this? *cue twilight theme music*
Officials throughout the North East are making one thing very clear, to stay at home! Some people believe that the blizzard that is on its way could be one of the biggest in history. Many officials are warning people about travelling after around 10pm because the roads could be beyond dangerous. Some counties are even shutting down roads all together and putting a curfew for driving into place to help keep its residents safe from the storm. Even the National Weather Service, which is notorious for underrating storms has said that this is going to be a storm that could go down in history books and has deadly capabilities. Not to mention the fact that the storm has not even occurred yet and over 6,000 flights have been cancelled.
This is one of those times that I am glad to live in Texas, but seriously, this is so terrifying to have a disaster head your way and have no way to stop it or escape its wrath. I think we all should give a little shout out to those in the North East who have to deal with this and hope that the casualties are not bad. The fact that this could make it into history books is so shocking and it reminds me of the Dust Bowl, and how the massive storms of dust came crashing through dry land as a result of poor farming techniques. While I am in no way blaming anyone for the storm, you have to wonder, did we do something to cause this? *cue twilight theme music*
Two 9-year old twins left alone for days at a time (vanessa de la cruz)
Two twin nine year olds were left in their uncle's apartment for several days at a time fro over a period of five months with just noodle to eat. Giobari Artura was left with his sisters kids to watch them while they went on a trip to Nigeria and said he checked on them 3 days out of the week. During school days the children would get up, get ready, get on the bus, and eat breakfast and lunch at school. Giobari did not move into the apartment with the children instead he instructed the to call him on their neighbors phone if they needed anything. The school called Division of Children Youth and said there was no edible food just roman noodles. The parents of the children were suppose to come back after a month but couldn't because of illness and passport issues. Artura was rightfully charged with endangering a child but no charges were put on the parents. What an idiot this guy goes every 3 days to check on them. The children can drown, slip and fall, cut themselves, or for that matter get kidnapped coming from school but no one would notice since he only checks on them3 days out of seven.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/22/living/twins-left-home-alone-for-months/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/22/living/twins-left-home-alone-for-months/index.html
Rocket strike kills 30 in Mariupol, Ukraine- Alan Nino period 2
Vladimire Putin fired a rocket at Ukraine killing 30 people and injuring many more. Even after a women sent a peace request he still returned this act of peace with an act of violence. not Caring about his own people or those surrounding him he shamelessly attacked them.
This is horrible because due to his lack of human remorse. It shows us that when a person of high authority gets over-themselves they can cause serious damage. especially since peaceful citizens tried to resolve the problem and instead of being considerate he just acted with violence to end a problem. People like this NEED to be stopped.
This relates to APUSH by proving that when we do not accept others for who they are. We do not progress like in the progressive era. We just stay savages.
http://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2015/01/26/pkg-paton-walsh-ukraine-mariupol-rocket-strike.cnn
This is horrible because due to his lack of human remorse. It shows us that when a person of high authority gets over-themselves they can cause serious damage. especially since peaceful citizens tried to resolve the problem and instead of being considerate he just acted with violence to end a problem. People like this NEED to be stopped.
This relates to APUSH by proving that when we do not accept others for who they are. We do not progress like in the progressive era. We just stay savages.
http://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2015/01/26/pkg-paton-walsh-ukraine-mariupol-rocket-strike.cnn
4 year old- savves her moother and unborn baby brother by a 911 call (vanessa de la cruz)
4 year old Calise Manning calls 911 tells dispatcher in Michigan that her mother is shaking and having a baby. Centerria, Calise's mother was 9 months pregnant and is epileptic. She fell to the floor while having a seizure and Calise knew what to do because her and her mom had practiced this prior. Centerria was very proud of her daughter who is only four years old, kept calm, and did as instructed. Who knows what would have happened to both Centerria or her unborn child if Calise had never called 911. Gladly her son was in great condition and was born two days later.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/25/us/michigan-pregnant-mom-911-call/index.html
Supreme Court to review Oklahoma lethal injection procedure : Vivie Behrens (Period 6, Week 3)
Last week, The Supreme Court agreed to reevaluate the execution procedures in Oklahoma after the drug used to sedate and render patients unconscious failed, leaving the inmate, Clayton Lockett choking for air and suffering before his death. The plaintiffs (consisting of mostly inmates - some of which have been executed since the case was filed) are arguing that using this drug as a means of execution violates their Constitutional right not to be cruelly or unusually punished. The opposing party is arguing that that this drug has already been approved in multiple states as a viable means of humane execution; therefore, it should continue to be used in Oklahoma. The Supreme Court will be checking material provided on both sides and will be determining if the drug will continue to be used.
It is important to acknowledge the fact that it is very difficult to accept any means of execution as not cruel. However, it seems that when this drug is administered correctly, inmates slowly become unconscious, leading to a peaceful transition to death. The Constitution does indicate that no American should be cruelly or unusually punished; therefore, the plaintiffs do have a credible case - no American deserves to slowly gasp for air before dying. I am glad that the Supreme Court is reevaluating this means of execution and hopefully a new drug will be produced that ensures the most painless possible death.
Source:
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/23/politics/supreme-court-oklahoma-execution-review/index.html
It is important to acknowledge the fact that it is very difficult to accept any means of execution as not cruel. However, it seems that when this drug is administered correctly, inmates slowly become unconscious, leading to a peaceful transition to death. The Constitution does indicate that no American should be cruelly or unusually punished; therefore, the plaintiffs do have a credible case - no American deserves to slowly gasp for air before dying. I am glad that the Supreme Court is reevaluating this means of execution and hopefully a new drug will be produced that ensures the most painless possible death.
Source:
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/23/politics/supreme-court-oklahoma-execution-review/index.html
California measles outbreak grows to 68 cases - Jack VanGorden 4th per.
As of Friday, the number of measles cases has increased from 59 (two days ago) to 68. Of those 68, 48 of them are linked to the outbreak at Disneyland. Arizona, Utah, Washington, Colorado, Oregon, and Mexico are the states that have been affected thus far with a total of nine cases having been reported. The outbreak was first said to have come about when several employees at Disney were diagnosed. Then, the visitors began to claim that they also contracted the disease while visiting the park in late December. What exactly is measles? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "measles is a highly communicable respiratory disease caused by a virus and spread through the air." Symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes and sore throat. Dr. Gil Chavez, who works for CDC, is recommending that parents should keep children under 12 months who have never had a vaccination to stay away from the park, and other large places like the airport and the mall. Supposedly, if you do have the vaccination you're safe.
This article was written by Ralph Ellis of CNN News on Sat January 24, 2015 at 9:57 AM ET. I had heard about several visitors at Disneyland contracting the disease but I never realized that the number had gotten so big and that it had gotten so widespread. I have hope that the CDC is going to be able to contain the outbreak, but I do wonder what at Disneyland was giving the employees and the visitors the disease. Hopefully, the park will be able to get to the bottom of it so that it will be open and safe for everyone shortly.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/23/health/california-measles-outbreak/index.html
This article was written by Ralph Ellis of CNN News on Sat January 24, 2015 at 9:57 AM ET. I had heard about several visitors at Disneyland contracting the disease but I never realized that the number had gotten so big and that it had gotten so widespread. I have hope that the CDC is going to be able to contain the outbreak, but I do wonder what at Disneyland was giving the employees and the visitors the disease. Hopefully, the park will be able to get to the bottom of it so that it will be open and safe for everyone shortly.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/23/health/california-measles-outbreak/index.html
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Increase in U.S. Carbon Emissions Madana Kloss 4th period
The U.S. carbon emissions increased, contrary to the White House's promise to lower carbon emissions. This is due mostly to the rebounding economy. Although carbon emissions have increased, there have been an increase in renewable energy, such as solar or wind. Also, more Americans switched to fuel-efficient cars and trucks to try to combat their pollution. President Obama remains optimistic, and says that America will reach his goal. The pollution the U.S. is experiencing is similar to what happened in Britain when they had their Industrial Revolution. In my opinion, I think the administration will have a hard time reaching their goal, because Americans have put more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere in the last six months compared with the same period in the last two years.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/us-carbon-emissions-tick-higher-obama-tells-un-we-have-to-do-more/2014/09/26/827f770e-45b1-11e4-b47c-f5889e061e5f_story.html
California Measles Outbreak - Olivia Lambert 3rd Period
Last Friday the city of California reported that a measles outbreak has grown to 68 cases. Reporters have said that around the Christmas holiday at Disneyland is where the measles was prevalent. Nine cases have also been reported among neighboring states. This terrible virus first starts with a runny nose, bloody eyes, and sore throat. Recommended by reporters, staying away from amusement parks and airports is a good idea for people who have not been vaccinated until this clears up.
This whole outbreak of a well known disease is terrible and whoever the 68 cases are, doctors should hospitalize them and make sure they are well before they even go into the public again. This outbreak reminds me of Ebola because of how it is affecting several people and how the disease can be spread through the air and/or contact. This disease also reminds me of the 1600s when the spanish came to America and explored the land because they brought several diseases with them; the Indians especially.
Link: http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/23/health/california-measles-outbreak/index.html
This whole outbreak of a well known disease is terrible and whoever the 68 cases are, doctors should hospitalize them and make sure they are well before they even go into the public again. This outbreak reminds me of Ebola because of how it is affecting several people and how the disease can be spread through the air and/or contact. This disease also reminds me of the 1600s when the spanish came to America and explored the land because they brought several diseases with them; the Indians especially.
Link: http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/23/health/california-measles-outbreak/index.html
Cuba and US - 3rd Period Rachel Webb
"There were other post-Bush differences in the direct-to-Cuba zone. The lines had grown fewer and shorter. Most noticeable, the Cubans on our flight — a mixture of Cuban-Americans and returning Cuban nationals who had been in Florida or D.C. on visas of their own (some people do move back and forth) — weren’t carrying as much stuff. The crowd cast a fairly normal profile. Last time, people had multiple pairs of shoes tied around their necks by the laces. Thick gorgets of reading glasses. Men wearing 10 hats, several pairs of pants, everybody’s pockets bulging. Everybody wearing fanny packs." - John Jeremiah Sullivan, the author of Where Is Cuba Going?
- http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/01/15/thawing-relations-teaching-about-cuba-and-the-u-s/#more-154199
Snow Storm Brewing by: Zaria Chambers 5th period
A very large storm is expected to hit the northeastern United States on Monday and Tuesday. They are expecting up to three feet of snow with freezing rains and strong gusty winds. The mayor of New York says that this storm is one they have never seen. This storm has been changed from a blizzard watch to a blizzard warning. The meteorologist are telling people to expect delays and to be very cautious.
I hope that the people are well prepared for this storm. Although the northeast is known for being cold I don't think people are ready for this storm. This can relate to history because during the time of migration and when people were looking for better places to stay and lives Im sure they had to deal with severe weather.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/25/us/weather-storm/index.html
11 Rescued from Sinking Vessel- Iris Hughey p.5
On Thursday, eleven people were rescued from a 95-foot tall, sinking towing vessel. It was carrying 75,000 gallons of diesel fuel and sank off the coast Oahu, Hawaii. The vessel sank down 2,200 feet of water due to flooding. A distress signal was made by the Coast Guard and two ships within thier vicinity rescued all of the stranded crew members. A plane went up to observe the oil sheen, which was reported to be about three miles long by one hundred yards wide, but Coast Guard spoekesman Darin McCracken states that the fuel "most likely will naturally dissipate."
It saddens me that small accidents such as this can potentially lead to very disasterous outcomes. 75,000 gallons of diesel fuel in the ocean is not a good thing, and this happens quite often. I hope that they are able to find the cause of what made the vessel sink in order to prevent it from happening again.
Link: http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/23/us/hawaii-vessel-rescue/index.html
It saddens me that small accidents such as this can potentially lead to very disasterous outcomes. 75,000 gallons of diesel fuel in the ocean is not a good thing, and this happens quite often. I hope that they are able to find the cause of what made the vessel sink in order to prevent it from happening again.
Link: http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/23/us/hawaii-vessel-rescue/index.html
5 Year Old Accidently Shoots His Baby Brother (Ashton Garcia 2nd)
Recently, a 911 call by a very conceded mother was made. It was discovered that the 9 month old boy was shot in the head by a .22, not a paintball gun (which was the first thought). The baby was rushed to the hospital, but announced dead soon after.
A short but horrifying story. People have the right to bear arms, and although I personally have no intention of owning a gun, I understand many people do. Which is totally reasonable and understandable. However, there should be a strict regulation and strict rules. No child should ever be in reach of a gun, nor believe it's a toy. Accidental shootings have been going on for a while. How will it stop?
A short but horrifying story. People have the right to bear arms, and although I personally have no intention of owning a gun, I understand many people do. Which is totally reasonable and understandable. However, there should be a strict regulation and strict rules. No child should ever be in reach of a gun, nor believe it's a toy. Accidental shootings have been going on for a while. How will it stop?
Two Dead in Shoting - Diego Garcia
There is two people who died in Manhattan after a man shot fire. people were going crazy and trying not to get real crazy. They were scared like anyone would be if they heard gun shots when you are happily going to buy there tools. This shooting happened in a Home Depot. The first man died at the scene. The second one died in the hospital.
These kinds of shootings happen all the time. Some people do not feel safe any where. it is better to just live life. there has always been murder and people killing and sometimes you do not know why do it. The crimes are harsh and are punished.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/01/25/nyc-home-depot-gunfire/22317251/
These kinds of shootings happen all the time. Some people do not feel safe any where. it is better to just live life. there has always been murder and people killing and sometimes you do not know why do it. The crimes are harsh and are punished.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/01/25/nyc-home-depot-gunfire/22317251/
Northeast braces for another major snowstorm
Blizzard-like conditions are coming into the northeast that could easily drop a foot of snow. The storm system reports that is will begin late Sunday night and will greatly intensify on Tuesday. "There's the potential for a significant snowstorm to impact the entire Northeast U.S," says meteorologist Patrick Maloit. The storm could remain in the northeast before setting out to the sea, bringing high wind, heavy precipitation and the potential for coastal flooding. There have been reports of numerous accidents on the roads already but no major highway backups. Reporters say that children may be at home if the weather gets really bad, canceling school until the weather conditions are safe enough to return.
This just made me think in history of the times when people had to work know matter the weather condition. Slaves, workers in the factories including children all had to perform their duty rain or shine. The weather can be really dangerous so it is good we have protocals to follow in this day and time to protect the lives of people.
http://www.foxnews.com/weather/2015/01/25/northeast-braces-for-another-major-snowstorm/?intcmp=latestnews
Maddie murphy pd. 6
This just made me think in history of the times when people had to work know matter the weather condition. Slaves, workers in the factories including children all had to perform their duty rain or shine. The weather can be really dangerous so it is good we have protocals to follow in this day and time to protect the lives of people.
http://www.foxnews.com/weather/2015/01/25/northeast-braces-for-another-major-snowstorm/?intcmp=latestnews
Maddie murphy pd. 6
Measles Outbreak- by Rachel Devine (6th)
68 people have been diagnosed with measles in California, and many of the cases seem to have a connection to Disneyland. Arizona, Utah, Washington, Colorado, Oregon and Mexico have also been hit, but not as severely. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "Measles is a highly communicable respiratory disease caused by a virus and spread through the air. It starts with a fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes and sore throat." Many Disney employees have been diagnosed as well. Officials say if you have had your measles vaccination, you should be fine; however, if you have a young infant or are not vaccinated, it's best not to visit the park at this time (or other crowded places like airports.)
This article is concerning because, even though we don't live near where the disease is prominently being spread right now, it can still find a way to infect us through travel and other means. Hopefully the outbreak has reached its peak and won't cause a big panic, like Ebola did.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/23/health/california-measles-outbreak/index.html
This article is concerning because, even though we don't live near where the disease is prominently being spread right now, it can still find a way to infect us through travel and other means. Hopefully the outbreak has reached its peak and won't cause a big panic, like Ebola did.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/23/health/california-measles-outbreak/index.html
Photo Journalist Documents One Family's Struggle - Roni Carleton 5th
http://www.msnbc.com/all/one-family-trying-to-keep-food-on-the-table
Photos by: John Trotter
Article by: Amy Pereira and Ned Resnikoff
These photographs document the struggle of a family trying to make ends meet on a minimum wage paycheck. These photos are more compelling than an article by itself because it forces the reader to actual look at the difficulties these people face and acknowledge the realities that these people face everyday living in poverty.
These photographs can be compared to the photos Jacob Riis took to raise awareness on the struggles of immigrants coming to this country.
Photos by: John Trotter
Article by: Amy Pereira and Ned Resnikoff
These photographs document the struggle of a family trying to make ends meet on a minimum wage paycheck. These photos are more compelling than an article by itself because it forces the reader to actual look at the difficulties these people face and acknowledge the realities that these people face everyday living in poverty.
These photographs can be compared to the photos Jacob Riis took to raise awareness on the struggles of immigrants coming to this country.
Koch Brothers Work On Their Image - Roni Carleton 5th Period
http://www.msnbc.com/up/watch/koch-primary-a-big-step-for-gop-hopefuls-388843075529
Speakers: Steve Kornacki, David Corn, Genevieve Wood
The Koch brothers have decided to reveal the people who donate to the superpack, something they have never done before. They are doing this in a hope to increase trust in the party. The goal is that increased transparency will make it easier for voters to trust them. The Republican party has had issues getting women, people of color, young people and the poor to come to the polls due to views that discriminate against or offend members of these groups.
This can be compared to the push for direct election of senators, the people want more transparency, with out that level of trust people will not back a party and the party cannot survive.
Speakers: Steve Kornacki, David Corn, Genevieve Wood
The Koch brothers have decided to reveal the people who donate to the superpack, something they have never done before. They are doing this in a hope to increase trust in the party. The goal is that increased transparency will make it easier for voters to trust them. The Republican party has had issues getting women, people of color, young people and the poor to come to the polls due to views that discriminate against or offend members of these groups.
This can be compared to the push for direct election of senators, the people want more transparency, with out that level of trust people will not back a party and the party cannot survive.
Northeast is about to Get a Big Winter Surprise (by Elizabeth Muscari, 6th period)
The Northeast is known for major, monstrous storms; however, this is a new type of threat: a "historic storm". Weather reports have warned citizens in Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, and New Jersey to stay put. AccuWeather meteorologist, Tom Kines, told USA Today that the NE area could receive 30-40 mile per hour winds accompanied by four to twelve inches of snow.
It's essentially a blizzard, according to the National Weather Service. Mayor Martin Walsh of Boston urged Bostonians to look after their neighbors for this storm might just be the worst storm the Northeast has yet to see.
Analysis: This relates to the many storms the United States has seen, including the dust bowl. We are fortunate now because we have technology and medical advancements that can aid anyone who is hurt and inform the public on what to expect when a huge storm like this is about to come through.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2015/01/25/northeast-possibly-historic-blizzard/22310869/
Courtesy of USA Today
Written by Elizabeth Muscari, 6th period
It's essentially a blizzard, according to the National Weather Service. Mayor Martin Walsh of Boston urged Bostonians to look after their neighbors for this storm might just be the worst storm the Northeast has yet to see.
Analysis: This relates to the many storms the United States has seen, including the dust bowl. We are fortunate now because we have technology and medical advancements that can aid anyone who is hurt and inform the public on what to expect when a huge storm like this is about to come through.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2015/01/25/northeast-possibly-historic-blizzard/22310869/
Courtesy of USA Today
Written by Elizabeth Muscari, 6th period
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Why do We Care if King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al Saud Died? By Yasmine B (5th pd)
It was just announced that King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has passed away on January 23, 2015 and that his half-brother, Prince Salaman bin Abdulaziz al Saud will take the throne as king. Many Saudis are either grieving the loss of a good king or celebrating the death of a tyrant, but this particular king's passing has many American businessmen paying more attention into the desert.
As soon as the king's death happened, oil prices went up by two percent. Oil trade has been at an all-time low recently. The average barrel used to be well over $100 but it just traded between $46-$47 on Friday. People would think that cheaper oil is good (because it means cheaper gas prices) but this is not necessarily the case for this situation. Many American oil companies had to start laying off employees because there is just not enough money circulating in the world of oil to match the large amount of production happening. But, interestingly enough, the United States GDP is expected to grow by half a percent because of $50 oil, and Saudi Arabia's is expected to go down by 2.5%.
I wonder what happened to the oil market when John D. Rockefeller died. This instantaneous price change and people constantly worrying about their market share is an old practice in US history, especially during and after the Gilded Age. Big businesses like ones that Rockefeller had carry a big portion of the economy on their back and usually do all right, but it is very hard to explain or predict the negative affects once the person in power is gone. From this point, everything depends on the new king and fluctuation levels of the economy. Many Americans are not only mourning the death of King Abdullah, but are also mourning the death of one of their beloved friends called potential prophet.
Link for article:
http://money.cnn.com/2015/01/22/news/economy/saudi-king-dead-oil/index.html
As soon as the king's death happened, oil prices went up by two percent. Oil trade has been at an all-time low recently. The average barrel used to be well over $100 but it just traded between $46-$47 on Friday. People would think that cheaper oil is good (because it means cheaper gas prices) but this is not necessarily the case for this situation. Many American oil companies had to start laying off employees because there is just not enough money circulating in the world of oil to match the large amount of production happening. But, interestingly enough, the United States GDP is expected to grow by half a percent because of $50 oil, and Saudi Arabia's is expected to go down by 2.5%.
I wonder what happened to the oil market when John D. Rockefeller died. This instantaneous price change and people constantly worrying about their market share is an old practice in US history, especially during and after the Gilded Age. Big businesses like ones that Rockefeller had carry a big portion of the economy on their back and usually do all right, but it is very hard to explain or predict the negative affects once the person in power is gone. From this point, everything depends on the new king and fluctuation levels of the economy. Many Americans are not only mourning the death of King Abdullah, but are also mourning the death of one of their beloved friends called potential prophet.
Link for article:
http://money.cnn.com/2015/01/22/news/economy/saudi-king-dead-oil/index.html
"Dozens dead, 7,000 arrested as political violence rocks Bangladesh" - Addison Norman
For the past week Bangladesh has suffered extreme turmoil involving a number of political parties. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and other parties on January 5th called for a strikes in response to the governments Parliament elections. The parties believe that the election was corrupted because the elections were conducted by the nations governing body the Awami League. Those involved in the strikes have refused to participate in the election until the elections are administered by an neutral caretaker administration. The Prime Minister of the Awami League refused to follow the demands. Now the strikes still continue; some have made efforts to close land transportation, to conduct attacks on buses and cars, and to bomb areas. So far 31 people have died in such attacks and 7,015 have been arrested. The government has closed down social media sites and messaging apps because they think the sites are used to plan strikes, and the government is giving money to those who have information on those involved in attacks.
The U.S. has a history for elections that have ended in turmoil. In the election of 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected to office, and immediately after seven of the U.S.'s southern states succeed from the Union. This led to one of the most deadly wars in American History, the Civil War. Another election that caused unrest in America was the Corrupt Bargain of 1824 when Henry Clay dropped out of the election. This resulted in John Quincy Adams winning the presidency while Henry Clay was appointed Secretary of State.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/22/world/bangladesh-protests-violence-arrests/index.html
The U.S. has a history for elections that have ended in turmoil. In the election of 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected to office, and immediately after seven of the U.S.'s southern states succeed from the Union. This led to one of the most deadly wars in American History, the Civil War. Another election that caused unrest in America was the Corrupt Bargain of 1824 when Henry Clay dropped out of the election. This resulted in John Quincy Adams winning the presidency while Henry Clay was appointed Secretary of State.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/22/world/bangladesh-protests-violence-arrests/index.html
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Charges dropped from a murder case. ( vanessa de la cruz)
Michael Johnson convicted of disappearance and a second degree murder of a young girl in 2010; that has been released and all charges dropped by a judge in Baltimore. The young girls body was found floating in a near by river with no clothes on. She was in town to visit her older sister and stepped out to get something to eat and never came back. Her sisters ex boyfriend a year later was convicted of her murder but dropped because of insufficient evidence. Now his final trial is over and all chargers were dropped, now no one knows who really killed the innocent 16 year old girl.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/21/us/maryland-phylicia-barnes-death/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/21/us/maryland-phylicia-barnes-death/index.html
Six Missing After Mansion Fire - Corsica Steding
At 3:30 AM Monday morning, about 80 firemen responded to a fire that broke out in a mansion in Annapolis, Maryland. The owner of this 16,000-square-foot mansion is Don Pyle. It's believed that Pyle was home with his wife and four grandchildren at the time of the fire. Due to multiple factors, it will take days to put the fire out. The house itself causes great difficulty due to the heavy materials that were used to construct it. Three fourths of the building collapsed into the basement as well. Even though there isn't concrete proof that the six family members are in the house, other family members have confirmed that they are unaccounted for. The home is being treated as a crime scene until the cause of the fire is discovered.
Ray Sanchez wrote this article on January 20th for CNN. Before reading this article, I had heard about the event on the news but was unaware of the details. This article was written to inform people of the suspicious events that transpired at the mansion early Monday morning. I sincerely hope that they locate the six missing family members and that the cause of the fire is identified as soon as possible. It's very strange that such a fire broke out and burned that much of the home. There's definitely plenty of reason to treat the burned-down home as a crime scene until they know more.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/20/us/annapolis-fire/index.html
Ray Sanchez wrote this article on January 20th for CNN. Before reading this article, I had heard about the event on the news but was unaware of the details. This article was written to inform people of the suspicious events that transpired at the mansion early Monday morning. I sincerely hope that they locate the six missing family members and that the cause of the fire is identified as soon as possible. It's very strange that such a fire broke out and burned that much of the home. There's definitely plenty of reason to treat the burned-down home as a crime scene until they know more.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/20/us/annapolis-fire/index.html
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Jury selection begins in Colorado theater shooting trial By, Harrison Epstein
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/01/20/colorado-theater-shooting-trial/22068585/
James Holmes is just now being put on trial for the massacre at the Aurora movie theater in Colorado in 2012. He is being charged with the murder of 12 people and faces either life in prison or the death penalty. The prosecutor is trying to get the sentence to be death but the mans parents insist he is insane and doesn't deserve it. He is pleading insanity to get a lighter sentence but it is widely believed that the plea will have little effect on the 12 jurors. The trial is expected to be very lengthy and possibly last into October.
I was actually really surprised to see this pop back up because the actual event took place so long ago. I personally think this is a very tricky subject because there is not only constant debate as to whether or not the death penalty is constitutionally legal, but also the debate if insanity is a valid plea and if so, does it excuse certain crimes. I mean killing 12 people is an awful crime by anyone's standards and should obviously be punished no matter what the person has to say but to what degree should said person be punished? On one hand the person is a menace to society and his death would perhaps "pay" for the crimes, but on the other hand how does adding another person to the body count help anyone? Not to mention the poor jurors who will have to deal with all the court time. The deed of carrying out justice has been a part of American society since its very founding and well known cases like Miranda vs. Madison and Roe vs. Wade show us how the courts function even today.
James Holmes is just now being put on trial for the massacre at the Aurora movie theater in Colorado in 2012. He is being charged with the murder of 12 people and faces either life in prison or the death penalty. The prosecutor is trying to get the sentence to be death but the mans parents insist he is insane and doesn't deserve it. He is pleading insanity to get a lighter sentence but it is widely believed that the plea will have little effect on the 12 jurors. The trial is expected to be very lengthy and possibly last into October.
I was actually really surprised to see this pop back up because the actual event took place so long ago. I personally think this is a very tricky subject because there is not only constant debate as to whether or not the death penalty is constitutionally legal, but also the debate if insanity is a valid plea and if so, does it excuse certain crimes. I mean killing 12 people is an awful crime by anyone's standards and should obviously be punished no matter what the person has to say but to what degree should said person be punished? On one hand the person is a menace to society and his death would perhaps "pay" for the crimes, but on the other hand how does adding another person to the body count help anyone? Not to mention the poor jurors who will have to deal with all the court time. The deed of carrying out justice has been a part of American society since its very founding and well known cases like Miranda vs. Madison and Roe vs. Wade show us how the courts function even today.
5 year old boy finds gun, shoots baby brother in the head Heather McKay
A 911 call was made by a mother who thought her 9 moth old baby had been shot in the head by her 5 year old son with a paintball gun; however, it was quickly discovered that the baby was shot with a .22-caliber Magnum revolver. The baby was flown to a hospital and pronounced dead. Many questions are raising about why the young boy was able to get his hands on this gun, and thought it was okay to play with. Not only should guns locks be used, but the guns should be left unloaded in a child-proof safe. Also, parents who own guns should be teaching their children that even if they do find a gun, they should not play with it, even if they think it is a toy.
I do not have a very strong stance on the gun control debate, but stories like this make me extremely upset because this was 100% preventable. Now this boy has to grow up knowing that he shot and killed his baby brother. I am not saying that nobody should have guns, but at least better safety measures should be taken, because incidents like this should never have to be in the news.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/20/us/missouri-boy-shoots-baby-brother/index.html
I do not have a very strong stance on the gun control debate, but stories like this make me extremely upset because this was 100% preventable. Now this boy has to grow up knowing that he shot and killed his baby brother. I am not saying that nobody should have guns, but at least better safety measures should be taken, because incidents like this should never have to be in the news.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/20/us/missouri-boy-shoots-baby-brother/index.html
Doctor injured, suspect dead in hospital shooting- Myles Bennett
Tuesday morning, a man walked into a hospital and asked for a certain doctor (his name was not released). Minutes later, colleagues rushed him into the emergency room because of serious, possibly fatal, gunshot wounds. The alleged suspect was found later dead from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. The motive for the attack is not known and police are still investigating.
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Analysis: This could be related to the second amendment and the debate over gun control. I agree that the right to bear arms is a right that cannot and should not be taken away from us, but I think it should be regulated more strictly. At the time the constitution was written, we needed the ability to carry arms because we were a new nation and we needed to defend ourselves against attacks. Now that we have an established system of defense, we can regulate the purchase and possession of guns and other weapons a little more.
For more information, click here.
Analysis: This could be related to the second amendment and the debate over gun control. I agree that the right to bear arms is a right that cannot and should not be taken away from us, but I think it should be regulated more strictly. At the time the constitution was written, we needed the ability to carry arms because we were a new nation and we needed to defend ourselves against attacks. Now that we have an established system of defense, we can regulate the purchase and possession of guns and other weapons a little more.
Father Arrested For Treating Sick Daughter- Iris Hughey p.5
On Christmas Eve, Rumer Rose, the 2-year-old daughter of Adam Koessler, was diagnosed with late-stage cancer. The doctors proposed 12 months of chemotherapy, while Rumer's father and mother (divorced) treat her with a complementary therapy of naturopathic medicine, gluten-free meals, and medical-grade cannabis oil. Koessler lives in Australia, where medical marijuana is illegal, and was arrested on January 2. He was released on bail but now faces charges for possessing the drugs, and is due back in court on Firday. While there is much controversey over Koessler treating his daughter with an illegal medicine, he says that it has worked wonders. "What we saw when Rumer was given the medical cannabis oil was nothing short of miraculous...Her skin color came back, her eyes were sparkling again...We were certain after seeing these results that her recovery was entirely possible." Koessler said.
While marijuana is illegal in Australia as well as many other areas in the world, I think it is unjust that it cannot be used for the medical treatment of a person enduring extreme pain and discomfort. There are probably hundreds, maybe even thousands of other cases like Rumer Rose's where a person is ill and is forced to "commit a crime" by treating themselves with a natural drug that could make them feel better than they have in years. I hope that with this case, some changes are made for the better.
Link: https://www.yahoo.com/parenting/dad-arrested-for-giving-cannabis-oil-to-daughter-108654025667.html
While marijuana is illegal in Australia as well as many other areas in the world, I think it is unjust that it cannot be used for the medical treatment of a person enduring extreme pain and discomfort. There are probably hundreds, maybe even thousands of other cases like Rumer Rose's where a person is ill and is forced to "commit a crime" by treating themselves with a natural drug that could make them feel better than they have in years. I hope that with this case, some changes are made for the better.
Link: https://www.yahoo.com/parenting/dad-arrested-for-giving-cannabis-oil-to-daughter-108654025667.html
NSA infiltrates North Korea's Hackers?- Froy Gutierrez 4th
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/19/politics/nsa-north-korea-hacking-2010/index.html
With the Sony attacks upon the US fresh on our minds, suspicions have been high in regards to North Korea as the aggressors. With many US officials coming out and saying that North Korea is at fault for the Sony attacks, the average US citizen is left wondering just how they know that. With little to no evidence provided, its hard to fairly trust the NSA and the US government. Apparently, it turns out that the US has been spying on North Korea's hacking activity since 2010. Wielding Chinese software systems, the NSA was able to infiltrate North Korea's hacking unit of hackers, called Bureau 121. NSA officials have released information that North Korea's hacking operations did not spike nor decrease during the month of December, when Sony was attacked. This calls into question the US government's certainty when they blamed North Korea's hackers. Nonetheless, it was revealed that the US had received warnings from North Korea in regards to the release of Sony's movie. North Korea referred to "The Interview" as an act of war in June of 2014. Why the US government didn't report this information to Sony is unclear, and hopefully more will be uncovered as time goes on.
With the Sony attacks upon the US fresh on our minds, suspicions have been high in regards to North Korea as the aggressors. With many US officials coming out and saying that North Korea is at fault for the Sony attacks, the average US citizen is left wondering just how they know that. With little to no evidence provided, its hard to fairly trust the NSA and the US government. Apparently, it turns out that the US has been spying on North Korea's hacking activity since 2010. Wielding Chinese software systems, the NSA was able to infiltrate North Korea's hacking unit of hackers, called Bureau 121. NSA officials have released information that North Korea's hacking operations did not spike nor decrease during the month of December, when Sony was attacked. This calls into question the US government's certainty when they blamed North Korea's hackers. Nonetheless, it was revealed that the US had received warnings from North Korea in regards to the release of Sony's movie. North Korea referred to "The Interview" as an act of war in June of 2014. Why the US government didn't report this information to Sony is unclear, and hopefully more will be uncovered as time goes on.
6 Killed in Winter Storm- Ausia Jones
Recently
the Northeast has been experiencing multiple accidents taking up to 6
lives. This cold weather has caused 450 accidents and has also many
highways were closed as well. In Vermont, there could be between 3 and 7 inches
of snow and 10 inches in the state's highest elevations. Ice storms hit parts
of Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania over the weekend,
prompting the mayor of Danbury, Connecticut, to begin the hashtag #Icezilla. A messy mix of ice and rain left bridges, overpasses and
interstates very slick Sunday.This is still a major problem when living in the Northeast. That is way the south is known for farming and the north, where the water is obviously colder, is known for the technology/machinery.
Site: http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/19/us/weather-freezing-rain/index.html
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