Woman is wounded in stabbing at a Florida nudist resort- Paisley Norburg P.5

Woman is wounded in stabbing at a Florida nudist 

Paisley Norburg P.5

        The Palm Beach Fire County Fire-Rescue was called today around 9:30 in Loxahatchee FL at Sunspot Gardens Resort because of woman who had reportedly been stabbed multiple times. Today, an eighteen year old woman was walking on a nature trail, when all of the sudden was stabbed multiple times by a person who was unknown. Police are still investigating the area and trying to find more clues and answers to the rest of the story. The place of where everything happened is a densely wooded area, about sixty miles north of Miami. The woman was treated at the scene and flown to the hospital where she was reported that she was not seriously injured and expects to be released Monday from the hospital.

       This story is so crazy because this same thing just happened to someone here not to long ago! This world is getting scarier and scarier by the day. We should not be scared in the country we live in. Everyone just needs to be aware of their surroundings and be ready for anything. It's horrible that innocent lives are being put in jeopardy or taken for no reason just by doing our everyday activities. 

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/12/13/officials-woman-is-stabbed-wounded-while-walking-on-nature-trail-at-florida/?intcmp=hplnws

Classes in India teach boys about equality - Kate Fehan 8th Period

In Pune, India, new classes are being run by the Equal Community Foundation to help combat inequality. These classes are for teenage boys and aim to change the way they view and treat women in an often patriarchal society. The classes talk to boys about many issues facing women such as harassment and violence. As a graduating project, the boys do something to help women in the area or bring awareness to certain issues. The program has become a very positive influence in the community and is gaining the respect of many people.

This program is a brilliant idea and it would be great if the ECF could reach their goal of 100 more programs in cities all over India. In order to really get equality for women, men must step up and join the fight. Just like in the Women's Suffrage movement in the 1800s and 1900s, men are sometimes the only ones who can get other men to change (mostly because they won't listen to women). I think this will be a great help in changing the prevailing attitude towards women in India.

http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2015/12/13/459069440/how-to-get-boys-to-a-class-that-tells-them-to-be-nice-to-girls-15girls

Meet the 'Obama Republicans' by M'Lynn Musgrove

http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2015/12/10/obama-republicans-open-to-switching-votes-to-the-gop?int=a14709

Similarly to the formerly known "Reagan-democrats", our current president has recently been shown attention from a slew of republican voters. This recent observation could possibly sway decisions and votes in the 2016 election. At this point, it is obvious that either candidate could win and the polls will be easily swayed.

I am all for open mindedness when it comes to political leaders. I do not think political parties should define all of your opinions or beliefs on social and economical obstacles.

Eternal Debt: 1 in 5 Americans Expects to Die in the Red by M'Lynn Musgrove

http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2015/12/09/1-in-5-americans-expects-to-die-with-debt?int=a14709

Despite the American economy's slow rise, individual debt still haunts many. About 1/3 of the country believes they will not be able to pay off debt from student loans, resident downpayment (ect.) until the age of 70. Reports say that about 80% of our country hold some sort of debt. This affects people of all social classes. Most people targeted are somewhere between 30-50 years old.

I think this is an extremely important problem that may be considered taboo in many households. As a 17 year old girl about to be thrown out into the "real world",  I had no idea of the gravity of american debt. If only 20% of people are debt free, there is an obvious problem.

Nations Sign Historic Climate Change Agreement by M'Lynn Musgrove

http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2015-12-12/nations-sign-historic-climate-change-agreement?int=a14709

After many failed attempts at a agreement, over 200 nations signed off on making an attempt to reduce the burning of fossil fuels. This could potentially slow the process of global warming. This has a huge effect on the United States as we are one of the largest fossil fuel consumers in the world. Despite this, it is important that we not only get large countries on board, but all countries. It is a group effort. We will only see a change if we have world participation.

I think this is an amazing thing that is happening. Because the US is considered a great power and we are one of the most technologically advanced countries, our pollution foot print is growing every day. With time, machines and devices will begin to spread into all places in the world so it is good to get a head start on the process now.

Mykaela Johnson

Period 1

France Vows to Take Refugees
After the Paris attacks in November, France has vowed to take 30,00 refugees from countries like Syria and Afghanistan. Originally, France was only going to accept 24,000 refugees due to security risks. Since the attacks, leaders in France gave questioned the motives of refugees and if they should be allowed in the country. Eventually, they came to the verdict that "France will remain a country of freedom," as said by the country's President, Franois Hallande.
The events in Paris were ridiculously tragic. My heart still remains sad for those who had to experience the horrible occurrences. I have much respect for France for being able to pick itself back up and still have acceptance for all the people in the world, despite their 'threats' or 'risks'. This way France has picked itself up reminds me of the reaction to 9/11. Although I was too young to remember, I know that 9/11 is very significant to United States' history and is the ultimate display of patriotism. France is experiencing the same and I'm glad to say, that even in tragedy, they handle themselves graciously and have the love and respect from countries everywhere.
http://www.mtv.com/news/2510975/france-to-take-30000-refugees/

Middle class no longer dominates in the U.S. Morgan T. Smith 4th Period

Middle class no longer dominates in the U.S.

By: Moran T. Smith 4th Period

Summary: America's middle class no longer dominates, because it now comprises less than half (43%) of the nation's population.  Americans live in households earning between two-thirds to two times the nation's median income. In 2014 middle class ranged from $41,900 to $125,600 for a three person household. 

Analysis: Middle class has dominated America since the 1970's. The steady incline of the middle class is a sign that Americans ares shifting to the upper and lower classes, another sign of income inequality.

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