- Cultural region (Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, or Latin America)
- MLA Citaiton
- Concise (no more than 5 sentences) summary with a clear thesis statement
Sunday, January 28, 2018
FI #48 - "History Today" Article Summary
To complete question #48 on the "Foundations Investigation," select an article from a PRINT issue of History Today. Your comment should include the following:
FI #49 - "Current History" Article Summary
To complete question #49 on the "Foundations Investigation," select an article from a PRINT issue of Current History. Your comment should include the following:
- Cultural region (Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, or Latin America)
- MLA Citaiton
- Concise (no more than 5 sentences) summary with a clear thesis statement
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
“Climate” in the News
"Climate Measures Agreed in Paris Not Enough - Merkel." Reuters, 17 Nov. 2017,
climate-measures-agreed-in-
23 Jan. 2018.
This article, based around the Paris Climate agreement, covers the issues surrounding climate change conflict on the international level. The German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, speaks out that the pact to decrease damage occurring from society made by almost 200 countries is still not enough to achieve a satisfactory result against the changing climate. In order to throw a substantial roadblock up aga8nst the rapidly changing climate, Merkel suggests more must be done.
“Culture” in the News
Stewart, Phil. "Mattis Sees Indonesian Forces Drink Snake Blood, Roll in Glass."
Reuters, 23 Jan. 2018, www.reuters.com/article/
us-indonesia-usa-mattis/
mattis-sees-indonesian-
Accessed 23 Jan. 2018.
In the Reuters article titled, “Mattis Sees Indonesian Forces Drink Snake Blood, Roll in Glass”, the culture of Indonesian military is depicted. In a ceremonial presentation of the ‘unique talents’ of the Indonesian Forces, the personnel performed a series of interesting feats. These include, slaking on fire, rolling through glass, and breaking bricks with their heads.
“Cold War” in the News
Tharoor, Ishaan. "A Nuclear North Korea Is Bringing Back Cold War Paranoia."
The Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2018, www.washingtonpost.com/news/
worldviews/wp/2018/01/17/
the-challenge-of-north-korea-
?utm_term=.650d3faf48d0. Accessed 23 Jan. 2018.
Highlighted in this article are the terrors aroused by nuclear threats from North Korea. The recent mistake of a missile threat to Hawaii sparked the realization of fear seeded in Americans sown from the threats of Soviet missiles during the 60's, reviving an age-old possibility for nuclear war.
"Nuclear" in the News
"Nuclear" in the news
Cohen, Zachary. "CIA Warns Kim Jong Un Could Use Nukes as 'coercive' Tool."
CNN.com, CNN, 23 Jan. 2018, www.cnn.com/2018/01/23/politics/
cia-director-pompeo-north-korea/index.html. Accessed 24 Jan. 2018.
In this article it describes how Kim Jong Un could use his nuclear power to take over or reunify the Korean Peninsula. So he is prepared to use the ballistics missiles he has been testing and conventional military forces to get what he wants. This article also asks questions on what different people such as Trump and Pompeo would do about Kim Jong Un.
Cohen, Zachary. "CIA Warns Kim Jong Un Could Use Nukes as 'coercive' Tool."
CNN.com, CNN, 23 Jan. 2018, www.cnn.com/2018/01/23/politics/
cia-director-pompeo-north-korea/index.html. Accessed 24 Jan. 2018.
In this article it describes how Kim Jong Un could use his nuclear power to take over or reunify the Korean Peninsula. So he is prepared to use the ballistics missiles he has been testing and conventional military forces to get what he wants. This article also asks questions on what different people such as Trump and Pompeo would do about Kim Jong Un.
“History” in the News
Rosenwald, Michael S. "‘Beaten Every Day’: North Korea Tortured USS Pueblo
Crew Members, Gathering Damaging Intel." The Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2018,
beaten-every-day-north-korea-
intel/?utm_term=.
In this article, the horrors of the Korean War are detailed through the account of how USS Pueblo crew members were tortured for intel. Following the capture of their ship, which was a major loss in regards to the American Military, the Pueblo crew were held captive for nearly 11 months. The capture of the USS Pueblo was actually the first surrender of a US Naval ship since the War of 1812. Tactics of the North Koreans included humiliation, exploiting fear, and physical weakness in attempts to squeeze information out of the crew.
"Technology" in the News
"Technology" in the news
"Facebook Invents New Unit of Time Called a Flick." BBCNews.com, BBCNews, 23
Jan. 2018, www.bbc.com/news/technology-42787529. Accessed 24 Jan. 2018.
This article is baout how a facebook engineer invented a smaller unit of time, smaller than a nanosecond. He cals it a "flick" which is short for frame-tick. He explains that this can help to make virtual reality experiences better. So the technology is being advanced in this article.
"Facebook Invents New Unit of Time Called a Flick." BBCNews.com, BBCNews, 23
Jan. 2018, www.bbc.com/news/technology-42787529. Accessed 24 Jan. 2018.
This article is baout how a facebook engineer invented a smaller unit of time, smaller than a nanosecond. He cals it a "flick" which is short for frame-tick. He explains that this can help to make virtual reality experiences better. So the technology is being advanced in this article.
“Terrorism” in the News
Maslin Nir, Sarah. "In New Proposed Subway Elevators, Some See a Terrorism
Risk." The New York Times, 22 Jan. 2018, www.nytimes.com/2018/01/22/
nyregion/subway-elevators-
The article, “In New Proposed Subway Elevators, Some See a Terrorism Risk”, the weaknesses of a possible mode of transportation are exploited. As a proposition to improve civilian travel around the World Trade Center, ‘subway elevators’ have been suggested. However, the idea is facing heavy opposition by residents in wake of the terroristic past surrounding the historic site. Natives of the area are in contradiction because they believe the plan for transportation may be a breeding ground for possible acts of terror that could put themselves and their neighbors in grave danger.
"Agriculture" in the News
"Agriculture" in the news
Penn State. "Root discovery may lead to crops that need less fertilizer." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 18 January 2018. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/01/180118142
In this article it describes how secondary root growth needs to be suppressed. This is because secondary root growth aids in poor soil by not taking in a lot of phosphorus. Where as primary growth in bean plants allows them to explore more soil and take in more phosphorus. So agriculture is being advanced because of this article.
Penn State. "Root discovery may lead to crops that need less fertilizer." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 18 January 2018. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/01/180118142
In this article it describes how secondary root growth needs to be suppressed. This is because secondary root growth aids in poor soil by not taking in a lot of phosphorus. Where as primary growth in bean plants allows them to explore more soil and take in more phosphorus. So agriculture is being advanced because of this article.
"Climate" in the News
"Climate" in the news
Berwyn, Rob. "Snowpack near Record Lows Spells Trouble for Western Water
Supplies." Insideclimatenews.org, Insideclimatenews, 15 Jan. 2018,
insideclimatenews.org/news/15012018/
snow-drought-ski-western-water-supply-risk-climate-change-economy. Accessed
24 Jan. 2018.
This article is about how the climate can altar important resources that humans need to survive. In this article it talks about how because of the climate change there has been a shortage of snow. This could cause places like the Rockies to have water shortages. Therefore the climate change can be costly to resources.
Berwyn, Rob. "Snowpack near Record Lows Spells Trouble for Western Water
Supplies." Insideclimatenews.org, Insideclimatenews, 15 Jan. 2018,
insideclimatenews.org/news/15012018/
snow-drought-ski-western-water-supply-risk-climate-change-economy. Accessed
24 Jan. 2018.
This article is about how the climate can altar important resources that humans need to survive. In this article it talks about how because of the climate change there has been a shortage of snow. This could cause places like the Rockies to have water shortages. Therefore the climate change can be costly to resources.
"Geography" in the News
"Geography" in the news
Brady, Heather. "Why This Volcano Eruption in the Philippines May Be Especially
Deadly." NationalGeographic, 23 Jan. 2018, news.nationalgeographic.com/2018/
01/mayon-volcano-philippines-eruption-spd/. Accessed 24 Jan. 2018.
This describes how the geography can be dangerous. Such as in this article it describes how one of the active volcanos in the Philippines can be deadly . There should be precautions taken such as evacuating even if you do not live close to a volcano.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
"Religion" in the News
https://www.npr.org/2018/01/06/575964167/evangelicals-and-mormons-are-political-allies-but-theological-rivals
Gjelten, Tom. "Evangelicals and Mormons Are Political Allies, but Theological
Rivals." Religion, www.npr.org/2018/01/06/575964167/
evangelicals-and-mormons-are-political-allies-but-theological-rivals.
Accessed 23 Jan. 2018. Originally published in NPR News, 6 Jan. 2018.
"Evangelicals and Mormons Are Political Allies, but Theological Rivals" is an article that revolves around the differences yet similarities between both beliefs. Mormons and Evangelicals are major supportes of the Republican Party(the latter being more supportive), and have fought against same-sex marriages and transgender rights. However, after the passing of the Prophet Monson, they Mormon church had received criticism for their beliefs by Evangelicals. Although considered a "fake" Christian church, both the Mormon and Evangelicals have found integrity on some topics in the world.
Gjelten, Tom. "Evangelicals and Mormons Are Political Allies, but Theological
Rivals." Religion, www.npr.org/2018/01/06/575964167/
evangelicals-and-mormons-are-political-allies-but-theological-rivals.
Accessed 23 Jan. 2018. Originally published in NPR News, 6 Jan. 2018.
"Evangelicals and Mormons Are Political Allies, but Theological Rivals" is an article that revolves around the differences yet similarities between both beliefs. Mormons and Evangelicals are major supportes of the Republican Party(the latter being more supportive), and have fought against same-sex marriages and transgender rights. However, after the passing of the Prophet Monson, they Mormon church had received criticism for their beliefs by Evangelicals. Although considered a "fake" Christian church, both the Mormon and Evangelicals have found integrity on some topics in the world.
"Climate Change" in the News
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/01/10/576807635/climate-change-means-virtually-no-male-turtles-born-in-a-key-nesting-ground
Kennedy, Merrit. "Climate Change Means 'Virtually No Male Turtles' Born in a Key
Nesting Ground." Must Reads, www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/01/10/
576807635/
climate-change-means-virtually-no-male-turtles-born-in-a-key-nesting-ground.
Accessed 23 Jan. 2017. Originally published in NPR News, 10 Jan. 2018.
"Climate Change Means 'Virtually No Male Turtles' Born in a Key Nesting Ground" is an article that expresses the concern of the decreasing population of the male green sea turtle population. Like most reptiles, the gender of turtles are defined by the temperature the eggs are at. Scientists have shockingly found that a nesting ground for male turtles were all female, most likely from the increase in temperature. Thye are concerned that there may no longer be any male turtles in the future.
Kennedy, Merrit. "Climate Change Means 'Virtually No Male Turtles' Born in a Key
Nesting Ground." Must Reads, www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/01/10/
576807635/
climate-change-means-virtually-no-male-turtles-born-in-a-key-nesting-ground.
Accessed 23 Jan. 2017. Originally published in NPR News, 10 Jan. 2018.
"Climate Change Means 'Virtually No Male Turtles' Born in a Key Nesting Ground" is an article that expresses the concern of the decreasing population of the male green sea turtle population. Like most reptiles, the gender of turtles are defined by the temperature the eggs are at. Scientists have shockingly found that a nesting ground for male turtles were all female, most likely from the increase in temperature. Thye are concerned that there may no longer be any male turtles in the future.
"Conflict" in the News
Gall, Carlotta, and Anne Barnard. “Turkey Begins Operation Against U.S.-Backed Kurdish Militias in Syria.” The New York Times. The New York Times, 19 Jan. 2018. Web. 23 Jan. 2018. www.nytimes.com/2018/01/19/world/middleeast/turkey-kurds-syria-afrin.html.
Carlotta Gall and Anne Barnard describe the violent conflict between Turkey, the United States, and Syria in their article, “Turkey Begins Operation Against U.S.-Backed Kurdish Militias in Syria”. The United States have troops located in Syria to fight ISIS and support Syria’s Kurdish Militias, but Turkey is opposed to this because they believe that the Kurdish Militias are a terrorist group with intentions of harming Turkey. As a result, Turkey fired shells on Syria because of domestic politics and the debate over borders despite the warning from the United States and Syria. Ultimately, the conflict is a violent representation of the lack in communication and politics among multiple nations.
Carlotta Gall and Anne Barnard describe the violent conflict between Turkey, the United States, and Syria in their article, “Turkey Begins Operation Against U.S.-Backed Kurdish Militias in Syria”. The United States have troops located in Syria to fight ISIS and support Syria’s Kurdish Militias, but Turkey is opposed to this because they believe that the Kurdish Militias are a terrorist group with intentions of harming Turkey. As a result, Turkey fired shells on Syria because of domestic politics and the debate over borders despite the warning from the United States and Syria. Ultimately, the conflict is a violent representation of the lack in communication and politics among multiple nations.
"Cold War" in the News
After North Korea's missile testings that showed could be a possible threat to American soil, Hawaii felt it became necessary to plan ahead for possible nuclear attacks. The plan that the state decided would suit the situation at hand was an old Cold War-era plan. From now on, on the first of every month a siren will sound to indicate civilians have 20 minutes to seek shelter and wait for instruction.
“Hawaii Revives Cold War Relic: Test System for Nuke Attack.” US News, 30 Nov. 2017, www.usnews.com/news/best-states/hawaii/articles/2017-11-30/hawaii-revives-cold-war-relic-test-system-for-nuke-attack. Accessed 24 Jan. 2018.
"Disease" in the News
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/18/health/flu-season-facts.html
McNeil, Donald G., Jr. "Yes, Lots of People Are Getting Flu Symptoms. No, This
Season Isn't so Bad. Here's Why." Health, www.nytimes.com/2018/01/18/health/
flu-season-facts.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2018. Originally published in
The New York Times, 18 Jan. 2018.
"Yes, Lots of People Are Getting Flu Symptoms. No, This Season Isn’t So Unusual. Here’s Why" is an article focusing on the "big" flu outbreak, and how it isn't as severe as it seems. This year's flu season has been labeled as "moderately severe, in which hospitals were not relatively overwhelmed nkr mass numbers of people dying from the flu. The article still stresses on the importance on getting flu vaccines on order to help fight off the disease.
McNeil, Donald G., Jr. "Yes, Lots of People Are Getting Flu Symptoms. No, This
Season Isn't so Bad. Here's Why." Health, www.nytimes.com/2018/01/18/health/
flu-season-facts.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2018. Originally published in
The New York Times, 18 Jan. 2018.
"Yes, Lots of People Are Getting Flu Symptoms. No, This Season Isn’t So Unusual. Here’s Why" is an article focusing on the "big" flu outbreak, and how it isn't as severe as it seems. This year's flu season has been labeled as "moderately severe, in which hospitals were not relatively overwhelmed nkr mass numbers of people dying from the flu. The article still stresses on the importance on getting flu vaccines on order to help fight off the disease.
"Conflict" in the News
Trump's administration is currently pushing to open most of America's waters to oil and gas drilling. Many states are on the fence towards the idea because the damage it could cause based on previous oil spills and ruining the ecosystem and its beauty. Like some states, environmentalists are also against taping into the not-so-necessary resources.
Wallace, Tim, and Hiroko Tabuchi. “Trump Would Open Nearly All U.S. Waters to Drilling.” The New York Times, 23 Jan. 2018, www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/01/23/climate/trump-offshore-oil-drilling.html. Accessed 24 Jan. 2018.
Wallace, Tim, and Hiroko Tabuchi. “Trump Would Open Nearly All U.S. Waters to Drilling.” The New York Times, 23 Jan. 2018, www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/01/23/climate/trump-offshore-oil-drilling.html. Accessed 24 Jan. 2018.
"Sectarianism" in the News
Winning, Alexander. “South African Protesters Ransack H&M Stores Over 'Racist' Ad.” Edited by Alexander Smith. The New York Times. The New York Times, 13 Jan. 2018. Web. 15 Jan. 2018. www.nytimes.com/reuters/2018/01/13/business/13reuters-h-m-advertising-safrica.html.
The article written by Alexander Winning, “South African Protesters Ransack H&M Stores Over 'Racist' Ad” discusses sectarianism in the form of racism in an advertisement. A South African based H&M published an advertisement featuring a black baby wearing a shirt stating: “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle”. This resulted in violent protests influenced by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) outside of H&M stores in South Africa. H&M issued an apology and removed the advertisement, but it is more than unacceptable for sectarianism in the form of racism to be present in this day and age.
The article written by Alexander Winning, “South African Protesters Ransack H&M Stores Over 'Racist' Ad” discusses sectarianism in the form of racism in an advertisement. A South African based H&M published an advertisement featuring a black baby wearing a shirt stating: “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle”. This resulted in violent protests influenced by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) outside of H&M stores in South Africa. H&M issued an apology and removed the advertisement, but it is more than unacceptable for sectarianism in the form of racism to be present in this day and age.
"Climate" in the News
Doyle, Alister. “Warming Set to Breach Paris Accord's Toughest Limit by Mid Century-Draft.” Edited by Toby Chopra. The New York Times. The New York Times, 11 Jan. 2018. Web. 15 Jan. 2018. www.nytimes.com/reuters/2018/01/11/world/europe/11reuters-climatechange-draft.html.
Alister Doyle emphasizes the importance of the Paris Climate Agreeemnt designed to regulate global warming, and offers possible solutions to the environmental problem in his article, “Warming Set to Breach Paris Accord's Toughest Limit by Mid Century-Draft”. Based on statements from the United Nations (UN), it is believed that global warming will surpass the temperature limit written in the Paris Climate Agreement by the middle of the 21st century. This would lead to heat extremes, droughts, floods, migration, conflict, and the destroying of the ice caps and coral reefs. As a result, all governments involved in the Paris Climate Agreement would be required to suck carbon out of the air, and use renewable energy as a primary energy source instead of fossil fields. In conclusion, global warming plays a major role in the climate of Earth, so it must be solved instead of ignored.
Alister Doyle emphasizes the importance of the Paris Climate Agreeemnt designed to regulate global warming, and offers possible solutions to the environmental problem in his article, “Warming Set to Breach Paris Accord's Toughest Limit by Mid Century-Draft”. Based on statements from the United Nations (UN), it is believed that global warming will surpass the temperature limit written in the Paris Climate Agreement by the middle of the 21st century. This would lead to heat extremes, droughts, floods, migration, conflict, and the destroying of the ice caps and coral reefs. As a result, all governments involved in the Paris Climate Agreement would be required to suck carbon out of the air, and use renewable energy as a primary energy source instead of fossil fields. In conclusion, global warming plays a major role in the climate of Earth, so it must be solved instead of ignored.
"Technology" in the News
Collins, Keith. “Why Net Neutrality Was Repealed and How It Affects You.” The New York Times. The New York Times, 14 Dec. 2017. Web. 15 Jan. 2018. www.nytimes.com/2017/12/14/technology/net-neutrality-rules.html.
Keith Collins’, “Why Net Neutrality Was Repealed and How It Affects You” discusses the overreaction to Net Neutrality, and the truth behind it. The repeal of Net Neutrality by The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gives internet services the option to allow paid prioritization and pay-to-pay deals for their customers which will disrupt E-commerce and small online oriented businesses. However, the greater of the population overreacted to this because they are unaware that many internet services pledged not to take advantage of customers because they believe that Title II gives the FCC too much power, and that there are many other countries where this also occurs. Therefore, this article reveals that the repeal of Net Neutrality was misunderstood by the public, and will ultimately have less of an affect on technology than was previously thought.
Keith Collins’, “Why Net Neutrality Was Repealed and How It Affects You” discusses the overreaction to Net Neutrality, and the truth behind it. The repeal of Net Neutrality by The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gives internet services the option to allow paid prioritization and pay-to-pay deals for their customers which will disrupt E-commerce and small online oriented businesses. However, the greater of the population overreacted to this because they are unaware that many internet services pledged not to take advantage of customers because they believe that Title II gives the FCC too much power, and that there are many other countries where this also occurs. Therefore, this article reveals that the repeal of Net Neutrality was misunderstood by the public, and will ultimately have less of an affect on technology than was previously thought.
"Disease" in the News
Chokshi, Niraj. “Deadly E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Leafy Greens Likely Over, C.D.C. Says.” The New York Times. The New York Times, 11 Jan. 2018. Web. 15 Jan. 2018. www.nytimes.com/2018/01/11/health/e-coli-outbreak.html.
The article written by Niraj Chokshi, “Deadly E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Leafy Greens Likely Over, C.D.C. Says” describes the mystery of the E. Coli outbreak in the United States of America and Canada. The deadly outbreak is believed to have spawned in romaine lettuce, but the disease was ruled no longer a risk by December 12, 2017 due to its short shelf life. Despite the short duration of the outbreak, over 66 people reported a related illness, and two died. However, these statistics are not enough to prove that romaine lettuce is the exact origin of this sudden disease. In summation, despite the major advancements in medicine, the human race is still susceptible to sudden outbreaks of deadly diseases such as E. Coli.
The article written by Niraj Chokshi, “Deadly E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Leafy Greens Likely Over, C.D.C. Says” describes the mystery of the E. Coli outbreak in the United States of America and Canada. The deadly outbreak is believed to have spawned in romaine lettuce, but the disease was ruled no longer a risk by December 12, 2017 due to its short shelf life. Despite the short duration of the outbreak, over 66 people reported a related illness, and two died. However, these statistics are not enough to prove that romaine lettuce is the exact origin of this sudden disease. In summation, despite the major advancements in medicine, the human race is still susceptible to sudden outbreaks of deadly diseases such as E. Coli.
"Technology" in the News
https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/12/13/570262813/how-a-deregulated-internet-could-hurt-america-s-classrooms
Figueroa, Ariana. "How a Deregulated Internet Could Hurt America's Classrooms."
Learning and Tech, www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/12/13/570262813/
how-a-deregulated-internet-could-hurt-america-s-classrooms. Accessed 23
Jan. 2018. Originally published in NPR News, 13 Dec. 2017.
Learning and Tech, www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/12/13/570262813/
how-a-deregulated-internet-could-hurt-america-s-classrooms. Accessed 23
Jan. 2018. Originally published in NPR News, 13 Dec. 2017.
"How a Deregulated Internet Could Hurt America's Classrooms" is an article about how many schools are worried about the possibility FCC repealing the Obama-era regulation. This regulation did not allow many companies like AT&T and Comcast to mess with loading speeds or the accessability of apps or websites of their customers. Many schools as well as libraries benefit from the access to information, resources, and high-speed Internet. However, it is a concern whether or not the Obama-era regulation will be dropped by FCC.
"Terrorism" in the News
Sometime after Christmas, a member of the terrorist group, Isis, posted a picture of him bearing the group's infamous logo in New York's Central Park, cryptically captioned "We are in your home." Similarly threatening videos and pictures have surfaced throughout the media of Isis operatives in western city landmarks. US officials and analysts have taken these posts seriously, and began monitoring related content.
Warrick, Joby. “Isis Steps up Online Propaganda War after Defeat in Raqqa Warning.” Independent, 23 Jan. 2018, www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/isis-propaganda-war-online-raqqa-defeat-telegram-terror-threat-islamic-state-extremism-a8173456.html. Accessed 24 Jan. 2018.
"Geography" in the News
Tuesday, a 7.9 magnitude earthquake rattled Alaska's Kodiak Island, where a tsunami warning followed. The tsunami warning was then canceled by the National Tsunami Center after a couple hours because waves failed to show signs of threats. Luckily, the earthquake lasted around 90 seconds, feeling like a gentle rattle, and with no damage.
“Post-quake Tsunami Alerts Lifted for Alaska, British Columbia, U.S. West Coast.” CBS News, 23 Jan. 2018, www.cbsnews.com/news/alaska-earthquake-tsunami-warning-west-coast-follows-7-9-tremor-this-morning-live-updates/. Accessed 24 Jan. 2018.
"Cooperation" in the News
Ly, Laura, and Phil Cast. "Michigan State President Faces Pressure to Quit amid
Nassar Scandal." CNN, 23 Jan. 2018, www.cnn.com/2018/01/22/us/
msu-president-resignation-calls-nassar-case/index.html. Accessed 24 Jan.
2018.
https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/22/us/msu-president-resignation-calls-nassar-case/index.html
This article describes the horrid acts that Larry Nassar is accused of performing again the United States national gymnastics team and his affiliation with Michigan State University. He was employed at the university for multiple years and the university did not do anything to immediately stop his acts from occurring or continuing. More than 100 women have come to tell their story against Nassar and have felt unsupported and that their truths were ignored by the institution. "I told Michigan State University back in 1997," Boyce said. "Instead of being protected, I was humiliated. I was in trouble and brainwashed into believing that I was the problem." This quote deonstrates the women's struggle and the university's inability to cooperate and do the ethical thing.
Nassar Scandal." CNN, 23 Jan. 2018, www.cnn.com/2018/01/22/us/
msu-president-resignation-calls-nassar-case/index.html. Accessed 24 Jan.
2018.
https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/22/us/msu-president-resignation-calls-nassar-case/index.html
This article describes the horrid acts that Larry Nassar is accused of performing again the United States national gymnastics team and his affiliation with Michigan State University. He was employed at the university for multiple years and the university did not do anything to immediately stop his acts from occurring or continuing. More than 100 women have come to tell their story against Nassar and have felt unsupported and that their truths were ignored by the institution. "I told Michigan State University back in 1997," Boyce said. "Instead of being protected, I was humiliated. I was in trouble and brainwashed into believing that I was the problem." This quote deonstrates the women's struggle and the university's inability to cooperate and do the ethical thing.
"Nuclear" in the News
The main concern of the article revolves greatly around North Korea and explaining the goals Kim Jong-un has for his country. The dictator plans on using the development of new nuclear/atomic arsenal to become the "world's strongest nuclear power." After he gains this newly developed weaponry and title, North Korea threats the likely possibility of another nuclear war, World War 3.
Barnes, Joe. “North Korea World War 3 Threat.” Express, 14 Dec. 2017. Express, www.express.co.uk/news/world/892042/North-Korea-news-World-War-3-Kim-Jong-un-Donald-Trump. Accessed 24 Jan. 2018.
"Conflict" in the News
Bociurkiw, Micheal. "The World Is in a Worse State than You Probably Realize."
CNN, 23 Jan. 2018, www.cnn.com/2018/01/23/opinions/
the-world-is-worse-than-you-think-it-is-michael-b-opinion/index.html.
Accessed 24 Jan. 2018.
https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/23/opinions/the-world-is-worse-than-you-think-it-is-michael-b-opinion/index.html
This article shows the reader how the world we know and love is in bad shape due to everlasting damages due to conflicts between great nations. The quote given by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, "In fundamental ways, the world has gone in reverse. Conflicts have deepened and new dangers have emerged." shows how the nation has suffered due to persistent conflict. The article does on to say how the budget cutting going on and the continuous rejection of immigrants. The people in third world countries are being caught in wars and major conflict; unable to escape and starving due to budget restrictions. Finally, large businesses with power are doing nothing to help these nations in need.
CNN, 23 Jan. 2018, www.cnn.com/2018/01/23/opinions/
the-world-is-worse-than-you-think-it-is-michael-b-opinion/index.html.
Accessed 24 Jan. 2018.
https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/23/opinions/the-world-is-worse-than-you-think-it-is-michael-b-opinion/index.html
This article shows the reader how the world we know and love is in bad shape due to everlasting damages due to conflicts between great nations. The quote given by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, "In fundamental ways, the world has gone in reverse. Conflicts have deepened and new dangers have emerged." shows how the nation has suffered due to persistent conflict. The article does on to say how the budget cutting going on and the continuous rejection of immigrants. The people in third world countries are being caught in wars and major conflict; unable to escape and starving due to budget restrictions. Finally, large businesses with power are doing nothing to help these nations in need.
"Disease" in the News
McNeil, Donald G., Jr. "Yes, Lots of People Are Getting Flu Symptoms. No, This
Season Isn’t so Unusual. Here’s Why." New York Times, New York Times
Company, 18 Jan. 2018, www.nytimes.com/2018/01/18/health/
flu-season-facts.html. Accessed 24 Jan. 2018.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/18/health/flu-season-facts.html
This article shows how the flu this year has cause many Americans to fall ill, the severity of the flu, the basic medical signs that someone has the flu, and how the treatment works. This year the flu is not particularly severe nor does it course many hospitalizations or deaths in comparison to previous years. The number of people ill at this time is similar to other times in history and the way to spot the illness has the same symptoms. Finally, the treatment is the basic flu shot and has been proven to work and experts say it is worth receiving.
Season Isn’t so Unusual. Here’s Why." New York Times, New York Times
Company, 18 Jan. 2018, www.nytimes.com/2018/01/18/health/
flu-season-facts.html. Accessed 24 Jan. 2018.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/18/health/flu-season-facts.html
This article shows how the flu this year has cause many Americans to fall ill, the severity of the flu, the basic medical signs that someone has the flu, and how the treatment works. This year the flu is not particularly severe nor does it course many hospitalizations or deaths in comparison to previous years. The number of people ill at this time is similar to other times in history and the way to spot the illness has the same symptoms. Finally, the treatment is the basic flu shot and has been proven to work and experts say it is worth receiving.
"Terrorism" in the News
Davis, Julie Hirschfeld, and Ron Nixon. "White House Fuels Immigration Debate
with Terrorism Statistics." The New York Times, edited by New York Times
Company, New York Times Company, 16 Jan. 2018, www.nytimes.com/2018/01/16/
us/politics/trump-immigration-terror-convictions.html.
This report focuses on Trump's accusation of terrorism relating to immigration and how it was responded to by various individuals, including Kirstjen Nielsen. She said that Trump's report was "truly chilling data" due to the statistics about how a majority of terrorism is performed by foreign born people. This supports Trump's belief to regulate and heavily restrict immigration due to the risk it puts on the United States. The report was responded with criticism saying that this was only to influence the presidential debate back in November. Jerrold Nadler and Bennie Thompson both agreed that the content of this report was not exactly factual and only to get ahead in the votes.
"Nuclear" in the News
Williams, Joseph. “Hawaiian False Alarm Is a Wake-Up Call.” U.S News, 23 Jan. 2018, www.usnews.com/news/the-report/articles/2018-01-23/hawaiian-false-alarm-is-a-wake-up-call.
www.usnews.com/news/the-report/articles/2018-01-23/hawaiian-false-alarm-is-a-wake-up-call.
This article centers around the mistake message that was sent to every resident in Hawaii alerting them to evacuate due to a missile attack. This was not taken lightly, but taken as a "wake-up call" demonstrating the possibility of nuclear war in this point in time. Beatrice Fihn, a winner of a Nobel peace prize for a no-nukes association, goes on to illustrate the possibility for tragedy to an entire nation. By the end, she describes how these weapons have caused damage already and will cause nothing more but loss.
www.usnews.com/news/the-report/articles/2018-01-23/hawaiian-false-alarm-is-a-wake-up-call.
This article centers around the mistake message that was sent to every resident in Hawaii alerting them to evacuate due to a missile attack. This was not taken lightly, but taken as a "wake-up call" demonstrating the possibility of nuclear war in this point in time. Beatrice Fihn, a winner of a Nobel peace prize for a no-nukes association, goes on to illustrate the possibility for tragedy to an entire nation. By the end, she describes how these weapons have caused damage already and will cause nothing more but loss.
"Nuclear" in the News
Williams, Joseph. “Hawaiian False Alarm Is a Wake-Up Call.” U.S News, 23 Jan. 2018, www.usnews.com/news/the-report/articles/2018-01-23/hawaiian-false-alarm-is-a-wake-up-call.
This article focuses on the event that took place in Hawaii on January 13, where every citizen of the state was notified with a message informing them that they were under a missile attack. The situation was a false alarm, however, some see it as a "wake-up call". Beatrice Finh, the leader of a Nobel Prize-Winning organization explained the dangers that could result from a single nuclear weapon, as well as the possibilities of the disasters that could have occurred following the Hawaii incident.
www.usnews.com/news/the-report/articles/2018-01-23/hawaiian-false-alarm-is-a-wake-up-call.
This article focuses on the event that took place in Hawaii on January 13, where every citizen of the state was notified with a message informing them that they were under a missile attack. The situation was a false alarm, however, some see it as a "wake-up call". Beatrice Finh, the leader of a Nobel Prize-Winning organization explained the dangers that could result from a single nuclear weapon, as well as the possibilities of the disasters that could have occurred following the Hawaii incident.
www.usnews.com/news/the-report/articles/2018-01-23/hawaiian-false-alarm-is-a-wake-up-call.
"Technology" in the News
Dong, Jingyan. “Metal Printing Offers Low-Cost Way to Make Flexible, Stretchable Electronics.” Science Daily, 20 Dec. 2017, www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/12/171220122021.htm.
This article highlights a new idea that researchers from North Carolina State University have discovered. They have developed a new way of directly printing a device that is utilized to create flexile electronics. The main dilemma that was faced before this discovery was how expensive it would be to produce this, but the researchers have created a way that would reduce the price. It is also discussed of how the product would work, and how it is beneficial to society.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/12/171220122021.htm.
This article highlights a new idea that researchers from North Carolina State University have discovered. They have developed a new way of directly printing a device that is utilized to create flexile electronics. The main dilemma that was faced before this discovery was how expensive it would be to produce this, but the researchers have created a way that would reduce the price. It is also discussed of how the product would work, and how it is beneficial to society.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/12/171220122021.htm.
"Terrorism" in the News
Faizi, Fatima, and Rod Nordland. “At Least Five Killed in Afghan Hotel Attack That Trapped Hundreds of Guests.” The New York Times, 20 Jan. 2018, www.nytimes.com/2018/01/20/world/asia/kabul-afghanistan-intercontinental-hotel-attack.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FTerrorism&action=click&contentCollection=timestopics®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=8&pgtype=collection.
This article summarizes the tragic events that took placeAfghanistan, in Kabul's largest hotel. About a week ago, attackers marched through the hotel with grenades and firearms, resulting in a fire. Unfortunately, this fire trapped guests inside the hotel, and five people were killed. The following morning, the attack was still in affect, but soon, guests were able to escape from the hotel.
www.nytimes.com/2018/01/20/world/asia/kabul-afghanistan-intercontinental-hotel-attack.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FTerrorism&action=click&contentCollection=timestopics®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=8&pgtype=collection.
This article summarizes the tragic events that took placeAfghanistan, in Kabul's largest hotel. About a week ago, attackers marched through the hotel with grenades and firearms, resulting in a fire. Unfortunately, this fire trapped guests inside the hotel, and five people were killed. The following morning, the attack was still in affect, but soon, guests were able to escape from the hotel.
www.nytimes.com/2018/01/20/world/asia/kabul-afghanistan-intercontinental-hotel-attack.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FTerrorism&action=click&contentCollection=timestopics®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=8&pgtype=collection.
"Climate" in the News
Fountain, Henry, et al. “2017 Was One of the Hottest Years on Record.” The New York Times, 18 Jan. 2018, www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/01/18/climate/hottest-year-2017.html.
In this article, it is explained how 2017 was the second-warmest year on record, since 1880. The warmest year, 2016, however, dealt with El Niño, which would have caused that year's dramatic increase in temperature. This event did not occur in 2017 though, causing NASA to confirm that temperatures are continuously rising. This article then includes facts about what effects this change has had on different areas of the world, such as, the Arctic warming twice as fast compared to other areas, and the eastern half of the United States having a February with above average temperatures.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/01/18/climate/hottest-year-2017.html.
In this article, it is explained how 2017 was the second-warmest year on record, since 1880. The warmest year, 2016, however, dealt with El Niño, which would have caused that year's dramatic increase in temperature. This event did not occur in 2017 though, causing NASA to confirm that temperatures are continuously rising. This article then includes facts about what effects this change has had on different areas of the world, such as, the Arctic warming twice as fast compared to other areas, and the eastern half of the United States having a February with above average temperatures.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/01/18/climate/hottest-year-2017.html.
"Disease" in the News
Scutti, Susan. “Flu Widespread throughout the Nation, 30 Children Dead.” CNN.com, 19 Jan. 2018, www.cnn.com/2018/01/19/health/flu-widespread-jan-19-cdc-numbers/index.html.
This article highlights how this flu season is now ranked as one of the most harsh in recent years. The influenza virus is currently widespread across forty-nine, and there have been 14,401 cases reported within the past week. Due to this, it is recommended that people get a flu shot and take precaution to avoid getting infected this flu season.
www.cnn.com/2018/01/19/health/flu-widespread-jan-19-cdc-numbers/index.html.
This article highlights how this flu season is now ranked as one of the most harsh in recent years. The influenza virus is currently widespread across forty-nine, and there have been 14,401 cases reported within the past week. Due to this, it is recommended that people get a flu shot and take precaution to avoid getting infected this flu season.
www.cnn.com/2018/01/19/health/flu-widespread-jan-19-cdc-numbers/index.html.
Monday, January 22, 2018
"Urbanization" in the News
This article stresses about China's problems relating its urban cities. China has more than 160 cities with populations of over a million people, representing more than half of the total population. However, all of the people that live in the cities in China are forced to live in a world of polled skies and chronic gridlock. Though a group of the population of China has jobs, they do not yet have social welfare, and the future goal of the Chinese Premier is to have China's urbanization drive to focus more on human needs and to be friendly to the environment.
“China’s urban explosion: ‘Sim City’ on steroids.” CNN, 2018, www.cnn.com/2014/01/21/world/asia/china-urbanisation-lu-stout/index.html?scrlybrkr=af870766.
www.cnn.com/2014/01/21/world/asia/china-urbanisation-lu-stout/index.html?scrlybrkr=af870766
"Religion" in the News
This article is about a young girl, Khawlah, who was walking to school in Toronto this past month when a man came behind her with scissors and tried to pull off her hood and cut her hijab. Khawlah states she is now "actually really scared" to go to school because of this attack seemingly regarding her religion. Her family and community is very upset about this hurtful act and hope to catch the attacker who had acted very wrongly and inappropriately on her.
“Toronto police investigate ‘scissor attack’ on girl’s hijab.” BBC, 12 Jan. 2018, www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42671385?intlink_from_url=http://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cjnwl8q4ny3t/religion&link_location=live-reporting-story. Accessed 23 Jan. 2018.
www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42671385?intlink_from_url=http://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cjnwl8q4ny3t/religion&link_location=live-reporting-story
"Terrorism" in the News
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/16/us/politics/trump-immigration-terror-convictions.html
Davis, Julie Hirschfeld, and Ron Nixon. "White House Fuels Immigration Debate
with Terrorism Statistics." Politics. The New York Times, www.nytimes.com/
2018/01/16/us/politics/trump-immigration-terror-convictions.html. Accessed
22 Jan. 2018. Originally published in The New York Times, 16 Jan. 2018.
"White House Fuels Immigration Debate with Terrorism Statistics" is an article about how the Trump adminstration explains how the terror attacks that occured within the country are connected to immigration. The arguement made by the administration is that the country continues to be in danger if the there are no regulations on immigration. However, representatives from Misssissippi and New York disagree with this, saying that it is false. Despite all of this, it remains a mystery where te attacks are coming from, or for what reason.
Davis, Julie Hirschfeld, and Ron Nixon. "White House Fuels Immigration Debate
with Terrorism Statistics." Politics. The New York Times, www.nytimes.com/
2018/01/16/us/politics/trump-immigration-terror-convictions.html. Accessed
22 Jan. 2018. Originally published in The New York Times, 16 Jan. 2018.
"White House Fuels Immigration Debate with Terrorism Statistics" is an article about how the Trump adminstration explains how the terror attacks that occured within the country are connected to immigration. The arguement made by the administration is that the country continues to be in danger if the there are no regulations on immigration. However, representatives from Misssissippi and New York disagree with this, saying that it is false. Despite all of this, it remains a mystery where te attacks are coming from, or for what reason.
"Technology" in the News
This article explains how Apple has been using software updates to slow down batteries in order to prevent them from crashing. However, Apple has come out with a future IOS update in which the user can choose whether or not they want to reduce their phone's performance for an extended battery life. Apple has also stated that this next IOS update that allows the user to choose their option regarding battery life is to be given sometime in February 2018, but employees stress how people should not choose to opt out on this update because it gives the phone a longer lasting life.
“Tim Cook: Next iPhone update will let you disable intentional slowdown.” CNN Tech, 18 Jan. 2018, money.cnn.com/2018/01/18/technology/tim-cook-iphone-battery-opt-out/index.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2018.
money.cnn.com/2018/01/18/technology/tim-cook-iphone-battery-opt-out/index.html.
money.cnn.com/2018/01/18/technology/tim-cook-iphone-battery-opt-out/index.html.
"Modernization" in the News
Landler, Mark. "Trump Tells Saudi King That He Supports Modernization Drive."
The New York Times, edited by New York Times Company, New York Times
Company, 5 Nov. 2017, www.nytimes.com/2017/11/05/world/middleeast/
saudi-arabia-arrests.html.
After showing support of modernizing the kingdom in Saudi Arabia, President Trump speaks with the King Salman and his son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Over the phone, he thanks them for their support on fighting terrorism in the USA, purchasing military equipment and their calls for tolerance and moderation in Saudi society. Both the king and his son ensure the people of Saudi Arabia of a hopeful future, “so the world can be safe from evil” the White House said. Although, a rivalry occurs between Trump and Prince Alwaleed bin Talal who considers Trump, “a disgrace not only to the GOP but to all America.” Although the White House was not certain whether Trump’s previous call should be interpreted as an endorsement of the arrests, he was still thankful for the things King Salman and his son did for Saudi Arabia and its modernization.
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