April 30, 2012
CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/29/world/africa/central-african-republic-kony/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
Summary: This article discusses the warlord Joseph Kony and what the US is doing to capture him. Kony's attempts to overthrow the Ugandan government have been going on for years, and his whereabouts are unknown. US troops have been sent there to find him. About 100 troops were deployed. Due to the lack of cooperation between African countries, Kony has been impossible to capture because he has established strategies that involve crossing borders when the pressure gets high. Their hopes are to not only locate Kony, but also capture him. Maybe this will bring an end to the constant state of fear Ugandans are forced to live in.
Newsworthy: This is newsworthy because it involves our defense.
Alternate Headline: US Lends Hand in Hunt for Kony
Question: What will happen if and when he is captured?
Monday, April 30, 2012
Dolphin refuses to leave Southern California channel
April 30, 2012
CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/29/us/california-dolphin-visit/index.html?hpt=us_c2
Summary: This article discusses a dolphin who refuses to leave a channel in Southern California. Observation of the dolphin is baffling marine biologists, for the dolphin seems to be in perfect physical condition but simply refuses to leave its whereabouts. He shows some signs of disorientation, with an abnormal breathing rate. Thinking he was in danger, rescuers attempted to guide him into the harbor, but when two other dolphins arrived he seemed to cower away from them. This was a unique reaction that researchers have never seen in a dolphin before. They are social creatures. Another attempt is going to be made to bring him back into the harbor, but a more defensive one this time that will not allow him to return under the bridge. Hopefully they find out the reason he won't leave that area.
Newsworthy: This is newsworthy because it might be a warning because animals have stronger instincts than humans and can tell when something is coming.
Alternate Headline: Protesting Dolphin Won't Move
Question: Can the dolphin be put alone somewhere safe?
CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/29/us/california-dolphin-visit/index.html?hpt=us_c2
Summary: This article discusses a dolphin who refuses to leave a channel in Southern California. Observation of the dolphin is baffling marine biologists, for the dolphin seems to be in perfect physical condition but simply refuses to leave its whereabouts. He shows some signs of disorientation, with an abnormal breathing rate. Thinking he was in danger, rescuers attempted to guide him into the harbor, but when two other dolphins arrived he seemed to cower away from them. This was a unique reaction that researchers have never seen in a dolphin before. They are social creatures. Another attempt is going to be made to bring him back into the harbor, but a more defensive one this time that will not allow him to return under the bridge. Hopefully they find out the reason he won't leave that area.
Newsworthy: This is newsworthy because it might be a warning because animals have stronger instincts than humans and can tell when something is coming.
Alternate Headline: Protesting Dolphin Won't Move
Question: Can the dolphin be put alone somewhere safe?
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
"Saved By the Bell" - Subliminal Messaging
1. Subliminal messaging is the use of hidden messages for the purpose of making consumers buy things and think a certain way without them knowing it.
2. The teacher gives the example of flashing a picture of popcorn in the middle of the movie, causing you to go buy popcorn.
3. Zach takes advantage of this lesson by brainwashing Mr. Belding to let him go to the dance and then continuing on to brainwash Kelly to go with him.
4. This show is trying to tell us that the effects of subliminal messaging can backfire.
2. The teacher gives the example of flashing a picture of popcorn in the middle of the movie, causing you to go buy popcorn.
3. Zach takes advantage of this lesson by brainwashing Mr. Belding to let him go to the dance and then continuing on to brainwash Kelly to go with him.
4. This show is trying to tell us that the effects of subliminal messaging can backfire.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Admitted Norway killer boasts of 'spectacular political attack'
April 17, 2012
CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/17/world/europe/norway-breivik-trial/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
Summary: This article discusses the Norway killer, specifically his pride concerning the murder of 77 people this past summer. He also admitted that he planned his attack along with his suicide, and didn't expect to live that day. There was a bombing in Oslo which took the lives of 22, and the rest of the lives were taken at a youth camp. He declared in court that the killings were necessary, so therefore; he was not guilty. In court he spoke for over thirty minutes. Experts expect that the yet to be determined status of his sanity will weigh heavily in his sentencing. He admitted to drawing inspiration from terrorist group al Qaeda. He claims to have been defending his country and its ethnic rights. Norway doesn't have the death penalty.
Newsworthy: This is newsworthy because attacks like this have to be made aware of to prepare for them.
Alternative Headline: No Remorse for Norway Killings
Question: Could a death penalty be installed especially for this man?
Mississippi governor signs bill tightening restrictions on abortion providers
April 17, 2012
CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/17/politics/mississippi-abortion/index.html?hpt=us_c2
Summary: This article discusses the new laws passed by the Mississippi governor that put more restraints on abortion. The governor is quoted discussing his personal beliefs that every life has value. He also expressed his hopes that the state would be "abortion free." By creating these laws, he is basically just making it harder to get an abortion, requiring it to be administered by an OB/GYN. In 1973, the Supreme Court ordered that abortion be legal in all fifty states, but now we continue to backtrack thanks to states like Mississippi. The state has only one abortion clinic, and it's in danger of closing. The Mississippi government is just finding shifty ways to get around the legality of abortion, by technically keeping it legal but making it virtually impossible to go through with.
Newsworthy: This is newsworthy because it shows the loopholes that politicians can take and makes the citizens aware of how unconstitutional these loopholes can seem to be.
Alternate Headline: Banning Abortion in Miss...Kinda?
Question: What will happen to challenge this bill?
CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/17/politics/mississippi-abortion/index.html?hpt=us_c2
Summary: This article discusses the new laws passed by the Mississippi governor that put more restraints on abortion. The governor is quoted discussing his personal beliefs that every life has value. He also expressed his hopes that the state would be "abortion free." By creating these laws, he is basically just making it harder to get an abortion, requiring it to be administered by an OB/GYN. In 1973, the Supreme Court ordered that abortion be legal in all fifty states, but now we continue to backtrack thanks to states like Mississippi. The state has only one abortion clinic, and it's in danger of closing. The Mississippi government is just finding shifty ways to get around the legality of abortion, by technically keeping it legal but making it virtually impossible to go through with.
Newsworthy: This is newsworthy because it shows the loopholes that politicians can take and makes the citizens aware of how unconstitutional these loopholes can seem to be.
Alternate Headline: Banning Abortion in Miss...Kinda?
Question: What will happen to challenge this bill?
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