**REMINDER - your posts should include comments on the author's style, techniques, use of diction, literary devices, etc. Think STYLE.
This week, it is your turn to choose a current event article for the class to read in the future. Pick an article that interests you – both context-wise and stylistically. Paste the link to the article in the body of your response. Then, tell me the author’s main idea and a few things the author did in his/her writing that you enjoyed. (Remember, 10 sentence minimum)
**REMINDER - your posts should include comments on the author's style, techniques, use of diction, literary devices, etc. Think STYLE.
Kyle Blake
9/10/2012 12:40:26 pm
http://digitaljournal.com/article/215799/Hotel_On_Moon_to_Open_By_2012
Camille Glasow
9/11/2012 10:34:15 am
I think in the near future space travel like this will become more affordable and common for even normal people to try out, as space travel advances
Amanda D
9/11/2012 11:20:06 am
Although I may never come up with the needed 4 million dollars to sleep on the moon, the adventure sounds like it would be exhilarating. This even reminds me of the under water hotel. It's amazing the technology and inventions these days!
Mrs. E
9/11/2012 03:10:54 pm
This is wild! I can see your interest, Kyle.
Haley Krivensky
9/12/2012 02:04:50 pm
Kyle, you are crazy! Pictures of space are cool and beautiful, but I would probably have a panic attack if I ever tried to go to the moon. Leaving Earth (possibly ending up in a black hole or some unknown place) doesn't scare you even a little bit?
Zach Antonio
9/12/2012 09:53:53 pm
I think this just goes to show how mankind has an inner desire to explore. To see unxplored territory, and conquer it. We always want to move on.
Alyssa Ferreone
9/13/2012 09:15:57 am
I think I would be terrified to ever get on a space shuttle. Probably will not visit the moon but its cool to read about
Victoria Marino
9/13/2012 09:18:44 am
It has always been a dream of mine to travel into space one day. Although it does not seem too realistic, this would be an amazing journey for people to be able to travel to the moon one day and see what life is like off of the earth. The cost is up there, but i agree with Camille that the prices will go down eventually when it becomes more common for people to travel to the moon.
Jusitn Leone
9/13/2012 11:23:35 am
Just the thought of going to the moon is insane, not to mention spending three nights in a hotel there!
Katheryn Byrnes
9/13/2012 11:41:25 am
That is really cool. I would love to tell someone that I am spending a night in space. I hope that as space travel advances so would the cheapness of spending the night. It might even be easier then it is today
Alex Mardis
9/13/2012 12:29:36 pm
That sounds awesome. I wonder how comfy the beds would be, considering you have to strap yourself into it in order not to float around and bump into things.. i think
Andrew Lynch
9/13/2012 12:52:13 pm
just looked it up, 1 acre of propertyon the moon only costs $18.95. its decided, im building my own hotel on the moon. ill figure out the transportation to get there later.
Christina M
9/13/2012 01:16:30 pm
I have not heard much about this hotel on the moon however im sure I would enjoy reading the article. That is crazy that someone would pay that kind of money to stay on the moon but then again if I had the money I would probably do it just to say iv been on the moon. I wonder if in the future people will permanently live on the moon.
Katie Mitchell
9/13/2012 02:48:12 pm
This is crazy! If only I was a billionaire I would most defiantly want to live on the moon.
Camille Glasow
9/11/2012 10:32:11 am
http://www.ctpost.com/default/article/Man-s-handwritten-note-from-World-Trade-Center-3853815.php
Lauren Barry
9/13/2012 08:28:55 am
I find this article to be completely different than any other 9/11 article I have ever read. This article really caused me to think about just how much the families of 9/11 victims have had to face over the past eleven years.
Meredith
9/13/2012 11:32:41 am
That was so well put Camille! I saw this on the news, it must be so tough on the family to know that their father/husband suffered.
Meghan Giannettino
9/13/2012 12:44:17 pm
Camille this is such a sad article. And it's amazing that they found the man's note.
Jackie Ortiz
9/13/2012 01:13:47 pm
This is an amazing article! Reading something like this brings out different emotions, and just shows how that tragic day lives on. I couldn't begin to imagine how this family must feel.
Amanda D
9/11/2012 12:11:22 pm
http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/10/us/illinois-chicago-teachers-strike/index.html
Mrs. Elbakry
9/11/2012 01:08:28 pm
It saddens me, as a teacher, that these educators have lost sight of why they entered the profession - the kids. No teacher goes into teaching for the money...it is to share his/her passion for learning and help cultivate the future minds of our world. At least that's why I'm doing it. :)
Kyle Blake
9/12/2012 01:22:22 am
I saw this on the news the other day. I wish we had no school because our teachers went on strike.
Dan K
9/13/2012 01:08:19 pm
I actually am glad that this did not happen to us. Last year at the end of the school year, a lot of students were complaining about the early winter storm and power outage taking away our summer and February vacation. The teachers at any school need a very good reason to go on strike. Money is not a decent enough reason to stop the upcoming school year from starting!
Dan Mott
9/13/2012 08:11:21 am
Yeah, Amanda I saw this on the news the other day. It's sad to see that the Mayor of Chicago and the Teacher Union couldn't come to an agreement, but hey... I would be happy if I was a Chicago student.
Brennen Diaz
9/11/2012 02:01:11 pm
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/09/11/real-estate-exec-recalls-time-on-pile-at-world-trade-center-after-sept-11/
Mrs. E
9/11/2012 03:16:34 pm
That was a moving article. Thank you for sharing.
Shayne Fitol
9/12/2012 09:26:51 am
That was an amazing story. It's incredible how he was able to talk his way onto the pile, and that he was willing to risk his own life in doing so.
Kaitlyn Twombly
9/13/2012 08:48:10 am
Your description of the article compelled me to read it for myself. It is very emotional as it shows the passion and bravery this man had. It is a very inspirational, and unquestionably a great article to share for others to read.
Tim Osborn
9/13/2012 10:51:56 am
Good choice Brennen! It's a nice reminder that everyone can stop what they are doing and come together in such a terrible time to help out.
Christina Buswell
9/13/2012 11:20:36 am
This was absolutely amazing. It goes to show that when the "going gets tough" there are people willing to do anything to help.
Kristina Lacasse
9/13/2012 12:11:36 pm
It is amazing what an impact events such as this can cause and how in a moment the world can 'stop'.
Amber Murray
9/11/2012 02:47:44 pm
http://news.yahoo.com/swine-flu-virus-shows-lethal-signs-190330756.html In the article that I found it talks about the new swine flu virus. It is coming from pigs and can spread to other animals. Researchers are saying that it is effecting the animal population because it is becoming a deadly disease to the animals. After Richard Webby, a virologist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee heard about the swine flu coming back he started to monitor the pigs that were getting it. Korean researchers assessed the public health risk that pigs from there are infected. Ferrets are used when they are trying to transmit the disease to find a cure because ferrets are as susceptible as humans. H1N1 was the first pandemic virus, but now this new swine flu is called H1N2, this means that people who have been vaccinated or exposed to that pathogen are more likely to be safe from this one. Even if H1N2 develops the ability to jump to humans, it likely isn't a major threat. I chose this article because this is something that everyone should be aware of. Even though the research says it isn’t as dangerous, people should still be warned about it. In 2009 it killed between 151,700 and 575,400 people across the globe in a year, so it should be monitored.
Nick Casablanca
9/11/2012 03:03:08 pm
http://news.yahoo.com/america-safer-presidential-candidates-disagree-194558022--election.html 9/12/2012 10:10:37 am
This article is about the now all-time greatest olympic champion, Michael Phelps. It talks about how he finally "did it" after 20 years of swimming and overcoming adversity. His father had left him with his mom and three sisters at the age of seven, and left him with nothing but the pool. With that he found another father figure in his life; coach Bob Bowman. This article also shows the emotion of this event behind the scenes of the television screen. It reflects on his past with Bowman and how important he has become in his life. With 22 medals total, 18 of them gold, it's hard to argue the success he has had as an Olympic athlete. Even some of his teammates started to question his work ethic, explaining that he hadn't been training as hard as him and how rewarding it would be once they beat them. But Phelps did what he does best; takes off his SOL REPUBLIC tracks headphones, puts on his goggles as he takes his mark with his patented stretch, and dives into the pool where he can no longer hear the critics. The water is his sanctuary, as it had been for 20 years. And as he comes out on top again, he talks about the great competition, just like any humble man would. I wonder how heavy 18 Olympic Gold Medals feel around your neck. Probably still nothing compared to all the countless hours he spent in the pool.
Shayne Fitol
9/12/2012 10:37:52 am
http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8363510/extent-tulane-green-wave-safety-devon-walker-injuries-uncertain
Shayne Fitol
9/12/2012 10:38:38 am
http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8363510/extent-tulane-green-wave-safety-devon-walker-injuries-uncertain
Chris Faber
9/12/2012 01:20:28 pm
I heard about this incident involving Devon Walker. Sports injuries can be so fatal, especially in football. As an athlete I hate hearing about injuries because of situations like this. I am hoping and praying that Devon Walker will be okay.
Steve Mahoney
9/13/2012 09:40:09 am
Its never pleasant to see anyone get hurt but it happens. One can only pray and hope Devon Walker will recover and be able to live a healthy and normal life.
Chris Faber
9/12/2012 01:14:03 pm
http://edition.cnn.com/2012/09/09/opinion/paralympics-gilbert/index.html?hpt=isp_mid
Kaitlyn Carey
9/13/2012 12:40:52 pm
I agree with you that the Paralympics should be given a lot more coverage. The athletes work extremely hard to compete in it, for much less attention than the people competing in the Olympics. I hadn't heard of blind football, until I read what you had wrote, and it is inspiring how the players learned how to play soccer, although doing it only by sound seems almost impossible.
Richard Katrenya
9/13/2012 12:48:50 pm
Hey Chris, I am in the same boat you are.
Maria Castelot
9/12/2012 01:35:33 pm
http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/12/tech/mobile/apple-iphone-launch/index.html?hpt=te_t1
Amber Murray
9/13/2012 10:07:10 am
i agree with you on Apple losing its creativity, when the iPhone first came out it was the greatest thing to everyone but now the phones are pretty much all the same.
Haley Krivensky
9/12/2012 01:56:18 pm
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/bicycle-built-cardboard-213331777.html 9/13/2012 12:24:20 pm
That is awesome! That is one invention that certainly is mind-blowing. I never thought cardboard could be so durable! We certainly need more innovators like him in the world.
Zach Antonio
9/12/2012 09:43:46 pm
This article is about a killing of four. Two were an innocent British couple that were vacationing in France. The true tragedy of this case comes in the form of the couple’s children. Or should I say daughters to be more specific. They are four and seven, and they were also attacked by the murderer. The killer shot the couple, and the two daughters survived the shooting. However, the seven-year-old was shot in the shoulder and suffered serious head injuries. The fourth victim was Sylvain Mollier, a Frenchman who was cycling in the same area as the couple. He was found dead of a gunshot wound to the head in the same parking lot.
Zach Antonio
9/12/2012 09:44:51 pm
I forgot the link, whoops. Here it is: http://articles.cnn.com/2012-09-08/world/world_europe_france-shooting-probe_1_british-police-investigators-al-hilli
Danny Mott
9/13/2012 08:09:42 am
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/09/12/american-to-be-freed-from-nicaraguan-prison-after-nearly-two-years/?hpt=wo_c2
Lauren Barry
9/13/2012 08:22:22 am
http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/13/world/africa/mobile-phones-change-africa/index.html
Kaitlyn Twombly
9/13/2012 08:41:40 am
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2012/09/13/Unemployed-profs-write-essays-for-cash/UPI-34411347550931/ 9/13/2012 08:43:55 am
This article is about the mysterious deaths in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. On July 30th two backpackers, Kari Bowerman and Cathy Huynh, were admitted into a Vietnamese hospital and only a few hours later Huynh was alive. A couple days after she too was dead. This mysterious tragedy has been just one, in a link of several. Researchers and investigators believe that this is the aftermath of some sort of pesticide. Nothing has been confirmed. This is a sad article and I hope they find the culprit. However, I did like how concise the author was in writing this. A clear and to-the-point article is always better than one that just rambles on. On the other hand, the diciton was mundane and did not stand out in the least bit.
Andrew lynch
9/13/2012 12:55:59 pm
This is scary. Who knows if some kind of pesticide that we are using right now may have similar effects later. 9/13/2012 09:14:32 am
This is a DISTURBING article I found on Fox news and it tell a story of how a group of Texas fouth-grade students were told by their teacher to draw inappropriate drawings of the 9/11 attacks. The drawing included people jumping out of windows screaming 'Help', the hijackers flying the planes into the towers, and the two buildings burning down. Parents obviously were outraged when the teacher told them that "The Afghans did this because they hate all of us and want to kill all of us." While this may or may not be the reason for the terrorist attacks, kids under the age of ten should not be told this for obvious resons. The article goes on saying that one of the children was then under the impression that this happens every 9/11 and he was scared to leave his house. This teacher is seriously disturbed if she thought this was an appropriate was to teach the children about the terrorist attacks. 9/13/2012 09:38:21 am
Arguably one of the most influential coaches in recent college basketball history officially announced his retirement today. At 2:00 former UCONN men's head basketball coach, Jim Calhoun, addressed the press and stated that, "This would be a good time to leave." Over his 26 seasons coaching at UCONN, Calhoun had amassed a total of three national championships and four final four appearances. Including his fourteen years at Northeastern, Calhoun's win total was 873. That is good enough for sixth all time. Calhoun had his share of bumps and bruises along the way, including a fractured hip last month. I am not surprised by this decision because it wasn't hard to tell that he would be retiring soon. Even though this doesn't come as a surprise, it is heartbreaking. This man took over a team that had never made an elite eight appearance, and coached them straight into the history books. He was, and always will be, the single most influential man in UCONN men's basketball history. His replacement is Kevin Ollie who played at UCONN in 2000-2002 under Calhoun. These next few years will definitely be for rebuilding because the men's basketball team at UCONN is academically ineligible for the NCAA tournament and they only have five returning players who saw significant playing time last year.
Kristina Lacasse
9/13/2012 10:23:29 am
http://news.yahoo.com/feds-id-california-mans-role-anti-islam-film-164554115.html
Victoria Marino
9/13/2012 10:23:39 am
http://news.yahoo.com/nbcs-today-skips-9-11-moment-kardashian-191704208--finance.html 9/13/2012 10:44:33 am
This is an article about celebrities saying to the public that they are going to indorse certain candidates in the upcoming election. I chose it because it tied in with the last discussion we had and it really got me thinking. Ever since I was a young child I have had to go with my mother to the polling station when November rolled around. When you walk into the polling area there are quite a few booths with sides so someone can go and make a decision by himself or herself. The process isn't open to the public to make a group decision; it is set up for people to make their own choices. Our government is based on people's INDIVIDUAL opinions, not like 1984. It just isn't right for celebrities to come out and say their opinions; they are supposed to be personal. The worse part is people listen to them because they have money and think, "well they are a good person to follow". No, it's not a good thing to do, they have lots of money and the common voter does not. I am a very opinionated person and this is just my two cents, but our government was established for everyone to make their own opinion. If we followed a leader/group of people then we would be no better off then the people of Oceania.
Michaela Ryan
9/13/2012 02:10:19 pm
Agreed, people aren't learning to develop their own opinions for themselves. They side with their favorite celebrity instead. It's okay to listen to other people's opinions and develop your own, but blindly believing someone because you're a fan is a little ridiculous.
Ally Caple
9/13/2012 02:37:21 pm
First of all, I love how you related this to 1984. But anyway... I definitely agree with what you said here. It isn't right in any way, shape, or form for people who have the public's attention to state their opinion. These celebirties are obviously aware of the fact that some people weight their own opinions based on those of famous people, therefore, making it the celebirty's decion in the end, not the individual's.
Michaela Ryan
9/13/2012 10:45:21 am
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/09/120910-cyborg-cockroaches-madagascar-hissing-science-remote-control/
Meredith
9/13/2012 11:27:59 am
http://lightyears.blogs.cnn.com/2012/09/12/340000-votes-may-have-come-from-facebook-message/?hpt=hp_t3
Danielle Obanner
9/13/2012 01:05:27 pm
I think this was a great idea on facebook's part. It is so important that the younger generations vote and get a say in something and this is the best way to do it. Social media networking influences millions so it is almost necessary that you encourage people to do better through these sites, because they will listen. Well done, Facebook. 9/13/2012 11:35:11 am
This article was talking about the release of the newest Iphone, the Iphone 5. Many were expecting this new Iphone to be spectacular with even more amazing features. However, when the phone was given to a group of people for feedback, many were disappointed. Although the phone's screen is larger, the shape is slightly different, and its incredibly light in weight; there isn't much of a difference between the Iphone 4s and the Iphone 5. Some even demanded that they not release the phone until they add more appealing features. Personally I feel as if society is never satisfied. We have wonderful technology that people take for granted. As Iphones are increasingly becoming part of everyones daily lives, we will want and want and want more. The author of the article says: "Is it going to sell like hot-cakes? Of course. Will it send shockwaves shuddering through the tech world and turn competitors back to their drawing boards? No." The new Iphone will without a doubt make tons of money. But it will also leave tons of people wanting more and anticipating the next Iphone upgrade. 9/13/2012 11:54:39 am
I found an article about the digs that the archaeologists at University of Leicester are doing. They recently found King Richard III's burier ground which was in the middle of a parking lot. They mark on his head and the arrow make them all believe that he is indeed King Richard III. They are not sure so they are doing a DNA test on someone who has died many year ago. Who they are doing that is by taking some of the DNA that they have from his family members and testing it on him. They are taking the DNA from the bones.
Kaitlyn Carey
9/13/2012 12:00:52 pm
This article is about the recent attack by a group of extremists on a consulate in Libya. It started during a protest against a film that the protesters believed was mocking Mohammed. About twenty people attacked, armed with guns and rocket launchers, setting fire to the building. Christopher Stephens, the American ambassador to Libya, was killed in the attack along with several others, and even more were wounded. I liked how the article, although it was mostly telling the facts of what had happened also included quotes. One example of that is "He risked his life to stop a tyrant and gave his life trying to build a better Libya," which Hillary Clinton said. This gives the reader more of an understanding of the people involved, even the views of people in Libya, that the group responsible for the attack was a small extremist group, that they will also work to stop. It also includes information on other protests such as the ones occurring in Egypt. I thought it was interesting how the article reported not only on the attack, but also on the events afterwards, and several presidents reactions. Some of the people quoted were the Afghan President, Hamid Karzai, the Libyan president Mohammed el-Megarif, and Barack Obama. Having several points of view on the events made it easier to understand how different countries were affected.
Andrew Lynch
9/13/2012 12:05:09 pm
http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/13/health/new-york-soda-ban/index.html?hpt=hp_t3
Trevor H
9/13/2012 01:15:34 pm
I agree with you. If you're going to regulate what people can or can't eat, you have to go all or nothing. It doesn't help to regulate soda when the rest of the menu is 10 times worse. If they really want to make a difference, they'd have to regulate everything, which moves away from our democratic and capitalistic ideals. Sure, obesity is a problem that needs to be dealt with, but banning just one form of caloric intake is not the right way to do it. 9/13/2012 12:12:14 pm
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/13/lizzie-velasquez-adipose-tissue-neonatal-progeroid-syndrome_n_1880875.html?ir=Healthy+Living#slide=1518599
Kaleigh Cragan
9/13/2012 12:50:57 pm
I saw this article on yahoo! news. I read a little into and realized how difficult and different it must be for this woman. The author portrayed it very well. Good choice, Kara! 9/13/2012 12:40:57 pm
The article iPhone 5 vs 4s: Which Is the Better Buy? By Kelli B. Grant talks about the new Iphone 5 and if it's better than the older version 4s. The Iphone 5 will have the 5 boasts more processing power, supports speedier 4G LTE data networks. Has longer battery life and comes with a better camera that shoots 1080p video. The rear-facing camera and 720p video on the front-facing camera. The 4s is still a pretty good deal and great phone. In the end of the article the author leave the decision up to the readers weather the IPhone 5 is a better buy then the 4s. Personally I will be buying the new phone and cant wait to get it, they have me sold. The authors writing style was straight to the point and easy to read. I liked how the writer quoted other peoples opinions not making it not all about his pint of view. I chooses this event because it was an light read and the hot new thing everyone is talking about. 9/13/2012 12:43:12 pm
When I first read the title of this article "Manned Mars Mission Still on Track" I was instantly excited. Space travel and space exploration is one of my favorite topics to read about. I am an avid "Ancient Aliens" buff, and I just completely enjoy anything related to space. After reading this article, however, I was saddened by the fact that it was more related to politics than the actual mission itself. The author seemed more focused on informing the reader about how expensive the whole mission would be and how if NASA really wants to go to moon that they should invest in cheaper rockets. The way the author wrote sounded like the mission is hardly on track at all and it deemed it doomed to fail. 9/13/2012 12:46:49 pm
After reading Kyle's post, it reminded me of Neil Armstrong's death which occurred on August 25 2012. Armstrong flew more than 75 missions over Korea before he was accepted into the astronaut corps in 1962 . When he first joined NASA, he started off as a civilian test pilot and eventually was chosen to be the Commander of Apollo 11. I remember reading somewhere that Armstrong used to purposely make really bad jokes about the moon and then follow them up with "I guess you had to be there..". If I was Armstrong I would have said that all the time! Or if i went to that hotel I could say it too.
Mrs. E
9/13/2012 02:16:50 pm
Ha ha! What an excellent joke! 9/13/2012 12:48:40 pm
This article is about the new, exciting iPhone 5 that I'm sure a lot of people are looking forward to recieving. Although the article states, it isn't really that exciting from the previous iPhone 4s. Including siri and a few new features, the iPhone 5 isn't that much of a craze as the apple techs assumed it would be. On the opposing side to this article, I believe that every new and 'exciting' innovation that comes out today will cause many of our daily technology to soon become obsolete very soon. Like paperback books, for example, there are e-readers and kindles even in libraries now. If you can download a book within minutes why take the trip to the town's library? With that said, I beileve the author of this article plays off the new iPhone 5 to be a great new piece of technology, but everything is new for only so long.
Dan K
9/13/2012 01:00:37 pm
http://www.azcentral.com/business/consumer/articles/2011/11/28/20111128designer-cocaine-legal-potentially-lethal.html
Danielle Obanner
9/13/2012 01:01:56 pm
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/stem-cell-deafness-cure-reported-170158481.html
Bridget Borowy
9/13/2012 03:26:00 pm
Thats actually really interesting. Losing any of the senses is a very sad thing because there's so much beauty around us. I also agree with you saying that it restores your faith in society. We really do accomplish amazing things sometimes and if it benefits the world, that's truly amazing. 9/13/2012 01:10:40 pm
Lizzie Velasquez, also known as the World's Ugliest Woman, is speaking out. All her life she has dealt with bullying and people trying to bring her down.She was even told to kill herself. She cannot help the way she looks, in fact, she was born with a medical condition so rare that only two others in the world are known to have it. Her body cannot store energy, make muscle, and she can't gain weight. She is 23 and only 60 lbs. Her condition has even caused her to go blind in one eye. However, she is also a college student and released her second book. Instead of being held down and destroyed by people telling her she is nothing and better off dead, she is speaking to crowds telling her story and inspiring others. As far as the author's style, I liked how she incorproated excerpts from lizzie's books. I also, enjoyed how she wrote her title as, "Lessons from the World's Ugliest Woman" we all can learn a new lesson everyday. The way she wrote the story of Lizzie's story made it even more inspiring and in your face, almost saying read this story. it was eyecatching and thought-provoking and I throughly enjoyed it.
Trevor H
9/13/2012 01:11:47 pm
http://www.cbc.ca/news/yourcommunity/2012/07/human-immortality-could-be-possible-by-2045-say-russian-scientists.html
Christina M
9/13/2012 01:29:10 pm
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/09/13/rare-spider-found-in-texas-shuts-down-15m-construction-project/ 9/13/2012 02:31:15 pm
The article I chose is surprisingly one I would not have normally choosen due to it being a bit lengthy, but the topic really sparked my interest. Carina Chocano wrote this NY Times article about the current most-popular "blogging" websites- Pinterest and Tumblr. Right off the bat, she began telling her personal story which lead up to her main point. But her personal introduction unexpectedly caught my attention, mostly because it's a topic I- and most kids (and adults) of this generation- can relate to. She wrote about how websites like these became so popular: because people use them to "escape, destress, perk up, calm down, feel something, not feel something, [and] distract themselves..." Chocano wrote the article well, relating bits and pieces of random infomation to the topic. For example, she talked about neurological explanations, threw in a German word (meaning "addictive yearning," which she explains), and also added an opposing opinionated quotes by a former "real blogger." (I think adding opposing arguments in articles is important, seeing as though it allows the reader to see both sides of the spectrum.) The author closed her piece by discussing how these "inspiration blogs" are full of advertising, but how advertisment is no longer the point; the point of these blogs is to overwhelm ourselves with a good feeling. And "now we can create that feeling for ourselves, then pass it around like a photo album of the life we think we were meant to have but don’t, the people we think we should be but aren’t."
Bridget
9/13/2012 03:22:52 pm
http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/08/29/university-of-cape-town-researchers-believe-they-have-found-a-single-dose-cure-for-malaria/ 9/20/2012 01:18:10 pm
On August 25, 2012, Neil Armstrong passed away. He was an aerospace engineer, naval aviator, test pilot, and university professor. But most people know him as the first man to walk on the moon. What drew my attention to this event, was the fact that Armstrong was more than just an astronaut. He was a symbol of America. And more importantly than a symbol of America, he was a symbol of progress and hope FOR America. I remember you saying that you felt 9/11 brought this country together. I believe that Armstrong brought this country together in the same way. If I was alive when Armstrong landed on the moon, I would have been proud to be an American. As long is there is an interest in space, Armstrong's name will be remembered.
Mrs. E
9/20/2012 03:12:13 pm
Oh it absolutely did. I remember my father telling me that his whole family was glued to the TV like everyone else in the country watching one of the most astounding events in US history. Shuttle launches gave Americans the sense of pride at one time. Sadly, shuttle launches that once drew thousands lost their appeal and simply became almost afterthoughts on news programs. Americans are certainly in need of something to feel proud of again. Comments are closed.
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