2/16/09
It's President's Day today, also George Washington's Birthday. UNH wasn't closed, but many schools were.
Green Phones? The idea sounds pretty cool. I'm not too sure how "green" someone can make a phone, though. They brought up a good point, however, that no one will buy a phone that helps the environment until it costs less than a regular one.
I had no idea that was going on in New Orleans. The article really opened my eyes as to what's still going on in the world and how New Orleans is still in ruins.
2/17/09
Another cell phone article caught my eye. Cells phones have become a huge part of life and they are increasingly becoming more technological and computer savvy.
Only 15 percent of Americans use artificial sweeteners. I was shocked. I thought most people used artificial sweeteners in their coffees. Diet sodas contain artificial sweeteners and I feel like most people drink diet soda's over regular. The sweeteners caused cancer in lab rats, but as someone in the article said, we are not rats.
2/18/09
The article about grading and meeting the requirements just earns a C was an article I can relate to. I see it from both perspectives. As the professor was saying, just doing the requirements will get the student a C, but the students think that if they meet all the requirements, they deserve an A. I think that if a professor makes a syllabus and rubric, then that should be the requirements for getting an A. It's not right for a student to guess what extra effort they need to put in to earn that grade.
2/19/09
I never knew filing bankruptcy cost money. Isn't the whole purpose of declaring bankruptcy is because there's no more money left?
I love reading about fashion, but it just makes me realize how unfashionable I am. I find all the clothes hideous, but apparently they are very "in" right now.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Monday
The lead in the article "Rockefeller Laws: An End in Sight," caught my attention. It was short and plain just saying "It took 35 years." However, I found the rest of the article boring and confusing. The writer didn't explain what the actual Rockefeller Laws were, and maybe it's common knowledge that I didn't know, but they could have briefly summarized why they are important.
Tuesday
Although I'm not a big science fan, the article about Charles Darwin stood out to me. His views have always interested me and since people know about him already I was curious to see why he was in the news. The article was too long to hold my attention, but I skimmed the majority of it. There was nothing new about Darwin and I wasn't sure why there would be an article about him. On Thursday I figured out that it was his birthday, so I came to the conclusion that maybe it was published because of that.
Wednesday
I really enjoyed the article, "At the Power Lunch, the Check Is Kryptonite." It held my attention and it was pertinent to society right now. It discussed the recession and how less people are going out to eat and who should pick up the tab when they do go out. Since I'm not really in the work force yet where I would get lunch with my co-workers, I couldn't really relate to that part where they talked about who pays, or does the company? There were some personal stories within the article that made it funny and light, a nice contrast to the depth of the subject matter.
Thursday
I love myths and I love articles about style or fashion. The Hand-and-Foot Care article was great. It was short, sweet and interesting. It was informative to people who don't know that you should never cut your cuticles or that acrylics really do damage your nail beds. I also love sleeping, so "Sleepwalkers, Take Notice" was fun to read. It talked about comforters and good ones from bad ones according to Mike Birbiglia.
The lead in the article "Rockefeller Laws: An End in Sight," caught my attention. It was short and plain just saying "It took 35 years." However, I found the rest of the article boring and confusing. The writer didn't explain what the actual Rockefeller Laws were, and maybe it's common knowledge that I didn't know, but they could have briefly summarized why they are important.
Tuesday
Although I'm not a big science fan, the article about Charles Darwin stood out to me. His views have always interested me and since people know about him already I was curious to see why he was in the news. The article was too long to hold my attention, but I skimmed the majority of it. There was nothing new about Darwin and I wasn't sure why there would be an article about him. On Thursday I figured out that it was his birthday, so I came to the conclusion that maybe it was published because of that.
Wednesday
I really enjoyed the article, "At the Power Lunch, the Check Is Kryptonite." It held my attention and it was pertinent to society right now. It discussed the recession and how less people are going out to eat and who should pick up the tab when they do go out. Since I'm not really in the work force yet where I would get lunch with my co-workers, I couldn't really relate to that part where they talked about who pays, or does the company? There were some personal stories within the article that made it funny and light, a nice contrast to the depth of the subject matter.
Thursday
I love myths and I love articles about style or fashion. The Hand-and-Foot Care article was great. It was short, sweet and interesting. It was informative to people who don't know that you should never cut your cuticles or that acrylics really do damage your nail beds. I also love sleeping, so "Sleepwalkers, Take Notice" was fun to read. It talked about comforters and good ones from bad ones according to Mike Birbiglia.
Monday, February 9, 2009
80-year-old Tourist Nearly Gets Crushed by Train
Almost crushed and killed by an Amtrack train, 80-year-old Francois Truffaut, was discovered by a young man on his way to work who quickly ran to the nearest police station 100 yards away.
The Downeaster, an Amtrack train was making its first run through Old Orchard Beach, Maine around 5:55 a.m. Danger arose when James Laboke found a car stalled on the tracks with a man slumped over the steering wheel, while he was walking to his job four miles away. Laboke pounded on the window and tried to open the locked doors, but Truffaut, a tourist from Canada, remained unconscious.
Janet Paradiso, a captain on the town police force, was a mile away when she heard the call on the radio.
“I knew there was no time,” she said. “I had to do something.”
Paradiso shortly arrived on the scene and rammed her police cruiser into Truffaut’s 1987 Cadillac to push it off the tracks, according to Brian Paul, chief of police. Thirty seconds later, the train passed by.
“It was that close,” Paul said.
Laboke surprisingly made it to work at the Eezy Breezy Restaurant on time despite the scary circumstances. “It doesn’t surprise me at all,” said Charles Champaigne, Laboke’s boss. “That young man is one of my most responsible employees. He's just a great kid.”
According to the police report, Truffaut, a diabetic, may have gone into insulin shock just as he reached the railroad crossing. He is in stable condition. From his hospital bed at Southern Maine Medical Center, Truffaut says, “I don’t remember a thing.”
Laboke didn’t even have to think twice about deviating from his normal routine to work. “I never even thought about it,” he said. “I just knew I couldn’t let that man get crushed by a train.”
The Downeaster, an Amtrack train was making its first run through Old Orchard Beach, Maine around 5:55 a.m. Danger arose when James Laboke found a car stalled on the tracks with a man slumped over the steering wheel, while he was walking to his job four miles away. Laboke pounded on the window and tried to open the locked doors, but Truffaut, a tourist from Canada, remained unconscious.
Janet Paradiso, a captain on the town police force, was a mile away when she heard the call on the radio.
“I knew there was no time,” she said. “I had to do something.”
Paradiso shortly arrived on the scene and rammed her police cruiser into Truffaut’s 1987 Cadillac to push it off the tracks, according to Brian Paul, chief of police. Thirty seconds later, the train passed by.
“It was that close,” Paul said.
Laboke surprisingly made it to work at the Eezy Breezy Restaurant on time despite the scary circumstances. “It doesn’t surprise me at all,” said Charles Champaigne, Laboke’s boss. “That young man is one of my most responsible employees. He's just a great kid.”
According to the police report, Truffaut, a diabetic, may have gone into insulin shock just as he reached the railroad crossing. He is in stable condition. From his hospital bed at Southern Maine Medical Center, Truffaut says, “I don’t remember a thing.”
Laboke didn’t even have to think twice about deviating from his normal routine to work. “I never even thought about it,” he said. “I just knew I couldn’t let that man get crushed by a train.”
Sunday, February 8, 2009
2/2/2009
“To Close a School: A Decision Rooted in Data, but Colored by Nuance” was an article that interested me due to having an issue with the school system. Since my career path is a teacher, education articles are always a top priority with me. “Spinach and Peanuts, With a Dash of Radiation” also got my attention. Peanuts are an every day food with me, not so much spinach, but peanuts, definitely.
2/3/2009
Apparently it was ground hog’s day yesterday. I was unaware of the, but I found the article “Reclusive Staten Island Groundhog Bites Mayor” to be quite interesting. I found the article amusing and light, a contrast to other major events such as the article “Wall St., a Financial Epithet, Stirs Outrage.” I didn’t even bother reading that one.
2/4/2009
“A Heimlich In Every Pot.” The title itself lured me in, but then after reading the lead I was hooked. There wasn’t anyone famous, but in some way it had an impact on the reader. For example, anyone who has ever choked before might know the not many people know the Heimlich.
2/5/2009
Being a babysitter, the story about Hello Kitty and Barbie caught my eye. It’s interesting to see two trends coming together- one that was a trend while I was growing up, and another trend that’s fairly new.
“To Close a School: A Decision Rooted in Data, but Colored by Nuance” was an article that interested me due to having an issue with the school system. Since my career path is a teacher, education articles are always a top priority with me. “Spinach and Peanuts, With a Dash of Radiation” also got my attention. Peanuts are an every day food with me, not so much spinach, but peanuts, definitely.
2/3/2009
Apparently it was ground hog’s day yesterday. I was unaware of the, but I found the article “Reclusive Staten Island Groundhog Bites Mayor” to be quite interesting. I found the article amusing and light, a contrast to other major events such as the article “Wall St., a Financial Epithet, Stirs Outrage.” I didn’t even bother reading that one.
2/4/2009
“A Heimlich In Every Pot.” The title itself lured me in, but then after reading the lead I was hooked. There wasn’t anyone famous, but in some way it had an impact on the reader. For example, anyone who has ever choked before might know the not many people know the Heimlich.
2/5/2009
Being a babysitter, the story about Hello Kitty and Barbie caught my eye. It’s interesting to see two trends coming together- one that was a trend while I was growing up, and another trend that’s fairly new.
Monday, February 2, 2009
On Monday evening there was a potentially fatal car accident on Mile Hill Road. The driver struggled free, while two teenage passengers were hospitalized after being rescued from the upside down car.
Jamie Peterson, seventeen years old, of Elm St. in Belmont, was driving on Mile Hill Road at 9 PM when speeding around a corner became too much for him to handle. Hitting an embankment caused his car, a white Mustang, to flip over onto its roof. This same spot is also the place where two people were killed in an accident on December 24, 1998.
“I’ve never seen a car going so fast on this road. It’s a dirt road, and it’s really easy to lose control,” says Josie M. Crandall, who lives at 27 Mile Hill Road, and was a witness to the accident.
Tom Carroll, Jr., seventeen, was also driving on the road the same time as Peterson. He had been driving behind the Mustang in his pick-up truck when the Mustang sped ahead out of view. After driving around the corner Carroll saw the flipped car.
“I thought the worst. They were flying. It’s hard to see kids your age in something like this. You realize when you see it what could happen, especially on this road,” says Carroll. He also states he saw at least three empty Budweiser beer cans on the ground.
Peterson struggled out of the car on his own while his two passengers, young females, had to endure 45 minutes before the rescuers were able to free them. Both passengers were taken to Memorial Hospital in Belmont; however, one was airlifted to Mass. General Hospital in Boston. The other remains in stable condition.
Jamie Peterson, seventeen years old, of Elm St. in Belmont, was driving on Mile Hill Road at 9 PM when speeding around a corner became too much for him to handle. Hitting an embankment caused his car, a white Mustang, to flip over onto its roof. This same spot is also the place where two people were killed in an accident on December 24, 1998.
“I’ve never seen a car going so fast on this road. It’s a dirt road, and it’s really easy to lose control,” says Josie M. Crandall, who lives at 27 Mile Hill Road, and was a witness to the accident.
Tom Carroll, Jr., seventeen, was also driving on the road the same time as Peterson. He had been driving behind the Mustang in his pick-up truck when the Mustang sped ahead out of view. After driving around the corner Carroll saw the flipped car.
“I thought the worst. They were flying. It’s hard to see kids your age in something like this. You realize when you see it what could happen, especially on this road,” says Carroll. He also states he saw at least three empty Budweiser beer cans on the ground.
Peterson struggled out of the car on his own while his two passengers, young females, had to endure 45 minutes before the rescuers were able to free them. Both passengers were taken to Memorial Hospital in Belmont; however, one was airlifted to Mass. General Hospital in Boston. The other remains in stable condition.
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