2011 Year Ending Current Event # 12
Due: Friday, December 16, 2011
The topic for this week's current event blog assignment is your choice. However, select a topic that will pertain to a thought provoking event/issue that will surely be written and recorded in the history books for 2011. We've experienced and witnessed a lot of historical events that helped shape 2011. What event/current event will you choose to end the year on a historical note? Be sure to use a current and reputable source (not Wikepedia) and find an article that interests you. Your post should adhere to the following format:
What You Will Do:
Heading/ Be sure to include the following in your blog post:
-Your name/class period
-Title of article/author
-Source/date of article
-URL (copy and paste your article link in your response for me to review your article)
Paragraph #1:
-Summary of your selected article (minimum of 5-7 sentences that provide detail about who/what, when, where, and why your current event is significant)
Paragraph #2:
-Reflection/Opinion of article (minimum of 5-7 sentences)
-Give supporting facts and include any personal experiences associated with the article
-Relate the current event to what we've been studying in class (if applicable)
-pose questions/concerns about the event
Sunny
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http://krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/13/gingrich-helmsley-2012/?scp=2&sq=2012&st=cse
The article I chose, from the New York times was called the Consience of a Liberal and it was about the Gingrich and Helnsley 2012 election. The 2012 elections are essential for the stability of our society, nation and world. I think it’s people’s duty as liberals verses conservatives to understand how much of a travesty it would be if the conservatives won this election. If anybody has been following the election or any social media website you would have seen the homophobic advertisement that Rick Perry, a Republican Presidential Candidate, advertised.
This video got a very negative response from the general public of the United States among people online. I personally think that Newt Gingrich is worse than Rick Perry so it almost makes it worse if Rick Perry puts out such a hanous advertisement, what would New Gingrich do? It’s a really hard to imagine that people would elect him over President Elect Barack Obama. Basically, 2012 is a really important year for mantaining sanity in the government.
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http://articles.cnn.com/2011-05-01/world/bin.laden.obit_1_bin-terrorist-network-uss-cole?_s=PM:WORLD
2011 was a very important year for the world. Several positive and negative things happened throughout the course of these past 12 months. Although I couldn’t write about everything that happened, I tried to pick something that symbolized the growth of the United States in particular. Killing Osama Bin Laden was a step in the right direction for us and for the nation’s struggles to forgive and to forget. A group of US Navy Seals performed a surprise attack on Bin Laden’s compound; an attack they were preparing and practicing for months. After his death, his body was buried at sea within 24 hours to respect the Muslim religion.
I think it was great that we could finally give justice to the thousands of people that lost their lives because of him. Hopefully this helped people that lost their loved ones heal from their loss. I have always felt a tremendous amount of sadness for the people that were impacted from 9/11, and I am so happy that Osama Bin Laden has been put to justice. In my opinion, this was the most important thing to happen to our nation in 2011.
Huibo Qi/2
ReplyDeleteEarthquake and Tsunami Response – Japan
October 3, 2011
http://www.directrelief.org/EmergencyResponse/2011/JapanEarthquakeTsunami.aspx
The article I have selected focuses on the natural disasters that ravaged the coast of Japan and the aid people had provided from around the world. When the worst of the earthquake and tsunami wore off, there was a rush of panic as family members frantically tried to contact relatives living in Japan. I found this event to be significant because it brought people closer on an emotional level, similar to the effect from the earthquake in Haiti. The article elaborates on the distribution of wealth to various parts of the economy. While many natural disasters struck during the course of the year, I decided to choose Japan, since the devastating earthquake (9.0 magnitude) conjured up a tsunami, which resulted in severe economic losses.
The facts and statistics were interesting since it provided an insight on the reconstruction of the economy. It also made me appreciate the compassion people possess and the little things they do that greatly impacts the future. Natural disasters like these bring people closer together. Even though Japan is stable once more, I worry about the other islands. They are vulnerable to disasters and it’s even more difficult to flee. It’s inevitable to prevent natural disasters, but at least it’s possible to predict them.
Roy Huang - 2nd period
ReplyDeletehttp://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/b/osama_bin_laden/index.html?scp=1&sq=osama%20bin%20laden's%20death&st=cse
I chose the death of Osama bin Laden as my article, because I believe this was a huge news story all around the world. Bin Laden had affected the lives of so many people. Being the leader of al-Qaeda, he had organized many, many terrorist attacks on places all around the world, especially the US. He organized the infamous 9/11 attack, which took the lives of thousands of people, and devastated the country. Because of Bin Laden's death, the world has won a point in the war of terrorism.
When President Obama announced that the USA had killed bin Laden at his home in Pakistan, my first reaction was relief. I knew of all the devastating tragedies he had already organized for al-Qaeda, and I was just relieved that we were able to finally win a battle in the war of terrorism. I hoped that it would take the heart of the terrorist group. Many people were glad because of the death, but there were also some that thought it was morally wrong to kill someone and be happy about it, no matter who it is. I sort of agree with this, but not in this situation because of the magnitude of all the acts he had done. In my opinion, this event will be remembered for a long, long time.
Vatsal Parikh
ReplyDelete2nd period
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/gun-plane-carry-bag-accidentally-fired-police-officer-183120815.html
I read an article called Gun In Carry On Bag Accidentally Fired By Police Officer. It was about one man who brought his gun in his carry on bag. When he was going through the screening, the gun was found by the authorities. The gun was loaded so the police needed to unload it. The police officer who was unloading it accidentally fired the gun. Luckily nobody was injured because the gun was pointed at the screening table and only a fragment of the bullet that broke off hit the officer. The man who owned the gun was arrested but said that he had just forgotten to put the gun in the check in baggage and that is the only reason that he had it in his carry on baggage.
This must have been very scary for the onlookers because at first they must have been scared that there was a gunman near them, and then it must have been even scarier to hear the bullet go off. Although it must have been much of a relief to after they realized the firing was an accident. It also shows how much our country has added to the airport security, even though this time some of the security messed up, it still shows that we are trying to prevent terrorism and all. I am just glad that the man was most likely innocent and not a terrorist. I also wonder if the man will have to go to court. If he does I wonder if he was telling the truth that it was an accident.
Elijah Moore
ReplyDelete12/13/2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/07/world/middleeast/07military.html
To me it seems like these year only lasted a couple of months. 2011 has gone by so fast, and so many different things have happened since the beginning of the year. Since so many things have happened in the World this year I'm just going to narrow it down into one topic that I think some people overlooked. The situation in Libya and the other countries who intervened during the revolution.
During this year we have witnessed the revolution of Libya and its people. During its revolution, the National Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) made it a point to create a No-Fly zone over Libya. NATO created a massive military operation which involved many different countries around the world. The United States and England fired 110 missiles. While France and other countries provided a naval blockade to stop Libyan ships from leaving. After these efforts Libya really didn't have any choice in whether or not to accept the No-Fly zone.
Juliana Dunn
ReplyDelete5th period
12/13/11
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/jul/23/norway-attack-utoya-shooting-oslo
For my currents event, I choose to write about the shootings and bombing in Norway. On July 22nd, 2011, two horrendous attacks were carried out. At the time no one knew who the suspect was, but later we learned it was one man who is mentally unstable. He bombed the city of Oslo, causing a few deaths but multiple injuries. But the worst thing he did was at a youth summer camp on an island off the coast of Norway. He walked in, dressed up as a police officer, and then shot and killed eighty people, and wounded many more. The incident caused huge amounts of fear and heart break in a normally peaceful country.
Although I wish I could say I could never think anything like this would happen, I cannot. Acts of violence and terrorism have risen in the past years, and evens like this and 9/11 show us that people these days are capable of practically anything. I did not expect an event like this to happen in Norway, though. I went to Norway about three summers ago, and stayed in both Oslo and Bergen. The people there were very kind, and every seemed to get along peacefully. The idea that something so violent could happen three years later never occurred to me. Violent events like these only seem to happen commonly in unstable countries, and Norway did not seem unstable at all. I hope that en event like this will never happen to another country, and I wonder if there are any men like this in our country, waiting to massacre more people for what they believe is right.
Becca White
ReplyDelete12/13/11
2nd period
http://www.english.rfi.fr/americas/20110502-osama-bin-laden-killed-us-soldiers-pakistan?
I pick an article on the death of Osama bin Laden to write about, because I believe this was a big deal to everybody all around the world. Bin Laden had affected the lives of so many people for which they did not deserve because they did not do anything to him. Being the leader of al-Qaeda, he had organized many, many terrorist attacks on places all around the world, especially the US. Even though He organized the 9/11 attack, and devastated the country, Killing Osama Bin Laden was a step in the right direction for us and for the nation’s struggles to forgive and to forget. Because of Bin Laden's death, the world is at peace and has calmness and relief. After his death, his body was buried at sea within 24 hours to respect the Muslim religion. Which I thought was respectable and I very good idea. I agree what they did was right and fair but I do not have much to say about that. That is really all I have to say.
Mia Spencer/ Period 5
ReplyDeleteRep. Gabrielle Giffords shot in Tucson rampage; federal judge killed/ Shailagh Murray and Sari Horwitz
The Washington Post/ January 9, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/08/AR2011010802422.html
Way back in January of this year a tragedy occurred. Many people may not remember it but it is probably one of the things I remember most about this year. On January 8th, there was a mass shooting in Tuscan, Arizona. It killed a federal judge and severely injured congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Giffords had been greeting supporters outside a supermarket when a man pulled out his gun and began shooting. At the time this article was written, eighteen people were believed to be injured and six were dead.
Of the six people who were killed that day, the one I remember reading so much about was nine year old Christina Taylor Green. Her story was incredibly sad to me because not only was she killed by some sick, twisted person but she seemed like such an interesting person who could have helped many people in the future. She wasn’t even ten years old and she was already so interesting in politics. Another odd fact was that Cristina was born on September 11th, 2001. However she didn’t look at this as a bad thing, she looked at it as a symbol of hope. This article leaves me with a question, sadly, I often find myself asking; why do such wonderful people get taken out of the world early, while such terrible people live on?
Jacob Guskiewicz
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There were many news events this year during 2011, but one that really affected me. The Japan earthquake/ tsunami on March 11 2011 was very sad and devastating event. I was visiting Eugene, Oregon with my dad and brother when the tsunami hit, and so we were closer to the event than if we had been on the east coast. I remember watching the news and hearing about the aftershocks hitting the beaches of California and Oregon. Although we were two hours away from the beach I was still a little nervous and confused about what was going on.
It is estimated that 15,000 to 20,000 people died from the tsunami, and thousands of homes and buildings were washed away. There were major concerns about the nuclear plant leaking radiation into the air and killing more people. We learned from this event that the United States relies a lot on Japan for imports like cars and electronics. Some of these items became difficult to buy for many months after the tsunami and they became more expensive. So in an economy that was already bad, we were also affected by the disaster. I recently read that they are still rebuilding the affected areas even 9 months later and that it may take a couple more years to return to normal.
Although this was a very sad and devastating event, people around the world have stepped up to help the Japanese people. They have sent donations and food and helped to raise more money to rebuild the towns that were destroyed. I hope that Japan can make a full recovery from this event that I feel was the most important event of 2011.
Current Event 12
ReplyDeleteDavid Batson P: 2 Article NY times 12/14/11Obama Praises Troops as He Ends the War He Opposed Helene Cooper
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/15/us/at-fort-bragg-obama-showers-praise-on-troops-back-from-iraq.html
At Fort Bragg, North Carolina Obama greeted troops returning from Iraq which he helped accomplish. He praised them for their bravery and service to their country and to say that their country appreciates their personal sacrifice. He talked about many aspects relating to the stress of being a soldier or being related to a soldier currently on active duty. He also specially thanked the 82nd airborne and the 18th airborne for their service. Many people believe the trip was also relevant to his path to re-election due to the fact that he won North Carolina last year, although it had been a traditionally republican state. He mentioned that this is the way they will earn their place in history and concluded his speech simply with “I am proud of you.” This event is very significant due to the duration of this war and how futile an attempt this was. If this war never happened then many of our soldiers would still be alive and with their families. This event will definetely go down in history as the event that ended the most pointless war in history and so will President Obama along with it for ending it.
I really like this article because it isn’t all about his campaign, it’s mostly centered around the soldiers and what a good thing this is for all of them to go home and see their families after being away for such a long time. It really encompassed all of this event and covered the campaign benefits to Obama appropriately. 202 soldiers from Fort Bragg will unfortunately not be coming home. Those 202 made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their life in the line of active duty. The age of an active soldier in Iraq in 20-24 years old. Think about how much of their life they had left to live and how much they will miss out on. I think that this pointless war was ended to late, at least for those 202 soldiers. There are questions about prematurely ending this war and ending this war too late. Some questions include the issue of whether Iraq’s democracy will hold and whether it was worth the money to prelong the war to ensure that democracy holds. Both sides have a good argument but I believe that the loss of human life to extend this war as long as it was was to great to have any grounds to continue this war.
Jonathan Jang / 1st pd / 12/14/11
ReplyDeleteAt the University of New Hampshire, students throw the stress of final exams to the dogs / By: Donna Krache
http://schoolsofthought.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/14/at-the-university-of-new-hampshire-students-throw-the-stress-of-final-exams-to-the-dogs/?hpt=hp_c2 / December 14, 2011
The students at the University of New Hampshire will have a memorable year especially the freshman of the university. Because at the University of New Hampshire has a volunteer service organization that began in 1982 called ElderPet. This organization helps the students reduce stress for the finals that they all have to take. The Organization brings in dogs to the Dimond Library to interact with the students. The library also hosts a cookie break on reading day asking staff and parents to supply home baked cookies for the students. Furthermore there is a “Primal Scream” in the library’s grand foyer when the students walk away from their books and notes for a couple minutes and let out an extended resounding community yell. Those who have participated in this yell say it a pretty good way to relieve stress. Extendedly there are chair massages, meditation and yoga that are all available in this outstanding library that loves its students.
I think that this is a fabulous way to relieve stress and get a good grade on those final exams or any other tests that the students are studying for. Also from what it seems like the students of the University of New Hampshire really like this way/idea to get relieved because in the article the students sounded like and seem that they really like to see the dogs and forget about their notes and books. Last year the students were pretty eager to see the dogs as they kept on coming up to the front desk and asking Tracey lauder, who is the assistant dean for the library administration.
Bryan Zhang
ReplyDelete12/14/11
5th period
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/b/osama_bin_laden/index.html
I chose an article about Osama Bin Laden, because he was a very significant part to shape the year 2011. There were many accomplishments this year, but the assassination of Osama was very revelatory towards a defining one. The action that he took on the day September 11th 2001 was very lamentable. The thousands of lives that took place that day could not be explained to the families of each individual. Bin Laden, the al-Qaeda leader, organized a bundle of attacks.
Killing Bin Laden was definitely a move forwards. When the news was made that Bin Laden was killed, the families of every U.S citizen felt relieved, yet they will always recall back on that moment, when terrorists attacked. I have no family members that were involved in the tragic moment, but every year, we talk about it. In class, during the day of 9/11, we always talk about the day and how it affected America. A question I’m wondering is will this ever happen again?
Current Event Blog
ReplyDeletePeter Williams
Period 5
http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2101745_2102132,00.html
Something I felt was really important to the year 2011 was Time’s Person of the Year, the protester. I think they picked the protester because there have been a lot of protests this year and they have all been really important. One being the Arab Spring which was a series of uproars and protests about the governments in Arab countries, which was started by Mannoubia Bouazizi of Tunisia when he lit himself on fire in the middle of a public square. Another big set protests is the Occupy movement, which started in New York and has spread throughout the entire country making a huge impact.
I think this was the right group to choose for The Person of the Year award because they have made the biggest impact on the world this year. The Occupy movement has been moved to almost every city in the country so I think that is pretty big. The whole year was filled protests and other acts of defiance so I think this is one of the biggest events of the year.
Melissa Turner
ReplyDelete2nd period
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/world/2011/1215/1224309098657.html
The article I chose is about the gunman in Liege belgium. He threw a granade into a crowd of people on St.Lambert street. He killed 2 students, an infant, an elderaly women, and injured many others. The gunman then killed himself. The gunman was said to have marujona plants growing. He was also said to have been in jail before, and recently would have gone to court for a sexual abuse crime.
To me, this article is very important. Last year I went on a trip to Belgium with my french class and we stayed with Belgian host families in Liege. We went to the school St.Servais which is in Liege, and is within a 5 minute or less walking distance from St.Lambert. The 2 male students went to St.Servais, and were close to my age. I believe the gunman was not ready to be out of jail. He was an overall criminal and those people didn't deserve to die. The believe the gunman did not deserve to live after the chaos and hurt he left on so many people and their families and the city of Liege. I want to know why he commited the crime? Also, why he was able to be set free from prison?
Caroline Liu 5th pd
ReplyDeleteIn Libya, Fighting May Outlast the Revolution; David D Kirckpatrick
The New York Times; November 1, 2011
http://nyti.ms/tq6XAM
In the article that I chose, it discusses the lasting effects of the revolution in Libya. Starting in February of 2011, the rebellion in Libya is one of the most important events that happened this year because of its effects on not only the country, as the article discusses, but also the world as a whole. It showed the world that even though they were outnumbered and had less experience, the rebels were able to win the battle because of their determination. The Libyan revolution affected the global economy and the government of many totalitarian governments, in the fear of losing control of the population.
As mentioned before, I think that this revolt will lead the way for many more uprisings in countries with governments that hold a tight grip on its citizens. This riot showed all the citizens not satisfied with their government to stand up for themselves. Most of notable of them all, the protesters of Occupy Wall Street were definitely affected by the Libyan revolution. Same goes from those objecting the Syrian government’s ideals. The moment the Libyan rebels capture the capital of Tripoli, a new era began.
Sadie Frank
ReplyDelete1st Period
Article: Liquid Living Worms Survive Space
Source: BBC World News, 29 November 2011
URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15897803
My article was about how liquid worms have survived their first endeavor into space. They are self-sustainable, and they can go live on space stations without people having to take care of them. They can also live in a liquid that can transmit data automatically, so we don't have to worry about the data they collect being lost if the worms are damaged on the way back to Earth, because it just happens automatically. They are going to be used for collecting data about the effects that weightlessness on muscles, and also of certain types of radiation in space.
I chose this article because I think the topic is very important. Because the human race will someday be moving out into space, once we inevitably use up this planet, we will have to move into space. If we can gather enough data about the effects that outer space has on the human body, we will be that much more likely to succeed once that day comes. I don't have any personal experiences related to the article, because no one in my family has ever worked in that area of science, and it also doesn't relate to what we're doing in class unless the Greeks were far more advanced than anyone has ever thought. I don't have any concerns about this event - I think we should be encouraging this activity as much as we possibly can.
Everett Dang
ReplyDelete2nd period
http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/15/world/meast/iraq-us-ceremony/index.html?hpt=hp_c2
This article is about the long awaited return of soldiers from Iraq. The Iraq War has officially ended on December 15, 2011. The United States lowered the flag of command that marked the US enforcement in Iraq. Nearly 4,500 soldiers were killed throughout the war, and 30,000 wounded. In all the United States spent eight hundred billion dollars during the war. However, thousands of Iraqi citizens have been scarred and hunt by the war, hundred of thousands were killed throughout the years. Iraq has become what people have dreamed for it to be.
I think it is a great thing that the war ended because so many innocent people were hurt and killed during this time. When Barack Obama was elected to office he promised to end the war. I’m happy he fulfilled his promise. I was not surprised by this because I knew the war had begun to wind down these past years. I am very happy for all the returning soldiers and I am very grateful for their work. It’s a great day when soldiers return from a war and the war is over.
Matt Dayton
ReplyDelete1st period
12/15/11
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/12/15/iraq-war-last-day.html
This week in history is a great week. The Iraq War is over. 4,500 americans died and 100,000 Iraqis died. I think this is great for our country. This is an end to a long war that, in my opion, our nation should not have gotten involved in. I think it is sad that 4,500 americans had to give their life up to a useless war, but they got the job done.
In second thought, now that we are out of the Iraq war the solders will be moved to Afganistan. In the long run this is kind of a win loose situation. The solders are out of Iraq, but more are going to Afganistan. To conclude, I think this is a great time in American history. The american solders won the war and should be congraduated in a big way.
Jeffrey Williams
ReplyDelete5th period
CBS News 5-1-11
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/01/national/main20058777.shtml
I chose the death of Osama Bin Laden, I think that this was a turning point for this year in America. On May 1st a team of navy seals stormed into Bin Laden's hideout in Norther Pakistan and in the midst of a firefight Bin Laden was shot and killed. Bin Laden was a major figure representing terrorism all over the world. It is also believed that he masterminded the attacks on America on 9-11 which killed over 2000 people. Bin Laden's death triggered celebration all over America.
I think that as Americans we should be proud that we have done something that will affect very many people on a global scale. It will end fear in many nation. I also believe that this is a major accomplishment in President Obama's first term. I think that it is a start to us winning the war against terrorism all over the world, especially in the Middle East.
JJ Finkel
ReplyDelete2nd Period
http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daniel-gross/banks-see-footprint-downsized-2011-181755524.html
By Daniel Gross 12/15/11
Banks See their Footprints Downsized In 2011
This article discussed the domestic and global economic crisis. Europe, who has an economy about the same size as America's is struggling. Their economy is struggling, and certain countries like Greece are in so much economic instability that their country's economy is on the verge of completely collapsing. America's economy is not much more economically stable than Europe's economy. American companies like GM have been going into bankruptcy, and are just now getting back on their feet. American banks like Bank Of America are also struggling. The domestic and global economy is in really tough shape.
I think that what is going on across the country and around the world is very sad. Millions of people are out of work, and some families can't even afford to put food on the table. The worst part about all of this is that for the most part this economical downfall was preventable. People spent more money than they earned, by a lot, banks gave ridiculous loans that people could not pay back, and wall street did a lot of things they shouldn't have. In conclusion, what is going on in America and around the world is very sad, and needs to be changed immediately.
Nate Bolon
ReplyDelete5th period
http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2101745_2102132,00.html
Time's Person of the Year: The Protester
Every year, Time Magazine publishes a cover story about their "person of the year", or the person who has influenced the world the most over the past year. This year, it is the Protester. From the fed-up tunisian street vendor who set himself alight in protest to unfair police harrasment to the global occupy movement of the oppressed masses to the libyan movement against tyranny, the people are taking charge. This year the meaning of the word protester has gone from hopeless rebel to someone who takes action, to someone who speaks out against oppression. While the Occupy movement, in which people were pepper sprayed and arrested, was different than the African and Middle Eastern movements, in which protesters were tortured and killed, all of the people had a similar goal; to change their society for the better. The collective power of the people has shown that it can be greater than an oppressive government.
I think that it is good that people are taking power back from corrupt governments. Protesters have been all over the world, and they have even overthrown countries. The occupy movement has been in almost every major city in the world. The protester has changed the world in the past year, and i think for the better.
Daniel Fernandez
ReplyDelete12/15/11
1st period
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/15/world/europe/death-toll-rises-after-liege-belgium-attack.html
This article talks about a crazy gun man in liege, Belgium who killed 2 students, a toddler, and injured more than 120 people. After he did this big mess he ended his life with a bullet to his forehead. The attacker, identified as Nordine Amrani, 33. Friends of the dead and injured laid flowers and lighted candles on Wednesday at the Place St.-Lambert, the square where Mr. Amrani unleashed volleys of bullets and threw grenades that sent glass and shrapnel flying into crowds. Some said friends who had been there had been blinded.
I believe that this is very sad that happened. and there is no reason why some would kill, specially a toddler. I can believe that the planet i live on is doing such stuff.
Parker Larson
ReplyDeletePeriod 5
U.S. War in Iraq Declared Officially Over
NY Times
By THOM SHANKER, MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and ROBERT F. WORTH
Published: December 15, 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/16/world/middleeast/panetta-in-baghdad-for-iraq-military-handover-ceremony.html
As of today the Iraq war has officially been declared over. The Iraq war was started in 2003 due to the increased terrorism, some internal conflict, and because of 9/11. Also the mislead presumption that somebody had weapons of mass destruction. These reasons and of course the fact that America wanted to bring democracy.
I think leaving was a good idea. I know it may be a slight form of isolationism, but let us repair ourselves to the great country we were and then focus on foreign aid. We hardly even helped the country while we were there. I give thanks to the troops who were there, for they did set up a more stable infrastructure. I just think it will not last long before more chaos.
Hugh Kelley, 5th
ReplyDeleteBelgium Attacker Left no Expination, Officials Say
Dec, 14th 2012
http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/14/world/europe/belgium-attack/index.html
A few days a go a 33 year old man, threw granades and shot down 4 people. There is no know reason why he did this terrible act yet. It happened in Liege Belgium in a little square that was busy with christmas shoppers. That is one of the reasons why it was so deadily. When I first read this article I was extremely dissapointed to find out this happened. I have been to the exact spot that this shooting happened. When I was there I saw the happines and peacfullness surronding everyone.
I personnaly know people who were very close to the shooting when it happened. When I was in Belgium I went to a school for a few days that was withen a mile of where the shooting happened. I made one close friends while I was there. I recently found out that she was leaving the square where this happened when this happened. She knows people who are in the hospital with suvere injuries.
Jeanie Stouffer
ReplyDelete12/15/11
5th
http://articles.cnn.com/2011-04-29/world/uk.royal.wedding.kate.william_1_royal-wedding-wedding-cake-clarence-house?_s=PM:WORLD
I chose Catherine and William’s wedding because this is one of the happiest moments of the whole year. They were married on April 29th, 2011 in the Westminister Abbey. The last big royal wedding was in 1981, with William’s parents, Charles and Diana. William popped the question to Catherine on November 16th, 2010 with Diana’s engagement ring. Diana and Charles got divorced in 1996 because Charles was mean to her. Diana died in a car crash in August 1997. Catherine wore a gorgeous gown made by Sara Burton who works for Alexander McQueen.
This was a wonderful event. William smilied when Catherine walked down the ile. Weddings are very popular, and they are a wonderful thing. I have been to lots of weddings, and I think about how exciting they were. I watched part of the wedding on TV, and I had never watched a wedding before. Most things on the news these days are depressing and sad, but when they were engaged, everyone was excited to watch them get married and it took more of the news. Now that they are married, they are not in the news as much. They have traveled a lot.
William Bukowski
ReplyDelete5th period
12-15-11
This article was about the assassination of Osama bin Laden. It was announced May 1st 2011, by are president Barack Obama. This event was significant this year because it ended a decade of hunting for the mastermind behind 9/11. It happened in Pakistan somewhere, and most likely conducted by the U.S. elite Navy Seals. 9/11 had an effect on an entire generation and this event brought a sort of closure.
This article had summarized basically a decade of following him and the end of it. It told how he was hiding in a compound and Americans had breached it and shot him in the head. I remember this event very well. That is why I chose this article and I’m sure many others will as well. For this reason the event will be put into later history books. Some questions the article and many others posed were; were there going to be counter attacks, and will we end the war on terror? This event was one of the major ones of 2011.
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/osama-bin-laden-killed/story?id=13505703#.Tup4umtQCdk
Grace Gollmar
ReplyDelete12/15/11
1st Period
Article: Rep. Gabrielle Giffords shot in Tucson rampage; federal judge killed (Shailagh Murray and Sari Horwitz, 1/9/11, http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/08/AR2011010802422.html)
The article that I chose for this current event focuses on the shooting in Tucson, Arizona that occurred outside a supermarket in January of this year. The shooting is thought to have been directed at Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was there greeting citizens. At the time this article was written, six people had died and at least 18 were thought to be injured as a result of the shooting. Those killed in the tragedy include a federal judge, Giffords’ local director of community outreach, and 9-year-old Christina Taylor Green, who had gone to the event with a neighbor. Giffords, who was thought to be the target of the attack, was also shot and injured. This event was historical for America because it truly affected all Americans personally to know that such senseless and tragic violence could occur in such a benign setting.
Although there have been many large-scale events this year that have had more impact globally, I predict that the shooting in Tucson will be remembered precisely because of its small-scale, ordinary setting and the ordinary people who were victimized in it. Thankfully, I was not there at the time of the shooting, but I feel like I can relate to those who were involved. For example, Christina Taylor Green, who was killed in the shooting, was interested in politics and was known for her desire to help others. The fact that it took such acts of violence and the end of innocent lives such as hers to get people to pay attention to issues such as gun rights is tragic on many levels, and I don’t believe that it will be forgotten anytime soon.
Andrew Simms
ReplyDelete12/15/12
P.2
http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/15/poll-bin-laden-tops-religion-news-in-2011/?iref=allsearch
This article explains about the death of Osama Bin Laden. Osama Bin Laden was killed on a US raid a little under a year ago. Bin Laden was a major terrorist in Pakistan he even was feared among his own people. When he died all of Pakistan and the U.S.A celebrated. Once we killed him the USA dropped his body in the middle of the Indian ocean. The reason everyone in the United State wanted him dead was because he was the mastermind behind the attack upon the world trade center killing thousands of people.
I am in my opinion, very happy about Bin Ladens death. I myself was not effected personally but seeing the destruction and heart break the crash caused made me want him dead to. This article has no relation to what we have been doing in class but it was a major current event and still is talked about today.
Emilee Taxman, 2nd Period
ReplyDeleteU.S. War in Iraq Declared Officially Over By THOM SHANKER, MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and ROBERT F. WORTH
Nytimes.com December 15, 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/16/world/middleeast/panetta-in-baghdad-for-iraq-military-handover-ceremony.html?_r=1&ref=world
It has been announced, that the war in Iraq is officially over. There are still challenges in Iraq but we need our troops home for our own problems. About 4,500 Americans died with many more wounded and they deserve to come home now. While Iraq has things to work out, so do we and we need our people to be home for it. This marks closure to the almost 9 year war that we didn’t want or need in the first place. Soldiers are being attacked still daily and we need to protect our citizens. We will do that more by sending them home, then having them stay to defend.
I think that it is good that this has an official end. While they said the troops were coming home, it could have been a bad situation still. It could still officially be war but only with a few thousand troops stationed there. In this case, there is real finality. This is great that they can be back to focus on us, not a different country. We waged war on a country to get back on an organization, this hurt many. Now is our time to show we have justice, now is time to work on our own country for once.
Arturo Tornero
ReplyDelete1st
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/12/15/international/i005543S23.DTL&type=business
The article was mainly acknowledging the U.S, troops and how brave they were to fight for and protect our country. Thank god the war is over now. We made a good decision to evacuate our troops from the Middle East. The set up made by George Bush to send troops into war was not the brightest idea, after all the transition of presidents was near, and meant that Obama would have to clean George’s mess up. We can’t really blame Bush for setting us up into a bad position, because the 9-11 event partially provoked him.
I think this is a memorable event in history that surely future generations will keep recorded. After all, we won the war! Our soldiers should be acknowledged by people now and future people in every war.
HO HO HO, MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERONE!
Brandon Ta
ReplyDelete1st Period
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/osama-bin-laden-killed/story?id=13505703#.TuqaO_I_2So
I want to start off by saying I an not saying what Osama bin laden did was morally right. And I think he should have been punished. However, We may have approached this extremely wrong. I believe the way he was killed was an assassination. And was morally wrong. He should have been captured and given a chance to stand trial. We don't weigh our actions. We don't realize what this act may cost to us Americans. You'd be stupid to think that there will not be retaliation. The death of this man could very well cost hundreds of thousands of American lives. And I think that risk was not thought about when the president ordered the attack.
However, i am still happy about his death, but it should have been approached a different way. I, personally was not really affected at all by this event, but it is still very much worth talking about and people still talk about it all the time.
Juliann Cho
ReplyDelete1st period
Macon Phillips
White House Blog
http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/05/02/osama-bin-laden-dead
The article above talks about the death of Osama Bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda and the speech that Obama gave and what his future plans for our country would be. Osama Bin Laden was the terrorist that scarred our country with events from 9/11 and much more. And for two more decades, he continued to plot attacks against America. On May 1, 2011, a secret group of US troops found Osama in a building and killed him.
I think this event was very important to put as my current event. During 9/11, about 2,918 innocent citizens lost their lives. Osama was the leader of al Qaeda and was the one who plotted all these attacks at our country. When I first heard that Osama was dead, I really didn’t know what to think of it. I was relieved, but nobody will ever forget the horrible event that occured on 9/11. I’m sure that our president is working his hardest to protect our country, and I believe that this event was one of the greatest achievements in 2011.
Ria Das, 2nd period
ReplyDeleteSurgeons carry out first synthetic windpipe transplant
Michelle Roberts, 7/7/11
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-14047670
This article is about how surgeons in London have carried out the world's first synthetic organ transplant. Scientists created an artificial windpipe in a lab, and the coated it with stem cells from the patient's body. This process does not need a donor and there is no risk of the windpipe being rejected. The cancer patient is doing fine a month after the surgery.
I picked this article, because it shows how we have come so far in biomedical engineering. This surgery is a great step forward, if organs can be synthetically made, without donors, many lives will can be saved. For now it is windpipes but soon we may be able to transplant other crucial organs, undoubtedly saving many lives.
Mookho Paw 2ed period
ReplyDeleteBin Laden dead/ http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/02/world/asia/osama-bin-laden-is-killed.html?pagewanted=all
As of May second 2011, Osama Bin Laden, the head of the Islamic Millitant Group, Al-Qaeda, was shot in Pakistan and was pronounced dead. This event will surely be written and recorded in the history book. Osama Bin Laden was a bad man with bad intentions. He had take thousands of lives. His horrible influences were killing people constantly and his death was great news for many people all over the world. As the president of the united states stated “Justice has been served.”
I agree completely with Obama. Justice has been served for all of the victims who had been killed in terroriest attacks. Recalling 9/11, the family of the victims can finally get justice. Since 9/11, security has changed greatly so that our country could be protected. Now countries and nations can feel safer knowing that this man had died. When i heard about the death of Osama Bin Laden, i was sitting in my 8th grade social studies class as our teacher showed us the speech president Obama had made for the country. We talked about it and I thought that capturing this man, alive or not was a huge success for the U.S. I was proud of our navy seals and everyone involved in it.
David Archer
ReplyDeletePeriod 12-15-11
America's contentious and costly war in Iraq officially ended. This past Thursday President Obama made an announcement officially ended the war in Iraq. The war was started by President George W. Bush because he thought Hussein was seeking weapons of mass destruction that he could share with terrorists such as al Qaeda. Men and women from Maine to Hawaii began crossing the border into Iraq and began dying or coming home with lifelong injuries because of this war. Because of this war we unseated the evil dictator Haddam Hussein.
I think that this war was because of a good cause. Terrorists having control of missiles are very scary. My uncle is in Afghanistan right now which doesn’t really have much to do with Iraq. This is a great milestone for America. I think this war was a very beneficial war. We are turning the control of Iraq over to there newly structure government and leaders. I question I pose is will that be enough and will it work?
http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/15/world/meast/iraq-us-ceremony/index.html
Brian Maulucci
ReplyDelete5th pd
Egypt News - Revolution and Aftermath - The New York Times
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/international /countriesandterritories/egypt/index.html
The article that I read was about the revolution in Egypt and what happened after the success of the revolution. The revolution began on the 25th of January this year, and the original rebellion continued until Mubarak resigned from his position as president of Egypt on the 11th of February. The revolution only lasted about two and a half weeks but in that time Mubarak replaced his government officials, shut down and restored the internet, foreign journalists were kicked out and, as expected, many, many protests were held. The revolution still continues, but this time it against not Mubarak, but the newer military regime that currently has a weak grasp on Egyptian power.
This is one thing that is most definitely going to be put in the history books, along with all the other revolutions in the Middle East. I think that it's great that countries with oppressive rulers are beginning to express their ideas and being able to succeed in their endeavors to overthrow their 'leader.' One of the things that puzzles me about this article is that it says that there was a curfew enacted by the government, but it wasn't obeyed by the citizens and it wasn't enforced by the police; I feel as if the author could have expanded on this point a bit more, explaining why there weren't any major amounts of arrests made.
Sophie Kahn Period Five
ReplyDelete“Steve Jobs Dies but Leaves Behind a Legacy for All” by Julie Ryan Evans
http://thestir.cafemom.com/in_the_news/126955/steve_jobs_dies_but_leaves?utm_source=google&utm_medium=sem2&utm_content=9391497325&utm_campaign=google&utm_term=$(idreplace)$&gclid=CIfftaC7ha0CFQ4j7AodFxmfTA
I chose the fact that Steve Jobs died this year as my event. He was 56 and battling cancer when he passed away. In August he resigned as chief executive officer because he could “no longer meet [his] duties and expectations”. This made his death not as unexpected, but it’s still hard to comprehend one of the greatest technological minds passing away. He said many inspirational quotes while he lived, including “I want to put a ding in the universe. He said this to the writer Phil Patton, and it’s a very famous sentence quoted from him.
Without knowing it, I’ve been affected by Steve Jobs all my life. He helped create the first personal computers. He started the company Apple with some co-workers, and when he was removed from his position, he created Pixar. Later, he joined Apple again, which created many new technologies for us to use. I use laptops, iPods, iPhones, iPads, etc, thanks to Apple. Steve Jobs’ death will affect us all very much, and that’s why I chose him for my article. Will there be more people like him to take technology to the next level?
Ariella Hirsch
ReplyDelete5th
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/08/23/magnitude-58-earthquake-hits-virginia-sends-shockwaves-throughout-east-coast/
The article I read was about the earthquake that struck central Virginia in August. The earthquake had a magnitude of 5.8, which is relatively large. The epicenter of the earthquake was in Virginia, however shocks were felt up and down the East Coast. Part of Washington D.C. was evacuated. There were a few flight delays, but no major problems and no major damage was reported.
This earthquake will be remember because the East Coast doesn't have many large earthquakes. I think that it is a good thing that even though the East Coast doesn't experience earthquakes frequently that there was a timely response. I think that the earthquake won't have many lasting effects, however it will be remembered my people who had never felt an earthquake before. It also has forced some building such as the National Cathedral and the Washington Monument to be closed so they can be checked for damage. I believe it is lucky that the East Coast didn't experience more damage from a relatively large earthquake.
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ReplyDeleteDaniel Ferreira 12/15/11 5th period
ReplyDeleteI believe that one of the most important events occurring this year is the end of the Iraq War. After eight years, we can finally bring all our troops home safely. American can finally stop wasting billions of dollars on this, inane war. Many families will be so glad to see their family members come back from war. I believe it is a great Christmas gift to those families.
This is a great step forward for America, especially for our Economy. We can stop wasting all this money on the war. Just like one solider said, “Although we did depose a dictator, we ruined the country in the process.” I am sure many people are happy to finally see the troops coming home. The ends what was a very unmemorable event in our history. America can now move on to bigger and better things and become a stronger nation because of it.
Morgan Mann
ReplyDelete5th Period
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/02/national/main20058850.shtml?tag=contentMain;contentBody
I think a major event that happened in 2011 was the death of Osama Bin Laden. After DNA testing, it was confirmed in May that it was Bin Laden that was shot and killed. The result of 99.9% made it pretty positive that the right man was killed in the military act. He was quickly buried at sea, and not much was seen of him. In the attack, three other males were killed, one being his son. There were comments made about vengeance, though President Obama stated that we had done “Justice” by killing Bin Laden.
This man hurt many families and friends in this tragic event that happened in 2001. Lives were taken and hearts were broken. It created anxiety and questioning of safety for U.S. citizens. I believe what we did was right, and I’m glad he was found. You never know what someone will decide to do, and after all the lives he took, many people thought it was only fair that his was taken as well. This news was heard everywhere, a huge topic that will never be forgotten. Though, my question is; how long will it be talked about in schools now that he is killed?
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/16/world/middleeast/end-for-us-begins-period-of-uncertainty-for-iraqis.html?_r=1
ReplyDeletePeriod 5
Kefu Zhu
The war in Iraq is finally about to end after several years. After over 4,000 US casualties and about 1 trillion dollars in expenditures, the US is finally leaving Iraq. However, the reaction was mixed. Many Iraqis do not believe the US will actually leave, while many others celebrate this withdrawal. Meanwhile, the violence continues, although it has declined. The contested oil fields have been let open to foreign interests for the first time since the 1970’s. This withdrawal left many changes in Iraq, and marked the end of a war that has lasted for most of a decade.
I honestly felt that it was about time the US pulled out. Not only that, but couldn’t Bush have admitted in the first place that this whole thing was about oil? Looking back on things, there was absolutely no reason to start a war in Iraq except for oil, and maybe also because we didn’t like Hussein. Look back on it. Was there any reason to start a war in Iraq? Where was the threat? The threat was in Afghanistan, and other places. Even so, I’m glad that it’s finally over (surprisingly), and it’s nice to see Obama making good on his promises.
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ReplyDeleteJeremy Werden
ReplyDeletehttp://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/02/world/asia/osama-bin-laden-is-killed.html?pagewanted=all
1st period
12/15/11
Something huge happened in the year 2011. This event will be known for future generations as a historic event in American history. On May 1st 2011 Cbs News first reported on the death of known terrorist Osama Bin Ladan. He was shot in the forehead at his home in Pakistan. There have been alternate variations of the report in the past few months, but the gist of the story is “we got him”.
Known as one of the main people behind the tragic incident of 9/11, Bin Laden has been hated by our country for the previous 10 years. Claiming to be the head, of terrorist group Al-Quada he certainly was one of the most wanted people by our country in the World. When our government found the position of this known mad-man, we assembled a group of highly trained Navy Seals to complete the ever important mission. With hard work and determination are Seals were able to take his body back where it belongs…At the bottom of the ocean.
Tim Li
ReplyDelete2nd Period
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42852700/ns/world_news-death_of_bin_laden/t/us-forces-kill-osama-bin-laden-pakistan/#.TuqzcPK2bhc
An event that I would choose to remember this year by is the death of Osama bin Laden. Bin Laden was the leader of al-Qaeda. He was the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks that caused the deaths of nearly 3,000 innocent people. He was killed in early May in Pakistan by Navy SEALs and DNA tests confirmed his identity. This event will forever be remembered because it brought justice to a man who had killed many, and brought closure to families who had lost loved ones.
I personally believe that this event was a big step towards the end of terrorism. While other leaders may come and take his place, they have taken a blow in losing their figurehead and leader. While some people may believe that it is morally wrong to be happy over killing anyone, I think that in the case of one who's killed as many innocent people as bin Laden, it's hard not to feel any relief or joy, especially if you've lost a friend or family to his actions. This event will forever be known as the day we brought the battle to the terrorists themselves.
5th Period / 12-15-11
ReplyDeleteThe Surfing Madonna--A holiday Resurrection / By: Gailpowell
http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-715976?hpt=hp_bn2 / Dec. 10, 2011
The surfing Madonna was made by an unknown artist at Encinitas, California. This mosaic effected the people of the Encinitas beach community in both good and bad ways. Unlike most people on the streets who were drawn by the great beauty of the mosaic taking pictures and just admiring it, some people started complain that they can not have multitudes of admirers on the tiny sidewalk. Also that the can not have them stepping out into the traffic lanes to take photos. Eventually the Encinitas City Council “okayed” funds to have a art consulting group to come up with ways to safely take down the Madonna. By this an artist named Mark Patterson came up and greeted the citizens with open arms. He is also about to submit the art work for a formal public view. Also with this he has lended the mosaic to the city for 100 years. The decision is very close to being answered.
This will definitely get a lot of folks attentions because The Surfing Madonna is a very elegant and beautiful piece of art work. Even though people love this piece of art they can not and should have not gone into the lanes of traffic just to take pictures. Because this is very risky and can even cause death. Would the artist of The Surfing Madonnna, Mark Patterson come out if his art work was not going to be removed? Additionally will The Surfing Madonna stay on public display and get lended to the city?
Louisa Fine
ReplyDeleteAuthor unknown
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70350.html
Occupy Wall Street began September 17, 2011 in Zucccotti Park in New York City. It orginated because of people protesting big buisness but there was a wide range of topics that eventually were included in it. Some were relavant and some where didn’t make any sense. This will be recorded in history because of the large amount of middle class people who came together. This article speaks of how it moved all the way across the country to the west coast.
I think that an event that will definently be put in the history books is the movement Occupy Wall Street. Will it be negativley viewed or postively viewed I think it is to soon to tell. I have not seen a significant change in anything due to Occupy Wall Street but I think it will still be recocgnized in the future. Maybe as a movement tht didn’t cause a whole lot of change or maybe as a movement to inspire others.
Tommy Billman
ReplyDeleteP.1
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/osama-bin-laden-killed/story?id=13505703#.TuqaO_I_2So
I think one thing that will be memorable this year is the assassination of Osama Bin Laden. I think that if we are going to go around assassinating people we should be a little more secretive about it. I think it is not helpful when we have tv shows about how we killed him. Now we will not be able to use the same tactics again. I think that Brandon's approach to how we should have dealt with it is wrong. I think that since he was responsible for thousands of deaths that he did not deserve a trial. I think that since there were videos of him saying how his goal is to kill 2,000,000 Americans that it is perfectly reasonable to kill him. I think that we will remember this because we have been trying to kill him for 10 years so this is where it ended.
Kevin Chen
ReplyDelete1st Period
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/osama-bin-laden-killed/story?id=13505703
On May 1st, 2011, President Obama announced that Osama Bin Laden had been killed. In a speech at around midnight EST, he told how a Navy Seal team had entered their base and killed Bin Laden. He was killed in Pakistan. After he was killed, he was dumped off a ship into the ocean. It was also reported that no US forces were killed during the operation.
I think this is a good step towards defeating Al Qaeda. I think it is also a step towards putting victims of his terror at ease. Even though the organization won't be destroyed because of his death, it is an important moral victory. Many future terror plans were also discovered, possibly uncovering future attacks. The death of Osama Bin Laden won't end terrorism, but it is definitely a good step.
Alex Haggis-1st Period
ReplyDeleteThe Arab Spring turns one year old
Author: Elizabeth Palmer
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-500202_162-57344127/the-arab-spring-turns-one-year-old/
CBS-12/16/11
The Arab spring is one of the major events in 2011, and as the article said, it just turned one year old. The Arab spring is the long awaited movement to liberate many oppressed peoples.
And despite the words of the oh-so insightful advisers to George Bush, liberation of the Arab world is not something that an unplanned foreign invasion of a country which we have no understanding of. It comes from within, and it did, our jingoistic ideal that somehow we caused all this despite the fact that we were allies with most of the oppressive governments until we decided that it didn't suite our interests.
Raziyah Farrington
ReplyDeletePeriod 1
12/13/11
http://www.biography.com/people/osama-bin-laden-37172?page=2
The assassination of Osama Bin Laden had the most impact on a lot of people. On May 1, 2011, President Barack Obama made an extremely important announcement stating that Osama Bin Laden was found and dead. Osama was a negative influence among people, being responsible for 911 wasn’t a great way to fight for his right in America. You would be surprised of how many people didn’t care if Osama was gone or not. Well I tell you one thing I sure am.
When my family and I heard the news, we were very happy. I was a great way for us to understand that our country is much safer then it was before. I wonder how his kids and his family took his death. This event is very important to history and many Americans will remember this day.2011 was a very important year many people made great achievements. There were also many negative things that took place also. 2012 is coming soon let’s see what it brings us.
Keith Swartz
ReplyDelete1
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/02/world/asia/osama-bin-laden-is-killed.html?pagewanted=all
On May first of this year a very significant public figure was killed. Yes of course im talking about Osama Bin Laden. He was killed in his mansion in Pakistan.There has not been a clear report on this event but everyone knows that we killed him.
Osama was known to be a vital person in the 9/11 attacks. He has had hatred for the US for a long time.He was claimed to be the leader of the terrorist group Al-Quada.When our government found the position of this known mad-man, we assembled a group of highly trained Navy Seals to complete the ever important mission. With hard work and determination are Seals were able to take his body back where it belongs…At the bottom of the ocean.
1st period
ReplyDeleteJapan fears a nuclear disaster after reactor breach by Laura King, Ralph Vartabedian and Thomas H. Maugh II
Los Angeles Times March 15, 2011
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/mar/15/world/la-fg-japan-quake-20110315
On March 11, 2011 Japan was hit by a massive magnitude 9.0 earthquake followed by a massive tsunami. 15,842 people were killed, 5,890 people were injured, and 3,485 people went missing. Then just a few days later the Fukushima nuclear plant had a meltdown. All people living within a twenty mile radius of the plant were told to stay indoors to avoid radiation sickness.
This was by far the worst natural disaster of 2011. So many Japanese people lost everything. This was the worst earthquake and tsunami japan has seen in a long time. I just hope they can fully recover soon.
Kristin Thompson
ReplyDelete1st period
http://www.biography.com/people/osama-bin-laden-37172?page=2
This past year has went by very fast. I think one of the most importanat things that happened this year was the killing of Osama bin Laden.On May 1st 2011 President Barack Obama announced that Osama bin Laden had been killed in a terrorist compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. President Obama "The death of bin Laden marks the most significant achievement to date in our nation's effort to defeat al Qaeda." In America many people where very happy about this event, this event let America know that we are safe now.
When I found out her was dead I was very happy. This let America know that are country is safe now, ever since the 9-11 attack our country could have been under attack. This event is very important in history. Many people will remember this event for ever. President Obama even said "most significant achievement to date." Bin Laden's death brings to an end America being at risk for another terrist attack by al Qaeda.
Taylor Headen
ReplyDeletePeriod 1
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/02/world/asia/osama-bin-laden-is-killed.html?pagewanted=all
The most significant thing of 2011 is the assassination of Osama Bin Laden. After ten years of searching we finally found him. The CIA found him and killed him by shooting him in the head. The people of America were so happy the gathered around the white house and celebrated. They celebrated by waving our flags and chanting USA. This was a remarkable event for us.
I think that this day was very important in history. I can remember sitting in social studies last school year talking about it. I hate that it took so long for us to find him, but I’m just glad that we found him now. Now we can stop worrying about him to continue to do what he is doing. I hope that nothing like 9/11 ever happens again.
Jack Jansen
ReplyDeletehttp://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/02/world/asia/osama-bin-laden-is-killed.html?pagewanted=all
2nd period
12/16/11
A very important event happened in the year 2011. This event will go down as a life changing event in American history. On May 1st 2011 Cbs News first reported on the death of known terrorist Osama Bin Laden. He was shot in thehead at his residence in the country if Pakistan. There have been different stories about it in the past few months, but the important thing is that we got him.
Known as one of the main plotters behind the tragic attacks of 9/11, Bin Laden has been despised by our country for the past decade. Claiming to be the leader, of terrorist organization Al-Quada he certainly was one of the most wanted people by our country in the World. When our government found the location of this known terrorists, we assembled a group of highly trained Navy Seals to complete the ever important mission. With hard work and determination are Seals were able to kill this evil man.
Waad Husein
ReplyDelete2nd Period
NY Times 1/23/11
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/24/world/africa/24sudan.html
2011 was a year of a great deal of events. One of them was the seceding of southern Sudan from nothern Sudan.The referendum in southern Sudan voted to be an independent country. 99% of voters in southern Sudan chose to be separated from northern Sudan. After decades of civil war, the decision to be two independent, and separate countries was made. The southern part of Sudan has chosen the official name of the Republic of South Sudan, although the majority preference was simply, South Sudan.
This article was mainly about the secession of southern Sudan, and it being officially named the Republic of Sudan. The dividing of Sudan has affected my family, since we are from Sudan(also referred to now as “North Sudan”). It was very devastating for my family to see the country they grew up in, to be split in half. Although, if the separation was necessary for both countries to be at peace, then it was for the better. And as much as it is upsetting to see Sudan become two countries, the greater outcome is for everyone to finally live in harmony; that’s the bigger picture!
Carolyn Deutsch
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12/15/11
http://articles.cnn.com/2011-05-01/world/bin.laden.obit_1_bin-terrorist-network-uss-cole?_s=PM:WORLD
During the year 2011 the US has accomplished many great things and we are on becoming a better country. I think that one of the most significant things that have happened over the year is when we killed Osama bin Laden. This took away the leader to a great threat to our country since he was the leader of the al Qaeda. The al Qeada have been a threat to us fore many years and they are responsible for 9/11, wich our country will remember forever.
I think that it is good that he is no longer around to threaten our country and this can help those who lost family and friends during 9/11 recover although this day won't be forgotten and nothing can make what he did to so many people just, this still is a good step in our recovery.
On may 1st of 2011 Osama Bin Laden was killed in the courtyard of his house in Abottabad Pakistan. Less than 24 hours later he was buried at sea to respect muslim religous belief. i think that this was a great achievement. though bin laden had become all but a figure head and a funds provider. this was a great peice of moral support that raised our spirits immensly.
ReplyDeletePresident Barak Obama said soon after “justice has been done.” the mission was conducted by an elite group of handpicked soilders named seal team 6. these men swept in on helicopters and swiftly overpowered his bodyguards in a firefight. they then killed him with a bullet to the forehead. the “leader” of al queda was dead. this ws important as it signified the beginning of the end of the war on terror.
1st Period
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http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/01/national/main20058777.shtml
Osama Bin Laden was killed April 29th, 2011 on a Sunday morning. To me this event will be one of the most remembered and momentous things that occurred in 2011. Osama Bin Laden's death took a huge weight off of the family members of the loved ones killed in the attack as well as the American's who were devastated upon this attack. Though the ones that passed can never be replaced, the taste of justice will be forever remain of the tongue's of Americans.
It feels good to know that our country doesn't have to live in fear anymore and our enemy has been assassinated. I still believe that there's always a back-up man that has already been trained in case something like this happens to occur again. Usually, people let their guard down, but I won't... The quote "A smile is like a band aide, it covers up the pain but it still hurts." to me, explains exactly what the assassination of Bin Laden is to American.
Sandeep Gill
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http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/02/world/asia/osama-bin-laden-is-killed.html?pagewanted=all
12/16/11
2011 has been a tremendous year for news. Rick Perry, Casey Anthony, Rebecca Black, and many more interesting stories. The one that caught my eye was about the death of Osama Bin Laden. On May 1st of this year, President Obama declared Bin Laden Dead. A team of Navy SEALS infiltrated Bin Laden's compound in Pakistan. No US casualties were reported. Navy SEALS went in and had a gunfight with some of Bin Laden's crones. The fight ended in with Bin Laden and a few other of his guards dead.
When I found out he was dead I was very happy. This act let Americans know that "we don't mess around!". This event is very important in history. Many people will remember this event for ever. President Obama even said "most significant achievement to date." Bin Laden's death brings to an end, America being at risk for another terrorist attack by al Qaeda.
Julia Haines/1st pd
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BBC News/March 11th 2011
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12709598
Overall the article explains how the earthquake cause the tsunami and how devastating it was to the areas it hit in Japan in mid-March earlier this year. It also talks about how the Nuclear Power Plant was affected in the earthquake and it now has dangerous levels of radiation. I think that this event was significant to 2011, because while we were all worrying about Iran’s government and the Iraq war, I think we had slightly lost sight of keeping ourselves safe too. It was also important because it gives us a chance to help out Japan and send donations to those who lost everything to the floods. Although the whole thing was completely devastating to Japan, it did give somewhat of us a wake-up call. It also brought nations together as everyone was trying to help them out.
I liked the article because it was very thorough in explaining everything. It also didn’t try to make the event seem less horrible than it was, everything in it was true facts. I can personally connect to this event, because my family has Japanese relations. Both of my parents lived in Japan for more than 2 years, and they even met there. Because of this, we have a lot of Japanese culture in life at home. It was very heartbreaking for us all to watch all the devastation on T.V, especially when my parents recognized specific places being carried away by water. Now, I feel like Japan is back on its feet and is well on its way to repairing everything that was lost. I don’t have any further questions or concerns about it.
Abu S/1st Period
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CBS News/May 1
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/01/national/main20058777.shtml
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The year of 2011 has brought many tremendous events to our lives. The most prominent one must be the killing of Osama bin Laden. On May 1st, 2011, elite Couter Terrorist groups set out to kill Osama bin Laden in his compound. This entire procedure took approximately 40 minutes, which is quite amazing. They did it using the stealth of night, and quickly evaded the compound. In the compound they met some retaliation, which was quickly fended off. There were no casualties on the American's side. They rushed to the top of the compound and came face to face with Osama bin Laden and his wife. Laden took a powerful bullet to the head which was fatal.
What amazed me about this entire process was the fact that Obama declared this. He knew everything that was going on in the compound, but at the same time, he was delivering jokes at a formal dinner party. The American government's strive for justice also amazed me. The Americans told Pakistan that they would evade if they found a threat; and that is exactly what they did. They did all of this under everybody's noses.
Blaire Sobolewski 1st period
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cnn wire staff
may 1, 2011 Cnn.com
http://articles.cnn.com/2011-05-01/world/bin.laden.obit_1_bin-terrorist-network-uss-cole?_s=PM:WORLD
A lot has happened in the year of 2011. Famous people have died, some people who we have been looking for for years were found. One of the biggest things that has happened in the year of 2011 is Osama Bin Laden's death. Bin Laden was the leader who was behind al Qaeda, the group that started the attack on September 11, 2001. This event was very significant in 2011 because Bin Laden was the leader of al Qaeda and he took away many people's lives, and families.
I think that the death of Bin Laden was a big achievement for America. I also think that it took us a little longer than expected for him to be found. This was a huge achievement and a big step for America. Finally finding, and killing Bin Laden has put many people to rest knowing that an attack like the one on September 11 won't happen again. I also believe that this helped people who lost loved ones in the attack. I cannot relate this to what we are studying, and I have no questions about this event.
Lianna Malawski
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http://articles.cnn.com/2011-05-01/world/bin.laden.obit_1_bin-terrorist-network-uss-cole?_s=PM:WORLD
There are many events that have happened this year. Of course I cannot name every single one of them, but I think one really important one and has definitely boosted the U.S was the death of Osama Bin Laden. Many people have been very relieved since the death of Osama. It helps to know that one of the biggest threats to the U.S has now been deleted. This puts a lot of hope in American citizens now. They want to be done with all of this terrorism.
I personally am very happy with the outcome. But we all know the death of Osama has not been forgotten in his homeland. They will want revenge; we killed one of the most threatening terrorists in the U.S. that is why we should be happy and on the look out at the same time. It is important that we move on, and try to build a happier world, away from deathly threats on thousands of lives.
Ye Htet
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http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/01/national/main20058777.shtml
Osama bin Laden is dead
May 1, 2011
2011 is a year where the world has been through many changes. From deaths of the most wanted terrorist leaders to countries cooperating with each other. There many changes in this year but what I think is the most important would be Osama Bin Laden's death. The tsunami and earthquake in Japan were important too because that event showed the world that countries can unite and help each other. My post is about Bin Laden though. President Obama ordered the attack after going to several . meetings. The attack was carried out by the CIA and the Navy Seals. Osama was hiding in a nearby compound that wasn't far away from the capital of Pakistan. It was also close to the Pakistani military compounds. There was an intense gunfight in which Osama resisted and he got shot in the eye. He was buried in the sea in 24 hours. His death is a really important because it means that the world is changing. I mean he was hiding for like 10 years and we don't know what will happen after his death. Is there going to be any retaliation?
Osama bin Laden's death to me was surprising, he was hunted down for 10 years and he's finally dead now. That's one less bad person in the world but when I think about, he had people who loved him too. I think it was maybe wrong to have killed him just like that. He did resist but he should have been allowed to say something or be imprisoned or something.
The article I have selected focuses on the natural disasters that ravaged the coast of Japan and the aid people had provided from around the world. When the worst of the earthquake and tsunami wore off, there was a rush of panic as family members frantically tried to contact relatives living in Japan. I found this event to be significant because it brought people closer on an emotional level, similar to the effect from the earthquake in Haiti. The article elaborates on the distribution of wealth to various parts of the economy. While many natural disasters struck during the course of the year, I decided to choose Japan, since the devastating earthquake (9.0 magnitude) conjured up a tsunami, which resulted in severe economic losses.
ReplyDeleteThis is terrible, but it's not as though Japan is a third-world nation that needs to rely on exterior aid to get back on its feet. Where was our aid when Hurricane Katrina hit, Japanese? Huh? Yeah, I thought not.
Ian McKeown
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Title: California teen admits killing gay student, to serve 25 years
Author: CNN Wire Staff
Monday January 6th, 2011
This article is about bringing a final end to the controversial court case of a middle school shootout in which Brandon McInerney gunned down a publically known gay classmate by the name of King. The trial finally came to a close after mistrials and 3 years in a juvenile facility. Brandon was found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the first degree, and was sentenced to 21 years in prison. 11 for the murder and 10 for bringing the firearm on school campus. There is no chance of early release. The defendant finally pleaded guilty and was tried as an adult. This horrible event can finally be put to rest.
I am glad the family of King can finally get a little justice in their loss. I believe this sentence is a little generous but better than alternatives. I think this will set an example and help others security by showing the repercussions of actions like this. I have been bullied in the past and the justice served after is the only rest bit I got. I only hope the family can heal after such a devastating loss. My only question after reading this is, How will we better protect others from situations like these in the future?
Melissa Galvan
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http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/30/what-was-your-top-news-story-of-2011/?iref=allsearch
There are many unforgettable events that have happened in 2011, but Of course I cannot name every single one of them, but I think one really important one was the death of Osama bin laden. It helps to know that one of the of the most-wanted terrorist in the world, was announced dead. Many people have been very relieved since the death of Osama. This puts a lot of hope in American citizens now. They want to be done with all of this terrorism.
I am very happy with the outcome. But we all know the death of Osama will not be forgotten in his homeland. They will want revenge; we killed one of the most threatening terrorists in the U.S. and the leader of Al Qaeda. That is why we should all be happy and be aware of what's going on. It is important that we move on, and try to build a happier place.
Jamil Walker
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http://www.one.org/c/us/issue/12/?gclid=CK2s257P160CFQGd7QodQhc_IA
I was looking at this article about education and how there is a lot of children still out of school. Most of the 67.5 million children still out of school are amongst the poorest and hardest times in the world. More than half these children are girl because they are most likely living in countries in conflict rural areas. This is saying that most of these children aren’t doing anything in there lives. They will not graduate from middle school high school and not even college. Most of these children can’t even read a Kindergarten book because they have no education.
This article came in mind because parents are lacking their job of putting or taking their kids to school. Children need to go to school so that they can do something with their lives. They need to get a job own their own business and be like any other human.
Justin mayo
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http://m.cnn.com/primary/wk_article?articleId=urn:newsml:CNN.com:20120118:tsa-elderly-strip-search:1&category=cnnd_politics#page2
This article is about the allegations of the TSA strip searching two elderly women. These complaints came within days of each other from elderly women one who has a pouch under her shirt for medical rasons and another with a back brace. The TSA apologised but denies that strip searching is allowed. There has been no evidence found that the incidents occurred.
I think that the TSA should accept that the strip searches happened and apologies for that the implement more monitoring. These TSA searches have been having traumatizing affects on passengers. This needs to change. I realisr the need for searches but breaching of procedure and traumatizing people is not the right way to go.
Kat Westover
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Japan earthquake: Tsunami hits north-east
By BBC News
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12709598
My article was about the tsunami that hit Japan. It was at magnitude 8.9 and hit Japan at about 14:46. It talks about what happened to a couple of Japan’s nuclear power-plants. A couple had their water become a much higher temperature than safe when the tsunami hit. They had to release some of the pressure from the plant, but they said that nobody would be harmed by radioactivity. Thousands of people were evacuated to safer areas. It was the fifth-largest quake to hit since 1900.
I think this was one of the worst disasters in 2011. Many people died and thousands lost their homes. I am starting to become concerned with how bad natural disasters are becoming. We had hurricane Katrina and the earthquake in Haiti recently, and now there was a horrible tsunami in Japan. This tsunami destroyed farmland for growing food and cause multiple fires to break out. It makes me wonder if more natural disasters are going to occur in the years to come.