http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/drunk-driver-convicted-of-manslaughter-in-alexandria-death-of-boy/2012/06/06/gJQAiVKdJV_story.html
This article was written by Allison Klein on June 6, 2012. A mother and her 8 year old son wer walking on a mall playground when a drunk driver plowed his car into them. On Wednesday, he was convicted of manslaughter while driving under the influence. He was found guilty immediately. The mother was in the hospital for weeks because she had broken both of her legs and her hip. She had lost her only son.
I chose this article because it grabbed my attention that a little innocent boy was killed. I have a cousin who is 8 years old and would be very devastated if anything were to ever happened to him. This article was very sad. It's really unfortunate how innocent people have to suffer because of the mistkaes of others. The article was well written and touching. I didn't "enjoy" the article because it was a sad topic but it was a good article.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Miley Cyrus Engagement
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/celebritology/post/the-miley-cyrus-engagement-and-other-celebrities-who-married-young/2012/06/06/gJQAXn4WJV_blog.html
This article was written by Jen Chaney on June 6, 2012. Miley Cyrus is 19 years of age and is recently engaged to Liam Hemsworth. People didn't react in a positive way saying that she is way too young to enter into a lifetime commitment. The article also speaks about other celebrities who were engaged at early ages but their engagements never worked out. Drew Barrymore was engaged at the afe of 16. Winona Ryder was engaged at the age of 18. LeeAnn Rimes was also engaged at the age of 19. And Kate Hudson was engaged at the age of 21.
I chose this article because it dealt with Miley Cyrus. I remember when I was a bit younger I would watch her hit show on Disney Channel called Hannah Montana where she portrayed this sweet young innocent girl. Ever since she came off of the show it seems like she is trying to grow up way too fast. She is about my age but is doing things that she should be doing five to ten years from now. She dresses way beyond her years and is now engaged it's really kind of crazy. But then again she is a celebrity.
This article was written by Jen Chaney on June 6, 2012. Miley Cyrus is 19 years of age and is recently engaged to Liam Hemsworth. People didn't react in a positive way saying that she is way too young to enter into a lifetime commitment. The article also speaks about other celebrities who were engaged at early ages but their engagements never worked out. Drew Barrymore was engaged at the afe of 16. Winona Ryder was engaged at the age of 18. LeeAnn Rimes was also engaged at the age of 19. And Kate Hudson was engaged at the age of 21.
I chose this article because it dealt with Miley Cyrus. I remember when I was a bit younger I would watch her hit show on Disney Channel called Hannah Montana where she portrayed this sweet young innocent girl. Ever since she came off of the show it seems like she is trying to grow up way too fast. She is about my age but is doing things that she should be doing five to ten years from now. She dresses way beyond her years and is now engaged it's really kind of crazy. But then again she is a celebrity.
Exxon Mobil moving Fairfax operations to Houston
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/capitalbusiness/exxon-moving-fairfax-operations-to-houston-in-2014/2012/06/06/gJQA7o00IV_story.html?hpid=z5
This article was written by Abha Bhattarai and Thomas Heath on June 6, 2012. Beginning as early as 2014, Exxon Mobil will be relocating its Fairfax County operations to Houston. It will be taking 2,100 jobs out of an area that is already experiencing a decline in employment rate. Federal deficits are growing larger so our area's good fortune may becoming to an end.
I chose this article because I noticed that it was about Exxon gas and I am a frequent user of Exon gas. When I first stumbled upon the article, I thought that it was saying the actual gas stations were moving to Houston and I was both shocked and confused because there are so many Exxon's around this area. I was confused as to how they were going to take them all away when people use them so much. There seemed like there would be many complaints. I read the complete article to gain further information. The article was well written and informative. And I didn't necessarily enjoy the article but it was interesting to read.
This article was written by Abha Bhattarai and Thomas Heath on June 6, 2012. Beginning as early as 2014, Exxon Mobil will be relocating its Fairfax County operations to Houston. It will be taking 2,100 jobs out of an area that is already experiencing a decline in employment rate. Federal deficits are growing larger so our area's good fortune may becoming to an end.
I chose this article because I noticed that it was about Exxon gas and I am a frequent user of Exon gas. When I first stumbled upon the article, I thought that it was saying the actual gas stations were moving to Houston and I was both shocked and confused because there are so many Exxon's around this area. I was confused as to how they were going to take them all away when people use them so much. There seemed like there would be many complaints. I read the complete article to gain further information. The article was well written and informative. And I didn't necessarily enjoy the article but it was interesting to read.
DNA Blueprint for Fetus Built Using Samples From Parents
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/07/health/tests-of-parents-are-used-to-map-genes-of-a-fetus.html?hp
The article was written on June 6, 2012 by Andrew Pollack. For the first time ever, researchers came up with a way to virtually determine the entire genome of a fetus. They do this by using only a blood sample from the pregnant woman and a saliva specimen from the father. This allows parents to know the complete DNA blueprint of their child way before it is born. Thousands of diseases will be able to be detected. But this new accomplishments may raise ethical concerns because parents my call for abortions for reasons that aren't necessarily legit. Also the cost of doing one fetal genome ranges from $20,000 to $50,0000. Which is A LOT of money.
I did enjoy the article because it was another example of how technology is increasing and advancing at such a rapid rate. To be able to know the full DNA blueprint of a baby way before it is born is truly amazing. I remember when people were excited just to know the sex of the baby when they created ultrasound. The article was well written and the reason I chose this article was because the title caught my eye. The fact that they used "Blueprint for Fetus" made it seem like they were making a clone or something.
The article was written on June 6, 2012 by Andrew Pollack. For the first time ever, researchers came up with a way to virtually determine the entire genome of a fetus. They do this by using only a blood sample from the pregnant woman and a saliva specimen from the father. This allows parents to know the complete DNA blueprint of their child way before it is born. Thousands of diseases will be able to be detected. But this new accomplishments may raise ethical concerns because parents my call for abortions for reasons that aren't necessarily legit. Also the cost of doing one fetal genome ranges from $20,000 to $50,0000. Which is A LOT of money.
I did enjoy the article because it was another example of how technology is increasing and advancing at such a rapid rate. To be able to know the full DNA blueprint of a baby way before it is born is truly amazing. I remember when people were excited just to know the sex of the baby when they created ultrasound. The article was well written and the reason I chose this article was because the title caught my eye. The fact that they used "Blueprint for Fetus" made it seem like they were making a clone or something.
Summer Plans
Even though I am so excited for college I need a break from school. I cannot wait for summer to begin. There are so many exciting things to look forward to over the summer. For instance, after graduation there's beach week. I'm going to Ocean City with a 7 other friends for a week in a beach house we rented and the cool thing is there is no parental supervision (not that we were planning on doing anything bad). It will be the official taste of true freedom and I cannot wait. Also in July I will be going on an 8 day cruise to Bermuda with Carina and Danielle. I've never been there before but I am excited to see how beautiful it is. We are also planning a trip to Kings Dominion as well. In July I also have orientation for college. I can't wait to go dorm room shopping and finally meet my roommate. This summer has so many things in store for me and I can't wait!
College!
I will be attending Virginia Tech in the fall. This is my second choice pick of college. My first choice pick was University of Miami. I've always wanted to go there ever since I got the flyer in the mail my freshman year of high school. I applied and was so ecstatic when I was accepted. I was for sure I was going there but because we couldn't afford it financially I was not able to go. I was very upset about it at first but then I realized the benefits of going to Virginia Tech. It's still a really good school and I would be able to pay in-state tuition. They have amazing food and I have friends going there. For some reason, even though the University of Miami had always been my dream school, deep down inside I always knew that I would probably end up at Virginia Tech.
My Senior Year
My senior year has been the most stressful and challenging year of my entire high school career. In the beginning of the year I had so much motivation because of the pressure of getting into a good college. After second semester hit I basically lost all motivation. I knew I was going to get senioritis but I never thought I was going to get it that bad. I began to not put as much effort into my work, come into school late, and begun not to care at all. I had already been accepted into college and felt that my work here was done. It's crazy to believe that I only have two days of high school left and that in 8 days I will be graduating and beginning a new chapter in my life. I'm really excited..it's been real.
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