UN Report: Global Warming Worsens Security Woes

"UN Report: Global Warming Worsens Security Woes"
From: The Huffington Post

By: Seth Borenstein

Global warming has always been a big issue that comes up in any environmental discussion. It has its believers and people who flat out deny it. say what you will, recent studies by scientists have stated that with the rise of temperatures comes the rise of tempers, and that  "...climate change will complicate and worsen existing global security problems, such as civil wars, strife between nations and refugees." A big statement, basically saying that global warming will cause wars and general unrest and aggravation between countries. The article continues to state that global warming "will be an added factor making things even more dangerous." and events such as fights over resources, like water and energy, hunger and extreme weather, "will all go into the mix to destabilize the world a bit more" stated by the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Intergovernmental UN Panel. Although climate change is a big problem, it will not be the direct cause of the conflicts, but instead, will exacerbate poor governmental issues, and general social unrest. Examples that were given were the Arab spring and Syria as the most recent. Global warming is now not only a environmental issue, but seems to be able to have the ability to cause political disruptions. With many countries already being on edge, any  outside factor can be the last straw, to causing a major conflict.

What I Can and Can't Live Without

Many of the things I own I believe to be invaluable. From the toys I had when I was in elementary, to my computer, and phone, are all some of the things that I believe to be important. Although, in reality, many of these are not as important as I make them out to be, and can still easily live without. Some of the things I would have no problem getting rid of, are the toys from my childhood (although 1would prefer to have them sent to a charity for children), many of my video games, and some of the more impulse driven purchases that I have made, such as a paintball gun (which I have only used twice in the four years of having it). After losing everything that I believe to be unneeded, my home will look considerably bigger. The things that I cannot live without, are my phone, a bed, and food. Food for obvious reason, a bed for resting and being able to sleep, and my phone because of how necessary a phone has become. With my phone, i can entertain myself, find my location and who ever is around me, and even be able to search up an answer to any situation I face. These re the choices that I believe the current generation of people will choose, because of how important technology has become in our lives.

Daily Show Clip

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-march-12-2014/the-covert-report


The Daily Show with Jon Stewart is known to be a news show that uses heavy satire to be able to speak of recent major topics in the world. Humor is added to every topic, even ones that seem too serious for it. The video clip above is Jon Stewart speaking about the recent investigations done by the senate, into whether or not the CIA has been using torture as a method for interrogation. Stewart uses humorous phrases, funny analogies, and eye-catching pictures to present the topic, and also make viewers laugh. Stewart shows video clips of a senator speaking of the issue and later he begins to poke fun at them, and mock almost everything they say. He even begins to read from an empty book titled "Executive Orders" after a video clip of a senator speaking of a specific executive order. It is moments like these that prove educational yet entertaining to the viewer, and shows why people like Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart have been vastly successful with their shows. Humor and current events are mixed together to make the satire shows that Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert host, providing education of the current and major events one should know, but at the same time, have a good laugh.

Dog Doesn’t Consider Itself Part Of Family

"Dog Doesn’t Consider Itself Part Of Family"
From: The Onion
By: The Onion

The subject being satired, are the local news articles, revolving around seemingly useless topics. This news article helps show people that many of the local news stations broadcast many unneeded articles, and cover news that is not important to society. Articles such as missing children or any other article that could save a life, are rarely seen and instead, articles about useless and unimportant subjects are shown to the public, making many people blind to what is really going on in their neighborhood. This article in particular article is funny due to the eye-catching title and hilarious subject. Articles like these are obviously satire, and there content is not any more serious then there titles. This article in particular makes the dog talk, having an interview take place with the reporter and the dog saying things such as  “Hey, they’re not bad people, and I appreciate that they let me ride in the car sometimes, but do I think of them as my own family members? God, no,”. More satire statements fill the article, closing it with "At press time, Pepper’s stance was reaffirmed when Denise O’Donnell made him sit and beg for several moments before letting him have a piece of cheese."

Economy Article

"Bank Of America Wants People To Pay $5 For A Currently Free Service"
By: The Huffington Post
From: The Huffington Post

Banks being corrupted and doing shady things are nothing new. Some of the most corrupted and shady works occur at banks, causing their customers to go through many problems. One example is what Bank of America is doing. Bank of America had a service that was called "SafeBalance" that made sure that customers would not overdraw. It was considered a great service that allowed a sense of safety for one's bank account. As of now, the service is optional and if one desires to add it to their account, Bank of America will charge four dollars and ninety five cents. "The SafeBalance account was designed for a small segment of customers who want added protection against all overdrafts."  Betty Riess, a spokesperson from Bank of America, also stating that "The key difference between SafeBalance Banking and our more traditional checking accounts is that there are no checks and no overdrafts." Bank of America can do this and get away with it, because people do not know what the service was, and that it was available for free from the start. People will throw their money away without realizing that they have the right to demand to have the bank revert to the original plan.

Economy and Me

As a sixteen year old boy, I have never had any firsthand experience of the economy affecting me. what i have experienced though, is how it has affected my parents, and in turn, me. When the economy's recession was at its peak, my parents had to take longer hours, and lower pay. It was a tough time for my parents and it had resulted in a different day to day routine for me and my brother. We would have to get used to coming home at four, and seeing our parents at seven. We became much more mindful of what we purchased, making sure we only bought something that was a necessity and to not throw our money around for useless items. As of now, since the economy has healed, we are able to experience more of the luxuries we had to let go of during the peak of the recession. Our parents are no longer stressed about making payments or purchasing food, and in turn, their moods have changed and are more positive in the home. Arguments barely occur in the house and on the rare occurrence if they do, they are almost never financial. Although I am not affected by the economy directly, it does affect my parents, as a result indirectly affecting me.

U.S. Prosecutors Will Seek Extradition Of Mexican Cartel Kingpin 'El Chapo'

"U.S. Prosecutors Will Seek Extradition Of Mexican Cartel Kingpin 'El Chapo'"
From: The Huffington Post
By: The Huffington Post

Recently, American forces recently captured one of the world's most wanted drug lords. The Mexican Cartel Kingpin known as 'El Chapo', was captured in his home, where he had billions worth of drugs, guns and money stored. Golden and diamond pistols and rifles, along with stacks of U.S. dollars and Mexican Pesos that reached the ceiling and filled entire rooms. El Chapo is known for his brutality and several murders. He believed he was doing a service to the people of Mexico by protecting them from the other drug lords, known as the Zetas. The Zetas and Cartels have a long going rivalry. At one point, the Zetas sent severed heads of Cartel members to El Chapo, who responded by sending the Zetas, fourteen dismembered Zeta members. "This is the biggest success in the drug war in 20 years, and shows that contrary to what you hear in the press, behind the scenes the U.S. and Mexico have been working well together," said a U.S. official. El Chapo does not only have crimes in Mexico, but he has several charges in Chicago, New York, and Miami, all for cocaine trafficking. El Chapo has millions to spend on his trial, whether or not he will be released free due to his power, which has allowed him to rule mexico for the past decade.