HW #7

http://www.newsday.com/news/nation/nj-weighs-new-bullying-laws-after-rutgers-suicide-1.2400787

I find the fact that legislators even have to think about this issue sad. This should not be a problem in society. It should be something that no one has to even consider worrying about. However, bullying is currently a strong subject being looked at in many areas because of the new levels it has reached. We are finding ourselves having to deal with some individuals committing suicide as a result of this terrible act. I think that other states should start following New Jersey's example and apply similar laws and outlines to try and fix this extremely upsetting dilema.

HW #6

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/bedbugs-head-lice-make-themselves-at-home-on-li-1.2374563

I find this entire thing very gross and scary. To know that there are creatures living in your bed with you as you sleep, no matter how tiny, is so strange. The fact that there are billions of bugs of different species making a comeback along with bedbugs and head lice is frightening as well. It shows that they are learning to adapt and find new ways in which to better survive. They do not have much of a positive influence for us in any way either. For the longest time I had no idea that these types of insects flourished so much and came up so often. They are being found everywhere too, including some of the top places where you wouldn't want them crawling alongside you. Because they are coming into the country through people from other areas and easily spread, it is hard to find a way to prevent them from entering. We are lucky that they are not truly harmful but just creep individuals out.

HW #5

2 months is a crazy amount of time to be trapped underground without any real resources that people are used to enjoying on a day to day basis. It is a relief to know that 10 out of the 33 stuck below the ground have been saved although the other 23 are still there which is still upsetting. They are doing their best to get back however and are expected to be pulled up within a short amount of time which is excellent news. All of these workers truly had to keep a positive attitude the entire time for the best results which takes a lot of effort im sure. They seemed to keep themselves occuppied for such a long period of time by cutting at the rock to bring back souvenires which was a great idea. Sending up letters stating that they were all safe was another smart idea of theirs. I'm not sure of how they got them to the top from so far down but all that matters is that they did figure out a way somehow. Overall this incident showed the mining complany that they need to modernise and advance their equipment, skills, and techniques for the concern of their workers' lives. It proved the strength of Chile in being able to accomplish a difficult task for its people as well. The entire thing was well planned and organized.

HW #4

http://www.newsday.com/news/mysterious-plum-island-up-for-sale-1.2340785

I agree with those who say that this piece of land should be shared for the public to take account of, rather than sold off to whomever will pay the most for it. It is a great example of life that still remains less urbanized. Individuals can look to this island and observe it as they would like. Numerous people will find it interesting I'm sure, and enjoy studying its different ways. By following this idea the many varieties of species and rare lands can also survive as they have been for quite a lot of years. Their natural development and growth will not be stopped and continue to progress on as it should.