2/26/15
From Selma to Ferguson: Keep Hope Alive!
Written by Clarence B. Jones
Publication Date 2/26/15
This piece is about the topic of racism. The author states that black America is dominated by white America. He explains the problem of race issues as the elephant in the room. He further explains that the historical impacts of slavery and white supremacy affects how federal and law enforcement view African Americans in current society.
Nauseam is a word I encountered in the article that confounded me.
I resolved the lack of understanding this word, because I checked the internet for the definition.
The main point that should be taken away from this article is that we should speak up for victims of any wrong-doings. We should spread awareness in order to prevent horrible hate crimes.
One point I agreed with was the fact that should make people aware of race issues. Increased awareness of this topic will lead to more exposure and the soon downfall of racial issues.
One point that I disagreed with was that historical events lead to why African Americans are depicted poorly in society. White supremacy is why the black American population is viewed like that by the police force. This is sadly true, but it explains racism as a whole.
This piece makes me appreciate the freedom I have in the world. While I'm sleeping in my bed, people of different colors are being persecuted for acts they did not commit.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Ebola questions
1. Betsy McCaughey identifies that medical staff has a high chance of getting Ebola, since they are working to solve it.
2. The author's solution to this problem is to expand capacity at the 4 bio-containment hospitals. Second, McCaughey suggests that it would be safer to transport Ebola patients to these containment centers.
3. Sean Kaufman views the CDC's guidelines for protective gear in treating Ebola patients as "absolutely irresponsible and dead wrong."
4. Rep. Michael Burgess states that CDC head Thomas Frieden wore fully protective gear in Africa, while guidelines for protective gear is weak.
5. I agree with safety 100 percent. I believe the guidelines should be updated to keep Ebola from further spreading.
2. The author's solution to this problem is to expand capacity at the 4 bio-containment hospitals. Second, McCaughey suggests that it would be safer to transport Ebola patients to these containment centers.
3. Sean Kaufman views the CDC's guidelines for protective gear in treating Ebola patients as "absolutely irresponsible and dead wrong."
4. Rep. Michael Burgess states that CDC head Thomas Frieden wore fully protective gear in Africa, while guidelines for protective gear is weak.
5. I agree with safety 100 percent. I believe the guidelines should be updated to keep Ebola from further spreading.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
The Man of Soy (Summary Writing)
In the news article titled The Man Who Designed the Iconic Soy Sauce Dispenser is Dead. Jade walker discusses the death of Kenji Ekuan. First, Walker points out that Kenji Ekuan invented the soy sauce dispenser. Next, the author states the bottle Invented by Kenji Ekuan has sold over 300,000 bottles. Also, she explains that the soy sauce dispenser was added to the permanent at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In addition, Jade Walker mentions Ekuan designed the Akita bullet train, the motorcycle for Yamaha, and he has written several books. Finally, Walker concludes by stating Ekuan's honors and medals, and she states Ekuans time of passing
Monday, February 2, 2015
Latin Roots #8
1. flu, fluct (flow, flowing): fluid, influx, flush, fluctuate, influence, influenza, fluent.
2. fort, forc (strong): fortress, forceful, reinforce, comfortable, effortlessly.
3. frater, fratr (brother): fraternity, fraternal, fraternalism, confraternity
4. fus, fund, found (pour, melt): transfusion, funnel, refund, fountain, confusion, foundry, fusion
1. affluent : flowing with wealth and riches: prosperous: flowing stream as a tributary
2. confluence: coming or flowing together, as of rivers or ideas: a place of joining
3. confound: to perplex, confuse, amaze, or bewilder
4. effusive: pouring forth in an emotional way: unrestrained or overly demonstrative
5 forte: one's special area of accomplishment, performance: one's strong point
6. fortify: to make stronger, to strengthen: establish defenses
7. fortitude: strength of character: patient courage
8. fraternize: to associate or socialize in a brotherly fashion: to be friendly with
9. fratrcide: killing of one's own brother: someone who commits such an act
10. mellifluous: as if flowing with honey or sweetness: like the tones of a honeyed voice
11. profusion: a pouring forth, as of great numbers: plentifulness" an abundance
12. superfluous: flowing beyond what is needed: in excess of sufficiency.
2. fort, forc (strong): fortress, forceful, reinforce, comfortable, effortlessly.
3. frater, fratr (brother): fraternity, fraternal, fraternalism, confraternity
4. fus, fund, found (pour, melt): transfusion, funnel, refund, fountain, confusion, foundry, fusion
1. affluent : flowing with wealth and riches: prosperous: flowing stream as a tributary
2. confluence: coming or flowing together, as of rivers or ideas: a place of joining
3. confound: to perplex, confuse, amaze, or bewilder
4. effusive: pouring forth in an emotional way: unrestrained or overly demonstrative
5 forte: one's special area of accomplishment, performance: one's strong point
6. fortify: to make stronger, to strengthen: establish defenses
7. fortitude: strength of character: patient courage
8. fraternize: to associate or socialize in a brotherly fashion: to be friendly with
9. fratrcide: killing of one's own brother: someone who commits such an act
10. mellifluous: as if flowing with honey or sweetness: like the tones of a honeyed voice
11. profusion: a pouring forth, as of great numbers: plentifulness" an abundance
12. superfluous: flowing beyond what is needed: in excess of sufficiency.
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