"The New Face Of America"
               In the article "The New Face Of America" by Veronia Majerol talks about how soon their will be a change in the United States to where whites would start fading away to when it wouldn't be also many and the black and Latino population would go up to a higher percentage. By 2050 researches believe that the change and people would start noticing it even more.

           For example the article had stated, "Last spring that minority births-Hispanic, black, Asian, American India, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Alsaka Native-now outnumber those of non-Hispanic whites." Another example from the text is, "But unlike in decades past, minority population are no longer concentrated in major urban center: They now outnumber whites in 348 of the more than 3,000 counties across the U.S." Another example from the article that was stated was, "Social changes are also driving the shift. The number of mixed race marriages--and, as a result, mixed -race children- is on the rise." The last example from the text that was stated, "An estimated 12.5 million of the 24 million eligible Hispanic voters cast ballots, with 71 percent voting for obama, according to exit polls.

           I think by 2050 that the population of blacks and latinos would become higher than what it is now in 2013 because so many teens in these two cultures are keeping having babies. I also think this because families are much bigger in these two culture like their might be 7 brothers and sisters in one house. I also think whites percentage is going to go down because some tends not to have children and when they do, they might just have one and when their child get to the age to have children they might make a choice not have kids.

             If whites start having more kids starting from 2013 onto 2050 would this change the future results? What if the Afrian-American population get highter by 2050 what would the new percentage be and would they over come the latinos? What if the whites keep fading away what would happen to the white percentage, would they even be in reseaches anymore?

"Give Lance another chance?"

In the article "Give Lance another chance?" Randy Cohen,Roxanne Jones,Kevin Powell, Frida Ghitis,Jeff Pearlman,and Shawn Klein talks about many people opinions about Lance Armstrong using performance-enhancing drugs. One person thought he could be redeem if he come clean and maybe his ban will be reasonable, another person throught since hes 42 he should just forget about it riding again, another said we hall have flaws and make mistakes, so we should judge him. Another person said well he getting point out for using drugs to cheat, all big-time cyclist should confess if they used drugs to cheat too. one person said armstrong isnt trustworthy.

The article had stated, "But Lance Armstrong, who maliciously lied for more than a decade, who I watched from my sideline seat in sports try to crush the voice of anyone who dared to call him a cheater. No, he gets no second chance from me. There are too many reasons to question his apology. Is he trying to stave off fleeing endorsement dollars? Save his LiveStrong Foundation? Avoid paying back all the sponsors he defrauded? He could at least pay back the U.S. Postal Service, especially if those are taxpayer dollars." Another example from the article stated, "Do I think he should be allowed to race again? No. Lance Armstrong racing again is not truly an option anyway -- he's almost 42.Just the same, I am thrilled that he has -- at long last -- begun to come clean. There are lessons to be learned here, beyond those pertaining to cycling. And day's end, when the cheering has stopped, there is something to be said for trying your best, even if your best doesn't result in triumph." Another example from the text is, "He cheated in a sport known for its widespread cheating; that doesn't justify his use but it does put his actions into an understandable context that makes it easier to excuse the use. Further, if Armstrong cooperates with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, his lifetime ban from cycling ought to be reduced to something more reasonable." My last example from the article stated, "See the Lance Armstrong story as a tragedy and an opportunity. It's a tragedy because he lied for so long to many people. Lying is not the way to live one's life, ever, especially if you've positioned yourself as a role model and a hero. But I am not here to judge nor convict him. We all have our flaws, we all fall short as human beings. So, yes, I do think anyone can be redeemed, and should be given another chance if he shows true remorse and make amends for his bad deeds."

I think that Armsrtong lifetime ban isnt bad at all because this man cheated for years and never once throught about the how hard the people he went up aganist worked to be the best and how hard they trained their body to ride a bike for a days at a time. I really dislike him because I feel he's not even give a remoseful apology to his fans and the people he competed aganist, he's just going it because he have to. But Armstrong need to learn from this situation, and think twice before using a drug in a sport.

This article makes me think how careless people is and how people would do anything to cheat and get by in life. This also make me think how people dont think on their action before doing and it wines up affecting them in the long run.



　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

"Civil War Raises Question About When To Intervene"

In the article "Civil War Raises Question About When To Intervene" by Ja'ani Delaney talks about how their is a huge civil war going on in Syria, and the article also talks about how Syria need help to fight this war . The article speak on who was involve with helping them fight. The article also talks about the will the U.S intervene with this war.

In the article it had stated, "The intensity of the fighting that has accompanied the Syrian civil war is making it dangerous for many civilians to remain in their homes. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimates that over 200,000 people have fled their homes for calmer parts of Syria or neighboring countries such as Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon."Another example from the text stated, "The fighting in Syria is primarily between the military loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and anti-regime protest fighters. However, in an attempt to justify his brutal crackdown, Assad has blamed foreign actors and terrorists for the initial uprising and continued violence."Another example from the article stated, "The opposition is a patchwork of groups fighting to overthrow Assad and establish a democracy in his place. The opposition includes the Free Syrian Army, the Syrian Liberation Army and fighters from across the region. Terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda have even joined the fight, worrying outside observers."Another example from the article is,"While the U.S. and its allies support the anti-regime groups, they have said they will not intervene militarily unless Assad uses chemical weapons." My last example from the article stated, "International military support of the rebels in Libya last year was credited with helping bring down dictator Moammar Gadhafi, but each conflict is different and there are worries that deep religious and ethnic divisions in Syria, as well as Assad’s close ties to Iran, could erupt into an even more dangerous situation."

I think the U.S shouldnt help because our soldiers had just gotten finish fighting a war, and also because if the U.S help Syria with their war, the other countries might depend on the U.S to help them fight their wars if one break out. I also think they shouldnt help because this war with Syria have nothing to do with the United States so i think they shold just leave it alone.

If they dont start using chemical weapons on their people and they just keep killing them, will the U.S get involve then? Will the U.S help the Syria people relocate over here in the U.S.?

　

　

In the article "All Work and No Play:Why Your Kids Are More Anxious,Depressed by Esther Entin talks about kids not having enough play time to play with their friends and how their free time is spent with school, their parents and other activies. This article also talks about because the kids are not playing and they are lacking play affects emotional, how its rise their anxiet and how its making them depress and its also causing attention and self control. The article also think kids sould have more fun time so they didnt have any of these affects,

In the article it had stated, "An article in the most recent issue of the American Journal of Play details not only how much children's play time has declined, but how this lack of play affects emotional development, leading to the rise of anxiety, depression, and problems of attention and self control." Another example from the text stated, "The researchers found that compared to 1981, children in 1997 spent less time in play and had less free time. They spent 18 percent more time at school, 145 percent more time doing school work, and 168 percent more time shopping with parents. The researchers found that, including computer play, children in 1997 spent only about eleven hours per week at play." The article also stated, "There has been a significant increase in anxiety and depression from 1950 to present day in teens and young adults and Gray cites several studies documenting this rise. One showed that five to eight times as many children and college students reported clinically significant depression or anxiety than 50 years ago and another documented a similar trend in the fourteen- to sixteen-year-old age group between 1948 and 1989." My last example from the text is, "Gray suggests that the reduced ability to regulate emotions may be a key factor in the development of some anxiety disorders. "Individuals suffering from anxiety disorders describe losing emotional control as one of their greatest fears. They are afraid of their own fear, and therefore small degrees of fear generated by mildly threatening situations lead to high degrees of fear generated by the person's fear of losing control." Adults who did not have the opportunity to experience and cope with moderately challenging emotional situations during play are more at risk for feeling anxious and overwhelmed by emotion-provoking situations in adult life."

I think the reseachers are right about kids spenting to much time with school, homework and other activties because now in the time kids do alot sports and other clubs and it does waste time that they could be outside playing with their friends. I also that kids to be outside playing becuase their nothing be social with the kids on the block and they not developing real friendships with people they would meet on their our.

This article reminds me of a time when I moved on a new block and because i spent so much time with school and i was also in a after school program i didnt get time to meet anyone on my block and became lonely and sad becuase i would be on the steps while the other kids was playing hide and seek. This reminds me of that time becuase when i finally had gotten friends to play with and I was outside playing, my grandmom would also make me go with her somewhere even if she had to go to the store I had to go. So I know how these kids felt.

　

　

　

"Philadelphia Superintendent Identifies schools he intends to close"

In the article "Philadelphia Superintendent Identifies schools he intends to close" by Kristen A. Graham talks about some high schools, middle, and also some elementary schools that is intending to be shut down in the up coming June. The article also talks about closing programs to save money. The article also stated where some of these schools will relocate at.

For example the article had stated, "Overall, 22 elementary, four middle, and 11 high schools, in nearly every neighborhood of the city, would close if Hite's recommendation are adopted by the Schools Reform Commission, which will vote on the shutdowns in march." Another example from the text is, "Thirty-seven buildings would close for a savings of about 28 million, money the nearly broke district says it needs to survive." Another example from the article is, "Academics are also a major consideration in the changes, officals promised. The schools targeted are largely under-enrolled and underperforming."Another example from the text is, "Communications Teach High in Southwest Philadelphia would be move into Bartram High, and Robeson High into Sayre." My last example from the article is, "Next year, Stawberry Mansion students would be sent to Benjamin Franklin High."

I think they shouldn't shut down these schools because they is spenting more money then less, because for the students that didnt need a transpass to get to school might need one when they relocate. I also do think they shouldn't because they are just making the class size bigger, and also because it would be harder for most students to be on task and get their work done if its 32 students in the class talking. I think they shouldn't shut down the schools also because it might be hard for some students to adapt to the change, because some might be used to a small school and if they have to be mixed in with a biggger school it can be hard to get use to the change. It's also not a good idea because it can be hard for some students to get to school because they were so use to their old bus routes.

This article reminded me of a time when my old school had burned down and we had to relocate to a new building in North PhillY, and it was hard for me to get use to not being able to walk around the corner to my school. I had to ride a school bus to get there, but it was hard because the first day I had to look for my bus number and when we had gotta to the new school it was hard to adapt to the environment because nothing we in place and our teachers didnt know where any of their teaching supplies was. It was also different because i had to find the restroom, lunchroom, gym and everything else. So I understand how these students will feel when they relocate to another school.