My Current Readings #8

New York Times seems to be quite up to date on the latest things going on within the chinese culture. On nytimes.com an article titled "Chinese Idol" was posted March 5th, written by Jess Row. It is said that the hit Yu Hua's "Brothers," translated by Eileen Cheng-yin Chow may have a yiyin problem. It is unsaid what a "yiyin problem" is. Although a work of art novel is quite harsh to bear at times is being recognized for direct and graphic Chinese characteristics. This is known for being thought to be a family-epic-cum-romantic-comedy with major affects of violence, curses, denunciations, black eyes and beatings. This one will fool ya. This addresses culture because it is revolved around a Chinese culture and background information and includes many things sentimental or humorous to the Chinese culture. I think it would be quite an honor to have a novel written significantly about my culture and my traditions. I would take pride in a novel devoted to the culture of a young Catholic girl. 

My Current Readings #7

"Gang Member, 16, Charged With Southdale Shooting," written by local reporters. Expressed on Wcco.com, a sixteen year old was charged with attempted murder, for trying to shoot two teenagers outside of Southdale, on February 27th. This shooting has said to be gang related, this very shooting happening in our very own hometown, Edina, Minnesota. Two boys, shot, but still alive. One 15, shot in the leg and other 18, and shot in the stomach. It is said that none are facing life threatening injuries. The police tracked down the shooter, Muniz, who admitted to the shootings. These kind of events will change anybody's life. Even if one were to see the event but have nothing to do with it, a great emotion of hatred or sadness will overcome them. Resulting with feelings like that, change is sure to come in as well. Change consists of one's everyday or regular routines being affected by something and resulting in a twist of their old daily or regular routines. 

My Current Readings #6

Msnbc.com reveals a story that is unheard of to me. "Chimp Victim May Have Brain Damage," written by The Associated Press. In New Haven, Connecticut, a woman was mauled by a chimpanzee. This woman suffers the loss of her hands, nose, lips and eyelids. Doctors are questioning possible blindness for her future and brain damage. The doctors repeatedly say that all ways of improvement are unclear right now. Doesn't it seem pretty abnormal that an innocent woman goes over to her friends house to help her round up the chimp, but in the process she is supposively "not recognized" by the chimp, so he goes in for the attack. Pretty rare if one were to ask me. All Neurosurgeons and ophthalmologists are doing the best they can to see if she has a significant chance of a assuring recovery. All of these doctors and family have to retain hope in order for anything good to happen. Hope is something that cannot live without an object, as said in "Nectar in a Sieve." 

My Current Readings #5

Wcco.com offers a variety of news, including religious news. November 1st this was brought up.  "New Trial Set For Convicted Priest," written by The Associated Press. John Bussmann is a priest that has been convicted previous to his job now but in Hennepin County in 2005 a third degree criminal sexual conduct for his sexual relationships with two different women in his congregation. Now he is convicted of sexually abusing women that he was supposed to just be counseling. To me, this entire sexual convictions and such seem absolutely out of the question that they should not be tolerated. This man is a priest and the actions he is making i do not see anything even remotely related to God or his religion in that. This man needs to not be allowed to be a leader of a church, i only say this because not only one conviction did he have, but two. Religions play an entirely large role in society and within that religion there is rules, rules of which not only the followers of that religion have to follow, but also the one's leading and proclaiming it. 

My Current Readings #4

An article found on kare11.com, under cultural news. "Saberi's Father Disputes Charge of Illegal Activities," by The Associated Press. In Tehran, Iran a journalist, Roxana Saberi was involved in illegal activities, really meaning that she continued to work after the government revoked her press credentials in 2006. Saberi's spokes people are refusing to tell more details about this revoke with her work and also about whether she is in jail or not. The Father claims not to have talked to his daughter since February 10th, he says that that day all she had called to say was that she was "detained after buying a bottle of wine," and he says he has not talked with her since. This is connected with other cultures because all of this is occurring in  Iran and within their culture, things may be looked at differently than within our United States culture. For example, drinking wine, or being "detained after buying wine" may have a completely different meaning to their culture, or more so their country. Cultures all around the world are being altered because of the traditions and rules of other cultures. Cultural blending and cultural diffusion are still present daily.

My Current Readings #3

Another breaking story found on MSNBC.com written by Associated Press. Entitled '1 Soldier, 20 Others Dead in Mexico Gunbattle. On tuesday a drug gang snatched AND killed 6 people. It just so happens that the drug gang that was kidnapping happened to snatch nine alleged members of a rival drug gang in another city. That right there is how this nonsense violence started. Many soldiers being out and about searching for the gunmen and man shootouts occured, having 14 alleged gunmen and 1 soldier dead also on Tuesday. Lately Mexico has been struggling with drug violence, more than 6,000 people have died in a drug-related violence. Many sickening violence habits are being thrown around in Mexico, for example- a car was found on fire with two burned bodies inside. Also three prisoners were killed by getting beaten up and then set on fire in a bathroom. These attacks are simply unjust and horrifying. This is very related to me because for a Mexico Mission trip i was planning to go on this summer was in this exact place, where this continuous drug abuse is happening. Just two days ago did i receive an e-mail from my church leader saying the Mission trip had been moved elsewhere because of violence. The group of kids that attended that specific mission trip last summer in that spot witnessed the beginning of the violence that can no longer be tolerated. The places they were sleeping at night were being broken into, its very unsafe, best of hopes. 

My Current Readings #2

Just recently noted, found on MSNBC.com a local news station. An article written on the breaking news Chris Brown getting filed for reports of domestic violence or an 'alleged attack' on whom was said to be Rihanna. Both these two attended the Grammy Awards 2009 this year, planning on performing and only 2 hours before the show, they had to cancel and surprise acts were thought up, one being Justin Timberlake, a well known man. The report was written by msnbc.com staff and news services on February 9th! It is said that Chris Brown, the 19 year old was arrested AND charged w/ making criminal threats on an unknown woman, definitely thought to be his girlfriend Rihanna. Also noted that Rihanna was supposively put in the hospital with many bruises on her face. The young pop singer got bailed on a 50,000 dollar release, known to LA police departments. The scene was said to be the two in a car arguing and the car was stopped, they got out of the car and the argument just flew. Grew and grew. Police officers received a call somewhere around 12:30 AM sunday morning with disturbance. Once officials got to the scene Chris had already left but the victim was present. Let us hope our #1 favorite R&B singer does not show any further evidence of these felanies. 

Q3- My Current Readings #1

An interesting article from New York Times online, Superstitions About QUake Meet the WEb, Irritating the Chinese Authorities. Written by Andrew Jacobs. The question is- Can earthquakes be predicted? Signs in China of this deadly earthquake include the crowd of toads that covered the lands and streets and the cows that went to the nearest enclosures available. This is all a related sign of danger and difference with how the animals normally act. People wonder why the CHinese government didn't care about this obscure and unnatural signs from the animals, people ask, "do they not care?" Well they do care, many were saved from this earthquake even though many were also killed. Another sign of disruption of this earthquake is the fact that a man is getting punished for rumors that were pronounced via internet. Nobody is saying the distinct rumors that were said, or the altered information on this earthquake, all we know is that somebody is in trouble for the misleading information. Hoping for people's lives and hearts in China and those places surrounding. I do not know what should be had with these rumors and insignificance of words, hoping for the best in China right now.