Reading Journal Fodder--last submission due 3/31 @ Midnight

Reclusive twins, 73, leave behind mystery in death
http://news.yahoo.com/reclusive-twins-73-leave-behind-mystery-death-083220870.html

Mansion servant enslaved by uber-rich New York family for nearly six years
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/mansion-servant-enslaved-uber-rich-york-family-six-201707220.html

Sandusky's alleged victims say abuse occurred on Penn State
http://news.yahoo.com/sanduskys-alleged-victims-abuse-occurred-penn-041258074.html

4 Health Rules You Can Break Today
http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/4-health-rules-break-today-160000576.html

Cash-Strapped Italy Pushes Vatican to Pay More Taxes
http://news.yahoo.com/cash-strapped-italy-vatican-pushed-pay-more-taxes-155500976.html

World's Second-Biggest Fish Tracked to Surprising Locale
http://news.yahoo.com/worlds-second-biggest-fish-tracked-surprising-locale-172605244.html

ANSWERED: Should You Send A Handwritten Or Email Thank You Note After An Interview?
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/answered-send-handwritten-email-thank-192900097.html

Fodder

(If you are looking at gun-control, the first article may be of some interest or use to your paper.)

'No More Weapons!' billboard placed on US border
http://news.yahoo.com/no-more-weapons-billboard-placed-us-border-053553960.html

Mountain man scares owners of remote Utah cabins
http://news.yahoo.com/mountain-man-scares-owners-remote-utah-cabins-090722480.html

DC man’s ‘NO TAGS’ vanity plate earns him $20,000 in tickets
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/d-c-man-no-tags-vanity-plate-earns-000913724.html

Secret $1 million gold stash discovered in French rafters
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/raining-gold-secret-1-million-gold-stash-discovered-203724430.html

12 Scary Debt Facts for 2012
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/12-scary-debt-facts-for-2012.html

Drunk Pilot? Suspicion Delays Omaha Flight
http://news.yahoo.com/drunk-pilot-suspicion-delays-omaha-flight-211253296--abc-news.html

Goliath new Samsung Note phone causes rift amongst gadget junkies
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/technology-blog/goliath-samsung-note-phone-causes-rift-amongst-gadget-190010313.html

What Makes A Nightmare Sports Parent -- And What Makes A Great One
http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/more-family-fun/201202/what-makes-nightmare-sports-parent

Italy police seize $6 trillion of fake U.S. T-bonds
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/italy-police-seize-6-trillion-144806660.html

ICE Agent Shot Dead at California Federal Building
http://news.yahoo.com/ice-agent-shot-dead-california-federal-building-022718660--abc-news.html

Fodder

Obama wants cheaper pennies and nickels
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/obama-wants-cheaper-pennies-nickels-101600840.html

Trinidad Moruga Scorpion wins
hottest pepper title
http://news.yahoo.com/trinidad-moruga-scorpion-wins-hottest-pepper-title-015457622.html

Belgian linesman rocked by mystery object to the head
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/soccer-dirty-tackle/belgian-linesman-rocked-mystery-object-head-212438387.html

Florida executes man who raped, drowned woman
http://news.yahoo.com/florida-executes-man-raped-drowned-woman-013433091.html

Neighbors had reported possible
abuse of Wis.
Girl
http://news.yahoo.com/neighbors-had-reported-possible-abuse-wis-girl-080620325.html

Vietnam man next to crying child opens plane door
http://news.yahoo.com/vietnam-man-next-crying-child-opens-plane-door-122829364.html

A Houdini escape: driver survives a 20-ton boulder dropping
on car roof
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/houdini-escape-driver-survives-20-ton-boulder-dropping-220605976.html

Georgia
school voluntarily forfeits playoff spot rather than play team involved in
football brawl
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/georgia-school-voluntarily-forfeits-playoff-spot-rather-play-131118863.html

Reading journal Fodder

In addition to the normal on-line light reading fodder, I'm going to try and find some more serious information on line which may or may not be useful to you in your reasearch.


Violence in Media Entertainment
(This is a website article, #39 on page 434 in the
Longman Handbook)
http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/issues/violence/violence_entertainment.cfm

The Business of
Media Violence
(This is a website article, #39 on page 434 in the
Longman Handbook)
http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/issues/violence/business_media_violence.cfm

Media Violence Debates
(This is a website article, #39 on page 434 in the
Longman Handbook)
http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/issues/violence/violence_debates.cfm

Media Education and Media Violence
(This is a website article, #39 on page 434 in the
Longman Handbook)
http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/issues/violence/role_media_education.cfm

Should We Censor Violence in the Media?
(This is an on-line document, #40 on page 434 in the
Longman Handbook)
http://www.yellodyno.com/pdf/Violence_in_the_media.pdf

US jobs gap between young and old is widest ever
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-jobs-gap-between-young-050926726.html

Want a Promotion? Change Your Name
http://shine.yahoo.com/work-money/want-promotion-change-name-213400665.html

Remember that journal entries must be numbered, dated on the date you read and commented on the article. Each entry is to be double-spaced, 1-inch margins, 12 point Times New Roman type and at least 300 words. If you reference specific information from the article you must cite it using APA format. The content should be personal, reflective or reactive, consider questioning the motives of the people, the writer, even the news agency. Follow this by an APA formated bibiographic reference on each entry. Also, include a cumulative References page at the end of the document. All entries should be in ONE document and submitted on or before February 29th at midnight.


Malaysian jungle adventurers solve WWII mysteries
http://news.yahoo.com/malaysian-jungle-adventurers-solve-wwii-mysteries-084802195.html

Fire kills
husband of missing Utah
woman, 2 boys
http://news.yahoo.com/fire-kills-husband-missing-utah-woman-2-boys-041211345.html

Stuck in a bad dating rut?
http://yahoo.match.com/y/article.aspx?articleid=3831&TrackingID=526103&BannerID=961485

6.8 quake
in Philippines
kills 13, buries homes
http://news.yahoo.com/6-8-quake-philippines-kills-13-buries-homes-090600155.html

Egypt to try 19 Americans in case straining ties
http://news.yahoo.com/egypt-try-19-americans-case-straining-ties-195204213.html

Wal-Mart
greeters still greet, but duties change
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/wal-mart-greeters-still-greet-015629241.html?l=1

An Interesting Website for Journal Fodder

This website is pretty cool. It publishes letters. The one that caught my attention was from a former slave to his former master. I'd say it was worth a read and the site is worth digging around for other things that interest you. Give it a try.

http://www.lettersofnote.com/2012/01/to-my-old-master.html

Reading Journal Fodder

Pennsylvania Middle School Bans Boots
http://news.yahoo.com/pennsylvania-middle-school-bans-boots-211312705--abc-news.html

　
Topless protesters detained at Davos forum
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/topless-protesters-detained-davos-forum-134449002.html

　
Man rescued after being stuck in NM mud for 3 days
http://news.yahoo.com/man-rescued-being-stuck-nm-mud-3-days-052945234.html

　
Thwarted on US oil pipeline, Canada looks to China
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/thwarted-us-oil-pipeline-canada-looks-china-050249469.html

　
The science of microexpressions
http://yahoo.match.com/y/article.aspx?articleid=12633&TrackingID=526103&BannerID=961483

More Fodder. Journals Due 1/31/12 at Midnight!

Paterno's son: 'Dad, you won. You can go home now'
http://news.yahoo.com/paternos-son-dad-won-home-now-082901321--spt.html

French ELLE Article's Racist Remarks Spark Boycott
http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/french-elle-articles-racist-remarks-sparks-boycott-222900939.html

Dunk of the year candidate: Oklahoma State’s Markel Brown
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaab-the-dagger/dunk-candidate-oklahoma-state-markel-brown-043138137.html

The 7 Deadly Credit Card Sins
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/the-7-deadly-credit-card-sins.html

Bus-Size Asteroid to Give Earth Close Shave Friday
http://news.yahoo.com/bus-size-asteroid-earth-close-shave-friday-214406689.html

No More Résumés, Say Some Firms
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/no-more-r%C3%A9sum%C3%A9s--say-some-firms.html

US judge denies bid to block NV mustang roundups
http://news.yahoo.com/us-judge-denies-bid-block-nv-mustang-roundups-091953825.html

Greek village priest held over church treasure dig
http://news.yahoo.com/greek-village-priest-held-over-church-treasure-dig-095858221.html

Image of toaster appears on Virgin Mary painting
http://www.derfmagazine.com/news/lifestyle/552.html

1220 1221

1220. This Tuesday, we are continuing our work with Personality. If you haven't taken the personality test, come to class a little early--15 minutes or so and I'll let you do it then.

1221. Don't forget, I'm expect bibliographies in my email by midnight and we are reading Chapter 2 in Writing Arguments for Tuesday.

More Fodder 1/21/12

Colo. girl escapes apparent kidnapper, calls 911
http://news.yahoo.com/colo-girl-escapes-apparent-kidnapper-calls-911-194240305.html

Tender Photos Unearthed from a Turbulent Time
http://shine.yahoo.com/love-sex/tender-photos-unearthed-turbulent-time-235100316.html

Steelers QB settles lawsuit alleging ’08 rape
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-roethlisbergerlawsuit-settled

Former Army soldier sentenced for killing wife, baby
http://news.yahoo.com/former-army-soldier-sentenced-killing-wife-baby-043540284.html

U.S. gives church groups a year on birth control rule
http://news.yahoo.com/u-gives-church-groups-birth-control-rule-200330535.html

Exclusive: Senior al Qaeda figure killed in drone strike
http://news.yahoo.com/exclusive-senior-al-qaeda-figure-killed-drone-strike-001207694.html

7-foot-5 Senegalese teen Mamadou Ndiaye is dominating California prep hoops
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/7-foot-5-senegalese-teen-mamadou-ndiaye-dominating-201311480.html

Reading Journal Fodder

Fake iPad 2s made of clay sold at Canadian stores
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/fake-ipad-2s-made-clay-sold-canadian-stores-220733489.html

UK scientists find 'lost' Darwin fossils
http://news.yahoo.com/uk-scientists-lost-darwin-fossils-060025391.html

Calif. police exhume woman's body found in 1983
http://news.yahoo.com/calif-police-exhume-womans-body-found-1983-222449595.html

Porn industry mulls leaving LA if condoms required
http://news.yahoo.com/porn-industry-mulls-leaving-la-condoms-required-095300909.html

Reading Journal Fodder 1/17/12

Elderly man returns cash stolen from Sears in '40s
http://news.yahoo.com/elderly-man-returns-cash-stolen-sears-40s-031332055.html

Connecticut Lottery Winners Deny Claiming Ticket for Client
http://news.yahoo.com/connecticut-lottery-winners-deny-reports-hidden-client-163844740.html

Tech Firm Implements Employee ‘Zero Email’ Policy
http://news.yahoo.com/tech-firm-implements-employee-zero-email-policy-165311050.html

Marine Who Received Medal of Honor Fights Allegations He is Mentally Unstable
http://news.yahoo.com/marine-won-medal-honor-fights-allegations-mentally-unstable-171346866.html

Man sues former hostages, says they broke promise
http://news.yahoo.com/man-sues-former-hostages-says-broke-promise-190902970.html

Horses could soon be slaughtered for meat in US
http://news.yahoo.com/horses-could-soon-slaughtered-meat-us-080907323.html

Self-help guru gets 2 years in sweat lodge deaths
http://news.yahoo.com/self-help-guru-gets-2-years-sweat-lodge-192746642.html

Skip the small talk on your next date
http://yahoo.match.com/y/article.aspx?articleid=12673&TrackingID=526103&BannerID=902204

NY ID-theft ring recruited waiters to steal info
http://news.yahoo.com/ny-id-theft-ring-recruited-waiters-steal-180949895.html

Find a Career to Match Your Personality
http://education.yahoo.net/articles/find_the_right_degree_for_you.htm?kid=1K9TR

Condemned inmate rips Ore. gov. for execution halt
http://news.yahoo.com/condemned-inmate-rips-ore-gov-execution-halt-233153746.html

Reading Journal Fodder

Marijuana Smoke Not as Damaging as Tobacco, Says Study
http://news.yahoo.com/marijuana-smoke-not-damaging-tobacco-says-study-204709671--abc-news.html

Mississippi Governor Pardons 210, Including Murderers,
Rapists
http://news.yahoo.com/mississippi-governor-pardons-210-including-murderers-rapists-003141488--abc-news.html

Mrs Obama: Tired of 'angry black woman' stereotype
http://news.yahoo.com/mrs-obama-tired-angry-black-woman-stereotype-130639833.html

Did 300 Workers at an Xbox 360 Factory Threaten Mass
Suicide?
http://news.yahoo.com/did-300-workers-xbox-360-factory-threaten-mass-181429338.html

Video game maker linked to US prisoner in Iran
http://news.yahoo.com/did-300-workers-xbox-360-factory-threaten-mass-181429338.html

Reading Journal Fodder

You can choose one or more of the following articles to include in your reading journal.

The Supreme Court Takes on Cher's Use of the F Word
http://gma.yahoo.com/supreme-court-takes-chers-f-word-120116387--abc-news.html

Pittsburgh Is New “In” City Of 2012
http://beta.local.yahoo.com/news-pittsburgh-city-2012

German Grandmother Lives Money-free and Has Never Been Happier
http://shine.yahoo.com/work-money/german-grandmother-lives-money-free-never-happier-173900934.html

US bans new mining claims near Grand Canyon
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-bans-mining-claims-near-180357692.html

Furor in Greece over pedophilia as a disability
http://news.yahoo.com/furor-greece-over-pedophilia-disability-174002476.html