Issue: In the U.S, Fairbank Farms of Ashville, produce contaminated beef with E.coli bacteria. This issue was a cause of numerous death in the U.S. So far 2 people died and 16 were taken to the hospital with E. coli poisoning, after consuming the fresh beef,that was distributed by the company.
Significances:1)There are various symptoms from the E.coli poisoning. Some examples include: vomiting,diarrhea and usually reamin up to 3 to 4 days after the person eats the contaminated beef.2)Approximately 546,000 pounds of fresh beef was sold to different buyers. Therefore the process might take a while to comminicate to them. 3)A great portion of meat was being used for various foods such as hamburgers, meatloaf and meatball mix.
Analysis: The article is highly useful as warns and shares the problem of contaminated beef that was distributed by the Fairbank Farms of Ashville, in the U.S. It also provides the dangerous symptoms of the poisoning. The artcle could be used for careful analysis of the products the consumers and places that buy it, as well as the dangers they might face when buying a certain product,such as beef.
Quote:
"The majority of ground beef being recalled, was sold in Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia."
MLA:http://www.dbtechno.com/health/2009/11/03/fairbank-farms-recall-ground-beef-contaminated-with-e-coli/
Monday, November 9, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Current Event Article
Issue: The economic crisis' last phase won't be as destructive as the subprime debacle.However,it carries the origins of kind of emerging markets crisis,collapsing currencies,reversing capital flows and markets speculating on government default.
Significances:1) The European banks worry as well as the entire countries that investors panic about. The contagion threatens to spread westwards into the heart of Europe.
2) The economic crisis has turned into an existential challenge for the EuropeanUnion. It also emphasized how underequipped the EU's institutions are in dealing with the situation.
3) Europe's and tha U.S' economies stiil haven't recovered after the subprime disaster. Although,on average Europes banks remain more laveraged than American . However, at the same time, the European banks bet much more radically than Amercian banks on profitable yet risky credits to emerging markets. As a result the EU banks face a big risk in these markets.
Analysis: The article does not seem biased,it is rather evaluating the situstion more precisely. The source is valuble and useful, as it covers the information on a substantial and worrying issues of the World Crisis. It also underlines the crisis bank and market tendencies not only in Europe but also in the U.S.
Quote:
"European banks bought up some 40 percent of the toxic securities made in America, but have been slower to write off losses and recapitalize than their American rivals. On average, they also remain substantially more leveraged than American banks, making write-downs and restructuring much more painful—and likely to be dragged out."(article)
MLA:
http://www.newsweek.com/id/186969/page/1
Significances:1) The European banks worry as well as the entire countries that investors panic about. The contagion threatens to spread westwards into the heart of Europe.
2) The economic crisis has turned into an existential challenge for the EuropeanUnion. It also emphasized how underequipped the EU's institutions are in dealing with the situation.
3) Europe's and tha U.S' economies stiil haven't recovered after the subprime disaster. Although,on average Europes banks remain more laveraged than American . However, at the same time, the European banks bet much more radically than Amercian banks on profitable yet risky credits to emerging markets. As a result the EU banks face a big risk in these markets.
Analysis: The article does not seem biased,it is rather evaluating the situstion more precisely. The source is valuble and useful, as it covers the information on a substantial and worrying issues of the World Crisis. It also underlines the crisis bank and market tendencies not only in Europe but also in the U.S.
Quote:
"European banks bought up some 40 percent of the toxic securities made in America, but have been slower to write off losses and recapitalize than their American rivals. On average, they also remain substantially more leveraged than American banks, making write-downs and restructuring much more painful—and likely to be dragged out."(article)
MLA:
http://www.newsweek.com/id/186969/page/1
Monday, October 26, 2009
Current Event Article
Issue: Human trafficking is one of the most rapidly growing crimes in the world, the case is presented a major problem for countries such as Moldova. The Moldovian government recognizes the problem and has been working with OSCE on drafting the anti-trafficking act. The article presents three cases in which women were the vicitims of human trafficking in Moldova.
Significances: 1)William Hill stated that the problem in Moldova has reached it's peak by the late 2001.By that time Moldova was the largest supplier state in all of Europe.
2) The ones who become the victims usually live in poor condtions in their country and easily agree to leave it order to seek for a better life.
3) In most cases the victims are offered work abroad. However, as soon as they arrive into a foreign country, their papers are taken away and they become slaves of human trafficking.
Analysis: The source is reliable as it informs us about the issue in Moldova as well as provides three cases of women who the victims and reflecting their personal experinces on this matter. It also gives a better understanding of the seriousness of the problem that is being created as a threat to innocent people who might become victims without having enough knowledge on the matter.
Quote:"There's a big difference between wearing a new T-shirt and an old T-shirt" IurieTechnician
MLA:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/2931646.stm
Significances: 1)William Hill stated that the problem in Moldova has reached it's peak by the late 2001.By that time Moldova was the largest supplier state in all of Europe.
2) The ones who become the victims usually live in poor condtions in their country and easily agree to leave it order to seek for a better life.
3) In most cases the victims are offered work abroad. However, as soon as they arrive into a foreign country, their papers are taken away and they become slaves of human trafficking.
Analysis: The source is reliable as it informs us about the issue in Moldova as well as provides three cases of women who the victims and reflecting their personal experinces on this matter. It also gives a better understanding of the seriousness of the problem that is being created as a threat to innocent people who might become victims without having enough knowledge on the matter.
Quote:"There's a big difference between wearing a new T-shirt and an old T-shirt" IurieTechnician
MLA:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/2931646.stm
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Issue: UN reports that Human trafficking is highly under prosecuted crime in Europe. Press Trust India report states that fewer people were captured for human trafficking in Europe than for less frequent crimes as kidnapping.In 2006,only 9,000 were victims were reported,about thirty times smaller than the estimated number of people being trafficked.
Significances:
1)The most common victims sold for sexual exploitation were women then chikdren and men who were forced to work in constriction and agriculture.
2)According to the report a great portions of victims coming from China,Phillipines,Thai and Vietnam were recognized in the report.
3)In Europe,Bulgaria and Romania are considered to be countries at the most rate for human trafficking victims.
4)The research also shows that the victims of human trafficking are most commonly women. Also the number of prosecuted female offenders is higher for human trafficking than any other crime.
Analysis:
1) Write at least 2 reasons how this event can be analyzed in relation to our course discussions of the related topic. Is it biased, does it seem reliable, Is the author competent, does this article seem appropriate and useful?
The article reviews the problems on human trafficking and shows its statistics in the countries facing this problem. The source seems to be reliable as it shows UN reports and opinions written on that issue. The article is useful as it shows the origins of the problem and the main hotspots as well as the statistics according to the highly rated places where such problems occur.
Quote: Write one exact quote from your article here, try to choose a quote that you find interesting or that embodies the article and its purpose or argument as a whole.
"Perhaps police are not finding the traffickers and victims because they are not looking for them", said Antonio Maria Costa, United Nations Organisation of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) chief.
Citation: http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsworld.php?id=447829
Significances:
1)The most common victims sold for sexual exploitation were women then chikdren and men who were forced to work in constriction and agriculture.
2)According to the report a great portions of victims coming from China,Phillipines,Thai and Vietnam were recognized in the report.
3)In Europe,Bulgaria and Romania are considered to be countries at the most rate for human trafficking victims.
4)The research also shows that the victims of human trafficking are most commonly women. Also the number of prosecuted female offenders is higher for human trafficking than any other crime.
Analysis:
1) Write at least 2 reasons how this event can be analyzed in relation to our course discussions of the related topic. Is it biased, does it seem reliable, Is the author competent, does this article seem appropriate and useful?
The article reviews the problems on human trafficking and shows its statistics in the countries facing this problem. The source seems to be reliable as it shows UN reports and opinions written on that issue. The article is useful as it shows the origins of the problem and the main hotspots as well as the statistics according to the highly rated places where such problems occur.
Quote: Write one exact quote from your article here, try to choose a quote that you find interesting or that embodies the article and its purpose or argument as a whole.
"Perhaps police are not finding the traffickers and victims because they are not looking for them", said Antonio Maria Costa, United Nations Organisation of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) chief.
Citation: http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsworld.php?id=447829
Monday, October 12, 2009
Current Events Articles Instructions and Grading Rubric
Issue: State labor investigators found 57 under-aged workers that were employed at the meatpacking plant in Iowa. The investigators had found different child violations for each under-aged worker and stated that they were exposed to various prohibited occupations.
Significances:
1)A spokeswoman for Iowa Workforce Development department stated that the number of under-aged workers is so far the largest in the Iowa case.
2) The previous year, agriprocessors fired four workers who were under-aged. However their documents stated they were old enough to work
3) At least twenty four under-aged workers, starting about the age of thirteen were arrested in a raid. Immigration authorities dismissed those criminal charges against the under-aged workers. However, many were placed in civil deportation proceedings.
4) When the workers were interviewed they admitted that they were forced to work for long hours on night shifts, at times up to seventeen hours and were not paid at all for the overtime.
Analysis:
1) The article is aimed at the description and the causes of a natural problem of under-aged child labor. Iowa is the case for the following article. The article is useful as it informs the reader of the problem on multiple scales, such as the law, human rights and industrial. It also gives formal details on the problem and measures taken to deal with it.
Quote: Write one exact quote from your article here, try to choose a quote that you find interesting or that embodies the article and its purpose or argument as a whole.
“The number of minors makes the Iowa investigation “a huge case” by national standards as well, said Reid Maki, coordinator of the Child Labor Coalition, a group of teachers and consumer organizations that seek to stop employment of under-age workers. “It is especially troubling since this industry is as dangerous as it gets,” Mr. Maki said.”
Citation: In MLA format, cite the article and any other references you find useful in researching this topic (if necessary).
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/06/us/06meat.html
Issue: State labor investigators found 57 under-aged workers that were employed at the meatpacking plant in Iowa. The investigators had found different child violations for each under-aged worker and stated that they were exposed to various prohibited occupations.
Significances:
1)A spokeswoman for Iowa Workforce Development department stated that the number of under-aged workers is so far the largest in the Iowa case.
2) The previous year, agriprocessors fired four workers who were under-aged. However their documents stated they were old enough to work
3) At least twenty four under-aged workers, starting about the age of thirteen were arrested in a raid. Immigration authorities dismissed those criminal charges against the under-aged workers. However, many were placed in civil deportation proceedings.
4) When the workers were interviewed they admitted that they were forced to work for long hours on night shifts, at times up to seventeen hours and were not paid at all for the overtime.
Analysis:
1) The article is aimed at the description and the causes of a natural problem of under-aged child labor. Iowa is the case for the following article. The article is useful as it informs the reader of the problem on multiple scales, such as the law, human rights and industrial. It also gives formal details on the problem and measures taken to deal with it.
Quote: Write one exact quote from your article here, try to choose a quote that you find interesting or that embodies the article and its purpose or argument as a whole.
“The number of minors makes the Iowa investigation “a huge case” by national standards as well, said Reid Maki, coordinator of the Child Labor Coalition, a group of teachers and consumer organizations that seek to stop employment of under-age workers. “It is especially troubling since this industry is as dangerous as it gets,” Mr. Maki said.”
Citation: In MLA format, cite the article and any other references you find useful in researching this topic (if necessary).
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/06/us/06meat.html
Sunday, September 27, 2009
1)Hair dryer(Thompson)-made in Korea
2)Hair straightener-(philips)made in China
3)Jumper-(HM)made in Turkey
4)Blanket-China
5)shoes-(Diesel)made in Vietnam
6)iron(philips)-made in Singapore
7)bag-(HM)made in Turkey
8)carpet-made in china
9)CD player(Thomson)-made in Japan
10)DVD player(Thomson)-made in France
11)Mirror(IKEA)-Philippines
12) Photo frame-made in England
13)Postcard-made in the UK
14)Jeans-(Diesel)Thailand
15)Hair band-made in China
2)Hair straightener-(philips)made in China
3)Jumper-(HM)made in Turkey
4)Blanket-China
5)shoes-(Diesel)made in Vietnam
6)iron(philips)-made in Singapore
7)bag-(HM)made in Turkey
8)carpet-made in china
9)CD player(Thomson)-made in Japan
10)DVD player(Thomson)-made in France
11)Mirror(IKEA)-Philippines
12) Photo frame-made in England
13)Postcard-made in the UK
14)Jeans-(Diesel)Thailand
15)Hair band-made in China
Monday, September 21, 2009
Current Events Article
Current Events Articles Instructions and Grading Rubric
Introduction:
Throughout the year, you will be asked to find and analyze 1 current events articles in relation to the theme of independence movements. Articles may come from the internet or a print source, but be sure to include the proper MLA citation and attach a copy of the article to your work (link/imbed…etc). Your task will be to inform yourself and others about current world movements as they relate to course themes. In order to make this process simple and direct, a specific format will be used.
Instructions:
Use the following format below to analyze your chosen article Include the headings in bold exactly as seen here, and please double space your work. In class you will then briefly walk through this article with your peers and examine its key points. Try to create a brief discussion with the class about the article and its relationship/importance to coursework.
Each section below is worth 5 points on a 1-5 scale.
Issue: Write one to three short sentences describing the location and internal parties necessary to briefly summarize the event.
Russia had cut gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine, according to Moscow, Ukraine had re-signed a deal on the Russian gas transit "without conditions". However, The European Commission stated that all the Russian conditions concerning the transit of gas to Europe via Ukrainian pipelines had been met.
Significances:
1) Write at least 2 significant things about this event as they relate to either the current world or a smaller part of it (i.e. what impact does a movement like this have on its own country, surrounding countries or a globalized world). One to three sentences each
1) On New Year’s Day Russia cut gas supplies to Ukraine, as the dispute of price remained unsettled.
2) The president of Russia also added that Ukraine had made some additional reservations that were not acceptable to Russia.
3) The disagreement affected hundreds of thousands of people as they were left without heating during one of the most severe winters in many years.
4) The EU receives quarter of its gas supplies and 80% of it passes through Ukraine.
Analysis:
1) Write at least 2 reasons how this event can be analyzed in relation to our course discussions of the related topic. Is it biased, does it seem reliable, Is the author competent, does this article seem appropriate and useful?
2) The gas dispute affected not only Ukrainian gas supplies but countries dependent on Russian gas. The gas conflict also delayed their agreement as well as led to some consequences and the intervention of EU. The source does not seem biased, as it explains the delayed conflict between Russia and Ukraine as well as the role of EU in the conflict. The article seems appropriate and useful as it provides details of the conflict and the consequences of it.
Quote: Write one exact quote from your article here, try to choose a quote that you find interesting or that embodies the article and its purpose or argument as a whole.
"Maybe they simply do not have gas, and they know about it, but they are too ashamed to tell the whole world". The Ukrainian envoy for energy security, Bogdan Sokolovsky`s response to Russian actions.
Citation: In MLA format, cite the article and any other references you find useful in researching this topic (if necessary).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7822694.stm#map
Introduction:
Throughout the year, you will be asked to find and analyze 1 current events articles in relation to the theme of independence movements. Articles may come from the internet or a print source, but be sure to include the proper MLA citation and attach a copy of the article to your work (link/imbed…etc). Your task will be to inform yourself and others about current world movements as they relate to course themes. In order to make this process simple and direct, a specific format will be used.
Instructions:
Use the following format below to analyze your chosen article Include the headings in bold exactly as seen here, and please double space your work. In class you will then briefly walk through this article with your peers and examine its key points. Try to create a brief discussion with the class about the article and its relationship/importance to coursework.
Each section below is worth 5 points on a 1-5 scale.
Issue: Write one to three short sentences describing the location and internal parties necessary to briefly summarize the event.
Russia had cut gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine, according to Moscow, Ukraine had re-signed a deal on the Russian gas transit "without conditions". However, The European Commission stated that all the Russian conditions concerning the transit of gas to Europe via Ukrainian pipelines had been met.
Significances:
1) Write at least 2 significant things about this event as they relate to either the current world or a smaller part of it (i.e. what impact does a movement like this have on its own country, surrounding countries or a globalized world). One to three sentences each
1) On New Year’s Day Russia cut gas supplies to Ukraine, as the dispute of price remained unsettled.
2) The president of Russia also added that Ukraine had made some additional reservations that were not acceptable to Russia.
3) The disagreement affected hundreds of thousands of people as they were left without heating during one of the most severe winters in many years.
4) The EU receives quarter of its gas supplies and 80% of it passes through Ukraine.
Analysis:
1) Write at least 2 reasons how this event can be analyzed in relation to our course discussions of the related topic. Is it biased, does it seem reliable, Is the author competent, does this article seem appropriate and useful?
2) The gas dispute affected not only Ukrainian gas supplies but countries dependent on Russian gas. The gas conflict also delayed their agreement as well as led to some consequences and the intervention of EU. The source does not seem biased, as it explains the delayed conflict between Russia and Ukraine as well as the role of EU in the conflict. The article seems appropriate and useful as it provides details of the conflict and the consequences of it.
Quote: Write one exact quote from your article here, try to choose a quote that you find interesting or that embodies the article and its purpose or argument as a whole.
"Maybe they simply do not have gas, and they know about it, but they are too ashamed to tell the whole world". The Ukrainian envoy for energy security, Bogdan Sokolovsky`s response to Russian actions.
Citation: In MLA format, cite the article and any other references you find useful in researching this topic (if necessary).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7822694.stm#map
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Current Events Articles Instructions and Grading Rubric
Introduction:
Throughout the year, you will be asked to find and analyze 1 current events articles in relation to the theme of independence movements. Articles may come from the internet or a print source, but be sure to include the proper MLA citation and attach a copy of the article to your work (link/imbed…etc). Your task will be to inform yourself and others about current world movements as they relate to course themes. In order to make this process simple and direct, a specific format will be used.
Instructions:
Use the following format below to analyze your chosen article Include the headings in bold exactly as seen here, and please double space your work. In class you will then briefly walk through this article with your peers and examine its key points. Try to create a brief discussion with the class about the article and its relationship/importance to coursework.
Each section below is worth 5 points on a 1-5 scale.
Issue: Write one to three short sentences describing the location and internal parties necessary to briefly summarize the event.
In 1988 in the capital of Riga thousands of Latvians started a mass movement to pressure Moscow for a better independence from the Soviet Union.
Significances:
1) Write at least 2 significant things about this event as they relate to either the current world or a smaller part of it (i.e. what impact does a movement like this have on its own country, surrounding countries or a globalized world). One to three sentences each
2) Estonia and Lithuania had also established a movement that aimed at gaining independence.
3) The three parliaments elected to restore their former national flags. As well as they made gave their languages an equal status to Russian.
Analysis:
1) Write at least 2 reasons how this event can be analyzed in relation to our course discussions of the related topic. Is it biased, does it seem reliable, Is the author competent, does this article seem appropriate and useful?
2) The article is giving information about Latvia’s independence movement aimed at gaining independence from the Soviet Union in the political climate that within Gorbachev’s leadership.
3) Latvia has gained declared full independence on 21 of August after an attempt to go against Gorbachev.
4) The article is appropriate and useful source of information that summarizes the events of 1988 and gives reliable information on the political situation in Latvia. As well as it’s route to gaining independence. In addition the article is not biased as it gives quite a few quotations of both sides and interests.
Quote: Write one exact quote from your article here, try to choose a quote that you find interesting or that embodies the article and its purpose or argument as a whole.
“Urys Voyes, a university professor and leading member of the LTF is confident real change can be achieved. “As Mr Gorbachev has gained the upper hand, so we may hope - which we couldn't before."
Citation: In MLA format, cite the article and any other references you find useful in researching this topic (if necessary).
http://aisccurrentissues.wikispaces.com/file/view/Current+Events.doc
Introduction:
Throughout the year, you will be asked to find and analyze 1 current events articles in relation to the theme of independence movements. Articles may come from the internet or a print source, but be sure to include the proper MLA citation and attach a copy of the article to your work (link/imbed…etc). Your task will be to inform yourself and others about current world movements as they relate to course themes. In order to make this process simple and direct, a specific format will be used.
Instructions:
Use the following format below to analyze your chosen article Include the headings in bold exactly as seen here, and please double space your work. In class you will then briefly walk through this article with your peers and examine its key points. Try to create a brief discussion with the class about the article and its relationship/importance to coursework.
Each section below is worth 5 points on a 1-5 scale.
Issue: Write one to three short sentences describing the location and internal parties necessary to briefly summarize the event.
In 1988 in the capital of Riga thousands of Latvians started a mass movement to pressure Moscow for a better independence from the Soviet Union.
Significances:
1) Write at least 2 significant things about this event as they relate to either the current world or a smaller part of it (i.e. what impact does a movement like this have on its own country, surrounding countries or a globalized world). One to three sentences each
2) Estonia and Lithuania had also established a movement that aimed at gaining independence.
3) The three parliaments elected to restore their former national flags. As well as they made gave their languages an equal status to Russian.
Analysis:
1) Write at least 2 reasons how this event can be analyzed in relation to our course discussions of the related topic. Is it biased, does it seem reliable, Is the author competent, does this article seem appropriate and useful?
2) The article is giving information about Latvia’s independence movement aimed at gaining independence from the Soviet Union in the political climate that within Gorbachev’s leadership.
3) Latvia has gained declared full independence on 21 of August after an attempt to go against Gorbachev.
4) The article is appropriate and useful source of information that summarizes the events of 1988 and gives reliable information on the political situation in Latvia. As well as it’s route to gaining independence. In addition the article is not biased as it gives quite a few quotations of both sides and interests.
Quote: Write one exact quote from your article here, try to choose a quote that you find interesting or that embodies the article and its purpose or argument as a whole.
“Urys Voyes, a university professor and leading member of the LTF is confident real change can be achieved. “As Mr Gorbachev has gained the upper hand, so we may hope - which we couldn't before."
Citation: In MLA format, cite the article and any other references you find useful in researching this topic (if necessary).
http://aisccurrentissues.wikispaces.com/file/view/Current+Events.doc
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