Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Show me the money!
The Fed is up and talking again. Surprise surprise. Though meetings of the Federal Reserve have become more and more open to the public eye in the last decade, there are few signs that changes in fiscal policy (government money management) are going to have any immediate--or even particularly soon--effects on this nation's economic state. All views aside, though, one thing is certain; the economy is improving, slowly and surely, improving. Higher prices can be healthy, such as those of gas; the most effective price for gas, with pollution and excessive transportation accounted for, is close to six dollars a gallon, which is far from what we're facing right now, though the public would never stand for six bucks for eight miles out of an SUV. All in all, I think people need to learn why economics is a study of the efficient allocation of goods in conditions of scarcity, and not the excessive use of goods in times of instability. Here are two articles that relate to the contents of this post, first on the Fed, and second--a Freakonomics article on gas.
Facebook and Faces
So apparently Facebook tells you who is in your pictures based on facial recognition now. I was unaware. That is terrifying. I find the technological advances fascinating and fantastic, and I really don't think this as much of a privacy issue as some are making it out to be, as any user can disable the feature, which only recommends those who are already friends with whoever uploads a given picture, at that. Creepability is fairly low with this little detail, and I feel that it's very important for people to realize that if they don't do stupid things (such as bring a camera while doing stupid things) then there should be next to no reason to worry about such a matter. This new little tidbit from Zuckerburg is featured here.
Pick a web, any web.
This makes me very happy, and not just because I'm a huge nerd...if this show even opens, as this article indicates it finally will be, then it will be one of the most impossible Broadway undertakings ever becoming a relative success. So maybe it is just that I'm a huge nerd. Oh well. After 175+ previews, this show is finally almost starting. Injuries, quitting cast members and production crew and brutal reviews from critics just can't keep this superhero down. Read more here.
Politics and Sex...again...
Well. As if people never will learn. Here we have a politician doing some silly, foolish little things. Though they're not illegal, I certainly think these engagements should be avoided by most anyone, and especially those in the spotlight of the world. I hope this guy learns from his mistakes, and I don't feel he needs to step down, though I hope he faces some level of shame from this that others may learn from. The article!
Broad Street Run
On May 1, 2011 thousands and thousands of people supported one of Philly’s most popular events, The Blue Cross Broad Street Run. That’s right, 30,000 people marched 10 miles down Broad Street in fair weather conditions. All the participants were thankful for a forecast that was so cooperative, considering last year’s unbearable heat and humidity. Runners started in front of Central High and continued towards the Navy Yard. Some serious athletes finished the race in less than an hour. Ketema Migusse, the men’s winner, came in with a time of 46 minutes and 30 seconds while Lauren Laielli, the women’s winner, came in with a time of 54 minutes and 27 seconds. Others were a little less intense and were just happy to cross the finish line, like Brain who commented “I'd never run this distance in my entire live. I cant believe I finished!"
Date Reported: May 1, 2011
Reported By: Amy Buckman
Monday, June 6, 2011
Sextuplets Arrive at Abington
Do we have a mimic of reality show Jon and Kate Plus 8 coming soon? I think so. Stacey and Brendan Carey have recently brought six beautiful babies into this world, just as Jon and Kate did a few years ago. I imagine being pregnant with sextuplets is not easy, nor is the delivery process. They had 60 doctors along with fertility specialists assist Stacey in her Cesarean section at Abington Memorial Hospital. Stacey was only 7 months pregnant when she delivered. Normally, at 7 months pregnant the baby is only 3 pounds and still has to develop/strengthen certain features. With this is mind, all six of the brothers and sisters remain in critical condition and are receiving special support. Parents are very optimistic for Emma, Samantha, Olivia, John, Patrick and Connor since these children complete their family and will accompany their 16 month old daughter.
My mom had six children, I mean not all at once. As soon as she heard about this story she recognized this woman’s courage. She remembered the painful experiences and trials faced with every one of her pregnancies. And as my mom began to picture herself in Stacey’s shoes she remarked “I couldn’t even fathom going through multiple pregnancies at one time.” Stacey, my mom, and all the other mothers out there are truly amazing for their dedication to complete every mini miracle until the end.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/06/06/pennsylvania.sextuplets/index.html?npt=NP1
Date Reported: June 6, 2011
Reported By: CNN Wire Staff
Date Reported: June 6, 2011
Reported By: CNN Wire Staff