The nuclear crisis in Fukushima holds potential for disaster that will not be felt only in Japan but globally. Fukushima also holds potential for triumph.
The workers are faceless and nameless to most of the world but they are sons and fathers who like most Japanese in the region have lost homes and loved ones yet rise up to the call of duty to prevent nuclear disaster.
Eating crackers and juice for their meals and bathing with towelettes , they work around the clock to stabilize the reactors and prevent any further leaking. The risk of radiation and long term health defects surround them in the darkness of the plant but current tests show most workers show only 100 millisiervets of radiation when the real danger zone for an increased chance of cancer in the future is 250 millisiervets.
These men working day and night are not just working to protect their country but much of the world. They are working diligently to prevent disaster that would effect the world.
Here’s a link showing some more details on the workers’ radiation levels: http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/30/japan.workers.health/index.html?iref=allsearch
Friday, April 1, 2011
March 29 Cyndi Lauper Sings in Buenos Aires… Airport
Dozens of flights have been canceled in the Buenos Aires International Airport. While many distraught passengers killed time walking around the airport or calling family, a familiar voice came over the airport intercom system. “Come home, in the morning light…”
The voice was that of 80s pop singer, Cyndi Lauper who was also victim of a canceled flight, singing her most famous hit Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. She sang to raise spirits of the travelers who could not get to where they needed to be.
The scene suddenly changed from irritated boredom of passengers wishing they weren’t stranded to passengers raising to their feet cheering, clapping, and singing along with smiles. Lauper was able to drastically change the mood with just one song but she did not stop there, she sang another and made the day for many stranded travelers who otherwise would never have had the experience of singing along with Cyndi Lauper.
Here’s a video of Lauper singing to the aiport: http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/07/cyndi-lauper-sings-for-stranded-airport-passengers/?iref=allsearch
The voice was that of 80s pop singer, Cyndi Lauper who was also victim of a canceled flight, singing her most famous hit Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. She sang to raise spirits of the travelers who could not get to where they needed to be.
The scene suddenly changed from irritated boredom of passengers wishing they weren’t stranded to passengers raising to their feet cheering, clapping, and singing along with smiles. Lauper was able to drastically change the mood with just one song but she did not stop there, she sang another and made the day for many stranded travelers who otherwise would never have had the experience of singing along with Cyndi Lauper.
Here’s a video of Lauper singing to the aiport: http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/07/cyndi-lauper-sings-for-stranded-airport-passengers/?iref=allsearch
March 26 Weapon of Advertisement
The iPad 2 was recently released and competitors are already finding marketable ways to convince buyers to throw it to the wayside.
In 2007 when Apple released the first iPhone, they were way ahead of their time and no cell phone manufacturers were able to compete, but once they caught on to the technology smart phones started springing up and now every cell phone manufacturer still in business offers a number of different smart phones.
Due to the lead Apple had in 2007 they took the cake in smart phone sales and are still making improvements one step ahead of competitors. Only one step ahead in comparison to 5 steps ahead in 2007.
Now with the iPad2 everyone assumed it would be out of this world and unique but it turns out the same cell phone manufacturers who are competitors with Apple foresaw the release of the iPad2 and made their own daring leaps Apple did not take.
These competitors are now throwing this lack of initiative and throwing it in the face of Apple in front of consumers. They are using Apple’s once ambition, now caution against them.
Article on the iPad2 vs Other tablets: http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/gaming.gadgets/03/25/new.tablets/index.html?iref=allsearch
In 2007 when Apple released the first iPhone, they were way ahead of their time and no cell phone manufacturers were able to compete, but once they caught on to the technology smart phones started springing up and now every cell phone manufacturer still in business offers a number of different smart phones.
Due to the lead Apple had in 2007 they took the cake in smart phone sales and are still making improvements one step ahead of competitors. Only one step ahead in comparison to 5 steps ahead in 2007.
Now with the iPad2 everyone assumed it would be out of this world and unique but it turns out the same cell phone manufacturers who are competitors with Apple foresaw the release of the iPad2 and made their own daring leaps Apple did not take.
These competitors are now throwing this lack of initiative and throwing it in the face of Apple in front of consumers. They are using Apple’s once ambition, now caution against them.
Article on the iPad2 vs Other tablets: http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/gaming.gadgets/03/25/new.tablets/index.html?iref=allsearch
March 24 Yosemite National Park
Yosemite national park has been home to many different cultures over many different centuries. Several different Native American Indian tribes called it home and when the west was being settled it served as a quaint location to host writers and artists into the untamed land.
Yosemite draws millions of people every year to see the rich landscape and awe at the natural wonders. The history in this place is vibrant not made only by the beautiful scenery but by the people who have called this place home.
Unlike most national parks, Yosemite is studied by scientists not so much for its natural wonders but for civilizations that lived here before. Archaeologists have found valuable clues letting them know how those who lived in Yosemite before us lived their everyday lives.
The history of Yosemite is so rich that in 1861, President Abraham Lincoln made it a national park forever conserving its beauty and history.
Here’s the link to the Yosemite home page: http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm
Yosemite draws millions of people every year to see the rich landscape and awe at the natural wonders. The history in this place is vibrant not made only by the beautiful scenery but by the people who have called this place home.
Unlike most national parks, Yosemite is studied by scientists not so much for its natural wonders but for civilizations that lived here before. Archaeologists have found valuable clues letting them know how those who lived in Yosemite before us lived their everyday lives.
The history of Yosemite is so rich that in 1861, President Abraham Lincoln made it a national park forever conserving its beauty and history.
Here’s the link to the Yosemite home page: http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm
March 21 Future Predicted Through Broadcast Television
Globalization and technology are changing are world and not only changing the way we view issues but even the types of issues we see. The world has shrunk and we communicate more with our brothers and sisters all around the world now more than ever. There is much speculation as to what the world in which we live will be like in 50 years.
The Independent Television service is now airing a show called Futurestates that shows an interpretation of what some people think our country will be like in the future.
50 years ago did we see this in television? Most sci-fi dealt with pioneering uncharted planets or welcoming aliens to earth. Concern was given to the triumphs of man and what could be done with technology to expand man’s empire.
Now, we are more environmentally conscious and more aware and familiar with the rest of the world that our curiosity is not so much sparked in the heavens anymore but in the people and places around us and how they will change.
More info on Futurestates: http://www.futurestates.tv/
The Independent Television service is now airing a show called Futurestates that shows an interpretation of what some people think our country will be like in the future.
50 years ago did we see this in television? Most sci-fi dealt with pioneering uncharted planets or welcoming aliens to earth. Concern was given to the triumphs of man and what could be done with technology to expand man’s empire.
Now, we are more environmentally conscious and more aware and familiar with the rest of the world that our curiosity is not so much sparked in the heavens anymore but in the people and places around us and how they will change.
More info on Futurestates: http://www.futurestates.tv/
March18 Let the Robots Do the Fighting
Illegal drugs enter the U.S. on a daily basis. We could send men to fight the powerful drug cartels but with corruption filling the country of Mexico sending human lives in is getting very dangerous.
Thanks to technology we do not have to send in men to gather information. The Pentagon recently started unmanned, unarmed drones to gather surveillance on larger drug traffickers.
The new approach to fight drugs is a Joint effort between Presidents Obama and Calderon. Since both Mexico and the United States share the same threat.
A few years ago this technology was not so readily available and instead of sending in a remote controlled drone you would have to send in scores of men and worry about casualties and threats of corruption. Not so now.
There is some quarreling between the two nations. Some American leaders feels as though Mexico can not be trusted due to the high rate of corruption and many Mexican officials feel that the United States is only interested because the drug war claimed the life of an American, Jaime Zapata, earlier this year.
Here’s the story: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C03E5DE113EF935A25750C0A9679D8B63&scp=2&sq=mexico&st=nyt
Thanks to technology we do not have to send in men to gather information. The Pentagon recently started unmanned, unarmed drones to gather surveillance on larger drug traffickers.
The new approach to fight drugs is a Joint effort between Presidents Obama and Calderon. Since both Mexico and the United States share the same threat.
A few years ago this technology was not so readily available and instead of sending in a remote controlled drone you would have to send in scores of men and worry about casualties and threats of corruption. Not so now.
There is some quarreling between the two nations. Some American leaders feels as though Mexico can not be trusted due to the high rate of corruption and many Mexican officials feel that the United States is only interested because the drug war claimed the life of an American, Jaime Zapata, earlier this year.
Here’s the story: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C03E5DE113EF935A25750C0A9679D8B63&scp=2&sq=mexico&st=nyt
March 15 Police in Mexico
Corruption runs rampant throughout Mexico and because of the power of drug lords and organized crime leaders, many local police officers choose to fight another day rather than confront the enemy. Leaving the drug cartels doing what they want, knowing they will not be stopped.
Many local police units are disbanding giving way to state and federal police to ensure better training and better equipment. But many of the officers in state and federal police units have already been recruited in the corruption of the cartel’s pay roll. It is federal law that only federal police can combat drug trafficking.
One small town named Jalapa is taking matters into their own hands to bring reform. Not necessarily to combat the drug lords but keeping order in the collection of small villages. Providing their own weapons and rationing gas between a few vehicles, they are doing what they can to ensure the safety of their community. Instead of having the drug lords run Mexico, Mexico can be run by the Mexicans
Full article: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9404E1D6153EF930A25750C0A9679D8B63&scp=3&sq=mexico&st=nyt
Many local police units are disbanding giving way to state and federal police to ensure better training and better equipment. But many of the officers in state and federal police units have already been recruited in the corruption of the cartel’s pay roll. It is federal law that only federal police can combat drug trafficking.
One small town named Jalapa is taking matters into their own hands to bring reform. Not necessarily to combat the drug lords but keeping order in the collection of small villages. Providing their own weapons and rationing gas between a few vehicles, they are doing what they can to ensure the safety of their community. Instead of having the drug lords run Mexico, Mexico can be run by the Mexicans
Full article: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9404E1D6153EF930A25750C0A9679D8B63&scp=3&sq=mexico&st=nyt
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