Community Service

The world has many issues that have not been resolved, and so does our country. However, all it takes to make it a little bit better is the effort from people interested in helping society in any way we can. I think that is pretty much the point of community service, learning to help society in any way we can so that the less fortunate can have better lives. For my community service I decided to help at a food bank in Concord. It is well known that world hunger wouldn't be a problem if the world's wealth was appropiately distributed, but obviously our society is not willing to change our ways, so all we can do is donate ,etc

This is an interesting chart that shows this facts.

We live in America, so probably lack of food is not as bad as in other parts of the world. But the issue is still there and I believe people should not go through this kind of suffering considering the amount of resources in our hands
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No need for more stimulus

According to the New York Times, a poll revealed that most executives in the U.S think there is no need for more stimulus to boost the economy. Most of them are also concerned about the fact that if theFed purchases $600 billion in additional debt will produce inflation and risks that will outweigh its benefits.

"AFP members indicate that they have moderate expectations about business growth in the coming year, but they are tempering their optimism due to concerns about corporate taxes and, indeed, business sentiment in Washington."

So even though executives do not feel so confident about the economy they would rather just wait and see what is going to happen.

Bombs in Sweden could have been more devastating

According to an article by  New York Times, one of the two bombs that exploded two days ago in downtown Stockholm, went off prematurely, which shows the attack could have been worse. The bomber has been identified as Taimour al-Abdaly, a 28-year-old Sunni Muslim whose family moved to Sweden from Baghdad in 1992.

Even though no civilians were killed, it is very disturbing to see how terrorism is spreading all over the world.

In the last year I've heard about so many bombings, or failed attempts it that it made me realize how tragic it is to know that inocent people die all the time in the hands of savages that trying fix things to their convenience make things 10 times worse.

Health Care Law Uncostitutional in Virgina

 A judge in Virginia ruled today that Obama's health care law is uncostitutional, according to an article by the NewYork Times. This is the first time a court in the U.S invalidates any part of the act.

Hudson wrote that the law’s central requirement that most Americans obtain health insurance exceeds the regulatory authority granted to Congress under the Commerce Clause of the Constitution.

 I think it is o.k for people to agree or disagree on this because we can all express our opinions. However I think it is kind of alarming to see a judge trying to invalidate an act that is mostly positive for the country, because some other judges around the country may want to the the same thing and make things more complicated for the government and the people. I think this won't have an important effect on Obama's health care law but I see it more like the judge is trying to make a statement about his oppositon.

Alcoholic Energy Drink Warning Issued

The New York Times published an article about how the F.D.A told 4 manufacturers of caffeinated alcoholic beverages that they have 15 days to stop adding caffeine to the drinks or stop selling. The companies have been on the spotlight for the last couple months for selling this type of drinks that have been proven to be a potential threat to the consumer because the caffeine masked the effects of the alcohol, leading to “a state of wide-awake drunk.” 


A few states have already banned this drinks and now the F.D.A took action. I think it is good that they try to make their job but I believe it doesn't really make sense that they do this because people can always prepare their own caffeinated alcoholic drinks. (ex: red bull+vodka,etc) and in the end people are supposed to take responsibility for what they drink.

Controversial Pat-Downs

According to the New York Times travelers around the country are complaining about the security measures taken by the TSA. Apparently the pat downs are more aggressive and has caused outrage among thousands of travelers.

“I didn’t really expect her to touch my vagina through my pants” said Kaya McLaren, an elementary schoolteacher from Cle Elum, Wash.

I understand that authorities must do their job but that doesn't give them the right to make people feel uncomfortable.