Cancer patient shot by Ayanna Evans

A 15 year old boy was shot and killed outside of his home on Saturday November 15,2014. Ryan Lara was battling cancer called Lymphoma.  Ryan was shot around 11:30 p.m. Wittiness said that Ryan was moving his parents vehicle from the street into the driveway when they heard shots being fired.
Family members of Ryan say that they saw a Grey four door sedan fleeing from the scene and a family member fired shots at the vehicle but it was unclear if anyone in the car was hit.Rayan was taken to Methodists hospital where he later died from critical injuries.

This story is really sad but doesn't add up. I'm trying to figure out why and who killed him. There are so many questions that need to answered. Also I believe gun control need to become stricter because I'm I pretty sure that the person who show me him was young as well. This young boy was my exact age which scares me because it just goes to show that death comes at any age.

Suicide Bomber Kills Dozens at Volleyball Match in Afghanistan by Savannah Boyack

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/24/world/asia/afghanistan-suicide-bomber-volleyball-match.html?_r=0

A suicide bomber detonated explosives in a crowd that was watching a volleyball match near Yosuf Khelf in eastern Afghanistan. 40 were killed and 60 were wounded as a result. Even though most of the victims were civilians, eight members of the Afghan Local Police, a village-based paramilitary outfit that supports the Afghan government, were among the dozens that were killed. Volleyball is a popular form of entertainment in rural Afghanistan. Matches usually attract sizable crowds of young men.

I suspect that ISIS is behind this, even though they have not claimed the attack yet. ISIS has already been known for using suicide bombers. I think it is awful that so many people died when the attacker may had just been targeting the members of the Afghan Local Police. This is evidence that ISIS, or whoever the attackers were, are a huge problem. Their carelessness and little concern for innocent bystanders proves that they are even more dangerous and need to be stopped.

Elephants close to extinction? by Vern Blossfeld

Summary: Ivory from an elephants tusk can be worth up to $30,000. Because of this, elephants, specifically in Africa, have become the targets of poachers. They get quick profit at the expense of the animals' lives. In August, a crucial tipping point was reached, at which point the number of deaths had elephants yearly had exceeded the amount of those born. 40,000 African elephants are killed a year, to be sold in curiosity China shops and around the world! Few elephants would die if ivory had little to no value. There are vital roles those in the United States could play in order to drop ivory value and increase the number of elephants alive. First, we can stop buying any items containing ivory. Second, we can ban any domestic sales or trade of ivory here. If we do this, we may be able to save the elephants.
Analysis: This relates to world history because animal extinction is an international issue, and trade is an aspect of what's causing the decline in the elephant species. If the price of ivory is to drop, all nations must come together to ban its trade and protect the elephants. I think this is an important issue because whenever we lose a species of animal, it's gone for good.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/20/opinion/leakey-elephants-killed-for-ivory/index.html?hpt=wo_t5

5 Detained College Students by Deandra Whitmill

5 college students were detained after doing the hunger games salute in front of Thailand's Prime Minister.They're being charged with breaking martial law. The students were taken to a Thai Army facility where they refused to sign papers. They were released a few hours later. They got the gesture from Katniss on the hunger games and used it as a revolution against the government.A cinema in Bangkok banned the movie because of the incident.

I believe that they should protest against a tyrannical government depending on the problems that are going on. If the people are not getting what they want they should try to change it in a nice, sensible way. If they cant handle it with the tyrant in that way then they might have to protest in order to get right's for the people. 

http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/19/world/asia/thailand-hunger-games-salute/index.html?hpt=wo_c2

Improving mental healthcare in China by Vern Blossfeld

Summary: China's first private special needs school was set up in 1985 by Meng Weina in the southern city of Guangzhou. She was motivated to help those overlooked by China's healthcare system and stigmatized by society. "We estimate that only 10% of people with intellectual disabilities in China are receiving some kind of care or help," says Weina. Around 173 million Chinese people have a mental disorder. But there are only 20,000 psychiatrists, equaling 1.5 for each 100,000 people.
Negative perceptions of those with metal health problems are often shown in the media in China; they are either victims or perpetrators of violence, and are typically shunned by society. Weina knows that each individual that comes to a Hui Ling center has their own set of needs and unique personality, and helping bring out their best encourages her to keep working. Her job is incredibly important to her.
Analysis: These statistics are really sad. The thought that only 10% of mentally disabled people in China are receiving help is mind-blowing. If all goes well, Weina's efforts will not be in vain, and the mental healthcare legislation will be passed in China. One thing's for sure; the people going to Hui Ling are in great hands. This all relates to world history because throughout history mentally ill people have had to struggle to get the care and acceptance they need to survive, and this struggle is still going on today worldwide.
Source: http://beta.next.cnn.com/2014/11/18/world/asia/china-above-and-beyond-hui-ling-mental-health/index.html

Edible tableware by Vern Blossfeld

Summary: Do you ever feel guilty throwing away a plastic tray of lunch food, or a Styrofoam cup? The lives of these tableware items are short-lived and wasteful. In Hekinan, a Japanese fishing town, a small family business is offering a greener alternative. Sakakibara Katsuhiko is the innovator of this great invention, known as edible tableware. The future of this invention? Sakakibara Katsuhiko says, "Japan will host the Tokyo Olympic Games in six years' time, and I want to provide edible plates for the Games (in 2020)."
Analysis: This is really cool! Whenever I hear about inventions like this my reaction is to think "Why didn't I think of that?". Throwing away plastic cups and plates always comes with a guilty feeling, but if you're able to eat the plate after you're done with the meal that would be the end of it! I guess the only issue is the plate getting dirty at the bottom or something, where it's touching the table. I suppose you could put a napkin underneath it so it wouldn't make contact with the tabletop. I hope this edible tableware idea is spread throughout the world to cut down on waste!
Source: http://beta.next.cnn.com/2014/11/10/business/edible-tableware-japan-marushige-seika/index.html 

Ferguson is Back- Quentin Noble 2

Ferguson, Missouri, The place where all the crazy protests have happened is not healed yet. The cops are hard to find and discriminated again. The white and African American population is segregated and keeps to their own sides of the town. Moni Basu of Cnn gives a great explanation.
I Believe this could have a serious affect on our country. It will cause influence to make people more inclined to protest or it will give people a preliminary thought on how to view people. They are worried that the jury verdict will cause more uproar. I believe this is true because it will just bring up old matters that were thrown under the bus.