Best of both worlds by Ayanna Evans

Two weeks ago a 16 year old boy named Alex lee endured a complete 360 to his life. Alex was a normal teen who got in trouble for having a messy room, went to high school, and loved playing sports.Little did he know that when he went to work at target the next day his life was about to change. On Sunday november his dad did the usual and took him to work after church. Alex was a cashier at SuperTarget ok n El dorado parkway. A teenage girl thought Alex was a cutie and snuck a picture of Alex while he was bagging her things and later posted it on twitter with the caption "YOOOOOO". This picture soon was everywhere on the internet and the hash tag AlexFromTarget was born. Since becoming Internet famous Alex has been on Ellen Degeneres show to explain his thought kn the situation with nothing but positive thoughts.

This event is really funny and cute to me. Also, I think that this story just shows how much on an effect social media can change someone's life in a matter of days. Alex Lee was a normal boy that became Internet famous all because of his good looks an a simple picture posted on twitter. Overall the interest and social media are the most powerful devices jn this generation.

Shooting at Minyards by Ayanna Evans

Two men were injured on Wenesday november 12th, outside of a Minyards grocery store located in east oak cliff. Officers responded to a 911 call around 9:45 that night. Names were not given away, but witnesses say that the suspect and the victim got into an argument that took place inside of the store. The men later decided to take it outside where the 2nd victim was met. The suspect then pulled out a handgun and shot both men. One of the victims was able to run back inside for help. The security guard then went outside and tried to shoot at the suspect but her got away in a white van. Police say that it was unclear if he was hurt. Both victims were taken to Baylor hospital and are in stable condition.

These type of events scare me into just staying home. This event really frightened me because I live literally live 2 minutes away from that Minyards store. Thank goodness I was at school when this took place and that I wasn't there. I feel like the securite/police should have broken this up long before it got escalated and taken to outside. I'm also very glad that nobody else was injured and I'm glad that the 2 men are ok. I believe that violence is not the answers to solving amd it NEVER WILL BE!

Baby body parts found in Bangkok package destined for US- Natalia Hernandez 1st Period

 

 http://news.yahoo.com/baby-body-parts-found-bangkok-package-destined-us-080911956.html

Body parts of babies, and not just one but several were discovered in a parcel from Thailand to the U.S. "They were not from one body but were in small pieces," Police Major General Chawalit Prasopsin told AFP on Sunday, and not only were there baby body parts but there were "sheets" of skin taken from an adult with a very large tattoo. In a more detailed manner of explanation, there was a baby's head, several feet and sheets of skin, all from infants except the said mentioned adult. They were all in containers of formaldehyde solution for preservation which lead the police to speculate that they were "a collection or for educational purposes". Although it could as well be tied to Thai black magic rituals. 

Analysis:

I'd like to first offer my condolences to anyone that had to suffer the loss of the children. 

Its hard for me to write about such grisly news, and find no joy in doing so but nevertheless I was compelled to, because of the sheer atrocity that these news tell and inform of, and how they might create an instance in which people are more watchful for things like these. Its horrible what the news lead me to assume, I can only hope that the body parts were donated in Thai. I want others to know that though we live in vast contrast to other countries where these news might not be as much of a shock, there are still grievous instances, and we should be aware in order to keep acute watch for anything similar. 

Isis Claims Responsibility For Car Bomb That Wounds Five Near Baghdad Airport by Savannah Boyack

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/nov/16/isis-claim-responsibility-car-bomb-baghdad-airport

           A car bomb exploded at a security checkpoint near Baghdad's heavily guarded international airport complex on Sunday, injuring five people. Two hours later, a roadside bomb exploded three miles from the airport, killing three people and injuring seven. Isis claimed responsibility for these attacks and described them as their first suicide bomber to receive the Americans exiting from the airport. Yet, security and police sources stated that no Americans had been targeted.

           One thing that stands out to me is the fact that Isis claimed they were targeting Americans but no Americans had been injured or present during the attacks. The reason for this may be because one of the victims had a very small connection to an American relative or the suicide bombers are very careless. If the latter is true, this makes Isis even more dangerous then they already are in my opinion.

world events

http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/14/world/europe/france-feline/index.html?hpt=wo_c2



Not a tiger after all
by adrianna martinez



A large cat was spotted in the woods east of paris.Authorities have confirmed its not a tiger after analyzing the tracks.The feline was spotted  by witnesses not far from disneyLand Paris.An offical with the National Board of wildlife and Hunting has stated that the cat is not a threat to people. what kind of feline they are dealing with is a mystery so authorities cautioned residents to be alert when walking and to stay clear of wooded areas.

This event is frightening because authorities are not sure what it is and it could possibly be a threat to the residents of paris. Also if the feline was spotted so close to DisneyLand Paris a popular and very crowded place, its probably not afraid of people

world events

http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/14/world/europe/dead-woman-alive/index.html?hpt=wo_c2




woman not dead 
by adrianna martinez


 In poland a 91 year old woman was proclaimed dead but woke up 11 hours later in cold storage at a funeral home.Her family noticed she stopped breathing and immeadietly called a doctor.The doctor examined her and felt no pulse or heartbeat and she was declared dead, 11hrs. later the funeral home called the family. Authorities are trying to find out what happened,and investigating whether the doctor put the woman in danger of loss of life.

This event that occured is frightening and dangerous.If the woman had not awoken at the funeral home she could have been buried alive.Also doctors might need to be trained more to ensure another event like this does not occur.

Current events-10/10-Case Cockrell

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/judiciary/index.html

It has been announced that the gay marriage ban has been lifted in Kansas! The request to make it illegal was denied by the supreme court. It has still yet to be legalized in Texas. It goes to show that  every court makes decisions differently. Gay Marriage has been a strange argumentthroughout the nation for a long time and it's time it comes to an end.

This is great news! I'm glad to see this issue is finally getting smaller. I hope it eventually gets legalized in Texas, and soon, the whole nation. I'm glad to see people are becoming more open minded about this touchy subject. It's something that everyone should be open to.