Sisters that like to laugh laugh a lot.

Before reading the article about the sisters I knew that it was obviously about sisters enjoying funny things that make them laugh. I personnally questioned the title, asking myself "what is so funny?" and "how well do the sisters get along?" The article is most likely going to be funny because the title forshadows a comical and funny idea.
After reading the article I realized that the article was not all that funny. It is about two sisters who are refugees who escape from Pakistan. They escape from Pakistan to get away from Saddam Hussein. When they escape they come to America where they know that they will be safe. After looking at the facts of the article and seeing many things in the news it occured to me how good we really have it here in America. Other countries like Pakistan lack the resources and technology that we are so blessed to have in America. I hope that one day Pakistan and other countries can all be as advanced as the United States and I hope that all the countries can resolve their government problems.

Keeping in Touch

Before reading the article I knew that it was about social networking websites online. Most people today are very busy. These busy people often do not have time to keep in touch with friends. Social Networks online help people to keep in touch with the people that they can no longer talk to on a normal basis.
After reading the article i learned about a young woman named Anna Owens. In the beginning Anna was on myspace. Overtime she became bored with the site and she and all her friends moved onto another site called facebook. Over time Anna stopped using myspace entirely. Anna states that there is a significant class divide online. "A recent study by market research firm Nielson Claritas found that people in more affluent demographics are 25 percent more likely to be found on facebook, while the less affluent are 37 percent more likely to connect to myspace." Over time as new and more imroved social network sites are created, more people will change to other networks or they will all eventually grow up and stop using these networking sites all together.

paraphrasing. skater's death underscores insect allergy risks.

Andy Kessler is noted for building numerous skateparks in New York City. Andy's death reminds us that certain bug stings can be deadly for people who are alergic to specific types of bugs. In the United States at least 40 people die each yeah due to bug bites.

Eye Communication

Before reading the article I thought that the article would be about how people communicate through eye contact. Eye contact is an extremely important part of human communication. By looking at some one you can read their body language. Sometimes by looking at someones eyes you can even tell what they are thinking.
After reading the article I learned that people use their eyes to communicate more than I thought. "In much of the United States direct eye contact is considered an expression of honesty and forthrightness." Our eyes show people when we are interested or not interested in someone or something. By glancing at someone or something for a longer period of time our eyes show that we are showing or expressing interest. When we look away or do not look at something for too long, as if looking over something, our eyes show a lack of interest. Our eyes are so amazing and beautiful and no one ever realizes this! It interests me to know that our eyes are such an important part of body language and communication.

ROBOFISH

Before reading the article I believed that the article would be very interesting. It appeared as if a group of college students from MIT created a robotic school of fish. This is of interest to me because maybe the students will be able to follow and record information about other fish. The robotic fish might fit in with the other fish in the schools.
After reading the article what I first assumed was true. The students created a robot fish. They named these new robotic fish Robotuna’s. “Most of the brains, the electronics, are embedded inside,” said Alvaradeo, who designed the robofish with fellow MIT engineer Kamal Youcef-Toumi. “We have built prototypes with the battery inside, but for my experiments, for simplicity. We have a lot of prototypes that are simply tethered. We have a cable that runs out from the body and connects to a power supply.” The new robofish will be used to map the ocean floor, detect pollution or inspect and survey submerged boats or oil and gas pipelines. This will aid the world so much in the future by helping to make the world a better place.

Four- legged critter: best snap shots

Before reading the article I realized how cute the dog on the cover page of the article was. I like all animals and dogs are one of my favorites. In reading the article I believe that it will be about a dog that won a photo contest.
After reading the article I discovered that the dog did moe than just win the photo contest, he won his owners respect as being the youngest puppy to be bread and place so high. He also won his owners charity a large sum of money. "Were just happy for the attention this has brought to our charities as well as others supported by so many cute dogs in this competition," McCool said. With the puppy winning the competition, all the money will be going to McCool's charity.

Swine flu

H1N1 flu virus, or swine flu, is a highly contagious disease. People who become ill with H1N1 suffer a wide variety of symptoms. These symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. At the end of October the government will be sending out swine flu vaccinations to help people fight this disease. Schools across the country are taking whatever steps necessary in order to protect their students. Everyone should wash their hands more often and carry purell on them so that they can prevent the spread of the flu.