Newstalk

O'Malley to unveil new approach to wind power.

2012-01-30T03:09:00.000-08:00

Author:Michael Dresser
Publication:The Baltmore Sun
Date of article:23/1/12
Short summary
Gov. Martin O'Malley bill is promoted off shore wind power which is borrowed ideas from New Jersey bill signed by republication Gov. Chris Christie. This bill situated 10 miles off the ocean city coast.The bill is too expensive and requires from electricity customers to pay an extra $2 a month. The way is used to promote the plan by creating in so called "green" industries.
Issues that you can find
what are the electricity customers opinions about adding extra $2 to their bills to pay for wind mills?
My opinion
I think the renewable energy is safe for our environment compared with used oil or gas. the government should encourage the people to use the clear energy.

article report - Jung won Moon

2012-01-29T21:01:00.000-08:00

Author : There is no author's name By AP
Title of article : 3 inch nail removed from Illinois Man's brain.
Publication : TIME
Date of article : January 21, 2012

short summary :
Dante Autullo has felt nauseated, his friend Glaenzer suggested to him to go to hospital. The result of X-ray, surprisely 3-inch nail floated in his brain. He had successful surgery.

Issues that you can find
lodging nail is unsual, but extremely rare.
The nail went through the ear.
The nail came within millimeters from the part of the brain that controls motor function.

Your opinion
It is an impressive thing for me that they removed a lodged nail in the brarin. Actually lodging nail is very surprising happening.

Weblog # 1 # Dhayfullah

2012-01-29T20:16:00.000-08:00

Name: Dhayfullah
Class: EAP1-A
Teacher: Tom Leverett
Title of article: iPhone 4S and iPad 2 Receive First Untethered Jailbreak
Author: David Murphy
Publication: pcmag.com
Date of article: January 21, 2012

Short summary:
The Chronic Dev Team and pod2g have announced the first untethered jailbreak for the iPhone 4S and iPad 2.This will allow any application to be installed and this will facilitate the system. But,doing such jailbreak to your iPhone 4S and iPad 2 will void your Apple warranty and waste hours begging Apple Genius Bar employees to make your iPhone 4S or iPad 2 better.

Issues:
# Do you agree to jailbreak your Iphone/Ipad ? why?
# Do you know someone who jailbreaked his/her iphone/ipad?
# Do you think it necessary to jailbreak, for example, your iphone?
# Are you happy with your iphone/ipad without jailbreak?
# why do think Apple doesn't allow users to break iphone/ipad system?

My Opinion:
I will immediately jailbreak my iphone to get full benefit of my phone. I wont be afraid to lose my Apple warranty, and when it is necessary to update the system,I think it's not too difficult to recover the original system.
I believe Apple wont let their customers to break in iphone/ipad operating system so easily in order to force them buy the original applications from its store and to make the system more secure in the future.

thank you,

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2399180,00.asp

Teen Ends Globe-Circling Voyage in St. Maarten

2012-01-29T19:26:00.000-08:00

Summary:

This article talks about a teenage girl who finished her Globe-Circling voyage. Most people very much like her bravery to sail the globe, she also has a lot of fans because of this. However, some professional record groups do not like her behavior. They said that they will not give her any credit for her action because they do not want younger people to imitate her actions. However, her was family very proud of her.

Issues:

Do you agree with those professional record groups that do not give any award for Dekker for the record?

Do you support this behavior?

If you are at teenage age, would you want to travel the world?

Opinion:

I think that those professional record groups should award Laura Dekker the record. There are not many young people who can do a thing like the thing she did. I support her behavior because people can go to school anytime they want. So, they do not have time to travel the world.

Weblog#1 Abdullah

2012-01-29T18:08:00.000-08:00

Name: Abdullah Mohammed
Class: EAP1-A
Teacher: Tom Leverett
Assignment: Weblog#1
Title of article: T-mobile Documents: unlocked iphone have poor network performance

Author: Mark Raby

Publication: SlashGear.com

Date of article: Jan 25th 2012

Short summary:
According to this article, T-Mobile customers got problems with their unlocked iPhones, that the're saying that they're having problems with the reception as "Bad", and that there's a leaked documents from T-Mobile themselves that shows that about a million costumers complaining anout the same problem, and Apple is doing nothing.

Issues:
- Do you think T-Mobile has to do something about it?
- Do you think that Apple products aren't that good? or the problem is with T-Mobile only?
- Do you think this will affect Apple's reputation? or T-Mobile's? or both?

Opinion:
My opinion is that T-Mobile and Apple should work together to fix this problem as soon as possible, because this could affect their reputations as one of the big companies in the world.

Thiago Motta's agent claims Inter midfield has agreed to join Paris Saint Germain

2012-01-29T17:54:00.000-08:00

-Author : Mark Doyle
-Title of Article : Thiago Motta's agent claims Inter midfield has agreed to join Paris Saint Germain
-Publication : Goal.com
-Date of Article : Jan 25,2012

- Short summary : Thiago Motta might join Paris Saint Germain after three years and half with Inter. The Brazilian midfielder may not wear Inter's t-shirt anymore after today's match against Napoli. Thiago played only 13 matches this season which means that Inter's coach doesn't need him anymore.

-Issue that I have found : Why does Inter Milan coach keeps ignoring Motta ?
Why would Motta would say yes to Paris Saint Germain although they're lower level than Inter ?
DO you think it's the wrong time to sell a player ?
Do you think Inter can replace Motta with a player in the same level as Motta ?

- My opinion : Thiago is one of the best player in his position. He might have made some mistakes this season, but all player in all over the world would have a drop in their level. Back when Mourinho used to be Inter Milan's coach he always used Thiago and he was his key in the midlle. Inter shouldn't let him go !

helping Minnesota's homeless Kids- Lara

2012-01-29T13:06:00.001-08:00

Name: Lara
Class: EAP1-A
Instructor: Tom Leverett
Assignment: Weblog#1
Title of article: Helping Minnesota's Homeless Kids: Studying services that work Lara
Author: Cynthia Boyd,Minnpost

Publication: Minnpost- News channel

Date of article: 1/20/2012

summary:
According to the article Helping Minnesota's Homeless Kids, In U.S.A there are more than 3,200 homeless children and they of all ages. Most of them were of color. There are many negative effects of homelessness on kids. They are more likely to live in a dangerous life, substance abuse,because their family is extremely poor.

Issues:
1- why did these children become homeless?
2- Do you think the cause of the existence of homeless children is the economic recession?
3- What are the solutions that help to eliminate the issue of homeless children?

Opinion:
In my opinion, these children should join the campaign to end child homelessness. every day these children are exposed to a lot of problems such as more health problems, developmental delays, depression, behavioral problems, and increased anxiety. In my view, we should put hand in hand to find a solution for these homeless who are living in the street. I think the effects of a human made disaster are caused by economic recession and lock of a affordable housing.

Hi man

2012-01-29T11:53:00.000-08:00

nothing!!

Weblog#1 Sean

2012-01-28T13:20:00.000-08:00

Name: Sean Yen
Class: EAP1-A
Teacher: Tom Leverett
Assignment: Weblog#1
Title of article: Taiwanese can be proud of presidential election: U.S. scholar

Author: Wu and Chiang

Publication: Focus Taiwan- News channel

Date of article: 1/19, 2012

Short summary:
The 13th election of Taiwan President was finished on Jan. 14. This election was the 4th election that Taiwanese could vote to decide their own president. As the result shows Taiwanese already have promoted their sense of democracy, because the situation of vote buying was reducing in this election. It also means Taiwan has the capability to hold a peaceful and clean election. They should be proud of themselves

Issues:
Why could the situation of vote buying be reduced?
Could the result of the election really show what the Taiwanese want?
What is the President going to do to improve Taiwan in next 4 years?

Opinion:
I am a big fan of politics. I feel sad about the result of this election, because I couldn't go back to Taiwan to vote. The candidate who I supported didn't win. I don't agree with the opinions in this article, the reason is in the process of this election, China's government used ,any ways to affect Taiwanese's choice. This was an unfair election. I feel very disappointed about my countrymen.

WA#3 Kevin

2011-10-11T22:48:00.000-07:00

According to my coffee survey, about 66% of Americans drink coffee every day. Most Americans who drink coffee say "because it makes me wake up and it is tasty'' More than 66% of Americans drink one or two cups, and it helf percent by each. Americano and Latte are the most popular kind for Americans.
In my survey, I learned lots about Americans' habits with coffee. In my country, we can see most people drink the coffee in the morning just like Americans. Though the reason I think it dependent on the person, I still think making people wake up is the bigger reason in my country. I will seldom drink it in my country; therefore, I do not know which flaver is the most popular in my country. Even though I selom drink it, I still believe coffee is the most popular drink in my country. Therefore, I think there are lots of similars items in both countries.

Weblog Assignment #3, Abdullah Alotaibi.

2011-10-11T19:24:00.000-07:00

The survey was talking about different topics and issues. In fact, I was interested in the relationship between Obama and the American people, so I asked two question, "Do you still like Obama?" and "will you vote for Obama next time?" According to my survey, I asked seven people and five of them still like Obama. One of them said, "I do not know" and the last one said, "I do not like Obama and I will not vote for him next time". In addition, I was interested in the topic of what actor or actress people admire. All the people said, their favorite actor or actres. However, one of them said, "I do not admire anyone because they are not important people".

In this paragraph I will analyze some results, especially analyzing three questions: Do you like Obama? Will you vote for him next time? And how can the government solve the health problem? First, 36 people still like Obama and 16 people do not like him. In addition, a few of the 36 people think that Obama is a liar. In my opinion, I think most of them still hope from Obama a lot of great work even if he sometimes lied. Also, most of them believe that Obama will improve the economy, so they will vote for him. Second, for the third question 46 people said, "Yes" that the government should run the health insurance for everyone. On the other hand, 18 people said, "Do not solve it, let people solve it". I think that people need to have health insurance, most of them do not have it, and 18 people are hopeless that the government will not solve this problem. In the end, the difference between the U.S and K.S.A is big that a treatment is free and 99 percent are satisfied about King Abdullah.

Ataallh Alatoai

2011-10-11T19:23:00.000-07:00

Assignment#3
The survey was very interesting for me because it talked about many topics.I was surprised about how American people can get health insurance.Therefore, I asked some questions such as how can you get health insurance?I asked five people. I n fact, I got new information about this question. One of them said, "I get my health insurance from my job," but the surprising information for me is that some people can buy health insurance. It is very expensive. In addition, I was interested in how many times people drink coffee. All of them told me how many except one who said, I do not like coffee.
I was iterested in hnowing people's opinion on some questions. For istance, how can the government solve the health insurance problem?And do you like to drink coffee? In fact, 46 people said,"gov't-run health insurance for everyone." and 18 people said, "Do not solve it, let people solve it." Also, about the people who like to drink coffee 55 of them said, "yes", but 16 said,"no". First, in my opinion, health insurance is one of the most important things for American people. In fact, I was looking forward to finnding good solution for this problem. I think the government should help people to get health insurance. In addition, I was surprised about some information. For example, some people can buy health insurance, but it is very expensive. Second, I expected all people liked coffee, but I found 16 said,"no". That means some people do not like coffee. Indeed, in my country many people like coffee; I believe all saudi people like coffee. In short, the results from this survey helped me get good information about American culture. Also, the idea becomes clear.

Salah .Al-iraqi #3

2011-10-11T17:58:00.000-07:00

SALAH.R.OUDAH

EAP1

Date: 10/ 11 / 2011

Major: Political Science

After I did my survey I found that the majority of American have similar answers in some of my questions. For example, the question number that we asked them (11) was, “Why do you think American people like fast food. “Their answers were related to their daily work , price , and not wasting their time .I believe people ‘s answers were according to their experience ;for instance , a person who works from 8 am until 4 p.m , it is normal to take lunch at the nearest restaurant like Mc Donalds .In this point , I found there is big difference between people in my country and American people for eating fast food during their daily live ;this differences starts with people in my home city preferies to eat at their home or eat fresh food which is healthier more than hamburger and pizza . However, people are right to care about their time, and they should care about their health more than anythings else .

The next interesting answer I found is when I asked them, “Do you agree there is link between obesity and depression?” There were 61 people who said yes, 6 said no, and one person said maybe. Those answers are helpful for people who want to know depression results. So, it is good that people aware about depression, but the problem are they follow right ways to avoid this negative behavior or did not care. According to my opinion, people did not care a lot about their depression, because most of them don’t have control of their feeling or ability to cope with difficult situations. People’s answers were true, there is link between depression and obesity. Now I could say that obesity will increase in the future because people’s lives are hard .

W#3 Tariq Alghassab,

2011-10-11T16:45:00.000-07:00

Tariq Alghassab

Assignment # 3

Initially, this survey was talking about many different topics. I was interested that most of the people agreed to use Facebook for connecting together. Also, when I asked people about president Obama, if they will vote for him next time, they told me it depends on who runs opposite of Obama. On the other hand, some people think Obama is doing well and they will vote for him the next time. In fact, I was interested in the topic, "why do you think American people like fast food?" Most people said, because it is fast, easy to make, and cheap. I am surprised one of them said, "It is convenient". I think that fast food is an unhealthy and bad choice.

In this survey, I will analyze some results especially, three questions: Do you like Obama? Will you vote for Obama next time? Do you like drinking coffee and why? Thirty six people like Obama and sixteen people do not like him. Five people did not answer. I think most American people believe that Obama will help them to get a good option in economy, health, and education. They will vote for him next time. For the last question 55 people said, yes that they like drinking coffee, and 16 people said, "No" that they did not like drinking coffee. In my opinion, this is a natural result, because coffee gives the person energy, wakes him up, and tastes good. It is a popular drink in the world. To sum up, there is a big difference between the United States and Saudi Arabia, especially in politics.

Mishary Alyahya (W#3)

2011-10-11T16:43:00.000-07:00

This survey is very important and gives students a good chance to deal with American people. There are different topics inside it. Also, there are different opinions. I saw people don’t care about what they wrote because they think they are correct even if they talk about politics. There are many good questions that talked about what happens in USA, such as, health insurance, coffee, jobs, Obama, and more. I think this survey make me think how American people solve these problems.

In this survey I am interested in the coffee questions because when I came to the USA I saw most people drink it. Also, in Saudi Arabia I didn’t drink coffee like now. In USA I drink 2 or 3 cups of coffee in a day, but in KSA twice a week. In this survey I saw most people like to drink coffee, but there are different reasons for why they drink it. Also, I stop in one point which is most American don’t drink black coffee in the morning. They change it by other flavors. Also, most of them drink it in the morning but I think I am able to drink it at any time. Now coffee is ahabit for me and I must drink it every morning to feel key.

Abdallah Al khayri #3

2011-10-11T13:54:00.000-07:00

American people don’t think the best cell phone in the world is iPhone. I was surprised about that because I thought American people the best phone for them is iPhone from the way it serviced them such as checking Facebook, playing games, and with many perfect services. Moreover, some people prefer buying iPhone for following the new fashion and some just buy it for fun, but not for benefit from amazing advantages for it. For example, these days most people are buying iPhone to follow the new trend of modern time. However, in my opinion iPhone is the best phone and that thanks for Apple Company for that. In sum, I believe everyone has his or her opinion but they need to know more about the phone before they say something that will make the phone less useful for people.

I did the survey in the student center with five American people. I did not get the time to discuss it with them. I just gave them the papers to answer my questions. Moreover, it was fun to do because I got the perfect time to talk more with American people and they were very friendly and kind. I was surprised when most people did not like iPhone, because I thought it is the best phone, and that made me very interested to know which phone they are thinking is better than iPhone; however, some people felt bored when they were answering the questions, because it a was very long survey. In short, the survey was interesting for some of them, but most important they were friendly.

Weblog Assignment #3

Abdallah Al khayri #1

2011-10-11T13:34:00.001-07:00

Weblog Assignment #1

#3 Mutaz Shaker

2011-10-10T22:41:00.001-07:00

Honestly, I was surprised about this high rate of obesity in the USA. There are many people who suffer with this problem, but some of them do not care or do not know about the side effects of the obesity. In addition, when I saw some people said students have to exercise in their schools, I disagree with them bacause sports are hobbies not commitments. In my view, I think the best solution is giving overweight people healthy insurance; as a result, we will be able to solve this problem for fat people, even if they are poor. As you can see, healthy insurance is the best way to reduce the obesity.
Besides, most of Americans do not know about political problems. When I asked them about their opinion in Arab revolutions, many of them do not know what I meant. There is no a doubt that Amercians are mor likely to know what they have to know or important events; however, in my country, my youngest brother, who is 7 years old, knows about Quddafi. On the other hand, when I asked my conversation partener about the location of Syria, he said in the west of Africa. In short, Americans usually focus on the USA news and weather, but do not embarass them by asking them Where is Djibouti !?

Mutaz Shaker

Weblog Assignment #3

My Survey

2011-10-10T17:33:00.000-07:00

In this survey I asked many people some questions about many issues. Also, I asked these questions to find out how Americans felt about certain issues not in America only, but in whole world. I asked people this question what advice would you give a poor person or young person who needs health insurance? I asked 10 people this question five said get job and the other five said get an education. However, I was interested in one question that why does the rate of unemployment keep increasing? Five people answered this question two of them said the economy is very bad. Also, two of them said there are not enough jobs. Finally, the last person said the jobs were given to others countries,taxes, and government problems.

In this survey most of them felt angry because they economy is very bad. However, students are different from others because each one has different opinion about each question. In fact, when I was in Saudi Arabia I thought American people hate Muslims, but it was not true because I have many American friends. However, in my country the people curious about what is going on around them, but in my America the people did not pay attention about global events. There is no question surprised me in this survey.

Web log assignment #3

2011-10-10T16:22:00.000-07:00

Many American people participated for our survey. Then we got many kind of general information from them. I was especially interested in some questions about fast food. These were why do you think American people like fast food?, What is the main reason that causes obesity?, and Do you agree that is a link between obesity and depression?. Many Americans said negative answers such as there are some bad effect for our body. They already figure out that fast food is not good. However, it is still popular. This inconsistent result makes me interested.
Analyze the result, people said fast food is easy, convenient, taste good, and cheap. Actually, there are many benefit in fast food. That is why people cannot quit to eat fast food. This problem is not only American people. Case of my country, there is not big different. I think fast food will be still popular in the future even everyone knows it is bad for our body. I hope fast food will be able to change to only benefit as soon as possible like healthy and easy.

Leo Ikuma

answer of survey

2011-10-09T20:10:00.000-07:00

We did make final result 11 to 15.

(14) How can we reduce the problem of obesity?

40 people said "awareness campaign". 46 people said "mandatory exercise in school". 17 people said "health insurance surcharge for the obese".

(15) How can the government solve the health insurance problem?

46 people said "Gov't -run health ins for everyone".

18 people said "do not solve it, let people solve it

Leo Ikuma

Assignment # 4

2011-10-09T20:09:00.002-07:00

American people don’t think the best cell phone in the world is iPhone. I was surprised from that because I though American people admire iPhone as device that give them their demands, such as checking email, following news, playing games, and socializing with their friends. In contrast, in my country, some people prefer buying iPhone for becoming a famous person and people will respect them because, but not for benefit from extraordinary advantages for it. For example, most of young children have iPhone and they don’t know how to add a new contact. Also, they buy iPhone for follow a new trend or fashion and although some of them don’t know what is the name of company that release or create this device. However, everyone should know what he needs from a cell phone then he can decide which the best is.

Abdulrahman Alahmadi

my surveys

2011-10-09T20:09:00.001-07:00

Surveys

I asked to American people for my survey. Then i went to the CESL office. They are so kind; therefore, it was easy for me to get them to answer. In face, I was not surprised. I feel someone complained about this, so I think it was rude. This survey will become more interesting if i ask internationals because they would say different answers from Americans. I had never done this kind of survey, so it was fun. I could learn many things from this activity.

Leo Ikuma

my surveys

2011-10-09T20:01:00.000-07:00

My survey

2011-10-09T19:25:00.000-07:00

In my survey I met five American people. I went to the Student Center to ask them about the survey. The

people who I asked were friendly and nice. It was easy to get them to answer the survey because they were

helpful. I was surprised when I asked them about poor people who need health insurance because his answer

was go to Canada. No, they were nice. I think they are different from townspeople. I did not ask any

internationals students.

Assignment #3

2011-10-09T18:52:00.000-07:00

We did the questions from 1 to 5 from the survey:

Do you agree that iPhone is the best cell phone in the world?

24 persons said (Yes) 44 persons said (No)

If no, what cell phone do you prefer?

12 persons said (Samsung) 21 persons said (LG) 35 persons said (Motorola)

If yes, will you keep buying iPhones?

22 persons said (Yes) 46 persons said (No)

Why do Americans seem to like iPhones?

2 persons said (cheap) 16 persons said (clever)

32 persons said (clever) 18 persons said (no idea)

Do you get angry that new iPhone models come out frequently?

10 persons said (Yes) 17 persons said (No) 41 persons said (don’t care)

Abdulrahman Alahmadi and Abdallah Alkhayri

What advice would you give a poor person or young person who needs health insurance?

2011-10-09T17:11:00.000-07:00

In this survey I asked many people this question what advice would you give a poor person

or young person who needs health insurance?However, most people said they should find a job.

On the other hand, other people said they should get an education. Finally, some people put

nothing in this question.

My survey,Ataallh Alatoai

2011-10-07T10:31:00.000-07:00

One Monday,October3,2011 at 5 p.m. I went to Panera Bread Coffee.I gave some people my survey. In fact, when I gave them it, I tried to talk with them; they were very friendly and helpful.I was surprised about some information. For example, one girl told me information about health insurrance that was strange to me. She said, some people can buy health insurance,but only the people who are rich because it is very expensive.In addition, I did some of my survey in the student center. Also, in that place the people were very cooperattive and polite. I got many benefits from this survey. such as information and conversation. In sum, I was very comfortable when I did my survey.

My survey, Abdullah Alotaibi.

2011-10-07T10:29:00.000-07:00

Abdullah Alotaibi

I did the survey in Common Ground and the student center with people who are Americans . I did not discuss with the people. I just gave them the papers to answer my questions. In fact, it was easy to do because most people were friendly. I was surprised when most people still like Obama. One of them said, Obama sometimes is a liar, but I will vote for him next time. Also, I did this survey in different places and I did not feel that students are different from townspeople. In short, the survey was easy to do because most people were polite.

Salah. R. Oudah AL- Iraqi

2011-10-07T10:20:00.000-07:00

EAP 1 NewsTalk

Weblog Assignment #2

We were in charge of questions from 11 through 15. I would like to present the results in some of these questions. A question 11 that we asked Americans is ‘’why do you think American people like fast food? Answers were close to each other’s. For example; people said fast food is cheep, delicious, easy, culture, quick and convenient. Another, people’s answered that fast food good for them because it does not waste time and they are busy all the time, so they prefer it.Some answers were funny, they said fast food is stupid, unhealthy. Because they are, lazy, they like fast food too much.

Question 12 was,” What is the mean reason that causes obesity? 22 people said psychological, 48 people answers were bad diet. Also, 13 people said the main reason was biological, 19 people said stress. six people said other reasons could cause the obesity.

Question 13 was, “Do you agree that there is link between obesity and depression? ‘People’s answers were 61 person said yes. 6 people said no. And one person said maybe. These answers are important to understand Americans reaction by studying their answers wisely to get a clear idea.

Salah Oudah

Leo Ikuma

Wiji

WA#2

2011-10-07T10:09:00.000-07:00

My first question is "Do you agree with the death penalty?". For this question, twenty-nine people answered "Yes", thirty-seven people answered "No", and two people said they cannot decide it. The reason for agree are "If they deserve it, it should happen" or "Eyes for eyes". The reason for disagree are "Because it is inhuman way" or " What if they were innocent". Next, twenty-one people think "The death penalty decreases crime", and forty-four people do not think so. Many people think that "Government shouldn't kill anyone". However, about the same number of people think "When you murder you give up all right to live".

Chihiro Uematsu

WA#1

2011-10-07T10:02:00.000-07:00

I collected surveys at the Student Center. Everyone asked me why there are many kinds of questions in it. However, they tried to answer as much as possible. I was surprised that a lot of people answered they don't really like Obama. I discussed some questions with them. For example, we talked about fast food. They said American people like fast food because it's cheap. However, I think fast food makes us unhealthy. And, when we get sick from fast food, we have to go to a hospital. It costs more in the future. It was good to discuss this with them.

Chihiro Uematsu

Salah. R. Oudah AL- Iraqi

2011-10-07T10:00:00.000-07:00

EAP1

Date: 10/ 4 / 2011

Major: Political Science

Survey

People’s opinion is essential way to build basic information. Making survey is good way to make communicate with people. Therefore, on October 3 I wanted to learn from American society their reaction about many different kinds of questions.therefore,I asked five Americans ,four people at the camps and one in his home .they were very helpful people, and answered all the questions in clear idea. However, most people answers I Phone not the best cell phone in the world but they said it useful. They there is no kind of coffee for people. Also, I understood that all people think awareness campaign is the best way to reduce the problem of obrsity. One interesting answer was that “destroy Mc Donalds’ is the best way to reduce the problem of obesity’s the majority of people I asked said that. Four people said that Face book is good way for communication .One person said face book not right communication and he likes to talks with people direct without uses Facebook.four people disagree with death penalty; for example, one man called Nichols said, “why do we kill people to show people that killing people is wrong”. These essential information was very important to understand American culture and their reaction toward the events around them.

WA#2 Q6~Q10 Kevin Lyu & Ataallh Alatoia

2011-10-06T18:57:00.000-07:00

Q6: Do you like drinking coffee?
Yes: 55 No: 16

Q7: Why:
Make them wake up: 25 Taste: 23
Social: 2 Habit: 3 Health: 2
Hate taste: 12 Unhealthy: 2
Like tea: 1 Do not answer: 2

Q8: If yes, how many cups do you drink daily?
One: 21 Two:25 Three or more: 13

Q9: What is your favorite kind of coffee?
Espresso: 6 Americano: 19
Latte: 15 Mocha: 13
Arabic: 3 Black:1

Q10:When do you prefer drinking coffee?
Morning: 43 Evening: 7 Both:5

In sum, most of Americans prefer to drink the coffee in the morning because it can make them wake up in the morning. Americano, Latte and Mocha are more popular than other flavor.

WA#1 Kevin Lyu

2011-10-06T18:47:00.000-07:00

I live with lots of Americans in Neely Hall, so I did my survey there. They are very kind and really happy to help me to finish my survey. Due to the fact that they did the survey at the same time, I did not talk with them very much. But I heard that "survey questions are really boring" and "this question is too strange, I do not know how to answer it" In sum, I felt a little shy in the beginning. But when I asked them to help me, they were very polite. This survey has one problem which is talking about "what actor or actress do you like? Why?" This question can have lots of answers, so I think we should make it become easier.

My Experience about Collecting Information

2011-10-06T18:43:00.000-07:00

On Sunday 1st of October, I went to the Panera coffee shop to do my survey. I did my survey on four older people and one international student. In fact, they were friendly and blissful to help me, and some of them was angry from discussion, such as the death penalty.Surprisingly, most of them did not know or understand the Arab Spring. Also, they were surprised about why we discussed these sensitive issues in our class. In addition, because my survey was filled by older people that facilitated their understanding my issue, instead of, adults who sometimes do not follow the latest events. To conclude, really I benefited from this survey knowing what is the reaction of American people about sensitive topics.

Abdulrahman Alhmadi

Kevin Lyu

2011-10-06T18:27:00.000-07:00

Author: None
Title of article: Secondhand smoke ups child absenteeism
Publication: Health News
Date of article: 9/5/2011

Summary:
The children who live in a secondhand smoke environment will miss the class more than the children who do not. The secondhand smoking has been verified to increase incidence of ear infection and several illnesses of respiratory system. Unfortunately, one-third of U.S. children live with at least one smoke, and more than half of children whose ages 3-11 have been examined "tobacco" in their blood. Out of 3087 children, 8% living with one smoker had an average of 1.06 more days absent,and the other6% living with two or more smokers had an average of 1.54 more days absent.

Issues that I find:
1.Do you think that it is suitable to smoke indoors?
2.If smoking becomes illegal, what is the right for the smokers?
3.Do you agree that for children, living in a smoky environment will cause them to miss the class?

My opinion:
I consider that smoke should stay outside because secondhand smoke will make other people get some respiratory illnesses. If any smoker comes out to say they have the right to smoke, I will tell them that we have the right that we do not want to smoke secondhand smoke. However, I do not agree with this article because there are lots of reason that will make children be absent. For example, the children might not make friends in the school, so they do not want to go there.

Kevin Lyu

2011-10-06T18:15:00.000-07:00

Author: Jane McEntegart
Title of article: Samsung Office Apple Deal to End Australian Legal Battle
Publication: Tom's Guide
Date of article: 10/2/2011

Summary:
Samsung and Apple are fighting each other for copyright all over the world. In Australia court, Samsung had given Apple some advise to stop this, but Apple was still considering it. So, Samsung agreed to delay selling "Galaxy Tab 10.1" in Australia this month.

Issues that I find:
1.Do you think having copyright is better than having lots of choices?
2.Do you think Apple's protecting its copyright is right?

My opinion:
In this world, I think we need lots of choices, not copyright. "Copyright" is like a wall to limit lots of new ideas. If you worry about your idea being copied, it means you are a half genius. Real genius will create lots of unique new things. Therefore, I think do not let creativity be limited.

Kevin Lyu

2011-10-06T17:49:00.000-07:00

Author: Holly Morgan
Title of article: Myrtle Beach woman talks about gender reassignment surgery
Publication: Carolinalive.com
Date of article: 9/15/2011

Summery:
Christina Coldman is a male who will become a female when he is 37 years old. In his memory, he has felt like he was a girl since he was three years old, so he decided to become a girl. He worries about if he goes to do the gender reassignment surgery, his family and friends will leave him. Therefore, he deceived them that he was on the West Coast, but actually he was in Thailand. It was more than four days work; after that she used the "Facebook" to communicate with her friends and everyone. After that, there appeared a group to support her.

Issues that I find:
1.DO you support the person who does the gender reassignment?
2.If your child wants to do that, will you support?
3.If your friends want to do that, will you feel uncomfortable?

My opinion:
I think everyone has their own right to do the gender reassignment. Even though I do not really support this, I still esteem them. I will not support my children to do that, but if they want to do that, I will not stop them. Actually, walking with them I will feel vary strange, so if I can I will not walk with them.

Q/ 17

2011-10-06T10:38:00.000-07:00

Q17. Why does people rate of unemployment keep increasing?

This question is an open question, and there are a lot of different answers. Some people think the economy is very bad. Also, others told that there are not enough jobs. In some paper people left it blanket without any answer. A few people answered the jobs were given to other countries, taxes, and government problem. Finally, I think the main problem is there are not enough jobs for all people.

Mishary ALyahya

Tariq Alghassab

2011-10-06T10:15:00.000-07:00

In this part of the survey, I talk about my experience:

I did the survey in the Student Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The people were happy and friendly. I discussed it with the people, and I gave them the paper about my survey. In fact, it was very easy to talk about the interesting subjects like Facebook, IPhone, coffee, and politics. Most of the people agreed to using Facebook for connecting together. When I asked them about president Obama, if they will vote for him next time, they told me it depends on who runs opposite of Obama. From my experience, I did not think that the students are different from townspeople. I did not ask any internationals in this survey. To sum up, this experience gave me more information about the American society and how to be a good reporter.

Name: Tariq Alghassab

WA#1

2011-10-06T10:13:00.000-07:00

In the first of October I went to Lone Star restaurant to do my survey. I asked six people of different ages. I didn’t face any problem when I told them to answer my survey. Most of the people I interviewed live outside of Carbondale. Some of them told me to sit with them to eat dinner, but I couldn’t because I was busy. One of the people I will not forget because I made conversion with him more than one hour, and he describe for me the most important question and how people feel bad. In the end I thank the manager of the restaurant for helping me to contact with people. Also, I would to thank all people who helped me in the survey.

Mishary Alyahya

Questions 27,28,29

2011-10-06T10:11:00.000-07:00

In this part of the survey, I will illustrate what they said:
27- Do you like Obama?
28- Will you vote for Obama next time?
Why or why not?

In Q 27: 36 said ( Yes) - 16 said (No) - 5 ( they didn't answer).

In Q 28: 29 said ( Yes) - 24 said (No) - 11 ( they didn't answer).

In Q 29: The rest of people did not say enough information. Some
people think Obama is doing well. Some people think Obama is
doing bad about the economy.

Name: Tariq Alghassab

Mutaz Shaker

2011-10-06T10:08:00.000-07:00

My survey

In my survey, I have met 5 Americans I went to the student center. In fact, there Americans, who trying to find a solution for some kind of puzzle. When I asked them about if they would make a survey with them, the said yes. Besides, they argued about Obama, and they said some jokes about him. Also, I met someone near the student center called Neck. He helped me to do my survey. He came with me while I was doing my survey. In short, it was really interesting survey. I hope I do one in the future.

Questions 18,19,24,25,26

2011-10-06T09:49:00.000-07:00

In this part of the survey, I will illustrate what they answered about these questions:

18-What do you think about the Arab Spring?
19-How is Facebook important?
24-What actor or actress do you admire? Why?
25-Do you think immigrants who marry American citizens give strength to American society?
26-Do you think the government should encourage giving citizenship to immigrants who marry citizens?

In Q18: - 11 supporters - 14 do not understand -3 think it is trouble.
In Q19:
- Some people think it is good because they can Chat and connect with each other.
- Social information.
- Waste the time.
In Q24:
- Some people like Tom Crousie, Will Smith, Jacki Shan, Amy Adoms, and Anglina Jolie.
-Two said Johnny Depp.
In Q25: -43 said Yes. - 8 siad No.
In Q26: - 41 agree. - 9 disagree.
In Q27: - 29 people siad Yes. - 16 people said No. - 1 person did not answer.

Mutaz Shaker .
Abdullah Alotaibi.

Salah. R. Oudh AL- Iraqi

2011-10-06T07:58:00.000-07:00

Salah. R. Oudh AL- Iraqi

EAP I

October 5, 2011

News Talk Report:

_Author (last name last, please):

Margaret Paul, Ph.D.

_Title of article:

What to do when you can’t communication.

Publication: www.huffingtionpost .com

_Date of article?

September 23, 2011

_Short summary (2-5 sentences, NO COPING)

The article advised people should be shown many ways to deal with people and makes good communication. First, if you are closed, angry or blaming, you should shift intent from controlling or to stop talking because you are feeling frustrated and the time is not good to talk. Second, youcouldexpect and open your heart 100%. If the other person does not open to you should expect there is not way to learning.

_Issues that you can find:

-What will you do if someone makes you frustrated?

-Do you agree that people should be forgiven even thought, they have become susceptible?

My opinion:

According to my opinion, our society needs us to be flexible and helpful with others. Therefore, I encourage people to be patient because they have the ability to cope with difficult situations. Therefore, people who cope with problems could have good relationships.

FDA: Ozone_ Unfriendly Asthma Inhalers

2011-10-05T08:14:00.000-07:00

Abdullah Alotaibi

FDA: Ozone_ Unfriendly Asthma Inhalers Won't Be Available After 2011.

Author: MATTHEW PERRONE.

Publication: Time Healthland.

Date of article: September 23, 2011.

Summary

The U.S.A and other countries will change the epinephrine

inhalers to another that doesn't have chlorofluorocarbons.

This kind of treatment is for people who have asthma and

they should change it after December.31, 2011.

Issues that I can find

What should people who have asthma do?

Do you think that people will discover a great treatment for asthma?

Why is the treatment very expensive?

What should people do for people who have asthma?

My opinion

I think that people who have asthma still suffer from it

because modern medicine doesn't serve them successfully.

At least people should keep air from pollution

Abdullah Alajmi (Abdul)

2011-10-05T08:13:00.000-07:00

Author:

CNN Wire Staff

Title of article:

Plane shot down in Yemen

Publication:

CNN

Date of article:

Sept 28, 2011

Summary:

This article talks about the situation in Yemen. Also, The TV report blamed three members of protesters. They shot the plane and made it down. The witnesses said the government attacked the protesters by the air raids. However, Saleh returned back to Yemen after treatment in Saudi Arabia.

Issues:

Do you think Saleh should leave?

do you think he's the most stable leader for Yemen?

Opinion:

In my opinion, the circumstances in Yemen get worse if Saleh does not leave. Also, Saleh should respect his people by calling an election.

Mutaz Shaker

2011-10-05T08:02:00.000-07:00

Author:

Dean Obeidallah

Title of the article:

Why would everyone want to be president?

Publication:

CNN

Date of the article:

September 28, 2011

Summary:

This article discusses why people fight each other to be president or choose the president. Being a president does not mean being the king, but you have to live up your promises for the nation and accept other people's opinions, and don not worry about supporters and opponets because they are always changing their opinion such as after Obama killed Osama, his supporters raised to %60, but 4 months later they reduced to %39.

Issues:

Would you be able to be president? Why?

Why do you think nations usually do not like their president?

What is the solution for nations' opinions changing?

My opinion:

I think this problem happens in every countries, but the American nation is a little bit greedy; I mean, they always want to do every thing. I never blame Obama, but he has to give Americans some temptations and try to solve his political problems. I hope these problems will be solved because the USA needs to find a solution for important problems not just who is going to be a president.

115 Survey

2011-10-04T11:50:00.001-07:00

Thank you for participating in our survey (CESL EAP1 Newstalk, SIUC)

1. Do you agree that IPhone is the best cellphone in the world?

___ Yes ___ No

2. If no, what cell phone do you prefer?
3. If yes, will you keep buying IPhones?

___ Yes ___ No

4. Why do Americans seem to like IPhones?

___ cheap ___ clever ___ useful ___ no idea

5. Do you get angry that new IPhone models come out frequently?

___ Yes ___ No ___ Don’t care

6. Do you like drinking coffee? ___ Yes ___ No

7. Why?

8. If yes, how many cups do you drink daily?

___ 1 ___ 2 ___ 3 or more

9. What is your favorite kind of coffee?

___ Espresso ___ Americano ____ Latte ___ Mocha

10. When do you prefer drinking coffee?

___ morning ___ evening

11. Why do you think American people like fast food?

12. What is the main reason that causes obesity?

___ psychological ___ bad diet ___ biological ___ stress ___ other/no idea

13. Do you agree that there is a link between obesity and depression?

___ Yes ___ No

14. How can we reduce the problem of obesity? (check any you agree with)

___ awareness campaign

___ mandatory exercise in schools

___ health insurance surcharge for the obese

15. How can the government solve the health insurance problem?

___ Gov’t-run health ins. for everyone

___ don’t solve it, let people solve it

16. What advice would you give a poor person or young person who needs health insurance?

17. Why does the rate of unemployment keep increasing?

18. What do you think about the Arab Spring?

__ support it ___ think it’s trouble ___ don’t understand it/no idea

19. How is Facebook important?

20. Do you agree with the death penalty?

___ Yes ___ No

21. Why or why not?

22. Do you feel the death penalty decreases crime?

___ Yes ___ No

23. What is the relationship between the death penalty and morality? (check all

that apply) ___ government shouldn’t kill anyone

___ when you murder you give up all right to live

___ death penalty is ok but justice system is flawed

___ better to get rid of death penalty than to kill innocent people

24. What actor or actress do you admire? Why?

25. Do you think immigrants who marry American citizens give strength to American society? ___ Yes ___ No

26. Do you think the government should encourage giving citizenship to immigrants who marry citizens? ___ Yes ___ No

27. Do you like Obama? ___ Yes ___ No

28. Will you vote for Obama next time? ___ Yes ___ No

29. Why or why not?

Tariq Alghassab

2011-10-04T08:14:00.000-07:00

Tariq Alghassab

EAP1- A / News Talk

Article Report- 9

Author:

None.

Title of article:

Outdoor time improves ADHD.

Publication:

Press TV.

Date of article:

Sun Sep 18, 2011 3:09 PM GMT

Short summary

In this article, researchers from the University of Illinois studied the usefulness of play and sit among the trees and grass for children who have attention deficit and hyperactivity (ADHD). The researchers found that symptoms are less and lighter if they ret the children play who have attention deficit and hyperactivity regularly in an environment of green and openness. The researchers found no significant difference between boys and girls, which showed that all children have ADHD may benefit from having regular green times.

Issue that I can find

1- Does it include special education programs in schools that should plan having ADHD children to play and sit in a green environment regularly?

2- What is the real impact of the environment on children with ADHD?

3- Do you think there a relationship between this disorder and environmental factors?

My opinion

In my opinion, and through my work as a teacher for children with special needs, it is necessary that the child is left playing and sitting in the school garden and home and regularly with the supervision of parents and teachers on it. In addition to that must be placed within the student's individual instructional plan and follow-up behavior of the child periodically.

Tariq Alghassab

2011-10-04T08:11:00.000-07:00

Tariq Alghassab

EAP1- A / News Talk

Article Report

Author:

Lisa M. Krieger.

Title of article:

Scientists are working on movies produced from inside our minds.

Publication:

Marin Independent Journal.

Date of article:

September 22, 2011

Short summary

According to this article, Scientists University of California has designed a way to decode the human cognition, such as dreams and memories from inside our brains. They said it provides a way to rebuild the thought of the people and processes associated with the brain. All this is done through MRI, which is measured blood flow through the visual cortex in the brain. Therefore, this technology can be used to communicate with people living with stroke and patients with neurodegenerative diseases.

Issue that I can find

1- Do you think that visual information is affected by cognitive processes in the brain?

2- Do you think that technology will be used safely?

3- Is disclosure of the inside of our brains something legitimate or a violation of individual privacy?

My opinion

In my view, this is more than crazy; it is an outright criminal intrusion of a personal thought and feelings. Science may be interested in ultimate technologies but to intrude into a person's brain is a crime equal to killing the very entity that makes us what we are. We must stop this crazy intrusion for intrinsic rights to mankind. On the other hand, this technology may be useful in cases of blinding or have a stroke, but it gives the right to intervene in the privacy of others. The coming years will be enough to show developments in this subject.

2011-10-02T18:26:00.001-07:00

Wijdan Albassam

EAP-1 News Talk

Sep 15,2011

Author: Lisa Klain

Title of article: Explore the ways to get better grades

Date of article: Dec 09, 2010

Short summary:

This article talked about the students has to know the different between studying and learning. Learning is brain’s activity to get information and using in fact. Studying is mean you have to memorize everything are mentioned in classes books. If you want learning things and ideas you need to connect the ideas you took in class in you mind.

So, that will effect in your greed and your knowledge.

My opinion:

I agree with writer about the different between studying and learning. If we want to be a successful people we have to understand everything and related our real life. In addition, there are some books about how to study, learn, and a good student.

Issues that you can find:

What do you think a good way to get high greed?

What is mistakes the student do it sometimes?

Do you think we need to improve our skills to know how to study? And how?

2011-10-02T18:23:00.001-07:00

Wijdan Albassam

EAP-1 News Talk

Sep 29,2011

Author: Ian Kerner

Title of article:

When Mom or Dad wades back in the dating pool

Date of article: September 29, 2011

Publication: CNN news

http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/29/when-mom-or-dad-wades-back-in-the-dating-pool/

Short summary:

This article took about what do you feel if one of your parent try dating again after the other parent passed away. And he asked some people about their feeling. Some of them they said we felt happy and some of them felt badly and they disagree it. Also, you should try to make it easier for your parent and support them whatever their choice.

My opinion:

I think I agree with the writer we should respect our parent and give them some specie to enjoy their life. In addition, put yourself in the same situation. Do you want spend your life alone? I have one of my cousins she stopped in front of her mother and argued her marriage after her father passed away. Now her mother is living alone in her house after her daughter marred.

Issues that I can find:

Do you agree with this topic or no and why?

Do you have the same situation in your family?

If some day this situation habit with you and one of your parent want dating again what is your feeling about that?

Chihiro Uematsu

2011-10-02T12:15:00.000-07:00

Author: None

Title of article: Saudi Arabia still has far to go on women's rights

Publication: THE GLOBE AND MAIL (http://www.theglobeandmail.com)

Date of article: Sep.29.2011

Short summary:

If Saudi Arabia wants to be taken seriously in the global sphere, it have to do more reform. For example, women will be able to open bank, visit doctors, travel without being accompanied by a male relative. The king have to keep crafting an alternative narrative.

Issue that I can find:

Do you agree with this article?

Do you think women are exactly equal to men?

My opinion:

I became to be interested in these kind of article. It is so different from my country, so I was really surprised at first time. I think it is hard for women to get exactly the same right to men, but I hope it will be better soon.

Ataallh Alatoai

2011-09-30T12:20:00.000-07:00

Author:

Elizabeth Cohen

Title of article:

Are Dental X-rays Dangerous

Date of article:

September 15, 2011

Publication:

CNN Health

Short summary:

The author told us story about effects of x-rays on dental patients. The downside is that x-rays expose people to radiation,Also, people who are high risk for cavities may need frequent x-rays.If a person has a lot of decay or other dental problems. He will likely need more x-rays than other people.

Issues that you can find:

-Do people think x-rays effect on our teeth?

-What kinds of diseases from exposure to x-rays?

-How can we protect ourselves from dangerous x-rays?

My opinion:

I think we should give people a lot of information about dangerous x-rays.Also,we need to invent new ways to protect people who have dental problems from dangerous x-rays.

Study: Half of Americans drink soda daily.

2011-09-30T12:19:00.000-07:00

Abdullah Alotaibi

Title of article: Study: Half of Americans drink soda daily.

Publication: Newsday

Date of article: Aug 31, 2011

Summary

The study says that half of Americans drink soda and other

sugary beverages every day. There are some organizations

that have tried to decrease the percent for drinking soda

because there is a relationship between drinking soda and

a bad health.

Issues that I can find

Why is the percent is very high?

How can we find an alternative drink?

Is it especially for adults?

Why do athletic people drink soda?

Did we miss some advice?

My opinion

It a great study and I agree with it. People should be interested

in their health. Also, if a person cannot stop drinking soda, he

should decrease the drinking of it .

Mutaz Shaker

2011-09-29T19:53:00.000-07:00

Author:
Unknown
Titile:
Kids Living With Smoker Miss More School US Study Shows.
Publicatio:
Fox News
Date of the article:
September 6, 2011
Summary:
Children who live with smoker miss people and have smoke inside their home, miss more classes more than children who don't. The study showed that school children aged 6-11 who lived with one smoker have less rate of absences than who live with more. Unfortunately, one of three children do live with at least one smoker in USA.
Issues:
What is the main reason for this problem ?
What is the link between smoking and absences?
Do you think this study is true ? Why or why not ?
My opinion:
I think that they may be absent because they might get illness from the second hand smoke. Besides, parents should be able to smoke out of their home, as a result, they will protect their children from many diseases.

Mishary Alyahya

2011-09-28T20:29:00.000-07:00

Author: By the CNN Wire Staff

Title of article: Saudi king: Women will be allowed to vote and run for office

Publication: http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/25/world/meast/saudi-women-vote/index.html?hpt=wo_c2

Date of article: 1:06 PM EST, Sun September 25, 2011

Short summary:

This news talked about an important thing which happened in Saudi Arabia. Yesterday, King Abdullah allowed women to enter Shura Council and gave them a chance to vote and enter the Municipal council. But for the woman to drive the car, he doesn’t allow them.

Issues that can I find:

1- Why did King Abdullah allow women to enter these two councils?

2- Why doesn’t King Abdullah allow women to drive?

3- What is the reaction of the Saudi people to these two resolutions?

My opinion:

I think these two resolutions are very important in this time because the woman is one of the important parts in Saudi society. On the other hand, woman can’t drive in this time because infrastructure is not prepared until now to have more cars in the street. Also, in Saudi Arabia the women are protected and preserved from any hatred.

Lung cancer down in women, but some state buck trend

2011-09-28T08:38:00.000-07:00

Leo Ikuma

Author: Ryan Jaslow
Title: Lung cancer down in women, but some state buck trend
Publication: http://www.cbsnews
Date: September 16,2011

Summary

Between 2006 and 2008, rates of new lung cancer cases among men fell in 35 states, according to a new CDC report. During the same period, new cases among women fell in six states. Overall incidence of lung cancer fell for women after rising steadily for decades - a new trend that the agency called "promising. While men saw lung cancer declines in many states, the rates remained stable in nine. States with the lowest male lung cancer rates were clustered in the West. Lung cancer rates among women declined or remained the same in 30 states, but increased slightly in 14 states.

Issues

Why did some states increase in lung cancer rate?
Why do only women can quit smoke?

Opinion

I think more women want to quit smoke than men. The rate of smokers will keep declining in the future; I hope anybody will be able to quit smoke, and it makes people good effect.

Salah. R. Oudah AL- Iraqi

2011-09-27T09:55:00.000-07:00

Salah. R. Oudah AL- Iraqi

EAP I

Sep 20, 2011

News Talk Report:

_Author (last name last, please):

Make money online

_Title of article:

Make money online on You Tube.

Publication: www.articlealley.com

_Date of article?

September 20, 2011

_Short summary (2-5 sentences, NO COPING)

The article states that people use Internet not only for entertainment, but also for earning money. According to the article under YouTube there are three steps of making money online. First is putting very interesting video in a special group. Next, you need to create your own website. Finally, you must inn a hyperlink of particulars videos. These steps allow you to get money easily because running in your website help you to get money from You Tube. Also, it will allow you to get much information and communication with your friends, which will make you to open business and get money.

_Issues that you can find:

-If YouTube gives money to people, what is the purpose of this idea do you think?

-If this good way to support people to use YouTube, what about people who do not have this service?

-Do you think You tube wants to get more customers by giving them money?

My opinion:

Although people have many ways to get money, the largest numbers of people do not have the same ability to use YouTube website. I think, YouTube created this idea to attract a large number people use it more than others websites such as Google and twitter. Therefore, I believe the goal is not to help people; it is ad to attract customers for YouTube services.

Mishary alyahya

2011-09-26T22:13:00.000-07:00

Author: Charles Arthur

Title of article: iPhone 5 launch expected on 4 October

Publication: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2011/sep/21/apple-iphone-launch?newsfeed=true

Date of article: Wednesday 21 September 2011 12.53pm

Short summary:

This news was talking about iPhone 5 which will be ready on the 4^th of October. Most news websites think this is wrong because this is the second time they were told about the date. Also, this is the first time for the new chief executive of Apple Company. The new chief executive should work hard to be liked by the customer. The version of iPhone 5 has a little different from out side but has big difference in process inside.

Issues that I can find:

1- Why is the iPhone very important?

2- How does Apple Company become famous?

3- What should the new chief executive do to be liked by customer?

My opinion:

According to this news, I am one of Apple customers because the company goes with the civilization. Also, Apple has a lot of products that help all the people and all of the ages. The new chief executive has to work hard and help the customer to know all the new information that happens in the company such as when the new version comes, when they have a new product, etc. Finally, I love this company, especially iPad and iPhone.

Airport Scurity May Soon Let Shoes Stay on

2011-09-26T07:59:00.000-07:00

writer: Hugo Martin. Title: Airport Security May Soon Let Shoes Stay on. Date: September 12, 2011. Web: ariticles.latimes.com.

Summary
Technology improvements in the nation's airport screening machine could soon allow travelers to pass though the checkpoint without removing belts, coats, shoes and other clothing, according to Napolitano. And although airport screeners may soon let you keep your shoes on, they probably still won't let you pack a liter of mouthwash or shampoo in your carry-on bag. Napolitano predicated that the ban on bringing containers of more than 3.4 ounces of liquids into the cabin would probably be around for a while.

Issue

Is there some problem in this program?

Is it easy to change this program?

Do people agree this program?

Opinion
I was surprised when I saw this article at the first time because I usually wait in the line for checking stuff, and it takes a long. I think it will make many people happy include me; on the other hand, I worry it might make some problem. I head someone tried an explosion in the past. Therefore, they have to have more discussion and get evidence that the new machine can check clearly.

2011-09-25T17:35:00.000-07:00

Wijdan Albassam

EAP-1 News Talk

Sep 15,2011

Author: By J.D. Roth

Title of article:

The right way to loan to family and friends

http://moneyland.time.com/2011/09/16/the-right-way-to-loan-money-to-family-and-friends/

Date of article: September 16, 2011

Short summary:

This article talks about lending some money to a friend or one of family members and you say yes to help him. The question is “Are there any side effects of lending money to them?”. Always people lose their friendships because of money. Some people decide that they will never lend money for anybody from their friends or family. If somebody ask them they say “sorry, but I never lend money for anybody I know”. Also, it is not always that lending money to a family member or a friend can cause problems. But you should make sure that they need the money urgently and they are willing to pay back before lending them the money. In addition, you have to be smart about: discussing other ways to help him. Moreover, it is recommended that you write everything in paper, and in case of any delays try to discuss the problem together.

My opinion:

I agree with writer about negative effects between money and relationships. For example, my father lent my uncle some money and after that my uncle delayed payment. In that period we did not talk together as family.

Issues that you can find:

Do you think your relationship will be affected by loaning money to your friend?

Did you loan or borrow money from your fried or your family and had problems?

What are the side effects if did not pay back the money?

Chihiro Uematsu

2011-09-24T19:33:00.000-07:00

Author: Mackenzie Weinger

Title of article: Nearly half back gay marriage ban

Publication: POLITICO

Date of article: Sep.14.11

Short summary:

Almost half of all Americans support banning gay marriage. 48% said they would favor for same-sex marriage, while 43% said they oppose banning it. More than half of all Americans say same-sex couples should receive the same government benefits.

Issues that I can find:

Do you agree with the same-sex marriage?

What do you think the reason for banning?

My opinion:

I agree with the same-sex marriage. I think there are important things more than sex in the marriage. All people should receive the same government benefits as this article says.

Abdallah Al khayri

2011-09-24T18:45:00.000-07:00

Author: Mara Grunbaum

Title: The New WTC Tower: Tough on Terrorists, Easy on the Eyes.

Publication: Discover Magazine

Date: 9-8- 2011

Summary

The new WTC tower, World Trade Center, who estimated completion is in 2013, has an elevator which is planned to cross 105 floors in one minute. This tower has a unique design. Its design is to be stubbly resistant to explosions by using 4.5 million cubic feet of concrete. This tower will be built in New York.

Issues

1- Will the economy of the US get better after this tower is done?

2- Will companies feel comfortable to make places for themselves in the tower or afraid because of what happened in 2002?

My opinion

I think this tower is going to make a big difference in the US, and maybe many companies are going to be amazed from the tower and it may help the economy of the U.S.A for what happened in the past 10 years.

http://discovermagazine.com/2011/oct/06-new-wtc-tower-tough-terrorists-easy-eyes/?searchterm=the%20new%20tower%20WTC

Ataallh Alatoai

2011-09-23T13:27:00.000-07:00

Author:

Stephenson

Title of article:

Job Opening up In July But Hiring Slips

Publication:

REUTERS.Artical

Short summary:

The author told us about the number of jobs wating to be filled edged up slightly in July , but huring dipped.Also, he compares between availabale jobs at the end of July and June. In fact, available Jobs at the end of July ,a small increase from June.President Obama is interested about the economic revovery to help him for get many votes during his reelection compaign,but the high unemployment rate 9,1 percent in July.

My issues:

1- How can the government help people to get jubs ?

2- What are suitable ways for reviving the economy to open jobs?

3- Is there a rule for layoffs of workers?

My opinion:

This artical was intrestingn for me . I think the govenment should support the economy to help the people get Jobs.Also, we should have rules to protect workers loyoffs. In fact, every country has many unemployed; that causes many crimes

Egyptians Tear Down Israel Embassy's Security Wall.

2011-09-23T13:06:00.000-07:00

Abdullah Alotaibi

Egyptians Tear Down Israel Embassy's Security Wall.
Author : AYA BATRAWY, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Publication : SIGNON SAN DIEGO
Date of article : Sep 9, 2011

Summary
Group of protesters broke into Israeli Embassy in
Cairo and tore Israel's flag. Also, they entered the
building and destroyed a lot of things. They protested
because five Egyptians were killed by Israel. In addition,
a relationship between Egypt and Israel is not good after
Mubarak.

Issues that I can find
Why does the Middle East always have problems?
Why did the group do that?
What will happen between Egypt and Israel?
When will Egypt regain the safety after Mubarak?

My opinion
I think something will happen between Egypt and
Isreal. Also, I do not agree with the group because
it is bad behavior. They can proteste in another way.
Also, Israel did not have to kill anyone from Egyby.
Realy the Middle East is crazy!

Tariq Alghassab

2011-09-22T10:06:00.000-07:00

Tariq Alghassab

EAP1- A / News Talk

Article Report- 7

Author:

Anemona Hartocollis.

Title of article:

AIDS Cases Drop Again.

Publication:

The New York Times

Date of article:

September 17, 2011

Short summary

This article talks about the low number of adults with AIDS who were recently diagnosed. He attributed the reason for that number to improved methods of care. Patients were taking treatment, and it is easier to take the treatment. For example, there was a handful of patients who take pills and then this became one capsule containing the three drugs. The report showed that new infections are most common among men under age 30. Furthermore, AIDS programs are aimed at prevention and control for pregnant women and drug users.

Issue that I can find

1- Are there accurate statistics for the number of people infected with AIDS now?

2- Why is there not complete data about this disease?

3- Why are the new infections are most common among men?

My opinion

In my opinion, since the emergence of this disease in 1981 and until now, there has been no real cure for this disease. What is the reason for the lack of a real treatment? Is it the monopoly of the world's major pharmaceutical companies? On the other hand, is it possible the scientists just could not reach a cure for this disease? Note that the rates, the spread of AIDS in Africa and third-world countries is increasing significantly, though; there are programs for prevention and protection. Finally, it requires a great effort by governments and international health bodies such as the World Health Organization to reduce and mitigate the spread of this disease.

Tariq Alghassab

2011-09-22T09:52:00.000-07:00

Author:

Sydney Ember

Title of article:

Study Suggests Higher Cancer Risk for 9/11 Firefighters.

Publication:

The New York Times

Date of article:

September 1, 2011

Short summary

The article focuses on a medical issue that relates to the September 11th attack back on 2001. A study shows that 19 present of firefighters who engage in the World Trade center rescues are in risk of developing cancer. The article discusses whether the firefighters should have more coverage by medical insurance or not. Also, a study showed that any firefighters and others who were exposed and have not yet developed cancer should be advised of lifestyle changes that can cut cancer risk by quitting smoking, limiting alcohol use, getting regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight.

Issue that I can find

1- Do you think there is a link between exposure to the trade center site and particular cancers?

2- Is there a review of the Compensation of health, to add cancer to the list of diseases covered by health insurance for firefighters?

3- What is the psychological and physical impact on New York firefighters, and are there other studies that have dealt with this aspect?

My opinion

In my opinion this case shows numbers and statistics of a group of firefighters who helped others to survive. The least thing that they deserve is health care that covers them. Additionally, the firefighters are exposed to toxic substances emitted by fires that may lead to serious diseases. On the other hand, firefighters have the right to receive health care from government. Also we have to support them and offer them rewards for heroic actions they carry out in order to serve the people.

Mutaz Shaker

2011-09-21T18:56:00.000-07:00

Author:
Unknown
Title:
A Father's Stress May Affect His Unborn Children
Publication:
Science Daily
Date of the article:
Sep 06, 2011
Summary:
This article talks about some studies on mice by some scientists, and they show that father's stress can affect indirectly on his unborn children. Also, the article talks about epigenetics. It is the sience study the mice changes inside the DNA, and it is not related to genetics; I mean, it depends on the environment.
Issues:
-Do you believe what they have shown?
-What is the solution for this problem, because everyone may get stress or mental problem?
-How can we creat an appropriate environment for unborn children ?
My opinion:
In my view, father's stress can affect because when the father feels stress usually mother also feels stress and that affect children directly.Besides, we have to be ready when we decide to get children. After that, fathers must creat a good environment by help mothers and support them during their pregnancy.