Video: Tunnel in Afghanistan

This link shows a video about the tunnel in Afghanistan used by Taliban prisoners to escape prison. I found it interesting and informative, check it out!


http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704489604576284022682895738.html

NY Times: Taliban Help Hundreds Tunnel Out of Prison’s Political Wing

I read an article titled "Taliban Helps Hundreds Tunnel Out of Prison's Political Wing" by Taimoor Shah and Alissa Rubin in the New York Times. It discusses how the Taliban staged a prison break early Monday, freeing at least 476 political prisoners through a long tunnel. The tunnel wound under security check posts outside the prison and under a main highway. One source said that "At 11 p.m. Sunday, three Taliban prisoners, who he said were the only ones who knew, “went from cell to cell waking people and guiding each of them to the tunnel.” Also on hand were Taliban fighters and suicide bombers in case the security forces woke up and there was a fight. This article was discouraging because I feel like the security should have noticed all the prisoners leaving or a tunnel being built. Hopefully, security measures in Afghanistan will increase and the escaped Taliban members will not cause too much trouble.


For more information, visit http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/26/world/asia/26afghanistan.html?hp

NY Times: Flying the Flag, Fleeing the State

I read an article titled "Flying the Flag, Fleeing the State" by Rose George in the Opinion Pages of the New York Times. It discussed how four American yachters were killed and seven more people were kidnapped by pirates in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden. Also 700 people, mostly Filipino, Bangladeshi and Russian, are held hostage to operate these ships, often with little food or water. George argues that the rules for registering ships should be changed. Many state registries lack the capacity to monitor the safety and working conditions on ships, or to investigate accidents, such as oil spills. Instead, ship safety certificates are given out by private classification societies. This leads to many problems such as oil spills, poor working conditions, low wages and piracy. After reading this article, I think this is an important issue that should not go unnoticed. 


For more information, visit http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/25/opinion/25george.html?_r=1&ref=opinion

Soul Surfer Trailer

After reading a review on Soul Surfer, I wanted to check out the trailer, enjoy!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWeOjBCi3c4

Movie Review: Soul Surfer

I read a movie review by Matthew Huntley about the new movie "Soul Surfer". This movie is based off a true story of Bethany Hamilton, a surfer who at the age of 13 was attacked by a tiger shark that ripped off her left arm. However soon after the accident, she was back surfing again and competing in competitions. Huntley says the movie is "bursting with heart, inspiration and positivity" while also evoking a message of faith. Although a little cheesy, he says it's an awesome family movie that everyone's kids should see. After reading the review, I want to see the movie! It sounds like an inspiring, happy movie -my favorite!


To read the review, visit...
http://www.boxofficeprophets.com/column/index.cfm?columnID=13863

NY Times: G.E. Plans to Build Largest Solar Panel Plant in U.S.

I read an article in the New York Times titled "G.E. Plans to Build Largest Solar Panel Plant in U.S." by Todd Woody. General Electric is planning to build the largest solar panel plant in the U.S. because recently they have been increasing heavily in solar. The plant, whose location has not been determined, will employ 400 workers and create 600 related jobs, according to G.E. However, General Electric will face competition from low-cost, government-subsidized Chinese manufacturers who also is focusing on solar energy. I enjoyed reading this article because I think it is important for companies to explore different types of energy besides oil because the U.S. needs to not rely on other countries for sources of energy.

For more info, visit http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/07/business/energy-environment/07electric.html?_r=1&hpw

NY Times: G.E. Plans to Build Largest Solar Panel Plant in U.S.

I read an article in the New York Times titled "G.E. Plans to Build Largest Solar Panel Plant in U.S." by Todd Woody. General Electric is planning to build the largest solar panel plant in the U.S. because recently they have been increasing heavily in solar. The plant, whose location has not been determined, will employ 400 workers and create 600 related jobs, according to G.E. However, General Electric will face competition from low-cost, government-subsidized Chinese manufacturers who also is focusing on solar energy. I enjoyed reading this article because I think it is important for companies to explore different types of energy besides oil because the U.S. needs to not rely on other countries for sources of energy.

For more info, visit http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/07/business/energy-environment/07electric.html?_r=1&hpw