gender roles

In a recent article I read, it said that women score 12% higher on math tests without men in the room. Being outnumbered by men make women suffer from the " stereotype threat". It occurs when the target of a stereotype becomes aware of the stereotype in that situation. For example the stereotype that men are better at math then women. The presence of men can interfere with the anxiety of a women taking a test and ultimately cause her to score lower. This info points out the danger of stereotypes and how they affect people.

different culture

Recently in an article I read, the pope traveled to Africa to celebrate mass. He celebrated it in Angola where an estimated 1 million people came to watch. The bible readings tell about the destruction of war and other things. The pope also prayed for the two women who were trampled at the ceremony in Angola and died. People played music throughout the service and listened attentively to the pope's words. He said that Africa was very important and how he would like to convert many people there. However he commented that he does not like to travel in his old age and Africa is highly infected with AIDS.

mcnuggets struggle

In this article I read, a Latreasa Goodman called 911 three times over a dispute at mcdonalds. She ordered mcnuggets but when mcdonalds ran out and could not give her the nuggets she payed for she called the police saying she could not get a refund. Ever since this outrageous phone call, goodman has been receiving hateful messages on her cell phone and has gained some fame from inside edition. She was also on the news and feels embarrased by all the attention of call the cops on a 10 piece nugget meal worth 3.49. She says she was just trying to get her money back since they had no nuggets. In response to all this, a mcdonalds manager stated that he would send Latreasa a refund. Also he said that he doesnt want to dissapoint a mcnugget fan so he offered her to return for her original order on mcdonalds of course. Latreasa had to go to court for making unecessary emegency calls. and i agree this girl is an idiot.

http://www.wpbf.com/cnn-news/18856490/detail.html

natural disaster

This week I read an article about a asteroid that could potenially cause a natural disaster for earth. In the article, an austrailian who was looking out a very large telescope discovered asteroid DD45 flying 38,000 miles from earth. That may sound like fairly large distance, but this asteroid is 40 yards wide and less the twice the distance earths satelites are at. The australian says this could cause massive damage if it hit earth but lucky it is only something we should be aware of for now. He says this same asteroid circles the sun every 18 months, and will not be a threat until the next century. Even though this asteroid isnt something to worry about it makes me wonder about what other asteroids could be flying towards earth...


http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/science/03/03/asteroid.misses.earth/index.html?iref=newssearch