http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/mar/30/eurozone-gets-670-billion-fresh-bailout-funds/
I think the article above is an example of great writing. The author is very consistent and presents facts in an orderly and flowing manner. The author continues to use very sensible connections in her writing, such as "an 800 billion euro financial firewall." I believe this creates a better understanding for an uneducated or uninformed reader. The author also uses quotes from reliable sources within the European Union, unlike many articles I have read in which quotes are cited from another news agency, or an American who expresses his or her take on the issue. Although it sounds great that the Eurozone countries are getting a bailout, the author uses somewhat of a counter argument, in which she states "Italy and Spain have a combined 2.5 trillion euro debt over their heads, which could crush European banks, and send panic through global markets." Overall, the author uses a very sensible method of presenting her information, thus, this is my example of great writing.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
English Reflection
I love days when I can wake up and drive to the airport, put my belongings in the back of a Piper Cherokee, taxi to the runway and take off. I never feel so free until my wheels lift off the ground, and I get the queezy dropping feeling in my stomach as I begin to climb into open air. I love spending my time flying to random little air strips in towns that time forgot about.
Recently though, the FAA has been taking money away from general aviation, ignoring the upkeep of these public airports. Not only is it a shame, it's also a safety risk. The FAA has made it so expensive, that in some cases, airports can't even offer fueling services. If you're flying around a big storm and run low on fuel, and a desolate runway is the only thing for miles, you're essentially stranded there. To make it even worse, the upkeep of these strips is pathetic. Large cracks in runways pose a safety risk to any pilot regardless of skill level. Shouldn't the FAA do something about this in the eye of safety?
Recently though, the FAA has been taking money away from general aviation, ignoring the upkeep of these public airports. Not only is it a shame, it's also a safety risk. The FAA has made it so expensive, that in some cases, airports can't even offer fueling services. If you're flying around a big storm and run low on fuel, and a desolate runway is the only thing for miles, you're essentially stranded there. To make it even worse, the upkeep of these strips is pathetic. Large cracks in runways pose a safety risk to any pilot regardless of skill level. Shouldn't the FAA do something about this in the eye of safety?
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
So as part of our in class activity on logical fallacies, I stumbled upon this article on the New York Times Room for Debate. http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/03/13/ncaa-and-the-interests-of-student-athletes/college-athletes-should-be-compensated
In the article, the author states "The N.C.A.A. states clearly that athletes are to be like any other student. Yet the association involves the athlete in such a heavily commercialized, multibillion dollar endeavor, that it ends up restricting the athlete from any college benefit beyond a scholarship." Although I do agree NCAA tournaments and other such events are highly commercialized, the author is clearly begging the question. Many college athletes go on to lead succesful careers in their field of choice. Look at Joe Paterno's old Penn State football team. Paterno boasted an 80% graduation rate, that says to me these athletes, of whom many do not make it to play on the professional level, did well in college. They got more than a free ride. 80% of Paterno's athletes recieved a diploma. To further argue, my sister, an undergraduate at Virginia Tech, attended classes with their start quarterback David Wilson. David went to every class dressed like he was going to a senior prom out of gratitude for all that Virginia Tech has given him. Although David will most likely end up with professional football career, he will still have a diploma from Virginia Tech. The author of this article is making an assumption, although I'm sure some athletes just compete for the money, not all of them are focused on just that.
In the article, the author states "The N.C.A.A. states clearly that athletes are to be like any other student. Yet the association involves the athlete in such a heavily commercialized, multibillion dollar endeavor, that it ends up restricting the athlete from any college benefit beyond a scholarship." Although I do agree NCAA tournaments and other such events are highly commercialized, the author is clearly begging the question. Many college athletes go on to lead succesful careers in their field of choice. Look at Joe Paterno's old Penn State football team. Paterno boasted an 80% graduation rate, that says to me these athletes, of whom many do not make it to play on the professional level, did well in college. They got more than a free ride. 80% of Paterno's athletes recieved a diploma. To further argue, my sister, an undergraduate at Virginia Tech, attended classes with their start quarterback David Wilson. David went to every class dressed like he was going to a senior prom out of gratitude for all that Virginia Tech has given him. Although David will most likely end up with professional football career, he will still have a diploma from Virginia Tech. The author of this article is making an assumption, although I'm sure some athletes just compete for the money, not all of them are focused on just that.
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