Saturday, September 24, 2011

Libyan Thanks

Image 46 of 249:   In this image from USA Today, on the Libyan rebellion, the overall argument is to show the support and nationalism of the Libyans in their revolution. It shows that the women and men in Libya appreciate the support of NATO in their fight for freedom, after NATO forced Gadhafi into hiding. The image shows unity between the people because they are all gathered to thank the other nations, and nationalism because of the Libyan flag.

Target London Media?

http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/story/2011-09-14/social-media-flash-mobs-BART/50406386/1 According to USA Today’s Editorial Board, after flash mobs in London occurred; the government should not have targeted media but rather the criminals as a solution. The Board stated that the decision to target Facebook, twitter, and blackberry messaging as a source for rioting was the wrong decision, because people will always find a way to organize and share opinion. Rather than targeting the media, the board stated, the government should have arrested the mob in previous protests, in order to send a zero tolerance message and to warn future protestors.

Satellite falls to Earth

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/space/story/2011-09-23/nasa-satellite-falling-to-earth/50529388/1, From USA Today, it has been reported by NASA that a six ton satellite fell to Earth Saturday, and its whereabouts are unknown. Last time it was spotted, it was over the Pacific Ocean, possible heading towards Africa, but it has been reported that it may have fallen over Alberta Canada. According to NASA, 26 pieces of the satellite were expected to fall, the biggest being only 300 pounds, making it unable to do much harm.