Torture and Interrogation

Read this article about how torture may have been used in some interrogations that led us to find Osama bin Laden. Think back on our discussion from last class, and write about whether you support these kinds of interrogation methods based on what you read. Be sure to justify your answer with examples.

Obituaries: Osama bin Laden

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2008/09/osama-bin-laden.html

Read the obituaries for Osama bin Laden from Al Jazeera English and the New York Times (read the first page and skim the rest of the New York Times’ obit for the sake of time if you have to). Respond to all the following questions.

1. How does the focus of Al Jazeera’s obituary differ from the focus of the New York Times’ obituary? In other words, what topic does each obituary spend the most time talking about?

2. Do you feel that either of the obituaries are biased? If so, do they take a positive or negative bias toward Osama bin Laden?

3. The New York Times’ obituary argues that bin Laden “railed against globalization, even as his agents in Europe and North America took advantage of a globalized world to carry out their attacks, insinuating themselves into the very Western culture he despised.” Does al Qaeda’s use of the Western world’s technology and other systems undermine Al Qaeda’s mission? Explain.

4. Which obituary is more flattering? Use at least two specific examples to support your answer.

5. From what you see in these two examples, is there a formula to obituary writing? What is the basic structure?

Osama bin Laden Questions

For your post, write the question you will research about Osama bin Laden. Write your predicted answer below. Then post a link to one site that gives you additional information to help answer your question, and explain what it tells you.

Taliban Prison Escape

Comment on the current event for today. Suggested comments:

-Write about what you find most interesting or shocking about this story.
-Write a few questions you have about how they did it.
-Write about whether you believe prison guards were involved in the plans, and explain why.
-Write about the consequences this will have on our war in Afghanistan.

Write at least 5 sentences.

On the Media: Extra Credit (MUN 3/4)

Listen to any of the following segments of the NPR program "On the Media":

"The Tension in Free Expression"
"The First Amendment in the Courts"
"The Media Blackout of Terry Jones"

For each segment you listen to, explain how this segment is relevant to our mock trial of Terry Jones. You will receive 10 bonus points for each post.

In preparation of Math Taks

Record your answers to the following problems in your journal books.


1.  The manager of a day-care center wants to
serve pint of milk to each of the 48 children
at the center each day. She can buy the milk
in -pint cartons for $0.35 each, or she can
buy 1-gallon containers of milk for $3.26 each.
Which of these best represents how much the
manager will save on milk each day if she
buys the milk in 1-gallon containers?

F $9.78
G $2.76
H $7.02
J $2.91


2.  Martina designed a painting for art class, as
shown in the drawing below. Her design
contains 4 circles on a square canvas. Each
circle has a radius of 6 inches. The circles
touch the edges of the canvas and each other,
as shown below.
The shaded section of Martina’s design will be
painted black. Which is closest to the area
that will be painted black?
A 124 in.2
B 463 in.2
C 308 in.2
D 116 in.2

3. 27 Which of the following problems can be solved
using the equation 5x + 35 = 50?
A Tamara borrowed $50 from a friend. The
friend charged her 5% simple interest per
month for x months. If Tamara pays her
friend $5 per month, after how many
months will Tamara owe her friend $35?

B It took Kyla 5 hours to ride her bike
35 miles. If Kyla continued riding at this
same rate, how many hours, x, would it
take her to ride 50 miles?

C Akashi made x deposits of $5 each into his
bank account. Then he withdrew $35. If
he had $50 in his account, how many
deposits did he make?

D Marcus purchased a new shirt for $35 and
5 pairs of socks for x dollars a pair.
Marcus spent a total of $50. How much
did each pair of socks cost?

"It's What I Do:" Women in Journalism

Read Lynsey Addario’s essay “It’s What I Do” here. Respond to all the questions below in your post.

1. Many people criticize Addario and other female journalists for putting themselves in danger in war zones, especially in the Muslim world. List at least three of the arguments Addario makes to defend her profession.

2. Addario says, “People think photography is about photographing. To me, it’s about relationships.” Explain why building relationships is part of being a good photographer or journalist.

3. What types of stories might female journalists have more success covering than male journalists? Explain.

4. Addario explains that even though she feels accepted by her peers, she still thinks photography can be a “chauvinistic profession.” Explain what she means by this.

5. In the final paragraphs, Addario describes the reasons working as a female photographer is difficult. Summarize these reasons, and tell us whether you think she’s making the right decision by continuing to work in war zones, and why.

6. Choose one of the photos featured in the article. Write about what the photo reveals and the feelings it evokes.