Death of dolphin

Naval exercises may using a type of sonar may have caused the death
of a dolphin in San Nicolas island. The dolphins head revealed blood and other fluid in its ear that caused researchers to think the sonar had something to do with the death. The same symptoms were found in whales that washed ashore in the canary islands. A panel of experts is going to review the case.

The navy exercises are being blamed for these deaths. The navy in turn filed appeals to defend themselves. The U.S. 9th circuit circuit court of appeals promised to rule on the navy's latest appeal. The navy is stating that the experiments took place 62 miles away from where the dolphin washed ashore. If these are related, it would strange that only a couple of animals have been found. This article came from the friday feb. 22 edition of the los angeles times in the b section.

global warming

Fisherman in the state of washington say salmon are moving upstream. The fisherman blame it on global warming. Now they urging congress to protect thier past-time. These fisherman are becoming more aware of the environment and are fighting oil and gas development and promoting safe land.,

These fisherman are joining with christians for government help in changing the climate. Lawmakers are expected to consider legislation that would cut carbon dioxide emissions by two thirds by 2050. Supporters will need to work with the gop to get the 60 vote threshold to pass the legislation. Some of congress doesn't believe that these fisherman represent most of the community. The battle rages on.. I found this article in the Gannet news service 2-25-08.

Beef recalls

This topic hails from the Los angeles times on Feb. 16th in section B. A video has surfaced showing inhumane treatment of cattle at a Chino slaughterhouse. The San Bernardino county prosecutors filed felony charges against the manager of the establishment.

Daniel Navarro faces up to eight years in prison. The video shows high pressure water hoses ti make the cows get up on their feet. Navarro has since been fired. The USDA is investigating the quality of the product which is delivered to schools in the area. In one scene Navarro is hitting a cow in the face and eye to make it walk. Cattle that cannot walk on their own are banned from the human meat supply because they are at a higher risk mad cow disease.

Some cattle were actually executed for not being able to get to their feet. School districts nationwide have pulled suspect beef from their menus. All my information was taken from the article.

Green Movement

I came across this article in the Los Angeles Times on Feb 16th in the B section. It tells of how recently two city council members voted last Friday to require that all major commercial and residential developments cut down on projected energy and water use. The idea is to reduce in order to address the global warming effects these projects have on the environment.

A new checklist will have to be met incorporating green practices such as low flow toilets, paints with low emissions, use of recycled materials, and use of natural light. This proposed ordinance has gathered pretty good support. The average savings would be 36% in energy, 40% in water, and solid waste 70%. Nationwide building account for 71% of electricity . Building with green in mind has become a good busines practice.

The ordinance would six months to go into effect after the council votes on it. Of course every story has two sides. Some people feel its not enough. Also some suggest it's all for show. I think we need to start somewhere. All my information was found in this article.

Cloning

A while back the whole cloning craze was in full effect. It's a very creepy but perplexing idea. But with my religious beliefs it shouldn't be touched. Nature should stay the way it is.

Imagine another you with different emotions and personality walking around. Their should only be one you. This whole debate reminds me of Frankenstein. This issue has pros and cons but I believe its wrong. Check out these sites.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/cloning.html
http://www.religioustolerance.org/cloning.htm

Com 438t

I haven't taken a writing class for a couple of years. So I am real rusty. I am taking this class to substitute for my internship class. This class will make my writing more sharp. I will be covering interesting topics. This topic is real different and will expand my mind.

I hope to do well in this class and receive my B.A in print media. My passion would be to cover a professional sports team. It's always good to cover topics you wouldn't normally cover, to be more well rounded.

Rain Forest

Ive been disappointed with the cutting down of the rain forest in order to build property on the land. The animals t get their land taken away. Also this process diminishes the oxygen to our enviroment.

Not to mention the land is very beautiful.