Current Events May 23, 2011

Local

On Mondya May 23, a River Vale man was sentenced to 19 year in prison for robbing a Rockland County bank wiht a pellet gun. 25-year-old Sonny Desposito was also convicted a few months ago for the January 2009 robbery of an M&T Bank branch in Chestnut Ridge. Prosecutors said Desposito told a teller he would hunt her down and kill her if she added dye packs or other tracking devices to the stolen money. He took $10,600 cash.

National

The Supreme Court has affirmed a federal order telling california to reduce its overflowing prison populaion. The vote was 5-4. The ruling was made monday. The controversy comes in on whether US courts can step in and essentially run state prisons.

World

Palestinian Prime Minister Slam Fayyad suffered a heart atack while visitng the US. He was hospitalized for treatment. Fayya felt chest pains on sunday during his visit to Autin Texas for his son's graduation from the University of Texas. Fayyad is currently the prime minister of Palestinain Authoristy. He is not a member of the Fatah or Hama, which are to form a new tranisitnal reconciliation government.

Fake Obituary

Jon Stewart, born John Stuart Lebowitz, resident of New York City, died on May 21 2011. He was 48. Jon was born in New York City to parents Marian and Donald Lebowitz.

Stewart attended the College of William and Mary. In 1993 Stewart developed a talk show called the Jon Stewart show. Then in 1999 Stewart was picked as the host of the satirical comedy central news show, The Daily Show. Stewart often jokes about his own Jewish heritage.

Stewart is survived by his wife Tracy, his daughter Maggie, and his brother Larry.

The funeral will be held at 2:00 May 23, 2011 at Deady's Funeral Home. Shiva will be held at at his mother, Marian's home on May 23, 24, and 25.

Photojournalists

James Nachtwey

- Born in Syracuse NY

- Started at the Albuquerque Journal

- In 1980 moved to New York and worked as a freelance photographer

- Has documented a variety of armed conflicts and social issues

- Spent time in South Africa, Latin america, the Middle East, Russia, Eastern Europe, and the former Soviet Union

- Awarded 12th Annual Heinz Award

- Overseas Press Club's Robert Capa Gold Medal in 1983, 1984, 1986, 1994, and 1998

- In 2001, the documentart War Photogrpaher was released, focusing on and his work, the film recived a Nachtwey n Academy Award.

David Burnett

- Went to Colorado College

- published often in Time and Life

- won 1973 Robert Capa Gold Medal

- Magazine Photographer of the Year from the National Press Photographers Association

Margaret Burke-White

- Born in the Bronx, New York

- first foreign photographer permitted to take pictures of Soviet Industry

- first female war correspondent

- first female photogrpaher for Henry Luce's Life magazine, hwere her photogrpah appeared on the first cover

- Honorary Doctorate: Rutgers University

- Honorary Doctorate: Universtiy of Michigan

- Achievement Award: US Camera

- Honor Roll Award: American Society of Magazine Photogrpahers

Current Events May 13, 2011

Local

In Trenton NJ, Authorities have accused the third highes ranking member of New Jersey's Human Services Police Department with falsifying time sheets. Captin Brian Brady is also accused of submitting fake firearm qualification certificates and using police database for personal resasons. He was suspended from his $101,000 job after being charged wiht offical misconduct.

National

In New York, the head of International Monetary Fund will sepnd the next few days in jail. He is accused of chasing a houskeeping employee naked down a hallway and sexaully assaulted her. The hotel room was $3,000 a night. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, a man who has helped bail out desperate countires in need of cash, was denied bail Monday by a Manhattan Crimal Court Judge.

Global

In Dublin, Ireland, Queen Elizabeth II laid a wreath at the Gaden of Remembrance in Dublin on Tuesday during her landmark visit to Ireland. This was the first by a UK monarch since the country gained independence in 1922. The ceremony was of huge symbolic significance because the Garden of Remembrance honors those who fought for Irish freedom from British rule.

Current Events May 2 2011

Local

Pay-by-phone parking comes to Montclair

Residents and visitors in Montclair will be able to use their cell phones to pay for parking. Ths will make the township the first place in New Jersey that uses Parkmobile USA's new service. Drivers can sign up for the service and download a mobile app. All Montclair parking meters will still accept coins for payment.

National

Homeless, but Finding Sanctuary at School

In Orlando, Florida, the bus ride from the homeless shelter to Fern Creek Elemntary School was chaotic. A first grader and a second grader got in a fight. Someone else also trhew up. Twenty percent of Fern Creek's students are homeless.

Global

On May 1, Osama Bin Laden was captured and killed by American Troops. Bin Laden was the founder and face of Al Qaeda. Now, almost ten years after the attacks on 9/11, American troops killed him. People gathered on Pennsylvania Avenue, in Time Square, and at Ground Zero to celebrate this milestone in America’s War on Terror. President George W. Bush feels that this will show terrorist groups that no matter how long it takes, justice will be paid. Bin Laden was found at a compound about an our away from Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. He was hiding in a compound in the city of Abbottabad, which is home to a large Pakistani military base. The fate of Al Qaeda, and Ayman al-Zawahiri who is second in power is unclear.

Response to Cathy Horyn fashion articles

In Cathy Horyn's article "For Paris, Studded Leather for Spring" she discusses the seasons hot leather trend. To the dismay of animal activists, studded leather is being featured by the top brands like Burberry.

In her article "Paris:Hot Colors Retreat as a Muse Enters" Horyn discusses the European spring collection. She discusses that many navy and floral prints are in. It was interesting that a variety of pajamas was shown at the show.

Overall, I like Horyn's descriptive writing style. She makes it easy for the reader to picture the latest clothing without rambling. She has a bubbly, fun tone that fits the content she discussed.

Current Events april 25

Local

Police, citizen chase Cedar Grove burglary suspect

A Jersey City man was arrested in connection with the burglary of a home on Franklin Street in Cedar Grove. Shaun C. Ward was arrested on Saturday, April 23 on multiple charges, connected with burglarly. Police reported that a Franklin Street man called to report a suspicious person. The man reported that he observed the man enter and exit the rear of a neighbor's home. Police saw suspect and chased him with the help of a Verona resident. Police found $710 cash on the suspect, and $6,975 in jewelry.

National

Texas Wildfires leave behind death, destruction

In Strawn Texas wildfires left the land charred black form rock to treetop. Justin Cormack's family's North Texas ranch found dozens of cattle twisted and burned. Cormack found more dead cows entangled in burnt tree limbs and lying in the riverbeds. The Cormack's simple white ranch house survived the blaze but has been without electricity and water for days.

Global

Protesters killed in Yemen

In Sanaa, Yemen, two protesters were killed on Monday as government forces battled demonstrators, according to witnessses and medical personnel. As people took the streets in several cities, violence came. Dozens were reported wounded when security forces tried to disappear. This took place when about 20,000 people came to protest.