Iphone records four men and their bias attack

I actually searched for this article when I was in class this morning after I heard it on the radio.

City police arrested four men (three were brothers and the fourth one was a friend) for an alleged bias attack against two Mexican men last month. The fight was recorded on a witness's iphone, who lived in a nearby apartment. While recording, the witness stated the blue Honda Civic's license plates. Two brothers were released on $15,000 bond and the oldest brother was held on $75,000 bond. Nothing was said about the fourth man.

This struck me because I personally know the three brothers. Whether it is a bias attack or issue, this is an example to the community that we clearly aren't united. There is a confusion of who's fault it is because it is believed that the Mexican men were the instigators and took the first swing. If someone took the first swing at me, I would sure fight them back!

However, this isn't the case. As many fights that I have been to in high school, I believe to avoid fights there must be some sort of respect. Someone in the incident must've crossed the other person's comfort zone and disrespected them.

Here's the article: http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Four-charged-with-Danbury-bias-attack-taped-on-255663.php

Being single isn't that bad

Columnist Audrey Irvine writes in her column that she's fine being single at her age. Her family and friends are desperate to find her a spouse and try to set her up on dates. When she went to a barbeque at her friend's and saw a guy that they were trying to set her up with, she asked what they had in common besides a pulse and her friend answered, "Single."

She believes in your 20's, people are busy with parties, joining sororities and graduating on time. So no one cares about dating. When you're in your 30's, it's all about work and you don't have time for a relationship. However, by the age of 35- if you aren't dating, engaged or married- it's clear to everyone that you need help.

I like this article because it reminds me of myself. I'm only twenty years old and I'm not trying to find my soulmate or anything but sometimes I feel like I'm pressured to. I'm the youngest of four kids, my oldest brother and sister married in their mid twenties and my older brother is dating. I'm no in a relationship. I haven't been in since February. But the question of my life seems to be, "Why are you single?" or "Are you dating?" "You don't want a boyfriend?" But my favorite one from guys is "Why is a beautiful girl like you single?"

Because I run into scumbags like you. I'm busy. I go to school and I work two jobs. Sometimes I feel like I don't even have time for my family. And my family comes first of course. I've had my share of dating guys, having boyfriends and a serious relationship. But guys are either: broke, unlicensed, have no car, stupid or busy on that player status. IT'S TRUE!

When I have girl friends or even my brother come running to me because they're sad about the opposite sex, I sit there and wonder why. Or how does it come to this point? If the person doesn't make you happy, why are you with them? People are sad in relationships all the time and I believe you have to be happy with yourself before you can be happy with anyone else. But what is this void- this feeling that a lot of people have that they need filled by another person? I don't need anyone to complete me, I complete myelf. And I'm happy, happier than I have ever been. And whenever Prince Charming decides to come, he'll come. He can take his time for now.

Here is the article: http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/personal/11/11/rrants.exhibit.a/index.html

Cellphones usage may cause cancer

Studies have shown that people who have been using cellphones for ten or more years are at risk of growing tumors because of raditation. It is most likely that the tumor will grow on the side of the head that the cellphone is exposed to more often. However, people who have tumors deny their claims of cellphone usage. The evidences are mixed. Furthermore, doctors believe changing cellphone use and habits don't show an incredible link. Bluetooth devices and headsets produce much less energy than cellphonse and are recommended to those who use cellphones daily. Experts suggest to get a cellphone with lower radio frequency energies.

Everyone uses cellphones even little kids. I find it surprising to see a ten year old walking around the mall with their friends and they all have cellphones. I honestly don't know which side to believe because the article also states that electromagnetic radiation given off by cellphones may be too weak to damage actual DNA but there may be indirect ways. Maybe we shouldn't be on our cellphones 24/7. There are times where I find myself talking on the phone while I'm driving (I know it's against the law, but don't lie- you do it too.) and I spot others doing it too when we come to a stop at a stoplight. And that's where the lightbulb for bluetooth or headset should come in. But we don't think of it or bother buying it because who wants to spend an extra 40 bucks on a bluetooth and spend the time trying to install it? I got a pink (ew) blue tooth for christmas last year and I haven't even used it. Nevertheless, do I even know where it is.

Cell phones that have the highest radio frequencies include Motorola V195s (being the highest), RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 , LG Rumor 2, BlackBerry Bold, Samsung Instinct, T-Mobile Dash 3G, Sony Ericsson W350a, etc.

Here is the article: http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/11/10/cell.phones.cancer.tumors/index.html
Look up your phone: http://reviews.cnet.com/cell-phone-radiation-levels/