Thursday Current Event 9/20/12

1. Topic: 
The topic of this article is the new gaming system called the Wii U, which becomes available to the public on November 18, 2012.


2. Article Title: Nintendo's Wii U coming in November


3. Article Source: CNN.com

4. Summary: A new gaming device is being released in November 2012. Basically, it's a portable gaming device with excellent graphics and amazing gaming options. Critics say that this device is perfect for ultimate gamers who love new technology and Nintendo products. Also, this device will allow gamers to watch TV through the highly popular application called Nintendo TVii.

5. Reaction: I think this new product is wonderful! I love playing my Wii games, and for me, this gadget takes gaming to a whole new level. I can take it anywhere, and experience it's greatness on the go. I'm proud of the people at Nintendo for coming up with this nifty gadget. This affects me because it can be used as something to keep me occupied throughout the day. If I had this device, I would most likely never be bored again.

6. World Impact: This impacts the world in multiple ways. This device can give gaming fanatics something to talk about within their circle of gamer-friends. This gadget will be on the front page of newspapers everywhere, and everyone will want to get their hands on one of these cool devices. For all of the Wii lovers, this means that they can take a version of their Wii gaming system anywhere they desire. This event is big in the technology world, and it surely will be added to the list of things that keeps citizens occupied all over the world.

Thursday Current Event, September 13, 2012

1. Topic: How to make things disappear

2. Article Title: How to Make Anything Disappear 

 

3. Article Source: How to Make Anything Disappear

4. Summary: Physicists are making prototypes of the world’s first invisibility cloak that was first brought to the public eye in the Harry Potter movies. Scientists first made a cloak that was invisible to the human eye in all cases. Scientists also made a cloak that was invisible to sound. 

5. Reaction: I love that the scientists have engineered an article of clothing that I have aspired to own since watching the Harry Potter movies. They have my full support with the invisibility cloaks, and I encourage them to eventually manufacture and sell their creations. 

This event affects me because maybe one day I will buy one, just to live out my childhood dream of owning anything that can make things invisible. This magnificent creation opens up a new door as to what is possible and what is impossible. I remember looking at the invisibility cloak on the Harry Potter movies and thinking, "That's cool, I wish I had one. Too bad it's impossible to create!". Now, I'm glad that I was proven wrong, because my dream potentially can finally become a reality.


6. World Impact: This event affects the world because the invisibility cloak could be used to all sorts advantages. The invisibility cloaks would make an awesome Halloween costume, in case you're wanting to scare someone with an eerie voice that has no host. You could also hide things from other people. For example, if you wanted to hide a present or a surprise from someone, you could just put the cloak on top of the item, and presto! The list could go on and on, but it's impossible to list every single one of the examples.