8-Day Blog Post: Cycle 5 Bob Dylan

Though this is hardly political, it is important to American history and literature. Bob Dylan has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for song writing and composing. Though the article on CNN claims that he hasn't been heard from regarding when he will receive the prize, it is a milestone in history. With the election coming up, it is important that we appreciate the little things in life that aren't political. There is controversy surrounding if he deserves the award and if he will receive it since he hasn't been in contact with officials about the award.

8-Day Blog Post: Cycle 5 Passports

On CNN, there was an article regarding eyeglasses in Passport photos. Starting very soon, the government will require people to remove their glasses in order to take their picture for their Passport. Officials have claimed that it will help make Passport photos have more "consistency," but there is a conspiracy and controversy that it will make it easier for the government to improve their photo recognition and tracking of people through photos and identification like Passports and IDs. In 2017 there will be no more glasses in Passport photos, but whether it's to make the spectrum of photos more consistent, or to make it easier for the government to use facial recognition to track us, is still being debated.

8-Day Blog Post: Cycle 5 Claudia Tenney in the Congressional Race

On Breitbart, I read an article about one of Claudia Tenney's opponents. Her opponent, Babinec, took a poll in September and claimed that he would be the one to win in the November election. Currently, there is still debate surrounding who will win, as the 22nd District's incumbent is not running for reelection. The District is Republican by three, so naturally it is predicted that Claudia Tenney will win, though Babinec's self made poll states otherwise. It will be interesting to see who wins in the upcoming election.

8-Day Blog Post: Cycle 5 Obama Mars Mission

On CNN, I watched a video about Barack Obama's love of science. He is extremely involved in events including science in the White House and hosts many guests for science fairs and receptions. Obama has just recently decided to fuel the debate regarding Mars and if a NASA mission to Mars is feasible, according to Obama it is. Space camps, NASA, and other organizations are moving toward missions on Mars and fundraising for space initiatives and groups. There is still debate surrounding whether these projects can be supported but it is to be determined in the next two years according to CNN.

8-Day Blog Post: Cycle 4 Washington Mal Shooting

I recently blogged about the Washington Mall Shooting, and I can now follow up on my previous post. On CNN, I watched a video claiming that they had successfully caught and detained the shooter at the Cascade Mall. No action has been made yet in better security in the mall or better gun control, but it is obvious that there needs to be better security in public places. The president or any government official has yet to speak out on the subject, but Mayor Sexton of Washington has said that precautions need to be put in place to protect ourselves and our families.

8-Day Blog Post: Cycle 4 Washington Mall Shooting

On Friday night, one man attacked and killed five at a state mall in Washington. He carried a rifle and  was wearing all black; he shot four women and one man. CNN covers the story in a video claiming that they haven't found or seen the man since he fled the scene. This is extremely unsettling because I was in a mall just this morning, so I sympathize with the shoppers who thought they were just going to buy a nice sweater set. The government hasn't spoken out on this issue yet, but it's clear that the topic and controversy remains in gun control and malls and public safety precautions.

8-Day Blog Post: Cycle 4 Are killer robots the only solution to lionfish plague?

On CNN, a story claimed that lionfish are beginning to feast on schools of fish at an alarming rate. To combat the lionfish, groups have developed robots to find, contact, and kill lionfish. They are making an income off of lionfish jewelry, meat, and skin, as it's seen as an exotic delicacy. Though this might seem fine because it's saving other groups of marine life, there's controversy surrounding the issue of the distribution of the lionfish. Organizations and the United States government are debating at what point does the mass transport and sale of lionfish become illegal and unethical because it is an exotic species. The robots are still being used, but possibly not for much longer because of marine life rules surrounding the extinction of the poisonous species.