I'm pretty excited to head off to Williams next year. From my visits, I've seen how beautiful it is up in the Berkshires and also how good the academics are. The people I've met there have been quite diverse. A few rich snobs, a few nice rich people, a few regular snobs, and a few nice, quirky regular people. I'm not looking forward to interacting with the rich snobs much, but I know that the more different types of people I meet, the more prepared I will be for the world after college.
As for studies, I'm still mostly undecided. I'll probably end up concentrating in some field in science or math, but I'm not quite sure. I might minor in German, but even if not, I will definitely pursue significant German studies. I would also love to learn another language, probably French or Spanish. Chinese and Arabic are interesting, but they require knowledge of completely different alphabets and also bear no resemblance to either English or German.
5.6.12
Senior Reflection #2
I kind of wish I could stay in Herndon for the summer, but instead I'm headed out to Minnesota to be a counselor at a German camp in Bemidji. I'm very excited for that, though, because it means seeing friends I met last summer again. I'm about the only person from Virginia there. It's also going to do wonders for my German skills, which is great going into college. The money isn't really the best, but what can you do?
Senior Reflection #1
This year has been pretty good overall. I've enjoyed my classes and my peers. However, I've been particularly lazy of late, procrastinating like there's no tomorrow. Except there is, which is why I'm procrastinating. I'm glad it's all wrapping up now, but also a bit sad to leave the place I've called home for the past seventeen years. College will most certainly bring new friends and experiences, though. I'm not worried.
Boston Celtics take third in row to put Miami Heat on brink
Earlier this evening, the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat in Miami in game 5 of the NBA eastern conference finals, 94-90. The Celtics rode the double-double of Kevin Garnett as well as good play from Rajon Rondo, Mikael Pietrus, and Paul Pierce, who had 19 points, including a late three-pointer to put the game out of reach. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade of the Heat combined for 57 points in the loss, while injured forward Chris Bosh (abdominal strain) came off the bench to play for the first time since his injury during game 2 of the conference semifinals against the Indiana Pacers. The next game will be played Thursday night in Boston, where Miami must win or go home. A Celtics victory there would mark a significant upset and send Boston to the the championship against either the San Antonio Spurs or the Oklahoma City Thunder. That series is 3-2 in favor of OKC.
I am a big fan of the NBA, and have been paying close attention to the playoffs. I'm hoping for a Celtics-Spurs championship match up, but as of right now, I predict a Celtics-Thunder series instead, which should never the less be interesting and exciting.
I am a big fan of the NBA, and have been paying close attention to the playoffs. I'm hoping for a Celtics-Spurs championship match up, but as of right now, I predict a Celtics-Thunder series instead, which should never the less be interesting and exciting.
Al Qaeda's No. 2 killed in Pakistan by CIA drone strike
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-pakistan-qaeda-20120606,0,6858392.story
Al-Qaeda number two Abu Yahya al Libi has been confirmed dead following a US drone strike in northwestern Pakistan. This is the latest in a series of blows against the Al-Qaeda leadership, coming on the heels of the death Osama bin Laden in a SEAL strike in Abbottabad. Libi was a charismatic and experienced member of the Al-Qaeda leadership, and his death deals a major blow to the organization. Pakistan has filed another complaint against the US drone program, which has resulted in the deaths of many innocent civilians.
It is yet to be seen who, if anyone, will be able to takes Libi's place in the Al-Qaeda leadership hierarchy.
Al-Qaeda number two Abu Yahya al Libi has been confirmed dead following a US drone strike in northwestern Pakistan. This is the latest in a series of blows against the Al-Qaeda leadership, coming on the heels of the death Osama bin Laden in a SEAL strike in Abbottabad. Libi was a charismatic and experienced member of the Al-Qaeda leadership, and his death deals a major blow to the organization. Pakistan has filed another complaint against the US drone program, which has resulted in the deaths of many innocent civilians.
It is yet to be seen who, if anyone, will be able to takes Libi's place in the Al-Qaeda leadership hierarchy.
After Nigeria plane crash, families mourn; government suspends airline
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47695748/ns/world_news-africa/#.T87O7tXOy_g
Following the catastrophic crash of an MD-83 aircraft operated by Dana Air in Lagos, Nigeria, which left over 150 people dead, the Nigerian government has suspended Dana Air's license to fly, pending ongoing investigations. Dana Air has stated that the pilot of the aircraft was experienced, with over 7,000 flight hours logged in MD-83 aircraft, and that the aircraft itself had passed safety tests as recently as May 30. In Nigeria, which has huge problems with corruption and mismanagement, air safety remains a very serious concern.
Nigerian news interests me, as Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and struggles to develop amongst corruption, an oil curse, and ethnic tensions.
Following the catastrophic crash of an MD-83 aircraft operated by Dana Air in Lagos, Nigeria, which left over 150 people dead, the Nigerian government has suspended Dana Air's license to fly, pending ongoing investigations. Dana Air has stated that the pilot of the aircraft was experienced, with over 7,000 flight hours logged in MD-83 aircraft, and that the aircraft itself had passed safety tests as recently as May 30. In Nigeria, which has huge problems with corruption and mismanagement, air safety remains a very serious concern.
Nigerian news interests me, as Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and struggles to develop amongst corruption, an oil curse, and ethnic tensions.
Wisconsin governor beats recall: Republican Scott Walker retains office
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/la-wisconsin-governor-beats-recall,0,4769607.story
Republican Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin has survived an attempt led by labor groups and unions to oust him following his decision to sharply limit collective bargaining rights. Following the collection of 900,000 signatures on petitions to set up a recall election (third time in US history such an election has occurred), Walker fought back, saying he had made the decisions necessary to balance the budget and lower school costs. In addition, Walker spent nearly three times as much money as democratic challenger Tom Barrett, mayor of Milwaukee, and spurred a get out the vote campaign that will also most likely benefit Mitt Romney this November.
I chose this article because the controversy in Wisconsin interests me. I do not agree with Walker's decisions, as they do not allow teachers and other civil servants to advocate for greatly needed pay raises and leave such groups helpless against cuts in pay and in benefits. I am thus disappointed in the outcome of the recall election.
Republican Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin has survived an attempt led by labor groups and unions to oust him following his decision to sharply limit collective bargaining rights. Following the collection of 900,000 signatures on petitions to set up a recall election (third time in US history such an election has occurred), Walker fought back, saying he had made the decisions necessary to balance the budget and lower school costs. In addition, Walker spent nearly three times as much money as democratic challenger Tom Barrett, mayor of Milwaukee, and spurred a get out the vote campaign that will also most likely benefit Mitt Romney this November.
I chose this article because the controversy in Wisconsin interests me. I do not agree with Walker's decisions, as they do not allow teachers and other civil servants to advocate for greatly needed pay raises and leave such groups helpless against cuts in pay and in benefits. I am thus disappointed in the outcome of the recall election.
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