The Real World: Billingual Children and Indoor Air Pollution

Before I read the article on bilingual children, I wanted to know when was the easiest age to learn a second language, and how many children speak English as their second language. I think if the parent speaks two languages their child should too. I already know that being bilingual makes it easier for the child because if they go back to a country that speaks their second or first language then it is easy for them to communicate. After I read the article I was pretty amazed how many people want to be bilingual and also how many people are already bilingual. It was pretty interesting how many countries that don't have English as their first language encourage them to learn English.

Before I read the article on indoor air pollution, I wanted to know what makes the indoor pollution and how. I already know that asbestos are one way that makes indoor air pollution and smoke from stoves and other places also sometimes make indoor air pollution. After I read the article I was amazed that asbestos is one of the most deadliest of the items that can make indoor air pollution, and was pretty frighten that if you breath in enough asbestos, that you can suffer brain damage or even death. I was also amazed that there were up to six items that can make indoor air pollution.

Flooding Horror in Georgia

At least five people are reported dead and with roads and towns underwater, Sonny Perdue, the governor of Georgia has announced a state of emergency in 17 counties that have been worst hit by the flooding. The 17 counties are very near the Georgian capital of Atlanta, which is currently under flood watch. Today one person was reported dead in Tennessee, the first death outside of Georgia so far. Amazingly just a few months ago, Georgia was in the midst of a drought. The only way civilians can find their way out is by boat or by swimming; Atlanta’s Hartsfield airport has been closed due to the flooding. The weather authorities have said more rain is expected to fall in Georgia.

link to article:
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/09/21/southeast.floods/index.html

President Obama reverses European missle plans

President Barack Obama, today, announced that a idea by former President George W. Bush to put missles in the eastern European nations of Poland and Czech Republic, to end today. After the news conference Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced that the idea of a missle shield in Europe has not ended, but that the United States government has got new info on the Iranian nuclear program. Russian President Dimitry Medvedev announced on Russian state TV that he welcomed the new move by the American government. The original idea by the Bush administration was to have a radar system in the Czech Republic and ten missile intercepters in Poland.

Texting

In the modern age, texting is now one of the leading ways of communicating. Almost every person texts each day around the world, leading to many accidents. Most of the accidents come because of people texting while walking, running or even driving. Last year many states have now banned the use of a mobile during driving and anyone caught texting while driving is given a heavy fine. I do think that texting is a hazard, but it is also very addictive, so it is always hard to stop texting.

College Success

My advices to become a success in college are that you should never be stressed over homework or an upcoming exam because it will make it harder for you to concentrate. Another one is that you should always have a good nights rest before an exam so you can be ready and alert when the exam day comes. Always study for an exam with a friend or family member, it is known to always help. If you don't understand what the professor is saying always put your hand up and ask. Always be ready and organized when the professor enters the classroom. Always be polite to the professor and the professor will be polite back. One last advice is to always be on time for your classes.

Introduction

Hi i'm Ben, I am a freshman at NYIT, my hobbies are playing video games, reading, watching sports and listning to music. I like to read novels or short stories on history, sports or government. I am from New Zealand, and hold dual New Zealand and British citizenship.