Increase in Gas and Food Prices

"Rising Gas and Food Prices Push U.S. Inflation Higher." Christine Hauser. May 13, 2011.

Consumers' concerns are growing with the increase of gas and food prices. According to this article economists are looking forward for a decrease in the gas prices over the summer.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/14/business/economy/14econ.html?ref=unitedstateseconomy

Increase in Gas prices

"Americans ready for vacation, despite high gas prices." Charisse Jones. May 15, 2011.

Even though gas prices are going up, but many Americans are still planning for vacations over the summer. With the gas prices going up, some people's concerns are increasing as well which is making it harder for some to go on vacations.

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/travel/2011-05-13-americans-set-to-travel-this-summer_n.htm

Optimism is a key for success

"Why College Graduates Are Irrationally Optimistic". Tali Sharot. May 14,2011.

Despite the economic issue that is effecting the availability of jobs and the unemployment rate, there is still a hope for college students graduating this year. According to this article, scientific  studies had proved that optimism or trusting  in positive ideas would be helpful for attaining their goals.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/15/opinion/15Sharot.html?ref=unitedstateseconomy

Afghanistan after the death of bin Laden

"NATO Chief: MIlitaries to 'Stay the Course' in Afghanistan Despite Bin Laden Killing". Fox News. May 8,2011.

The death of Usama bin Laden doesn't mean that the militaries should leave Afghanistan according to NATO Chief. According to this article in an interview with Sen. Richard Lugar the Afghan army should still be assisted.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/05/08/nato-chief-militaries-stay-course-afghanistan-despite-bin-laden-killing/

The Border Security

"National Guard Deployment Along Southwestern Border Should Be Extended, Analysts Say." Joshua Rhett Miller. May 6,2011.

Last summer 1,200 National Guard troops were assigned by President Obama to go to Southwestern states and provide more security as for to stop any more illegal immigrants from entering the borders. A great improvement had been shown along the 2,000-mile border with over 7,000 illegal immigrants and more than 14,000 pounds of drugs were caught.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/04/29/national-guard-deployment-southwestern-border-extended-analysts-say/

Class Discussion Reflection about Immigartion

The discussion we had in class on immigration was full of enthusiasm especially when it first started. In which everyone had a different idea or thought to share with the class. Also some brought more excitement to the discussion once they shared some life experiences. Just like the previous discussions we had about different topics, this one was also helpful and I learned a lot from it. After all I think that this issue should be solved in a way to make it fair for all American citizens, and for all people who are looking forward for gaining the citizenship. Everyone and no matter what country it is there are always certain laws or limits for people to follow, and for this issue there is a legal process that people who are willing to gain a citizenship should go through.