Headlines

Wall Street Journal

1. The NBA's Most Misleading Number- http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123855027541776617.html "Assists in basketball are decent indicators of performance, but they're also splashed with a healthy dose of subjectivity."

-This is arguing that even though assists are a highly regarded stat in basketball, the fact that different teams record them different ways make it a questionable stat. Because of the different methods of measuring the assist, it is difficult to tell who actually has the most or who actually made an assist.

2.Hard Times Draw Some Toward the Stars - http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123854678961876303.html "Much of the world is focused on the economy. But some are looking beyond, hoping to encourage a focus on daring space exploration."

-This is arguing that even though we have fallen on hard economic times, we need to still pursue space exploration. It argues that space exploration is an important part of our future and we need to pursue our goals of going to Mars and discovering new galaxies as much as possible.

3. Cool Trays Take the Heat Off Your Lap- http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123854103453875645.html- "Laptops save space, can be ported anywhere, and aren't nearly as expensive as they used to be. But many tend to run hot, making them uncomfortable and sometimes painful to use on your lap, even after a short time."

- This is arguing that though laptops are next alternatives to desktops, the heat they emit can be annoying to say the least. This article says that these new trays will prevent your lap from being burnt or worse.

The Onion

1. Army's Fat Recruit Problem - http://www.theonion.com/content/amvo/armys_fat_recruit_problem - "The U.S. Army has rejected 48,000 would-be recruits since 2005 for being over the weight limit. What do you think?"

-This is arguing, in a satirical way, that it is ridiculous how the US military has turned so many people away because of their weight.

2. Obama Depressed, Distant Since 'Battlestar Galactica' Series Finale - http://www.theonion.com/content/news/obama_depressed_distant_since?utm_source=a-section - "According to sources in the White House, President Barack Obama has been uncharacteristically distant and withdrawn ever since last month's two-hour series finale of Battlestar Galactica."

-This is arguing that Obama is more concerned with whats on TV than what is going on in the economy or the country. Though a joke, it is saying that a TV show bothers him more than other real life crisis.

3. Policeman Breaks Up Area Party Out Of Pity - http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/policeman_breaks_up_area?utm_source=b-section - "While patrolling the University of Notre Dame campus Friday night, officer Robert Mueller disrupted a party taking place at."

- This is arguing that cops will break up parties, not because they think something illegal is going on, but because they want to pick on kids and disrupt their activities.


AJC

1. Braves season preview: The rotation - http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/braves/stories/2009/03/31/braves_pitching_rotation.html?cxntlid=sldr_hm - "The new faces, like Javier Vazquez, add a little mystery to the Braves' upcoming season."

- This is arguing that unlike past years, the Braves pitching staff is in question coming into the season. In the past, the staff had many veterans and familiar names, now it has new players and rookies coming into the season.

2. Parents sue day care over abuse allegations - http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/cobb/stories/2009/04/01/cobb_day_care.html?cxntlid=homepage_tab_newstab - "The parents of a 4-year-old girl have sued a Kennesaw day care center and its workers for allegedly locking their daughter in a bathroom as punishment for a toilet accident and sitting on the child to force her to take a nap."

- This is arguing that even a place such as day care can be unsafe for children. It is saying that even those who parents entrust with their child's care, can take advantage of them and abuse them.

3. Don’t fall for prize letter scam - http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2009/04/01/fake_prize_scam.html?cxntlid=homepage_tab_newstab - "Fake letters claim to be from Publishers Clearing House"

- This is arguing that Georgians need to be aware of this scam going around. It is a warning that the people behind this have already stolen thousands from victims.

USA Today

1. After 72 years, 'Guiding Light' ends - http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2009-04-01-guiding-light_N.htm - "The soap opera 'Guiding Light' is switching off after a 72-year run that predates television."

- This is arguing that the end of the "Guiding Light" is a big deal in television. Some people, such as my grandmother, have watched this show for over 30 years and are devastated to see it ending. It also argues that it has been a long time coming because of its steady decline in ratings.

2. Obama pushes 'reset' button on U.S.-Russian relations - http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2009-04-01-obama-g20_N.htm

- This is arguing that U.S.-Russian relations have gone down over the past 10 years and that we need to build a stronger friendship. Also, it is arguing that because of the immense nuclear power of both nations that we need to remain on friendly terms.

3. Ford sales plunge 41% in March; GMAC tries to boost sales - http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2009-04-01-auto-sales_N.htm - "Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. sales fell nearly 41% in March, as low consumer confidence and job uncertainty continued to keep buyers away from..."

- This is arguing that Ford has been hit harder this year than previously thought. Most people, including myself, thought that only Chrysler/GM was hit bad, but now Ford is in bog trouble. This argues that because Americans face such uncertainty financially, they are not willing to go out and purchase expensive American cars.