Nun Gives Birth To Baby Boy In Italy

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/17/nun-gives-birth-baby-italy-francis_n_4619218.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

by Agence France Presse

The unimaginable has happened! A 31-year-old Salvadorean nun gave BIRTH to a beautiful baby boy  on Wednesday. Considering the absolute fact that a nun is supposed to be abstinent, the birth of a child is rather surprising. When asked about her pregnancy, the nun claimed she thought she had stomach cramps/pains. She was later hospitalized; there she found she was pregnant. The baby boy weighs 3.5 kilograms (7.7 pounds). There are no further details on how the baby was conceived as she has not admitted - nor denied - her breaking of the rules. Obviously she is not Mother Mary and she is not carrying baby Jesus, so it should be interesting to see how the Church deals with this. So far, it has been nothing but positive feedback: "other new mothers in Rieti hospital have begun collecting clothes and donations for her." She named the boy Francesco - a name famous in Italy - but she most likely named him after the Pope's chosen title or Saint Francis of Assisi, who is the nation's beloved patron saint. There have been many outrageous events recently, but a pregnant nun has to be up there as one of the top most unbelievable events.

Party

The purpose of a party is simple: to lose oneself in the aura of a great crowd and to enjoy oneself with  delicious foods and beautiful decorations. If I were to have a grand amount of money to spend on my own party, I would have my party on an island. I would provide services for all my guests to meet up at a dock, from which they will be picked up on speedboats and escorted to the island. The island will be verdant and majestic, such as a tropical paradise. Colorful flowers, waterfalls, and endless, calming serenades will sooth my guests as they make their ways to the house. My guest list is one that I am proud of. It includes my friends and my family, but also includes the A-list celebrities and the billionaires I met on my journey to this wealth. Unlike many house parties however, food will not be placed out and about for my guests to devour whenever they feel. There shall be a dining room; when seated, my professional waiters will take down orders but with one catch - any food their heart desires will be prepared as I have the most extensive kitchen and cooking staff on the planet. There will be a mini orchestra playing all night. A party like such is thrown to have a great time and to show the world that the most successful parties are the ones thrown with attention to meticulous details and exuberance of class.

CES 2014: Formula E fully electric car powers up in Vegas

Jessica Naziri
January 10, 2014
http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-ces-2014-formula-e-electric-car-20140110,0,1500014.story#axzz2qDR5Mc8q

Who would have thought that one grand topic could unite "tree huggers, tech nerds, and fast-car aficionados" during the annual gathering of technology freaks and the brains of the future? Racing events, especially the Formula 1 race, are truly sensational venues. The engine roaring loud enough eardrums are popping, enjoyable finger foods, and a chance to make it big - or lose big - with competitive betting. The thrill of these special vehicles traveling an upwards of 100 miles per hour brings in the most attention as the winner of these races are honored. The Spark-Renault SRT 01E Formula E race car is the first Formula 1 race car to be fully electric. "The car burned some serious rubber with not a trace of exhaust." When automobile enthusiasts first heard of this, they were probably assuming the race car was going to experience a lack of speed and throttle due to its electric engine. On the contrary, the Formula E race car can reach speeds up to 150 mph and has an impressive zero-to-60 time of 3 seconds. It has the capability to outperform the other race cars all without making noise. The only remaining issue is the life of the battery as it is only 25 minutes with of breathtaking speed. A truly awesome advance in racing technology as it pleases almost every audience.

Prohibition - Jazz Age

http://history1900s.about.com/od/1920s/p/prohibition.htm

During the early twentieth century, the United States was knee-deep in a dilemma involving the consumption and distribution of alcohol. Alcoholic beverages were a giant aspect of the wealthy peoples' lives since the beginning of time. American moguls who were the main influences of the States' economic boom in the early to mid 1800's were rarely ever photographed without a cup of whiskey in their hands. The perception of alcohol was completely different up to the early twentieth century,  as it were previously viewed as necessary and a fountain of brilliant ideas. As medicinal advances were made, the effects of alcohol were suddenly brought about. The American government found it was necessary to ban the manufacturing, selling, transporting, and consumption of any alcoholic beverages starting from 1920. Alcohol being a very heavy influence on the peoples' lives, the Prohibition led to massive crime rates, protests and rebellions, and numerous amounts of undercover bars and lounges which skid past the law. Mobsters, gangsters, dealers galore. It was time of confusion for the United States because as alcoholic beverages became illegal, the consumption rose up around 400%. There was no way to stop the consumption, so the law was withheld in 1933. Alcohol and crime do not mesh together perfectly; but it does make for one hell of a party.

Quote Analyzation

"Ah, but," interposed, more softly, a young wife, holding a child by the hand. "let her cover the mark as she will, the pang of it will always be in her heart." (Hawthorne, 36) 

A quote is as powerful as when, how, and why it is said. This particular quote was stated whilst Hester Prynne stood in front of many for the people to recognize her as a sinner. A scarlet letter with the letter "A" - appropriately selected, standing for "Adultery" - was decided to be brandished on her bosom for the rest of her existence in the Puritan civilization in Boston. As she stood proudly amongst her fellow townspeople, Hester fell victim to endless gossiping and snickering. This quote came from the last of a group of women sharing their worthless opinions on the matter. Although the others' opinions were worthless, this scornful remark truly set the feel of the novel as a whole. Hawthorne's sense to sneak in such a powerful quote from such a powerless character shows his literary genius. The quote's immense power is that no matter how much she covers her scarlet letter, the presence of the guilt and disappointment will always be upon her. She is now a sinner, and sinners could never cover up their sins. This quote, however, is also ironic in the sense that Hester never really covered up her shameful marking signifying her pride. Will the "pang of it always be in her heart?" Will Hester Prynne succumb to the sorrows and troubles facing her whilst she brandishes that deemed scarlet letter and will this lady's opinion be actualized; or will Hester's pride slowly destroy her enemies?

Fisker sells its assets to Hong Kong tycoon, files for bankruptcy

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-fisker-sale-bankruptcy-20131122,0,4870491.story#axzz2lRZJIQLu

Jerry Hirsch

Fisker? That is no Mercedes-Benz, BMW, or Porsche... but Fisker not being a car industry mogul is presumably why they are filing bankruptcy. Fiskers are rarely spotted, but when they are, one would surely stop and stare. The Fisker Karma is arguably one of the most sleekest, stylish, and eye-popping automobiles out there and it is truly a shame the world rarely sees them. An investor group headed by Hong Kong tycoon Richard Li purchased the federal loan made to Fisker, therefore acquiring the assets to the already struggling company. With Li only paying around $8,000,000, the federal government will lose up to $139 million in the deal. Despite the loss taken from the federal government, Li's Hybrid Technology is willing to continue production of the hybrid automobile and continue to pursue the hybrid advances and attempt to rejuvenate the company as a whole. The designer of the Fisker Karma was Henrik Fisker, who has already worked on a sum of beautiful automobiles - the Aston Martin DB9 and V-8 Vantage, along with the BMW Z8. Fisker Automotive started off as a prodigious and promising company, ready to revitalize the world of automobiles with their unique combination of hybrid technologies, speed, flare, and pure beauty. It is truly disheartening to witness the economical death of such an auspicious and felicitous company.

Puritans in 1600's; Religion

http://www3.gettysburg.edu/~tshannon/hist106web/site15/test2.htm

Henry the VIII of England was a man of many wonders - and wives, but as he wanted to divorce Catherine of Aragon, he needed the permission from the Catholic Church. Divorce was not accepted in the Catholic Church, therefore a jumpy and impatient Henry the VIII created is own church: The Church of England (The Anglican Church). As the Church of England became more strict as the years passed, a religious group called the Puritans believed that the Anglican Church was flawed and branched out to practice their own religious views. When the King denied all forms of religious tolerance, the Puritans decided to take the treacherous journey to the New World to preserve and practice their beliefs. The New World became the perfect spot for the Puritans. They preached of their religion to the Indians settling there. Puritan leaders converted Native Americans into the Puritan religion and labelled them "Praying Indians." These "Praying Indians" then were separated from their initial groups and brought them to the Puritan settlements. The Puritans had many obscure beliefs. Of such, arguably the most controversial and the one which started the most trouble, was their beliefs in regards to the interaction of Satan on the people. The Puritans were most concerned with the influence and the "existence" of witchcraft within the people. Gender roles were deeply ingrained in the Puritan society; therefore the accusations of the witchcrafts based almost always on the women. Religion was easily the top priority for the settlers and was a key aspect of the settler's lives. Every move they made was based on their religious beliefs and what was tolerated by their beloved religion.