Summary:
What do graduates do in the UK? Start their career, go travel or continue to study. Almost half of all the students fear that they will not find a good job after they are done with their studies, if they had known that beforehand they might have made different choices concerning their education/career. The top three career choices for the graduating students were media, teaching and marketing. Students with the highest salary expectations were law students and with the lowest were arts or humanities students. With the large amount of students from last year still looking for a job it is looking quite dark for this year’s graduate’s job opportunities.
Opinion:
This article is quite okay. There are a little to many numbers in there in my opinion. The message they are trying to bring, that it is hard for graduates to find jobs at the moment, is basically being said in the first paragraph. The salary expectations bit is just a filler. These problems probably occur in more countries than the UK. In the Netherlands many students face this problem as well.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/education/10164999.stm
Thursday, 27 May 2010
Thursday, 6 May 2010
They wait for oil. But the sea brings death instead
Summary:
Multiple endangered species people are worried about in Mississippi because of the oil disaster. Sea turtles and dolphins are the main concern. Multiple dead sea turtles were found lying dead on the shore at the beach of Pass Christian. Scientists are talking about building a barrier around the oil for about 26 miles long to preserve some of the wildlife in the sea. BP, owner of the oil rig, said that they are doing everything they can to dissolve the problem as soon as possible. Multiple solutions have been thought off by BP in order to sustain the problem.
Opinion:
To me it is very important that people know about these kind of disasters. Everything needs to be done in order to help animals from dying by oil. Not only with endangered species but with all animals. It is just horrible that animals have to suffer so much just because of the human species. I find the article well written because I find it an easy read, perhaps that is because I find the topic interesting.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/they-wait-for-oil-but-the-sea-brings-death-instead-1961476.html
Multiple endangered species people are worried about in Mississippi because of the oil disaster. Sea turtles and dolphins are the main concern. Multiple dead sea turtles were found lying dead on the shore at the beach of Pass Christian. Scientists are talking about building a barrier around the oil for about 26 miles long to preserve some of the wildlife in the sea. BP, owner of the oil rig, said that they are doing everything they can to dissolve the problem as soon as possible. Multiple solutions have been thought off by BP in order to sustain the problem.
Opinion:
To me it is very important that people know about these kind of disasters. Everything needs to be done in order to help animals from dying by oil. Not only with endangered species but with all animals. It is just horrible that animals have to suffer so much just because of the human species. I find the article well written because I find it an easy read, perhaps that is because I find the topic interesting.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/they-wait-for-oil-but-the-sea-brings-death-instead-1961476.html
Lust Vegas groom is a 3-timing rat
Summary:
In a drunken haze Nick Bond got married in Las Vegas, the city of fake marriages. The big story about this is that Bond had two other girlfriends back in the UK while getting married to the American woman. While being away his two other girlfriends, with one of whom he has two children with, thought their relationship was going splendid. Enjoying while spending time with each other and going to each other families. It was only seventeen hours after their drunken midnight adventure that Alex and Nick got married.
Opinion:
I find this news rather stupid to be honest. Who cares that some guy gets married in Vegas while having two girlfriends. The comments from people that they are complimenting Bond with his ‘Achievements’ and they want to know how he did it was rather amusing. What I did not like about the article is that they do not show whether Bond is a famous Englishmen or that he is just a common man because if he isn't a famous person than this news is totally and completed irrelevant.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2960793/Brit-who-married-a-stranger-in-Las-Vegas-had-two-secret-girlfriends-at-the-time.html
In a drunken haze Nick Bond got married in Las Vegas, the city of fake marriages. The big story about this is that Bond had two other girlfriends back in the UK while getting married to the American woman. While being away his two other girlfriends, with one of whom he has two children with, thought their relationship was going splendid. Enjoying while spending time with each other and going to each other families. It was only seventeen hours after their drunken midnight adventure that Alex and Nick got married.
Opinion:
I find this news rather stupid to be honest. Who cares that some guy gets married in Vegas while having two girlfriends. The comments from people that they are complimenting Bond with his ‘Achievements’ and they want to know how he did it was rather amusing. What I did not like about the article is that they do not show whether Bond is a famous Englishmen or that he is just a common man because if he isn't a famous person than this news is totally and completed irrelevant.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2960793/Brit-who-married-a-stranger-in-Las-Vegas-had-two-secret-girlfriends-at-the-time.html
Redknapp is a golden oldie
Summary:
After a good win and a soaking by one of his players the doors of fame reopened for Harry Redknapp. As coach of the Tottenham Hotspurs he brought the fallen giant back in the glory books. Redknapp got most of the credits for the win against Manchester City as he was the main strategist. With this win Redknapp secured a place in the top four of the Champions League and a chance to play in the league next season. Spurs fielded a team against Manchester with a attacking intention and it payed off because they won one to nothing.
My opinion:
The article itself I found pretty good because after reading it even I, one of the biggest male football haters, understood more about football. I do think too much credit went to Harry Redknapp, in my opinion the players of a football team deserve most of the credits to a team’s success. I do find it nice that the hotspurs are back on the right track by winning many matches.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/philmcnulty/2010/05/red.html
After a good win and a soaking by one of his players the doors of fame reopened for Harry Redknapp. As coach of the Tottenham Hotspurs he brought the fallen giant back in the glory books. Redknapp got most of the credits for the win against Manchester City as he was the main strategist. With this win Redknapp secured a place in the top four of the Champions League and a chance to play in the league next season. Spurs fielded a team against Manchester with a attacking intention and it payed off because they won one to nothing.
My opinion:
The article itself I found pretty good because after reading it even I, one of the biggest male football haters, understood more about football. I do think too much credit went to Harry Redknapp, in my opinion the players of a football team deserve most of the credits to a team’s success. I do find it nice that the hotspurs are back on the right track by winning many matches.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/philmcnulty/2010/05/red.html
Monday, 26 April 2010
Avatar breaks US DVD sales record
Another new record in the pocket for James Cameron, director of the blockbuster “Avatar”, with an astonishing high amount of DVD/blu-ray sales in the USA. Next Monday Avatar will be released in Britain, stores will be open at midnight so the big fans could by the film as early as possible. The previous record holder on DVD sales was ‘The Dark Knight’ in 2008. Cameron announced that the re-release version, with an extra seven minutes of footage, will be playing next summer in theatres and also that the sequel to the film would be centred around the ocean on the planet Pandora.
I found it an easy read especially because I myself am rather interested in films in general. I did find Avatar a pretty incredible film and by reading this article it kind of confirms that the rest of the world agrees since it has the largest sales on the planet. What I did find weird about the article is the sentence:“Avatar is being released in the UK on Monday. Some stores opened their doors to fans at midnight.”, if I am not mistaking this sentence is all wrong. It says that it will be released next Monday but doors to shops have already opened at midnight.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8643539.stm
I found it an easy read especially because I myself am rather interested in films in general. I did find Avatar a pretty incredible film and by reading this article it kind of confirms that the rest of the world agrees since it has the largest sales on the planet. What I did find weird about the article is the sentence:“Avatar is being released in the UK on Monday. Some stores opened their doors to fans at midnight.”, if I am not mistaking this sentence is all wrong. It says that it will be released next Monday but doors to shops have already opened at midnight.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8643539.stm
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
European airports start to reopen for flights
Summary:
All throughout Northern Europe airplanes slowly start to take off again from airports. The inactivity in the European airspace caused by the volcanic ash from Ireland is coming to an end. UK’s air traffic control announced that next Tuesday the main airport in London will reopen and regular schedule flights will be up in the air. The airline Body announced they have over lost over £ 650 million because the airspace was closest for about one week. The UK has deployed three navy warships in order to help pick up stranded passengers from Spain.
My opinion:
The article gave a little bit too much examples about conditions of airports throughout Europe. What I found rather annoying is that the author made sub articles in this article, for example the piece about the warships being deployed which has not much to do with airports reopening again throughout N. Europe. I did find the rest of the article rather interesting since it is a very interesting topic. The volcanic eruption all affects us since no one is able to travel around now by airplane.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8631238.stm
All throughout Northern Europe airplanes slowly start to take off again from airports. The inactivity in the European airspace caused by the volcanic ash from Ireland is coming to an end. UK’s air traffic control announced that next Tuesday the main airport in London will reopen and regular schedule flights will be up in the air. The airline Body announced they have over lost over £ 650 million because the airspace was closest for about one week. The UK has deployed three navy warships in order to help pick up stranded passengers from Spain.
My opinion:
The article gave a little bit too much examples about conditions of airports throughout Europe. What I found rather annoying is that the author made sub articles in this article, for example the piece about the warships being deployed which has not much to do with airports reopening again throughout N. Europe. I did find the rest of the article rather interesting since it is a very interesting topic. The volcanic eruption all affects us since no one is able to travel around now by airplane.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8631238.stm
Monday, 19 April 2010
Nick Clegg seizes his moment in historic TV debate summarized by janne
Summary
Leader of theLiberal democrats, Nick Clegg, won Friday night’s debate by far. He was the first one to overcome his nerves and within minutes after the debate more than 61% of the voters said that he had won the debate. Leader of the Labour party, Gordon Brown, sought common with Nick Clegg in order to isolate the third speaker, David Cameron, however Mr. Clegg smoothly avoided friendly contact from Mr. Brown. This debate was of big importance because it was the first time the three leaders had a debate face to face. For the first time in years the Liberal Democrats seemed to have a hope of giving them a run for their money.
Own opinion
My opinion on the article’s content is that it is of rather big importance to know the information given in the article when you are from Britain since the debate had a large influence on the countries future. The article is well written because you get the main point clearly and it summarizes the entire event. What I found rather funny is that the current Prime Minister (Gordon Brown) scored the lowest percentage of voters.
Leader of theLiberal democrats, Nick Clegg, won Friday night’s debate by far. He was the first one to overcome his nerves and within minutes after the debate more than 61% of the voters said that he had won the debate. Leader of the Labour party, Gordon Brown, sought common with Nick Clegg in order to isolate the third speaker, David Cameron, however Mr. Clegg smoothly avoided friendly contact from Mr. Brown. This debate was of big importance because it was the first time the three leaders had a debate face to face. For the first time in years the Liberal Democrats seemed to have a hope of giving them a run for their money.
Own opinion
My opinion on the article’s content is that it is of rather big importance to know the information given in the article when you are from Britain since the debate had a large influence on the countries future. The article is well written because you get the main point clearly and it summarizes the entire event. What I found rather funny is that the current Prime Minister (Gordon Brown) scored the lowest percentage of voters.
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