Monday: The story that first got my attention this week was the peanut story on the front page. I've been overlooking this issue for awhile now, but to hear of the unsanitary conditions plaguing the factory such as rodents, outside contaminants and a roaster that failed to kill specific types of germs not only brings immediate light to the subject, but makes me somewhat phobic the next time I reach for that jar of Peanut Butter.
Tuesday: Arguably the best baseball player around shocked the world when a information was leaked about his use of performance enhancing drugs. This story meant a lot to me because I follow baseball as closely as I can and Alex Rodriguez admitting to abusing these drugs is not only bad news for him, but bad news for the club he plays for and has played for.
Wednesday: Blow the fold there was a story of a woman who had a prosthetic arm that could listen to what her brain was telling it, and respond accordingly. This story is eye opening, especially when the Times cites what she is able to do: the ability to change diapers and give bear hugs. This health/tech story blew me away and is a look into the future.
Thursday: Ending on a sad note this week, the last story that spoke to me was the story of the Taliban storming Kabul. Any war story that speaks of death is exceptionally poignant, but thinking about how five men caused so much damage in only about an hours time is frightening. Certainly acts like this will not let us forget the atrocities that are happening overseas.
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