"Mexico seeks to fill drug war gap with focus on dirty money"

     In this world money is power, as soon as one has the ability to fund their plans it becomes not too far from reality. The article "Mexico seeks to fill drug war gap with focus on dirty money" written by Ken Ellingwood and Tracy Wilkinson in the LA Times discusses the plans of the Mexican government to hurt the pocket of the cartel. "The evolving anti-laundering campaign could change the tone of the government's military-led crime crusade by striking at the heart of the cartels' financial empire, analysts say." With the cartel thinking of creative and innovative ways of laundering their money, the mexican government must fight a battle to take back control. Many experts say that the flow of dirty money is triggering other illegal activities to take place. In todays society it is important to be aware of what is happening around the world. Most importantly one must be educated enough to not get involved in an illegal activity, especially one with the cartel.

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Dimmsdale or Chillingworth?

     While reading "The Scarlet Letter" the reader obviously feels sorrow towards both characters, Dimmsdale and Chillingworth. I personally feel more sympathy for Dimmsdale. Although he sinned and he is equally as responsible as Hester for what happened. I developed my sympathy for him because it is clear that he regrets what he has done. He has been torturing himself and is not living a peaceful life. He is in the middle of two boulders, the truth and his position as a minister. I believe if Chillingworth and Hester were truly in love, the situation would not exist. "And thus, while standing on the scaffold, in this vain show of expiation, Mr. Dimmesdale was overcome with a great horror of mind, as if the universe were gazing at a scarlet token on his naked breast, right over his heart(Hawthorne 123)

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     "The penalty thereof is death. But in their great mercy and tenderness of heart, they have doomed Mistress Prynne to stand only a space of three hours on the platform of pillory, and then and thereafter, for the remainder of her natural life, to wear a mark of shame upon her bosom" (Hawthorne 54). This quote is another example of a writing of the American Romanticism period. Society is isolating and branding Prynne by making her stand on  a platform and by wearing the letter "A" on her chest. At that time, this punishment was considered to be equivilent or even worse then death. 

     The Scarlet Letter was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and includes many features of American Romanticism in it. One example would be the the vivid description of the prison door. "The rust on the ponderous iron-work of its oaken door looked more antique than any thing else in the new world" (Hawthorne 41). The writers diction creates a clear image of the door in the readers head. The door is described as old and gloomy, one could describe it as gothic which fits into the American Romanticism period.

"L.A. County jails may be out of room next month"

     With the number of crimes growing, is it not a scary idea to think there is no more room to house and detain the criminals responsible? This scary thought is becoming a reality. In the news article "L.A. County jails may be out of room next month" written by Andrew Blankstein and Robert Faturechi in the Los Angeles Times the possibility of releasing inmates early is discussed. The county is thinking about releasing thousands of criminals awaiting trial. This is a concern because most of the accused will either not appear in court or commit a crime that might possibly hurt a member of the community. Although the police department is developing methods that will help determine the most qualifying detainees to be released, they are not one hundred percent certain.

     As a member of the Los Angeles community this news should concern all residents. Almost every persons main priority is their safety and the safety of their family. Could this new decision have an affect on the tax payer to perhaps relocate themselves out of the Los Angeles area?

"To my Dear and Loving Husband" by Anne Bradstreet

     "To my Dear and Loving Husband" is one of two puritan literature that was covered in class this week. The speaker of the poem is Anne Bradstreet. She is pleading her love(Subject) towards her husband(audience). This poem is clearly not following the rules of puritan writing because she is showing her emotions. This piece of literature is a display of love and affection which was very uncommon for puritan times(Occasion). Throughout her poem she uses many literary devices and techniques. For example, in the first three lines she repeats "if ever", which is known as repetition. She makes use of metaphors also. The speaker ends the poem with  a paradox by saying "That when we live no more, we may live ever."

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My Deadly Sin: Lust

      One of the seven deadly sins that I commit often and I am aware of is lust. I usually find myself looking at women and some objects lustfully. For example, while watching a movie I will without a doubt lust over the female actress alongside the character she was playing. When the movie ends I feel a indescribable feeling of disgust. This feeling usually fades away slowly as I occupy myself with other activities. Another situation I tend to find myself often in is, lusting over women such as waitresses, or women who are attractive and send out a good vibe.

      Looking into the other six deadly sins I am happy that I commit lust. I am happy because it usually causes no harm and if it happens so I am the one getting harmed. When thinking about the situation I usually am in a happy place and it is nice to get away from reality from time to time. I would not mind being branded with a scarlet letter for lust because I can not see how being lustful can be a sin and something to be ashamed of. However, I have very different views  towards life compared to those of puritan times. Thus, naturally have different opinions.