Most people drive cars fueled by gasoline. Some people drive gas-electric hybrids. Almost no one drives a purely electric car but that is what companies are starting to make. We need these cars because our current cars damage the environment and we will run out of oil someday.
A Newsweek article called "Time for a Trade-In" by Daniel Lyons talked about how hybrids are becoming obsolete. Lyons said, "A new generation of carmakers is shunning the traditional hybrid format in favor of pure electric powertrains (driven completely by batteries) or 'plug-in hybrids.'" A change to only using electic cars will not happen for a very long time but companies such as Chevrolet and Toyota are starting to look into it. "The Chevrolet Volt (due out in 2011) uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain, but General Motors calls it an 'extended-range electric vehicle.'" Also, "Toyota is doing research on lithium-ion batteries, and plans a plug-in hybrid prototype for next year."
Tesla Motors is also making electric cars. Their Model S can travel up to 300 miles and has a 45 minute quick charge. The Roadster gets 244 miles per charge and can go 0-60 in under 4 seconds. That's fast! These cars are perfectly clean with zero emissions and they are extremely cool looking. The only downside is the Roadster is about $100,000 and the Model S is about $50,000.
I think everyone should buy an electric car. They are good for the environment and you never have to buy gas. Gas powered cars are a thing of the past.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
#13 5/5/09 Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is when a family member or partner hurts another. This includes husbands, wives, children, parents, ex-boyfriends or girlfriends, and many other people that are very close to you. Domestic violence is not restricted to physical violence. It includes emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and even threats. Domestic violence is horrible and unfortunately, it is fairly common. According to the American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence, "Approximately 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are physically assaulted by an intimate partner annually in the United States."
In scene three of A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams, Stella came home during one of Mitch's poker parties. He had been drinking and losing and he was getting mad. Mitch hit Stella. I thought that something like that would usually end a relationship but certain context clues made it clear that domestic violence was a frequent occurrence in their home. Stella just left until things cooled down and later that night she slept with Mitch. Stella's reaction shocked me. She acted like it didn't happen. If a husband was beating his wife today, he would go to jail and they would get a divorce.
Do not let Stella's reaction fool you. Domestic violence is a major problem. No one should hurt someone close to them in any way. Sometimes I get mad at my family members but I would never hurt them.
What do you think about domestic violence? Should Stella stay with Mitch anyway? Why would anyone want to hurt their spouse or family member?
In scene three of A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams, Stella came home during one of Mitch's poker parties. He had been drinking and losing and he was getting mad. Mitch hit Stella. I thought that something like that would usually end a relationship but certain context clues made it clear that domestic violence was a frequent occurrence in their home. Stella just left until things cooled down and later that night she slept with Mitch. Stella's reaction shocked me. She acted like it didn't happen. If a husband was beating his wife today, he would go to jail and they would get a divorce.
Do not let Stella's reaction fool you. Domestic violence is a major problem. No one should hurt someone close to them in any way. Sometimes I get mad at my family members but I would never hurt them.
What do you think about domestic violence? Should Stella stay with Mitch anyway? Why would anyone want to hurt their spouse or family member?
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