My online selections are taken from wired.com as well as forbes.com with a focus on technology.
Wired Magazine "Wired Logo" 04/02/12 Public Domain
WIRED website
1. What is the debate, disagreement or argument in the story about? Explain cocisely, but with specificity and precision. Name specific people, places, things, events, dates, times and/or other identifying details.
This article talks about how women's armor in battle is now being engineered to fit the female body much closer and to more proprietary specs than just that of a small male. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter was the first person to come out and announce the military's plans to ensure that both genders receive not "equal" gear, but fitting gear. One specific example that sticks out to me is the helmets - they were created in such a way that they don't snag long hair, which isn't normally a problem for guys in the military because of their buzz cuts, but women retain their long hair, so these new helmet straps are extremely important for taking their helmet on and off while maintaining a secure fit.
2. Who is the most sympathetic character in the story? Who are they? How are they involved? Why do they evoke feelings of sympathy from you?
Major Ranking Galloway is the most sympathetic character in the story. He talks about specifications and how they vary based on gender. However, there is a certain sincerity to his voice that goes around simply spewing technical jargon that no one can relate to. "Even when you aren’t in the heat of battle, poorly-fitting gear can be a deadly distraction. It’s difficult to keep your wits if you’re constantly tugging at your armor straps and waddling like a toddler.", he says.
3. Who is the least sympathetic character in the story? Who are they? How are they involved? Why can't you easily sympathize with them?
There is no LEAST sympathetic character in the story, however, when it mentions individuals, it's a lot easier to relate to them as people, whereas when they mention "women", it's hard to feel emotional... That pertains to roughly 50% of the US population. It's hard to sympathize with 1.5 million women in the military at once.
User:wp_content "forbes-logo.jpg" 06/01/2013, Public Domain
Forbes website
1. What is the debate, disagreement or argument in the story about? Explain cocisely, but with specificity and precision. Name specific people, places, things, events, dates, times and/or other identifying details.
This article discusses how Apple's plummeting stocks could be ameliorated if they partnered/merged with Netflix, who also is struggling hardcore. Combining the two forces would mean that Hulu, Prime Video, HBO Now, and all other streaming services would be ran into the ground because of the ease of use of Apple's interface coupled with the cheap, subscription-based Netflix.
2. Who is the most sympathetic character in the story? Who are they? How are they involved? Why do they evoke feelings of sympathy from you?
Apple and Netflix are the two companies that I can sympathize best with. Maybe this is because I personally use them, but primarily it is because they are both known for revolutionizing the tech industry and taking it by storm. In this way it's easy for me to feel bad when I see them suffering horrible stock losses.
3. Who is the least sympathetic character in the story? Who are they? How are they involved? Why can't you easily sympathize with them?
The least sympathetic businesses in the story are the smaller companies mentioned above (Hulu, etc). They are introduced in the light as competitors. We don't side with the villain! The reason we can't sympathize easily with them is because Apple and Netflix are given both background and justification for why they are so great, whereas Hulu just gets a "We can run you into the ground" from the authors.
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