News

I don't know if it's unusual for someone my age to enjoy watching, reading, and listening to the news as much as I do, but it certainly has its perks. For one thing, I almost always have an informed opinion about almost any possible issue brought up in conversation. Although my opinion may not stand up to the scrutiny of someone with a PhD. in the area, I usually soak up enough information from multiple news sources so as to formulate a solid understanding of the subject. Of course, I am aware of the limitations of the media in delivering accurate and unbiased accounts; however, with the availability of multiple news sources these days, it is easier than ever to disseminate information about an event from many different perspectives. On my relatively modest cable TV package, I have access to all kinds of Canadian, American, British, and international news stations; but the ultimate source of variety in this regard is -- you guessed it -- the mighty Internet. It is really a skill to be proud of to be able to sift through the many national and international news sources available on the web (the phrase "information overload" comes to mind), extract the key information, and use it to truly understand the context surrounding the event.
If you thought that this process seems strangely familiar, then you've probably had the pleasant experience of preparing and writing an essay in the past.

Well, I was planning to discuss a few particular news events in this blog, but seeing that I've fulfilled my quota of brain exercise for the evening, I think that I'll simply finish up by leaving you -- the noble and mysterious reader -- with the responsibility of bringing up an interesting national/international news event in your own response!