For last class I picked three stories that caught my attention from the Miami Herald portal. I chose these stories based on their content, newsworthiness, and significance in today's world. One of these stories talked about the 9/11 tragedy and a memorial made in Miramar to honor the victims. The story conveys the importance behind collective memory, and how societies should forgive their perpetrators without forgetting their actions. The story was complemented by a slide show, showing graphic pictures of the planes crashing into the towers, people flying off the windows, and firefighters running to the rescue.
Another story that caught my attention was one about Brazil's emergence as a rising power. The story touches on aspects of Brazilian life, and how economic reforms have positively affect Brazilian society, placing more citizens in the middle class stratum. In particular, my interest in Brazil goes decades back to my childhood when Cuban TV showcased Brazilian soap-operas, culture and music.
The third story I found interesting was on religion, specifically, about the pastor in Gainesville who pledged to burn the Islam sacred book, the Koran. The story brings to surface the issue of freedom of religion, and it voices opinions on this disrespectful act of burning Muslims' worshipped book, which more than explaining a religion, it also describes a way of life of many people.