3 News Stories

1) This first link is on what researchers are finding out about what teenagers think about themselves, their body-image, particularly with being fat or chubby. A study done in Norway found that 22% of its 649 girls who thought they were chubby or fat, when in fact they weren't, became overweight. This may not seem like a big deal, but self-image is a big deal. Although this study was not done in America, it is well-known that what teenagers think of themselves is a big issue, again, particularly in the body-image area. I chose this article because I think it can help everyone see where problems arise for teenagers and how we can help them. 
http://todayhealth.today.com/_news/2012/08/28/13508708-teens-who-feel-fat-eventually-will-get-fat?lite

2) My second link I chose is a news story on an artist who makes his art all out of ballpoint pens. I am always intrigued by stories and people like this. The artist takes 8 colors of BIC pens and creates his works of art; they are absolutely beautiful and incredible!! This guy does not even do it as his main career, he's an attorney, which is why I chose this article. I think that when people do what they love, share their talent in such ways can inspire others to do the same. It shows that you don't have to have a set way of doing things- the right kind of equipment or schooling. Taking art and going outside the box is true art!
http://todayentertainment.today.com/_news/2012/08/28/13509781-thats-not-a-photo-amazing-artworks-done-with-ballpoint-pen?lite

3) The third link is about the fuel standard being raised by Obama. He wants new cars to get an average of 54.5mpg by 2025. The main reasons for doing so is to decrease the expense on gas by Americans, consumption of oil, and environmental effects. This seems like a really interesting issue, which is why I chose it. It is obviously a great idea and would help people, like myself, in America tremendously to save money on gas. However, I am still not quite sure if I support it or not because of the potential effects this change can have, which is why I think it would be a great topic for further research.
http://bottomline.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/08/28/13527985-obama-raising-fuel-standard-to-average-545-mpg-by-2025?lite