Do Not Fear Losing a Hand

BUSINESS

Grabbing Gracefully, With Replacement Fingers

By ANNE EISENBERG

Published: April 9, 2010

A Scottish company’s motorized prosthetic fingers bend so that the user can more easily pick up a piece of paper, dial a cellphone or hold a glass of wine.

Article Analysis:

Great quote at the end. A perfect quote to tie that story together. The writer was very lucky.

Druuuuugsss duuuuudddeee.

SCIENCE

Hallucinogens Have Doctors Tuning In Again

By JOHN TIERNEY

Published: April 11, 2010

Scientists are studying the drugs’ potential for treating mental problems and illuminating consciousness.

Article Analysis:

If I can be frank; LSD and psilocybins's definitely cured my depression. Amazing article. It hit home with me, and is a testament to the fact that the NY Times is fucking brilliant.

Yay, for human contact!

Health
Well: Surprisingly, Family Time Has Grown
By By TARA PARKER-POPE
Published: April 5, 2010
A new study shows that parents are spending more time with their families than did parents of earlier generations.

Article Analysis:

Meh, not my favorite. Loses momentum at the end.

Smiling with Her Eyes

Health
Seeking Emotional Clues Without Facial Cues
By BENEDICT CAREY
Published: April 5, 2010
People with facial paralysis have no trouble reading others’ expressions, a study finds.

Article Analysis:

Audio slideshow trumps article. Maybe it's because you are hearing her "voice"...literally.

Foster Children Foster Bad Futures?

U.S.
Study Finds More Woes Following Foster Care
By ERIK ECKHOLM
Published: April 6, 2010
Problems like unemployment, crime and poverty follow many young people after they “age out” of the foster care program.

Article Analysis:

The article flows nicely till the last sentence; though it does seem a little like an infomercial. "Adopt this law now, and get your money matched for free!"

Hearing from an over 21-year-old foster kid gave the story a bit more depth. Though it would have been nice to hear from a girl. Or hear from someone who turned out well? I realize stories need to have an angle, but it is nice to get the full circle.

I Feel Lucky to Live in a Fire Safe Nation

World
Emergency in Kyrgyzstan as Police Fire on Protesters
By CLIFFORD J. LEVY
Published: April 7, 2010
Large antigovernment protests broke out in the capital and riot police fired on crowds that tried to storm federal buildings, killing at least 17 people.

Article Analysis:

I love these "story articles". They flow nicely and have a definite beginning and definite end. Sometimes I felt like I was reading a war novel. Nicely done.

I am realizing more and more how much I love the NY Times. I think I might be their biggest fan... Now if only I can get them to hire me as a travel writer...

I have to write 8 more posts. I'm going to post the articles and then get back with the analysis later on.