Baltimore Riots

http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/27/us/baltimore-unrest/index.html

Baltimore protests turn violent; police officers injured in clashes

On Monday, people protesting the death of Freddie Gray turned violent. It is said that they become aggressive and were attacking police and destroying buildings and cars. Several police officers were injured. This protest now rioting was declared a state of emergency. The mayor of Baltimore, where the rioting is occurring said that all resources are being deployed to help control the issue. The mayor announced a mandatory curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. This is effective daily for the next week. In total 15 officers were injured and two are still in the hospital. Most of the officers were injured by rocks and other items thrown at them. There were also possible threats that gangs were planning to team up to harm the officers.

I first learned of these events through social media. It was a picture of Martin Luther King Jr. walking with thousands protesting along side of a picture of people at Baltimore. The caption of the picture said, “There is a difference between rioting and protesting”. This is an important message. Instead of causing chaos and useless violence people should be protesting peacefully. Also they are rioting for an unknown reason. The man they claim to be rioting for died in police custody, supposedly to spinal injuries but no one in the media or outside the police officially knows what happened. People should at least get the facts straight before protesting or making brash decisions. We should amply this to all aspects of life.

Turn the lights down low

http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/16/africa/kenya-northern-white-rhino/index.html

With 1 male left worldwide, northern white rhinos under guard 24 hours

   At the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya there is a very special rhino. This rhino is the last male of the northern white rhinos. They say he looks like your average rhino, stout and agile, with square lips. This rhino's name is Sudan. The northern white rhinos are extremely close to extinction. The fate of the species of the northern white rhino is all dependent on Sudan's ability to conceive with the two female northern white rhinos that are also at Ol Pejeta. the females names are Fatu and Najin. At the conservancy experts are working hard to make sure the rhino does not go extinct. In addition to research the rhinos are being protected 24-hours so they are not killed. Rhinos are killed because it is believed that their horns cure some sicknesses.

   It is sad to see the numbers of this species left. There are a total of five left in the world. I am disappointed in the human race. We have hunted and killed these animals , basically into extinction. The human race is a destructive and violent force. This is evident in the areas of deforestation and endangered animals. We destroy nature and do not think of the consequences. Another example is global warming. Due to our carbon dioxide emissions we have caused earth's temperature to increase. This has caused areas like Greenland and Antarctica to melt. It has been proven that the ice on the planet is melting and water levels will increase. We do not take into consideration the consequences of our actions. I bet when people started hunting rhinos they did not think they would become extinct, but if they would have been smarter and had hunting seasons or control poachers better this species would not be in this position.

London Jewel Heist

http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/08/europe/london-hatton-garden-heist/index.html

Huge haul of gems and cash stolen in Hatton Garden heist in London

   Authorities have not released significant information on how this was done, nor have they released information to people who were in business with the Hatton Garden. The thieves supposedly used heavy cutting equipment and rappelling gear to break into the vault of an esteemed 60-year-old safe deposit company. Many people have not or were not alerted because the company did not know how much was stolen. Customers were very frustrated and frightened with this experience. It is estimated that the thieves stole over $300 million dollars worth of gems and jewels. They also estimated that 60-70 safe deposit boxes although the official numbers remain unknown. The police just found out about the robbery this last Tuesday. The police said they would have found out earlier if it had not been Easter weekend. 
   It does not surprise me that the thieves decided to steal from the Hatton Garden. This area is extremely well known for its dealings in diamonds and precious items. It also is the largest and most concentrated cluster of jewelry retailers in the UK according to the area's promotional website. This should make companies focus on security. The thieves may have had the perfect timing for their plan but if companies prepare for these things everyday they can cause these things not to happen. I did some research about vaults and other types of security. Some of the equipment that these stores use is like something out of a James Bond movie. They have motion sensors and heavy duty vaults. Not all of the companies in the area have these new and improved systems and these companies and its customers fall victim to events like this heist.