Conserve, Reuse, Recycle: by a guy named Waldemar

1. The exact sentence that reveals Semrau's point is "Quite simply, use what you have until it can no longer function. Then it's time to recycle."

2. Semrau probably kept information from his readers because he wanted to keep them in suspense. By talking about himself being 75 years old and just now deciding to "attend" Harvard Medical School, on the surface, that doesn't seem logical. He then goes on to explain the registration documents, and by this point it appears that he's gone crazy, along with the Med-School dean who would dare accept a senior citizen to study the ways of surgery. But then, his intention is finally revealed in the next paragraph, where he says that he had previously read a book by Mary Roach, titled "Stiff: the Curious Lives of Human Cadavers", and it is evident that Semrau is planning to be a "human cadaver, an anatomical gift" to Harvard. Then it is clear that he is planning to donate his body as part of the reusing process, so the students at Harvard can reuse Semrau's body in a different way, in order to study anatomy.

Savior of the Nations Come

In one of Martin Luther's many hymns, "Savior of the Nations Come", he uses ethos, pathos and logos extensively throughout. First of all, ethos (credibility) is present because Martin Luther was one of the key figures of the Reformation, so it would make sense that such a strong Christian mind like his would be inclined to write a hymn praising God. Luther also uses pathos in this hymn quite a bit, using the terms "Wondrous Birth!" and "High the song of triumph swell!" to express gratitude and to honor Jesus. This use of pathos also helps to add to the light, cheery theme presented in the hymn, but seeing that it is a hymn celebrating Jesus' birth, that's really to be expected anyway. Diction plays a big part of Luther's hymn as well. When he uses the words "Wondrous", "Boundless", and "disowned" as opposed to words of lesser "impact" like "Great", "Big", and "denied", this word choice helps to add to the praise that is certainly due to Jesus.

Sermon Diagnostic-Pastor Borghardt vs. Jonathan Edwards

1. Pastor Borghardt used the word "Christ" and its variants 16 times during the course of his sermon, using such verbs as "died", "was slain", "came", "reigns", and "makes us holy".

2. Pastor Borghardt's sermon differs from Jonathan Edwards's in that Pastor Borghardt's theme was forgiveness of sins, and it was very uplifing. Edward's sermon, however, has a theme of damnation and wrath, offering very little in the way of grace. Borghardt's sermon also mentions Jesus 10 times more in a much shorter amount of time (11 minutes) than Edwards's sermon (6 hours). Borghardt made very few references to God's wrath, though (the law, in that sense), in contrast to Edwards's sermon/speech, which was very repetitive about how God was ready to take judgment upon us. Still, Borghardt delivered a good sermon.

Law banning items from rearview mirrors is being rethought

1. The little-known Michigan law that bans items from being hung from rearview mirrors is finally being reconsidered, and this is the first time that Michigan residents have been exposed to the existence of such a law.

2. "I thought it was legal as long as it's not something that obstructs your view," Pentecost said recently.
I like this quote because it shows how most Michigan residents are unaware of the existence of this law in its entirety. Another quote I like is "He has driven for 30 years with a rosary hanging from his rearview mirror and has never been stopped or ticketed for it -- even when police pulled him over for other infractions." because it shows how authorities are unaware of the law as well, so it is not very well enforced.

3. I disagree with the ban, because as long as the item hanging from your rearview mirror is not obstructing your view of the road, I don't see it as a problem.

Mitch Albom Article

1) Mitch Albom's point is that LeBron James's race is not the reason why he is being so criticized.

2) I completely agree with Albom. First of all, it was absolutely stupid for Soledad O'Brien to even ask the race question. When I saw the interview on ESPN, and the question came out, the only thing I could say was "What does that have to do with anything?". Second of all, this article is just evidence that LeBron James has turned from Cleveland's hero into a self-centered punk. Third of all, I think Albom is correct when he says that the race card needs to stop being played, just because an African-American person is being criticized for whatever reason.

3) I think that Albom's most effective point is that "ego knows no race". What he means by this is that LeBron James would still have a huge ego, whether he is black or white. He then goes on to explain why in a calm, relaxed manner, without ever using an exclamation point.