Elena Lukinova
Dr. Mosley
Eng 102
7 October, 2014
Midterm Paper

Does Internet make you smarter The story of Nicolas Carr is about attention and distraction that we internet causes us. The difference between book reading and computer reading is quite noticeable. For example, while reading a book he or she might focus more, whereas, internet causes distraction to our mind while studying a subject. Pop-up windows, banners, emails notifications doesn't allow the brain to focus, as a result, we tend to memorize less. It is necessary to stay in a quiet place without distraction in order to progress with any subject. Internet can make you smarter if used properly, such as doing research and creditable database. We tend to believe what we read online versus reading the book.

Forty Acres and a Gap in Wealth Henry Louis Gates Jr. writes how society equally Blacks and Whites has changed over decades. I believe it wasn't fear and not equal to have such a huge gap between African Americans and Whites rights. Blacks were in such poverty that cannot afford even to go to school. Very few Blacks could afford to own properties. However, the moral of the story is always remember where you came from and where your family started at. It is important to also understand how life was back than and how it is today. It also shows the end of middle-class to poverty discrimination between Blacks and the Whites.

A Woman Alone with Her Soul A story “A woman is sitting alone with her soul” by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is quite short that makes one think a several ways to continue this story. She knows that she is alone in the whole world probably because she has no one who is close to her. She does not have friends or relatives who could support her any time. She is probably in her depression mood because of that reason. However, one day the doorbell rings. There might be her new neighbors that just moved.

The rich are different from you and me.
Understanding between rich people and poor has shifted through many years. In today’s society you see a different level of rich class which are usually referred as “Super rich”. Many years ago people became rich through heritage. In today society people get rich through education or experience. However, rich people are headed down from their family and as a result, continue to take advantage of the middle to poor classes. Rich people think less of lower classes and tend to profit themselves over those who are in need. I also think that rich people are becoming more greedy and selfish. Clearly, it is a fact that rich people create a world between themselves.

TURNING THE PAGE ON DISASTER
The earthquake in Haiti became a nightmare for millions of people. More than 300,000 people died and 1.5 million became homeless. This catastrophic events has shattered a lot of lives. It also tells you that no matter where you came from you can always help to rebuild lives. The author was born in Haiti and affected him more so than those who were not born in that country. Many kids watched their parents, siblings and friends died. Haitians lives was torn apart due in part of the catastrophic earthquake. Lives had to be restored regardless of the devastation that this event has caused too many people. It is a scary time when a country like Haiti’s goes through turmoil and depression that has been caused by Mother Nature. However, despite the hard times they helped each other to rebuild their country and get themselves back on their feet.