What Pique's Your Interest?

What have you liked lately? If you need some help here, ask yourself
these questions:
Do you have a new favorite Hobby, TV show, book, type of music, film,
website?
    I love to play lacrosse, watch The Office and Weeds, read almost any sort of books, listen to Animal Collective and the Beach Boy's Pet Sound, and spend my time on the website Pinterest.
What are your pet peeves?
    When other people are constantly grumpy.
What makes you really angry?
    When people insult my family and friends.
What things in the world do you really wish you could change?
    People's attitudes towards life and the world.
What people, places, and ideas are in the news at the moment?
    There are many stories circling the news at this moment. One particular one is about a suicidal man who let his exotic animals free to terrorize his Ohio community before committing suicide.
Are there any events coming up in the next six months or in the next
year that are sure to be newsworthy and that you can get the jump on
now?
    The president election in 2012 will be a major source of news soon.
What’s new in your city?
    The Cumberland school systems are implementing many new policies and have elected a new superintendent.
What’s new in your school?
    The 2011 class clash would be a major source of media attention. Many kids got in trouble for alcohol consumption and possession and inappropriate behavior
What’s new in your immediate neighborhood?
    My neighbors are moving to Texas because the father got a new job there.
What’s new with your family?
    This weekend my aunt and cousin will be visiting from Texas for a week.
Is your generation, ethnic group, or racial group facing changes,
hardships, or freedoms that have not been addressed in the past?
    No