why does it impact us?

This news article really surprised us in our group. Mainly, it surprises us because it means that there are crack vendors on the run in many places. It also means that maybe there could be more violence in part of the USA just to get this man. This is why it impacts us.

Emergency declared in parts of Jamaican capital

By the CNN Wire Staff

May 25, 2010

Summary
On Tuesday, in Kingston, Jamaica residents fought against security forces to prevent the extraction of a drug dealer. The prime minister has declared ta state of emergency in some parts of Kingston, Jamaica. Some schools were closed, and the US embassy closed its doors. The name of the drug dealer is Christopher "Dudus" Coke. Violence started on Monday, when they attacked some suspects. US helicopters dropped explosives near the area of Cokes stronghold of drugs. The peoples reaction is to block the roads to the military. The day before, two officers were killed in the protests. Coke is in a top target list in the US.

Why does this Impact us??

This impacts our group because it can possibly ruin many people's plans, and or destinations. This also impact us because they said that this could last about 5 days. This volcanic ash problem can leave many people stranded for days in places they don't know, or airports. This is why it impacts us.

London airports reopen as volcanic ash disrupts flights

By Richard Allen Greene, CNN

May 17, 2010

Summary

On Monday morning several European airports re opened after being closed by an ash cloud over night. The closure of the airport severely disrupted traveling schedule, this happened in airports on London, Amsterdam, Dublin, Wales and Scotland. European officials expect over a thousand flights will be canceled. If the volcano Eyjafjallajokull continues to erupt like it is right now air travel in the UK could be delayed until Tuesday. This is the continuation of the eruptions that started in April. Volcanic ash can reduce the visibility, can cause jet engines to fail.

why does it impact us?

This article impacts us because many people got killed and we fly a lot on airplanes. This will make Airbus be not so good because more Airbus planes have crashed and less Boeing planes have crashed. I feel sad for this kid because he lost his family. If I was that boy I would have preferred dying because if survived you'll be sad a lot of time.

70 Dutch passengers killed in Libyan plane crash

70 Dutch passengers killed in Libyan plane crash

By the CNN Wire Staff

May 13, 2010

Summary

Yesterday,a plane crashed in Lydia killing 103 people, 70 of those were Dutch. A 9 year old Dutch boy is the only survivor of the plane crash, officials said. The boys parents and brother were killed immediately in a plane crash. The plane crashed while trying to land at the Tripoli International Airport. The plane was nearly done with a 9 hour trip when it crashed at about 6 a.m. It was one of the biggest planes this airline company owned. The President of the European Parliament said that it "was a miracle that the boy survived". Besides Dutch, French, British, Zimbabwean, Germans, Libyans and Austria were also killed.

Why does this Impact us??

This article impacts me because a terrorist was going to escape. Even though the security in the airports seems good, by this article it seems bad because a terrorist was going to escape. Also this makes the other airlines see the no fly list. In the end, both the government and security at airports should be more careful.

Lapses Allowed Suspect to Board Plane

By SCOTT SHANE
Published: May 4, 2010

Summary

A man called Faisal Shahzad boarded a plane to go to Dubai 24 hours after he was suspected to be part of the attempted bombing in Times Square. The plane was stopped before it would leave. The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security conducted an investigation to stop the suspected terrorist. The Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg said that they were just lucky to find this terrorist before it left. Many government officials such as Attorney General Erick Holder and the Janet Napolitano was a great teamwork and that they were never concerned that he would never escape. He was connected to the attack investigators believe because he bought the car that contained the bomb. Currently the man is in custody.

Why does this Impact us??

This news was something really surprising for us because of the way Ukrainian parliament acted. The problem was that they acted like kids, throwing food and having a physical fight which, for us, was incorrect behavior. This is why this was surprising for us in our group.

Ukraine Extends Lease on Russian Base

Ukraine Extends Lease on Russian Base

By CLIFFORD J. LEVY
Published: April 27, 2010

Summary After a debate that Luke More like a cafeteria fight between kids, the Ukrainian parliament agreed on an agrement with Russia. The interesting part was that the opposition threw eggs at the speaker, with security protecting the speaker with umbrellas. The opposition was so angry because the previous president had promised not to renew the base lease after it expire the agreement came thanks to the close ties that the current president has with Russia's president, Dmitri Medvedev. Uk r anian parliament aprove

d to extend the lease for an other 25 years. Russia's parliament agree d on the law unanimously.

Al Qaeda's Two Top Iraq Leaders Killed In Raid

Al Qaeda's Two Top Iraq Leaders Killed In Raid

By REUTERS

Published: April 19, 2010

Summary

Two of the most senior leaders of al Qaeda in Iraq were killed in a milatary operation. The terrorists were Abu Ayub Al-masri and Abu Omar Al-Baghdadi. One was a milatary leader while the other one was a leader of the Aslamic state of Iraq. Al-Baghdadi had the tittle of if prince faithful. A US soldier was killed in the attack as well as other people. The mission took place in Northern Iraq, where they found messages sent by Osama bin Laden. Both terriosts at one point believed to be dead but obvously being false.

Why does this Impact us??

The last article really shocked our group members because of how it will affect Poland. We really feel deeply surprised and melancholic by the death of the polish president, and this may cause a crisis in Poland this is why the article impacts us.

Polish President Dies in Jet Crash in Russia

Polish President Dies in Jet Crash in Russia

By NICHOLAS KULISH, ELLEN BARRY and MICHAL PIOTROWSKI

Published: April 10, 2010

Summary

On Friday, a plane carrying the president and many government officials of Poland, crashed, killing everyone on board. Presidents plane was to land on Russia to meet with Vladimir Putin, to come to terms with a massive killings that happened 70 years ago. Amongst the dead, were many members of parliament and cabinet minsters. Massiv

e memorials have been assembled, the largest since the death of John Paul II. Notably, there were thousands of candles lit in-front of the presidential palace. The acting president called elections due in about 60 days.

Why does this Impact us??

It is another earthquake. That is why it really surprises our group, because if you do the math, it is the 10 or more big earthquake of the year. It is ridiculous, but we can't do anything, it is still shocking though. This is why this surprises us, because it is yet another earthquake.

7.7-Magnitude quake strikes Indonesia

By the CNN Wire Staff

April 7, 2010 -- Updated 0219 GMT (1019 HKT)

Summary

On Wednesday morning, a 7.7 earthquake hit Indonesia's coast. The earthquake triggered 2 tsunamis and injured lots of people. The earthquake hit Simeulue island were two houses collapsed because of the shaking. The head of the police says that the quake lasted longer than a minute. After the quake, officials announced that there there was a tsunami alert. the tsunami's weren't very strong or dangerous. There hasn't been any aftershock. Indonesia is part of the "ring of fire", a place were many earthquakes eruptions happen.

Why does this Impact us??

This news impacts our group because it was about an incorrect murder. It was one because two innocent men were killed in c confrontation between the military and gangsters.There were no bias at all in this article. This is why it impacts our group.

2 slain Mexican students memorialized by friends, family and Facebook

2 slain Mexican students memorialized by friends, family and Facebook

By Arthur Brice, CNN

March 23, 2010 9:50 p.m. EDT

Two Mexican students were shot dead on Friday, in a fight between soldiers and gangsters in a university. At the beginning, they thought that both students were part of the gang, but it changed when one of the student's mother recognized his son. The universities director publicly blamed himself for the mix up. Several groups in facebook have been created in their honor, with one having video of the shootings. This incidenthappened in Monterrey.

Why does this Impact us??

This news article shocks our group because it was a dangerous and stupid thing done by the alleged triggers of this avalanche.Also, it shows the dangers of doing events in snow or in the mountains.Our group hopes that something like this doesn't happen again. There was no bias in this article. That was a reason on why does it shock our group.

Avalanche Kills 3 at Canadian Snowmobile Rally

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: March 14, 2010

Summary

An avalanche killed 2 people in British Columbia, and the police say that it may have been caused by 2 or 3 sledders. The mountain where this happened, was hosting an informal event with around 200 people attending.It was o so said that it could have been a worst tragedy. The avalanche happened near Calgary and Vancouver. The police also searched hotels to find if there were missing people. Helicopters were sent to check if the area was safe for future events.

Why does this impacts us?

This news article is shocking and it impacts us because it was yet another earthquake. It is about the fourth earthquake that has struck this year. I believe that this is something to worry about, because who knows if there's going to be another. There was no bias. That was why it impacts us in our group.

Dozens dead from earthquake in Turkey

By Ivan Watson and Yesim Comert, CNN

March 8, 2010 9:48 a.m. EST
http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/03/08/turkey.earthquake/index.html?hpt=T2

Summary:

An earthquake hit Turkey in the morning of Monday, estimated by US geologists as being 5.9, while Turkish scientists estimated to be 6.0. It killed an estimated 60 people in the southeastern part of Turkey. The earthquake hit in the Elazig province. Aftershocks included from little tremors to a 5.5 aftershock. The Turkish prime minister announced that they would send rescuers and help for a day or so.

Aid starts to flow in Chile but some regoins still need food, water.

Aid starts to flow in Chile, but some regions still need food, water
By David Ariosto and Tom Watkins

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/03/03/chile.earthquake/index.html?hpt=Sbin.

In the aftermath of the Chile earthquake, aid and security have come to the most hard-hit areas, but people complain that they haven't had aid yet. Chile's outgoing president, Michele Bachelet, has urged the Chilean people to remain calm. The number of deaths has increased to 802, with about 600 happening in the Maule region. In the region of Concepcion, 30 trucks arrived with food and water supplies, and are currently being distributed. Residetns in Maule have said that the government is only worried about the big cities, because they haven't seen any help. Close to 13,000 chilean soldiers have been sent to Maule and bordering areas.

Why does this impacts us?

This article shocks our group tremendously because it shows that maybe Vancouver wasn't ready to host the games.Also it causes huge concerns for organizers, athletes and observers towards if it is safe enough.No bias.

Luge Athlete’s Death Casts Pall Over Games

Luge Athlete’s Death Casts Pall Over Games
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/13/sports/olympics/13luge.html?scp=5&sq=Luge%20%20cRASH&st=cse

By JOHN BRANCH and JONATHAN ABRAMS
Published: February 12, 2010

Summary

The opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics were overshadowed by the death of an athlete, bringing concerns about the games' security. Nodar Kumaritashvili of the Republic of Georgia, was riding his sled a about ninety miles per hour, one of the fastest times ever recorded on the track he was on, when close to the end, he fell to his left. After falling, he violently landed on his back, while paramedics arrived immediatly.He was pronounced dead in a hospital. The games' security will likely face critisism from both athletes and organizers.Although already have other athletes crashed while trainig during this time, but survived. The track was immediately closed.

Why does this impacts us?

This news article impacts us in our group because this is an advanced technological invention.It is important to note that this means that global technology is improving and getting more modernized all the time.we are amazed also because this is one of the things that many people up until now had only dreamed about.There was no bias in these news article.

Branson goes 20,000 leagues under the sea

By Blake Ellis, staff reporter February 2, 2010: 8:30 AM ET
http://money.cnn.com/2010/02/01/technology/richard_branson_underwater_plane/index.htm?hpt=C2

Summary

An airplane manufacturer company, Virgin unveiled an underwater plane to fly under the Caribbean Sea. Tourists on Necker Island, part of the British Virgin islands will be able to pay 25,000 dollars to travel inside this plane. People will be able to ride on this plane beginning on February 20th. Before, you need to pay 300,000 dollars to have a vacation on the island. The plane uses downward pressure on its wings to "fly" under water for about two hours at a time. The riders on this plane must follow special SCUBA training and they have to be accompanied by a certified pilot and scuba diver. People aboard wear air masks and have scuba tanks in the back of the plane.

Why does this impacts us?

This news article about the Olympics is important to hear and be aware of because it could affect badly the Olympics.The main source of preoccupation is the lack of snow, because the Olympics need it, hence the name "Winter". We believe that the organizers need to worry and be aware of it., but still go with the Olympics.There was no bias.This is the reason why this article shocks or impacts us.

As Olympics Near, They’re Ordering Snow

By JOHN BRANCH and IAN AUSTEN

Published: January 21, 2010
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/22/sports/olympics/22snow.html?scp=1&sq=as%20olympics%20near,%20they%20ordering%20snow&st=cse

Summary

The 2010 Winter Olympics have everything prepared, except for snow. Whether channels all over the world are showing that there wont be even one flake of snow in the near future. They will bring some snow from higher mountains. Right now many helicopters and trucks are bringing snow down both real and fake. There is a concern that there wont be enough snow for the snowboarding and skiing events. This is the first time since 1966 that they needed to do such drastic measures. The organizers of the Olympics predict that it wont affect the performance of the athletes, but maybe they will notice the difference.

Why does this impacts us?

This news article is important to us because it shows the peoples interest in this types of movies.It also shocks us because every member of our group thought that the movie wouldn't be a success. At the end, everyone liked the movie. There was no bias.This is why this article shocks us.

He Doth Surpass Himself: ‘Avatar’ Outperforms ‘Titanic’

By MICHAEL CIEPLY

Published: January 26, 2010 http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/27/movies/awardsseason/27record.html?scp=2&sq=avatar&st=cse

Summary



The science-fiction epic"Avatar" has surpassed "Titanic" as the highest grossing film of all time without inflation. Both films are directed and produced by James Cameron. Something interesting is that "Avatar" has sold less tickets than "Titanic". It is interesting that it broke the record after only six weeks of being in theaters. Hollywood critics and analysts have estimated that "Avatar" may surpass the two billion dollar mark as soon as next week. What still is unsure is wether or not it would be nominated

for any Academy Awards, tho many say that it will win the Best Movie.

Why does this impacts us?

This news article impacts us because it means that foreign governments want to help Haiti . This is important because Haiti is a poor country, and an earthquake like that one sure will damage Haiti tremendously. The good news about it is that because of the help offered by the USA and other countries, Haiti may well get better.That is why this news article impacts us and should be read

Rescuers Race to Find Survivors in Hati as U.S. Troops Work to Speed Aid Flow

Rescuers Race to Find Survivors in Haiti as U.S. Troops Work to Speed

Aid Flow

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/16/world/americas/16haiti.html?hp

By MARC LACEY

Published: January 15, 2010

Summary:

On Friday morning, rescuers raced to find if anyone was still alive beneath the rubble. American troops arrived at night with relief supplies. Later on Friday, more US soldiers an Marines would arrive at Haiti. To lower the flight time between the US and Haiti, Cuba allowed US rescue planes fly over restricted areas. The president of the island said that about 7,000 people have been buried in a mass grave. There have been so many deaths that they are bodies piled outside morgues. A number of nations has pledged to help Haiti financially and with food and supply's. Many people fear that Haiti is becoming helpless.