Sponge # 6 - Trimester 2
Hace 14 años
viernes, 29 de enero de 2010
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
As Olympics Near, They’re Ordering Snow
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
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.
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. miércoles, 27 de enero de 2010
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’
He Doth Surpass Himself: ‘Avatar’ Outperforms ‘Titanic’
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.
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 nominatedviernes, 15 de enero de 2010
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 t
he 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.
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 t
he 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.
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