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.