EDHS Contemporary World Affairs

davidtvelasco · davidtvelasco

Truly a tragic story. Im really glad he is finally getting some much needed medical help. (not a story) -- Edited by davidtvelasco at 04:34, 2008-10-08 -- Edited by davidtvelasco at 23:06, 2008-10-08

MrsCavalluzzi · MrsCavalluzzi

Did you know that the World Series was so named because either (a) a newspaper called the World sponsored the original one or (b) news reports after the 1884 matchup between the Providence Grays of the National Leauge and the NY Metropolitan Club of the American Association in "The Championsh...

Danika · Danika

The countries of Pakistan and India have been at odds for a very long time, they have been through three wars with one another and many other political and social battles. The tides may be changing though, as Pakistan focuses more on fixing it's economy and less on fighting with India. President Asif A...

patrickisoverrated · patrickisoverrated

Federal agents swept through a chicken processing plant Tuesday in Greenville, South Carolina, detaining more than 300 suspected illegal immigrants, sending panicked workers running and screaming through the hallways. Worried relatives collected outside, fearful their loved ones would be...

Beccawicks · Beccawicks

On Wednesday night, five police officers in Jalisco, Mexico prepared to search the passengers of a recently arrived truck. Momentarily, two pickup trucks with an unknown number of gunmen open fired 800 bullets and threw grenades at the officers, killing them instantly. Two civilians were also...

ginagaunt! · ginagaunt!

Third Weekend For 'Smart' Alcohol Ban In Noumea A ban on the sale of alcohol for consumers in New Caledonia's capital Nouméa and its suburbs will go on this weekend for a third consecutive week The measure was first introduced in New Caledonia's capital Nouméa and its close suburbs from Friday Septem...

KSF{Kodies} · KSF{Kodies}

In China, officials are saying that the country's one-child policy will exempt those families who have had a child that was killed, severly injured, or disabled, in the earthquake. The government is saying that these families will be allowed to get another certificate to have a child if they fall un...

cupcakeshauna · cupcakeshauna

In South Africa, a lady died after two days upon arriving. A nurse and a paramedic who had been with her died shortly after from the similar symptoms. These symptoms include a fever, nausea, and external bleeding. The deaths from this disease are much smaller when placed next to the victims of aids, bu...

drewtekulve · drewtekulve

Today, Greece air, rail, and urban transportation came to a halt in a nation wide 24 hour strike. The strike, staged by General Confederation of Greek Workers who represents over 2 million workers, protested the government plans to sell off the state's ailing flight carrier, Olympic Airlines. 50...

JeremyNeff · JeremyNeff

In the most recent presidential debate on Tuesday both McCain and Obama made statements that were misleading and some that were treacherously close to outright lies. According to MSNBC, McCain made 6 such statements while Obama made 4; on issues such as the economy, healthcare, earmarks, taxes,...

MrsCavalluzzi · MrsCavalluzzi

Highlights? Lowlights? Favorite moments? What'd'ja think?!? -- Edited by MrsCavalluzzi at 18:19, 2008-10-08

MrsCavalluzzi · MrsCavalluzzi

I've noticed the some of the posts this week are taking a bit of a nasty tone. It's expected that you'll disagree and obviously encouraged and required that you'll debate, but you need to do so in a manner that is RESPECTFUL of your fellow classmates and their right to espouse a dissenting opinion!! We l...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	TREE MAN (Preview) Truly a tragic story. Im really glad he is finally getting some much needed medical help. (not a story) -- Edited by davidtvelasco at 04:34, 2008-10-08 -- Edited by davidtvelasco at 23:06, 2008-10-08	davidtvelasco	18	1887	Nov 7, 2008 by davidtvelasco
	Who will win the World Series? (Preview) Did you know that the World Series was so named because either (a) a newspaper called the World sponsored the original one or (b) news reports after the 1884 matchup between the Providence Grays of the National Leauge and the NY Metropolitan Club of the American Association in "The Championsh...	MrsCavalluzzi	15	935	Oct 15, 2008 by Matt. mhm
	psychedelic- Peace for Pakistan? (Preview) The countries of Pakistan and India have been at odds for a very long time, they have been through three wars with one another and many other political and social battles. The tides may be changing though, as Pakistan focuses more on fixing it's economy and less on fighting with India. President Asif A...	Danika	11	990	Oct 15, 2008 by Scottster
	MooseMist-300 illegal immigrants detained in factory (Preview) Federal agents swept through a chicken processing plant Tuesday in Greenville, South Carolina, detaining more than 300 suspected illegal immigrants, sending panicked workers running and screaming through the hallways. Worried relatives collected outside, fearful their loved ones would be...	patrickisoverrated	28	1539	Oct 15, 2008 by Scottster
	Cops and Civilians Harmed Over Drugs in Mexico-Blueman group (Preview) On Wednesday night, five police officers in Jalisco, Mexico prepared to search the passengers of a recently arrived truck. Momentarily, two pickup trucks with an unknown number of gunmen open fired 800 bullets and threw grenades at the officers, killing them instantly. Two civilians were also...	Beccawicks	6	914	Oct 13, 2008 by meganrizzo
	"Smart" Alcohol Ban In Noumea (Preview) Third Weekend For 'Smart' Alcohol Ban In Noumea A ban on the sale of alcohol for consumers in New Caledonia's capital Nouméa and its suburbs will go on this weekend for a third consecutive week The measure was first introduced in New Caledonia's capital Nouméa and its close suburbs from Friday Septem...	ginagaunt!	13	939	Oct 10, 2008 by Scottster
	China Lifts One-Child Policy for Those Affected by Earthquake {kodies} (Preview) In China, officials are saying that the country's one-child policy will exempt those families who have had a child that was killed, severly injured, or disabled, in the earthquake. The government is saying that these families will be allowed to get another certificate to have a child if they fall un...	KSF{Kodies}	32	870	Oct 10, 2008 by natamakove
	Fatal Fever (Preview) In South Africa, a lady died after two days upon arriving. A nurse and a paramedic who had been with her died shortly after from the similar symptoms. These symptoms include a fever, nausea, and external bleeding. The deaths from this disease are much smaller when placed next to the victims of aids, bu...	cupcakeshauna	28	812	Oct 10, 2008 by natamakove
	The Nook - Transport Strike Brings Greece to a Halt (Preview) Today, Greece air, rail, and urban transportation came to a halt in a nation wide 24 hour strike. The strike, staged by General Confederation of Greek Workers who represents over 2 million workers, protested the government plans to sell off the state's ailing flight carrier, Olympic Airlines. 50...	drewtekulve	7	745	Oct 10, 2008 by kb
	So Much Spin, You'd Think It Was A Tornado... [DEBATE!] (Preview) In the most recent presidential debate on Tuesday both McCain and Obama made statements that were misleading and some that were treacherously close to outright lies. According to MSNBC, McCain made 6 such statements while Obama made 4; on issues such as the economy, healthcare, earmarks, taxes,...	JeremyNeff	14	1115	Oct 10, 2008 by Zach_V
	Who won last night's debate? (Preview) Highlights? Lowlights? Favorite moments? What'd'ja think?!? -- Edited by MrsCavalluzzi at 18:19, 2008-10-08	MrsCavalluzzi	10	932	Oct 8, 2008 by Danika
	BE NICE (please!) - EVERYONE PLEASE READ THIS!! (Preview) I've noticed the some of the posts this week are taking a bit of a nasty tone. It's expected that you'll disagree and obviously encouraged and required that you'll debate, but you need to do so in a manner that is RESPECTFUL of your fellow classmates and their right to espouse a dissenting opinion!! We l...	MrsCavalluzzi	2	687	Sep 17, 2008 by MrsCavalluzzi
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