EDHS Contemporary World Affairs

Hero · Hero

Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets of Caracas in marches for and against President Nicolas Maduro's government on Saturday, as the nation's massive divide became ever more visible.The protests - which began on February 4 - are seen as the biggest test yet to socialist leader M...

cassidymoore · cassidymoore

In 2013 the number of people executed went up 15% from 2012. People faced the death penalty for non-lethel crimes such as robbery, drug related crimes and also acts of adultery. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-26754992 why do you think this is happening? What are your ideas on the death penalty? ...

Hurdle Hawk · Hurdle Hawk

Japan has accepted to court ban on Antarctic whaling. The UN court has ruled banning any country from whaling in the arctic. Japans comments saying they "regret and are deeply disappointed by the decision". But the court decision is legally binding. It said Japan had caught some 3,600 m...

Lynn14 · Lynn14

http://edition.cnn.com/2014/03/29/world/africa/ebola-outbreak-guinea/index.html?hpt=iaf_c1hemorrhagic fever has hit Guinea and has killed 70 people already. Officials say there are at least 111 suspected cases of the viral disease, it spreads in the blood and shuts down the im...

Chapstick · Chapstick

I've always enjoyed reading quotes. What are some of your favorite quotes? Do you find them inspirational, interesting, or maybe you think it resembles your personality or what you believe in? Maybe you made some of your own quotes? Some of my favorite quotes :) Our greatest glory is not in never fall...

chriscai43 · chriscai43

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/new-zealand-s-most-dangerous-intersections-revealed-5875636These intersections in New Zealand are dangerous as follows: 1 Auckland Glenbrook Rd and Kingseat Road2 Taupo District (NZTA) SH1 (Thermal Explorer Highway) and Poihipi Road3 Taupo Dist...

Chapstick · Chapstick

Malaysian Remote Sensing Agency (MRSA) received new satellite images from France that were taken on March 23. The images showed 122 potential objects in one area of the ocean. Some of the objects were as much as 23 meters in length. Some appeared bright, possibly indicating solid material. They w...

MrsCavalluzzi · MrsCavalluzzi

WHAT a beautiful tribute to Logan! Really, really well done, Mark and colleagues :). My whole second period was teary and I'm sure many of you were, as well. Grief is tough. That it has its own timetables and its individualized manifestations for each mourner makes it all the harder. In this and any...

MrsCavalluzzi · MrsCavalluzzi

Sign up for your book club choice by replying to this thread- first come first served! In your reply, indicate your name, the name(s) of your partner(s), and your book of choice! :) The dates of your presentations will be chosen in reverse order of book selection (i.e. the team that signs up first for t...

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	Venezuelans protest en masse in rival rallies -Group 6 (Preview) Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets of Caracas in marches for and against President Nicolas Maduro's government on Saturday, as the nation's massive divide became ever more visible.The protests - which began on February 4 - are seen as the biggest test yet to socialist leader M...	Hero	11	1709	Apr 4, 2014 by chriscai43
	execution rates sky rocket in Iran and Iraq- super six + one (Preview) In 2013 the number of people executed went up 15% from 2012. People faced the death penalty for non-lethel crimes such as robbery, drug related crimes and also acts of adultery. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-26754992 why do you think this is happening? What are your ideas on the death penalty? ...	cassidymoore	17	1736	Apr 4, 2014 by chriscai43
	Japan Banned from Arctic Whaling- Radio Flyers (Preview) Japan has accepted to court ban on Antarctic whaling. The UN court has ruled banning any country from whaling in the arctic. Japans comments saying they "regret and are deeply disappointed by the decision". But the court decision is legally binding. It said Japan had caught some 3,600 m...	Hurdle Hawk	8	961	Apr 4, 2014 by chriscai43
	Guinea: Ebola death toll reaches 70: Fergalicious (Preview) http://edition.cnn.com/2014/03/29/world/africa/ebola-outbreak-guinea/index.html?hpt=iaf_c1hemorrhagic fever has hit Guinea and has killed 70 people already. Officials say there are at least 111 suspected cases of the viral disease, it spreads in the blood and shuts down the im...	Lynn14	15	1262	Apr 2, 2014 by kyndall slote
	Whats your favorite quote? (Preview) I've always enjoyed reading quotes. What are some of your favorite quotes? Do you find them inspirational, interesting, or maybe you think it resembles your personality or what you believe in? Maybe you made some of your own quotes? Some of my favorite quotes :) Our greatest glory is not in never fall...	Chapstick	28	1395	Apr 1, 2014 by tayden
	TEAM THUGZ: New Zealand's most dangerous intersections revealed (Preview) http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/new-zealand-s-most-dangerous-intersections-revealed-5875636These intersections in New Zealand are dangerous as follows: 1 Auckland Glenbrook Rd and Kingseat Road2 Taupo District (NZTA) SH1 (Thermal Explorer Highway) and Poihipi Road3 Taupo Dist...	chriscai43	17	1037	Mar 31, 2014 by tayden
	More Debris Spotted, But From MH370? --TRAIL MIX (Preview) Malaysian Remote Sensing Agency (MRSA) received new satellite images from France that were taken on March 23. The images showed 122 potential objects in one area of the ocean. Some of the objects were as much as 23 meters in length. Some appeared bright, possibly indicating solid material. They w...	Chapstick	17	966	Mar 31, 2014 by DeeFink
	So Hawk Talk was tough this morning... (Preview) WHAT a beautiful tribute to Logan! Really, really well done, Mark and colleagues :). My whole second period was teary and I'm sure many of you were, as well. Grief is tough. That it has its own timetables and its individualized manifestations for each mourner makes it all the harder. In this and any...	MrsCavalluzzi	12	1373	Mar 31, 2014 by DeeFink
	CWA Book Club- Whatcha Reading?!?! (Preview) Sign up for your book club choice by replying to this thread- first come first served! In your reply, indicate your name, the name(s) of your partner(s), and your book of choice! :) The dates of your presentations will be chosen in reverse order of book selection (i.e. the team that signs up first for t...	MrsCavalluzzi	31	2594	Feb 21, 2014 by MrsCavalluzzi
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