EDHS Contemporary World Affairs

ashtree · ashtree

A zonkey, a rare cross between a zebra and a donkey has been born in a Mexican zoo. The zonkey has been named Khumba. It's mother is a zebra and it's father is a dwarf blue-eyed albino donkey. Khumba is a rare case in the animal world because the zebra and donkey chromosomes are not compatible. http://ww...

Hurdle Hawk · Hurdle Hawk

Architects have found a termite infestation in the Presidential Palace threatening its infrastructure. Much of the iconic building's west wing had been damaged.The architect suggested taking immediate measure to tackle the termite infestation and to temporarily move the offices from the wes...

DesmandCantu · DesmandCantu

More than 50,000 malnourished children in Somalia are at "death's door" less than three years after a famine, a group of aid agencies has warned. What measures do you think should be taken to help these children? Do you think somalia will get worse? http://www.bbc.com/news/world-a...

Chapstick · Chapstick

Between 1980 and 2000, obesity rates doubled among adults. About 60 million adults, or 30% of the adult population, are now obese. Direct health costs attributable to obesity have been estimated at $52 billion in 1995 and $75 billion in 2003. This seems to be an issue for our people's health, an issue...

MrsCavalluzzi · MrsCavalluzzi

It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Who are some teachers that have made a difference to you along your educational journey so far and why?!

Chapstick · Chapstick

U.S. high school seniors, whose school years have encompassed the sweeping education initiatives of two presidents, failed to demonstrate improvement in math or reading on a national exam. Only 38 percent of those tested in 2013 scored as proficient readers on the National Assessment of Educat...

Tristen · Tristen

Donald Sterling tells Anderson Cooper: I was 'baited' into 'a terrible mistake' Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling says he's sorry but feels he was "baited" to make racist comments, nearly two weeks after the NBA fined him and banned him for life for his remarks in a recorded conv...

AmyBlax29 · AmyBlax29

More than 170 sharks were caught during a controversial cull policy in Western Australia following a spate of fatal attacks, figures showed on Wednesday, with 50 of the biggest ones destroyed.The policy, in place around popular west coast beaches, was given the green light in January after six fa...

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	Fergalicious: Zonkey born in a zoo in Mexico (Preview) A zonkey, a rare cross between a zebra and a donkey has been born in a Mexican zoo. The zonkey has been named Khumba. It's mother is a zebra and it's father is a dwarf blue-eyed albino donkey. Khumba is a rare case in the animal world because the zebra and donkey chromosomes are not compatible. http://ww...	ashtree	26	2823	May 13, 2014 by AmyBlax29
	Termites Threaten Paraguay Presidential Palace-Radio Flyers (Preview) Architects have found a termite infestation in the Presidential Palace threatening its infrastructure. Much of the iconic building's west wing had been damaged.The architect suggested taking immediate measure to tackle the termite infestation and to temporarily move the offices from the wes...	Hurdle Hawk	3	1084	May 13, 2014 by AmyBlax29
	Group6:Somalian children (Preview) More than 50,000 malnourished children in Somalia are at "death's door" less than three years after a famine, a group of aid agencies has warned. What measures do you think should be taken to help these children? Do you think somalia will get worse? http://www.bbc.com/news/world-a...	DesmandCantu	19	1528	May 13, 2014 by AmyBlax29
	What should we do about Obesity in America? (Preview) Between 1980 and 2000, obesity rates doubled among adults. About 60 million adults, or 30% of the adult population, are now obese. Direct health costs attributable to obesity have been estimated at $52 billion in 1995 and $75 billion in 2003. This seems to be an issue for our people's health, an issue...	Chapstick	19	1912	May 13, 2014 by AmyBlax29
	2468 What Teachers Do You Appreciate?! (Preview) It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Who are some teachers that have made a difference to you along your educational journey so far and why?!	MrsCavalluzzi	21	2479	May 13, 2014 by AmyBlax29
	High School Seniors in U.S. Fail to Show Reading, Math Progress_____TRAIL MIX (Preview) U.S. high school seniors, whose school years have encompassed the sweeping education initiatives of two presidents, failed to demonstrate improvement in math or reading on a national exam. Only 38 percent of those tested in 2013 scored as proficient readers on the National Assessment of Educat...	Chapstick	21	2076	May 13, 2014 by AmyBlax29
	Donald Sterling asking for Forgiveness (Preview) Donald Sterling tells Anderson Cooper: I was 'baited' into 'a terrible mistake' Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling says he's sorry but feels he was "baited" to make racist comments, nearly two weeks after the NBA fined him and banned him for life for his remarks in a recorded conv...	Tristen	13	1337	May 13, 2014 by AmyBlax29
	Australia catches over 170 sharks in cull ---- Super Six +1 (Preview) More than 170 sharks were caught during a controversial cull policy in Western Australia following a spate of fatal attacks, figures showed on Wednesday, with 50 of the biggest ones destroyed.The policy, in place around popular west coast beaches, was given the green light in January after six fa...	AmyBlax29	23	1494	May 12, 2014 by Lynn14
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