current event for the week 5/7

Woman drops Starbucks habit because of coffee cup quote

A woman quits drinking starbucks because of one of the quotes they put on the cup. it was a religious quote and she didn't think that was right so she quit drinking it.

Read Article Here

What do you think about the story? Do you agree with the lady or disagree? Do you think this is all stupid?

CURRENT EVENT FOR THE WEEK OF 05/01/2007

GAS PRICES HIT RECORD HIGH

Prices for gas have not hit record high since March of 1981. The record high then was $1.35 a gallon, which in todays economy would be $3.13.

Read the article here!

Is there really a need for gas prices to be so high?
Is the need for gas money going to eventually cause poverty for some?
What do you think are some ways that the gas proces can be lowered?

Current Event for the Week of 4-30-07

Water Facts: Bottled or Tap?

We spend nearly $10 billion a year on bottled water. Is it really better than tap water? Do you really need eight glasses a day?

Read Article HERE.

What do you think? Is tap better than bottled? What about the environmental effects of all the bottles that do not get recycled? What about the cost? Is it all worth it? What can we do to lessen the cost to ourselves as well as the environment?

Current Event for the week of 4/30

Bush vetoes war-funding bill with withdrawal timetable

Four years to the day after standing on the deck of an aircraft carrier and declaring "major combat operations" in Iraq were over, President Bush on Tuesday vetoed a war-spending bill that calls for the start of a withdrawal of American combat troops from the conflict.

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What are your opinions about Bush vetoing the bill? Do you think the new bill is a better idea? Why or why not?

Current Event for the week of 4/30/07

Trapeze artist falls to death during show.

A circus performer fell about 40 feet to his death during a performance in Southern California, authorities said.

Read About it Here.

Should performing without a net be allowed? How could this fatal accident have been prevented? How do you feel about this tragety?