Contemporary History 12/15/10

Juarez Counts 3000th Homicide of 2010
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico has marked 3000 homicides this year so far.
What do you think they can do to stop this?

South Korean Company Cleared in Deaths following Stem Cell Therapy
A company in South Korea is not charged after some patients have died following stem cell procedures.
Do you think that they should be charged?

Canadian Storm Strands Hundreds
Winter weather is hitting Canada hard, and over 300 people are stranded after what locals call the most brutal storm to hit the Ontario region in 25 years.
Why don't people just stay home instead of driving into these winter storms?

Contemporary History 12/6/10

United States
Cat Thrown in Dryer
Police are looking for a man that duct taped a cat, and threw him in the dryer.

What should his punishment be?

Germany
Tarantula Dealer Arrested
A tarantula dealer in germany is arrested after illegally sending spiders to different countries.  He will remain in jail till bond is met.

What should they do with the tarantulas?

Japan
Japan, U.S. begin joint military exercises
The United States and Japan are joining military exercises.  This is mainly to enhance the Japan and U.S. alliance.

Do you think that this is a good idea?

Contemporary History 11/22/10

DMX Arrested on Probation
Earl Simmons(DMX) was arrested on Thursday after violating his probation again, he was accused of using certain drugs.

Should be be forced into rehab?

Man Named 'Person of Interest' in the Utah Park Ranger's Shooting
Police found a silver Pontiac Grand Am after the Shooting.  They believed this to be his.  They believe they have found the same car again and they think that Lance Arellano owned it.  They believe him to be armed and dangerous.  They are going to question him soon.

Do you think there is enough evidence to prove that he did it?

Contemporary History 11/18/10

Texas convict found dead after sentenced to death 35 years ago
A man was sentenced to death in 1975,  he was just recently found dead in his cell, they never put him to death.

Do you think that they should be punished somehow for making him wait?

Sex criminal rearrested after released
A sex criminal was released from prison after serving about 24 years in prison for kidnapping and molesting two children.  He was then arrested about an hour later after violating his payroll.

Do you think he should have been let out in the first place?

Cont. History Articles 11/12/10

Mississippi coach accused of whipping players
A high school basketball coach is accused of paddling his players.   He is being sued by three players

What should his punishment be?

Rape case dismissed after suicide
An 18 year old man was accused of raping a 14 year old girl, they were taking him to court but, the case was dismissed when she committed suicide.  Since she was the only witness, they have no evidence to win in court.

Do you think he should get away free?

Technology in Schools-American History 11/5/10

We all got laptops, I think its good for the classes.  We don't have to go to the lab all the time, and we could probably do more projects.

News in Montana 10/27/10

Thieves Trim Tail Hair From 3 Horses in Montana
Two horses owners reported thieves running off with the tails of 2 horses and part of the main from another.  Horse hair is very valuable in handcrafted bridles and other items.  They also use tails to communicate and swat flies.  There if a $5000 reward for any information on these people

What should the punishment be to the thieves if they are caught?

Sub teacher attacks principal

The principal asked the man to leave the school and he attacked and caused some minor injuries to the principal.

Do you think he should be aloud to teach again?

Iowa News 10/25/10

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Men with stab wounds approach police.
Police had pulled over a car that was unrelated to this incident, when to men with stab wounds came up to them and told them what had happened, they have not found the man who stabbed them

Do you think they should make more of an effort to find them?

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3 hang on to an overturned canoe
Two men, and a woman were rescued when their canoe overturned, they were not wearing life jackets and were all hospitalized.

Do you think they would have gotten out themselves if they were wearing life jackets?

Wanted Add

Railroad Worker Wanted

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Earn $6 per week

Sing the classic tune 'I've Been Working on the Railroad'

Must be able to work long hours.

Must be obidient to supervisor

We've been working on the railroad,

 and we want you to join us!

Charity Organizations

American Humane Association

I would donate time and money here, because it would be pretty cool to work with animals for a good cause.

American Forests

I would donate time and money here, because it would be fun to work outdoors and help make local forests healthier

Wildlife Conservation Society

I would donate time and money here, because there are many animals around that are on the verge of endangerment or extinction and I'm interested in helping.

Effects on the South

The south is having some problems.  Plantation owners are horrified.  The men and women that used to be their slaves now have just as many rights as they do.  They now are freed, have citizenship, can vote, own property, and hold office.  The morale is down after so many people lost their lives.  Money no longer has nearly as much value.  Cities are in ruins because of the battles fought in the south.

The Homeless of Alaska

Percentage of state population:  .67%
Number of homeless people:  4583
Number of Sheltered homeless people:  4256
Number of Unsheltered homeless:  327
62% male
38% female
25%white
7% black
53% alaskan native

http://www.homeless.org.au/directory/shelters.htm

http://www.mamashealth.com/help/alaska/alaskahomeless.asp

http://www.alaska211.org/MatchList.aspx?k;;0;;;0;0;Homeless%20Shelter;Top100;All

Colleges

Iowa Lakes Community College

They are relatively close to home, and have a pretty good wildlife program.

Iowa Western Community College

Iowa Western is close to home and pretty cheap for an associates degree.

Video Games in School

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I think that video games should be used more in school, but only certain ones.  There are some that really get your mind thinking, but are still fun.  With things like time limits and enemies to avoid, you really have to think.  What do you think?

9-21-10 Two Articles

Frankenfish

Scientists have genetically engineered a salmon with a growth hormone so it will become much larger.  They want to add these to store shelves because of the size.

Do you think it is safe to eat a genetically engineered fish?

Fired Teacher Fights to Clear His Name

A former special ed teacher in Georgia offered money to one student to kill another.  No evidence was found, but the story appeared on national news.

Do you think that he should be able to hold another teaching position?

Stoning: More than a death penalty?

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What is your opinion on stoning as a death penalty?

Doc Gets Jail Time In Abortion Patient Death

A doctor in Boston is sentenced to 6 months in jail and 9 months of home confinement after a woman got an abortion and died.  He was charged with involuntary manslaughter for not monitoring her while she was under the anesthesia.

Do you think his sentence should be longer?

Dutch police pull U.S. pilot after alcohol test

Shortly after takeoff a U.S. Pilot was pulled from a commercial airplane with a blood alcohol level of 0.023.

Should pilots go through a series of tests before they fly?

Owner Outraged Charges Not Filed In Deer's Death

A man is not charged after killing a deer at a petting zoo.  Witnesses said that they saw the man scale the 10 foot fence, and stab the deer to death at a private petting zoo.  He claimed that it was in self defense, so the court declined the charges that the petting zoo owner tried pressing even though he was intoxicated with a 0.09% blood alcohol level.

Do you think he should be charged?

Man dragged boy by facemask while mother watched

A guy was spotted dragging a 6 year old boy around by his football helmet face mask in Norwood, OH.  His mother just watched.  They said that the boy was being punished for his performance on the field.

How should the man and the boys mother be punished?

Texting teens get the wrong number -- a REALLY wrong number

A 15 and 16 year old from Montana sent a text message asking for some marijuana to who they thought was a dealer.  Turns out it was a the local sheriff.  He turned the it over to the narcotics officer, who met them the next day.  He showed them his badge and put them on record, but neither of them were faced with charges.   Do you think that they should have been charged?