Wednesday, December 15, 2010


Storm in Israel uncovers ancient statue

A storm in Isreal has uncovered an ancient statue that dated back to Roman period.http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/meast/12/14/israel.storm.statue/index.html
My question is what are the chances of them finding it?

Cuban dissident unable to accept prize

A Cuban dissident cant accept his prize because the Cuban gov. wont let him travel abroad to go to the awards ceremony. 
My question is why wont the gov. let him leave to accept an award?

Bitter cold lingers as storm moves to Canada, strands hundreds


The police and military team have been digging people out of the storm that is the worst they have had in 25 years
My question is, how bad can snow storms get?

Monday, December 6, 2010

Contemp History 12/6/10


Taliban claim responsibility for Pakistan blasts that killed 50


The Taliban claimed responsibility on the blast that killed 50 people and injured 70 others on Monday at a government building.    http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/12/06/pakistan.explosion/index.html?hpt=T2
My question is what is the punishment for the Taliban for the bombing?


Justices accept appeal over Wal-Mart gender pay lawsuit


Wal-Mart has a lawsuit for gender bias in the business and supreme court has agreed to determine whether to certify the biggest lawsuit in U.S history.
My question is how much will the lawsuit cost Wal-Mart?
An Argentina's soccer legend Diego Maradona is possibly applying for the next head coach of the Iranian National Football team. 
My question is, How old do u have to be to coach a soccer league?

Friday, December 3, 2010