http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/20/world/asia/20afghan.html?_r=1&ref=world
Who do you think should run Afghanistan? What do you think about the elections? Were they fair? Who was the incumbent running against, do you think he actually resigned, or was he "forced"? What do you think about our time in the county, should we influence the government more, or let them figure it out for themselves? What role does America have in other countries affairs if anything?
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Current Events Week 4 Local
The Tyrone, Central rematch is this weekend. What went wrong for Tyrone in the first game they played? Do you think those issues were addressed and they are ready to go? What do you think of the Central Coach calling this game “PG” for potentially great? Do you plan on attending the game? Do you think that fans can actually influence the outcome of the game? Why or Why not? Do you think those “crazy fans” do it because they think they can influence a game, or just to show their loyalty?
http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/524524.html?nav=765
http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/524524.html?nav=765
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Current Events Week 4 National News
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/tech/2009/11/13/sot.nasa.moon.nasa
Watch the video on NASA’s newest finding on the moon, What did they find? Did they find a lot of the substance or was there very minimal amounts? What does this say about the possibility of life on other planets? What do you believe on this issue, is there life outside this world? As the technology increases in this country should we be spending more money on exploring space, or should we focus on things at home like healthcare or poverty? What would benefit us more in the long run? What are the positives and negatives on each side of this debate?
Watch the video on NASA’s newest finding on the moon, What did they find? Did they find a lot of the substance or was there very minimal amounts? What does this say about the possibility of life on other planets? What do you believe on this issue, is there life outside this world? As the technology increases in this country should we be spending more money on exploring space, or should we focus on things at home like healthcare or poverty? What would benefit us more in the long run? What are the positives and negatives on each side of this debate?
Current Events Week 4 Technology
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/17/business/energy-environment/17power.html?ref=technology
Do you think paying the extra money to “go green” is worth it? Would you still pay if you knew that most of your fee wasn’t going into the actual resources? If only 2% of the population are interested in this new technology is it worth it? Will it ever catch on to more of the population? Or will more people continue to pay cheaper prices even though it is slowly destroying the environment?
Do you think paying the extra money to “go green” is worth it? Would you still pay if you knew that most of your fee wasn’t going into the actual resources? If only 2% of the population are interested in this new technology is it worth it? Will it ever catch on to more of the population? Or will more people continue to pay cheaper prices even though it is slowly destroying the environment?
Current Events Week 4 Politics
President Obama is visiting China right now, and his visit is extremely scripted. He only met with people that the Chinese government cleared, and the government imprisoned some “radical” individuals that were well known protestors. President Obama knows this and still is cooperating with this oppressive regime. Is it a smart move on his part to go along with what China wants, or should he try to bring change to the country? Is that something he should start in his first official trip, or should he wait until later in his presidency to try to bring some change? What are the benefits of each viewpoint?
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/18/world/asia/18china.html?_r=1&hpw
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/18/world/asia/18china.html?_r=1&hpw
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Current Events Week 4 Movies
Go to http://movies.nytimes.com/pages/movies/index.html and pick one movie review written on this site. Summarize the review and then briefly give your opinion on the review. Would you go see this movie? Why or why not?
Current events Week 4 Hot Topics
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/16/college-ivy-sprouts-at-a-connecticut-prison/
Do these prisoners have the right to a prestigious college education? Between them they have to serve 600 years in prison. If some of these prisoners are serving life sentences is it even worth them taking this course? Every Wednesday regular students come and take part of the discussion with these inmates, how would you feel if you had a class with murders, drug dealers, and kidnappers? Would their viewpoints be different than yours? Are these people all thugs that shouldn’t be listened too, or could they raise valid points in a intellectual discussion?
Do these prisoners have the right to a prestigious college education? Between them they have to serve 600 years in prison. If some of these prisoners are serving life sentences is it even worth them taking this course? Every Wednesday regular students come and take part of the discussion with these inmates, how would you feel if you had a class with murders, drug dealers, and kidnappers? Would their viewpoints be different than yours? Are these people all thugs that shouldn’t be listened too, or could they raise valid points in a intellectual discussion?
Current events Week 4 Sports
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4660252v
Do you agree with the coaching decision? Should he have trusted his defense, or did he make the right call? What do you think about Bruski’s comments? He said that the veteran players that are now gone had the chance to prove themselves in big play situations, how will these new players get the chance if their coach doesn’t trust them? Is this an issue that could be fixed in a short time, or is this the start of a huge break between the coach and his defensive players?
Do you agree with the coaching decision? Should he have trusted his defense, or did he make the right call? What do you think about Bruski’s comments? He said that the veteran players that are now gone had the chance to prove themselves in big play situations, how will these new players get the chance if their coach doesn’t trust them? Is this an issue that could be fixed in a short time, or is this the start of a huge break between the coach and his defensive players?
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Current Events Week 3 Local
http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/524318.html?nav=742
Why is it important to remember those in the “forgotten war”? Do you know anyone who has served in this war? Why is it important to recognize them now, when it occurred so long ago? Is it important to honor veterans of major wars or conflicts, or anyone who has served this country? If you served our country would you want a ceremony thanking you, or is the pride you feel from serving good enough?
Why is it important to remember those in the “forgotten war”? Do you know anyone who has served in this war? Why is it important to recognize them now, when it occurred so long ago? Is it important to honor veterans of major wars or conflicts, or anyone who has served this country? If you served our country would you want a ceremony thanking you, or is the pride you feel from serving good enough?
Current Events Week 3 National
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/11/us/11foodfight.html?em
Do you think the punishment fit the crime? Is this a criminal act or just kids being kids? Why do you think the school found it necessary to arrest the children involved? What message does it send to the rest of the school and the community? Is that a type of community and school you think would make model citizens? Why or why not?
Do you think the punishment fit the crime? Is this a criminal act or just kids being kids? Why do you think the school found it necessary to arrest the children involved? What message does it send to the rest of the school and the community? Is that a type of community and school you think would make model citizens? Why or why not?
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Current Events Week 3 Politics
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/11/us/11aclu.html?ref=politics
What do you think of the story? Do you think this man has the right to sue the FBI? Is this a case of profiling? What do you think about racial profiling, should it be done? Are there benefits or is it just discrimination? Since he is an American citizen does he have more right than others around the world? What are some of the basic rights that could have been violated here?
What do you think of the story? Do you think this man has the right to sue the FBI? Is this a case of profiling? What do you think about racial profiling, should it be done? Are there benefits or is it just discrimination? Since he is an American citizen does he have more right than others around the world? What are some of the basic rights that could have been violated here?
Current Events Week 3 International News
What are your opinions on the political cartoon? What is the cartoonist saying about the dangers of war? With the Fort Hood shootings should people rush out and join the army like they did after 9/11, or should it steer some people away from joining? If you had the choice to enlist today, what would you do and why?
Current Events Week 3 Hot Topics
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/09/books/09philosophy.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&b
This article examines the idea that you can seperate a man from his ideas. Can there be a philosopher who is also a Nazi? Remember, one of this countries founding fathers was a slave holder. (Jefferson) Do you think it is possible to separate a mans thoughts from his actions? Should a persons political views be the only factor that you look at when you judge a person?
This article examines the idea that you can seperate a man from his ideas. Can there be a philosopher who is also a Nazi? Remember, one of this countries founding fathers was a slave holder. (Jefferson) Do you think it is possible to separate a mans thoughts from his actions? Should a persons political views be the only factor that you look at when you judge a person?
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Current Events Week 3 Movies
Go to http://movies.nytimes.com/pages/movies/index.html and pick one movie review written on this site. Summarize the review and then briefly give your opinion on the review. Would you go see this movie? Why or why not?
Current Events Week 3 Sports
http://ethicist.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/10/are-high-tech-prostheses-fair/
What do you think about this article? Do you think prosthetics are fair? Is this a way to be fair to everyone who wants to compete or is it giving people an unfair advantage? Should these people be able to compete in competitive events like the Olympics? Why or why not
What do you think about this article? Do you think prosthetics are fair? Is this a way to be fair to everyone who wants to compete or is it giving people an unfair advantage? Should these people be able to compete in competitive events like the Olympics? Why or why not
Current Events Week 3 Technology
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/nyregion/03ship.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=uss%20new%20york&st=cse
This is the article, and video of the USS New York. Where was the ship constructed? Why is this boat so significant to New York city? What is some of the boat made out of? Do you think it is a memorial to those who lost their lives or is it disrespectful in any way? In your opinion why do you think they chose to use the material they did to make the ship?
This is the article, and video of the USS New York. Where was the ship constructed? Why is this boat so significant to New York city? What is some of the boat made out of? Do you think it is a memorial to those who lost their lives or is it disrespectful in any way? In your opinion why do you think they chose to use the material they did to make the ship?
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Current Events Week 2 Local
http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/524108.html
We all know that there is a movie being filmed in your backyard, and everyone is making a big deal about it. Are you excited for them to leave? Or sad that they arent filming a lot more here in Tyrone. Have you had any personal experience with anyone you know being in the movie? If you were approached to be in the movie would you?
We all know that there is a movie being filmed in your backyard, and everyone is making a big deal about it. Are you excited for them to leave? Or sad that they arent filming a lot more here in Tyrone. Have you had any personal experience with anyone you know being in the movie? If you were approached to be in the movie would you?
Current Events Week 2 American News
This video is about health care, and insurance. This mans expenses are one million dollars a year to stay alive, who’s responsibility is it to pay for the healthcare? Should people like this who are in most need of care be cut from their insurance because they are expensive? Who has the authority to decide what person deserves to get healthcare or not? Do you think everyone in America should get full heath care? Why or why not?
http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/politics/2009/10/21/am.acosta.insurance.dogs.cnn
http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/politics/2009/10/21/am.acosta.insurance.dogs.cnn
Current Events Week 2 International
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/africa/10/30/yacht.pirates/index.html
This is a story about pirates, and how they are becoming a lot more active in recent years. Why would they become more active? What did the pirates do in this news story and what are the possible outcomes? Why the British Government would refuse to pay the ransom, is this a good or bad idea?
This is a story about pirates, and how they are becoming a lot more active in recent years. Why would they become more active? What did the pirates do in this news story and what are the possible outcomes? Why the British Government would refuse to pay the ransom, is this a good or bad idea?
Current Events Week 2 Movies
Go to http://movies.nytimes.com/pages/movies/index.html and pick one movie review written on this site. Summarize the review and then briefly give your opinion on the review. Would you go see this movie? Why or why not?
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Current Events Week 2 Goverment/Politics
http://ethicist.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/must-you-vote/
This article takes a very different approach to voting, and our right to vote. What do you think about it? Should Americans vote if they are not properly educated on specific issues? What are some of the consequences of voting without much knowledge? Are there any benifets? Lastly he says that things like MTV's Rock the Vote are idiotic....do you agree? Why or why not?
This article takes a very different approach to voting, and our right to vote. What do you think about it? Should Americans vote if they are not properly educated on specific issues? What are some of the consequences of voting without much knowledge? Are there any benifets? Lastly he says that things like MTV's Rock the Vote are idiotic....do you agree? Why or why not?
Current Events Week 2 Hot Topics
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/02/us/politics/02caucus.html?_r=1
What channel do you or your family get your news from? Are the generalizations they make in the article true about your political views? How can manipulating the news affect people and how they react to the event? Is there anything good that can come out of “polarized” news station or is it all negative?
What channel do you or your family get your news from? Are the generalizations they make in the article true about your political views? How can manipulating the news affect people and how they react to the event? Is there anything good that can come out of “polarized” news station or is it all negative?
Current Events Week 2 Technology
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/02/technology/02textingside.html?scp=5&sq=text%20message&st=cse
What do you think about texting in general? Why has texting become so popular? Has it replaced the use of calling people as your major form of communication? Some say that texting while driving should have as much as a punishment as drunk driving...do you agree?
What do you think about texting in general? Why has texting become so popular? Has it replaced the use of calling people as your major form of communication? Some say that texting while driving should have as much as a punishment as drunk driving...do you agree?
Monday, November 2, 2009
Current Events Week 2 Sports
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