Small mammals at risk as world warms

Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2010/TECH/05/25/biodiversity.small.mammals.loss/index.html?iref=allsearch  

Date of article: May 25, 2010

Author: Matthew Knight

Theme: Small mammals

About: Small mammals population increased lots of years ago. Deer mice were the most common small mammals. It helped the ecosystem aeration and speed dispersal and as it prey for larger animals. Now, with global warming increasing, they struggle to survive in this warm temperature, and we cant replace the deer mice with any other small mammal. So the ecosystem is changing a lot. The decline in small mammals species during this period contributed to a 30 percent decline in biodiversity. Already two small mammal species are extinct.

Why is it important: This is important because we can see how global warming can get rid of many species because they cant adapt to the new climate and in a future many other animals will become extinct because of our actions of not taking care of the Earth.  

I (Do), Robot: Japan's techno wedding 'priest'

Source: http://www.cnngo.com/tokyo/none/i-do-robot-706278?hpt=Mid

Date of article: May 17, 2010

Author: Hiroko Yoda

Theme: Technology goes farther

About: This article is about a wedding taken place in Japan, where for the first time ever they used a robot as a priest. This robot is called the I-Fairy, made by a company called Kokoro, the same company that made the character Hello Kitty. The bride was working in the Kokoro company and that's why they used it in the wedding. The couple was pleased to use this robot at their wedding. This priest is controlled by a man in a keyboard so it doesn't do anything crazy while the ceremony and it was also programed before use, just in case. Now, they are selling these robots for 68,000 dollars!! There are only 5 of these robots in the whole wide world.

Why is this important? It is important because we can see how much technology has grown. Every time we take a step, it is closer to a modern, future world. By this we can know that the future will be full of modern things made only by technology.

Fate or Fluke? Air crash sole survivors

Analysis: Are the Pakistani Taliban about to go global?

Source: http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/05/04/pakistan.taliban/index.html

Date of Article: May 4, 2010

Author: Paul Cruickshank & Tim Lister

Theme: SOS!

About: The Pakistani Taliban wants to go global. They sent to the United States a voice-message saying that they will take revenge from the bombing on Iraq. They already sent a little attack to New York putting bombs inside of a car, later they called and said they were the responsible. In Spain, they caught 12 members of the Taliban putting bombs inside of the subway.

Why is This Important: It is important because we have to be protecting our country. And be careful because if they conquer us we will have less education, less rights, and respect as we have now. Also because this can be a serious issue and it can affect not only the US but all the countries and cities in the world. We won't have again what we got now and there will be a pandemonium.

Girl stung by venomous box jellyfish 'shouldn't be alive'

Source: http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/04/27/girl-stung-by-venomous-box-jellyfish-shouldnt-be-alive/

Date of Article: April.27.2010

Author: Does not appear

Theme: Venomous stings

About: A 10/year/old girl was stung by one of the most deadliest jellyfish of all the world. This jellyfish is called a box jellyfish. This can kill an adult in 4 minutes, doctors say it is a miracle that Rachel is alive. This jellyfish did not just sting her it enveloped all of her body and would not let go. She could not see or breath, the creature wrapped its tentacles very tight and knocked her unconscious. Doctors have never seen anyone that has been stung so badly to survive. Then the doctors first saw her they said it was so horrific she should not be alive. After several weeks in the hospital Rachel still aches very badly besides all of her scars, she also lost her memory. 

Why we think this is important: We think this is very important. Because you have to be careful when you are in the costs of the coral reef. Jellyfish can be really harmful. And it impact us that such a young girl survive all of this. We cant imagine the pain of those stung and the feeling to be trapped in a jellyfish ahnd you cant breath! WE are thankful for doctors that can help many people with their problems especially this little girl, were glad she did not die.

Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/04/15/michigan.child.torture/index.html?iref=allsearch
Date of Article:April 16, 2010
Author: Jason Kessler
Theme: Be careful with abusers
About:A 24 year old Joshua-Frederick was arrested for committing child abuse to his 4-year-old
girlfriend's son. It is said that he was kicking him and punching him, and at the end he burned him. His girlfriend was in the situation during a short period of time, trying to protect her son, but she got hit too. The investigators say that she is also guilty for this situation because she left her son alone with Joshua, knowing he was a little aggressive.
 Why is this important: This is important because you can see how the world is changing so much negatively that there are violent abusers everywhere.This article also shows that you have to be careful with who you choose to be in a relationship with and you should get to know them better before committing to a child.

Michelle Obama makes visit to Haiti on way to Mexico

SOURCE: http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/04/13/obama.mexico/index.html

DATE OF ARTICLE: April 13,2010   1:36

AUTHOR: Cnn Wire Staff

THEME: Nice visits!!!

ABOUT: Obama's wife made a surprise visit in Haiti on her way to go to Mexico. This was her first trip flying alone as a First Lady. When she got to Haiti, she took a helicopter toward to take a look to the earthquake's damage. Met with Haiti's president and she tried to help Haiti in many ways. She was very shocked by the huge damage and by the millions of people living in tents.

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT: This is important because we can see how everyone,  is making an effort to help Haiti. And this is very good because now we know that the world is there to support us when we cry for help.