South America is our current unit of study so starting today, all current events must be about South America. Remember, opportunities for extra credit are available dependent upon the quality and professionalism of your post. In order to earn an extra credit point, you must provide the following information when posting:
1. The title of the article
2. The name of the newspaper, magazine, internet site, etc.
where you found the article
3. Identify the country and continent where the current event
happened
4. Include a 2 or 3 sentence description of what the article was about
Here is an example of an appropriate post.
- Lancaster County Bank Hit in Morning Robbery
- wgal.com
- United States of America, North America
On Wednesday, August 11, a man robbed a Susquehanna Bank in Ephrata, Lancaster County. The robbery took place around 10:30 am and the robber was able to escape. According to police, the robber was described as a white male, wearing sunglasses, a hat, a white t-shirt and shorts.
Heavy floods leave at least 35dead in Brazil
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http://abcnews.go.com/international /wireStory?id=1255367
People say that a couple and their two girls where killed ,they were killed by the heavy flooding. It brought death to at least 35 people. More than 30,000people across the country have been forced out of their homes. Thursday a family died when their house collapsed because a mudslide triggered by a downpours. The girls were 4 and 9 yrs. old. Thursday 16 people either drowned or were buried in mudslides, More than 13,000 were forced to seek shelter.
New Pictures of the Lagoon Nebula
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Chile,South America
Pictures of the Lagoon Nebula have been realeased from the Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy (VISTA)from Chile. They are hoping these new pictures will give them informtion about our history and the devolopment of our galaxy. The new pictures show the Lagoon Nebula about 4-5000 light years away from earth.
Heavy floods leave at least 35 people dead in Brazil.
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Brazil
People in Brazil say that after a mudslide 4 people from the same family died. A total of 35 people died and 30,000 are homeless. The heavy flooding occurred in Sao Paulo state.
Golden retriever could be key to treating muscular dystrophy
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Brazil Ringo, a Brazilian dog should have problems with movement from early in life because he has the defect that causes a illness called muscular dystrophy.
Instead, at the age of seven, he can still walk, jump and run like a youngster. With laboratory tests showing his performance, he is showed as a healthy dog.If the muscular problems in Ringo's body had taken its normal path, it is unlikely that he would even be alive today.
Chavez bids critical farewell to adversary Perez
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Caracas,Venezuela
The president of Venezuela,Hugo Chavez on Sunday, December 26,2010 offered sympathy after the death of former president Carlos Perez. He also stated how he hopes his longtime adversary's style of governing never again returns to South America.
Fued over former Venezuelan president`s body ends
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Venezuela
In Venezuela President Carlos Andres Perez agreed to honor his wifes wishes and allow his body to be buried in his homeland. Perez`s longtime partner Cecilia Matos, and the couples two adult daughters had planned to bury him in South Florida after a mass on Wednsday. But for wife Blanca Rodriguez De Perez she managed to convince the court judge to issue an order to stopping it.
Rousseff sworn in as Brazils new president
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Brasilia,Brazil
From torture in a dictatorship era jail cell to the helm of Latin Americas largest nation. Its been an unlikely political rise for president Dilma Rousseff, a former Marxist rebel, who claimed Brazils seat of power on Saturday.
Pay-To-Run charge hits peru presidential campaign
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Lima,Peru
Supporters of a former Lima mayor who is among the front-runners in Perus presidential race spent Wednsday fending off allegations that one of his party`s two vice presidential candidates paid to get the nomination.
Higher Commodity prices may spur inflation
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Argentina
Rising wholesale prices for food and energy are putting pressure on manufacturers and retailers to pass higher costs to customers. Its a trend that could raise inflation in the United States and slow down economies in Asia and Latin America.
Can Chile`s mining minister work another miracle?
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Santiago,Chile
The Chilean official widely cheered for overseeing the rescue of trapped miners was beseiged by hundreds of angry protestors. Tuesday as he tried to resolve a parylizing strike over gas prices.
Ecuador migrants who denounce corruption can stay
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Quito,Ecuador
Ecuadorean President Rafeal Correa is offering to regularize illegal migrants if they report corrupt police who allegedly try to extort money in exchange for not reporting them.
Cheap flights let you explore peru`s underappreciated capital,Lima
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Lima,Peru
Peru is a travelers magnet. Attracting people with varied attractions like the steaming Amazon jungle, Arid desserts, Colonial towns, and of cours the legendary Incan ruins at Machu Picchu. Most travelers only fly into the capital,Lima, before heading straight to Cusco-the getaway to Machu Picchu. But skipping this metropolis also known as the "City of Kings" is a mistake you shouldn`t make.
Rain hampers rescue effort in Brazil slides
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teresopolis,Brazil
Rain began falling again Friday in this mountain town, hampering rescue efforts in the wake of deadly mudslides and flooding that has killed hundreds of people left vast swaths of cities buried under layers of earth.
7.0 Earthquake hits Northern Argentina
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Buenos Aires,Argentina
A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck a rural area of Northern Argentina Saturday morning. But its epicenter was so deep that it gave only a light shake to towns nearby.
Magnitude-7.1 quake shakes southern chile
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Santiago,Chile
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake shook southern Chile on Sunday prompting tens of thousand to flee the coast for higher ground. Amid fears it could generate a tsunami like the one that ravaged last year.
Ties make Palestinian state a SAmerican priority
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Santiago,Chile
Five South American nations along with many others have recently reconized palestine as a state with clear boundaries. Several more South American nations are also expected to do soon.
Nice Work!! Please remember to include the country and continent in all of your posts.
ReplyDeleteBrazil's Oil and Gas Resources and Production
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Brazil, South America
Brazil is the ninth largest energy consumer in the world, and that consumed energy has increased about a third in the last decade, because of economical growth. Brazil has increased its total energy production mainly in oil and ethanol. Discoveries of off-shore oil deposits could transform Brazil into the one of the largest oil producers in the world.
Floodwaters Drown Brazilian Bus
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Brazil, South America
Passengers climbed onto the Brazilian bus unaware of the dangers. Suddenly, while crossing a swollen river, floodwaters rose. 31 people died in the accident, said the police.
Argentina Wheat Exports Lowest in 29 Years
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Argentina, South America
Argentina probably exported the smallest amount of wheat in almost three decades because of drought and government restrictions. Exporters sold about 3.2 million tons of wheat, which has been the lowest since 1981's 3.6 million tons sold.
Five Superhighways for Ecuador in 2014
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Ecuador, South America
Ecuador's government wants to build five superhighways for the country by 2014. President Rafael Correa says they'll build the highways with the help of five billion USD (United States Dollars).
Cholera Attacks in Venezuela
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Venezuela, South America
The number of people with cholera has jumped to 111. The country's health minister said on Friday the number grew because of contaminated food at a wedding. The number may rise.
Fire, Explosions at Venezuela's Arms Depot
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Venezuela, South America
On Sunday, a series of explosions and a fire swept through Venezuela's arms depot. One person was killed. The authorities evacuated thousands of people.
Cruise Ship Stranded
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Argentina, South America
On its way back from a trip to Antarctica a cruise ship was stranded after running aground before its arrival at Argentina. The tourists consisted of Americans, British, and Australians.
We are all finished with South America. Everything must now be about Antarctica.
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