Monday: Health officials officially declared the Swibe Flu as an emergency. The virus that originated in Mexico is now being carried over to the U.S. and is causing a scare for Americans.
Thursday: The Swine Flu has been raised to Phase 5 by the worldwide warning system. Countries all over the world now need to be aware that a pandemic could very likely be underway.
Wednesday:Colleges and universities are taking away trays in the dining halls. This new plan is conserving more water and energy, which is allowing these schools to save much more money.
Tuesday: Obama makes sure Americans know that there is no "cause for alarm" on the swine flu issue. Officials are doing their best to keep Americans updated with health alerts and wants everyone to know they are reading to handle the situation head on.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
NY Times 4/20 - 4/23
Monday: Reports show that Minnesotans become much more ill compared to Kentuckians. The investigation has led to acknowleding that some stores are still carrying and selling products from companies such as Dole. Peanuts are still a concern on the market, but now other foods such as lettuce is becoming an issue.
Tuesday: A story on Danna Walker revealed how difficult it was to support her son, who had been diagnosed with testicular cancer, after she was laid off from DHL. Because she lost her job, she also lost her health insurance. The family continually struggles to find temporary health care.
Wednesday: Mets and Yankee fans seemed to be unimpressed by the new ballparks. Only 5,000 tickets were sold during the week of the first home opener games.
Thursday: The housing market has reached an all-time low due the economy. Reports say that fewer and fewer workers are not moving across the country when a better job opportunity comes along because the market is so bad.
Tuesday: A story on Danna Walker revealed how difficult it was to support her son, who had been diagnosed with testicular cancer, after she was laid off from DHL. Because she lost her job, she also lost her health insurance. The family continually struggles to find temporary health care.
Wednesday: Mets and Yankee fans seemed to be unimpressed by the new ballparks. Only 5,000 tickets were sold during the week of the first home opener games.
Thursday: The housing market has reached an all-time low due the economy. Reports say that fewer and fewer workers are not moving across the country when a better job opportunity comes along because the market is so bad.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
NY Times 4/13 - 4/16
Monday: New toilets will be installed in the Yankee Stadium and Mets’ Citi Field to make bathroom lines shorter for women.
Tuesday: Phil Spector, a music producer, is guilty of killing Lana Clarkson. She was an actress and he killed her in his home. He faces at least 18 years in prison.
Wednesday: Tiffany Clay, a top violinist at her school in Ohio, wants to pursue a music career, but working, school, and money troubles is a huge roadblock to getting to her dream.
Thursday: Gov. Sarah Palin is getting back to her daily routine, but is having complications. She has been reported to be distracted by issues that are more recent and needs to try to pick up where she left off before she left for the Presidential campaign.
Tuesday: Phil Spector, a music producer, is guilty of killing Lana Clarkson. She was an actress and he killed her in his home. He faces at least 18 years in prison.
Wednesday: Tiffany Clay, a top violinist at her school in Ohio, wants to pursue a music career, but working, school, and money troubles is a huge roadblock to getting to her dream.
Thursday: Gov. Sarah Palin is getting back to her daily routine, but is having complications. She has been reported to be distracted by issues that are more recent and needs to try to pick up where she left off before she left for the Presidential campaign.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
NY Times 4/6-4/9
Monday: Researchers in Broooklyn are experimenting on the brain. A drug they are testing may be able to make the brain "forget" any traumatic or bad experiences an individual has once witnessed or encountered.
Tuesday: Americans seem to be more optimistic about our economy. According to a poll, Obama has a broader support group nationally.
Wednesday: Vermont is allowing gay marriages. Another victory for gays and lesbians!
Thursday: Manhattan's real estate is taking a huge plummit due to the economy. Analysts are afraid that it may even take the market time to heal after the slump.
Tuesday: Americans seem to be more optimistic about our economy. According to a poll, Obama has a broader support group nationally.
Wednesday: Vermont is allowing gay marriages. Another victory for gays and lesbians!
Thursday: Manhattan's real estate is taking a huge plummit due to the economy. Analysts are afraid that it may even take the market time to heal after the slump.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Biddeford Airport leads to Heated Debate
Biddeford, ME – Discussion about closing the Biddeford City Airport has left community members protesting an end of the airport while pilots take a stand in keeping the runway open and available.
The debate began years ago when the airport began enforcing federal safety regulations.
Tom Bryand, the airport manager, said “We have pedestrians, motorcycles, four-wheelers (and ATVs all using it. They just use it as a backyard and that’s against the regulations.”
The Federal Aviation Administration enforced no-trespassing rules at the airport, but community members ignored the protocol.
Trees were also being cut down for safety reasons which led to more disagreement.
“Paul Archambault, the chairman of Save Our Little Airport (SOLA), which has now since been differently named, has lived near the airport for 24 years.
“Sure this started out as a fight about trees and public access,” said Archambault. “But it’s not just about that anymore. Not it’s about money, too.”
Community members are in favor of the airport shutting down because of money.
Residents of Biddeford are supporting the airport through their taxes and it’s becoming a hassle.
“Once we started looking at the airport, we came to the conclusion that there is no financial benefit at its existing size and capacity. It continues to be a tax burden,” said Archambault.
Next door neighbor to the airport, Roland Pelletier, agrees.
“The money is the biggest thing. If it was self-supporting, fine. Let it go on,” said Pelletier.
There is an issue whether or not the airport is financially stable enough to stay open.
From the sales of gas, property taxes and land leases, the airport takes in about $56,000 annually.
Costs, however, are high.
According to the city manager’s office, maintenance, utilities and improvements in recent years have been as high as $72,000.
Not everyone in Biddeford has the same thoughts about shutting the airport down.
Phyllis Landry, a private pilot who keeps a single-engine Cessna Sky Pilot 180 at the airport, loves the availability of the runway.
Landry said, “I love this airport. If I couldn’t fly out of here I’d have to go to Stanford or Portland.”
This airport seems to be a home for some and upsetting changes have already been made.
“I’ve been flying out of this airport for 25 years. I’ve seen lots of changes. Like we used to have a nice little restaurant here,“ said Landry.
The airport is a great resource for the economy.
Businesses are able to fly in through the Biddeford Airport.
“It’s a great resource,” said Landry. “I know business people who fly in here all the time.”
No one can seem to make a decision, especially the City Council.
John Bubier, the Biddeford city manager, said “The City Council really hasn’t come down on one side of the issue or the other. I think they’d prefer to have the voters settle this one.
Whether or not the airport will remain open is not an easy decision to make, but money is becoming an issue for lots of people.
“Times are tough in the economy. We can’t afford to support operations that don’t support themselves,” said Pelletier.
“These are tough times, and that’s the time we need to be tough.”
The debate began years ago when the airport began enforcing federal safety regulations.
Tom Bryand, the airport manager, said “We have pedestrians, motorcycles, four-wheelers (and ATVs all using it. They just use it as a backyard and that’s against the regulations.”
The Federal Aviation Administration enforced no-trespassing rules at the airport, but community members ignored the protocol.
Trees were also being cut down for safety reasons which led to more disagreement.
“Paul Archambault, the chairman of Save Our Little Airport (SOLA), which has now since been differently named, has lived near the airport for 24 years.
“Sure this started out as a fight about trees and public access,” said Archambault. “But it’s not just about that anymore. Not it’s about money, too.”
Community members are in favor of the airport shutting down because of money.
Residents of Biddeford are supporting the airport through their taxes and it’s becoming a hassle.
“Once we started looking at the airport, we came to the conclusion that there is no financial benefit at its existing size and capacity. It continues to be a tax burden,” said Archambault.
Next door neighbor to the airport, Roland Pelletier, agrees.
“The money is the biggest thing. If it was self-supporting, fine. Let it go on,” said Pelletier.
There is an issue whether or not the airport is financially stable enough to stay open.
From the sales of gas, property taxes and land leases, the airport takes in about $56,000 annually.
Costs, however, are high.
According to the city manager’s office, maintenance, utilities and improvements in recent years have been as high as $72,000.
Not everyone in Biddeford has the same thoughts about shutting the airport down.
Phyllis Landry, a private pilot who keeps a single-engine Cessna Sky Pilot 180 at the airport, loves the availability of the runway.
Landry said, “I love this airport. If I couldn’t fly out of here I’d have to go to Stanford or Portland.”
This airport seems to be a home for some and upsetting changes have already been made.
“I’ve been flying out of this airport for 25 years. I’ve seen lots of changes. Like we used to have a nice little restaurant here,“ said Landry.
The airport is a great resource for the economy.
Businesses are able to fly in through the Biddeford Airport.
“It’s a great resource,” said Landry. “I know business people who fly in here all the time.”
No one can seem to make a decision, especially the City Council.
John Bubier, the Biddeford city manager, said “The City Council really hasn’t come down on one side of the issue or the other. I think they’d prefer to have the voters settle this one.
Whether or not the airport will remain open is not an easy decision to make, but money is becoming an issue for lots of people.
“Times are tough in the economy. We can’t afford to support operations that don’t support themselves,” said Pelletier.
“These are tough times, and that’s the time we need to be tough.”
Laconia Prison
The Laconia prison is being shut down, leaving employees without jobs and making public safety a concern due to the release of inmates.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
NY Times 3/30-4/2
Monday: Glenn Beck, a host on the Fox News Channel, has become one of the most popular voices on television. After being in the air for only two months, he already has 2.3 millino viewers. American people are able to relate to his views and lessons, which is allowing Fox to take a lead over CNN and MSNBC.
Tuesday: Colleges are accepting wealthier applicants than in previous years. This seems like it would be problematic for applicants who are less fortunate, but these statistics are showing it is making financial aid easier to get.
Wednesday: Because of the poor economy, boating is becoming a decreasing past time. Rivers are being polluted with abandoned boats and sailing parts by people who can no longer afford the luxury of owning a boat. This is a huge concern for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Thursday: In Arlington Heights, Ill., public libraries are becoming more than just a place to borrow books and information. Librarians are now dealing with more stress than they ever thought they would have to endure such as new money saving services and dealing with homeless men who use the building as shelter.
Thursday:
Tuesday: Colleges are accepting wealthier applicants than in previous years. This seems like it would be problematic for applicants who are less fortunate, but these statistics are showing it is making financial aid easier to get.
Wednesday: Because of the poor economy, boating is becoming a decreasing past time. Rivers are being polluted with abandoned boats and sailing parts by people who can no longer afford the luxury of owning a boat. This is a huge concern for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Thursday: In Arlington Heights, Ill., public libraries are becoming more than just a place to borrow books and information. Librarians are now dealing with more stress than they ever thought they would have to endure such as new money saving services and dealing with homeless men who use the building as shelter.
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