Sports- ESPN
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/truehoop/miamiheat/news/story?id=5974731&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines
LeBron James: No regrets about '10
Fact Check:
1) LeBron James said, "It absolutely was a good year."
2) James lost to the Celtics in the NBA east championship series (many say he bailed on his team on purpose) and carried out "The Decision" in 2010 where he told a national audience that he wasn't returning to Cleveland.
3) The Miami Heat and James won 16 of their last 17 games; the Heat will have a 25-9 record going into 2011 after starting a poor 9-8.
Questions:
1) Did LeBron's agent tell him to have "The Decison?"
2) Can anyone stop the Heat right now??
Extra Details:
LeBron may not have made the smartest decision to air "The Decision" but you cannot solely blame him for the Celtics collapse in the playoffs last year. Even "The Decision" was not as bad as some people make it out to be. He had every right to leave Cleveland but some people make it out to be as if he was made to be there forever.
http://www.nba.com/2010/news/features/fran_blinebury/12/31/resolutions/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt1
Terms To Know:
Akron- A relatively large city where LeBron still calls home in Ohio.
Friday, December 31, 2010
IR Blog Post 4- Billboard 100
Arts- Billboard 100
http://www.billboard.com/news/michael-jackson-autopsy-tv-special-cancelled-1004137629.story#/news/michael-jackson-autopsy-tv-special-cancelled-1004137629.story
Michael Jackson Autopsy TV Special Cancelled
Fact Check:
1) The show, "Michael Jackson's Autopsy: What Really Killed Michael Jackson," was set to air in several countries in Europe and in the United Kingdom on January 13.
2) Discovery networks said, "Given the commencement of legal proceedings beginning next week, and at the request of Michael Jackson's estate, the scheduled broadcast of the medical documentary related to Michael Jackson's official autopsy has been postponed indefinitely."
3) Co-executors of his estate sent a letter to Discovery Networks calling the program "insensitive" and "in shockingly bad taste."
Questions:
1) Was this show really made just to prove to people he was dead?
2) Was the show already made so it could possibly still circulate?
Extra Details:
It would have been a disgrace if they did air this show. Even the executors of his estate thought it was stupid. There are way too many MJ lovers that want to know every single thing about him in every way possible. It's good that Discovery wised up but they should never have signed him in the first place.
http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2010/12/31/discovery-pulls-michael-jackson-autopsy-show/
Terms To Know:
John Branca and John McClain- Co-executors of the Michael Jackson estate that spoke against the proposed show
http://www.billboard.com/news/michael-jackson-autopsy-tv-special-cancelled-1004137629.story#/news/michael-jackson-autopsy-tv-special-cancelled-1004137629.story
Michael Jackson Autopsy TV Special Cancelled
Fact Check:
1) The show, "Michael Jackson's Autopsy: What Really Killed Michael Jackson," was set to air in several countries in Europe and in the United Kingdom on January 13.
2) Discovery networks said, "Given the commencement of legal proceedings beginning next week, and at the request of Michael Jackson's estate, the scheduled broadcast of the medical documentary related to Michael Jackson's official autopsy has been postponed indefinitely."
3) Co-executors of his estate sent a letter to Discovery Networks calling the program "insensitive" and "in shockingly bad taste."
Questions:
1) Was this show really made just to prove to people he was dead?
2) Was the show already made so it could possibly still circulate?
Extra Details:
It would have been a disgrace if they did air this show. Even the executors of his estate thought it was stupid. There are way too many MJ lovers that want to know every single thing about him in every way possible. It's good that Discovery wised up but they should never have signed him in the first place.
http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2010/12/31/discovery-pulls-michael-jackson-autopsy-show/
Terms To Know:
John Branca and John McClain- Co-executors of the Michael Jackson estate that spoke against the proposed show
IR Blog Post 4- FoxNews
Current Issues- FoxNews
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/12/31/indian-tea-tastes-different-climate-change-1665175282
Tea off: India's farmers say climate changing brew
Fact Check:
1) Growers in tropical Assam state say rising temperatures have led to a serious drop in production.
2) The rising temperatures are also changing the flavor of the teas.
3) The area in northeastern India is the source of the finest black and British-style teas.
Questions:
1) Are the Indians bitter because of the different taste? Does that mean it tastes bad?
2) Have the sales in their tea leaves dropped?
Extra Details:
The problem I see with this tea dilemma is that there are no facts given about temperature rises. This is all very subjective and while it could be true that the temperature has been rising, the proof is not given. It would be horrible to make a signature tasting tea leaf that is not as potent due to the climate.
http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/monthly/INXX0188 (weather for the location of the tea farms in India)
Terms To Know:
Guwahati, India- A major city in eastern India with close to a million people. It is said to be the "Gateway" of the North-east Region.
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/12/31/indian-tea-tastes-different-climate-change-1665175282
Tea off: India's farmers say climate changing brew
Fact Check:
1) Growers in tropical Assam state say rising temperatures have led to a serious drop in production.
2) The rising temperatures are also changing the flavor of the teas.
3) The area in northeastern India is the source of the finest black and British-style teas.
Questions:
1) Are the Indians bitter because of the different taste? Does that mean it tastes bad?
2) Have the sales in their tea leaves dropped?
Extra Details:
The problem I see with this tea dilemma is that there are no facts given about temperature rises. This is all very subjective and while it could be true that the temperature has been rising, the proof is not given. It would be horrible to make a signature tasting tea leaf that is not as potent due to the climate.
http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/monthly/INXX0188 (weather for the location of the tea farms in India)
Terms To Know:
Guwahati, India- A major city in eastern India with close to a million people. It is said to be the "Gateway" of the North-east Region.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
IR Blog Post 3- FoxNews
Current Issues- FoxNews
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/12/16/grenada-churches-lament-christmas-eve-reggae/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+foxnews/world+(Internal+-+World+Latest+-+Text)
Grenada churches lament Christmas Eve reggae show
Fact Check:
1) The Grenada Conference of Churches condemns an event promoter to host the Dec. 24 show featuring various stars of Jamaican "dancehall."
2) The Grenada Conference of Churches feels as if it's an embarrassment to Christianity.
3) The group publicly came out to speak against the event on Thursday.
Questions:
1) What authority does this organization have?
2) Is there a leader behind the event?
Extra Details:
While I'm all for saying "Merry Christmas" and all that, I don't see a huge signifance in this story. Maybe it's just that it's outside of the US so I don't care.
http://go-jamaica.com/news/read_article.php?id=25074
Terms To Know:
Grenada- Island country, very Christian
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/12/16/grenada-churches-lament-christmas-eve-reggae/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+foxnews/world+(Internal+-+World+Latest+-+Text)
Grenada churches lament Christmas Eve reggae show
Fact Check:
1) The Grenada Conference of Churches condemns an event promoter to host the Dec. 24 show featuring various stars of Jamaican "dancehall."
2) The Grenada Conference of Churches feels as if it's an embarrassment to Christianity.
3) The group publicly came out to speak against the event on Thursday.
Questions:
1) What authority does this organization have?
2) Is there a leader behind the event?
Extra Details:
While I'm all for saying "Merry Christmas" and all that, I don't see a huge signifance in this story. Maybe it's just that it's outside of the US so I don't care.
http://go-jamaica.com/news/read_article.php?id=25074
Terms To Know:
Grenada- Island country, very Christian
IR Blog Post 3- Billboard
Arts- Billboard
http://www.billboard.com/news/billboard-bits-usher-laughs-off-fan-s-kick-1004134863.story#/news/billboard-bits-usher-laughs-off-fan-s-kick-1004134863.story
Usher Laughs Off Fan's Kick to Face, Don Cheadle Starring as Miles Davis?
Fact Check:
1) During a concert at Madison Square Garden on Monday, a fan accidentally kicked Usher in the face.
2) To avoid embarrassment, Usher is trying to laugh ff the event.
3) Usher said, "In all my years, this is one of the most interesting experiences. I got a kick out of it!"
Questions:
1) Is there a video of Usher getting hurt?
2) Does he have a bruise?
Extra Details:
It's kind of embarrassing but I wish there was a video to watch. Maybe this will be an ongoing joke?
http://www.ushernow.com/
Terms To Know:
Usher- Popular singer/rapper
http://www.billboard.com/news/billboard-bits-usher-laughs-off-fan-s-kick-1004134863.story#/news/billboard-bits-usher-laughs-off-fan-s-kick-1004134863.story
Usher Laughs Off Fan's Kick to Face, Don Cheadle Starring as Miles Davis?
Fact Check:
1) During a concert at Madison Square Garden on Monday, a fan accidentally kicked Usher in the face.
2) To avoid embarrassment, Usher is trying to laugh ff the event.
3) Usher said, "In all my years, this is one of the most interesting experiences. I got a kick out of it!"
Questions:
1) Is there a video of Usher getting hurt?
2) Does he have a bruise?
Extra Details:
It's kind of embarrassing but I wish there was a video to watch. Maybe this will be an ongoing joke?
http://www.ushernow.com/
Terms To Know:
Usher- Popular singer/rapper
IR Blog Post 3- ESPN
Sports- ESPN
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5927893&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines
NFL sends letter about sideline rules
Fact Check:
1) The NFL sent a letter to the 32 teams Thursday reminding them of the rules and restrictions for the bench area and sidelines.
2) The assistant coach for the Jets tripped a player of the opposing game.
3) The assistant was fined and suspended a few days ago.
Questions:
1) Is the punishment too harsh? Not harsh enough?
2) Has this happened before? Or in college games?
Extra Details:
It's awful to hear that such a great sports team would stoop down to a level like this. He should never coach in the NFL for what he did. Did he do this ever before?
http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/GM-Alosi-Now-Suspended-Indefinitely/6679af19-7487-4e93-8cd8-848347202cad
Terms To Know:
Nothing.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5927893&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines
NFL sends letter about sideline rules
Fact Check:
1) The NFL sent a letter to the 32 teams Thursday reminding them of the rules and restrictions for the bench area and sidelines.
2) The assistant coach for the Jets tripped a player of the opposing game.
3) The assistant was fined and suspended a few days ago.
Questions:
1) Is the punishment too harsh? Not harsh enough?
2) Has this happened before? Or in college games?
Extra Details:
It's awful to hear that such a great sports team would stoop down to a level like this. He should never coach in the NFL for what he did. Did he do this ever before?
http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/GM-Alosi-Now-Suspended-Indefinitely/6679af19-7487-4e93-8cd8-848347202cad
Terms To Know:
Nothing.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
IR Blog Post 2- ESPN
Sports- ESPN
http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/5874550/qatar-russia-host-world-cups-us-shut-out
U.S. 2022 World Cup bid falls short
Fact Check:
1) Russia will host the world cup in 2018 and Qatar will host it in 2022.
2) The USA lost the 2022 bid to Qatar as the runner up.
3) The entire country of Qatar has 500,000 less people than the city of Houston and in area is smaller than Connecticut.
Questions:
1) Why Qatar????
2) How obvious does the World Cup panel want to make it that they hate the US?
Extra Details:
While I understand that the US hosted the World Cup in 1994, they are the most qualified to host it in 2022. The desert nation of Qatar has nothing going for them other than oil and gas. It regularly reaches over 100 degrees in the summer and is not suitable to host a world event. It was a poor decision by the FIFA team and their bias towards America was transparent.
http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/vacationplanner/vacationclimatology/monthly/QAXX0003
Terms To Know:
Qataris- People from Qatar
http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/5874550/qatar-russia-host-world-cups-us-shut-out
U.S. 2022 World Cup bid falls short
Fact Check:
1) Russia will host the world cup in 2018 and Qatar will host it in 2022.
2) The USA lost the 2022 bid to Qatar as the runner up.
3) The entire country of Qatar has 500,000 less people than the city of Houston and in area is smaller than Connecticut.
Questions:
1) Why Qatar????
2) How obvious does the World Cup panel want to make it that they hate the US?
Extra Details:
While I understand that the US hosted the World Cup in 1994, they are the most qualified to host it in 2022. The desert nation of Qatar has nothing going for them other than oil and gas. It regularly reaches over 100 degrees in the summer and is not suitable to host a world event. It was a poor decision by the FIFA team and their bias towards America was transparent.
http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/vacationplanner/vacationclimatology/monthly/QAXX0003
Terms To Know:
Qataris- People from Qatar
IR Blog Post 2- Billboard 100
Arts- Billboard 100
http://www.billboard.com/news/britney-spears-new-album-coming-in-march-1004133488.story#/news/britney-spears-new-album-coming-in-march-1004133488.story
Britney Spears' New Album Coming in March 2011
Fact Check:
1) Spears' March 2011 release will be her first since 2008's "Circus."
2) Britney Spears celebrated her 29th birthday today (Dec. 2) with this announcement.
3) The album "Circus" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, marking her fifth chart-topping set.
Questions:
1) Will her new album be as successful as her last one, Circus?
2) What has she been up to since her last album?
Extra Details:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/britney-spears-release-seventh-album-55709
This news article also hypes the new album and states her past success. While Britney is getting older, it's amazing to hear that she is only 29. All the early hype for this CD already makes me feel like it will be disappointing.
Terms To Know:
--Nothing--
http://www.billboard.com/news/britney-spears-new-album-coming-in-march-1004133488.story#/news/britney-spears-new-album-coming-in-march-1004133488.story
Britney Spears' New Album Coming in March 2011
Fact Check:
1) Spears' March 2011 release will be her first since 2008's "Circus."
2) Britney Spears celebrated her 29th birthday today (Dec. 2) with this announcement.
3) The album "Circus" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, marking her fifth chart-topping set.
Questions:
1) Will her new album be as successful as her last one, Circus?
2) What has she been up to since her last album?
Extra Details:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/britney-spears-release-seventh-album-55709
This news article also hypes the new album and states her past success. While Britney is getting older, it's amazing to hear that she is only 29. All the early hype for this CD already makes me feel like it will be disappointing.
Terms To Know:
--Nothing--
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
IR Blog Post 2- Fox News
Current Issues- FoxNews
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/12/01/soviet-republic-giving-nuclear-materials-656026089/
Former Soviet republic giving up nuclear materials
Fact Check:
1) Belarus in 1994 gave up the nuclear weapons it inherited in the breakup of the Soviet Union, but it retained its highly enriched uranium stocks.
2) Belarus will transfer 485.01 pounds (220 kilograms) of highly enriched uranium to Russia.
3) In July, Clinton cited Belarus as among countries across the globe where a "steel vise" of suppression is "slowly crushing civil society and the human spirit."
Questions:
1) Why are they waiting until 2012 to give up the nuclear materials.
2) Was this decision made possibly to lead other countries to do the same?
Extra Details:
http://www.newsok.com/in-boost-for-obama-belarus-gives-up-nuke-material/article/feed/218784?custom_click=pod_headline_asia
This news article says that the decision made by Belarus boosts Obama's image. The questions are how much did Obama do to influence this situation and will this really affect his reelection
Terms To Know:
Astana- Capital of Kazakhstan
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/12/01/soviet-republic-giving-nuclear-materials-656026089/
Former Soviet republic giving up nuclear materials
Fact Check:
1) Belarus in 1994 gave up the nuclear weapons it inherited in the breakup of the Soviet Union, but it retained its highly enriched uranium stocks.
2) Belarus will transfer 485.01 pounds (220 kilograms) of highly enriched uranium to Russia.
3) In July, Clinton cited Belarus as among countries across the globe where a "steel vise" of suppression is "slowly crushing civil society and the human spirit."
Questions:
1) Why are they waiting until 2012 to give up the nuclear materials.
2) Was this decision made possibly to lead other countries to do the same?
Extra Details:
http://www.newsok.com/in-boost-for-obama-belarus-gives-up-nuke-material/article/feed/218784?custom_click=pod_headline_asia
This news article says that the decision made by Belarus boosts Obama's image. The questions are how much did Obama do to influence this situation and will this really affect his reelection
Terms To Know:
Astana- Capital of Kazakhstan
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