Columbus Current Events: February 2006

Article Look-Up 2.21.06

Here are some goodies for you! Summarize each article, then also answer each question about the articles:

Port Deal

1.Who is the chairman of the House Security Council?
2. How many ports are being considered to be sold?
3. What is a port?
4. Why do some people not want the UAE to be involved in this deal?
5. Why do some people say it is okay?

Chocoholics' Dream

1. Why type of chocolate is now being touted as being healthy?
2. What does this chocolate contain that makes it healthy?
3. What group of people living in Peru have fewer heart attacks than the other?
4. Mars Company produces candy bars called what, which contain more vitamins and nutrients.

Powerball Prank

1. Where was the winning ticket sold?
2. Who owns the U-Stop convenience store where the winning ticket was sold?
3. Who made the prank call?
4. WHat did the prank call say?

Gross.

1. Who is the killer with the fan following?
2. How many people did he allegedly kill?
3. Who were the two drug dealers who were killed?
4. Who is the district attorney in the case?

Other current event questions:

1. Who is currently in first place in the big 12 Men's Basketball standings?
2. Who is currently the CEO of Microsoft?
3. According to some people in Carl Junction, what is one the biggest problems facing the city right now? (visit the joplinglobe.com for assistance.)

4. According to the Joplin Globe how many hybrid vehicles are going to be sold in the United States in 2007?

Article Look-Up 2.21.06

Here are some goodies for you! Summarize each article, then also answer each question about the articles:

Port Deal

1.Who is the chairman of the House Security Council?
2. How many ports are being considered to be sold?
3. What is a port?
4. Why do some people not want the UAE to be involved in this deal?
5. Why do some people say it is okay?

href="http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/diet.fitness/02/20/healthy.chocolate.ap/index.html">Chocoholics' Dream

1. Why type of chocolate is now being touted as being healthy?
2. What does this chocolate contain that makes it healthy?
3. What group of people living in Peru have fewer heart attacks than the other?
4. Mars Company produces candy bars called what, which contain more vitamins and nutrients.

Powerball Prank

1. Where was the winning ticket sold?
2. Who owns the U-Stop convenience store where the winning ticket was sold?
3. Who made the prank call?
4. WHat did the prank call say?

Gross.

1. Who is the killer with the fan following?
2. How many people did he allegedly kill?
3. Who were the two drug dealers who were killed?
4. Who is the district attorney in the case?

Other current event questions:

1. Who is currently in first place in the big 12 Men's Basketball standings?
2. Who is currently the CEO of Microsoft?
3. According to some people in Carl Junction, what is one the biggest problems facing the city right now? (visit the joplinglobe.com for assistance.)

4. According to the Joplin Globe how many hybrid vehicles are going to be sold in the United States in 2007?