Category: News

Deep below the surface of the earth, 33 men are trapped in a Chilean copper mine. The men have been trapped since august 5 when a landslide blocked their exit back to the earth’s surface. There are plans to build an escape tunnel for the men, but the effort will be time consuming.

The men have been reached by a small hole in which a camera has been lowered. They are also being fed through the hole and ventilation is being provided. Family members have high hopes for their rescue. It will be nice to see the miners return to their loved ones.

The country of Pakistan is experiencing some of the worst flooding they’ve ever had. The rains have caused waters to rise and have wiped out thousands of homes and fields. The government has not been able to give relief to the people and this has caused much dissention. Adding to the problem is the confirmation of at least one case of cholera.

Cholera is a water-borne disease that can be very deadly. Quick action is needed to prevent the spread of the disease. The international community is helping with relief funds, but the country needs much more to combat the deadly floods.

In the era of government bailouts, it’s not surprising that many taxpayers are crying foul when they hear about CEO’s of companies who get large severance packages for leaving their company. This recently happened when CEO Mark Hurd left Hewlett-Packard. He reportedly got more than $30 million dollars.

Mr. Hurd stepped down from HP after a series of allegations that he falsified expense reports. He is also accused of sexual harassment. Shareholders are furious that he will walk with so much money. I think it’s a shame that these people can take advantage of their situations and still be rewarded.

Ever since the giant oil spill into the Gulf of Mexico, many have wondered whether or not the chief executive of BP would be able to keep his job. While the verdict is not in yet, the common consensus is that he will soon be in the unemployment line. Those in the know say that he will be replaced in the coming months.

BP really needs to change its image. I think it would be good for them to replace their leadership and move toward a new direction. I hope the company will choose a new leader wisely and begin to repair their battered image.

As the oil continues to pollute the Gulf of Mexico, scientists are seeing some surprising animal behavior. The animals are fleeing the oil and coming in close to the shore. This is unusual as they are not known to leave their natural habitats easily. It may lead to further problems scientists say.

One problem could be that the fish gathering in large numbers could deplete the natural oxygen levels. This will cause a massive die-off if some of the animals don’t leave the area. Another problem is that it will be easy for predators to pick off fish and mammals in shallow water. The best solution would be that the spill is stopped so that the healing process can begin.

Gold, iron, Lithium, and copper are all minerals that are thought to be found in large quantities in the country of Afghanistan. This was reported by the U.S. Military after several geologists made the discoveries. Some strategists in the region believe this new information could change the future of Afghanistan and its role in the world.

Afghanistan is certainly a very poor country. Finding these assets could give hope for the future and jobs for people who need the work. Of course, there will be many arguments over who will control these assets, but many hope the problems can be worked out. I am glad the poor people of this country have finally gotten some good news!