September 13, 2010

National News: Gulf May Have Avoided Direst Predictions After Spill
(The New York Times) 
Early this year, the Gulf Of Mexico faced an enormous Deepwater Horizon spill It was predicted to be the largest and most damaging oil spill in United States history. Although bird carcasses are still being discovered, the numbers from this spill is much less then in other oil spills much like Exxon Valdex spill in Alaska in 1989. The effect on American citizens will not be as severe as many scientists thought, but there currently is a heated debate about the threat of sea life due to the disappearance of a large amount of oil breaking down deep below surface.  Scientists must keep a careful eye on this spill because as quickly as the currents shift, so can the effect on the oil spill. (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/14/science/earth/14spill.html?ref=us) 


Global News: Plane Crashes in Venezuela With 47 On Board
(The New York Times) 
At 2:06 am on September 13, 2010 a Conviasa flight flying domestically inbound to Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela crashed on the banks of the Orinoco River. Although they are uncertain of the cause, people are still searching for survivors. As of September 13, 2010, 13 people have been confirmed dead, 21 severely injured, and the number of survivors is at least 23. Unlike the last major crash inbound to Venezuela in 2008; there are numerous survivors and hopefully more to be discovered. (http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2010/09/13/world/international-us-venezuela-crash.html?ref=world) 


Local News: Teen Charges In Death Of Paterson Boy; Another Shooting, Stabbing Cap Weekend
(North Jersey)

Summary: ‘One, two three strikes your out!’ is frequently said at local baseball games in Patterson. But what about ‘One, two, three shots your out?’ Shootings in Patterson New Jersey are becoming a common occurrence just as much as a baseball game. Shot one, at 2: 03 pm on September 12, 2010 a local man and his girlfriend pulled up to the St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital with numerous gunshot wounds. Shot two, a 21 year old man along with two other unidentified men were involved in the plotting of a 14 year old Patterson boy’s death. Another person was shot and severely injured near Summer Street, Saturday. Shot three, your out! The police are now more aware of the severity of the situation and plan on establishing changes in the society.

(http://www.northjersey.com/news/091210_Teen_charged_in_death_of_Paterson_boy_another_shooting_stabbing_cap_weekend.html)