Monday November 1, 2010

Local News:
The Bergen Record
Walmart Star


At 17, Charis Jones was just another cashier at one of the thousands of Walmart stores. Now at 28, he is the market manager for the northern New Jersey region for Walmart, oversees seven stores, and manages his own two. When asked his least favorite part of the business, his response was "I honestly can't say I have a dislike. Eleven years with the company and all the promotions and all the things I've been able to do, I wouldn't trade one minute of it for anything." 


(http://www.northjersey.com/news/106395573_At_28_he_s_a_rising_star_with_Walmart.html?c=y&page=2)


National News:
The New York Times
Cruise Ship Barley Squeezes Under Bridge




The Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas was returning to its port in Fort Lauderdale when it underwent a tight squeeze under Denmark's Storebaelt Bridge. They plan on repairing the issue, and then returning to the regular sailing schedule. All passengers were safely secured and continued their trip, expecting to arrive on the 11th of November. 


Global News:
The New York Times

Brazilian President

Although  Dilma Rousseff has no elected political experience, she was recently elected as the Brazilian president. Much like how America has elected their first african-american president, this is the first woman to be elected into such a high position. Many think that these two events will alter society in many ways and see it as an opportunity for change. Will this change be bad or good?

(http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/01/world/americas/01brazil.html?ref=world)