Current Events 3/7/12

First and foremost, complete any and all questions from previous days this week that you have been unable to complete.

Secondly, be sure you are saving your answers somehow. We have had a number of students 'lose' their information due to individual and computer errors.

Finally, there is to be no game playing of any kind unless I verify that you have completed your daily assignment.

Yesterday was Super Tuesday. There is no link here. You must look this up on your own.

1. Which candidate won which states? 
2. What are the total delegate counts for the top four candidates?
3. Where did you get your information? Use easybib.com to cite your source.

 Read this article about the Senate and Duties (tariffs) on Goods from China...
The US Senate votes to uphold Washington's ability to impose duties on subsidized goods from China and Vietnam.
< http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17267592 >

1. What do opponents of the bill protecting tariffs on Chinese products feel?
2. What do supporters of the bill protecting tariffs on Chinese products feel?
3. How many jobs are might be in jeopardy?
4. What are the industries covered by the duties?

Read this article about a Seminar in Aspen designed to create better leaders...
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/thought-provoking-seminars-at-aspen-institute-use-philosophical-texts-to-create-better-leaders/2012/03/06/gIQAO6h2uR_story.html

1. Why was the program created?
2. Where was Nicolae born?
3. How did he improve his life?
4. What kind of community improvements were made because of Nicolae's program?