*Teenage Gunman Kills 15 at School in Germany*
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/12/world/europe/12germany.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=german%20kid%20kills&st=cse
Who: Tim Kretschmer
Where: Germany, Winnenden
When: Wednesday, March 11th, 2009.
Why: Some people think that it may have been his father's influence, because he was a member of a local shooting club and had experience. Othe peopple think that he was depressed. It's not a fact, no one knows what his real reasons were.
What: The 17 year old, Tim Kretschmer, attacked the Albertville Secondary School in Winnenden with a gun, killing 16 people.
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*Two Dead and 13 Wounded in California School Shooting*
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/03/05/national/05CND-SHOOT.html?ex=1237089600&en=4b1f80bc46bc821d&ei=5070
Who: A ninth grader.
Where: California, in a suburb of San Diego.
When: March 5, 2001.
Why: Officials said they did not know what the motive was, and at an emotional news conference struggled with that question. Based on the fact that days before, he threatened some kids and no one payed any attention to him, I infere that it could have been because he wanted to call for attention, he needed to be listened.
What: A 15 year old boy, pulled a handgun out of his back pack and opened fire, killing 2 people and injuring 13.
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*Northern Illinois University School Shooting*
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/organizations/n/northern_illinois_university/school_shooting/index.html?scp=8&sq=schools%20shooting&st=cse
Who: Stephen P. Kazmierkzak.
Where: U.S. Northern Illinois.
When: February 14, 2008.
Why: He left no suicide note, he hid all of his motives. But his girlfriend, Jessica Baty said that he took an anti-anxiety drug and a sleeping aid in addition to the antidepressant Prozac. But three weeks before the shooting and the suicide he had stopped taking the Prozac. So I suppose that he suffered from depressions and he felt that no one loved him and that everyone was against him. So maybe it was a rage attack against all the people that sometime hurt his feelings.
What: A 27 year old former sociology student, opened fire, shooting 25 people and killing 5. Then he shot himself, before the authorities detained him.
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*Theories but No Answer in School Shooting*
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C07E2DE123DF937A35751C1A961958260
Who: Michael Carneal.
Where: U.S. Washington, Heath High School.
When: Monday, December 1st, 1997.
Why: I think that maybe he acted because of someone's influence, because he took five guns and only used one, so people suppose that he expected help from somebody. Also because the police said that someone helped him plan it, because he couldn't have got five guns just by himself, because they were stole from a neighbor. But the principal of the high school, Bill Bond, said Michael's essays and short stories indicated that he ''just struck out in anger at the world'' because he felt weak and picked upon. Mr. Bond said the boy apparently ''had been teased all his life.''
What: The ninth grader Michael Carneal carried five guns inside his backpack, and opened fire in the early-morning circle prayer, killing three of his classmates, and leaving five kids injured.
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*Sorrowful Town Honors Teen-Ager Killed in School Shooting*
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B01E2D61738F935A15756C0A96E958260
Who: 15 year old, Kipland P. Kinkel.
Where: U.S Washington, Thurston High School.
When: Wednesday, May 20th, 1998.
Why: I think it all started with rage against something his fathers did to him, because the evening before the shooting in the cafeteria, he killed his parents. So it's said that it could have been an attack of anger towards people and he had to pour his anger somehow.
What: A 15 year old teenager opened fire in the school cafeteria, killing two people and injuring 22 more students, leaving them in critical conditions.
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*Texas City Official: Mass shooting left cars, but Killeen 'resilient'*
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/03/12/killeen.mass.shooting/
Who: 35 year old, George Hennard.
Where: U.S. Texas, Killeen.
When: October 16th, 1991.
Why: It's said that he chose his victims metodically, most of them women. So I think that maybe he had something against the people he shot.
What: George Hennard drove a pickup truck into the Luby's cafeteria, and opened fire, killing 3 people and severely wounding 20 people. Then he shot himself, comitting suicide.
jueves, 12 de marzo de 2009
martes, 3 de marzo de 2009
Russian Welcomes Letter From Obama
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/americas/03/03/cuba.castro.shakeup/index.html
Who: Presiden Dimitri A. Medvedev
Where: Moscow, Russia
When: March 3, 2009
Why: Because he made an agreement with President Barack Obama and the deal benefits both countries. Obama wants to help Iran.
What: President Dmitri A. Medvedev said that Russia was open to United States overtures on its proposed missile defense plan. Obama asks for Russia's help on Iran.
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/americas/03/03/cuba.castro.shakeup/index.html
Who: Presiden Dimitri A. Medvedev
Where: Moscow, Russia
When: March 3, 2009
Why: Because he made an agreement with President Barack Obama and the deal benefits both countries. Obama wants to help Iran.
What: President Dmitri A. Medvedev said that Russia was open to United States overtures on its proposed missile defense plan. Obama asks for Russia's help on Iran.
lunes, 2 de marzo de 2009
Partial
1. Who is Robert Mugabe? How long has he been in power? How popular is he?
- The President of Zimbabwe, he has held the power since 1980, 28 years. At first, he was considered by African Americans like a hero, with his plan of supporting his people. But his image has changed, because he has done many bad things for the country, like when he generated an hyperinflation that caused Zimbabwe's economy to spiral downward. So, in July 2008, the Group of Eight released a collective statement that said they do not accept a government that doesn't reflect the will of Zimbabwean people. White people don´t like him much, because they think he is racist.
2. Who is Morgan Tsvangirai? Which is/ has been his political role?
- He is the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, and the President of the Movement for Democratic Change. A key figure in the opposition team to President Robert Mugabe.
3. What happened during last year's elections? Which was the outcome?
- The Presidential Elections of 2008, were held on March 29, the major candidates were Mugabe, Simba Makoni, and Tsvangirai. According to the official results, Tsvangirai was ahead of Mugabe, but Mugabe won, and Tsvangirai claimed that the results could have been altered.
4. Which is the economic situation in Zimbabwe? How do the people feel about this?
- It's collapsing, thanks to an economic mismanagement. From one of Africa's strongest economies, it has come to the world's worst. Because Mugabe printed hundreds of trillions of Zimbabwean dollars, triggering hyperinflation. Also, food shortages, unemployment, and the cholera outbreak doesn't help, because it damages health and people has more needs, like medicines, which the government can't provide. The people are feeling desperate, the hummanitarian help is retiring, and the government doesn't act. Instead of caring for the economic situation, they care for themselves and launch a birthday party in which they spent $250 000.
5. What do you think about the celebrations and the lavish party?
- It's selfish to use that money in your benefit, when it could be used for medicines and food. It's horrible the way Mugabe is managing the situation, without facing the problems he has created, he just doesn't care and keeps giving himself parties, when his country is suffering because of him.
a) Give the conflict a name and explain why you think it is a conflict:
- Major crisis in Zimbabwe and the government doesn't care. It's a conflict because the candidates are fighting for power, while the country is suffering the consecuences.
b) Who is involved and why?
- Robert Mugabe, his followrs, the opposing group, and the Zimbabwean citizens, because they're being affected.
c) Explain in detail why the conflict has happened:
- The economy is collapsing thanks to the mistakes of the President, Robert Mugabe generated a triggering hyperinflation, that is affecting the people. All of the money that should be used for food and medicines, to help his people, Mugabe uses it to make parties and enjoy himself. He cares for himself instead of his country.
d) Give a timeline of events (at least 5) related to the conflict:
- January 2009, Zimbabwe introduced a new Z$100 trillion banknote.
- February 21, 2009: Mugabe's 85th birthday.
- February 27, 2009: Tsvangirai visits a hospital and says it needs 30,000 dollars.
- February 28, 2009: Mugabe's spent $250 000 for hid birthday party.
- March 1, 2009: Tsvangirai states the country needs $5 billion dollars to tabilize the country.
e) How do you think this conflict can be solved and why?
- If the government started using the money they have to benefit their people, instead of using it for their own benefit. If other countries helped, and if they changed the President to a more effective and productive one.
- The President of Zimbabwe, he has held the power since 1980, 28 years. At first, he was considered by African Americans like a hero, with his plan of supporting his people. But his image has changed, because he has done many bad things for the country, like when he generated an hyperinflation that caused Zimbabwe's economy to spiral downward. So, in July 2008, the Group of Eight released a collective statement that said they do not accept a government that doesn't reflect the will of Zimbabwean people. White people don´t like him much, because they think he is racist.
2. Who is Morgan Tsvangirai? Which is/ has been his political role?
- He is the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, and the President of the Movement for Democratic Change. A key figure in the opposition team to President Robert Mugabe.
3. What happened during last year's elections? Which was the outcome?
- The Presidential Elections of 2008, were held on March 29, the major candidates were Mugabe, Simba Makoni, and Tsvangirai. According to the official results, Tsvangirai was ahead of Mugabe, but Mugabe won, and Tsvangirai claimed that the results could have been altered.
4. Which is the economic situation in Zimbabwe? How do the people feel about this?
- It's collapsing, thanks to an economic mismanagement. From one of Africa's strongest economies, it has come to the world's worst. Because Mugabe printed hundreds of trillions of Zimbabwean dollars, triggering hyperinflation. Also, food shortages, unemployment, and the cholera outbreak doesn't help, because it damages health and people has more needs, like medicines, which the government can't provide. The people are feeling desperate, the hummanitarian help is retiring, and the government doesn't act. Instead of caring for the economic situation, they care for themselves and launch a birthday party in which they spent $250 000.
5. What do you think about the celebrations and the lavish party?
- It's selfish to use that money in your benefit, when it could be used for medicines and food. It's horrible the way Mugabe is managing the situation, without facing the problems he has created, he just doesn't care and keeps giving himself parties, when his country is suffering because of him.
a) Give the conflict a name and explain why you think it is a conflict:
- Major crisis in Zimbabwe and the government doesn't care. It's a conflict because the candidates are fighting for power, while the country is suffering the consecuences.
b) Who is involved and why?
- Robert Mugabe, his followrs, the opposing group, and the Zimbabwean citizens, because they're being affected.
c) Explain in detail why the conflict has happened:
- The economy is collapsing thanks to the mistakes of the President, Robert Mugabe generated a triggering hyperinflation, that is affecting the people. All of the money that should be used for food and medicines, to help his people, Mugabe uses it to make parties and enjoy himself. He cares for himself instead of his country.
d) Give a timeline of events (at least 5) related to the conflict:
- January 2009, Zimbabwe introduced a new Z$100 trillion banknote.
- February 21, 2009: Mugabe's 85th birthday.
- February 27, 2009: Tsvangirai visits a hospital and says it needs 30,000 dollars.
- February 28, 2009: Mugabe's spent $250 000 for hid birthday party.
- March 1, 2009: Tsvangirai states the country needs $5 billion dollars to tabilize the country.
e) How do you think this conflict can be solved and why?
- If the government started using the money they have to benefit their people, instead of using it for their own benefit. If other countries helped, and if they changed the President to a more effective and productive one.
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