Thursday, August 30, 2012

Current Events Blog- 3 Topic

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/story/2012-08-28/west-nile-virus-cases-increase/57402754/1

Who?- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; By Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY
What?- This articles is about West Nile virus cases up 40% from last week.
When?- This articles was updated August 30, 2012 around noon. This article is very current and reliable.
Where?- West Nile virus is occuring nationally, but more than 70% of the cases have been reported from these six states: South Dakota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas; 45% were reported from Texas alone.
Why?- This article is very current, informative and aknowledgable on the West Nile virus.

http://www.weather.com/news/hurricane-isaac-impacts

Who?- The Weather Channel
What?- Hurricane Isaac Latest: Isaac Slogs North; More Rescues
When?- This articles was updated today August 30, 2012 around 3:00 pm. This articles is very current and the information can help many citizens in the United States today.
Where?-This Articles from weather.com covers the Louisiana and Mississippi area.
Why?-Since this article is occuring right now, I believe this article is a great source to inform people on this current event; keeping people updated.

http://news.discovery.com/space/getting-the-first-ever-rover-tracks-on-mars-120824.html

Who?- Analysis by Amy Shira Teitel- Discovery News
What?- The First (Ever) Rover Tracks on Mars.  An Historic Mission event
When?- This articles was published on August 24, 2012 at 2:00 pm.
Where?- Robot Curiosity lands on Mars.
Why?- This website leaves the readers with knowledgable information . I find this article to be very fascinating; what a cool way to learn and see the planet Mars.



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