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Current Events // Posts tagged as "Current Events"

Posted by Adrian Olmedo | 1 Comment

Sept. 20 – 24, 2010

Remember Pios, this is your only opportunity to earn bonus points, don’t let it pass you by. Last week we only had two entries, and both of those came during school hours and did not meet the Friday deadline. Here are the rules again in case you forgot. This will be the last time I ...

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Sept. 13 – 17, 2010

What’s up, Pioneer Visionaries! In an effort to get you “in tune” with the world around you, I’d like to introduce you to an ongoing series I like to call Current Events — I’ll be putting up a few questions related to current events happening around the world. This will be a great opportunity to ...

Posted by Adrian Olmedo | 2 Comments

Sept. 6 – 10, 2010

CURRENT EVENT BONUS POINTS 1. What Central American country had torrential rains that triggered mudslides, killing at least 40 during the last week? 2. What did a pastor say would be burned as his Florida church Sept. 11, sparking protests in Afghanistan? 3. Who does Gen. David Petraeus say this could endanger? (See Question 2) ...

Posted by Adrian Olmedo | 3 Comments

April 19–23, 2010

Current Events Week of April 19 – 23, 2010 What country began experiencing a significant volcanic eruption last week? What international industry is feeling a major financial and logistical impact as a result of the volcano? Two professional sports are now into their end-of-the-season playoffs. Name one of them. Name the other. (See Question #3) ...

Posted by Adrian Olmedo | 11 Comments

April 12–16, 2010

Been waitin’ around for this? Here it is! Ensure you understand the rules well before posting a comment — only valid entries will be approved. REMEMBER: Comments during school hours — 7:55-2:37PM — will not be accepted — Go! Go! Go! Current Events Week of April 12 – 16, 2010 1. Where did First Lady ...

Posted by Adrian Olmedo | 1 Comment

Week of April 5–9, 2010

Pios, remember that you need to follow the rules explicitly or your comment will not be approved — and, even worse, you’ll miss out on the little bonus-bonus! Go! Go! Go! (P.S. If you have no clue what to do, refer back to the first post, it has all you need to know — so ...

Posted by Adrian Olmedo | 8 Comments

March 29 – April 2, 2010

What’s up, Pios! In an effort to get you “in tune” with the world around you, I’d like to introduce you to an ongoing series I like to call Current Events — I’ll be putting up a few questions related to current events happening around the world. This will be a great opportunity to help ...