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The article "Niwot High Evacuated in Asbestos Scare" by Monte Whaley, talks about an incident at Niwot High School. The incident happened yesterday when work crews discovered what might have been asbestos in a locker. Students were later evacuated from the school. When things like this happen many people spend more time thinking about if schools are going to the right measures when searching lockers. Normally when schools search lockers they look for drugs and alcohol but after this the searches will hopefully be also focused on things like this. This article matters to school because this incident could have turned out deadly.This matter also matters to society because it opens our eyes about problems like this.Luckily no one was hurt during this but next time it might not turn out so fortunate.

http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_14869456?source=rss

PLN23

The article "Weld County SUV Rollover Kills Seven" by Howard Pankratz, tells the story of a morning car accident on U.S. 85. Earlier this morning an Acura SUV lost control and rolled. The cause has not been identified yet. This article matters to the community because many accidents like this happen because of phones. People especially teenagers, text and call while driving. When this happens people end up hurt and the consequences aren't good. This article also matters to me because about 4 years ago my mom was involved in a rollover accident that nearly took her life. Luckily she was okay and so were the people involved in this one were too.

http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_14801897?source=rss

PLN21

The article "David Stern's Steroid Testimony" by ESPN, talks about the new rules and punishments of steroid use in the NBA. These rules and punishments will be put into affect on June 30th. This will make it so steroid users would get 3 warning before being punished. At the first warning players must sit out 10 games out of an 82 game season. A second offense would result in the player having to miss 25 games. Last, a third offense would result in the player being disqualified from the NBA. Many people think that the use of steroids is immoral and cheap. I agree with the people that share that opinion. These rules are helping to prevent an uprising problem. Although we can't do anything about steroid use in the world, for example the Olympics. We can stop the use of it in our country. If this immoral quagmire is not addressed then more high school students will be influenced by the pros and become users. The use of steroids should be handled in such way as drunk driving and narcotics. If it is then it would help getting rid of steroids for good.

http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/post/_/id/22/david-stern-s-steroid-testimony

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The article "Tennessee Truck Driver Leaves Path of Destruction in Longmont" by Vanessa Miller, talks about a truck driver who is believed to have destroyed a neighborhood while driving intoxicated. David Kent allegedly drove is delivery truck through a unique Longmont neighborhood on Saturday, uprooting trees and destroying fences and light poles. He was supposed to be delivering doors from his company in Tennessee to Broomfield. When police confronted him it was obvious that he was high . David Kent was later taken to the hospital after showing signs of mental illness. Driving high, while not as a big problem as driving drunk is still just as dangerous. Many teens throughout the U.S. are caught doing it. It is obviously a problem here in Colorado and can be stopped if more attention is focused on it. This is not yet a local problem but has the potential to become one. Luckily no one was hurt in the incident, but next time it might not turn out as fortunate.

http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_14786185?source=rss

PLN18

In our English 9 class laptops are a every day necessity. Using personal computers in class cut down on the need to use paper based materials. Laptops allow me to easily access information on any topic. Using laptops also make any class more interesting and lets students engage in more conversations. Laptops are also a very good organization tool. They eliminate the need for messy binders and backpacks. Advantages like this will have an huge impact on student's grade. Laptops allow me to access my work in class and c always be pretty reliable opposed to backpack. Last, laptops make your work accessible to everyone so instead of just the teacher reviewing your work, you can receive more feedback on your work.

http://www.littletonpublicschools.net/DISTRICTINFORMATION/GetInvolved/LPSBlogs/tabid/656/BlogID/7/Default.aspx

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The article " Bear Poacher Goes to Prison" tells the story of Craig Archer who ilegally killed a black bear last year. Police said that a niehbor called the them and said that they had noticed a blood trail around Archer's house. When police later investigated the home they found the dead bear. Police also found marijuana. When poaching occurs, an animal is killed ilegally. Most poaching is done out of season which makes it illagal. a lot of huntng communities have these problems.This is also a natiobnal problem. This is also a world wide problem because in Africa and India poachers are killing tigers and elephants for their hide and tusks. In conclusion, this problem is a reaocurriong example of how cruel some poeople are, and the neverending battle between poachers and animal supporters.

http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_14670200?source=rss

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The article "Young Bear Rescued in Aspen" by the Denver Post, shares the story of a young black bear that was found on the back side of Aspen Mountain. The bear was proven to be dangerously underweight, weighing just over a third of what he should weigh. A woman brought in the bear to the Aspen Animal Shelter according to ReRe Baker, animal safety officer for Pitkin County.The bear was later taken to the DOW office in Glenwood Springs. This situation matters to wildlife workers because this is the second case of malnourished animals. The other case was about a mountain lion who broke into a house and killed a dog for food. When the animals are malnourished they start to come into contact with humans. This situation also matters to me because ReRe Baker is my aunt. Last this in not yet a world problem but is a community one. Luckily for the bear this situation turned out happy.

http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_14504316?source=rss