what is this item about?
this item is about rising fears of another recession, a survey of top economists found them more optimistic about growth in the fourth quarter of this year and throughout 2010. but job seekers will have to wait a little longer for employers to start hirering again.
why did you choose it?
i choose this because it is important for people to know what is going to happen in the future year and the rest of this year to the countries money and their jobs.
do you agree with what happening in the news item you choose? why or why not?
yes i agree with whats happening in this news item because even though people don't have money them seem to keep buying houses and things they don't need.
do you think the info has been presented fairly? why or why not?
yes i think the info has been presented fairly because they took a survey from top economists and talked about the job situation.
would you use this news source again?
yes i would use this news source again because CNN always presents their info fairly.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
http://money.cnn.com/2009/11/18/news/economy/thanksgiving_travel/index.htm
1.What is this article about?
Its about how Americans not using the airlines any more and driving in the up coming Thanksgiving weekend.
2.Why did you choose it?
I choosed the article because the airlines are losing money and customers.
3.Do you agree with whats happening in the story?
Yes, its easyer and cost less to go in a car then pay for a airplane iys not as fast but cheaper.
4.Do you think the information has been prsented fairly?
Yes, the information was showed perfectly in the artical.
5.Would you use this news source again?
Yes, CNN is always a great news source that I always use.
1.What is this article about?
Its about how Americans not using the airlines any more and driving in the up coming Thanksgiving weekend.
2.Why did you choose it?
I choosed the article because the airlines are losing money and customers.
3.Do you agree with whats happening in the story?
Yes, its easyer and cost less to go in a car then pay for a airplane iys not as fast but cheaper.
4.Do you think the information has been prsented fairly?
Yes, the information was showed perfectly in the artical.
5.Would you use this news source again?
Yes, CNN is always a great news source that I always use.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Pub staff stunned by layoffshttp://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091105/BIZ/911050312/-1/BIZ13
1. What is this article about?26 workers lose jobs at eatery in Newburgh.
2.Why did you choose it--what did you find intersesting?I chose it because it talks about the economy and how 26 people lost there jobs in newburgh, i found intersesting is that its in newburgh and thats where i go to school so i wanted to read about it.
3.Do you agree with whats happening in the story?why or why not?I do agree but than i dont because the pub didnt hav anymore money so it fireed people but tahn i dont agree with it because nobody deserves to loose there jobs but its life.
4.Do you think the information has been provided fairly? yes it explains everything perfectly.
5.Would you use this news source again?why or why not? Yes becasue its newburgh but if it wasnt i wouldnt.
2.Why did you choose it--what did you find intersesting?I chose it because it talks about the economy and how 26 people lost there jobs in newburgh, i found intersesting is that its in newburgh and thats where i go to school so i wanted to read about it.
3.Do you agree with whats happening in the story?why or why not?I do agree but than i dont because the pub didnt hav anymore money so it fireed people but tahn i dont agree with it because nobody deserves to loose there jobs but its life.
4.Do you think the information has been provided fairly? yes it explains everything perfectly.
5.Would you use this news source again?why or why not? Yes becasue its newburgh but if it wasnt i wouldnt.
1.What is this item about? This article is about the amazing clothing store Abercrombie and fitch going out of buisness.
2.Why did you choose it? I chose this particular article because im into these type of clothes and now that they might go out of buisness the prices would go down.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not? yes I agree because there pretty accurate because the sales prices are starting to slump because of the other clothing store aeropastale.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not? Yes because there telling how much they use to make and how much there making now.
5.Would use this news source again? recordonline.com
2.Why did you choose it? I chose this particular article because im into these type of clothes and now that they might go out of buisness the prices would go down.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not? yes I agree because there pretty accurate because the sales prices are starting to slump because of the other clothing store aeropastale.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not? Yes because there telling how much they use to make and how much there making now.
5.Would use this news source again? recordonline.com
1. It is about how apple hasblown its chance to become something greater than it is to comparson of Microsoft.
2.I choose it because i wanted to know what was going on with apple since i purchase almost everything they make.
3.I agree some what with what is going on because i understand that they are trying to compete with big companys but they could of worked harder to me to get ahead.
4.I think it was pretty fair because it included every bit of information i needed regarding the story.
5.Yes i would use it again because it gave me a clear understanding on what was going on with the apple company.
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/JubaksJournal/has-apple-blown-its-big-chance.aspx
2.I choose it because i wanted to know what was going on with apple since i purchase almost everything they make.
3.I agree some what with what is going on because i understand that they are trying to compete with big companys but they could of worked harder to me to get ahead.
4.I think it was pretty fair because it included every bit of information i needed regarding the story.
5.Yes i would use it again because it gave me a clear understanding on what was going on with the apple company.
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/JubaksJournal/has-apple-blown-its-big-chance.aspx
1.What is this item about? aig ceo intends to stay at his job. And keep working. He had being frastrated by heavy scrutiny and people calling him to give back his bonuses that he got. Even after what happen on wallstreet.
2.Why did you choose it? It shows that these ceo's that got the economy in death, then got pay after, they didi that. does'nt care. they only want to make money.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose?yes. i think he should quit. and give back the money he got."AIG is in the process of trying to sell assets, streamline its operations and improve profitability in an effort to repay the government after being bailed out last fall at the peak of the credit crisis."And they should do that.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not? yes. it gives alot of info about what happen to him. And how they are trying to help the economy back on track.
5.Would you use this news source again?
yes i would use this news sourse again.
http://www.timesherald.com/articles/2009/11/12/business/doc4afb9c341b074051381352.txt
http://www.timesherald.com/articles/2009/11/12/business/doc4afb9c341b074051381352.txt
2.Why did you choose it? It shows that these ceo's that got the economy in death, then got pay after, they didi that. does'nt care. they only want to make money.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose?yes. i think he should quit. and give back the money he got."AIG is in the process of trying to sell assets, streamline its operations and improve profitability in an effort to repay the government after being bailed out last fall at the peak of the credit crisis."And they should do that.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not? yes. it gives alot of info about what happen to him. And how they are trying to help the economy back on track.
5.Would you use this news source again?
yes i would use this news sourse again.
http://www.timesherald.com/articles/2009/11/12/business/doc4afb9c341b074051381352.txt
http://www.timesherald.com/articles/2009/11/12/business/doc4afb9c341b074051381352.txt
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/14/business/global/14jbank.html?ref=business
1. What is this article about?
This article is about how big japenese banks are pulling themselves out of the recession. They suffered much smaller credit losses then the United States, but are taking longer to recover due to "rock bottom" interest rates.
2. Why did you choose it?
I think that its good that the global economy is slowly but surely recovering, and i find it interesting as well.
3. Do you agree with whats happening in the story? Why or why not?
I kind of disagree with this article because people say that the economy is getting better, but when the winter comes its going to get rough. Things are going to get worse before they get better.
4. Do you think the information has been prsented fairly? Why or why not?
Yes. It includes facts and supports the economic recovery.
5. Would you use this news source again? Why or why not?
Yes. this news source is fair and reliable.
This article is about how big japenese banks are pulling themselves out of the recession. They suffered much smaller credit losses then the United States, but are taking longer to recover due to "rock bottom" interest rates.
2. Why did you choose it?
I think that its good that the global economy is slowly but surely recovering, and i find it interesting as well.
3. Do you agree with whats happening in the story? Why or why not?
I kind of disagree with this article because people say that the economy is getting better, but when the winter comes its going to get rough. Things are going to get worse before they get better.
4. Do you think the information has been prsented fairly? Why or why not?
Yes. It includes facts and supports the economic recovery.
5. Would you use this news source again? Why or why not?
Yes. this news source is fair and reliable.
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091107/BIZ/911070327/-1/BIZ13
what is the article about?provide a brief summary?ths article is about unemployment reaching ten percent since 1983
why did you choose it?what did you find interesting ABOUT IT?i choose itbecause it shows how bad the recession is impacting this economy almost 16 million people are jobless and the job market is not helping these uemployed people
do you agree with what is happening in the story?why or why not?i do agree because the economy is at its worts since the great deppression and more and more people are loosing thier jobs because the economy is really bad
do you tthink the information has been provided fairly?why or why not?i do think the information is provided fairly becase it shows how many jobs were lost ion september and october and now the uemployment rate is at 10.2 percent
would you use this news source again?why or why not? yes because it shows statistics of the story and shows proof of what is going on
why did you choose it?what did you find interesting ABOUT IT?i choose itbecause it shows how bad the recession is impacting this economy almost 16 million people are jobless and the job market is not helping these uemployed people
do you agree with what is happening in the story?why or why not?i do agree because the economy is at its worts since the great deppression and more and more people are loosing thier jobs because the economy is really bad
do you tthink the information has been provided fairly?why or why not?i do think the information is provided fairly becase it shows how many jobs were lost ion september and october and now the uemployment rate is at 10.2 percent
would you use this news source again?why or why not? yes because it shows statistics of the story and shows proof of what is going on
disney posts strong profit despite weakness in films http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/13/business/media/13disney.html?_r=1&ref=business
1. what is this item about?
its about the problems that disney has been going through the last few months. they are doing fine in television but in movies and at disney world their not doing so well. they spent $175 million on the new movie "a christmas carol" and only got $31 million in ticket sales the weekend it opened. in the last two months disney has been letting people go and hiring new people for its company. disney recorded a net income of 47 cents a share for the quarter that ended on october 3rd which compared to last year's net income of 40 cents a share for the share. net income dropped to $3.3 billion from $4.4 billion. the article says that "Although Disney’s parks business is considered a barometer of consumer confidence, recovery in the travel industry tends to lag any broader economic turnaround." they want to change that by discounting rooms in hotels at owned by disney.
2. why did you choose it -- what did you find intresting about it?
i chose this artilce because i like to see whats happening with the movies and how disney is doing.
i thought it was intresting because i like disney movies and its intresting to see whats happening.
3. do you agree with whats happening in the story? why or why not?
yes i do because people dont have the time or money to go see movies anymore so everyone is staying home.
4. do you think the information has been presented fairly? why or why not?
yes because the paper covers all the information in a respectful manner.
5. would you use this resource again? why or why not?
yes because i read the news paper almost every day.
its about the problems that disney has been going through the last few months. they are doing fine in television but in movies and at disney world their not doing so well. they spent $175 million on the new movie "a christmas carol" and only got $31 million in ticket sales the weekend it opened. in the last two months disney has been letting people go and hiring new people for its company. disney recorded a net income of 47 cents a share for the quarter that ended on october 3rd which compared to last year's net income of 40 cents a share for the share. net income dropped to $3.3 billion from $4.4 billion. the article says that "Although Disney’s parks business is considered a barometer of consumer confidence, recovery in the travel industry tends to lag any broader economic turnaround." they want to change that by discounting rooms in hotels at owned by disney.
2. why did you choose it -- what did you find intresting about it?
i chose this artilce because i like to see whats happening with the movies and how disney is doing.
i thought it was intresting because i like disney movies and its intresting to see whats happening.
3. do you agree with whats happening in the story? why or why not?
yes i do because people dont have the time or money to go see movies anymore so everyone is staying home.
4. do you think the information has been presented fairly? why or why not?
yes because the paper covers all the information in a respectful manner.
5. would you use this resource again? why or why not?
yes because i read the news paper almost every day.
National unemployment tops 10%
1. What is this article about? Provide a brief summary. This article is about national unemployment and how it reaches 10%, The national unemployment rate has surpassed 10 percent for the first time since 1983 — and is likely to go higher.
Nearly 16 million people can't find jobs even though the worst recession since the Great Depression has apparently ended.
2. Why did you choose it-- what did you find interesting about it? I choose it because national unemployment is serious and people are loosing there jobs and our economy depends on people spending. I found this intersesting because it is a sad thing that people are loosing their jobs.
3. Do you agree with whats happening in the story?why or why not? I do agree with whats going on in the story because everybody is loosing their jobs beacasue nobody is spending any money.
4. Do you think the information has been provided fairly?why or why not?Yes the information has been provided fairley beacuse its explains why people are lossing there jobs and are showing how many people lost there jobs over the past 2 months.
5. Would use this news source again?Why or why not? Yes i would because it explains everything it needs to so everything fits all together.
Nearly 16 million people can't find jobs even though the worst recession since the Great Depression has apparently ended.
2. Why did you choose it-- what did you find interesting about it? I choose it because national unemployment is serious and people are loosing there jobs and our economy depends on people spending. I found this intersesting because it is a sad thing that people are loosing their jobs.
3. Do you agree with whats happening in the story?why or why not? I do agree with whats going on in the story because everybody is loosing their jobs beacasue nobody is spending any money.
4. Do you think the information has been provided fairly?why or why not?Yes the information has been provided fairley beacuse its explains why people are lossing there jobs and are showing how many people lost there jobs over the past 2 months.
5. Would use this news source again?Why or why not? Yes i would because it explains everything it needs to so everything fits all together.
http://hosted2.ap.org/PANOR/02db2d7cf27349608ffb3d3ba8872aa0/Article_2009-11-13-US-Earns-Abercrombie-and-Fitch/id-p28e7950ecf4943e7bc8ac2cc71b551c0
1.What is this item about?
Abercrombie and Fitch had a 39% profit loss. Aeropostale might be taking them out of business because their prices are lower.
2.Why did you choose it?
I think that it is something young people who wear the clothes should know about.
They should know how their money is affecting th companies.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
It doesnt matter because both the clothing stores sell nice clothes but I understand why aeropostale is gettin more business right now.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
Yes.The article did not try to exploit either businesses it gave facts and numbers to prove what they're trying to show.
5.Would use this news source again?
Yes because it was fair and it gave good information and facts.
1.What is this item about?
Abercrombie and Fitch had a 39% profit loss. Aeropostale might be taking them out of business because their prices are lower.
2.Why did you choose it?
I think that it is something young people who wear the clothes should know about.
They should know how their money is affecting th companies.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
It doesnt matter because both the clothing stores sell nice clothes but I understand why aeropostale is gettin more business right now.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
Yes.The article did not try to exploit either businesses it gave facts and numbers to prove what they're trying to show.
5.Would use this news source again?
Yes because it was fair and it gave good information and facts.
job decline affects family life
1.What is this item about?
Thi sArticle is about how the increasing amount of unemployment ,in a family household has had an affect on the people who live in it. Many studies have been tested which show the increase in stress and mood changes in children whos parents have lost their jobs.
2.Why did you choose it?
I chose this article because it has very solid information about what is happening throughout many families in the U.S. Also, it is a very important factor that can affect everyone around them.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
Yes, i can agree with this Article. I understand it would probably be hard for the parents to lose their jobs and try to support their families. So because their fustrated, it can rub off on their children and make them upset as well.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
Yes i think this information has been presented fairly. Michael Luo has shown the affects of unemploy ment, but he also writes about how the bachmuth family tries and gets back on their feet.
5.Would you use this news source again
yes i would use this news source again. I use it everytime.
link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/12/us/12families.html?adxnnl=1&ref=your-money&adxnnlx=1258117218-0DuY1Cs1ZGb0a1r8s/bBpQ
Thi sArticle is about how the increasing amount of unemployment ,in a family household has had an affect on the people who live in it. Many studies have been tested which show the increase in stress and mood changes in children whos parents have lost their jobs.
2.Why did you choose it?
I chose this article because it has very solid information about what is happening throughout many families in the U.S. Also, it is a very important factor that can affect everyone around them.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
Yes, i can agree with this Article. I understand it would probably be hard for the parents to lose their jobs and try to support their families. So because their fustrated, it can rub off on their children and make them upset as well.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
Yes i think this information has been presented fairly. Michael Luo has shown the affects of unemploy ment, but he also writes about how the bachmuth family tries and gets back on their feet.
5.Would you use this news source again
yes i would use this news source again. I use it everytime.
link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/12/us/12families.html?adxnnl=1&ref=your-money&adxnnlx=1258117218-0DuY1Cs1ZGb0a1r8s/bBpQ
Law School as an Investment?........
http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/12/law-school-as-an-investment/
1.What is this item about?
This article is about letting people know that going into Law School isnt a good investment as people think.
2.Why did you choose it?
I chose this becasue i have friends from Class of 09 that went into school to become lawyers.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
I dont agree with it 100% but i understand that the economy is in a rough time period right now and the price of lawyers are rising.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
Yes, i think the information was presented fairly
5.Would use this news source again?
Yes
1.What is this item about?
This article is about letting people know that going into Law School isnt a good investment as people think.
2.Why did you choose it?
I chose this becasue i have friends from Class of 09 that went into school to become lawyers.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
I dont agree with it 100% but i understand that the economy is in a rough time period right now and the price of lawyers are rising.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
Yes, i think the information was presented fairly
5.Would use this news source again?
Yes
Jobless claims lowest since Janurary
1.What is this item about?
This item about is that jobless claims was the lowest number since janurary when it fired 488,000 people and it was also the smallest tally than expected. Obama announced to plan hold a new forum on jobs and economic growth in December and he says it sign of hope.
2.Why did you choose it?
I pick this article because wondering when will jobless claims go low and go back to normal.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
I agree with this article because Obama is doing something to help our country out of this crisis.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
Yes presented well showing that this a lot information backing it up
5.Would use this news source again?
Yes realiable source for me.
http://money.cnn.com/2009/11/12/news/economy/initial_claims/index.htm
This item about is that jobless claims was the lowest number since janurary when it fired 488,000 people and it was also the smallest tally than expected. Obama announced to plan hold a new forum on jobs and economic growth in December and he says it sign of hope.
2.Why did you choose it?
I pick this article because wondering when will jobless claims go low and go back to normal.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
I agree with this article because Obama is doing something to help our country out of this crisis.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
Yes presented well showing that this a lot information backing it up
5.Would use this news source again?
Yes realiable source for me.
http://money.cnn.com/2009/11/12/news/economy/initial_claims/index.htm
1.What is this item about?
This item was about how the foreclosure fillings are were down 3% in october.Which is the 3rd month-over-month dip.
2.Why did you choose it?
It effecs all of the citizens of America especially New York.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not
yes this is a positve thing in our economy right now. This means that foreclosure is going down and it is boosting the economy. Eventhough it isn't a significant change it is a good start.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
yes there were many sources who gave relavent information. This artical was jamm-packed with percentages and trends from many different sources, who knew the facts about the recent foreclosure rates.
5.Would you use this news source again?
yes
This item was about how the foreclosure fillings are were down 3% in october.Which is the 3rd month-over-month dip.
2.Why did you choose it?
It effecs all of the citizens of America especially New York.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not
yes this is a positve thing in our economy right now. This means that foreclosure is going down and it is boosting the economy. Eventhough it isn't a significant change it is a good start.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
yes there were many sources who gave relavent information. This artical was jamm-packed with percentages and trends from many different sources, who knew the facts about the recent foreclosure rates.
5.Would you use this news source again?
yes
Best-Case Scenario: Unemployment Rises
1.What is this item about?
the unemployment rate hit 10.2% making this the second time topping 10% since the Great Depression. If dicouraged workers try to go out and look for a job rite now the unemployment rate would be 11.6%. David Rosenberg is estamating that unemployment is heading towards 12% and 13%. they believe that the unemployment rate will climb even if the economic recovery continues to gain steam.
2.Why did you choose it?
because its about unemployment and i could be wanting to work so itll be harder for me to find a job and its good to know whats going on with jobs.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
yes i do agree. i understand why unemployment is so high.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
yes i do think that the news was presented fairly. they had percentage rates and from that you can predict what will happen.
5.Would use this news source again?
Yes i would use this source again.
http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/12/unemployment-recession-economy-business-washington-jobs.html
the unemployment rate hit 10.2% making this the second time topping 10% since the Great Depression. If dicouraged workers try to go out and look for a job rite now the unemployment rate would be 11.6%. David Rosenberg is estamating that unemployment is heading towards 12% and 13%. they believe that the unemployment rate will climb even if the economic recovery continues to gain steam.
2.Why did you choose it?
because its about unemployment and i could be wanting to work so itll be harder for me to find a job and its good to know whats going on with jobs.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
yes i do agree. i understand why unemployment is so high.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
yes i do think that the news was presented fairly. they had percentage rates and from that you can predict what will happen.
5.Would use this news source again?
Yes i would use this source again.
http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/12/unemployment-recession-economy-business-washington-jobs.html
October deficit $176 billion http://money.cnn.com/2009/11/12/news/economy/treasury_monthly_deficit/index.htm
what is this item about?
this article is about a worse than expected deficit of a $176.4 billion for the month. the anual deficit is said to hit $1.5 trillion. the highest sence 1945. the tresury department took in $135.4 billion and spent $311.7 billion. a group of lawmakers have been pushing for a bipatisan commission to be created to make a lot of the hard decisions.
why did you choose it?
i choose this article because it is important for people to know what is happening to this countries money.
do you agree with whats happening in the news item you choose? why or why not.
yes i agree with whats happening in this article because you just cant keep spending money and expect to not have a deficit.
do you think the info has been presented fairly? why or why not.
yes the info has been presented fairly because it tells you how much the took in, spent, and what they are trying to do.
would you use this news source again?
yes i would use this news source again because cnn is very reliable.
this article is about a worse than expected deficit of a $176.4 billion for the month. the anual deficit is said to hit $1.5 trillion. the highest sence 1945. the tresury department took in $135.4 billion and spent $311.7 billion. a group of lawmakers have been pushing for a bipatisan commission to be created to make a lot of the hard decisions.
why did you choose it?
i choose this article because it is important for people to know what is happening to this countries money.
do you agree with whats happening in the news item you choose? why or why not.
yes i agree with whats happening in this article because you just cant keep spending money and expect to not have a deficit.
do you think the info has been presented fairly? why or why not.
yes the info has been presented fairly because it tells you how much the took in, spent, and what they are trying to do.
would you use this news source again?
yes i would use this news source again because cnn is very reliable.
http://money.cnn.com/2009/11/13/news/companies/bank_deals/index.htm
1. What is this article about?
Big Banks are now dying and its not gonna come back for a long time.
2. Why did you choose it?
I Choose it because the economy is so bad Big Banks are struggling to come back.
3. Do you agree with what's happening in the story? Why or why not?
Yes, I agree the economy is really bad that banks are selling then self and merging with other banks to turn up profits.
4. Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
Yes, The information was given fairly and explains in every thing in the problom.
5. Would use this news source again? Why or why not?
Yes, CNN is always a great news source to get information of the economy.
1. What is this article about?
Big Banks are now dying and its not gonna come back for a long time.
2. Why did you choose it?
I Choose it because the economy is so bad Big Banks are struggling to come back.
3. Do you agree with what's happening in the story? Why or why not?
Yes, I agree the economy is really bad that banks are selling then self and merging with other banks to turn up profits.
4. Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
Yes, The information was given fairly and explains in every thing in the problom.
5. Would use this news source again? Why or why not?
Yes, CNN is always a great news source to get information of the economy.
Friday, November 6, 2009
1.What is this item about?
No 2010 increase in social security.
2.Why did you choose it?
It effcts many people who plan to retire in the upcoming year.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
No. I believe there should be an increase, some senior citizens cant afford basic health care and are unable to pay doctor vists and pay for medicine
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
Yes they did give a sufficient amount of information. they presented good percentages and numbers
5.Would you use this news source again?
yes
No 2010 increase in social security.
2.Why did you choose it?
It effcts many people who plan to retire in the upcoming year.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
No. I believe there should be an increase, some senior citizens cant afford basic health care and are unable to pay doctor vists and pay for medicine
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
Yes they did give a sufficient amount of information. they presented good percentages and numbers
5.Would you use this news source again?
yes
Stock futures rise ahead of jobless data
1. this was about the rise of jobless people.
2. I choose it because when i start college i wanna know i will be able to find a job and not be out of work waiting for a job.
3. I agree with the news article because it makes sense and it is something very benifical to our economy.
4. Yes i do agree it was presented fairly because it gave dtails as to how the data rose and infomational pages that show you how it has.
5. Yes i would use this as a source again
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Dispatch/default.aspx?feat=1355792
2. I choose it because when i start college i wanna know i will be able to find a job and not be out of work waiting for a job.
3. I agree with the news article because it makes sense and it is something very benifical to our economy.
4. Yes i do agree it was presented fairly because it gave dtails as to how the data rose and infomational pages that show you how it has.
5. Yes i would use this as a source again
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Dispatch/default.aspx?feat=1355792
1.What is this item about?
Fannie Mae posts 18.9 Billion dollar loss on bad loans
2.Why did you choose it?
It affects our economy
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
No I dont I belivev that Fannie mae is a big enough corporation to make good decisions and not make bad loans.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
yes they gave alot of numbers and trends to show there downfall in the past year
5.Would you use this news source again?
yes
Fannie Mae posts 18.9 Billion dollar loss on bad loans
2.Why did you choose it?
It affects our economy
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
No I dont I belivev that Fannie mae is a big enough corporation to make good decisions and not make bad loans.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
yes they gave alot of numbers and trends to show there downfall in the past year
5.Would you use this news source again?
yes
1. What is this article about?
The article is about the rise in the cost of gold and how people are saying that more oversea central banks will increase their gold reserves and ease some concerns that such a largedose of supply would weigh on prices in the open market.
2. Why did you choose it -- what did you find interesting about it?
I chose the article because I like buying jewelery. The thing I found most interesting about it was that the stocks started to rally and there was a drop in jobless claims.
3. Do you agree with what's happening in the story? Why or why not?
I do not agree because alot of people buy gold and if the price goes up then the demand for gold will decrease.
4. Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
Yes. The information was presented fairly because people should know about the rise in gold
5. Would use this news source again? Why or why not?
Yes I would use this source again because cnn is updated every day and gives accurate information.
The article is about the rise in the cost of gold and how people are saying that more oversea central banks will increase their gold reserves and ease some concerns that such a largedose of supply would weigh on prices in the open market.
2. Why did you choose it -- what did you find interesting about it?
I chose the article because I like buying jewelery. The thing I found most interesting about it was that the stocks started to rally and there was a drop in jobless claims.
3. Do you agree with what's happening in the story? Why or why not?
I do not agree because alot of people buy gold and if the price goes up then the demand for gold will decrease.
4. Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
Yes. The information was presented fairly because people should know about the rise in gold
5. Would use this news source again? Why or why not?
Yes I would use this source again because cnn is updated every day and gives accurate information.
http://moneyfeatures.blogs.money.cnn.com/2009/11/05/shocked-into-supporting-health-reform/
1.What is this item about?
This article is about health care prices rising in 2010.
2.Why did you choose it?
I chose this article because not only health care is important in your life but how much it's going to cost you and if you're going to be able to afford it.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
I agree with it because health care costs alot of money and the coverage from your job is going away and there's a good chance that jobs offering health car coverage is not going to be an option.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
I think the information has been presented fairly because the world needs to know whats going on with the health care system.
5.Would you use this news source again?Why or why not?
Yes i would use this source again because all the information i needed was on the cnn website.
1.What is this item about?
This article is about health care prices rising in 2010.
2.Why did you choose it?
I chose this article because not only health care is important in your life but how much it's going to cost you and if you're going to be able to afford it.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
I agree with it because health care costs alot of money and the coverage from your job is going away and there's a good chance that jobs offering health car coverage is not going to be an option.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
I think the information has been presented fairly because the world needs to know whats going on with the health care system.
5.Would you use this news source again?Why or why not?
Yes i would use this source again because all the information i needed was on the cnn website.
Paying more for health care
1.The price of health care will be rising as of 2010.Employees will see 10 percent on their preium.
2.I chose it because I thought that it would be interesting to know that the health care will be going up as of 2010
3.NO!!! because there's people who can only afford the rate that they are paying if it goes up they might not can afford it
4.yes, because its letting you know what will happen to the health care in 2010
5.yes, because it really resourceful and it has good info
http://moneyfeatures.blogs.money.cnn.com/2009/11/05/shocked-into-supporting-health-reform/
2.I chose it because I thought that it would be interesting to know that the health care will be going up as of 2010
3.NO!!! because there's people who can only afford the rate that they are paying if it goes up they might not can afford it
4.yes, because its letting you know what will happen to the health care in 2010
5.yes, because it really resourceful and it has good info
http://moneyfeatures.blogs.money.cnn.com/2009/11/05/shocked-into-supporting-health-reform/
reatailers report sales increases http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/06/business/economy/06shop.html?ref=economy
1. what is this item about?
this item is about all the luxury chain stores percent sales going up. at nordstrom they have a new strategy of lowering their prices resulting in more customers and nordstrom has benefited from this.
2.why did you choose it? what did you find intresting about it?
i chose it because i thought it would be a good article. and what i found intresting about it was that people werent shopping at the luxury chain stores for a while because of the prices there.
3.do you agree with whats happening in the story? why or why not?
yes i do. because the people who are running the stores finally realized that their prices were too high and if they wanted customers they had to lower their sale prices.
4.do you think the information has been presented fairly? why or why not?
yes. the people who researched it had all the sales percents.
5. would you use this news source again? why or why not?
yes i would because i use the times daily.
this item is about all the luxury chain stores percent sales going up. at nordstrom they have a new strategy of lowering their prices resulting in more customers and nordstrom has benefited from this.
2.why did you choose it? what did you find intresting about it?
i chose it because i thought it would be a good article. and what i found intresting about it was that people werent shopping at the luxury chain stores for a while because of the prices there.
3.do you agree with whats happening in the story? why or why not?
yes i do. because the people who are running the stores finally realized that their prices were too high and if they wanted customers they had to lower their sale prices.
4.do you think the information has been presented fairly? why or why not?
yes. the people who researched it had all the sales percents.
5. would you use this news source again? why or why not?
yes i would because i use the times daily.
1.What is this item about? This item is about the income in Provident falls and the loans are downgrading.
2.Why did you choose it? I chose this article beacuse it talks about money and the income that poeple are getting arent high enough for them to keep the house and cars and everything else they own.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not? Yes i agree beacuse the economy is bad and people arent buying anything so peoples incomes are lower beacuse the economy sucks.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not? Yes it has been presented fairly because the talks about the income than it explains the loans and why the loans are bad and whats happening to the loans.
5.Would you use this news source again? Yes i would because it explains everything perfect about the money situation and the loans so i would use this source again.
2.Why did you choose it? I chose this article beacuse it talks about money and the income that poeple are getting arent high enough for them to keep the house and cars and everything else they own.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not? Yes i agree beacuse the economy is bad and people arent buying anything so peoples incomes are lower beacuse the economy sucks.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not? Yes it has been presented fairly because the talks about the income than it explains the loans and why the loans are bad and whats happening to the loans.
5.Would you use this news source again? Yes i would because it explains everything perfect about the money situation and the loans so i would use this source again.
Billionaire Harold Hamm's New Oil Play
1.What is this item about?
A billionaire Harold Hamm from Oklahoma is going back into north dakota bakken with a new drilling program. he believes that Continental Resources will increase next year's capital budget to $650 million and expects to have 23 drilling rigs deployed by the middle of next year. He found that horizontal and fractional drilling techniques are more economical. And found out that people like natural gs better.
2.Why did you choose it?
The title and when i started to read it, it got interesting.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
yes i do agree with the article. Hes trying to make a things better and more economical for the people.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
yes i do believe that the information was presented fairly, it explains everything in detail and has number to help with the article.
5.Would you use this news source again?
yes I would use this site again and I have.
http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/05/continental-bakken-oil-business-energy.html
A billionaire Harold Hamm from Oklahoma is going back into north dakota bakken with a new drilling program. he believes that Continental Resources will increase next year's capital budget to $650 million and expects to have 23 drilling rigs deployed by the middle of next year. He found that horizontal and fractional drilling techniques are more economical. And found out that people like natural gs better.
2.Why did you choose it?
The title and when i started to read it, it got interesting.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
yes i do agree with the article. Hes trying to make a things better and more economical for the people.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
yes i do believe that the information was presented fairly, it explains everything in detail and has number to help with the article.
5.Would you use this news source again?
yes I would use this site again and I have.
http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/05/continental-bakken-oil-business-energy.html
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091101/BIZ/911010319/-1/BIZ13
What is this item about?
how colleges need to hire more faculty because more students are going in to universities because of the recession
2.Why did you choose it?
because it is going to affect me because i am trying to get financial aid to go to college
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
yes because we are in the reccesion so more undergraduates are gonna look for a future so they need to go to college for a better life in the future
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
yes because it shows an exmple of a college that is hiring more faculty because of the number of students being accpted
5.Would you use this news source again?
yes i always do
how colleges need to hire more faculty because more students are going in to universities because of the recession
2.Why did you choose it?
because it is going to affect me because i am trying to get financial aid to go to college
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
yes because we are in the reccesion so more undergraduates are gonna look for a future so they need to go to college for a better life in the future
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
yes because it shows an exmple of a college that is hiring more faculty because of the number of students being accpted
5.Would you use this news source again?
yes i always do
OMG SHOES
1.What is this item about?
while citizens in the U.S are trying to survive during this economic crisis, they all seem too need new shoes. People have felt less guilty about buying them. Especially with the "back-to-school" seasons, shoe buying has been quite the same amount since this economic recession has started. "Shoe sales have been strong for three months now. They increased 7.9 percent in October compared with the period a year ago, according to SpendingPulse, an information service by MasterCard Advisors that estimates sales for all forms of payment, including cash, checks and credit cards. In September, sales climbed 7.8 percent year-over-year. In August, shoe sales increased 0.5 percent.", says Stephanie Rosenbloom of the New York Times.
2.Why did you choose it?
I chose this article because it was interesting for me to read. It is also something that affects me. It relates to my life because I buy new shoes all the time. I think many readers would like to read this article because many people love buyng shoes...just like the article said.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
Yes i agree with this article. I see people all the time wearing new shoes,..yes i notice these things. I feel that buying shoes is something that people enjoy. Sometimes like a hobby.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
I feel this information about buying and selling shoes has been presented fairly. Stephanie gives accurate percentages to prove her point. Also many examples of the subject to back it up.
5.Would you use this news source again?
yes i would. i like how the articles are presented, and they can be understood clearly.
while citizens in the U.S are trying to survive during this economic crisis, they all seem too need new shoes. People have felt less guilty about buying them. Especially with the "back-to-school" seasons, shoe buying has been quite the same amount since this economic recession has started. "Shoe sales have been strong for three months now. They increased 7.9 percent in October compared with the period a year ago, according to SpendingPulse, an information service by MasterCard Advisors that estimates sales for all forms of payment, including cash, checks and credit cards. In September, sales climbed 7.8 percent year-over-year. In August, shoe sales increased 0.5 percent.", says Stephanie Rosenbloom of the New York Times.
2.Why did you choose it?
I chose this article because it was interesting for me to read. It is also something that affects me. It relates to my life because I buy new shoes all the time. I think many readers would like to read this article because many people love buyng shoes...just like the article said.
3.Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
Yes i agree with this article. I see people all the time wearing new shoes,..yes i notice these things. I feel that buying shoes is something that people enjoy. Sometimes like a hobby.
4.Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
I feel this information about buying and selling shoes has been presented fairly. Stephanie gives accurate percentages to prove her point. Also many examples of the subject to back it up.
5.Would you use this news source again?
yes i would. i like how the articles are presented, and they can be understood clearly.
Fannie Mae posts $19 billion loss on bad loans
what is this item about?
this article is about fannie mae losing $18.9 billion dollors because of bad morgages and a federal forclosure prevention program.
why did you choose it?
i choose this article because i think it is important for people to know what is happening to their money and their morgages.
do you agree with whats happening in the news item you choose? why or why not?
yes i agree with whats happening in this news article because it is hard to pay for things if you dont have the money and if you keep giving away morgages your bound to lose alot of money.
do you think the info has been presented fairly? why or why not?
yes i think the info has been presented fairly becausethey said what happened and they put a whole section on what obama thinks would fix it.
would you use this news source again?
yes i would use this news source agin because cnn is a very reliable news source and they always keep their posts up to date.
this article is about fannie mae losing $18.9 billion dollors because of bad morgages and a federal forclosure prevention program.
why did you choose it?
i choose this article because i think it is important for people to know what is happening to their money and their morgages.
do you agree with whats happening in the news item you choose? why or why not?
yes i agree with whats happening in this news article because it is hard to pay for things if you dont have the money and if you keep giving away morgages your bound to lose alot of money.
do you think the info has been presented fairly? why or why not?
yes i think the info has been presented fairly becausethey said what happened and they put a whole section on what obama thinks would fix it.
would you use this news source again?
yes i would use this news source agin because cnn is a very reliable news source and they always keep their posts up to date.
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