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.