http://hubdev.ou.edu/news/2009/jun/25/ou-regents-approve-raises-stoops-capel/
LOCAL
OU head football Coach Bob Stoops will make $4.675 million in 2010 as part of a change in his contract. This does not include performance bonuses and a bonuses for staying with the team till 2011.
President David Boren supports this approval by the board of regents and believes that this salary is necessary to remain competitive in the national marketplace.
Bob Stoops does not need a raise in his contract. I love OU football, but I do not believe that the highest paid person at this University should be the football coach. I believe that his salary is sending the wrong message to college student and prospective students that education is not nearly as important as a sporting event.
Football brings money into the University. The amount of money Bob Stoops makes, makes OU look like a corporation rather than a school. Maybe I should forget a college degree and become a football coach.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Investigators Probe Washington D.C.'s Worst Subway Crash
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,528343,00.html
National
The National Transportation Board is investigating why this train crash happened. The investigators in this casse do not know the reason why this accident happened. Nine people died and dozens more were in injured in the deadly crash in Washington D.C. Metro history.
This accident occurred when one train filled with passengers slammed into the back of another stationary train. The scene of the accident has been describes as horrific and the female conductor of the train is being hailed as a hero (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,529142,00.html).
The investigators are looking into whether or not the trains were outdated and needed to replaced; as the cause of the accident.
This situation is devastating, because of the loss and the fact the people at the metro do not know what caused the crash. I am tempted to not ride the train anymore. This accident undermines all public confidence in the transit authority, not only in D.C., but around the country.
My heart goes out the the survivors and their families and I hope the government makes sure this tragedy never happens again.
National
The National Transportation Board is investigating why this train crash happened. The investigators in this casse do not know the reason why this accident happened. Nine people died and dozens more were in injured in the deadly crash in Washington D.C. Metro history.
This accident occurred when one train filled with passengers slammed into the back of another stationary train. The scene of the accident has been describes as horrific and the female conductor of the train is being hailed as a hero (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,529142,00.html).
The investigators are looking into whether or not the trains were outdated and needed to replaced; as the cause of the accident.
This situation is devastating, because of the loss and the fact the people at the metro do not know what caused the crash. I am tempted to not ride the train anymore. This accident undermines all public confidence in the transit authority, not only in D.C., but around the country.
My heart goes out the the survivors and their families and I hope the government makes sure this tragedy never happens again.
Honduras president challenges government over referendum
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/americas/06/25/honduras.general/index.html
INTERNATIONAL
On Thursday the President of Honduras Jose Manuel Zeyala led a protest of hundreds of citizens to a military base to take possession of ballots used in a contested referendum. The president is trying to pass a referendum that would allow him to run for another four year term. The county's congress and top military leaders do not support the referendum and are saying that it is illegal.
This political crisis has created made created fear that the government is moving away from democracy and back to military dictatorship. The Honduran government believes that Zeyala is forming a coup in order to become a dictator.
This situation is terrible for the country of Honduras. Zeyala needes to back down and give up his presidency if that is the law in the constitution. Nearly 70 percent of this country lives in poverty. The people of Honduras need democracy desperately to give the people hope that their situation may improve.
I believe this man deos have the right to protest the government, but I dont think what he is doing is right for his country. He needs to step down when his term is up.
INTERNATIONAL
On Thursday the President of Honduras Jose Manuel Zeyala led a protest of hundreds of citizens to a military base to take possession of ballots used in a contested referendum. The president is trying to pass a referendum that would allow him to run for another four year term. The county's congress and top military leaders do not support the referendum and are saying that it is illegal.
This political crisis has created made created fear that the government is moving away from democracy and back to military dictatorship. The Honduran government believes that Zeyala is forming a coup in order to become a dictator.
This situation is terrible for the country of Honduras. Zeyala needes to back down and give up his presidency if that is the law in the constitution. Nearly 70 percent of this country lives in poverty. The people of Honduras need democracy desperately to give the people hope that their situation may improve.
I believe this man deos have the right to protest the government, but I dont think what he is doing is right for his country. He needs to step down when his term is up.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Ex-Oklahoma official accused of embezzling more than $1.1 million
http://newsok.com/former-oklahoma-official-indicted-on-174-counts-of-embezzlement/article/3378778?custom_click=lead_story_title
LOCAL
Roger Nelson former director of audits for the royalty audit division of the state's school land office was indicted by a grand jury for embezzling more than $1.16 million. Nelson was indicted on 174 counts of embezzlement.
Allegedly the accused had a gambling problem that led to unlawful activities. This man is probably one of many officials in the state government that has broken the law. I believe that if he is found guilty of these crimes he deserves a long prison sentence.
He wasted taxpayers money and took money from the school system. Anyone who works for a government agency should be held to a higher standard of law. If they break laws of the system that they are supposed to represent then they need to be held accountable.
I hope that this man serves as an example to other government officials who abuse their power.
LOCAL
Roger Nelson former director of audits for the royalty audit division of the state's school land office was indicted by a grand jury for embezzling more than $1.16 million. Nelson was indicted on 174 counts of embezzlement.
Allegedly the accused had a gambling problem that led to unlawful activities. This man is probably one of many officials in the state government that has broken the law. I believe that if he is found guilty of these crimes he deserves a long prison sentence.
He wasted taxpayers money and took money from the school system. Anyone who works for a government agency should be held to a higher standard of law. If they break laws of the system that they are supposed to represent then they need to be held accountable.
I hope that this man serves as an example to other government officials who abuse their power.
Critics Attack ABC News for Refusing to Air Opposing Ads During Obama's Health Care Special
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/06/18/critics-attack-abc-news-refusing-air-opposing-ads-obamas-health-care-special/
NATIONAL
ABC has refused to air ads during a prime time special that oppose President Obama's health plan. The RNC raised nearly $100,000 in order to run counter ads but ABC rejected the offers.
This is not that surprising to me. I find that the media is biased when it comes to politics and that they have a clear agenda. The media loves Obama. During the elections the major networks gave much more air time for Obama than for McCain. Even in the short time that Obama has been President he has made more television appearances than Bush did during both his two terms.
President Obama definitely has higher approval rating than President Bush, so the network are trying to capitalize on that popularity and capture ratings; unbiased reporting has been replaced by entertainment.
NATIONAL
ABC has refused to air ads during a prime time special that oppose President Obama's health plan. The RNC raised nearly $100,000 in order to run counter ads but ABC rejected the offers.
This is not that surprising to me. I find that the media is biased when it comes to politics and that they have a clear agenda. The media loves Obama. During the elections the major networks gave much more air time for Obama than for McCain. Even in the short time that Obama has been President he has made more television appearances than Bush did during both his two terms.
President Obama definitely has higher approval rating than President Bush, so the network are trying to capitalize on that popularity and capture ratings; unbiased reporting has been replaced by entertainment.
Iran Ivestigates 646 Poll Complaints
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8106211.stm
NATIONAL
Why do they even have elections in Iran?
Apparently The Iranian government is calling many of the election protests illegal, while trying to silence the global media. I am surprised to find out that Iran has a constitution where elections are supposed to be held every four years. The whole idea of having elections and a constitution shows the world that they are trying to display some form of democracy. I thought that since the United States did not get along with the Iran government that the country would be against any form of democracy.
It seems that the leader of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is a dictator rather than a President. The government is corrupt and their idea of democracy is a laughable.
I like the idea that the people of the country are standing up demanding an honest government and are asking for reforms.
If the government continues to deny any wrongdoing and keeps trying to surpress its people they could have another revolution.
NATIONAL
Why do they even have elections in Iran?
Apparently The Iranian government is calling many of the election protests illegal, while trying to silence the global media. I am surprised to find out that Iran has a constitution where elections are supposed to be held every four years. The whole idea of having elections and a constitution shows the world that they are trying to display some form of democracy. I thought that since the United States did not get along with the Iran government that the country would be against any form of democracy.
It seems that the leader of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is a dictator rather than a President. The government is corrupt and their idea of democracy is a laughable.
I like the idea that the people of the country are standing up demanding an honest government and are asking for reforms.
If the government continues to deny any wrongdoing and keeps trying to surpress its people they could have another revolution.
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