Mr. Conde's Yearbook Class Info: Assignment #22

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Assignment #22

CNN Video

Answer these questions.

44 comments:

Anonymous said...: 1. According to the program: What statistic was announced yesterday about the U.S. housing market? What were some analysts' expectations for this economic indicator?

* The statistic announced yesterday about the housing market was that construction on new homes went up last month. Experts had expected the number to go down.

2. According to the report: What are some potential causes of this trend? What, if anything, might this figure indicate about the health of the U.S. economy?

* Potential causes of this trend is a 22% jump in the amount of construction projects that broke ground. If anything this figure may indicate that Obama is much better than Bush and the economy is doing better.

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain.

* Other economic statistics that might be useful is the South has an increase of 30%, the Midwest 58.8%, and the North is 88.6% increase all in house starts.

4. How much money has AIG received in federal bailout funds? According to the program, how much money has the insurance giant paid in bonuses to some of its employees?

* AIG has received $173 billion in bailout funds from the federal government. The insurance giant has given 73 employees more than a million dollars in bonuses.

5. What statement has U.S. President Barack Obama made about these bonus payments? What proposals have lawmakers suggested in an attempt to address the issue? What has been AIG's response to this controversy?

* President Obama has said that the bonuses are an "outrage". Lawmakers are looking into ways to force AIG to return any money used for bonus payments or to renegotiate the bonuses.

6. Do you think that any restrictions should be placed on federal bailout funds given to struggling companies? If so, what restrictions should be put in place and why? If not, why not?

* Yes I think there should be restrictions placed on federal bailout funds. The company should only be using the money to help rebuild the company and not pay bonuses to their employees.

7. What are some of the goals of NASA's current mission to the international space station?

* NASA's goal for their current mission is to take a four-man capsule to the moon.

8. When is NASA scheduled to retire the space shuttle program? What program is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program? What will be the destination for that space program?

* NASA is scheduled to retire the space shuttle program by next year. The new program to succeed the shuttle program is the moon mission program.

9. According to the report: What investments has the U.S. already made in the new space program? How much funding will the program need during the next three years?

* The U.S. has invested in work is already going on in the Michoud Assembly Center, just outside New Orleans, for that planned moon mission. Over the next 3 years the U.S. is expected to fund $3 billion in 2009 for the Constellation moon mission program, $3.25 billion in 2010, then it spikes up to more than $6 billion in 2011

10. In your opinion, what are the potential benefits, if any, of space exploration? Do you think that the benefits of the space program are worth the expense? Explain.

* The benefits of space exploration is that we one day might be able to live on the moon. It's only worth it if things progress because other than that it's point less

Todd Akselrod
Block 3; March 18, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Anonymous said...: name:carly
block:3
1)Housing starts rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 583,000 last month, up 22% from a revised 477,000 in January, according to the Commerce Department. It was the first time housing starts increased since June, when they rose 11%.
b)Economists were expecting housing starts to decline to 450,000, according to consensus estimates compiled by Briefing.com.

2)February's increase was driven by a nearly 80% increase in construction of multi-family homes.
b)This is a temporary rebound, not a recovery

3)i don't have nothing in mind

4) $170 billion .The largest bonus paid was $6.4 million; seven other people also received more than $4 million each.

5)On Monday President Obama said he planned to attempt to block bonuses to executives at ailing insurance giant AIG, payments he described as an "outrage."
Obama said he would work with Congress to change the laws so that such a situation cannot happen again.AIG scaled back the bonus plans and pledged to reduce 2009 bonuses -- or "retention payments" -- by at least 30 percent. That has done little to temper outrage over the

6)i dont think so

7)helping to expand the internationalspace station.

8)the moon,next year

9)3and a quater mollions 2010,6 billion in 2011

10)yes maybe the solar power.

8); March 18, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Anonymous said...: 1. According to the program: What statistic was announced yesterday about the U.S. housing market? What were some analysts' expectations for this economic indicator?
The U.S. housing market was a 22% increase from the January levels, being the third-lowest reading that we've seen on record.

2. According to the report: What are some potential causes of this trend? What, if anything, might this figure indicate about the health of the U.S. economy?

Some potential causes of this trend are the more than 24% in terms of that new home construction last month in the West.

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain.

I think any other econonmic statistics can be indicatiors, because almost everything is suffering.

4. How much money has AIG received in federal bailout funds? According to the program, how much money has the insurance giant paid in bonuses to some of its employees?

AIG has recived $173 billion in bailout funds from the federal government. The insurance giant has payed employees 73 employees bonuses of more than a million dollars each.

5. What statement has U.S. President Barack Obama made about these bonus payments? What proposals have lawmakers suggested in an attempt to address the issue? What has been AIG's response to this controversy?

President Barack Obama has called the bonuses an "outrage", lawmakers are . AIG has took over after the contracts that led to these bonuses were created.

6. Do you think that any restrictions should be placed on federal bailout funds given to struggling companies? If so, what restrictions should be put in place and why? If not, why not?

I do think that some restictions should be placed on federal bailouts because now some companies are proving it is nessesary. I think that monet should be given to help the company and the company only, not to give large bonuses.

7. What are some of the goals of NASA's current mission to the international space station?

Some of the goals of NASA's current mission are delivering the final parts for a solar power system.

8. When is NASA scheduled to retire the space shuttle program? What program is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program? What will be the destination for that space program?

NASA is scheduled to retire the space shuttle program sometime next year. The successor scheduled would be "Constellation." The destination is to the moon.

9. According to the report: What investments has the U.S. already made in the new space program? How much funding will the program need during the next three years?

The investments the U.S. already made in the space program include work already going on in the Michoud Assembly Center. The program will need about $3 billion in 2009 for the Constellation moon mission program, $3.25 billion in 2010, then it spikes up to more than $6 billion in 2011.

10. In your opinion, what are the potential benefits, if any, of space exploration? Do you think that the benefits of the space program are worth the expense? Explain.

I think there can be many benifits of the space exploration, while exploring new things in space. They mat not be worth the expense because of what else is going on, but we'll just have to find out.

Block-3; March 18, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Anonymous said...: 1. According to the program: What statistic was announced yesterday about the U.S. housing market? What were some analysts' expectations for this economic indicator?

* 22%. what is to come in terms of housing starts, some say it's not that strong an indicator for the months ahead.

2. According to the report: What are some potential causes of this trend? What, if anything, might this figure indicate about the health of the U.S. economy?

* It causes people to give up everything they have. everyone is owning up. This figure might indicate bad signs

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain.

* 30% pull up this map for you and show you what we saw, because in three regions we did see increases in housing starts

4. How much money has AIG received in federal bailout funds? According to the program, how much money has the insurance giant paid in bonuses to some of its employees?

*has received $173 billion in bailout funds from the federal government.

5. What statement has U.S. President Barack Obama made about these bonus payments? What proposals have lawmakers suggested in an attempt to address the issue? What has been AIG's response to this controversy?

* President Obama calls the bonuses "an outrage," and he's looking for legal ways to block them. He says it's hard to understand how these employees received any bonuses, much less millions of dollars in extra pay.

6. Do you think that any restrictions should be placed on federal bailout funds given to struggling companies? If so, what restrictions should be put in place and why? If not, why not?

* If the president thinks so.

7. What are some of the goals of NASA's current mission to the international space station?

* its sights set on a future mission, one that's a little farther away. They're talking a trip of about 240,000 miles to a little place called the moon. But as Sean Callebs explains, without funding, the mission may never get off the ground

8. When is NASA scheduled to retire the space shuttle program? What program is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program? What will be the destination for that space program?

* They're delivering the final parts for a solar power system. This will allow the station to double its crew to six people. They're also dropping off a Japanese astronaut, who is replacing one of the current ISS crew members.

9. According to the report: What investments has the U.S. already made in the new space program? How much funding will the program need during the next three years?

* Evaluating NASA's budget against the reality of a sky-high federal deficit. It might be more than $6 billion in 2011

10. In your opinion, what are the potential benefits, if any, of space exploration? Do you think that the benefits of the space program are worth the expense? Explain.

* It sounds really cool, adventurous but dangerous. I think they are because theres people out there dedicating their lives to it and work at that for a living. It might not mean something to us but for others it could.. On the contrary, there has to be less expenses for god sakes the U.S economy and health.

Gabby Galvan
Block 3; March 18, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Anonymous said...: 1.Construction on new homes went upa month ago. ; People Wanted the number to drop.

2.A 22% increase in the number of construction projects. ; Obama is doing what he promised the people of the U.S.

3.The South has gone up 30%.

4.AIG has gotten $173 billion in bailout funds from the federal government.

5.He said that the bonuses are an "REDICULOUS". Lawmakers are looking at other ways to force AIG to give back any money used for bonus payments.

6.No i dont think so. It makes no sense to.

7.To take a four-man capsule to the moon.

8.To retire the space shuttle program. ; The moon mission program.

9.Going on in the Michoud Assembly Center. ; For the next 3 years the U.S. is hoping to fund $3 billion in 2009 for the Constellation moon mission program , ; $3.25 billion in 2010, ; then it goes up to more than $6 billion in 2011.

10.I think that the potential benefits are that one day people would be able to live on the moon.

Alexia P. !
block 3.; March 18, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Anonymous said...: Desmond Brown
Block 3

1. The statistic announced yesterday about the housing market was that construction on new homes went up last month. Experts had expected the number to go down.

2. Some potential causes of this trend are the more than 24% in terms of that new home construction last month in the West.

3. 30% pull up this map for you and show you what we saw, because in three regions we did see increases in housing starts

4. Has received $173 billion in bailout funds from the federal government.

5. President Barack Obama has called the bonuses an "outrage", lawmakers are . AIG has took over after the contracts that led to these bonuses were created.

6. Yes I think there should be restrictions placed on federal bailout funds. The company should only be using the money to help rebuild the company and not pay bonuses to their employees.

7. Some of the goals of NASA's current mission are delivering the final parts for a solar power system.

8. They're delivering the final parts for a solar power system. This will allow the station to double its crew to six people. They're also dropping off a Japanese astronaut, who is replacing one of the current ISS crew members.

9. Evaluating NASA's budget against the reality of a sky-high federal deficit. It might be more than $6 billion in 2011.

10. The benefits of space exploration is that we one day might be able to live on the moon. It's only worth it if things progress because other than that it's point less.; March 18, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Anonymous said...: 1. According to the program: What statistic was announced yesterday about the U.S. housing market? What were some analysts' expectations for this economic indicator?

* they think it would go down but it went up by 22% increase

*

2. According to the report: What are some potential causes of this trend? What, if anything, might this figure indicate about the health of the U.S. economy?

* warmth i guess.

*

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain.

* people helpin out and giving a helping hand

*

4. How much money has AIG received in federal bailout funds? According to the program, how much money has the insurance giant paid in bonuses to some of its employees?

*173 billion dollars
about 1 million to people

5. What statement has U.S. President Barack Obama made about these bonus payments? What proposals have lawmakers suggested in an attempt to address the issue? What has been AIG's response to this controversy?

* outrage and hes lookin for ways to block them.to tax them.

*

6. Do you think that any restrictions should be placed on federal bailout funds given to struggling companies? If so, what restrictions should be put in place and why? If not, why not?

* i dont because im not part of this stuff so no worries for me.

*

7. What are some of the goals of NASA's current mission to the international space station?

* replace some people and, go to the moon

*

8. When is NASA scheduled to retire the space shuttle program? What program is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program? What will be the destination for that space program?

* next year

*

9. According to the report: What investments has the U.S. already made in the new space program? How much funding will the program need during the next three years?

*it needs about $3 billion in 2009

*more than $6 billion in 2011

10. In your opinion, what are the potential benefits, if any, of space exploration? Do you think that the benefits of the space program are worth the expense? Explain.

* i think they should send robots to planet x and see what is on there.

Roderick l
block 3; March 18, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Anonymous said...: 1.)*The statistic announced about the U.S housing market is that it got a 22% jump in the amount of construction projects that broke ground in Feb.
*Experts expected that the number would go down like it has been for 7 months now.
2.)*They're saying that it is not the best statistics that we can see but it is better compared to past statistics.
3.)Tax, tax, and more tax... i think that it is completely stupid.=]
4.)They received 173 billion in bailout funds.They gave 73 employees 1 million dollars in bonuses.
5.)*President Barack Obama said the bonuses were an outrage and looking for legal ways to block them.
*They are considering to force AIG to give back the bonuses.
*The companys chairman and CEO is expected to face intese questions when he meets woth congress.
6.)I dont think restrictions should be put on struggling companys.
7.)Some of the goals of NASA'S current mission is to expand the Internations Space Station.
8.); March 18, 2009 at 12:19 PM
Anonymous said...: helped erika on the yearbook finding pictures.
brittany graham; March 18, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Anonymous said...: 1. According to the program: What statistic was announced yesterday about the U.S. housing market? What were some analysts' expectations for this economic indicator?

* stastics show that that the housing market went up 22 percent experts expected it to go down since it had in like the last seven month

*

2. According to the report: What are some potential causes of this trend? What, if anything, might this figure indicate about the health of the U.S. economy?

* Potential causes of this trend is a 22% jump in the amount of construction projects that broke ground this is showing that Obama is already doing better than Bush when it comes to bettering the economy

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain.

* when you look at the building permits number for last month, there was an increase experts were expecting a decline,the South has an increase of 30%, the Midwest 58.8%, and the North is 88.6% increase

*

4. How much money has AIG received in federal bailout funds? According to the program, how much money has the insurance giant paid in bonuses to some of its employees?

*173 billion in bailout funds, AIG has already given 73 employees over one million dollars each

5. What statement has U.S. President Barack Obama made about these bonus payments? What proposals have lawmakers suggested in an attempt to address the issue? What has been AIG's response to this controversy?

* Obama says its an outrage, lawmakers are considering making a tax specifically for this, AIG is prepared to face what ever Congress has to say

*

6. Do you think that any restrictions should be placed on federal bailout funds given to struggling companies? If so, what restrictions should be put in place and why? If not, why not?

* yes, so the thing with Aig doesn't occur agian. there should be rules so that companies dont give out to much of what they dont have

*

7. What are some of the goals of NASA's current mission to the international space station?

* NASA's goal for their current mission is to take a four-man capsule to the moon.

*

8. When is NASA scheduled to retire the space shuttle program? What program is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program? What will be the destination for that space program?

* NASA is scheduled to retire the space shuttle program by next year. The new program to succeed the shuttle program is the moon mission program.

*

9. According to the report: What investments has the U.S. already made in the new space program? How much funding will the program need during the next three years?

* The U.S. has invested in work is already going on in the Michoud Assembly Center, just outside New Orleans, for that planned moon mission. Over the next 3 years the U.S. is expected to fund $3 billion in 2009 for the Constellation moon mission program, $3.25 billion in 2010, then it spikes up to more than $6 billion in 2011

*

10. In your opinion, what are the potential benefits, if any, of space exploration? Do you think that the benefits of the space program are worth the expense? Explain.

* i dont belive any of this is necessary at all, all this money could go to a better more meaningful cause, NO ONE cares about whats on the moon, we need to take care of our own planet before we worry about others billions of miles away; March 18, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Anonymous said...: 1. construction of new homes actually increased last month. Experts had expected the number to go down the same way it had for the past seven months.

2.it was a 22% increase from the January levels. However, this was still the third-lowest reading that we've seen on record. So, there's a long ways to go. But the increase can be accredited mainly to an 80% pop in terms of multi-family homebuilding.

3. I honestly do not know. Im comepletlely lost and confused about where we stand as an economy because i keep hearing that the stock going up and then it keeps going down so i dont know.

4.AIG gave 73 employees bonuses of more than a million dollars each. The company has received $173 billion in bailout funds from the federal government. Taxpayers bailed out AIG because it lost a ton of money from its financial products division, and that is where those 73 employees who got the bonuses work! 11 of them already quit!

5.President Obama calls the bonuses "an outrage," and he's looking for legal ways to block them.

6.No because the A.I.G is to big of a company to fail.

7.This is how NASA sees the future: taking a four-man capsule to the moon, but not until 2020

8.to retire the space shuttle program by next year; The mission to the moon.

9.

10.its always good to have new updates on the world and the worlds around us.

Xavier Dent
Block 4; March 18, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Anonymous said...: 1.The statistic announced yesterday about the housing market was that construction on new homes went up last month. Experts had expected the number to go down.
2.Causes of this trend is a 22% jump in the amount of construction projects that broke ground. If anything this figure may indicate that Obama is much better than Bush and the economy is doing well.
3.Economic statistics that might be useful is the South has an increase of 30%,the Midwest 58.8%, and the North is 88.6%increase all in house starts.
4.$170 billion .The largest bonus paid was $6.4 million; seven other people also received more than $4 million each.
5.President Barack Obama has called the bonuses an outrage, lawmakers are.AIG has took over after the contracts that led to these bonuses were created.
6.no.
7.Goal for their current mission is to take a four-man capsule to the moon.
8.The moon,next year.
9.3 and a quater mollions 2010,6 billion in 2011
10.Yes becuase its a good way to explore.

deandre armbrister
block 4; March 18, 2009 at 1:42 PM
Anonymous said...: 1. According to the program: What statistic was announced yesterday about the U.S. housing market? What were some analysts' expectations for this economic indicator?

* market was that construction on new homes went up last month.

2. According to the report: What are some potential causes of this trend? What, if anything, might this figure indicate about the health of the U.S. economy?

* causes of this trend is a 22%.

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain.

* 58.8%

4. How much money has AIG received in federal bailout funds? According to the program, how much money has the insurance giant paid in bonuses to some of its employees?

* have beengivin a creat amount of the share of the commity.

5. What statement has U.S. President Barack Obama made about these bonus payments? What proposals have lawmakers suggested in an attempt to address the issue? What has been AIG's response to this controversy?

*

6. Do you think that any restrictions should be placed on federal bailout funds given to struggling companies? If so, what restrictions should be put in place and why? If not, why not?

*no just cuz you dont have the rite or the amount that u should have they should repalced u ithink so

7. What are some of the goals of NASA's current mission to the international space station?

*they are goin to fix up the quilties of the ares

8. When is NASA scheduled to retire the space shuttle program? What program is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program? What will be the destination for that space program?

* the shedula e

9. According to the report: What investments has the U.S. already made in the new space program? How much funding will the program need during the next three years?

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10. In your opinion, what are the potential benefits, if any, of space exploration? Do you think that the benefits of the space program are worth the expense? Explain.

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deandra ellis block 4; March 18, 2009 at 1:42 PM
Anonymous said...: 1.they announced that house maketing was went up last month

2.the trend of it is 22%and the amount of the counstruction which build up enen more.

3.other people thinks that it maybe useful and the south has increase 30% and the north is88.6%

4. AGI has been giving a creatin amount of funds which help them alot with there situation

5. obama has a good reason that he is going to help them out and show is best that he can do way better

6. yes I think so because it can very useful and show alotof effort .it also can prove alot of them worng.

7. NASA mession is to take there missoin to themoon and see what happens form there.

8.they are going to fix upthere own shuttle to make it better then it was before so it will be all good

9. they are planing to vist new orlandnes and plan to see what is the next mession would be and show an prove many idea's soit can get better

10.the benfits can be way better then what they have now so it can be a good chance in what they do so hopefully it can work out for the best.; March 18, 2009 at 1:46 PM
Anonymous said...: 1. The statistic announced yesterday about the housing market was that construction on new homes went up last month. Experts had expected the number to go down.

2. Some potential causes of this trend are the more than 24% in terms of that new home construction last month in the West.

3. 30% pull up this map for you and show you what we saw, because in three regions we did see increases in housing starts

4. Has received $173 billion in bailout funds from the federal government.

5. President Barack Obama has called the bonuses an "outrage", lawmakers are . AIG has took over after the contracts that led to these bonuses were created.

6. Yes I think there should be restrictions placed on federal bailout funds. The company should only be using the money to help rebuild the company and not pay bonuses to their employees.

7. Some of the goals of NASA's current mission are delivering the final parts for a solar power system.

8. They're delivering the final parts for a solar power system. This will allow the station to double its crew to six people. They're also dropping off a Japanese astronaut, who is replacing one of the current ISS crew members.

9. Evaluating NASA's budget against the reality of a sky-high federal deficit. It might be more than $6 billion in 2011.

10. The benefits of space exploration is that we one day might be able to live on the moon. It's only worth it if things progress because other than that it's point less.

March 18, 2009 9:00 AM

Anonymous said...
1. According to the program: What statistic was announced yesterday about the U.S. housing market? What were some analysts' expectations for this economic indicator?

* they think it would go down but it went up by 22% increase

*

2. According to the report: What are some potential causes of this trend? What, if anything, might this figure indicate about the health of the U.S. economy?

* warmth i guess.

*

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain.

* people helpin out and giving a helping hand

*

4. How much money has AIG received in federal bailout funds? According to the program, how much money has the insurance giant paid in bonuses to some of its employees?

*173 billion dollars
about 1 million to people

5. What statement has U.S. President Barack Obama made about these bonus payments? What proposals have lawmakers suggested in an attempt to address the issue? What has been AIG's response to this controversy?

* outrage and hes lookin for ways to block them.to tax them.

*

6. Do you think that any restrictions should be placed on federal bailout funds given to struggling companies? If so, what restrictions should be put in place and why? If not, why not?

* i dont because im not part of this stuff so no worries for me.

*

7. What are some of the goals of NASA's current mission to the international space station?

* replace some people and, go to the moon

*

8. When is NASA scheduled to retire the space shuttle program? What program is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program? What will be the destination for that space program?

* next year

*

9. According to the report: What investments has the U.S. already made in the new space program? How much funding will the program need during the next three years?

*it needs about $3 billion in 2009

*more than $6 billion in 2011

10. In your opinion, what are the potential benefits, if any, of space exploration? Do you think that the benefits of the space program are worth the expense? Explain.

* i think they should send robots to planet x and see what is on there.

jasmine sawyer 4th block; March 18, 2009 at 1:49 PM
Anonymous said...: 1. they said that the housing has gone up an averege of 30 in the us

2. some of the couses that might of have made the jump is the new construction jobs

3. some indicators that might show the health of the us is that most of the us has gone up to a healthy amount and thats a good sign

4. aig got 173 million and they gave there 73 ex-employs a minimal 1 million dollars

5. obama said that it was ioutragious and his trying to find a way to make AIG give the bonus money back

6. yes beacuse the companys that get the money shoukld only be used for the things they need and that it

7. NASA's goal for their current mission is to take a four-man capsule to the moon

8. they plan to retire the suttel at the end of this year and the next BIG mission is to get to the moon with the new suttel

9. Michoud Assembly Centerin new orleans and they plan to get 12.5 billion in the next 3 years

10. i think its a good idea if they have the money and the us has no money problems and we have no ecomy proplem

justin reid
bl4
03/18; March 18, 2009 at 1:49 PM
Anonymous said...: 1. The statistic about the housing market was how construction on new homes went up last month. Experts expected the number to decrease.

2. Potential causes of this is a 22% jump in the amount of construction projects. This may show that Obama is doing a much better job than Bush and the economy is doing better.

3. Other statistics that might be useful is the South has an increase of 30%, the Midwest 58.8%& the North is 88.6% increase in house starts.

4. AIG received $173 billion in bailout funds from the federal government. The insurance giant has given 73 employees more than a million dollars in bonuses.

5. Obama said that the bonuses are an "outrage". Lawmakers are looking for ways to force AIG to return any money used for bonus payments or to renegotiate the bonuses.

6. I think there should be some restrictions on bailout funds. It should be made so the company can only spend the money to help rebuild the company and not pay bonuses to their employees.

7. NASA's current goal for their mission is to take a four-man capsule to the moon.

8. NASA is to retire the space shuttle program by next year. The new program to succeed the shuttle program is the moon mission program.

9. The U.S. invested in work that is already in progress in the Michoud Assembly Center outside New Orleans for that planned moon mission. Over the next 3 years, the U.S. is expected to fund $3 billion in 2009 for the moon mission program, $3.25 billion in 2010, & then up to $6 billion in 2011.

10. The benefits of space exploration for us is how we determine if one day might live on the moon. It also shows us if anything dangerous may be coming our way, like a meteor or something.

Megan O'Connor
block 4 :); March 18, 2009 at 1:54 PM
Anonymous said...: 1. According to the program: What statistic was announced yesterday about the U.S. housing market? What were some analysts' expectations for this economic indicator?

The statistic announced yesterday about the housing market was that construction on new homes went up last month. Experts had expected the number to go down.

2. According to the report: What are some potential causes of this trend? What, if anything, might this figure indicate about the health of the U.S. economy?

Potential causes of this trend is a 22% jump in the amount of construction projects that broke ground. If anything this figure may indicate that Obama is much better than Bush and the economy is doing better.

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain.

The things peopel spend money on.

4. How much money has AIG received in federal bailout funds? According to the program, how much money has the insurance giant paid in bonuses to some of its employees?

$170 billion .The largest bonus paid was $6.4 million; seven other people also received more than $4 million each.

5. What statement has U.S. President Barack Obama made about these bonus payments? What proposals have lawmakers suggested in an attempt to address the issue? What has been AIG's response to this controversy?

President Barack Obama has called the bonuses an "outrage", lawmakers are . AIG has took over after the contracts that led to these bonuses were created.

6. Do you think that any restrictions should be placed on federal bailout funds given to struggling companies? If so, what restrictions should be put in place and why? If not, why not?

No because they nedd as much help to keep their buisness just as any other large companies.

7. What are some of the goals of NASA's current mission to the international space station?

NASA's goal for their current mission is to take a four-man capsule to the moon.

8. When is NASA scheduled to retire the space shuttle program? What program is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program? What will be the destination for that space program?

NASA is scheduled to retire the space shuttle program by next year. The new program to succeed the shuttle program is the moon mission program.

9. According to the report: What investments has the U.S. already made in the new space program? How much funding will the program need during the next three years?

Evaluating NASA's budget against the reality of a sky-high federal deficit. It might be more than $6 billion in 2011

10. In your opinion, what are the potential benefits, if any, of space exploration? Do you think that the benefits of the space program are worth the expense? Explain.

The only benefits are exploring new life. but other than that there so great about it.It really exspensive and waste of mone i mean we dont live on the planet why do they have to be so nosy.; March 18, 2009 at 1:55 PM
Anonymous said...: 1. According to the program: What statistic was announced yesterday about the U.S. housing market? What were some analysts' expectations for this economic indicator?

*its going down

*

2. According to the report: What are some potential causes of this trend? What, if anything, might this figure indicate about the health of the U.S. economy?

*22% incrase in sales

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain.

* it could help the usa but not by alot

*

4. How much money has AIG received in federal bailout funds? According to the program, how much money has the insurance giant paid in bonuses to some of its employees?

* aig is getting alot of money for a bail out

*

5. What statement has U.S. President Barack Obama made about these bonus payments? What proposals have lawmakers suggested in an attempt to address the issue? What has been AIG's response to this controversy?

* this is going to far there spend to much money on aig

*

6. Do you think that any restrictions should be placed on federal bailout funds given to struggling companies? If so, what restrictions should be put in place and why? If not, why not?

* there should be a limit

*

7. What are some of the goals of NASA's current mission to the international space station?

* They want to put a space staion on the moon

*

8. When is NASA scheduled to retire the space shuttle program? What program is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program? What will be the destination for that space program?

* nasa might go under

*

9. According to the report: What investments has the U.S. already made in the new space program? How much funding will the program need during the next three years?

* they might try something else

*

10. In your opinion, what are the potential benefits, if any, of space exploration? Do you think that the benefits of the space program are worth the expense? Explain.

* expolre new places

BRIAN PERDOMO BOLCK 4444444444444444444444; March 18, 2009 at 1:57 PM
Anonymous said...: 1. According to the program: What statistic was announced yesterday about the U.S. housing market? What were some analysts' expectations for this economic indicator?

* the housing market was better than expected statistics. Experts suspected that it would go down.

2. According to the report: What are some potential causes of this trend? What, if anything, might this figure indicate about the health of the U.S. economy?

* Americans are giving up hope on buying homes and are focused on apartments. I thiink the U.S. enconmy will redime its self.

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain.

* Some other economic statistics
that might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S. is our food and how much of it is being sold.

4. How much money has AIG received in federal bailout funds? According to the program, how much money has the insurance giant paid in bonuses to some of its employees?

* AIG received 173 billion dollars. They have been giving some of their employees million dollar bonuses.

5. What statement has U.S. President Barack Obama made about these bonus payments? What proposals have lawmakers suggested in an attempt to address the issue? What has been AIG's response to this controversy?

* He says its an outrage. Lawmakers are asking for a tax returning 90% of the payments.
*

6. Do you think that any restrictions should be placed on federal bailout funds given to struggling companies? If so, what restrictions should be put in place and why? If not, why not?

* Yes I do I think if your business keeps failing after all those bailouts then you should just give up. The should only give them like 5 million if that doesnt help..tough luck.

7. What are some of the goals of NASA's current mission to the international space station?

* Its being expanded and they can double their crew to 6 people.

*

8. When is NASA scheduled to retire the space shuttle program? What program is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program? What will be the destination for that space program?

Next year. The ISS is going to succeed the shuttle program. Their destination is to go to the moon.

*

*

9. According to the report: What investments has the U.S. already made in the new space program? How much funding will the program need during the next three years?

* Investments are included in the stimulus plan. The program will need millions during the three next years.

*

10. In your opinion, what are the potential benefits, if any, of space exploration? Do you think that the benefits of the space program are worth the expense? Explain.

Some benefits of going into space is that we can find a new earth to live..since our world will end 2012. Yes I think its worth it because Iam going to be in college and I would like to live.; March 18, 2009 at 1:59 PM
Anonymous said...: 1. Contrucion of new homes increased last month. Experts had expected the number to go down the same way it had for the past seven months.

2. Builders are sort of hedging their bets, building apartment complexes, hoping to rent until the market levels off and they can actually sell these apartments.

3. Price reduction on homesand contruction would be a good economical statistic that would be useful as an indicator of the overall health of the U.S. economy.

4. The company has received $173 billion in bailout funds from the federal government. More than a million dollars each.

5. He says it's hard to understand how these employees received any bonuses, much less millions of dollars in extra pay. Lawmakers are looking into ways to force AIG to return any money used for bonus payments or to renegotiate the bonuses. AIG took over after the contracts that led to these bonuses were created.

6. Restrictions like companies can't use the bail out money to keep employees should be placed because the company is still gonna fail now it has no money.

7. Going to the moon.

8. Next year. "Constellation." the international space station/

9. NASA says it needs about $3 billion in 2009 for the Constellation moon mission program, $3.25 billion in 2010, then it spikes up to more than $6 billion in 2011.

10. The potential benifits is more knowledge of the universe. No because all we found was useless planets that can't support life.

Bao Nguyen
Block 4; March 18, 2009 at 2:03 PM
Anonymous said...: 1.22%. what is to come in terms of housing starts, some say it's not that strong an indicator for the months ahead.

2.It causes people to give up everything they have. everyone is owning up. This figure might indicate bad signs

3.30% pull up this map for you and show you what we saw, because in three regions we did see increases in housing starts

4.has received $173 billion in bailout funds from the federal government.

5.President Obama calls the bonuses "an outrage," and he's looking for legal ways to block them. He says it's hard to understand how these employees received any bonuses, much less millions of dollars in extra pay.

6.I dont know

7.its sights set on a future mission, one that's a little farther away. They're talking a trip of about 240,000 miles to a little place called the moon. But as Sean Callebs explains, without funding, the mission may never get off the ground

8.They're delivering the final parts for a solar power system. This will allow the station to double its crew to six people.

9.Evaluating NASA's budget against the reality of a sky-high federal deficit might be more than $6 billion in 2011

10.It sounds really cool, adventurous but dangerous. I think they are because theres people out there dedicating their lives to it and work at that for a living.

Cherelle Barnes
blk 4th; March 18, 2009 at 2:08 PM
Anonymous said...: 1.They announced that construction on new homes went up last month. Experts thought that the cost would go down.

2.Potential causes of this trend is a 22% jump in the amount of construction projects that broke ground. This can indicate that Obama is doing his job well so far.

3.Other economic statistics that might be useful are the South which had an increase of 30%, the Midwest with 58.8%, and the North with an 88.6% increase all in house starts.

4.AIG has received about $173 billion in bailout funds from the government. The insurance giant has given 73 employes more than a 1,000,000 dollars in bonuses.

5.Obama said that the bonuses are an "outrage". Lawmakers are looking into ways to force AIG to return any money used for bonus payments or to renegotiate the bonuses.

6. Yes, I think there should be restrictions placed on federal bailout funds. The company should be using the money to make business stronger not paying employees more.

7.NASA's goal for their current mission is to take a four man capsule to the moon.

8.NASA is supposed to retire next year. The new program to succeed the shuttle is the moon mission program.

9.The u.s. has invested in work and is already going on in the Michoud Assembly Center outside of New Orleans, which planned moon mission. Over the next 3 years the u.s. is supposed to fund $3 billion in 2009 for the moon mission program, $3.25 billion in 2010, more than $6 billion in 2011.

10. The benefits of space exploration is that we can live on the moon one day if they find out how to live on there. It's only worth it if they really find a way to live on there because if they dont its been a waste of time. \

sadei ceran block 4; March 18, 2009 at 2:15 PM
flower said...: 1. According to the program: What statistic was announced yesterday about the U.S. housing market? What were some analysts' expectations for this economic indicator? construction of new homes actually increased last month. Experts had expected the number to go down the same way it had for the past seven months, but a government report says February bucked the trend with a 22% jump in the amount of construction projects that broke ground

2. According to the report: What are some potential causes of this trend? What, if anything, might this figure indicate about the health of the U.S. economy? its a great thing that there building new homes because its good for the economy and butf at the same time you got to remember that there goinfg to start raising the prices.

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain. i thik its good thta there finally doing something to makeour neighboorhoods better.

4. How much money has AIG received in federal bailout funds? According to the program, how much money has the insurance giant paid in bonuses to some of its employees? 173 billion in bailout refunds. They have gave more then 73 of there employees more than a million each.

5. What statement has U.S. President Barack Obama made about these bonus payments? What proposals have lawmakers suggested in an attempt to address the issue? What has been AIG's response to this controversy?President Obama calls the bonuses "an outrage," and he's looking for legal ways to block them. He says it's hard to understand how these employees received any bonuses, much less millions of dollars in extra pay. Congress is also weighing in. Senate Democrats are considering a tax specifically on these bonuses. One lawmaker estimated that it could return about 90% of the payments. However, the chairman of the Senate banking committee said that's just one idea that the Senate is considering.

6. Do you think that any restrictions should be placed on federal bailout funds given to struggling companies? If so, what restrictions should be put in place and why? If not, why not? no there shouldnt be any restrictions on the federal bailout funds but they sholud just be more responsible on who they give it to.

7. What are some of the goals of NASA's current mission to the international space station? They're delivering the final parts for a solar power system. This will allow the station to double its crew to six people. They're also dropping off a Japanese astronaut, who is replacing one of the current ISS crew members.

8. When is NASA scheduled to retire the space shuttle program? What program is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program? What will be the destination for that space program? they plan on going back to the moon but they said with out funding they will never be able to make it.

9. According to the report: What investments has the U.S. already made in the new space program? How much funding will the program need during the next three years? But funding for space science is always at risk. While engineers work, the Obama administration is evaluating NASA's budget against the reality of a sky-high federal deficit

10. In your opinion, what are the potential benefits, if any, of space exploration? Do you think that the benefits of the space program are worth the expense? Explain. yes, i think the benifits of the space program are worth it because they always descover someting new

De'Onna Rush Block 4; March 18, 2009 at 2:28 PM
Anonymous said...: 1. According to the program: What statistic was announced yesterday about the U.S. housing market? What were some analysts' expectations for this economic indicator?
A government report says February bucked the trend with a 22% jump in the amount of construction projects that broke ground - that's compared to January.

2. According to the report: What are some potential causes of this trend? What, if anything, might this figure indicate about the health of the U.S. economy?
Some economists are saying it's Americans simply trading down: giving up the dream of owning a home right now to possibly owning an apartment. Other economists are saying builders are sort of hedging their bets, building apartment complexes, hoping to rent until the market levels off and they can actually sell these apartments. And some are saying this reading is just really an anomaly because we had a warmer than expected February. That were doing really bad if we all just kinda gave up hope of owning a home.

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain.
How the South, Midwest, and North have incresed a bunch, giving us the slightest bit of hope.

4. How much money has AIG received in federal bailout funds? According to the program, how much money has the insurance giant paid in bonuses to some of its employees?
$173 billion. 73 employees bonuses of more than a million dollars each.

5. What statement has U.S. President Barack Obama made about these bonus payments? What proposals have lawmakers suggested in an attempt to address the issue? What has been AIG's response to this controversy?
President Obama calls the bonuses "an outrage," and he's looking for legal ways to block them. He says it's hard to understand how these employees received any bonuses, much less millions of dollars in extra pay. lawmakers are looking into ways to force AIG to return any money used for bonus payments or to renegotiate the bonuses.

6. Do you think that any restrictions should be placed on federal bailout funds given to struggling companies? If so, what restrictions should be put in place and why? If not, why not?
Yes, because they keep messing up! The more they're given, the more they're on the news saying they need more!

7. What are some of the goals of NASA's current mission to the international space station?
This is how NASA sees the future: taking a four-man capsule to the moon

8. When is NASA scheduled to retire the space shuttle program? What program is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program? What will be the destination for that space program?
2020. "Constellation."

9. According to the report: What investments has the U.S. already made in the new space program? How much funding will the program need during the next three years?
NASA says it needs about $3 billion in 2009 for the Constellation moon mission program, $3.25 billion in 2010, then it spikes up to more than $6 billion in 2011.

10. In your opinion, what are the potential benefits, if any, of space exploration? Do you think that the benefits of the space program are worth the expense? Explain.

vargas valerie block 4; March 18, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Anonymous said...: 1. According to the program: What statistic was announced yesterday about the U.S. housing market? What were some analysts' expectations for this economic indicator?

*22%, it was the forst time in a while that houses started to increase since june and rose 11%.

2. According to the report: What are some potential causes of this trend? What, if anything, might this figure indicate about the health of the U.S. economy?

*everyone is owning up to the trend. it might not be a good thing.

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain.

*the south has gone up 30%

4. How much money has AIG received in federal bailout funds? According to the program, how much money has the insurance giant paid in bonuses to some of its employees?

*recived $173 billion in bailout funds, bonuses of 1 million or more to 73 employees.

5. What statement has U.S. President Barack Obama made about these bonus payments? What proposals have lawmakers suggested in an attempt to address the issue? What has been AIG's response to this controversy?

*President Barack Obama has called the bonuses an outrage. AIG has took over after after the bonuses were made.

6. Do you think that any restrictions should be placed on federal bailout funds given to struggling companies? If so, what restrictions should be put in place and why? If not, why not?

*yes, because now some companies are proving that its nessesary. I think that money should be given to help the company, not for bonuses.

7. What are some of the goals of NASA's current mission to the international space station?

*delivering the final parts for a solar power system.

8. When is NASA scheduled to retire the space shuttle program? What program is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program? What will be the destination for that space program?

NASA is scheduled to retire the space shuttle program next year. The successor scheduled would be Constellation. The destination is to the moon.

9. According to the report: What investments has the U.S. already made in the new space program? How much funding will the program need during the next three years?

*The program will need about $3 billion for the Constellation moon mission program, $3.25 billion in 2010, then it add up to more than $6 billion in 2011.

10. In your opinion, what are the potential benefits, if any, of space exploration? Do you think that the benefits of the space program are worth the expense? Explain.

*i think that it will be more advanced and it will help us more to figure out what is really going on to find out more info about our earth.; March 19, 2009 at 11:52 AM
Anonymous said...: 1.The construction on new homes went up last month was yesterday announcement. Experts believe that the price of housing will go down.

2.Potential causes of this trend include the fact that the amount of construction increased by 22%. This indicates that the economy has a chance of becoming healthy once again.

3.Other economic statistics that might be useful are the ones across the U.S. The South had an increase of 30%, the Midwest increased by 58.8%, and the North increased by 88.6% in house projects.

4.AIG has received $173 billion in bailout funds from the government. The insurance has given 73 employes bonuses.

5.Obama believes that the bonuses are an outrageous. Lawmakers are looking for ways to force AIG to return any money used for bonus payments or to renegotiate the bonuses.

6. There should be restrictions placed on federal bailout funds. The company should be using the money to make business stronger including paying employees more.

7. NASA's goal for their current mission is to take a capsule to the moon.

8. NASA is supposed to retire next year. The new program to succeed the shuttle is the moon mission program.

9.The U.S. has invested time and work into this. Over $6 billion has been spent.

10. The benefits of space exploration include finding other civilizations, if any exist. However, I do not believe that the cost of the space exploration is worth it because it is too expensive.

Kristen Walden
Block 3
late because absent; March 19, 2009 at 12:07 PM
Anonymous said...: 1.The houseing market increase more last month.Experts say the numbers will go down.

2.The trend jumped 22 percent from the january levels.Obama is making progress.

3.The north east increased by 88.6 percent last month.

4.173billion dollars.The company gave out 73 employees bonuses.

5.Obama calls this a outrage.Aig head asked for returns from the bonuses.

6.Only use bailout money to recontruct company.

7.deliver final part to a solar power system and dropping off a japanese astronun.

8.The program is to be dismissed by next year.The new program is to go to the moon.

9.3 billion in 2009 and 3.25 billionin 2010.and 6 billion in 2011.

10.no man is made to stay on earth.

Lynwood walker
block:3
absent; March 19, 2009 at 12:17 PM
Anonymous said...: 1. According to the program: What statistic was announced yesterday about the U.S. housing market? What were some analysts' expectations for this economic indicator?

* The statistic announced yesterday about the housing market was that construction on new homes went up last month. Experts had expected the number to go down.

2. According to the report: What are some potential causes of this trend? What, if anything, might this figure indicate about the health of the U.S. economy?

* Potential causes of this trend is a 22% jump in the amount of construction projects that broke ground. If anything this figure may indicate that Obama is much better than Bush and the economy is doing better.

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain.

* Other economic statistics i think that they should just give everyone an equal health care.

4. How much money has AIG received in federal bailout funds? According to the program, how much money has the insurance giant paid in bonuses to some of its employees?

* AIG has received $173 billion in bailout funds from the federal government. The insurance giant has given 73 employees more than a million dollars in bonuses.

5. What statement has U.S. President Barack Obama made about these bonus payments? What proposals have lawmakers suggested in an attempt to address the issue? What has been AIG's response to this controversy?

* President Obama has said that the bonuses are an "outrage". Lawmakers are looking into ways to force AIG to return any money used for bonus payments or to renegotiate the bonuses.

6. Do you think that any restrictions should be placed on federal bailout funds given to struggling companies? If so, what restrictions should be put in place and why? If not, why not?

* Yes I think because they should help them so that they won't struggle that much.
7. What are some of the goals of NASA's current mission to the international space station?

* NASA's goal for their current mission is to take a four-man capsule to the moon.

8. When is NASA scheduled to retire the space shuttle program? What program is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program? What will be the destination for that space program?

* NASA is scheduled to retire the space shuttle program by next year. The new program to succeed the shuttle program is the moon mission program.

9. According to the report: What investments has the U.S. already made in the new space program? How much funding will the program need during the next three years?

* The U.S. has invested in work is already going on in the Michoud Assembly Center, just outside New Orleans, for that planned moon mission. Over the next 3 years the U.S. is expected to fund $3 billion in 2009 for the Constellation moon mission program, $3.25 billion in 2010, then it spikes up to more than $6 billion in 2011

10. In your opinion, what are the potential benefits, if any, of space exploration? Do you think that the benefits of the space program are worth the expense? Explain.

* The benefits of space is that we get to explore many things out there and maybe one day we might fine life in in the moon or another planet.

Catherine Sarmiento
block 4; March 19, 2009 at 1:22 PM
Anonymous said...: Finishing the YEARBOOK!!!! Yayyyy!!! :]]

monique j block 3; March 20, 2009 at 11:01 AM
Anonymous said...: 1. According to the program: What statistic was announced yesterday about the U.S. housing market? What were some analysts' expectations for this economic indicator?

* Construction on new homes increased. Experts expected the number to decline.

2. According to the report: What are some potential causes of this trend? What, if anything, might this figure indicate about the health of the U.S. economy?

* There was a 22% jump in the amount of construction projects. This indicates that the economy is slowly rising out of the "slums."

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain.

* There is a major increase in housing. The South has increased by 30%, the Midwest by 58.8%, and the North by 88.6%.

4. How much money has AIG received in federal bailout funds? According to the program, how much money has the insurance giant paid in bonuses to some of its employees?

* AIG has received $173 billion in bailout funds. About 73 employees have been paid the bonuses.

5. What statement has U.S. President Barack Obama made about these bonus payments? What proposals have lawmakers suggested in an attempt to address the issue? What has been AIG's response to this controversy?

* Obama says it is an outrage. Lawmakers are trying to figure out a legal way that they can get the money back.

6. Do you think that any restrictions should be placed on federal bailout funds given to struggling companies? If so, what restrictions should be put in place and why? If not, why not?

* Yes there should be restrictions. The money should only be used for the benefit of the company, not the employees already "fat" paychecks.

7. What are some of the goals of NASA's current mission to the international space station?

* Take a four men to the moon.

8. When is NASA scheduled to retire the space shuttle program? What program is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program? What will be the destination for that space program?

* Some time next year. The destination is the moon.

9. According to the report: What investments has the U.S. already made in the new space program? How much funding will the program need during the next three years?

* The U.S. has already started work with the Michoud Assembly Center. The new space program will start at 3 billion dollars and greatly increase to 6billion by 2011.

10. In your opinion, what are the potential benefits, if any, of space exploration? Do you think that the benefits of the space program are worth the expense? Explain.

* Space exploration gives us a chance to see what else may be out there. There could be other planets with living things on them and it could possibly have ideal conditions for us to live there as well. I do think the exploration is worth it, because I'm pretty sure the earth will not be here forever and we'll have to resort to living elsewhere.

Tridecia Henry
Block 3
sorry its late!; March 20, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Anonymous said...: 1. According to the program: What statistic was announced yesterday about the U.S. housing market? What were some analysts' expectations for this economic indicator?

* They are expected to go down.It went up last month.

2. According to the report: What are some potential causes of this trend? What, if anything, might this figure indicate about the health of the U.S. economy?

* The health of the economy is a bit better because of our present President. There is a 22 % increase

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain.

* There is a 30 percent change in housing in the Midwest.

4. How much money has AIG received in federal bailout funds? According to the program, how much money has the insurance giant paid in bonuses to some of its employees?

*AIG has received $173 billion in bailout funds from the goverment.Most of those employers got raises.

5. What statement has U.S. President Barack Obama made about these bonus payments? What proposals have lawmakers suggested in an attempt to address the issue? What has been AIG's response to this controversy?

* The president believes that this is an outrage.They waisted the money that was supppose to help the insurance company.

6. Do you think that any restrictions should be placed on federal bailout funds given to struggling companies? If so, what restrictions should be put in place and why? If not, why not?

* I believe they should have restrictions that way the money is taken cared of and not wasted. It should be put into place as soon as possible. That way we can help this recession.

7. What are some of the goals of NASA's current mission to the international space station?

* They want to put four man-capsules to the moon.

8. When is NASA scheduled to retire the space shuttle program? What program is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program? What will be the destination for that space program?

* They are trying to retire the space shuttle to retire.

9. According to the report: What investments has the U.S. already made in the new space program? How much funding will the program need during the next three years?

*Just outside New Orleans, for that planned moon mission.The U.S. has invested in work is already going on in the Michoud Assembly Center. Over the next 3 years the U.S. is expected to fund $3 billion in 2009 for the Constellation moon mission program.

10. In your opinion, what are the potential benefits, if any, of space exploration? Do you think that the benefits of the space program are worth the expense? Explain

The benefits of space program is to further our knowledge in space exploration.i think it is worth the expence. You never know what can end up helping us in the future

Alliea Bacchus
Block 3; March 20, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Anonymous said...: 1. According to the program: What statistic was announced yesterday about the U.S. housing market? What were some analysts' expectations for this economic indicator?

* Construction on new homes increased. Experts expected the number to decline.

2. According to the report: What are some potential causes of this trend? What, if anything, might this figure indicate about the health of the U.S. economy?

* There was a 22% jump in the amount of construction projects. This indicates that the economy is slowly rising out of the "slums."

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain.

* There is a major increase in housing. The South has increased by 30%, the Midwest by 58.8%, and the North by 88.6%.

4. How much money has AIG received in federal bailout funds? According to the program, how much money has the insurance giant paid in bonuses to some of its employees?

* AIG has received $173 billion in bailout funds. About 73 employees have been paid the bonuses.

5. What statement has U.S. President Barack Obama made about these bonus payments? What proposals have lawmakers suggested in an attempt to address the issue? What has been AIG's response to this controversy?

* Obama says it is an outrage. Lawmakers are trying to figure out a legal way that they can get the money back.

6. Do you think that any restrictions should be placed on federal bailout funds given to struggling companies? If so, what restrictions should be put in place and why? If not, why not?

* Yes there should be restrictions. The money should only be used for the benefit of the company, not the employees already "fat" paychecks.

7. What are some of the goals of NASA's current mission to the international space station?

* Take a four men to the moon.

8. When is NASA scheduled to retire the space shuttle program? What program is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program? What will be the destination for that space program?

* Some time next year. The destination is the moon.

9. According to the report: What investments has the U.S. already made in the new space program? How much funding will the program need during the next three years?

* The U.S. has already started work with the Michoud Assembly Center. The new space program will start at 3 billion dollars and greatly increase to 6billion by 2011.

10. In your opinion, what are the potential benefits, if any, of space exploration? Do you think that the benefits of the space program are worth the expense? Explain.

* Space exploration gives us a chance to see what else may be out there. There could be other planets with living things on them and it could possibly have ideal conditions for us to live there as well. I do think the exploration is worth it, because I'm pretty sure the earth will not be here forever and we'll have to resort to living elsewhere.

Mark Roach
blk4; March 20, 2009 at 1:54 PM
Anonymous said...: Doing college essay.

Mark Roach
Blk 4; March 20, 2009 at 1:56 PM
Anonymous said...: 1. According to the program: What statistic was announced yesterday about the U.S. housing market? What were some analysts' expectations for this economic indicator?

* The statistic announced yesterday about the housing market was that construction on new homes went up last month. Experts had expected the number to go down.

2. According to the report: What are some potential causes of this trend? What, if anything, might this figure indicate about the health of the U.S. economy?

* Potential causes of this trend is a 22% jump in the amount of construction projects that broke ground. If anything this figure may indicate that Obama is much better than Bush and the economy is doing better.

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain.

* Other economic statistics that might be useful is the South has an increase of 30%, the Midwest 58.8%, and the North is 88.6% increase all in house starts.

4. How much money has AIG received in federal bailout funds? According to the program, how much money has the insurance giant paid in bonuses to some of its employees?

* AIG has received $173 billion in bailout funds from the federal government. The insurance giant has given 73 employees more than a million dollars in bonuses.

5. What statement has U.S. President Barack Obama made about these bonus payments? What proposals have lawmakers suggested in an attempt to address the issue? What has been AIG's response to this controversy?

* President Obama has said that the bonuses are an "outrage". Lawmakers are looking into ways to force AIG to return any money used for bonus payments or to renegotiate the bonuses.

6. Do you think that any restrictions should be placed on federal bailout funds given to struggling companies? If so, what restrictions should be put in place and why? If not, why not?

* Yes I think there should be restrictions placed on federal bailout funds. The company should only be using the money to help rebuild the company and not pay bonuses to their employees.

7. What are some of the goals of NASA's current mission to the international space station?

* NASA's goal for their current mission is to take a four-man capsule to the moon.

8. When is NASA scheduled to retire the space shuttle program? What program is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program? What will be the destination for that space program?

* NASA is scheduled to retire the space shuttle program by next year. The new program to succeed the shuttle program is the moon mission program.

9. According to the report: What investments has the U.S. already made in the new space program? How much funding will the program need during the next three years?

* The U.S. has invested in work is already going on in the Michoud Assembly Center, just outside New Orleans, for that planned moon mission. Over the next 3 years the U.S. is expected to fund $3 billion in 2009 for the Constellation moon mission program, $3.25 billion in 2010, then it spikes up to more than $6 billion in 2011

10. In your opinion, what are the potential benefits, if any, of space exploration? Do you think that the benefits of the space program are worth the expense? Explain.

* The benefits of space exploration is that we one day might be able to live on the moon. It's only worth it if things progress because other than that it's point less

christina p
blk 3; March 20, 2009 at 10:40 PM
Anonymous said...: 1.The statistic announced yesterday about the housing market was that construction on new homes went up last month. Experts had expected the number to go down.

2.Causes of this trend is a 22% jump in the amount of construction projects that broke ground. If anything this figure may indicate that Obama is much better than Bush and the economy is doing well.

3.Economic statistics that might be useful is the South has an increase of 30%,the Midwest 58.8%, and the North is 88.6%increase all in house starts.

4.$170 billion .The largest bonus paid was $6.4 million; seven other people also received more than $4 million each.

5.President Barack Obama has called the bonuses an outrage, lawmakers are.AIG has took over after the contracts that led to these bonuses were created.

6. I dont think so.

7.Goal for their current mission is to take a four-man capsule to the moon.

8.The moon,next year.

9.3 and a quater mollions 2010,6 billion in 2011.

10.Yes becuase its a good way to explore.

Shawn Z
3rd BLK; March 23, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Anonymous said...: 1.* The statistic announced yesterday about the housing market was that construction on new homes went up last month. Experts had expected the number to go down.

2.* Potential causes of this trend is a 22% jump in the amount of construction projects that broke ground. If anything this figure may indicate that Obama is much better than Bush and the economy is doing better.

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain.

3.* Other economic statistics that might be useful is the South has an increase of 30%, the Midwest 58.8%, and the North is 88.6% increase all in house starts.

4.* AIG has received $173 billion in bailout funds from the federal government. The insurance giant has given 73 employees more than a million dollars in bonuses.

5.* President Obama has said that the bonuses are an "outrage". Lawmakers are looking into ways to force AIG to return any money used for bonus payments or to renegotiate the bonuses.

6.* I dont think that there should be restrictions on federal bailouts funds on struggling compaines because those are the people who need to get paid more then others compaines that are making alot.

7.* NASA's goal for their current mission is to take a four-man capsule to the moon.

8.* NASA is scheduled to retire the space shuttle program by next year. The new program to succeed the shuttle program is the moon mission program.

9.* The U.S. has invested in work is already going on in the Michoud Assembly Center, just outside New Orleans, for that planned moon mission. Over the next 3 years the U.S. is expected to fund $3 billion in 2009 for the Constellation moon mission program, $3.25 billion in 2010, then it spikes up to more than $6 billion in 2011

10.* The benefits of space exploration is that we are able to experince things out of this world other than just plane oh earth.; March 23, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Anonymous said...: 1. According to the program: What statistic was announced yesterday about the U.S. housing market? What were some analysts' expectations for this economic indicator?

*The new housing market that went up last month instead of down which experts thought!

2. According to the report: What are some potential causes of this trend? What, if anything, might this figure indicate about the health of the U.S. economy?

* Potential causes of this trend is a 22% jump in the amount of construction projects that broke ground. If anything this figure may indicate that Obama is much better than Bush and the economy is doing better!

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain.

*The South has an increase of 30%, the Midwest 58.8%, and the North is 88.6% increase all in house starts.

4. How much money has AIG received in federal bailout funds? According to the program, how much money has the insurance giant paid in bonuses to some of its employees?

* AIG has received $173 billion in bailout funds from the federal government. The insurance giant has given 73 employees more than a million dollars in bonuses.

5. What statement has U.S. President Barack Obama made about these bonus payments? What proposals have lawmakers suggested in an attempt to address the issue? What has been AIG's response to this controversy?

* President Obama said that the bonuses are an "outrage"!! Lawmakers are looking into ways to force AIG to return any money used for bonus payments or to renegotiate the bonuses.

6. Do you think that any restrictions should be placed on federal bailout funds given to struggling companies? If so, what restrictions should be put in place and why? If not, why not?

* I think if the company is many too much or average they shouldnt be cut slack but if a company is struggling they should be helped!!

7. What are some of the goals of NASA's current mission to the international space station?

*To take a four-man capsule to the moon.

8. When is NASA scheduled to retire the space shuttle program? What program is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program? What will be the destination for that space program?

* NASA is scheduled to retire the space shuttle program by next year. The new program to succeed the shuttle program is the moon mission program.

9. According to the report: What investments has the U.S. already made in the new space program? How much funding will the program need during the next three years?

*The United States has invested in work that is already going on in the Michoud Assembly Center, just outside New Orleans, for that planned moon mission. Over the next 3 years the U.S. is expected to fund $3 billion in 2009 for the Constellation moon mission program, $3.25 billion in 2010, then up to more than $6 billion in 2011!!

10. In your opinion, what are the potential benefits, if any, of space exploration? Do you think that the benefits of the space program are worth the expense? Explain.

* Yes but No i really dont get the point of going outta space god is the controler of the earth so man has no say so of whats going and not going to happen!!but over time i think they will finally realize that they cant control space and eventually stop going up there!!!; March 23, 2009 at 2:06 PM
Anonymous said...: 1. According to the program: What statistic was announced yesterday about the U.S. housing market? What were some analysts' expectations for this economic indicator?
the housing market showed a 22% increase from January. The experts expected the number to go down.

2. According to the report: What are some potential causes of this trend? What, if anything, might this figure indicate about the health of the U.S. economy?
there was an increase in construction projects, the economy could be on its way to becoming healthy again.

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain.
there was an increase in housing construction in three regions of the United States.

4. How much money has AIG received in federal bailout funds? According to the program, how much money has the insurance giant paid in bonuses to some of its employees?
AIG has received $173 billion in bailout funds, AIG has paid 73 employees more than a million dollars in bonuses.

5. What statement has U.S. President Barack Obama made about these bonus payments? What proposals have lawmakers suggested in an attempt to address the issue? What has been AIG's response to this controversy?
President Obama said the bonuses were an outrage and he is looking for ways that lawmakers can make Aig get the bonuses back.

6. Do you think that any restrictions should be placed on federal bailout funds given to struggling companies? If so, what restrictions should be put in place and why? If not, why not?
yes, there should be restrictions so that this same thing doesn't happen again.

7. What are some of the goals of NASA's current mission to the international space station?
NASA wants to take a four man capsule to the moon.

8. When is NASA scheduled to retire the space shuttle program? What program is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program? What will be the destination for that space program?
the space shuttle program is to be retired by next year. The moon mission program will replace the space shuttle program.

9. According to the report: What investments has the U.S. already made in the new space program? How much funding will the program need during the next three years?
the US is expected to fund $3 billion in 2009, $3.25 billion in 2010, then more than $6 billion in 2011

10. In your opinion, what are the potential benefits, if any, of space exploration? Do you think that the benefits of the space program are worth the expense? Explain.
the benefit of exploring space is that we are able to see what is on the other planets and maybe find something that could be very useful to us here on Earth.

g.torre
block 04; March 23, 2009 at 11:57 PM
Anonymous said...: 1. According to the program: What statistic was announced yesterday about the U.S. housing market? What were some analysts' expectations for this economic indicator?

* The housing market is expected to go down. Construction on new homes went up last month so analysts' expect numbers to go down.

2. According to the report: What are some potential causes of this trend? What, if anything, might this figure indicate about the health of the U.S. economy?

* A potential cause to this tren is the 22% jump in construction projects. This shows that the U.S. economy may be doing better than it has been the past few months.

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain.

* The major increase in housing across America. Each region has seen great increases in housing: North- 88.6%, South- 30% and Midwest- 58.8%.

4. How much money has AIG received in federal bailout funds? According to the program, how much money has the insurance giant paid in bonuses to some of its employees?

* AIG gave 73 of its employees more than a million dollars in bonuses from the $173 billion it recieved in federal bailout funds.

5. What statement has U.S. President Barack Obama made about these bonus payments? What proposals have lawmakers suggested in an attempt to address the issue? What has been AIG's response to this controversy?

* President Obama sees these bonuses as an "outrage". He believes that the money should have gone to better use. He wants the money used for bonuses to be returned or renegotiated.

6. Do you think that any restrictions should be placed on federal bailout funds given to struggling companies? If so, what restrictions should be put in place and why? If not, why not?

* I think bailouts should be given cautiously and with good reason. Companies ask for these bailouts, use the money to help them and blow the rest, just as AIG had. I think the government should give companies exactly how much they need and no more until they prove they really need it.

7. What are some of the goals of NASA's current mission to the international space station?

* NASA's current mission to the international space station is send a four man capsule to the moon.

8. When is NASA scheduled to retire the space shuttle program? What program is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program? What will be the destination for that space program?

* NASA is scheduled to retire the space shuttle program by next year. The moon mission program is scheduled is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program.

9. According to the report: What investments has the U.S. already made in the new space program? How much funding will the program need during the next three years?

* The US has made investments into the Michoud Assembly Center for the new space program. The US is expected to fund $3 billion into the new program by 2009 and $6 billion by 2011.

10. In your opinion, what are the potential benefits, if any, of space exploration? Do you think that the benefits of the space program are worth the expense? Explain.

* I think there are many benefits of space explorarion. Scientists may find things that will help our planet. Also, learning about what's beyond our world will ultimately help us in some way in the future. I think these benefits of the space program are worth the expenses. One day, the explorations will help us out.

-Kelly Budhu
-Block 3; March 24, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Anonymous said...: 1. According to the program: What statistic was announced yesterday about the U.S. housing market? What were some analysts' expectations for this economic indicator?

The statistic announced yesterday about the housing market was that construction of new homes went. analysts expect the number to go down.

2. According to the report: What are some potential causes of this trend? What, if anything, might this figure indicate about the health of the U.S. economy?

Potential causes of this trend is a 22% in the amount of construction projects.This may indicate that President Obama is helping the economy.

3. What other economic statistics do you think might be useful as indicators of the overall health of the U.S economy? Explain.

Other economic statistics that might be useful is that the South has an increase of 30% also the Midwestis 58.8%, and the North is 88.6% increase all in house starts.

4. How much money has AIG received in federal bailout funds? According to the program, how much money has the insurance giant paid in bonuses to some of its employees?

AIG has received $173 billion from the federal government.AIG has gave 73 employees more than a million dollars in bonuses.

5. What statement has U.S. President Barack Obama made about these bonus payments? What proposals have lawmakers suggested in an attempt to address the issue? What has been AIG's response to this controversy?

President Obama has said that the bonuses are an "outrage". Lawmakers are looking into ways to force AIG to return any money used for bonus payments or to renegotiate the bonuses.

6. Do you think that any restrictions should be placed on federal bailout funds given to struggling companies? If so, what restrictions should be put in place and why? If not, why not?

7. What are some of the goals of NASA's current mission to the international space station?

NASA's goal for their current mission is to take a four-man capsule to the moon.

8. When is NASA scheduled to retire the space shuttle program? What program is scheduled to succeed the shuttle program? What will be the destination for that space program?

when NASA retires next year the next shuttle program will be the moon mission program.

9. According to the report: What investments has the U.S. already made in the new space program? How much funding will the program need during the next three years?

The US has invested in work in the Michoud Assembly Center outside of New Orleans for a moon mission. Over the next 3 years the U.S. is expected to have $3 billion in 2009 for another moon mission program $3.25 billion in will be needed in 2010 then $6 billion in 2011.

10. In your opinion, what are the potential benefits, if any, of space exploration? Do you think that the benefits of the space program are worth the expense? Explain.

Potential Benefits of space exploration are we can do research on the moon.

Aisha Henry
block 4; March 24, 2009 at 4:24 PM
Anonymous said...: 1. The statistic about the housing market was how construction on new homes went up last month. Experts thought the number was going to decrease.
2. Potential causes of this is a 22% jump in the amount of construction projects. This may show that Obama is doing a much better job than Bush and the economy is doing better.
3. Other statistics that might be useful is the South has an increase of 30%, the Midwest 58.8%& the North is 88.6% increase in house starts.
4. AIG received $173 billion in bailout funds from the federal government. The insurance giant has given 73 employees more than a million dollars in bonuses.
5. Obama said that the bonuses are an "outrage". Lawmakers are looking for ways to force AIG to return any money used for bonus payments or to renegotiate the bonuses.
6. I think there should be some restrictions on bailout funds. It should be made so the company can only spend the money to help rebuild the company and not pay bonuses to their employees.
7. NASA's current goal for their mission is to take a four-man capsule to the moon.
8. NASA is to retire the space shuttle program by next year. The new program to succeed the shuttle program is the moon mission program.
9. The U.S. invested in work that is already in progress in the Michoud Assembly Center outside New Orleans for that planned moon mission. Over the next 3 years, the U.S. is expected to fund $3 billion in 2009 for the moon mission program, $3.25 billion in 2010, & then up to $6 billion in 2011.
10. The benefits of space exploration for us is how we determine if one day might live on the moon. It also shows us if anything dangerous may be coming our way, like a meteor or something.

lauren godwin blk.3; March 24, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Anonymous said...: 1. construction on new homes went up. they expect the number to go down.

2. 22% jump in construction projects. that we chose a better candidate than the one we had for eight years :)

3. provide people who work and have homes, cars, and kids health and dental plans. people in jail have it and we pay for it with our tax dollars, so why cant FREE people get it??

4. 173 billion.73 employees more than a million in bonuses.

5. he doesnt like its its an outrage. to make AIG give back the money and rethink the whole bonus thing.

6. not really, many companies have been struggling for years and they either shut down or found a way around it. so why do we need to bail out retards who can't spend money efficiently? these companies basically need to re think all of their spending fees. like the stupid crap stop wasting electricity. do easy stuff that could probably save alot for them.

7. to take a 4 man capsle to the moon!

8. next year :'( the moon one :D moon silly.

9. assembly, during the next three years it'll cost around 3 billion in 2009,3.25 billion in 2010 and 6 billion in 2011.

10. i cant really think of any sorry.

kaitlyn m.
block four :DDDDD; March 25, 2009 at 7:16 PM
Anonymous said...: CNN VIDEOOOOOOO0O0O0O0O0O;;

1. The statistic about the housing market was how construction on new homes went up last month. Experts expected the number to decrease.

2. Potential causes of this is a 22% jump in the amount of construction projects.

3. Other statistics that might be useful is the South has an increase of 30%, the Midwest 58.8%& the North is 88.6% &increase in house starts.

4. AIG received $173 billion in bailout funds from the federal government. The insurance giant has given 73 employees more than a million dollars in bonuses.

5. Obama said that the bonuses are an "outrage". Lawmakers are looking for ways to force AIG to return any money used for bonus payments or to renegotiate the bonuses.

6. I think there should be some restrictions on bailout funds. It should be made so the company can only spend the money to help rebuild the company and not pay bonuses to their employees.

7. NASA's current goal for their mission is to take a four-man capsule to the moon.

8. NASA is to retire the space shuttle program by next year. The new program to succeed the shuttle program is the moon mission program.

9. The U.S. invested in work that is already in progress in the Michoud Assembly Center outside New Orleans for that planned moon mission. Over the next 3 years, the U.S. is expected to fund $3 billion in 2009 for the moon mission program, $3.25 billion in 2010, & then up to $6 billion in 2011.

10. The benefits of space exploration for us is how we determine if one day might live on the moon. It also shows us if anything dangerous may be coming our way, like a meteor or something.

RACHEL LEIGHTON
BLOCK 3 &4; March 26, 2009 at 8:45 AM

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