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How do you save energy?

Clare — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:09:04 +0000

If you're interested in what houses of the future will be like, read this article about a zero-carbon house in England.

What do you do to save energy on a daily basis?

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Financial crisis in California

Clare — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:05:49 +0000

The BBC reports that the US state of California is facing a budget deficit from the property crisis and economic recession.

The governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has declared a 'fiscal emergency'. If politicians can't reach an agreement, California may have to stop paying welfare support to those in need.

How is your country dealing with the economic crisis? It is becoming harder to find a job?

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How will you remember Michael Jackson?

Clare — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:30:43 +0000

Music legend Michael Jackson died this week from a cardiac arrest.

Perhaps the world's most famous entertainer, he brought us the thrilling "Moonwalk" and catchy pop songs. What will you remember him for?

Photo credit: Current news

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Illegal downloads

Clare — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:59:34 +0000

Do you download files or music from the internet? The BBC reports that around 7 million people in the UK are involved in illegal downloads, and it's estimated that this costs the economy £120 billion a year.

A report examined consumer attitudes and found that people are confused about what is or isn't illegal – especially as so much is already free on the internet.

What's your opinion? Should the government criminalise people who download from the internet? Should everything be free anyway?

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Who's your hero?

Clare — Sun, 31 May 2009 10:49:53 +0000

The BBC Learning English site has a great article about Susan Boyle, the contestant on Britain's Got Talent, a TV talent show.

Unknown only a few weeks ago, her rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" became an instant hit on YouTube, and has now been viewed by more than 100 million people.

So why is she so popular? Perhaps because at first sight, she looks so unlike a singing superstar. I think she makes us all question how we judge people on their appearance, and how quick we are to ignore people who don't live up to certain stereotypes.

What do you think? Who's your hero?

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