Policemen Protest in Ecuador

In Ecuador, chaos has risen.  Hundreds of police are protesting a new law passed by the government.  The new law cuts the benefits of the policeman. One person has died and six are injured in a brawl between President Rafael Correa supporters and police.  Many schools and businesses have been shut down and soldiers have been called in for public order.  The police have put up roadblocks and have closed the departure of some areas.  Columbia and Peru have shut of country borders.  It is complete chaos in Ecuador.

Tropical Storm Around North America

Tropical Storm Nicole has left Jamaica leaving fourteen people missing and at least two dead.  The raging storm is heading toward the east coast.  The winds of the storm could reach fifty miles per hour.  Flash flood warnings are called around the east coast as one to two inches of rain are predicted per hour.  The strongest part of the storm is supposed to hit between five o’clock P.M. to two o’clock A.M.

The Recession is Over

The great recession is finally over.  It became official today September 20, 2010.  The recession started in December of 2007 and ended in June 2009.  This was the longest recession since the end of World War 2.  Even though the recession has been declared over, President Barack Obama says he is not buying it.  There is still much to improve and it is very real for the people out of work.  The economy has been improving and they are hoping it will continue to go in this direction.

Hurricane Igor Leaves Distruction and is Heading Towards the United States

Hurricane Igor hit Bermuda early this morning on September 20, 2010.  Power went out in many areas.  By dawn, the eye of the hurricane was 200 miles north of Bermuda.  Even though the hurricane is predicted to veer off to the northeast away from the U.S. the east coast should expect six to ten foot waves from the storm.  Strong rip tides could also result from the hurricane.

Gas Line Explodes in California

Last Thursday in San Bruno, California a gas line exploded into a big fireball.  The explosion left four dead, three missing and 60 injured.  The damage is an estimated $65 million from homes and construction.  The cause of the gas line leak is said to be from work near a local sewer back in 2008 near the gas line.  After further research it is not thought the sewer problem had anything to do with it, however it is still suspect.  One other reason could be that the pipe was installed in1948 and had a chance to rupture.  That is a big current news issue.