Hong Kong closed
all elementary schools and preschools on Thursday in the region after
three children died amid an outbreak of influenza.
The sudden school closings, not announced until late
the night before, evoked a significant amount of apprehension and fear,
with some people wearing surgical masks in public as was done in 2003
during the outbreak of SARS.
At news conference, secretary for health and food Dr.
York Chow said he was erring on the side of caution in closing the
schools for two weeks and was that he was putting his career in politics
in jeopardy because a lot of parents were angered by the sudden need to
have to find a way to make child care arrangements.
"What we are doing might be a little drastic, but is
reassuring the community," said Dr. Chow.
The closings were capricious and perhaps even needless,
said a lawmaker who represents the medical sector, Dr. Kwok Ka-ki. He
referred to how Dr. Chow had said just a day earlier that he had not yet
seen a reason to close schools.
"The government is telling the people not to panic, but
on the other hand is acting in panic," said Ka-ki.
New York Governor Resigns
The governor of New York, Eliot Spitzer resigned
Wednesday after authorities had linked him to
high-priced
hookers.
Spitzer started to attract the attention of authorities
when they noticed suspicious banking activities in his
account. New York's North
Fork Bank notified the
Treasury Department about suspicious
transfers of money from
Spitzer This information
led authorities to alleged organizers of a prostitution
ring.
The affidavit has labeled Spitzer as “Client 9” in the
prostitution ring. The affidavit states he paid
$4,300 for 2½ hours with a call girl he arranged to meet
at Washington's Mayflower Hotel. Court
papers state he also paid for train tickets, cab fare,
mini-bar and room service charges for Kristen, the call
girl he arranged to meet on February 13. Kristen, as she is called
in the court documents, is a twenty-two year old singer
from New Jersey. Her real name is Ashley Alexandra Dupre. Dupre has not been charged with a crime
We sat down with Mass
Communications major and sports nut Rob Centore to
get an idea of what other things sports guys are interested in.
See what he had to say about the work force, cooking and the
greatest sports moment of all-time.
OPINION
Having a tough time getting over a
break-up or know someone who's going through one? Maybe even
you and a friend have had a falling out and it's hit you hard. Cristal A. Pinnix offers some tips to getting
your life back on track after heartbreak.
Find out what concern for the safety of
her fellow student lead Alycia Brant
to write her latest editorial.
SPORTS
The Franklin Pierce Women's Basketball
team was defeated by Bryant University in the Northeast-10
Conference Tournament last week, but the Ravens will still compete
in the
NCAA
Tournament.
Sports junkie Tony Catinella gives his take on
the upcoming Major League Baseball season, predicting who will win each
division and who will win the World Series.
Errors cost the baseball team in extra innings against
Adelphi University but the team overpowers Philadelphia University
in the ninth inning. The men's lacrosse team falls hard against #5
Dowling College in their season opener.
Check out the box scores here.
This week’s
'Hometown Hero', is senior Kyle
Plaskiewicz
from Middletown, Connecticut. He sat down
with Exchange staff and discussed his many
activities on campus as well as his plans
for after graduation.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Cars of the future.
In the past 10 years, car technology has advanced
immensely. Then cars weren’t equipped with a navigation system and
there were not any I-Pod hookups. Hell, back then most cars didn’t
even have CD players!
The new
Mercedes Benz S600 has a new technology that enables the car to
switch lanes on the highway automatically. The new Toyota Prius can
even park for you by the push of a button!
But
that is only the beginning. Ten years from now, cars are looking
even more intense. Car developers are planning on linking together a
camera system at intersections with navigation systems in your car.
That means that if there is a pedestrian crossing the street by an
intersection you are closing up on, your car will know. This will
ultimately replace drivers and cars will be able to drive on their
own.
Another
technology is being developed that will turn your car into a credit
card. So when you’re going to your favorite fast food restaurant, a
wireless network will recognize a microchip in your car and when you
drive away the car will make the final transaction.
With
all these technology advancements in the past 10 years, and the
technologies already in development for the next 10 years, one can
only imagine how the automotive world is going to be even further in
the future
THE EXCHANGE: WHO WE ARE
The
Exchange is a student-produced newspaper that appears
weekly. This week's managing editor is Matt Relyea.
Let us know what you think: send your comments,
questions or queries to NowYouExchange@gmail.com
CAMPUS NEWS
What's going on around campus:
UPDATE!: Women's basketball player Toby Martin
blogs from the NCAA Division 2 tournament as the team
advances to the Elite Eight, describing what the last week has been
like for the Franklin Pierce players.
Also written by Toby
Martin, as an Exchange reporter: There will be music
in the spring. The hottest
acoustic duo on the college circuit is coming to
Franklin Pierce.
Junior Jeff Cornell has
completed a
feature length film that examines why people stay in
abusive relationships.
A professor taking a
sabbatical will leave only onePolitical
Science professor next semester.
Put your worries to rest,
class of 2008, the job market is looking strong.
Check to see if your dream
job is one of them.
Registration is now open for students who want to apply for summer
courses. On campus summer classes run for four weeks and cost
$257.00 per credit while online courses run for six week and cost
$295.00 per credit. Students can take classes in the core curriculum
or in a variety of other majors. The proper forms can be found
online on the registrar’s page, and students must consult their
advisors before the papers can be processed by the registrar.
Listings for the summer session classes can be found on the school’s
website at
http://www.franklinpierce.edu/pages/Frontnews/schedules.html.
The Boston Globe reports that a measure that would ban trans fat
from being used in restaurants and corner stores will be decided
upon this week. The Boston prohibition would include all
restaurants, including school and hospital cafeterias, as well
as food that is prepared in kitchens inside groceries and delis.
City inspectors will visit businesses to make sure they comply
with the ban, and scofflaws could face fines of up to $1,000 for
each violation.
During an emergency call
in front of Cheney Hall on March 5th, two cars got into an
accident when a confused driver thought she was getting waved
to back up. The CS officer directing traffic was at the time
waving a different car to proceed. Luckily no one was injured.
!!WOMEN'S AWARENESS!!
A young woman gives birth to her
second child, who suffers from a multitude of health
problems including Down Syndrome.
In this feature a young woman battles with
bulimia, but
refuses to seek help or
confront her problem.
This young woman's life changes when at 20 she discovers she is
eight months pregnant.
The Vagina Monologues will be
performed on campus the week after Spring Break.
Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 29th
and 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 30th in Cheney Hall.
Tickets will be $3 at the door. The event is part of an
event called VDay, which works to help stop violence against
women. All proceeds will go toward the cause, with 10% going
to the VDay organization itself, while the other 90% will be
donated to the Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention.
Writer Loung Ung, author of FIRST THEY
KILLED MY FATHER, will speak on 3/25 at 4 p.m. in Pierce
Hall. Ung is a Cambodian refugee who survived the
Khmer Rouge regime (The Khmer Rouge was the ruling
political party in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979. Best
known for the death of 1.5 million people through execution,
starvation and forced labor).
Women in Leadership book group will
discuss THE GHOST OF HANNA MENDEZ (a wise and
deeply moving story of one family's search for its Sephardic
roots) on 3/24 at 12:30 in Crestview
3rd floor conference room.
Honors Program will host a Shabby-Chic
Prom 3/28 in Pierce Hall 7-11 p.m. with DJ.
"Re-wear your prom dress and dance the night away."
April is Sexual Assault Awareness
Month: events to be announced after break.
WEEKEND'S BEST BETS
This Friday night
Harlow's Pub welcomesThe Franks, a high energy
funk, rock and reggae band.
If you're looking for
Celtic instrumental arrangements, Grumbling Rustics performs
at DelRossi's Trattoria in Dublin on Friday. The
performance starts at 8 p.m. and donations are accepted.
For more information or to make a reservation call 563-7195.
Early St. Patty's
shenanigans begin this Saturday with a St. Patrick's Day
Party at McCue's in Keene. The party will have
live music provided by the Tom Foolery Band. For more
information check out the
website or call 352-2110.
Debates over the harmful effects of cigarette
smoking have plagued society for years. But many people have a
tendency to shrug off risks made so obvious. As a smoker or
non-smoker, consider the following statements:
1. Smoking is sexy
2. I will gain weight if I quit
3. I’ll quit when I’m pregnant
4. It's just one, it can’t hurt
5. I’m young, I’ll quit soon
6. Light Cigarettes aren’t as bad as regular ones
7. Breast Cancer is the number once cancer killer of women
Flu
closes Hong Kong Schools
