Blog Assignment #44-The BBC

1. Iraq Hangs a Footballer's Mistress:
      Shahla Jahed was recently excecuted by hanging for the murder of a footballer's mistress. Shahla was the 146 person to be executed in Iran this year. Reporters say that Jahed prayed before the execution and asked for her life to be spared. Jahed was kept in Evin prison. She was also executed there.

2. Ball Lightning May Explain UFOs:
      Some UFO sightings may be explained by ball lightning. Ball lightning is lightning that strikes, but in the sky, it looks like a ball. This might be what some people are seeing. Sense it is in a ball form, it is much brighter. This is mainly why some people mistake it for a UFO.

3. The Queen Braves Cold for Chronicles Of Narnie:
        The Queen along with the Duke of Edinburgh attended the shooting of the third Narnia: The Dawn Treader. The Queen and the Duke both received a pair of 3D glasses to watch the movie. Actor, Liam Neeson (Aslan), said, "I am honored to have the Queen come see our movie." I know I would be VERY happy!

4. Huge Studies of Breckland Habitat Reveals Rare Species:
        The Brecks is a home to most of the UK's rare species. Actually, more than a quarter. Many rare species who have been found are endangered. Animals such as rare insects, or animals you see everyday (furry, swimming, etc.). The Brecks has been considered to be the biggest place to have found so many species in 1 region!

5. Why Do Schools Shut Down When it Snows?: 
        Well, schools think safety is very important. One of the reasons schools close is obvious. Snow is heavy-->no one is going anywhere. Schools close because they don't want anyone getting hurt from anything (slippery ice, falling ice) while going to and from school. How would you like to be walking and a big ball of hail hits you on the head?!