Current Events Presentation

Current Events PresentationMarch 26, 2008March 26, 2008

International: Bhutan becomes democratic

Economic: Nike stock raises

Domestic: Red Sox help spread American culture

Ben

Positive Week

Bhutan Holds First ElectionsBhutan Holds First Elections

• South Asian country Bhutan becomes democratic.

• It has been under a monarchy rule for a century before this switch.

• South Asian country Bhutan becomes democratic.

• It has been under a monarchy rule for a century before this switch.

Bhutan Holds First ElectionsBhutan Holds First Elections

• Often considered as a Buddhist Nirvana

• One of the few Buddhist countries left in the world that has not been swamped by outsiders

• Often considered as a Buddhist Nirvana

• One of the few Buddhist countries left in the world that has not been swamped by outsiders

Bhutan Holds First ElectionsBhutan Holds First Elections

• People were at first reluctant to make the switch

• The King, Jigme Keshar Namgyal Wangchuck, had to talk them into democracy being the best option.

• People were at first reluctant to make the switch

• The King, Jigme Keshar Namgyal Wangchuck, had to talk them into democracy being the best option.

Nike Stock Goes UpNike Stock Goes Up

• Profit raises by 30% despite the struggling economy

• Grows because of weak dollar and strong overseas sales

• Profit raises by 30% despite the struggling economy

• Grows because of weak dollar and strong overseas sales

Nike Stock Goes UpNike Stock Goes Up

• With the Beijing Olympics this summer, the profit should continue to go up

• It’s good to see positives anywhere in today’s economy

• With the Beijing Olympics this summer, the profit should continue to go up

• It’s good to see positives anywhere in today’s economy

Red Sox Help Spread American CultureRed Sox Help Spread American Culture

• Red Sox take preseason trip to Toyko

• Play two games against Japanese teams, and two more against the Oakland Athletics

• Red Sox take preseason trip to Toyko

• Play two games against Japanese teams, and two more against the Oakland Athletics

Red Sox Help Spread American CultureRed Sox Help Spread American Culture

• They’re spreading American culture all over the world

• “…made the Toyko Dome feel like Fenway Park…”

• They’re spreading American culture all over the world

• “…made the Toyko Dome feel like Fenway Park…”

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