The Polka Dotted Penguins

Adrianne the Survivor
by: Wilson

Today I will be talking about a Boston survivor who is convinced to fulfill her dreams.  Adrianne Haslett was affected badly by the bombings. She was a ballroom dancer that had to have her foot amputated from the bomb. This ball room dancer is convinced to keep dancing. She made an appearance on “Dancing with the Stars” last Tuesday night. We will keep you updated on this story as it unravels.  This story should remind each and every one of you to never give up and fight for what you love. 
Source: Cnn News



Private Mission to Mars
by: Noah

Today we are talking about the 2-person trip to Mars.  Multi Millionaire Dennis Tilto Has organized a 2-person flyby to mars.   In February 2013, Dennis Tilto put money in his organization www.insparationmars.com where 2 lucky winners will go into space. They will get 100 miles close to Mars on the 501day round trip. If Dennis Tilto reaches the deadline in 2018 they will successfully fly to Mars.  If they don't, the only other time they can fly to Mars is in 2032.  The main priority of the trip is safety. In conclusion rember ONLY 2 people will be chosen likely a married couple.  My Name is Noah Henshaw and this is the Polka dot penguins signing out.
Source: Dogonews


Midwest Flooding
by: Caroline

There has been horrible flooding in the Midwest! The people that lived there were terrified! It happened from the Illinois River. People evacuated their homes and put sandbags around their houses so the water wouldn’t get in. Some houses were overflowing with water. People were devastated!
Source: weather.com



The Most Homeruns
by: Zoltan

Who hit the most home runs in the Nippon Professional league? This is the Japanese Baseball League.  Sadahro Oh hit the most home runs in the NPL. He hit 868 home runs in 2006. He hit the 868 home runs when he was playing baseball. He had help by his team and his coach.







Basketball
by: Lane

Will Kobe Brian get better from his injury? Kobe Brian and his team were playing a basketball game. When he was playing basketball he tore his Achilles tendon. He was trying to block a shot and his leg broke when he landed. He broke his Achilles tendon in the Staples Center. He will probably be out for 6-9 months.
Source: ESPN



Dragon Bridge
by: Mia

Today I am talking about the Dragon Bridge in Vietnam. The Louis Berger Group built a giant bridge that looks like a dragon, and the bridge breaths fire. The locals and the Louis Berger Group were on the site when it was opened. The Louis Berger Group built the dragon to bring good luck to the city of Da Nang in Vietnam. The dragon bridge opened on March 29, 2013.The Dragon Bridge was built in the city of Da Nang in Vietnam. Thank you for your time, and stay tuned to hear more news stories from the Polka Dotted Penguins.
Source: Dogonews