Good for you-- you checked the blog!

You get a gold star for the day. Actually, your reward will be even greater, as you'll probably score 100% on the quiz tomorrow.

So, what happened this week?

• Remember that local project we talked about? Looks like it's $28 million closer to becoming a reality.
  

• If you've been paying attention to Thirteen Days, then you might be a bit worried by the claims Hugo Chavez is making.

• In sad news, four U.S. service members were killed on Saturday.

• Over 640 people were arrested in riots that took place in this African nation.

• A mystery is unfolding at this Ivy League school regarding a coed who went missing on her wedding day.

• In a rare move, Cuba moves a wee bit further towards capitalism by granting these licenses for the first time in over a decade.