The year is 2081
And the war has finally been won
No more deaths
No more tears
No more gases
No more garbage
No more poisoned land
No more unsafe water
And no more unhappy lives
There is only to be tears of joy
Because we finally won against ourselves and the damage we've done
Thanks To You
Many are safe
We feel safe
Others are no longer in danger
There is less fear
We know no fear
Others fear no more
Many still live
We live longer
Many a lives are better
The horrors have moved on
We know not what horrors are
The horrors are over
There are borders
Our borders are in no trouble
Their borders are of less trouble
There is honor
We know what honor is
They’re learn honor
The name hero lives on
We our heroes stand taller
They now know what heroes are
Thank you for putting your life on the line
Thank you for protecting us
For helping them
Thank you for showing them the way
Thank you for saving lives
Thank you for standing up
For the little guy
Thank you for standing for liberty
Thank you for serving in the name of freedom
I made this in honor of my dad's friend Mike, who is currently serving in the military. Thank you to all who have and are serving.
We feel safe
Others are no longer in danger
There is less fear
We know no fear
Others fear no more
Many still live
We live longer
Many a lives are better
The horrors have moved on
We know not what horrors are
The horrors are over
There are borders
Our borders are in no trouble
Their borders are of less trouble
There is honor
We know what honor is
They’re learn honor
The name hero lives on
We our heroes stand taller
They now know what heroes are
Thank you for putting your life on the line
Thank you for protecting us
For helping them
Thank you for showing them the way
Thank you for saving lives
Thank you for standing up
For the little guy
Thank you for standing for liberty
Thank you for serving in the name of freedom
I made this in honor of my dad's friend Mike, who is currently serving in the military. Thank you to all who have and are serving.
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is located between the Twin Cities, Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York. Niagara Falls is the international border between the United States and Canada. It is made up three different water falls; Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls are located on the American side. Most of the Horseshoe Falls is on the Canadian side. Its natural beauty has made it a popular honeymoon destination. Over 25 million people visit each year. This makes Niagara Falls a popular tourist attraction for people from the United States and Canada.
Toronto Zoo
The Toronto Zoo is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. There are over six miles of walking trails in and around the zoo. There are several regions in the zoo, like the Indo-Malaya or the Americas. Animals are displayed indoors and out. It does not cost much to get into the zoo. The cost is between $13 to $21 depending on your age. The zoo has over 5,000 animals and they represent over 500 species. There are about 1.3 million visitors each year. This is the place for animals lovers. You could see some animals you might not see at other zoos.
A Concert To Remember!
On Wednesday, December 16, 2009 an amazing and beautiful concert was happening in the Pewaukee High School Auditorium. The performers included the Asa Clark Concert Choir, Asa Clark Swing Choir, Horizon Choir, and the Pewaukee High School Varsity Choir.
The Horizon Choir took the stage to start this incredible concert. They performed songs that were well known by many in the crowd. Those songs include Jingle Bells Rocks, Feliz Navidad, and Cooroo. Even though these were very young musicians, they really showed that they are good at what they like to do, by staying with the tempo and watching Mrs. Stingle.
The Asa Clark Swing Choir was next. This group had the audience tapping their feet and dancing in their seats right from the beginning. They really showed that not only are they good at singing long, standing still songs, like Christmas Time is Here, but that they like to add choreography to their songs. While watching this group you could definitely tell that they were well practiced. They hit the high notes in their songs really well. Their other songs included It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, and Hot Chocolate.
Next up was the Asa Clark Concert Choir. This group sang songs that were unique in their own way. The group knew to listen to the piano when they were trying to their notes. They knew exactly when to came in, but watched Mrs. Stingle for their cut-offs. The choir could improve upon rounding their vowels. Their songs were Colors of Winter, and Tis the Season. Their greatest accomplishment was showing their ability to work really hard to make the songs sound so great.
The next song was the combined Concert and Swing Choir piece. The song was And This Shall Be For Music. This song has become a school tradition to sing for the 8th graders that are leaving at the end of the school year. When this two choirs came together, they took the audience breathe away. Their harmonies were amazing! They were excellent at listening to each other to create a great sound.
Finally the High School Varsity Choir performed. This group was an invited guest, and they were phenomenal. During Ding a Ding a Ding they were able to make their voices sound like bells. By adding percussionists In Sleigh Ride, you really felt like you were on a sled.
My favorite song in this concert was, Grown Up Christmas List, sung by the Asa Clark Concert Choir. This song represents what many people really want for Christmas; peace, love, and happiness.
Overall, I thought these groups perform songs that showed they are ready to sing higher level songs. You can tell they love to sing. The concert touched the hearts of all who came, and provided entertainment for people of all ages. This was a concert to remember.
The Horizon Choir took the stage to start this incredible concert. They performed songs that were well known by many in the crowd. Those songs include Jingle Bells Rocks, Feliz Navidad, and Cooroo. Even though these were very young musicians, they really showed that they are good at what they like to do, by staying with the tempo and watching Mrs. Stingle.
The Asa Clark Swing Choir was next. This group had the audience tapping their feet and dancing in their seats right from the beginning. They really showed that not only are they good at singing long, standing still songs, like Christmas Time is Here, but that they like to add choreography to their songs. While watching this group you could definitely tell that they were well practiced. They hit the high notes in their songs really well. Their other songs included It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, and Hot Chocolate.
Next up was the Asa Clark Concert Choir. This group sang songs that were unique in their own way. The group knew to listen to the piano when they were trying to their notes. They knew exactly when to came in, but watched Mrs. Stingle for their cut-offs. The choir could improve upon rounding their vowels. Their songs were Colors of Winter, and Tis the Season. Their greatest accomplishment was showing their ability to work really hard to make the songs sound so great.
The next song was the combined Concert and Swing Choir piece. The song was And This Shall Be For Music. This song has become a school tradition to sing for the 8th graders that are leaving at the end of the school year. When this two choirs came together, they took the audience breathe away. Their harmonies were amazing! They were excellent at listening to each other to create a great sound.
Finally the High School Varsity Choir performed. This group was an invited guest, and they were phenomenal. During Ding a Ding a Ding they were able to make their voices sound like bells. By adding percussionists In Sleigh Ride, you really felt like you were on a sled.
My favorite song in this concert was, Grown Up Christmas List, sung by the Asa Clark Concert Choir. This song represents what many people really want for Christmas; peace, love, and happiness.
Overall, I thought these groups perform songs that showed they are ready to sing higher level songs. You can tell they love to sing. The concert touched the hearts of all who came, and provided entertainment for people of all ages. This was a concert to remember.
Every type of music has Power
Music has a long history of creating a feeling when you hear it. Patriotic music is no different. Some of the most famous patriotic songs were written in the 1800's and early 1900's. Songs like America the Beautiful, The Star Spangled Banner, Yankee Doodle, and This Land is Your Land are still sung at schools throughout the United States of America.
Songwriters will sometimes change or update favorite music into a new song, giving it new life. The words to the The Star Spangled Banner where written to the melody of a popular song called To Anacreon in Heaven. America the Beautiful came from a poem that was written about the beauty of traveling through this country. The song our choir performed Song for the Unsung Hero was written after September 11. It includes parts of an older, patriotic song called My Country ‘Tis of Thee. While each of the songs are patriotic, they differ as to when they were written, and what the song was written about.
I liked the song that our choir performed. I can remember some of what happened on September 11, so I can relate to it more than the older patriotic songs. I also feel that the song connects me to people all over the United States, who also were alive on September 11. I also love hearing and singing The Star Spangled Banner. I think the song shows what America is all about. Hearing patriotic songs make me appreciate living in the United States. That is the power of patriotic songs.
Songwriters will sometimes change or update favorite music into a new song, giving it new life. The words to the The Star Spangled Banner where written to the melody of a popular song called To Anacreon in Heaven. America the Beautiful came from a poem that was written about the beauty of traveling through this country. The song our choir performed Song for the Unsung Hero was written after September 11. It includes parts of an older, patriotic song called My Country ‘Tis of Thee. While each of the songs are patriotic, they differ as to when they were written, and what the song was written about.
I liked the song that our choir performed. I can remember some of what happened on September 11, so I can relate to it more than the older patriotic songs. I also feel that the song connects me to people all over the United States, who also were alive on September 11. I also love hearing and singing The Star Spangled Banner. I think the song shows what America is all about. Hearing patriotic songs make me appreciate living in the United States. That is the power of patriotic songs.
The King of Regions
Location
There are three major cities in the east region. New York City, New York has 8,363,710 people. It is located at 40° 47ʼ N Latitude and 73° 58ʼ W Longitude. The second is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with 1,540,351 people. Finally Baltimore, Maryland has 636,919 people. Land forms include the Adirondack Mountains in New York, White Mountains in New Hampshire, and Green Mountains in Vermont. These mountain ranges are part of the Appalachian Mountains. Resources in this region are stone, coal, and maple syrup. The relative location of the region to the compass is northeast.
Place
The weather depends on where you are in the region. The coastal areas average 50 inches of rainfall, while the western parts of Pennsylvania and New York get about 32 inches. Snowfall totals range from over 100 inches per year in upstate New York, to only a foot in the coastal areas of southern New Jersey. The climate is hot summers and cold winters. Major land forms in this region are Niagara Falls in New York, Central Valley in Connecticut, and Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Historically the majority of people in this region were Catholic. Today due to people from all over the world immigrating to this region, there are many cultures, and religions practiced.
Human Environmental Interactions
The geography of the east region forced those who settled there to create lives using local resources. Cities near the ocean harbor were best for fisherman. A city with river access allowed transportation of supplies to other regions. Rivers were used to create power supplies for mills. Lumber and grain were traded. Sections of the eastern region allowed farmers to grow crops. The geography and climate determined which crops to grow. The region experiences four seasons. This provides business opportunities from ski resorts to beach activities.
Movement
There are many ways to travel in the east region. You could choose to use waterways like the Hudson River or the Erie Canal or water ferries that are in Boston, New York City, and Baltimore. If you need to use a highway, there is the New Jersey Turnpike or the Interstate system. Recently the Boston Big Dig highway project was completed. It cost billions of dollars to improve this highway. The east region relies heavily on trains to move people throughout the region. The Amtrak system includes the Acela Express, a high speed train that connects Boston to Washington D.C. The major cities of the east region became very popular, because many people who immigrated to the United States have settled in this area. Many cities were built near riverways and coastal regions making transportation, and trade easier. Since the primary cities of Boston, New York and Philadelphia have access to the Atlantic Ocean, they became major shipping ports. Every December 16, Boston has a reenactment of the Boston Tea Party. This tradition has gone on for 236 years. Our capital city, Washington D.C. has a large celebration on Independence Day, July 4 every year.
Regions
Major tourist attractions are the Supreme Court, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Statue of Liberty. The Liberty Bell was rung on July 8, 1776, for the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. The words "Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof" are inscribed in the bell. The bell cracked on July 8, 1835, while tolling the death of Chief Justice John Marshall. The Arlington National Cemetery holds many famous people, such as presidents William Howard Taft, and John F. Kennedy. In 1921, an unknown American soldier from World War I was buried in the cemetery. The monument at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was opened to the public in 1932. During World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam, other unknown soldiers were buried there as well. Recent DNA testing allowed the soldier from the Vietnam War to be identified as First Lt. Michael Blassie, an Air Force pilot from St. Louis, Missouri. This technology may prevent another “unknown” soldier from being buried without a name. The inscription carved on the Tomb of the Unknowns reads, “Here lies in honored glory an American soldier known but to God.
There are three major cities in the east region. New York City, New York has 8,363,710 people. It is located at 40° 47ʼ N Latitude and 73° 58ʼ W Longitude. The second is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with 1,540,351 people. Finally Baltimore, Maryland has 636,919 people. Land forms include the Adirondack Mountains in New York, White Mountains in New Hampshire, and Green Mountains in Vermont. These mountain ranges are part of the Appalachian Mountains. Resources in this region are stone, coal, and maple syrup. The relative location of the region to the compass is northeast.
Place
The weather depends on where you are in the region. The coastal areas average 50 inches of rainfall, while the western parts of Pennsylvania and New York get about 32 inches. Snowfall totals range from over 100 inches per year in upstate New York, to only a foot in the coastal areas of southern New Jersey. The climate is hot summers and cold winters. Major land forms in this region are Niagara Falls in New York, Central Valley in Connecticut, and Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Historically the majority of people in this region were Catholic. Today due to people from all over the world immigrating to this region, there are many cultures, and religions practiced.
Human Environmental Interactions
The geography of the east region forced those who settled there to create lives using local resources. Cities near the ocean harbor were best for fisherman. A city with river access allowed transportation of supplies to other regions. Rivers were used to create power supplies for mills. Lumber and grain were traded. Sections of the eastern region allowed farmers to grow crops. The geography and climate determined which crops to grow. The region experiences four seasons. This provides business opportunities from ski resorts to beach activities.
Movement
There are many ways to travel in the east region. You could choose to use waterways like the Hudson River or the Erie Canal or water ferries that are in Boston, New York City, and Baltimore. If you need to use a highway, there is the New Jersey Turnpike or the Interstate system. Recently the Boston Big Dig highway project was completed. It cost billions of dollars to improve this highway. The east region relies heavily on trains to move people throughout the region. The Amtrak system includes the Acela Express, a high speed train that connects Boston to Washington D.C. The major cities of the east region became very popular, because many people who immigrated to the United States have settled in this area. Many cities were built near riverways and coastal regions making transportation, and trade easier. Since the primary cities of Boston, New York and Philadelphia have access to the Atlantic Ocean, they became major shipping ports. Every December 16, Boston has a reenactment of the Boston Tea Party. This tradition has gone on for 236 years. Our capital city, Washington D.C. has a large celebration on Independence Day, July 4 every year.
Regions
Major tourist attractions are the Supreme Court, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Statue of Liberty. The Liberty Bell was rung on July 8, 1776, for the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. The words "Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof" are inscribed in the bell. The bell cracked on July 8, 1835, while tolling the death of Chief Justice John Marshall. The Arlington National Cemetery holds many famous people, such as presidents William Howard Taft, and John F. Kennedy. In 1921, an unknown American soldier from World War I was buried in the cemetery. The monument at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was opened to the public in 1932. During World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam, other unknown soldiers were buried there as well. Recent DNA testing allowed the soldier from the Vietnam War to be identified as First Lt. Michael Blassie, an Air Force pilot from St. Louis, Missouri. This technology may prevent another “unknown” soldier from being buried without a name. The inscription carved on the Tomb of the Unknowns reads, “Here lies in honored glory an American soldier known but to God.
Be careful with Wishes
If you could wish for anything, what would it be? Each day people play the lottery, wishing to win the million dollar jackpot. They think money will bring them happiness. Once they are wealthy, they find that the money is really not the path to happiness. The Third Wish is about finding happiness, but in a different way than expected.
While reading The Third Wish I wondered what to wish for? Thoughts of new clothes, shoes, and jewelry danced in my head. Would those luxuries lead to total happiness? That was an overwhelming thought. In the end these possessions would not make me happy. What I’ve learned about myself is that I’m happiest when I’m helping others. When you help other it makes you feel better about yourself. Every time I helped someone I felt so good I decided to do more to help . I would rather be a giver than a receiver.
There is saying, “Be careful what you wish for.” Dreams of wealth or items are not really going to make you happy. It’s what you do with the wish that brings happiness, so maybe wishing is not something you do for yourself, but for others.
While reading The Third Wish I wondered what to wish for? Thoughts of new clothes, shoes, and jewelry danced in my head. Would those luxuries lead to total happiness? That was an overwhelming thought. In the end these possessions would not make me happy. What I’ve learned about myself is that I’m happiest when I’m helping others. When you help other it makes you feel better about yourself. Every time I helped someone I felt so good I decided to do more to help . I would rather be a giver than a receiver.
There is saying, “Be careful what you wish for.” Dreams of wealth or items are not really going to make you happy. It’s what you do with the wish that brings happiness, so maybe wishing is not something you do for yourself, but for others.
Medicine for the Better
Long ago medicine wasn’t as good as it is now. They used herbs, plants and magic to try to cure people. Until the 1900’s, people could call themselves a doctor with any training. Without that knowledge, they often hurt or killed their patients. Today people must go to school and be licensed to work in healthcare.
I learned many things reading this book. In the early 1300’s, there was a disease called, “bubonic plague or black death.” It killed one out of every three Europeans. In London alone it killed 17,000 people.
From the 1300’s to the 1600’s, the Europeans first came to the Americas. They also brought deadly diseases too. Smallpox and measles killed off much of the Native American population, as they had never been exposed to these diseases.
Farm animals have given us infectious diseases too. Cholera and tuberculosis were passed from the animals to humans. Pigs and geese can give us the flu. Sheep can give us anthrax. Bulls can also give us tuberculosis and smallpox.
In 1988, 350,000 children were struck with Polio. Polio is a viral disease that causes paralysis and muscle wasting. Vaccinations against polio have caused the disease to be nearly eliminated. I know I have been vaccinated against Polio and many other things too.
In the early days of medicine, we didn’t have good medicines or ways to treat disease. We now know the importance of research to help us know what works and what doesn’t work. Vaccinations have been shown to help eliminate diseases. If we keep learning more about diseases and learn how to treat them, we can save many lives. Perhaps in the future we can eliminate rabies, all the types of cancer, and heart disease.
I learned many things reading this book. In the early 1300’s, there was a disease called, “bubonic plague or black death.” It killed one out of every three Europeans. In London alone it killed 17,000 people.
From the 1300’s to the 1600’s, the Europeans first came to the Americas. They also brought deadly diseases too. Smallpox and measles killed off much of the Native American population, as they had never been exposed to these diseases.
Farm animals have given us infectious diseases too. Cholera and tuberculosis were passed from the animals to humans. Pigs and geese can give us the flu. Sheep can give us anthrax. Bulls can also give us tuberculosis and smallpox.
In 1988, 350,000 children were struck with Polio. Polio is a viral disease that causes paralysis and muscle wasting. Vaccinations against polio have caused the disease to be nearly eliminated. I know I have been vaccinated against Polio and many other things too.
In the early days of medicine, we didn’t have good medicines or ways to treat disease. We now know the importance of research to help us know what works and what doesn’t work. Vaccinations have been shown to help eliminate diseases. If we keep learning more about diseases and learn how to treat them, we can save many lives. Perhaps in the future we can eliminate rabies, all the types of cancer, and heart disease.
A She-Pirate's Story
My pirate is Anne Bonny. She was a tough, blood thirsty pirate. She was born to a wealthy family, but was not satisfied. She wanted a free life of adventure.
Anne was born Anne Cormac in County Cork, Ireland, the daughter of a servant woman, Mary Brennan. Her father, William Cormac, was a wealthy man who moved his family to Charleston, South Carolina in the early 1700’s. Anne’s mother passed away when Anne was young and she had to take the responsibility of taking care of her father’s house. She didn’t like that. Anne had killed a serving maid in her father’s house for crossing her. When she was 14, Anne also beat up a young man for trying to harm her, injuring him badly enough that he had to stay in bed for several weeks. Anne was a headstrong girl who had long made her father despair over her tomboy antics. She was drawn to the unsavory of man that could be found at the wharves and ports of Charleston. That was where Anne met James Bonny. Before Anne was out of her teens she had married James Bonny, a renegade seaman and sometimes pirate. Apparently, James planned to steal William Cormac's land through the marriage, and Anne's father disowned her. Soon Anne met a man named “Calico Jack" Rackham. It is said that Jack was a handsome and debonair man that the women made much over. He offered Anne a chance to get away from her husband, with the chance to become a pirate. Anne said “yes”. Anne joined his crew by disguised herself as a man. It is said that Anne was so vicious and fought so well with both pistol and cutlass that no one questioned her, anyway, and the one man who that did challenge her lost his life to the tip of her cutlass.
James had a court order to forbid Jack and Anne to see each other, Anne ran away with Calico Jack. She not only raided with Calico Jack, but also Jack's lieutenant, with whom she developed a mutual attraction. “He” turned out to be none other than Mary Read. The two women revealed their gender to each other but kept it secret. Eventually, both were known as bloodthirsty, daring female pirates, swinging their blades and boarding ships, fighting with even more courage than the men—as they proved in their final battle.
Anne became pregnant and Jack took her to Cuba, leaving her to have the baby which did not survive. Jack came back months later to collect her and was saddened by the news. Anne was given a King’s pardon when Jack took her to New Providence to recover. James Bonny tried to have Anne and Jack hung but the Governor of New Providence, remembering a favor Anne had done for him instead punished her and returned her to James Bonny. Jack was let go. Anne did not like being treated like a piece of property and the next evening Anne and Jack escaped to their ship to resume piracy.
Anne became pregnant again. In 1720, a former pirate turned pirate-hunter, Captain Barnet, attacked Calico Jack's ship. Rackham and almost all the pirates were drunk, and the cannon fire was so thick the men hid below decks. Anne Bonny and Mary Read stood their ground, fighting furiously. Outraged by the men's cowardice, Anne is said to have shouted, "If there's a man among ye, ye'll come out and fight like the men ye are [thought?] to be." When this got no response, Anne and Mary shot the male pirates, killing one and wounding several—including Jack Rackham. But despite Anne and Mary's ferocity, the pirates were captured.
Before the trial, Jack Rackham asked to see Anne once more and she reportedly said to him, “ I am sorry to see you here Jack, but if you had fought like a man, you need not be hanged like a dog”. All were hanged—except for Anne and Mary, who "plead their bellies," claiming to be pregnant and it was illegal to execute a pregnant woman until they gave birth. Mary died in prison. Anne was released from prison through a deal her father made and took her back to Charles town, South Carolina. She gave birth to Jack Rackham’s second child and in December 1721 was married to Joseph Burleigh, a local man and they had eight more children. She died a respectable woman on April 25, 1782 at the age of 84.
Anne Bonny was a real life woman pirate that was so feared that even her own husband was afraid of her. In the end she fought harder and better than the men she sailed with but she got her wish to live a life of adventures.
Anne was born Anne Cormac in County Cork, Ireland, the daughter of a servant woman, Mary Brennan. Her father, William Cormac, was a wealthy man who moved his family to Charleston, South Carolina in the early 1700’s. Anne’s mother passed away when Anne was young and she had to take the responsibility of taking care of her father’s house. She didn’t like that. Anne had killed a serving maid in her father’s house for crossing her. When she was 14, Anne also beat up a young man for trying to harm her, injuring him badly enough that he had to stay in bed for several weeks. Anne was a headstrong girl who had long made her father despair over her tomboy antics. She was drawn to the unsavory of man that could be found at the wharves and ports of Charleston. That was where Anne met James Bonny. Before Anne was out of her teens she had married James Bonny, a renegade seaman and sometimes pirate. Apparently, James planned to steal William Cormac's land through the marriage, and Anne's father disowned her. Soon Anne met a man named “Calico Jack" Rackham. It is said that Jack was a handsome and debonair man that the women made much over. He offered Anne a chance to get away from her husband, with the chance to become a pirate. Anne said “yes”. Anne joined his crew by disguised herself as a man. It is said that Anne was so vicious and fought so well with both pistol and cutlass that no one questioned her, anyway, and the one man who that did challenge her lost his life to the tip of her cutlass.
James had a court order to forbid Jack and Anne to see each other, Anne ran away with Calico Jack. She not only raided with Calico Jack, but also Jack's lieutenant, with whom she developed a mutual attraction. “He” turned out to be none other than Mary Read. The two women revealed their gender to each other but kept it secret. Eventually, both were known as bloodthirsty, daring female pirates, swinging their blades and boarding ships, fighting with even more courage than the men—as they proved in their final battle.
Anne became pregnant and Jack took her to Cuba, leaving her to have the baby which did not survive. Jack came back months later to collect her and was saddened by the news. Anne was given a King’s pardon when Jack took her to New Providence to recover. James Bonny tried to have Anne and Jack hung but the Governor of New Providence, remembering a favor Anne had done for him instead punished her and returned her to James Bonny. Jack was let go. Anne did not like being treated like a piece of property and the next evening Anne and Jack escaped to their ship to resume piracy.
Anne became pregnant again. In 1720, a former pirate turned pirate-hunter, Captain Barnet, attacked Calico Jack's ship. Rackham and almost all the pirates were drunk, and the cannon fire was so thick the men hid below decks. Anne Bonny and Mary Read stood their ground, fighting furiously. Outraged by the men's cowardice, Anne is said to have shouted, "If there's a man among ye, ye'll come out and fight like the men ye are [thought?] to be." When this got no response, Anne and Mary shot the male pirates, killing one and wounding several—including Jack Rackham. But despite Anne and Mary's ferocity, the pirates were captured.
Before the trial, Jack Rackham asked to see Anne once more and she reportedly said to him, “ I am sorry to see you here Jack, but if you had fought like a man, you need not be hanged like a dog”. All were hanged—except for Anne and Mary, who "plead their bellies," claiming to be pregnant and it was illegal to execute a pregnant woman until they gave birth. Mary died in prison. Anne was released from prison through a deal her father made and took her back to Charles town, South Carolina. She gave birth to Jack Rackham’s second child and in December 1721 was married to Joseph Burleigh, a local man and they had eight more children. She died a respectable woman on April 25, 1782 at the age of 84.
Anne Bonny was a real life woman pirate that was so feared that even her own husband was afraid of her. In the end she fought harder and better than the men she sailed with but she got her wish to live a life of adventures.
Random Writing
The Clearing
It can be a problem when a person you don’t like is your neighbor. You live so close that you see each other everyday, however it is important to be friendly to your neighbor. Neighbors help each other by shoveling snow, watching their home when they’re gone or just helping each other out. “The Clearing” demonstrates the importance of neighbors working together.
A Secret for Two
Animals can be your pet, part of a farm, or companions you work with. You can become so close to an animal that you consider them a friend. As a friend, they keep your secretes and love you all the time, because of this you may find yourself treating them like a human rather than an animal. You should always treasure your friends, no matter whom or what they are.
The Circuit
Imagine your family has to move frugally and never stays in one spot for an extended period of time. You may love some spots, but you can’t stay for long. You can’t make friends because you have to work all the time. Right now you may be thinking “This is not how people live.”, but there are many who live this way. Each person has to experience the circle of life for survival.
The Glorious White Washer
Imagine yourself as a child free of any work, but then observing someone else doing an activity you can’t. Wouldn’t you be interested in it? It is all about using your brain to make people think that work you’re doing is fun.
It can be a problem when a person you don’t like is your neighbor. You live so close that you see each other everyday, however it is important to be friendly to your neighbor. Neighbors help each other by shoveling snow, watching their home when they’re gone or just helping each other out. “The Clearing” demonstrates the importance of neighbors working together.
A Secret for Two
Animals can be your pet, part of a farm, or companions you work with. You can become so close to an animal that you consider them a friend. As a friend, they keep your secretes and love you all the time, because of this you may find yourself treating them like a human rather than an animal. You should always treasure your friends, no matter whom or what they are.
The Circuit
Imagine your family has to move frugally and never stays in one spot for an extended period of time. You may love some spots, but you can’t stay for long. You can’t make friends because you have to work all the time. Right now you may be thinking “This is not how people live.”, but there are many who live this way. Each person has to experience the circle of life for survival.
The Glorious White Washer
Imagine yourself as a child free of any work, but then observing someone else doing an activity you can’t. Wouldn’t you be interested in it? It is all about using your brain to make people think that work you’re doing is fun.
A World Without the Sun?
The sun is important, not just because it warms the Earth. Its photosynthesis makes the grass green, and flowers bloom. The sun is also important to people. Many people enjoy the summer, with the sun’s warmth beating down on them. Even in winter, a sunny day can make you feel warmer than it really is. People can suffer from depression when they don’t get enough sunlight. Whatever the season, sunlight brings joy, and happiness to many people.
All Summer in a Day is a perfect example of the joy sunlight brings. Personally I can not imagine living in a world without sunlight. Margot had lived on Earth, but she and her family moved to Venus where it rains constantly. I don’t understand why her parents made the decision to live in such a wet and cold place. I’m surprised they didn’t change their minds, and go back to Earth, after living in the rain for a long time.
As I read All Summer in a Day, I also felt that something was taken away from Margot when she moved away from the Earth. She is described as frail, and washed out like an old photograph dusted from an ablum, whitened away. If she would ever speak all you would hear is a voice of a ghost. Is it because she has no sunlight? Her parents and the kids at school realize she is weak, the kids take advantage of her weakness, by pushing her around. Would Margot be frail and weak if she still lived on Earth with its warmth and sunlight? I believe Margot would have had a very different life. Mainly because the object that was taken from her was the sun. On Venus she had to use the UV light, and that is not real sunlight.
I have a hard time imagining life without the sun. Not only do I appreciate playing sports outside, but also growing strawberries and tomatoes. Neither would be possible to grow without the sun. Each night I go to sleep waiting for the sun to rise again. The sun’s warmth brings me joy and happiness, and fun with the people I love.
All Summer in a Day is a perfect example of the joy sunlight brings. Personally I can not imagine living in a world without sunlight. Margot had lived on Earth, but she and her family moved to Venus where it rains constantly. I don’t understand why her parents made the decision to live in such a wet and cold place. I’m surprised they didn’t change their minds, and go back to Earth, after living in the rain for a long time.
As I read All Summer in a Day, I also felt that something was taken away from Margot when she moved away from the Earth. She is described as frail, and washed out like an old photograph dusted from an ablum, whitened away. If she would ever speak all you would hear is a voice of a ghost. Is it because she has no sunlight? Her parents and the kids at school realize she is weak, the kids take advantage of her weakness, by pushing her around. Would Margot be frail and weak if she still lived on Earth with its warmth and sunlight? I believe Margot would have had a very different life. Mainly because the object that was taken from her was the sun. On Venus she had to use the UV light, and that is not real sunlight.
I have a hard time imagining life without the sun. Not only do I appreciate playing sports outside, but also growing strawberries and tomatoes. Neither would be possible to grow without the sun. Each night I go to sleep waiting for the sun to rise again. The sun’s warmth brings me joy and happiness, and fun with the people I love.
Winning It All.....Then Lossing It
Have you dreamed about winning the lottery or the million dollars on Deal or No Deal? Sadly not many people are able to stay rich after winning large amounts of money. People you never met before want to become your friend, and charities start calling wanting you to donate money to their cause. The sudden change in lifestyle causes people to lose their focus on who they are, and what is important to them.
That is the scenario in the novel, “The Pearl.” The main character is blinded by the thought of what the money from selling the pearl could do for him.
I don’t believe Kino understands that there is not a straight path to happiness. The path has many obstacles. There are decisions to be made along the path that may alter what will happen. As I read the book, I became frustrated with Kino, because he was so focused on selling the pearl, he did not see the danger around him. He knew not to trust people, who were trying to get rich from his good fortune. Unfortunately some decisions he made were not always in the best interest of his family.
In the book Kino changed because of money, like others in the real world. If I ever won the lottery, I believe I would not do anything with the money for several months. I would want to think about making the right decisions for myself and my family. “The Pearl” will make you think about decisions you make, and how they can change your life.
That is the scenario in the novel, “The Pearl.” The main character is blinded by the thought of what the money from selling the pearl could do for him.
I don’t believe Kino understands that there is not a straight path to happiness. The path has many obstacles. There are decisions to be made along the path that may alter what will happen. As I read the book, I became frustrated with Kino, because he was so focused on selling the pearl, he did not see the danger around him. He knew not to trust people, who were trying to get rich from his good fortune. Unfortunately some decisions he made were not always in the best interest of his family.
In the book Kino changed because of money, like others in the real world. If I ever won the lottery, I believe I would not do anything with the money for several months. I would want to think about making the right decisions for myself and my family. “The Pearl” will make you think about decisions you make, and how they can change your life.
A Tiny Saver
Usually you think of a hero as a person, such as a police officer or a firefighter. However heroes can come in unexpected forms. This story is about how an under-dog becomes a wonder-dog. It is possible for a pet to be a hero.
As an animal lover, I know how wonderful pets can be. They bring comfort when you’re sad, and love when it is most needed. This caring relationship creates a bond between the pet, and its owner, each realizing they need to protect each other. ChiChi, a chihuaha dog, alerted his owner by barking that there were people swimming in the ocean that needed help. Although ChiChi did not save his owner, he knew to help and protect people. His owners recognized that ChiChi was a hero, who helped to save the lives of the two drowning women.
The world is full of heroes, you just have to open your eyes, and ears to their stories. Heroes go above and beyond, and it is important to reward their good work. Whether it is a police officer, fire fighter, truck driver, teacher, or pet heroes deserve to be recognized and thanked for the things they do to make the world a better place
As an animal lover, I know how wonderful pets can be. They bring comfort when you’re sad, and love when it is most needed. This caring relationship creates a bond between the pet, and its owner, each realizing they need to protect each other. ChiChi, a chihuaha dog, alerted his owner by barking that there were people swimming in the ocean that needed help. Although ChiChi did not save his owner, he knew to help and protect people. His owners recognized that ChiChi was a hero, who helped to save the lives of the two drowning women.
The world is full of heroes, you just have to open your eyes, and ears to their stories. Heroes go above and beyond, and it is important to reward their good work. Whether it is a police officer, fire fighter, truck driver, teacher, or pet heroes deserve to be recognized and thanked for the things they do to make the world a better place
The Blind One and Her Guard
There are many types of disabilities; some are more obvious than others. A missing limb can slow you down, but a body without any spirit is the worst disability. The Red Mare in the story used the Black Stallion as a tool to get over the challenges of life. The Black Stallion and the Red Mare proves that people can live a full life, without being limited by their disability.
As I was reading, I was reminded of another story. In it, Mr. Patrick John Hughes helped his wheelchair bound son Patrick by pushing him during the band's performances. The son’s name is Patrick Henry Hughes, who has been blind and crippled since birth. This young man, though wheelchair bounded, and blind , is a genius, he is writing songs, Like the Black Stallion, the father was there to help guide someone they love to live a full life. Or like how the Black Stallion guided his band of horses, and the Red Mare, or the young boy who could have chosen to be loyal to his father or the horses he loved. We each need to make a conscience decision about how to live life. Do you want to make a difference, or are you a person content with not making the world a better place? It doesn't matter if you're healthy, blind, or in a wheelchair. Each day has a challenge. You can either accept the challenge, or let it ruin your day.
One challenge to those who are disabled is that they are labeled. The word implies that the person is limited, or not up for a challenge. The Black Stallion and the Red Mare proved that they are up to the challenge, especially with the right attitude.
As I was reading, I was reminded of another story. In it, Mr. Patrick John Hughes helped his wheelchair bound son Patrick by pushing him during the band's performances. The son’s name is Patrick Henry Hughes, who has been blind and crippled since birth. This young man, though wheelchair bounded, and blind , is a genius, he is writing songs, Like the Black Stallion, the father was there to help guide someone they love to live a full life. Or like how the Black Stallion guided his band of horses, and the Red Mare, or the young boy who could have chosen to be loyal to his father or the horses he loved. We each need to make a conscience decision about how to live life. Do you want to make a difference, or are you a person content with not making the world a better place? It doesn't matter if you're healthy, blind, or in a wheelchair. Each day has a challenge. You can either accept the challenge, or let it ruin your day.
One challenge to those who are disabled is that they are labeled. The word implies that the person is limited, or not up for a challenge. The Black Stallion and the Red Mare proved that they are up to the challenge, especially with the right attitude.
A Classic Story
Alexandre Manette is a doctor. He was sent to prison for 18 years. At that time he was married, and had a 2 year old daughter named Lucie Manette. Lucie grows up believing her father is dead. Dr. Manette "lost his mind" while in prison. During those 18 years, Dr. Manette learned to make shoes. He continues this hobby after he gets out of prison.
Another major character is Charles Darney. Charles is the nephew of Marquis St. Evermonde, who is a nobleman in France. Charles leaves France to escape his family's bad reputation. He later marries Lucie.
A Tale of Two Cities begins in 1775 and continues for almost 2 decades. During this time, the American Revolution was going on, and the French Revolution was beginning. The story takes place in London, England, and Paris, France. Paris is where Dr. Manette was imprisoned. Charles Darney meets, and marries Lucie in London.
Jarvis Lorry is a family friend of the Manette's. He is a banker, and responsible for the Manette's accounts. Jarvis meets Lucie in Dover. He tells Lucie that her father is not dead, as she had thought. Lucie and Jarvis go to Paris to bring Dr. Manette back to London, after he gets out of prison.
The book continues with Lucie caring for her father, trying to improve his health. Dr. Manette recovers, and is able to be a doctor again. Five years pass, and Dr. Manette, Lucie, and Jarvis are asked to testify at the treason trial of Charles Darney in London. With the help of a lawyer, Sidney Carton, Charles is found not guilty of treason.
In the middle of the book, both Charles and Sidney are interested in Lucie. Sidney does not feel worthy of Lucie's love, but promises to "lay down his life for her." Charles and Lucie get married. Charles decides to go to France, and visits his uncle, the Marquis. While he is there, his uncle is murdered.
The book ends with Charles going back to Paris again, to help a loyal servant. Charles is imprisoned, released, and imprisoned again. At his trial, papers are read that were written by Dr. Manette while he was in prison. The papers expose the Marquis, and his twin brother, of cruelty to peasants. The twin brother is Charles's father. This time Charles is found guilty. Sidney Carton, who looks just like Charles, switches places with Charles in prison. Sidney dies in order to save Lucie from suffering the death of her husband.
I really enjoyed this book. However, I believe it's a book you need to read several times to understand the story, and pick up all the details. For example, at the beginning of the book, you don't know why Dr. Manette was put it prison. It's not until the end of the book, that you learn Dr. Manette's was imprisoned because of the Marquis and his brother. I also didn't understand why Dr. Manette started making shoes again right after Lucie and Charles got married. It took me a while to realize Dr. Manette was upset, because his daughter married into the family that had sent him to prison.
Another major character is Charles Darney. Charles is the nephew of Marquis St. Evermonde, who is a nobleman in France. Charles leaves France to escape his family's bad reputation. He later marries Lucie.
A Tale of Two Cities begins in 1775 and continues for almost 2 decades. During this time, the American Revolution was going on, and the French Revolution was beginning. The story takes place in London, England, and Paris, France. Paris is where Dr. Manette was imprisoned. Charles Darney meets, and marries Lucie in London.
Jarvis Lorry is a family friend of the Manette's. He is a banker, and responsible for the Manette's accounts. Jarvis meets Lucie in Dover. He tells Lucie that her father is not dead, as she had thought. Lucie and Jarvis go to Paris to bring Dr. Manette back to London, after he gets out of prison.
The book continues with Lucie caring for her father, trying to improve his health. Dr. Manette recovers, and is able to be a doctor again. Five years pass, and Dr. Manette, Lucie, and Jarvis are asked to testify at the treason trial of Charles Darney in London. With the help of a lawyer, Sidney Carton, Charles is found not guilty of treason.
In the middle of the book, both Charles and Sidney are interested in Lucie. Sidney does not feel worthy of Lucie's love, but promises to "lay down his life for her." Charles and Lucie get married. Charles decides to go to France, and visits his uncle, the Marquis. While he is there, his uncle is murdered.
The book ends with Charles going back to Paris again, to help a loyal servant. Charles is imprisoned, released, and imprisoned again. At his trial, papers are read that were written by Dr. Manette while he was in prison. The papers expose the Marquis, and his twin brother, of cruelty to peasants. The twin brother is Charles's father. This time Charles is found guilty. Sidney Carton, who looks just like Charles, switches places with Charles in prison. Sidney dies in order to save Lucie from suffering the death of her husband.
I really enjoyed this book. However, I believe it's a book you need to read several times to understand the story, and pick up all the details. For example, at the beginning of the book, you don't know why Dr. Manette was put it prison. It's not until the end of the book, that you learn Dr. Manette's was imprisoned because of the Marquis and his brother. I also didn't understand why Dr. Manette started making shoes again right after Lucie and Charles got married. It took me a while to realize Dr. Manette was upset, because his daughter married into the family that had sent him to prison.
The Run Away
If you think your life is bad, you should compare it to Hollies Woods. Living her life as an orphan, she runs from her foster homes looking for a feeling of belonging. She finally finds it, only to have it taken away suddenly in a tragic accident. Hollies blames herself for the accident and again runs away. Yet she keeps going back to where she had that sense of belonging. Along the way Hollies learns the true meaning or family, and to not run from your fears, but to challenge yourself to face them.
A Knight's Tale
By Sir Walter Scott
The story takes place in England, during a time when the Saxons and the Normans do not like each other. Ivanhoe is the son of a Saxon, Lord Cedric. Lord Cedric disinherits Ivanhoe after he follows King Richard, a Norman, to a crusade. Lord Cedric is the guardian of Lady Rowena. She is a distant relative. Ivanhoe loves Lady Rowena, but his father wants Rowena to marry a Saxon of royal blood.
Ivanhoe returns to England, traveling in disguise. In fact he is staying at his father’s castle, with Isaac of York as guests. Ivanhoe overhears Brian de Bois-Guilbert tell his men to rob and kidnap Isaac. It is planned for the following day. Before it could happen, Ivanhoe sneaks into Isaac’s room, and warns him. Ivanhoe and Isaac leave through the back gate with the help of Ivanhoe’s old friend and squire, Gurth. To repay the stranger for helping him, Isaac offers Ivanhoe a horse and armor to compete in the knights’ tournament.
On the first day of the tournament Ivanhoe, still in disguise, defeats all the other knights. Ivanhoe is rewarded by picking the Queen of the Tournament. He chooses Rowena. The next day Ivanhoe leads his group of knights against Brian’s. Ivanhoe’s is about to win, when he is wounded. Brian and two other knights continue to battle the wounded Ivanhoe. Suddenly a black knight enters the tournament. He defeats Brian and his group, but quickly leaves. Ivanhoe is declared the tournament winner.
At the winners’ ceremony, Rowena declares Ivanhoe the King of the Tournament. He takes off his helmet, is crowned, and then faints from his wounds. Ivanhoe is taken to get medical help, by Isaac and Rowena. They take him to Rebecca, who happens to be Isaac’s daughter. Rebecca recognizes Ivanhoe, whom she has always loved.
After a few days of rest, the group starts to travel to Isaac’s home. On the way, they join Cedric’s party. Cedric does not recognize his son. The group is kidnapped by people claiming to be Saxons. The group is taken to a castle that King Richard gave Ivanhoe. Richard’s evil brother, Prince John, had taken the castle away from Ivanhoe.
Gurth witnessed the kidnapping. He tries to get help, but he is stopped. Gurth gets help from Robin Hood. Robin Hood gets his men, and the black knight to storm the castle to free Ivanhoe, Cedric, and the others.
The kidnappers are really Brian and Maurice. They want Rowena and Rebecca to marry them. They threaten to kill Cedric. Robin Hood offers a priest before Cedric’s execution. The priest is really Gurth. Gurth switches places with Cedric. Once Cedric is out of the castle, Robin Hood, the black knight, and the men attack the castle.
Meanwhile, Isaac starts a fire in his cell that races out of control. The castle burns, and starts to fall apart. Gurth rescues Rowena, and Brian takes Rebecca. Rebecca does not want to go, but Brian forces her. The black knight rescues the others.
Brian takes Rebecca to Prince John to get married. Before that happens, Ivanhoe and the black knight find them. Ivanhoe kills Brian. The black knight reveals himself as King Richard, and Cedric reunites with Ivanhoe. Rowena and Ivanhoe later marry.
I liked this book because it had adventure, and romance. I would recommend this book to others.
The story takes place in England, during a time when the Saxons and the Normans do not like each other. Ivanhoe is the son of a Saxon, Lord Cedric. Lord Cedric disinherits Ivanhoe after he follows King Richard, a Norman, to a crusade. Lord Cedric is the guardian of Lady Rowena. She is a distant relative. Ivanhoe loves Lady Rowena, but his father wants Rowena to marry a Saxon of royal blood.
Ivanhoe returns to England, traveling in disguise. In fact he is staying at his father’s castle, with Isaac of York as guests. Ivanhoe overhears Brian de Bois-Guilbert tell his men to rob and kidnap Isaac. It is planned for the following day. Before it could happen, Ivanhoe sneaks into Isaac’s room, and warns him. Ivanhoe and Isaac leave through the back gate with the help of Ivanhoe’s old friend and squire, Gurth. To repay the stranger for helping him, Isaac offers Ivanhoe a horse and armor to compete in the knights’ tournament.
On the first day of the tournament Ivanhoe, still in disguise, defeats all the other knights. Ivanhoe is rewarded by picking the Queen of the Tournament. He chooses Rowena. The next day Ivanhoe leads his group of knights against Brian’s. Ivanhoe’s is about to win, when he is wounded. Brian and two other knights continue to battle the wounded Ivanhoe. Suddenly a black knight enters the tournament. He defeats Brian and his group, but quickly leaves. Ivanhoe is declared the tournament winner.
At the winners’ ceremony, Rowena declares Ivanhoe the King of the Tournament. He takes off his helmet, is crowned, and then faints from his wounds. Ivanhoe is taken to get medical help, by Isaac and Rowena. They take him to Rebecca, who happens to be Isaac’s daughter. Rebecca recognizes Ivanhoe, whom she has always loved.
After a few days of rest, the group starts to travel to Isaac’s home. On the way, they join Cedric’s party. Cedric does not recognize his son. The group is kidnapped by people claiming to be Saxons. The group is taken to a castle that King Richard gave Ivanhoe. Richard’s evil brother, Prince John, had taken the castle away from Ivanhoe.
Gurth witnessed the kidnapping. He tries to get help, but he is stopped. Gurth gets help from Robin Hood. Robin Hood gets his men, and the black knight to storm the castle to free Ivanhoe, Cedric, and the others.
The kidnappers are really Brian and Maurice. They want Rowena and Rebecca to marry them. They threaten to kill Cedric. Robin Hood offers a priest before Cedric’s execution. The priest is really Gurth. Gurth switches places with Cedric. Once Cedric is out of the castle, Robin Hood, the black knight, and the men attack the castle.
Meanwhile, Isaac starts a fire in his cell that races out of control. The castle burns, and starts to fall apart. Gurth rescues Rowena, and Brian takes Rebecca. Rebecca does not want to go, but Brian forces her. The black knight rescues the others.
Brian takes Rebecca to Prince John to get married. Before that happens, Ivanhoe and the black knight find them. Ivanhoe kills Brian. The black knight reveals himself as King Richard, and Cedric reunites with Ivanhoe. Rowena and Ivanhoe later marry.
I liked this book because it had adventure, and romance. I would recommend this book to others.
A Great Friend In To Different Versions
Old Yeller is the story of a young boy, and his dog. Living on a small farm in Texas, the Coate's are a hard-working family. They are struggling with money problems, after the Civil War. Jim, the father, must leave his family to go on a cattle drive to earn money. Travis, the oldest son, is forced to grow up fast as the, “man of the house." Old Yeller, the adopted family dog, helps Travis keep the family going.
The book and movie Old Yeller are alike in several ways. Mr. Coate’s drives cattle to Kansas for "cash" money. Arliss, the youngest son, is known to make up a story or, “a big windy.” Old Yeller saves Arliss from a mother bear. Travis and Old Yeller get hurt by hogs, when they tried to tag the young hogs with the Coate's family mark. Finally, Old Yeller must be killed, because he was bitten by a mad wolf.
There are several large and small differences between the book and the movie. In the book, Old Yeller has a stubby tail and bitten up ears, but in the movie he doesn't have those features. A bull fight is not shown in the movie. The bull with hydrophobia wasn't shown in the movie, so Travis didn't shoot three animals with hydrophobia. Travis fell out of a tree in the movie, unlike the sand cave that collapsed under him in the book. The pup Lisbeth brought to Travis was not speckled; instead it looked liked Old Yeller. After Old Yeller was bitten by the mad wolf, Travis shot Old Yeller right away. In the movie, they kept Old Yeller in the corn crib for a month to see if he was infected.
Old Yeller is a classic story of a boy who misses his first dog, who had died. He tries not to love the new family dog, but as he grows up, so does his love for Old Yeller. In the end, the boy shows his love for the dog by not allowing Old Yeller to suffer when he is bitten by a mad wolf. The story is filled with exciting events. Starting with a bear attack, and then saving Travis from the hogs, Old Yeller finally saves the family one last time in a heroic fight with the mad wolf.
The book and movie Old Yeller are alike in several ways. Mr. Coate’s drives cattle to Kansas for "cash" money. Arliss, the youngest son, is known to make up a story or, “a big windy.” Old Yeller saves Arliss from a mother bear. Travis and Old Yeller get hurt by hogs, when they tried to tag the young hogs with the Coate's family mark. Finally, Old Yeller must be killed, because he was bitten by a mad wolf.
There are several large and small differences between the book and the movie. In the book, Old Yeller has a stubby tail and bitten up ears, but in the movie he doesn't have those features. A bull fight is not shown in the movie. The bull with hydrophobia wasn't shown in the movie, so Travis didn't shoot three animals with hydrophobia. Travis fell out of a tree in the movie, unlike the sand cave that collapsed under him in the book. The pup Lisbeth brought to Travis was not speckled; instead it looked liked Old Yeller. After Old Yeller was bitten by the mad wolf, Travis shot Old Yeller right away. In the movie, they kept Old Yeller in the corn crib for a month to see if he was infected.
Old Yeller is a classic story of a boy who misses his first dog, who had died. He tries not to love the new family dog, but as he grows up, so does his love for Old Yeller. In the end, the boy shows his love for the dog by not allowing Old Yeller to suffer when he is bitten by a mad wolf. The story is filled with exciting events. Starting with a bear attack, and then saving Travis from the hogs, Old Yeller finally saves the family one last time in a heroic fight with the mad wolf.
King Of Reptiles
The Komodo dragon is the king of reptiles, because it is the largest living reptile. It lives on the islands of central Indonesia. The Komodo dragon has a long flat head, rounded snout, large body with scaly skin, bowed legs, and a huge, muscular tail. Although it looks slow, it is actually quick and agile, can climb trees and can swim. A dragon can grow to 10 feet in length, weigh up to 300 pounds and eat 80% of their body weight. Their keen sense of smell helps them hunt. Dragons will eat most anything, including deer, pig, smaller dragons, water buffalo and humans.
Komodo dragons were almost driven to extinction, but now they are protected. There are now between 3000 and 5000 dragons in the world.
Komodo dragons were almost driven to extinction, but now they are protected. There are now between 3000 and 5000 dragons in the world.
Mouse
He was tiny
Gray and white
With a long tail
And whiskers too!
His nose was pink
He squeaked when he spoke
He looked like a mouse
He squeaked like a mouse
He wigged his nose like a mouse.
His name is Mouse …….but he’s our kitten
Gray and white
With a long tail
And whiskers too!
His nose was pink
He squeaked when he spoke
He looked like a mouse
He squeaked like a mouse
He wigged his nose like a mouse.
His name is Mouse …….but he’s our kitten
In A Cave
I am surrounded by trees, plants, and long grass along the flowing river in the valley below. Listen to the sounds of birds singing and Eland running. The unique smells from flowers fill my lungs, adding to my relaxation. I am drawn to the smell of oranges. I pick one from the tree and feel the rough peel against my fingers, reminding me of the texture of the cave wall. Sitting by the cave entrance, I peel the orange and enjoy its sweet juice.
Animals
Little four legged creature
Wander hopelessly on the streets.
Digging in garbage cans for something to eat.
Flea bitten smelly and scared.
Dirty wet and cold.
Hoping one day, they’ll have a home of they’re own.
Sleeping on sidewalks and under benches at the park.
Fur falling out and nails growing apart.
Grown men chasing them
Beating them with a kick and a punch.
What did they do?
They were only looking for lunch.
I look at these creatures,
Abandoned and alone.
Hoping one day I could give them a home.
A nice hot bath and treats all around.
When I grow up.
I want to save the animals.
I didn't write this poem but I think it is a awesome poem.
Wander hopelessly on the streets.
Digging in garbage cans for something to eat.
Flea bitten smelly and scared.
Dirty wet and cold.
Hoping one day, they’ll have a home of they’re own.
Sleeping on sidewalks and under benches at the park.
Fur falling out and nails growing apart.
Grown men chasing them
Beating them with a kick and a punch.
What did they do?
They were only looking for lunch.
I look at these creatures,
Abandoned and alone.
Hoping one day I could give them a home.
A nice hot bath and treats all around.
When I grow up.
I want to save the animals.
I didn't write this poem but I think it is a awesome poem.
People Of Old Tales
Robin
Brave, Kind, Gentle, Scared
Son of Sir John de Bureford
Lover of whittling
Who feels helpless
Who needs mother
Who fears the plague
Who gives a doll
Who would like to see his father
Resident of England
de Bureford
Sir Peter
Brave, Kind, Gentle, Protector
Cousin of Sir Hugh
Lover of Lady Constance
Who feels trapped
Who needs food
Who fears the Welsh
Who gives protection
Who would like to see other knights
Resident of England
de Lindsay
Brother
Kind, Gentle, Smart, Helpful
Relative of other brothers
Lover of God
Who feels like helping
Who needs God
Who fears the Welsh
Who gives lessons
Who would like to see Robin
Resident of England
Luke
John
Fast, Smart, Brave, Kind
Son of his mother
Lover of music
Who feels jolly
Who needs a message
Who fears the Welsh
Who gives a message
Who would like to see his mother
Resident of England
Go-In-The-Wind
Brave, Kind, Gentle, Scared
Son of Sir John de Bureford
Lover of whittling
Who feels helpless
Who needs mother
Who fears the plague
Who gives a doll
Who would like to see his father
Resident of England
de Bureford
Sir Peter
Brave, Kind, Gentle, Protector
Cousin of Sir Hugh
Lover of Lady Constance
Who feels trapped
Who needs food
Who fears the Welsh
Who gives protection
Who would like to see other knights
Resident of England
de Lindsay
Brother
Kind, Gentle, Smart, Helpful
Relative of other brothers
Lover of God
Who feels like helping
Who needs God
Who fears the Welsh
Who gives lessons
Who would like to see Robin
Resident of England
Luke
John
Fast, Smart, Brave, Kind
Son of his mother
Lover of music
Who feels jolly
Who needs a message
Who fears the Welsh
Who gives a message
Who would like to see his mother
Resident of England
Go-In-The-Wind
What Does "Sheep: Mean?
In the book, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, Santiago’s sheep represent people relying on others to support them throughout life. In life people can’t do everything by themselves, you need someone to lean on. The sheep are just like that but they lean more heavily on Santiago because they are not as smart he is: “As long as the boy knew how to find the best pastures in Andalusia, they would be his friends“(7). This quote shows that the sheep know who they can lean on to show them the way to what they need in life. Whether he knows it or not Santiago leans on the sheep as much as they do. The sheep give him their wool; he sells the wool and gets money that keeps him alive: “’I need to sell some wool,’ the boy said to the Merchant” (5). It’s the same with human to human friendships. People support each other and help show each other the way to fulfilling your life.
Who’s at Fault?
An officer is not at fault in the article, “Harvard professor gates arrested at Cambridge home.” Around 12:44 p.m. on a sunny Thursday afternoon a call came in to the Cambridge police about a possible break-in involving an African American man. This man turned out to be Harvard professor Gates, who was just having trouble with his jammed front door. Gate was arrested on Thursday afternoon at his Cambridge home, for disorderly conduct. While questioning Gates, the officer was accused the officer of being a racist pro-filer and then threaten him by saying he had “No idea who he was messing with.” Gates continued to yell at the officer both inside and outside of the home. The officer was just doing his job and Gates overreacted by taking it too far.
Tire Expiration
Expiration dates should clearly be put on tires. Every year 3,000-6,000 people in the U.S. are killed by not knowing when their tire expires. According to news articles and papers, there have been simulations that show a tire being defected and a professional driver having a hard time getting the car under control. Now, imagine a regular civilian having an even harder time trying to control his or her car. That is why we would like to propose a bill that puts expiration dates on tires. This bill will help reduce the car crashes in the USA and will save thousands of dollars in taxpayer money.
Section 1:
In this bill we want to enforce to keep your tires for no longer than 6-10 years. Driving with tires over 6-10 years old is an avoidable safety hazard. The rubber in older tires begins to break down which may cause the tire to rupture causing the car to lose control. The expiration date for bringing tires in will be after 10 years after production date. But we will specifically put the law into place 40 days after our bill is approved. This gives the people time check their tires and see if they need to be changed or see how many years they have left.
Section 2:
Our Auto Mechanics and Admission testers will enforce the law. They will be the one’s checking the expiration dates on the tires and either replacing them or telling the pedestrian how many years until the tires need to be replaced. Also, when they arrive at the mechanics shop, they will be given a pamphlet to explain why the tires are being replaced. These pamphlets will be handed out at the mechanics shop and admissions testing. They will also be handed out at any car check up when the tires are replaced. This ensures that if people don’t exactly remember when their tires were changed they have their auto mechanics to remind and check up on them.
Section 3:
The penalties for driving with or selling tires over 10 years old is a $750 fine. This fine will only be used 5 years after the bill has been passed to ensure time for retailers to check all of their stock and drivers to check all of their tires. Any retailer, who continues to sell outdated tires, will be fined 70% of possible profits on tires after the bill has been in effect for 5 years. This fine should be enough to make sure everyone on the road is up to par with the safety measure put in place.
Section 4:
There are about 3,000-6,000 people who die in car crashes every year in the U.S. related to expired tires. Not only is there a way to stop this but it is cheap and simple. Every year approximately $5,000 is spent on individual car crashes. With replacing your tires every year, you can save a lot of money. This decreases car crashes and is better for everyone.
Final Section:
Every year there are many people who don’t replace tires that need to be replaced. This results to accidents, family tragedies, and death. Hospital bills, car bills and everything can stack up so quickly. But with one quick and simple trip to the mechanic shop, your tires can be replaced and the hassle of bills stacking up and family members missing disappears. With your approval of the bill, a better life can be made for not only the U.S. but for families everywhere.
Section 1:
In this bill we want to enforce to keep your tires for no longer than 6-10 years. Driving with tires over 6-10 years old is an avoidable safety hazard. The rubber in older tires begins to break down which may cause the tire to rupture causing the car to lose control. The expiration date for bringing tires in will be after 10 years after production date. But we will specifically put the law into place 40 days after our bill is approved. This gives the people time check their tires and see if they need to be changed or see how many years they have left.
Section 2:
Our Auto Mechanics and Admission testers will enforce the law. They will be the one’s checking the expiration dates on the tires and either replacing them or telling the pedestrian how many years until the tires need to be replaced. Also, when they arrive at the mechanics shop, they will be given a pamphlet to explain why the tires are being replaced. These pamphlets will be handed out at the mechanics shop and admissions testing. They will also be handed out at any car check up when the tires are replaced. This ensures that if people don’t exactly remember when their tires were changed they have their auto mechanics to remind and check up on them.
Section 3:
The penalties for driving with or selling tires over 10 years old is a $750 fine. This fine will only be used 5 years after the bill has been passed to ensure time for retailers to check all of their stock and drivers to check all of their tires. Any retailer, who continues to sell outdated tires, will be fined 70% of possible profits on tires after the bill has been in effect for 5 years. This fine should be enough to make sure everyone on the road is up to par with the safety measure put in place.
Section 4:
There are about 3,000-6,000 people who die in car crashes every year in the U.S. related to expired tires. Not only is there a way to stop this but it is cheap and simple. Every year approximately $5,000 is spent on individual car crashes. With replacing your tires every year, you can save a lot of money. This decreases car crashes and is better for everyone.
Final Section:
Every year there are many people who don’t replace tires that need to be replaced. This results to accidents, family tragedies, and death. Hospital bills, car bills and everything can stack up so quickly. But with one quick and simple trip to the mechanic shop, your tires can be replaced and the hassle of bills stacking up and family members missing disappears. With your approval of the bill, a better life can be made for not only the U.S. but for families everywhere.
Vaccines That Need To Be Mandatory
Vaccines should be mandatory for children. Just because some types of viruses haven’t been seen in the US in a long time doesn’t mean they won’t come back. All it takes is one person to get the disease and it’ll spread like wild fire. In other countries they don’t have the resources to get vaccines so there is a bigger chance of getting a disease. It’s like we’re living in a bubble, the moment someone comes back from a trip with that disease the bubble is popped. Why would you put your children through the pain of the disease itself and the pains of the treatments? Vaccines service as a shield against pain and suffering.
Final Thoughts
July 15
2:10pm,
Oh God, the final arguments. What is Petrocelli going to say?? Or Briggs?? Or O’Brien?? What’s she going to say, is she going to try to push the jury to think that I’m guilty when she suppose to be telling them I’m not???
I still don’t know whether or not she thinking I’m guilty or if she sees a monster. What does she see; I mean I can’t go back to that jail. I just can’t that place is horrible. Is O’Brien really going to put her own client into jail on purpose????
Or am I going to go to jail because Briggs connects me to King even after I said he was just someone I talked to a little bit??
Oh God what are my parents thinking??? What about Jerry, what is he going to think when he’s old when he finds out that his brother is or was a possible criminal???? Will he hate, or will he forgive me?? If he looks over the trail will he think I’m guilty or unfairly put into jail?????
Do my parents really think I’m innocent or that I belong in jail??? Will they never truth me again or will they forgive me???? Even if I don’t go to jail will they be on me all the time or will they say “You’ve learned your lesson.”
Or what about my friends or my teachers will they turn away from me or will they still talk to me.
Why did this happen to me, what did I do???? I’m sorry if I blamed Tony for something I did or that I’m bad at picking good friends. But what did I do????
2:30,
Thank you God!!!!!! I’m good, I’m good. I’m not dead yet. Thank you Briggs!!!!! Take that King, you certainly are not a friend of mine. But what about the jury???
I can’t tell what they’re thinking. They all have unreadable faces on. Will anything chance the way they see me??? Does it all depend on what O’Brien say??? But what is O’Brien going to say???
Maybe I should just ask her what she thinks of me???? And should I really be asking myself if I truly want to know what she sees in her client??? What will she say????
2:40,
Ok???? Is she didn’t directly say that I was innocent but she never said that word. All she said was that I was not guilty, why not use the word where it is meant to be used. In a court room when you are trying to keep someone out of jail????? Doesn’t that mean she really does think I’m guilty???? What does she see in me???
What do others see when I pass by or look at them??? Do they automatically see a monster or do they see unsure 16 year old, who is just trying to found himself??? What????
Is it just like when I see a new person, I judge or assume what they're like. Maybe that's what their doing to me........ I guess Karma is a pain in the neck.
But is karma going to put me into jail??? What is Petrocelli going to say???? It all comes down to these next few minutes.......I think I'm going to die from the emotions!!!!
2:50,
Ok so far she hasn't mention me yet........spoke to soon. But I didn't participate in this crime. I didn't "check out the place," I went to get some mints. I paid for them. Why would I kill the man I just bought mints from? The said mints are still sitting in my room untouched and uneaten.
Hold the phone; didn't the newscaster say the robbers were masked???? Was that every talked about?? I should tell O'Brien......but wait is it too late to bring this factor in???? I mean hundreds of people saw that report. Maybe then Mrs. Henry's testimony would be considered false because she wouldn't have been able to see King's face......Wait why do I want to help King??? He's the one who got me into this mess. He's the one who "paid" me, and the one who decide to go into the drugstore high. Did everyone forget that little piece?????
Oh shoot!!!! The judge is starting to ask.
"O'Brien, didn't one of the newscasters say the robbers were masked?"
"Yes, one channel did say the robbers were masked."
'Well, why not bring it up. Mrs. Henry would be lying if we can prove it."
"It's too late to bring up any new evidence and plus Mrs. Henry's testimony helps you."
Oh God here we go. Good bye old me and hello to the unknown.
3:00,
Then you must return a verdict of Guilty of felony murder.......Oh dear God even he thinks I'm guilty!!!! There goes the jury, they're not even looking at me!!!!! I guess this is it. They'll be back in less then five minutes. Better start saying or thinking my goodbyes. Bye mom, bye dad. I'm truly sorry I'm bad at picking out good people to have as friends. Good bye Jerry, I hope mom and dad talk to you about how to make good friends. Please don't be mad at me, and when you're old enough come visit me, please. Good bye to all my friends, the rest of my family and all my teacher. Good bye Mr. Sawicki. I hope I'll be able to give you me notes, maybe you'll sell it to a movie producer. Good bye to all my hopes and dreams.
Thank you O'Brien even if we don't win, thank you. You've taught me a lot in a short time. Thanks to everyone who stood with me.
God please protect me, if I do go to jail and if I don't.
2:10pm,
Oh God, the final arguments. What is Petrocelli going to say?? Or Briggs?? Or O’Brien?? What’s she going to say, is she going to try to push the jury to think that I’m guilty when she suppose to be telling them I’m not???
I still don’t know whether or not she thinking I’m guilty or if she sees a monster. What does she see; I mean I can’t go back to that jail. I just can’t that place is horrible. Is O’Brien really going to put her own client into jail on purpose????
Or am I going to go to jail because Briggs connects me to King even after I said he was just someone I talked to a little bit??
Oh God what are my parents thinking??? What about Jerry, what is he going to think when he’s old when he finds out that his brother is or was a possible criminal???? Will he hate, or will he forgive me?? If he looks over the trail will he think I’m guilty or unfairly put into jail?????
Do my parents really think I’m innocent or that I belong in jail??? Will they never truth me again or will they forgive me???? Even if I don’t go to jail will they be on me all the time or will they say “You’ve learned your lesson.”
Or what about my friends or my teachers will they turn away from me or will they still talk to me.
Why did this happen to me, what did I do???? I’m sorry if I blamed Tony for something I did or that I’m bad at picking good friends. But what did I do????
2:30,
Thank you God!!!!!! I’m good, I’m good. I’m not dead yet. Thank you Briggs!!!!! Take that King, you certainly are not a friend of mine. But what about the jury???
I can’t tell what they’re thinking. They all have unreadable faces on. Will anything chance the way they see me??? Does it all depend on what O’Brien say??? But what is O’Brien going to say???
Maybe I should just ask her what she thinks of me???? And should I really be asking myself if I truly want to know what she sees in her client??? What will she say????
2:40,
Ok???? Is she didn’t directly say that I was innocent but she never said that word. All she said was that I was not guilty, why not use the word where it is meant to be used. In a court room when you are trying to keep someone out of jail????? Doesn’t that mean she really does think I’m guilty???? What does she see in me???
What do others see when I pass by or look at them??? Do they automatically see a monster or do they see unsure 16 year old, who is just trying to found himself??? What????
Is it just like when I see a new person, I judge or assume what they're like. Maybe that's what their doing to me........ I guess Karma is a pain in the neck.
But is karma going to put me into jail??? What is Petrocelli going to say???? It all comes down to these next few minutes.......I think I'm going to die from the emotions!!!!
2:50,
Ok so far she hasn't mention me yet........spoke to soon. But I didn't participate in this crime. I didn't "check out the place," I went to get some mints. I paid for them. Why would I kill the man I just bought mints from? The said mints are still sitting in my room untouched and uneaten.
Hold the phone; didn't the newscaster say the robbers were masked???? Was that every talked about?? I should tell O'Brien......but wait is it too late to bring this factor in???? I mean hundreds of people saw that report. Maybe then Mrs. Henry's testimony would be considered false because she wouldn't have been able to see King's face......Wait why do I want to help King??? He's the one who got me into this mess. He's the one who "paid" me, and the one who decide to go into the drugstore high. Did everyone forget that little piece?????
Oh shoot!!!! The judge is starting to ask.
"O'Brien, didn't one of the newscasters say the robbers were masked?"
"Yes, one channel did say the robbers were masked."
'Well, why not bring it up. Mrs. Henry would be lying if we can prove it."
"It's too late to bring up any new evidence and plus Mrs. Henry's testimony helps you."
Oh God here we go. Good bye old me and hello to the unknown.
3:00,
Then you must return a verdict of Guilty of felony murder.......Oh dear God even he thinks I'm guilty!!!! There goes the jury, they're not even looking at me!!!!! I guess this is it. They'll be back in less then five minutes. Better start saying or thinking my goodbyes. Bye mom, bye dad. I'm truly sorry I'm bad at picking out good people to have as friends. Good bye Jerry, I hope mom and dad talk to you about how to make good friends. Please don't be mad at me, and when you're old enough come visit me, please. Good bye to all my friends, the rest of my family and all my teacher. Good bye Mr. Sawicki. I hope I'll be able to give you me notes, maybe you'll sell it to a movie producer. Good bye to all my hopes and dreams.
Thank you O'Brien even if we don't win, thank you. You've taught me a lot in a short time. Thanks to everyone who stood with me.
God please protect me, if I do go to jail and if I don't.
Falsely Accused
Steve Harmon is not guilty to the supposed charges that he was the look out in a robbery that ended with a bang. In the book Monster by Walter Dean Myers, Steve Harmon is accused of being the look out in a robbery that ended with a man being killed. There is no cold, hard, factual evidence that Steve participated in the robbery. The state's main witness, Mrs. Henry, never said in her testimony that she had seen Steve in or around the drugstore at the time of the robbery. "(She points to KING) The gentleman sitting at the table was one of the men arguing (164)." The state also brought in known criminals for its other witnesses, Osvaldo Cruz, and "Bobo" Evans. All we know is that they have lied before and may also be lying again to save themselves. Both said that Steve was the look out in the robbery. Although during his testimony Bobo stated that he never even talked to Steve, nor was he sure that Steve was ever paid for his supposed services. It makes no sense to do a possible dangerous service and not get an award such as getting paid; therefore Steve had no motive to be the look out in the robbery.
Trustworthy or Untrustworthy??
Richard “Bobo” Evans is not trustworthy. In the book Monster by Walter Dean Myers, Bobo is testifying against his supposed fellow robber and look out. During his testimony Bobo says Steve, the supposed look out, was suppose to give them the all clear signal, “He was supposed to tell us if there was anybody in the drugstore. He didn’t say nothing so we figured it was all right” (182). Early in the trial Bobo said “I was arrested for breaking and entering, grand theft auto and one time for taking a car radio, and one time for fighting a guy that died” (176). Bobo is known for being a criminal and by testifying he gets a plea bargain so he can get out of jail quicker, therefore he could be lying the whole time. Bobo Evans is a criminal and therefore cannot be trusted.
Studying Abroad
The thought of studying abroad is very exciting. I would immediately start planning the sights to see. However traveling to other countries presents challenges. The most obvious would be not speaking the native language. This lack of understanding can make most everything difficult including getting directions, ordering food off a menu, or even finding a bathroom! Most people do not travel abroad without planning. Common sense tells me that planning for the language challenge is very important. When going to a country you've never been to before, you need to plan ahead. Otherwise you are asking for trouble.
Super Worm Lab Report
The Effect of The Amount of Moisture
On A Super Worms Food Choice
The effect of the amount of moisture on a super worm’s food choice was studied over a period of thirty minutes. This was done in order to see if the super worms would eat more of a food source if it had more moisture in it then the other food sources. Data was collected from carrots, lettuce and apples. The results show that the amount of moisture does affect the super worm’s food choice.
INTRODUCTION
Super worms are not well known, but if you own a pet reptile then you may. To reptiles super worms are a delicious food source (Source 2). That’s why people like to get them nice and fat. However super worms can be very picky about what they like to eat, super worms need moisture for drinking (Source 2). This experiment was done to see which food source had the amount of moisture the super worms wanted. The hypothesis is if super worms like moisture then the super worm will eat the food source with the most moisture in it.
METHODS & MATERIALS
• Choice Container
• Three pieces of carrots
• Three pieces of apples
• Three pieces of lettuce
• Oatmeal
To observe the effect of the amount of moisture on a super worm’s food choice, the materials needed are stated up above. First place a small amount of oatmeal in section of the choice container, as a type of bedding. Then place the three carrot pieces in one of the sections, the three pieces of apple in another and the pieces of lettuce in the last section (See figure 1). Then place twelve super worms in the container. Finally every ten minutes rate, on a one to ten ratio scale, rate how many worms are eating each food source.
RESULTS
The results of this study showed that the amount of moisture does affect the food choice of a super worm. The super worms didn’t seem to very take a liking to carrots (See Table 1). Although by the end of the experiment the super worms seemed to be very full. Another that was observed was that most of the time the super worms were moving around and trying to get out rather than eating. In the end however lettuce came out on top (See Graph 1).
Minutes Apples Carrots Lettuce
10 3 1 5
20 4 1 6
30 3 1 7
Ave 3.33 1 6
Table 1: The effect of food choice on super worms
CONCLUSION
The effect of moisture on the food choice of a super worm. Super worms are very important in a pet reptile’s food diet. That’s why owner like to keep a lot of them around and very fat for their pets. Making sure that they get enough moisture in their diet is very important because if they don’t they might start eating each other (Source 2). According to the results the amount of moisture in a food source does affect the super worm’s food choice. After observing over a period of thirty minutes the super worms showed that they had decided on lettuce as the food choice. Their second food choice was apples and carrots come in a last with little liking at all. Although there did seem to be more then twelve super worms in the choice container during the experiment. Ultimately, the amount of moisture in a food source does effect the super worm’s food choice.
On A Super Worms Food Choice
The effect of the amount of moisture on a super worm’s food choice was studied over a period of thirty minutes. This was done in order to see if the super worms would eat more of a food source if it had more moisture in it then the other food sources. Data was collected from carrots, lettuce and apples. The results show that the amount of moisture does affect the super worm’s food choice.
INTRODUCTION
Super worms are not well known, but if you own a pet reptile then you may. To reptiles super worms are a delicious food source (Source 2). That’s why people like to get them nice and fat. However super worms can be very picky about what they like to eat, super worms need moisture for drinking (Source 2). This experiment was done to see which food source had the amount of moisture the super worms wanted. The hypothesis is if super worms like moisture then the super worm will eat the food source with the most moisture in it.
METHODS & MATERIALS
• Choice Container
• Three pieces of carrots
• Three pieces of apples
• Three pieces of lettuce
• Oatmeal
To observe the effect of the amount of moisture on a super worm’s food choice, the materials needed are stated up above. First place a small amount of oatmeal in section of the choice container, as a type of bedding. Then place the three carrot pieces in one of the sections, the three pieces of apple in another and the pieces of lettuce in the last section (See figure 1). Then place twelve super worms in the container. Finally every ten minutes rate, on a one to ten ratio scale, rate how many worms are eating each food source.
RESULTS
The results of this study showed that the amount of moisture does affect the food choice of a super worm. The super worms didn’t seem to very take a liking to carrots (See Table 1). Although by the end of the experiment the super worms seemed to be very full. Another that was observed was that most of the time the super worms were moving around and trying to get out rather than eating. In the end however lettuce came out on top (See Graph 1).
Minutes Apples Carrots Lettuce
10 3 1 5
20 4 1 6
30 3 1 7
Ave 3.33 1 6
Table 1: The effect of food choice on super worms
CONCLUSION
The effect of moisture on the food choice of a super worm. Super worms are very important in a pet reptile’s food diet. That’s why owner like to keep a lot of them around and very fat for their pets. Making sure that they get enough moisture in their diet is very important because if they don’t they might start eating each other (Source 2). According to the results the amount of moisture in a food source does affect the super worm’s food choice. After observing over a period of thirty minutes the super worms showed that they had decided on lettuce as the food choice. Their second food choice was apples and carrots come in a last with little liking at all. Although there did seem to be more then twelve super worms in the choice container during the experiment. Ultimately, the amount of moisture in a food source does effect the super worm’s food choice.
Pobre Ana
In Spanish:
En la historia de Ana Pobre, el personaje principal, Ana cree que tiene un montón de problemas. Los problemas que Ana cree que es terrible es que no tiene ropa nueva, no tiene un coche, y ella tiene muy poco dinero. Luego, cuando Ana viaja a México a vivir con la familia Sánchez, se da cuenta que ella tiene una vida bastante buena. En el Ana Estados Unidos no tiene que compartir la habitación con su hermana y su hermano no tiene que dormir en el sofá o en el suelo. Ana siempre tiene agua caliente para la ducha, y ella también tiene ropa muy bonita. En México sólo hay una pequeña cantidad de agua fría para la ducha en, lavar los platos o lavar su ropa. Las familias en México también se viven en una casa que significa que sus abuelos, sus tías y tíos viven con usted también. Después de ver las diferencias entre la vida de Ana y la vida de Sánchez, Ana se dan cuenta de que tiene que estar agradecido por lo que tiene y lo que no tiene.
In English:
In the story Pobre Ana, the main character Ana believes she has a lot of problems. The problems that Ana believe to be horrible are that she has no new cloths, she doesn’t have a car, and she has very little money. Then when Ana travels to Mexico to live with the Sanchez family, she realizes that she has a pretty good life. In the United States Ana doesn’t have to share a room with her sister and her brother doesn’t have to sleep on the couch or on the floor. Ana always has warm water to shower in, and she also has very nice clothing. In Mexico you only have a small amount of cold water to shower in, wash the dishes or wash your clothes. The families in Mexico also live under one house that means your grandparents, your aunts and uncles live with you too. After seeing the differences between Ana’s life and the Sanchez’s life, Ana realize that she needs to be thankful for what she has and what she doesn’t have.
En la historia de Ana Pobre, el personaje principal, Ana cree que tiene un montón de problemas. Los problemas que Ana cree que es terrible es que no tiene ropa nueva, no tiene un coche, y ella tiene muy poco dinero. Luego, cuando Ana viaja a México a vivir con la familia Sánchez, se da cuenta que ella tiene una vida bastante buena. En el Ana Estados Unidos no tiene que compartir la habitación con su hermana y su hermano no tiene que dormir en el sofá o en el suelo. Ana siempre tiene agua caliente para la ducha, y ella también tiene ropa muy bonita. En México sólo hay una pequeña cantidad de agua fría para la ducha en, lavar los platos o lavar su ropa. Las familias en México también se viven en una casa que significa que sus abuelos, sus tías y tíos viven con usted también. Después de ver las diferencias entre la vida de Ana y la vida de Sánchez, Ana se dan cuenta de que tiene que estar agradecido por lo que tiene y lo que no tiene.
In English:
In the story Pobre Ana, the main character Ana believes she has a lot of problems. The problems that Ana believe to be horrible are that she has no new cloths, she doesn’t have a car, and she has very little money. Then when Ana travels to Mexico to live with the Sanchez family, she realizes that she has a pretty good life. In the United States Ana doesn’t have to share a room with her sister and her brother doesn’t have to sleep on the couch or on the floor. Ana always has warm water to shower in, and she also has very nice clothing. In Mexico you only have a small amount of cold water to shower in, wash the dishes or wash your clothes. The families in Mexico also live under one house that means your grandparents, your aunts and uncles live with you too. After seeing the differences between Ana’s life and the Sanchez’s life, Ana realize that she needs to be thankful for what she has and what she doesn’t have.
Jean Jacques Rousseau
"We the people, By the people, For the people," is part of the opening statement of the US constitution. Thomas Jefferson helped to write that document, but where did he get all those ideas? Where did the founding fathers come up with the idea of a perfect union. By listening to the words of philosophers, who in their time were ignored.
One of the most influential social contract philosophers, Jean Jacques Rousseau
wrote of popular sovereignty or the sovereignty of the people. This idea gave the government its power through the will of the people, and it is the people who retain control of that power. Thomas Jefferson is also known to have taken ideas from John Locke, and put them into the Declaration of Independence. Both philosophers believed that the people are the base of the triangle of governmental power. Rousseau also said that all men should have the right to take up arms against the government, if it did not respect their rights.
Without the social contract philosophers, our founding fathers view of what a perfect union should be would have been very different then what they created. The social contract showed them another way to govern themselves without being ruled by a king. Rousseau argued that the goal of government should be to secure freedom, equality, and justice for all within the state, regardless of the will of the majority. From this idea we were given the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
http://library.thinkquest.org/26466/history_of_democracy.html
http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/96jun/rousseau.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Jacques_Rousseau
One of the most influential social contract philosophers, Jean Jacques Rousseau
wrote of popular sovereignty or the sovereignty of the people. This idea gave the government its power through the will of the people, and it is the people who retain control of that power. Thomas Jefferson is also known to have taken ideas from John Locke, and put them into the Declaration of Independence. Both philosophers believed that the people are the base of the triangle of governmental power. Rousseau also said that all men should have the right to take up arms against the government, if it did not respect their rights.
Without the social contract philosophers, our founding fathers view of what a perfect union should be would have been very different then what they created. The social contract showed them another way to govern themselves without being ruled by a king. Rousseau argued that the goal of government should be to secure freedom, equality, and justice for all within the state, regardless of the will of the majority. From this idea we were given the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
http://library.thinkquest.org/26466/history_of_democracy.html
http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/96jun/rousseau.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Jacques_Rousseau
Monster
Mrs. Lorelle Henry’s testimony does help Steve’s case. In the book Monster by Walter Dean Myers, Mrs. Henry’s was in the drugstore while it was being robbed, and supposedly saw the faces of the two men robbing it. During her testimony Mrs. Henry said that she saw James King in the drugstore as one of the robbers. “The gentleman sitting at that table was one of the men arguing. (She points to KING).” Mrs. Henry did not say that she saw Steve in the drugstore or that she recognized him to be the other man who was helping KING. In my opinion Mrs. Henry is the main witness, and since she did not see Steve in the drugstore then she has helped his case.
Damned Characteristics
There are many characteristics that make up who you are and your personality. Most people have the normal characteristics, like being a fast runner or being good at something. Some have unusual special characteristics, like learn things really quickly or speaking another language easily. Although not all of the characteristics that you get or grow into are good for you. Everyone gets at least one of these, and most people try to hide them but some don’t succeed. These are characteristics that are damned.
Insecurity is one of those, because it makes you unsure of yourself and the decision you make. In the book Monster, by Walter Dean Myers, Steve the main character is insecure of himself. In the book Steve describes seeing a face in the mirror he doesn’t recognize. The face doesn’t look like him and he doesn’t believe he could change that much in only a few months. Steve’s insecurity is becoming more unstable because so many changes are happening all around him. People are talking about like he’s not even there and some of the things he hears from those people make him question if he question himself even more. Is he truly is a monster?
Insecurity is a damned characteristic because it can either make you hurt others in order to feel go about yourself or it makes you look and/or feel weak. In Steve’s case it makes him both feel and look weak. He says that he wants to be a good person yet he doesn’t feel like one. His insecurity is feeding off the things that other people are telling him. He’s becoming unbalanced and is starting to lose the battle. His insecurity may lead him to make decision that might be lead to his downfall.
Insecurity is one of those, because it makes you unsure of yourself and the decision you make. In the book Monster, by Walter Dean Myers, Steve the main character is insecure of himself. In the book Steve describes seeing a face in the mirror he doesn’t recognize. The face doesn’t look like him and he doesn’t believe he could change that much in only a few months. Steve’s insecurity is becoming more unstable because so many changes are happening all around him. People are talking about like he’s not even there and some of the things he hears from those people make him question if he question himself even more. Is he truly is a monster?
Insecurity is a damned characteristic because it can either make you hurt others in order to feel go about yourself or it makes you look and/or feel weak. In Steve’s case it makes him both feel and look weak. He says that he wants to be a good person yet he doesn’t feel like one. His insecurity is feeding off the things that other people are telling him. He’s becoming unbalanced and is starting to lose the battle. His insecurity may lead him to make decision that might be lead to his downfall.
Advice for the Class of 2016
Ok, just like how they say 7th grade is hard, and it's not. It's just like 8th grade. 8th grade its not hard, the teachers are hard, but the grade itself isn't.
So here are some tips to survive the teachers. (only the ones I had though)
If you get Mrs. Reagles, read a lot and write a lot. She likes to say random things, she is haunted, and she likes to wast time telling stories.
If you get Mrs. Grandlich, DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!!! If you don't she will get you trust me. Oh and take notes.
If you Mr. Cat, he's really nice and if you try to do a good job, and pay attention in class. You'll do great.
If you get Mrs. Colque, she really nice, but if you don't do what you're told, you will pay.
If you get Mrs. Mitchell, practice, and be nice to her.
If you get Mr. Roehl, he's supper funny, but he will hound you for your work. oh, and he'll take your food.
If you get Mrs. Whelan, do your homework ahead of time, and then ask for the next project.
If you get Mrs. Silady, DO YOU'RE HOMEWORK!!!!!! She will get you if you don't.
IF you get Mrs. Carroll, get the project before hand or you'll fall behind.
So here are some tips to survive the teachers. (only the ones I had though)
If you get Mrs. Reagles, read a lot and write a lot. She likes to say random things, she is haunted, and she likes to wast time telling stories.
If you get Mrs. Grandlich, DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!!! If you don't she will get you trust me. Oh and take notes.
If you Mr. Cat, he's really nice and if you try to do a good job, and pay attention in class. You'll do great.
If you get Mrs. Colque, she really nice, but if you don't do what you're told, you will pay.
If you get Mrs. Mitchell, practice, and be nice to her.
If you get Mr. Roehl, he's supper funny, but he will hound you for your work. oh, and he'll take your food.
If you get Mrs. Whelan, do your homework ahead of time, and then ask for the next project.
If you get Mrs. Silady, DO YOU'RE HOMEWORK!!!!!! She will get you if you don't.
IF you get Mrs. Carroll, get the project before hand or you'll fall behind.
School is Planning
School is cool
School is mean
Sometimes you wish
You didn't have to do anything
Just sit back, relax and enjoy the show
"Til the teacher asks for the answer
You wish for no homework, no tests,and more importantly no school.
But then it goes by
Year after year
Grade after grade
School after school
By then you're no longer small
But big and strong
You take on the beast head on
Oh..... Where did the time go?
I don't know
At the beginning you were making new friends
Then it was trying new things
Next was balancing everything
Now its planning for your future
But you've got to answer some big questions
Like what do you want to be?
A vet
A firefighter
A police officer
A teacher
A writer
A painter
An explorer
Do you want to travel before the beast?
Do you want to have kids after the beast?
Do you want a house during or after?
There's so many questions to answer and many others to ask
You're probably thinking "How can I do all this?"
Well you've been training or planning without even thinking
Through school
All the homework
All the field trips
All the tests
All the activities
Everything you've done in the past has prepared you for future or the beast
Or as we parents like to call it collage.
We've prepared you for it and for so much more.
School is mean
Sometimes you wish
You didn't have to do anything
Just sit back, relax and enjoy the show
"Til the teacher asks for the answer
You wish for no homework, no tests,and more importantly no school.
But then it goes by
Year after year
Grade after grade
School after school
By then you're no longer small
But big and strong
You take on the beast head on
Oh..... Where did the time go?
I don't know
At the beginning you were making new friends
Then it was trying new things
Next was balancing everything
Now its planning for your future
But you've got to answer some big questions
Like what do you want to be?
A vet
A firefighter
A police officer
A teacher
A writer
A painter
An explorer
Do you want to travel before the beast?
Do you want to have kids after the beast?
Do you want a house during or after?
There's so many questions to answer and many others to ask
You're probably thinking "How can I do all this?"
Well you've been training or planning without even thinking
Through school
All the homework
All the field trips
All the tests
All the activities
Everything you've done in the past has prepared you for future or the beast
Or as we parents like to call it collage.
We've prepared you for it and for so much more.
History of Constellations
Have you looked up in the sky lately? Do you see the stars forming shapes? Those shapes are called constellations. Many empires found and named these constellations. They used stories, myths, or legends to example why the constellations are there. Constellations are part of both the Earth’s history and the universe’s history.
The Greeks are famous for their myths. In the myth “The Great Bear” Jupiter, the God of the skies, fell in love with a moral woman named Callisto. Juno, Jupiter’s wife, became jealous of Callisto after she gave birth to Jupiter’s son, Arcus. To get back at Callisto, Juno changed her into a bear. One would think that Callisto would trusted just as before because she was known to be kind and gentle. But no one believed she was still the same kind and caring person. The villagers forced her to leave her child by sending hunters with their dogs after her, while the women of the village took care of her baby. Years later Callisto came back to the village where she once lived. She soon found a hunter about to shot a bird; she soon realized the hunter was her son Arus. But when Arus saw the bear, he didn’t know it was his mother and aimed for it. Jupiter stepped in, even though it had be years since he last saw Callisto in her human form, he still loved her. To protect Callisto from her own son, he hurled her into the night sky. He also changed Arus into a small bear and then put Arus right next to his mother. But Juno was still jealous so she made Neptune, the God of the Sea, to keep the two bears from descending into the ocean like all the other stars. This is the myth the Greeks used to example to themselves why the Great Bear and the Little Bear are the only constellations to never set below the horizon.
They said that their gods made the stars move to make a shape of someone or something that the Gods thought honorable or wanted to honor. The Greeks believed the gods thought a hunter named Orion was honorable enough to be made in a constellation. In ancient Greek and in Greek mythology Orion was a great hunter who accomplished many things. It is said that he killed many beasts. But no one knows just how he died. One theory is that a Scorpios killed him. Now both are up in the night sky as constellations.
Hundreds of cultures have thought that their gods placed their heroes and myths up into the night sky. Were the myths, stories, and legends true? No one truly knows, and no one truly knows which opinion is right. Only you can choice which way you believe.
The Greeks are famous for their myths. In the myth “The Great Bear” Jupiter, the God of the skies, fell in love with a moral woman named Callisto. Juno, Jupiter’s wife, became jealous of Callisto after she gave birth to Jupiter’s son, Arcus. To get back at Callisto, Juno changed her into a bear. One would think that Callisto would trusted just as before because she was known to be kind and gentle. But no one believed she was still the same kind and caring person. The villagers forced her to leave her child by sending hunters with their dogs after her, while the women of the village took care of her baby. Years later Callisto came back to the village where she once lived. She soon found a hunter about to shot a bird; she soon realized the hunter was her son Arus. But when Arus saw the bear, he didn’t know it was his mother and aimed for it. Jupiter stepped in, even though it had be years since he last saw Callisto in her human form, he still loved her. To protect Callisto from her own son, he hurled her into the night sky. He also changed Arus into a small bear and then put Arus right next to his mother. But Juno was still jealous so she made Neptune, the God of the Sea, to keep the two bears from descending into the ocean like all the other stars. This is the myth the Greeks used to example to themselves why the Great Bear and the Little Bear are the only constellations to never set below the horizon.
They said that their gods made the stars move to make a shape of someone or something that the Gods thought honorable or wanted to honor. The Greeks believed the gods thought a hunter named Orion was honorable enough to be made in a constellation. In ancient Greek and in Greek mythology Orion was a great hunter who accomplished many things. It is said that he killed many beasts. But no one knows just how he died. One theory is that a Scorpios killed him. Now both are up in the night sky as constellations.
Hundreds of cultures have thought that their gods placed their heroes and myths up into the night sky. Were the myths, stories, and legends true? No one truly knows, and no one truly knows which opinion is right. Only you can choice which way you believe.
Raymond's Run
To let someone else win on purpose is usless. If you let the other person win then they never really won. It is better to give the race or sport or any other game you're playing all you've got. It's the fairest way to play, even if you win and they don't. In the story "Raymond's Run," Mr. Pearson tells "Squeaky" or Hazel Elizabeth Deborath Parker to let Gretchen win the race. Squeaky got angry at the suggestion because in her mind she is the best runner and to lose a race would make her look bad. It's one thing to have a friend or a family member tell to not do your best best. It's a whole thing to have your coach tell to.
Slavery
Author's note - this poem is about slavery through a slaves mind.
Why oh why
Everyday I work ‘til I hurt
From sunrise to sunset.
In the coldest morning to the hottest noons
I work so hard
Yet still they say to do more
They force my wife and kids to work
Breaking their bones with whips
Leaving scars for all to see
Only because we are different
We are black and they are white
Oh how I wish to run
But run I can not
For the captured are beaten
I could die
But do they care
No, they would just buy another
What can they say
The cotton and tobacco must be picked
To get the money they carve so much
Then make themselves pigs
With the food, they never work for
The food that we worked so hard to get
They give us barely any clothes to wear
Or shelter to live in
Try to steal food
And you will be beaten
There are no friends in their kind
They have no hearts
They have no mercy
They only have misery
In this life they give us no hope
To me it’s not even a life
It’s not worth living for
But why
Why do they beat us
Why do they hate us
What did we do
We do as told
How are we so different
A color does not matter
Why are we taken from our homes
Our family, friends, and lives
When they are not
Why can’t they work
They have good legs and arms
Why is the South so mean
And the North so kind
I hope there will be a time
When change will come
When we will be freed
When we are no different then them
When we are treated as one
When we are helped
Why oh why
Everyday I work ‘til I hurt
From sunrise to sunset.
In the coldest morning to the hottest noons
I work so hard
Yet still they say to do more
They force my wife and kids to work
Breaking their bones with whips
Leaving scars for all to see
Only because we are different
We are black and they are white
Oh how I wish to run
But run I can not
For the captured are beaten
I could die
But do they care
No, they would just buy another
What can they say
The cotton and tobacco must be picked
To get the money they carve so much
Then make themselves pigs
With the food, they never work for
The food that we worked so hard to get
They give us barely any clothes to wear
Or shelter to live in
Try to steal food
And you will be beaten
There are no friends in their kind
They have no hearts
They have no mercy
They only have misery
In this life they give us no hope
To me it’s not even a life
It’s not worth living for
But why
Why do they beat us
Why do they hate us
What did we do
We do as told
How are we so different
A color does not matter
Why are we taken from our homes
Our family, friends, and lives
When they are not
Why can’t they work
They have good legs and arms
Why is the South so mean
And the North so kind
I hope there will be a time
When change will come
When we will be freed
When we are no different then them
When we are treated as one
When we are helped
The Devil's Bag of Tricks
Temptation is something we all face one way or another. What is temptation you might ask? It is the devil trying to get you to do wrong or not go the way God wants you to. The devil tries to get everyone on his side or to be sinful. He can’t get to me you may say, but it doesn’t matter who you are or what you do the devil’s after you. This temptation has, and will continue to affect the world in the past, present and future.
In the story “The Hundredth Dove” Hugh the fowler faces some of the greatest temptation tricks the devil has. Gold and silver or money as it’s called today cause so many people to fall into the devil’s clutches. The riches he promised will never bring true happiness. The fowler simply said “Neither gold nor silver tempt me, Servo is my motto. I serve my master and my master is the king.” Fame and fortune was the devil’s next try to bring the fowler down to his level. He met only failure when Hugh replied “After the king, I serve the forest. Fame and fortune are no masters here.” It looks like the devil is out of tricks, right? Wrong, he still has his biggest temptation yet, love. It seems like a good deal, I mean Hugh gets a beautiful woman. There’s only one little problem, Lady Columbia is engaged to Hugh’s master the king. For the first time that night the fowler almost gives in to temptation.
“The Hundredth Dove” reminds me of the story from the bible where Jesus is in the desert and the devil tries to get into his mind. In the story Hugh is like Jesus, the devil is Lady Columbia, and God is the King. Just like in the desert Jesus or Hugh knows God is the true king and the right one to follow. If Jesus can fight temptation then we can too. We just have to find the willpower to fight back.
In the story “The Hundredth Dove” Hugh the fowler faces some of the greatest temptation tricks the devil has. Gold and silver or money as it’s called today cause so many people to fall into the devil’s clutches. The riches he promised will never bring true happiness. The fowler simply said “Neither gold nor silver tempt me, Servo is my motto. I serve my master and my master is the king.” Fame and fortune was the devil’s next try to bring the fowler down to his level. He met only failure when Hugh replied “After the king, I serve the forest. Fame and fortune are no masters here.” It looks like the devil is out of tricks, right? Wrong, he still has his biggest temptation yet, love. It seems like a good deal, I mean Hugh gets a beautiful woman. There’s only one little problem, Lady Columbia is engaged to Hugh’s master the king. For the first time that night the fowler almost gives in to temptation.
“The Hundredth Dove” reminds me of the story from the bible where Jesus is in the desert and the devil tries to get into his mind. In the story Hugh is like Jesus, the devil is Lady Columbia, and God is the King. Just like in the desert Jesus or Hugh knows God is the true king and the right one to follow. If Jesus can fight temptation then we can too. We just have to find the willpower to fight back.
Viruses
Have you ever had a cold or flu? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. Everyone in the world has mostly likely had one at least once in their life. No matter where you are in the world viruses are there. A virus is a small infectious agent that can replicate only inside the cells of other organisms. (Freudenrich) Viruses can't live on their own. They require a host cell. Once in the host cell the virus takes over. Then continues to releases its protein in order to create new viruses. The cell is no longer a cell, it is a virus. Therefore the virus lets all the new little viruses out in order to attack more cells.
One of the most common viruses to take over is varicella-zoster virus also known as chicken pox. (Dowshen) This virus is spread person to person by direct contact, or through the air by coughing or sneezing. It is common for kids under 12 years old to get chicken pox. The child should stay home while they have this virus, because chicken pox is highly contagious. It causes flu like symptoms, such as fever, cough, headache, and loss of appetite. Chicken pox differs from other viruses by the appearance of a rash with little, itchy, red blisters that start in the lower body, and spread all over. Chicken pox can be prevented by giving the child a vaccine when they are 12 to 15 months old. This virus will go away without treated, although in serious cases death can occur. The most common complication of chicken pox is a bacterial infection of the skin or brain, bones, joints, lungs, and blood. Usually humans will become immune to the virus after having it once. (Coalition)
To a doctor the common cold is called viral upper respiratory tract infection. The common cold can be caused by a variety of viruses. These viruses are spread by direct contact, or inhaling the airborne virus after a sneeze or cough. The common cold effects both children and adults. New cold viruses are always developing, so the human body is not immune to them. To date there is no vaccine to prevent colds. Common symptoms include coughing, sore throat, runny nose, and sneezing. The symptoms of the virus can be treated, but you may have to talk to your doctor before using medications. (Greene) (Doerr)
In both these cases the virus can be both helpful and harmful. Helpful because they help to build our immunity. The symptoms can be annoying, but are usually controlled with home remedies and medications. However a person can get very seriously ill from the chicken pox or common cold. In rare cases, a person can die. (Viruses)
Continuing to learn and understand viruses is important work. Yes they cause the common cold, but they also cause life threatening conditions such as HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), and cancer. Both of these conditions can lead to death. As we learn more, we can work to stop and prevent the spread of viruses. (Virus)
Bibliography
Freudenrich, Craig. "How Viruses Work." health.howstuffworks.com. 21 March 2011.
"Virus." livescience.com. 22 March 2011.
One of the most common viruses to take over is varicella-zoster virus also known as chicken pox. (Dowshen) This virus is spread person to person by direct contact, or through the air by coughing or sneezing. It is common for kids under 12 years old to get chicken pox. The child should stay home while they have this virus, because chicken pox is highly contagious. It causes flu like symptoms, such as fever, cough, headache, and loss of appetite. Chicken pox differs from other viruses by the appearance of a rash with little, itchy, red blisters that start in the lower body, and spread all over. Chicken pox can be prevented by giving the child a vaccine when they are 12 to 15 months old. This virus will go away without treated, although in serious cases death can occur. The most common complication of chicken pox is a bacterial infection of the skin or brain, bones, joints, lungs, and blood. Usually humans will become immune to the virus after having it once. (Coalition)
To a doctor the common cold is called viral upper respiratory tract infection. The common cold can be caused by a variety of viruses. These viruses are spread by direct contact, or inhaling the airborne virus after a sneeze or cough. The common cold effects both children and adults. New cold viruses are always developing, so the human body is not immune to them. To date there is no vaccine to prevent colds. Common symptoms include coughing, sore throat, runny nose, and sneezing. The symptoms of the virus can be treated, but you may have to talk to your doctor before using medications. (Greene) (Doerr)
In both these cases the virus can be both helpful and harmful. Helpful because they help to build our immunity. The symptoms can be annoying, but are usually controlled with home remedies and medications. However a person can get very seriously ill from the chicken pox or common cold. In rare cases, a person can die. (Viruses)
Continuing to learn and understand viruses is important work. Yes they cause the common cold, but they also cause life threatening conditions such as HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), and cancer. Both of these conditions can lead to death. As we learn more, we can work to stop and prevent the spread of viruses. (Virus)
Bibliography
Freudenrich, Craig. "How Viruses Work." health.howstuffworks.com. 21 March 2011
"Virus." livescience.com. 22 March 2011
Secrets
Do you have something or know something you don’t want anyone ever knowing or seeing? Or, has one of your friends or family told you something that they trust you not to tell anyone else? Those things are called secrets. They are a secret for a reason; they’re not to be talked about to anyone or shown to anyone. If you let that secret out, it can hurt you, your friends, and the ones you love.
When it comes to secrets my mom always says, “Big or small, you keep them all.” The reason to why this phrase is true because even if the secrets seems small to you it may be big to the person who trusted you to keep that secret. They could also be testing to see if they can trust you. In Shiver By Maggie Stiefvater, Sam trusts Grace with his biggest secret: he’s a werewolf. If Grace was to tell someone and they believed her, Sam would be taken in for testing. He would probably never be seen again. While Grace is battling to protect Sam, other wolfs start causing problems.
Secrets can also bring people closer together. After a while Sam and Grace started to date because of Grace knowing Sam’s secrets. They became very close: “I touched my lips to hers again, and this time, it was a very different sort of kiss. It was six years’ worth of kissing, her lips coming to life under mine, tasting of orange and of desire.” That quote shows how much Sam loves Grace with his mind, body, and soul. But he must be careful because as secrets can bring people together they can tear them apart forever.
With Sam’s life hanging on his secrets, Grace knows to keep them to herself even if it means lying to her friends and family. Unknown to Sam or Grace there are other secrets that are about to pop... secrets that could destroy friendships permanently.
When it comes to secrets my mom always says, “Big or small, you keep them all.” The reason to why this phrase is true because even if the secrets seems small to you it may be big to the person who trusted you to keep that secret. They could also be testing to see if they can trust you. In Shiver By Maggie Stiefvater, Sam trusts Grace with his biggest secret: he’s a werewolf. If Grace was to tell someone and they believed her, Sam would be taken in for testing. He would probably never be seen again. While Grace is battling to protect Sam, other wolfs start causing problems.
Secrets can also bring people closer together. After a while Sam and Grace started to date because of Grace knowing Sam’s secrets. They became very close: “I touched my lips to hers again, and this time, it was a very different sort of kiss. It was six years’ worth of kissing, her lips coming to life under mine, tasting of orange and of desire.” That quote shows how much Sam loves Grace with his mind, body, and soul. But he must be careful because as secrets can bring people together they can tear them apart forever.
With Sam’s life hanging on his secrets, Grace knows to keep them to herself even if it means lying to her friends and family. Unknown to Sam or Grace there are other secrets that are about to pop... secrets that could destroy friendships permanently.
DNA Fingerprinting
Your DNA is what makes you, you. It tells your cell what they are and what they are to do. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is the most important part of you because it says who you are.
DNA is found in the cells of all organisms. DNA is made of subunits called nucleotides. Nucleotides are made of a sugar, a phosphate, and a base. The four bases are call adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine. The amount of adenine equals the same amount of thymine. This also goes the same for cytosine and guanine. (how dna works)
Each organism is unique, that being said, this means that each organism’s DNA is unique. But all DNA works the same way. So DNA fingerprinting is a way for scientists to say whether or not you were at the scene of the crime. How, by looking at your DNA through your fingerprints. Again each organism has unique patterns that are its DNA.(DNA) (Create a fingerprint, 2000)
You get your DNA from your parents. You get 46 or 23 pairs of chromosomes. You get one pair from your mother and half from your father. Your DNA can also identify family relations or heredity diseases.
Bibliography
Create a fingerprint. (2000, November). Retrieved March 27, 2011, from http://www.pbs.org: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sheppard/analyze.html
dna. (n.d.). Retrieved March 27, 2011, from http://dnafingerprinting19.tripod.com/id1.html : http://dnafingerprinting19.tripod.com/id1.html
how dna works. (n.d.). Retrieved march 27, 2011, from http://www.dna.gov: http://www.dna.gov/basics/analysishistory/
DNA is found in the cells of all organisms. DNA is made of subunits called nucleotides. Nucleotides are made of a sugar, a phosphate, and a base. The four bases are call adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine. The amount of adenine equals the same amount of thymine. This also goes the same for cytosine and guanine. (how dna works)
Each organism is unique, that being said, this means that each organism’s DNA is unique. But all DNA works the same way. So DNA fingerprinting is a way for scientists to say whether or not you were at the scene of the crime. How, by looking at your DNA through your fingerprints. Again each organism has unique patterns that are its DNA.(DNA) (Create a fingerprint, 2000)
You get your DNA from your parents. You get 46 or 23 pairs of chromosomes. You get one pair from your mother and half from your father. Your DNA can also identify family relations or heredity diseases.
Bibliography
Create a fingerprint. (2000, November). Retrieved March 27, 2011, from http://www.pbs.org: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sheppard/analyze.html
dna. (n.d.). Retrieved March 27, 2011, from http://dnafingerprinting19.tripod.com/id1.html : http://dnafingerprinting19.tripod.com/id1.html
how dna works. (n.d.). Retrieved march 27, 2011, from http://www.dna.gov: http://www.dna.gov/basics/analysishistory/
Unfairly Taken Away
My name is Galilahi Pascal. I am thirteen years, and I live in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. I am the great, great granddaughter of Marcia Pascal. My heritage is Cherokee, a Native American tribe. I always thought the US government was fair and treated people equally even if they are of different heritage. But I was wrong.
Today in social studies we learned about the Native American Removal, and the Trail of Tears. In order to expand their cotton field’s the settlers of the U.S. pressured the government the move the Natives out of the south. Andrew Jackson agreed with the settlers and in 1814 ordered his troops to fight the Creek nation. He won 22 million acres of Georgia and Alabama, but still the settlers wanted more land. After years of fighting the tribes agreed to treaties the government had offered them. This gave the government control of the lands in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Kentucky. Small amounts of the Indians moved into the lands the government gave them to live in, but later the courts said the country still had the right to take their lands for the discovery.
I can’t believe how unfair the government was to my people. We were here first, this was our home, our safe place. Where all our history is, but no. We, the government, believe that we have the right to take away your homes. What did my ancestors ever do to deserve that kind of treatment? All the while the Indian nations tried to work with the government peacefully. They didn’t attack the settlers and they didn’t burn down town. But the “land hungry” settlers did. They also murdered some Cherokee when they were on the trail of tears.
Oh the trail of tears, the name does fit the occasion. When Andrew Jackson became president in 1829, a year after he made the “Indian Removal Act” in 1830. The name fits because it was the act that took away the home lands of the Natives. The Choctaw nation was the first to be moved out of their homes in 1831. The Seminole were then moved in 1832, the Creeks in 1884, Chickasaw in 1837, and finally my people in 1838. Some Natives were able to stay in the home lands after the removal, but not many. About 183,746,000 Native Americans were removed in the end.
The stories of all five Indian nation are unforgettable. The Choctaw left to be free rather than living under a government that treats them unfairly. But then get lost because of a bad guide. The Seminole fought to keep their lands to save themselves for death but failed. The Creeks moved because they were tried of the fighting both physically and vocally with the government. The Chickasaw’s story is probably the best, they got paid to leave and then merged with the Creeks to get nationhood.
My people's story, I believe, is the most heart breaking story because 4,000 Cherokee died on the trail of tear. But before that they were put into camps where some died because of the poor treatment they got. Mean while their homes and town were burned to the ground. Their things and farms were sold to settlers in the lottery. One soldier wrote that four Cherokee were forced into shooting their chief and his children. While the soldier wanted to help he could not. As they march on the trail of tears they had no shoes, and were given blankets that had a disease on them that killed more of my people. They were starving and yet they were forced to pay to get across a river. But some never got across because they were killed by locals while resting. Many others died while waiting to cross.
Why, why, why?????? Why did the settlers force my ancestors to leave?? Just think about what they had to go through to get to their promised land. So many never made it there because of those terrible people who time after time hurt them. If you think that I am over doing it then put yourself in their place.........See it is horrible. So many families taken for one another. Its just to wrong to think about thing that happen that we don’t even know about. I hope you now have a better thought about the Native Americans and what they what through.
Today in social studies we learned about the Native American Removal, and the Trail of Tears. In order to expand their cotton field’s the settlers of the U.S. pressured the government the move the Natives out of the south. Andrew Jackson agreed with the settlers and in 1814 ordered his troops to fight the Creek nation. He won 22 million acres of Georgia and Alabama, but still the settlers wanted more land. After years of fighting the tribes agreed to treaties the government had offered them. This gave the government control of the lands in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Kentucky. Small amounts of the Indians moved into the lands the government gave them to live in, but later the courts said the country still had the right to take their lands for the discovery.
I can’t believe how unfair the government was to my people. We were here first, this was our home, our safe place. Where all our history is, but no. We, the government, believe that we have the right to take away your homes. What did my ancestors ever do to deserve that kind of treatment? All the while the Indian nations tried to work with the government peacefully. They didn’t attack the settlers and they didn’t burn down town. But the “land hungry” settlers did. They also murdered some Cherokee when they were on the trail of tears.
Oh the trail of tears, the name does fit the occasion. When Andrew Jackson became president in 1829, a year after he made the “Indian Removal Act” in 1830. The name fits because it was the act that took away the home lands of the Natives. The Choctaw nation was the first to be moved out of their homes in 1831. The Seminole were then moved in 1832, the Creeks in 1884, Chickasaw in 1837, and finally my people in 1838. Some Natives were able to stay in the home lands after the removal, but not many. About 183,746,000 Native Americans were removed in the end.
The stories of all five Indian nation are unforgettable. The Choctaw left to be free rather than living under a government that treats them unfairly. But then get lost because of a bad guide. The Seminole fought to keep their lands to save themselves for death but failed. The Creeks moved because they were tried of the fighting both physically and vocally with the government. The Chickasaw’s story is probably the best, they got paid to leave and then merged with the Creeks to get nationhood.
My people's story, I believe, is the most heart breaking story because 4,000 Cherokee died on the trail of tear. But before that they were put into camps where some died because of the poor treatment they got. Mean while their homes and town were burned to the ground. Their things and farms were sold to settlers in the lottery. One soldier wrote that four Cherokee were forced into shooting their chief and his children. While the soldier wanted to help he could not. As they march on the trail of tears they had no shoes, and were given blankets that had a disease on them that killed more of my people. They were starving and yet they were forced to pay to get across a river. But some never got across because they were killed by locals while resting. Many others died while waiting to cross.
Why, why, why?????? Why did the settlers force my ancestors to leave?? Just think about what they had to go through to get to their promised land. So many never made it there because of those terrible people who time after time hurt them. If you think that I am over doing it then put yourself in their place.........See it is horrible. So many families taken for one another. Its just to wrong to think about thing that happen that we don’t even know about. I hope you now have a better thought about the Native Americans and what they what through.
Civil War
The date is June 19th, 1863, and I don't know what's go on. My sister fled to the north with her husband two month ago. Then late week he tried to shot my head off when the North soldiers took over our house. What is up with him?????? My family has been nothing but kind to him. What is go on here??? Is there really a new state called West Virgina??? Mom says we are living in it. But how can that be when we live in Virgina and we are part of the South army. Dan keeps saying that we are now part of the North. I didn't know but my main question is why is there a north and a south????
The Earth
The Earth is our home
The home of little animals
Who live throughout its forests
Mountains and hills
It’s the only home we have
And have ever known
SO why do we continue to hurt
By put thing in to it
Garbage in the dirt
And liquids in the seas
Or gases in the air
And killing our follow animals
Who are only do what they know
Why oh why do we hurt our home
The Earth is our home
And the only one we’ve known
The home of little animals
Who live throughout its forests
Mountains and hills
It’s the only home we have
And have ever known
SO why do we continue to hurt
By put thing in to it
Garbage in the dirt
And liquids in the seas
Or gases in the air
And killing our follow animals
Who are only do what they know
Why oh why do we hurt our home
The Earth is our home
And the only one we’ve known
Child Labor
Who could ever guess that children friendly companies like Gap, Nike, and Disney are using child labor to make their products? What about Apple? You know the computers, mobile phones, and of course iPods.
In February 2010 Apple admitted using 15-year-old to make their computers, mobile phones and IPods. About eleven teenagers were found in different factories. Although Apple would not say the name of the offended factories or their location. A majority of Apples products are made in China.
Apples says there are no longer any children being used in their factories, and that they are investigating how an under aged persons was able to gain employment. But are they really? How many other companies have many a change in their ways to that no under age child are working for them? Did Apple just say that so that people would have no problem buying their product?
What I want to know is, is there anyone trying to stop child labor in the world? When will it stop? Can the USA help stop it or are we secretly using child labor too? (Moore)
Moore, Malcolm. "Apple admit to using child labor." 27 February 2010. www.telegraph.co.uk. 10 March 2011.
In February 2010 Apple admitted using 15-year-old to make their computers, mobile phones and IPods. About eleven teenagers were found in different factories. Although Apple would not say the name of the offended factories or their location. A majority of Apples products are made in China.
Apples says there are no longer any children being used in their factories, and that they are investigating how an under aged persons was able to gain employment. But are they really? How many other companies have many a change in their ways to that no under age child are working for them? Did Apple just say that so that people would have no problem buying their product?
What I want to know is, is there anyone trying to stop child labor in the world? When will it stop? Can the USA help stop it or are we secretly using child labor too? (Moore)
Moore, Malcolm. "Apple admit to using child labor." 27 February 2010. www.telegraph.co.uk. 10 March 2011
Why Can’t Humans Drink Seawater?
Human are about 60 percent water. We should drink about eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. So why can’t we drink water directly from the sea? That water should be the same as drinking from a fresh water lake, right? Wrong. Drinking seawater is highly dangerous to humans. It contains large amounts of sodium, which make it dangerous to drink.
Too much sodium in your body actually doesn’t allow it to work properly. High sodium levels lead the body to state of dehydration. In the case of the stranded sailors, drinking the seawater will only endanger their health. As sodium levels increase in the body major organs, especially the kidneys, fail to work properly. The sailors will start feeling thirstier, dry in the mouth, and won’t need to go to the bathroom as much. Severe dehydration can lead to death.
You may think all is lost for these stranded sailors. If they have the knowledge and equipment, they can actually separate the sodium from the water using evaporation. By doing this procedure, they can safely drink the water without concern for the sodium levels. While water is one of the most important necessitates to the body, you need to be cautious about what is in it.
Too much sodium in your body actually doesn’t allow it to work properly. High sodium levels lead the body to state of dehydration. In the case of the stranded sailors, drinking the seawater will only endanger their health. As sodium levels increase in the body major organs, especially the kidneys, fail to work properly. The sailors will start feeling thirstier, dry in the mouth, and won’t need to go to the bathroom as much. Severe dehydration can lead to death.
You may think all is lost for these stranded sailors. If they have the knowledge and equipment, they can actually separate the sodium from the water using evaporation. By doing this procedure, they can safely drink the water without concern for the sodium levels. While water is one of the most important necessitates to the body, you need to be cautious about what is in it.
The Difference is Me
What if we lived in a world where we are all the same? We all liked the same things, wore the same clothes, and lived in identical houses. What kind of a life would that be? A very boring life. Differences brings variety into the world. Without it it's just a monochromatic existence.
I respect the differences in people, because they help define who I am. An example is my sister and me. Although we look alike, we are very different people. I have my own style, habits, likes, dislikes, friends, and ideas. Those things show my identity. Yet I appreciate the fact that we aren't alike in every way. The differences make us an individual, and that is very important to me.
When I look into the future, I don't see it following the same direction expressed by the author Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. His writings seem dull and gloomy. I think of his perceived world, as a living prison. In prison you wear the same clothes, eat the same meals, and do the same activities. I would not last a day in that world. Prison does not allow you to explore, create, and be yourself. In Vonnegut's world, the characters were compared to the less intelligent minds. They become prisoners to their less intelligent minds, therefore never living up to their full potential. George has to wear a handicapped because the government thinks smarter people take advantage of their brains. Hazel is one of the not so smart people do she can’t think about one thing for very long.
I have been raised to be my own person. My parents encourage me to try new things, so I can define myself. While I may compare myself to others, I use my assessment to grow. I want to live up to my full potential, by letting the colors of who I am shine. We all have the right to be who we want to be.
I respect the differences in people, because they help define who I am. An example is my sister and me. Although we look alike, we are very different people. I have my own style, habits, likes, dislikes, friends, and ideas. Those things show my identity. Yet I appreciate the fact that we aren't alike in every way. The differences make us an individual, and that is very important to me.
When I look into the future, I don't see it following the same direction expressed by the author Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. His writings seem dull and gloomy. I think of his perceived world, as a living prison. In prison you wear the same clothes, eat the same meals, and do the same activities. I would not last a day in that world. Prison does not allow you to explore, create, and be yourself. In Vonnegut's world, the characters were compared to the less intelligent minds. They become prisoners to their less intelligent minds, therefore never living up to their full potential. George has to wear a handicapped because the government thinks smarter people take advantage of their brains. Hazel is one of the not so smart people do she can’t think about one thing for very long.
I have been raised to be my own person. My parents encourage me to try new things, so I can define myself. While I may compare myself to others, I use my assessment to grow. I want to live up to my full potential, by letting the colors of who I am shine. We all have the right to be who we want to be.
Misunderstanding
It's a gloomy Friday. The day the choir and Spanish 1 kids go to a concert and to a restaurant. Someone had told me that we were leaving right after first hour. I was wrong. While talking to Mrs. Mitchell to see what I was going to miss, she said, “Well the email I got said that you were leaving at 9:30, and not after first hour.”
Oh no, if we are leaving at 9:30 then I need my oboe!!! My Friday just turned for great to bad. Great now what am I going to do. I could call my dad, but he has to help out my Aunt today, great. Mom is already at work so she’s no help. As I’m walking to first hour, I see my friend Sam. She is also going on the field trip so I walk up to her.
“Hey, are you ready for the field trip?” she asks.
“No.” I replied, “We don’t leave until 9:30 and I left my oboe at home!”
“What I thought we were leaving right after first hour.” She replied.
“No, Mrs. Mitchell said demised from class at 9:15 and we are leaving at 9:30.” I told her.
“Oh no!! I left my saxophone at home!” She replied.
“Well at least we both left our instruments at home.” I said
“Hey I guess you’re right.” She said. “And Mrs. Mitchell will understand.”
“I hope so. See you later.” I said
“Bye.” She replied.
Well at least I have nice teachers and great friends. I just hope nothing else going wrong.
Oh no, if we are leaving at 9:30 then I need my oboe!!! My Friday just turned for great to bad. Great now what am I going to do. I could call my dad, but he has to help out my Aunt today, great. Mom is already at work so she’s no help. As I’m walking to first hour, I see my friend Sam. She is also going on the field trip so I walk up to her.
“Hey, are you ready for the field trip?” she asks.
“No.” I replied, “We don’t leave until 9:30 and I left my oboe at home!”
“What I thought we were leaving right after first hour.” She replied.
“No, Mrs. Mitchell said demised from class at 9:15 and we are leaving at 9:30.” I told her.
“Oh no!! I left my saxophone at home!” She replied.
“Well at least we both left our instruments at home.” I said
“Hey I guess you’re right.” She said. “And Mrs. Mitchell will understand.”
“I hope so. See you later.” I said
“Bye.” She replied.
Well at least I have nice teachers and great friends. I just hope nothing else going wrong.
Prompt 1
What happens to a human's body temperature change when exposed to very warm temperatures? In 1774 Dr. Matthew Dobson was asking himself this question. He did an experiment where he and his friends stayed in a room that kept getting warmer and warmer. We do not know what Dr. Dobson exact hypothesis. What he found was the body temperature did not change. Did he realize the impact of evaporation on this experiment?
Humans are mammals, which means we are warm blooded. Our body has the ability to maintain its normal temperature, regardless of the outside temperature. In this experiment, the men continued to increase the room temperature. As the room grew warmer, they began to sweat. Sweating is a way for the body to control it's temperature, by cooling the body. As you sweat, your skin gets wet. This leads to evaporation.
The evaporation of the sweat allows the body to control its temperature. During this process, water in the sweat turns into a gas. The gas moves away from the body, taking some heat with it. Sweat glands are in several spots throughout the body including forehead, neck, back, arm pits, chest, and even the feet. As the millions of sweat molecules respond, the body is cooled.
The room conditions for Dr. Dobson's experiment must have been just right. If the environment had been too humid, the results could have been completely different. Under the right conditions, the human body has the ability to control its temperature, and so much more.
Humans are mammals, which means we are warm blooded. Our body has the ability to maintain its normal temperature, regardless of the outside temperature. In this experiment, the men continued to increase the room temperature. As the room grew warmer, they began to sweat. Sweating is a way for the body to control it's temperature, by cooling the body. As you sweat, your skin gets wet. This leads to evaporation.
The evaporation of the sweat allows the body to control its temperature. During this process, water in the sweat turns into a gas. The gas moves away from the body, taking some heat with it. Sweat glands are in several spots throughout the body including forehead, neck, back, arm pits, chest, and even the feet. As the millions of sweat molecules respond, the body is cooled.
The room conditions for Dr. Dobson's experiment must have been just right. If the environment had been too humid, the results could have been completely different. Under the right conditions, the human body has the ability to control its temperature, and so much more.
Obsession
Grace's obsession over wolfs has left her no choice but to risk her life, family, and friendships many times over. Although Grace is human and is not supposed to know about the werewolves, she feels that it is up to her to save them. Grace is the daughter of Lewis Brisbane is the book, "Shiver" from the Mercy Falls series. She is one of the main characters in the book. Others include her lover, Sam Roth. Sam has a horrible past, as his parent are in jail. He becomes obsessed with Grace after his pack attacks her. Sam is a werewolf, but he saved Grace from his pack when they tried to kill her. He did this because time and time again Grace risked her life, and many other things to protect the wolf pack. She kept Sam in her house so he could get better after he was shot. She tried to help Jack with his changing problems, but she also tried to keep the pack for getting hurt by the hunters who were after them. Grace even steps in to save lives when Sam is shot, as shown when she is thinking, "I had to pry his hands away from his neck. There was too much blood to see the wound, so I pressed one of the dishcloths over the mess of red that stretched from his chin to his collarbone. It was well beyond my first-aid abilities. 'Hold this.'" This is a quote from the book were Grace gets Sam to the hospital after he was shot. Grace tries with the help of Sam and Jack to find a cure for the wolfs, but will it mean losing someone she holds dear?
Shiver
Some friends come and go. Then there is that one, true friend who becomes your life long friend. Someone that would do anything for you, and you would do anything for them. Sam is a werewolf. He becomes human in the spring when the weather is becomes warm. Throughout their friendship, Sam and Grace are there for each other during times of sadness, and good times too. They want to help and protect each other. This need to help and protect extends to their family and friends. This is shown in the book, "Shiver" when Grace thinks, "Best-case scenario was that she need help with her homework or something. I had a reputation for being good at math, so it was sort of a possible. Worst case was that she wanted to talk about Jack. Sam had said that the only rule the pack had was that they didn't talk to about werewolves to outsiders. I wasn't about to break that rule." Grace knew that is someone found out about the werewolves, they might take them away and possible hurt them. Since the pack was important to Sam, it was important to Grace. This action will leave a impression on both Sam and Grace. They will always remember the loyalty they shared between them.
No Gold Can Stay
The meaning of the poem "No Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost is that life is short, and ever changing. It is important to realize that the changes can be good or bad. How we deal with the changes will influence those around us. When some people learn they are dying, they rush around trying to put experiences into their life. If you live each day remembering that life is short, you'll know to make the best of it. You need to cherish it, because one day will be your last day.
To Build A Fire - Plan Ahead
Have you ever jumped into freezing water? Every New Year's Day hundreds of people jump into Lake Michigan wearing just their swimsuit. I participated in a similar activity. As a Girl Scout I wanted to earn a badge. At summer camp, we jump into the lake early one morning to meet the badge requirement. I froze my butt off! I remember feeling numb as I came out of the water. It was cold in the water, even in summer. Sometimes we do things for fun, but don't always think about what may happen afterwards.
In to Build a Fire, the man goes for a walk by himself in the middle of a winter night to meet the boys at the fort. In the dark, he ends of falling through the ice. His hands and feet become numb, and he feels like they are disconnected from his body. The man tries to build a fire, but fails. Panic runs through him, as the numbness spreads. He decides to give in by laying on the cold ground, and falling asleep. The man made several mistakes during the night, which led to him freezing to death.
His focus was on the fun he had planned, and not on planning for his outing. My father always says, "Failing to plan is planning to fail." This story proves that statement to be right. As he lay dying, he remembered being told to plan for the coldness. His decision to ignore the advise, for the fun was blinding him of common sense. Think before you act for it may come back to haunt you.
In to Build a Fire, the man goes for a walk by himself in the middle of a winter night to meet the boys at the fort. In the dark, he ends of falling through the ice. His hands and feet become numb, and he feels like they are disconnected from his body. The man tries to build a fire, but fails. Panic runs through him, as the numbness spreads. He decides to give in by laying on the cold ground, and falling asleep. The man made several mistakes during the night, which led to him freezing to death.
His focus was on the fun he had planned, and not on planning for his outing. My father always says, "Failing to plan is planning to fail." This story proves that statement to be right. As he lay dying, he remembered being told to plan for the coldness. His decision to ignore the advise, for the fun was blinding him of common sense. Think before you act for it may come back to haunt you.
Over Run By Cats
Cat here
Cat there
Cats everywhere
A hiss for Mouse
A hiss for Miles
A hiss for Hutch
A hiss for Starsky
Hutch wants to be alpha....
Starsky just wants to play
Miles wants a lap
And Mouse just wants to nap
There are too many cats in this small little house
Cat there
Cats everywhere
A hiss for Mouse
A hiss for Miles
A hiss for Hutch
A hiss for Starsky
Hutch wants to be alpha....
Starsky just wants to play
Miles wants a lap
And Mouse just wants to nap
There are too many cats in this small little house
45 Lessons Life Taught Me
#1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
#2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
#3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
#4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. YOur friends and parents will. Stayin touch.
#5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
#6. You don't have to win every agrument. Agree to disagree.
#7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
#8. It's OK to get angry with god. He can take it.
#9. Save for retirement starting with your firstpaycheck.
#10. When it comes to choclate, resistance is fultile.
#11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
#12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
#13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
#14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
#15. Everything can changfe in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
#16. Take a deep breath it calms the mind.
#17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
#18. Whatever doesn't kill you does make you stronger.
#19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
#20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an aswer.
#21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, and wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
#22. Over prepare, and then go with the flow.
#23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
#24. No one is in charge of happiness but you.
#25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five year, will this matter.'
#26. Always choose life.
#27. Forgive everyone everything.
#28. What other people think of you is none of your business.
#29. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
#30. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
#31. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
#32. Believe in miracles.
#33. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
#34. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
#35. Growing old beats the alternative - dying young.
#36. Your children get only one childhood.
#37. All that truly matters in the is that you loved.
#38. Get outside everyday. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
#39. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
#40. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
#41. The best is yet to come...
#42. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, and show up.
#43. Yield.
#44. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
#45. Friends are the family that we choose.
#2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
#3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
#4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. YOur friends and parents will. Stayin touch.
#5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
#6. You don't have to win every agrument. Agree to disagree.
#7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
#8. It's OK to get angry with god. He can take it.
#9. Save for retirement starting with your firstpaycheck.
#10. When it comes to choclate, resistance is fultile.
#11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
#12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
#13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
#14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
#15. Everything can changfe in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
#16. Take a deep breath it calms the mind.
#17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
#18. Whatever doesn't kill you does make you stronger.
#19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
#20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an aswer.
#21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, and wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
#22. Over prepare, and then go with the flow.
#23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
#24. No one is in charge of happiness but you.
#25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five year, will this matter.'
#26. Always choose life.
#27. Forgive everyone everything.
#28. What other people think of you is none of your business.
#29. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
#30. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
#31. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
#32. Believe in miracles.
#33. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
#34. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
#35. Growing old beats the alternative - dying young.
#36. Your children get only one childhood.
#37. All that truly matters in the is that you loved.
#38. Get outside everyday. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
#39. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
#40. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
#41. The best is yet to come...
#42. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, and show up.
#43. Yield.
#44. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
#45. Friends are the family that we choose.
My Constellation
Apollo, the God of light, insulted Eros, the God of love. In revenge Eros took away Apollo’s first love, Daphne. Hundreds of years pass. Eros married a mortal woman named Psyche. Eros approaches Zeus and begs for him to turn Psyche into a God. Zeus grants Eros his request.
Eros and Psyche were playing in the forest when the sad and depressed Apollo walked by.
“Hi Apollo. How are you in this fine day?” asked Psyche.
“Great. Perfectly fine,” replied Apollo sarcastically.
Apollo continued to walk on with a look of longing on his face. When he was out of sight Psyche turned to Eros.
“Poor Apollo. He looks so sad,” said Psyche.
“That is what he deserves. Apollo insulted me, and so he will never have a true love,” vowed Eros.
“I think you have punished him enough. He has had several loves, but has never found a wife. Apollo has no one to share his life with,” insisted Psyche.
Eros asked, “Why are you so concerned about Apollo?”
“I think it’s sad, that a God like he should be alone for eternity,” Psyche said sadly. She continued, “I find such comfort having you in my life, through good times, and bad. I think a married God is a stronger God; happier too!”
Later that day, Eros walks to the water, and sits on the sand. He thinks about the conversation he had earlier in the say with Psyche. Eros realizes that she is right, as he as been much stronger since meeting her.
Eros goes to the bay where Daphne lives in the form of a tree. He approaches her father, Peneus. Eros talks to him and asks him to change his daughter back into human form. Peneus too wants his daughter back. He has always feared that his daughter would be alone, and unloved in life. Now that he knows there is someone waiting for Daphne, he agrees to turn her back into human form.
Eros and Peneus agree to change Daphne the following day. Eros goes to Apollo to convince him to come with him to the bay. They travel together back to the bay. At first, Apollo is unsure about what is going to happen. He sees Eros with a silver arrow. He remembers many years ago, that Eros used a lead arrow to shoot Daphne, causing her to despise love. He had been shot with a gold arrow, which made him fall in love with Daphne. Since she despised love, she ran away from him, leaving Apollo heartbroken.
“Apollo, I brought you here today to right a wrong. It is time to bring love back into your life,” states Eros.
As Eros picks up a silver arrow, he signals Peneus to reverse the spell on Daphne. As Daphne returns to a human form, Eros releases the arrow and shoots her in the heart with the silver arrow. Picking up the gold arrow, he waits until Daphne is looking at Apollo. When they see each other, Eros draws back quickly, and fires again at Daphne. The gold arrow has the same affect on Daphne as it did on Apollo; love at first sight.
Daphne and Apollo run toward each other, realizing their lives are meant to be together. Psyche, comes out free behind the trees, and congratulates the new couple. She turns to her husband and says, “Well done!”
Apollo goes up to Eros and says, “Thank you for letting me have a second chance. From this day forward, your bow and arrow shall be in the stars showing they are superior to mine.”
From that day on, you could see the gold arrow and trusty bow as a constellation on stars in the nighttime sky.
Eros and Psyche were playing in the forest when the sad and depressed Apollo walked by.
“Hi Apollo. How are you in this fine day?” asked Psyche.
“Great. Perfectly fine,” replied Apollo sarcastically.
Apollo continued to walk on with a look of longing on his face. When he was out of sight Psyche turned to Eros.
“Poor Apollo. He looks so sad,” said Psyche.
“That is what he deserves. Apollo insulted me, and so he will never have a true love,” vowed Eros.
“I think you have punished him enough. He has had several loves, but has never found a wife. Apollo has no one to share his life with,” insisted Psyche.
Eros asked, “Why are you so concerned about Apollo?”
“I think it’s sad, that a God like he should be alone for eternity,” Psyche said sadly. She continued, “I find such comfort having you in my life, through good times, and bad. I think a married God is a stronger God; happier too!”
Later that day, Eros walks to the water, and sits on the sand. He thinks about the conversation he had earlier in the say with Psyche. Eros realizes that she is right, as he as been much stronger since meeting her.
Eros goes to the bay where Daphne lives in the form of a tree. He approaches her father, Peneus. Eros talks to him and asks him to change his daughter back into human form. Peneus too wants his daughter back. He has always feared that his daughter would be alone, and unloved in life. Now that he knows there is someone waiting for Daphne, he agrees to turn her back into human form.
Eros and Peneus agree to change Daphne the following day. Eros goes to Apollo to convince him to come with him to the bay. They travel together back to the bay. At first, Apollo is unsure about what is going to happen. He sees Eros with a silver arrow. He remembers many years ago, that Eros used a lead arrow to shoot Daphne, causing her to despise love. He had been shot with a gold arrow, which made him fall in love with Daphne. Since she despised love, she ran away from him, leaving Apollo heartbroken.
“Apollo, I brought you here today to right a wrong. It is time to bring love back into your life,” states Eros.
As Eros picks up a silver arrow, he signals Peneus to reverse the spell on Daphne. As Daphne returns to a human form, Eros releases the arrow and shoots her in the heart with the silver arrow. Picking up the gold arrow, he waits until Daphne is looking at Apollo. When they see each other, Eros draws back quickly, and fires again at Daphne. The gold arrow has the same affect on Daphne as it did on Apollo; love at first sight.
Daphne and Apollo run toward each other, realizing their lives are meant to be together. Psyche, comes out free behind the trees, and congratulates the new couple. She turns to her husband and says, “Well done!”
Apollo goes up to Eros and says, “Thank you for letting me have a second chance. From this day forward, your bow and arrow shall be in the stars showing they are superior to mine.”
From that day on, you could see the gold arrow and trusty bow as a constellation on stars in the nighttime sky.
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