Election raises stakes for possible supreme court vacancies

Barack Obama and Mitt Romney wasted little time rushing to the cameras when the Supreme Court narrowly upheld the president's sweeping health care reform law.Their remarks after the June ruling were a contrast of competing rhetoric over a very important piece of legislation, and a guess into how each candidate hopes to quietly change the makeup of the federal courts.

http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/120930102610-johns-roberts-court-00004517-story-top.jpg source:http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/30/politics/court-politics/index.html?hpt=hp_c1

Texas State Fair Operators Hoping To Keep West Nile Away by Fredy Medina

          The state Fair of Texas was sprayed with an extra dose of pesticides this year to keep visitors safe from the west nile virus. The state Fair is also keeping an eye out for signs of swine flu. The health department is making sure all food stands are complying with city codes. police departments will be stationed at various locations throughout the fair grounds to ensure safety.

http://www.keyetv.com/news/features/west-nile/stories/vid_41.shtml

Sniper Shootings

Snipper Lee Malvo had committed several shootings around the country in the past year. And he has been sentenced to life in prison. Yet according to national news, "the reaction of a victim's husband made him feel like "the worst piece of scum."" And also he tells them that he used to be a monster and completley regrets everything now. I find it very interesting that you can go around killing people, and costing them their lives. Then look back and realize what an awful thing you did. Maybe if he had always had the knowledge he has now, none of those innocent people would've died.

source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49231109

Masked stranger killed by father by jonathan landeros

A masked stranger dressed in all black was carrying a knife, when a fifth grade teacher panicked, and shot him dead. Later on, uncovering the mask, he realized it was his 15 year old son he had killed. A background check of the teen  described that he had no trouble in law and was described by his friends as a good boy. Although, the idea of him being in all black with a knife outside his aunts house at 1a.m. was suspicious, police found out that the dad had received a call from his sister that someone might had been trying to break into her house. The father worried set out with a gun to investigate, but when the stranger ran towards him with a knife the father shot at him  immediately not knowing it was his teenage son. Police are now investigating if the gun the father carried was registered.                                                             I have to say that this is a sad story, and I don't know if the should get punished or helped because he did not know it was his son, and he also panicked when he saw him running with a knife.
                                                                                                                      http://www.newsday.com/news/nation/masked-teen-killed-by-father-had-knife-1.4054138

-Mitt Romney's View's-

Mitt Romney states time and time again how he does not agree with anything president Obama does. He believes that the president has made things work. He also Repeatedly talks about how raising the taxes on the middle class will bring things back, while leaving the higher paid citizens of america alone. His views change daily, one day he supports The Tax Pledge the next day he does not. He constantly says disrespectful things, like "let Detroit Go Bankrupt". Is it you or is it just me? What kind of person is that running for president? Should You elect him? The answer in NO!!!!

Road Rage Can Kill!

      On September 23, a 22  year old man was shot and killed! The man had pulled over and gotten out of his car. Dallas Police are assuming that some kind of argument escalated. There is still many unanswered questions to this event.
      So to everyone who is starting to drive be careful cause there is people that can't control themselves when they get angry. It's easy for people to get away with things like this, especially if it's at 5 in morning.
RESOURCES:http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Dallas-police-blame-road-rage-for-fatal-freeway-shooting-170901721.html

Soccer Hazing

In Puente California three students who attend a Los Angeles high school accused the varsity soccer team of hazing. There is also investigation with the coach because it is believed that he had some involvement in the hazing. Parents are really upset that they weren't notified of the crime earlier.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/25/us/california-student-hazing/index.html?c=us

Corporal Punishment Issues by Omar Rivera

In the district of Springtown there has been a situation where a young teenage girl has been punished at her local school with an unusual spank by her principal of the opposite sex. Her mother is concerned about the situation and files a complaint to fight for the correct conduct of today's punishment in schools.


I honestly think that the spank was unnecessary. The schools in the United States are smart enough to realize there's many other ways to punish a student/s for their actions and/or decisions. Completely against the districts policy and hope there's a stop to corporal punishment.

Source;
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/09/24/texas-school-district-to-reconsider-corporal-punishment-policy-after-complaint/

3 Days left Til. . By Rylie Walker

The State Fair of Texas Opens September 27th And we all know the food is the best part. This year at the fair they are gonna have Viva Las Vegas Fried Ice Cream,  Fried PB, Jelly and Banana Sandwich,  Fried Coke, Fried Praline Perfection, Deep Fried Latte, Texas Fried Cookie Dough, Fried Banana Split, Chicken Fried Bacon, Deep Fried Butter,  Fernie's Deep Fried Peaches & Cream And much more. There are many things you can do at the fair. You can go see the Auto Show and look at all the old cars from the 90's and the 2012-2013 cars also. There's Rides, Animals, Shows, Games and much more. Even though the fair is great, there's a part where it's hard not to spend a lot of money. Everything is so amazing so it's really hard not to just do everything and buy everything. People should put back money for the fair so
 Everyone can enjoy it.
http://www.bigtex.com/sft/AutoShow/AutoShowGallery.asp

National Zoo-Panda Story by Carter Brown

Yesterday, on September 23rd word spread that a six day old panda had died at the National Zoo in Washington. The cub had been given birth by a 20 year old giant panda. After 6 years of failed attempts, the 20 year old mother panda finally gave birth, but in less then a week the baby died. The baby had been in very good health and condition, but the causes of death are not yet known. As an animal lover, I find this story very sad and it is unfortunate to have happened. The mother panda has shown signs of resent, but is interacting with her keepers again.

Judge exonerates ex-Los Angeles gang member of murder -Paolo Buccino

A former L.A. gang member was recently exonerated of his murder charges after being in prison for 19 years. It is now thought that the main witness from the drive by shooting lied. This all raises a lot of thoughts and questions to me. First of all, this man has wasted 19 years of his life in prison falsely accused of murder. What is going to happen to him when he is released? Will there be any compensation? Also, what would happen to the witness that lied? That's a really big deal. The justice system is such a complicated thing. Judging by the article it doesn't really sound like this man was convicted under a lot of solid evidence.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/09/24/judge-exonerates-ex-los-angeles-gang-member-murder/

Fertility clinic offers gender selection! By Nyla smith

A woman's demand for a specific gender has forever been present. However since gender changing was seen as wrong women have kept there hopes for a boy or girl silent and wished and wished until the day of truth. However, lord behold scientist now have a way of letting you choose the baby's gender giving you the ultimate authority! They do this through uses of PGD and Vitro fertilization. As many women from china and other foreign countries, they want their children to be males (so that they help out with hard labor, be strong, get a job, and provide for their family) however in other regions girls are high in demand as well.

My thoughts on all this is that we need to stop taking something that's already a miricale and manipulating it to our selfish wants. Babies aren't burger king meals, you can't have them your way. Your job as a mother is to care, love, mold, and provide for your child so that they become happy successful adults. By choosing your baby's gender I feel is selfish, and extremely disrespectful to whichever higher power you choose to look to.

Baby on the side of the Road???

So Polish soldiers found a new born baby on the side of the road? Pretty, peculiar! I thought it was great act of civilization and kindness. It showed that just because they walk around with humongous guns abd are basically programed to kill they still have a heart for the litle things in life. I thought this strange but sincere act of kindness was very ginuwine, it opened up the world to see that just because their stereotype is to be mean and scary they don't always have to fall under that steretype. This story was very empowering.
http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/soldiers-discover-abandoned-baby-side-road-afghanistan-053942169--abc-news-topstories.html

Apple sells 5M iPhone 5s, analysts disappointed by Fredy Medina

         Apple sold 5 million iPhone 5s during the first three days but did not meet analyst expectations. The iPhone 5 only beat the iPhone 4s by a small amount. Analyst expected Apple to sell from 6 million to 6.5 million iPhones during the first three days. The iPhone in the U.S.A was sold at 80 to 85 percent, the ones  that are still available are mostly Sprint models. The iPhone 5 will go on sale in 22 more counties on friday and in more than 100 countries by the end of the year.

http://www.dallasnews.com/business/technology/headlines/20120924-apple-sells-5m-iphone-5s-analysts-disappointed.ece

25th Anniversary of "Full House"

The very popular series from the 90's, "Full House," recently had it's 25th Anniversary with a reunion with the entire cast. They spent their time getting to know what everyone has done and accomplished since the series finale...

Bob Saget(Danny)-Host, "Americas Funniest Home Videos" and narrates, "How I Met Your Mother"
Candace Cameron Bure(DJ)-Plays Summer Van Horne on ABC Family's "Make It or Break It"
John Stamos(Jesse)-Played Dr. Tony Gates on "ER," and has starred in, "Glee"
Dave Coulier(Joey)-Produced "Can't Get Arrested" and hosted "Animal Kidding"
Lori Loughlin(Becky)-Taken the role of Debbie Wilson on "90210."

Full House used to be my favorite show when I was little, it's so weird to look back and realize how much has changed. But it will always be my favorite!!

Titanic 2 by jonathan landeros

A mining billionaire named Clive Palmer commissioned a Chinese state-owned company to build a modern replica of the Titanic. The plan is to get it started by the end of next year and finished by 2016. Also, the idea is to have it as similar  and luxurious as possible, but of course with modern technology such as navigation and safety systems. It will be designed to not sink, but do to superstitous people we never known what will happen. The ship is scheduled to sail from London to new York late 2016.

I think that people don't know what to make anymore for show but I guess it would be  cool to have a Titanic 2 especially because it will be modern in technology.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17890754

Teens who drive dangerously learn from mom and dad

 
   Teens who engage in distracted and dangerous driving most likely learned their bad driving skills from their parents, according to a study released this week. Nine out of 10 said they talked on their cell phone while driving and 94 percent admitted to speeding. A majority of teens said their parents practiced 'do as I say, not as I do' rules when it came to driving. Meanwhile, when kids notice their parents driving poorly, they never say anything. Only 21 percent of teens in the study said they would ask their parents to stop driving while under the influence of alcohol.


http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/21/us/teen-drivers/index.html?hpt=us_c2

College Course Description Lumps Homosexuality with Rape, Murder, etc. Taiina Ayala

The Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio is facing some uproar for a course the school provides and what it entales. The university's course which is causing this uproar is entitled SWK 314 Deviant Behavior. The course description reads: "The behaviors that are primarily examined are murder, rape, robbery, prostitution, homosexuality, mental illness and drug use." Because the description lumps homosexuality with crime, a Franciscan University alumni group  has asked the school to change it.
Definition of deviant: departing from the norm. That's not where the problem lies. The word deviant has no negative connotation to me. The problem lies where homosexuality is being studied in the same course that studies all bad things- assuming the University thinks homosexuality is bad or wrong. Which isn't too shocking, considering the school is a Catholic school that is traditionally conservative. But Gregory Gronbacher brough up a good point. "What if you're a gay student at Franciscan University? How are you going to feel if you're sitting in that class and they're putting you in the same category as murderers?" he asks. He has a point. Although the school is a conservative Catholic school, that doesn't mean there are no gay people there. If there are, and they happen to be taking that class, I could imagine how they would feel offended or uncomfortable. It's all a matter of opinion. The matter of homosexuality and gay marriage is one that is very controverisial and important to our nation's history.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2012/09/10/160763549/college-course-lumps-homosexuality-rape-murder

Wealthy Couple Off to Prision

A wealthy Seattle couple are on their way to prison. David Silverstein and his longtime partner, Lyudmila Shimonova, were sentenced to eighteen months in prison on Friday. Silverstein must pay a fine of $30,000, and has also already paid $334,000 in restitution and civil penalties. His lifetime partner, Lyudmila Shimonova was ordered to pay $261,000 in restitution. Silverstein pretended to be Shiminova's landlord at a home on Washington Lake when she lived their with her two children, but actually, Silverstein was living their with her also. Prosecutors say that the couple received more than $1,200 each month in federal housing assisstance. They also say Shimonova received more than $100,000 in state and Social Security benefits while owning a $12,500 platinum and diamond ring and $17,000 diamond earrings. Sometimes I wonder what goes through a person's mind when they do this. Sooner or later, you're going to get caught when you're trying to cheat your way into getting money and attemp

ting to trick the government. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/22/david-silverstein-lyudmila-shimonova_n_1905636.html?ir=Business

Bill Clinton On 47% by Clara McLain

In this story by Jason Easley, Bill Clinton is talking about how he understands the point Romney was trying to make with the 47% comment. But he also made the comment that the 47% does pay their social security, medicare, state and local taxes. Also, these people being criticized are not the moochers which the republicans and Romney supporters claim them to be. They are hard-working people who were affected by the economy as well as daily hardships, and the government should give aid to the people who need it.

I agree with Bill Clinton; it was appropriate of him to say he understands the thoughts of the higher income people and Governor Romney, and that the 47% do pay taxes. But, I don't agree with the fact 71.8 billion dollars was spent on the food stamp program in 2011. I also don't believe all of the 47% pay their taxes. If everyone was capable of paying their taxes, welfare checks and food stamps wouldn't be at such a demand. 

http://www.politicususa.com/bill-clinton-facts-destroy-romneys-claims-47-percent.html

Arctic ice shrinks to all-time low; half 1980 size

Darien wilson

According to this the arctic ice has shrunk at an all time high. "The ice cap at the North Pole measured 1.32 million square miles on Sunday. That's 18 percent smaller than the previous record of 1.61 million square miles set in 2007, according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center in Boulder, Colo. Records go back to 1979 based on satellite tracking." Now you may ask what is causing. obviously global warming. What can we do to stop it from melting? Well first we need to think about the actual habitat and global warming is not only just melting the ice but also is melting away homes for animals. Society nedds to learn how to start riding bicycles or walking and also taking the train or riding the bus because cars are one of the major factors on global warming. The other facter is factories. Of course we can't stop all factories from manufactoring their goods and what not but car pulling or using transportation the causes less pollution.



source:  http://m.pjstar.com/jstar/db_/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=hjMkUuwp&full=true#display

$7 Million In Gold Found In Deceased Man's Home - by Paolo Buccino

When the elderly man Walter Samaszko Jr. died in his home, the police discovered about 7 million dollars worth of gold in his garage. When he died, he only had 200 dollars in his bank account. These days many people fear the collapse of the U. S. dollar, and they stash valuable precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum. Gold is currently $1,767 dollars per ounce. I have always wondered, if the economy significantly improves, will gold prices go down again? Or if there was like a total economic collapse, how exactly would gold be used as currency?

http://screen.yahoo.com/7-million-worth-of-gold-found-in-deceased-man-s-home-30632855.html

Anti-Muslim Trailer by Clara McLain

The article is mainly about who the filmmaker is, his religious backgrounds, and basically why he made the movie. The filmmaker is known as Basseley Nakoula, but denies that he actually made the film.  There is a possibility of Sam Bacile being the filmmaker, but this is still speculation. The film has caused many attacks on United States embassies in the middle-east, as well as the death of our Libyan United States ambassador. Actors in the film claim they were unaware that they were participating in an anti-Muslim film.

My view about this article and mainly the event itself is of very strong disapproval, not only of the event but in the manner it is being handled by the media and mainly the government. We live in a country that has given us the right of free speech, and to make an anti-Muslim film if we choose. Is this not right? Let us be reminded of the killing of Bin Laden that was such a great American achievement, that it is being turned into a movie. So what is the difference between these two films? There is not one. The actors of the film claim to be ignorant of what the film was, but how can this be true? 

**late blog**

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/12/libya-protests-anti-muslim-film-religion_n_1879245.html

Netanyahu urges U.S. to set 'red line' for Iran Fredy Medina

Israel wants the united states to lay down a line that Iran can not cross.The concerns of Israel launching a pre-emptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities made several top obama administration officials visit Israel. The commander of Iran's islamic Revolutionary Guard Crops, warned Israel that if they attacked iran there would be nothing left of Israel. Iran denies that it aims to build a nuclear bomb, Iran says that their nuclear program is for energy and medical use. President obama said that the united states and Israel would do what it takes to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/16/politics/israel-netanyahu-interview/index.html?hpt=po_t1

Poor response on Romneys part - Jordan Davis

Released polls show that people following the story in Libya approved more of President Obamas released statement than Romneys. The presidential nominee actually released his statement about the attack before it was announced that the American ambassador was killed. Many disapproved of the way Romney immediately centered the the sensitive subject around politics, aiming to strike a blow at Obama administration for their reaction to the event, under the claim that it wasn't harsh enough. He accuses the Obama administration of sympathizing with the enemy responsible for the American Ambassadors death. Many people weren't pleased with the way Romney decided to handle the situation. The Obama administration gained a slight edge in polls for their favorable reaction to the death of J. Christopher Steven, American ambassador to Libya.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/09/17/poll-more-approve-of-obamas-response-to-embassy-attack-than-romneys/?hpt=po_c2

Chicago Teachers on Strike

In this CNN report, it tells about 26,000 teachers and staff from the Chicago school districts demanding "higher pay, better job security and changes to a new evaluation system." Having this strike at the time that they did was also well planned since they had it right around the time that the government makes note of all the jobs and newly hired employees. Last month's report showed a low number which won't help Obama too much having these low job numbers and wanting to be re-elected. However, economists aren't thinking too much of the strike since they believe it will be over soon and most of these teachers won't be counted in the unemployment tally.

Lately, hearing about all the problems in DISD I don't really think about the other school districts that could be having the same or even worse problems. Chicago seems to be having almost the same issues; no pay increase, poor evaluations. The Chicago teachers are pretty brave for doing this even if it doesn't impact anything on paper. Those teachers still spoke up about their problems hoping to change someone's mind and took the consequences(no pay while they were out of work)


http://money.cnn.com/2012/09/17/news/economy/chicago-teachers-strike-jobs-report/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

Peoples views on Police Officers....

I dont seem to find any way to put it better than Paul Harvey. I policeman/woman is a pig, @ss, jerk, slob behind his/her back but Sir or ma'am to their face. You may hate all police because they locked up your brother, sister, mother, or father... You may hate police because they killed your best friend, cousin, dog, or whatever... But I when it comes down to it... There could be a time when you wish you a police officer there to protect you. Even if a police officer comes up to you and you punch them in the face and they arrest you... If someone else comes out with a gun and starts shooting, they will jump in front of that bullet for you. Studies have shown that less that 5% of police officers misfit their uniform. Thats more than you find among priests.

No matter what you have done... They will still protect you if they can.

Police officer pay starts at around $45,000 a year for a Rookie. Thats not a lot of money at all. You can't be a police officer for the pay. You have to do it because its a passion. A passion to make a difference. Yeah, okay they arrested your brother... But think about what he did... If he killed someone, then he gets arrested. If it was the other way around and your brother was murdered, wouldnt you want justice? Nobody in the United States of America is above the law. Justice applies for all! Maybe you think smoking marijuana isn't bad. Thats your opinion. Smoking marijuana has led to testicular cancer in men and of course, arrest. While some may enjoy it, its still against the law.

http://www.policeworld.net/vb/showthread.php?12148-Why-do-people-hate-cops

Nobody has said it better than Paul Harvey...

GAY PRIDE!

   This following week on Sunday September 16, many Dallas citizens straight, gay, or bisexual went out to celebrate! A good handful of people went out to show their pride and support for our gay community. I couldn't make the event that day :( but hearing it from my relatives and friends made me jealous. Though it rained, it really didn't stop any one from heading out and enjoying themselves! I actually heard that it made things so much "Better." Its always good to be optimistic and I think this annual event is needed to show the awareness and open armed acceptance of being attracted to the opposite sex!

sources:

http://www.tcu360.com/community/2012/09/15798.tcu-gsa-marches-dallas-pride-parade

The Strong Surviving Panda by Omar Rivera

Panda Mei Xiang is a panda living in the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington. Mei Xiang has been a successful mother to Tai Shan, and has been healthier than Ling Ling, the panda whose five cubs all died after their birth during her more than 20 years at the zoo. Pandas are a very sensitive animal that's life conditions can be very critical explain the author. Most pandas don't live past adulthood. The U.S. is proud to be a nation with 1 out of 7 surviving pandas in the world. Panda bears are becoming more and more extinct as the days pass by an it's a very sad subject.

I have always thought pandas we one of the most precious and astonishing animals there's ever been. We are very lucky to have an endangered specie in our nation. I hope our zoologist keep treating Mei Xiang and Tai Shan in good hands.

Source; http://mobile.usnews.com/news/articles/2012/09/17/will-the-national-zoos-giant-panda-cub-die

Sex abuse involved in The Boy Scouts Of America: Ashley Ragsdale

A sex abuse support group called on the Boy Scouts of America to oust any official still with the organization who was involved in covering up child sex crimes.The demand by the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests was in reaction to a Los Angeles Times story detailing previously sealed files that it said showed scouting officials "failed to report hundreds of alleged child molesters to police and often hid the allegations from parents and the public." Although the Scouts learned of most of the abuse allegations after they were reported to authorities, the organization learned about more than 500 instances from boys, parents, staff members or anonymous tips. source: http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/17/us/boy-scouts-sex-abuse/index.html?hpt=hp_bn1

Jewish Service.. with texting?? Amanda Garcia

In this article I read that on this Jewish Holiday, Rosh Hashana, in Miami Beach they decided to have a different kind of service. Instead of having the Rabi talk to the people for the entire time, they choose to have them join in with the service. They told them to text some responses to personal questions that some people may not want to say aloud. Such as...
"What is one thing you wish you had done differently this past year?"
"Text the names of ailing loved ones who needed prayer"

Apparently the children and adults really enjoyed it. I personally think that this is a great idea, and that they should expose this to other church's and religions. It would really help some shyer people to contribute to the service.

source: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/18/us/for-young-jews-a-service-says-please-do-text.html?_r=1&hp

#1 Killer on U.S Hispanics AKA Cancer! By Rylie Walker

Cancer is the #1 killer in America. It kills lives every second of every day. Cancer has became the leading cause of death among Hispanics in the United States. Hispanics are the fastest growing demographic group in the United States. About 110,000 people of Hispanic ethnicity will be diagnosed with cancer and about 30,000 will die of cancer in 2012. One in 10 Hispanics are age 55 or over, compared to one in 3 non-Hispanics. You should always wear sunscreen and keep out of direct sunlight. Cancer is a very serious thing in this world and people should take it more serious. Not just Hispanics get cancer though, Whites And African-Americans, Heart disease remains the leading cause of death so Stay Safe and Always keep clear about what can just scream the name CANCER!
http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/17/health/cancer-hispanics/index.html?hpt=he_c2

"Anti-Islam video does not represent Coptic community" by Carter Brown

I never would have thought that a single YouTube video produced in the U.S. would have caused such an uproar. The story goes that last Monday a U.S. man posted a video to YouTube supporting the American Coptic Christian community attacking Muslims and Islams. Many protests have started in Egypt and Libya because of this video and multiple people have been killed over it. Many people call it sick and disgusting, and I have to agree with them. The way I see it, I would think such an offensive video would be able to be removed from the internet, as it has claimed lives and started many protests. However, because it also expresses freedom of speech, and does not violate Google (who now owns YouTube)'s terms of service, it can not be taken down. The solution, so far, has been that the video has simply been blocked from multiple countries. The video has still not been blocked in the United States.

Mars Curiosity Rover to Drive in Search for Life

Source: The Guardian

For five weeks, the NASA Curiosity Rover has been sitting in the Gale Crater on Mars, sending high-definition pictures of the surface of Mars and patiently awaiting software installs that would allow the vehicle to begin to traverse the foreign terrain.

The mission has so far had no glitches, as the small vehicle sends and receives messages from Earth intended to direct its next maneuvers.  These include collecting and analyzing soil samples, in search of microbial life forms that might prove the past existence of life on the Red Planet.

It seems like science fiction.  Yet NASA scientists have launched and deployed a scientific laboratory on wheels, farther from Earth than ever before, and the mission shows signs of continued promise.  When skeptics question the value of NASA, there is no better answer than to look to Curiosity, and see how much we stand to learn not only about life forms in our solar system, but about the potential of the scientific community in mapping our future.

Fake Bill from WALLY WORLD! WOAH!

This story was basically about how a woman, got a fake one hundred dollar bill, and she was less fortunate than most, so therefor that hundred dollars would've done alot for her. I honestly feel like that's the CIA's fault because they are supposed to be in charge and over things of that sort. This woman, fortunately, had enough to subsist on, but the real question is what if she didn't? What if that hundred dollars was her only, and the system snateched what little bit she had away from her? This could mentally mess up someone's mind due to the fact that money rule's the world. It makes the world go 'round. Your welcome to watch the vide at the bottom it's actually rather interesting to see what our government has come to.

http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/local_news/water_cooler/fake-bill-from-michigan-walmart-costs-leann-ward-100

Financing 9/11 by Jonathan landeros

     The plot of opening the National september 11 memorial museum had been delayed, but is now in work again. It was scheduled to open on September 11, 2012, but a conflict came about between the 9/11 museum and foundation and the port authority of new York and new jersey. These two are a big part of this creation since the foundation owns the memorial and foundation and the port authority owns the center site. Even though the disagreement over financing and funding the museum stopped the process, and agreement was talked on a late Monday when these two parties got together to discuss about it, the project will proceed until it's  finished.

    I think that this project is a great idea because it will keep generations knowing what happened on that day and to remind us that we need to be alert at all times.



http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/09/11/construction-to-resume-on-national-911-museum-bloomberg-and-cuomo-say/

Don't mess with Muhammad!

Omp (oh my prophet)! Who would've thought that a short film could have caused so much ruckus. Never mess with a prophet! Islams area extremely upset about a video that an American made about their prophet Muhammad. The film was portraying Muhammad as a womanizer, liar, and a child molester. Obviously, Islams didnt like that too much. I feel the making of the short film was a tad bit risky too do. I dont understand why we as Americans continue to mess with Afghanistan and Pakistan when it is very clear it will never be peace between us. We should just leave them alone before we have another tragic 9/11 incident!

U.S. Ambassador Killed in Libya- Political Debate- Taiina Ayala

On Tuesday, September 11, 2012, an attack was made on the American Consulate in Libya by an angry mob, responding to a highly insulting video made my American, Sam Bacile. The trailer of Bacile's video, uploaded onto Youtube, portrays the Prophet Muhammad as "a child of uncertain parentage, a buffoon, a womanizer, a homosexual, a child molester, and a greedy, bloodthirsty thug." Sam Bacile was quoted saying "Islam is a cancer." So because of this video, an angry mob of protestors showed up to the American Embassay for what was supposed to be a peaceful protest but of course, it turned violent and 3 people were killed, including the U.S. Ambassador, Chris Stevens. Not all details have been disclosed yet. After this incident, Mitt Romney made a statement saying, "It's disgraceful that the Obama administration's first response was not to condemn attacks on our diplomatic mission, but to sympathize with those who waged the attacks." In response to that statement, Ben LaBolt, Obama's campaign spokesman said,"We are shocked that, at a time when the United States of America is confronting the tragic death of one of our diplomatic officers in Libya, Governor Romney would chose to launch a political attack."
Things like this really disturb me. There are just so many things wrong with this whole situation in my eyes. I know there is a lot of hatred in the world, but it's not every day that I hear about it, so when I do, I'm somewhat shocked. I'm ashamed that there are people like Sam Bacile in our very own country. I understand that everyone has the right to their own opinion but there's a line. You shouldn't just blatanly offend someone else's religious beliefs. Religion has, and always will be a touchy subject in this world. I don't understand why people can't just agree to disagree. How is Islam affecting Mr. Bacile's every day life to the point where he had to make this ignorant video? I am offended and I'm not even Muslim! It's just outrageous that ny of this had to happen. This is the kind of stuff that starts wars. And Mitt Romney is mad that Obama isn't "promising justice." I mean, Obama is a smart man, what is he going to do, start a whole war because of this one small group of violent protestors in Libya? It wasn't the whole country's fault, just like the making of the "Anti-Islam" film isn't all of America's fault. I don't want to offend anyone's political beliefs, as am I not the most educated person on this subject, but I do strongly believe in Ben LaBolt's comment about Mitt Romney's statement. This is not a time for a political attack. It's a time for all of us to sit back and think, and to honor the lives that were lost. This is all such a shame.


Source: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/12/obama-condemns-attack-that-kills-ambassador-to-libya/

The President and Faith by Bailey Hilliard

In this article, Eric Marrapodi writes about Barack Obama's campaign. In the video, Obama explains that his faith is very important in his decision-making process. "People of Faith for Obama" was revealed on Monday. This was meant to help push people into voting for Barack Obama. The president tells us that his Christian faith has guided him through his presidency and in his life. Obama also mentioned the issue of religious liberty. This article explains that religious liberty is a highly sensitive political issue after the administration was criticized by religious leaders over a mandate on insurance companies covering the cost of birth control methods in certain situations, and some people felt that this was a violation of their beliefs.

Source: http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/09/17/obama-campaign-expands-faith-effort/?hpt=po_c2

Thousands Attend Rally for Chicago Teachers as Union Nears Contract-Natalie Newman

A rally was organized in Chicago recently to protest against the poor treatment schools have been receiving. Videos and photographs show the thousands of people wearing the signature red T-shirts of the Chicago Teachers Union. This rally was full of politicians, teachers, students and even activists who spoke about the need for better school conditions in the city. According to Lorretta Johnson, secretary-treasurer of the American Federation of Teachers, this rally has spoken out to the whole world. “What you’ve done is send a message across this country and we heard it loud and clear.”

Education is one of the most important aspects of the American culture, yet it has also been one of the most "in-jeopardy" aspects as well. Education is so important, but for some reason, is acted down upon. Budget cuts all throughout the nation have affected every single person, without a doubt. This rally held in Chicago is meaningful to all teachers and students everywhere. The need for better school conditions is called upon by everyone, everywhere. The strength of the Chicago Teachers Union has given hope to people all throughout America. The dedication to keep protesting for the good of education has touched many people to step up for the defense of education.

Natalie Newman

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/16/education/thousands-gather-in-support-of-chicago-teachers.html?_r=1&ref=us

Battleground polls: Is Romney's path to the White House now more difficult

During the democratic and the republican conventions, a series battle on whose going to be the next president of the United States. People in the United States are favoring Obama more that Republican candidate Mitt Romney .But, the polls do have something in common, there is a smaller pool of voters and were conducted after the end of the national Democratic convention. Some voters even say that Romney's path will be more difficult. New polls that were released on Thursday shows that voters prefer Obama by 49% and others prefer Romney 44%. Another survey in Ohio claims that President Obama leads the electoral vote by 50% and Romney falls behind by 43%. While Romney has time to gain more votes and beat Obama, NBC and Wall Street Journal indicates that there aren't that many people left who have made up their mind. Only 5% of Florida and Virginia are undecided. What I noticed about Romney is, like any other stereotypical Republican he only thinks and cares from himself and people like him. I also noticed that Romney he doesn't think about human rights. For example, Romney is against gay marriage and abortion Romney uses religion to defend his claims. I feel like that religion show not intertwine with government rules because if that actually happened, no one would be able to do anything they want to.I feel like gay marriage shouldn't be illegal because gay people bleed the same like heterosexuals and they shouldn't be treated as some kind of aliens because of their sexuality. I'm not for or against abortion but I feel like it's a matter of choice. I understand that it's wrong to take away a life of a newborn but, I feel like if your not ready to be a parent, just go ahead and do it. I feel like Romney will not win this election because of the policies he proposes.

Source:http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/14/politics/battleground-polls/index.html?hpt=po_c1

Following that dark opening-night screening of the latest Batman movie in Aurora, Colorado, it's time to contemplate yet again why America's troubled young men kill so many more people than their counterparts in the rest of the world's more affluent nations. Most wealthy countries don't care much for handguns. They have better things to do. And in Europe, fading tribal memories dating back to the lawless Middle Ages have, at last, largely receded. Americans are different. Our most hazardous epoch is more recent. Popular Western movies and TV dramas refresh robust memories of the great frontier. While that heritage is fading, it still grips many of us. After all, our voluntary and involuntary immigrant ancestors were bold and strong. They survived death-defying trans-oceanic trips, some of them as cargo. Perhaps our frontier complex can explain why so many Americans believe that to properly protect ourselves today, we need guns. I don't get it. Reality has changed. If there's a Native-American menace today, it's casinos. Duels are out. Slavery ended 150 years ago. But guns have sunk truly pernicious roots into our culture. In the first half of 2011, nearly 700 Americans perished in murder-suicides. About 90 percent involved a firearm. Overall, we bump ourselves off at the rate of 30,000 per year using bullets. A total of 110,000 of us are killed or wounded. Plenty of those wounded are in bad shape too, with gunshot victims accounting for 15 percent of all spinal cord injuries. The requirement for a background check reflects the desire by most governments to tamp down today's flood of guns and epidemic of shootings. The National Rifle Association (NRA), which is generously financed by the gun industry, strenuously opposes this civilized public safety policy. That dark duo has many supporters. Take Alaska for example. Sixty percent of Alaskan households own guns, and 20 out of every 100,000 Alaskans die annually from gunshots. In Hawaii, by contrast, only 10 percent of families own guns. And bullets kill just three out of every 100,000 Hawaiians each year. Yet the dark duo still argues that the solution to too many gun deaths is to make sure that even more Americans obtain these deadly weapons. It has persuaded the U.S. House of Representatives to force states with restrictive handgun laws to honor concealed-weapons permits from Wild West states when their residents come to visit. Sort of like drivers licenses. One state that won't care is Florida. In 2010, the Sunshine State prohibited local governments from imposing any of their own restrictions at all on gun-toting, invalidating a host of existing municipal ordinances. As usual, ironies abound, especially since Tampa has banned water pistols from the streets outside the upcoming Republican National Convention. Thus you will be able to pack real heat out there, but not your super soaker. Fortunately, the Secret Service is in charge inside the venue. Especially after the Aurora massacre, the GOP faithful will be lucky to get in armed with nail clippers. They'll have to conduct their mayhem out front.http://www.ihavenet.com/World-United-States-One-Nation-Under-the-Gun-in-Aurora-Colorado_ow.html In my opinion part of the problem is the way society portrays gun usage and self protection. Peoples attempt to be safer has only backfired on the U.S.. Guns need to be more strictly regulated or even used only for hunting.

New drivers license and ID law by jonathan landeros

Early this year a law was passed that Texans who want to get a renewed drivers license or an ID have to go through a different process to get it. Citizens have to take a birth certificate or passport to the DPS for the next time they renew the license or state ID. Legal residents for both temporary and permanent need prove that they are legal and that way the department can come to a conclusion on the expiration date. After the law was passed the state got sued by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund because the rule had no prior approval from the state Legislature.

My opinion is that this is really dumb to just pass a law without a prior approval from the state but then again the law affects many people wether they are immigrants or legal citizens.

http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2011/aug/12/new-texas-drivers-license-policy-become-law/

Parents voice frustration as they deal with fallout of Chicago teachers' strike

     This article is about the recent strike by the teachers of the Chicago Public School system. The teachers on strike are part of the Chicago Teacher's Union, which has about 30,000 members. The article doesn't really discuss why the strike is happening, but it discusses the problems that it has caused. For the time being, 350,000 students in Chicago are out of school. This has caused a serious problem for families where both parents work, and they don't have a way to take care of their kids if they can't go to school. Parents are concerned about keeping their children off the streets, which can be a very dangerous environment  in some parts of the city. The bottom line is, its very important that these kids get back to school soon. The teachers need to work out their problems. Education is important, but sometimes the ability to raise someone in a good environment is what makes all the difference in their lives.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/10/us/illinois-school-strike-parents/index.html?iid=article_sidebar

-Paolo Buccino

about D.J.

alright guys my name is D.J. but you can call me Phill.....lololol jk dont call me that. but ANYWAYS im cool i guess i mean if you just like hardly talk to me i might seem weird and boring but once we get to know each other im COOL...cooler than ice...cooler than ice-cube.. the rapper...lol maybe not...aaaaand my girlfriend is Taiina. she is AMAZING lolyou will always see us together unless we have to be somewhere else.. OH and i also like chicken so if we have a "party" you should TOTALLY bring chicken bro... but anyways my two best homies are in thatclasss...Humberto and Andres.. mive known them since the sixth or seventh grade somewhere around there...they're cool anyways see you guys later!!:D


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Salton Sea The Culprit Of SoCal Stink

"Air quality officials" have found that the air in southern Cali. apparently it smells terrible. The "South Coast Air Quality Management District" said that they took examples of the air and they think its beacause of a high count of fish dying maybe because of landfills or oil refineries. So a way to fix this IS maybe to keep a look out in the ocean and maybe find all the dead fish lying around and actually pick them up and not leave them laying around because the is the only reason the there is that horrible stench. another way is to maybe block off the parts where these landfills and oil refineries are so that the fish wont go anywhere near and maybe there wouldn't be as much fish dying and giving off as much stench amd there for having healthy air to breathe in.


sorce: http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/09/11/salton-sea-the-culprit-of-socal-stink/

Latin American Drug Cartels, Grace Young

     Today I read an article written by Adam Clark Estes on yahoo news about Latin American drug cartels. The cartels are not only getting harder to catch, but getting smarter in their ways of transporting illegal drugs. They are now not only going through the Pacific Ocean, but also the Caribbean Ocean. The submarines can travel 10,000 km. without coming up for air. Last year an estimated 129 tons of cocaine was brought through; They think 500 tons could be making by now. I think anything of that much value can be dangerous for not only the peopele involved with transport but in buying, handling, selling, ect. The End

http://news.yahoo.com/feds-cant-catch-cartels-cocaine-filled-submarines-010821526.html

Mexican Minor Migration- SAD. by Taiina Ayala

As more and more people struggle for a good life in Mexico, more young illegal immigrants are caught being smuggled into the United States. The recent scandal, is that a six year-old boy, Juan Gonzalez, was caught being smuggled into "the land of the free and the home of the brave." More and more young immigrants are being sent alone out of pure despiration for a good life. But, if minors are caught, they must stand alone in court because there are no laws that give them the right to a lawyer. Some might find the mental picture of a six year-old boy standing alone and terrified in a court room filled with strangers, to be an unsettling one.
To me, it is just absolutely sad that this has to happen. Although I'm not the most educated person on the subject of illegal immigration, I do believe that minors who are caught trying to cross the border should simply be let in. There's a difference between a murderer entering our nation, and people who are desperate for a good future; people who need and WANT an education, people who need jobs and need to support themselves. These are the people I want in our nation. Hardworkers, go- getters, and perserverers- some words that can't even be used to describe many Americans! We take it all for granted. Stories like these help me to remember to appreciate what I have, and to take advantage of the opportunities I have to live in America. The thought of people smuggling their small children into our nation atop of freight trains and buses absolutley frightens me. These are people who are seeking refuge, and we are simply denying them it. Maybe I'm weird, but I definitely think something needs to change. Do you think the parents of these children WANT to send them alone to somehow make their way across the border? I'm sure hundreds of hearts a day are ripping apart as parents say  their goobyes- probably their last- to their children, sending them off to a hopeful, better life. The fact is, they don't always make it across successfully. Attempting to illegally cross the border, of course, is always a BIG RISK. I can't even begin to try to understand the terror in these kids' souls! They're so young, they don't even fully understand what's going on. They're saying bye to their families, going through harsh weather conditions, crossing big rivers, being caught, being detained, and standing in front of a judge all so fast! These poor children. :(( SAD DAY. If we could just make some kind of laws or SOMETHING so that these things do not have to happen! GET IT TOGETHER GOVERNMENT.


Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/26/us/more-young-illegal-immigrants-face-deportation.html?pagewanted=all

This Be Taiina, Yo!

ALL ABOUT MEEEE!

Heyyy so this is kinda late but shh, it's okay! So I'm Taiina Jordan Ayala! & um. I'm in Theatre but I also go back & forth between music ensembles, just havin fun you know? I like so many different types of music it's not even funny! Same with movies, but I have some of my favorites listed on my blog WHICH you should check out because there's a link to my TUMBLR!!! & Tumblr is kind of my life. lolol, okay anyways I like to shop. Like a lot. & Idk, I'm a pretty chill person so we should be friends (: But nothing more, because by the waaaay, my boyfraaaaand is DJ!(: We're totes getting married so you all are invited ^.^ lol, but really though, we're kind of inseperable and people tell us we look alike D; which is not too cute, the fact that someone today told me he thought me and Dj we bother and sister I was like. ew. LOL! Anyways, I like to do so many things & I'm not sure what I'm doing after high school, I'm a confused teenager, what else is new, right? SO I feel like this is entirely too long so I guess that's it! Any question? ASK silly! (:

MUAH!

-taiina jordan. <3

Boy with Down Syndrome is denied a first class flight

In this video it shows a family with a mentally challenged son that isn't allowed to fly in first class. Of course the family is outraged since their son is discriminated, but the airline tried to defend themselves by stating that the boy was "agitated and running around". So for the safety of the other first-class passengers, the airline placed the family on another flight and in coach.

I honestly think the airline is rude for doing this. The video showed the boy waiting around for the flight, he did not show disruptive behavior towards anyone near by. Since he wasn't bothering anyone around him, does the airline discriminate him because of his disability? I think they do, and it was really emphasized when the family was bumped down to coach and put all the way in the back of the plane to avoid "bothering" other people. If their son was instead a crying baby, I'm positive nothing would have been said to them about their "disruptive" child.



http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_bn1#/video/us/2012/09/10/lah-disabled-teen-denied-flight.cnn

Nicki Minaj is a Republican? by Bailey Hilliard

Nicki Minaj is a Republican? In a new song from Lil Wayne's "Dedication 4" mixtape, she rapped "I'm a Republican voting for Mitt Romney, you lazy b*****s is f*****g up the economy." Obama doubted the seriousness of the rap, but Nicki Minaj still stirred things up. Nicki Minaj later tweeted to Barack Obama, saying "Ha! Thank you for understanding my creative humor & sarcasm Mr. President, the smart ones always do... *sends love & support* @BarackObama"

Barack Obama did not think that Nicki Minaj's rap was serious because "she likes to play different characters." Barack Obama said he didn't think so when asked if his daughters, Sasha and Malia, listen to Nicki Minaj and he admits that his children are "hipper" than himself.

Source: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/09/10/nicki-minaj-on-romney-endorsement-sarcasm-get-it/?hpt=po_c2

Guantanamo Detainee Found Dead in Cell- Dempsey Payne

  
 Guantanamo Detainee Found Dead in Cell

An unidentified Guantanamo Bay detainee was found dead in a cell over the weekend. The detainee -along with others- had been participating in a hunger strike since earlier this year. The captive was not a high profile target and was not currently being tried by the military commissions. With the death there are now only 167 detainees at the camp, a stark difference to the 779 at its peak.
   It still surprises me that Guantanamo is around and able to carry out some of its constitutionally maligned tactics under the pretense of Terrorism. When you start side-stepping the rights of the people the line gets more and more transparent. The fact that we cannot decide on a specific definition for terrorism is akin to the constitution not having a bill of rights. The general public does not know what really goes on in Guantanamo, or how truthful the stories they push out are, but I believe we should be a lot more suspicious.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/guantanamo-detainee-found-dead-cell-183046712--abc-news-topstories.html?_esi=1

Taliban threatens to kill Prince Harry by Carter Brown

A Taliban of terrorists has been giving Prince Harry death threats, says ABC news. "We are using all our strength to get rid of him, either by killing or kidnapping,". They are giving these threats because Prince Harry has recently been deployed to Afghanistan as a helicopter pilot. The Taliban is deciding whether it is important to kidnap him or not, but it is known that many troops will be there to keep Prince Harry safe.

Uhhh, no.

  Recently, Todd Akin released a statement saying "If it's a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down." Can we all take a minute or two to digest what this man has just said..

  One of his sponsors, Paul Ryan, was one of the 226 people in office that supported the "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act", which would make it harder for women to get a post-rape abortion. Paul Ryan also voted to ban any drug or medication that would be used to abort a fetus, and Paul Ryan sponsored the Sanctity of Human Act, which would ban abortions and in vitro fertilization. Todd Akin's record isn't much better. 

  These are two Republican men, two closed minded, bigoted and ludicrous Republican men, that represent our great country, who are trying to control and completely ban what women have the RIGHT to do with their body. Todd Akin obviously didn't pay enough attention in health class, or he's been paying too much attention to what his "God" has been telling him, because last time I check sperm + egg = baby. If you have sex, consensual or not, and that sperm fights his way and break into that egg, a life will be formed. As a proud human of the female persuasion, it's really peachy hearing from someone, who has no clue what it is like being a woman, what actually is legitimate rape and if in fact I am raped at some point in time, I can just simply shut down my body and BOOM! no baby will be conceived. (Is he going to fund classes on how to properly shut down your body during said "legitimate rape?" Because God forbid if that ever happens to me, I do NOT want to be denied an abortion because I did not properly shut down my body!) 

  Paul Ryan and Mitt Romney are trying to show that Todd Akin is on the outskirts of the GOP's mainstream, but let's get real. We all know how big of an idiot Mitt Romney is, and I've given evidence of Paul Ryan being idiotic. And although Todd Akin released an apology, it does not take back the atrocious things this man has said. It does not take back the fact that these Republicans are trying to deny women of their rights, and it sure as hell won't take back the anger and disgust I feel when I read some of the statements these men have said.

Obama '12, man. Obama '12......

Sources:

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2012/0820/Mitt-Romney-campaign-rebukes-Akin-s-legitimate-rape-remark

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mitchell-bard/why-akins-crazy-claim-of_b_1822796.html

"Michelle Obama's National Convention speech " talk about

Michelle Obama talked about how, being president should not change who you are, on the other hand it should show who you are. She also said that with being the president you have to make hard choices and all you have to guide you is yourself and your life experiences. stating about how he cut taxes, and got the auto business industry  back on there feet. Also saying that the old people or elder people shouldn't have to worry about health care financially. Stating that the problems and issues are not political, they are personal to Barack Obama.

Michelle Obama also talked about how for Barack success is not about how much money you make, its about how much of a difference you make in people's life. Stating that the hopes and dreams of the nation and the youth of the nation, and struggles drive President Barack Obama. Stating that every deserves a chance at living the great american dream.

BP Selling Oil Fields in Gulf of Mexico Ahead of Deepwater Horizon Fines

Source: The Guardian

After 2010's tragic Deepwater Horizon disaster, which killed eleven workers and gushed almost 4.9 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, British Petroleum's fines have exceeded $20 billion in repairs and environmental cleanup. In order to insulate the impact of these, BP has taken to selling major oil fields while building up monetary reserves. Most recently, it has sold some smaller oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico to the Plains Exploration & Production of Houston for $5.55 billion, but BP will still retain superintendence of the area. CEO Bob Dudley released a statement claiming that the newly accrued funds will help in future explorations and asset productions.

Despite Dudley's claims that the sales are on par with BP's larger goal of expansion and acquiring more oil from larger and fewer fields, it may seem from an outsider's perspective that BP is only trying to rid itself of all possible liabilities. The company is also attempting to sell its refinery in Texas City, at which a huge explosion in 2005 killed fifteen people.

While the negative qualities are easily associated with such sales, putting an evasive face on BP's reputation, correlation does not always lead to causation. Most likely, these are the first of many refineries and fields to be sold in the interest of paying off dues, clearing the hard-sells first. As stated by BP in its press release for the Gulf sales, $38 billion worth of divestments is expected in the next two years towards development and the Deepwater Horizon tragedy. 

No matter what BP's motives are, its power over the oil market is quite impressive, and support is inevitable. As the fourth largest company in the world, its annual output is on average 1.2 billion barrels of oil. With alternative energy sources slow to develop, the modern world still depends on fossil fuels and companies like BP to secure the immediate future's energy.

Brandon Hicks aka MR. I LOOK GOOD

I'm late doing this but its ok, anyways my name is Brandon Hicks i am 16 years old. I am a jr. and im in the music cluster. I maily only play Pop music on drum set. I like to hang out with friends, and record songs. I want to attend Clark Atlanta University when i leave high school. When i am grown i plan to be a producer, and a artist, so yeah!!!!! whats good bro...lol

Jorge Olvera
Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan On Medical Marijuana: “I Support States’ Rights”
     Paul Ryan is asked, "What do you think about the legalization of marijuana?" He simply replies with the best answer. "Let the people decide this November." Other people like Mitt Romney disagree. He says that it is a gate way drug and causes a lot of contraband between the U.S and other nations.
     I completely disagree with Mr. Romney. Alcohol used to be considered a drug and illeagal in 1920 through 1933. They're has been more reports made on people who were under the influence of alcohol than marijuana. Any arrest of citizens that involved marijuana are positions and distributing. If we legalize it than a majority of the problems will stop. Than by passing this law their will be rules! Which means under aged individuals will have a harder time getting it. Over, all WE THE PEOPLE SHOULD HAVE THE FINALE SAY!
resource:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/07/paul-ryan-marijuana-legalization_n_1866180.html

World Suicide Prevention By Carlos Walcott

On September 10 2012, People try to prevent Suicidal causes. They try to prevent people from killing themselves and abusing other people as well. A International Association for Suicide Prevention comes together and talks to people about what their doing to themselves in anyway. This awareness should be treated like any other cause in the world. As in Cancer, Bullying, and even Animal Abuse. I feel like we should help the people around us and make sure they are always okay. Almost 3,000 people commit suicide daily in the world. If you feel like this is a problem in the world, you should stand up for what you believe in.  http://www.who.int/mediacentre/events/annual/world_suicide_prevention_day/en/index.html

Prosecutor in O.J. Simpson Trial Accuses Johnnie Cochran of Tampering with Evidence by Nyla smith

      From the previous O.J. Simpson trial, Simpsons, rival attorney is now claiming that ,Johnnie Cochran, (Defense Attorney) was evidence tamporing. At the crime seen of Simpons wifes murder, there a bloody glove left at the site. At his trial, Simpson, was told to put on the glove to see if it fit. if the glove fit it would've been enough evidence to convict him for murdering his wife. However when trying on the glove, it didn't fit him. At least, it appeared that it didn't fit. Darden, is now saying , Cochran tampered with the glove by letting out the seams so that it didn't fit his hand. Complications arose when , Darden, tried to re-open not only a settled case, but a sensitive and controversial topic. Legal officials ,and media bystanders feel that after 17 years of no trouble, Darden, comes out with flaky accusations against the late , Cochran, after what seems like false accusations.

       My opinion on this topic is that we have already went through the legal processes that led to him being not guilty. It seems kind of sneaky that after so long, Darden, is trying to re-open this case. Seems like his accusations have been given in more of a spited sense. I think he's doing more harm than good.

Source: http://abcnews.go.com/US/oj-simpson-trial-prosecutor-accuses-attorney-johnnie-cochran/story?id=17194970

Dispute Over Costs Delays Opening of 9/11 Museum- Natalie Newman

Published by The New York Times on September 8th was a stunning article over a duspute that will be delaying the opening of the 9/11 museum. This article pertains to all Americans out there today because each and every one of us experienced the horror of the event, 9/11.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Governor Andrew Cuomo are unable to agree on a number of things; unfortunately these things are preventing the 9/11 museum to be opened for the 11th anniversary of the fall of the twin towers. All negotiations dealing with which government agencies will be responsible to pay the costs of the making of the museum have been nothing but failures. The big debate is whether the September 11th foundation is responsible for the payment dues or the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is responsible. The foundation, which is also in charge of the National September 11th Memorial and Museum, is led by Mr.Bloomberg. Wheras, the Port Authority owns the World Trade Center site; which is led by Mr.Cuomo. Much needs to be resolved in order for the museum to be opened and ready to go. For the families out there that lost someone in the attack, they are all waiting anxiously to be able to walk through the event once more in which  changed their lives. In The New York Times Article, Ira M. Millstien had something to say about this ongoing debate between Governor and Mayor; “It would be catastrophically sad if they can’t find a solution... They really ought to sit down in a room and look at each other. It can’t be solved with e-mails.”

Link:  http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/09/nyregion/bloomberg-cuomo-dispute-delays-opening-of-sept-11-museum.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper

By: Natalie Newman

President Obama at the DNC ----Ashley Ragsdale ^_^

President Obama spoke at the Democratic National Convection. He spoke on re-election and how the American people will have the clearest decision when they pick up that ballot to vote. He spoke on how he will fight to restore the values and the strongest economy the world has ever know. He told the Americans the truth and he did not "sugar coat anything". My opinion of his speech was, after seeing the evidence, is maybe he knows how to dig us out of this hole America is in and he listens to the people and he tries his best to fix what he can according to what Americans tell him and need. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rl8Ou84s5U&feature=relmfu

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The Death Sentence

Al-Hashimi was sentenced to death Sunday September 9th, today, for the involvement in the killing of a lawyer. He was an Iraq fugitive who was also charged for a bunch of other things, but the murder is the reason he was hung. There are many people saying that the charges are untrue and there were false accusations, but enough evidence was collected in order to "fairly" prosecute him. I believe there should have been more evidence collected that would actually prove his involvement. As of now, it is all a bunch of 'hey say, she say'. One thing that is for sure he was most certainly put to death for it. For the nations sake I for one really hope thats more evidence is collected that fot sure proved his involvement because if not this could all turn into another disagreement between the united states and Iraq. This could get ugly.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/09/world/meast/iraq-vp-death-sentence/index.html?c=weekend-homepage-t

The Impact of Social Medias by Amanda Garcia

In this article a women's ex-boyfriend posts an embarrassing picture of her on Facebook. Her current boyfriend sees it and then decides to call authorities with a hoax phone call, stating "a false threat about a passenger with "liquid explosive" aboard Flight 1267." Christopher Shell, the man accused of having explosives, was shortly arrested on Thursday, but no liquid explosives were found. Kenneth W. Smith has since been arrested for up to 10 years and a fine of $250,000 according to federal prosecutors. Also, in the end Shell ended up getting arrested for having outstanding warrants, for a marijuana charge.

My opinion on this event is that we can't abuse the benefits of all the social media we have. Sometimes we post too much, that it may be hurtful, in this case the post enraged Smith to go overboard. Smith showed poor judgement by trying to get back to Shell. Especially since it interfered with safe air travel. Of course, the use of social media in this case was just a tool in several misjudgments.

Course:  http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/07/travel/pennsylvania-security-scare/index.html?iref=allsearch

By: Amanda Garcia

My thoughts on Obamas DNC Speec

 My thoughts on his speech and him for president.....


I think the President started off on a great foot by making it personal thanking his family and THEN thanking his VP and THEN accepting his nomination for president of the united states. I really enjoyed how he began to talk about his first time at the convention and then saying "when all is said and done, you will be making the easiest decision." I loved how he said everyone will get a fair shot and that everyone will play by the same rules. Then he began to speak about families rising and money not... Which was a very big problem everywhere. I ESPECIALLY AGREE with him saying that firing teachers, taking away financial aid will not make it better for more people just to make those suffer. After everything we have been through rolling back regulations at wall street will not work! Like he said We ARE MOVING FORWARD! Not every problem can be remedied by the government or a dictate from Washington.... BUT Our problems can be solved! Be completing real achievable plans! This entire speech is one of the best I have ever heard. I am actually paying close attention to what he is saying. I love him as president and I believe he should/MUST serve a second term to help us accomplish these REAL goals! He believes he can help everyone is some way and I back him up 100% because I believe him! I believe in Obama for a second term as president of the United States of America.

"Thank you, and may god bless you, and may god bless the United States of America." - Barack Obama

PS: HE ADDRESSED ROMNEY AS HIS OPPONENT... NOT BY NAME. :)


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