domingo, 5 de diciembre de 2010

Just Because

Just because you’re busy we’ve stopped needing you,
We’re older but still need guidance,
We smile it doesn’t mean we’re happy.

Just because we don’t eat it doesn’t mean we’re not hungry,
You’re talking it doesn’t mean we're listening,
Just because you ground us we'll change.

Just because we don’t speak it doesn’t mean we don’t wish to be heard,
We talk the same way, and dress the same but don’t think alike.

Just because we speak softly doesn’t mean we don’t want to scream,
We’re failing it doesn’t mean we don’t want to be successful,
Just because you think you will doesn’t mean you can save us.























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domingo, 28 de noviembre de 2010

Perfect Leader, Pecrfect Society

Saint Peter
               A young boy named Nate once started to wonder why his town was named Saint Peter. So he decided to ask the oldest man he knew, his grandfather. “Hey grandpa! How did our town get the name Saint Peter?” he asked. “Well Nate, we might have to sit a while to talk about this…” said Mr. Archibald.
The story went…
               A couple hundred years ago in the town where the Archibald family lived when people got sick o r ill they would go to a magician. But another man claimed he could cure anyone as well, Peter Petrelli. Peter was hated by the magician community of the town who called themselves “The Saviors”. Some encouraged him to take classes and get his Savior Certificate “for your own good” they would say. Peter refused he was loyal to health care methods his father had taught him and was sure they were effective. The Saviors harassed him whenever they got the chance; they even made a chant against Petrelli. The chant went “Peter Petrelli the fake, false, forged, and smelly always so shady oh the petty”.
                After a Wednesday meeting the Saviors announced they required the people to pay for their services. Many were ok with this, but the poor were worried the day would come for one of them to get ill and not be able to meet for the services.
               A couple weeks later a women with low resources got bit by a snake and went running to the home of one of the Saviors. He refused to treat her, for he knew her economic means. She was close to death when crawling on the streets begging for help when Peter Petrelli ran into her. HE carried a bag with an emergency kit and was able to save her life free of charge. The women thanked him and being so grateful of this man she went and told everyone she knew about her experience. Peter Petrelli became a hero to the poor and the rich of his home town.
               After saving the poor women, others came to him for help. The Saviors started to loath him even more than before; they discussed him and decided chants weren’t enough anymore. The planned to get rid of him one way or another, for the people became to doubt on the powers these magicians claimed to have. A couple months passed and Peter had gotten attacked a few times but nothing major. But he did earn the respect of the whole town, people talked about him as a saint, Saint Peter; he was even referred as one in church.
               On a summer day, Saint Peter was visited by the first women he saved and her daughter. Little Marissa as they called her had been sick for a few weeks now as well as other kids from her school. After examinations Peter was stunned to find blue rashes on the girl and blood coming out of her eyes. He had never seen anything like it and decided to keep the girl under observation; he gave her many types of syrup which made her feel better but didn’t cure her completely. Shortly after other kids came to him as well, and then adults. Everyone was scared and started to get sick with this curios disease. Peter started to study the roots of it and discovered it was a plague of rats which were the cause. He showed everyone how to prevent getting sick and found a cure along with one of the magicians; that was then shunned from the Saviors. Everyone was so happy they named him mayor of the town.
               Peter changed the laws which were imposed by The Saviors and made non magical practices legal instead of frowned upon like before. Everyone loved him since he ruled fairly and was nice to all, even to the Saviors. After his death the town was named in his honor.
“And that Nate, is why our town is called Saint Peter.” finished Mr. Archibald.
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   PETER PETRELLI










domingo, 26 de septiembre de 2010

Classic Parallels

               This letter was written by Abigail Adams for her husband John Adams. They had been apart for about a month now and she wished to express how much she missed him. She also wishes him luck in his fight towards independence for their country. Abigail also feels concern regarding the difficulties her husband and fellow patriots will find in the battle for their country. On top of the worries she has concerning their fight for independence John’s wife feels lonely without him.
Rhetorical Devices:
1.      “I cannot think of it without horror.” (Abigail Adams 676)
®    This is an example of how the author tries to appeal to the reader’s emotion. It is important to this letter in particular because Abigail is trying to make her husband feels what she is feeling regarding the situation at hand; she feels terrified.
2.      “Did ever any Kingdom or State regain their Liberty, when it was invaded without Bloodshed?” (Abigail 676)
®    This is an example of a rhetorical question. Abigail is wily when using this rhetorical device in her letter because it makes her husband really think about the war and how hard it will be to obtain liberty without spearing lives, she also tells John how much she wishes no more deaths are caused by the war.
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domingo, 12 de septiembre de 2010

Blog #4

Patrick Henry

      Yes, we need to break free from the British; the wise Patrick Henry has previously communicated this to you. Whoever is a patriot to the country of America like him and me, I invite you to join the cause. This land belongs to those who love it and wish for it to prosper. Sadly, I am hurt to notify you that the alliance with His Majesty will not allow any prospering for the colonies. Regarding Patrick Henry’s speech in the Virginia Convention I have to oppose a few of his ideas on the Revolution. I’m afraid to disagree with the statement communicated by the respected orator; ‘’Sir, we are not weak, if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power’’. With all respect I have to differ with Henry, faith in God and the desire of freedom are not ‘’arms´´ to fight against the British. Yes, these aspects are necessary to be successful in battle but this will not be triumphant with war. If war is what will come what the colonists need to succeed are allies, such as the Native Americans. Even though some may consider making an alliance with the French as treason to Britain I say to these, treason is what they have done to us, their people. The British have betrayed us by treating us as foreigners and imposing unreasonable taxes and allowing dreadful authorities to rule us.
      Patrick Henry also sated war was the only option left for the colonies, I disagree. There is always a better way, violence is NEVER the solution. What I have to propose instead of war to the American Colonies would be influential acts to encourage everyone in America to oppose the British. What we need is a large passionate faction of revolutionary. Peaceful revolutionaries will be stronger than violent tyrant British red coats. This may seem contradictory to my past statement but what I mean by peaceful revolutionaries is people who are willing to fight without violence for their country. With changes such as a new government and different set of laws can break us free from Britain. Though I do suggest to all colonies of America we conclude in good terms with the British after all we do need a number of resources they have to offer, and they need some from us as well. I am aware this may seem impossible at a time like this; but impossible is nothing and with the effort of all of those who aspire to liberty and those who are willing to fight, in a civilized manner, we can change our country.
      Winding up this communication on the revolution of our country I would like to thank Patrick Henry for being such an inspiring patriot to the American Colonies. And noting him on saying one of the most powerful statements ever said by any man, ‘’ give me liberty or give me death!’’. I could not agree more, surely he will go down in history; let’s fight for this amazing country!


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domingo, 5 de septiembre de 2010

Blog #3

Anti Hypocrisy

         In our world today we find ourselves with many issues. From corrupt governments, poverty, alcohol and drug addiction to smaller issues such as bullying alongside many others. A lot of these problems arise from the human issue of honesty. Some alcoholics find themselves in unsuitable situations because they were never able to accept they had this disease and reach out for help. Girls suffering from depression and anorexia die because they weren’t capable of accepting themselves for whom they were. Looking into schools we find the immense dilemma: bullying. Boys bully each other in situations such as sports. While girls demonstrate more viciousness with the way they relate to each other.


       The most common way girls intimidate one another is by forming cliques. Not only do we see the bullying in girls when there is no acceptance to other girls when they wish to incorporate to the respective clique; but within the clique itself. Inside each clique there is usually a leader; the other members follow her in many aspects. For instance choice in fashion, hair cut, and the way she speaks. If the leader chooses to harass one of the members of the group, so do the others. Usually here is where the hypocrisy with girls begins.


      Hypocritical girls could grow with this feature and have problems in their professional life as well as in their personal life. And this is why it should be avoided, how, by working with girls since their elementary years. This piece goes to girls from elementary who wish to have lifelong friendships and evade becoming a hypocrite.


     Do you have older sisters or cousins? You might have talked with them about the problems they have had with their friends at school. But, if you start to use the tips given to you in this piece you may avoid some of those gloomy stories you’ve heard about the friendzillas girls these days run into. The biggest tip I could give you as a 15 year old girl is not to be a hypocrite.


    What is Hypocrisy? Hypocrisy according to The Merriam-Webster Dictionary is: a feigning to be what one is not to believe what one does not. In easier words would be to pretend to be someone you’re not. This doesn’t just refer to using a wig or speaking like somebody else, but also to act like you didn’t say something you didn’t or that you like someone you hate.


      Being left alone can be the biggest fear girls have in school. That’s why cliques are formed. The terrible situation some come across is feeling alone once in a clique. Girls can be mean, it’s a fact. When girls have sleepovers or other activities and one of them doesn’t attend she will always wonder if the others trashed her. If they do, you usually find out. However, the worst thing is when they pretend they didn’t. This is hypocrisy.


      Hypocrisy is definitely in the top 5 nastiest girl aspects list. If you want to be remembered by your classmates as the nicest coolest girl instead of the friendzilla, don’t be a hypocrite! To accomplish this, live by these rules.






ANTI HYPOCRISY RULE #1


     Be honest with yourself. To do this you have to know yourself, what you like, what you dislike etc. If you don’t want friendzillas don’t be one either. If you don’t like liars don’t lie; if you dislike when other girls laugh at you don’t laugh at them. This is easy, before talking about everyone’s flaws change yours first. If you were to be flawless then you would be allowed to criticize others.


ANTI HYPOCRISY RULE #2


     We all get angry at our friends from time to time, but whatever the reason may be do not talk about her behind her back. Instead talk to her about it, this will avoid future problems. Promise! But girls have temptations, we just can’t resist; so if you do talk trash about her make sure to apologize to her as soon as possible. But don’t be a friendzilla with the other girl you did this with, apologize together; make sure you do this in a nice way as well.


ANTI HYPOCRISY RULE #3


     Don’t be friends with someone whom you don’t like! This is something that can fill you up with hate. The quote ‘’keep your friends close and your enemies closer’’ can ruin you. Why, why, why would somebody do this? If you don’t like someone you shouldn’t make their life miserable, but why make yours by being his/her friend? Some would say this is the biggest act of hypocrisy a person can perform.


    If you choose not to follow these rules you could have consequences. For example, what could happen if you and a bunch of your friends talk behind another’s back? Since you can’t control what other girls say, nor do, one of them could tell this girl about it and you could lose a friend. A huge mistake girls often make is, talk mean stuff about other people with boys. Keep in mind the following, guys hate this! Boys aren’t like girls; they aren’t interested in such rubbish. And at the end of the day you are the one he won’t like not whomever you spoke about; to his eyes and ears you’re the mean one for doing this not him or her for whatever they did.


        Having a hypocrite free world could lead to having fewer issues. Not issue free, but these would be easier to solve. If we weren’t so hypocritical we would solve our problems faster and wouldn’t have the immense ones we have now. And attacking hypocrisy in an early age will create future men and women who will be able to talk every small or big problem they are presented with in the future.








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domingo, 29 de agosto de 2010

Blog #2

The Kidnap of Mischa Cooper

          Mischa Cooper was a party hard, 17 year old who knew how to have a great time; whenever she entered a room there was no man or woman who didn’t turn their heads to see her. She had brown-blondish hair, she was tall and beautiful. Her green eyes seemed to pierce your soul when you talked to her, and her smile was warm, she smiled to everyone she bumped into. Mischa lived in the Orange County with her older brother Jake and her dad. Her life seemed to be perfect until the summer of her 17th birthday. This was when she started to see the world as a different place. This was the summer she was kidnapped.

         After their last day as sophomores Mischa and her friends went to Buffalo Wings for lunch, they talked about her birthday which was only a week away. She wasn’t sure if she wanted to have a party but her friends insisted she must. She arrived home to find Jake with some friends over, she had never met them and when they noticed she was there they left immediately. She couldn’t help but notice one of them was extremely attractive. She asked her brother who they were but he changed the subject.



         A couple days after her last day of school Mischa went shopping with her best friend Blake; who was also breathtakingly beautiful. After hours of searching for the perfect outfit for the party they decided to take a break. They went to Baskin Robins where they bumped into the hot guy who was at her house with Jake. She recognized him and introduced herself and Blake, “What brings you to the mall today” he asked them. Blake told him about the party and invited him; he seemed very excited about it and said he’d go. Mischa knew she was in love after he laughed about some comment she made on the last store they’d gone to, she would never forget that laugh it was perfect. They added each other on bbm and then he left.

        The girls told all their friends about it and they were ecstatic! “How hot is he!? Like on a scale from 1 to 10!?” one of the girls asked them, Blake answered “He’s definitely a 10!” while Mischa said “He’s a 15.” The rest of the week the girls planned the party, while Mischa and Neil talked every day via bb. Jake hadn’t been home in the last few days which worried Mischa because he and his dad always took her out to dinner the day before her birthday.


        The day right before her birthday Jake came home, and like their tradition went they went to dinner. But her brother was acting weirder than usual, he was really quite. Her dad gave her the new ipad and Jake gave her a diamond bracelet. Jake said something really odd “It’s not ready yet the surprise will start working like in a week or two.” Mischa couldn’t ask him what it was about because her dad started asking her about the party; but se decided that form that day on she would never take it off, it was dashing.


        It was THE DAY in Orange County. Mischa Cooper’s birthday party was in 8 hours and everyone was talking about it and getting ready. Mischa was the only one who wasn’t worried about the party; instead she was wondering why she hadn’t gotten a message from Neil. Around 6 o’clock she finally did, “Happy birthday princess. I have a surprise for you; wait for me around 9 at the back door of the party. See you then, love Neil.” Mischa wasn’t the only one who was getting messages that day though, “You owe us big time Cooper. From now on we choose how you pay. -Caffrey. ”


       They arrived at 8, they were all flawless. The sight of Mischa’s party was enthralling. It looked like it was a celebrities party, and everyone was there. Around 9 she asked one of the waiters were the back door was and he took her there. She opened the door and nobody was there. But there was a chair, and she sat and waited. Jake was in charge of the door, he and a bouncer had the list of the guests he wasn’t really participating in any of it he was sitting next to the bouncer with a beer and his blackberry. While texting he heard something, a name that made him break his beer. Bouncer “name?” guy “Neil. Neil Caffrey.”


       He opened the door, Mischa sighed, and he was there. He was there with a bouquet of blue roses in this hand, her favorite flowers; they were blue like his eyes. “Happy Birthday” he said to her with a smile and he came closer to her and hugged her handing her the flowers. “Thank you” she whispered to his ear, he whispered back “Sorry.” And in a quarter of a second she was on the ground being attacked by a gang of men, Jake was looking for her everywhere it was almost 12. And this was the time she was suppose to blow out her candles and everyone would see the awesome slide show her best friends had prepared as a surprise for her. When Blake got up on stage to present it there was a complete and utter silence at the huge party. Rooney had just finished playing their last song and everyone was ready to see Marissa and her cake. Blake read her speech and finished off with “And Mischa where ever you are enjoy this, we made it for you with all our love, and we adore you!” The slide show started but was then interrupted by a message, “We have your princess.” The girl every guy wanted to date and the girl every girl wanted to be had been kidnapped.


       Once out of the OC, Neil decided to tell Mischa what was going on. Jake was a drug dealer and owed his boss more than 45,000,000 dollars. She was shocked, the brother she admired and loved had gotten her kidnapped; his mistakes had ruined her party and broken her heart. For the first time in her perfect life Mischa Cooper was lost. She cried for three days in a row. She didn’t see Neil for a month. The only person she spoke to was the man who guarded her room, he was the one who gave her food. She was fed three times a day and was given a bottle of water. Even though she didn’t see it, she wasn’t as bad as other people who are kidnapped by the California mafia gangs. Her room had a window, air conditioning and her bed was pretty big, she had her own bathroom too. They didn’t take anything from her apart from her phone.


        After the first three weeks of her kidnap Mischa started thinking about her life, and she discovered how she had never thought about anyone but herself. She thought all she had to do for people, “what she owed” to them was a smile, she was a hypocrite. Mischa set a goal for herself, if she ever got out of that room, she would dedicate her life to charity. Some would agree it was a pretty stupid goal; but at this point anyone could see Mischa wasn’t the brightest bulb in the tanning bed.


      First of all, how couldn’t she even suspect Jake was into selling drugs? Why would she start talking to some guy? Not to mention why would she go outside with him all alone on her birthday, in her birthday party?


      It had been two months, Mischa was disgusted with herself, she hadn’t showered. While she slept after lunch; which was her daily routine, she noticed her bracelet had a red beaming light. She freaked out thinking it had something to do with aliens and threw it under her bed.


      A day or two after that, somebody knocked on her door between lunch and dinner which was not usual. Her typical day during her captivity was breakfast at 7, exercise (run from one end of the small room to the other) from 8 to 10, try to convince the guard to let her out from 10 to 10:30, cry from 10:30 to 11 end talking to the guard about some trip or store or her friends, the lunch, a nap and dinner. She ran to the door and said she was descent and heard a familiar laugh, it was Neil.


       They talked for about an hour and she cried and yelled at him, and he cried. HE CRIED. She couldn’t believe it, he cried saying he was sorry and he loved her. After that they got high on weed which was the drug Neil and Jake were selling around. They bracelet started to beam with red light like crazy, but they thought it was the drug which was causing colors all around. A couple of minutes later they heard gun shots. Jake was there! He came to save her. He came storming into her room and took her by the hand and ran like crazy to a van, Mischa wouldn’t stop laughing. Once in the car she did, Jake spoke for about an hour, after finishing his abnormally long speech, Mischa just said “let’s go for a burger I’m starving.” Jake stared at her for a while and told her “dude I just saved you from the mafia and your acting strangely cavalier.” She told him she was high and he gave her speech another very long speech.


      A few days after being on the road they met their dad in some remote country called Honduras to start a new life. Neil died from a drug overdose a few months later, they heard about it on the news. And that’s the story of the kidnapping of Marissa Cooper.

Mischa Cooper
source: mischa-b.com



Jake Cooper


                     Neil Caffrey

 
                Blake

 
Dad

domingo, 22 de agosto de 2010

Blog #1

Justin Bieber's Hacker
          
              Gawker.com, metrolyrics.com, and telegraph.co.uk.com alongside many other "teen gossip" websites have published an article reporting on teen sensation Justin Bieber's twitter hacker. According to published reports, Kevin Kristopik a hacker from Michigan, accesed a friend of the singer's twitter account and managed to get Bieber's celphone number. He then text the pop star for aproximately three weeks, Justin never answered any of the texts. Instead he got even by publishing a tweet with Kevin's number saying 'Everyone call me, or text'. the hacker recieved countless calls and text messages from Beliebers all over the world, including myself. Kevin along with his parents, and some Bieber Fans, were dissapointed by the pop star, as to other fans , and public who rute for him saying "nice payback". What was left out from the article published by Matthew Moore on telegraph.co.uk.com was that the hacker apologised to Bieber after the incident.
              I do agree with Justin Bieber's prank to the hacker unlike other people who were disappointed in him. Kevin had no right to hack and search for Bieber's phone number and text him; it was pretty creepy of him.


works cited:
Moore, Mathew. "Justin Bieber 'takes revenge on teenage hacker by tweeting his phone number to 4.5m fans'." 16 Aug 2010: n. pag. Web. 22 Aug 2010. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/twitter/7947742/Justin-Bieber-takes-revenge-on-teenage-hacker-by-tweeting-his-phone-number-to-4.5m-fans.html.

      
This is a "capture-it" picture from my celphone when Justin Bieber posted Kevin's phone number.




other sources:
actmusic.com/news.nsf/story/biebers-twitter-revenge-on-troublesome-teen_1158782