Students form high schools in Idaho Olympus drive hold signs to support their teachers and oppose the educational reforms.
Monday, February 28, 2011
ANGRY STUDENTS
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
RAGE IN LIBYA CONTINUES
This is a video a short clip explaining some of the riots in Libya. Protesters shouted free Libya and down with Quadaffi. He vowed to defend his 42 year grip on the country to the death. Anti government protesters tore down the statue of Quadaffi’s green book which is the symbol of his rule. There are serious riots and gunfire and death in Libya http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7357536n&tag=related;photovideo
Friday, February 11, 2011
MOSQUE CONTROVERSY REFLECTION
Today’s discussion was heated if you ask me. I believe that Mj brought a lot of good information and research that really sparked this discussion. I learned a lot more just from listening to her but she also mentioned some things I already knew. I think people in class were having more of an angry screaming version of a debate rather than a discussion. I also think people brought more of a bias opinion rather than factual information or an “argument”. I am not going to lie I got a little pissed off today when I would have something to say and people would just talk over me or start arguing with someone and there would be two to three people talking at once. It was like every time I started to say something someone would just start talking louder than me. It got to the point where I just kind of gave up at trying to speak out. I was able to get a few statements out but not all I wanted to. But after the discussion, Andrea and I had our own little miniature discussion. It was pretty funny but I actually got to say what I wanted to say and since she was for it and I was against it, it worked out pretty well. But all in all it was a good discussion and I look forward to the next one.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
STATE OF THE UNION PROJECT
Secrets- I chose this because I believe that there are a lot of secrets kept from us by the government
Differences- This is a word that not any one is free of. It reminds me of the Republicans and Democrats every time I hear it.
Fight- I chose this because people die and fight for our country everyday.
Fierce- I chose this because it shows that we as Americans have a lot of anger in us.
Democracy-I chose this because we wouldn’t be here without it.
Help- I chose this word because I think it is something our country needs.
Nation-a nation to me is all the people united. Yet we have people that live here that hate our country.
Reason- when I hear this word I feel like I should be hearing the word excuses instead.
Tragedy- when I hear this word I automatically see 9-11 in my head.
Passion- I chose this because it is something you do not see in most Americans.
Family- I chose this because it is something that is really important to me.
Believe- Obama uses this word in a very beautiful way.
Race- there are many issues that involve this word.
Faith- we as Americans need to have faith in our country and in its rulers.
Hope-I chose this word because everyone has it and it truly means a lot to me.
Dreams- I chose this because to me they are one of the most powerful things a person could have.
Work- I chose this because people work hard everyday.
Together-I hear this word and I working and uniting as a whole.
Expect-I chose this because I think that we all expect a little to much at times.
Responsibility-when I hear this word I think of the president and just how much of it he has.
Laws- if everyone just followed these we would have a lot less problems.
Challenges-I chose this because I used to play sports and I would always love to overcome my challenges
World- I hear this and just see all the problems that the world is seeing.
Progress- this is a great word to hear when you know we are talking about are country.
Recession-I chose this because we were in one for the past two years and it is a very scary thing to think about.
Economy-I chose this because America relies on this everyday
Better-I chose this word because it is a good feeling.
Success- I love this word. You just feel great when you hear it.
Business- this is something we need in our everyday life and in our bad economy.
Children- I believe that Obama really wants the children to obtain a better life and a better future
Jobs-this means a lot to me because it is so hard to get a job in these tough times.
Future-I chose this because I really care about my future and I want to succeed in life.
Pride-I chose this because pride usually means a lot to people.
Change- I chose this because I think our country still needs this.
Sputnik- I chose this because obama mentioned that this is the only thing that the soviets have beat us at.
Goal-we as Americans have a lot of these and so do I. I really plan on completing mine.
Information-when you think about it this is something that we all want.
Technology-this is something that Obama talked about a lot. I think he really wants to see an advance in technology soon as possible.
Energy-I chose this because obama talks about it throughout his speech.
Research-I chose this because obama says it a bunch and it means he wants us to succeed in finding out new things.
Education-I choose this cause it is something that means a lot to me and I want a better one.
Schools-he talks a lot about our schools and how we need to do better
Immigration- I choose this because it is a really big issue to me
Time-I chose this because every idea he proposes will take a lot of time.
Compete-I strongly believe that we need compete all at are best with all other contries.
Rebuild- I chose this because our country needs this a lot.
Barriers-we need to knock these down and move our country forward.
Taxes-I chose this because Obama talked about taxes on pretty much every issue he speaks upon.
Democrats-I chose this because throughout the whole speech Obama mentions that he wants these two parties to work together.
Republicans- I chose this because throughout the whole speech Obama mentions that he wants these two parties to work together
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
WHERE IS PALO?
where have you been? You have been gone for two days now. I hope your feeling ok. Finding all the of the data for our public survey has been pretty time consuming but my group and i got it all done. Well hope your feeling well enough to be at school tomorow, because i dont realy like subs. And without you there isnt as much interesting discussions. Feel beter Palo.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
EGYPT RIOTS- SHORT VIDEO
This is a short video clip on the riots in Egypt. These protest are huge. I suggest people watch it.http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7330811n&tag=watchnow
Monday, February 7, 2011
IS OBAMA MUSLIM?
Since Obama has approved of the idea of the building of the mosque at ground zero people are starting to perceive him as a Muslim. The Pew Research Centre has recently done a poll where they asked Americans what religion Obama is. They found that every one in five Americans believes Obama is Muslim. Only about 34% of people answered right when they said he was Christian. About 43% answered that they did not know his religion. It is really sad to know that Americans know so little about their country and the person who runs it.http://www.prlog.org/11271303-why-do-1-in-5-americans-perceive-obama-as-muslim.html
Saturday, February 5, 2011
JETPACK!!!!!!!
Wow! It finally happened. A jet pack was invented. Canadian inventor Raymond Li invented a jetpack that is powered by water. It allows you to fly about 30 feet in the air and fly around at about 22 miles per hour. The only catch is u have to be flying over water. His invention is called Jetlev. If you are thinking you want it, it is probably way to expensive for you. http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=water+jet+pack&fr=buzzlogsrp&gid=94271
Thursday, February 3, 2011
DISAPEARING ARTIST
Chinese artist Liu Bolin knows how to make himself partially invisible. He has help from some assistants in painting his body. Then he just stands there and well basically blends in to his surroundings. It takes him hours to find the perfect pose for him to perfectly blend in. I think this is pretty amazing and people should take a look at some of his works.http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_upshot/20110203/od_yblog_upshot/the-man-who-isnt-there
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
HEALTH CARE REPEAL DIES IN THE SENATE
The Republican attempt to repeal the health care law has been put down today. Now the decision for the health care has been left up to the Supreme Court. President Obama said, “he has vowed to veto any total repeal of his signature legislative accomplishment, has said he would accept the change.” Just some more changes on health care.http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_health_care_senate
TENSIONS RISE IN EGYPT
The peaceful protests in Egypt are continuing throughout the streets of Cario. The military of Egypt is ordering everyone to go home and stay home. Just in the past two weeks, oil prices have raised over 100$ a barrel. Our military will probably not get drawn in but our government is “strongly urging President Hosni Mubarak to move faster in loosening his 30-year grip on the country”.http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_exclusive/20110202/pl_yblog_exclusive/how-outcome-in-egypt-could-affect-the-united-states
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
GIANT STORM SWEEPS THE NATION
There was a giant snow storm that stretched from Texas to Main. The storm started Tuesday 2-1-11 and they are expecting more on the way. The snow storm covered about 2000 miles in just one day. Chicago expects at least 2 more feet of snow on the way. Texas reached winds of 60 miles per hour. Chicago had to call for its first snow day in over 12 years. People are advising others in the storm to stay home.http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_winter_weather
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