Top prosecutor orders probe into interrogations; Obama shifts on us
CNN wire staff 10 May 2011

On Monday the attorney General asked the federal prosecuter whether the interrogations that took place on suspected terrorists were against the law. In 2008 there were destroyed interrogation tapes and that had been under investigation for a while.

Man sucked up by tornado and spit out.

"Operation was designed to kill bin Laden, source says"
CNN wire staff. CNN.com. 2 May 2011.

The mastermind behind the attack on the twin towers, which started this war we've been in for the past 10 years, is finally dead. In an attack meant to kill him not take him alive during a firefight osama was shot in the head. Now a problem is about wether or not there'd be a terrorist attack for revenge. I dont think this will change anything, if it ended the war and the troops would come home then that'd be great but i doubt that'd be the case.

classroom discussion reflection.

This last discussion on immigration was more intense than the previous. I heard alot of good rebuttals and opinions from some students who rarely talk, as well as the ones who always do. People were more opinionated this time and even though we could have broadened the topics relating to it all in all i think we had a good discussion.

"Obama to visit Alabama as South reels in tornado aftermath; 300 killed"
CNN wire staff. CNN.com 29 April 2011.

The previously thought number of about 30-50 turned into the 300s easily as the amount of bodies found and people missing escalated. These severe storms damaged Alabama the most and Obama declared Alabama in a state of emergency. Having suffered the greatest loss of life with over 213 fatalities, just in alabama, they are faced with cleaning up after one of the greatest tradgedies.

"Storm cuts wide path through South, killing 31, damaging buildings"
CNN Wire staff. 27 April 2011. CNN.com
There were severe storms ripping through parts of the south Wednesday. They passed from Texas to Tennessee and left at least 31 people dead and damaged a lot of homes and businesses. Forecasts say that another powerful storm may be expected, with heavy winds and tornado possibilities.

syria cracks down on protests

cnn anderson cooper april 22, 2011

"Dont let ignorant people vote"

By LZ Granderson, CNN Contributor

 

In this article they want to make the voting process not just something anyone can do. I agree many people know nothing about politics and whats going on yet they vote for who they think everyone in their party is voting for.  This leads to unwanted changes and it affects us greatly. One great idea is making the naturalization test a requirement for the voting process.

"The fight just gets dumber"
By Jeanne Sahadi, senior writer April 8, 2011: 8:46 AM

Bob Bixby described the craziness going on with the debate for the budget as "akin to the Three Stooges knocking heads over a cigar." As the countdown begins till the government shuts down they have made no progress in getting things done. They continue to squabble like little kids over this problem even resorting to calling each others names. If we're ever gonna get anything done now we have to handle this like mature responsible adults looking after whats best for the people, but that seems in the far future.

"white children in the minority in 10 states"
April 6th 2011; CNN Staff

According to the 2011 census white children are now the minority in 10 states some including atlanta, georgia and dallas texas. It makes you think about how many different nationalities we have constantly coming into the U.S. and how theyve grown so that now white people are the minorities.

Alleged rape victim in Libya tells mother of ordeal, threat

By the CNN Wire Staff

April 6, 2011 4:16 a.m. EDT

 

Eman al-Obeidy talks to her mother as her mother comes to her defense for the first time since she made claims that siolders loyal to gadhafi raped her. She might be in danger and is scared for her life as they stopped her from going to court as well.

 "students arrested at immigration rally"
CNN

students protesting against how immigrants that graduate high school cant get higher education are arrested for domestic disturbance.

"41 die in four days in Juarez killing spree, official says"

By Nick Valencia and Arturo Chacon, CNN

April 5, 2011 3:05 p.m. EDT

These past four days have been utter chaos in the most dangerous city in mexico, Juarez. A killing spree lasting 4 days with a total of 41 dead including a 10 year old that was shot. 2 of the attacks were at bars where at one they attacked 10 died and the other bombs were set off and many died of asphyxiation. It seems the violence in mexico is just getting worse and worse and we dont know when itll end.

"Obama facing mounting criticism over Libya"

By Alan Silverleib, CNN

March 24, 2011 10:19 a.m. EDT

 

           Due to Obamas handling of libya's crisis there are a ton of criticism being spouted about giving him bad publicity. He replies to these by saying the military mission was just to prevent a "humanitarian crisis". Which meant to prevent the killings of civilians by Gadhafis army as well as the underlying reason, to remove gadhafi from power in libya.

"Woman charged in Texas day care deadly fire back in the U.S."
the CNN Wire Staff

March 21, 2011 12:39 p.m. EDT

 

A 22 year old  day care  owner left 7 young children alone with the stove on while quickly going to the store and it caught fire leaving 4 children dead and the 3 others injured back in feburary.  She left the country quickly after to avoid prosecution but she was caught up in Nigeria.

"Allied forces strike Gadhafi compound; leader's whereabouts unknown"
the CNN Wire Staff

March 21, 2011 12:14 p.m. EDT

 

Gadhafi's compound in Tripoli was bombed by the united states today. It caused much debate about wether the united states was actually trying to kill the leader. They deny that fact but it seems they might be. A second attack to bomb by the british was called off due to posibility of civilian casualties. Who knows how far the United States will be willing to involve themselves in this revolution.

radiation spikes up in japan
cnn wire staff. March 18, 2011.

The radiation levels have gone up to 150 millisieverts for outdoor workers when the ok amount is 50 and they usually keep workers in under 5 millisieverts of radiation. Officials are scared it will increase and they're doing all they can to protect their workers health. Good news though! is that the since friday the situation with the overheating nuclear reactors hasnt worsened. 

Discussion reflection

I gained a lot of insight with all the looking into education we did. It made me gain a persepctive into the educational world and I even got my moms perspective on the reforms suggested. I had thought merit pay was a good idea till I learned more about how some teachers find ways to cheat. Then that idea was out the window. I think parent involvment is needed at some level at least. The actual discussion could've been better I think we all didn't really involve ourselves too much as a group. I think next time we can do better.

Horn-faced Lady Gaga goes on Jay Leno to show off her Grammy trophies
vancouver sun staff. February 17, 2011.

 Lady Gaga appeared on Jay Leno with horns on her face. Confronting rumors about it being implants she pulls off the facial adhesives, shes trying to start her own transmorphing trend.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110314/wl_afp/japanquake

"Japan reels as second blast rocks nuclear plant."  Hiroshi Hiyama. Yahoo daily news. March 14 2011.

They've evacuated over 200 thousand people after the 2nd explosion at a nuclear reactor plant. Its caused more fear of a reactor melting down even though authorities have tried to reassure the public that it won't happen and that there's a low level of radiation not enough to affect anyone yet.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110314/ap_on_bi_ge/as_japan_earthquake

"tides of bodies overwhelmes quake hit japan". Jay alabaster and todd pitman. March 14, 2011.

To add too the already struggling japan with the nuclear, and economic problems theres been thousands of bodies washing in all across the coast overcrowding one coast citys only crematorium.

Mike Huckabee on notice.

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"Opposition repels onslaught as Libyan government declares victories"
CNN march 7, 2011


Rebel forces managed to win a victory sunday by blocking an onslaught by Gahdafi's troops and stay in control of the city of Mistrata. They used anything they could get their hands on ,even sticks and stones, to fight and stand up to the army.  42 people killed 85 wounded.
The government lied and saif that it had won a victory in this towna s well as others even though theyre still under the anti gahdafis rule.

Teen Dad kills baby
"Police: Father stabs baby to death; deputies kill dad"
By  the CNN Wire Staff. March 3rd 2011

Deputies shot 17 year old christopher earl glass as they raced in a chase after him for abducting his 5 month old son from whoever was taking care of him. Police chasing after them were left helpless as they saw christopher make a stabbing motion towards the baby and when he crashed a little later their fears confirmed. The baby died and the deputies shot the father inthe home he broke into trying to escape. Its sad how people can actually hurt a helpless baby and have no remorse. Especially a father to a son.

Gahdafi bombed town and threatens U.S."
Deadly fighting as Gadhafi tries to retake rebel-held town" CNN Wire Staff. March 2, 2011

Gahdafi bombed an area that help a lot of rebels and U
US or NATO interferes that "thousands will be killed". He continues to make claims and accusations that there's no protesting and that its all the al qaeda trying to enter northern africa.

Protest isnt happening?

Protest isn't happening?
"Gadhafi clings to power amid growing support for protests". CNN Wire Staff. March 1st 2011

Libyan leader Moammel Gadhafi denies the fact that there's been protesting going on against him. He commented on the demonstrators by asking "are they supporting us?" and when asked about the conflict between government forces being used to combat rebels he denies their involvment. His delusional self claims that his people love him and would die for him.

South and North Korea conflict

http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/02/27/south.korea.drills/index.html?eref=rss_topstories&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_topstories+%28RSS%3A+Top+Stories%29

"As North Korea threatens, U.S., South Korea to start drills". Paula Hancocks, CNN
February 28, 2011

One day after North Korea threatened to "engulf Seoul in a sea of flames" south korea starts having drills to prepare for anything that might be coming.

Man who threatened 'South Park' creators gets 25 years in prison - CNN.com

Cnn. February 23,2011

A converted islam American man who has had connections, or tried, to known terrorist groups was arrested and sentenced to 25 years in prison for threatening creaters of South Park.

New phone

Pretty stoked on it! I'm going to get everything set up on this so I can look at the news and do everything on this super fast! I need to transfer everything too.

discussion reflection

i like how our discussions are filled with passion. Its entertaining and fun to be involved. I kind of didn't really see so much diversity in our discussions but it was still fun. I think another subject will get people more riled up and involved enough to want to speak out during the discussions.

Wordle Project

figured out how to post it on here!(:

American: This means to me that we all share the same goal pursuit of happiness and that we love this country because we have rights here that don't exist in other countries and we have people of all backgrounds and races living here united.

Beliefs: This country is full of different beliefs and we should all coexist.

Biomedical: This just interested me and i want to learn more about what he wants to accomplish in this field.

Bipartisan: I agree with Obama that both sides need to cooperate to get things accomplished.

Change: I feel with the change Obama promised it'll bring a better future with biotechnology's and education advancements but the whole train through America thing.. not getting that.

Competition: Sending our companies overseas gives us alot of competition with foreign nations which is bad on our part and we should work on helping America not become dependent.

Cooperation: For things to get done, change to come, people need to cooperate.

Debates: I chose it because I learn from and think debates are interesting and they bring out different sides of people.

Democracy: Its what our country stands for and what we should always appreciate about our country.

Family: We should all care for each other, as Americans, like a family.

Democrats: Not as conservative as republicans and more on the liberal side and i agree with alot of things they say.

Dream: The US gives citizens a right to dream and actually make something out of those dreams.

Economy: While our economy might be in a bad state right now, at least we're out of the recession.

Education: I'm glad he wants to better the education system as a daughter of a teacher i always hear complaints about the no child left behind plan not giving teachers time to teach students other subjects etc. etc.

Energy: clean energy might help lower our bills with cheaper but more efficient types of energy.

Frustrations: Many people have frustrations about president Obama with all the drastic changes hes done but i feel hes the first president who's actually tried to do something and if we expand to the idea it help "fix" our country.

Future: We as a people have to make the future a better place for our future generations to live in with tolerance for others.

Goals: The goals Obama set are alot but maybe a couple he could actually accomplish. Its the quantity that might prevent that.

Innovation: Advances for the future. New age of innovation hopefully.

Jobs: A big controversy surrounding the health care reform is losing jobs and looking from the point of view as a future med student I'm not looking forward to that.

Immigration: A huge topic of controversy that needs to get discussed and make some progress towards a resolution.

Leadership: Right now we need strong leadership to get us through tragedy.

Nation: I believe this nation should stand united and it does, when we go through tragedies.

Naysayers: I just thought this was funny.

Opportunities: This country is full of opportunities others don't have and i feel we should all be grateful and take advantage of them instead of letting them pass us by.

Parties: How we get our ideas heard with other groups of people who have the same ideals as us.

Passion: the passion shouldn't be toned down that's how we all get our ideas across and to show how we feel about certain things.

Paycheck: Something everyone wants to see get higher not lower.

Progress: A huge thing happening in our country as we speak as we become well informed we all progress on our thoughts and actions on a personal level as well as a whole.

Prosperous: Is what our country could be if we stop sending all our companies overseas.

Public: The government needs to be more public about certain things so that everyone is informed. Since we the people have such a huge part in this nation.

Rancor: I think this is something we should have very little of, long lasting resentment.

Recession: A really big reason why alot of people don't agree with the spending that Obama doing.

Reform: people are scared of change but this is happening and we all need to either do something about it by voicing our opinions and working together or just sit by and let it happen.

Republicans: Conservative with their own outlook on things some with which i agree with and some I don't.

Research: Looking into things helps us learn and have evidence to back up our opinion.

Revolutions: This word used sparks fire in peoples hearts, such great change to be a revolution.
Technology: This promised advancements in technologies in the environmental areas excites me and makes me want to see this nation become more "Eco-friendly"
Views: we all have different views which makes life interesting.

"you have a voice in this country"

"'You have a voice in this country,' emerging protest figure says" By the CNN Wire Staff. CNN. February 8, 2010

Freed Google executive, Wael Ghonim, spoke to protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square. His speech inspired more protesters to come and support their cause. He spoke of how the country belongs to the people that they have a say in how it works and they can change it for the better.

my wordle state of address

i'll insert my sentences on the next one.

Damn it

Today I found out they put my dog to sleep. As I'm writing this I can't stop sobbing. I had deluded myself into thinking I, for some reason, wouldn't be around that she'd live way longer than even I would. I refused to acknowledge the fact that she'd die in my lifetime. I've had that dog since I was 4, she was the sweetest dog in the world. Everyone who'd first see her would be intimidated because she was a pit bull but as soon as they got close to her shed go up to them and just want them to pet her, she'd stop people from moving by leaning on their legs so they'd have to pet her. My parents had told me they were going to put her to sleep last week but they hadn't set a date and i didn't think they would go through with it since she was like their baby. It wouldn't have been so bad if only i had actually known! I would've gotten to say goodbye or see her one last time. Instead I came home after work, happy as can be with my chicken pot pie, and while i was watching TV my sister comes downstairs crying and tells me that Gena's gone, that they put her to sleep. I wish they would have at least told me. I knew she was hurting real bad and she couldn't even get up anymore, and it killed me but i was being selfish and i couldn't stand the thought of her not being there. I wish I could say shes in a better place but i don't know that. I'm really really glad shes out of pain though.

Life on other planets?

"Kepler space telescope spots five Earth-sized planets in our galaxy."  John Zarrella, CNN. February 2, 2011

Nasa's Kepler telescope has found other planets in the Milkyway galaxy orbiting their suns in a "habitable zone" just like the earth. Scientists wonder if this extraterrestrial stories aren't just science fiction but could actually be true. Is there life out there, from single celled organisms to actual sentient beings?

Jon Stewart's on Nazi name calling

"Recap - Week of 01/24/11". The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. January 31, 2010

Jon Stewart makes fun of Bill O'Reilly's Nazi comments and the way he tries to defend himself. He also talks about the troubles in Egypt.

reflection on class discussion

I actually really enjoyed the class discussion. It got everyone involved and interested in the topic. I liked how everyone would get riled up and different opinions would be said then someone would have a rebuttal. We'd sometimes get off topic, and if we had more time or could, we'd be able to expand to other political topics. All in all it was fun and I really want to do it again soon.

Tosh.o's funniest video

CLICK HEREEEEEEE(:

"Video Breakdown - Naked Guy Celebrating" Tosh.o january 26, 2010

Wow. When I saw todays recorded episode and this was on it I nearly died! Like he says its the greatest video he's had on there.

are we ready for change?

Are We Ready For Change?

"State of the Union: Full speech" The Washington Post. January 25, 2011

President Obama, in my opinion, has some very good ideas for the future of the US. Do I think this country will respond well and progress? I don't think so. This country hasn't previously shown evidence of being too open to new ideas. We the people expect change and action ASAP and selfishly not considering the fact that our country was in turmoil when Obama was first inaugurated into office, and that he did what he thought best for the country. Now with these new ideas Obama has, I'm sure there's bound to be much controversy ahead. All we can hope for is that everyone has an open mind, and that our voice is heard.

i have nothing interesting to say

I didn't know what to write since I'm currently doing all my homework and yearbook deadlines. Well I can start off with my life has become a routine. Even the fun things I do are predictable. Its actually quite sad but c'est la vie nothing to do but just be positive. :D
I really hope this counts as a day post.
Just for good measure I'll add a couple video links:
"Sell out" Reel Big Fish
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEKbFMvkLIc
and
"we're all dudes"  Less than Jake
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDc3h9XCPqs


Wow the 90's were great, but a post about that another day(:

Ricky Gervais Golden Globes 2011 - COMPLETE BITS

Off with their heads.

"f*** this, I'm out" by Off with their heads.

I love how funny and ridiculous this is but its about how in debt he was that he'd rather just kill himself.

Sarah Palin doesn't shut up

"Palin: 'I am not going to shut up'" Alexander Mooney, CNN Ticker Producer. January 17, 2011

Sarah Palin says that the map wasn't meant to look like it had gun crosshairs. She argues that she was within her rights and that the democrats are just focusing on her usage of "blood libel" but that its been used in politics for a while.

Oprah Winfrey opens up
"Oprah Winfrey opens up on loss, love, and money" CNN Wire Staff. January 18, 2011


Oprah talks about how she felt being pregnant and 14, her love life and how she had her heart broken. Then about how each heartbreak from losing the child to her father basically disowning her helped her start fresh.