Monday, October 24, 2011
Am I Proud of the Country I call Home?
As the United States has developed through the decades, I must say I am not proud. Now be reminded that this is just my opinion and I wish not to change yours. Let me start with this: The prices of everyday things are way to high. As I was driving past a gas station, the price was raised to 4.95 a gallon; I don;t know about you but if you have a 50 gallon tank that is completely empty, you are pressing the price of 250 roughly dollars, plus tax. Secondly, we are in way too many wars! Even though we just finished one in Iraq, I do not believe that it will be our last for long. The wars that we are involved in can be dealt with in a more civilized manner. War is not the answer to everything. I feel like that is what our country has been doing is looking at every possible way to get into a war with another country. Not only does war cost much money, but it also an take the lives of our loved ones. Finally, we think too greatly of our selves. From my perspective, I see that America, interprets that we are greater than all others. This is NOT true. All countries should be totally equal, no matter if you are Japan, or Sealand(It is an actual place Google it). So as you see even though our 'cool stuff' is great, our social and money spending progress is not.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Persuasive Essay
Persuasive Essay
By: Alex Caraulia
Sign language should be a curricular study in the Pewaukee School system. Sign language is fun and easy to learn at that. However the ‘need to learn’ in society is dwindling in population. The practice can be used in your job, and even in your family. And even your peers might think it is cool! In the time we live inI now , sign language is useful in so many ways! Like in your job, family, and even your social life!
My first point is that your job can be positively affected. A colleague might be deaf, and you will sure need to be able to communicate with them. Plus I doubt that they will have an interpreter with them. It could also help you get a job. When you put something like that on your resume, the person who is interviewing you will see it as a unique ability; and it will help you get hired.
What do most of us strive to get, and will do almost anything to get it; acceptance and appraisal. When you learn to sign, your friends might think you are cool. Also others might think to hang out with you, either to learn as well or think that you would be able to help them with a family or friend signing problem. When your family members find out, you might be able o get more opportunities because your parents might get the idea that this is a big-step forward and give you more responsibilities.
Also what is very likely is a family member being or becoming deaf. The estimated amount of deaf babies in the United States is more than 12000 every year. That baby could be yours. You never know. Also a person can become deaf from illness. So this could happen to a brother, sister, parent, or any other loved one. A good communication with them will most likely be through sign language.
And so learning this can help you in many ways. It is our job to keep notice of this and also let these students of fine education, have the opportunity to learn this amazing language, and to help their understanding of why having this ability is so important. The hearing disability has affected us all in some way, or will affect us. So please consider this as an option for a curricular study.
By: Alex Caraulia
Sign language should be a curricular study in the Pewaukee School system. Sign language is fun and easy to learn at that. However the ‘need to learn’ in society is dwindling in population. The practice can be used in your job, and even in your family. And even your peers might think it is cool! In the time we live inI now , sign language is useful in so many ways! Like in your job, family, and even your social life!
My first point is that your job can be positively affected. A colleague might be deaf, and you will sure need to be able to communicate with them. Plus I doubt that they will have an interpreter with them. It could also help you get a job. When you put something like that on your resume, the person who is interviewing you will see it as a unique ability; and it will help you get hired.
What do most of us strive to get, and will do almost anything to get it; acceptance and appraisal. When you learn to sign, your friends might think you are cool. Also others might think to hang out with you, either to learn as well or think that you would be able to help them with a family or friend signing problem. When your family members find out, you might be able o get more opportunities because your parents might get the idea that this is a big-step forward and give you more responsibilities.
Also what is very likely is a family member being or becoming deaf. The estimated amount of deaf babies in the United States is more than 12000 every year. That baby could be yours. You never know. Also a person can become deaf from illness. So this could happen to a brother, sister, parent, or any other loved one. A good communication with them will most likely be through sign language.
And so learning this can help you in many ways. It is our job to keep notice of this and also let these students of fine education, have the opportunity to learn this amazing language, and to help their understanding of why having this ability is so important. The hearing disability has affected us all in some way, or will affect us. So please consider this as an option for a curricular study.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Letter to Juliet; Juliet Help Me
Author’s Note: This is a letter from Rose Mickinlen to Juliet. Rose has met a boy and the story is about the consequences that follow. The rising action is when Rose is getting to know George and dating him. The climax is when she arrives at his house. The falling action is when she runs away from him.Dear Juliet,
Four months ago I met a boy who has quite a record of cheating and seducing women. At first I thought they were all rumors, when I first met him he was sweet and he never ‘pulled a move’. We spent all day together almost every day after that. I considered him as a good friend, we weren’t even acquaintances anymore. But I guess he saw us as more. Three weeks after we met he held my hand and kissed me. I felt uncomfortable but he insisted that we be together. I said yes but that was a mistake. He started to get controlling and protective. At first I thought, ‘Hey all men get like that sometimes.’ Like my father. He would be so demanding of my mother and me. What happened to women’s rights? One day he invited me to his house and I told him I had family business that night. But he insisted. I wanted to say no but I said yes.
I went to his house that night and when I came in he locked the door. When I asked him why, he started to take what I could never get back. He held me captive there for weeks with only a bit of food. I just broke out 3 weeks ago. I am currently hiding out from him. With little food and no shelter, this letter is all I have. I chose you to help me through this. Please Juliet, tell me what to do.
Love, Rose.
P.S. I know I shouldn’t feel this way because I am miles from where I last saw him, but I keep getting the feeling that he is watching me. He couldn’t be, could he?
Two weeks after Rose sent the letter; her parents found her dead with a knife piercing her heart. When the doctor examined the body, he found that she was carrying a set of twins that would never be born because of Roses’ death. When samples of the babies DNA were taken, and fingerprints on the knife were taken; it was proven that George Staragger, the boy friend of Rose, was the father to the twins and the murderer of Rose Mickinlen. After 10 years of searching, along with 25 other similar deaths, George was found and executed.
Four months ago I met a boy who has quite a record of cheating and seducing women. At first I thought they were all rumors, when I first met him he was sweet and he never ‘pulled a move’. We spent all day together almost every day after that. I considered him as a good friend, we weren’t even acquaintances anymore. But I guess he saw us as more. Three weeks after we met he held my hand and kissed me. I felt uncomfortable but he insisted that we be together. I said yes but that was a mistake. He started to get controlling and protective. At first I thought, ‘Hey all men get like that sometimes.’ Like my father. He would be so demanding of my mother and me. What happened to women’s rights? One day he invited me to his house and I told him I had family business that night. But he insisted. I wanted to say no but I said yes.
I went to his house that night and when I came in he locked the door. When I asked him why, he started to take what I could never get back. He held me captive there for weeks with only a bit of food. I just broke out 3 weeks ago. I am currently hiding out from him. With little food and no shelter, this letter is all I have. I chose you to help me through this. Please Juliet, tell me what to do.
Love, Rose.
P.S. I know I shouldn’t feel this way because I am miles from where I last saw him, but I keep getting the feeling that he is watching me. He couldn’t be, could he?
Two weeks after Rose sent the letter; her parents found her dead with a knife piercing her heart. When the doctor examined the body, he found that she was carrying a set of twins that would never be born because of Roses’ death. When samples of the babies DNA were taken, and fingerprints on the knife were taken; it was proven that George Staragger, the boy friend of Rose, was the father to the twins and the murderer of Rose Mickinlen. After 10 years of searching, along with 25 other similar deaths, George was found and executed.
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