12-17-10 Articles Boiii :)

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/12/16/police-grim-sleeper-serial-killer-photos-to-be-released-today/?hpt=Sbin
Police released photos of "Grim Sleeper" serial killer. My question is should they have released these photos?

http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/12/16/new.york.swimsuit.indictment/index.html?hpt=Sbin
The boyfriend of a swimsuit designer is being faced with murder charges. My question is should he what should be the punishment for the boyfriend?

http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/12/13/california.tv.chef.case/index.html?hpt=Sbin
A former Food Network chef has been sentenced in a murder plot. My question is what should happen to him in prison?

12-15-10

http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/12/15/new.york.bomb.sentence/index.html?hpt=Sbin
The JFK bomb plotter was sentenced to life in jail. My question is do you think he should have been sentenced to life in jail?

http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/12/16/michigan.mayor.charges/index.html?hpt=Sbin
The former mayor of Detroit is facing extortion and bribery charges. My question is do you think it is right for him to be facing extortion?

http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/12/15/new.york.madoff.wife/index.html?hpt=Sbin
The widow of Mark Madoff asks for privacy. My question is why are people not giving her privacy?

12-6-10 :)

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/12/06/italy.missing.us.balloonists/index.html?hpt=T2
Fishermen found the bodies believed to be two missing American balloonists deep underwater off the coast of Italy early Monday morning, port officials said. What do you think they should do with the bodies?


http://www.china.org.cn/china/2010-12/06/content_21486011.htm
A highly popular Internet company is partly responsible for the death of a Shanghai university student who agreed to a suicide pact via instant QQ messages. What should they do to QQ?


http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/24/world/europe/24webbriefs-HungaryBrf.html?_r=1&ref=hungary
Hungary’s last Communist dictator, Janos Kadar, met a priest at his own request shortly before he died, former Prime Minister Miklos Nemeth disclosed Tuesday, two decades after Kadar’s death. Why did he want to see a priest?

12-3-10 :)

http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/bestoftv/2010/11/23/exp.ps.taliban.imposter.wyden.cnn

Debt plan failed to get the needed votes to pass. It could have been good for our country, but didn't get passed. My question is, is it right to not pass something even if it would help our country?

Boss fires herself to save employees

http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/us/2010/11/30/fl.boss.fires.herself.cfn13

The boss had to lay off somebody because of money issues. She did not want to lay off any of her workers because they had been loyal, so she fired herself. My question is should the boss have had fire herself?

11-22-10 Contemp. History

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/health/2010/11/22/cohen.quest.for.breasts.cnn?hpt=Sbin
A new surgery allows breast cancer patients to use their fat for breasts.
My question is do you think it is right for the doctors to use their fat to make new breasts?

http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/11/22/utah.ranger.shot/index.html?hpt=Sbin
A Utah park ranger was shot and injured, they have a lead on the guy but what should be his punishment if it was an accidental shooting?

Bobby Pins!! :)

Bobby Pins

Bobby pins are a great way to keep your hair out of your face. Have you ever had one of those days when the wind is blowing just the right way and it feels like every single strand of hair is getting in your face? Well, I have a solution for you! My invention is the bobby pin!

The bobby pin will be manufactured with a simple process; a straight, thin piece of metal will be heated and then half of it will be pressed so it has ridges. After this, it will be folded in half and cooled. This process will most likely get boring for the workers over a long period of time; and when the workers get bored, they get grumpy. This is not good for my business because if the workers are having conflicts then they are not working as hard and efficient as they could be. My solution for this is having different work shifts at different stations, and not one worker will work with the same exact people more than once. This plan will work because the workers will not have to do the same task every day and they will not have to work with the same people every day.

I would use vertical integration. After the bobby pins are made, they will be shipped by truck to various stores and sold. I think my product will sell because it is inexpensive and simple. You can buy a pack of twenty bobby pins for less than fifty cents. Girls get tired of having their hair all over the place and I believe that they would buy this product because of that. I believe that three of every five girls will buy bobby pins. When they run out or lose them, then they will buy more. The girls will tell their friends about them, and then their friends will buy them too. The bobby pin is a very good product! Do not miss your chance on investing in this product!

Dogs Help Veterans Cope

http://www.time.com/time/video/player/0,32068,671301612001_2030797,00.html?hpt=C2

Struggling with post-traumatic stress, veteran David Sharpe says he found a dog at a shelter that saved his life. Now, with a group called P2V, he pairs other vets with rescued pets.

Duke Basketball :)

http://www.goduke.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=205029484

Duke starts their 2010-11 basketball season, this will be their 106th season. Duke is ranked number one.

Duke Basketball :)

http://www.goduke.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=205029484

Duke basketball starts their 2010-11 season. This is their 106th season of basketball, Duke is ranked number 1.

Duke Basketball :)

http://www.goduke.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=205029484

Duke basketball starts their 2010-11 season. This is their 106th season of basketball, Duke is ranked number 1.

Duke Basketball :)

http://www.goduke.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=205029484

Duke basketball starts their 2010-11 season. This is their 106th season of basketball, Duke is ranked number 1.

Duke Basketball :)

http://www.goduke.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=205029484

Duke basketball starts their 2010-11 season. This is their 106th season of basketball, Duke is ranked number 1.

Duke Basketball :)

http://www.goduke.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=205029484

Duke basketball starts their 2010-11 season. This is their 106th season of basketball, Duke is ranked number 1.

Computers, Computers, Computers.. we got em.

Well, we got our computers last night. yay. woo. so exciting. super awesome. amazing. wonderful. fantastic. adrenaline rush. blood pumping fun. It really excites me that I have technology in my hands right now. I believe that the laptops were a really good idea, and will help us learn in a new, different way. There are some things that I don't like about the computers though, for example I don't like that we can't get on Facebook at home. I understand that we can't get on Facebook at school, but when we are at home we should be able to if our parents agree. It is SUPER DUPER UBERLY DUMB that we cannot get on Facebook at home. END OF STORY.

Oh and a big huge ole thank you to the School Board.

--Marissa :)

Hunting accidents blamed in 2 teen deaths near Malta

http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/article_6af14784-e02f-11df-8bbf-001cc4c03286.html

Two teenagers died in apparent hunting accidents over the weekend. The teens were killed in two separate hunting accidents. One of the accidents happened when the teen went away from his group. He was gone for a while so his friends went looking for him. They called the authorities when they found out he had been shot. The other accident was when a 14-year-old girl shot her 17-year-old brother in the face while she was unloading her rifle and it discharged.

Do you think the people who shot them should be punished?

Road Rules Enrage Hunters

http://www.mtstandard.com/news/local/article_fbc9e312-dcc7-11df-98c8-001cc4c03286.html

The hunters are prohibited from being on the state off roads, while ranchers who lease it can go on any road they want to.

Do you think it is right for the hunters to be prohibited from driving on the off roads?

Three Hang On To Overturned Canoe

http://www.kcci.com/news/25503945/detail.html

Three people were hospitalized after their canoe overturned on them. The three people were not wearing life jackets, they were hanging onto the canoe about 30 yards from the shore. There were two men and one woman, the woman was transported to an area hospital after getting treated on the scene.

Shooting at grocery store in Boone, Iowa.

http://www.kcci.com/news/25503253/detail.html

The shooting was reported Monday morning, the incident happened in the store. The store has been evacuated, the shoppers and employees were escorted from the scene. Police have not revealed what actually happened in the store, few details are available.

Help Wanted on the Ranch!

We need help on the MK Horseshoe Ranch. We have 750 head that need to be moved to Alberton, Montana. It is a 1,000 mile drive from Mount Vernon, Texas. You will be paid $1.70 per head. The time length of the trip is unknown due to weather conditions and rough land, but if you want good money and are willing to work hard this is the trip for you. If you are interested come to MK Horseshoe Ranch in Mount Vernon, Texas.

Organizations I would volunteer for! :)

Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Breast Cancer
I would support this organization because I have had relatives with breast cancer. I have been involved with this organization already also.

American Cancer Society
I would support this organization because both of my grandpas died from cancer.

Wild Horses Rescue
There are a lot of wild horses that are starving and getting killed and I would like to help stop all of the suffering of the horses.

Effects on the South

After the south surrendered they realized they lost a lot more than just the war. Many lives were lost, homes were destroyed, cities were ruined, and building were destroyed. However, the damage went beyond physical damage, many southerns faced starvation. Where there used to be rich farm land now was destroyed land and barren. Many of the southern farm animals had been killed or had run away. The South was struggling and there was still tension between the blacks and the whites. The south came up with "Black Codes". The "Black Codes" applied to African Americans. They were not allowed to vote, own land, or work certain jobs.

The reconstruction plan of Johnson and Lincoln were very similar, but the reconstruction plan of the congress was completely different. The congress wanted to punish the southern former slave owners. They wanted a majority of the people to pledge loyalty. Johnson and Lincoln wanted to pardon southerners who took oath instead of punishing them. They only wanted 10% to pledge loyalty to rejoin the union.

Many northerners move south to help with the reconstruction of the south. They were called carpetbaggers. They were elected to political office in the south. They took advantage of people and made money through corruption.

On the plantations slave labor could no longer be used, so LOW wages were paid to former enslaved people. The profit of the plantation owners was decreased, because of this two new styles of farming were invented; Tenant Farming and Sharecroppers.

Utah's Homeless Rates

 Utah Homelessness--Roughly .6% of Utah's population is homeless compared to 1.2% nationally.

• 86 percent are temporarily homeless; they stay in shelters for brief periods and do not return
• 10 percent are chronically homeless, those with a disabling condition who have been homeless for one year or more, or who have fallen into homelessness at least four times within three years. The vast majority are male, and one-third are veterans. Many struggle with mental illness and addictions.
• 65 percent are single men or women
• 43 percent are people in families, the fastest growing segment of the homeless population
• 85 percent are Utah residents; your neighbors, friends and relatives
• 90 percent live along the Wasatch Front, concentrated in Salt Lake and Weber counties

Helping the homeless--
http://housing.utah.gov/news/?p=262
http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm?state=ut&topic=homeless
http://www.rescuesaltlake.org/

Colleges I like!...Me gusta!

Northwestern College
I would like to go to Northwestern because they have a good Athletic Training program. The college is also small and I would like to go to a small college. I have also went to basketball camps at Northwestern and I like the campus.

Wayne State College
I want to go to Wayne State College because they are known for their Athletic Training program. The college also is known to have a friendly campus. I have heard from people that they like the college and they have recommended it.

Morningside College
Morningside has a good teaching program and I am also considering being a math teacher. The math program at Morningside is one of the best. I want to stay local and Morningside is not that far away from home.

9-22-10 Video Games In School

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128081896

Some people think that playing video games helps the kids in school learn better. They say that the video games turn the girls into "phenomenal learners". I think that if it is a proven fact that it help kids learn, then it should be allowed in school. The amount of time playing video games should be limited though, they should limit what they play too.

9-21-10 Horse Racing Cruelty

http://chai-online.org/en/compassion/entertainment_racing.htm

The horse racing industry is very cruel and many horses must be produced to generate only a few fast ones. Many horses are slaughtered and abandoned every year because of horse racing. Horses are forced to train before their body is completely ready to train, so they are hurting themselves. When a race horse is hurt they are either euthanized or sold to someone who beats them. Do you think it is right to treat these race horses the way they do?

9-21-10 Examining death of Denver Broncos' Kenny McKinley - Jon Wertheim - SI.com

Examining death of Denver Broncos' Kenny McKinley - Jon Wertheim - SI.com

Some professional athletes are having mental problems. Some are becoming depressed, but their teammates and coaches do not do anything about it even if the individual says something about their problems to them. One person broke his ankle and his teammates texted him daily making sure he was recovering, but when he told them about his mental illness they basically told him to suck it up. Do you think it is right for teammates and coaches to only care about the injuries if they are physical?

Water That Kills-Bangladesh

Water that kills
The water in Bangladesh is contaminated with Arsenic, the levels are 5 times the legal limit. It causes cancer and other problems. They found something that will help get the Arsenic out but it will cost money. My question is do you think the government should pay for it?

Doctor sued for 'branding' patients uterus

A California gynecologist is being sued for branding a patients name on her uterus using an "electrocautery device". The doctor removed a woman's uterus during an operation at his Orange County office 2006. He carved "Ingrid" on the uterus so he would not get it confused with others. My question is do you think it is right to sue the doctor?

Afghan police and anit-U.S. protesters clash in Kabul

An anti-American demonstration in the Afghan capitol turned violent. Five Afghan police officers were injured and two demonstrators were shot by police.  About1,200 anti-American demonstrators gathered on Wednesday and were chanting "Death to America. The demonstrators started shooting and throwing stones at police. My question is what should be the punishment to these anti-Americans?

Women's Clothing

Some women are saying that they can wear whatever they what to wear because it is a free country. Others are saying that they are exposing too much and should not be able to. My question is do you think any woman should be able to wear what they want to wear no matter how much it reveals?

Is raising the school lunch prices for profit right?

Some schools in the United States are having money trouble and they are raising the school lunch prices so the can gain money. They are making students pay more money for the same amount of food so they can make money off of the students. Do you think this is right?