Abortion? Adoption?

Abortion is horrible! I honestly do not like it. It is so sad to see babies die so young.

I wish abortion never existed. When i am older i am going to do something about it to stop it in some places. If parents don't want their babies why don't they put them up for adoption? Sometimes kids don't get adopted which is sad. Why is adoption even legal? I don't know why people even get pregnant if they don't even want their babies? makes no sense!


They should not let people get abortions at 20 weeks, the babies are so big and have way through the pregnancy!? Some adoption kids don't ever get adopted, its so sad. There should be another way of doing this, abortion is wrong and i am totally against it. Some people don't even care about what's going on with people and their babies! While i was ready this article i was reading that sometimes abortions can be from a miscarriage.


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We Are All Equal

I think every human should deserve the same treatment. No matter who they are. But, people think that men are better workers, women cause more drama and do not work as hard as men. Like a Wal-Mart case last year. "Women on average earn 77 cents for every dollar that earned by men." Wal-Mart is a large employer, and 65% of the employees are women. They have the same amount of experience, the pay difference grows wider, and limits women's opportunities to apply for management positions.

And, then there is bullying. People mostly bully others because they are different from them. So, they feel the need to pick on them,and make fun of them. The kids who are most often bullied get to a point to where they snap and commit suicide. About 4,400 people die from bullying every year. And most of it is because they are different and they aren't the same as everyone. "Treat others the way you want to be treated."

All Humans Deserve The Same Treatment.

In my opinion, most humans deserve the same treatment. Some are mean and some are kind. The kind ones deserve to be treated the same. They’re nice to one another and don’t hurt the others around them. The mean people are the ones people have to worry about.

 Some people are mean for no apparent reason. Its like they live to hurt other people. They make fun of you, hurt you mentally and physically…I should know. But the thing that angers me and hurts my heart is to see people making fun of a mentally disabled person! Why? Why hurt an innocent soul who doesn’t realize what you’re saying? Does it make you feel good inside knowing what you’re doing is wrong?  You see that man over there limping? He fought for our country. You see that man with a burned face that your laughing at? He rescued a mother and her baby from a burning building. Think before you say something because you don’t know the back round story.

I seen this video on YouTube that made me SICK! I also found the article. For no apparent reason a man punched a disabled person on a public bus and drug him off while threatening him! Like really?! Who does that?! These people I believe should be treated like the evil, inhumane people that they are!! Its sad to think that this goes on everyday and no one does anything about it. If I witnessed something like that I would stand up for the person in a heartbeat! In any case of bullying I would stand up, as should a lot of other people. I’ve done it before and it makes you feel better inside knowing you helped someone in need.

On another note, bullying doesn’t only happen to the mentally/physically disabled. Have you heard of Pheobe Prince? What about Amanda Todd? These are girls who were bullied to the point of death. i found a video that has kids reaction to Amanda's video she made just one month before she took her own life.n It’s a serious deal and some people just brush it off like its nothing! Words do hurt.

Everybody is different in their own way. So why make fun of their differences? You have them too. This is why I think everybody should be treated the same but the people who do cause pain should be treated like they treat others.

WARNING: THE VIDEO ABOVE HAS CERTAIN COURSE OF LANGUAGE. SOME IN BLEEPED OUT AND SOME ARE NOT. SOME VIEWERS MIGHT FIND THIS VIDEO NOT APPROPRIATE  (IN TOPIC WISE) SO BEWARE.

Do All Humans Deserve The Same Treatment?

Do All Humans Deserve The Same Treatment?

To a certain extant yes. Nobody should be treated like a king or queen because of where they came from, color of their skin, or how much money they have.

 People who are made fun of because of a disability are a great  example. Some people think they can make fun of them just because they aren't the same as you and me but it's not like they asked for it. Most of the disabled people were born that way. Others fought in a war to keep us safe only to be treated like crap for losing a leg or losing the ability to walk? It is disgusting for a person who has the heart to do make fun of this.

Another topic that is the exact opposite of equal treatment is slavery. About a 2 centuries ago Africans were still being stolen from Africa and forced to work for people in the U.S. This was not right, slave traders only saw these people as profit, not as individuals who have families and friends. Slave traders saw them as inferior because of their skin color. Sadly there is still slavery all around the world. In my research I found this website showing you your  "Slave Footprint". The site showed how there are 250,000 child slaves working for a brick company! Or how there are 200,000 children are forced to work in a carpet factory! These people are no different then you and me we all are equal and deserve the same treatment.

Do All Humans deserve the Same Treatment?

                                                    

Do all humans deserve the same treatment? Heck no. That's like saying a grown man needs to be deserved like a newborn baby. Of course they both would want attention, but for the grown man to a certain extent, hopefully. It's like saying that the employees should be treated like CEO's or the VP's. That wouldn't be fair, these people that work for numerous years to be moved to a position like that as opposed to an employee that's been working there for 2 months.

Here is another example: It's like saying that a  that a dog should be treated like a cat. No, that would be all bad. First off, you don't take cats for walks. Next you shouldn't give baths, it would be bad news if you did. And last cats don't like to be inside the house all do like dogs do. And vice versa, you wouldn't want to not walk your dog, and you should give them baths, and if you let them outside the house that dosn't have a gate you won't ever see them again. Sorry to say. :(

Do All Humans Deserve the Same Treatment?

The question, do all humans deserve to be treated equally, has been tossed around for some time now. My opinion on the matter is that people should be treated equally, to a certain extent. In the article, Equal Rights: The Right to be Treated Equally, talks about human rights and its meaning. In our life today, this topic is everywhere from sexist, to racist people, everywhere there is some sort of unfair mistreatment of people.

Throughout the centuries, all around the world, men have been putting women down and treating them as if they were less, when in reality they are equal. Thankfully it is not as much as a problem in the U.S than in other countries. For example in countries in the middle east, many women have been mistreated because of being a women. The male for centuries has thought that he is the most important, I wish they new that we need to all be treated equally.

In other cases of human inequality their is the case of racism. Racism is one of the biggest things the U.S is dealing with. Evan after years, racism is still a big thing going on right now. From African Americans to Mexicans, all these people get mistreated terribly. On September 11,2001, the U.S suffered a terrible catastrophe caused by terrorists from the middle east. After that many people wearing turbans and head raps were instantly  thought of as terrorists. People from India were always being thought of as terrorists, some people were even killed because of that.

As you can see people who are not treated equally suffer. It is not fair. We need to put an end to sexism,racism, and any other human inequality, because truly the only thing that separates us from other people is our actions.

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Animal Testing? Seriously

In "reasons we should protect our animals," by Glenn Gordon their are many reasons why animal testing is a no-no. From The Cruelty of Animal Testing, it explains why it shoulndt even exist. It also tells of alternatives to animal testing. Glenn Gordon is right about everything she explained in her article. Someone should stop the madness and start looking foor better ways to do science.

"Granted for rabbits whose eyes are intentionally damaged to serve as a model for 'dry eye' conditions in humans," says StopAnimalPatents.org. Rabbits who have been tested on were badly damaged just so humans can get wet eyes. Seriously. "beagles who were severely sickened and whose lungs were then purposely infected with a mold in order to test new human drugs on them." That's sick.

There are more humane alternatives which don't include hurting a living being. "Corrositex is far more efficient and far less cruel than using an animals skin to do the same thing." Now there you have it, a less cruel and more efficient way to do testings without animals.

Animal Cruelty

I do not like the fact that people use animals for testing. animals can get really hurt. They don't like choices we do. They are forced to be used in testing. Us as humans we can donate our bodies to testing before we die and animals suffer, they are just so innocent. In the article i read that "Beagles who were severely sickened and whose lungs were then purposefully new human drugs on them." I didn't like that because it was heart breaking to read. "Animals are simple, marvelous creatures that share the planet with us."

Animals do feel pain and they do suffer, just like humans do, and with such advanced alternatives at humans' disposal, there is no excuse for causing pain and harm to innocent creatures." We should do testing on bugs or fake animals and see how it effects them because I can care less for bugs.



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Animal Testing

After reading an article about animal testing, I am not convinced that people should get rid of animal testing. I have a dog that I to death, but I value human life more than an animal's life. They aren't being cruel for no reason, they are trying to make our human life better. But, I do agree that instead of testing on animals, they try other alternatives. Such as, dead minks. They are only $10, and they do not require any food. Or, Corresitex, a type of artificial skin. It is more efficient, and does not hurt any animal's skin.  Also, computer modeling. Not every scientist thinks that testing on animals is okay. As technology advances, testing on animals should not be a big problem.

***The following is in response to the article "Why America Should Ban Animal Testing" by Glenn Gordon

Animal testing is cruel and outdated. It just doesn't make sense to use innocent animals in this stage of technology. Although we are still advancing we sometimes (rarely) NEED to test something on a body. That is where cadavers (human donors) come in. They actually CHOSE to be used in science.  

What in this article surprised you?

Nothing in this article surprised. I've seen and heard about all the horrors behind animal testing.

What evidence does the author use?

The author of the article is obviously well educated on the subject. He uses many examples to prove that animal testing is wrong. He lists humane alternatives like Corrositex and cadavers, he shows how it can be a costly experiment, and describes what animals may endure while being tested on.

What in this article do you find convincing?

I thought testing on animals was cruel and wrong before I even read the title. I’m an animal rights activist and I’m well read on the subject. The author still managed to add to my knowledge though, with his great examples and emotional appeal.

What in this article to you find questionable?

I do not question anything in the article. Everything is true.

We don't need animal testing! Alternatives include CeeTox, (MIMIC),  MRI, fMRI, EEG, PET, CT, etc. Those are just a few. Girls does a life really need to be taken away for your makeup? You don't look any prettier! If you still don't believe in how wrong animal testing is, please refer to this video.

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The article we read today wasn't so bad. I'm not.sure the article's name because it had no obvious title. The article was on animal testing. The writer of the article(Glen Gordan) is on the side that animal testing is bad. I am not convinced what side I would be on. But don't get me wrong I love animals. I have a pet of my own and when it comes down to it I would want her to be affected with chemicals that are for me and others. But I'm not against animal testing either.

If zombies invaded the earth and you had a zombie dog and someone thought they found a cure for the epidemic wouldnt you be fine with you dog getting a shot in the butt? Also what if we found thought we found the cure to cancer. Would you be fine with testing the cure on an animal with cancer? I know for sure I would. And if the dog dies well than your saving it from its misery. There are many ways animal testing could be could for the human race.

This article make a really good point on how animal testing is bad. Glen Gordan write in one section how there are many alternatives. Like: Corrositex. It is artificial skin. So when your testing an animal to see there skin reactions on a new medicine you could use Corrositex instead.

Stop, Please?

In my opinion Animal Testing needs to STOP!!!! Its inhumane and cruel to these animals! They have feelings too you know.

Animals may not be able to speak their mind but they have feelings too. Animals show everyday examples of their emotions! When you leave to school/work in the morning, doesn’t your dog get sad? When you finally come home doesn’t your dog get happy? He/she starts to wag its tail, lick you and follow you everywhere! But yet these people do not see the signs hat animals give us. Not only dogs can show signs like this. Cats, hamsters, bunnies etc.

I think a lot of people are against animal testing, but they just don’t want to speak up as they should. Any regular person would be horrified to know what they do to animals and that there are many other alternatives! Unless you hate animals but still…spare them the pain. They did nothing to deserve all the pain and suffering that they go through.

I myself am a animal lover. I want to be a vet when I am older to help the animals that need me. I wouldn’t DARE hurt an animal of any kind! Especially not t test on them! All I would have to do is say “No so if you need to it be done count on someone else, I won’t do it.”  Enough said. I’m completely 100% against animal testing!

I just hope one day I can make a difference in this world and cause one less living thing pain.

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black friday.

Black Friday. The most eventful day after Thanksgiving. Shooting, fights, and more fights.

Toys R' Us, Wal Mart, Target, The Mall, and Best Buy. There are many other stores have some amazing deals. Some deals aren't even so great. "You can et the same deal on Amazon," Mr.V says.

People go to some extreme measures. This year(2012) at Toys R' Us there was shooting. At Wal Mart there was a stampede. A lady 8 months pregnant miscarried her baby.

Is this really necessary. Even though some of these deals are really is it really worth fighting for? Is it worth killing a Wal Mart employee. I really don't think so.  Is it really worth buying a gin and taking it to Toys R' Us? NO.  How would you like a  gun pointed straight to your face. You wouldn't. Lots of time we don't take things into consideration. And how others feel. What if i was buying that gift for a orphan. Your niece or nephew. Would you really like it taken straight from your hands? You wouldn't huh. Why do it then. This goes out to all those crazy shoppers!

Thanksgiving Then Black Friday.

Wanna know something that urkes me? The fact that on Thanksgiving you are giving thanks to what you have and what you are grateful for but yet the next day you trample people over, yell at people, or do anything just to get the deals that you want! I find it kind of ridiculous.

Thanksgiving is supposed to be a non selfish day. A day to spend time with you’re loved ones.  Even if you don’t celebrate Thanksgiving still be thankful! Don’t get me wrong BlackFriday is pretty cool but I don’t go and trample people and fight for the things I want. If I don’t get what I want oh well. There always other times, or I could save up.

You’d do anything for that new phone when you just got one? You want that new T.V when you have a perfectly good one sitting in your room that you don’t even watch? Well some people want a place to live. Some people want food. Some people have to worry everyday how they’re going to survive and feed their families. While you’re over here wondering when the new phones going to come out so you can get it, think of all the people out on the streets who are wondering when someone can spare money for food.

It breaks my heart to see people all alone on the streets with just the clothes on their back and I’m sitting in the car eating. That’s why whenever I see a less fortunate person I give them money, or my mom will have bottles of water in the back and give them water and food. You should see the smile on their faces!! It makes a big difference, and those people don’t have to sit around thinking if someone actually cares about them. That Is why you should appreciate what you have and don’t take anything for granted. You never know what might happen tomorrow. 

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Black Friday 2012

147 million shoppers were expected to shop this Black Friday, when actually 247 million shopped on Black Friday. The total spending was an estimated of $59.1 billion dollars. This year, the average Black Friday shopper spent $423. Also, some stores opened early, like Target, they opened at 9 p.m., Sears, Toys R Us, they all opened at 8 p.m. But, some stores have been doing it for a period of time. Like, Wal-Mart, last year they opened at 10. And Toys R Us, they had opened an hour earlier.

Friends

Friends, you cant live without them, but how do you know that they are your true friends. I found an article that is very good. I asked myself some questions, and I think it is safe to say that I have a true friend.The article is called http://www.marcandangel.com/. At school you will probably notice some people crying because of broken friendships. I think this is the scariest thing ever. Friends are necessary for everything. If you have problems your true friends will help you out. 

When you don't have that special friend that will just make you fall on the ground laughing, you obviously don't know what living is. I think that when you have a best friend everyone knows that your friend is like your other half. When they are not with you you probably act differently, and not as upbeat and happy. Friendship is the best thing ever created. Friends can help you come out of your comfort zone and help you try new things that you never imagined trying by yourself. 

Something I think people should know the difference of is acquaintances and actual friends. Many people consider their acquaintances as friends. NO!! These people you might see around have a chat with, but they are not you true friends. I was ounce too in  the state of mind were i thought that some people were my friends but in reality they were just friendly acquaintances. It might be a little hard to find out who your true friends are at first, but when you do, you will find yourself happier than ever. So when the question is asked: Your friends are always your friends no matter what, the answer for me is yes!                                                        

Thanksgiving!!!

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Thanksgiving, a day to be thankful for what you have goes all the way back to 1621, when the first English settlers landed in the Americas. In 1621, the so called pilgrims shared an autumn feast with the Wampanoag native Americans. This day would impact the world forever. Now, 391 years later we are still celebrating this day, says http://www.history.com/.

Today many people forget the true meaning of thanksgiving. People are ungrateful and rude to each other. All they think about is heading out to the mall and buying all the new cheap gadgets that makeup our terrible society. And when 12 midnight strikes the herd of rude, and angry barbarians rush in pushing and shoving. Is this what people think the true meaning of thanksgiving is? I do admit that sometimes it is hard to not be rude, but we should all try to be kinder. If you do go to the mall on after thanksgiving, let the other girl take the last scarf, let the guy take the last pair of jeans. Be nice to other people, and not just on thanksgiving but everyday. To me the true meaning of thanksgiving is being thankful for everything, and everyone you love. Counting your blessings. When you see someone that has something you want, count your blessings. Afterwards you will see that you have enough and you will be very thankful.

Black Friday Horrors

I'm not much of a Black Friday shopper but at least my dad was able to get a new TV speaker at a crazy low price. People who stand in line for hours for an iPad or a TV say they go through hell standing in line and what-not.

For some people though, it was a REAL hell. Back in 2008 a mob of people broke down the doors of a Walmart located in Long Island. Walmart employees formed a chain by linking arms in an attempt to stop the crazy mob. An utter failure. The employees were no match against the mob. One employee fell over and was trampled. Even though his friends tried to help him he died after being repeatedly kicked and stepped on.

The same night as the Walmart incident an 8-month pregnant women stood in line to buy items for her baby. She miscarried and died at the scene.

Is this what Black Friday is? A time where you put your life at risk for a half-price Xbox? A time where we go crazy in line at Best Buy mere hours after being thankful for what you already have(Thanksgiving)?

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My View On Animal Testing

I was asked a question recently "Are animal experiments necessary to medical  science?" My immediate answer was,"No!"

Animals are individuals who experience pain just like you. An animal that is tested on in a lab goes through hell everyday of it's short life. Even animals that you share your house with like dogs and cats. Those animals are sometimes purchased from an animal shelters or stolen from backyards!

It breaks my heart every time I hear about the tests that these animals are used in. I heard of lab workers BURN live conscious dogs. Could you imagine the pain of being burning alive and still be able to feel it?!

There are also tests were dogs, apes, pigeons, rats, and bunnies are given a gas mask and are forced to breathe in cigarette smoke 6 hours a day until they are killed and dissected. These tests are pointless due to the fact that we already know what tobacco can do to your body.

Animals are not needed for testing. We already have super advanced technology, and previous research. If you still don't realize the importance of animal testing please watch this video, and maybe you will have a change of heart.

Black Friday!

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, traditionally the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. Its the day where people argue and fight over that big 50'inch TV that you want, or that iPod for yourself that you have been wanting, its the day after giving thanks for what your have and spending time with your family.


 Black Friday is also known for its aggressive crowds outside of the store. Those people who push and shove just to get in. Some families also have there kids with them, even tho its dangerous.

While i was reading an article on the violence on Black Friday I came across a very crazy one, a witness said, a woman with two children in tow became upset with the way people were pushing in line. The witness said she pulled out pepper spray and sprayed the other people in line. Another one was,
nine shoppers in a California mall were injured, including an elderly woman who had to be taken to the hospital, when the crowd rushed to grab gift certificates that had been released from the ceiling. I never knew shopping for Christmas gifts can be so dangerous!


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Should You?

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Should you stand up for your beliefs? Yes! Alot of people just sit and go along with the crowd. They're scared of getting made fun of. They're scared of the fact that they might be different. I know the feeling.....it's not the best.

I believe that a person shouldn't have to feel intimidated everyday. The shouldn't feel like they have to hide because of what other people might think of them. Everybody is in titled they're own opinion. Everyone has to a right to believe in what they want to believe in. Just because you believe in a certain religion, like a certain style, listen to a certain music doesn't give people the right to say something to you. if you're a person who feels like you cant say what you believe or like because you're scared of what people might say,listen to me.....who cares what other people say! it's your opinion, you have yours and they have theirs.

Some say I shouldn’t be the one to talk because I didn’t take my own advice…but I eventually got up the courage to speak my mind! It worked great! Sure I have my haters but doesn’t everybody? It just means that you’re doing SOMETHING right. Haha. Now if you hear me in class I talk freely and carelessly about the things I was scared to say before. All it was was music! I like to listen to Screamo and Heavy Metal! It took me along time to realize that I cant please everyone and people won’t accept me for me. Oh well their loss because I have friends who love me for me and they don’t even like the music I listen to and the style I like. Only one does but that’s okay, as long as they don’t judge me.

Never feel pressured to believe or do a certain thing. You’re your own person no matter what. Others might disagree with you but don’t listen to them. You are unique! It’s okay to be different and to stand up for what you believe it. It means you’re real and you’re not trying to act fake! Its always better that way(:

Two of the bands i was judged for listening to are at the top.
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Plastic Surgery Anyone

Is is o.k to improve yourself using  artificial mean (plastic surgery, cosmetics, steroids, etc). HECK NO... You are perfect the way you are, no matter what others say about you. They are probably jelous  or something of you. And if you feel that you need botox or whatever for your whatever don't get it. It might make you feel better for what 10 seconds but you will never be satisfied. You will keep going back for more and more and more until your whole face looks like a barbie doll.

"The homely housewife transformed in a magical hour into a drop-dead beauty queen and pitted, in a Miss America-type pageant, against a whole bevy of other made-over beauties — it's an unhealthy, trivializing twist on a very serious subject, warn plastic surgeons," states Tamar Nordenburg. She's stating that housewives or anybody can transform themselves into "drop-dead beauty queens." That shouldn't be allowed. You shouldn't rely on a doctor or a specialist to transform you into the someone that you always wanted to be.Tamar was also saying that you people who do that stuff to think about what that stuff actually is. It is unhealthy, trivializing twist on a very serious subject plastic surgery. 

You guys should be happy the way you look. You were created this way for a reason and you are unique in your own unique way. :) 

Plastic Surgery Right or Wrong?

Most people are always complaining about there wrinkles or saggy cheeks. it shouldn't really matter what your look like. you should just be yourself, bet the person God made you to be. That's just my opinion.

Plastic surgery is so wrong to me. but i guess if your wrinkles were that bad you can probably get a little Botox, but then your just wasting a lot of money for a tiny little needle in your face. There are so many people who are just obsessed with Botox and get it all over there body.it just make your the person you weren't meant to be.

Sometimes women get plastic surgery on there lips if they don't like them or even in their nose if they don't like the way its shaped. they mostly tend to get their boobs done as well. why? i don't know.

According to this website that i was reading Botox and plastic surgery can be very dangerous. many effects happen after such as, problems swallowing, speaking, and even breathing. Botox also effects your muscles, vision and drooping eyelids.do you really want this kind of stuff happening to you?

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PRNewswire Report on Black Friday

"Early shopping and aggressive selling by merchants at unprecedented levels has shifted specialty store sales to earlier in the season, found in-store analytics leader RetailNext, causing overall reduction in traffic and sales on what is traditionally thought of as the Black Friday weekend.  This revelation comes as part of RetailNext's analysis of shopping behavior for this very important period in North American retailing.  The RetailNext analysis encompassed more than 650 stores and measured more than 2.6 million shopping trips to specialty retailers.This season, more retailers eager to capitalize on the holiday shopping season opened their doors for the Black Friday rush earlier than ever.  26% of specialty stores were open at midnight and a full 60% by 6:00 a.m. on Black Friday.  By 1:00 p.m. on Black Friday, shoppers had completed 50% of the day's shopping trips and 60% of its purchasing," says PRNewswire Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012 - 8:05 am.

I think that is rediculous having more people working at really late  hours of the night. I mean come on people do you seriosly need like 5 more hours of shopping for things that are discounted. I think that is not smart because by the time you regularily go shopping on Black Friday there will be about nothing left. It is kind of convienant though because you can get rid of the thousands of people who are camping out on the side of your building.

So I guess it kind of works out on both sides. :)

Roses and love.

Love, love. Love is in the air. It may not be Valentines, but love is always in the air. There are so many symbols of love. Like: Roses, Chocolates, Hearts, and LIPS.

Lips, show a passion. Being kissed shows that you leave your  mark of love.

Roses! A white rose symbolizes purity. A single RED rose symbolizes "I love you." A coral rose symbolizes a desire( a desire to be with that person).

Chocolates, symbolizes romantic connotations...(feelings)

Last but not least Hearts. They symbolize a set of our emotions or another way to say love.

To me the best symbol of love is Roses. Mostly because each different color of roses has a meaning. Like the white roses symbolizes purity. A commitment. I would love getting a white rose. Just to know I can trust someone who will always be there for me.

"When you choose a color, variety or number of roses for someone, you are personalizing your gift with deeper sentiment." 

What Am I Thankful For?

Thanksgiving is the day where it doesn't matter how much you eat, and the day where you get to spend lots of time with your family. The day where you can laugh at funny jokes while eating at the table, watch football with cousins,and have a good time.

 Honestly I love Thanksgiving more than Christmas, it is one of those days where you can just grub on  a lot of food and not get judged for it because everyone around you is doing the same thing. I like to hangout with family that I have not seen in a while, my family meets up at my Grandma Barbra's house every year to have our Thanksgiving celebration. Every Thanksgiving before dinner my family prays, we make a huge circle and my Uncle Dennis prays for everybody.

Its really nice to be surrounded by the ones you love especially on the day that your thaful for the people and things around you.

I am very thankful for the family that i have around me, they are always there for me when I need them and I can always count on them for anything. I am very blessed to have the family that I have right now.

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What Am I Thankful For?

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What am I thankful for? There’s lots of things! The roof over my head, the clothes on my back, the food on my table, the amazing friends i have but most importantly….family. Sure I’m thankful for all the family I have but there’s 2 main ladies in my life who make it special. My mom and grandma! These ladies have done SOOOO much for me! I don’t even know where to begin. If it weren’t for them I don’t know where I would be. I’m thankful for my grandma because she takes care of me while my mom is at work. She cooks me food, makes sure I get my sleep etc. I give her a hard time though. I apologize for all the things I’ve done/said to her! She 

doesn’t deserve the way I’ve treated her. I look at my friends and they don’t have grandparents, or their grandparents are mean to them. Even some of my friends call my grandma theirs because they love her and they don’t have one.  So it makes me even more thankful to have her in my life.

 I’m also very thankful to have my mom. She has done so much for me in my life time, I wonder if I could ever pay her back. It’s nice to know that my mom cares for me and to know that I have someone to provide for me a lot of my friends mothers are mean o them and don’t even really care, which makes me sad that they have to go through that but it makes me think of how lucky I am to have this wonderful woman in my life. When I need lunch money, my mom is there for me. When I want to go somewhere with my friends, my mom’s there for me. When I have problems at school, she always there to support me and help me get through it. She is ALWAYS there for me when I need her. Sure I might get on her nerves but isn’t that my job? Hahaha!

Thanksgiving  is a day to say thanks and to be happy with what you have in life. Thank god I get  to spend my thanksgiving with the 2 people that I’m most thankful for! Love you guys!<3 

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Hmmm What Am I Thankful For?

Man I got less than a day to Thanksgiving Break! Finally a break from projects, tests, and homework! But I'll also be able to reflect on the things I'm happy and lucky to have.

1.)So of course having family and friends make it at the top of the list at number room! My mom, dad, and sister have always been healthy so I'm extremely grateful for that. I also want to congratulate my tía Maria on her new baby.....LAUREN! I can't wait to her see this weekend!

2.)I'm thankful for my BEST FRIEND EVER SASHA!(She's a dog)-->

3.)I'm also happy to see the faces of my friends every day....well I think I'm happy about that. It's partially because I'm friends with Nikki, the biggest goofball I've ever met! Then I'm friends with lesser goofballs Aileen, Giselle, Ali, and Vanessa but they still know how to have a good time.

I hope while you and your family are gathered for Thanksgiving you take time to reflect on how privileged and lucky you are and remember to be happy with what you have!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

FOOD!

Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks... and eat TURKEY! There is so much great food you eat on Thanksgiving, like Mash Potatoes. Yummy... But what if you run out of good, tasty Recipes. Here are some idea;

1. Stuffed Turkey
2. Biscuits
3. Pumpkin Pie
4. Apple Pie
5. Cherry Pie
6. Key Lime Pie
7. Cheesecake
8. Ham
9. Sweet Potatoe
10. Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

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Shop 'Til You Drop!

After a night or afternoon of peace and tranquility, many people in the U.S go to stores in search of amazing sales. These awesome sales come with a price. The price to pay for awesome sales is being pushed and shoved. Rude, cranky people roaming the mall are what really ruin a night of fun shopping until you literally drop. I am not trying to agree with a stereotype, but in this case the stereotype is true. The rude people at the mall are usually the ones that are more advanced in years.

Black Friday is a very crazy day. The rule of black Friday is pretty much, first come, first serve. I know this from my own experience. In 2010, my sister and I drove to Best Buy at around 10:30 p.m. Little did we know that people were gonna line up days before. The reason we were there in the first place was because my sister wanted a new laptop. We soon learned that we were most likely getting nothing, so we left and wasted our time. It was crazy seeing all the tents and the freezing people waiting to get their hands on the devises. Every year is different, but I am almost certain that again, this year there will be plenty of freezing campers and rude people at the mall. After my families thanksgiving dinner, I too will join this American tradition. May you all shop until you drop.

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The Day After Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving, the day when we are thankful for the things we mostly take for granted. But the day after, at midnight, most stores open for customers to get good deals on the stuff that their family wants for Christmas or the stuff they want. On a Black Friday, a woman at a Porter Ranch Walmart in California, used pepper spray on the shoppers near her waiting in line to get a Xbox, at least 10 people were sprayed. In 2008 a crowd of approximately 2,000 shoppers in Valley Stream, New York, waited outside for the 5:00 am opening of the local Walmart. As opening time approached the crowd grew anxious and when the doors were opened the crowd pushed forward, breaking the door down, and trampling a 34-year old employee to death. Wow. After a day thanking god, some people go out and hurt other people to get something they want.

Thanksgiving the Day Before Mayhem

                   

Thanksgiving the Day Before Mayhem

Thanksgiving is a day of thanks, joy, and food. It's a day for loved ones to get together and to celebrate. But tell me something, why do people change over night just like that just for a good price on a T.V or something. Studies show that this one certain day people choose to go crazy. From name calling to shoving and even to killing.  

Unfortunately, so many Black Friday moments end in some sort of tragedy -- get it together, people! That plasma TV is just not worth it!h

It is being projected that this year a record-setting 152 million Americans will go shopping between Thanksgiving and Sunday night.  That may be good news for the big corporate retailers, but the shocking lack of character being displayed by American consumers all over the country this weekend is very bad news for the future of this nation.

On this very day people just go crazy. I mean it.

Last year, Black Friday violence included robberies, gunfire and shootings, but the most shocking incidents actually happened inside the big retail stores.
For example, as merchandise was being unveiled on Black Friday night at a Wal-Mart in the Los Angeles area, one woman actualy pulled out pepper spray and sprayed it at other customers that were gathered around her.
Did she do this because she felt threatened?
No, according to the Los Angeles Times, authorities say that the woman was just seeking a "competitive" edge.

I just think that people should just calm down and let all of their Thanksgiving digest and pay retail price. I mean wouldn't you rather pay more that getting pepper sprayed in the eyes. I mean seriosly.

P.E.?

I think P.E. is needed in schools. There has been a BIG growth in obesity in children. It is mostly the parents fault. instead of making a healthy meal, they usually go for they quicker, not-so-healthy meal. And since most family are busy, the not-so-healthy meal is made a lot, and it's more cheaper. And, since they are already busy, they do not have time for exercising and their health. So, in middle school, students have P.E. everyday to keep them fit and active. But, whenever there is they have to run a lap or run the mile, they run half of the lap and they also run half of the lap on the mile. to motivate them to be fit and healthy, teachers should make P.E. more exciting than just running a lap. Add games and sports to the P.E. period. Just make it more exciting.

How to Make P.E Fun

When people say the word physical education the first thing that pops in their head is running laps and getting sweaty or smelly. The two most hated words are probably running and sweat.Sadly those are the impressions that P.E gets. P.E should not be given those awful titles. Physical education should be fun, kids should be exited the whole day for that period in which they have P.E. It is not the child's fault, I put all the blame on the P.E teachers. They seem to drown the fun out of being active and having a whole class period to have fun and move around, without having to sit in an uncomfortable chair for a whole class period. This should be our funnest class, but thanks to P.E teachers, for most students it is the most dreaded class.

Teachers can make P.E more fun by having more games instead of running so much. Students can learn sportsmanship and teamwork in a fun way, something that classrooms can not always do. If teachers did this, there would be more participation, and no more people who are in the sidelines being bored. In conclusion a fun P.E can cause less bullies. If someone is having  fun, it makes them happy. All bullies are sad or mad, if they have something to be happy about, in this case having fun in P.E, the bullies will be happy. Therefore this means that the bullies are not mad so no bullying. As you can see a fun P.E will lead to a prosperous school and also students.

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Dodgeball Yes or No?

 Most people love to play Doge Ball. Why I don’t know. To me dodg ball is a very dangerous sport. I may sound like a party pooper but I totally dislike the game dodge ball. I have so many bad experiences in the game. I have been nailed straight in the face so many times its not even funny. At times I guess it can be kind of fun, but other times it can be like dodging a bullet. I don’t think it should be allowed at schools because it’s so dangerous and unnecessary. If we are not allowed to touch each other at school then why are we allowed to hit each other with a hardball and not get in trouble with it?

It should not be allowed! There are many other different kinds of sports to play during P.E like volleyball or soccer. Something a little safer instead of getting hit with a hardball. If dodge ball during P.E was with soft squishy balls then maybe I would like it because it would hurt as bad. According to this article that I read the rules sounded safe but once you start playing its war.

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Do We Need P.E?

You just came back from running a lap and you’re sweating wishing you could just go home and sleep or you could still be running to get to the activity of the day.

Don’t get me wrong P.E can actually be fun.  I read an article stating whether or not  we should have P.E. Many think that without P.E in schools there would be a lot more obese kids. That could be true to a certain extent. If a child doesn’t eat right and does not exercise the yes the child may end up being obese. But with P.E at school they have at least a little bit of a work out. I personally enjoy P.E but there are times when I’m just like “Grrrr I don’t want to go to P.E!!”  It will come in handy later though. 

P.E is a great experience. I think having group activities is way better then having each individual do the same thing but at different times. Its more fun in a group and it gets kids more active and into the game. Of course there’s always going to be those couple of kids who never participate. (I have some of those in my P.E class.. shhhh) that would be the teachers job to take care of it.

There’s one thing that I would like to suggest. Could we have dodge ball back? I always loved that game! Yes there would be some sort of debate whether or not we could have dodge ball. Some think it’s a great and fun way to exercise, but some think its to dangerous and its mean. Every kid I have asked so far have said they love dodge ball!! I think this gave me an idea! Hah but anyways back on topic. P.E is fun if you actually participate. It feels good when people cheer you on when your running the bases in soft ball. Or they all give you high-fives when you hit home base. Are you like I used to be? Don’t like running in front of anybody, don’t like doing anything in front of a group of people because you’re scared of what they might say? Don’t worry. Over time you’ll get over your fear. I did because when I actually tried in front of a group I got cheered for and compliments and I felt awesome! So try your hardest, and if you don’t succeed the first time its okay. Keep trying and you WILL get better. Promise. :) 

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P.E. Should We Have It?

You're sweating and laughing after you just finished a game of softball, or you're whining about how hot it is and how you wish you didn't have to do P.E.. 

If you were to listen and actually participate in the daily P.E. activities you might actually enjoy it. Don't get me wrong, the hassle of changing in the hot and sweaty locker rooms isn't a trip at the park, but after you get over it you can really get a kick out P.E. and stay healthy while doing it! 

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There is debate on whether or not schools even need P.E., and of course my answer is yes. I think it's really good conditioning for my after-school sports. And even if kids don't play sports after school it always helps to stay fit and healthy.

They're many benefits to having an hour of P.E. a day. According to these guys It not only improves health but improves circulation  increase blood flow to the brain, and raise endorphin levels, which helps to reduce stress, improve mood and attitude, and calm students. 

That's a really good reason to have P.E. in schools, but is P.E. P.E.? Some kids find excuses to get out of P.E. or just don't do it. The teachers decide grade-cuts are an appropriate punishment but some kids just don't care! Today when the girls of my P.E. class played softball against another class we lost 4-5. On both teams were girls who didn't want to run, or groups who would sit around in the shade or stand in a circle when they were on the field. They were often caught off-guard, giving the other team points.

If my P.E. teacher were to be a little more strict, more kids would participate in the game and realize how fun P.E. could be. No one cares if you're hot or tired. If you were to participate you would forget about your "suffering" and maybe enjoy P.E. for once. 

Schools need P.E. and I hope the schools that have it once a week will switch it to a daily event, and schools that ALREADY have it everyday step it up and actually make it physical FITNESS. 

Dodgeball Anybody

                                 

            Dodge Ball Anybody

Dodgeball is a violent and dangerous P.E activiy for students. At first it can start out fun and easy but can turn into a competitive and bone crushing disaster. There has been many lawsuits and devastations which occur during this game. It has also lead to bullying. Kids try to aim mostly at the kids who are easy targets, that is a case of bullying. Plus I don't think that throwing things at human tatgets is the idea game for a school. 

Defenders of dodgeball believe the game allows kids who are not good athletes to participate in a team sport. They say it is a fun way to teach hand-eye coordination, concentration and the ability to think fast. But a 2nd grader named Heather didn't think that way, Heather became tangled with another child and fell, breaking her elbow. Her lawyer, Philip Johnson, said the injury required surgery and there is a continuing concern her injured arm might not grow as long as her other arm because a growth plate may have been affected. All of this was because of dodgeball, of dodgeball!!! I mean like, seriously.












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The Ideal Symbol of Love: Dove

There is no one correct symbol for love. People perceive love in different ways which  is why their are many abstract symbols for love. The most common symbols for love are hearts and cupid, but a lesser known symbol of love is the dove. Although it is most commonly associated with peace, according to

http://www.squidoo.com/love_symbols "In Greco-Roman mythology, the dove was a sacred creature to Aphrodite or Venus (the Goddess of Love)." This is interesting because the idea of doves as a love symbol dates back to Greek and Roman mythology, and yet we don't immediately think of it as a love symbol. 

Another interesting idea is that it once was a popular belief that birds chose their mates on February 14. Since doves and pigeons mate for life, they symbolize loyalty, fidelity and love. Also and lastly, we might have all seen this in weddings. Some weddings have doves released after the ceremony as a symbol of purity and love. Many religions think so as well. As you can see the dove an ideal symbol of love. 

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Symbol of Love

Many things represent love. Like, chocolates, flowers, candy and even cupid. But I think that A growuing flower is a good representation of love. when you plant a flower, you have to make it doesnt wilt, take care of it, and to not let it just die and let it crumble to pieces. You have to take care of it, let it grow, and to make it look its best.  

I also think that the rose is the perfect symbol of love. The color red evolved from an early primal symbol for life into a metaphor of deep emotion. And since it is used in marriage ceremonies, it became as a symbol of love and fidelity.

I also think that the rose can also can be a bad representation of love. Sure the flower is pretty but, if you look on the stem, there are thorns. Also, the rose is also known as the "Corpse Plant" because of its bad odor. And, that since people cut and give them the roses. Sure, you put it in a vase filled with water, but the petals start falling, and it starts to smell really bad. In addition, you cut the roses, and they start dying.

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Roses!

There’s many different things a person can give to their partner to show their love. Chocolates, Kitten, Puppy, etc.  all these things are GREAT symbols of love but I have a better idea. This suggestion is for guys mainly. You want to buy your girlfriend/wife an anniversary present but don’t know what to buy her? You think she won’t like the piece of jewelry or candy you buy her? Well why not do what I would do. Buy her a dozen roses, but have a little twist. Have 11 real roses in the bunch and have 1 plastic rose. Everybody knows after time flowers tend to wilt and then sooner or later die but with this dozen one rose will stay nice and up right. 

<--- the black roses represent the dieing ,and the red represents the one rose that will stay aliveand continue showing the love <3

Flowers are good representatives for love in many ways. It does not necessarily have to be for a partner. It can be for your mother, sister etc. but most would like to present their partner with this. They  can represent your love for her but knowing that they die will kind of ruin the moment. With the plastic rose in the bundle your love will never die. There will always be one rose that still represents the love you 2 as a couple share. Some would find this cheesy and some would find it as a great idea. As for me ,I would LOVE if one day my future husband did this for me!

Some people don’t even care to get their partner something at all. But if you are one of the nice ,extra-caring ones then I recommend doing this for your loved one(s). hope you enjoy my idea!  ~(^-^)~

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