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It all boils down to one thing, really: the kids want to feel that they matter to someone. (sister Janet) pg 27 all I cared about was what they wrote and what hapened during our meetings (mark salzman) pg 104 It's a debt I can never repay Mark, pg 330 Some stuff you just cant put in words. It's too strong Francisco pg 164 Society can take away our physica freedom, but we still got spiritual freedom. Nobody can take that away from us. Francisco pg 200

9/11

	9/11 I don't really remember 9/11 but even when I figured out that it happened I didn't really freak out. I guess that the only effect it had on me was knowing that the united states wasn't bulletproof   I think that the cause for 9/11 was that the u.s was getting cocky, I mean if you build two giant towers that have hundreds of people in them at one time and when its the head of your economy  when your at war with terrorists and right near two other primary targets you kinda have to expect something to happen, I'm not trying to be offensive but I think that the u.s government could have picked a better time. I think that the major consequence, on a large scale, is mass panic and I also think that that was the bombers plan. Because since they are terrorists they tend to want people to become terrified.

water

The major water issue nowadays is lack of water and the lack of water quality where there is water. Only 1% of the water on earth is drinkable and that number is dropping due to pollution and other means of contaminating water. Plus to add to the problem 70% of he water that is still drinkable is being used to water plants instead of watering people. Another problem is that people see water as a third world issue even though it is not just a problem for impoverished countries and desert countries.

there are many different programs who's goal is to bring water to a impoverished country or to clean up a river. there are programs where you can do something as simple as clicking a button or putting a penny in a jar but then there are some that are a bit more hands on where you might actually go to another country and hand out bottles of fresh drinking water or scoop trash out of a river.

in order to solve this huge problem i have a three step plan: step 1. raise awareness about the issue, all solutions begin with this simple step that always seems so important. step 2. once people know about the problem you have to make sure that they know how big it is and that it affects everyone step 3. get people involved, once people know how big the problem is there're probably going to want to help, so you must have a program for them to work with.

for our class to help with these issues i think that we should mainly focus on step 1 and 2. if we can get everyone in the school to the point where that they know about the problem and how big it is then i think that we can leave step three to the programs that where already formed.

The Great Wide Sea

reading quiz

1.   what do the brothers see on the way to the keys?     venus
2. what happens to the mom? hit by a car
3. what is the boats name? chrysalis 
4. what happened to dads hand? cut by the motor
5.  what did Ben do to get them money in Nassau? paint boats
6. what happens to dad? dies
7. how many trash bags does Ben fill with water? twelve
8. what does Gerry catch? a flounder
9. how much money does dad give Ben? $400
10. Why? to get a plane ticket

Main themes

1. one of the major themes is definitely love. the entire book Ben is dealing with love with his dad and whether he loves them or not. also,the strong bond between the brothers show how important love is when you need it most.
2. family is also a major theme. the boys must stick together as a family in order to survive both on the boat and on the island. Family also is important to care for each other and stick together. 
3. the other major theme is trust. a lot of them had to trust each other with their lives and thats the biggest example of trust between them. when dad "dies" the brothers need trust in order to make it home.

news bowl 2

Kushner, By Jacob. "Haiti Candidates Lead Protest to Nullify Election  | Ajc.com." Atlanta News, Sports, Atlanta Weather, Business News | Ajc.com. Web. 02 Dec. 2010. <http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/haiti-candidates-lead-protest-764208.html>.

 some political candidates led a march through Haiti on Thursday to say that the election was tainted with fraud. on person, Charles Henri-Baker, said that the people were not allowed to vote and he wants a democratic election. there were many problems with the elections like the polls opened late and some voters were not allowed in. when protesters threw rocks at police they fired warning shots but no injured were documented.

newws bowl

"Ivory Coast Opposition Leader Named Winner of Vote  | Ajc.com." Atlanta News, Sports, Atlanta Weather, Business News | Ajc.com. Web. 02 Dec. 2010. <http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/ivory-coast-opposition-leader-763388.html>.

the winner of Abijan's recent elections, Alassane Ouattara, was objected since the elections were not on sate tv the people in favor of the ruling party said that it was a 'attempted coup'. the elections chief said that he had won with a vote over 50%. this election was put in place to stabilize the country after its civil war in 2002

news bowl dos

 Puerto Rico Debates 12-year Term for Animal Abuse

Coto Danica. "Puerto Rico Debates 12-year Term for Animal Abuse  | Ajc.com." Atlanta News, Sports, Atlanta Weather, Business News | Ajc.com. Web. 17 Nov. 2010. <http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/puerto-rico-debates-12-744845.html>.

the 12 year prison sentence in Puerto Rico was recently challenged by a man who got it for dragging a horse behind his truck(?why? i don't know) saying that the law is too severe since even murder has a shorter penalty. this man says he will appeal for the term being unusual and cruel. he also says that since the horse didn't die that he shouldn't get the penalty. This law was  made in august 2008 in response to people saying Puerto Rico was cruel to animals.

(the horse has recovered but has a limp and will not be able to be ridden ever again.