Journal 74

Invent an injury or aliment. (For example, Knitting Elbow, allergic to pencils)Write how you get it and how to treat it. Be detailed and give examples.

Watch out for the new disease that has been terrorizing the city and the people. Many have been leaving town to get away from the the people who are infected. If you have been throwing up, feeling dizzy, pale color, and also saying random things at any time, that means you have the white chocolate heart syndrome. This disease is one of the worst diseases ever in California. People start feeling down and then they also start turning pale. If it isn't cure in less two weeks, the victim of the disease turns to a WHITE CHOCOLATE BAR. Once that has happened, its to late to cure the person. After the third day your skin starts getting more pale and more harder. Your blood turns white after the seventh day. Once the blood is white, you start deing every thing in black and white. No more colors. There is a cure though. The cure, not just any cure, its theee cure that could cure this. The milk or crispy chocolate treatment. Sadly this treatment takes only two days. You have to be eating a milk chocolate bar or an almond chocolate bar every ten to fifteen minutes. Your choice of wich chocolate you want. After the two days, to be able to see the colors again you must tale the second treatment. This one lasts about a week. You have to eat oreos with milk. They have to be double stuff though. That is the new disease in the world. So watch out.

Journal 73

I can improve upon _____. Here's how...

I can improve alot better on my grades. I can really pass all my classes with a at least a B. Im very smaart and im capable of diong very well and good things in my life. The problem with me is that, im very lazy. I dont like to read. I read only when i have to. For example like in a class, or if the homework is to read and answer questions. But reading just like that. I dont do that. Also the homework. I am really lazy to do the homework or work. I always do it at the last moment and I end up doing it wrong. Those are the only reasons that I dont pass my classes. But other than that I could really pass my classes.

Journal 71

What would happen if one of your teachers would stop showing up for a month. No Substitute ever came and the classroom was open. Would you report it?

If one of my teachers from one of my classes wouldn't come and the classroom would be empty every day, I would...................I would really enjoy the first two weeks of that class. Maybe two weeks is allot, one week only. The first week I would bring soda and chips and more soda and then more chips and just chilax. Maybe get on the computer and play some music, maybe bring my I-pod and plug it in to the computers speakers. Play some music, some punk rock, or metal rock. Then just order pizza and say the school ordered it. And then get bored after a while, probably just walk around with the hall pass. Sneak in a triple whopper, tell my cousin to bring it. And after the first week, I would report it. Just to see the difference of when a teacher is a around and when he isn't.

Journal 71

What is your favorite fast food? Tell me a story about that place. It could be funny , sad, or disgusting.

My favorite fast food restaurant is Burger King. Ive always like Burger King since I was a little kid. Once there was a clown at Burger King. Many clowns actually, about three or four. They were just sitting there making jokes about each other and laughing. They were going to buy some burgers. They were going for the BK special. Two whoppers for $3. Its a pretty cheap deal compared to all the other places like McDonald. The clowns were making jokes about how bad and expensive McDonald's is. They would say they wouldn't get full and that the burgers were so tiny, not even a dwarf would get full. So the clowns were going to get their food. But one of them decides to order a Big Mac. The cashier started to tell him that he could get them only at McDonald's. So then the clown replies to him,"Isn't this Burger King, can't we have it our way." Its suppose to be somewhat of a joke but, no one will ever read this.

1. By focusing on what one White House official calls “the sandwich generation” — struggling families squeezed between sending their children to college and caring for elderly parents — President Obama hopes to use his State of the Union address on Wednesday to demonstrate that he understands the economic pain of ordinary Americans.
2. Republicans are luring new candidates into House and Senate races, and the number of seats up for grabs in November appears to be growing, setting up a midterm election likely to be harder fought than anyone anticipated before the party’s big victory in massachusetts last week.
3. Tohono O’odham Nation, an Indian reservation in Arizona, is caught between the U.S. and Mexico as a major transit point for drugs as well as people.
4. As officials focused Sunday on the Herculean task of Haiti’s physical recovery — clearing the wreckage and setting up housing for the hundreds of thousands left homeless by an earthquake — desperate relatives of those still missing pleaded with the authorities not to give up the search.
5. Garrett Hartley’s 40-yard kick in overtime sent the New Orleans Saints to a 31-28 victory over the minnesota vikings and onto their first-ever Super Bowl appearance.

Journal 70

Would you like to be famous? Why or why not? What would you like to be famous for? How would your life change?

I would like to to become famous. I have many talents, i have been told my many people. I could draw, I could play an instrument very well, and if I dont know I'm a very fast learner. Right now I know how to play an electric guitar and an electric bass. I also know how to play the cello. And i used to play the trumpet but I forgot. Its been along time that I havent played the trumpet. Right knw i play in a band. My cousin formed a band. We have two guitarist, one bassist, and one drummer. Me and my cousin play guitar and the other two guys play the other isnstruments, th drum and the bass. Right now we are a just a garage band. Have no where play, and get kicked out of every place we practice at. We are hoping that we become famouse one of those days. We play pretty good. We just need to show that to every oneelse.

1. Overruling two important precedents about the First Amendment rights of corporations, a bitterly divided Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the government may not ban political spending by corporations in candidate elections.
2. A dearth of snow, and dim forecasts showing not a flake in the near future and temperatures too warm to manufacture it with machines, has forced Olympic organizers in Vancouver to go to the much-dreaded contingency plan at Cypress Mountain, where six skiing and snowboarding events are scheduled to be held.
3. Toyota Motor issued its second large recall in two months on Thursday to fix a problem with accelerator pedals that can get stuck, causing vehicles to speed up unintentionally.
4. The United States will provide a dozen unarmed arial spy dromes to Pakistan for the first time as part of an effort to encourage Pakistan’s cooperation in fighting Islamic militants on the Afghanistan border, American defense officials said Thursday. But Pakistani military leaders, rebuffing American pressure, said they planned no new offensives for at least six months.
5. No one was crowing about their big paychecks at Goldman Sachs headquarters in New York on Thursday. Despite a record 2009, the bank announced that it had set aside $16.2 billion for bonuses for its employees, less than in some previous years.

Journal 69

How has the current weather affected you life?

The rain hasn't affected my life, yet. I'm not sick because of the rain. I really like the rain. It changes the day in a way. I still do the things that I would normally do on a regular day. I wake up in the morning, take a shower, go to school, go out to lunch, finish the school, and go home. Thats what I usually do on regular days and rain doesnt stop me. The only affect that rian has caused me is that I get all wet. Other thatn that im enjoying the rain. Its good to rain every once in a while. Its wet, falls from the sky, and its water. Its not all bad. The only thing i can't do any more is practice. Im suppose to practice with my band every day for the concert on next friday. That is the only big problem I have with the rain.

1. President Obama signaled on Wednesday that he might be willing to scale back his proposed health care overhaul to a version that could attract bipartisan support, as the White House and Congressional Democrats grappled with a political landscape transformed by the Republican victory in the Massachusetts Senate race, which gave the Republicans 41 votes.
2. The Taliban are on a mission to soften their image as they try to counter the Americans’ new campaign to win Afghan hearts and minds. The Taliban’s spiritual leader, Mullah Muhammad Oscar, issued a lengthy directive late last spring outlining a new code of conduct for the Taliban. The dictates include bans on suicide bombings against civilians, burning down schools, or cutting off ears, lips and tongues.
3. The president-elect of Honduras agreed on Wednesday to grant safe passage to the Dominican Republic for ousted President Manuel Zelaya next week, in a deal designed to offer a graceful exit for the deposed leader.
4. Taking a step that has tempted and terrified much of the newspaper industry, The New York Times announced on Wednesday that it would charge some frequent readers for access to its Web site — news that drew ample reaction from media analysts and consumers, ranging from enthusiastic to withering.
5. A panel of medical experts convened by the International Olympic Committee recommended Wednesday that the issue of Intersex athletes be treated as a medical concern and not one of fairness in competition.

Journal 68

What would happen if it really did rain cats and dogs?

If it were to really rain cats and dogs, all of us would be on the floor with pain and scratches. Dogs weigh about 30 to 60 pounds most of the time. They are extremely heavy and its a pain to just carry them. Know imagine, all the dogs are falling on us. That's a hit of about 40 pounds. If just throw in a little baby puppy its sort of hard to carry one sometime cause people think their not that heavy. And now for the cats. We all know that cats land on their feet. So if by any chance, coincidence maybe, you look up and a cat land on your face. Your faced is screwed. And if it did rain cats and dogs, most of the dogs will be biting other people or chase the cats and run and tumble people over. It would be pretty cool though, I'll get a husky or snow dog. Then I'll get a German Shepherd, and I will also go for a Golden Retriever. I like those three types of dogs. They all look like firm and steady dogs. Like for hunting and stuff like that. It would be crazy though it if it were to happen.

1. Martha Coakley conceded the Senate race to Scott Brown in a stunning victory in Massachusetts that will erode the Democratic super majority in the Senate.
2. Gov. David A. Paterson proposed on Tuesday what would be the largest cut to school aid in more than two decades and nearly $1 Billion in new or increased taxes and fees as he unveiled his budget, a plan that is likely to be the first chapter in a prolonged battle with the New York Legislature.
3. President Obama on Tuesday stepped into the middle of a fierce lobbying battle by reinforcing his support for An independent agency to protect consumers against lending abuses that contributed to the financial crisis. The president’s move also signaled a tougher line and a more direct role as Congress weighs an overhaul of banking regulation.
4. American military helicopters landed on Tuesday at Haiti’s wrecked National Palace, and troops began rolling through the capital’s battered streets, signs of the growing international relief operation here. But the troops’ presence underscored the rising complaints that the Haitian government had all but disappeared in the week since a huge earthquake struck.
5. University of Connecticut, Coach Jim Calhoun took an indefinite medical leave of absence on Tuesday, with the institution citing “temporary medical issues.” The university declined to specify Calhoun’s medical issues or offer a timetable for his return.

Journal 67

How did you spend your 3 day weekend? Did the rain effect your plans?

This three day weekend was like any other weekend. I just stayed home rented the movie the hangover and watched it at my friends house and then we went to the park and played soccer, in the rain. On sunday I just stayed home the whole day and nothing but watch T.V and play my guitar. Yesterday the rain did change plans because we had to practice yesterday and then the rain came in hard. We canceled it but then when it cleared up we decided to practice. The floor was wet though and it was a pain not to drop the drum sets. We had to take out a mat and set up the drums on top of it. I ended up slipping and droping my guitar and then a nic big ten pound amplifier faling on top of me. Dont know how but it fell on my leg and it hurts and its in pain. Not alot. But that is what we did yestersday .

1. A team of militants launched a spectacular assault at the heart of the Afghan government on Monday, with two men detonating suicide bombs and the rest fighting to the death only 50 yards from the gates of the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan.
2. Kraft has reached a deal for a friendly takeover of Cadbury, tentatively agreeing to pay about $19 billion in cash and stock for the confectioner, people briefed on the matter said on Monday.
3. A push by celebrities, athletes and the first lady encouraging Text message donation for earthquake relief in Haiti has contributed to a fund-raising bonanza for the American Red Cross, which a little over a year ago was so strapped it turned to Congress for a bailout.
4. The White House and Democratic Congressional leaders, scrambling for a backup plan to rescue their health care legislation if Republicans win the special election in Massachussets on Tuesday, have begun laying the groundwork to ask House Democrats to approve the Senate version of the bill and send it directly to President Obama for his signature.
5. Almost three decades after he shot and wounded Pop John Paul II, Mehmet Ali Agca walked free from prison on Monday, heading to a luxury hotel and proclaiming himself to be “Christ eternal.”

Journal 63

What if you could walk up walls and across ceilings?

If we could walk in walls we would be able to walk on walls. I would go to the biggest building and climb it and and wave hi to every person I see through the windows. I woudl try running up the building as well. Run and race another person who could do that as well. Then when we're almost at the top im gonna find a way to drop him down. dont know how but im giong to drop him down. I dont think there is much to say about people walking on walls thing. I think it would still be the same if we were to walk on walls.

Journal 65

What would happen if everyone wore the same clothes?

If every one were to wear the same cloth, then we would all be wearing the same cloth. We would all be dresed the same and we,ll be wearing the same cloth. The same shoes and the same cloth. If someone were to wear a hat then we would all wear a hat and the same cloth. No one would be uniqe. Every one would be the same and it will harder to look for someone. No one will have their own jacket, or own hat, or own shoes. Also we would be wearing the same cloth.

1. Survivors strained desperately on Wednesday against the chunks of concrete that buried Port-au-Prince, Haiti, along with thousands of its residents, rich and poor, from shantytowns to the presidential palace, in the devastating earthquake that struck late Tuesday afternoon. Calling the death toll “unimaginable” as he surveyed the wreckage, Haiti’s president, Rene Preival, said he had no idea where he would sleep.
2. A wave of American companies have been arriving in Iraq in recent months to pursue what is expected to be a multibillion-dollar bonanza of projects to revive the country’s stagnant petroleum industry, as Iraq seeks to establish itself as the world’s top oil producer.
3. Doctors have long hoped to discover a “morning-after pill” to blunt the often disabling emotional fallout from traumatic experiences. Now it appears that they have had one on hand all along: Morphine.
4. In the final days of the race for Senator Edward M. Kennedy’s seat, Martha Coakley — the Democratic candidate, state attorney general and onetime shoo-in for victory — is on the defensive. Polls have suggested that Scott Brown, the Republican opponent and until recently a little-known state senator, is gaining traction with unaffiliated voters and even some Democrats, electrifying a race that had seemed blandly predictable.
5. Lawyers for the national football league and an apparel company staked out aggressive positions at a Supreme Court argument Wednesday over whether the league should be treated as a single entity or a collection of 32 independent companies for purposes of the antitrust laws.

Journal 63

What if all the streets were rivers? What would be different?

If all of the streets were rivers it would be not so different. The only thing that would change is the way we go to places. Instead of cars we would use motor boats. Instead of buses there would be boats. We would also use rowing boats to replace bikes. and instead of walking you would have to swim, and if you dont know how to swim, your screwed. Alot would be different if the streets would be rivers. The stores would have to be on some type of floating thingy. But it would be something different. It would be awsome. You could probably have a dolphin as a pet or even a shark! That'll be cool.

Journal 63

What would happen if everyone lived in space? What type of houses would they live in? What type of clothing would they wear? What type of food would they eat? How would they travel?

If everyone had their own space it will be the same as today i think. Almost every one have their own space. We all live in our own property that we buy. Unless its an appartment or condos. But if every one did had thier own space, if i had my own space I would live in a two story house really big. Thats if we dont to pay for it. It would be a house with five rooms and alot of space for each one. Also a big back yard with grass. I would wear the cloth that i wear right now. Not to tight but not loose either. Maybe some tight cloth. I would eat good foods. Like meat and fish, shrimp, soups, and Oreos. But some good meat from cows, not pigs. I dont like pig meat. I dont think we would travel at all. But if we did we would travel in a private stuff only Like a private plane or train. Stuff like that. That would be a good life.

Journal 62

Tell us about your winter break. 3 weeks, 3 paragraphs!

My winter break was awsome ad its one im not giong to forget. I did many things. The first week I was just giong out with my friends. We went to the movies and we went to Burger King as well on that same day. Mostly on the first week I went out with people and I went to a party. This party was one of my friends fifteen. It was big, they had a huge cake and the salon was really big. They only had chambelanes, no girls in the fifteen. My friend was very happy, she cried for a good fifteen minutes. Her father did too. His dad is a very tough guy He has a look that scares me. It was somthing that she wont forget.

The second week of my vacatioin was pretty the most enternaining one. First it was christmas and there was alot of food. I have never seen so much food on a christmas night. There was tamales, posole,tinga,and more tamales and meat, and more tamales. I dont remember much of the food. All i know that it was good and that i ate alot. One of my uncles also brought wine. He said that it was one of the finest wines he had. It was good, strong but good. I had to drink sneaky drinks because if my parents catch me... That was christmas eve, on christmas My brother, sister and I got neat gifts for christmas. My brother got the nintendo wii, my sister got a black wooden piano and some dolls she wanted. And I got a really awsome electric bass guitar. And that was pretty much christmas

On new years it wasnt really big. We just invited my moms family over to the house. Its a really small family on my moms side. Just two aunts and one grandma thats all. We were just waiting for the countown on the T.V to start eating out grapes and to drink our wine. It wasnt really big. While we waited me and my cousin created some really nice songs. We were practicing for our concert that were giong to have soon. That was my weekend. It was something different from the other years.