Swine Flu

This disease has become a common, household topic of discussion. How dangerous is it? Should we be worried about it? Is this pandemic crisis something that we should be taking seriously? Here is an article I found on it:

In response to an intensifying outbreak in the United States and internationally caused by a new influenza virus of swine origin, the World Health Organization raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 5 on April 29, 2009. A Phase 5 alert is a “strong signal that a pandemic is imminent and that the time to finalize the organization, communication, and implementation of the planned mitigation measures is short.”

U.S. Human Cases of H1N1 Flu Infection
(As of April 30, 2009, 10:30 AM ET) States # of laboratory confirmed cases Deaths
Arizona 1
California 14
Indiana 1
Kansas 2
Massachusetts 2
Michigan 1
Nevada 1
New York 50
Ohio 1
South Carolina 10
Texas 26 1
TOTAL COUNTS 109 cases 1 death

PLEASE HELP STOP THE SPREAD OF THE SWINE FLU. Don't travel to Mexico and try and wash you hands before and after sneezing, coughing, and eating.

Barack Obama

Here are some facts about Barack Obama:

1. He is the 44th president.
2. He was born on August 4th 1961. (He is now 47.)
3. He has gone to these schools; Occidental College
Columbia University (B.A.)
Harvard Law School (J.D
4. He was previously a community organizer, lawyer, and author.
5. Go to this website for more information on Barack Obama, the White House and more; http://www.whitehouse.gov/.

Cell Phones in School?

Here is a rough draft to the beginning of my english paper about cell phones in school.


Some believe it is a vital necessity to have cell phones in school. Others believe that cell phones are a hindrance to students and teachers and should not be used in school. Would you let you child bring a cell phone to school so you can contact each other? If you were or are a teacher would want your students being interrupted with cell phones? Do you own a cell phone? Do you absolutely loath cell phones? . Beth Lynn states in a pro and con article she wrote on suite101.com that, “Cell phones are a wonderful convenience and fun gadgets to have. However, there is still debate about whether or not they belong in schools. Whether you are “for” or “against” something, isn’t it always a good thing to hear both sides? This paper states facts on both sides, so read on for facts.

Cell phones can be a great way to communicate with you child while he/she is at school. Students often do projects at school and are unable to ever bring them home. When this occurs kids can take a picture of the project and send the picture to their parents. Parents often enjoy the reminder of what the students are doing in school and students will be able to keep a picture of their project for years to come. Parents and students both benefit from the advantages of the modern day cell phone. And that best friend that is sick and in bed, with nothing to do; no worries! Kids can text their un-well friends the assignments they get as soon as they receive them. That way the sickly child has a head start on the work they have to make up. This is an easy way to get informed on assignments and no post-sick-day stress for the recovering child. Still not convinced that phones in school are the best decision? Read on for some head turning advantages to having a cell phone in school.

Global Climate Change

Global climate change is happening everyday. several organisms a day go extinct do to the fact that Earth is going through man made changes. We are all contributors to the decrease in the health of our Earth so let's all help out so we can get it back into shape. What are you willing to do to save the Earth?

Taylor Swift

Have you guys listened to Taylor Swift's Love Story?! I absolutely love that song! I am not usually a fan of country music but Taylor's rock/country music I almost always love!

The War in Iraq

I was just reading an article on cnn.com about the war in Iraq. It said they had a poll on it saying that 63% of America's population opposed it. While 36% of the population ar "for" it. Are you guys "for" or "against" the war? Luckily, the future president Barack Obama says as soon as he is in power he will get the troops out. Which the bad part means waiting another 16 monthes for the troops to come home. When I was viewing rollingstone.com I read another article on George W. Bush to be ranked the worst president in history. Do you think so? Or are you a Bush supporter?

Newsies

Newsies are dedicated to telling you the news on EVERYTHING. The news can range from who wore what at the American Music Awards to what Barack Obamas plans are for the future. It all just depends on what happens to be interesting that day and what you the viewers want to read about. So make sure to comment on what topics would be good to talk about!