Metro Line: THE 2K11 RAP-O-THE CENTURY!The 2012 presidential ...

Metro Line: THE 2K11 RAP-O-THE CENTURY!
The 2012 presidential ...: THE 2K11 RAP-O-THE CENTURY! The 2012 presidential election, Things are heated up with the Republican selection. But Cain dropped out, tol...

I like this rap the best, it's the most developed and intelligent. She incorporated many news stories instead of focusing on just a few.

10:25 am Inner Thoughts - A Day

Most Successful Album of 2011?

Adele 21 #DUH

Top News Stories of 2011

1. Occupy Wall Street
2. Assassination of Osama Bin Laden
3. Casey Anthony Trial
4. Penn State Scandal
5. Death of Steve Jobs
6. Japan Earthquake
7. Kim Kardashian Divorce
8. NBA Lockout
9. Semi End of War in Iraq
10. Royal Wedding

What makes one news story more "important" than another?
- Public Interest makes one news story more important than another.


What are the characteristics of a news story that might make it important for more than one day?

- Tragedy. Number of people effected. Sensationalism. Long term affect.

Off Campus Lunch

Metropolitan Business Academy decided to discontinue their off campus lunch policy as of November 16, 2011. Cody’s – a small diner located just down the street from the school, is the cause for the new rule. Students have been leaving school; mainly during breakfast and lunch hours to grab a bite.

In a bold move by the New Haven Board of Education, students attending these schools are no longer allowed to leave campus for lunch. Reasons why this rule was implemented are still unclear, but for the most part it is a liability issue.

Bullying

There are few things in this world that I hate more than bullying. Everything associated with bullies and bullying- I loathe. The fact that a bully thrives off of hurting other people actually makes me sick, I'l never understand these type of people. However with that being said, I have witnessed bullying and interacted with bullies many a times in my life. I have befriended victims and bullies alike, and what I've noticed most often is that bullies never believe themselves to actually BE bullies.

I talked to a fellow classmate of mine, Alex ChowYen about this topic. ''Bullying is something that happens every  day, it's something we can't stop. But, it needs to.''

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-funeral-today-for-girl-10-whose-family-says-killed-herself-because-of-bullying-20111116,0,3663336.story

The above is an article about a 10-year old girl who committed suicide because of bullying at school. Needless to say I'm disgusted.

My Rights As A Student

Many a times we as students forget that we have rights too, why is that? Is it because we're so used to obeying many authority figures a day? Is it because we ourselves feel too young to be absolutely sure of all of our rights? Either way, after reading up on two supreme court cases; Tinker v. Des Moines and Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, one thing is for sure-no one actually knows!

Tinker v. Des Moines outcome says, we have the right to express ourselves freely anyway we'd like. Verbally. Visually. Spiritually.

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier outcome says, the administration has the right to censor any school sponsored expression.

So, who does one believe? What does one follow? Well, I say The Constitution. Stand by and protect your rights LEGALLY. =)

CLEAN! CLEAN! CLEAN!: Red Lentil Improves Inspection Rating

Normally when a restaurant fails an inspection, they automatically turn to worrying and sulking. But, Pankaj Pradhan- owner of the Red Lentil-broke the mold, instead of putting a ton of pressure on himself and his employees, he worked with them, set them down, gave them an uplifting pep-talk and together they fixed every problem they had. No more unlabeled containers, no more dirty walls or stuffed vents, and definitely no more defective machinery. Now whenever a customer comes into The Red Lentil, they don't have to worry about being in an ''unsanitary'' place! Mr. Pradhan showed the perseverance many of us lack in life, when you fall down, just get up ; )

Feature Profile: Charliebrowntechtalk.blogspot.com

What Is Your Full Name? : Charles Williams

How Old Are You? : 16

What Grade Are You In? : 11th

Where Were You Born? : New Haven, CT

What Is Your Favorite Academic Subject & Why? : Gym, because it's easy.

What Is Your Favorite Sport to Play and Watch? : Basketball

Describe Your Taste in Clothing? : Laid Back. Relaxed.

Music? : All Music

Who Is Your Role Model and Why? : Charlie Sheen because he's WINNING.

Favorite Hobbies? : Video Games and Basketball.

What Are Your Hopes & Dreams? : To become super rich.

What Is Your Most Vivid Childhood Memory? : N/A

If You Had The Chance to Invite Anyone to Dinner, living or dead, Who would it be? : Charlie Sheen. Because he's ---> WINNING.

The Legends......The Shamed

Do these faces look familiar? If so, It's probably because they're legends. Yep legends, in the purest sense of the word. They are innovators, record holders, role models. 4 of the greatest to ever do it.

Now look at these faces. You probably recognize them too. They're the shamed. Trackletes who were caught taking performance enhancing drugs. Although not the sole, they are part of the reason track itself has taken a downward spiral in the world's eyes. History.

First Post: Track & Field

This is my very first blog post, intro my readers to the niche of my blog: Track and Field. From records to results to photos and videos, this is THEE blog to visit for all things Track and Field. Subscribe and enjoy!