N*****

1. Where does the N-Word Come from? Why does it offend some people so much?

Answer: The N word comes from slaves. Black slaves that were being abused by their "owners" If offends some people, because they think of how the word N**** is being used. The meaning or definition of the word.

2. Should non-black people be able to use the N-Word?

Answer: No and yes. It depends how the person uses the word in a phrase.

3. Should musicians stop using the N-Word?

Answer: I mean the way some musicians say it can be offensive. So maybe they should.

4. Do other ethnic groups (for example, Chinese, Jews, and Dominicans) use ethnic slurs like the N-Word to describe themselves? If not, Why?

Answer: No. They usually say it to mean like a brother. Like i said it depends on how the phrase comes out and how the person they saying it to takes the word.

BODY SCANNERS IN AIR PORTS

I under stand that it's for our well being that we get body scanned, but some people just don't feel comfortable with a bunch of strangers feeling and seeing their body parts. I mean I wouldn't like it at all. Since I don't like being touched in my body parts by complete strangers; I would just rather go through the body scanners. I wouldn't want to be blown up in the air and die all because i refused to get scanned. So i guess the only good thing about being scanned is you know that you're safe to go on the air plane ride.

Engineering Ground zero

1. What are some things you learned about the materials (e.g., glass, concrete, steel) used for re-building ground zero.

ANSWER: I learned that the steel from the last 2 twin towers wasn't that strong when the planes hit. but NO steel in the history of steels can never tip over and fall. They test the material before they really start creating the tower.

2. What were some of the challenges that the builders faced when creating the new WTC building and memorial fountains?

ANSWER: Having to make the heavy glass. Some glass they made wasn't stable enough to put on the building. They had to test the glass by using a heavy metal hammer to see how bad the glass would break.

3. What does the design of the WTC symbolize? What does the design of the memorial fountains symbolize?

ANSWER: They both symbolize, the people who died. A memorial for the people who lost their lives. Also for the twin tower that broke down in flames. A memorial for things and people that was taken away for this earth. WORLD TRAIT CENTER"- R.I.P.

4. How will this video affect your memorial design?

ANSWER: To add for effects to the memorial design. Inspire us to make a better design maybe.

SKETCH UP!

XTRANORMAL 9-11

Brittany's 9-11 story
by: techbrarian

9-11

1. Describe what your favorite design looked like?

Answer: my favorite design looked like the twin towers that were obviously made out of glass and then something that looks like a globe that's I guess looks like its surrounding the twin towers.

2. How were the designs different, how were they the same?

Answer: They were different because, the way they made the twin towers were out of glass. They're the same because, the way that the designs looked, they looked exactly the same with the actual twin towers.

3. If you could create a memorial for 9/11 what would it look like?

Answer: I would design the 2 twin towers.. and make 9-11 R.I.P in big letters and label where the smoke hit and where the air planes hit on the twin towers

Dear fans of my blog,

First off, I want to tell you what a good summer I had. Not only did I attend a summer camp, but I also hanged out with my familly. One thing that I didn’t do (but wish I had) was go to P.A. It feels so proud to be at school because I passed into the next grade.

Anyhow, I just watched a Men in Black video clip and it was really funny. I couldn’t believe that Will Smith broke his pencil. Looking at Mr. Lahana’s “MOST IMPORTANT THINGS” list it’s pretty clear this video was talking about #1. This is because Will smith needed a way to write on his paper, so he had to bring a table to where he was sitting in order to write on his paper.

On #4 of Mr. Lahana’s “MOST IMPORTANT THINGS” list he talks about finding what you love. Besides texting, Facebooking, and drooling over my favorite star Lil wayne , I’m into some serious stuff. Stuff that not everyone’s into– like listening to music all the time, even when i sleep some times. It’s true! I could spend hours listening to music and time just vanishes. If you gave me access to a computer with a camera, Garageband, Scratch, Photoshop or 3D design software I would make a song that showed off my talent at people. But you know, I’m not perfect at my talent yet. By the end of the year I hope I can make some good music. Well, that’s all I have time to write for now– bye!

Move to a beat

The break in Girlfriend story

1. Pretend you are the girlfriend in this video. Write a break-up email to your boyfriend now that you know he broke into your social networking account. Include all the reasons that led to your decision to break up with him.

Answer: Hey.

Well um i saw you break into my account.. that isn't cool.. i thought you had trust in me. Turns out I WAS WRONG. Why did you do it? What reason? Can you even answer? Guess not. But the thing that I'm leading to in this letter is.. I'm breaking up with you. This relation ship never had trust and never will. So it's over.

2. Pretend you are the boyfriend in this video. Write an apology email for breaking into your girlfriend’s social networking account (it better be good!) Include all the reasons you know what you did was wrong and how you will make it up to her.

Answer: Hey.

I'm really sorry for breaking into your account. I didn't know what the heck i was even thinking to do that. I want you to know that i trust you with all my heart. I will never do it again. I have trust in you. Just know that. I'm if I hurt you, making you think that i never trusted you. I'm just a little over protective with this. I don't want any other guy trying to talk to you. I'M REALLY SORRY FOR THE UNTRUSTED THOUGHT I WAS GIVING YOU.. PLEASE FOR GIVE ME.

Is it worth it?-(sexting)

Is it worth you showing your privacy to the world?
Is it worth you showing off your body to the world?
Is it worth you KILLING your self over what people think?
Is she or he worth your time?

People who decide to show their privacy on the internet and sending your privacy to people.. you don't know if you trust, end up in a situation where they want to kill their selves. Once your privacy hits the internet THERE'S NO GOING BACK! So my advice to people, is to be careful what you share to people on line, because if you don't trust in your "friends" on line then what's the point of having them on line? Think before your actions. (:

Boyfriend’s Story

1. Which answer did you pick first? Why?

Answer: I picked C(Just ask her. Her reactions will say it all) I picked this answer because, to me i think thats just the best thing to do in a relation ship, to have trust, not to hack into their private account.

2. Can you think of other things that people do online that they wouldn’t normally do in person? Give examples.

Answer: Things that people may do on line but wouldn't normally do in person, is show another person their body(naked)

3. How important is your privacy online? Do you care if your friends know your passwords? If you have one, do you let anyone view your Facebook pages? Explain.

Answer: My privacy is very important to me online. I would care if my friends know my password to my face book or any thing else thats private to me because, you never know what your friends are capable of doing on YOUR account.

The power of spoken word pt. 1

In "The power of spoken word pt.1" the people there are very strong, powerful and smart. They speak the truth. They speak from their hearts. I really enjoyed this little movie. It shows people when they want to do some thing in life, like be a poet, to not be afraid of speaking your mind in front of people. Remeber the people are there to hear your talent, not to judge. They clap they whistle and yell, but its cause of the poems these people write.(:

Dont you hear me?

Do you hear me?
Do you feel me?
Cause' deep in me, your in my heart.
Are you near or are you far?
You stand there,
But I don't think its fair.
You act like I'm nothing
As time goes by
You start to fly,
But all i can say to you is bye.

Ayiti Game

1) How is Ayiti different from 3rd World Farmer? How is it the same?

Answer: Ayiti is different from 3rd world farmer because, in Ayiti you can actually see if your family is unhappy or happy and all that. But in 3rd farmer you can't see if your family is happy or unhappy, they just die.

2) What strategies did you use? For example, did you combine work and school, or did you send everyone to work? Which worked? Which did not?

Answer: For the children i sent them to school. For the Parents i sent them to work. For more money.

3) Why would parents choose to devote so much effort to sending their children to school? What obstacles did you face in trying to keep them in school?

Answer: The effort the parents chose to devote their children to school because, when the children were done with school they were able to get good jobs. Some obstacles i faced when trying to keep them in school, is like their emotions.

** BONUS **

4. What would the game “Lower East Side: The Cost of Life” look like? What choices would your family have to make to be happy, healthy, have money, and be well-educated. What obstacles would stand in your way?

Answer: The game "Lower East side: The Cost of Life" what probably look like, how it looks now, blood gangs, grafeedy(spelled wrong) people speeding on the highways, people getting arrested, police, etc. The choices my family would have to make to be happy, healthy, have money, and be well-educated is to keep focused in school, to get a good job. People. People are the obstacles.

Qaeda Leader Killed by U.S. Forces in Pakistan

I feel like unsafe. I feel this way because, you never know if Qaeda's people, are pissed off and decide to just attack the United States because of Qaeda's leader's death. Do you know the damage that they can do. I mean look what happened to the Twin Towers.

HECK NO! I wouldn't take a naked picture of my self and send it to this person because, IT'S MY BODY. MY PRIVACY! It's just really nasty. When people do that, it's like they don't think about what the person is going to do with the picture and YOUR ACTUALLY EXPODING YOUR PRIVACY! ITS JUST SO YUCKKK!!!

Not finished rock paper scissors

MY NEW TEETH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (:

Yeah yeah yeah I know I look weird. A lot of my friends say. HA! I took my braces off finally. I kind of like miss having them in my mouth thought. Yeah I know that sounded weird but what ever. But I kind of like my new teeth. They're nice and straight. Some people that have seen my teeth and smile say i have a nice/beautiful smile. :D Like it? The suckish part about taking off my braces is that I have to wear this retainer for 6 months -____- It's so my teeth stay the way they are. I don't get but honestly I would do any thing to keep my teeth like this!!!! (:
The new me. I guess!

1) What was life like as a 3rd World farmer?
Answer: Having to work hard, getting good money to help his/her family servive.

2) Explain your strategy to do well in this game.

Answer: Saving money, but at the same time getting some food for my family.

3) What ideas does 3rd World Farmer give you for designing your healthy eating game in Scratch?

Answer: I think like to make your own farm.. etc.

1) Describe with as much detail as possible, what the detention centers are like (i.e., the bathrooms, medical facilities, cells, solitary confinement, etc.)

ANSWER: The detention centers are like just disgusting. The bathrooms are dirty. The medical barely helps you. Like they serouisly have to strap you down and then "attend to you". The cells are ugly, dirty and when the prisoners go to sleep they don't turn the lights out, and some times when the prisoners ask for something, the cops just start beating them. Like why would they treat them like that?

2) How did playing this game make you feel?

ANSWER: This game made me feel bad for the people that are suffering in life. Like what if that was me? I wouldn't be able to live like that. My life like that would be.... LIKE DEATH!!!!!!!

3) What do you think the Unites States should do differently with their immigrants?

ANSWER: Um I think the United States should let their immigrants be able to go back to their own country.!!!!

Hello texting. Good bye Phone calls!!

Therapist: When was the last time you made or talked to some body on the phone?

Patient: Umm.. Like when my mom made me talk to my aunt to say Happy Birthday. Why?!

Therapist: I don't know it was just a question. Well any way why don't you talk on the phone any more?

Patient: I do.

Therapist: Do you?

Patient: Yes. Didn't I just tell you that? Gosh! Why are we talking about this any way?(patient is texting on the phone)

Therapist: I told you. Im just asking. And theres no need to GOSH! me. Its just some thing for us to talk about while you are here. And put that phone away please.

Patient: Um, okay... well i answered your question. So.....

Therapist: Well HOW do you use your phone.

Patient: OH MY GOSH! Im outta' here!(Patient walks out texting on her phone.)

Therapist: Okay well bye bye now. And if you want to come back here, just give me a call okay?

Patient: Um nahh i think i'll just text you, so whats your number?

YOUR THE REASON!!!

You're the reason for these butterflies
That are fluttering uncontrollable inside of me
These butterflies will never calm
They've taken over my whole body

You're the reason for this smile
That brightens my whole face
This smile will never frown
You've unknowingly became my all

You make me feel alive once again
You've erased my past with just a touch
Chased my fears with just one glance

I thought my happiness was forbidden
Until you took my world and killed my demons
Read into all my deepest dreams
And gave them beautiful wings

You're the reason I believe in love!!!!!!!!

Happy

I have been taught never to brag but now
I cannot help it: I keep
a beautiful garden, all abundance,
indiscriminate, pulling itself
from the stubborn earth. Does it offend you
to watch me working in it,
touching my hands to the greening tips or
tearing the yellow stalks back, so wild
the living and the dead both
snap off in my hands?
The neighbor with his stuttering
fingers, the neighbor with his broken
love: each comes up my drive
to receive his pitying,
accustomed consolations, watches me
work in silence a while, rises in anger,
walks back. Does it offend them to watch me
not mourning with them but working
fitfully, fruitlessly, working
the way the bees work, which is to say
by instinct alone, which looks
like pleasure? I can stand for hours among
the sweet narcissus, silent as a point of bone.
I can wait longer than sadness. I can wait longer
than your grief. It is such a small thing
to be proud of, this garden. Today
there were scrub jays, quail,
a woodpecker knocking at the white
and black shapes of trees, and someone's lost rabbit
scratching under the barberry: Is it
indiscriminate? Should it shrink back, wither,
and expurgate? Should I, too, not be loved?
It is only a little time, a little space.
Why not watch the grasses take up their colors in a rush
like a stream of kerosene being lit?
If I could not have made this garden beautiful
I wouldn't understand your suffering,
nor care for each the same, inflamed way.
I would have to stay only like the bees,
beyond consciousness, beyond self-
reproach, fingers dug down hard
into stone, growing nothing.
There is no end to ego,
with its museum of disappointments.
I want to take my neighbors into the garden
and show them: Here is consolation.
Here is your pity. Look how much seed it drops
around the sparrows as they fight.
It lives despite their misery.
It glows each evening with a violent light

Take away gentle breezes, instead send an icy gale,
Summer winds like these have no place in hell.
Let its' gusts clean out each promise made by you in haste
Lying at my feet with leaves turning into waste.

Fill my skies with darkened clouds to cover up your sun,
Send me no more bright lit days lying you are the one.
Release their rain into my soul to smother passions' fire,
cleanse this heart of each and every remnant of desire.

Leave me just one memory to dream of when asleep,
At least, I will know for sure it is mine to keep.
Springtime visit here no more, do not try to make amends,
Your days are too sublime for me to see them end

This is what I know by observing the warm smiling faces of my friendship tree, as the leaves sway with the breeze revealing a single branch, hanging with a stem so thin, that where my best friends chain begin.

Oval in design--
how you watch me live.
Behind every corner
of your mind lies
another secret yet to
be told. Well here
I lie listening to your
heart...help me
decipher its motives
help me decode
each deathly beat.

I've only known you
for days..but your
eyes hold a century
worth of pain.

Teach me the ways of a
lover so that I may know
what it's like to feel
such despair. Break me
into the pieces you are before
me now. Bring me to your
level...I beg to understand.

You were meant to see
life through the eyes
of the living...not a shadow.

Funny but the truth

He lied to me and made me cry,
but who gives a damn he ain't nothing but a guy,
yeah, i loved him..with all of my heart,
and like always he just tore me apart,
but theres no use of sitting around being depressed,
i mean come on.. he's just like the rest!
F@#$ him and all his stupid Lil games..
I see now he ain't never gonna change,
All because to his friends I wasn't good enough,
And to them he had to be MR. THUG and act all tough,
But what if i told them about the times he cried,
I'm sure it would all just be denied..
So just go away..get the hell outta my face..
It wont take long for me to find some one to take your place!

We may have our ups.
We may have are downs.
But as long as your on my side I can do anything.
As long as you say you love me I'll always have a smile.
As long as you try is means the world to me.
As long as you believe me I'll always believe you.
As long as you have faith in me we can make it till the end.
But once it goes away, I'll try to hold the tears away and be strong.
But when that disappears so will my hope and faith.
So please tell me you love me!!

YOU

YOU...
Every time I see you i start to smile.
When I think about you i start to smile.
Its just You.
You don't care i know.
but i just want you know that I'll never for get about you.
your always on my mind.

YOU!!!!

I'm just over things

I'm just over things.
You never cared
You never did
You never thought of me
You changed
What happened?
Is it me or are you just being some one else other then what I've seen about you.
I'm just over things and you.
I already know how you feel.
You probably hate me.
But guess what I don't care.
You no longer special to me.
I'm over YOU!