Cheerleading All-Star Style
by Kayla F.
Do you think cheerleading should be
called a sport? If you said no then you have it all wrong! If you’ve ever been
a cheerleader then you should know that it’s just as hard maybe even harder
than any other sport. Cheerleading is not all just rainbows and smiles, it is
down and dirty, do it or go home. You don’t whine or complain you get in there
and get it done.
Motions
Motions are when cheerleaders put their hands up and down. The only thing is that not every cheerleader knows how is make them pop. Most new cheerleaders have loose motions, but a good 2 to 3 years of getting told to tighten up will fix it. Motions are the cheers that cheerleaders do on the floor with their hands. Examples of motion names are: highV’s when you put your arms into the air to look like V, lowV’s are the opposite of highV’s you put your arms down in a V like shape, T’s are when you put your arms straight out to make a T with your body and more, each and every one different.
Jumps
Jumps are not as easy as they look. You have to keep your chest up and reach for your toes. Don’t fall when you land; STICK IT. Arms by your side then clean. Unless you do multiple that’s when you jump, jump stick it, clean and on moving.
Moving
Keep it tight. Don’t let your arms move freely. Stick them directly on your sides. Figure out the course for you and take it. Don’t go the way you know you will bump into someone. Move fast and tight, never be late to your next spot.
Tumbling
Tumbling may be the most or second most dangerous thing you do in cheerleading. I broke my leg in January 2010 in a cheerleading competition doing a running round off back tuck. I say it was my fault we lost because we truly were at our best that year and I could feel the power of winning at the tip of my fingernails. That can tell you it’s not always so easy being a cheerleader. You can do so many tumbling passes. There’s back hand springs, round offs, cartwheels, tucks, layouts, full and even more of a variety. Tumbling is a thrill. It’s like flying without wings.
Stunts
Stunts are the pure beauty of cheerleading, you’re up in the air, and you show a facial then come down. If you’re down on the ground and basing, you have to push the girl/boy into the air, pop and catch. If you’re a back spotter you help push the hips into the air and hold the ankles. When the bases pop, you swoop your arms underneath the flyers arms and catch. If you have a front spot or are a front spot, you or you front spot push the knees into the air and keep the flyer from toeing (when you are a flyer and you are on the tips of your toes and about to fall. If you’re the flyer, then guess what? You may have the easiest job in cheerleading. When you fly you simply step up and stand up. Also stay tight, give a facial pop and cradle catch. I think it might be one of the most fun things in cheerleading you do.
The final seconds
I’m sad to say this might be the saddest part for me because that means no heart pumping, thrilling actions, but its also one of the most relieving things because you don’t have to worry about messing up. By the end of the music and the routine you’re out of breath, but happy. You just put all the weeks and months of hard work to use in two minutes. It’s the greatest feeling coming off stage and hearing your parents say, “Good job.” You did awesome! It’s indescribable.
Winning
Going back on the floor you feel nervous. You’re about to find out what the judges thought. When they say, “1st,” your team, you will scream out loud, “we won!” You know it’s the best SPORT ever.
Motions
Motions are when cheerleaders put their hands up and down. The only thing is that not every cheerleader knows how is make them pop. Most new cheerleaders have loose motions, but a good 2 to 3 years of getting told to tighten up will fix it. Motions are the cheers that cheerleaders do on the floor with their hands. Examples of motion names are: highV’s when you put your arms into the air to look like V, lowV’s are the opposite of highV’s you put your arms down in a V like shape, T’s are when you put your arms straight out to make a T with your body and more, each and every one different.
Jumps
Jumps are not as easy as they look. You have to keep your chest up and reach for your toes. Don’t fall when you land; STICK IT. Arms by your side then clean. Unless you do multiple that’s when you jump, jump stick it, clean and on moving.
Moving
Keep it tight. Don’t let your arms move freely. Stick them directly on your sides. Figure out the course for you and take it. Don’t go the way you know you will bump into someone. Move fast and tight, never be late to your next spot.
Tumbling
Tumbling may be the most or second most dangerous thing you do in cheerleading. I broke my leg in January 2010 in a cheerleading competition doing a running round off back tuck. I say it was my fault we lost because we truly were at our best that year and I could feel the power of winning at the tip of my fingernails. That can tell you it’s not always so easy being a cheerleader. You can do so many tumbling passes. There’s back hand springs, round offs, cartwheels, tucks, layouts, full and even more of a variety. Tumbling is a thrill. It’s like flying without wings.
Stunts
Stunts are the pure beauty of cheerleading, you’re up in the air, and you show a facial then come down. If you’re down on the ground and basing, you have to push the girl/boy into the air, pop and catch. If you’re a back spotter you help push the hips into the air and hold the ankles. When the bases pop, you swoop your arms underneath the flyers arms and catch. If you have a front spot or are a front spot, you or you front spot push the knees into the air and keep the flyer from toeing (when you are a flyer and you are on the tips of your toes and about to fall. If you’re the flyer, then guess what? You may have the easiest job in cheerleading. When you fly you simply step up and stand up. Also stay tight, give a facial pop and cradle catch. I think it might be one of the most fun things in cheerleading you do.
The final seconds
I’m sad to say this might be the saddest part for me because that means no heart pumping, thrilling actions, but its also one of the most relieving things because you don’t have to worry about messing up. By the end of the music and the routine you’re out of breath, but happy. You just put all the weeks and months of hard work to use in two minutes. It’s the greatest feeling coming off stage and hearing your parents say, “Good job.” You did awesome! It’s indescribable.
Winning
Going back on the floor you feel nervous. You’re about to find out what the judges thought. When they say, “1st,” your team, you will scream out loud, “we won!” You know it’s the best SPORT ever.
Best Friends
by Merrisa S.
Do you have a
best friend? I hope you do because I do and they are the best. I have lots of
friends but only three best friends. My best friends are Dezz, Tyria, and
Savannah. Read on and I will tell you why.
Dezz is my best friend because she is always there for me. She is there for me through thick and thin. She always helps me with my problems. When I am with her I can’t have a bad day because she always makes me laugh. That’s why Dezz is one of my best friends.
Another one of my best friends is Tyria. She is my best friend because she is funny and fun to be with. She is one of those people that you can tell anything, and no one will ever know about what you said. Tyria is a really cool and awesome friend.
Finally, Savannah is my best friend because she isn’t rude and is fun to be with. For example when someone says something mean to her, she is calm about it and just says, “Leave me alone because I can care less about what you think or have to say. Bye.” She is fun to be with because when she stays the night with me, we always bug my brother and make him take us places. We have some crazy memories together. Those memories make her one of my crazy best friends.
Well, I hope you enjoyed reading my article. I also hope you have best friends like mine. They are cool and fun to be with. Best friends are forever, but the others may just come and go.
Dezz is my best friend because she is always there for me. She is there for me through thick and thin. She always helps me with my problems. When I am with her I can’t have a bad day because she always makes me laugh. That’s why Dezz is one of my best friends.
Another one of my best friends is Tyria. She is my best friend because she is funny and fun to be with. She is one of those people that you can tell anything, and no one will ever know about what you said. Tyria is a really cool and awesome friend.
Finally, Savannah is my best friend because she isn’t rude and is fun to be with. For example when someone says something mean to her, she is calm about it and just says, “Leave me alone because I can care less about what you think or have to say. Bye.” She is fun to be with because when she stays the night with me, we always bug my brother and make him take us places. We have some crazy memories together. Those memories make her one of my crazy best friends.
Well, I hope you enjoyed reading my article. I also hope you have best friends like mine. They are cool and fun to be with. Best friends are forever, but the others may just come and go.
Bullet For My Valentine
by Amber H.
Who is Bullet For My Valentine? They are a
Welsh heavy metal band, that’s from Bridgend. They were formed in 1998,and
there are four members in the band. They are Matt Tuck, Mike Paget, Jay James
and Michael Thomas. Matt Tuck is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitar; Mike
Paget is the lead guitarist. Jay James is back vocals and plays the bass
guitar, then, Michael Thomas is on the drums.
A lot of people probably don’t know them as Bullet For My Valentine; they may know them as Jeff Killed John. They were known as that before they became really famous, but their music career started when they started doing covers of Metallica and Nirvana. They recorded six songs but they weren’t released into stores. They later went back and reworked them when they became known as Bullet For My Valentine. The only reason they changed their name is because they were having financial problems, which led them to change two things. These two things were the band’s name and the music direction.
They are one of my favorite bands because they have songs that some people can relate to or “get” what they are talking about. They are very popular along with some other bands, like Avenged Sevenfold and Attack Attack. The way that they are like Avenged Sevenfold is because some of their songs have screaming, which is known as screamo screaming. Another way that they are alike is because of the fast, hard, beat that you can head bang to. Some ways Bullet For My Valentine and Attack Attack are alike is by having techno music in some of the songs or when it slows down and then speeds up again.
Their very first album was released on October 3, 2005 in the United Kingdom. The album was released on February 14, 2006 in the United States and went until 2007, it was called The Poison. Their second album, Scream Aim Fire, came out in 2007 and was popular until 2008. They have another album called Fever; it was released in 2009. Some songs that are on these CD’s are Tears Don’t Fall, Four Words To Choke Upon, All These Things I Hate (Revolves Around Me).
Matt Tuck is married to Alexandria Bunker but she is known as Alexandria Tuck now. Matt Tuck was born on January 20, 1980, in Bridgend, South Whales. Michael Thomas was also born on January 20, 1980, in Bridgend, Whales. Jay James was born January 31, 1981 in Bridgend and than Mike Paget was born September 12, 1978.
Well, now you know about the band and the band members, you also know some of their songs. They can be viewed on youtube or playlist. Listen to Tears Don’t Fall or What I Hate (Revolves Around Me). I think most people can relate to it because they have been through it. Also, I think it’s a really an amazing and awesome song that anybody would like or maybe even love the song because they may start to really get into it. So, go home… get on youtube or even playlist and listen to one of their songs, you never know, you might like them.
A lot of people probably don’t know them as Bullet For My Valentine; they may know them as Jeff Killed John. They were known as that before they became really famous, but their music career started when they started doing covers of Metallica and Nirvana. They recorded six songs but they weren’t released into stores. They later went back and reworked them when they became known as Bullet For My Valentine. The only reason they changed their name is because they were having financial problems, which led them to change two things. These two things were the band’s name and the music direction.
They are one of my favorite bands because they have songs that some people can relate to or “get” what they are talking about. They are very popular along with some other bands, like Avenged Sevenfold and Attack Attack. The way that they are like Avenged Sevenfold is because some of their songs have screaming, which is known as screamo screaming. Another way that they are alike is because of the fast, hard, beat that you can head bang to. Some ways Bullet For My Valentine and Attack Attack are alike is by having techno music in some of the songs or when it slows down and then speeds up again.
Their very first album was released on October 3, 2005 in the United Kingdom. The album was released on February 14, 2006 in the United States and went until 2007, it was called The Poison. Their second album, Scream Aim Fire, came out in 2007 and was popular until 2008. They have another album called Fever; it was released in 2009. Some songs that are on these CD’s are Tears Don’t Fall, Four Words To Choke Upon, All These Things I Hate (Revolves Around Me).
Matt Tuck is married to Alexandria Bunker but she is known as Alexandria Tuck now. Matt Tuck was born on January 20, 1980, in Bridgend, South Whales. Michael Thomas was also born on January 20, 1980, in Bridgend, Whales. Jay James was born January 31, 1981 in Bridgend and than Mike Paget was born September 12, 1978.
Well, now you know about the band and the band members, you also know some of their songs. They can be viewed on youtube or playlist. Listen to Tears Don’t Fall or What I Hate (Revolves Around Me). I think most people can relate to it because they have been through it. Also, I think it’s a really an amazing and awesome song that anybody would like or maybe even love the song because they may start to really get into it. So, go home… get on youtube or even playlist and listen to one of their songs, you never know, you might like them.
Singing
by Kirsten T.
Singing is a lot of hard work. You have to
work your vocal cords to the maximum. Most of your voice comes from your
abdomen, “that’s why when singing adults tell you to sit up straight.” People
think that when singing, there has to be a certain pitch, but there it really
doesn’t have to be.
Vocal Ranges
There are six different types of vocal ranges. The highest is soprano, then mezzo-soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, and bass is the lowest. It is said that soprano is so high that it can break glass, but my mom won’t let me try so I don’t’ know if it’s true or not. Bass is the lowest pitch of voice. The rest are in the middle range.
Posture
For you to get a better sound, your posture should be perfect. Your posture really affects the way you sing. You might not think it does, but that’s the most important part besides singing. The best posture is sitting up straight and singing as well as you can. Listen for what note you’re supposed to be on.
History
In 1590, men started to sing out their feelings before they could even say what they were thinking. There was a group of girls that were founded in 1972. They sang at churches, retirement homes, ECT. This group was called Larks. Singing has been around for a long, long time. Most of the history is probably lost or hidden.
Singing doesn’t come easy. If you work hard enough you can reach your dream of being a famous singer. Also singing is a talent and talents are something you are born with not something you learn how to do. All you have to do is work hard and follow your dreams.
Vocal Ranges
There are six different types of vocal ranges. The highest is soprano, then mezzo-soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, and bass is the lowest. It is said that soprano is so high that it can break glass, but my mom won’t let me try so I don’t’ know if it’s true or not. Bass is the lowest pitch of voice. The rest are in the middle range.
Posture
For you to get a better sound, your posture should be perfect. Your posture really affects the way you sing. You might not think it does, but that’s the most important part besides singing. The best posture is sitting up straight and singing as well as you can. Listen for what note you’re supposed to be on.
History
In 1590, men started to sing out their feelings before they could even say what they were thinking. There was a group of girls that were founded in 1972. They sang at churches, retirement homes, ECT. This group was called Larks. Singing has been around for a long, long time. Most of the history is probably lost or hidden.
Singing doesn’t come easy. If you work hard enough you can reach your dream of being a famous singer. Also singing is a talent and talents are something you are born with not something you learn how to do. All you have to do is work hard and follow your dreams.
James Patterson
by Bailey M.
James
Patterson has written many books like the Women’s
Murder Club series, the Michael
Bennett series, the Maximum Ride series,
the Alex Cross series, Daniel X, and Witch and Wizard. He has a couple of new books coming out soon. The
one I’m really into is Angel. Angel is the seventh book in the Maximum Ride series. The book came out
February 14th, 2011, Valentine’s Day. More books that are coming out
in 2011 are Toys, 10th Anniversary, Private, The Ninth Judgment, and Now
You See Her.
Time magazine named him, “The Man Who Can’t Miss.” James Patterson is a two-time Children’s Choice Award “Author of the Year” nominee, a designation decided by more than 15,000 children and teen readers. In the past three years, James Patterson has sold more books than any author, and in total, James’s books have sold an estimated 220 million copies worldwide. He’s the first author to have #1 new titles simultaneously on the New York Times adult and children’s bestseller list and is the only author to have five new hardcover novels at #1 on the list in one year- a record-breaking feat he’s accomplished every year since 2005. James Patterson holds the New York Times record for most Hardcover Fiction bestselling titles by a single author (63 total), which is a Guinness World Record.
He has written six screen plays on the Hollywood fast track, including the upcoming Maximum Ride movie from the producers of X-men and Spiderman. James’ recent movie picks are No Strings Attached, The Rite, Barney’s Version, The Mechanic, Blue Valentine, and The Green Hornet. James has hundreds of other movie reviews that you can see at his website jamespatterson.com. You can also learn about him in his biography, which is also on his website.
James B. Patterson was born March 22nd, 1947. James has not released his middle name to the public. He is also an actor, screenwriter, award winner, television writer, and a movie story contributor. Patterson lives in Florida with his wife Susan and his son, Jack. Patterson writes four bestsellers a year. He does this with a lot of help from his friends.
James Patterson has a webpage called max-dan-wiz.com; it has forums, photos, videos, groups that you can join, and blogs. You can create your own page and join some of the discussions they have about the books James writes. He has written 71 books in 33 years. The man is considered a legend to some people.
Time magazine named him, “The Man Who Can’t Miss.” James Patterson is a two-time Children’s Choice Award “Author of the Year” nominee, a designation decided by more than 15,000 children and teen readers. In the past three years, James Patterson has sold more books than any author, and in total, James’s books have sold an estimated 220 million copies worldwide. He’s the first author to have #1 new titles simultaneously on the New York Times adult and children’s bestseller list and is the only author to have five new hardcover novels at #1 on the list in one year- a record-breaking feat he’s accomplished every year since 2005. James Patterson holds the New York Times record for most Hardcover Fiction bestselling titles by a single author (63 total), which is a Guinness World Record.
He has written six screen plays on the Hollywood fast track, including the upcoming Maximum Ride movie from the producers of X-men and Spiderman. James’ recent movie picks are No Strings Attached, The Rite, Barney’s Version, The Mechanic, Blue Valentine, and The Green Hornet. James has hundreds of other movie reviews that you can see at his website jamespatterson.com. You can also learn about him in his biography, which is also on his website.
James B. Patterson was born March 22nd, 1947. James has not released his middle name to the public. He is also an actor, screenwriter, award winner, television writer, and a movie story contributor. Patterson lives in Florida with his wife Susan and his son, Jack. Patterson writes four bestsellers a year. He does this with a lot of help from his friends.
James Patterson has a webpage called max-dan-wiz.com; it has forums, photos, videos, groups that you can join, and blogs. You can create your own page and join some of the discussions they have about the books James writes. He has written 71 books in 33 years. The man is considered a legend to some people.
Carrie Underwood
by Sandra C.
Carrie Underwood was born March 10th 1983, in Muskogee,
Oklahoma. Carrie’s full name is Carrie Marie Underwood. She won the fourth
season of American Idol in 2005 and now she is a country music singer. She is a
singer, songwriter, and actress. She plays guitar and piano. She graduated from
Checotah High School. Carrie has two sisters Shanna and
Stephanie.
Carrie Underwood is now married to Mike Fisher who is a hockey player for the
Nashville Predators. On July 10th, 2010 Carrie and Mike got married
at The Ritz Carlton Resort at Reynolds
Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia.
Carrie Underwood has since become a multi-platinum selling recording artist, a multiple Grammy award winner, a Grand Ole Opry inductee in 2008, a Golden Globe award nominee, a three time Academy of Country Music Association female vocalist winner, and a GMA dove award winner. Carrie started singing when she was just three years old. in church. Carrie Underwood was a normal teenager when she was growing up. She loves country music. She was the first country music singer to win American idol.
She was top student at her high school and was a hard worker. She was a very talented singer in church. She was used to the stage pageants in college, where she majored in journalism. But, Carrie spent most of her time doing what she loved that was singing. Carrie sang in church, and starred in many musicals at her school from third to fifth grade. When she got older she asked her mom to take her to a local talent show. In high school she performed at fairs, churches, and school events. Carrie has 19 recording labels. Carrie is a very bright person who loves what she does.
Carrie has always loved to sing no matter where she is and no matter how she feels, she loves to do it. She has a lot of fans and her parents and sisters are her number one fans. Carries parents are very supportive about what she does. She loves country music and that’s what she wanted to do even if she didn’t win American Idol. She is influenced everyday by different people who care and love her but her fans are very supportive of her and her music.
Since Carrie was a little girl she has loved the country life and country music. To this day, she enjoys every bit of what she does. She will always be thankful for what she has. Her family lives on a farm and her mom has been featured in some of her music videos so she sticks with Carrie wherever she goes. Carrie Underwood is very popular country singer and a lot of people love her and her music.
Carrie Underwood has since become a multi-platinum selling recording artist, a multiple Grammy award winner, a Grand Ole Opry inductee in 2008, a Golden Globe award nominee, a three time Academy of Country Music Association female vocalist winner, and a GMA dove award winner. Carrie started singing when she was just three years old. in church. Carrie Underwood was a normal teenager when she was growing up. She loves country music. She was the first country music singer to win American idol.
She was top student at her high school and was a hard worker. She was a very talented singer in church. She was used to the stage pageants in college, where she majored in journalism. But, Carrie spent most of her time doing what she loved that was singing. Carrie sang in church, and starred in many musicals at her school from third to fifth grade. When she got older she asked her mom to take her to a local talent show. In high school she performed at fairs, churches, and school events. Carrie has 19 recording labels. Carrie is a very bright person who loves what she does.
Carrie has always loved to sing no matter where she is and no matter how she feels, she loves to do it. She has a lot of fans and her parents and sisters are her number one fans. Carries parents are very supportive about what she does. She loves country music and that’s what she wanted to do even if she didn’t win American Idol. She is influenced everyday by different people who care and love her but her fans are very supportive of her and her music.
Since Carrie was a little girl she has loved the country life and country music. To this day, she enjoys every bit of what she does. She will always be thankful for what she has. Her family lives on a farm and her mom has been featured in some of her music videos so she sticks with Carrie wherever she goes. Carrie Underwood is very popular country singer and a lot of people love her and her music.
Fly Cars
by Jesse N.
What are “fly” cars?. The cars that I think are fly are
Lotus, Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Porsche. Cars show your personality and your
lifestyle. For instance, if you have broke down car, it shows that you have
crappy job. A girl wants her guy to buy her nice stuff but when you have a nice
fly car, it shows that you have money and that you pay top dollar for the best
stuff.
The good thing about the Lotus is it isn’t as expensive as the Lamborghini and Ferrari. The C.A.B. on the lotus logo is short for Chris A. Brandlehner. Another good thing about the Lotus is that it has a very light frame, so it can go faster. The typical Lotus has a 2.0 litre engine and was first used on the Lotus 904.
Many people don’t know this, but Lamborghini was a tractor at first and the guy who made these tractors decided to put his tractor engine in a Ferrari and to make cars. Lamborghini is actually named after its owner, Ferruccio Lamborghini and the bull on the logo is actually his birth sign. Lamborghini used to be an independent company but went bankrupt in 1978. Chrysler then bought it and in 1998 Audi took it over. The Lamborghini company is in Italy and so every Italian police drive super Lambo.
Ferrari is named after its founder, Enzo Ferrari. Ferrari doesn’t only make amazing cars, it also has perfumes, sunglasses, and laptops under its brand name. The best selling Ferrari is the 1986-89 328 GTS. 6,068 were manufactured in those years. The fastest is the F60, it debuted in April 2002 and the most expensive Ferrari is the 250GTO which cost $12,000,000.
Porsche was the first car to put the brakes on all four wheels. A famous Porsche model is the Porsche 911, it takes 125 hours to make this car. Porsche was first made in Stuttgart, Germany in 1930.
The good thing about the Lotus is it isn’t as expensive as the Lamborghini and Ferrari. The C.A.B. on the lotus logo is short for Chris A. Brandlehner. Another good thing about the Lotus is that it has a very light frame, so it can go faster. The typical Lotus has a 2.0 litre engine and was first used on the Lotus 904.
Many people don’t know this, but Lamborghini was a tractor at first and the guy who made these tractors decided to put his tractor engine in a Ferrari and to make cars. Lamborghini is actually named after its owner, Ferruccio Lamborghini and the bull on the logo is actually his birth sign. Lamborghini used to be an independent company but went bankrupt in 1978. Chrysler then bought it and in 1998 Audi took it over. The Lamborghini company is in Italy and so every Italian police drive super Lambo.
Ferrari is named after its founder, Enzo Ferrari. Ferrari doesn’t only make amazing cars, it also has perfumes, sunglasses, and laptops under its brand name. The best selling Ferrari is the 1986-89 328 GTS. 6,068 were manufactured in those years. The fastest is the F60, it debuted in April 2002 and the most expensive Ferrari is the 250GTO which cost $12,000,000.
Porsche was the first car to put the brakes on all four wheels. A famous Porsche model is the Porsche 911, it takes 125 hours to make this car. Porsche was first made in Stuttgart, Germany in 1930.
Nicki Manaj
by Lyric R.
Onika Tanya Maraj was born on
December 8, 1984 in Trinidad. She is
known as Nicki Minaj a Southside Jamaican, Queens, New York rapper. She grew up
in a troubled home, with a father on drugs and a struggling single mother.
Despite her hectic environment, Minaj went to graduate from LaGuardia High
School in Manhattan where she studied singing and acting.
After graduating, Nicki started working as an administrative assistant. She dedicated all her free time to pursuing her potential music career. Nicki Minaj started off singing, from background vocals, to hooks for local rappers. Minaj wanted to stand out more, from the average young aspiring singers and began writing raps. She first saw fame when she signed with Young Money Entertainment and then later with Cash Money Records. They noticed her talent when she branched out on Myspace.
In Minaj’s career she has released three mixtapes (Playtime is Over, Sucka Free, and Beam Me Up, Scotty.) In April of 2007, she released her first mixtape “Playtime is Over”. On the cover of her album she posed as a “Barbie” and Lil Wayne appeared on the track “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop”. Nearly a year later Nicki, released her second mixtape titled “Sucka Free”. Then roughly another year later, she released the album, “Beam Me Up, Scotty”.
Originally using her real last name Maraj, Nicki started calling herself Minaj because she started “eating chicks”, with her vicious rap skills. It’s pronounced as Menage, only spelled to compliment her real last name with a J instead of the traditional spelling. Aside from her original moniker, Minaj also uses an array of Aka aliases to describe herself.
I like Nicki Minaj because she is her own person and her music relates to something that happens to her in life. I LOVE her music, especially Moment for Life featuring Drake. She is a good person and really gives back to her community Even though she is famous, she always makes time to go back to her hometown to see her family. She calls herself a Barbie!
After graduating, Nicki started working as an administrative assistant. She dedicated all her free time to pursuing her potential music career. Nicki Minaj started off singing, from background vocals, to hooks for local rappers. Minaj wanted to stand out more, from the average young aspiring singers and began writing raps. She first saw fame when she signed with Young Money Entertainment and then later with Cash Money Records. They noticed her talent when she branched out on Myspace.
In Minaj’s career she has released three mixtapes (Playtime is Over, Sucka Free, and Beam Me Up, Scotty.) In April of 2007, she released her first mixtape “Playtime is Over”. On the cover of her album she posed as a “Barbie” and Lil Wayne appeared on the track “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop”. Nearly a year later Nicki, released her second mixtape titled “Sucka Free”. Then roughly another year later, she released the album, “Beam Me Up, Scotty”.
Originally using her real last name Maraj, Nicki started calling herself Minaj because she started “eating chicks”, with her vicious rap skills. It’s pronounced as Menage, only spelled to compliment her real last name with a J instead of the traditional spelling. Aside from her original moniker, Minaj also uses an array of Aka aliases to describe herself.
I like Nicki Minaj because she is her own person and her music relates to something that happens to her in life. I LOVE her music, especially Moment for Life featuring Drake. She is a good person and really gives back to her community Even though she is famous, she always makes time to go back to her hometown to see her family. She calls herself a Barbie!
Microsoft Zune 120 GB
by Austin M.
The Microsoft
Zune is a music device made by Microsoft and I highly encourage everyone to try
this product. I think that the Zune is the best media player out right now. You
don’t know what you’re missing. The Zune is great for watching videos. Its
software is fairly simple and easy to use.
Zunes come in three memory spaces: 30 GB, 80 GB, and 120 GB. GB stands for gigabyte and one gigabyte is 1,000 megabytes. A song is roughly 5 megabytes. That just shows how much memory this device has. The Zune’s lack of graphics on the device enables it to have more memory than other devices. The Zune is great for videos.
The Zune also is very reasonably priced considering all of its qualities. There is a new type of Zune that has recently come out called Zune hd. It has a touch screen just like the iPod touch. Personally, I do not like touch screens because I do not like finger prints on the screen when I’m watching videos. You can also have a web browser on Zune hd unlike the regular Zune where you can only get on the Zune marketplace.
If you are like me and enjoy watching videos, you can find just about any video you want on your Zune in the Zune marketplace. You can also buy individual songs if you don’t want to buy a whole album. All you need is a device with a usb outlet and internet connection to make your own personal collection on the Zune software. On zune.net, Zune’s website, you can download the free software for your computer, smart phone, etc. The Zune software also only takes up 314 MB of space.
You can order the songs or videos in your collection by alphabetical order, date added, reverse alphabetical order, or by genre. If you add a new song or video, you can find it easily. The Zune is just an all around great media player. The Zune is a great investment and once you get it you’ll wonder why you didn’t get it earlier. The Zune will be a worthwhile buy and great entertainment for years to come!
Zunes come in three memory spaces: 30 GB, 80 GB, and 120 GB. GB stands for gigabyte and one gigabyte is 1,000 megabytes. A song is roughly 5 megabytes. That just shows how much memory this device has. The Zune’s lack of graphics on the device enables it to have more memory than other devices. The Zune is great for videos.
The Zune also is very reasonably priced considering all of its qualities. There is a new type of Zune that has recently come out called Zune hd. It has a touch screen just like the iPod touch. Personally, I do not like touch screens because I do not like finger prints on the screen when I’m watching videos. You can also have a web browser on Zune hd unlike the regular Zune where you can only get on the Zune marketplace.
If you are like me and enjoy watching videos, you can find just about any video you want on your Zune in the Zune marketplace. You can also buy individual songs if you don’t want to buy a whole album. All you need is a device with a usb outlet and internet connection to make your own personal collection on the Zune software. On zune.net, Zune’s website, you can download the free software for your computer, smart phone, etc. The Zune software also only takes up 314 MB of space.
You can order the songs or videos in your collection by alphabetical order, date added, reverse alphabetical order, or by genre. If you add a new song or video, you can find it easily. The Zune is just an all around great media player. The Zune is a great investment and once you get it you’ll wonder why you didn’t get it earlier. The Zune will be a worthwhile buy and great entertainment for years to come!
LeBron James
by Tiavion P.
Lebron
James is my idol. I love the way he hoops, he’s FEARLESS, and plays with lots
of confidence. LeBron was born on December 30,1984 in Akron, Ohio. He grew up
with only one parent, Ms. Gloria James. His father was an ex-con not ready to
take on the responsibility of being a parent just yet.
Times were hard for LeBron when he was growing up. His grandmother died when he was an infant and finding the right job was always the main struggle for his mother. At a young age Ms. Gloria gave LeBron a ball and a miniature basketball goal and from that day forward Gloria began to realize LeBron had passion for the game.
Lebron’s lifestyle started to affect him in elementary school. Embarrassed by his home life, making friends was the hardest part. He let out his emotions and showed his intelligence through sports.
By his sophomore year in high school, basketball scouts were already talking about his chances of playing for the NBA. In 2003, Lebron James went on to play with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. Today, the man is worth millions. Dreams do come true.
Times were hard for LeBron when he was growing up. His grandmother died when he was an infant and finding the right job was always the main struggle for his mother. At a young age Ms. Gloria gave LeBron a ball and a miniature basketball goal and from that day forward Gloria began to realize LeBron had passion for the game.
Lebron’s lifestyle started to affect him in elementary school. Embarrassed by his home life, making friends was the hardest part. He let out his emotions and showed his intelligence through sports.
By his sophomore year in high school, basketball scouts were already talking about his chances of playing for the NBA. In 2003, Lebron James went on to play with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. Today, the man is worth millions. Dreams do come true.
NBA
by Tyson B.
The NBA is what I watch when I’m at home bored. My favorite
thing about the NBA is they have a Dunk Contest. My favorite team in the NBA is
the New York Knicks. My favorite player is Amare Stoudemire; he’s a 6’10 power
forward. I hope one day I can be in the NBA and play like him.
History
The NBA was founded in 1946. It was originally called the BAA (Basketball Association of America) in 1946 but changed to the NBA (National Basketball Association) in 1949. At first there were only 11 teams and now there are 30 teams. The Toronto Huskies and the New York Knickerbockers were the first teams to play against each other in the league. The Philadelphia Warriors were the first to win a NBA championship.
Records
The Boston Celtics have been one of the better teams winning 17 Championships. A NBA game is played in 48 minutes, which is 12 minutes all 4 quarters. Wilt Chamberlain was one of the best players who ever played in the NBA holding 72 NBA records! In 1962, Wilt Chamberlain Scored 100 points in a single game. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has scored 38,387 points in his 20-year career.
ALL-STAR WEEKEND
All-Star weekend are events that start Feb. 18th through the 20th. The games played are the Slam Dunk contest, 3-point shootout, the skills challenge, rookie vs. sophomore games, and the All-Star game. My favorite event is the Slam Dunk Contest because you see surprising dunks that a lot of people can't do. That’s why it’s my favorite. Last year 5’9 Nate Robinson beat Dwight Howard by jumping over him and he’s 6’11.
This is why the NBA is so fun to watch. It’s a fast paced and competitive game. So many surprising things can happen in a game. Every game someone is trying to win and break a record. Winning a championship ring is all that matters to most.
History
The NBA was founded in 1946. It was originally called the BAA (Basketball Association of America) in 1946 but changed to the NBA (National Basketball Association) in 1949. At first there were only 11 teams and now there are 30 teams. The Toronto Huskies and the New York Knickerbockers were the first teams to play against each other in the league. The Philadelphia Warriors were the first to win a NBA championship.
Records
The Boston Celtics have been one of the better teams winning 17 Championships. A NBA game is played in 48 minutes, which is 12 minutes all 4 quarters. Wilt Chamberlain was one of the best players who ever played in the NBA holding 72 NBA records! In 1962, Wilt Chamberlain Scored 100 points in a single game. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has scored 38,387 points in his 20-year career.
ALL-STAR WEEKEND
All-Star weekend are events that start Feb. 18th through the 20th. The games played are the Slam Dunk contest, 3-point shootout, the skills challenge, rookie vs. sophomore games, and the All-Star game. My favorite event is the Slam Dunk Contest because you see surprising dunks that a lot of people can't do. That’s why it’s my favorite. Last year 5’9 Nate Robinson beat Dwight Howard by jumping over him and he’s 6’11.
This is why the NBA is so fun to watch. It’s a fast paced and competitive game. So many surprising things can happen in a game. Every game someone is trying to win and break a record. Winning a championship ring is all that matters to most.
India: My Home
by Manish B.
India
is a country of beauty, diversity, and a country that I’m proud to call my
homeland. It’s home to Mount Everest and the sport of cricket. Religions
include Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. It may be a small country, but it holds
the world’s 2nd largest population. Land, culture, and recreation
are just some of the distinct features India has to offer.
Geographically, India is very unique. It is considered a subcontinent, since it is cut off from Asia by the Himalayan Mountains. India’s flag is comprised of three different colors: green, white, and orange. Each color represents something; green represents faith and chivalry, white represents truth and peace, and orange represents courage and sacrifice. In the center of the flag is a chakra, which is referred to as the wheel of life.
India is 1/3 the size of the United States, yet it has a population of1,166,079,217. Mumbai is India’s largest city. Rivers are revered in India; one of these rivers is the Ganges, where many people believe bathing in it will remove all your sins. Monsoons play a major part in India’s climate; they bring in a lot of rain and floods, however, many Indians have grown accustom to it. India is also home to the Taj Mahal, one of the most beautifully crafted buildings in the world. English and Hindi are the two main languages often spoken in India, but there are 17 other languages also spoken.
Religion plays a big part in India. About 80% of India’s population follow Hinduism, while Muslims make up only 13%. However, every world religion is present in India. In addition, Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism were even created in India. Since my faith is in Hinduism, I know how amazing it can be. We are a polytheistic culture, believing in more than one god. Some of these gods include Shiva, the destroyer, Vishnu, the preserver, and Brahma, the creator. Hindus also follow a couple of principles, one of which is that we can’t eat beef. That’s right, we can’t eat any hamburgers. Cows are sacred in India, since a cow is one of Shiva’s greatest followers. We even allow cows to roam on the streets with the cars. Holidays are celebrated in the form of festivals. The festival of colors is called Holi, while the festival of light is known as Diwali.
Recreation is expressed in many different forms. You’ve probably heard of Hollywood, but have you heard of Bollywood? Bollywood is the same as Hollywood, but instead of taking place in California it takes place in India. Mumbai is the home of Bollywood; it is the world’s largest movie industry. Many movies that were created in America were even re-created for Indian cinema. Typical movies in India are always some kind of musical.
Football, baseball, and basketball are the things that come to mind when thinking about sports. However in India, the main sport is cricket. Cricket is a more advanced version of baseball, with two bases instead of four. Cricket is a very time consuming game; it sometimes lasts for days.
Dance is a highly developed art in India. Dance is used for many purposes; dances are performed in ceremonies occurring in temples and shrines or for entertainment in movies. Many find difficulty trying these dances due to expressions and complex body and hand movements. Music in India has been widely influenced by other countries. In the older times, music was simple and classic. Today, however, music has been created to suit different tastes of music like pop and hip-hop.
I guess there is no place like home when it comes to India. These are just some of things India has within its borders, and there’s still a lot more. Even though it’s a country on its own, it finds its roots in many places such as Europe. I think India is one of those countries that hasn’t had its time in the limelight, but I think everyone should get to understand the beautiful and magnificent country that is India.
Geographically, India is very unique. It is considered a subcontinent, since it is cut off from Asia by the Himalayan Mountains. India’s flag is comprised of three different colors: green, white, and orange. Each color represents something; green represents faith and chivalry, white represents truth and peace, and orange represents courage and sacrifice. In the center of the flag is a chakra, which is referred to as the wheel of life.
India is 1/3 the size of the United States, yet it has a population of1,166,079,217. Mumbai is India’s largest city. Rivers are revered in India; one of these rivers is the Ganges, where many people believe bathing in it will remove all your sins. Monsoons play a major part in India’s climate; they bring in a lot of rain and floods, however, many Indians have grown accustom to it. India is also home to the Taj Mahal, one of the most beautifully crafted buildings in the world. English and Hindi are the two main languages often spoken in India, but there are 17 other languages also spoken.
Religion plays a big part in India. About 80% of India’s population follow Hinduism, while Muslims make up only 13%. However, every world religion is present in India. In addition, Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism were even created in India. Since my faith is in Hinduism, I know how amazing it can be. We are a polytheistic culture, believing in more than one god. Some of these gods include Shiva, the destroyer, Vishnu, the preserver, and Brahma, the creator. Hindus also follow a couple of principles, one of which is that we can’t eat beef. That’s right, we can’t eat any hamburgers. Cows are sacred in India, since a cow is one of Shiva’s greatest followers. We even allow cows to roam on the streets with the cars. Holidays are celebrated in the form of festivals. The festival of colors is called Holi, while the festival of light is known as Diwali.
Recreation is expressed in many different forms. You’ve probably heard of Hollywood, but have you heard of Bollywood? Bollywood is the same as Hollywood, but instead of taking place in California it takes place in India. Mumbai is the home of Bollywood; it is the world’s largest movie industry. Many movies that were created in America were even re-created for Indian cinema. Typical movies in India are always some kind of musical.
Football, baseball, and basketball are the things that come to mind when thinking about sports. However in India, the main sport is cricket. Cricket is a more advanced version of baseball, with two bases instead of four. Cricket is a very time consuming game; it sometimes lasts for days.
Dance is a highly developed art in India. Dance is used for many purposes; dances are performed in ceremonies occurring in temples and shrines or for entertainment in movies. Many find difficulty trying these dances due to expressions and complex body and hand movements. Music in India has been widely influenced by other countries. In the older times, music was simple and classic. Today, however, music has been created to suit different tastes of music like pop and hip-hop.
I guess there is no place like home when it comes to India. These are just some of things India has within its borders, and there’s still a lot more. Even though it’s a country on its own, it finds its roots in many places such as Europe. I think India is one of those countries that hasn’t had its time in the limelight, but I think everyone should get to understand the beautiful and magnificent country that is India.
The Bomb.com: Trey Songz
by Megan Cherry
Do you know Trey Songz? I do,
he’s my favorite rap singer ever. He has a great voice, and works really hard
at singing. A lot of people like him and listen to his music. I think he’s a
good role model for other singers.
He is a good role model. He’s good to the people he’s around. Some of his songs tell about life and that helps some people get through hard times. He loves his fans with all his heart. There is a percent of teens that look up to him as a role model.
This great singer works very hard on his music. He loves what he writes and all of his fans do too. He always works hard to impress his fans. There is no doubt that he is an awesome artist. In his songs you can hear the hard work he puts forth because you can hear how hard he tries and how he expresses his self.
For some of you people who don’t know much about Trey Songz I will help you learn. First he was born on November 28, 1984, his real name isn’t Trey Songz it is something normal, Tremaine Aldon Neverson. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia. He is like some artists he does have a tattoo. It is on his chest and reads “To God I pray, may April’s showers rain on her forrest and grow the strength that started with one rose.” April is his mother’s name, Forrest is his brother, and Rose is his grandmother. That in a way is a meaningful tattoo. There are some facts about the one and only Trey Songz, so you can’t say you don’t know him.
Therefore, you now know a little about my favorite artist. When you listen to his songs they are meaningful to some. He is a role model for others. But now you know about some of the truth about Trey Songz. Some of his best songs are Can’t Be Friends, One Love, and Bottoms up with Nicki Minaj. He got started when the producer Troy Taylor got him to launch an album.
He is a good role model. He’s good to the people he’s around. Some of his songs tell about life and that helps some people get through hard times. He loves his fans with all his heart. There is a percent of teens that look up to him as a role model.
This great singer works very hard on his music. He loves what he writes and all of his fans do too. He always works hard to impress his fans. There is no doubt that he is an awesome artist. In his songs you can hear the hard work he puts forth because you can hear how hard he tries and how he expresses his self.
For some of you people who don’t know much about Trey Songz I will help you learn. First he was born on November 28, 1984, his real name isn’t Trey Songz it is something normal, Tremaine Aldon Neverson. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia. He is like some artists he does have a tattoo. It is on his chest and reads “To God I pray, may April’s showers rain on her forrest and grow the strength that started with one rose.” April is his mother’s name, Forrest is his brother, and Rose is his grandmother. That in a way is a meaningful tattoo. There are some facts about the one and only Trey Songz, so you can’t say you don’t know him.
Therefore, you now know a little about my favorite artist. When you listen to his songs they are meaningful to some. He is a role model for others. But now you know about some of the truth about Trey Songz. Some of his best songs are Can’t Be Friends, One Love, and Bottoms up with Nicki Minaj. He got started when the producer Troy Taylor got him to launch an album.
True Friendship
by Heather A.
Do you have a true friend? Well I do I have a few. But these
days you can’t trust anybody. There aren’t a lot of people that I can trust.
Their aren’t lot of people out their that are true instead, they’re fake and I
don’t like fakes. All they know how to do is start drama and I personally don’t
like drama.
True friends include a close relationship that nobody can break you up. Friendships also take time and responsibility to share good and bad memories. Some people will say “ Oh yea, he’s my bestfreind” after the first week of knowing them, but they haven’t taken the time to actually realize that what they have is not a friendship it’s the beginning of an relationship. You’ll know it when you have a true friend.
Trust is also essential to true friendship. Everyone needs that special someone they can share emotions, thoughts, and with stories. Everyone has secrets and if you’re scared that those secrets will end up on the internet the next week, then you don’t know what a true friend is. Everyone has to build their trust up in order to have a relationship. Everyone should have the opportunity to trust a friend.
True friends don’t start rumors. They know everything about you and don’t talk behind your back. They are there for you when you need em” through the good and through the bad. Friends are dependable and know how you feel. Our feelings are mutual we want the best for them and they want the best for us.
My definition of a friend is someone that is there for you no matter what. They also keep their promises and they don’t dare stab you in the back. They care about you, love you, and appreciate who you are. They don’t judge you, and have nothing but positive words to say to you. I hope you can say something like this about someone and if you can, you know exactly what a true friend is.
True friends include a close relationship that nobody can break you up. Friendships also take time and responsibility to share good and bad memories. Some people will say “ Oh yea, he’s my bestfreind” after the first week of knowing them, but they haven’t taken the time to actually realize that what they have is not a friendship it’s the beginning of an relationship. You’ll know it when you have a true friend.
Trust is also essential to true friendship. Everyone needs that special someone they can share emotions, thoughts, and with stories. Everyone has secrets and if you’re scared that those secrets will end up on the internet the next week, then you don’t know what a true friend is. Everyone has to build their trust up in order to have a relationship. Everyone should have the opportunity to trust a friend.
True friends don’t start rumors. They know everything about you and don’t talk behind your back. They are there for you when you need em” through the good and through the bad. Friends are dependable and know how you feel. Our feelings are mutual we want the best for them and they want the best for us.
My definition of a friend is someone that is there for you no matter what. They also keep their promises and they don’t dare stab you in the back. They care about you, love you, and appreciate who you are. They don’t judge you, and have nothing but positive words to say to you. I hope you can say something like this about someone and if you can, you know exactly what a true friend is.
The Lakers
by Kolbe C.
The Lakers are my favorite team in
the NBA. The Lakers play all their home games at the Staples Center. They have
many rivals but the main two are the Los Angeles Clippers and the Boston
Celtics. So far the Lakers have 16 championship wins.
The person who helped them win 5 of those championships is Kobe Bryant, He is also why I like the Lakers and his number is #24. Kobe was born August 23, 1978. His position is shooting guard, so far Kobe has 5 championship rings. Kobe was so good that he didn’t go to college he went to the NBA right after high school. The high school that he went to is Lower Merion High school. I think that he is the best player in NBA because He can do multiple things like dunk, play defense, shoot, and use teamwork.
One way that this team is so good is because they have the greatest coach in the NBA and he’s name is Phil Jackson. Coach Jackson was born September 17,1945. He is 65 years old and he was forward and center when he played in the NBA, The team that he played for was New York Knicks and the New Jersey Nets. He started coaching for Lakers in 1999 and he is still coaching right now.
The final thing I’m going to tell you about the Lakers are all the Hall of Farmers they’ve had. Kareem Abdul Jabbar is one Hall of Famer from the Lakers. He was number 33 and he first came to the Lakers in 1975 and he left 1989. He scored more points then anybody in the league. The college that he went to was UCLA. He had 38,387 points and had 17,440 rebounds and had 3,189 blocks.
The Lakers are a great team with a great tradition. They have had great players in the past and present and will continue in the future. Their coach is one of the best in the NBA. Watch the NBA finals because you’ll see the Lakers there.
The person who helped them win 5 of those championships is Kobe Bryant, He is also why I like the Lakers and his number is #24. Kobe was born August 23, 1978. His position is shooting guard, so far Kobe has 5 championship rings. Kobe was so good that he didn’t go to college he went to the NBA right after high school. The high school that he went to is Lower Merion High school. I think that he is the best player in NBA because He can do multiple things like dunk, play defense, shoot, and use teamwork.
One way that this team is so good is because they have the greatest coach in the NBA and he’s name is Phil Jackson. Coach Jackson was born September 17,1945. He is 65 years old and he was forward and center when he played in the NBA, The team that he played for was New York Knicks and the New Jersey Nets. He started coaching for Lakers in 1999 and he is still coaching right now.
The final thing I’m going to tell you about the Lakers are all the Hall of Farmers they’ve had. Kareem Abdul Jabbar is one Hall of Famer from the Lakers. He was number 33 and he first came to the Lakers in 1975 and he left 1989. He scored more points then anybody in the league. The college that he went to was UCLA. He had 38,387 points and had 17,440 rebounds and had 3,189 blocks.
The Lakers are a great team with a great tradition. They have had great players in the past and present and will continue in the future. Their coach is one of the best in the NBA. Watch the NBA finals because you’ll see the Lakers there.
Facebook
by Esad M.
Everyone
has heard of Facebook. It is a social networking site where people catch up
with their friends. A lot of people have a Facebook account, in fact 600
million people are registered users. This means that probably everyone in your
class has one. Maybe even your teachers!
Facebook was founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004. It was created by him and his computer science friends. They were in their college dorm room when they thought of Facebook. It started off as a website where students could check which classes their friends were taking, but now it’s one of the largest social networking sites on the Internet. Before, Facebook was called TheFacebook. Facebook has passed Myspace, which before was one of the most popular sites ever.
Facebook has grown a lot in the past years. They get most of their money from advertisements. Microsoft is Facebook’s most exclusive partner that helps with their money. As a result, Facebook has to pay Microsoft a portion of their money. Facebook can surpass $1 billion in revenue this year. Facebook has 1,700 employees and offices in 12 countries.
On Facebook, everyone has a “wall” where you and your friends can post messages, pictures, and videos. You can also “poke” people. This is a virtual poke that sends your friends you poked notifications. People often like to start poke-wars, where you keep poking your friend back and forth. As most social networking sites you can message and chat with your friends.
Facebook is still growing and continues to amaze people. It will probably stay like that for a long time. Facebook started as a school site some students made. Today, however, those kids are billionaires and the site is a hit. Maybe before you have read this, you didn’t have a Facebook or you didn’t like it. Hopefully this has changed your mind.
Facebook was founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004. It was created by him and his computer science friends. They were in their college dorm room when they thought of Facebook. It started off as a website where students could check which classes their friends were taking, but now it’s one of the largest social networking sites on the Internet. Before, Facebook was called TheFacebook. Facebook has passed Myspace, which before was one of the most popular sites ever.
Facebook has grown a lot in the past years. They get most of their money from advertisements. Microsoft is Facebook’s most exclusive partner that helps with their money. As a result, Facebook has to pay Microsoft a portion of their money. Facebook can surpass $1 billion in revenue this year. Facebook has 1,700 employees and offices in 12 countries.
On Facebook, everyone has a “wall” where you and your friends can post messages, pictures, and videos. You can also “poke” people. This is a virtual poke that sends your friends you poked notifications. People often like to start poke-wars, where you keep poking your friend back and forth. As most social networking sites you can message and chat with your friends.
Facebook is still growing and continues to amaze people. It will probably stay like that for a long time. Facebook started as a school site some students made. Today, however, those kids are billionaires and the site is a hit. Maybe before you have read this, you didn’t have a Facebook or you didn’t like it. Hopefully this has changed your mind.
Strong Friendships
by Brittany Yoakem
How
many people do you think are your really friends? Well, I know I have maybe
three. Many people may say they are your friends but just stop and think. Are
they really? True friends are the ones that are there and don’t care what you
act like or look like. Those that are fake would care what you are.
Your true friend would not care if you just started to cry in the middle of a conversation. They would always be there through thick and thin. The ones that are true to you will talk about you and put themselves after you. The people you have a strong friendship with will talk to you about anything and everything whether it’s embarrassing or not they would come to you about it.
Those people who are fake would want to talk about them first. They would not even bother to ask if something is wrong when you are crying or when you look depressed. Those people who are fake do not care; they just want somebody to call a friend. If you have one, just talk to them and give them a second chance because somebody that you give a second chance can turn out to be your best friend.
The people who are my true friends are always there and will stand by my side. The people who you have strong friendships with always have your back and will stand up for you when you are too weak to. No matter how you look or how you dress they are there for you and not for what you have. For these people who have someone like this in their life, hang on to them and make sure they are always there.
You need a few friends in your life for when you are hurt or a sad. You can tell them things you can’t tell your siblings. The people that are real to you are the ones who you need to have a strong friendship with. Truthfulness is what a strong friendship is made of. Friendships are an important part of life and they need to be strong and true to be good.
Your true friend would not care if you just started to cry in the middle of a conversation. They would always be there through thick and thin. The ones that are true to you will talk about you and put themselves after you. The people you have a strong friendship with will talk to you about anything and everything whether it’s embarrassing or not they would come to you about it.
Those people who are fake would want to talk about them first. They would not even bother to ask if something is wrong when you are crying or when you look depressed. Those people who are fake do not care; they just want somebody to call a friend. If you have one, just talk to them and give them a second chance because somebody that you give a second chance can turn out to be your best friend.
The people who are my true friends are always there and will stand by my side. The people who you have strong friendships with always have your back and will stand up for you when you are too weak to. No matter how you look or how you dress they are there for you and not for what you have. For these people who have someone like this in their life, hang on to them and make sure they are always there.
You need a few friends in your life for when you are hurt or a sad. You can tell them things you can’t tell your siblings. The people that are real to you are the ones who you need to have a strong friendship with. Truthfulness is what a strong friendship is made of. Friendships are an important part of life and they need to be strong and true to be good.
All Star Cheerleading
by Alana C.
All-star cheerleading
is a combination of jumps, tumbling, and a variety of breath taking stunts that
you must perform in 3 ½ minutes. It involves hard work and many practices…but
if you want to be the best, you must have the heart of the best. Let me tell
you what a real cheerleader lives for.
Jumps
Jumps involve a lot of flexibility, and strength. A jump is where you jump up in the air and hit positions with your legs and arms. For example, a toe touch is a jump. In a toe touch, you form a parallel line from your arms to your legs, and your legs to the floor. It’s very difficult, and it takes a lot of practice to make it look professional, but when you learn how to do it, it looks amazing.
Tumbling
Tumbling is the flipping portion of the routine. Tumbling is what usually impresses the audience the most. Tumbling is a series of flips and turns that stuns the audience and peers because it’s so difficult to perform the skills. It takes a lot of skill to tumble. It took me two years to learn how to tumble at level 5, which is the highest skill level a person can reach, but once you learn it, it will stick with you forever, and that is the greatest skill you could have.
Stunts
A stunt is where all the fun comes in to play. Stunts are when you see small girls tossed 30 feet in the air. The girl being tossed in the air is known as the flyer. The two strong beasts throwing the girl are the bases. Stunts are fun, very challenging, and easy to fail during a routine, but with practice anyone can succeed. The flyer pulls many flexible body positions that look painful to peers. I’m a flyer, so I know how stretching to be flexible can be painful. If you work really hard and stretch all the time, eventually you will become flexible too.
All-star cheerleading, in my opinion, is the most fun, yet challenging sport in the world of sports. It takes a lot of hard work to come out on top. While working hard, it’s fun to know that you had a part in making your team champions. And every time I eat a meal, I say a funny quote in my head, “fat cheerleaders don’t fly so high!”
Jumps
Jumps involve a lot of flexibility, and strength. A jump is where you jump up in the air and hit positions with your legs and arms. For example, a toe touch is a jump. In a toe touch, you form a parallel line from your arms to your legs, and your legs to the floor. It’s very difficult, and it takes a lot of practice to make it look professional, but when you learn how to do it, it looks amazing.
Tumbling
Tumbling is the flipping portion of the routine. Tumbling is what usually impresses the audience the most. Tumbling is a series of flips and turns that stuns the audience and peers because it’s so difficult to perform the skills. It takes a lot of skill to tumble. It took me two years to learn how to tumble at level 5, which is the highest skill level a person can reach, but once you learn it, it will stick with you forever, and that is the greatest skill you could have.
Stunts
A stunt is where all the fun comes in to play. Stunts are when you see small girls tossed 30 feet in the air. The girl being tossed in the air is known as the flyer. The two strong beasts throwing the girl are the bases. Stunts are fun, very challenging, and easy to fail during a routine, but with practice anyone can succeed. The flyer pulls many flexible body positions that look painful to peers. I’m a flyer, so I know how stretching to be flexible can be painful. If you work really hard and stretch all the time, eventually you will become flexible too.
All-star cheerleading, in my opinion, is the most fun, yet challenging sport in the world of sports. It takes a lot of hard work to come out on top. While working hard, it’s fun to know that you had a part in making your team champions. And every time I eat a meal, I say a funny quote in my head, “fat cheerleaders don’t fly so high!”
Miranda Lambert
by Haley T.
Miranda Lambert was born in Longview, Texas on November 10, 1983. She gained fame as a finalist on the 2003 season of Nashville Star where she finished in third place. Later, she signed a contract with Epic Records. Lambert made her debut with the release of “Me and Charlie Talking,” the first single from her 2005 debut album Kerosene. The album was certified platinum in the United States. Her first four singles, “Bring Me Down,” “Kerosene,” and “New Strings,” were top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
Miranda was raised in Lindale, Texas. Her father, Richard Lee “Rick” Lambert, is a retired police officer. He later became a private investigator who partnered with Miranda’s mom, Beverly June Lambert. Miranda was taught about guns at an early age and later became an avid deer hunter. Her parents took her to a Garth Brooks concert when she was nine. This began her interest in country music. Her father wrote and performed country music and she soon began singing in talent shows and contests under his tutelage.
When she was sixteen, Lambert began appearing on the Johnny High Country Music Review in Arlington, Texas. This show was the same she that helped launch the career of LeAnn Rimes. Lambert landed a recording session in Nashville, but left the studio once she became frustrated with the “pop” sound of music. She asked her father to teach her how to play guitar, so she could write her own songs.
Miranda was raised in Lindale, Texas. Her father, Richard Lee “Rick” Lambert, is a retired police officer. He later became a private investigator who partnered with Miranda’s mom, Beverly June Lambert. Miranda was taught about guns at an early age and later became an avid deer hunter. Her parents took her to a Garth Brooks concert when she was nine. This began her interest in country music. Her father wrote and performed country music and she soon began singing in talent shows and contests under his tutelage.
When she was sixteen, Lambert began appearing on the Johnny High Country Music Review in Arlington, Texas. This show was the same she that helped launch the career of LeAnn Rimes. Lambert landed a recording session in Nashville, but left the studio once she became frustrated with the “pop” sound of music. She asked her father to teach her how to play guitar, so she could write her own songs.
Siberian White Tigers
by Jacob M.
Siberian white tigers are my favorite animals. They are cool and interesting to me. Most of the time, people like dogs, cats, fish or something else, but that excludes me. I heard about these tigers when I was little. When I was 4 years old, my brother told me they could jump 15 feet. I didn’t believe him, so I did some research. They are the most rare and biggest cat of the tiger family. The female tiger can range from 7ft 11inches tall to 9 feet, weighing at 221-488 pounds.
Siberian white tigers are white with chocolate type stripes all over. The male can be as long 8 ft. 8 inches, to an astonishing 11ft. These tigers are often found in birch woodlands in Russian, but have been seen in Northern Korea. They can survive in the cold because of their massive fur coat. It also helps them be camouflaged while hunting their prey. When it comes to feeding time, these animals feed on cattle, water buffalo, wild pigs, birds, deer, and elk.
The behavior of these animals is fairly normal for a feline. The cubs leave their mother when they are 8 months to a year old. They mark their territory by spraying urine and scratching trees and bushes. They have spikes on their tongue to help get meat and bones out of their teeth. Like all cats, they communicate with one another by snarling, spiting, growling, etc.
Siberian white tigers are white with chocolate type stripes all over. The male can be as long 8 ft. 8 inches, to an astonishing 11ft. These tigers are often found in birch woodlands in Russian, but have been seen in Northern Korea. They can survive in the cold because of their massive fur coat. It also helps them be camouflaged while hunting their prey. When it comes to feeding time, these animals feed on cattle, water buffalo, wild pigs, birds, deer, and elk.
The behavior of these animals is fairly normal for a feline. The cubs leave their mother when they are 8 months to a year old. They mark their territory by spraying urine and scratching trees and bushes. They have spikes on their tongue to help get meat and bones out of their teeth. Like all cats, they communicate with one another by snarling, spiting, growling, etc.
Best Friends
by Bailey R.
Best friends are the people you come to when there is something going on or when something is wrong. You run to them when you don’t know what to do or where to go. You run to them when you need a couch to crash on or a shoulder to cry on. Let’s just say that best friends are always there for you.
I have so many friends but there are only a handful of them that I can share all my feelings with. One of them is my best friend, Kirsten G., I can tell her anything! And she does the same with me We text each other every day, all day, except when we are in school. Kirsten comes to my house all the time and we ride horses. I think that Kirsten and I are such good friends because we both love horses and we both are country girls. We will always be best friends no matter what happens and I know that I can look to her for advice.
My second best friend is Sammy S. We have only known each other since the beginning of the year, but we are already really close. I can tell Sammy almost anything and I can trust her to keep a secret. I know a lot about her, and she knows a lot about me. One thing I know about Sammy is that at the end of the day she is really, really hyper. She talks all nonsense and junk, but it’s funny. I’m looking forward to getting to know Sammy even more and I’m also looking forward to spending the rest of my school years with her!
My third best friend is Harlie D. I have known her since kindergarten and we are really close friends. We stopped hanging out in the third grade because we made more friends, but towards the end of sixth grade we became good friends again. Harlie and I are now very close. We do a lot of stuff together, we get in trouble together, we walk to class together and we go places together. I know that no matter what, Harlie and I will always be close friends.
I’m glad that I have best friends that I can depend on. I know that they have my back no matter what and they will always be there for me when I need a friend. I can trust them with all my secrets and I know they won’t share it with the world. Kirsten, Sammy and Harlie will always be some of my closest friends that I can depend on.
I have so many friends but there are only a handful of them that I can share all my feelings with. One of them is my best friend, Kirsten G., I can tell her anything! And she does the same with me We text each other every day, all day, except when we are in school. Kirsten comes to my house all the time and we ride horses. I think that Kirsten and I are such good friends because we both love horses and we both are country girls. We will always be best friends no matter what happens and I know that I can look to her for advice.
My second best friend is Sammy S. We have only known each other since the beginning of the year, but we are already really close. I can tell Sammy almost anything and I can trust her to keep a secret. I know a lot about her, and she knows a lot about me. One thing I know about Sammy is that at the end of the day she is really, really hyper. She talks all nonsense and junk, but it’s funny. I’m looking forward to getting to know Sammy even more and I’m also looking forward to spending the rest of my school years with her!
My third best friend is Harlie D. I have known her since kindergarten and we are really close friends. We stopped hanging out in the third grade because we made more friends, but towards the end of sixth grade we became good friends again. Harlie and I are now very close. We do a lot of stuff together, we get in trouble together, we walk to class together and we go places together. I know that no matter what, Harlie and I will always be close friends.
I’m glad that I have best friends that I can depend on. I know that they have my back no matter what and they will always be there for me when I need a friend. I can trust them with all my secrets and I know they won’t share it with the world. Kirsten, Sammy and Harlie will always be some of my closest friends that I can depend on.
Drop Dead Fred
by Heather C.
I chose to write about the movie “Drop Dead Fred” because it has been my favorite movie since I was 6 years old. This movie is a 1991 American fantasy drama comedy film, directed by Ate de Jong and produced by PolyGram Filmed Entertainment and Working Title Films. The main idea of this movie is about a little girl who grows up with her imaginary friend names Fred. She had him for a purpose in her life, but when she does not need him anymore he has to leave. As this young girl grows to be a woman, she catches her husband cheating on her so that’s when Fred comes back. That’s all I’m going to tell you about it. Iif you want to know more then you’ll have to find out yourself and watch it!
The man who plays the role of the young girl’s imaginary friend, “Fred,” is Rik Mayall. The young girl who plays the role of Elizabeth is Phoebe Cates. Elizabeth’s mother hated the fact that she had an imaginary friend, mostly because Fred was disruptive, and very dangerous. One reason Elizabeth needed Fred back after he had to go for the first time is because her mother mentally abused her. In April, 2009 they did a remake of this movie, I haven’t seen the remake yet but I hope to soon. They say the new version is supposed to have a “darker tone” than the original movie, similar to “Beetlejuice.” If you haven’t seen that movie either then you should, if you like “Drop Dead Fred”
That’s all I have on my movie I hope you decide to watch it, if you don’t your missing a good laugh. Beetlejuice is also a good movie if you haven’t already seen it as I’ve said before! Thanks for taking time to read my article!
The man who plays the role of the young girl’s imaginary friend, “Fred,” is Rik Mayall. The young girl who plays the role of Elizabeth is Phoebe Cates. Elizabeth’s mother hated the fact that she had an imaginary friend, mostly because Fred was disruptive, and very dangerous. One reason Elizabeth needed Fred back after he had to go for the first time is because her mother mentally abused her. In April, 2009 they did a remake of this movie, I haven’t seen the remake yet but I hope to soon. They say the new version is supposed to have a “darker tone” than the original movie, similar to “Beetlejuice.” If you haven’t seen that movie either then you should, if you like “Drop Dead Fred”
That’s all I have on my movie I hope you decide to watch it, if you don’t your missing a good laugh. Beetlejuice is also a good movie if you haven’t already seen it as I’ve said before! Thanks for taking time to read my article!
Ke$ha
by Ashton C.
Kesha is one of my favorite pop singers. Her real name is Kesha Rose Sebert, she was born in Los Angeles, California March 1st , 1987 to Pebe Sebert,a songwriter. Pebe was a single mother who struggled financially while supporting Kesha and her older brother Lagan, at the time.
She grew up without her father and does not know who or where he is. Pebe moved the family to Nashville, Tennessee , in 1991, after securing a publishing deal. She frequently brought Kesha and her brothers, Lagan and Louis, along to recording studios and encouraged Kesha to sing. Pebe also taught Kesha how to write songs and they would often write together when she returned home from school.
Kesha described herself in an interview, as being “very studious” in high school. She would drive to Belmont University to listen in on Cold War history classes after school and achieved “near perfect” SAT scores. However, she dropped out at age seventeen and earned her GED afterward.
She left school after being convinced by Dr. Luke and Max Martin to return to Los Angeles to pursue a music career. They had received Kesha’s demo after Pebe passed it to Samantha Cox, senior director of writer/publisher relations at BMI, and were impressed. 2005 is when Kesha’s career really took off. At the age of eighteen, she was signed to Luke’s label and music publishing company.
Six months after hosting Paris Hilton at her house, Luke gave Kesha the opportunity to sing background vocals for Paris's single, "Nothing in This World". She was also in Katy Perry’s single, “I Kissed A Girl, “ and sang background vocals for Britney Spears' song, "Lace and Leather," in 2008. Kesha's debut album, Animal, was released in January 2010 to mixed reviews from music critics. Rolling Stone summed the album up as "repulsive, obnoxious and ridiculously catchy.
"It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The album track, "Blah Blah Blah," debuted in the top ten in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand in the same week as the album due to strong digital sales. "Tik Tok", had already topped the charts in eleven countries and set numerous records in the US. Kesha has worked with a lot of people including Miley Cyrus , Katy Perry , Britney Spears , Flo Rida , Diddy (Dirty Money) and many more.
She grew up without her father and does not know who or where he is. Pebe moved the family to Nashville, Tennessee , in 1991, after securing a publishing deal. She frequently brought Kesha and her brothers, Lagan and Louis, along to recording studios and encouraged Kesha to sing. Pebe also taught Kesha how to write songs and they would often write together when she returned home from school.
Kesha described herself in an interview, as being “very studious” in high school. She would drive to Belmont University to listen in on Cold War history classes after school and achieved “near perfect” SAT scores. However, she dropped out at age seventeen and earned her GED afterward.
She left school after being convinced by Dr. Luke and Max Martin to return to Los Angeles to pursue a music career. They had received Kesha’s demo after Pebe passed it to Samantha Cox, senior director of writer/publisher relations at BMI, and were impressed. 2005 is when Kesha’s career really took off. At the age of eighteen, she was signed to Luke’s label and music publishing company.
Six months after hosting Paris Hilton at her house, Luke gave Kesha the opportunity to sing background vocals for Paris's single, "Nothing in This World". She was also in Katy Perry’s single, “I Kissed A Girl, “ and sang background vocals for Britney Spears' song, "Lace and Leather," in 2008. Kesha's debut album, Animal, was released in January 2010 to mixed reviews from music critics. Rolling Stone summed the album up as "repulsive, obnoxious and ridiculously catchy.
"It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The album track, "Blah Blah Blah," debuted in the top ten in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand in the same week as the album due to strong digital sales. "Tik Tok", had already topped the charts in eleven countries and set numerous records in the US. Kesha has worked with a lot of people including Miley Cyrus , Katy Perry , Britney Spears , Flo Rida , Diddy (Dirty Money) and many more.
The Misfits
by Ethan L.
Fiend Skull
Whether it is their punk rock sound, their horror movie based song or their looks; The Misfits has always been my favorite band no matter what. They are awesome. The band consisted of Michael Graves one time singer, who left to sing by himself. Doyle Wolfgang Frankenstein was the guitar player, he retired. Dr. Chud was the drummer who left the band for a better paying band. Jerry Only, the bass player, is still keeping the band running.
They played songs such as Pumpkin Head, Dig Up Her Bones, American Psycho, Scream, Saturday Night, and Don’t Open Till Doomsday. The songs cemented The Misfits as the best original punk band. There was no techno music in it, like many bands use today.
The band’s symbol is the fiend skull; it’s a skull wearing a hood or is surrounded by black to where it is a square skull. This is the band you want to rock with. This band would have been the best if they stayed together. However, they just fell apart. Members left to further their own career, play with a better paying band or to retire.
The Misfits albums include Cuts From The Crypt, American Psycho, Famous Monsters, and Project 2000. The Misfits of today have only one original band member, Jerry Only. They have new guitar player, new drum player and a new singer. However Michael Graves took all the songs he wrote and played recorded them using acoustic guitar. For example, for the song Dig Up Her Bones, the acoustic guitar made it easier to hear the words. The Misfits’ new songs include Skulls and Attitude. The Misfits favorite hair-do is the devils lock with jet black hair. It’s where your hair comes to a point and your forehead looks like devil horns. Their music videos often deal with skulls, dead people, magic, or other realms. The best video would be Dust To Dust. My favorite though is Scream because it is about the Night of the Living Dead. That movie used to send chills down my back when I watched it because the faces were destroyed.
The Misfits are the best band to listen to when you’re trick or treating on a Halloween Night. If you are a fiend club member, you understand this but, “Our name is like the kiss of death and when I pull the switch we all turn to dust.” The Misfits are the best band and I want to meet them in real life someday because of their unique punk sound and horrifying looks.
They played songs such as Pumpkin Head, Dig Up Her Bones, American Psycho, Scream, Saturday Night, and Don’t Open Till Doomsday. The songs cemented The Misfits as the best original punk band. There was no techno music in it, like many bands use today.
The band’s symbol is the fiend skull; it’s a skull wearing a hood or is surrounded by black to where it is a square skull. This is the band you want to rock with. This band would have been the best if they stayed together. However, they just fell apart. Members left to further their own career, play with a better paying band or to retire.
The Misfits albums include Cuts From The Crypt, American Psycho, Famous Monsters, and Project 2000. The Misfits of today have only one original band member, Jerry Only. They have new guitar player, new drum player and a new singer. However Michael Graves took all the songs he wrote and played recorded them using acoustic guitar. For example, for the song Dig Up Her Bones, the acoustic guitar made it easier to hear the words. The Misfits’ new songs include Skulls and Attitude. The Misfits favorite hair-do is the devils lock with jet black hair. It’s where your hair comes to a point and your forehead looks like devil horns. Their music videos often deal with skulls, dead people, magic, or other realms. The best video would be Dust To Dust. My favorite though is Scream because it is about the Night of the Living Dead. That movie used to send chills down my back when I watched it because the faces were destroyed.
The Misfits are the best band to listen to when you’re trick or treating on a Halloween Night. If you are a fiend club member, you understand this but, “Our name is like the kiss of death and when I pull the switch we all turn to dust.” The Misfits are the best band and I want to meet them in real life someday because of their unique punk sound and horrifying looks.
The Rangerz
by Merjema H.
You probably know the Rangerz from their hit song, Jerk. But they have more than that song. They also have recorded, Go Hard, Make Ya Girl, Take It Low I’m a Monster, In My Tight Jeans & finally Pin drop! The group was formed in 2009 in the parking lot of Taco Bell in Los Angeles, CA. The groups’ popularity grew when they came to school and decided to dance in a parking lot of a high school. They became popular by posting their video, Jerk, on Youtube and Myspace. The jerk movement started in 2009 and spread across southern California. Since 2008, jerkin has gained fans along the west coast and is gaining popularity on the east coast. They never thought they would have 800,000 followers in such a short amount of time. The five members in the group are: Cory -17, Day Day -15, Julian-17, Langston -15 and Spotlight -15. They all were born and raised in Los Angeles. Cory, the 17 year old, and almost a grown up, is the most muscular and powerful dancer. Cory hopes one day of working in real estate. Chris Brown and Michael Jackson are the inspirations motivation for this group. Each of these members has their own uniqueness. Day Day, Langston and Spotlight all love to entertain through acting and rapping. However, Corey and Julian both share the art of creativity with words and music production. Many elements of scenes are used in the jerkin’ movement, such as bright colored clothing, tight skinny jeans, or novelty graphic tees. People who dance the jerk wear high-tops or retro shoes, including Chuck Taylor and Nike high-tops shoes. The shoes may or may not be multi colored. As you can see, the Rangerz are an amazing dance crew and are very determined in their music and dancing career.
Family
by Sammy S.
Family is very important to people in many different ways including me. Family will love you no matter what happens, even if you make mistakes. Family will help you if you need anything. Family should always be there for you when you need to talk to them. And good families guide you in the right path and to make the right decisions.
Family should always be loving to each other. When someone in your family makes a mistake, you should forgive them for what they have done wrong. When you make a mistake, your family can help you correct that mistake. For example, when I wrecked my bicycle, my mom still loved me and forgave me and got me a new bicycle. You should always love your family, and forgive them.
Family will always be there to help you in emergencies. For example, if someone in your family ever got very sick and lost their job, your family would be there to help with emotional support. Also your family will be there for any other kind of support your family might need (money, chores around the house, running errands, etc). You should always try to help your family in any possible way you can.
Families that are reasonable and caring will guide you in the right path for your life and make good decisions. For example, your family is going to want you to graduate high school and go to college. And to get a good job so you can support your own family. Your family should be a great example for you and your life, and what you need to do in your life.
So there you have it about families and some reasons why they are important to both me and you. Even though some peoples families can get on their nerves, you still got to love them with all your heart. Your family should be the only people you trust the most in the whole wide world.
Family should always be loving to each other. When someone in your family makes a mistake, you should forgive them for what they have done wrong. When you make a mistake, your family can help you correct that mistake. For example, when I wrecked my bicycle, my mom still loved me and forgave me and got me a new bicycle. You should always love your family, and forgive them.
Family will always be there to help you in emergencies. For example, if someone in your family ever got very sick and lost their job, your family would be there to help with emotional support. Also your family will be there for any other kind of support your family might need (money, chores around the house, running errands, etc). You should always try to help your family in any possible way you can.
Families that are reasonable and caring will guide you in the right path for your life and make good decisions. For example, your family is going to want you to graduate high school and go to college. And to get a good job so you can support your own family. Your family should be a great example for you and your life, and what you need to do in your life.
So there you have it about families and some reasons why they are important to both me and you. Even though some peoples families can get on their nerves, you still got to love them with all your heart. Your family should be the only people you trust the most in the whole wide world.
Sports
by Amber G.
Sports are a big part of many people’s lives including me. But there are some people that believe that they can’t play a sport because they think they are too un-athletic. There is a sport for everyone. Some sports are made for tall and strong people. Some sports may require you to be tall and fast or short and fast. There are so many sports that you could choose to play, but you can’t just watch sports on T.V. and decide that you don’t like the sport. You have to try different sports to see which ones you like the best. The best part is, that no matter where you live, there will be a variety of sports that you can choose from.
There are so many sports that you could play. If you live in America, then the most common sports you could play are basketball, football, baseball, cheerleading, and golf. Basketball usually requires you to have quick reflexes and to be fast. There’s football, which requires you to be strong and fast. There’s also baseball, which usually requires you to be fast to play this sport. Also, you can be a cheerleader. I consider cheerleading a sport. But to be a cheerleader, you should be flexible, weigh the average weight for your height, but your height doesn’t really matter. Golf usually requires you to have good hand-eye coordination, and strong muscles.
Sports are amazing because people all around the world play sports that are just like the ones we play here in America. Some countries may call soccer, futball, and some countries call baseball, cricket. Some of our sports are played in other countries but they just have different names.
Many countries play exotic sports. For example, in China some people play table tennis. In Japan some people choose to compete in sumo wrestling. Lastly, in Canada, some people participate in the game lacrosse.
Sports are fun activities that get us in good shape. Sometimes the sport you play may get hard but that should encourage you to practice harder, and not to give up. Without practice you wouldn’t get any better, then when it would be time for you to show off your skills in a game or competition you wouldn’t do well. “Practice makes perfect”.
As you can see, there are so many different sports to choose from, no matter where you live. So don’t give up on trying to find a sport that you like. It may be a while until you find the sport that has the requirements of your athletic abilities. After you find a sport that meets your athletic abilities and you practice hard, then all of your practicing will pay off after you get to show off your skills in a game or competition.
There are so many sports that you could play. If you live in America, then the most common sports you could play are basketball, football, baseball, cheerleading, and golf. Basketball usually requires you to have quick reflexes and to be fast. There’s football, which requires you to be strong and fast. There’s also baseball, which usually requires you to be fast to play this sport. Also, you can be a cheerleader. I consider cheerleading a sport. But to be a cheerleader, you should be flexible, weigh the average weight for your height, but your height doesn’t really matter. Golf usually requires you to have good hand-eye coordination, and strong muscles.
Sports are amazing because people all around the world play sports that are just like the ones we play here in America. Some countries may call soccer, futball, and some countries call baseball, cricket. Some of our sports are played in other countries but they just have different names.
Many countries play exotic sports. For example, in China some people play table tennis. In Japan some people choose to compete in sumo wrestling. Lastly, in Canada, some people participate in the game lacrosse.
Sports are fun activities that get us in good shape. Sometimes the sport you play may get hard but that should encourage you to practice harder, and not to give up. Without practice you wouldn’t get any better, then when it would be time for you to show off your skills in a game or competition you wouldn’t do well. “Practice makes perfect”.
As you can see, there are so many different sports to choose from, no matter where you live. So don’t give up on trying to find a sport that you like. It may be a while until you find the sport that has the requirements of your athletic abilities. After you find a sport that meets your athletic abilities and you practice hard, then all of your practicing will pay off after you get to show off your skills in a game or competition.
Bullying
by Kaylyn B.
When someone bullies another student it is wrong. For instance, it can get so bad that the student or person who was bullied might commit suicide. Whenever I think of bullying, I think of some poor kid getting picked on or getting beat up. What do you think of when you hear the word “BULLY”? You don’t see something good do you? When something like this happens to you, go and tell someone that you trust, I don’t mean your best friend in the whole world that just got concert tickets for the two of you. I mean like a teacher, councilor, or a friend that cares enough for you, and they will tell someone to keep you alive.
When you have enough courage to tell someone the truth about you getting bullied, you’re trying to save your life. Don’t let it happen to you and ruin your life, you have to tell someone about it. One time I was bullied, and it was just the name-calling and I was lucky that it didn’t get worse than that. I also know someone else who was bullied and whenever I saw it happen to her I didn’t do anything. After a couple of days of watching it go on, I finally got the courage to stand up for her. I can’t stand it when I see someone get bullied. I’m going to give you 5 advice tips to helping someone in need.
1. Don’t be afraid to stand up for someone
2. Tell someone when you find out it’s happening to someone you know
3. Try and be their friend and no matter if they don’t want to be yours
4. When they get hurt help them
5. Finally, don’t let them fall down when they need your help to get up
Now that I have gave you advice on what to do, go and tell someone else what I just told you. Just be sure you don’t give up on someone that needs help. Boys and girls bully differently, girls call each other names and they just tease them until they get mad enough to where they try and get into a fight with the other girl. Boys, they don’t call each other names and stuff like that, they get to the point where they go straight to fighting. So, that’s the difference between girl bullying and boy bullying. When you get to middle school, you’re always hoping that you are going to be popular. But did you ever think about what would happen to you if you weren’t in the popular crowd? Well to survive middle school, ask yourself that question before you go hoping to be popular. Sometimes if you aren’t popular, the cool crowd starts to bully you and they will start to call you names and make you feel down inside. Middle school bullying is the worst out of all bullying, and it may be getting bad every day as you come to school. If you’re a victim in this situation, you may not want to come to school. You might be scared to tell the teacher when this sort of thing happens. You can have one of your friends tell your teacher or someone that you trust. So just remember, you aren’t the only one in the world who is being bullied.
When you have enough courage to tell someone the truth about you getting bullied, you’re trying to save your life. Don’t let it happen to you and ruin your life, you have to tell someone about it. One time I was bullied, and it was just the name-calling and I was lucky that it didn’t get worse than that. I also know someone else who was bullied and whenever I saw it happen to her I didn’t do anything. After a couple of days of watching it go on, I finally got the courage to stand up for her. I can’t stand it when I see someone get bullied. I’m going to give you 5 advice tips to helping someone in need.
1. Don’t be afraid to stand up for someone
2. Tell someone when you find out it’s happening to someone you know
3. Try and be their friend and no matter if they don’t want to be yours
4. When they get hurt help them
5. Finally, don’t let them fall down when they need your help to get up
Now that I have gave you advice on what to do, go and tell someone else what I just told you. Just be sure you don’t give up on someone that needs help. Boys and girls bully differently, girls call each other names and they just tease them until they get mad enough to where they try and get into a fight with the other girl. Boys, they don’t call each other names and stuff like that, they get to the point where they go straight to fighting. So, that’s the difference between girl bullying and boy bullying. When you get to middle school, you’re always hoping that you are going to be popular. But did you ever think about what would happen to you if you weren’t in the popular crowd? Well to survive middle school, ask yourself that question before you go hoping to be popular. Sometimes if you aren’t popular, the cool crowd starts to bully you and they will start to call you names and make you feel down inside. Middle school bullying is the worst out of all bullying, and it may be getting bad every day as you come to school. If you’re a victim in this situation, you may not want to come to school. You might be scared to tell the teacher when this sort of thing happens. You can have one of your friends tell your teacher or someone that you trust. So just remember, you aren’t the only one in the world who is being bullied.
The Greatest Rapper Alive
by Naida G.
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. was born on September 27, 1982. Or better known a his stage name Lil Wayne. He has sold millions of records worldwide and is the founder of Cash Money/Young Money Records. Lil Wayne grew up in the Hollygrove neighborhood of New Orleans , Louisiana. His parents divorced when he was only 2 years old and life wasn’t always easy. When he was just 13 years old he accidentally shot himself in the chest with a .44 caliber gun when he was home alone. “I am the best rapper alive,” quoted with confidence by Lil Wayne. Nominated for more than 10 awards with all his great music, Lil Wayne has accomplished so much in his 13 year career and still has much more for him in his future. He won a BET award for the best male hiphop artist in 2009. Lil Wayne is one of the most famous people living on earth today. Lil Wayne has four children. His first child, daughter Reginae was born on October 22,2000 when Wayne was 15, to his high school sweetheart Toya Carter . His second child, Dwayne III, was then born on October 22, 2008 His third child, Lennox Samuel Ari, was born to actress Lauren London on September 9, 2009. And his fourth child, Neal, on November 30, 2009 with Nivea. Lil Wayne described why he goes by the name of "Wayne" instead of his original name, Dwayne. Carter explained, "I dropped the D because I'm a junior and my father is living and he's not in my life and he's never been in my life. So I don't want to be Dwayne, I'd rather be Wayne”. Lil Wayne is now serving time in jail for gun and drug charges. He went to jail on March 8th 2010, but is soon to be released on November 4th 2010.He was heavily influenced by Jay Z. Lil Wayne has proven not only to himself but the world of his ability to make meaning with his songs. Some of his songs are Drop the World, Right Above It ,Gonorrhea and Goin In. I can honestly say that he is “The Greatest Rapp
Owl City
by Bailey S.
Adam Young
You probably know Owl City from his hit song “Fireflies”, but Owl City has so many songs that aren’t as well known, like Rainbow Veins, Umbrella Beach, Vanilla Twilight, and Captains and Cruise Ships. Adam Young started this synthpop musical project inside his parent’s basement in Owatonna, Minnesota. Synthpop is a genre of music where the synthesizer is the main instrument. Owl City became popular in 2009 with the album Ocean Eyes. Before major popularity, Adam uploaded his songs to Myspace. Adam Young says that he was inspired by disco and European electronic music. Lately, Owl City has released his album Sky Sailing, Instead of his usual electronica genre of music he tried acoustic guitar and piano in his music. He began as Owl City in 2007 and released his first album, An Airplane Carried Me to Bed, through iTunes.
Some people wonder why Adam Young named himself Owl City instead of just using his real name. Technically he has the option to be called whatever he wants. It’s just a little odd, one man band. Some including Adam says he “hides” behind his music, by not going by his real name, Adam Young, because he was wanting something to title his sound but wanted something more easily identifiable. Most artist that catch people’s eyes have something that is unique with a ring to it, including to Owl City.
Some people wonder why Adam Young named himself Owl City instead of just using his real name. Technically he has the option to be called whatever he wants. It’s just a little odd, one man band. Some including Adam says he “hides” behind his music, by not going by his real name, Adam Young, because he was wanting something to title his sound but wanted something more easily identifiable. Most artist that catch people’s eyes have something that is unique with a ring to it, including to Owl City.
The Trumpet
by Ryan W.
IN MY OPINION, THE TRUMPET IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT INSTRUMENTS OF THE ORCHESTRA. THE TRUMPET CARRIES THE TEMPO BETTER THAN MOST INSTRUMENTS OF THE BRASS FAMILY. I HONOR THE TRUMPET AS MY PERSONAL FAVORITE BECAUSE IT IS EASY TO PLAY DEPENDING ON THE KIND OF BRAND YOU PLAY. IN MY OPINION, THE CONN DIRECTION WITH THE 7C MOUTHPIECE IS A STURDY AND EFFICIENT INSTRUMENT.
THE TRUMPET IS ONE OF THE OLDEST KNOWN INSTRUMENTS THAT HAS BEEN RECORDED IN HISTORY. IT WAS FIRST USED FOR SIGNALING IN ANCIENT CHINA AT ABOUT 2000 B.C. BY THE TIME OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE, THE TRUMPET WAS ALSO PLAYED AT MILITARY CEREMONIES. THE FIRST ACTUAL MUSICAL USE OF THE TRUMPET WAS IN THE 1390s WHEN IT WAS GIVEN THE SOMEWHAT OBTUSE, FOLDED SHAPE SORT OF LIKE THE TRUMPETS OF TODAY. IN THE 1500s, THE CENTER FOR TRUMPET-MAKING WAS A VERY INTERESTING PLACE; NUREMBERG GERMANY. IN THE 1400s, THE GERMANS HAD SOME CONFLICT WITH THE NORWEGIANS AND LOST HUNDREDS OF SMALL BUSINESSES TO THE ENEMY WHEN THEY TOOK OVER THEIR TOWNS. THE TRUMPET MAKING BUSINESS WAS THEIR DEVOTED COMEBACK TO GETTING THEIR OLD LIFE BACK. THE LARGEST DISCOVERY FOR THE TRUMPET WAS MADE THE IN THE LATE 1700s WHEN ORCHESTRAS WERE AT THEIR PINNACLE OF SUCCESS. THIS IS WHEN THE TRUMPET MOST DRASTICALLY IMPROVED WITH CROOKS THAT ARE SHORT PIECES OF TUBING THAT WERE INVENTED TO HELP THE TRUMPET PLAY MORE NOTES. BUT THAT INVENTION WAS NEGLECTED WHEN IN 1815. THE VALVE MADE THE CROOKS UNNECESSARY. NOW THIS BRASS INSTRUMENT COULD PLAY ANY NOTE OF THE SCALES.THIS IS WHY THE TRUMPET IS MY FAVORITE INSTRUMENT
THE TRUMPET IS ONE OF THE OLDEST KNOWN INSTRUMENTS THAT HAS BEEN RECORDED IN HISTORY. IT WAS FIRST USED FOR SIGNALING IN ANCIENT CHINA AT ABOUT 2000 B.C. BY THE TIME OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE, THE TRUMPET WAS ALSO PLAYED AT MILITARY CEREMONIES. THE FIRST ACTUAL MUSICAL USE OF THE TRUMPET WAS IN THE 1390s WHEN IT WAS GIVEN THE SOMEWHAT OBTUSE, FOLDED SHAPE SORT OF LIKE THE TRUMPETS OF TODAY. IN THE 1500s, THE CENTER FOR TRUMPET-MAKING WAS A VERY INTERESTING PLACE; NUREMBERG GERMANY. IN THE 1400s, THE GERMANS HAD SOME CONFLICT WITH THE NORWEGIANS AND LOST HUNDREDS OF SMALL BUSINESSES TO THE ENEMY WHEN THEY TOOK OVER THEIR TOWNS. THE TRUMPET MAKING BUSINESS WAS THEIR DEVOTED COMEBACK TO GETTING THEIR OLD LIFE BACK. THE LARGEST DISCOVERY FOR THE TRUMPET WAS MADE THE IN THE LATE 1700s WHEN ORCHESTRAS WERE AT THEIR PINNACLE OF SUCCESS. THIS IS WHEN THE TRUMPET MOST DRASTICALLY IMPROVED WITH CROOKS THAT ARE SHORT PIECES OF TUBING THAT WERE INVENTED TO HELP THE TRUMPET PLAY MORE NOTES. BUT THAT INVENTION WAS NEGLECTED WHEN IN 1815. THE VALVE MADE THE CROOKS UNNECESSARY. NOW THIS BRASS INSTRUMENT COULD PLAY ANY NOTE OF THE SCALES.THIS IS WHY THE TRUMPET IS MY FAVORITE INSTRUMENT
Teenage Life
by Misty V.
What do you think teenage life is before you get there? Or, as an adult, what do you think teen life is like now? Well I can tell you what I thought teenage life was before I got there. I always thought it was so great that I couldn’t wait to do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted and how! But reality is totally different; you don’t get to do whatever you want with your parents knowing. But most teens go and party, get high, drink, pop pills, do something to get high or messed up on, like huffing stuff.
I used to be like that. I did whatever I wanted to whenever and my parents didn’t care. All these teenagers say they hate their parents and wish they could be on their own, well when they’re on their own, I can tell you they won’t want to be. Teenagers act like they don’t care about anything. Well most of them do, because they want to seem tougher than everyone else. But when it comes down to it, and they get caught doing drugs, drinking or something and get locked up, they’ll care all right. At that point, they won’t be able stop it or take it back.
Getting taken away from your family is the hardest thing in your life, trust me on that one. Teenage life is supposed to be the best time ever but in reality it’s some of the hardest times in your life and yet I haven’t figured out why. It’s like when you’re a kid, you don’t have any worries at all. But when you’re a teenager, you’re always stressed over something, worrying to death or something is always going on that’s making your life harder. Then as an adult you still have stressors and worries but you know how to handle them and what to do. So it doesn’t get to you or stress you as bad because you know what to do and how to do it. As a teenager, you don’t know how to handle it because you’ve never been through that and your finally going through it so it makes it a lot worse because you don’t know how to handle it.
Teenagers get mad and say they hate their parents when they don’t get their way. But once those teenagers are still teens and don’t have their parents, they’ll realize how hard it really is and want their parents back. Only sometimes they won’t take you back. To be honest, no one knows what to expect in teenage life. Teenage life is different for everybody. Teenage life is pretty much just about expressing yourself as you are. To a lot of teens actually it’s just to make everyone like you. Some still express themselves as they are. That’s how I believe teenage life is.
I used to be like that. I did whatever I wanted to whenever and my parents didn’t care. All these teenagers say they hate their parents and wish they could be on their own, well when they’re on their own, I can tell you they won’t want to be. Teenagers act like they don’t care about anything. Well most of them do, because they want to seem tougher than everyone else. But when it comes down to it, and they get caught doing drugs, drinking or something and get locked up, they’ll care all right. At that point, they won’t be able stop it or take it back.
Getting taken away from your family is the hardest thing in your life, trust me on that one. Teenage life is supposed to be the best time ever but in reality it’s some of the hardest times in your life and yet I haven’t figured out why. It’s like when you’re a kid, you don’t have any worries at all. But when you’re a teenager, you’re always stressed over something, worrying to death or something is always going on that’s making your life harder. Then as an adult you still have stressors and worries but you know how to handle them and what to do. So it doesn’t get to you or stress you as bad because you know what to do and how to do it. As a teenager, you don’t know how to handle it because you’ve never been through that and your finally going through it so it makes it a lot worse because you don’t know how to handle it.
Teenagers get mad and say they hate their parents when they don’t get their way. But once those teenagers are still teens and don’t have their parents, they’ll realize how hard it really is and want their parents back. Only sometimes they won’t take you back. To be honest, no one knows what to expect in teenage life. Teenage life is different for everybody. Teenage life is pretty much just about expressing yourself as you are. To a lot of teens actually it’s just to make everyone like you. Some still express themselves as they are. That’s how I believe teenage life is.
Friends
by Caroline P.
Everyday you’re surrounded by people that you call your friends. Those are the people you look after, ask what’s wrong when their down, come over to your house just to hang out. Friends mean everything to you and when they leave your life, it’s hard to see them go. All you can think about when they’re gone is, “What will I do? I hope they find a new friend.” But mostly you worry about yourself because you don’t know what you’re going to do when they leave you behind.
When you have friends that mean the most to you, you make the best moments. Start living like everyday is your last, because soon all of this will be gone. When you get older, you’re going to miss these times and when you look back you’re going to want to look back at the good times you have had with your friends. The memories that you share with someone else is the best part about it! Knowing you shared each moment, each day with someone who meant the most to you.
But there are also bad things about friends. When you’re new at school or anywhere, you always want to choose the right friends. It’s always that one choice that can mess up everything! The friends you chose might get you in trouble or they might tell you to do something that you don’t want to do and that might hurt someone. It’s always your choice about what you want to do and when you want to do it. Not all people want to make the right choices. For example, sometimes your friends will talk behind your back or make fun of you. That hurts your feelings, when a friend turns their back on you. I know how it feels and it’s something everyone goes through once or twice.
Then again, friends are awesome when it comes to having someone to talk to, whenever you’re bored you can always call or text a friend. Then you can talk about whatever you want to talk about. Friends are with you until the end, when there by your side they never give up, they never back down, that’s what makes them extraordinary. That’s why we never doubt people because who knows, the new kid at school could become your best friend that you see everyday and talk to all the time!
When you have friends that mean the most to you, you make the best moments. Start living like everyday is your last, because soon all of this will be gone. When you get older, you’re going to miss these times and when you look back you’re going to want to look back at the good times you have had with your friends. The memories that you share with someone else is the best part about it! Knowing you shared each moment, each day with someone who meant the most to you.
But there are also bad things about friends. When you’re new at school or anywhere, you always want to choose the right friends. It’s always that one choice that can mess up everything! The friends you chose might get you in trouble or they might tell you to do something that you don’t want to do and that might hurt someone. It’s always your choice about what you want to do and when you want to do it. Not all people want to make the right choices. For example, sometimes your friends will talk behind your back or make fun of you. That hurts your feelings, when a friend turns their back on you. I know how it feels and it’s something everyone goes through once or twice.
Then again, friends are awesome when it comes to having someone to talk to, whenever you’re bored you can always call or text a friend. Then you can talk about whatever you want to talk about. Friends are with you until the end, when there by your side they never give up, they never back down, that’s what makes them extraordinary. That’s why we never doubt people because who knows, the new kid at school could become your best friend that you see everyday and talk to all the time!
The Bengal Tiger
by Eldar G.
The Bengal tiger is a very ferocious animal but on the other hand it can be very sweet.
Just because you have seen a couple shows on Animal Planet about tigers, don’t think you’re an expert. I’m going to help you understand Bengal tigers a little better. They are not different than any other tiger; it’s just that they live in a different place in the world. However they do have different markings; their stripes are thinner than a regular tiger’s. Bengal Tigers are not extinct.
Habitat
The Bengal tiger is most numerous in the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans in eastern India and Bangladesh where the River Ganges meets the Bay of Bengal. They are also found in other areas of India as well as some parts of Nepal and Burma. Since Bengal tigers are solitary and do not like to share their hunting grounds, they need large home ranges in which to hunt. Males occupy about 20 square miles, while females typically require 17 square miles. A tiger usually has several dens in its home range and uses whichever one is most convenient at the time.
Breeding
Bengal tigers usually breed in the spring. A neighboring male will mate with a female in her home range. Of the 20-80 days he remains with her, she is fertile for only 3-7 days. After mating, the male returns to his home range and plays no part in rearing the cubs. Approximately 15 weeks later, the tigress gives birth to two to four cubs. She suckles them for 8 weeks, after which she brings them prey to eat as well. At 11 months, the cubs can hunt on their own. The tiger cubs stay with their mother for 2-3 years, at which time she is ready to mate again.
Food and Hunting
Bengal tigers are nocturnal: they hunt at night. Though powerful and quick over short distances, they stalk their prey because they cannot outrun faster prey. The tiger kills small prey with a bite on the back of the neck and large prey with a bite to the throat. Tigers mainly hunt gaur (wild ox) and buffalo. Although a tiger is capable of killing a bull gaur more than twice its size, it prefers to attack young or old animals that put up less resistance. In the Sundarbans region of India and Bangladesh, the tiger's prey are chital (axis deer), wild boar, and monkeys. Tigers will sometimes attack porcupines.
Just because you have seen a couple shows on Animal Planet about tigers, don’t think you’re an expert. I’m going to help you understand Bengal tigers a little better. They are not different than any other tiger; it’s just that they live in a different place in the world. However they do have different markings; their stripes are thinner than a regular tiger’s. Bengal Tigers are not extinct.
Habitat
The Bengal tiger is most numerous in the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans in eastern India and Bangladesh where the River Ganges meets the Bay of Bengal. They are also found in other areas of India as well as some parts of Nepal and Burma. Since Bengal tigers are solitary and do not like to share their hunting grounds, they need large home ranges in which to hunt. Males occupy about 20 square miles, while females typically require 17 square miles. A tiger usually has several dens in its home range and uses whichever one is most convenient at the time.
Breeding
Bengal tigers usually breed in the spring. A neighboring male will mate with a female in her home range. Of the 20-80 days he remains with her, she is fertile for only 3-7 days. After mating, the male returns to his home range and plays no part in rearing the cubs. Approximately 15 weeks later, the tigress gives birth to two to four cubs. She suckles them for 8 weeks, after which she brings them prey to eat as well. At 11 months, the cubs can hunt on their own. The tiger cubs stay with their mother for 2-3 years, at which time she is ready to mate again.
Food and Hunting
Bengal tigers are nocturnal: they hunt at night. Though powerful and quick over short distances, they stalk their prey because they cannot outrun faster prey. The tiger kills small prey with a bite on the back of the neck and large prey with a bite to the throat. Tigers mainly hunt gaur (wild ox) and buffalo. Although a tiger is capable of killing a bull gaur more than twice its size, it prefers to attack young or old animals that put up less resistance. In the Sundarbans region of India and Bangladesh, the tiger's prey are chital (axis deer), wild boar, and monkeys. Tigers will sometimes attack porcupines.
Bull Riding
by Rejeana B.
Bull riding began in the 1700’s as a sport and is the most recognized and popular event of all the rodeo events. However, while the audience gets entertained, the bull riders are in great danger; it’s the most dangerous event in the rodeo. Many bull riders would say, “It’s not if you get hurt, it’s when.” Most bull riders like the thrill of the ride. Other bull riders like the adrenaline rush they get out of the danger.
Bull riders use a bull rope and rosin. A bull rope is a thick braided rope with a cowbell attached. The cowbell acts as a weight so when the ride is over, the rope will safely fall off the bull instead of getting tangled up in the bull’s feet. Rosin is a sticky substance that increases the rider’s grip on the rope. These items make a huge difference to the bull riders for their safety so that they get a good score and continue to pursue their dreams of being a bull rider.
Each bull rider uses their own different techniques in riding bulls. The main points are to grip with your legs and maintain a certain position and posture. This sport requires balance, flexibility, and courage.
Riders wrap the bull rope around the bull and wrap the remaining rope around their hand. The bull riders ride with one hand and can’t touch themselves or the bull with their free hand. If they do, they will get disqualified or a no score. After the ride is over, the judges then give the bull points on the ride and they judge the bull rider on several different things like his posture, if he kept his arm up or not, and the way he was seated on the bull. Two judges score 1-25 points for the bull’s performance and they score 1-25 for the cowboy’s performance as well. Riders can spur the bull for extra points but just staying on the bull for eight seconds is the main priority. A professional should be able to score at least a 75 or better, but a good score is considered to be in the 90’s.
In 2002 a great opportunity began for bull riders. The CBR (Championship Bull Riding) was established. The reason this “club” got started was because it gave all the bull riders more opportunity and so that they could have a chance to provide for themselves and their families. Terry Williams and Joel Logan created it in Carthage, Texas.
There is no real age limit in riding bulls. But, most bull riders are in their mid to late teenage years. Some very famous bull riders include Lane Frost and Justin McBride. Some bull riders that are in the CBR are Ardie Maier, Austin Ambrose, BJ Schumacher, Bonner Bolton, and Bradley Harris. Some famous bulls are Big Diggin 515, Black Gold 4, Cochise 29, Cocktail 172, Carson’s Pet 610, and Cat Daddy 3192. There are some girl bull riders, but most of them are guys.
Bull riders don’t have a set salary. Their salary depends upon their performance when they ride. They could make a fortune or they don’t make anything. It’s just depends on how they place. If the bull rider is really good, then he has the potential to make a couple hundred thousand dollars each year.
Bull riding started in the American Old West. Deer Trail, Colorado and Cheyenne, Wyoming both claims to be the location of the first rodeo. Nobody really knows the exact location or the exact date of the first real rodeo. But, ever since then, the population of the rodeo grew and to this day is still growing.
This is just a little bit about bull riding and bull riders. I’m so interested in this sport because when I get older I want to be a bull rider or at least ride a bull one time just to be able to say that I rode a bull. Let’s hope that when I ride that one bull, I don’t get addicted to the adrenalin rush like the other bull riders, because the sport is way too dangerous for my family to handle and watch.
Bull riders use a bull rope and rosin. A bull rope is a thick braided rope with a cowbell attached. The cowbell acts as a weight so when the ride is over, the rope will safely fall off the bull instead of getting tangled up in the bull’s feet. Rosin is a sticky substance that increases the rider’s grip on the rope. These items make a huge difference to the bull riders for their safety so that they get a good score and continue to pursue their dreams of being a bull rider.
Each bull rider uses their own different techniques in riding bulls. The main points are to grip with your legs and maintain a certain position and posture. This sport requires balance, flexibility, and courage.
Riders wrap the bull rope around the bull and wrap the remaining rope around their hand. The bull riders ride with one hand and can’t touch themselves or the bull with their free hand. If they do, they will get disqualified or a no score. After the ride is over, the judges then give the bull points on the ride and they judge the bull rider on several different things like his posture, if he kept his arm up or not, and the way he was seated on the bull. Two judges score 1-25 points for the bull’s performance and they score 1-25 for the cowboy’s performance as well. Riders can spur the bull for extra points but just staying on the bull for eight seconds is the main priority. A professional should be able to score at least a 75 or better, but a good score is considered to be in the 90’s.
In 2002 a great opportunity began for bull riders. The CBR (Championship Bull Riding) was established. The reason this “club” got started was because it gave all the bull riders more opportunity and so that they could have a chance to provide for themselves and their families. Terry Williams and Joel Logan created it in Carthage, Texas.
There is no real age limit in riding bulls. But, most bull riders are in their mid to late teenage years. Some very famous bull riders include Lane Frost and Justin McBride. Some bull riders that are in the CBR are Ardie Maier, Austin Ambrose, BJ Schumacher, Bonner Bolton, and Bradley Harris. Some famous bulls are Big Diggin 515, Black Gold 4, Cochise 29, Cocktail 172, Carson’s Pet 610, and Cat Daddy 3192. There are some girl bull riders, but most of them are guys.
Bull riders don’t have a set salary. Their salary depends upon their performance when they ride. They could make a fortune or they don’t make anything. It’s just depends on how they place. If the bull rider is really good, then he has the potential to make a couple hundred thousand dollars each year.
Bull riding started in the American Old West. Deer Trail, Colorado and Cheyenne, Wyoming both claims to be the location of the first rodeo. Nobody really knows the exact location or the exact date of the first real rodeo. But, ever since then, the population of the rodeo grew and to this day is still growing.
This is just a little bit about bull riding and bull riders. I’m so interested in this sport because when I get older I want to be a bull rider or at least ride a bull one time just to be able to say that I rode a bull. Let’s hope that when I ride that one bull, I don’t get addicted to the adrenalin rush like the other bull riders, because the sport is way too dangerous for my family to handle and watch.
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