Looters

Looters are a danger in today's society."People were running in and out of Rent-A-Center carrying these big flat screens. They were holding on tight." Looters really hurt the owners profits. Several store owners went out out of business due to looting and storm repairs. Looting has drastically affected the local economy on Coney Island."They pried open the gate, broke the glass and went straight for the Hennessy and Grey Goose." People can get seriously injured when dealing with looters. They will stop at nothing to get what they want and will harm others to get them. Looting is a serious offense that must be stopped. People need to take better precautions to avoid the possibility of looting in their stores and local communities.

Farmer ate by his own hogs

Farmer Ate By His Own Hogs

     When I read this article, I became very frightened. My dad and I raise hogs for money and I think this

could easily happen to me. In other articles I have read, many sows (mother hogs) have attacked people

because they came too close to their piglets. If they do injure you or get you on the ground, there is a

possibility of them eating you. People all over the world raise hogs and need to be aware of how to protect

themselves when being around hogs. There is several safety precautions people can use: keeping a blunt

object in hand at all times or using a hog shield so they cannot attack you.

    

     The author talks about what the purpose of the hogs was for; which was to sell to local 4H kids in Coos

County. Also the author talks about the remains of the man and how his death might have occurred. Plus,

the author tells what foods hogs eat in comparison to other animals.

     The author does explain the different variables of how  the hogs could have killed the man or even how

natural occurrences or foul play could have been involved in the death of the man.

     I definitely agree with the author that hogs ate the man. When hogs are low in protein, they eat their

piglets. I find it very easy for them to eat a human since they are cannibalistic. Also, since the hogs weighed

700 pounds and were reported to be aggressive, it would have been easy for them to knock over a 70 year

old man. I also agree that hogs are omnivores since they do eat corn and different grains, but as well other

other hogs. I do not understand why officers suspect foul play. He was an old man who was either

overpowered by the hogs, or died by natural occurrences. Nobody had a grudge or anything against him,

which is why I find the big investigation to be a waste of time and money. I believe it was just a freak

accident that could not have changed no matter the circumstances.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/10/01/oregon-farmer-eaten-by-hogs-body-found-in-pieces/ 

    

    

1 world trade center

I believe this new building will be a lot safer due to the fact that it has 71 elevators. There are more elevators to transport more people in case of an emergency. Also, it takes 45 seconds to get to the top. The elevators are more efficient, traveling at about 23 miles per house.

1. The Sixth Grade Nickname Game by Gordon Korman

When I first seen this book, it reminded me of the 6th grade. Immaturity and hormones were flowing through the air.The sixth grade was full of jokes and nicknames. I believe reading this book will be a lot of fun, but it will also bring some fond memories of the 6th grade.

2. Graves End by Elaine Mercado

This book caught my eye as being a scary book. I love a good scare. I have read several other books about ghosts and I believe this would be a great book to add to my collection. When I read the back of the book, I was captivated by the plot.

3. Help! I'm Trapped In Obedience School by Todd Strasser

At first glance, I knew this was going to be a great book. Something about the title just reached out and grabbed me. I have always been hard headed when it comes to obedience, but when there is a book about a kid in obedience school, you do not know what is about to go down!

4. 10th Grade by Joseph Weisberg

This book easily caught my attention. Since I was in 10th grade last year, this book easily found it's way into my hands. 10th grade was a very fun year for me. I mostly want to read this book, to see if the kids go through the same struggles and situations I went through.

5. Into The Wild by Jon Krakaver

When I seen this book, it automatically reminded me of Hatchet. Any survival book is a good book for me. I love watching the show "Man v.s. Wild" with Bear Grylls and I believe this book has a somewhat similar plot as this show. I find a great adventure book to be very invigorating.

6. The Moffats by Eleanor Estes

This book seemed very heart warming when I read the back. A book about family and struggles always adds up to a great plot. Even the cover shows a very colorful family that seems to get in all types of shenanigans. I love the book, Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, and if it is similar it must be a great book.

7. Knights of The Hill Country by Tim Tharp

At a close examination of this book, I knew it was going to be a great football book. Football books always have a good story behind a team conflict and in the end, the problem is always resolved in time for the big game. If it is even close to as good as Remember The Titans, it will be a great book.

8. Freak The Mighty by Rodman Philbrick

I am not really sure what this book is about, but it seemed to be very interesting. It looks like a very large person is holding up a smaller person and the kid has his arms out like a champion. I really like success stories and how people overcome things.

9. The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

Anything that deals with time travel interests me greatly. I always found time travel and how the components of a time machine work to be gratifying. I enjoy a good science fiction novel and I believe this would be a good book to challenge me to think outside the box.

10. Ferret in the Bedroom, Lizards in the Fridge by Bill Wallace

When I first seen the cover of this book I busted out laughing. The title is very funny, but the picture on the front with the raccoon right in your face just made my day. I want to read this book because it seems like someone is up to some pranks and they bring animals in the house. It has to be a funny book.

Slender Man

Slender Man

Slender Man is a mythical creature that has become a legend in a matter of years. Slender Man can be described as an 8 to 10 foot man, who wears a suit, and has a featureless white face. Slender Man can be compared to other people from different texts; such as, The Tall Man, who abducts children. The thought of Slender Man can really challenge your mind and make you see things that can trouble your conscious. People around the world who have seen his videos and documentaries on YouTube, know about his legend and how he can scare you from within.

            In Kristin Tillotson’s article, Tall, skinny, scary – and all in your head, she goes into detail about the haunting figure. She explains the background of Slender Man and how he has psychiatric influences to make you feel horrified when you think about him. Kristin goes into a lot of detail and how he “...silently radiates malevolence and doom.” Slender Man can strike fear into the hearts of people who are not scared of much else.

            I believe Kristin Tillotson explains her article of Slender Man very well. She has a lot of solid and valid information. I have put a lot of research into Slender Man as well and her information is quite compatible to mine. I do agree that Slender Man is tall, skinny, and he abducts children. I also agree that Slender Man does have influences on your brain and that he is a very iconic mythical creature that may be real.

            Many people have evidence of Slender Man; whether it be by picture or video. His origin dates back to ancient Egypt on wall paintings, but as well as the Middle Ages from a woodcut. The pictures that are depicted look extremely similar to Slender Man. I do not understand why Kristin Tillotson did not go into detail about his origin in her article. I believe it would have made the readers even more skeptical and horrified about him. www.startribune.com/lifestyle/120717934.html?refer=y

Titanic

As I reflect on the horrible crash of the Titanic, I seem to wonder what events made it happen. I do beleive it was fate, yet I think it could have been changed. The captain should have realized that the ship was not very agile and couldn't turn very well. As well as knowing that huge icebergs were in his way and not to act so headstrong; thinking that the Titanic was unstoppable. But the people should have realized anything can happen. It is just a sea vessel not God himself. I am shure people didn't think of that when confetti was flying through the air and peoples chants were an uproar. Then again, you should always prepare for the worst. The ship should have had enough rafts for every passenger and crewman, but then again it "couldn't be sunk." Besides $60,000 is enough for one ticket, let alone a family. I do not think one boat ride is worth that. For some reason people chose to get on that ship, not be prepared, and be to stubborn to think the ship could not crash. Therefore the decisions of the owners, crewman, and passengers led to their ultimate demise. (Besides the ones that lived, but they pretty much wasted $60,000+.)

Pity

I beleive the dying nazi in The Sunflower should have been forgiven. "Thank you-that is my mother's letter." I think Simon should have forgiven the nazi because he thanked him for picking up his mother's letter. That right there is a miracle within itself; a nazi forgiving a jew. The letter was very important to the nazi so I think Simon should have been humbled by the nazi's courage to thank a jew..."I have longed to talkabout it to a Jew and beg forgiveness from him." The nazi is on his death bed pleading for forgiveness and he won't die in peace if Simon doesn't forgive him. This man was forced to do bad things to jews; it's not like he wanted to do those things. If Simon had a compassionate soul the least he could do is forgive a dying man who ment no harm.

forgiveness

If your friend was in trouble wouldn't you do what's best for them? In, Of Mice and Men, George executes his best friend Lennie to save him from an angry mob. Is this forgivable? I believe it is. George was just trying to help Lennie out. He knew the mob would have found and killed him. George realized Lennie was going to die and Lennie would most likely get beat up and suffer, so he just took him out. It was more of a kind execution rather than a murderous execution. George just did what was best, therefore he should be forgiven of what he did.