HAVE A NICE SUMMER!

This semester I've learned that I need to work on my time management. I tend to put things off to the last minute, and that always causes me to stress. I hate being overwhelmed, and yet I do it to myself everytime. Once again, I enjoyed being in your english class. Thank you for always being understanding, and compassionate towards me. I hope you have a nice, relaxing summer. And although I won't have you again next year, I will be coming to you for help and advice, ( if you don't mind). I also feel my writing has improved. Thank you again! Keep in touch!

DIrty old man: R.KELLY

The jurors have been selected in R.Kelly's child pronography trial. R.Kelly is accused of videotaping himself having sex with girls as young as 13 years old. One juror called child pornography "the lowest of the low." Kelly, known for sexually charged hits like "Bump N' Grind," has pleaded not guilty. The alleged victim, now 23, says it wasn't her on the videotape. He's a dirty old man, and deserves to be be convicted.

dispicable

In Detroit, Michigan, a teenager convicted of killing a man, then beheading him and setting fire to his body in what prosecutors called a thrill killing was sentenced Monday to life in prison without parole. The teenager is said to be involved in some sort of gang. This is dispicable.

JANE DOE RAPE KITS

Starting next year across the country, rape victims too afraid or too ashamed to go to police can undergo an emergency-room forensic rape exam, and the evidence gathered will be kept on file in a sealed envelope in case they decide to press charges. The new federal requirement that states pay for "Jane Doe rape kits" is aimed at removing one of the biggest obstacles to prosecuting rape cases: Some women are so traumatized they don't come forward until it is too late to collect hair, semen or other samples. I think this is a great idea, but I thought this was already being done?

shooting

A man and woman opened fire on guards at an entrance to an Indian reservation and fled into the hills, where they were killed in a gun battle with sheriff's deputies and a SWAT team. It was the second deadly gunfight involving deputies on the reservation in five days.

cell phone tickets on planes

Southwest Airlines ticketed a man for using his cell phone while on board. I think this is absurd! With everything that has happened as a result of 9/11 and since 9/11, you'd think having a cell phone is a blessing. God forbid a hijacking took place, a cell phone would be the best thing.

yikes!

I saw a horrible accident on route 9 while contruction was being done. Some girl was cut off by another driver which caused her to lose control of her car into traffic cones, and hit a construction worker who was then rushed to Jersey Shore Medical by helicopter. It was a mess.

China's earthquake

In China, Juyuan Middle School students were settling into their daily classes when their four-story classroom building collapsed, setting off a wave of tragedy and disbelief that was only beginning to sink in 24 hours later. Monday's magnitude-7.9 earthquake was etched across a devasting Juyuan. All but a handful of the more than 900 upper-class students were believed to be trapped under the slabs of cement, bricks, tile and twisted cables. Only one survivor has been found, a girl pulled free by a rescue team.

clinton vs obama

Hillary and Obama are going head to head in the race for the white house. Clinton wins West Virginia by an overwhelming amount. However the result won't do much for Obama's overall delegate lead. I am rooting for Obama, for a change. I can't stand Hillary.

bonus blog

As we discussed in one of our papers, I think tradition is something special that has become apart of our culture. The "traditional" wedding has become ritualized, but I don't think I would have it any other way. There's something about changing something as sacred as a wedding that seems uncomfortable. My parents and everyon else in my family has done the "traditional" wedding, so I just think breaking away from that is wrong. However, my cousin is getting married in June, and she will not be wed in a catholic church as everyone has done, so maybe times are changing.

english 152

Can you explain exactly what ENGL 152 entails? Is it a lot of novel reading?

I'm ready.

I think I'm ready for Engl 152, I think I can handle it. What do you think? I don't mind, reading, and I dont have a problem comprehending material. I can become somewhat overwhelmed and a bit stressed when writing a paper, but who doesn't? As far as handing in assignments, I've never handed one in late, or incomplete to the assigned guidelines. I'm sure the amount of work and papers will exceed for I have done thus far, but it will have to be done.