Shooting at the Canadian Parliament

Just a few weeks ago a man named Zehaf-Bibeau stole a car from a pedestrian and arrived at the outside of the Parliament of Canada. With this he rushed into the Parliament killing a guard named Nathan Cirillo. Eventually Zehaf was found dead at the scene. By the time the Secret Service had arrived the man had already committed suicide with a bullet to the head. The man is also known for making a complete embarrassment for the Secret Service and making it known how easy it can sometimes be to hurt people when they are not paying attention.

The author’s opinion is that he is trying to make people feel aware of how easy it can be to hurt others when, “When there is no protection”. He also wants to make a statement when he says, “The Parliament could be now known as a target for terrorists”.

My opinion is that the author and I have the same opinion except that the Secret Service should have been there so an incident like this doesn’t happen.

My parent’s opinion was that Zehaf-Bibeau made a huge embarrassment for the people who were defending the Parliament from attacks like this.

Civil Rights Leader Robert F. Kennedy

UnknownRobert F. Kennedy was the brother of President J.F.K. He was born on November 20th 1925 in Brooklyn, New York and was known for running for president. Robert F. Kennedy was the 7th out of nine children to be born in the Kennedy family.

Robert went to law school and graduated from Harvard University and the University of Virginia. Robert later served as a general in WWII for the Navy in 1939-1945. Later on June 17, 1950 Robert Kennedy married Ethel Skakel. The couple later had eleven children. After completing his military service he eventually ran for president in 1960.

During the civil rights movement Robert fought for African American rights. He also fought organized crime. During the civil rights movement he stood up to whites. During his time as an attorney he made speeches to make African Americans have the same rights as white Americans.

On June 5, 1968 Robert F. Kennedy was shot by Sirhan Bishara Sirhan while in a kitchen corridor in LA. Robert eventually died the next day at age 42. Sirhan was sentenced to life in prison for shooting Robert Francis Kennedy. Robert was later buried in Washington D.C. He is still remembered for his good work that affects us today

SeaWorld Criticism

After the movie “Blackfish” less people have been going to SeaWorld because of what the people do to their Killer Whales. Sea World has lost over one million dollars do to the producers of just one movie. If you look sometimes at the whales they have marks on them from all the abusive behavior we (humans) have been doing to them. The people that work there have a very high risk of death due to the whales and tricks the performers do on the whales live. If this were to continue the people that go to SeaWorld will be mildly decreasing every day and they will have no choice but to shut down some of the SeaWorlds.

The Author’s opinion and reaction is very serious to what has been happening to the people who get paid very little to do a very dangerous task.

My opinion is that the orcas only act the way people treat them so the author is completely right when he says that, “They will treat you the same way you treat them,” and I don’t blame them for losing customers.

My parents opinion when the movie “Blackfish” came out and they watched it was that they told me they weren’t going to SeaWorld for a while. They eventually declined the membership to SeaWorld.

The Good Earth-Summary and Review

The Good Earth immediately starts off with Wang-Lung and O-lan getting married. When Wang-Lung spends all of his money on buying and setting up for the marriage they all become poor. When Wang-Lung finds out about a plan where thieves are going to steal all the gold and loot from some house the thieves know is rich, O-lan and Wang join in. Eventually, Wang-Lung and O-lan become rich from the loot they steal and decide to buy a home and lots of land so they do. When O-lan dies Wang-Lung buys a girl name Lotus and Wang changes his mind about how he likes woman and misses O-lan. Later when Wang tries to convince his sons to not sell the land, they smile above Wang-Lungs head and the book is immediately over.

I think The Good Earth was a descent book because of how much detail and crazy events happen to one family. I would rate this book a 4 out of 5.

The Space Race and The Nuclear Arms Race

The Nuclear Arms Race was a big reason why we have people in space today. The Nuclear Arms Race was when the U.S. and Russia competed to see who could have more Nuclear Weapons. Back then people feared that if you didn’t have the most Nuclear weapons you were considered, “Weak”. The Nuclear Arms race eventually led to the Space Race.

The most destructive bomb that the U.S. had was the B52, it flew six thousand miles and, “delivered a nuclear payload,” (History Learning Site). Russia’s most destructive nuclear weapon was the H-bomb in 1952 this produced bomb was smaller sized then the nuke but it caused two thousand five hundred more destruction. This is an example of how the Russia and the U.S. competed in the Nuclear Arms Race.

The Space Race started in 1957 and ended in 1969. After the Nuclear Arms Race was yet another race between the U.S. and Russia, it was known as the Space Race. All of the U.S’s and Russia’s ideas went towards the Space Race. All the Nuclear weapon technology they had used towards the Nuclear Arms Race, they used to get to space. Russia had made it to space first because of Yuri Gagarin, the first man to ever be in space. However this was to space only, in 1969 the U.S. finally traveled to the moon with success and Russia was slammed with failure (History.com).

The Space Race was a big part of how we have people in space today. The Apollo 11 mission involved Neil Armstrong and a few other U.S. citizens who first set foot on the moon. This was the end to the Space Race because landing on the moon was the biggest accomplishment.

The Nuclear Arms Race caused the Space Race. Both these races were a big part of our history and remind people of the danger of seeing who is more powerful. The Space Race and the Apollo 11 mission will always be remembered.

Works Cited

History Learning Site. Web. <Historylearningsite.co.uk>

History.com “Cold War”. Web

Posters for The Cold War

Screen Shot 2014-10-27 at 1.32.36 PMThe first poster I wrote for the Cold War was the, “Nuclear Arms Race,”. The Nuclear Arms Race was when the U.S. and Russia competed to see who had the most destructive bombs. As you can see on the poster the U.S. was not very successful in making the most Nuclear bombs. However the U.S. and Russia were also competing in the, “Space Race,”. Russia had made it to space later but this was to space, and the U.S. had made it to the moon first which made the U.S. win the competition along with Russia winning a competition as well. The first poster shows propaganda because of Russia and the communists making a statement towards the U.S. saying the will not win the Nuclear Arms Race.

Screen Shot 2014-10-27 at 1.32.48 PMThe second is describing the U.S. and the Capitalists also making a statement to not let the Communists and Russia win the Space Race.

The Ebola Outbreak

Recently Ebola has affected over three thousand four hundred people. Doctors that are experts who study Ebola say that it could kill over 1,000,000 people by the end of 2014. If it were to spread in the U.S. then we may all have to wear face masks to avoid getting this disease for a while, only until there is a solution to cure it. The people who get this virus have a 25.6 percent chance of surviving and a 74.6 chance of dying.

In this article the author’s opinion is that he is scared that everyone who gets this disease  dies. If it were to get worse then who knows what could happen, it is already in the US.

I think that they won’t find a cure for a while as they say it could years. By then a lot of people will be dead, not only in the U.S. but in Africa.

My parent’s opinion was that they said, “It shouldn’t worry us for now,” they also said that they will find a cure it’s all up to how serious people want to take it.

 

Current Event#3-Obama’s Speech

When President Barrack Obama spoke against the extremist groups to get Untied Nations to join the attack against ISIS. The speech was great and the Leaders of the UN were probably convinced to join because of how great the speech was. As the ISIS organization continues to weaken, the UN’s attack against ISIS gets stronger and as this happens the president of the US, Barrack Obama is eagerly trying as soon as possible to make this huge attack against the terrorists. The reason of the US bringing damage and destruction to the terrorists is because they have been killing americans who have been doing news reports in Iraq and Syria. Eventually there will be no problems there will be no such thing as terrorists but thats just for the time.

The author’s opinion about this article is that he wants to be rid the ISIS and let it be over to the cruel things they have done to some US citizens.

My parents opinion was that they also thought that the speech was surprisingly good and they new by listening to the speech.

My opinion about the speech was that there going to be absolutely annihilated. I think the ISIS have no idea what they got themselves into.

My Life As A Baseball Player

My name is Caleb, I grew up in Richmond, Virginia, moved to three different states, and ended up in San Diego, California. When I was only five or six I started playing baseball with my dad, sometimes I would rage because I couldn’t hit the ball. Eventually I got really good. Six and a half seasons later if someone were batting I could tell where the ball was probably going to go. I’ve lived a very strange but yet good 13 years, it’s strange because I’ve had three dads and have been swapped around in about seven different schools. It’s also good because I get to meet new people where ever I go. I also experienced new things over the summer like going away to camps for weeks strait without my parents around.

My second dad is named Jason. The reason my mom, Jesse, left him was because he assaulted her. He was always really nice he was the one who trained me for baseball but behind closed doors, I could hear him getting into fights all the time with my mom. My third dad is named Mark; right now he is considered my step dad but I think of him as a dad because of how funny and nice he is, I care a lot about both of my dads no matter what.

I stopped playing sports at age 10. This was because I got whiplash in my neck from a car accident. Before my mom, Jesse, got custody of me, my dad Jason was smacking and starving me until my mom realized he was doing this, she was furious. Although my second dad has done bad things I still care for him a lot for the things he has done for me; he volunteered to be a coach for one of my baseball seasons which I thought was awesome.

The moment I moved to San Diego I was being fed way too much and became a blue berry. Currently, I’m working on it though. I want to start playing basketball for school. The school I’m in now is ranked 8th in all of California. I’m hoping I don’t move again or switch schools again. In this school I’m in after school sports programs. My last after school baseball program was the best. During my final game, it was two outs, bases loaded, and I was Right Field. The ball came to me and I dove and caught the ball. Happy, everyone came running towards me cheering. I told my parents and they said they saw it all. It was my last baseball game and it’s a good memory.

I have never gotten good grades. The last time I got good grades was in 1st grade. I’m in 8th grade now and I’m determined to get good grades and the only thing that stops me is myself. The results from last year are horrible compared to this year. When my mom Jesse talked to my teacher my teacher said I’m ahead in two or three subjects. My parents told me that if I get really good grades I will get a new iPad and Xbox for Christmas 2014. I am also determined to continue playing sports.

I will also continue to play baseball for as long as I live because of how it brings back memories.This year, I’ve made new friends, met new people in different states, and put the past in the past and continuously think about my future.