Blog Assignment #52 /Midterm Assignment

#1.     In this cover story it talks about the new Narnia movie. They say this movie hasn't made enough money. They might not do a fourth movie. There were seven books though. It would be terrible not to have a fourth movie.
         I think they should still make another movie. They say that more Christians need to go see the movie. Not everybody who goes to see the movie understands that it is for Christians. I think they should understand that people don't really understand. It isn't that hard.
      It would be great if they would make another movie. It just depends on the money they make. This Narnia isn't making alot of money. I don't see why. People say it is a good movie. I just don't understand why some people don't want to see it.

#2. Kodak Photo Story

#3. THE LOST HERO, by Rick Riordan
               This book is Greek mythology. I read it. It is really good. It is 553 pages long. It takes about 2 weeks to read. It has some Greek gods/goddesses in it. It is AR. I think it is about 19 points. It is really good book. Everybody should read it. It is the sequel to the "Percy Jackson Series".
               The main characters are Jason, Piper, and Leo. One day Jason wakes up not knowing who he was. He was at the wilderness school. There he meets Piper and Leo. The Mist makes people not see the truth. Piper and Leo thought they knew Jason, but they really didn't. Piper thought she was Jason's girlfriend, but they aren't. Leo thought Jason was his best friend, but Jason had never seen Leo before in his life. Annabeth (daughter of Athena) and Butch (son of Iris, the goddess of the rainbow and messages) were looking for Percy ( son of Poseidon and Annabeth's boyfriend). Instead they found Jason, Piper, and Leo. Three new half-bloods so they bring them to Camp half-blood. At Camp half-blood they find out Jason was the son of Zeus, Piper was the daughter of Aphrodite, and Leo was the son of Hephaestus.
               Piper, Jason, and Leo get sent on a quest to save Hera. They go through hard times trying to save Hera (goddess of marriage). Hera was the one who wiped Jason's memory. She put him in the wilderness school. She was responsible for everything. It all probably wouldn't of happened if Jason's mom wouldn't of given him to Hera. The reason why Jason's mom did that was because Hera was angry. Zeus (Hera's husband) had to chidren with Jason's mom. Zeus had Thalia and Jason. Well actually Zeus had Thalia, and Jupiter had Jason. Jupiter is Zeus's Roman form. Zeus gave Jason to Hera so Hera wouldn't be angry. Then Hera did everything. In the end something very surprising happens. I do to ruin the surprise, but Percy happens to be just like Jason. The only difference is Jason ended up in a Greek camp which is nicer and Percy will end up in a Roman camp which will not be friendly.

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Blog Assignment #51/ The BR Daily Report

Can public education be saved?

This story is about poor kids. The kids need support from their parents. Outside of school they sometimes have to dodge bullets. It is very sad. Some don't even own a book outside school.It is so sad that they can't even afford a book. They need help.

Chicken processor to open Bastrop Plant and hire 300

     A chicken processor company was giving 300 jobs to people who needed them. Governor Jindal told a newspaper that is was located in Mississippi. The plant will also give 900 other jobs.The company makes boats and sells chicken. A recent paper mill made 550 without jobs, that's when this opened up.

U.S. jobless claims drop 

      There is not of claims for the unemployed this year. It changed to 42,100 in one week, which is less than last years. This is a great thing because it means Americans are working for their money. The drop is lowest since August of 2008. That's awesome

Suppliers say new iPad coming in early 2011
       The Apple company is coming out with a 2nd generation iPad. The company thinks in the market in early 2011. Similar to the new iPhone and iPod touch, the new model of the iPad will have a camera on the front and back! The new ipad will have much better qualities as far as the picture, and weight. The Apple company will be done designing this new iPad in January, but it will start being sold in April.

 LOCAL GUN SHOP TO APPEAR ON DISCOVERY CHANNEL

    A new show called "Son of Guns" is airing on Discovery next month. It is about a Baton Rouge gun shop. The name of the shop is Red Jacket Firearms.  It will come on Monday nights at 9. It will air on January 24th. I think this will be interesting to watch because it shows that a store from a small town can become famous!

 
  

Blog Assignment #50/ C.S. Lewis

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Blog #49

I think that Maddy, Reagan, Katie, Tatyana, Darian, and Malori's articles should really be on the newspaper!! They did an awesome job!

3rd article for Dec. newspaper

Jokes

Q. Why do mummies love Christmas presents?

A. because they are wrapped

Q. What does a cat get on a beach on Christmas morning?

A. Sandy Claws

Q. What goes “Oh Oh Oh”?

A. Santa walking backwards

Q.Who is Santa’s most famous elf?

A. elfvis

Q.What do you call Santa Claus’s dog?

A. Santa Paws

~Lauren Abington

2nd article for Dec. newspaper

Tongue Twister

A tree toad loved a she-toad
Who lived up in a tree.
He was a two-toed tree toad
But a three-toed toad was she.
The two-toed tree toad tried to win
The three-toed she-toad's heart,
For the two-toed tree toad loved the ground
That the three-toed tree toad trod.
But the two-toed tree toad tried in vain.
He couldn't please her whim.
From her tree toad bower
With her three-toed power
The she-toad vetoed him

~Lauren Abington

1st article for Dec. Newspaaper

Mystery Student

           Well, as you can see, I’m the mystery student! I love my family, friends, and life! My favorite animal is a hyena.  Whenever I grow up, I would like to be an Oceanographer. My favorite book of the Bible is Psalms. Preferably Psalms 109! My favorite color is purple. I love to wear scarves and necklaces. My favorite month is January. My birthday is also in January. So, who am I?

When you think you know the Mystery Student go to the student or LAUREN ABINGTON.   Go to Lauren to redeem your prize. The student will tell Lauren who won. So don’t got to her before the student tells her. Thank You and Have fun! 

~Lauren Abington

Blog Assignment #47 / The Times Picayune-NO

Death from OD was murder, jury told
     This article talks about a woman. Some say she overdosed by herself. Some say that Kott shot Dilaudid into her blood. If Kott is found guilty he will be in jail for the rest of his life. The woman died January 29, 2004. This article really gets you thinking.

Cop says facts in shooting withheld
     This article is about a murder. It talks about a man who was killed. they are trying to figure out who killed him. They suspect former cop Lt. Robert Italiano. Italiano has no clue what is going on. He says that he is innocent.

Man dies seven months after being shot during armed robbery
       This article was about Alvin Black. He died at about 4 p.m. at Interim LSU Public Hospital from complications associated with a gunshot wound to his neck. This was an interesting story. It didn't give much information. It was a good little article though.

I remember it well
   This article is about a person saying they remember a bunch of murders. They say it was nothing like 1996. It says it was very scary. I would think so to. the person said they remembered a murder of a woman. The woman was in her parking garage. She got kidnapped. The murderer killed the woman because he wanted some new sneakers.

Remembering the 4 victims of the La. Pizza Kitchen Robbery and Massacre
    This just talked about some murders. It talked about how the murders happened. It was really load. They said it was really scary.I would be scared to. Those people just got randomly shot. I think that is just wrong. It is very scary and terrifying.

Blog Assignment #46 / The Chicago Sun Times

'Wicked' follows the greenback road with return

      Wicked is now the longest Broadway show ever to play on Broadway. It tells how the Christmas is gonna be a little more green. Elphaba and Glinda brought their play back to the Windy City. This is amazing. Wicked is becoming a traditional Chicago play. It is just like A Christmas Carol.

Dwayne Johnson had to work to get back in action

      This article was about Dwayne Johnson playing in his new movie. It talked about how the movie is like a 70s action movie. It is about a guy who wanted to kill someone after that person killed his brother. It sounds like a good movie. I want to see it.

Rising stars Hathaway, Franco to host Oscars

           In this article it talks about how Hathaway and Franco are hosting the Oscars. They will make it a celebration not just an awards ceremony. The Oscars will be on February 27. It says they deserve to be the hosts. I think the article is right.

Harry Potter beat Disney's Rapunzel, but one by a hair

      I like this article because it is totally WRONG!!!! Harry Potter should not be the number one movie. Tangled shouldn't be either. But either way Tangled should always be in front of Harry Potter. Harry Potter should be last. It says Harry Potter is the number one movie because it has made more money, but it is wrong!!!

Douglas' wish list: health and 'Liberace'

    This was an article about a 66 year old actor. He has cancer. He is still planning on playing a part in the movie Liberace. The movie is going to start shoot in May or June. He has been suffering cancer this past August. He is a trooper.