Tegucigalpa

Tegucigalpa

City of destruction,

Aggressive bus drivers, irrational taxi drivers

Chofers, maids, gardeners

Starving people on the streets

They tell me you are one of the most dangerous in Honduras and I believe them, for I have seen the murders and kidnaps go free.

And they tell me you have a corrupt government and I answer: Yes we overthrew our president and money is stolen without remorse.

And they tell me you are inhuman; For which I have seen your barbarous acts on the fire breathers, drinking gas only to be given 3 lmps.

They show me your corrupt police men; letting go the wrong doers in the city for just 100 lmps.

And having answered so I turn once more to those who sneer at this my city, and I give them back the sneer and say to them:

Come show me another city with its head held high

Even after going through poverty, starvation,and an illiterate president

Poor

Corrupt

Building, not finishing

Under the pouring rain with their heads held high, screaming for peace in their country

During the land slides helping and rescuing those in need.

Partying as if it’s the last day they will ever party

Dancing as if it’s the last step they will ever give

Laughing as if it’s the last joke on earth

And Singing as if they will never be heard

City of destruction,

Aggressive bus drivers, irrational taxi drivers

Chofers, maids, gardeners

Starving people on the streets

Carl Sandberg  CHICAGO

In the poem Chicago, Carl Sandberg does not follow any normal poetry structure. He writes freely and unorganized to show how his city, Chicago, is an unorganized but free city.  With the very first words he uses, “Hog butcher for the World, Tool Maker, Stacker of Wheat, Stormy, husky, brawling, City of Big Shoulders:”(Sandberg); he is trying to emphasize the power of the city. Sandberg is portraying Chicago as a big and strong muscular man, who works hard and is a powerful being.  Although the troubles of the city are recognized like for example in these verses, “And they tell me you are crooked and I answer: Yes, it is true I have seen the gunman kill and go free to kill again” (Sandberg); Chicago is only human and may commit big mistakes, but in the end Chicago only wants to work hard. Sandberg knows that even if the city is corrupt as it is, it gives great job opportunities and in the end it always stays united.  We can see this when Sandberg talks greatly about Chicago in the end when he writes “Proud to be a Hog butcher”(Sandberg).  Other people see Chicago as a nest for crime and illegal actions. They see it as a dirty and brutal city. Sandberg clearly does not like it when people speak badly about his city.  In the poem Sandberg turn in defense to those who are speaking badly about Chicago and proves them wrong. 

Claire´s Vivid Verbs

Claire quietly crept down the crowded hallway on this first day of school. She glanced quickly to her left, and then to her right. Then, she shyly slipped out unperceived and joined the throng of students. Was anyone observing her? Although she wanted to scrutinize around, she kept gazing straight ahead. However, it seemed that none of her classmates looked fixedly at her as they shuffled quickly to their classes.

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Just because im an Islamic Woman

Just because I am an Islamic woman

Doesn’t mean I am less than men

Or that men are more intelligent

Just because I am and Islamic woman

Doesn’t mean I have to cover myself

Or I am forbidden to drive

Just because I am an Islamic woman

Doesn’t mean my husband should have 2 more wives

Or that I should have to walk behind him

Just because I am an Islamic woman

Doesn’t mean I can’t work

Or receive an education

Just because I am an Islamic woman

Doesn’t mean I can be sold to someone else

Just because I am an Islamic woman

Doesn’t mean I can be stoned to death

Just because I am an Islamic woman

Doesn’t mean I should not have rights

citation

http://eatitorwearit.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/stoning-iran.gif

http://failedmessiah.typepad.com/failed_messiahcom/2009/07/modesty-patrols-plague-gaza.html

Perfect Leader, Perfect Society

                                                                                          Cascadia

Society

Once upon a time, in a far away land, there lived these mystical fairies called Acantha Fairies. They lived in the land of Cascadia. Cascadia was filled with magical trees, crystalline waters, and colorful flowers. There was a pond named Feodore, a gift from God. Feodore gave life to every single creature in Cascadia.  It contained mythical powers, which sent out waves of love, compassion, hard work, and leadership.

Icarius - Leader

            Every thirty years Feodore would choose a new leader for the Acantha fairies and the rest of the creatures in Cascadia.  Twenty-seven years ago, Icarius the leader of Cascadia was chosen. Icarius was a strong willed, hard working, and compassionate fairy. He was a great leader who led his land with love, leadership, and equality. Icarius led the society neatly and nicely.  He would assign every fairy an important job, which kept the society balanced. Everyone was treated equally and properly.

            One day, when everyone was working like usual, many fairies saw a strange object flying in the sky. It was threedragons that wanted to land in Cascadia. Icarius told 8 Fairies to go and help the dragons and take them to a nearby place where they could land safely.  A few minutes later the three dragons walked into Cascadia looking for Icarius.  After greeting them and presenting himself, Icarius showed Feodore to the dragons.  The dragons were amazed with this powerful pond full of life and love.  The dragons had come with a proposal for Icarius and would not leave until Icarius accepted.

Dragons

“We have come all this way to present a proposal to you. We have been studying your lands and Feodore for many years and have made an astonishing discovery. If we were to combine your ponds water with our food, we would create a destructive flame greater than what we blow right now.  If you would give us Feodore, we would build you a greater land to live in. We will build every fairy a house, we will provide food every month, and no one will ever have to work”.

            Icarius was amazed with this offer, and knew that he would have a much easier life if he were to accept.  The dragons were tempting Icarius and he was not realizing it.  He was becoming a weak leader for Cascadia and Feodore could sense it. Icarius saw this offer as a great one, not only for him but also for the other fairies. What he did not see was the mean intentions of the dragons and how in the end many fairies could get hurt. 

            Meanwhile in the village a young fairy named Piccolo found out about the offer and knew that he had to stop it. He tried telling the fairies, but no one believed him or thought he was crazy.  Piccolo did not know what to do he was confused and afraid.  He went to visit Feodore and asked him for wisdom and strength.  Feodore told Piccolo that he had to go and talk to Icarius and show him the negative effect the dragons offer would have on Cascadia.

            Piccolo went to talk with Icarius and made him understand that it was important for people to work and have their jobs. That the fairies would become lazy because they would not have anything to do, and would then start fighting. Theodor realized that what Piccolo was saying was true. That if he would change the way their society had lived for hundreds of years everything would fall apart.

            In the end Icarius told the dragons that he could not accept their offer. Since Icarius was getting old, sick, and sad he granted his position as leader to Piccolo, who had the energy he did not have anymore. In the end Feodore knew that the people of Cascadia had a new and good leader.

Work Cited
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Jean Valjean

We had just sat down to eat our dinner. Mi brother Nicoli was sitting besides me, very hungry and ready to eat. My father and mother both sat down in their places and waited for the servant to bring us our dinner. It was a roasted Turkey bathed with gravy, mashed potatoes, and stuffing. It smelled delicious. It started getting really cold so my father got out of his chair and lit a fire.  It started to get toasty and warm. 

We were just beginning to serve ourselves when the door bell rang. “Who could it be at this hour”! My father said angrily.  All of us looked at each other very puzzled. My father got up and walked towards the door, he asked from inside who it was but nobody answered.  He then opened the door and suddenly froze. His eyes were big and round, his face pale white, and his hands started shaking. My mother got up to see who was at the door but my father told her to stay behind. “Good Night sir, I have been traveling by foot for a long time and I’m in need of food and shelter, could you help me?” said the man tiredly. I suddenly got up of my seat and started walking towards the door. Before my mother pulled me away I caught a glimpse of the man. He was a tall man, wearing ripped up clothes, who had not showered for days. He had a long beard, and looked as if he was going to faint. I was very frightened.

After a few minutes of my parents talking the man in the door said again, “I know you know who I am, but I really need your help, please help me sir”. “How can I make sure you will not steal from me, or hurt my children” My father said nervously. I could hear all their conversation through the living room door. After five minutes of talking with the strange man, my father came to a decision. He called our servant and told her to set the bed in the guest room and prepare a nice hot bath for the poor man.

The man entered our house and presented himself, “Hi, my name is Jean Valjean and I will always be grateful for your help”.  We finally sat down and got to eat our yummy dinner. It tasted great to me and I’m sure it tasted like heaven to our new friend Jean Valjean. After we finished eating my mother went and tucked me into bed. My brother slept with me that night and my father locked us in. I was having trouble sleeping and I could see my brother uncomfortable. So asked him who the man was and why he was so afraid, “Jean Valjean is an ex convict who was sentenced to 15 years in jail. He has just gotten out and has a yellow passport”. After those words my arms filled with goose bumps and I became a rock. It was a night I will never forget.   

sources:

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Our Brain

1.                                         1.What does the word "hemisphere" refer to when talking about the brain?

-       The cerebral hemispheres of the brain are the right and left hemispheres in your brain.

2. What are the major differences between the left and right sides of the brain?

-       The right side of the brain controls many things like muscle movement in the left side of your body while the left side of the brain controls the right side of muscles in your body. For example damage on one side of the brain would affect the opposite side of the body.

3. What is the corpus callosum?

-       The corpus callosum is what connects the left and right side of the brain. It is made up of thick bands of fibers.

4. Explain the study performed by Paul Broca in which he discovered "Broca's Area."

-       Paul Broca first discovered the “Brocas Area” when studying the brain of one of his patients with speech impairment after their death. Brocas area is the part of the brain, which is responsible for language processing, speech production, and language comprehension, and also controls facial neurons. He discovered that it was located in the left hemisphere.

5. Explain the study conducted by Roger Sperry in regard to "split brain."

-Split Brain was a study and a surgery made on epileptic people in the old times, since there was no other cure. It included cutting the corpus callosum of the brain and letting the two sides spread.

6. Explain the study conducted by Karl Wernicke which led to the discovery of Wernicke's Area."

-Wernickes area is a study that helped discover the region of the brain for language development. It is a language loop that is found in the left hemisphere. And is used for understanding and producing spoken language.

7. Which lobe is most responsible for vision?

-The occipital lobe is our primary lobe responsible for vision.

8. Which lobe is most responsible for hearing and language?

The temporal lobe is responsible for hearing and language.

9. Which lobe is most responsible for performing math calculations?

The frontal lobe is responsible for math calculations.

 10. Which lobe is most responsible for judgment, reasoning and impulse control?

The frontal lobe is responsible for judgment, reasoning and impulse control.

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/split.html

http://biology.about.com/library/organs/brain/blcorpus.htm

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-brocas-area.htm

http://psychology.about.com/od/windex/g/def_wernickesar.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_cortex#Primary_visual_cortex_.28V1.29

http://thebrain.mcgill.ca/flash/d/d_10/d_10_cr/d_10_cr_lan/d_10_cr_lan.html

Letter 1 Classical Parallels

This letter was written from Abigail Adams to John Addams. It is their first letter. Abigail is feeling very lonely and depressed without her husband. She is telling him how anxious she is about her country and for their family. She makes this question, which is very true; “Did ever any Kingdom or state regain their liberty, when once it was invaded without bloodshed”(Addams 676)? She is trying to tell her husband that she is concerned because every time a country fought for their freedom there was an immense war and an awful bloodshed. Abigail Addams is comparing their situation with Sparta, and how when they were attacked they were only concerned of their own land and what led them to defeat. She doesn’t want that to happen to her country. She is then wishing her husband luck and is telling him that she will always support him.

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Rhetorical Devices

1. “The great anxiety I feel for my country, for you and for our family renders the day tedious, and the night unpleasant”(Adams 676).

 - This quote is important to the letter because it is introducing the reader emotions. This quote is transmitting the emotions Abigail Addams is feeling into the reader so the reader knows what she felt. With her strong emotions she is showing us how people felt in those times over the war and their family.


2. “I have taken a very great fondness for reading Rollin’s ancient History since you left me” (Abigail 676).

-This quote is a red herring or a distraction from the main idea for the reader. Abigail Addams main point is her preoccupation for the war and for her family. So John and the reader would not get too overwhelmed she introduced this part about her, reading Rollins ancient History.  

Works Cited

-Adams, John and Mary. Letters. English class packet