All the Presidents men!

CarlBob

The movie "All the President's men "is a movie about the water gate affair with Nixon and his men. The Water Gate affair was series of scandals involving the administration of President Richard M. Nixon; more specifically, the burglarizing of the Democratic party national headquarters in the Watergate apartment complex in Washington, D.C. This movie includes two reporters that are trying to prove that the scandal is real. They finally figure out that if they follow the money, they can solve the mission.

The reporters for the Washington post were Bob Woodward and Carl Burnstein. They tracked down many people that they thought might be involved in the scandal and they questioned them. The people always seemed to turn the reporters down and shut the door in their faces. But yet, the reporters never gave up. One of the reporters even met with this man that had a really deep voice and they met in a garage at 2am. This guy would tell him if he was in danger and if his leads were right.

The reporters were even bugged after a while so they could not even speak to each other. They had to use the type writer in able to share there reports. They had to live on very little sleep and they had to be very careful what they said because people were always secretly listening. They made a great pair though! They always seemed to go to McDonalds to talk!

The movie was very long and somewhat boring. Everything unfolds in the last 3 or 4 minutes! I was kind of lost for the most part! It was hard to keep my attention on the movie. I do remember that burnstein loveeeedddd to smoke! The End!!!

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The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest of all land-living animal species, and the largest ruminant. It is covered in large, irregular patches of yellow to black fur separated by white, off-white, or dark yellowish brown background. The average mass for an adult male giraffe is 1,200 kilograms (2,600 lb) while the average mass for an adult female is 830 kilograms (1,800 lb). It is approximately 4.3 metres (14 ft) to 5.2 metres (17 ft) tall, although the tallest male recorded stood almost 6 metres (20 ft).

The giraffe is related to deer and cattle, but is placed in a separate family, the Giraffidae, consisting of only the giraffe and its closest relative, the okapi. Its range extends from Chad in Central Africa to South Africa. Giraffes usually inhabit savannas, grasslands, or open woodlands. However, when food is scarce they will venture into areas with denser vegetation. They prefer areas with plenty of acacia growth. They will drink large quantities of water when available, which enables them to live for extended periods in dry, arid areas.

The species name camelopardalis (camelopard) is derived from its early Roman name, where it was described as having characteristics of both a camel and a leopard. The English word camelopard first appeared in the 14th century and survived in common usage well into the 19th century. The Afrikaans language retained it. The Arabic word الزرافة ziraafa or zurapha, meaning "assemblage" (of animals), or just "tall", was used in English from the sixteenth century on, often in the Italianate form giraffa. Male giraffes are up to 5.5 metres (18 ft) tall at the horn tips, and weigh between 800 and 1,930 kilograms (1,800 and 4,300 lb). Females are between 4 and 4.5 metres (13 and 15 ft) tall and weigh between 550 and 1,180 kilograms (1,200 and 2,600 lb). The coat is made up of brown blotches or patches separated by lighter hair. Each giraffe has a unique coat pattern. Wild giraffes have a lifespan close to 13 years while those in captivity live up to 25 years.

Giraffes have long necks which they use to browse tree leaves. The neck has seven highly lengthened vertebrae, otherwise the usual number of vertebrae for a mammal. However, some zoologists claim there are eight. Moreover, the vertebrae are separated by very flexible joints, the base of the neck has spines which project upward to form a hump over the shoulders and anchor muscles hold the neck upright. Giraffes also have slightly elongated forelegs, about 10% longer than their hind legs. The pace of the giraffe is an amble, though when pursued it can run extremely fast, up to 55 km/h.It cannot sustain a lengthy chase. Its leg length compels an unusual gait with the left legs moving together followed by right (similar to pacing) at low speed, and the back legs crossing outside the front at high speed. When hunting adult giraffes, lions try to knock the lanky animal off its feet and pull it down. Giraffes are difficult and dangerous prey. The giraffe defends itself with a powerful kick. A single well-placed kick from an adult giraffe can shatter a lion's skull or break its spine. Lions are the only predators which pose a serious threat to an adult giraffe.

Giraffes are pretty much my favorite animal! They are soo cool with their long necks and long tongues. My softball coach likes to call me Baby G.. aka Daniel the giraffe. I have been called this because i am long and lanky and they say i look like a baby giraffe coming out of the mother giraffe's womb. I love that animal!!!!!!:)

Stephen Glass

Stephen Glass was a writer that made up all of his stories for the magazine he wrote for. He got away with it for the longest time but eventually editors from another magazine found him out. They started researching his article sources and realized he was making everything up. He ended up getting fired from the company he worked for and he was devastated. He was just mentally messed up!

He fabricated the quotes, sources, and events that occurred in his stories. A movie was made from his life and named "Shattered Glass". He did not benefit from the movie at all though. He thought he could work his way through his articles and never get caught and when he did, he made up websites and everything else to make it believable. He was a little loopy!

He thought his stories would be perfect if he had certain characters doing certain things so he just began making up the characters. So that he did and the day he got caught was the day his life came crumbling down!! He was devastated and regretful! He even went to his old editor to see if he would help him... But he didnt!!

haiti

One of the poorest and least developed countries in the world, Haiti in recent years has struggled with problems ranging from near-constant political upheaval, health crises, severe environmental degradation and an annual barrage of hurricanes. On January 12, 2010, a massive earthquake struck Haiti, reducing much of its capital to rubble. It was the worst earthquake in the region in more than 200 years. A preliminary assessment from Haiti's government put the body count at 150,000 on Jan. 23. The devastation created serious obstacles to those attempting to deliver promised foreign aid.

People were caught beneath the rubble of collapsed office buildings, homes, schools, and even a prison. The 2010 Haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 M_w earthquake. Its epicentre was near Léogâne, approximately 25 km (16 miles) west of Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti. The earthquake occurred at 16:53 local time (21:53 UTC) on Tuesday, 12 January 2010, at a depth of 13 km (8.1 miles). The United States Geological Survey recorded a series of at least 33aftershocks, 14 of which were between magnitudes 5.0 and 5.9. The International Red Cross estimated that about three million people were affected by the quake; the Haitian Interior Minister, Paul Antoine Bien-Aimé, anticipated on 15 January that the disaster would eventually claim between 100,000 and 200,000 lives As of 24 January 2010 the confirmed death toll was 150,000.

Many families have lost loved ones and many other families have lost their homes, schools, churches, and everything else. Just when they thought it was over and time to rebuild, a week later another earthquake struck. This one was deeper in the ground so it was more like an aftershock so it didnt do as much damage but it still hurt the city.

The earthquake caused major damage to Port-au-Prince, Jacmel and other settlements in the region. Many notable landmark buildings were significantly damaged or destroyed, including the Presidential Palace (President René Préval, who was in the building at the time, escaped injury), the National Assembly building, the Port-au-Prince Cathedral, and the main jail. Among those killed were the Archbishop of Port-au-Prince, Monsignor Joseph Serge Miot;Justice Minister Paul Denis; and opposition leaderMichel Gaillard. The headquarters of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), located in the capital, collapsed, killing many, including the Mission's Chief, Hédi Annabi.

With 13,000 personnel in Haiti and on ships offshore, the US military has overtaken the UN's peacekeeping mission's capacity. Last Friday it obtained broad authority to control air and sea ports and secure roads to support relief efforts.Ministers from 11 countries were due to meet in Montreal to co-ordinate international aid to Haiti.The first high-powered gathering since the earthquake struck would work towards a ''clear, common vision'' of how to rebuild the country, said Canadian Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon. There have been calls for a ''Marshall Plan for Haiti'' from some experts on the region, and warnings that the US alone would have to contribute $US5 billion ($A5.5 billion) over the next few years to stabilise its troubled neighbor.

Haiti needs our prayers and donations more than anything right now. So many people are raising money for this devastated country and the need much more. Even if you cannot donate any food or money or anything, prayers are always just as good if not better. These people are going through the worst disaster the world has experienced in quite some time! Just imagine if your family was stuck beneath the rubble of your home that you were raised in. Before you complain, stop and think, this could be you!

found on http://www.theage.com.au/world/haitian-quake-toll-could-hit-300000-20100125-mug1.html?autostart=1 and World news

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I'm sure everyone has heard of the amazing dessert we like to call ice cream! This special dessert comes in many different flavors. Some of these flavors are vanilla, chocolate, neapolitan, mint chocolate chip, cookies and cream, the list could go on. My favorite is actually mocha almond fudge. I've never really thought about where this delicious dessert came from so let's find out!

The origins of ice cream can be traced back to at least the 4th century B.C. Early references include the Roman emperor Nero (A.D. 37-68) who ordered ice to be brought from the mountains and combined with fruit toppings, and King Tang (A.D. 618-97) of Shang, China who had a method of creating ice and milk concoctions. Ice cream was likely brought from China back to Europe. Over time, recipes for ices, sherbets, and milk ices evolved and served in the fashionable Italian and French royal courts.

After the dessert was imported to the United States, it was served by several famous Americans. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson served it to their guests. In 1700, Governor Bladen of Maryland was recorded as having served it to his guests. In 1774, a London caterer named Philip Lenzi announced in a New York newspaper that he would be offering for sale various confections, including ice cream. Dolly Madison served it in 1812.

The first ice cream parlor in America opened in New York City in 1776. American colonists were the first to use the term "ice cream". The name came from the phrase "iced cream" that was similar to "iced tea". The name was later abbreviated to "ice cream" the name we know today.

So now we know where this dessert originated from. So next time you are at home or at the ice cream parlor enjoying a nice big bowl of ice cream, remember when it all began. I'm sure our ice cream is alot different then it was back then, but its still the same idea! So go home today and endulge yourself in a yummy bowl of iced cream!

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Sarah: I really enjoyed sarah's powerpoint. She is so creative and goofy. I loved how she had pictures of her and Nathan in wigs. They are so funny together and the way she presented her powerpoint was quite clever.

Caleb: Caleb's was actua;;y interesting and informative. Although i still do not know how to beat the game of minesweeper, i know more than i did. He did a great job explaining everything. The graphics were great also.

Laura: I enjoyed learning something illegal. Dont worry i already turned Laura into the police:) shhhhhh dont tell her!!they should arrive at her doorstep within 8738 hours of me reporting her. She showed us how to do it and everything. It was very interesting.