The One and Only Meaning: Sam R.

Most quotes are based on one meaning, which the goal is to find that meaningfull phrase. But in the quote "our deepest fear", written by Marianne Williamson, the goal is to find the perfect meaning, among all the others because this quote is a meaningfull piece of art that explains thousands of things at once.1.The meaning in this quote that can best be started is always give your 100% because the author Williamson said at repetitive times that you should always do your best because "We are all meant to shine", which means that everyone can make a change if they give their best in everything.2.My chosen line in this quote "your playing small does not serve the world" means that what you do affects others too because playing small doesn't help anyone. I can connect this easily to my life when my friends or my family want me to do something and I do the least I can, well it doesn't help them, so that would be me playing small. It's relevant that doing your best will create a change that will then help others.It connects to the meaning because everyone can do their best and not giving the less they can.3.I would chose an image illustrating someone, somehow giving his best and this will affect other
people, a community and that will then affect the world, globally.Our deepest fear, written by Marianne Williamson is a meaningfull quote that connects to alot of things at once and that can affect is mentally too, like giving your best, which many people do in reality.

Blogs are so Annoying; So Why are You Reading This? By: Félix Bouchard

Why are you reading this? Blogs are annoying they're the new way of publicly giving your opinion, but hiding behind a computer doing so. It's like having a conversation with someone; the subject might be interesting but someone's opinion doesn't make it factual, therefore pointless.

"Blogging" is about sharing your thoughts on the internet, and obviously not all blogs are about happy thoughts. Many blogs are hateful. Bloggers hide behind computers to publicly bash on things. Sounds like Cyber bullying to me, but because it's a blog that makes it ok and funny. If people are offended all they can do is write a response, but the thing is that sticks and stones can hurt, but words can't.

As I've said blogs are about reading a someone's ideas, a little like having a conversation with someone. The thing is, thoughts aren't facts. Reading a blog is reading a stranger's opinion about something. This stranger could be a terrorist, a klan member or a prisoner brain washing people.

In conclusion, I believe that reading a stranger's opinion is ridiculous, the person on the other side of that computer might be a Taliban for all you know, and if he is a Taliban brainwashing everybody you can't do anything about it. Blogs are annoying because everybody talks about how great they are, but honestly; They are Useless.

Is Cursive Nessasary ?

Cursive is not only faster to write, but has benefits that go to the brain. Cursiveneeds to be taught! Cursive writing has so many advantages ! This is why it should be taught in every elementary school. I learn't cursive cursive in elementary school and it was VERY helpful!

Cursive develops the brain in a lot of positive ways. The development of the brain is very important and helpful. Science writer Maria Konnikova even says that " children not only learn to read more quickly when they first learn cursive but they also remain better at generating ideas and retaining information." In other words it's not only what we write that counts -- but how. I think this is a perfect example of one of the Benefits of cursive other than "it's faster". Psychologists discovered that cursive lights up three areas in the brain compared to when you type there is much less. Cursive is really an advantage to know how to write with, which is worth teaching in schools! It is definitely not a waste of time! We should ant to develop our brain the most we can.

Personally I have had many experiences with cursive and I know it's benificial. I've seen how cursive is helpful because I just recently learnt cursive and have really seen a difference, not only in the neatness of my handwriting but I can finally read my grandmothers birthday cards. Cursive writing compared to printing is more beneficial because the movement task is more demanding. The letters are less stereotypical , and the visual recognition requirements create a broader repertoire of letter representation. Cursive is more demanding for the brain therefor creates a challenge, this makes the brain used to challenges and that's why it should be taught.

To finish it all off cursive is important and should stay a known form of writing. Cursive challenges the brain therefor training it to become better. It also helps to develop the brain which everybody want, because the development of the brain is very important. Cursive should be brought back in all schools, so that's we can keep getting smarter!

Cheerleading: Sport or Activity? By Christopher Cusson

Every year, cheerleaders get concussions, break bones or even die. All this due to the lack of good staff and training. Cheerleading should be recognized as a sport. They do compétitions and contests, the cheerleaders are skillful and athletic. Also, by recognizing it as a sport, it would allow teams, or squads, to have good coaches and Equipment. I have a sister that did cheerleading, but she didn't have a specialized coach this year, so there is no cheerleading at her school this year.

First of all, many people say that cheerleading is not a sport, because they wear makeup, and say tey don't do much physical activity. These people don't even deserve to be taken in consideration, because makeup is part of the uniform, and the cheerleaders work so hard you can't imagine how strong they are.

Secondly, in the dictionary, sport is defined as "an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess, and OFTEN of a competitive nature." The cheerleaders surely do have skills, and many squads do compete in events and contests. Some squads don't but, OFTEN they do. So why not call it a sport?

Lastly, by recognizing it as a sport, we are opening a doorway to sponsorships and the opportunity of having specialized coaches and staff at schools. This would allow the cheerleaders to have good coaching, and prevent them from getting injured during a stunt which they are not ready for, or need more practice on.

As you can see, there is no reason why cheerleading is not a sport, so this is why we should recognize it as a sport. The athlètes are skillful and the activity is competitive, but it also would prevent them from getting injured during practices or compétitions. Let's not wait for another cheerleader to break her neck or get a concussion, let's recognize the sport of cheerleading!

What Do You Think Is Annoying? By Xavier Simard

    Are there things that annoy you? Do you want the annoying things to stop? Then make a complaint or write a blog about it.

    I am introducing 3 things that I find annoying: Teachers, disturbing/loud sounds, and people.

    I think everything is annoying. Teachers never stop talking and its always work work work, so I find them annoying. Sounds are annoying because you can't sleep or focus, and things like loud music can hurt your ears. People and sounds are annoying because lots of things like loud music or people talking non stop loudly, or parents or people yelling at each other makes me angry and makes want to go shut them up while trying to fix their problems, which I usually do for my family who yell at each other sometimes, this is one reason why sounds and people are annoying.

    Are there things that annoy you? Like not understanding what a good friend of yours says or what he/she finds cool for example, or sounds or people that are annoying? Then you should tell them to stop or lower the sound, or ask your good friend to have him/her help you understand, you'll feel a lot better then taking out pent up anger and going into a short frenzy on them. Writings things that annoy you and posting it online can help release anger too (probably), and have people understand you better.

    Are there things that annoy you? Do you want the annoying things to stop? Then make a complaint, write a blog about it, or do something about it. The 3 arguments I introduced are things I or other people also find annoying, like teachers, sounds, and people. I think if there was something that annoyed me, I'd make it stop, polite or not, or endure and ignore it.

What do you know about the world by Marc-Antoine Déry

What do you think about getting about other people in the world ? 300 000 civilians are stuck in a rebel-held area in Aleppo, Syria, but did you knew it it. In all most every part of the world tradgedie, sadness, luck, violance and goodness are happening every day and all most 50% of the world don’t know about it. At first Tony Maddox the executive vice president of CNN said that in only 3 mounth he full the year planning. Because that he found so muche vent in other country. And because if we are inform of some tradgedie we could  help solving them. ‘’This is the first time when the judicious investment we’vemade in a proper international infrastructure are paying off, ‘’ Mr.Maddox Said.

In this world their is more n 50 country but more than 80% of the population don’t know more than 30of them. Did you know that in china a 6 years old boy was crossing a street and got hit by a car and no one was helping him. But every one were walking beside him like if they didn’t saw anything. I persenelly don’t think that this is even possible. I found strange that if you know that their is more than 300 000 civilians that are stuck in a rebel city you don’t give your best to help them out. And like Tony Maddox was saying there is so information that need to be eart but no one cares about them.  I found this sad for those people that cannot get ear when they want to say some thing importent about something that they found strange or sad.

Their is a lot of country, city region that are mistreted by bid company and powerful people. In soem country city are even controlled by company because they have money. And what I think is the worst in thst situation is the fact that they also control the pupolation of that city. In some country it’s even worst because people are loosing their right’s becauser of those incomprensive act. Like Tony Maddox was saying some time’s a simple act form an outside person or group can save a situation.If you check out this link (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/21/business/media/21press.html?_r=0) you will see what i mean.We could be in power to help them out but we are not informed of what is going on in the world. I fin dit really stupid that because we are not informed we cannot help other’s.

I think thet it is stupid that some of us are stop to help other because they are not informed enought. In conclusion some of us are mistreated all around the world by companies and people with power. But becasue we are not informe about what is going on in the world we can’t help them. 300 000 civilian are stuck in a rebel-held area in Aleppo, Syria, but did you knew it.

Caring about celebrities by jade b-v

Celebrities are normal people like us. The fact that they have a higher class job makes them more popular and important to the society. Why do we care ao much about them? People absess over them because of their looks, physical appearance, their popularity ect. Some can obsess so much to the point where their life depends on them. Here are three arguments of mine on this topic.

These stars are seen all over the news. I realise that other things are forgotten because of then such as; disasters, deseases, ect. We are becoming more careless of these important events. Why should we care more about them rathet thab real important new? I think that our society is becoming obsessed with them. The fact that we are intrigued by their personal lifes makes us forget about important things.

We all know that celebrities have great bodies. When exposed to people, mostly teens, it lowers their self esteem. I've heard about girls thinking that they are fat when thay arebperfectly fine. Everyone is perfect the way they are, so why change yourself? Celebrities mostly advertise by showibg their "perfect" body. I think we should have bigger sizes women to advertise  to boost up our self confidence. Our society these days only care about physical appearence!

I think that we care so much about celebrities because we are intrigued by their life. I also think that we take them as role models. It's nice to care about them but we shouldnt go that far when we care for them. They are not the most important people in our society! We
should'nt forget that.