Post by sineG yuG lareneG on Apr 10, 2011 18:09:42 GMT -5
Man, I really should get MS Word for school stuff.
Civil War thing
www.sonofthesouth.net/leefoundation/bull-run/bull-run-bridge.htm
It's been a harsh war. I don't think any of us expected it to drag out as long as it did. I've lost more blood than I though possible. In the end, we lost. It'll take me ages to get back home, seeing as how all the railroads got tore up... Though I'm not sure what will be left. My family has thrived on their plantations for generations. Without the slaves, my fortune will be gone before I know it. That Emancipation Proclamation will be the death of the south. Our entire economy will be ruined. In the end, we'll probably wind up poorer than our own slaves while the North treats their fellow countrymen worse than our assets.
I wonder if things could have been different... I still remember our first full-fledged battle, clear as day. An army came marching down to attack our capital. We held a strong position at Bull Run that stopped them from winning straight away. They were uncoordinated and it was easy to predict their movements to strike from the left of our army. We seemed to have the same plan, in fact, as we did the same to them.
We fought throughout the day, the invaders gradually pushing us back. Colonel Thomas Jackson made an impressive effort to hold the high grounds. Soldiers after that battle even called him "Stonewall" Jackson. But we might have lost that fight had reinforcements not came in. Cavalry lead by Colonel Thomas arrived that afternoon and broke through the Union ranks, sending them back. They fled in disarray through the narrow bridges, artillery fire and even onlookers come to see the fight. We came out victorious, though not organized enough to give chase to the fleeing army. Their general, McDowell, was even dismissed after that failure. They didn't seem to realize just how serious we were until that victory.
The Presidency
We all know about presidents today. But how did we go from monarchy to government?
Back in the 1700s, after the separation from Britain, they feared having a cruel leader they couldn't do anything about. They originally had a government system where the central government had no jurisdiction over the people.
But they felt it was too weak, and that it couldn't protect the people like they intended. The first ideas were to have three presidents serve for seven years. This was more effective than the current government, but if they disagreed on something little would get done.
They came to agree on one president, with their term lasting four years. To minimize risk of a dictator, or just plain incompetent leaders, there are certain limitations on who can serve. Candidates must be 35 years or older, having lived in the U.S. for 14 years. They also needed to be a natural-born citizen. The people came to agree on having one president to ensure things would get done.
44 presidents later, the presidency has undergone some important changes. A president may only serve for two terms. It's also acknowledged that the president is powerful, perhaps one of the most influential figures in the world.
Story:
Dear Britain
I'm sorry to tell you this, but I'm afraid that it can no longer work. I have tried to work things out, but you won't listen. You have been rude, and haven't respected what I have to say. I am a real person, and you haven't treated me like one at all. If I want to end it, I have every right to.
This should not come as a surprise. You borrow stuff from me without my permission. When I try to talk to other people, you shoo them away. You're always leaving your stuff here and expect me to look after it, even if I don't want to. I've tried to talk it out, but you just tune me out. You even have your friends bother me when you're not around. Despite my attempts to get you to change, you having done anything about these glaring faults.
It's over. You've had plenty of chances to change, but you refuse to do anything about it. I've shown you all your faults, but you refuse to change. You could have done something, but chose not to. From now on, we're no longer connected.
Signed,
The American Colonies
English:
Ever have trouble finding a book that appeals to you? When you give it some thought, it isn't too hard. Here's an outline of the thought process.
Think of what type you want. Is there an author you like? Do you want a thrilling adventure genre? Maybe you want a long tale set in the wild west.
Is that too vague for you, and you don't know what thing you feel like reading? Try thinking about your current hobbies or interests. If you've been fascinated with machines recently, perhaps you'll like to read science fiction books.
Of course, you won't want to read a picture book, or a classical several decades old you can barely understand. You should try to determine the reading level of a book. Some books have a reading level written on the back, or on the inner sleeve. If those aren't available to you, try skimming the book. If there's a lot of words you don't recognize that you're fairly certain aren't terms exclusive to the book, you should consider something else. Authors usually have the same difficulty for all their books, so if books like Game of Thrones are too complex for you, you should avoid books written by the same author.
Your selection is also hindered by resources available. If you have a Kindle and have access to e-books, great, you have pretty much every book at your disposal. Other people are less fortunate. Libraries are often closed during the week, and you may not have any in the area. But libraries are your best resource for finding books. They often have computers opened to a catalog of all the books in the library you can use to search for anything with details you're looking for, provided they aren't checked out. If you want to keep books indefinitely, some libraries have a back room where they sell old books for as low as a quarter. Used book stores are your next best bet, although the books may not be in great condition. But second-hand books are great if you don't want to spend a whole lot.
Enjoy reading!
Everybody goes to school at some point. As they get older, classrooms get larger and students don't receive the personal help they were once provided. Magnolia Science Academy is different.
People move slowly through the cold morning air as the day begins. The campus is small but not crowded. Everywhere there is a familiar face.
Countless smells emanate from the cafeteria. A chorus of indistinct conversations sound out while students wait to enter classrooms. When the classrooms fall silent, paper rustling and pencils scratching fill the silence. The cold morning air can be seen by freezing breath.
The sound coming from crowds can sound like cascades of hail plinking against the roof. The classrooms are alive with noise as the students take their seats. All the students turn to the sages that are teachers.
Homework is almost always assigned. Classwork can be just about anything from filling out worksheets to writing out stories. Tests can often make people stressed out.
My pencil steadily scratches away at the rough surface of papers. On tedious tasks the clocks tick away agonizingly slowly. Excuses may fill the air for those who forgot about homework.
The clocks in the room seem to taunt students on boring days. The final bell may sound like a declaration of freedom to some people. But homework can be an annoying insect buzzing around their head, distracting them until they're dealt with.
Above the buildings is the upper field. The field is a large area divided into sand and grass. Basketball courts line the side closest to the classrooms.
The fresh grass gives off a strong scent after a night of rain. Wind kicks up dust and sand that irritates the skin. After a sunny day, the asphalt may be blistering hot. Exhausting activities may leave people unpleasantly sweaty.
Running the mile is like crossing a desert. The baked ground cries in agony of the blazing sun. The sun is a merciless overseer, gazing across the field.
Magnolia Science Academy is an unique school. The education they provide can determine the outcome of your life. It may not be the first or last stage of your education, but that doesn't make the school you go to any less important.
PEANUT M:
The almighty PEANUT M came into existence within the refrigerator of Sir Nacho when leprechauns screwed up Firefox while using his connection to make them unknowingly purchase European cat toys and gave birth to the name of PEANUT M.
Ants eventually found PEANUT M all sticky and brought PEANUT M back to their overlord where PEANUT M's greatness was recognized and there PEANUT M remained, growing stronger every time someone's candy got sorta sticky and got all over someone's clothes.
Civil War thing
www.sonofthesouth.net/leefoundation/bull-run/bull-run-bridge.htm
It's been a harsh war. I don't think any of us expected it to drag out as long as it did. I've lost more blood than I though possible. In the end, we lost. It'll take me ages to get back home, seeing as how all the railroads got tore up... Though I'm not sure what will be left. My family has thrived on their plantations for generations. Without the slaves, my fortune will be gone before I know it. That Emancipation Proclamation will be the death of the south. Our entire economy will be ruined. In the end, we'll probably wind up poorer than our own slaves while the North treats their fellow countrymen worse than our assets.
I wonder if things could have been different... I still remember our first full-fledged battle, clear as day. An army came marching down to attack our capital. We held a strong position at Bull Run that stopped them from winning straight away. They were uncoordinated and it was easy to predict their movements to strike from the left of our army. We seemed to have the same plan, in fact, as we did the same to them.
We fought throughout the day, the invaders gradually pushing us back. Colonel Thomas Jackson made an impressive effort to hold the high grounds. Soldiers after that battle even called him "Stonewall" Jackson. But we might have lost that fight had reinforcements not came in. Cavalry lead by Colonel Thomas arrived that afternoon and broke through the Union ranks, sending them back. They fled in disarray through the narrow bridges, artillery fire and even onlookers come to see the fight. We came out victorious, though not organized enough to give chase to the fleeing army. Their general, McDowell, was even dismissed after that failure. They didn't seem to realize just how serious we were until that victory.
The Presidency
We all know about presidents today. But how did we go from monarchy to government?
Back in the 1700s, after the separation from Britain, they feared having a cruel leader they couldn't do anything about. They originally had a government system where the central government had no jurisdiction over the people.
But they felt it was too weak, and that it couldn't protect the people like they intended. The first ideas were to have three presidents serve for seven years. This was more effective than the current government, but if they disagreed on something little would get done.
They came to agree on one president, with their term lasting four years. To minimize risk of a dictator, or just plain incompetent leaders, there are certain limitations on who can serve. Candidates must be 35 years or older, having lived in the U.S. for 14 years. They also needed to be a natural-born citizen. The people came to agree on having one president to ensure things would get done.
44 presidents later, the presidency has undergone some important changes. A president may only serve for two terms. It's also acknowledged that the president is powerful, perhaps one of the most influential figures in the world.
Story:
Dear Britain
I'm sorry to tell you this, but I'm afraid that it can no longer work. I have tried to work things out, but you won't listen. You have been rude, and haven't respected what I have to say. I am a real person, and you haven't treated me like one at all. If I want to end it, I have every right to.
This should not come as a surprise. You borrow stuff from me without my permission. When I try to talk to other people, you shoo them away. You're always leaving your stuff here and expect me to look after it, even if I don't want to. I've tried to talk it out, but you just tune me out. You even have your friends bother me when you're not around. Despite my attempts to get you to change, you having done anything about these glaring faults.
It's over. You've had plenty of chances to change, but you refuse to do anything about it. I've shown you all your faults, but you refuse to change. You could have done something, but chose not to. From now on, we're no longer connected.
Signed,
The American Colonies
English:
Ever have trouble finding a book that appeals to you? When you give it some thought, it isn't too hard. Here's an outline of the thought process.
Think of what type you want. Is there an author you like? Do you want a thrilling adventure genre? Maybe you want a long tale set in the wild west.
Is that too vague for you, and you don't know what thing you feel like reading? Try thinking about your current hobbies or interests. If you've been fascinated with machines recently, perhaps you'll like to read science fiction books.
Of course, you won't want to read a picture book, or a classical several decades old you can barely understand. You should try to determine the reading level of a book. Some books have a reading level written on the back, or on the inner sleeve. If those aren't available to you, try skimming the book. If there's a lot of words you don't recognize that you're fairly certain aren't terms exclusive to the book, you should consider something else. Authors usually have the same difficulty for all their books, so if books like Game of Thrones are too complex for you, you should avoid books written by the same author.
Your selection is also hindered by resources available. If you have a Kindle and have access to e-books, great, you have pretty much every book at your disposal. Other people are less fortunate. Libraries are often closed during the week, and you may not have any in the area. But libraries are your best resource for finding books. They often have computers opened to a catalog of all the books in the library you can use to search for anything with details you're looking for, provided they aren't checked out. If you want to keep books indefinitely, some libraries have a back room where they sell old books for as low as a quarter. Used book stores are your next best bet, although the books may not be in great condition. But second-hand books are great if you don't want to spend a whole lot.
Enjoy reading!
Everybody goes to school at some point. As they get older, classrooms get larger and students don't receive the personal help they were once provided. Magnolia Science Academy is different.
People move slowly through the cold morning air as the day begins. The campus is small but not crowded. Everywhere there is a familiar face.
Countless smells emanate from the cafeteria. A chorus of indistinct conversations sound out while students wait to enter classrooms. When the classrooms fall silent, paper rustling and pencils scratching fill the silence. The cold morning air can be seen by freezing breath.
The sound coming from crowds can sound like cascades of hail plinking against the roof. The classrooms are alive with noise as the students take their seats. All the students turn to the sages that are teachers.
Homework is almost always assigned. Classwork can be just about anything from filling out worksheets to writing out stories. Tests can often make people stressed out.
My pencil steadily scratches away at the rough surface of papers. On tedious tasks the clocks tick away agonizingly slowly. Excuses may fill the air for those who forgot about homework.
The clocks in the room seem to taunt students on boring days. The final bell may sound like a declaration of freedom to some people. But homework can be an annoying insect buzzing around their head, distracting them until they're dealt with.
Above the buildings is the upper field. The field is a large area divided into sand and grass. Basketball courts line the side closest to the classrooms.
The fresh grass gives off a strong scent after a night of rain. Wind kicks up dust and sand that irritates the skin. After a sunny day, the asphalt may be blistering hot. Exhausting activities may leave people unpleasantly sweaty.
Running the mile is like crossing a desert. The baked ground cries in agony of the blazing sun. The sun is a merciless overseer, gazing across the field.
Magnolia Science Academy is an unique school. The education they provide can determine the outcome of your life. It may not be the first or last stage of your education, but that doesn't make the school you go to any less important.
PEANUT M:
The almighty PEANUT M came into existence within the refrigerator of Sir Nacho when leprechauns screwed up Firefox while using his connection to make them unknowingly purchase European cat toys and gave birth to the name of PEANUT M.
Ants eventually found PEANUT M all sticky and brought PEANUT M back to their overlord where PEANUT M's greatness was recognized and there PEANUT M remained, growing stronger every time someone's candy got sorta sticky and got all over someone's clothes.