Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Barack Obama: Stimulas Package

1. The stimulas package is mostly about the economy and how they can raise it up. Its necessary because are economy is very weak and i think it needs to upgrade.\
2.As demonstrated by their voting records, Democrats are viewed by working people, women, seniors, African-Americans, Hispanics and consumers as the advocates for just and equitable working conditions, for civil rights, for protecting the environment. And the Republicans? The Republicans are viewed by big business opponents of taxes on business, or those who benefit most from business and opponents of government services to any entity other than businesses, as services require taxation to pay for them. Already, that’s almost $1,500,000,000,000. All those zeroes get me dizzy. Add the trillions to an already massive deficit and the future looks stunning. I’m not surprised that there’s some heavy opposition here by the Republicans, particularly John McCain, who would have stonewalled on this (if not vetoed any plan) if he were voted President.
3.Here’s how the package breaks down: 35% of the bill will be allocated to tax cuts while 65% will be for spending.
4. I didnt understand.
5.Maybe to other people because i think its the same thing from back in the day and today but i guess if you keep pushing the topic, people will understand it.

Opening Ceremony Essay

1. My virtue "held dear" during the Circle of Lights was patience.
2. The way how i hold dear to my virtue was for me to interact with people while i will be patient. Maybe try to distract myself while i will wait.
3. My mom told me on the walk of faith that sometimes times can be rough, but if your strong, you can go past them.
4. I didnt think any of the teachers words resonated me.
5. I think the event that evening was very wonderful.

The Research On: Sam Nujomba


He has led Namibia for more than a decade, since it gained independence from South Africa's apartheid government.

But his political career as head of the South West Africa People's Organisation, Swapo, spans nearly four decades.

The family-man president has managed to maintain stability in the rainbow nation


It began in 1959 when the poor boy from Etunda village in northern Namibia, having attended a missionary school and become a railway worker in Windhoek, became the head of the Owamboland Peoples organization, the independence movement that was a forerunner to Swapo.

On 1 March 1960, 30-year-old Mr Nujoma was sent into exile.

He came back after three weeks, only to be arrested by the South African authorities and deported to Zambia six years later.

And that is when his long, autocratic rule as head of the liberation movement Swapo began.

No wonder President Sam Nujoma is still today viewed as the person who single-handedly brought Namibia freedom and peace and its people the right to decide their own destiny.

Autocracy fears

Following independence in 1990, Mr Nujoma became the country's first president elected by the constituent assembly.


Namibians credited Mr Nujoma with helping them gain independence in 1990

He is viewed by many as a moderate leader, especially concerned with the plight of children and the advancement of women in a traditionally male-dominated society.

He also appears keen to preserve stability to ensure development efforts are supported by international donors.

Mr Nujoma was the natural choice for a second term in office.

However, when the constitution was amended to allow him a third term in office, worries surfaced that the country's burgeoning democracy may be replaced by a presidency for life.

Rainbow nation

Party internal struggles, verbal abuse of those who dared criticize his government, repeated rhetoric about the evils of homosexuality and Mr Nujoma's single-handed decision to send troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo did little to allay those fears.


Much of the best farmland in Namibia is owned by minority whites

And when he praised the radical "land-reform" policy of the Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe, many feared he would attempt to emulate him by forcing Namibia's white farmers off their land.

But that praise now appears to have been partly lip service to Mr Mugabe, who is an old friend and ally of Mr Nujoma's.

As land redistribution slowly gets under way in Namibia, it appears to be happening in a more sensitive manner than it did in Zimbabwe, through a policy of compensation, consultation and compromise.

Thus the family-man president has managed to maintain stability in the rainbow nation.

He may be guilty of off-the-cuff remarks that border on blatant insult, increasingly autocratic rule of his cabinet and exorbitant spending on a new state house.

But Mr Nujoma's disarming smile and his seemingly genuine concern for the development of a nation of 1.9 million have won him - if not the love - then, at least, the respect even of those wary of his true intentions.

Retiring leader

Just weeks before his 75th birthday though, the "Father of the Nation" announced in parliament he would definitely retire when his term of office ends on 21 March 2005.

Opposition leaders, diplomats and citizens have had nothing but praise for him, calling him a statesman of note, who despite previous fears has obviously heeded democratic principles.

They have paid tribute to his achievement in maintaining this arid country on Africa's south-west coast as a jewel where 10 different languages and ethnic groups live together, in a manner unequalled on the continent.

On his birthday, he will be travelling to the north-east of the country, spending much of his time in an aeroplane.

He will also possibly be looking forward to his next birthday when, unburdened of the affairs of the state, he will at last be able to tend the soil on his farm and enjoy watching his grandchildren grow.

Civil Rights Policies

I think that the policies that he made were higly acceptable and i think that it should be followed. Some of the policies that he stated were the same as others but more acceptable.

My Ancestor Research:Pictures



My Oldest Ancestor Investigation

My oldest ancestor is William Parmley.
DOB: January 28th 1942

Monday, February 2, 2009

Critical Analysis Hip-Hop: Playa Cardz Right by Keshia Cole

(Chorus)
I wanna be the one who
Who you can depend on, who
Who'll be the one who'll be there
Through the thick and thin
Go by the water we won't leave until the morning'
We won't leave until the night
And we will be forever more

(Keisha)
No one else can do, what you do for me
Take me away from the pain, I feel inside
And it's gonna be alright, and it'll be okay
If we try and take our time, yes baby, take our time
and we'll grow, trust I know
I wanna be the one whoa


(Chorus)
I wanna be the one who
Who you can depend on, who
Who'll be the one who'll be there
Through the thick and thin
Go by the water we won't leave until the morning'
We won't leave until the night
And we will be forever more




I think it means be grateful for the one who loves you and cares for you. Dont be stingy about who cares for you because this might be a chance in a life time.