Poor chicken.

Today was mom's birthday. I cooked dinner. Exhausting.
All you need is chicken (preferably skinless and boneless), marinara sauce, fresh bell peppers, and either provolone or mozzarella cheese (I used both), and a pan. Italian seasonings: optional.

First, slice your bell peppers into thin strips.

Then cut a "pocket" into the chicken. Place a few strips of pepper in the center.

Fold over. You may need to use a toothpick to secure.

Pour the sauce over the chicken, leaving some around the edges.

Place in oven. Cook until no longer pink.

With about 2 minutes left, place the cheese over the chicken.

You can serve with pasta and enjoy.

For desert, we made pineapple upside down cake. 

Small rant.

The violence behind their story
Makes me wonder deep inside
Why we play such horrible games
That are okay behind our eyes
Killing one another
Even just inside a game
Teaches us as people
That killing is okay.
Sure it's just a game
We'd never do it in real life
But still our main objective
Is killing, right?


I don't see why people enjoy games like Call of Duty, Halo, Grand Theft Auto, and all of the other video games depicting violence. It's just stupid in my opinion. Did you know that most teenagers who play aggressive or violent video games are most likely aggressive or violent themselves? What happened to simple fun games like Pac Man and other games like that? Nothing's exciting anymore unless you killing someone else, or harming them in the least. It's just not Godly. 

Thunder.

A little poem written by your's truly. Haha.


The thunder
So gentle, so forceful
So roaring
But can you hear it cry?
It's all alone 
Up there
In the sky.
It wonders why.
"Why must I be up
Here, so far away from land?"
And so it starts to sigh.
That sigh is what we hear
When it's rolling with the wing
So then it sheds a tear, rain
And if it were I, I'd also want to cry.

Bottle of Pop and a Big Banana!

Uhm yeah. Pretty epic in my eyes. I feel as if I can do anything now. All thanks to you.

Mr. Evans.

Books to conquer over the Summer.

Just For Fun:

• Reread the Christy Miller series - Robin Jones Gunn
• Brother Odd - Dean Koontz
• Odd Hours - Dean Koontz
• Dawn Of The Dreadfuls - Steve Hockensmith
• Pride and Prejudice and Zombies - Steve Hockensmith
• finish Young Wizard series - Diane Duane 
• Seer Of Shadows - Avi
• Eleven - Patricia Reilly Giff
• Redwall Series - Brain Jacques (Doubtful)
• Frankenstein - Mary Shelly
• Anne of Green Gables - L. M. Montgomery
• Out of the Dust - Karen Hesse
• Series of Unfortunate Events - Lemony Snicket
• The Secret Garden - Frances Burnett
• Diamond In The Shadows - Caroline B. Cooney
• Bird Lake Moon - Kevin Henks
• I,Q. The White House - Roland Smith

Classics:

• A Raisin in the Sun - Lorraine Hansberry
• To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee
• The Catcher in the Rye - JD Salinger
• Cold Mountain - Charles Frazier
• Of Mice and Men - John Steinbeck
• Lord of the Flies - William Holding
• The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald
• The Scarlet Letter - Nathaniel Hawthorne
• A Separate Peace - John Knowles
• Women who Run with the Wolves - Clarissa Pinkola Estes

Shakespeare:

• Anthony and Cleopatra
• As you Like it
• Hamlet
• King Lear
• Macbeth
• A Midsummer night's dream
• Othello
• The Taming of the Shrew
• The tempest
• Twelfth Night
• Romeo and Juliet

Wow, that's like 40 books. Awesome.

No bake cookies, Orange juice, and Pancakes.

On Tuesday, we made chocolate no bake cookies with Mrs. Hightower. 
All you need is:
2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup cocoa, pinch of salt, 1/2 butter, 1 cup peanut butter, 1 tsp. vanilla, and 3 cups quick-cooking oatmeal.

In a large saucepan, combine sugar, milk, cocoa, salt, and butter. Mix well.

Bring to a boil. Stir that way for 1 minute. Then add vanilla and peanut butter.

Blend until smooth. Then add oatmeal and mix well.

Then take spoonfuls of the mixture and place on waxed paper. Let sit for about an hour and enjoy.

Today, we made orange juice and pancakes.

All you need are oranges, a juicer (handy dandy of course), and pancake mix.

For the orange juice, cut oranges in half and then juice them. Haha

(For everyone who doesn't trust me with knives.. shame on you.)

For the pancakes, take the mix, mix with water. And the cook. 

Add syrup or chocolate chips or anything else you'd like.

Overuse Injuries

You can get injuries for overusing or overdoing certain things. Also, not taking the correct safety precautions. Some of the most common injuries are Jumper's Knee, Little Leaguer's elbow or shoulder, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Sever's Disease, Shin splints, Sinding -Larsen-Johansson Disease, Spondylolisthesis, and Spondylolysis.
Specific treatment for overusing injuries will be determined by:

• your child's age, overall health, and medical history.
• extent of the condition
• type of condition.
• your child's tolerance for specific medication, procedures, or therapies. 
• expectations for the course of the condition
• your opinion or preference.

Also try RICE
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation


Other treatment options could include:

• medications
• activity restrictions
• splint/cast
• crutches/wheelchair
• physical therapy
• surgery

Outline. (She's goood.)

Roe v. Wade

I. Introduction

   1. Abortion is made legal.

   2. What is abortion?

   3. How to get an abortion.

   4. Roe

   5. Wade

   6. Life before/ after case.

   7. What if it hadn't been made legal?

II. Roe v. Wade court case made abortion legal.

   1. It created pro-life vs. pro-choice.

   2. It angered many people.

   3. It changed people's views on abortion.

   4. But what if Roe hadn't won?

III. Abortion in itself.

   1. What it does to the child.

   2. What it does to the mother.

   3. Is it murder?

IV. How to get an abortion.

   1. Before Roe v. Wade.

   2. After Roe v. Wade.

V. Roe (Norma McCorvey)

   1. Protection - fake name.

   2. Background.

   3. Why she wanted an abortion.

   4. Did (how) this case affected her life.

VI. Wade

   1. Background.

   2. Why he went against Roe.

   3. Did (how) this case affected his life.

VII. Life before/ after case (Abortion wise)

   1. Before - abortions.

   2. Before - people (life)

   3. After - abortions.

   4. After - people (life)

VIII. But what if Roe hadn't won?

   1. More illegal abortions?

   2. More people (population)?

   3. Possibly another case?

   4. More special children (Precious)?

IX. Conclusion.

   1. Abortion - the process/ how to get one (now.)

   2. The case in itself.

   3. How the world might be today (abortion being illegal.)

Amazing. Period.

Becky Jean Williams.

You blow my mind with your awesomeness!

Thesis Statement.

The Roe v. Wade court case is what made abortion legal. But what if it had gone the other way? Would the world still be the same?
I guess a thesis STATEMENT should be a statement right? Meh.

Almost halfway there!

Encyclopedia Brittanica - This case (Roe v. Wade) began in 1970 ending in 1973. In a 7-2 vote, the lower court said it was violating a women's liberty of the 14th amendment to make abortion a crime. Norma McCorvey (Jane Roe), was trying to get an abortion and Henry Wade didn't want that, therefore, taking it to court. People have started to try and overturn this case since 1973.


Encyclopedia.com - The court case of Roe v. Wade took place in Texas. The people came to the conclusion that the law against abortion was unconstitutional because it deprived a woman of "fundamental rights to choose whether and when to bear a child", they don't give the women privacy in a physician-patient relationship. They also take away the rights given to them by the 1st, 4th, 5th, 9th, and 14th amendments. Much debate as to whether the fetus is a human being inside the mother's womb.


CaliforniaRightToLife - "I think it's safe to say that the entire abortion industry is based on a lie... I am dedicated to spending the rest of my life undoing the law that bears my name." says Norma McCorvey. Ancient religion didn't even restrict abortion. Also, American's early views on abortion was negative and seen as an attack on human life.


Nancy Tompkin's Book - The Roe v. Wade case has sparked many public debates. Every unwanted pregnancy poses a conflict that about half the population has the luxury of never having to face. To men, legislatures, and Christians, abortion may seem to be a dispensable potion. But for many women, it makes the world's difference. Abortion is not unconventionable. It's the most common surgical procedure, and 1/5 of American women over 15 have had one. Most are young and single. More than a fourth are teenagers. And most say the couldn't afford a child for felt unable to be a good mother.


Deborah S. Romaine's Book - Chief Justice Burger was the judge. They could not decide on voting, but through the written information alone. The majority was angry so the draft was short.

Nerd Chords. Oh joy.

Nerve*


Sea squirts are marine animals that live in the depths of the ocean. They are sessile meaning they can't move, or they stay where they are all the time. Some live individually and some live in groups, or colonies. Their body has a protective covering called a tunic. They have two large pores, one to guide water in and one as an exit. They are hermaphroditic, but they also reporoduce by budding.

Another organism is the sub-phylum Urochordata is a Larvacean.

Lancelets are usually found buried deep in the sand and in shallow parts of tropical seas. They provide most of the base for the phylum Chordata. So instead of having a vertebrae they have a notocord. Their digestive system is made up of one simple tube. They also have segmented gonads.

One other organism in sub-phylum Cephalochordata is a X-ray Tetra.

Extra Credit:

Where is the largest lancelet population?

Florida??

10 Random Facts about Me.

1. I only drink Mountain Dew for the caffeine. 

2. I LOVE books.

3. I HATE math.

4. Most of the music on my iPod is in the form of albums.

5. I'm really anal when it comes to organization.

6. I'm sort of invisible, but not it the epic super power way.

7. I'm a proud Christian, and I don't care what people say about me because of it.

8. I'm perfectly comfortable sitting alone at lunch with a book.

9. I have been at the same school all my life.

10. I love snails.

Why is it that I find myself listening to the same song over and over because I miss the memories I have with it?

Pinwheel goodness.

Today we made "Turkey Rainbow Spirals" and "Roast Beast Rainbow Spirals".

For the turkey ones you need: cream cheese (we used garden spread. amazzzzingg!), lettuce, carrots, and of course, turkey.

And tortillas.

For the roast beast (my way of saying roast beef) you need: cheddar cheese, mustard, and of course, roast beast.

First spread either the mustard or the cream cheese on a tortilla.

Then spread the lettuce and carrots or cheese on top.

Then the meat.

Then roll.

Then cut and enjoy.

Best. Picture. Ever.

2 Poet Birds are annoying me.

Mmmaaaayyyybbbeeeee in the future, you're gonna come back, you're gonna come back around.
Nerd. Did you know that that word came from a Dr. Suess book? Yes, he's a beast.

I'm suppposed to be doing work.. clearly I'm not.
I'm enjoying Ingrid Michaelson.

A short story. 5 stages of grieving.

Today was Alice's wedding day. But she wasn't getting married. Why you ask? Because her almost-husband is dead. The night before, on their way home from the rehearsal, he got hit by a car. She'd thought she'd dreamed it all, but no. She got up and started getting ready. As she walked in the door to the salon, the owner was in shock. Why was she here? She has to know right?
"I just can't wait to see how my hair turns out. Thank you so much for doing this last minute."
"Sweetie, I'm so sorry." The owner said.
"For what? Today is my day. Our day. I've been waiting years for this day."
"Alice, Jason's dead."
"No he's not. What are you talking about? He's probably still sleeping, silly boy. He should be up, today's the day!"
Alice pulls out her cell phone and begins to call Jason.
"Hi Alice, It's Mary, Jason's mother. I'm so sorry. What can we do?"
"Sorry for what? Why does everyone keep apologizing? Where's Jason?" Alice said, beginning to panic.
"Jason is dead, dear. You were with him when he got hit. Don't you remember?" Mary was crying now.
"No he's not. No. No. No! We're supposed to get married today. It's our day. No! I don't wanna believe it."


She'd gone back to her apartment, the place that she'd spent days cleaning up and rearranging because they were going to live there. There she sat, on the floor, photos of them everywhere. 
"WHY!?" She screamed over and over again.
But no one ever replied, especially the one she wanted most.
"I hate this." She whimpered.. secretly hating herself for not preventing this. If she'd made them keep on walking, instead of checking out the heart drawn on the sidewalk, he'd be alive. They'd be married right now.
The next few hours she took out anger and rage on everyone who came to visit. And they let her, because they didn't know how to help. She was the sweet girl, the one everyone wanted to be like. They all thought she'd gotten the fairy tale love, that kind of love that everyone wanted. But they were all very wrong. This was a tragedy. 


She then began to bargain with herself, and everyone else for that matter. She'd beg them to bring him back, but they couldn't. She bargained with herself, to wake up from this horrible nightmare. But even then, she knew she'd woken up, and there was no going back, or replaying, or hating. 


The next few weeks she fell into a depressive sort of state. She didn't wanna eat. She spent most of her time in bed. Not doing anything. "Far Away" by Julia Sheer became her most listened to song. She knew it by heart. 
"I need you. I miss you. I know you're here, just why can't we be together?" she said quietly to herself one night. She waited and waited for a reply.


The date had come when it was time for the memorial service. They'd waited so long because it was the only time everyone could gather together. Jason had been cremated so it had been fine. Alice had decided a few days earlier that since the song had been sung along to so many times, she'd sing it at the memorial. As she stood on stage, in front of her almost-family, friends, and loved ones, and sang the song, she finally felt acceptance. Something she'd realized she needed. Weeks went on and days grew fast. She'd had a great life. She did end up marrying, but never took off the ring of the once, and always to be, loved Jason.

Olivia, citing sources since ?? UPDATED!

Brief for Appellee." Encyclopedia.com. 2005. Web. 04 Apr. 2011.         <http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Brief_for_Appellee.aspx>.

The court found the previous law unconstitutional because it deprives a woman of "fundamental rights to choose whether and when to bear a child", they don't give the woman privacy in a physician-patient relationship and they take away rights given to them by the 1st, 4th, 5th, 9th, and 14th amendments. The previous abortion laws are contained in the Texas Penal Code.

"Roe v. Wade Report." California Right To Life. Web. 04 Apr. 2011.             <http://www.calright2life.org/RoevWade.htm>.

American's early views on abortion were negative and seen as an attack on human life. Ancient religion did not restrict abortion.

"Roe vs. Wade." Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition. Web. 04 Apr. 2011. <http://www.school.eb.com/eb/article-9125053?>.

People have tried to overturn the case's decision since 1973. In a 7-2 vote, the lower court said it was violating a woman's liberty of the 14th amendment to make abortion a crime. 

Romaine, Deborah S. Roe v. Wade: Abortion and the Supreme Court. San Diego, CA: Lucent, 1998. Print.

The judge in this case was Chief Justice Burger.

Tompkins, Nancy. Roe v. Wade The Fight over Life and Liberty. New York: Franklin Watts, 1996. Print.

Every unwanted pregnancy poses a conflict that about half the population has the luxury of never having to face. To men, legislatures, and Christians, abortion may seem to be a depensable option. But for many woman, it makes the world's difference. Abortion is not unconventionable. It's the most common surgical procedure, and 1/5 of american women over 15 have had one. Most are young and single. More than a fourth are teenagers. And most say they couldn't afford a child or felt unable to be a good mother. 

Later added:

'Roe vs Wade' Legalized Abortion in US 35 Years Ago." Latest Articles. Web. 15 Apr. 2011.      <http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1956605/posts>. 

 The Roe v. Wade court case's outcome legalized abortion. Norma McCorvey, the plaintiff was given the name Jane Roe. Henry wade, the defendant, was a district attorney. This case was held in Dallas, Texas.

Lewis, Jone Johnson. "Roe v. Wade - Overview." Women's History - Comprehensive Women's History

Research Guide. Web. 15 Apr. 2011

This court case was decided on January 22, 1973. This case was primarily decided on the ninth amendment.Sarah Weddington and and Linda Coffee were the plaintiff's lawyers. John Tolle, John Floyd, and Robert Flowers were the defendant's lawyers.

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Life is full of questions. UPDATED!

My second assignment is to list ten questions I will have to answer later in my project.


1. When was this court case decided?
2. Who were the people in the case?
3. What was this case about?
4. Who won?
5. What was the outcome?
6. Who was the judge?
7. How has this case affected life today?
8. Is this outcome harmful to the world?
9. How long was this case?
10. What would happen if this case had gone the other way?


Later added: 
Did ancient times restrict abortion?
What were american's early views on abortion? 
How common are abortions?
Why did this case change the law?
Where was this case held?
What was this court case decided on?
Who argued this case?
Have people tried to overturn the decision?
Why did they find the previous law unconstitutional?
Where were the previous abortion law being held?
How does an unwanted pregnancy effect people of the world?