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Summery:
Amanda, 37 year old gorilla from Woodland Park Zoo, gave a birth to a baby gorilla in Saturday at about 3-30 a.m. According to the veterinarian of animal health Dr. Ochsenreiter, the first 72 hours of gorilla’s life is the most critical, thus the newborn gorilla remains under 24- hour observation. The baby is doing well, and her mother Amanda is taking care of her. This baby is the 12th successfully born gorilla and third conceived by the 37-year-old mother and the 28-year-old father in the Woodland Park Zoo.According to this article, the baby is very important because of its genetic diversity. Its mother Amanda was born in the wild, and father has only two other relatives outside of Woodland Park Zoo. Those factors make the baby gorilla's genes particularly valuable to the zoo population in North America.
Personal Response:
It’s very good that the number of gorillas is increasing. I think, we need to take care of them in order to save them, because there are a lot of hunters who kill gorillas to sell them for a big amount of money. If it will continue longer, we will never see this kind of animal again. We should give gorillas better conditions to live, so they could live longer and make more kids.
Cite----http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/336439_gorilla23.html
Monday, October 22, 2007
Monday, October 15, 2007
The novel “ Heartbeat” by Danielle Steel
Summary: Bill Thigpen who obsessed with his work didn’t realize that his marriage was falling apart until it was too late. His wife, Leslie, left him with their two boys while Bill wanted to move to California to pursue his career. Seven years have past since Bill and Leslie got divorced. Over the years, he has become one of the most successful television producer in California.
Meanwhile, Adrian Townsend is married to Steven. Steven has a horrible personality which Adrian’s parents just hate about him. But Adrian does everything for him to make him happy.
Late at night, Bill decided to go to grocery store to get some food.
He accidently ran into Adrian, who was buying food for Steven, who was supposed to arrive from another state this night. While Adrian was picking up her stuff from the floor, Bill noticed her big green eyes, her lovely hair, and attractive smile which Bill would never ever forget. He literally felt himself like a seven years old boy. But later he noticed the ring which meant she was married.
Personal Response : I am by no means addicted to Romance novels, so I decided to choose something from Danielle Steel’s books. As far as I know, there are a lot of movies that are based on Danielle Steel’s novels. I have seen some of them like “Message from Nam”, “Secrets”, etc…
I really enjoyed them. I think reading her books are more interesting than watching the movies which were based on her novels.
What I love in this novel is that it’s really easy to read and understand. It's always nice to read a story where you can easily understand what is going on, by only reading through the sentence once. I have read 55 pages. Since it’s really easy to read this book, I understood 90%-100% of it.
Meanwhile, Adrian Townsend is married to Steven. Steven has a horrible personality which Adrian’s parents just hate about him. But Adrian does everything for him to make him happy.
Late at night, Bill decided to go to grocery store to get some food.
He accidently ran into Adrian, who was buying food for Steven, who was supposed to arrive from another state this night. While Adrian was picking up her stuff from the floor, Bill noticed her big green eyes, her lovely hair, and attractive smile which Bill would never ever forget. He literally felt himself like a seven years old boy. But later he noticed the ring which meant she was married.
Personal Response : I am by no means addicted to Romance novels, so I decided to choose something from Danielle Steel’s books. As far as I know, there are a lot of movies that are based on Danielle Steel’s novels. I have seen some of them like “Message from Nam”, “Secrets”, etc…
I really enjoyed them. I think reading her books are more interesting than watching the movies which were based on her novels.
What I love in this novel is that it’s really easy to read and understand. It's always nice to read a story where you can easily understand what is going on, by only reading through the sentence once. I have read 55 pages. Since it’s really easy to read this book, I understood 90%-100% of it.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
People turn rags to riches
Summery:
Denise Henrikson from West Seattle organized swap event where people could create something new from their old clothes.
The clothing swap event at the Ballard branch of the Seattle Public Library and Ballard Commons Park attracted up to 300 people over two days as part of the fourth annual Sustainable Ballard festival
According to Henrikson, earlier this year, Denise did the same event. That swap was more successful because students from Ballard High School helped her a lot by organizing a clothing drive and helping to sort the clothes.
Some participants of this event brought their own clothes, from which later they made a new clothes.
Several of people,who participated in this event, made clownish clothes. For example: Kylee Peterson who made a summer skirt from window valance and brown skirt. But there were other people like Ava Schmidt who made the leopard-print purse and Rachel Pittman, who made the eye- catching shirt which turned out really good as she wanted it to be.
The article says, in about 40 cities have been held similar swap events since 2005. Clothes left over from Sunday’s event will be given to the Ballard Bank community closet.
Personal Response:
According to Henrikson, earlier this year, Denise did the same event. That swap was more successful because students from Ballard High School helped her a lot by organizing a clothing drive and helping to sort the clothes.
Some participants of this event brought their own clothes, from which later they made a new clothes.
Several of people,who participated in this event, made clownish clothes. For example: Kylee Peterson who made a summer skirt from window valance and brown skirt. But there were other people like Ava Schmidt who made the leopard-print purse and Rachel Pittman, who made the eye- catching shirt which turned out really good as she wanted it to be.
The article says, in about 40 cities have been held similar swap events since 2005. Clothes left over from Sunday’s event will be given to the Ballard Bank community closet.
Personal Response:
In my opinion, this idea of using old things to make new things is very useful for people. First of all, you might save your money by making something that you needed ,from your old things that were lying around your house for ages. Secondly, doesn’t it feel good when you are trying to make something new with your own hands, even though you will never use it? And the last, you might open a new talent that you’ve never knew about, for example, after you created something, you will be surprised of how creative you are!
I know how it feels because, last year when I was in “Girls Scout”, we did the same event. I made the skirt from my old jeans which turned out amazing! I’ve never thought that I can make with my own hands such a beautiful skirt. I was proud of myself!
Over all, it’s always good to try doing something new.
I know how it feels because, last year when I was in “Girls Scout”, we did the same event. I made the skirt from my old jeans which turned out amazing! I’ve never thought that I can make with my own hands such a beautiful skirt. I was proud of myself!
Over all, it’s always good to try doing something new.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Hello there!This is Aidana.
Well.. how to start, first of all my name is Aidana. I am from Kyrgyzstan(Central Asia).This is my second year in United States. Last year,I went to Henry Jackson High school in Mill Creek WA. I really enjoyed it. I would love to go there again.
I think, I'm someone you have to get to know and not judge to quickly upon. I love meeting new people.I care for EVERYone and ANYthing. I'm always there for my friends, ready to listen, give advice and help.
I am in love with music. I listen to music all the time. I love watching movies,hanging out with my friends,dancing, shopping,watching the programs about Fashion, reading the magazines such as "Cover Girl","Cosmopolitan", etc...Also I love Chinese food,Starbucks and Cold Stone!Yeah....as you probably noticed, I love to eat.Unfortunately I am not in to sports, but I am trying to learn to play tennis. So if anyone is interested in teaching me to play this sport, please contact me.
=)
For this year I have two goals..The first one is to transfer successfully from ESL program to SCCC. I am excited to take college classes. The second one is to visit Canada someday! I will take advantage of every opportunity presented to me.Because Life,as you know, is too short. We are here not forever, and as such, we should take full advantage of the time we are on this Earth!
Oh..I almost forgot to tell you that December 7th is my BIRTHDAY!!!I will turn 18!!!Oh geez...I am getting old!!!Just kidding!I am really really excited for my BD!!!
In the future I want to become a businesswoman. Then connect my business with fashion.Who knows, maybe I'll own the company which will make the best cloth in the world. But yeah... for now,this is just my dream, but as we know, the dreams come true! Hahaha as you probably noticed I am a very positive girl!
So,I suggest you try and actually get to know me closer.I think this is it. Bye guys, love you all already!=)
I think, I'm someone you have to get to know and not judge to quickly upon. I love meeting new people.I care for EVERYone and ANYthing. I'm always there for my friends, ready to listen, give advice and help.
I am in love with music. I listen to music all the time. I love watching movies,hanging out with my friends,dancing, shopping,watching the programs about Fashion, reading the magazines such as "Cover Girl","Cosmopolitan", etc...Also I love Chinese food,Starbucks and Cold Stone!Yeah....as you probably noticed, I love to eat.Unfortunately I am not in to sports, but I am trying to learn to play tennis. So if anyone is interested in teaching me to play this sport, please contact me.
=)
For this year I have two goals..The first one is to transfer successfully from ESL program to SCCC. I am excited to take college classes. The second one is to visit Canada someday! I will take advantage of every opportunity presented to me.Because Life,as you know, is too short. We are here not forever, and as such, we should take full advantage of the time we are on this Earth!
Oh..I almost forgot to tell you that December 7th is my BIRTHDAY!!!I will turn 18!!!Oh geez...I am getting old!!!Just kidding!I am really really excited for my BD!!!
In the future I want to become a businesswoman. Then connect my business with fashion.Who knows, maybe I'll own the company which will make the best cloth in the world. But yeah... for now,this is just my dream, but as we know, the dreams come true! Hahaha as you probably noticed I am a very positive girl!
So,I suggest you try and actually get to know me closer.I think this is it. Bye guys, love you all already!=)
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