Persuasive Letter

Dear Mom,
     You’re the only mom I will every have and I love you. As your only child and only daughter there are a lot of things you do for me and I don’t always take the time to say thank-you but I'm doing it now. Sometimes it may seem like I don’t appreciate you, but those are probably the times I actually appreciate you the most, like when you discipline me. I’m always appreciating you, you helped me through the good and the bad. Even though you did so many great things for me with nothing in return but a simply thank you, there is this one last thing, I really want to get a hair cut.

     I know you have some objections which is, why I would like to address them. Some of them I do agree with, like you don’t want a stranger cutting my hair, but don’t forget that my Aunt Maria is an excellent beautician and she could cut my hair. Most likely it would not cost a lot, maybe even none at all. I know it might end up looking ugly or not the way I expected it to be, but it’s okay I could just keep it in a ponytail or a bun no one would know the difference. I probably would just be happy I got it cut. Also another idea is that my Aunt Maria can cut two inches at a time then so we can picture what my hair will look like. You say it looks nice the way it is, I know it does there’s nothing wrong with my hair. However doing certain things such as putting my hair in a ponytail, or straightening it can be challenging with long but also thick hair. Most of all it’s my hair and don’t you want me to be comfortable on how my hair looks?
     I hope this letter cleared up all of your concerns on this topic, and even make you start to question your decision. Thank you for taking the time for reading this letter.


                                                           Love You Always,
                                                                            Christina Cartisano

My Pet Peve

 Exploding Soda Cans

Why is it more and more often I’m finding that every time I buy then open a can of soda it explodes?
             

               Every once in a while your friend or family member will shake your soda can and when you open it the can explodes. But now people are actually shaking cans of soda in the store. I don’t understand how people find this funny. When the person opens the can of soda you aren’t even there to see them open it. And I bet if that were to happen to them it wouldn’t  be so funny anymore. Maybe soda cans are not reliable to open and drink now and days.
             One spring afternoon my dad and I walk to the corner store known as 7-11. It was one of those super hot summer days, so we thought it be a great idea to buy a soda to cool our self down especially since the central air conditioning was not working right . It probably wasn’t the best idea because soda actually dehydrates you but we weren’t thinking about that at the time. As we walked in, we eventually went our separate ways, I looked around, while he bought a lottery ticket. Once I was near the drinks aisle I waited there for him. As I was standing there I noticed two teenage boys shaking a bunch of soda cans. When my father walked over beside me I pointed to them.
                    He said “Don’t point, you do not want to start trouble”.
              I nodded and didn’t say a word and we ended up buying ice tea, Also before we left I stuck my tongue at them( I was about 5 years old at the time) when my dad wasn’t looking. Well at least we didn’t do home empty handed.

The Mess
                Now lets say you bought a soda, and as you opened it , the can exploded. There goes already half the soda ,and your wallet and you didn’t even take a sip of it yet. When it explodes it gets everywhere, on the ceiling, the walls, the counter top,the floor, oh! and don’t forget your hands. You have to hurry up and clean the mess before it gets too sticky, which everyone knows it’s a hassle.

A Solution?
                Maybe if soda companies made the cans bigger and kept the same amount of soda in it, not all of it would rush to the top. But I doubt them actually doing that. Companies like Coke or Pepsi's don’t care what happens after they buy the can, and they do not want to spend money making it easier for you. You could have bought a can of soda not drink it and throw it at a person’s head, as long as you BOUGHT the soda they don’t really mind.

Stop Buying It
              The best way not to deal with “The Mess” do not buy soda, and you just might make yourself a little more healthier than the day before!

Was Christ Really Born On December 25?

The baby is Jesus

I'm a Catholic, and a lot of people think Jesus was born on December, 25. Actually no one knows exactly when his birthday was, because no one documented. In this time birthdays weren't important . The only thing people know is what season he was born in because the bible states, it was harvest time so he was born in the fall. So then who decided to celebrate his birthday. When the Romans began believing in Christianity they decided his birthday would be close to the Winter solstice,  which was very important to them, so they pick December 25. Now you know the real story on Christmas!

Labels, Dosing Directions on Kids Meds Called Confusing

     A new study by American Medical Association, has shown that labels and instructions on over-the-counter medicine for kids is confusing which makes it hard for parents to give their chidern the right dose. More than half of adults make mictakes giving kids medicine. 

    Researchers checked 200 over-the-counter medications. About 1/4 of the medications did not have a mearsuring device. However the ones that did had a 99% of some kind of mismatch with the dosing directions on the bottle, and with the dose markings on the measuring device. For example the dosing directions state teaspoons, but the measuring device it doses only in millimeters.

    " It's very confusing and it makes it hard for parent to correctly dose the medicine for their childern," says study author Dr. H. Shonna Yin, " We think this is really an issue of patients safety and needs to be urgently addressed."

     In the meantime if you are confused about dosing call your docter.     

                  

For more information go to :http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2010/11/30/confusing-labels-dosing-devices-on-kids-meds-called-a-safety-issue/

The Last Book in The Universe

                                                 The Last Book of The Universe
 In English class we just finished a book called The Last Book of The Universe. Here's a summary about  the book. A kid named Spaz who was once in foster care is apart of a gang ran by Billy Bizmo, a latch boss. One day when Spaz went to go rip off(to steal) a gummy (an elderly person) but the gummy, which is Ryter, was expecting him. So Spaz took his things except for his books. Eventually he went back to Ryter's home to take his books, they end up talking and Spaz gets distracted. While Spaz was in his Crypt's a runner was waiting there for him to tell Spaz a message. The message was his foster sister, Bean, was she is very sick and she wants to see you. So him and Ryter team up to go to Bean's latch since Billy won't help them. Ryter and Spaz go though the Pipe to reach Bean's latch, half way through they notice Little Face, the that lead Spaz to Ryter's home, was following them. On there way, they meet a proov girl named Lanaya who was about to be eaten but Ryter saved her. Lanaya decided to help them, she drives them to the latch Bean lives in but sadly The latch queen, a very cruel queen with many harsh nicknames, stops them. What going to happen next? Are they going to reach Bean and save her or are they going to be cut red before they get a chance? If you really want to find out but The Last Book in The Universe and read it!
    I would recommend this to any one who likes fantasy or fiction because many of the things that go on during the book are things that will never ever happen but are interesting to read about, it's more of a use of imagination. My opinion on the book is it's a very interesting book. As you read more and more you never want to let go, you just want to keep reading until you can't read anymore. Sometimes it's hard for me to connect to the book because I'm an only child, but I would do anything to save a family member. Overall I had a great time reading this book, and hopefully you too!

Partriots Pen Essay

Does Patriotism Still Matter?
This is a question many people ask, but does it truly still concern people. To me patriotism still matters. Without it our country wouldn’t be the same it is today.
        The definition of patriotism is devoted love and support, and defense of one’s country. When you think about patriotism, you probably think of the people who serve in the army, but that’s not the only way to show love or support for your country. It doesn’t even have to be that huge, something as small as saying I’m proud to be an American. Before you can show patriotism, you need to know the difference between right and wrong. For example nine-eleven those people were not showing patriotism, all they were showing was hate, which leads to nothing but pain.
One huge part of patriotism is defending your country, like the men and women who serve in one of the branches of the armed forces (army, air force, and the marines). Most of them have family and friends at home but they still fight why? They don’t know us, but they care about our country so much they are willing to do anything to defend it. They’re showing their devoted love for this nation every time they wake up and fight for freedom from other countries and citizens rights. I know to them patriotism still matters. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be out their fighting, risking their own lives for people like me and you.
To really answer this question, you need to think about our country without patriotism. First of all we probably wouldn’t have as many rights as we do now. The congress would be passing laws that the people wouldn’t be comfortable with because of the circumstances. But worst of all our freedom would be gone. Some other country would rule us and change our ways. Depending on the country, they may take away the right to choose your religion. My religion is very important to me I would be heart struck if I knew I could not practice what I believe in. Some countries don’t treat women with the same respect like men get. Now and day’s women are as hard working, and tough as men. That’s not America and I hope it never is.
Now, what do you think, does patriotism still matter? Before you answer this question think about what our   country is without it.

  

Mile Stone- Event

                              Party time

      My mom and dad always took me to my grandmother’s house on Christmas. I loved visiting her especially since I don’t do it often. My whole family would be there, so I got to see practically see all my aunts, uncles, cousins etc. But as she got older she decided to move to Florida. That year the party was going to be at my house.

     I woke up extremely early on Christmas to open my gifts from "Santa".

By that time my grandmother was already at my house preparing a large meal for the family. The smell of aroma coming from the kitchen was to die for. My grandmother loved to cook and I loved to help her. Usually when I use to visit her she was finish preparing a meal. I spent some time helping her, but then I had to get ready. I took a quick shower, I was 6 years of age so my mom put my hair in a pony tail, and I put on this pretty dress, but of course it was itchy. After I was finished get ready, my mom started to.

    It took a very long time for the first person to show up, which was my aunt and my cousins who are living in Connecticut, surprising because most of my family lives in New Jersey. Eventually everyone did show up. We all had a really good time, eating my grandmothers food, the adults having conversations, my cousins and I playing with my toys. Actually I wouldn’t mind reliving that day.