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"Live as if you were to die tomorrow, Learn as if you were to live forever" Mohandas Gandhi

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

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I believe that with all these jobs having there employee's paid higher than Minimum Wage, they put more into there work and more into there job.

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I agree with the 4 candidates that have been selected to be on the US $20 Bill. I believe that they have narrowed it down to a place where it can be decided in the near future.

Monday, March 30, 2015

Bell Ringer 3/30/15

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I believe that in this plane crash that the Pilot should have never left the cabin. That way none of this would have happened and I also think that people with mentle illness should under go testing and receive help no matter what the cost is.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Bell Ringer 3/25/15

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In this Article, there is a drop in Early Death rates as of now. In 2007, 1 in every 5 children were living in poverty. As of 2013, that rate of poverty has decreased to 1 in every 4 children. This is a good thing that it is dropping but at the same time it should even be that high or at that stage. The Early Death rate has dropped which is a great thing. But there is still some signs of Early Deaths happening, which needs to be fixed. Overall, this is a much better improvement then years prier to now.

Monday, March 23, 2015

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In my opinion, I believe that the age should stay as is for the buying of tobacco. I think that if it is changed, there would be a giant fight over it. If you can serve your country, why not be able to buy tobacco products.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Bell Ringer 3/17/15

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1.) This article is talking about a situation in a school over a student posting a tweet on twitter about the common core test.

2.) This affects us because it shows how we, the students, are being watched over to see if we are talking about curtain subjects of test they have taken.

3.) I believe that this is an unfair way to give students a test.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Bell Ringer 3/11/15

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1.) This article is talking about how Obama has proposed a bill to help students with having more and improved rights for loans.

2.) This article is important because it would help students with student loans and it would have federal pay for the debts than you as a person has to pay for it.

3.) In my opinion, I believe it would help a large amount of college and university students and high school school students going into college.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

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1.) This article is talking about, how the use for pot for younger age groups is diminishing brain cells.

2.) This does change the view of how recreational can hurt the Brain and Brain Cells.

3.) This changes my view because I thought that recreational pot is like medical pot when it isn't. This can damage your brain which may then lead to damage to other parts of your body. This in my opinion, is something that should be stopped and be highly watched for and fined if found with it.

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

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1.) This article is discussing how the House of Delegates has lifted a ban of indoor smoking but for certain company's.

2.) There was money being lost in Casino.

3.) The smoke spreads from the room that the Casino is in to another room where smoking is not allowed.

4.) I believe that the Owner should make the choice of allowing smoking in a place that allows it. But if there is another Company in that public place where smoking is allowed, then they are saying that they are willing to work where the smoke is spreading.

Monday, March 2, 2015

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March 2, 2015

1.) This article is talking about the West Virginia House of Delegates is trying to repeal the bill to pass the common core.

2.) That this new bill would mainly get rid of the, 'No Child Left Behind Program' and this worries a large portion of teachers, parents, and other officials. This will also cost a large amount of money.

3.) I believe that the old Core is a good way to start but the new Core is different. With these two Core Programs I believe that they should try to combine the 2 Cores.

Thursday, February 26, 2015

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February 26, 2015

1.) Muhammad Ali was a very known person back in the 1960's. He was known for being a boxer. Not just any boxer but one of the best in his time frame of boxing. He was known also for being the Heavyweight champion.

2.) Muhammad Ali was one of the first Black men to actually win as many fights and medals than any other man white or black or any other race. He also had a really amazing saying when he would fight which was, "Flout like a Butterfly, sting like a Bee." This was also one way people could tell who Muhammad Ali was.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

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February 25, 2015

1.) The problem being discussed in this article is a bill that is being told it will get vetoed. This bill is supposed to help fix the Education Issues.

2.) My opinion on this topic is that the bill should not be aloud to pass because the new common core that is being put out there is a more advanced program.

3.) This is related to Public Policy because how it could affect the standard and daily routine for teachers and students.

Thursday, November 6, 2014

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1) I believe that it is a great thing for WV to have America's youngest lawmaker. 18 year old Saira Blair is the youngest lawmaker ever.  I believe that Saira might be to young to be in the House of Delegates. But, I believe from her background that she has been following politics since she was 6. She has always wanted to help the country in making laws and helping keep are country safe.

2) With Saira Blair being the youngest lawmaker in history makes are generation believe that we have more to show for than just being high school students or young adults. I believe that with her being the youngest lawmaker in WV, she has made a point that she is a really strong and meaningful person. Saira Blair, to me, is going to be a great lawmaker because of her age. She will always be around to listen and hear what other have to say about the laws and how to improve them.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

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1) In Barbour County, there were two seats up for grabs. The Barbour County Commission seat and Barbour County Sheriff. These two seats have been decided. The seat for County Commission was taken by a fellow Philip Barbour High School teacher, Tim McDaniel. The County Sheriff was taken by Philip Ferguson which has been in the force for many years. Each race was won in a much larger voting area then each other.
Out of the WV senate race, 11 of the candidates that won were GOP (Republicans) out of 17. There were 6 Dem (Demarcates) that won out of the 17 spots. Almost all of the candidates were males. Only 6 were "i" on the WV Senate Races.
I believe that elections are important because that way the people have the power to vote and elect who they want in house and who can help our Country. I think it is important to vote so that your voice (vote) can be heard. It also shows that you listen, care and want to help the economy grow in the way you think it will help.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Bell Ringer 11/3/14

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1) Brittany Maynard died the evening of Nov. 1st in her Portland home. She was diagosned with brain cancer a few months back. She was going to go with assisted suicide but then changed her mind. Until recently when she and increased amount of seizures, severe head and neck pains and etc. Brittany had changed her mind and choose to take the assisted suicide medication. She let a posititve impact on the younger age group and how no matter what happens, keep on fighting.

2) Those who don't agree with the right to death should be in Brittany's spot before saying that. If someone you knew was going through the exact same thing she was going through with the pain and deep thoughts of dying...I believe they would go with the same choice Brittany choose.

3) My opinion is, if I had to go through what Brittany Maynard went through...I would choose the same choice she choose. I wouldn't want anyone to see the pain I was going through or see how much it was hurting me. I also didn't want anyone to feel sad, I'd want everyone to party like there's no tomorrow after I was died. No funeral. No sadness, just parting and being happy.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

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1) In this article, it is stating that West Virginia is going to become Republicans state. Even though it pretty much is, there is still a small amount of people that are Democrats or Independents. The majority of West Virginia is Republicans. Just as Shelley Moore Capito wants it to be.

2) Personally,  I'm not a Republican, but more Independent that others. I agree with some of Shelley Moore Capito's statements and then I disagree with some of her statements also. I push for some of the things Capito wants to do but then I push against a lot of the things she says. But half the time I want to just say, "Let the best runner win." That is the best way I can put the way I feel about this.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

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1) This supports my defense for the side I am on. I believe that, even though there wasn't a federal court hearing that the man should still be executed for his punishment for what he brought upon the family that lost a mother and 2 children.

2) I do believe they were right but for the crime he has committed, he should still be executed for what he has done. This is a crime that can not be pushed away and not taken care of.Execution of the man is a fair punishment.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

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All states have the right to make and enforce laws in that state. But, a majority of the laws that are stated in the article will not be enforced. Some of the laws that states have imposed are some of the dumbest ones anyone will ever hear. For example, "Alaska: It's against the law to wake bears for the purposes of taking a picture." Who would be dumb enough to go take a picture of a bear and waking it up so it looks real. I would conclude that the bear wouldn't let you take a picture but charge at you and most likely make you its breakfast. These laws have no meaning in my opinion. There what you call, "Space fillers."

Monday, October 27, 2014

Bellringer 10/27/14

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1.) They are seeking the death penalty because of the death of 300+ passengers that were aboard the ferry.

2.) I believe that the death penalty might be a little much but at the same time the right thing to do. If the Caption of the ferry had tried to take any action to help the passengers on the ship then I would take a problem in this whole case. Overall, I believe that the punishment is the correct one for this case.

3.) I do believe that the death penalty should be allowed in this case. I believe this because of the non-action the caption had taken. The caption was seen in a video, jumping into a life boat wearing only his underwear. He was pushing passengers out of his way instead of helping them get into a safety boat. Also, he let 200+ schoolchildren die on the ferry instead of helping them.

Friday, October 17, 2014

Bellringer 10/17/14

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1) In the cases of people with Ebola being transported to a hospital, the hospital and there staff should be completely trained. The hospitals that can take in a person with Ebola should also have all the right equipment and right processes to make sure it is contained and not spreading throughout the hospital.

2) Yes I am surprised about the whole issue of hospitals not being ready or not having the right equipment to take care of a person that is infected with Ebola.