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Teens all around the world are reading books. There are mysteries, fantasies, fiction, non-fiction, suspense and comics. Many teens seem to have similar interests. So, this blog is about what the most popular books around the word, currently, are.
In London, teens voted that The Corps of the Bare-Boned Planes by Polly Horvath. This is the story of 4 characters who are lonely, disturbed and “lost” in this world. However, when they meet their lives change forever. This story, is truly about their courage and how they strengthen their relationship.
In Vancouver, teens favourite book was the Alchemy by Margaret Mahy. This is a romantic story that turns into a scary battle of magic.
In New York, teens preferred to read The Secret Life of Prince Charming by Deb Caletti. Deb is a world-famous author. Her work is often directed towards teenage girls. This book is about the search for “the one” love of your life.
In Sidney, teens seemed to enjoy the Uninvited by Tim Wynne-Jones. This author, has won many awards for his previous work. He claims that this is favourite of them all. The Uninvited is about a girl named Mimi Sharpio who goes up to her cottage to get away from school taunts. However, when she meets a young musician named Jay there is trouble. He continuously accuses her of putting up death tokens. Whereas, she is determined to find the true culprit.
In Oxford, teens are reading The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne. This has now become a movie, however this gripping tale should never be forgotten. It is the story of a young, innocent boy who is caught in the Nazi struggles. His father is a Nazi commander, however all the son knows is that he has moved house to a miserable neighbourhood. However, the plot twists when he meets a young boy, on the other side of the fence.
In Brazil, teens have hailed the Book Theif by Markus Zusak. This is another war story. However, is a story of death and loss. A young girl, in the midst of a raging war, steals books and learns to read them.
In Beijing, many teens are reading Twilight by Stephanie Meyers. This is a world-famous teenage novel. It is a love story, between a “good” vampire, a “huge” werewolf and a “normal” girl. It is a twisting novel that is full of love, romance and mythology. Though it is mainly a girls-read, many boys have enjoyed it’s twisting plot and imaginative storyline.
Finally: In Toronto, this week The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley has been voted as the most popular. It is the story of a girl who begins to write a story about her ancestors who in 1708 were a part of the French and Scottish attempt to re-crown their king. However, she when she finds that her story is more fact than fiction everything begins to change. She is the only one who knows the truth. This is a story of love and betrayal.
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The Ipperwash Crisis, the Caledonia Crisis and the Oka Crisis have striking similarities. However, there are many differences between these incidents that have affected the outcome. All three of these are relatively recent land disputes between the Aboriginals of Canada and the Canadian government.
The Oka Crisis was a land dispute in 1990 between the Mohawks and the municipal government of Oka. During this protest the Aboriginals claimed that a forested land was their sacred burial land and they deeply felt a need for this land. However, the municipal government felt the need to extend a nearby golf course farther, for the members only. Therefore, they proposed to cut down their sacred forest to extend it. Evidently the Mohawks opposed this and protested. This ended in the death of one police officer and after 78 days the Mohawks surrendered to the Canadian army.
The Ipperwash Crisis was a land dispute in 1995 between the Ojibway and the federal government of Canada. During World War 2 the government had asked to buy native reserve in Ipperwash to train the Canadian army. However, the Ojibway refused to sell their land because it was their sacred burial ground, despite their refusal the government forcefully took it. By 1993 the military camp had been moved and was no longer in use. Therefore, the Natives peacefully protested for their land to be returned. However, when there was a violent confrontation between the two a Native protestor was shot at multiple times and denied access (by the OPP) to a nearby hospital. Therefore, he died and his family launched a neutral inquiry. The inquiry clearly showed that many of the police officers had racially used profanity against the Aboriginals. In conclusion, the government gave the land back to the Aboriginal peoples, however only under a partial ownership.
The Crisis at Caledonia was a long, tedious and gruelling affair. In 1784 the Crown granted the Six Nations a strip of land as a reward for their military loyalty. In 1825, the government asked for permission to build a road across some of this land. The Aboriginals tentatively agreed to lease this land. However, there were soon complications and the companies felt that the Natives of Canada had surrendered their rights on the land. Therefore, Henco Industries Ltd. planned to create a residential neighbourhood on this land. In 2006, in protest of this, the Six Nations set up tipis on the land. Soon matters escalated when angry mobs of Caledonian residents staged movements against the Aboriginal peoples. Bridges are burnt, officers are assaulted, residents are injured, Aboriginals are wounded and roads have been blockaded. The Crisis at Caledonia was very bloody and a shameful time for the government. To put a stop to this conflict, the provincial government agreed to buy the land from Henco Industries Ltd., thus putting an end to this bloodshed.
This trio of incidents are similar in many ways, however they have all gone to different levels of violence. To begin with they are land disputes between Canadian Aboriginals and the Canadian government. The Ipperwash crisis was relatively short-lived and finished quickly. This incident was special because the Aboriginals were not fighting against a company. Instead, they simply wanted to reclaim their stolen land. The Oka Crisis was a tricky case because both sides had valued arguments. This crisis provoked fiery anger across the country and lasted more than two months. The Crisis in Caledonia was a nasty battle and hatred was flaring wildly. Many people took firm sides and therefore the situation was tense and violent. Therefore, Oka was a slight mixture of the other two in many ways. It was violent, tense and an old war being fought again.
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Though this was an assignment for class, I would like to share this with you. Especially, because from the opinion in our class I think that many of the students didn’t seem to realize that had the Mohawks not taken up arms the government WOULD NOT have discussed this issue. I hope that you can understand my point of few. This has been written in the perspective of a Native of Canada.
The disruptive crisis in Oka seems cannot to be easily blamed on the unlawful actions of the Mohawks. I believe, to some extent, that the actions of the Mohawks and other Natives can be justified and was correct in the situation.
If I had been there I would have been furious, ‘How dare they destroy our sacred land for a golf course?’ Do people destroy public churches because they can? Would you take it easily if they dug up your parents’, aunts’, uncles’ and grandparents’ graves? Is it fair to grab what little we have left? You came onto our land, took everything we had, pushed us to the cold lands of the North and now you want to destroy our tiny forestland.
Of what significance was this golf course? This new land was a member’s only section and, therefore, would not help tourism. So, I would like to point out that the men of Quebec are being greedy beyond all reason. We are protecting our land in a means that would capture your attention and also hinder and stop the destruction of our lands. I am fully aware that it was disrespectful of the Mohawk to take up arms. However, would the French have listened if we hadn’t?
The French men will argue that this land was up for grabs and had never legally belonged to the Natives. However, I would like to point out that the land is to share. What will you gain by destroying our forest, but 9 holes in the ground with a flag next to each? Has this world truly come to the point where every man is his neighbours’ enemy? Why would you strip us of everything we have left for ourselves.
Once, my ancestors saw the whiteman step on this land, he lowered his flag and claimed it his own. The natives stood by him through the times of struggles and diseases, expecting nothing in return. We taught you how to cross the land, how to survive harsh winters and how to live at the mercy of the endless prairies. Yet, look what you have done, you have banished us the coldest, darkest most secluded parts of the country? What did we do to deserve this?
Therefore, I would have supported the claim and actions of the Mohawks. I have always believed that the people of Canada have done damage to the Natives of the land, however they seem reluctant to find a solution. To them the First Nations seem to be nobodies. The whiteman never really cared and sometimes it takes a bit more than a friendly talk and a pat on the shoulder to make a firm statement.
After the crisis was over and the barricades removed, the government refused to further review the Mohawks wishes or meet their requests. So what would have happened had the Mohawks remained peaceful?
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The diamond business revolves around GIRLS and their love for these glittering stones!! Many men probably feel pressured to buy their fiancé or a diamond engagement and wedding ring. However, at the same time they probably wonder in disgust “Why do women care about diamonds anyways, they’re just stones?”
There are many reasons why women love diamonds. Women fall for the romance, when a man makes a sacrifice she remembers it for years to come. This also “proves” his committed love; he will do anything to make her happy. I mean, only a fool would spend his two months salary on some girl. So, she feels like a princess, spoiled and loved dearly. Sacrifices always impress women, no matter what.
Moving past the price, the diamond is a symbol of love. It is romantic and brings tears of joy to see the ring on her finger. “He loves me, he’s all mine and I’m all his”, she will sigh. What’s more romantic than a white diamond on her ring finger?
This white stone is simply eye-catching and sparklingly beautiful. They light up a girl’s finger and a white diamond goes with any outfit. Each time they stroke the diamond they will ponder over its beauty. This diamond will always look good on her, even when she loses her looks and most of her youthful beauty she will still have a beautiful ring on her finger.
A diamond ring will always be admired by a girl’s circle of friends. Many women love to see envy flash across her fellow worker’s face. However, she will also feel happy when her best friends congratulate her and tell her how lucky she is. She will be the subject of talk for a month. She’ll show it off to her friends and loves to be the centre of attention.
Though the diamond is mostly a lustful symbol it also has its practical uses. This diamond proves not only, that the man will spend his money on the woman, but also has the money to spend. Therefore, he can take care of her well, in terms of money and paying the bills. However, single women can pawn or sell this diamond during an emergency to provide for her family.
After reading this you’re probably rolling your eyes at how girls love to fantasize. However, girls are only one of the audiences that have been trapped by the clasp of the media. How many of you guys would neglect buying a ring for your fiancé? Do you really think she’ll stop loving you? Think of that next time you accuse a girl for her lust and love of diamonds.
Here’s a video to watch. It’s Marilyn Monroe in “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend”. She sings about many of the subjects discussed above. Marilyn Monroe is singing about what truly many women feel (to some extent) in the Western culture. Though you may find that what she says is extremely lustful, ask yourself if you are free of the loving-diamonds sin yourself?
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In this essay I will be comparing Blood Diamond to Chanda’s Secrets. Blood Diamond is a movie that has become extremely famous for its amazing plot and emotional moments. It was made to educate the people of the Western World and encourage them to make better choices when buying diamonds. Chanda’s Secrets by Allan Stratton is a book that was written to illustrate the difficult lives that people are forced to live and to enlighten people about HIV AIDS. They have their share of similarities and differences.
Blood Diamond is the story of an African man, Solomon, caught in the tribal struggles of Sierra Leone. Not only does he need to fight to keep alive in hiding from the rebels, but also must hide his deep dark secret of a huge diamond. Solomon lives peacefully in his village, with his wife and children. However, surrounding him is warfare, the country is alive with bloodshed. One day, rebels attack his village and separate him from his family. He is taken to work as a slave in a rebel diamond mine. One day he finds HUGE diamond. Solomon realizes that this is his ticket to freedom. He hides this diamond in the ground, but not before the colonel spots him. However, it is his lucky day and the army raids the mine. He escapes, but the news leaks and Danny Autra, a white diamond smuggler, gets a wind of this fantastic news. Eventually, Danny strikes a deal with Solomon. He will find Solomon’s family in exchange for this diamond. Together, Solomon and Danny trek the country in secrecy. They are being trailed by the rebels and the American government. When the couple reach the diamond mine they wait for nightfall to find the diamond. However, they must call in the aid of the American troops to aid them. The American troops destroy the rebel’s mine and Solomon finds his son among the rebels. To his utter despair, his son, Dia, has turned against him. Dia refuses to recognize his father. He has been brainwashed. However, now the American troop commander will not leave without the acclaimed diamond. He blackmails Solomon into digging up the diamond. Luckily, Danny and Solomon can defeat the commander and his bodyguard. At this moment of urgency, Dia turns against his own father and threatens him with a gun. However, long-lost memories of his mother, village and house arouse in his heart and stir emotion. The trio, Danny, Solomon and Dia, flee for their lives. Unfortunately, Autra is shot and after a treacherous mountain-climb it dawns to him that he cannot escape with his life. He gives the diamond to Solomon, for his family to find freedom. Solomon takes the diamond to London and sells it for the price of his family. His family is finally united in London.
Chanda’s Secrets by Allan Stratton is the story of a young, African girl named Chanda. As a child she lived in Tyro, however family feuds forced her immediate family to find a new home. Chanda’s Papa and brothers found a new job in a diamond mine in Bonang. They worked tediously for this diamond mining company. One disastrous day there was a cave-in at work and Chanda’s father and brothers were trapped underground. Chanda and her mother were left alone to fend for themselves. Chanda’s mother soon remarried to Isaac Pheto. However, he turned out to be a pervert. Therefore, she remarried to Mr. D. Sadly he died of a stroke. Fortunately, he leaves behind his house and belongings to the family. Chanda’s mother is alone and needs to care for three daughters. She falls in love with a man named Jonah. They soon marry and everything seems to be going fine. However, the birth of their daughter, Sara, sends a new spin to life. She is often possessed by dry coughs and sleepless nights. One day she unexpectedly dies and the family is mourning her death. Meanwhile, Chanda’s best friend, Esther, is acting suspicious and there are all sorts of rumours flying around town about her. Many people believe she is a prostitute and sells herself on the streets. Lucky for Esther, Chanda is always there to stick up for her. Her parents died of AIDS, however, this secret was hidden from the town. Unfortunately, the many kids of the family were forced to split and live in various families. After Sara’s death, Jonah is nowhere to be seen and Chanda’s mother is grieving deeply. Soon Chanda’s mother is taken over by the same coughs that haunted baby Sara. Mama is pale and stays in bed all day. Chanda is forced to takeover household duties and begins to take time off of school. Mrs. Tafa, Chanda’s annoying and rich neighbour, helps out by lending the phone and caring for the other children. Chanda’s mom goes to a herbal doctor, but it turns out to be a disappointment. She soon realizes that she has gotten AIDS and to spare her family the shame she leaves for Tyro. However, her faithful daughter, Chanda, follows her there and brings her back to Bonang. Chanda is simply set to care for her ailing mother. The town soon realizes what has happened to Mama. After the death of Mama, Mrs. Tafa lowers her guard and supports Chanda. Many people in the town realize the importance of being open about AIDS. Sadly, Esther has contracted AIDS. She has truly become a prostitute and an evil man forced AIDS into her. Esther now lives under the care of Chanda.
There are many similarities between Chanda’s Secrets and Blood Diamond. Both of these stories take place in Sub-Saharan Africa. Blood Diamond’s main theme is diamonds. A secondary theme in Chanda’s Secrets is diamonds. Chanda’s father and brothers worked in a diamond mine. The conditions were tough and dangerous. In both stories, this was the true starting point of the main plot. Solomon passionately loves his family and will go to many extremes to save them. Chanda also dearly loves her family. She lives despite the piercing eyes of neighbours, who are frightened of the disease her deceased mother had. These two characters will do almost ANYTHING for their families. One day, when Danny Autra is walking down the street he is confronted by a prostitute, who is selling herself. He refuses and she comments that she doesn’t have AIDS. He then snorts “I’ve heard that one before”. This conversation shows that AIDS is also a large problem in Sierra Leone. This prostitute is a character similar to Esther. Esther had affairs with foreign men at the risk of contracting AIDS. Inevitably, she soon gets the fatal disease. By the ending of each story, one of the side characters has shown their bright sides. Mrs. Tafa, finally, acts humanly and stands by Chanda’s side while she tries to fend off the snooping neighbours. She admits that her son had died of AIDS. Likewise, Danny tells Maddy about the death of his parents. By the conclusion of the story, he realizes that a life is to live. He gives Solomon the famed diamond and tells him to flee. Both Danny and Mrs. Tafa redeem themselves. At the end of both story, the audience is somewhat satisfied and emotional after death of a side character. At the end of Blood Diamond Solomon’s dream of seeing his son as a doctor seems far-fetched. Dia has been scarred for life and a worthy education seems far from possible. Dia simply needs to recover from the emotional trauma. At the end of Chanda’s Secrets Chanda’s dream of becoming a big doctor or lawyer is destroyed. She must fend for her family and Esther. Eventually, she receives a job as an elementary teacher. It seems that she can no longer reach her dreams. All in all, there are many similarities between Blood Diamond and Chanda’s Secrets. The similarities appear not only in the plot itself, but also in the theme and morals of the story.
These two stories also have a few differences. Blood Diamond is a story primarily based on diamonds and the illegal trade of conflict diamonds. On the other hand, Chanda’s Secrets mostly involves AIDS and its effects on African societies. Therefore, on main theme varies. Second, Blood Diamond is a rather violent and gory Hollywood movie. On the contrary, Chanda’s Secrets is far from violent. The violence and main themes are the major differences between the two stories.
In conclusion, these two stories are drastically similar in their storytelling and morals. They both seem to have similar messages for their theme and are aiming to make the world a better place. Allan Stratton is attempting tell the reader about AIDS in African and mean of protection against this disease in all countries. Blood Diamond is set to stop the trade of conflict diamonds. Therefore, the plot line is different. However, the stories both have a similar feel on your tongue.
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Chanda’s Secrets by Allan Stratton is a book filled with symbolism. There are countless examples of symbolism used by Allan Stratton to make the reader realize facts for themselves. Of the many I will be talking about only a few of them.
In the beginning of the book Chanda is buying a coffin from Mr. Bateman. Though he is a busy, important man he respects Chanda by taking her through the whole tour of the coffin selection, though from the looks of it Chanda couldn’t afford any of it. Therefore, he offers her a cheaper coffin. This shows that he is actually a kind man even during hard times. He serves his customers equally and is a good person. This shows that there are truly good people in the world who will respect you no matter what ho you look like.
During that same incident Chanda is dismayed at the cheap quality of the coffin she is forced to buy for her sister. However, Chanda doesn’t say how disappointed by the coffin. However, by the way she numbs and stares at the coffin we can figure that she hates the coffin with a passion.
Later when Chanda figures out that Jonah has AIDS she thinks “Mama! Please, God, no!”. Thoughts such as these let the reader to understand that Chanda believes that Jonah gave her mother AIDS, and her mother has AIDS. However, until later she doesn’t actually say that she thinks her Mama has AIDS.
The stork is like a representation of Chanda’s mother. Whenever, her mother is not there Chanda sees the stork when she is in doubt of her decisions and is making a big move. The stork is like her inspiration and like Chanda’s mother’s soul.
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Earth Hour 2009 is coming up soon on Saturday, March 28th, 2009. Do you remember offing your lights last year at school or at home last year for an hour to help fight the environment? Try to keep as many lights off as possible between 8:30pm to 9:30pm and reduce the amount of electricity you use. A simple solution to the lack of light is to stick old fashion and start a fire in your fireplace or light a few candles around the house. Earth Hour is an important hour for many reasons. It is a reminder of how much electricity we use in one hour. By our fasting from the use of electricity it is a constant reminder of how demanding our need for electricity is. It also shows us how extravagantly we use electricity, simply in lights. However, around the world people are living, without an option, by firelight and sleeping out on cold streets.
Before there are any misconceptions I would like to remind you that offing the light for an hour has almost no, nil, zip positive effect on the environment. Though it may feel cool and seem as if we are being conservative it creates no long-term impact. Undoubtedly, the purpose is to remind people of how flamboyant they are. The true meaning of this project is to show us, the people of North America, how wasteful we are. It is an awareness campaign. However, the “awareness” can only be felt when we feel first hand how lavishly we spend our money.
Therefore, I hope you can participate in this project. It is a great opportunity and really opened my eyes to show how much electricity can be saved. Have you ever seen those pictures from space of the Earth? It’s crazy, some countries look like bright glowing lights. We use so much light and it is effecting the environment around us. So, to protect our own habitats we need to be aware of how we are polluting it. It is clear that a group of aliens couldn’t care less to come and save our dying planet. We have been granted an absolutely, stunningly beautiful planet. We shouldn’t ruin it. It’s time we came around and seriously think about protecting the Earth.
Recently, the spotlight has, justly, move from the environment to the economy. However, we must still protect our environment. Though at times it may be more of a hassle, more expensive and more tedious, we are leaving this world to our children. Do we really want them to live indoors in fear of burning outside? Will they have to wear 1500 SPF sun block? I hope you always remember that in the universe we are so insignificant and that we should live for the present, because nothing else is more important. The Earth is our home, should we not keep it clean?
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This is my editorial on my opinion of another editorial by Gillian Steward’s article “Mounties’ Fall from Grace”, Toronto Star, March 1st, 2009.
In History class we tediously studied the accomplishments and importance of our National Police Force. Did we not study that they were disciplined, well-mannered and just people. What of that reputation?
What is wrong with our National Police Force? Are the Redcoats failing in their duties as a result of a lack of funds, volunteers or resources? Is the RCMP having problems with international affairs? Or is it simply a malfunctioning of the Redcoats on a whole?
Recently, they seem to be the most notorious police force after the Zimbabwean forces. After numerous incidents they seem to have tarnished their reputation forever. They have disgraced their forbearers. Though many other Canadian forces may not be up to standard, the RCMP seems to be dipping in its progress. Are they not our NATIONAL force?
Last week the RCMP was attempting to convince the judge at a public enquiry that they had justly tasered Robert Dziekanski at a Vancouver last month, for having a stapler on him. Refusing to bring up the standard they ignored the SOS signals carved in the ice by two lost, Quebec skiers in British Columbia. As a result Marie-Jose Fortin died and her husband, Gilles Blackburn, is admitted in a hospital with serious frostbites and other cold-related problems.
A week before the Mounties had gathered together to discuss their descending expertise. However, the next week there are a number of issues. Therefore, there must be a problem with leadership and distribution of duties. Thereby, creating a large havoc of misinterpreted signals, inexperience policemen and unfortunate mishaps.
Aside from their ignorance, the RCMP seem to be inept policemen. Four Mounties were shot and killed by one 60-year old police-hater. Why hadn’t a tactical squad been sent arrest him? How did the man shoot four officers?
The bigger scandals of the RCMP include their willingness to aid the U.S. authorities to send Maher Arar to Syria for torture. Our force has finally resulted to torturing others. Yet a century ago our forces were helping the Aboriginals and Metis escape from torture and illegal trading.
What has happened to Colonel George Arthur French’s lesson of discipline? The Mounties seem to lack any discipline and order. What has happened to Lietenant-Colonel James F. Macleod’s policy of only accepting alive prisoners? He previously sentenced three months of hard labour cells to men who brought in dead prisoners. However, recently the Mounties have been killing innocent people and clearing the path for people who want to torture others.
The RCMP has become a disgrace to our country after they sold their marketing rights to Disney. Soon, many of the provinces will be decide to abandon the Mounties. They will decide to abadon our history and the Redcoats will truly become history.
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When you see two things from two different opinions you also get two different perspectives of this same idea. I visited a couple of websites about the Taliban. They each had a varying view on the ongoing issues in Pakistan. However, after reading all the information I have one thing to stick by “No matter what, I feel dreadfully sorry for the people in Pakistan and Afghanistan”.
Pakistan is a county situated in the Middle East. Therefore, it is of humid air and warm temperature. The people there the surrounding areas are of Islamic religion. They pray Allah and are Muslims. Recently, Pakistan and Afghanistand has attracted a lot of attention from the Western world. This is primarily because of their overwhelming resource of oil. This oil can be used to fuel cars and machines. Therefore, many people believe that this is the reason why the Americans and British attacked Iraq and are sending “peace troops” to Afganistan. However, the governments, of course, deny this and assure that they had proof that these countries were in possession nuclear weapons. We all know that these poverty struck countries never had a chance against these big shots.
One of my sites told me that the Taliban was the one and only. In the beginning there had been a single Taliban. It was formed by the Pakistan patriots, similar to the Americans during the Canadian rebellion. The Good Taliban are those who are patriots, they understand the situation created by the enemies of Pakistan. They support the Army and its various agencies that are all busy protecting Pakistan. The Good Taliban also includes the Afghan Taliban, which is the actual ORIGINAL Taliban. Most people like them because they have never actually attacked anyone in Pakistan. They love their country. They are part of the Afghan opposition to the puppet regime of Hamid Karzai and are part of the Afghan resistance to a foreign occupation, all of which has nothing to do with Pakistan.
The Bad Taliban are the several groups that are formed outside of the country. They are sometimes American agents in disguise. Many different countries send people saying that they are the Taliban to destroy Afghanistan and uncover their secrets. This Bad Taliban is the one that fights against the country and kills the people.
Another site I visited had nothing but vicious and horrible things to day toward the Taliban. They believed that there was no “good” or “bad” Taliban. They criticized the Taliban for everything horrible happening in Afghanistan. They believe that the Americans had rightfully attacked ‘that country’. They believed the Taliban had been the root cause of the war!
Therefore, I believe that there has been a lot of false information, misconceptions, lies and broken promises. Many people are under different illusions. It is hard to find the truth from the Internet. Much of the information is guaranteed to be false. Therefore, I suggest you read more…lots. Discuss the situation with people who have first hand experiences in Pakistan. Delete all the propaganda that the government pumps out and get the bare bone facts and then construct your opinion.
~Angalee
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Here are the H 5 W'S that I did. They are from Sunday, February 8th, 2009 edition. You can also find them online.
Leafs Savour Sweet Victory
Who: Toronto Maple Leafs
What: Beat the Montreal Canadiens
Where: Montreal
When: February 7, 2009
Why: In order to advance in the season
How: Leaf 5 Canadiens 2
Australia Bushfire Kills at least 84
Who: Australia
What: Is having it’s worst ever wildfire, it is killing people and destroying villages
Where: Healesville, Australia
When: February 8, 2009
Why: There is a vicious storm so the fire is spreading
How: Searing temperatures and wind blasts created the storm
Death by Bus a Daily Danger in Delhi
Who: Delhi bus drivers
What: Killed 151 civilians last year
Where: In Delhi, while driving on the roads
When: For at least two years and still a problem
Why: The roads are crowded and the buses are in bad condition
How: They run over them or people fall out of the buses
Ontario Weighs Tax Blending
Who: Government of Ontario
What: thinks of joining PST and GST
Where: Niagara Falls
When: Proposed yesterday, still attempting
Why: to help businesses battle recession
How: customers would only pay one tax
My father, my self: The journey of Dan Hill
Who: Dan Hill
What: Dan Hill had a hard relationship with his father
Where: In the town he grew up
When: In the 1950’s to 1960’s
Why: His father was the only black man in the neighbourhood
How: Dan was a bit “whitewash”
Flipping the finger in movies gets a thumbs down
Who: Ontario Film Review Board
What: has made sticking up the middle finger officially part of “crude behaviour”
Where: Ottawa
When: Recently
Why: Film with this would move to PG instead of staying in G
How: Added to official law book
~Angalee
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