The Headache Continues

Even though classes have ended, finals are done, our stress with school is not quite over yet. We still have to wait for our grades to come in, decide what classes we're going to take next semester, and if want to take a summer class or two. The question is when does it all end? We have a break during the summer but is a truly a break? And if so what kind of break is it? At the end we end up going right but to school to the same routine for the next nine months or so. I feel we're truly never done stressing school even when we graduate. Once we graduate we have internships, graduate school, and breaking in to the work field. For the most part it is the most worthiness stress any of us have ever felt. It is a stress that comes from working hard to accomplish a goal, a dream, a right of passage to experience. I for one feel the headache will never stop and it is a headache worth having.

We Americans have got to eat healthier!

As americans we tend to always eat out, weather its a diner, fast-food restaraunt, or even a drive thru, where we basically dont even have to walk. Growing up as kids we don't really pay mind to the nutritional facts of the foods we eat, as long as its sweet or greasy good we chose that. I feel like America has everything big.. the biggest cars, biggest houses', buildings, and lastley the biggest people. And as Americans we are big eaters, i know this because i currently work at Wendys and about 15% of people acually get a salad with water, the rest have a medium or large combo. For months I noticed that we tend to stuff ourselves even when we are full. I am not gonna lie, I do acually myself have alot more food that my stomach can digest but we always eat till we feel full.

Now that summer is right around the corner we tend to wait till the last minute to acually begin eating healthier and hit the gym. Not only americans but everyone who goes on a diet will never stick to it because they feel that as soon as they lose that 10lbs, that it is okay to eat anything. To me I say that it is not a diet, it is a change in life style. For example growing up I was a heavy kid(not obese) but over weight. I began eating less and working out and I acually did see a major result, but as soon as I had lost lbs I began eating like i use to and got back to wear i started. Until I got to high school and realized about nutritional facts on the back of food. After that I noticed how even schools still serve us fatty foods such as fries, pizza, burgers, and sugar drinks as well. Basically to us americans these food not only taste delicious but as more cheaper than the $6 salads we never chose to have.
So this is basically how i feel how as Americans we tend to pig out on the wrong foods.

I'm Different. What's it to You?

Once, when I was in high school, a girl approached me and asked why I was into the things that I was into. See, I was the girl that loved rock music and it showed in the way I dressed. I loved games, comics, language -especially Japanese- and shows like Firefly. My high school was in Brooklyn; so it would be a understatement to say that I didn't quite blend well with a lot of kids that went there. Sure, I got along with everyone but I sure as hell didn't fit in.

I explained to her that the things I'm into have been apart of my life since I could remember and that they influence me. She then replied, "Oh, okay. I just wanted to know why because everyone thinks you and your friend -my friend who was my partner in crime and very similar to myself- are weird." Um...thanks? The things is, I've always known that people thought that I was weird. I saw how they looked at me. But I've never had anyone blatantly tell me it to my face.

Fast forward to present day. Yesterday, there were people salsa dancing in the cafeteria at City Tech. I saw them and I thought nothing of it. But two friends commented that they "hate when people do weird sh*t like that. Just dance out of nowhere when the time doesn't call for it." I totally didn't understand it. Who cares if they wanted to dance? Why did it even matter?

"I hate weird people." That's what one of my friends said. This immediately brought me back to high school. I had wondered if anyone ever said the same about me. I wondered if I had ever "wronged" someone because I was different.

"I guess you hate me because I'm different. As a matter of fact, I'm a lot like those people over there. And you know what else? They're actually really cool people." I retorted.

I'm gonna really blunt here. If you feel like you're above people because you're so called 'normal', then you need to get way over yourself. People were made to be individuals and if you hate that about people, if you hate the things that makes us different, I feel sorry for you because you're just a sheep.

- Madam Tartuffe

Ladies! Get It Together!

You know what I don't understand? Women who complain about how men aren't any good when they continue to date loser after loser.

I have a friend and she's one of those "men ain't sh*t", types. When we were in high school, there was a boy that liked her. He was cute, intelligent, tall, sweet -and most importantly- he actually liked her. But you know what she said? "He's not my type." Wait. What?

He's not your type? How is cute, sweet and smart not your type? That right there is the kind of foolishness that annoys me to no end. It's not that men ain't sh*t -albeit some are- but it's that you continue messing with dudes not worth the time of day. Stop actively seeking out men that won't bring any positivity to your life!

Also, I feel like women need to stop limiting themselves to only dating within their ethnicity. I've witnessed a woman pass up a good man that liked them and was willing to take care of house and home all because of his ethnicity. Ladies. Check yourselves!

Think about what's important in the long run. Wouldn't you want someone that'll take of you and treat you right in the long run?

- Madam Tartuffe

Blogging: A Form of Journalism or a Rant?

During the duration of this course my perception on blogging has changed. At first I use to think oh blogging that's people getting online and just ranting and raving their views on things that are going on in the world. To me journalism is the things you see in a newspaper or in magazine, less opinions, more facts, that sort of stuff. Then as the class progressed I started to realize that blogging is a style of journalism. When we see all these website and we see people talking about what is going on in the world they are a form of a journalism.

Being opinionated and boasting about your views on something is completely a form of a journalism. It may not be the style of journalism I'm accustom to, but definitely one I really like. I see that this form of journalism is an easier way to express how you feel while informing the masses. To say whatever you feel on anything is pretty cool if you ask me. So I went to believing that blogging was just a way you can rant about your views.

The World Is Ending! Supposedly?

I don't know about you guys but I know I'm kind of getting fed up with this world is ending stuff. It's like every other day we hear that the world is gonna end on such and such day at such and such time. Like really? So yeah the bible may be warning us that the world will be ending, but to put a date on it is impossible. No one can truly figure out when it's going to happen.

So yeah he bible has said some things that have already happen and that's why people are predicting the end is near. I feel as just because a few of those things happened doesn't mean everything else is going to follow in its immediate path. We all don't know what going to happen next so we can't sit here and put a date on when the world is gonna end. All this dates being thrown around is actually getting me annoyed. First it was to be on May 21st, 2011.

As we can see the world didn't have a huge earthquake and that would of been the end of us obviously we're still here. Next I heard we have until October 21st, 2011 to live. Then there's the whole December 21st (or 12th), 2012 when everyone really thinks we are going to die. All I have to say is that this is nonsense. If the world ends, the world ends.

When it happens there is nothing we can do about. Being on earth now there's nothing we can do to prevent it from happening. Making up dates for "doomsday" will not make the situation any better. We should just all relax and enjoy whatever time we have left because even if the world ends we are all going to die some day anyways.

What I Love About the iPad!

Alright. I still haven't gotten the iPad 2 but the 1st generation is awesome. I mean it's basically a tablet computer that can play movies and tunes but can also be used for books, games and internet access. People usually don’t believe that the iPad can be used for real work. I like to refer it as a bigger version of the iTouch. Even though there are a few pros and cons, its still pretty sweet!

The iPad 2 was released early this year and it is a little different from the original iPad. But I know they both have a 10-hour battery life. Some people always question on whether or not the iPad is useful to get work done or if it is just for simple play. The iPad can do both. The keyboard on an iPad can be enlarged and you can type using your thumbs. If you lay an iPad flat you can also type on it like a keyboard. The iPad works like the iPod in that you are able to turn it horizontally for a wide view or vertically for a lengthy view.

The iPad has auto-typing and auto-correct such as any Word Processor which is kind of a pain if you are like me; always shortening words. But, the iPad can make mistakes with spaces and punctuation so it would take one time to adjust their fingers to the screen of the iPad to avoid making mistakes. Work can also be done on the iPad by the iWork feature. This feature allows you to work with e-mail, notes, memos, address books and calendars.

A lot of people say that the iPad 2 is alot firmer and lighter than the iPad 1, which is true. I know that I get tired from holding my ipad for several hours, but with the iPad 2 it is said to be 33% thinner and lighter. I soon want to get myself the iPad 2 but for now have to keep working to save up!

If you want some more info about getting the ipad visit :http://www.apple.com/ipad/

Edited by: M.W.

When Fan Obsession Goes Too Far

Last night, I had the pleasure of seeing the Korean R&B/pop trio JYJ perform. Their performance was full of energy, fun and riveting! There were a number of provocative numbers but that was to be expected of a show with hot female backup dancers and a group with members in their 20's. Personally, my friends and I throughly enjoyed that aspect of the show. Displays of sexuality have never bothered me and I have no problem with grown men (emphasis on grown men) being sexual beings. It's only natural. Right?

Unethical. That's what JYJ is being called after their concert in Newark, New Jersey. There were a number of parents in attendance and I assumed that the comments made would have come from parents who deemed the show inappropriate for the children they accompanied. But alas, the comment were made by fans who attended the show. Not only is the group being deemed as such but the backup dancers are getting a considerable amount of heat as well.

Wait a minute. Seriously?

"F**k these sluts." "These girls need to back off!" "I don't like those girls touching JYJ like that." Having been in the Korean music circle for close to seven years, I'm used to these kind of comments. However, enough is enough and I'm putting these types of fans on full blast!

So their backup dancers can be slut shamed and not the performing act? Last I checked, it's JYJ's concert. If they didn't want to be felt up by their female dancers, or do any feeling up themselves, they would have declined. As a matter of fact, they seemed to be fully enjoying themselves. At least that's what I got when I saw one of the members staring at one dancers backside when the spotlight faded after his solo had come to an end.

Jealousy is not a good look. The only reason these comments are being made is because these fans would like to be in the female's position. Look at what happened when it was revealed that Justin Bieber was dating Selena Gomez. Gomez caught the worst of it. The slut shaming, the threats, and the insults. But I have a few questions.

Who the hell are you to determine that these females are sluts? Who the hell are you to insist that these females aren't good enough for the object of your obsession? Who the hell are you to determine that they shouldn't date? You needn't fasten a chastity belt onto the celebrity you like because you don't know them, they don't know you and it will probably always be that way.

So if anything, it's you that needs to back the hell off and let them be normal human beings.

- Madam Tartuffe

Is Being Famous Really Worth It?

Sometimes I feel that we a a society care way too much about celebrities. I mean at the end of the day aren't they regular individuals just as the rest of us? They only difference is that hey are famous and are rich. When it get down to it they are just people. I don't understand why we obsess over what they do. All these tabloid websites and magazine exploit these people when all they are trying to do is live there lives.

They say with fame comes a price. Is that price your privacy? Is all that wealth and fame worth losing your privacy? One of your natural born rights? I for one don't think its worth it. I rather just have the wealth than the fame.

I wouldn't want my private life to be invaded just cause people want to know what I'm doing at all times. I kind of feel sorry for them. Yeah the might live the life but to give up something so precious as privacy is not worth any fame. I feel that money can not buy you normality. Once you have reached ultimate super stardom there is no coming back from that. You will never live a normal life again.

You won't be able to walk down the street without someone recognizing you or the paparazzi all in your face trying to take a picture of you. Us as a society do not make these people's lives any better by not giving them the privacy they deserve just like the privacy we get to have. How would you feel if one your natural rights were to be violated consentingly almost everyday? But then again the sort of kind of asked for it. They knew that lifestyle pays a hefty price.

Born This Way Hits The Shelves, But is it Unlike Anything We Seen Before?

Today Lady Gaga's latest album "Born This Way" hits stores. I honest don't care much for the album but her fans are going gaga for it! I must say she's really a talented and creative person but there is just too much hype with her and her music. It's not like her music is unlike anything we've never heard. If you do your musical homework it's much like Madonna's music back in the late 80s, early 90s.

They way she "reinvents" herself is the similar to the way Madonna use to back in that era. The only difference now is that Lady Gaga is bit more modern. Mostly everything she does like playing off this religion and creating new looks are the same thing Madonna has done. If you see Lady Gaga's video for "Judas" and see "Like A Prayer" by Madonna the concept of the videos are similar and the religious influence are incorporated into the videos and songs as well.

What I'm trying to say is that Lady Gaga is not an innovator more like a copy cat that adds a modern twist. If you guys were to do the musical homework you would see the similarities between these two artist. If I had to buy an album I'd hands down get "Like A Prayer" by Madonna.

I prefer originality versus something with a modern twist.

That's a wrap!

So this semester is coming to a close. I must say this has been the most stressful, crazy, cool, funnest, exciting semester I've ever had so far. The class I took were pretty cool. I'm lucky to say that the professor were pretty awesome for the exception of one. Even though I'm freaking about my final grades I'm still feeling good about it. All I can say whatever happens, happens and it's all for a reason. All I can do at this point all I can do let the game play it's self and enjoy life. I must say I had a blast this semester not only in school but in my personal life. I had a ton of fun with my friends this semester and mad a few new friends I know will be around for awhile. At work I final got the schedule I wanted and haven't had a closing shift in months. I finally got comfortable at my job and noticed my coworkers are some pretty cool people. Not only have a had fun I've also been a bit stressed out. It's mainly cause of this one class but I'm gonna put my best foot forward and hope for the best. I don't want to have a negative outlook on this it will only stress me out more than I am. As time keeps going I'm just learning more and more but isn't that what life is about? To just keep learning as we go along? All I know is that I've just learned so much not only in school but in my life and about myself. I feel that I have become a better and a stronger me. As I reflect on this semester I must say so far it's one of th best I just hope college just keeps getting better.

End of the World is this Saturday !?

Okay to be honest its starting to become funny how there are over 5 different ,"end of the world." But i feel that only God knows, and when the end comes its comes, we can't do anything about it. Many people are paranoid and scared, while others like myself are just going on with our lives thinking (cool if it happens it happens).I heard on the knews that on the 21st we will being to have earthquakes and the world will come to an end little by little. So if that really does happen I will definelty hit up a jam and party all night, forget about school and work, eat whatever i want, and spend time with my family. I am pretty sure this wont happen because many people said the same thing about the year 2000,and nothing happened.

I really don't know all the May 21st 2011 info but here is a link:
http://www.opposingviews.com/i/end-of-the-world-when-may-21-2011-backfires

Freshman year of college.

In a matter of days my freshman year of college will be OVER. I honestly can't believe it. Time has flown by. I've learned a lot, not only about myself but about the education system. As for me I learned that I need to apply my full potential. This year I've gotten so many "You have so much potential and you aren't where you should be." College is an entire new WORLD that high school DOES NOT prepare you for. I learned that time management is everything in college and that the professors could care less about YOU. I was a A/B+ student all four years of high school and once I hit college it was C's and D's. It's rough, so many times I wanted to quit. QUIT! I've made it this far and I know what I'm capable of next semester I need to let school be my number one priority and get my stuff done on time. Less procrastinating. I'm currently on academic probation because of remedial math and that is where the SCREWED up education system comes in. Senior year I was stuck taking FIVE regents because I had moved to PA in 11th grade and returned for 12th grade. So when I was applying for college I had NO regents. Which meant that even after I passed my regents to graduate HIGH SCHOOL placement testing was not optional once it was time for COLLEGE. After taking my placement test I was informed that I failed the easy part of the math placement test. Which made no sense. To make matters even worse had I scored ONE just ONE more point on my regents I would of been exempt from remedial math. Last semester I took the course and failed. Math is honestly my weakest subject exactly why I refused to re take the course this semester. I decided that I would start over next year with a new mentality and new determination. The question is not if I can do it because I know I can, the bigger question is if my professor this semester will have more patience and be more fluent in English. Now it's gonna take me an entire extra semester to receive my associates in Liberal arts, I mean if I really think about it it's just three more semester's that's it. I can do it. I wouldn't go back to high school if you paid me but I do wish college's were more well associated with it's student's. Where the professor's and students can build bonds and understandings.

Injuries On Top Of Injuries

Just when the Mets and their fans thought the season could not get any worse, they lose their all star third baseman. After undergoing an MRI on Monday reports began to surface that David Wright has a stress fracture in his lower back. This injury came as a surprise to not only David but also to Sandy Alderson the Mets general manager and David’s manager Terry Collins. According to an interview conducted yesterday David knew when the injury occurred. "I knew I did it on the Carlos Lee play at third base," David was referring to a play he made during the series vs. the Astros which took place on April 19th through the 21st. You’re probably asking yourself if this happened almost a month ago why are we just finding out about it now. David also answered that question in yesterday’s interview, “I felt stiff and sore, but I felt that it would go away in the next couple of weeks. I was on some medication and some anti-inflammatories that really weren’t doing much. That explains it now, because it's not a muscular thing.” The Mets cannot catch a break, this is their eighth player to get hurt this year. David will be joining fellow starters Angel Pagan, and Ike Davis on the DL list. He will also be joining pitchers Jenrry Mejia, Chris Young, and Johan Santana. Santana which was the Mets ace in the previous years has not thrown a pitch in 2011. This injury to David Wright has no timeframe for recovery as of yet. Doctors have told the organization that this injury can keep David out of the lineup anywhere from 2 weeks until the end of the year. No one enjoys seeing a player get hurt like this, let’s all wish Mr. Wright a fast and painless recovery.

Written By: Barry Allen

Jose, Jose, Jose!

Although the New York Mets are in last place in their division and will have to settle for another year as the second best baseball team in New York City, not all is bad over in Queens. The Mets have a player by the name of Jose Reyes, who is having a tremendous year. He currently has forty nine hits which has him tied for second place in the league, and only one hit behind the league leader. His six triples are leading the league, and the .320 batting average he has is ranked in the top fifty. Jose is not only a headache for opposing teams at the plate, he is also trouble once he gets on base. He leads the Mets in stolen bases and is tied for second place in the MLB. Just like in the hits category Jose is only behind the league leader in stolen bases by one. All those offensive numbers are great to mention but a good year for a baseball player comes when he is playing both sides of the field, and Jose is also doing that. He only has two errors on the year. The season is still very young, but this is the best season of Jose’s career so far and I think he will continue to be one of the only bright spots for the Mets this year.

Written by: Barry Allen

May. 21, 2011.

Word has it that the world is coming to an "End" this Saturday. I personally find it amusing that people go around spreading that we are all about to die. What's more hilarious is that the date the world is supposed to end changes so often. For the past few weeks each time I'm heading to work there is a group of people in the train station announcing that May.21,2011 is "Judgment Day." Like who are they to declare such things? These people really believe themselves. They have shirts with the date printed on them, they have fliers and handouts .. and my question is FOR WHAT?! I have thought about asking one of them how are they going to feel when they go to sleep that night. It's amazes me how they are so comfortable even trying to except that they are about to die (So they believe). I'm not so much of a church goer but I do believe in a higher power. As I get older I find extremely confusing trying to figure out why people believe their religion is the "Right" one. There are so many, so how are you to be sure? I do not believe in any of these sayings because it will just fill my mind with fear and I will not allow that to happen. Not that I am not afraid but I am young and should the world end some day soon I want to be satisfied with the way I lived my life. According to MY own belief's and choices and mine only.

Next Semester?

Hmmmm next semester should be quite interesting. For one I'll be closer to getting my degree. I really don' have any high expectations for next semester on a count of I have no idea if I'll even be sitting in a classroom come this fall. See I'm on academic probation. I guess having a high school mentality when it came to my school work got me here. I figured if I do this amount of work I should be able to pass right? WRONG! I ended up failing two classes which got me to where I now. So instead of thinking about next semester I'm still stuck on this one. I'm too busy worrying about what kind of grades I need to get to stay in school. If I get dismissed from school I'll have to sit out the the whole fall semester and enroll at another school come the spring semester. I really don't wanna sit out an entire semester. Let's just hope I don't have to.

Jordan's doing it again!

That's right if  you haven't heard Jordan will be releasing the Concord 11s this December! For all you Jordan heads out there you know he's been re-releasing a pair or 11s every December since 2008 (Bred -08,Space Jams-09, & Cool Greys-10). They haven't confirmed a date  but its a high anticpated release.

Just another Weekend.........of weddings, beatifications and dead infamous terrorists

It is springtime and the season is ripe in the media for news stories. April showers truly have blossomed into May flowers. Three major events have occured surrounding the May Day in the arena of politics, religion and ancient royalty. These are the stories the general populace eat up and spread like creame cheese on a fresh bagel.

In royal British history Prince William Windosr has married Kate Middleton in an elaborate Anglican ceremony at Westminster Abbey by Dr. Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of the Anglican Communion. The royal couple tied the knot early Friday morning in the presence of clergy, nobility and close friends. Outside the Abbey and other hotspots to glean the couple thousands of fans and wellwishers camped alongside barricades in the hope of seeing the bride and groom. Up to a million people around the globe followed the tedious proceedings via television, radio, internet feeds and satellite.

Whether you wanted to see the bride's dress or see the spectacle of history most were pleased. Extensive coverage of the Wedding was provided by various networks. Many fans recalled the wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles at Saint Paul's Cathedral in 1981 and the subsequent divorce and tragic death of Diana. The populace was excited then and the world is excited more than ever. In the sermon preached by the bishop of London mentioned Saint Catherine of Siena and emphasized the importance of marriage in society hardly present today. Following the wedding the newlyweds went to Buckingham Palace via horsedrawn carriage to take wedding photos with the family. As coreographed the couple greeted exuberant fans at the balcony and kissed twice before leaving to the grand reception and party.

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The next event which riled up the world was the beatification of Pope John Paul II. The day before the ceremony a Vigil was held at the Circus Maximus in Rome. At the Vigil the nun whose Parkinson's disease was miraculously healed by the late Pontiff delivered a moving testimony as did his former secretary Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz. The next day throngs of pilgrims overflowed into Saint Peter's Square and the surrounding streets to see the ceremony presided by Pope Benedict XVI. After the formal petition made by the Cardinal the Pope pronounced John Paul II as beatified sitting at his throne by the altar. The crowds cheered and expressed emotions of joy.

Two nuns presented a reliquary containing the blood of the blessed to the Pontiff who proceeded to venerate it with passion. The Mass and Regina Coeli address continued as usual. In his homily Pope Benedict XVI praised the blessed Pope and relayed his experiences about working with him when he was a Cardinal in the Vatican. Following the Mass the coffin of Blessed John Paul II was placed in front of the main altar in the basilica. The Pope, cardinals, bishops and other clergy present had the oppurtunity to venerate the coffin. The faithful also had an oppurtunity to venerate the coffin until it was placed under the altar at the chapel of Saint Sebastian by the statue of the Pieta. The day after the joyous ceremony a final Mass of thanksgiving was celebrated by the Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone in Saint Peter's Square. As usual large numbers of pilgrims and tourists filled the square in honor of this beloved and blessed Pope.

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The Last bit of news for the weekend was the death and burial of Osama Bin Laden. This was formally announced by President Barack Obama in a Sunday evening Press Conference at the White House. Americans reacted with hope and joy at the unraveling development. Many crowded the streets in Ground Zero, the White House and Times Square for celebatory moments of happiness chanting USA! over and over. According to local newsreports Osama had been hiding in a house in Pakistan for five to six years. Before his capture a struggle ensued in which a woman was used as a shield and killed. Osama was also killed and his body taken by US Navy Seals. He was buried at sea and according to the religious Islamic custom and ritual. Though we still somberly mourn the victims of September 11 and other terrorist attacks we also anticipate September 12 by which the world heals from the wound of evil and recovers with the hope and charity of humanity.

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11 Year old girl abducted and turned into a sex slave.

Seven months after an eleven year old girl turns up, details of her abduction are released. She was lured from home (In the Bronx) by a sexual predator and turned into a sex slave. Thankfully it lasted just 5 days before the young girl picked up the phone and contacted her grandmother whose name is Yolanda Agostini. Agostini pleaded with her to escape and so she did as her captors slept. She was found by Police on Delancy St. and taken to Jacobi Medical Center where it had been confirmed that she had been raped. The young girl is being treated at Westchester Clinic and only returns home on the weekends. She expresses her anger towards her captors and wishes for pain upon them in return, all with out eye contact. The damage is clear and unfortunately everlasting. There has been no word on any suspects.

Why have Americans made such a big deal out of the Royal Wedding?

I believe Americans are the most noseist kiss ups of all time! So Kate Middleton and Prince William and get married what does that have to do with the U.S in any type of way? We don't even have any type of royal system in the U.S so why should we care if they got married? Its just ridiculous. People sat there at 4am to watch the wedding. They even had it in the jumbo-tron in Times Square for everyone to watch. They closed it down like it was New Years Eve all over again! They even had people selling replicas of the enagement ring and people have bought them like seriously? If England is or was excited about the royal marriage that makes sense but the U.S? C'mon really? We're just some dumb kiss ups

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10 Deep and Reebok

The Brooklyn based clothing brand 10 Deep has done it again. They have ventured off into the footwear business to create their fourth shoe. After working with Timberland, Pro-Keds, and Adidas, they have now joined forces with Reebok to create the “Night Sky Mid” sneaker. When 10 Deep teamed up with Reebok their vision was to make something out of the ordinary, and they sure did. This sneaker has elements of both old school and new school Reeboks. They are durable enough for rough terrain, but also stylish enough to wear on other occasions. In addition, the sneaker comes equipped with two pairs of laces. Without a doubt this sneaker will be another hot item for the brand, and move off the shelves quickly. This shoe can be added on to the list of impressive collaborations from 10 Deep.

Written by: Barry Allen

OSAMA BIN LADEN DEAD- 5/1/11

 "A good and historic day" for our nation as Pres. Obama said in his address of Osama's death. I cannot believe that the man who has caused so much misery and sadness to thousands of peoples, has finally been put to rest. We will reach the 10th year anniversary of 9/11, but this year will be a year of two things. Not just for the death of so many people on that day, but now the death of the man that was behind that terrible operation. Former Pres. Bush made us enter this war and claimed that Bin Laden would be found dead or alive. However, that never happened. Under Pres. Obama, we have finally found peace. This is a joyous time for the American people. This does not mean the war will completely end, but we have gotten a great achievement out of it after almost 10 years. Pres. Obama said his team was conducting an investigation in Pakistan and U.S. officials found Osama! I cannot believe that finally, like Pres. Obama said, "Justice has been done"!!

C.P.



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