Not Giving In

As you than already heard there is a massive union protest among the people of the state of Wisconsin. The protest started a few weeks ago when Wisconsin Republican Governor Scott Walker put restrictions on collective bargaining in order to save money since the state may be facing economical shortfalls this year. So the question is why are they peopled mad? Well many Wisconsinites are furious about collective bargaining rights that are going to be stripped away from them which means it will take away rights to negotiate pensions, working conditions and benefits. Now that’s a very big deal if you’re a struggling family. So to further there position and to stand tall the teenagers of Wisconsin are playing to join the march.

By Gregory McMullen

http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2011/02/16/public-workers-protest-in-wisconsin/

http://www.sheboyganpress.com/article/20110311/SHE0101/103110436/Update-Location-student-walkout-protest-changed?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CSHE-News

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World War I, 1920s PowerPoint

PowerPoint on Imperialism can be found below.

World War I

Washington (CNN) --
Frank Buckles, the last living U.S. World War I veteran, has died, a spokesman for his family said Sunday. He was 110.
Lawmakers Monday began to move ahead with proposed resolutions that would allow his casket to be displayed at the Capitol Rotunda, and plans were already in the works for his burial at Arlington National Cemetery.

Buckles "died peacefully in his home of natural causes" early Sunday morning, the family said in a statement sent to CNN late Sunday by spokesman David DeJonge.
Buckles marked his 110th birthday on February 1, but his family had earlier told CNN he had slowed considerably since last fall, according his daughter Susannah Buckles Flanagan, who lives at the family home near Charles Town, West Virginia.
Buckles, who served as a U.S. Army ambulance driver in Europe during what was then known as the "Great War," rose to the rank of corporal before the war ended.

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People such as Frank Buckles who have dedicated their lives to our country should definitely be rewarded with honor and the recognition that goes along with being buried at Arlington Cemetary.

--Hayley Dawes

Facebook versus self esteem

Do you have a Facebook? Researchers at Cornell University conducted the study that proved that Facebook boosts people’s egos. A mirrior tends to remind people of their flaws; who they really are. Facebook can show positive, fun-loving sides to people. It’s not a different version of others, just the bright side. In a recent study, sixty three students were left alone in a computer lab. The computers either had Facebook open or were turned off with a mirror next to them. The students on Facebook had three minutes to look at their page and then all of the students had to answer a questionaire that measured their self-esstem. The Facebookers received more postive feedback about themselves than the others. Some people do say the internet is bad, but Facebook can offer such a self-esstem booster! There are people who bully and things, but the fact is that it can also make people laugh and feel good about themselves.

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Kristin Kell

The Big Come Up

This past Sunday, hundreds of celebrities gathered in the Staples Center in Los Angeles to celebrate the 53rd annual Grammy Awards. Notable musicians in attendance included The Black Keys, comprised of Akron's own Dan Auerbach and Pat Carney. It was the duo's first time at the Grammy's, but they were nominated for four separate awards! Much to Akron's satisfaction, the band went home with two of the four- a notable accomplishment. In the pre-televised portion of the Grammy's, they were awarded Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album and Best Rock Performance by a a Duo or Group with Vocals for their song, "Tighten Up". On top of that, Carney's brother, Michael, won a Grammy for Best Recording Package for the band's latest album, "Brothers". Being a fan from the 330 and having seen The Black Keys play live, I believe they definitely deserved to be acknowledged for their talent and hard work.

-Julianna Blischak

http://the330.com/music/black-keys-take-two-grammys-brother-michael-also-wins/

Decline of Empires

Visualizing empires decline from Pedro M Cruz on Vimeo.

Lindsay Low-hand

It’s nothing new seeing Lindsay Lohan in the news for getting herself in trouble. The sweet little girl from The Parent Trap has now been to rehab five times and was just released from her last session one month ago. As far as we know, since she’s been out she has been doing well and trying to get her life back on track. Although, that may have ended this past week. Lindsay was spotted wearing a $2500 one of a kind necklace that was reported stolen on January 22. She denies this accusation and says her stylist gave it to her to wear. The LAPD has filed a service warrant but, in their research found that “prior to the warrant, the necklace was returned.” The store Kamofie & Company has given the LAPD a surveillance video of Lindsay in their store the day the necklace disappeared. This isn’t the first time she has been accused of stealing, but the last few times have been overlooked and unpunished. This time, it is being investigated and if found guilty, she will be going to jail. No more rehab visits or second chances.

-emily kohut

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/41404339#41404339