Today in my Literature class my teacher Mr.Siegmund and I had a slight disagreement about the McDonald’s monopoly game on the internet. “I think the monopoly game is a rip-off and it’s just a way for them to make more money at McDonald’s,” my teacher told me. At first I thought he could be right, but after thinking about it for awhile I’ve been playing this game since day one and I feel like I could really be a winner. I do eat at McDonald’s just about every other day to get the codes, and it’s got me a long way in the game. In order for me to win this game there are a number of monopoly pieces I would have to collect to win a certain amount of money. Each time I purchase certain products I get a piece. After thinking about it, I don’t think it’s a rip-off. In the past year there have been three people that have won the monopoly game. One of them is Travis W from St.Louis, MO, and he won $1 million. Another is Lina C from Brooklyn, NY and she won $25, 000 and Ashley L won $50,000. There’s probably way more people out there that have won and by knowing that it shows not only me, but the people that don’t believe in the game that you can actually win and that its really not a rip-off. I continue to play and hope that I could be one of the new 2009 winners this year.
Even though I may eat at McDonald’s every other day, I was eating there way before the game came out anyway. The thought of me having a chance to win that money triggered me to go there constantly. Every time I play it seems like I get closer to $100,000 dollars, and one of these days I probably will as long as I keep eating at McDonald’s. My mom and my brother also eat McDonald’s constantly but they are some of the many people that say the game’s a rip-off so I get lucky and keep the game pieces, which give me an even bigger chance of winning. Also you have to remember there are over 13,000 McDonald’s in the U.S. so you can pretty much find pieces anywhere.
The other reason why I don’t think it’s a rip-off is because; even if I were to go out of town I could still play the monopoly game on my cell phone. They have a number that I can use so I can just send the codes. In order for me to play the game on my phone I would have to put in my cell number when I’m entering the monopoly game. So whenever I go out of town or can’t get to a computer all I have to do is play the game on my cell phone which makes it easier to play. Instead of us having to save every piece, we can now keep an account on the computer that saves the codes which makes it a lot easier. To me, it’s a really fun game to play but knowing that I could play it anywhere makes it even better since some people either don’t have a cell phone or a computer. With all of this being said I respect everybody’s opinion about the game because no matter what I say I know it probably won’t change it. But mine will remain the same because I believe that I can actually be a winner.
Instead of looking at it as a big rip-off there are many other things to look at. Like I said in my paragraphs above there are some people who have won the monopoly game. And I feel like McDonald’s is really giving us customers a chance to win some of the money we do spend, instead of them taking our money, because I know that the people that are playing this game were eating at McDonald’s before the monopoly game came about. Not only is it a fun game but they also give us a chance to get free food from the pieces. I feel like McDonalds isn’t trying to make us spend more money then we usually would because when the game is over people are going to continue to eat there. Even if I don’t win the game this year I will also continue eating at McDonald’s and hope for better luck next year.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Vocabulary
Total Depravity - through Adam and Eve's fall, every person is born sinful -That's kind of true, but god is a forgiver. So if you make a mistake just call on jesus and he will see you through. Unconditional Election - God "saves" those he wishes -I think that if you wanted to be saved god will lead you on to that, because thats a good thing. Everyone and anyone can be saved all they have to do is believe and dedicate there life to god. The Rationalist: They believed in science that everything wasent made by god-I cant really say. I thought that lighting and thunder and everything else was made by god. Deism: is a religious and philosophicall belief that a supreme beingg created the universe-I think God created the universe,that my beliefs. Could it be that he only created Man and Woman? I think he did alotg more, but i could be wrong. Limited Atonement - Jesus died for the chosen only, not for everyone-God died for everyone. He believed that he had to sacrifice his life so others can be free. He gives everyone a chance to believe in him, even if you don't god is still there for you.
Differences between the Puritans and the Rationalists
The different between the puritans and the rationalists is that the Puritans believed in religious sermons that said that everyone was sinners and that god had his chose of people that he thought was perfect and no matter what everyone was going to hell. The rationalists on the other hand didn't believe that god was the reason for everything but they believed in science.
He believed in science just as well as the rationalists did.
Differences between the Puritans and the Rationalists
The different between the puritans and the rationalists is that the Puritans believed in religious sermons that said that everyone was sinners and that god had his chose of people that he thought was perfect and no matter what everyone was going to hell. The rationalists on the other hand didn't believe that god was the reason for everything but they believed in science.
He believed in science just as well as the rationalists did.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Native American Poem: You Are Part Of Me
You are part of me now You touched me,
With your kindness and love So enchanted.
Your soft lips are kind. Your eyes glow with life.
I'm glad you touched me, You're part of me now.
I think my poem is sweet and loving. It talks about how you can touch somebody with love and kindness without literally touching them.
With your kindness and love So enchanted.
Your soft lips are kind. Your eyes glow with life.
I'm glad you touched me, You're part of me now.
I think my poem is sweet and loving. It talks about how you can touch somebody with love and kindness without literally touching them.
Monday, August 10, 2009
"Georgia Performance Standards"
To comprehend something means to understand it and to be able to explain it your self. To have evidence mean to be able to prove something or be able to show that anything you say is true without a doubt.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
T.I.
o known as T.I. was
Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., als on born September 25, 1980 in Atlanta GA. T.I. has four kid’s three boys and one girl. Their names are Messiah Ya Majesty Harris, Domani Uriah Harris, Dejan Iman Harris, and King C'Andre Harris. He’s not only known for his rapping career but he’s also an actor, songwriter and he has gotten into some trouble over the years. I think T.I. is the sexiest rapper there is. I also love T.I. music and his acting.
In 2006 T.I. starred in his first film, ATL where he played the role as Rashad, a 17-year-old senior in high school getting ready to graduate who runs into some family and relationship problems. When ATL came out my friends and I went to go see it at the movies. Of all of the movies T.I. has been in, this was my favorite. It really caught my attention. In 2007 T.I. played as Stevie Lucas in American Gangster. He didn’t have a big roll in this movie as he did in his first one, but it was a good movie also. In 2010 T.I. is going to be in another movie called Bone Deep. There’s not much about the movie yet but I read on imdb.com that it’s going to be about a group of bank robbers “finding their $20 million dollar plan interrupted by a hard-boiled detective.”
On October 9, 2001 T.I. released his first album I’m Serious with Arista Records. The album did not sell very well, and he was dropped from the label. After T.I. was dropped from that label he decided to create a video on YouTube. He also released several mix tapes with the help of DJ Drama. In 2003 T.I. released his second album Trap Muzik with a new record company called Grand Hustle Records. The album came in at number four, and sold 109,000 copies in its first week. While on tour, T.I. was charged with violating his probation for a 2003 drug charge, and was sentenced to three years in prison. While he was in prison, he was granted rights to film one of his music videos for his song Let's Get Away. It sold over 1 million copies in the U.S. and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
In 2004 T.I. released his third album Urban Legend with Grand Hustle Records. In 2006, T.I. received two Grammy Award nominations for Best Song Collaboration. He also got a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance for his song “U Don't Know Me” at the 48th Gammy Awards. In 2006 T.I. released his fourth album, King. Who came in at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in the first half of 2006. He sold over 522,000 copies in its first week. Some of the songs off the CD also were the music in his Movie, ATL. His song “What You Know” won a Best Rap Solo Performance and was nominated for Best Rap Song at the 49th Grammy Awards.
On July 3, 2007 T.I. released his fifth album T.I. vs. T.I.P.. This CD sold 468,000 copies in the United States and became number one on the Billboard 200. This was one of T.I.’s first albums without producer DJ Toomp On September 30, 2008, T.I. released his sixth album Paper Trail. This record came in at number one on the Billboard 200. T.I. sold 568,000 copies in the United States. One of his songs called “Live Your Life” featuring Rihanna jumped from #80 to the #1 spot. T.I. broke his own record on the Billboard Hot 100.
In 1998 T.I. was on probation for violating a state controlled and for giving false information. He violated his probation in several counties around Georgia for offenses ranging from possession of a firearm and marijuana. In 2006 T.I. threatened a man outside a strip club. T.I. also was arrested on an outstanding probation violation warrant from Florida. In 2003 he was accused for assaulting a female sheriff deputy at University Mall in Tampa, Florida. Shortly after he was arrested he was released on bail.
In 2007 T.I. was arrested again and was charged with two felonies for possession of three unregistered machine guns and two silencers, and possession of firearms by a convicted felon. On October 26, 2007 he went to court and the judge posted a $3 million dollar bond, $2 million in cash and $1 million in equity on property he owns. The only people that could live with him were his girlfriend and his kids. Any one other then his girlfriend or kids had to be approved by the court. After awhile T.I. pleaded guilty to US federal weapons charges and served a year in jail. In the end T.I. had a lot of hard times in his life but to me he’s still the best rapper alive.
Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., als on born September 25, 1980 in Atlanta GA. T.I. has four kid’s three boys and one girl. Their names are Messiah Ya Majesty Harris, Domani Uriah Harris, Dejan Iman Harris, and King C'Andre Harris. He’s not only known for his rapping career but he’s also an actor, songwriter and he has gotten into some trouble over the years. I think T.I. is the sexiest rapper there is. I also love T.I. music and his acting.
In 2006 T.I. starred in his first film, ATL where he played the role as Rashad, a 17-year-old senior in high school getting ready to graduate who runs into some family and relationship problems. When ATL came out my friends and I went to go see it at the movies. Of all of the movies T.I. has been in, this was my favorite. It really caught my attention. In 2007 T.I. played as Stevie Lucas in American Gangster. He didn’t have a big roll in this movie as he did in his first one, but it was a good movie also. In 2010 T.I. is going to be in another movie called Bone Deep. There’s not much about the movie yet but I read on imdb.com that it’s going to be about a group of bank robbers “finding their $20 million dollar plan interrupted by a hard-boiled detective.”
On October 9, 2001 T.I. released his first album I’m Serious with Arista Records. The album did not sell very well, and he was dropped from the label. After T.I. was dropped from that label he decided to create a video on YouTube. He also released several mix tapes with the help of DJ Drama. In 2003 T.I. released his second album Trap Muzik with a new record company called Grand Hustle Records. The album came in at number four, and sold 109,000 copies in its first week. While on tour, T.I. was charged with violating his probation for a 2003 drug charge, and was sentenced to three years in prison. While he was in prison, he was granted rights to film one of his music videos for his song Let's Get Away. It sold over 1 million copies in the U.S. and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
In 2004 T.I. released his third album Urban Legend with Grand Hustle Records. In 2006, T.I. received two Grammy Award nominations for Best Song Collaboration. He also got a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance for his song “U Don't Know Me” at the 48th Gammy Awards. In 2006 T.I. released his fourth album, King. Who came in at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in the first half of 2006. He sold over 522,000 copies in its first week. Some of the songs off the CD also were the music in his Movie, ATL. His song “What You Know” won a Best Rap Solo Performance and was nominated for Best Rap Song at the 49th Grammy Awards.
On July 3, 2007 T.I. released his fifth album T.I. vs. T.I.P.. This CD sold 468,000 copies in the United States and became number one on the Billboard 200. This was one of T.I.’s first albums without producer DJ Toomp On September 30, 2008, T.I. released his sixth album Paper Trail. This record came in at number one on the Billboard 200. T.I. sold 568,000 copies in the United States. One of his songs called “Live Your Life” featuring Rihanna jumped from #80 to the #1 spot. T.I. broke his own record on the Billboard Hot 100.
In 1998 T.I. was on probation for violating a state controlled and for giving false information. He violated his probation in several counties around Georgia for offenses ranging from possession of a firearm and marijuana. In 2006 T.I. threatened a man outside a strip club. T.I. also was arrested on an outstanding probation violation warrant from Florida. In 2003 he was accused for assaulting a female sheriff deputy at University Mall in Tampa, Florida. Shortly after he was arrested he was released on bail.
In 2007 T.I. was arrested again and was charged with two felonies for possession of three unregistered machine guns and two silencers, and possession of firearms by a convicted felon. On October 26, 2007 he went to court and the judge posted a $3 million dollar bond, $2 million in cash and $1 million in equity on property he owns. The only people that could live with him were his girlfriend and his kids. Any one other then his girlfriend or kids had to be approved by the court. After awhile T.I. pleaded guilty to US federal weapons charges and served a year in jail. In the end T.I. had a lot of hard times in his life but to me he’s still the best rapper alive.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Puritanism lit 11
The Puritans believed in four different things. Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, and Perseverance of the "saints". Total Depravity is that everyone is a sinner because of Adam and Eve's falls and that everyone is going to hell because of it. Unconditional Election means that god only saves those he wishes and only a few are selected for salvation. The puritans believes that Jesus didn't die for us but he died for the chosen and this is called Limited Atonement. Perseverance of the saints means those elected by God have full power to interpret the will of god.
In the sinners of god Jonathan Edwards believed that all humans were sinners and no matter what they were all going to hell. There were people who didn't care if Jonathan Edwards was telling the truth or not. There also were some people who pretended to be religious and felt like that was a way for them to be protected. In Edwards' eyes the only reason god hasn't sent them to hell is because he's chosen to save them, but when god gets angry enough he will send them to hell.
Jonathan explains how hell is a fiery place that you go to when you dont beleive what he beleives. He says that there is notheing between you and hell and the power of god is the only thing that holds you above the pit. What really tripped me out is when he was speaking of hell like an actual place in the core of the earth.
In the sinners of god Jonathan Edwards believed that all humans were sinners and no matter what they were all going to hell. There were people who didn't care if Jonathan Edwards was telling the truth or not. There also were some people who pretended to be religious and felt like that was a way for them to be protected. In Edwards' eyes the only reason god hasn't sent them to hell is because he's chosen to save them, but when god gets angry enough he will send them to hell.
Jonathan explains how hell is a fiery place that you go to when you dont beleive what he beleives. He says that there is notheing between you and hell and the power of god is the only thing that holds you above the pit. What really tripped me out is when he was speaking of hell like an actual place in the core of the earth.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Writing Four
Today in my Literature 10 class my teacher Mr.Siegmund and I had a slight disagreement about the McDonald’s monopoly game on the internet. “I think the monopoly game is a rip-off and it’s just a way for them to make more money at McDonald’s,” my teacher told me. At first I thought he could be right, but after thinking about it for awhile I’ve been playing this game since day one and I feel like I could really be a winner. I do eat at McDonald’s just about every other day to get the codes, and it’s got me a long way in the game. In order for me to win this game there are a number of monopoly pieces I would have to collect to win a certain amount of money. Each time I purchase certain products I get a piece. After thinking about it, I don’t think it’s a rip-off. In the past year there have been three people that have won the monopoly game. One of them is Travis W from St.Louis, MO, and he won $1 million. Another is Lina C from Brooklyn, NY and she won $25, 000 and Ashley L won $50,000. There’s probably way more people out there that have won and by knowing that it shows not only me, but the people that don’t believe in the game that you can actually win and that its really not a rip-off. I continue to play and hope that I could be one of the new 2008 winners this year.
Even though I may eat at McDonald’s every other day, I was eating there way before the game came out anyway. The thought of me having a chance to win that money triggered me to go there constantly. Every time I play it seems like I get closer to $100,000 dollars, and one of these days I probably will as long as I keep eating at McDonalds. My mom and my brother also eat McDonalds constantly but they are some of the many people that say the game’s a rip-off so I get lucky and keep the game pieces, which give me an even bigger chance of winning. Also you have to remember there are over 13,000 McDonalds in the U.S. so you can pretty much find pieces anywhere.
The other reason why I don’t think it’s a rip-off is because; even if I were to go out of town I could still play the monopoly game on my cell phone. They have a number that I can use so I can just send the codes. In order for me to play the game on my phone I would have to put in my cell number when I’m entering the monopoly game. So whenever I go out of town or can’t get to a computer all I have to do is play the game on my cell phone which makes it easier to play. Instead of us having to save every piece, we can now keep an account on the computer that saves the codes which makes it a lot easier. To me, it’s a really fun game to play but knowing that I could play it anywhere makes it even better since some people either don’t have a cell phone or a computer. With all of this being said I respect everybody’s opinion about the game because no matter what I say I know it probably won’t change it. But mine will remain the same because I believe that I can actually be a winner.
Instead of looking at it as a big rip-off there are many other things to look at. Like I said in my paragraphs above there are some people who have won the monopoly game. And I feel like McDonald’s is really giving us customers a chance to win some of the money we do spend, instead of them taking our money, because I know that the people that are playing this game were eating at McDonald’s before the monopoly game came about. Not only is it a fun game but they also give us a chance to get free food from the pieces. I feel like McDonalds isn’t trying to make us spend more money then we usually would because when the game is over people are going to continue to eat there. Even if I don’t win the game this year I will also continue eating at McDonald’s and hope for better luck next year.
Even though I may eat at McDonald’s every other day, I was eating there way before the game came out anyway. The thought of me having a chance to win that money triggered me to go there constantly. Every time I play it seems like I get closer to $100,000 dollars, and one of these days I probably will as long as I keep eating at McDonalds. My mom and my brother also eat McDonalds constantly but they are some of the many people that say the game’s a rip-off so I get lucky and keep the game pieces, which give me an even bigger chance of winning. Also you have to remember there are over 13,000 McDonalds in the U.S. so you can pretty much find pieces anywhere.
The other reason why I don’t think it’s a rip-off is because; even if I were to go out of town I could still play the monopoly game on my cell phone. They have a number that I can use so I can just send the codes. In order for me to play the game on my phone I would have to put in my cell number when I’m entering the monopoly game. So whenever I go out of town or can’t get to a computer all I have to do is play the game on my cell phone which makes it easier to play. Instead of us having to save every piece, we can now keep an account on the computer that saves the codes which makes it a lot easier. To me, it’s a really fun game to play but knowing that I could play it anywhere makes it even better since some people either don’t have a cell phone or a computer. With all of this being said I respect everybody’s opinion about the game because no matter what I say I know it probably won’t change it. But mine will remain the same because I believe that I can actually be a winner.
Instead of looking at it as a big rip-off there are many other things to look at. Like I said in my paragraphs above there are some people who have won the monopoly game. And I feel like McDonald’s is really giving us customers a chance to win some of the money we do spend, instead of them taking our money, because I know that the people that are playing this game were eating at McDonald’s before the monopoly game came about. Not only is it a fun game but they also give us a chance to get free food from the pieces. I feel like McDonalds isn’t trying to make us spend more money then we usually would because when the game is over people are going to continue to eat there. Even if I don’t win the game this year I will also continue eating at McDonald’s and hope for better luck next year.
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