Raul Can He fix Cuba

In a land side victory Raul Castro takes over the government that has been run by his brother Fidel. Raul is promising many changes for Cuba and reforms that will increase Cuba's productivity's. Many experts say that Raul's promises may be the downfall of this reign. Since the fall of Castro the people of Cuba have been specking about Cuba,s reforms and offering criticism.
If Raul can increase Cuba's their increase.

Picture Vocab

Embezzle-To appropriate fraudulently to one's own use, as money.


I choose the picture of Randy Duke because was charged of embezzlement of money.

Obsolete -Of a discarded or outmoded type

I choose the picture because HD DVD has become an obsolete model due to the loss to blue ray.

Tenuous-Lacking a sound basis, as reasoning; unsubstantiated


I choose the picture of Jerry Falwell because all of his opinion's and points are based on hearsay and have no truth.

Emaciate-To make or become extremely thin, especially as a result of starvation


I choose a picture of the Olsen twins because at a time in their career they were extremely thin and unhealthy rate.

Obviate -To anticipate and prevent or eliminate



I choose the picture of Obama because his health care plan is not preventive to those who don't want to get health care right now.

Vocab

Embezzle-To appropriate fraudulently to one's own use, as money or property entrusted to one's care.

Emaciate-To make or become extremely thin, especially as a result of starvation

Obsolete -Of a discarded or outmoded type

Obviate -To anticipate and prevent or eliminate

Penchant-A strong inclination, taste, or liking for something

Paucity- Smallness or insufficiency of number

Taut-Tightly drawn; tense; not slack

Tenuous-Lacking a sound basis, as reasoning; unsubstantiated

Tenacity-The quality or property of being tenacious

A Leader Steps Down

Today Fidel Castro says that he run in the next election. The reason for his retirement is his health. Many Cuban Americans are celebrating the fact that their dreaded enemy finally has stepped down. Many Americans think that since Fidel has finally stepped down that we should end the embargo on Cuba. I think that the embargo has ended years go since many American companies do deals in Cuba already its stupid to keep saying that we have an embargo. For Cuba I think that they should stay the way they are move towards lifting the embargo and updating their country they can use this as an re birth.

Picture Vocab

Insurrection- The picture that i choose for insurrection was the picture of the prophet with the bomb in his turban. I choose this picture because it started a huge insurrection to the government and those who published the cartoon.

Emancipation-The picture that i choose for emancipation is a photo of Fidel Castro and how since he stepped down form power the Cuban Americans are celebrating Cuba emancipation form a dictator like Fidel.

Complicit- The picture that used to describe complicit is a picture of a gang member because most people in gangs do bad things.

Acumen- The picture that i used is a picture of Churchill because he made quick decisions and tough decisions during World War Two. Because of his Acumen he was able to defeat the Nazis.



Fidelity- The picture that am going to use is a picture of the catholic priest. The reason that I am using the picture is people believe in him even though they nothing about him all they know is that he was supposdly chosen by God that he must be a leader of their faith.

Vocab

lucidity- To understand

conciliatory - intended or likely to placate or pacify

countermand-revoke (an order)

acumen-the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions

insurrection-a violent uprising against an authority or government

fidelity-ithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support

complicit-nvolved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing

steadfast-resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering

emancipationet free, esp. from legal, social, or political restrictions 

bolsterupport or strengthen; prop up

Choke The Book Report

The book that I have been reading is called Choke. It was written by Chuck Palahnuik he was also the author of fight club. The main character is a man called Victor Mancini who is a sex addict and a con man. The book is about a med school drop out who is working at a colonial era theme park to keep his mom in mental hospital. To make money on the side he pretends to choke at restaurants to much the kindness of others. If this sounds strange to you then you haven't read one of Chucks books. Choke is an okay book it doesn't stand out at all compared to his other books. Its the same shocking and dark humored novel that Chuck has been producing for years. Its great for someone who likes same old same old but not good for someone who is wanting something different. When reading the book I was waiting to meet another character called Tlyer Durdan to show him the way. Overall I gave this book a three out five.

Drugs In The Caribbean

Recently the Caribbean islands have had a major problem with drug related crime. According to the United Nations the Caribbean has the highest crime rate of the other countries. The action comes form a mix of race and drug related wars. The drugs and guns are being shipped into many ports and given to drug lords. The government has to face massive corruption and deal with showing kids that gangs are not fun. The effect on this that torrusim in the area is suffering and that makes up a large part of the ecomony.

Picture Vocab

Disseminate-To scatter or spread widley

I choose the picture of chemical warfare because when they droped the chemicals it spread fast because of the wind and often it would fly into allied bunkers as well as the enemies. THe chmeicals would disseminate

Austere- Severse in manner or strict

I choose the picture of Stalin because he was a austere leader in the way he led Russia during his regime. He was cruel to his people and delt the russian people a blow so deadly that they are still recovering form it now.

Relapse- To fall back or slip into same state of mind

I choose the picture of Monks because they mediate and that to me is going falling into a peaceful state of mind. They relapse into a relaxed and peaceful state.

Repudiate-To reject as having no authority

I choose the synbol of anarchy because its all about rejecting authority and living without a higher government over your back and telling what to do.

Sanguine- Cheerfuly optimistic

I choose the picture of the smurfs because they are cheerfully optimistic about everyhting.

Super Tuesday

Super Tuesday is coming and both parties are front runners are hoping to win their parties support. In the Democratic race you have Clinton and Obama both neck in neck in the polls. On the republican side Mccain and Rommeny which in the polls you have Mccain leading by two digits numbers. Super Tuesday will decide for the Mccain if he needs the realgion republican base to win. On the democrats who will decided who take the party's support.

American Hardcore Book Report

The book I read this week is called American Hardcore. The book is about punk movement in the early eighties. The book was about three hundred and fifty pages long. The book was really interesting because it didn’t glorify the movement it just told the about the movement the way it was. The book contained information form a third person view. It also contained information for people who lived during the movement. The book went into detail about the bands in the era and how they did during the time. It also went into detail about what destroyed the scene and its major bands. The interesting about reading the book was about what destroyed the scene. For example a big one was that when bands started learning how to play they no longer wanted to play the hardcore instead they wanted to play metal. Another big factor in the destruction of the scene was drugs. Drugs is what caused a lot bands to break up due the fact that many band members would OD. After reading the book I learned about different bands that I hadn’t herd of that were key players in the scene. I recommend anybody who listens to or is a fan of punk pick up this book and give it a read. American Hardcore gives a great detail and unbiased opinion on the scene.