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Thursday, July 7, 2011
MIGRAINE- It is NOT just a headache!
Stars,Royals See Prince Take Plunge With Former Swimmer
Page 20.
Monday,July 4,2011.
author : unknown.
My article is talking about Monaco`s Prince Albert 2 (53 year old) and Charlene (33 year old ). They promised each other love and fidelity in extravagant religious wedding attended by international celebrities and royalty.
The ceremony was attended by guests including former James Bond actor
Sir Roger Moore ,the French president Nicolas Sarkozi and other famous people.
I think that ceremony of famous prince should be extravagant,even there is 20 years of deference between the prince and his beautiful South-African wife...
Whose dog poo? DNA doesn't lie
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Jason Steele, REDEYE
My article was about a housing community in New Hampshire, which, found solution as dog owner who didn't pick up dog poo in the street. They suggested PooPrints, which, hire a doggie DNA company. That means, they would take DNA by all dogs and when a stray pile is found, the company tests the droppings, compares them to the DNA on file and fines the neglectful dog owners.
I think, Chicago has more serious problems as throwing trash and gum spat onto the street. It doesn't mean, they shouldn't pick up their dogs poo but DNA testing gone too far and not sense. Also, it's not a real solution. People who read this article, they were just laughing like me.
Taste attendance smallest since 1986
I read the article names"Taste attendance smallest since 1986" I know about 2.35 million people visited taste of chicago this year,300,000 fewer than attended the city`s iconic summer fest in 2010, the crowd was the smallest for rhe Taste since 1986, Vendors blamed the absence of a fireworks display. But city officials touted the 10-day event as" a morre family-friendly" In years past, the area around the city`s biggest summer party has seen violence, including multipple shootings, one fatal in the loop in 2008. This year, Chicago police assigned more plain clothes officers to the taste. The park districe focused more on local music than on big-name headliners .Finally ,I believe that the people visit "the Taste" will increased next year.
7 7/6 Roseland boy,9,shot in the hesd.
On Wednesday police investigate the scene in Roseland.Because a 9-year-old boy was shot in the head. His name is Ivan Burns Jr., when he and his father walked out their back door to bring their dog, his father heard two shots. Before he even locked the door, but he saw his son Ivan Burns Jr. fall. When the shots rang out. He was rushed to the hospital soon after. The day before, Ivan Jr. and his fathere were playing together Tuesday night. What a pity! Ivan Burns Jr. was a little boy. He had to experience difficult ordeal. I can`t believe I have like his courage. Some people said:"people need to stop with this senseless shooting. They need to realize that our people are losing their world over some nonsense that other people are doing."
A shock to everyone
Author's Name: Unknow
A man found dead in Lake Michigan after falling from boat. He was in real good shape. He was into material arts and passionate about music. It is a sad news to everyone.He is only 29 years old and he got into accident.This story tell us that we should be careful while on the boat.
Frenzy over toddler muder case comes to a climax; jury rules mom not guilty
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
A suitcase escape? That’s not gonna fly
Page10
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Author's name: unknown
The essay tells about a 19-year-old woman tried to use the suitcase to help a man escape from the prison. When the woman left, the prison guards found her suitcase was very suspicious. Then the prison guards open the suitcase, and the found the man was hiding inside the suitcase, and then the woman was arrested on the spot.The essay this is not to tell us that the woman is very clever, but tell us that she make a large mistake, because God's mill grinds slow but sure. Do not to test the police investigation ability,and don't easily violate the law, or you will receive punishment.
A Suitcase Escape ? That's not gonna Fly
Some people think than is easy to skip the police but, here is the big example with this woman that now she had to pay her mistake with prison for long time. The man who tray to escape said that he careless because he was ready in prison.
A shock to everyone
Wed. july 6.
E. Jason Wambsgansm / Tribune
Man, missing from a boat, later found dead in Lake Michigan.
Chicago police and firefighters searched for him overnight and finally found him at the mouth of the Chicago River. The man was later identified as Christopher Smajlo, 29 years old. He fell of the boat Monday night near Navy Pier. A man on another boat saw how Chris came for a last gasp and disappeared under dark water. Lifeguards were there in 2 minutes, 5 boats and a police helicopter arrived shortly. Chris was a musician and performed under name "Chris Shmay", he was young talented man. Smajlo posted 20 videos on YouTube.
I think, that many young people do not realize the dangers of being on the boat. It is fun to be on the water in summer, but everyone needs to realize the risks.
Henry's letter
Hi
How are you? I enjoy going on a trip. I usually go to my grand parents home because I am excited to see how my grand mother bake the cake. I often ride a horse with my cousin. you know how much I like animals,especially horses. My cousin is younger than me. I teach her how to ride horses.When I come here, I have Ito go to my father's farm because there are a lot of flowers and some vegetables. I am satisfied with my relationship that I can go around the city. We go to picnic.I would like to come here.Could you come to enjoy to each other?
thanks
Gity
Please ignore those Fox News tweets
Page8
Author unknown
Hackers took control of a fox news about the President Obama had been shot dead.Hackers sent out some false news that the President had been assassinated .Fox news regrets about false news and Hackers.
That news were wrong,because the President was with family.Sometimes,this News spread in the public as a rumour.Do not care about that.
A suitcase escape?That's not gonna fly (P 10)
A suitcase escape?That's not gonna fly
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Author's name: unknow
The article I red is about a 19-year-old woman--Arjona was grab by police because she tried to help her husban escape. she seemed to use a' smart 'way to help her huaband to escape the prison, but it wasn't . Maybe every body are interested in what's her 'smart' way? OK, I am answering you now. Her 'smart'way was that she used a suitcase and let her husband curl up inside the suitcase. on the surface, it's just baggage,but from her behaviors could show her suspicious. So she was arrested.
From my piont of view, Arjona's way is not a smart way. oppositely, it's a stupid mistake. there is no way because no one is above the law,any crime should be punished. Even though she can sneak her husband out from the prison successfully, but they can't live a bright life!
Date published: 7/6/2011
Author name: unknown
Title of the article: the shock to everyone
Christopher Szmajlo was 29 years of age. Who found dead in Lake Michigan after falling from boat. A man on another boat said he saw Szmajlo came up fro a last gasp of air before he disapeared into the dark water. Police and firefighters look for hours overnight before finally suspending their search at the mouth of the Chicago River. H was into martial arts and passionate about music.
I couldn't believe what i saw, he was just under the surface. Am so shock that something like this will happed to Christopher Szamjlo on that day, who has his Music coming out.
letter to Henry
I had tried to write you a letter before long time ago, but it was so hard to say, after all those years I had suffered, and since I realized the truth, my tears wouldn’t stop. I felt that I really would like to die instead of grief live, but still how to explain, what should I tell you? And how would you understand? All these questions live into my head, but there was no answer!!
Since I left our home to visit my parents, in my way I was exposed to terrible accident by bandits, so I had shocked till I was fainted, so bandits thought I had died, and they threw me on the wood. After several days my eyes started to open, and I found myself laying on bed and some people around me.
They were passing by the road and they found me, so they took me to their village. After my consciousness started to me I couldn’t remember anything, “ why am I here? ”
And who are those people, I couldn’t remember even my name, I had loss of memory for years. I couldn’t remember anything of life that I lived before, and I started new life in this village, the people were so nice to me they treated me as I was born there and among them.
After one year I met one man he was live in the same village, and we became know each other and we fell in love, after few month we decided to be married, and we did, so I have 3 kids. So after all those years I didn’t have any idea about my life history, but by the time I felt some strange feelings, just fragment of memories didn’t tell me weather I’m in fact or dream!
But during the time my memory backed to me. So know I don’t know what to do, and how can tell you both?
Please forgive me, and help me!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Letter to Henry
I reach my parents home very good! My sister and her family are here too. They are all happy to see me! Father works a lot in a garden, mother cooks delicious food . I spend my time with relatives, read books and help parents. I hope we can spend time together when I get home on Saturday. I miss you very much. Send regards to Tom, Joe, Charley and other neighbors! I'll be home soon! Love you!
Late letter
DOG komplex
Friday, July 1, 2011
Letter to Henry
My dear Henry,
I wrote you a lot of letters but I didn’t send them. Today I decided you have to know something about me. I am sorry about my disappearance many years ago. I must to explain you why did I do that. I loved you that all time during the day when I left. But I could not live that life that we lived. I wanted simple woman’s happily life, but it was impossible. I know you loved me, but you loved gold too and it won. I really wanted to have children, but we could not have them together. I know it’s not your fault. But I thought if I will go away, you will understand who have you lost. I am not proud of myself, I hurt you. But I could not go against of my heart. I hope you are good. And sooner or earlier you will be agree with me.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
A letter to Henry
I hope, you're good. After i arrived in here. I spend time with my family. Actually, i really miss them and they're too. I'm so glad to meet them. Now, i miss you but you shouldn't worry. I'm going to come on saturday. These days wake up early and we have a crowd breakfast with my all family. I usually help my sister for cook and clean up home. After the breakfast, we go to countryside for walk with my sisters and brothers. My sisters and me collect fresh fruit from trees and Please, take care yourself and don't skip lunch.
Your wife
Wirtting
Do you live a happy life near days? I`m so happy with my family. Now,I`m writting letter to you, and doing some dishes. Every morning after I get up, I usually do excrise and cook for my parents. Afternoon, I always have a nap. You know I`m lazy. After dinner. I must walk around the garden for promote digestion. This is everything I do everyday. But the most of all is I miss you very much. I think you must miss me either. So, I will come back soon, honey.
yours wife.
Letter to My X-loveley Husband
I am so happy today to write you this letter telling you what happened with me.But first,let me ask you is everything with you ? Are you ok ? did you find a new wife ??
today I m writing you this letter from so faraway place you can t reach me whatever you do.let me go back 19 years before,when i was coming from my parents`s home riding my horse i lost my way i didn`t know where i can go i had no guide.But god didn`t forget me, he sent me a help,he was a brave gay; his name is kamal he is very nice,handsome,but the important thing he is fabulous and amazing. He is well-off and could give me good life .
dear henry I `m writing you this letter to tell you to forget about me.You are nice , you tried to do the impossible to make me happy.I would thank you for that.
I hope that you find the love of your life as I did .
your x-lovely wife.
Henry's wife
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
A Letter to Henry
I stayed at my parent's home about a week. I miss you so much.Do you miss me? Did you water the flower? Did you clean the bedroom everyday? In this week, I read the books in the morning,then I cook some food to my parents. They are so happy and enjoy the times with me. Yesterday, I met a new neighbor. He called Alan, he is a doctor and I feel he is nice, smart and helpfel. My father hand accident and twisted his hand. then I found Alan with father. He healed his hand. Tomorrow we will hace dinner with Alan, because my father want to thank for his help. Now I am preparing tomorrow dinner. I need to buy some fish and meat now.See you next Saturday.
Yours
letter to henry
Dear henry
As the days go by, I stop and think about all the memories we
have made, the good times we have shared and the love between us
that keeps growing. You are not only my husband, but my best
friend and soul mate. You are a blessing from above one that I do
not take for granted. I thank you for all the things that you have
done for me and the you are a wonderful husband, you give so
freely to all those you know in such a loving way.
And what I want to tell you is that i feel good with my family
i visited several places here like are museum , the market place is full of delicious things to eat ,but right now I am siting in nice park . I love this place because it’s a great vast space to just sit and enjoy. This place is so Beautiful , and people are taking picture, There's a nice garden area, the Bean, the pavilion, and great views. The sight is very clear and the blue sky is brilliant also the nature was very green and it is very pleasant to walk in this park to discover the large outdoor theater .When you walk around this park . I hear the sound of birds and the i small clean fresh flowers and a lot of people are eating happily
i have never seen like this park before
Writing
How's every with you? I can't complain just miss you so much ! My parents are so glad for I stay at their house for these days. Recently, I learn some designs and sewing about the clothes of the doll. They become my new interest. Now, I am sewing. In addition, I do some clearning my parents' house every day and you know that I like to decorate, so after clearning, I decorate them nicely,make it becomes very cazy.
How about you? What are you doing these days? I hope receive your letter as soon as possible.
Sincerely
Your wife
The Californian's Tale
Car Crackdown
Auto thefts they rose in five metro areas, all on the West coast and mostly in california.
It facts have some reason of regional that areas can be attributed to the high rate of car ownership and easy access to ports and international border crossings, officer said.
How to keep your car safe, here are some examples:
Smart keys that prevent the engine from being started with copied keys.
Devices that prevent fuel from flowing unless a hidden button is pressed.
Tracking devices that emit signals allowing the vehicle to be located quickly from a remote location.
In my opinion, Car theft they usually are looking for expensive cars and value cars,but usually kind of that cars equipped Auto anti-theft system. So, may be the vehicle theft rates more dropped than before.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
writing
writing
Monday, June 27, 2011
Writting
How are you recently?I arrived to my family house safely. Please,don`t worry about me, and take care yourself.
I`m writting a letter, that I want to tell you "I am so happy in here." now, I an hearing to my cousin sing song. It`s so wonderful. Do you remember I tell you I have a little nephew? He just two years old when I leave my family. But , now he speaks English very easy and smooth, I an happy for him. Every day I get up earlier, because I only stay here couple days, I want to do a lot of things. I pick the apples with my cousin in my family`s farm. My sister teach me how to play the piano. When I can play a song very well, I will play this song for you. Besides, We have a picnic, we eat the BBQ, play game in the river, talk to each other, and have an unbridled laughter.
Dear Henry, I feel so satisfaction. And I miss you so much. I love you.
yours wife.
Powerful storms slam city, suburbs.
p.10.
Chicago Tribune
A powerful series of storms cut through the Chicago area from southwest to northeast Tuesday evening, bringing funnel clouds and wind gusts of up to 81 mph, downing trees, sparking fires and knocking out electricity to thousands of Commonwealth Edison customers.
This accident is just like a little example of big changes in the climate of our planet, but it is all happening because of human fumble with it. We need to reflect on our actions toward the Earth, because we are not the last who live over here.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Plane interiors going from plain to practical
This innovation is for comfortable of passengers,then they will not shame of crew of airplane.It is unparalleled in aviation history.
Gity
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Too soon?
Won't you bee(s) my neighbor
Date: June 23,2011
Author's name: Mark Bazer
The author's family bought a home in Oak Park threee years ago. They moved to Oak Park because there was a good school and there were no people rasing bees in their backyards.He is extremely allergic to bees. I am extremely allergic,too. My neighbor always listen music loudly in their backyards. We request their music lowly, but they don't rely ours. We can't sleep at night, so I hate my neighbor.
YipFung
On the fast track to Norther Michigan
Starting from July 1 to the North Michigan in Chicago will have a newnon-stop flights. Flight three times a week, 185 each way or 370 round trip. Which also include free parking. For short time visitors, providing a 3 minute check-in.most important, shortening a seven-hour drive popular with families to a 45 minute flight.
Direct flights can reduce a lot of time, especially those who often need to fly is particularly convenient. Summer came, and I believemany people will take this tour aircraft to travel.
Distraught teen killed with dog car crash
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Tayler loved her dog named Romulus. Her dog felt ill with cancer. Then her family discussed putting the dog sleep.
On tuesday morning, she did something desperate. She put her dog into parents' minivan. she flad the house . Also, she picked up a friend who was 15. when they were driving the minivan flew off the road and struck several trees. Tayler and the dog were killed in the car crash, but the driver is alive because the driver was wearing a seatbelt.
There are many accidents everywhere these days.
A Meeting With Mandela
06/22/2011
By :Dalene Superville
the firsth lady of USA Michelle Obama and her doughters met with Nilsom Mandela on Tuesday,it was the first meeting between America 's first black first lady and the political prisoner who later became his country's first black president.
mandela stopped down in 1999 after serving one termas president ,now he is rarely seen in public anymore .He is in the age of 92, he is in fragile health.
mandela spent 27 years in prison for his rolein the movement against apartheid.
in my opnion ,it was a big step from the part of Mrs Michelle obama to visit a great person like Nilson Mandela.This step has many political meanings,it can develop the relationship between USA and South of Africa
On the fast track to Northern Michigan
Wednesday, June 22
Unknown author
This article is about a new nonstop flight from Chicago to Northern Michigan. This flight will be available three times a week, starting on July 1. Initial price is 185$ each way. Travelers will get free parking, a personalized flight and airport experience, no extra fees, a "three-minute check-in" at private terminal, a free in-flight cocktail and the most important, they can save their time.
Nonstop flights are more comfortable for people with kids. I think this flight will be very popular for many people, who often go to Michigan.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
What a scorcher!
Pride Parade deserves better
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Jason Steele, Redeye
My article was about The Chicago Pride Parade which will be on June 26 in Boystown. Many gay and lesbian people are going to walk and celebrate for gay rights also straight people for sure attend it. Actually, this article was kind of sarcastic writing because editor criticized and kidding Fernanda Rocha who has represent of Chicago Pride Parade this year. Not only Chicago, IL has it. Also six state has it. But other cities of represent are big names in the gay community except represent of Chicago. Dan Savage, creater of the anti-bullying It Gets Better project, will be one of the grand marshals of this year's New York City Parade. Trans hero Chaz Bono Bono and transsexual-rights supporter Olympia Dukakis are co-marshals at this year's San Francisco Parade. Waaay out Olympic athlete and queer personality Johnny Weir was grand marshal for L.A.'s Parade. So nobody knows who is Fernanda Rocha and she doesn't irrelevant any gay or lesbian community. Couple of times, she played in The Real Housewives of Orange County and that program doesn't about gay or lesbian stuff.
I think, that kind of events are very important for people who has support rights and defend equality, so it has to represent of notable people about it that has to be pertain ofcourse.
P9 6/22 Violence continues
Summary 2
Recently,there are some violences in Chicago.
A 15-year-old boy was gunned down on the block while celebrating his birthday,his name is Jovany Diaz.On the same block Chicago police officers gather Wednesday in Humboldt Park after an officer shot and killde a man who pointed a gun pointed a gun at him,officials said.And a 24-year-old man was shot Tuesday afternoon during a gathering there in remembrance of Jovany.Jovany`s neighborhood said his son and Jovany were best friends ,and he was very protective of his son,and didn`t want him to leave their home…
In my opinion,social security is we are all going to maintain,we should not let the violence continue to happen.
Stars flipping for side part
Wednesday , June 22 , 2011
Author's name : unknown
This article is to describe the valley girl's common characteristics of 1980s that is casual, flirty and reminiscent . Most of the stars like this kind of style ,such as Jessica Alba, Blake Lively and Kristen Stewart. Their hairstyle is giving us a retro glamour, so many celebrities and cool girls love it so much!
In my opinion, this is a trend of popularity about nowadays ladies and they also like to follow the stars, but everyone has their own style, so only do yourself.
Plane interiors going from plain to practical
What the World Eats!
June 16
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Violence Continues
Just now, I read the article named violence continues. I know that the shooting happened about 4.50PM on monday.near the intersection of kolin Avenue and Hirsch street. Wednesday afternoon , officers spotted a man standing near the street . And as the officers approached the man , he started running and began chase. Then the man pointing a sergeant and another officer .Finally , the man was shoted . So I believe the justice must beat the evil.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Know the rules of the dog parks
Wednesday, June 8,2011.
E.Jason Wambsgans/Tribune file
This article is about the providing an opportunity for pets and their owners to get some exercises and socialize from dog parks.But there are some rules and conventions that they need to follow.You have to know your dog and his temperament, his habits, but still to be on the alert. Also you need avoid close your dog for other dogs. Be sure your dog has plenty of water. Be responsible, bring a bag, use it. Those and some other rules you need to know before your first trip to park with your pet.
You know after reading this article, I understand, I completely agree with author and I just can add: "Go with the flow and don't rock the boat."
Saturday, June 18, 2011
'HE WAS FULL OF LIFE,

Thursday, June 16, 2011
Now departing: Your life savings
June 8, 2011
Jen Kim
Now departing: Your life savings
My article about some owned casino that wanted to put video poker and slots at airports in Chicago. Probably, It will happen cause the mayor, the house and senate wanted too. The biggest problem was state officials wanted to add gaming to Midway and O'Hare. Editor criticized it because Chicago Airports have already had serious problems before they wanted to put gaming machine.
In fact, If it put gaming slots, Passengers will be effect damaging. People usually think that kind of gaming slots for fun because you can't lose too much money but you can't win too so, it's kind of tricky by the people.
The Surprising News,
Junfei, Zhang
Pride Parade deserves batter
Date: June 15
Author's name: Jason Steele
This article is about the anthor heard who was going to be the grand marshal of the Chicago Pride Parade on June 26,other cities have been landing big names in the gay community. But Chicago grand marshal is a lesbian person trainer.Author feel Rocha is not fit to do that.I think Chicago choose Rocha should be have reason and objective. Writer doesn't like Rocha that doesn't mean everyone doesn't like her.In my opinion, writer can't attack her.
Know the rules of the dog park
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Surprising Sake
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Bill Hogan
The article Surprising Sake is about the usage of sake with other food. John Gauntner who wrote 5 books on sake and is a certified master of sake tasting says that sake can be used not only with Japanese food, but also with pasta, meat or fish. Overall, he says, sake is good with “smoky things”. Finally, Gauntner thinks, that no matter what food you will have with sake, you can enjoy it only if you are ready to experiment.
After reading the article I was very surprised, since I have never heard that you can drink sake with different food. I think this article shows one more time that we have to be open to new things, especially when it’s about international cuisine and drinks.
Now departing: Your life savings
HE WAS FULL OF LIFE
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
What a scorcher
Monday, June 13, 2011
13 6/13 A little help,please?
This article tell some retailers Americans are fed up with bad customer service.The most annoying gripe si not being able to get person on the phone, follow by rude salespeople.Then give us an example,that about Wal-Mart and Sam`s Club.They are the world`s largest retailers,let the customer renewed,and give the customer the highest satisfaction.
In my opinion,the retailers should give the best service attitude to the customer,and keep the customer satisfied.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
cyclist crackdown
I am writing about cyclist crackdown.Some of motorists think that bicyclists have been allowed unconditional rights to violate in Chicago. But cyclists are not just putting themselves at risk,but also endangering pedestrians in crosswalks and drivers.Across the city,the average of crashes is 1,300 each year,according CDOT.When police officers stopped them,they said we did not know that even cyclist can not cross the red light.
However,everyone lives and have vehicle in the city ,they should obey the law.Nobody violates.Bike is a kind of vehicle,so cyclists should respect the law,because any law keep them safe.
thanks
Gity Moslem