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    These girls seemed to enjoy themselves!
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    what i noticed about main street pimp was that this is the men that i always saw on main street and he was always around and i always see him when ever i get off i might get afraid of him sometimes because yes i do though that he was crazy however after i watch this i felt that in some ways we are connoted to him because we grow up around him. in flushing where i live for 3 years. when the pod caster said the rumor that he was dead i was thinking that. that must be a lie i mean how can someone so close to me and always there went away i think this is a great podcast because i always wonder what happend to him and i just found out what happend i think that they should give something to remind everyone in flushing about flushing pimp. another part that i thought that was great was when they were talking about him and his sister how his sister was his guardian angel and always helping him this stood out because she really was there when he needed help and is great to see family relations and i get to see the main street pimp thanks to her. i do like this pod cast because i saw this at home that's how intersecting i though i was i don't even have to see it in class one reason i say this is a intersecting and great podcast because is what i grow up around for about 3 years and i though that it was amazing and great. i Love this podcast greatly since he's been around me. in conclusion this pod cast was great and thanks to Helen Andrea and Rayon i get to know more about this men that was always around me thanks to them i get to know what happend to him lets hope i get to See More intersecting podcast like this one.
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    What I noticed about," Radio Rookies" is that it's very creative. I like the way Helen Peng, Andrea Lee Torres, Melissa Best and Alexis Gordon did this presentation. I like the way they made it fun and in the same time they made it very interesting. I really like the way they described the Steam Buns. I was very surprised the way they try to make it also. I like the way they made it though. It end it up coming the same way they make it in Main Street. And even though they may not be healthy, I mean lets face it it's really good. When Alexis said: "that it was very fun and easy doing this Steam Buns things" I really like the motivation because it shows how positive they were. I think that when they started talking about the guy in Main Street who was known as the Pimp. I was very surprised because I didn't know he died. Which was very surprising. I really like the way they worked as a team work and the way they understood their task. They all worked together and had a good presentation. I really like the way they all worked out perfectly. And the way they organize their ideas. To be honest it was a good job.
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    What I noticed most about, "Steam Buns R Us" was that the steam buns, a Chinese food, represent the culture on Main Street in Flushing, New York. Main Street in Flushing, New York was famous for its Asian culture and thus the steam bun is a good choice of the symbol of Main Street. When Hawa said, "Main Street in Flushing is very crowded, noisy, and sometimes smelly." I was thinking, "is Main Street really that bad?" I think this is actually true after I have thought it over. As a resident in Flushing myself, I also feel Main Street is really crowded and noisy, and sometimes I couldn't even find a free space to sit when I went into a restaurant. Another sentence that stayed in my mind was, "steam buns come in all shapes, all sizes, and all different content too just like people." This stood out for me because comparing food to people actually made me laugh. But more importantly, it really reflect the culture of Main Street in Flushing. I agree with what Mr. Chow said. Flushing has lots of immigrants, especially Asians, and while walking on the Main Street, you can easily see tons and tons of people coming from everywhere in the world, just as steam buns have different sizes, shapes, and contents. Also, steam buns are easily found on Main Street here, yet it may not be found in any other places in the U.S. Therefore, it really shows the feature of Main Street in NYC. I really appreciated the people who worked so hard on this video. Thank you so much for introducing Main Street and bringing so much fun.
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    What I noticed about Steam Buns "R" Us http://www.mappingmainstreet.org/#route=8818_6367_1&city=8818&image=6367&nav=pathview was really great. It's shows the crowned Main Street in Flushing, NY. When the podcaster said,"Everyday after 1:30 when school ends, we are in the fighting of where to eat." I was thinking where are they really want to go eat. Because there are all different kinds of restaurants around Flushing, and there are 3 different places to eat steam buns. However, they smartly choose the worst one to eat. Another part that I love was:"The food outside is dirty and has no nutrition, so we decided to make steam buns in home." This stood out for me because the food on main street is really dirty especially the food sold in AA Plaza. I do agree that like they said, restaurants are everywhere in flushing and they always bother for where to go. One reason that I say this is because asian's special part is that you always have a lot of choice to choose. Another reason I agree with you is because food in flushing are really good and cheap. There are many people waiting at all different restaurants every single day. The Steam Buns somewhat shows the cultrue of flushing people. Asian food, asian restaurant, asian people, asian culture, flushing is a place that full of asian.
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    What I noticed most about " Steam Buns 'R' Us" http://www.mappingmainstreet.org/#/route=8818_6367_1&city=8818&image=6367&nav=pathview was steam buns are delicious. There are tons of stream buns everywhere in Flushing Main Street of New York. When Melissa said," But we go there for the food." I was thinking that there are so many Asian food in Flushing. I am living in Flushing so I know well that there are tons of food in Flushing. I think this is great because whenever I feel hungry, I can always get food from Main Street. Another part that I agree was" what is inside of the steam bun?" I was thinking of the samething because I love to eat steam buns but I never think is the steam bun really clean? I strongly agree that homemade steam bun is better than we buy outside. We know that what is inside and we can eat them without worrying about anything. Everything that is homemade is always cleaner than the food outside because we can't see how the food is done in outside. I want to hear more about the food from Flushing Main Street.
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    A couple of our classmates created a podcast called "Steam Buns 'R' Us." I really enjoyed watching it and I got so hungry too! I was also surprised at the fact their final product looked so professional. I found it interesting that they picked out steam buns as part of the different cultures that are present on Main Street. I could see that they had fun while working on it which I was glad to see. Now I wish that i was part of it! When Melissa said, "It's funny how they compare steam buns to people because we found out on google that steam buns are shaped as human heads." I thought this was really linteresting. I never made the connection between steam buns and human heads, but now that I picture it, it kind of makes sense too. Steam buns are each shaped differently , and the inside contents also vary from one culture to another. Another part that I liked was when Hawa said, "it's like four mini ones for a dollar. So it's really cheap and won't empty our wallets." I strongly agree with this quote because steam buns taste good, but that doesnt mean they have to be expensive like some other types of asian cuisine. As I'm currently doing an inquiry question of how to save money, this line obviously caught my attention. I was glad to know that steam buns are actually healthier than most fast foods people seem to be so crazed about. I also agree that steam buns sort of represent the population of Main Street, and that people from many different cultures would find it easy to enjoy them. I thank Melissa, Hawa, and Alexis for posting such an interesting podcast. I really hope to see some more from you guys!
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    What I noticed most about "Searching for the Main Street Pimp" (http://www.mappingmainstreet.org/#route=8818_6367_1&city=8818&image=6365&nav=pathview) was that it was a story filled with heartbreak and joy. I never would of thought that the main street pimp had passed away. I remember passing by him all the time after school when i would either go home to take the bus or to hang around Flushing. I remember the first time when I met him, he was wearing an interesting outfit that reminded me of a pimp. I tried to take a picture of him with my phone but I didn't want to seem obvious so I was trying to be sneaky. However he got me and instead of getting questioned which i feared He smiled and yelled "Hey! You ain't getting my good side yo!" He posed for a couple of pics and then off he went to go do whatever he needed to do. When Helen, Rayon and Andrea went searching for the main street pimp i was anxious to see what they would uncover. Getting the main street pimp into my head got me thinking so much on where he had been. It really was boggling my mind. However of course, the end of the podcast gave everyone the answer that to me was unexpected. The Main Street Pimp had passed away about a year ago. Another part that I was shocked to hear was the sickness and conditions he had. Besides the fact of being very ill and having physical problems, he was also a schizophrenic. That was very hard to take in. I never would of guessed that. He seemed so happy and so fun. Never would i expected a man like him to have gone through so much. I thank the podcasters Helen, Rayon and Andrea for bringing this story to us and I look forward to their next stories on radio rookies.
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    Mapping Main Street, a collaborative program from WNYC Radio, contains many stories told from a personal viewpoint. Two of these stories involving Main Street in Flushing, Queens NY involves several of my classmates. I think that they are splendid Radio Rookies for they make a story that is both hilarious and informative. These personal connections to Main Street, which is familiar to anyone in the East West School of International Studies, enriches our own experiences in this particular place. Everyday, I have contact with Main Street but never thought of anything interesting from it. One of the things that my classmates mentioned in this podcast that I found very interesting is "steam bums are shaped like human heads." I found this to be funny and interesting because I have eaten so many of this stuff but never thought that it have any resemblance with the human head. Furthermore, Alexis, Melissa, and Hawa went on to discuss the healthiness of eating steam buns in comparison to other popular food. The narrative was indeed well mixed with a sarcastic approach and give taste to a topic that would be otherwise boring. They also investigated about something I had never heard before: The Flushing Pimp. It was very shocking when Dominique screamed "Disgusting!" in the middle of the podcast because I was expecting a nicer response. The Flushing Pimp podcast was at the beginning very funny with all the suspense build into it, but later became somewhat melodramatic when the story revealed schizophrenic basis. It is very sad that a person is driven by severe personal problems to develop such a serious mental illness. I was very surprised in fact that this was the "real" story behind the mysterious Flushing Pimp. In summary, I really liked my classmates' podcast in Mapping Main Street. Both podcast on "Steam Bums" and "The Flushing Pimp" were funny and well developed. A great variety of personal connections were used to facilitate the description and narrative of a particul
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    What I noticed most about "Searching for Main Street's Flushing Pimp," was that he had schizophrenia. I knew that he had passed away but didnt know the cause. I thought he had been hit by a car or died of heart attack. It turns out that he had a brain tumor and that was what had killed him. When the podcaster said, "Emmanuel had schizophrenia," I was thinking, what is schizophrenia? I searched this online and I found out that it was a mental disorder in which he would not react normally to certain situations. I think this is sad because as I read on of schizophrenia, the website said that as the illness continues, the person starts to hallucinate and become delusional. Another part that stood out for me was when the Flushing Pimp's sister told the interviewers that Emmanuel (aka the Flushing Pimp) had a brain tumor and he didnt believe it and thought it was just a headache. This stood out for me because he refused to believe that he was terminal. Some people would think that the Flushing Pimp was crazy and not like him. If they just knew him or talked to him or knew his past, they would probably think differently of him. He doesnt seem like a bad guy. Thank you for the podcast. I didnt know how the Flushing Pimp died before I saw this podcast.
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    What i noticed most about, "Searching for the Main Street Pimp" http://www.mappingmainstreet.org/#route=8818_6367_1&city=8818&image=6365&nav=pathview>," was after reading the title realizing that I haven't seen the main street pimp in a while. I would always see him walking around, but then i forgot about him. When the podcaster said,"We haven't seen him in about a year" I was wondering where he was and what he was doing. No one had seen him for a while, no one knew his whereabouts, so i thought that was weird. He might be dead i thought, or in another area. Another part that I heard was: "I don't like him, he's a pimp" This stood out for me because he wasn't really a pimp he just walked around with flashy clothes that does not meant that you are a pimp. I don't agreev that you should judge people by how they dress. One reason i say this is because they may dress/ act a certain way because of something that happened to them, just like the Main Street Pimp. People called him a pimp without knowing why he dressed that way. Thank you for working so hard to find out the whereabouts of the Main Street Pimp. It is sad to find out that he has passed away. I hope to hera more podcasts from you.
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    What I noticed most about, "Searching for Main Street's Flushing Pimp" was the complete change in tone from the beginning to the end. It was really amazing to listen to the reporters as they unraveled their little mystery, and how new details would change their opinions. I found it poignant, beautiful even. There was just something in the way they spoke of the "Flushing Pimp" that was so moving. When the podcaster said, "...as the conversaton, kept going on and on it felt like she really did care for him..." I was thinking about how much I agree with that statement. When I started hearing that care for her brother emanating from her voice it made me tear up just a little. I think this is wonderful because I like it when things can move me to tears. It shows that the work is deep, and really something worth watching, reading, etc. Another part that I struck by was when Emanuel's sister said: "But that Saturday he died." This stood out for me because it was so sudden. Not to mention, Emanuel thought he was completely fine, I had hopes, small ones, but, I had them. I completely agree that it's great that Emanuel lived how he wanted to. One reason I say this is that many people who saw him seemed to enjoy his presence. He brought a lot of people happiness and he seemed proud of it. Another reason I agree with you is because he wanted to leave the hospital and go through his regular routine. It made him happy, it made him feel right, I guess. And that is just the way a person should live, as himself. Thanks for the great post. I think this was enlightening and somewhat inspiring. You put a lot of effort into this, and it shows. It was a joy to listen, I hope you'll make more.
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    What I noticed most about "Searching for Main Street's Flushing Pimp" was that I've always seen that guy for the 7 years that I've been leaving in flushing. One day I just stopped seeing him and I wanted to know what happen to him. This podcast pretty much answer my question and gave us a little more information. When the pod caster said " No one whore what he whore" I was thinking they are so right, he was so unique, he stand out from everyone else. I think this is true because he was one of a kind. He always dress so neatly and clean even on the cold and hot weather. His clothes always matched and it was well iron and clean. Another part that I liked was " I think he choose the right path to be happy even though when he found out he did have a brain tumor" This stood out for me because he died being happy, he did what he wanted to do in his life and no one could ever change that. Even though he knew he was sick he never showed it and he never changed the way he was. I agree with the pod caster when they said it was nice to see someone different not the same people every single day. One reason I say this is because like I mention before he was one of a kind he always dress good to gain respect. I'm pretty sure that a lot of people like the way he dress. Another reason I agree with you is because like you mention on the podcast he went trough a lot of things and that never affected the way he was in the streets or the way he looked. Thank you for informing us about the Main Street "Pimp". I was wondering what happen to him and now I know the answer to my question. I hope he rest in peace and I hope to hear more from you because you picked an interesting topic to find out about.
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    What i noticed about Searching For Main Street Flushing Pimps http://www.mappingmainstreet.org/#route=8818_6367_1&city=8818&image=6365&nav=pathview was that this pimp that they are talking about was noticed by every the clothes. He was noticed because of that he was wearing. The colors of his clothing were really bright and he always matched from head to toe. Ummm... what stands out to me in this podcast was the way the interview people and they described the pimp. When the podcaster said" Where is this pimp now?" I was thinking yeaa... where is he i haven't seen him a long time and i wonder why he hasn't been on main street. I think this is interesting because, i thought i was the only one that notice that the main street pimp was gone. I use to him all the time when i would walk on main street to get to the place i needed to go at that time. Another part that I strongly agree with is "What made the pimp walk Main Street everyday?". This stood out to me because, i mean after you see something but so many times you get tired of it. I wonder if he ever got tired of seeing the stores and maybe even the same people everyday. I do strongly agree with you when you say" The main street pimp was cool." One reason why i say this is because, he was always wore bright colors no matter what season it was. I give him props because, most dudes don't have the guts to wear these bright colors several people. Thanks for the podcast and i look forward to hearing more about the main street pimp so keep me informed. I would like to hear your thought
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    I liked your response post because you spoke a lot about how you felt about seeing the flushing pimp. One sentence that stands out is "i always saw on main street and he was always around and i always see him when ever i get off i might get afraid of him sometimes because yes i do though that he was crazy" because I never got to see the flushing pimp. I just moved here last year and it is very interesting to me to think about this odd person. Another sentence is when you said "i think that they should give something to remind everyone in flushing about flushing pimp. " I agree with this statement. I think flushing should make something in memory of this flushing pimp because he was so memorable and such a part of main street. This post reminds me of what a community really is. A community is always full of crazy people, and different cultures. The diversity is not only what makes us Flushing, It makes us America. Thanks for the response.
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    Steam Buns 'R' Us Rookeis Reporters: Alexis Gordon, Hawa Lee & Melissa Best Producer: Sanda Hyte What I noticed most about "Steam Buns 'R' Us" was how energetic and fun this piece was. The tone of the story was informational and interesting at the same time. Alexis, Hawa & Melissa told a story that was close to their hearts since they attended school near Flushing, Main Street. It stands out for me because there is a lot I can relate to in this podcast. I think that I will try to make steam buns one day at home. It seems really fun and like the nutritionist said, it's healthier to make it at home because you can control what goes in or out of it. 90 calories for one mini steam bun isn't all that bad. When Melissa said that steam buns were actually shaped like human skulls, I got kind of freaked out. Sometimes Google isn't 100% true, yet it is a reliable source for information as well. So if they did the research on it, then I believe them. I was also surprised that steam buns originated in China because I thought that they came from like other Asian countries as well. But, it does make sense that it came from China because most steam buns today are made at Chinese bakeries or stores. Another part that I enjoyed listening to was the beginning. It made me want to listen more about the story because it was a good starter. Their voices were very energetic and loud, which made the story seem appealing. Their tones were happy at one point and serious when it came down to interviewing the nutritionist. Ironically, originally I was supposed to do this story with Alexis & Hawa, but then they kicked me out I guess. So then I worked with Rayon & Andrea on the Flushing Pimp story. I would have been okay doing both the stories because I worked on both of them in some way, but I won't hold a grudge. The Radio Rookies Short Wave program was really inspiring and I suddenly feel like I developed a love for radio/audio. You guys did a great job! I'm really glad that I go
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    What I noticed most about "The Flushing Pimp" is that it was very real to me. It came from a true source of his family, not just assumptions, and it let us see another side of the guy. I think Radiorookies did a very good job explaining and investigating on The Flushing Pimp's life. Now, we all know that he wasn't just some crazy guy dressed like a pimp walking down the street, he had a life we never would've known about. When Andrea said "In the end, I felt that she cared a lot and loved her brother, and she missed him a lot", it made me feel lonely for her. Although he had many problems, and I'm sure there were times when his sister really couldn't handle him, it let me know that some family love never goes away. Another part that I liked was the fact that his sister actually told her brother's story to Radio Rookies. She was very honest and open about it, and because of that, now people know who he was, and his story and life can live on within us. This stood out to me, because it was surprising to me that she would talk about a personal subject like this to teenagers she didn't know. I agreed with the podcasters and the sister that his story should be passed on. One reason I say this is because I know that people never really knew him as a "person". They only saw him as some crazy pimp looking guy always walking on Main Street. But when you really hear the story, you start to understand the different layers of personality and pain he had. Another reason I agree with it is because I feel like if his story is passed on, everything he went through can be relived through us. I enjoyed this podcast a lot, it was very informational and interesting to watch.
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    What I noticed most about, "Steam Buns 'R Us", was that it was most like a music video than it was a report. That was just to make fun of my friends, I really did enjoy it though. It was really informative and it did bring together the whole history of steam buns together and showed how it connects to our culture now. They did a lot of research on steam buns, and you would think the whole report would be bland, but it was actually very entertaining. Alexis, Hawa and Melissa did a very good job in connecting steam buns to the rest of the world. When Melissa started talking about the history of how steam buns were made how they were "representation of human heads", I got thoroughly creeped out. No one wants to think about human heads when they are eating, especially if those heads were used to be items of sacrifice. It's good that they decided to make a food that would represent a human head instead of sacrificing real human heads. Another part that I loved was when they actually made it themselves. They spoke about the whole experience, and it was like you were actually there~ They spoke about how steam buns were like "world peace wrapped up in a bun" that was really hilarious. But if you think about it, it makes sense. This podcast was a really fun and informative one, please continue the great work!
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    What I noticed most about, "The Flushing Pimp," was that the interviewers had managed to have a direct 1-hour conversation with the subject's sister. I thought that the accomplishment of managing to have a 1-hour long interview with a complete stranger was actually pretty cool. When the podcaster said, "We had a 1-hour long conversation with [her]." I was thinking OSHI- wow. I thought it was pretty cool and professional to be able to manage that. Out of nearly all things I listened to about the podcast, for some reason, this practical thing seemed to intrigue me the most.
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    This was a radio program where students had the chance to record and edit stories. There are four stories about steam buns, the Flushing Pimp, culture, and the Main Street Cinema. \n\nI worked on the "Searching for Main Street's Flushing Pimp" with Helen and Rayon. Being biased, our video was the best! We had the experience to learn how to become detectives and even deemed ourselves as the Flushing Detectives. \n\nThis is about a man who dressed similarly to a pimp. In class, we heard two of the radio stories created by East-West students. Helen, Rayon, and I worked on the "Searching for the Main Street Flushing Pimp," and Hawa, Alexis, and Melissa created "Steam Buns 'R' Us." It wouldn't be fun to talk about my group's project, so I'll describe the other team's work. You guys can check it out on www.mappingmainstreet.com and look for the Radio Rookies work in Queens, New York. The thing about this podcast was that it uses the member's love for food and Asian culture. When Melissa explained the origins of steam buns, I felt a wave of uncertainty. I wasn't sure if I wanted to eat human heads. However, the use of history embedded into the podcast is amazingly well thought out. I felt as if though, they really took some depth into their story than just regular adventure. Another strong part that I thought added onto their story was the interview with the nutritionist. People who eat steam buns should have the right to know what they are eating and whether it was healthy. 360 calories for four buns is surprisingly a decent meal! There is nothing to disagree or agree with, but all I can say is how awesome that podcast was; from editing to a diverse number of interviewees. Great job guys!
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    What I noticed most about, "Searching for Main Street's Flushing Pimp," was that these pod casters are seriously brave. It is very interesting to learn about his background story. I live in Flushing ever since I came to America. Over the summers I seen him walking down the streets many times. He would wear really bright clothing like how Rayon mentioned in the podcast. It caught my attention every time I see him. Every time I see him around, he would be in different set of clothing. Which is very interesting to me. When the pod-casters Helen, Andrea and Rayon interviewed some students in school to see if they can do some further research on this man so call "Flushing pimp." A 9th grader told them he lives right across from school (East- West school of international studies). I was shock when they actually found something interesting. When they knock on flushing pimp's door I thought it was weird. But, by going over to his house they found out more about flushing pimp. They went over to his house and talked to his sister for more than an hour. They found out more than just his real name Emanuel. Another part that I was over shocked was when his sister said he passed away with some type of diseases call Schizophrenia. Some schizophrenia symptoms are having delusional thoughts. Thinking things happen that it really didn't happen. Being paranoid all the time thinking someone is trying to get you. Having false beliefs. Sometimes you can hear voices and having weird thoughts. Emanuel's parents die in his earlier age so him and his sister grows up together. When pod-caster Andrea Torres said "Keep walking that walk." mad me felt really proud of our "Flushing Pimp". His a normal person who lived his life to the fullest. Even when his sick he would still keep walking down those streets living like his fine. His sister is proud of her and so are we. P.S. Rest in peace, Flushing Pimp
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    I love you're Mapping Mainstreet Podcast. At first, I assumed it would be boring.. another podcast? But I had high expectations because you guys were the ones doing this project. It wasn't boring and caught my interest through out the podcast. I find it interesting that steam buns are shaped after human heads because they use it as sacrifice..I think I've lost my appetite..for now. The steam buns are great because it's cheap and although it's not healthy, it's better than a happy meal, especially when you're on the go. But it's still counted as fast food because it's when you need something on the go. Also, when I buy it, it's usually filled with like.. oil, more bread, and less meat. But it doesn't matter when you're really hungry. Yes, definitely, when food is homemade, you're in control of what is getting put inside. For example, sometimes when my mom buys food from Flushing, I'm really skeptical. I'm guarded when I eat these things.. and you don't want to hear about the incidents that occurred before... :shivers:. I love it when my mom makes homemade food. Did you know AA plaza also makes dumplings? I hate it. I sometimes find weird ingredients in it and I'm like "what the crap am I eating?!?!" But when my mom makes it, I make sure to ask her to put my favorite ingredients! I liked the pictures you took of Flushing because those are the places we see in our daily lives...I bet all of us pass that place at least once, every day. I do agree with you Alexis, on how a steam bun is like a world that connects everyone. I loved how you guys actually made steam buns. Were they edible? Teach me how to make it next time!!
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    What i noticed most about, The flushing pimp" the way he dressed and his sense of style. The way he walked through the street he didn't care how people looked at him or what they thought about him he was comfortable with who he was. When the pod caster said "he had schizophrenia, i was thinking wow what is that exactly? I heard of the condition before but i didn't know exactly what it did to you or if you could die from it. This quote stood out to me and i chose 0to write about it because it was something serious that this guy had to go through. Also I didn't know much about it so i just wanted to express that through writing. There was another part in this video that fascinated me. The guy didn't have any money and without his sister he would have been homeless. The way he dressed and the way he walked around flushing was like nothing was wrong with him. I feel that this guy had an effect on people and i strongly like the fact that the pod casters chose to write about him. He may have been a bit weird but he never bothered people he just wanted to get fly and be happy. Sadly he died and now that, "flyness" that use to walk around flushing main street no longer exists. I would like to thank the pod casters for making this piece about "the flushing pimp". I really enjoyed watching the video, it had comedy and a little bit sadness that made it just right.
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    I agree with your post, mapping main street - Steam Buns "R" us, because I really enjoy the video. One sentence you wrote that stands out for me is "it really reflect the culture of Main Street in Flushing."because I think main street is the place that asian people hand out a lot. Another sentence that I read was "Steam buns are easily found on Main Street here," This stood out for me because steam buns are good and special food that really popular in many place in an asian community. Thanks for your writing. I look forward to seeing what you write next.
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    I like steam buns and i eat them a lot. And i know how to make those step by step. Back in China my grandmother often made steam buns in the house, i watched and remembered most of the steps. I haven't actually made any.\n\n In here there are frozen steam buns available in supermarkets and all you have to do is warming them up in your microwave oven. But the taste is different. In here the steam buns are either small, too oily, or very large with only vegetables inside.\n\n Man this sucks. I miss a lot of things in China. So yea, the video reminds me of a lot of things. And they didn't make the steam buns in the right way. It also reminds me of my grandparents, whom i have grown up with until four years ago. I kind of miss them.\n
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    What I noticed most about, "Searchin for The Main Street Pimp" (mappingmainstreet.org), was that the pod casters Rayon, Helen, and Andrea actually took their work to heart and actually wanted to find out more about this "main street pimp". They went above and beyond to find out what happened to him. They searched his facebook then found out that he has a sister. They were so passionate about their work that they actually went and found out where his sister lived and visited her. She then came into the hallway and spoke to the pod casters about her brother. When Dominique said, "I don't like him, hes disgusting", that actually made me sad a little bit, because she didn't think about who the man really was and what kind of person he was on the inside. She felt that he was a real pimp and took away young girls lives for the sake of money. Im sure that when she actually listened to this pod cast and heard his sister speak, she felt otherwise. My heart sank with her words. I felt sad because I was sure that other people felt that way too; about him being a real pimp. Another part that I saddened me was: "he has spinal cancer, throat cancer, two head tumors", I almost cried because I felt that this man has lived with such heart in his life, knowing that his mother died while he was just transitioning from a teenager into a man. He became homeless after a while and decided to just continue living his life. even after he found out about his sickness.
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    What I noticed most about, "The Search for the Flushing Pimp" was that there was actually a pimp among us. I have never seen a pimp before and just seeing those pictures amazed me. It's sad that he passed but to know that there was a person like that in Flushing is amazing. When the Helen said " He took his dying the right way by not putting himself into a deep depression. He continued to walk around and dress up" I was thinking that even though this man may of had problems he was still an inspiration to those who think that because they are dying they can sit there and wait for death. This is very strong, I think a lot of people can gain inspiration from him if they heard his story, Another part that I thought was interesting was the fact that he liked to collect things. This stood out for me because I didn't know that schizophrenics collect things but I think that the collecting of things made him happy. I always heard that those type of people are not in touch with the environment and their surroundings. I can't say whether I agree with it or not because this whole new experience with these type of people. While listening to the post it helped me learned more and more about what he was going through. When you hear it, it makes you thank God more and more that you didn't end up like that. But he handled the situation like a real man and went about his business even though he was troubled with his sicknesses. Thank you for the podcast, it really opened my eyes to a lot of things. I really didn't know about schizophrenia but know I know. I hope to listen to more of your work.
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    This is a response to the second story which i thought was sort of tragic and unfortunate. I am very big on health,i do A lot of research involving the human anatomy and nutrition. The so called "flushing pimp" in the story died of cancer. This did not really come as a surprise due to the fact that cancer is one of the leading causes of death. Today, the average diet is an amalgamation of so much junk and contaminated foods. We are not taking care of our bodies in any way and are just letting everything go to waste. Health is a big problem in this country and we are hardly doing anything to fix that. The human body should remain natural because we are made from natural forms. The elements that coalesce to give us life should only be able to thrive and run at full capacity on natural products. These days, there are not many doctors or the the health profession is not one that is pursued A lot due to lack opf patience and being squeamish. Taking care of your body should never be tiring and should always give us a sense of dignity. One quote that caught my attention was when she said that he still wanted to go out on his last day. I found that to be quiet robust and i could see how much pride he had even though i met him. This is one of the many skills of humans. The ability to keep that joyful benign mindset in the most formidable times. We can be energizer bunnies if we want to,the problem is...not enough of us want to. Some of us hold ourselves in such a high esteem with all the confidence and everything in our prime and when we are in good health but we lose it just when we need it the most. The day we find out that a disease has burdened us and we are rendered forever sick. Some of us lose that hope to live cause we know that we only have but a few more days on earth but it should be the other way around. We should fight and be bellicose and obstinate the most when those days approach us. I believe that compassion for life is solely for that purpose. I know its a
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    What i noticed most about "searching main street.org" Is that it's funny how i've seen this man before. I did wonder what happened to him. But then i just forgot about him. This video caught my attention and answered my past questions. When the podcast said " He has a broken heart cause his mother died " I was surprized because he always seemed to look very happy and calm. They say after his mother passed away he completely changed. Another part that i was shocked by was "He has throat cancer , Spine cance , Lung cancer and a brain tumor ." It shocked me because again he always looked like a happy man. I would have never guessed that he was going through the conditions that he was going through. He had a very bold and outstanding fashion sense. He got his name from the way he dressed. FLUSHING Mainst PIMP. He dressed like a pimp. I kind of miss seeing him around i remember him catching everyone's attention . No one ever looked like him. He didn't look ordinary but rather unique. He believed the way you dress is important. He believed he got respect by the way he dressed. I never saw him in the same outfit not once. And i used to see him since i was 9. Unfortunately he died. I enjoyed the podcast and hope to see more of your work. Thank you for answering my long lost question.
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Mapping Main Street » A Collaborative Documentary Media Project - 0 views

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    The podcast, "Searching For Flushing Main Street's Pimp", caught me by surprise. I thought the Flushing Pimp had been killed by another person. I had heard he died, but I wasn't sure how until now. I expected it the information to be on the internet by now, but I guess a primary source is the best way to gather information. When the podcasters found out that they were on to something, I thought they did a good job in expressing their reactions when they discovered something new. The main part was when they found out that someone from their school actually knew the pimp since he lived in the same apartment that she did. I thought this was a fairly lucky find. Another part that stood out to me was in the beginning of the podcast when one of them said, "I don't think he's a pimp.", because I thought the same thing. I think they only called him a pimp because he dressed like one. In the end, I discovered he wasn't really a pimp after all. It was fairly well edited, and I thank you for sharing your podcast. I think there have been a few clips at least instead of just images of the pimp.
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    I too heard he died but wasn't completed sure how. And I agree it was a lucky find that he lived in the same building as someone from the school.
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    I've seen him on the street very often for the pass three years but I just realized that he's not around here anymore. I used to see him all the time on Main street and he's always talking to himself.
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    I agree with you Masaki, This post caught me by surprise too. I really didn't know that a person with so much going on in his body could continue to move on, Many people with those type of problems would lay down and accept defeat but he continued to move on and dress good. Although many people laughed at him or talked about him he continued to do what he does. That is what i call determaination
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Hiba EWSIS (hrashiddiigo)'s Public Profile in the Diigo Community - 0 views

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    What I noticed most about, "Searching for Main Street's Flushing Pimp," was they managed to find out the reason Emanuel Milton behaved the way he did. He had schizophrenia and many health problems. He got schizophrenia after his mother's death. He believed that dressing well gained you respect so he made his appearance, his number one priority. We learned that he lived his life the way he wanted to despite his health issues. When the podcaster said, "When his mother died that trigged his schizophrenia," I was thinking how a single event can drastically change a person's entire life. I think this is interesting because I believe that Emanuel was traumatized by his mother's death and that influenced him to become the person that everybody on main street saw him as. Another part that caught my attention was: "I don't think he was a pimp, I think he just dressed like that to get attention." This stood out for me because as the podcast continued, they learned that this was actually true. According to his sister, he believed that dressing well allows you to get respect. In a way he did, from many people on Main Street, he was able to accomplish his purpose of being the way he was. Since, he was so eye-catching to everyone around him; he became famous and was titled "the pimp on Main Street," not necessarily because he was a pimp but his appearance said that. I do strongly agree that "the pimp on Main Street" brought life to the neighborhood because he caught everyone's attention by his outrageous and colorful clothing. One reason I say this is because most people in Main Street were able to recognize him. Another reason I agree is because no one else ever managed to dress in such a manner and maintain it over many years. Thank you for your podcast Helen Peng, Andrea Torres, and Rayon Wright. I'll look forward to seeing your work again because you had interesting thoughts and managed to gather a lot of information on such a vague topic
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    Dear Hiba, I liked "Mapping Main Street A Collaborative Documentary Media Project" because you talked about the Flushing Pimp. One sentence you wrote that stands out for me is: "I do strongly agree that "the pimp on Main Street" brought life to the neighborhood because he caught everyone's attention by his outrageous and colorful clothing." because it is true. Another sentence that stood out was: "no one else ever managed to dress in such a manner and maintain it over many years" because it is also true. Your post reminds me of something that happened to me. I was waiting outside a store and I saw the Flushing Pimp. I talked with him and he seemed interesting. Thanks fro your writing. I look forward to seeing what you write next because what you wrote and what I think are similar.
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    Dear Hiba, I like how you picked out a lot of the main points in our story. It seemed that you listened to our story very well and understood what we were trying to say. After reading a lot of others' comments to our story, I suddenly feel a longing to see the Flushing Pimp again. Like you said, he is part of our neighborhood. He was truly a character even though he had schizo. Thanks for responding to our story! Your feedback is well appreciated! -Helen :]
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Mapping Main Street » A Collaborative Documentary Media Project - 1 views

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    Searching for main street's flushing pimp
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    I love you're Mapping Mainstreet Podcast. At first, I assumed it would be boring.. another podcast? But I had high expectations because you guys were the ones doing this project. It wasn't boring and caught my interest through out the podcast. I find it interesting that steam buns are shaped after human heads because they use it as sacrifice..I think I've lost my appetite..for now. The steam buns are great because it's cheap and although it's not healthy, it's better than a happy meal, especially when you're on the go. But it's still counted as fast food because it's when you need something on the go. Also, when I buy it, it's usually filled with like.. oil, more bread, and less meat. But it doesn't matter when you're really hungry. Yes, definitely, when food is homemade, you're in control of what is getting put inside. For example, sometimes when my mom buys food from Flushing, I'm really skeptical. I'm guarded when I eat these things.. and you don't want to hear about the incidents that occurred before... :shivers:. I love it when my mom makes homemade food. Did you know AA plaza also makes dumplings? I hate it. I sometimes find weird ingredients in it and I'm like "what the crap am I eating?!?!" But when my mom makes it, I make sure to ask her to put my favorite ingredients! I liked the pictures you took of Flushing because those are the places we see in our daily lives...I bet all of us pass that place at least once, every day. I do agree with you Alexis, on how a steam bun is like a world that connects everyone. I loved how you guys actually made steam buns. Were they edible? Teach me how to make it next time!!
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    I agree sometimes I find that poscasts are really boring and blah. This one was exciting and fun. I really could relate to this podcast because I too eat steamed buns fairly often.
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Gameplay of World of Warcraft - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 9 views

    • AndreaLee EWSIS
       
      WoW is a roleplaying game.
    • Jessica =D
       
      Indeed. I concur with thee.
    • William Utama
       
      its a massive multiplayer role playing in short mmorpg i love playing mmorpg :3 yeahh i jus wanna take up space :D
    • AndreaLee EWSIS
       
      Game creators consider seasons and the game has room for upgrading.
  • In it, players design a character to play based on a number of starting options, such as the race of character and its type or class.
    • Tian EWSIS
       
      I like that players can design their own charactors.
    • Andrea. C
       
      yea, it sounds like it's funner if the game has different jobs to play
    • Chun Heng EWSIS
       
      it is the top online game throughout the wolrd =)
    • Ammy EWSIS
       
      There are many games similar to this.. such as maple story, flyff, ragnorak... its nothing new. The only thing good about WoW is the graphics and the fact that they update the game every single week. I'm rather tired of kinds of games because all you do is level and fight. It got pretty boring to me.
    • diane ewsis
       
      this is for the whole paragraph the combat seems so interesting
    • JustinM EWSIS
       
      its hard to find a mmorpg that doesnt have a character design feature unless it is really crappy or low quality even then its still hard to find one thats well known
    • Hannah EWSIS
       
      I agree with Justin almost all have character design features.
    • Anna EWSIS
       
      Yeah I know what you mean ammy. At first I was addicted to MS but all i did was level and fight. It bored me.
    • Michael Harris
       
      I like that fact that you can obtain a character based on race
    • Noreen C
       
      Why is it so important to have a character design? I mean I get it when a person picks what character they want to be, but why do you need to pick the color of their hair, or race?
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    • AndreaLee EWSIS
       
      Explains environment, possible interaction with international people.
  • a player then has four to seven of the game's ten character classes to choose from
    • YuDi EWSIS
       
      Not all ten players can be used.
    • Zhapa EWSIS
       
      so true
    • Tian EWSIS
       
      Also it needs a minimum level in order to choose a hero class. This gives players motivation to keep playing until they reach the levels they need.
    • Jose EWSIS
       
      personality affects outcome of characters.
    • Jeannie EWSIS
       
      i love games like those ^
    • AndreaLee EWSIS
       
      How to make a character. Alliance or Horde? Different "races" available.
  • Season
  • The game has three roles, DPS (damage dealer), tank and healer, a member of any class can be customized for the DPS role, while members of some classes, known as hybrids, can also be customized as healers, tanks or any of the three roles.
    • YuDi EWSIS
       
      The different classes makes the game funner.
    • Jessica =D
       
      Also helps to play. You need a healer to heal your party and the such.
    • William Utama
       
      ofcourse if people have the classes it will be boring~~
    • Hawa EWSIS
       
      Hmm...I hate being a healer though...healers are boring in my opinion.
    • JustinM EWSIS
       
      every game has different jobs so that there is a varaity in the gameplay and for obsesive people who wish to have all the classes to have a little more fun
    • Shehrina EWSIS
       
      Classes makes it more interesting.
    • Andrea. C
       
      LOL really? I hate being tanks. no fun
  • Azeroth
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      that's a weird name... I wonder what the meaning of it is, if there is any?
    • Jordan EWSIS
       
      who comes up with thes names
    • Andrea. C
       
      many MMORPG have their own world to draw players in. makes every game special in their own way
    • jsmith4
       
      seems alright
    • MelissaB EWSIS
       
      who every comes up with these names really has no life or has one hell of a imagination
    • diane ewsis
       
      cool name
    • Jeannie EWSIS
       
      the names sound coool
    • Hannah EWSIS
       
      I really like the names they are quite creative and interesting.
    • Sarah B
       
      i think it is titled world of warcraft because this is an alternate world where people are learning the art of war, or how to make war/fight in wars.
    • Yuval S
       
      Helen, i think that there is also a meaning to this weird name
    • Kim T
       
      I'm guessing the name is either something in another language or gibberish.
    • AndreaLee EWSIS
       
      Each character is assigned a role at your decision. Play in a group or individually.
  • Players can also participate in player versus player combat, either in large groups or small team matches.
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      I find this to be very typical in all kinds of games.
    • Houin EWSIS
       
      It is a good way for the character go to the PvP and have match with other player.
    • Jordan EWSIS
       
      how meny difernt conpons are there
    • Yuval S
       
      I agree with you Helen.
  • These are indicated by having yellow exclamation marks (!) above their heads, while yellow question marks (?) represent quests ready to hand back and complete.[26] Quests usually reward the player with experience points and in-game money
    • YuDi EWSIS
       
      Many games usually allow players make their own groups.
    • Hawa EWSIS
       
      Hmm the yellow questions I have seen in other games for quests and stuff....
  • al and periodical events have also been added, such as Halloween, Midsummer and weekly fishing competitions
    • Tian EWSIS
       
      Although it's in a fictional world, there are still realistic things, such as Halloween. This makes the game more attractive and interesting.
    • Houin EWSIS
       
      i agree with you,the game will following the real holiday and create some activitly or quest about the holiday.
    • Andrea. C
       
      Yea, I think when there's events like these, people get drawn in because they get rare items or whatever
    • MelissaB EWSIS
       
      I think that this is giving people a excuse to be anti social and have no life why talk to real people or go outside when there is a whole vertual reality the mirrors the real world.
    • Shehrina EWSIS
       
      I agree too. holidays always makes pepole happy and when there favorite holidays are in the game its more interesting.
    • Yuval S
       
      I agree, I like the idea of putting special things for special events.
    • Noreen C
       
      But isn't one of the main attractions of video games to put people in an alternate world? I, in fact, don't think the game is very realistic. The whole idea of fantasy is what is so different from real world. I think that's what is most appealing. 
    • AndreaLee EWSIS
       
      Professions are different from roles. You can actually get useful skills fit for that profession.
  • Characters can be resurrected by other characters that have the ability, or can self-resurrect by moving from the graveyard to the place where they died.
  • To start, players select a game realm or server to play on.
  • Each realm is in one of four different categories, depending on which set of combat rules it uses.
    • Tian EWSIS
       
      The main goal of the game is to defeat monsters and complete the mission, which is very similar to the one that I used to be playing.
  • players are mainly focused on defeating monsters and completing quests (Player versus environment)
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      option 1
    • Houin EWSIS
       
      most of the game need to do the same thing going to up lvl.
    • AndreaLee EWSIS
       
      A "guild" is like a club for players.
  • open combat between players is permitted (Player versus player)
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      option 2
    • MelissaB EWSIS
       
      player verses enviorment what the hell is that I think it is more sane to do player verses player I won't go coocoo.
  • Enhancing a character's reputation can gain access to rare items, unique abilities and profession-based patterns and plans,[29] as well as lowering cost of items sold by NPCs belonging to that faction
    • YuDi EWSIS
       
      This kind RPG game should be online game.
    • diane ewsis
       
      An Npc is it like a potion?
  • Players are also able to customize their character through the use of talents, which are further abilities related to their character class.[9][10]
    • Munaza EWSIS
       
      This sound fun, and very engaging becasue people can can create characters depending the person.
  • roleplay versions of both these types, where players are encouraged to control their character as if they were an inhabitant of a fantasy world
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      I can't imagine someone getting so in to the game... but I guess it's fairly normal also. How do you do that? o_o
    • Luis EWSIS
       
      This sounded like Sims, but it would be interesting to have this combination of battle and civil life
    • Shehrina EWSIS
       
      People get addicted to a game. And when they are playing their favorite video games they have no idea about whats going on around them.
    • Jeannie EWSIS
       
      I think this game sounds pretty fun.. I used to like roleplaying games
    • Yuval S
       
      A lot of people go ODE about the game. you will if you also play
    • Noreen C
       
      This does sound like Sims, however it is more fantasy. I guess it's what someone wants to get out of the game. I think that the idea of going on hunts and the whole monsters and dragons thing makes it very different than Sims. 
  • In one of the updates following the release of the Burning Crusade expansion, the rate at which characters gain experience from killing monsters was increased, along with reducing the amount of experience required to gain further skills and abilities.
    • YuDi EWSIS
       
      By accumulate experiences can make players beat boss.
  • Race determines the character's appearance, starting location, and initial skill set, called "racial traits".
    • Tian EWSIS
       
      "Racial traits" does not only determine the appearance of each charactor, but also affect their skills in combat. I like how this is designed.
  • Characters are also able to learn two primary professions from a list of ten. These can be gathering professions, such as mining, herb gathering, or animal skinning. Characters can also choose from crafting professions, such as blacksmithing, leatherworking, or enhancement professions such as enchanting or inscription.
    • AndreaLee EWSIS
       
      Different areas added because of new editions. Objective is to earn experience points to level up and become better. There is communication through text chat. While traveling, one could ride a boat or a plane.
    • diane ewsis
       
      cool 3-D
    • diane ewsis
       
      There should be airplanes that could transport them to places faster
  • language players are encouraged to use, offering in-game support in that language
  • This allows players to explore areas and defeat quests without other players outside the group interfering.
    • YuDi EWSIS
       
      Players get together to defeat the boss.
    • Kim T
       
      How can players interfere one another? Is there only one dungeon?
  • Gameplay of World of Warcraft
    • Jordan EWSIS
       
      who spent the time to wright this
    • JustinM EWSIS
       
      this game iv heard of many times and it is suppose to be a good game however i find that it gets extremely tedious really fast and it gets boring after time which is good for a game that you piad for and have to keep paying for in order to play it
    • Jose EWSIS
       
      World of Warcraft is a place where people can leave their everyday lives and live a "cooler" much perfered life to escape reality. It is here where a great world of interaction occurs and technology truely shines as we see it in action.
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      This is really interesting... GLOBAL APPROACH?
    • Dylan EWSIS
       
      I can see how people get addicted because they dont want to miss out on any extra priviledges so they buy all the extra game packs ot keep up to date with the game.
    • AndreaLee EWSIS
       
      Includes holiday-based events and uses weather effects. How sentimental.
  • A typical dungeon will allow up to five characters to enter as part of a group.
    • YuDi EWSIS
       
      Group players makes the game easier.
    • diane ewsis
       
      do you have to have group players
    • Ammy EWSIS
       
      i agree. Teamwork makes everything a lot easier because 5 heads are better than 1 !
    • Andrea. C
       
      Yup, but the more people you have, the slower you're going to lvl
    • AndreaLee EWSIS
       
      General idea of questing. Awards and experience points are given after completing a quest.
  • As well as banding together to form groups, players can also band together to form guilds. These structures allow players several benefits, such as easier communication and an identifying guild name and tabard. Guild members can also be given access to a central pool of resources known as a guild bank.[13] Guilds can also make use of an in-game calendar, allowing guild members to view scheduled events, and respond to them with whether they can attend or not. This calendar can also be accessed without need to log-in to the game, using the Armory feature.[14]
    • Munaza EWSIS
       
      yop
  • Characters can only communicate and group with other characters of the same faction. Each faction has five races to choose from. Race determines the character's appearance, starting location, and initial skill set, called "racial traits".
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      CHALLENGE for the players...
    • AndreaLee EWSIS
       
      This paragraph explains the types of quests. Death happens but characters can be brought back to life.
  • As well as dungeon-based raid challenges, several creatures exist in the normal game environment that are designed for raids to attack.
    • YuDi EWSIS
       
      The background music and photo makes players interesting in the game.
    • diane ewsis
       
      do you have to go into a dungeons with a group you can't go in by urself
  • Death Knights are a hero class, which means the player needs a level 55 (at least) and they start at level 55 with many skills, abilities, weapons and armor. While a character can be played on its own, players can also group up with others in order to tackle more challenging content. In this way, character classes are used in specific roles within a group
    • Houin EWSIS
       
      different class character have different skill, if your lvl is higher,then the class will more high,and the you will hagve more skill
  • The Alliance currently consists of Humans, Night Elves, Dwarves, Gnomes and Draenei; the Horde currently consists of Orcs, Tauren, Forsaken, Trolls and Blood Elves.
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      too many terms...!
    • Houin EWSIS
       
      most of the game have 2 different alliance,it will make the game more interest and fun.
    • Luis EWSIS
       
      I wonder what happened to the dead hordes
  • In common with many MMORPGs, World of Warcraft requires players to pay for a subscription, usually either by credit-card or by buying a card from a retailer to redeem for a pre-determined amount of subscription time.[15]
    • Houin EWSIS
       
      it is very expersive.some MMORPGs is free.:)
    • AndreaLee EWSIS
       
      This paragraph shows that one can improve "reputation." There are rare abilities available.
  • Further options to customize the appearance, such as hairstyles, skin tones, etc are also available.
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      REALLY? I thought that was just in games that "dress up" their characters as opposed to fictionous animated characters.
    • diane ewsis
       
      For the paragraph What can't you change
  • Players can discover 'flight masters' in newly discovered locations and then use those NPCs in order to fly to previously discovered locations in other parts of the world.[19
  • As well as banding together to form groups, players can also band together to form guilds.
    • Tian EWSIS
       
      Players can interact with each other, which makes the game more fun. The players can also share experience with each other.
  • Depending on the race chosen and the expansions installed, a player then has four to seven of the game's ten character classes to choose from.
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      I'm a little confused... based on whatever they choose before, they then choose another character classes??
    • Houin EWSIS
       
      the game only have 3 main character,after up lvl,it can upgrade to other character.
  • Gameplay primarily consists of completing quests and dungeon runs, and other in-game activities, in order to obtain rewards which will allow one to improve one's character and equipment in order to be able to complete the more difficult quests and dungeon runs.
    • AndreaLee EWSIS
       
      Overall, I am very bored of this lesson and feel that this is pointless because I really don't care about the history or explanation of the "Gameplay of World of Warcraft." Plus, this game is rather boring and makes me not want to play. Great.
    • Kim T
       
      I agree. The game seems really confusing and pointless. I don't find it necessary to learn about a fantasy world that isn't really interesting or beneficial.
  • A number of facilities are available to characters when in towns and cities. In each major city characters can access a bank in order to deposit items, such as treasure or crafted items.
  • Characters can also choose from crafting professions, such as blacksmithing, leatherworking, or enhancement professions such as enchanting or inscription.
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      Professions... part of the game... I like! It's gives me something to do when not battling :]
    • Houin EWSIS
       
      most of the people doing for the game money,you make the own thing and sell it out.
    • Ammy EWSIS
       
      very similar to other mmorpgs where people can choose jobs for their characters.
    • JustinM EWSIS
       
      it makes the game more realistic
    • Luis EWSIS
       
      What are these skills for?
  • n this game world, players use their characters to explore locations, defeat creatures and complete quests.
    • Tian EWSIS
       
      Players have to explore locations themselves. That means the plot is not determined by the game and it will leave the players more to imagine.
    • Ammy EWSIS
       
      I like exploring in games especially when the game has very good graphics.
    • JustinM EWSIS
       
      same old style of gameplay lols
  • Although the game world remains reasonably similar from day to day, changes have been made over time. Seasonal events that reflect on real world events such as Halloween (as Hallow's End),[23] Christmas (as Winter Veil), Children's Week,[24] Easter (as Noblegarden) and Midsummer run for a period of a day or two up to several weeks.
  • Gameplay primarily consists of completing quests and dungeon runs, and other in-game activities, in order to obtain rewards which will allow one to improve one's character and equipment in order to be able to complete the more difficult quests and dungeon runs.
    • Andrea. C
       
      makes the game interesting when there's a goal for you
    • MelissaB EWSIS
       
      The many quest can get boring if there is no one singular goal of enemy to defeat and you whined up giving up.
    • Jeannie EWSIS
       
      I agree. completing small quests in order to achieve the big gaol
  • in-game calendar
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      this seems useful - like a timeling/schedule for when everyone is free to play
    • jsmith4
       
      Wow! this game really doe shave everything!
  • First, some realms allow player versus player combat to take place almost anywhere in the game world outside of areas for new players.
    • YuDi EWSIS
       
      The system of players vs players makes the game in touch with the real world. Players vs. real players in the game.
    • diane ewsis
       
      There too many points in this game
  • This calendar can also be accessed without need to log-in to the game, using the Armory feature.
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      +PLUS! it's less of a hassle to log in
  • World of Warcraft requires players to pay for a subscription
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      haha, nothing is free!!
    • Ammy EWSIS
       
      that sucks because maple story is free and the characters are way cuter !!!
  • A large amount of World of Warcraft revolves around questing.
    • Andrea. C
       
      Lol, I like questing, when it's with a big group. But it does get boring
  • These structures allow players several benefits, such as easier communication and an identifying guild name and tabard.
  • When a player instructs their character to yell or say something, a chat bubble appears above their head containing the spoken words in a similar way to a comic book image.
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      This is kind of cool!
  • Each battleground has a set objective, such as capturing a flag or defeating an opposing general, that must be completed in order to win the battleground.
    • YuDi EWSIS
       
      This is similar like the super mario.
  • inding a difficult to locate object, or delivering an item from one place to another.
  • In each major city characters can access a bank in order to deposit items, such as treasure or crafted items.
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      my first thought was $ not treasure or materials...
  • As well as gaining in-game money, items and experience points, many quests will also increase reputation with a faction.
  • These matches are among a small number of characters (between 2 and 5 per side) in two teams.
    • YuDi EWSIS
       
      Team vs. Team
    • diane ewsis
       
      so cash prizes competition after competition
  • the rate at which characters gain experience from killing monsters was increased, along with reducing the amount of experience required to gain further skills and abilities.
  • A mailbox can be used to collect items won at auction and also to send messages, items and even in-game money to other characters.
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      I bet it never gets full! Just like every other mailbox!
    • Hawa EWSIS
       
      omfg probably...like for aim I have 666 new mails that I yet to read. O_O
    • diane ewsis
       
      You have to pay for everything the messages that are sent must be important
    • jsmith4
       
      mailbox huh? UPS? FEDEX? I prefer the former..
  • These mods can help the player by automating simple tasks, grouping similar spells or abilities together and enhancing the way information about the game environment is presented to the player.
    • YuDi EWSIS
       
      This shows the development of the game.
    • JustinM EWSIS
       
      its also call macroing your keys
  • Some of the harder challenges in World of Warcraft require players to group together to defeat them.
    • Andrea. C
       
      lol, how did i know jessica highlighted this one? but anyways, not when it's like a big boss monster
  • . Seasonal events that reflect on real world events such as Halloween (as Hallow's End),[23] Christmas (as Winter Veil), Children's Week,[24] Easter (as Noblegarden) and Midsummer run for a period of a day or two up to several weeks.
    • Tian EWSIS
       
      There are also realistic events in the fictional realm, which made the game more attractive.
    • Ammy EWSIS
       
      yea those are fun because you get to celebrate it with people from all around the world
  • These are indicated by having yellow exclamation marks (!) above their heads, while yellow question marks (?) represent quests ready to hand back and complete.[
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      this is an interesting way off disputing who is who
  • These dungeons allow up to forty players to enter at a time in order to face some of the most difficult challenges.[3
  • The ability for players to communicate with each other using voice chat was added some time after the release of the Burning Crusade expansion.
    • YuDi EWSIS
       
      The game also let players communicate easier while playing the game.
    • Anna EWSIS
       
      I think thats interesting and fun.
  • In a change from the previous Warcraft games produced by Blizzard, World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) where thousands of players can interact with each other. Despite this change, the game draws many similarities with its predecessors.
  • Sometimes, quests of this nature are linked together by a common theme. Where one quest ends, another starts, forming a quest chain.
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      longer quests?!
    • diane ewsis
       
      If you stop playing the game that you get experience points dont you have to play the game to get the points
    • Andrea. C
       
      I know!! That's the worst. You just want to give up halfway but if you do complete it, you get something good out of it.
    • Carmen M
       
      Dont quests get boring after a period of time? The game designers or whatever you call them must come up with a lot of ideas if the quests are never ending.
  • However, most players prefer to use Ventrilo or Teamspeak, as they come with more customizable features and provide better sound quality than the voice service in-game.
    • YuDi EWSIS
       
      This system is really useful in the boss defeating.
    • Ammy EWSIS
       
      i've used ventrillo back when I played a game called gunbound and it was great.
    • JustinM EWSIS
       
      this is used in numerous games for similar reasons
    • Andrea. C
       
      Yea, and during guild wars but it's kinda weird when your teamates and you only chatted by texts and not hearing each other's voices.
  • a character may get attacked and killed by a creature, becoming a ghost at a nearby graveyard.
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      you can't die?!?!?!
    • Andrea. C
       
      LOL helen. You can die. You just respawn at the nearest respawning point. And you also lose exp which is a total ...
  • As well as being able to complete quests and enter dungeons, players can also fight against other players in the game.
  • When a character dies the items being carried degrade, requiring in-game money and a specialist NPC to repair them. Items that degrade heavily can become unusable until they are repaired.
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      never mind... you can die!
  • These locations act in a similar way to dungeons or instances in that only a set number of characters can enter a single battleground, but additional copies of the battleground can be made to accommodate additional players.[34]
  • As well as banding together to form groups, players can also band together to form guilds. These structures allow players several benefits, such as easier communication and an identifying guild name and tabard. Guild members can also be given access to a central pool of resources known as a guild bank.[13] Guilds can also make use of an in-game calendar, allowing guild members to view scheduled events, and respond to them with whether they can attend or not. This calendar can also be accessed without need to log-in to the game, using the Armory feature.[14]
    • Andrea. C
       
      it's fun if your guild is a good one. they back you up and help you out until you're strong enough.
  • The ability for players to communicate with each other using voice chat was added some time after the release of the Burning Crusade expansion.
    • Tian EWSIS
       
      This added function brought the players more fun from making people network with each other. People can share their experience or ask others question while playing through this voice chat.
    • Ammy EWSIS
       
      I think voice chat is awesome because you can continue to walk around without having ot stop and type. Its much easier to talk while you're hunting. many games have this feature right now which is awesome.
  • Arenas are a further development to player vs player that were added in the Burning Crusade expansion
  • High end dungeons allow more players to group together and form a raid. These dungeons allow up to forty players to enter at a time in order to face some of the most difficult challenges.[33] In the Burning Crusade expansion the most common group sizes are ten and twenty-five,[32] based on the idea that these groups would be easier to fill and coordinate.[32] As well as dungeon-based raid challenges, several creatures exist in the normal game environment that are designed for raids to attack.[20][23] [edit]
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      that's a CRAZY amount of people...
  • In the Wrath of the Lich King expansion, a new player vs player zone was introduced called Wintergrasp
  • A number of facilities are available to characters when in towns and cities. In each major city characters can access a bank in order to deposit items, such as treasure or crafted items. Each bank is unique to that character, with players able to purchase additional storage space.[21] An additio
  • sade expansion was the concept of guild banks, allowing members of the same guild to contribute items, resources and in-game currency to a central poo
  • After a set amount of experience points have been gained, a character gains a level, opening up the option of learning new skills or abilities, exploring new areas and attempting new quests.
    • Andrea. C
       
      The more you lvl, the stronger you get and more skills to use and lvl up. Keeps people interested
    • jsmith4
       
      Like most games! its a center for for people who like to electronically and cybernetically toil
  • some realms allow player versus player combat to take place almost anywhere in the game world outside of areas for new players. In these environments, members of opposing factions can attack each other at any time.
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      this reminds me of when I used to play Star Craft... LOL
  • A number of features have been added to World of Warcraft, either prior to the original release or in one of the following content updates.
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      these constant updates with technology! -___-
    • Usman 'uZi' attends EWSIS
       
      whats wrong with constant updates with technology? it only makes it better..
    • Hawa EWSIS
       
      because updates help with stuff =O
  • expansion was the concept of guild banks
    • Andrea. C
       
      guild bank or storage is really helpful, helps stores everything you and your members donate to your guild
  • Over time, a number of additio
  • 3D-representation of the Warcraft universe that players can interact with through their characters. The game features two continents on the world of Azeroth. A second world, known as Outland, was later added in the expansion World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade.[16] The second expansion, World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, added a third continent, Northrend, to Azeroth
    • Jose EWSIS
       
      Open world serves as a great way to roam and complete quests, tasks, meet new people and in a way get lost into a massive world away from your ordinary life
    • diane ewsis
       
      Nice 3-D
    • Jose EWSIS
       
      More Expansions = More $$$ LOL! (including online fees)
  • Players can also use facilities such as boats and zeppelins in order to move from one of the continents on Azeroth to the other. Players can communicate with each other using text based chat, separated into different channels for ease of use.
    • Jose EWSIS
       
      Things can be used within the world and can be interacted with. Communicating with players can bring a more interesting experience to the gameplay to form alliances and discovering enemies.
  • The mechanics of each class vary, with some tending towards melee combat while others are more suited to attacking from range or casting spells.
  • Players can communicate with each other using text based chat, separated into different channels for ease of use.
  • Players can also modify their in-game experience through the use of third-party modifications such as macros and add-ons.
    • Jeannie EWSIS
       
      I think that this makes the game more appealing because users always want updates
  • Players are able to transfer their established characters between realms in the same territory (North America, Europe, etc) for a fee.
    • Luis EWSIS
       
      It seems that they charge you for everything, what an ingenous way of raising money
  • Mages can be animal skinners,
  • Dungeons
    • Hawa EWSIS
       
      DUN DUN DUN~!
  • More regular events such as a fishing tournament have also been set up for players to take part in.[25] Other changes include adding weather effects such as rain, snow and dust storms to areas,[19] or redeveloping areas of the game in order to add new quests or to continue a particular storyline in the game.[23][24] This can also include adding new dungeons to locations for the players to explore.[20][25]
  • character classes are used in specific roles within a group.
    • Luis EWSIS
       
      There is a great variety of classes. I will be dizzy choosing from all of them just like choosing from the game Neverwinter Night
  • nal features and improvements have been added to the game world, such as additional locations to explore.
    • Jeannie EWSIS
       
      it's always better when they keep on adding new stuff to the game, so you'll get bored not as fast
  • In a change from the previous Warcraft games produced by Blizzard, World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) where thousands of players can interact with each other
  • characters of the same factio
    • Shehrina EWSIS
       
      these character's names reminds me of Harry Potter.
  • Comparison of a default World of Warcraft user interface (bottom) to a heavily modified one (top)
    • Luis EWSIS
       
      This game was actually the first of this type I had known or heard of. Although I have never played this game, I think I would have enjoyed the setting and the interplay between players.
  • combat, either in large groups or small team matches.
  • Both Draenei and Blood Elves were added as part of the Burning Crusade expansion, which is required for these options to become available
    • Dylan EWSIS
       
      An example of what I meant by players having to buy extra game packs to keep up to date with the game and have as much fun as possible.
  • These include using the same setting of the world of Azeroth as well as following a similar art direction.
    • Luis EWSIS
       
      people who like warcraft in general would like this world, so it is no wonder it remained there
  • These re-tune a set of dungeons in the Outland area for high-end characters, improving their replay value.[32] This feature is also available in Wrath of the Lich King for players who have reached the new level cap. A "looking for group" option allows players to passively find other players interested in doing the same instance
  • Each bank is unique to that character, with players able to purchase additional storage space.
    • Luis EWSIS
       
      This game has so many different stuff in it. I am amazed at the variety
  • weather effects
  • Characters can also learn secondary professions, such as cooking, fishing and first aid.
    • Jeannie EWSIS
       
      i think the closer to reality a game is, the less boring it gets
  • battlegrounds
  • Victory rewards the character with tokens and honor points that can be used to buy armour and weapons.
    • Jeannie EWSIS
       
      So this is the reward everyone's trying to get?
  • character in: the Horde or the Alliance.
    • nicholas n
       
      Can you change between the Horde or Alliance at will?
  • These include using the same setting of the world of Azeroth as well as followi
    • nicholas n
       
      Are there warecraft games that are not MMOS
  • This was seen as an attempt to encourage newcomers to the game, as they would be able to play alongside more advanced characters much earlier than before.[30]
    • nicholas n
       
      How long does it take to get to the max lvl
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Girls accept gun running and rape as price of joining violent male gangs - Times Online - 3 views

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    I'm learning more about gangs right now, and in particular what i am wondering is: Why do teenage girls want to join gangs? I was researching online, and this new item caught my attention because I myself hate gangs and the thought of a young girl interacting with gangs i wrong. She gave up her childhood just to be cool. "Teenage girls wanting to join violent male gangs are being forced into having sex and ferrying guns, knives and drugs, police and charities have found." Young teenage girls want to join gangs for what and at what cost? These days girls and boys would do anything to be down with the people. Today's world is going crazy, Kids needs to stop trying to be down and finish school. I think this is all pointless because all gangs are good for is learning how to shoot and kill someone. That is what you wanna do then you join the army.
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    Well, I'm not saying that I like the situation, but instead that the article caught my interests. I never would have thought girls would join gangs especially for a silly reason such as protection. It makes me disgusted knowing that the gangs take advantage of them and treat them like the inferior group even when they are transporting their guns and supplies. Disturbing!
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Bill Quigley: Why the U.S. Owes Haiti Billions - 2 views

  • Why does the US owe Haiti Billions?  Colin Powell, former US Secretary of State, stated his foreign policy view as the “Pottery Barn rule.”  That is – “if you break it, you own it.” The US has worked to break Haiti for over 200 years.  We owe Haiti.  Not charity.  We owe Haiti as a matter of justice.  Reparations.  And not the $100 million promised by President Obama either – that is Powerball money.  The US owes Haiti Billions – with a big B. The US has worked for centuries to break Haiti.  The US has used Haiti like a plantation.  The US helped bleed the country economically since it freed itself, repeatedly invaded the country militarily, supported dictators who abused the people, used the country as a dumping ground for our own economic advantage, ruined their roads and agriculture, and toppled popularly elected officials.  The US has even used Haiti like the old plantation owner and slipped over there repeatedly for sexual recreation.
    • Paul Allison
       
      This is right on the mark. How did I get students to understand the difference between charity and justice?
  • Why does the US owe Haiti Billions?
    • JackeyQ EWSIS
       
      A powerful country with a failing economey, that gets into way too much business all around the world.
    • Alexa EWSIS
       
      Why7 do we owe haiti billions of dollars? I know haiti is poor, this is why?
    • Binetou EWSIS
       
      how do we owe Haiti billions?
    • Kit EWSIS
       
      Good job US! Don't pay them back.
    • Bernadette EWSIS
       
      whywhywhywhywhywhy????and how?
    • Raymond EWSIS
       
      Well the US kind of used Haiti and so did france.
    • Nicole EWSIS
       
      Maybe if the US had paid them back this money, then perhaps they would not be in such bad shape right now.
    • Houin EWSIS
       
      US had get too much from haiti already, so they own haiti billion not really a very big problem
  • “Pottery Barn rule.
    • JackeyQ EWSIS
       
      Aisle with easy, delicate, breakable, dishes, bowls, cups.
    • Kit EWSIS
       
      What is that?
    • Raymond EWSIS
       
      You break it you buy it
    • Allesia EWSIS
       
      yea it is you break it you buy it. i dont get it how did we break it Haiti?
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  • The US has worked to break Haiti for over 200 years.
  • US has worked to break Haiti for over 200 years
  • when Haiti achieved its freedom from France in the world’s first successful slave revolution, the United States refused to recognize the country.
    • Zhapa EWSIS
       
      wow this is painful and sad. Trying to get their freedom.
  • The US has even used Haiti like the old plantation owner and slipped over there repeatedly for sexual recreation.
  • Haiti was the subject of a crippling economic embargo by France and the US.
  • Haiti was forced to borrow money from banks in France and the US to pay reparations to France.   A major loan from the US to pay off the French was finally paid off in 1947.  The current value of the money Haiti was forced to pay to French and US banks?  Over $20 Billion – with a big B.
    • JackeyQ EWSIS
       
      The U.S. took total control like it's a state of the U.S.
  • The US has even used Haiti like the old plantation owner and slipped over there repeatedly for sexual recreation.
    • Zhapa EWSIS
       
      I think that what the U.S were doing as useing them as plantation is cruel. I mean just because they are the poor people it's doesn't mean that they have to treat them like that.
  • The US continued to refuse recognition to Haiti for 60 more years.
  • ruled Haiti by force from 1915 to 1934.
  • (France sold the entire Louisiana territory to the US for 80 million francs!)
  • The US occupied and ruled Haiti by force from 1915 to 1934.  President Woodrow Wilson sent troops to invade in 1915.  Revolts by Haitians were put down by US military – killing over 2000 in one skirmish alone.  For the next nineteen years, the US controlled customs in Haiti, collected taxes, and ran many governmental institutions.   How many billions were siphoned off by the US during these 19 years?
  • Ten thousand Haitians lost their lives.  Estimates say that Haiti owes $1.3 billion in external debt and that 40% of that debt was run up by the US-backed Duvaliers.
  • From 1957 to 1986 Haiti was forced to live under US backed dictators “Papa Doc” and “Baby Doc” Duvlaier.  The US supported these dictators economically and militarily because they did what the US wanted and were politically “anti-communist”  - now translatable as against human rights for their people.
  • Good for US farmers, bad for Haiti.
    • Zhapa EWSIS
       
      so ture!
  • These are the same roads which relief teams are having so much trouble navigating now!
  • What value would you put on it if it was your sisters and brothers?
  • sweatshops teeming with tens of thousands of Haitians who earn less than $2 a day.
  • But US power has forced Haitians to pay great prices – deaths, debt and abuse.
  • truly just response.
  • active in human rights
    • Zhapa EWSIS
       
      Human Rights!!!
  • Then the US dumped millions of tons of US subsidized rice and sugar into Haiti – undercutting their farmers and ruining Haitian agriculture
    • Zhapa EWSIS
       
      haiti was the poorest nation in the world.
    • Andrea. C
       
      I just think it's really ironic how US tries really hard to help countries in need but end up hurting the countries instead. They forcefully butt their head in, in some situation and it makes things worse.
  • This is reparations.  The current crisis is an opportunity for people in the US to own up to our country’s history of dominating Haiti and to make a 1truly just response
    • Zhapa EWSIS
       
      so happy to know that we the U.S are doing something for these poor people out there.
  • President Woodrow Wilson sent troops to invade in 1915.  Revolts by Haitians were put down by US military – killing over 2000 in one skirmish alone
  • He is a Katrina survivor
  • By ruining Haitian agriculture, the US has forced Haiti into becoming the third largest world market for US rice.
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Understanding the Meaning of Your Dreams - 1 views

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    I'm learning more about dreams right now, and in particular what I'm wondering about is: What types of dreams are there. I was researching this question online, and this news item caught my attention because this news item contains the answers to my question. It explains well the types of dreams there are and why we dream that dream. "What does it mean when you falling in a dream? What does it mean when your dream takes place in your own home or apartment? What does it mean when you fly in your dreams?" The quote I chose here is basically giving some examples of the types of dreams there are. I have dreamed about some of those before and some were frightening and some were happy and pleasant.
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Psychology of Fear: What Makes Us Scared and Why Do We Want It? - 1 views

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    Recent studies have shown that this also effects gender roles and what each gender is "supposed" to do in watching a horror film. "There's a great set of studies done here at Indiana where they had a male and a female watch horror films together, and when the female was a part of the experiment the male would watch it if the female appeared uncomfortable, squeamish, unhappy with the content, then the male enjoyed the movie more and rated the female as more attractive," Weaver said. And vice-versa: If the man appeared frightened, the woman would enjoy the movie less, and find her companion less attractive."
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    I read the title and I thought that it would be similar to my essay topic of phobias. It turned out, not so really, because it focused on people watching horror films. I especially like the part (where Jose quoted) that when a guy and girl go to the horror film. They both either dislike or like the movie depending on how their partner would react. Maybe I would be similar to this example because I can't take it when a guy gets frightened. It's just not cool. Music is also a frightening play on people! I hate it when the suspense builds and it just terrifies before the actual scene.
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Vatican Looks to Heavens for Signs of Alien Life - NYTimes.com - 1 views

  • ''Both science and religion posit life as a special outcome of a vast and mostly inhospitable universe,'' he told a news conference Tuesday. ''There is a rich middle ground for dialogue between the practitioners of astrobiology and those who seek to understand the meaning of our existence in a biological universe.''
  •  
    I'm learning more about extraterrestrial life right now, and in particular I'm wondering about is: Is there life on Mars, or in space at all? I was researching this question online and this news item caught my attention because It discusses the Vatican's approach on researching Extraterrestrial life. The Vatican is a major congregation of the Catholic church in Rome. ''Both science and religion posit life as a special outcome of a vast and mostly inhospitable universe,'' he told a news conference Tuesday. ''There is a rich middle ground for dialogue between the practitioners of astrobiology and those who seek to understand the meaning of our existence in a biological universe.'' The quote I chose here is basically saying that a common stance is met between scientists that want to research Extraterrestrial-ism and rather more religious people that want to research it. I think this is shocking because... It makes me wonder why would the Vatican of all things want to seek information about Alien Life. I would assume that the Vatican, would oppose any beliefs that life exists outside of earth. The article also mentions that it was appropriate that the Vatican would host such a meeting, this honestly makes me a little paranoid.
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A race to save lives - washingtonpost.com - 1 views

    • Paul Allison
       
      Excellent example of a map that shows the changes people face when they are responding to a crisis. We are asked to imagine maps like this in http://www.urgentevoke.com Imagine - 7.
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    This is an excellent example of a real-world map of the future to show resilience at work, as is asked of us in Imagine - 7.
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Japan's 16 Year Old Pen Spinning Champion | Japan Is Doomed - 4 views

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    "Here he is, the champion, doing what he does best (other than ignoring his English teacher, I'm sure!) Apparently Mr. Omura here has dominated Japan's first pen spinning tournament to become the "sport"'s ringleader. Congratulations to him. I'm sure he has a future ahead of him, spinning not only pens, but also new progressive ideas like pencils or, for the thrill of danger, trying to spin a pen in my English lesson. (Grr!) Edit: His videos are available, and they are amazing. The real question is: Where does one go after dominating the world of pen spinning? What other sports can Ryuki move into? Well, worry not Omuramaniacs, I've done my research. I think an obvious first move would be into a championship for another game that goes on in school a lot. Janken. (Rock Paper Scissors). I had a good laugh looking at the advanced techniques of the World RPS Society website: Here he is, the champion, doing what he does best (other than ignoring his English teacher, I'm sure!) Apparently Mr. Omura here has dominated Japan's first pen spinning tournament to become the "sport"'s ringleader. Congratulations to him. I'm sure he has a future ahead of him, spinning not only pens, but also new progressive ideas like pencils or, for the thrill of danger, trying to spin a pen in my English lesson. (Grr!) Edit: His videos are available, and they are amazing. But the real question is, where does one go after dominating the world of pen spinning? What other sports can Ryuki move into? Well, worry not Omuramaniacs, I've done my research. I think an obvious first move would be into a championship for another game that goes on in school alot. Janken. (Rock Paper Scissors). I had a good laugh looking at the advanced techniques of the World RPS Society website; Chain Gambits "Chain Gambits" are one way of expanding Gambit strategies. A Chain Gambit is a series of five throws, or two Gambits joined by a common throw. For instance, "PSPSS" is a
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    wow he is very good and how can you be so good with pens.
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In Ariz. Town, Main Street Is A Border Crossing : NPR - 0 views

  • Just over the metal mesh border fence, it's San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico, city of about 150,000.
    • Shehrina EWSIS
       
      Wow, there are more in the city in Mexico than in the US.
    • Jordan EWSIS
       
      the 150,000 refers to the population
  • It's what we sell the most - menudo
    • AndreaLee EWSIS
       
      Filipinos have the same food!
  • We've got 40,000 to 50,000 on our peak time, people coming across.
    • AndreaLee EWSIS
       
      That's super crazy! It sounds like they take a lot of American jobs.
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  • I grew up in - in Mexico. I love Mexico. I love San Luis, my town. Some friends, you know, I'm USA, yeah, I'm a USA citizen.
    • JonathanS EWSIS
       
      I took a gander at this quote. The immigrant said that he loves his town,and his friends and he would like to stay in mexico. This is perfectly understandable. America makes it seem as though once your in,there is nothing else. There was nothing before and there wont be anything after. There are countries of equal significance or even more. All we have to do is look a bit further and we will see the truth.
  • My name is Joel Silva. I'm born in the United States. I'm a USA citizen, but I live in Mexico all my life. When I'm 12 years old, my mom, she send me to buy, like, beans, like, potatoes that she pulled in the United States.
    • Luis EWSIS
       
      It is so cool that you can go back and forth into another country to just buy the daily food
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      This reminds me of the many people who were born in their home country but then moved to a different country for a better life.
  • But my purpose to learn English to testify who is God, who is Jesus Christ
    • Luis EWSIS
       
      This is so an obscure note, what does learning English has anything to do with testifying who is God and how can he testify who is God? No one can testify something that is beyond human understanding such as the notion of creation and the existence of a God, if in the first place He does exist
  • We've got 40,000 to 50,000 on our peak time, people coming across.
    • Nicole EWSIS
       
      I had no idea so many people legally crossed the borders in one day. I always thought by the stereotypical way people always talked about it, that only illegal immigrants could come in because it was so difficult for people to do it legally.
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      Wow, 40000 to 50000 people a day during peak time along just to cross the border for work is more than said for. I can imagine a line of cars waiting to get through the border every morning and evening. Like an never ending line of people, thirsty, hungry and exhausted.
  • HOSALIN: This my other home right here.
    • Jessica =D
       
      This quote makes a lot of sense. Anyone who spends the majority of time in a certain are (like students in school) consider that place to be their second home. But with these peoples hours, it may even be their first homes. o_O
  • But when I got out, back to work.
    • Nicole EWSIS
       
      I found this extremely shocking because I can not believe that someone could get committed for a crime and still work as a legal immigrant in the USA.
  • Mayor ESCAMILLA: Right now, we're on Main Street and you can see that there's some farm workers right now.
    • Nicole EWSIS
       
      I found this interesting because when I go to main street I only see Asian families and people. I see markets and small business, but in Arizona Main st is full of Mexican farmers and immigrants
  • Tens of thousands of Mexicans legally cross every day. Many pick produce in southern Arizona's vast farm fields, and all of them cross the border on San Luis's Main Street.
    • Hailun EWSIS
       
      It seems like Mexican are very hardworking people.
  • And usually at three o'clock in the morning you'll see the buses that park in the business parking lot. They'll just park there and wait for the workers.
    • Margaret EWSIS
       
      Its funny how even transportation is effected by the works who work over there. The buses on main street, flushing don't even wait for workers to get out during the week, they just run.
  • they really like it a lot. Unidentified Man #7: (Spanish spoken) Ms. ESCAMILLA: (Through translator) And with that, they go to the fields to work really happy. Mr. SILVA: I work in the farm before in Mexico, but I started to work in the United States (unintelligible) 17 years old. When 1986, my wife, she passed away. I lose my car, I lose my pickup, I lose my small beans I had. I lose everything. And now I feel like my life is over. I don't see a reason to live. And these guy, he offered me to cross his car, and he put 30 pounds of dope inside. When I'm coming to cross the borderline over here in San Luis, Arizona, the officer, he saw me nervous with the way I speak to him. So, when the guy opened the trunk, he (unintelligible). In prison, I'm going to the book library and I find the bible and I start to read it. I never speak English the way I'm speaking to you now, never.
    • Jeannie EWSIS
       
      Good food makes everyone happy even when times are not so good.
  • You've got thousands of people coming across every single day just to commute to work.
    • Hailun EWSIS
       
      Thousands of people cross the boarder just to get to work. they are hard working Mexicans.
    • Usman 'uZi' attends EWSIS
       
      When i read this, I though of main street in Flushing.. Thousands of people..
  • Yeah, because you're working 14, 16 hours a day.
    • Nicole EWSIS
       
      That is a really long time to be working. I don't think I could do that.
    • Helen EWSIS
       
      I agree with Nicole, that is more than a normal working day of a 9-5 job. 14 to 16 hours a day is intense work. I'd be tired, hungry and bored.
    • Jeannie EWSIS
       
      Wow that's like going to work at 6 am and coming back at 10 pm.. I don't think I could handle that.
    • Reasat EWSIS
       
      Those people are working really hard just so they can have food on their tables and be able to live. Working 14-16 hours is insane. It's way more than a normal day. I think I can work for that long, maybe. I wouldn't mind as long as I get a good paycheck.
  • Unidentified Man #4: No.
    • Jordan EWSIS
       
      he was being really rude to unidentified man 2
  • You've got thousands of people coming across every single day just to commute to work.
    • JonathanJ EWSIS
       
      It is crazy how so many people do this everyday i never knew about this.
  • Tens of thousands of Mexicans legally cross every day.
    • Jessica =D
       
      ZOMG. That's a lot of people! =O!
  • My name is Hosalin. We don't know each yet. He knows me because we've met each other in the different jobs here. Lettuce, melons, watermelons, (unintelligible). Like a big family, all of us.
    • Jaile EWSIS
       
      it show the busy at work on Main Street.and the different jobs on Main Street.
  • Mr. SILVA: We are now in the parking lot of Sol Supermarket. This is the area where the buses parking. You can see buses from there to here. No cars. Morning, coffee.
    • Yeung Shing EWSIS
       
      i think this is intersectuing because it shows that buses are comeign from like mexicoon and goign abck this is liek hte place for them to get off and get off to go to work thats why i think this was cool and worth to write about because without the place they cant go to work really.
  • We come very early every day to sell food to the guys
  • You can see buses from there to here. No cars. Morning, coffee.
    • Jessica =D
       
      Dang, that's weird. In NY you cant cross a street without finding a couple of cars in the street.
  • : (unintelligible) is different here. (unintelligible) across the line and go to work and come back, five, six, seven p.m. So tired.
    • Jordan EWSIS
       
      he works really long hours
  • Like a big family, all of us.
    • corey stanley
       
      Mexican people all consider each other family, even if they dont know each other because thats how strong they feel about there culture.
  • I'm buying a whole meal to everyone here and the best is the Panchita
    • Chun Heng EWSIS
       
      They probably have good relationship that's why that guy is buying a whole meal to everyone here.
  • I'm going to the book library and I find the bible and I start to read it. I never speak English the way I'm speaking to you now, never.
    • Jaile EWSIS
       
      it show that people are able to learn other language when they are old.
  • HOSALIN: This my other home right here.
  • HOSALIN: This my other home right here.
  • this is my job to pick up the beans, to carry the boxes to them
  • They don't have time to eat at home because they leave very early
  • You can see buses from there to here. No cars. Morning, coffee.
    • Jordan EWSIS
       
      why are there all buses and no cars in a parking lot or a supermarket
  • We are working from two in the morning until four in the afternoon.
  • So, this is my job to pick up the beans, to carry the boxes to them. You can put the melons in here. These are two small ones. The (unintelligible) is more big ones.
    • Tian EWSIS
       
      The life of people on Main Street in Arizona is very different from ours. They focus a lot more on farming jobs. Though the lifestyles are different, we both have our own special things.
  • And usually at three o'clock in the morning you'll see the buses that park in the business parking lot. They'll just park there and wait for the workers.
    • corey stanley
       
      How did they afford to have buses waiting for them if they didnt have much money?