Straddling Bus System!

China has invented a new public bus transportation system. This bus is open in the middle so cars can drive through it and the people can sit on the top of the bus. It straddles the edges of the road and is a solution to congested roads. This bus is powered by both solar power panels and electricity. It travels at a speed of 25 miles per hour, and it can reduce traffic jams up to 30%. This straddling bus holds up to 1,200 passengers. It could replace up to 40 regular city buses.
I do agree with the article because it not only is more efficient but it saves gas. This is a good way to stop traffic jams in tight congested areas. When we went to New York this summer, it took us forever to get around because of taxis and buses. If they would of had a straddling bus, cars could just drive right through it. My opinion is that it could save both time and money. It is a very clever idea.

http://blog.sherweb.com/top-tech-inventions-shaping-2011/

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How to Loose a Guy in 10 days

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Bennys job is in the advertising market, and he made a bet with his friends that he could make a girl fall in love with him in less than 10 days. Andie works for a magazine and her job is to write an article on "How to Loose a Guy in 10 Days." After these tasks have been assigned they meet in a bar shortly afterwards. Coincidently, they end up choosing each other for their assignments. Benny tries to make Andie like him, while Andie tries to get him to break up with her. You will have to see the movie to find out what happens next!

What I want for Christmas...

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This is my Christmas wish list. Happy Holidays!!!

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Thanksgiving! :)

I am happy that I have a family who cares about me and supports me in everything I do. They help me get through a lot. When I am stressed they cheer up my mood. I am also thankful that I have a good home life. There is always supper on the table and whenever I want to go somewhere or do something I usually get to do it. My parents buy me clothes and other necessities. I appreciate the men and women who fight for our freedom. Without them America would not be what it is today and we would not have as many rights. Last but not least, I value the church family I have. They helped me understand God's plans for me. I feel comfortable and closer to god when I am with them. It is way to easy to take things for granted, we need to take a step back and look at the things that we should be grateful for.

A Ghostly Night

This is one of the Urban Legends that I thought sounded interesting. When a babysitter called the parents who hired her to ask if she can cover up the clown statue in the room where she's watching TV because it

disturbs her. Then the parents tell her to call 911, grab the children, and get out of the house immediately! My best Halloween costume was when I dressed up as a dead girl. I had a black wig with a black cloak. Then I painted my face white, it looked really spooky.

The scariest thing I did for Halloween was one year we went to the haunted maze. It was a corn field, but it was plowed out so it was a maze. We had to start in the center, and try to get out. The whole time zombies and ghosts were chasing us and popping out of random places. If you did not run fast enough they would get you. It was so scary, I do not think I would ever do it again. I am deathly afraid of spiders and weird looking insects. If I see one in my house I will scream and point at it, jumping up and down. Until, someone comes in and kills it. Halloween is probably my least favorite holiday because it is really creepy and dark.

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Social Media in School

Studies have shown that over 75% of students are using a social media website of some kind. Most schools ban students from getting on facebook, twitter, etc. during the school hours. Social media could be used in schools so students can ask each other questions about. There are ways to incorporate social networking tools in class. It could be used for online assignments that can be done at school or at home. This will encourage students to interact with each other, and be focused on schoolwork at the same time. Using social media sites in school will mix education and social development, which is what most school are wanting. Most students will be motivated to know they can help their friends with schoolwork, but have a social life as well.

There are many positive reasons to use social media in school one of those things is getting the parents engaged in the activities the class is doing. Also, it would help to keep them informed of the upcoming events. It may even help the students get there work done or be a reminder because most students go online at night. If they are already online then they will probably remember to do their schoolwork. The shy kids in class might feel more comfortable knowing that they can contribute to the class discussion by typing it out then having to announce it to the class. It is also a quick and easy way to make up your schoolwork if you are absent for the day because you will be involved in the class discussion. Overall, social media in school has many benefits and it should at least be considered by many schools.

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