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By creating the right LAWS and hefty penalties our goverment could protect the public and their private information & data from predators on Online and Social Networking sites, chats, forums,and blogs. The goverment agencies could ease the pain and suffer people feel today regarding this hot topic & issue. It needs to be KNOWN that taken anyone’s data, identity or private information without the prior consent of the person “IT IS A CRIME” and punishable by the law. That online phishing, viral marketing practices, malware software distribution, and spyware software practices NEED TO END or be regulated at least.

 

These practices are costing the public, companies and government millions and the time to ACT and DO something about it is now. Therefore, people need to UNDERSTAND that there are consequences such jail time and hefty fines, until then, these people and predators will not stop doing what they know how to do best and their shady practices...will continue. Right now it is too easy to steel anyone's ID, use it and run... and they get away with it, but if the honest average citizen makes a mistake or has an accident that person has to pay a big price, and that it is not fair. This MOST STOP, people need help and cannot afford paying services such Life-Lock even when it is the right choice and thing to do to have a little peace of mind. "Remember to exersice common sense" when using the internet and take all precautions to avoid becoming a victim....of such crimes.

 

Sincerely,

JBisner

May 13, 2009
President Barak Obama
The White House
Washington, DC

Dear President Obama:

Congratulations on your historic and unprecedented presidential victory. I would like to wish you the best in these very difficult times. I also would like to request that in recognition of the countless immigrant contributions to this country, please use your executive powers to order a cease to the ICE raids that are separating families and causing further instability in our economy.

As you’ve said, we will be judged on what we build, not what we destroy. I agree that certainly we are judge on what we build and accomplishments but also if in the process we neglect to pay attention to the little things that matter greatly such “Family” and in the way we do not do anything to salvage it and destroy it or damage it in anyway; “We will be judged as well”. I believe in building strong high quality communities, families and societies that will contribute majorly in our economic growth, health and social realignment. But if the government continues allowing ICE raids that separate humble and hardworking families I am afraid the results will be chaotic and the impact in our children will be regrettable and unimaginable; something we would not like to bank on.

I am appealing to you as a fellow American that voted for you and believes in “the Eminent Change” our country is undergoing. As a son of an emigrant myself I feel the urge to voice my concern regarding the ICE deportations that separate families and their children. I understand that such task might not be a simple one but impossible either. Our country is suffering enough already and our children should not pay the price for something I am certain we can fix responsibly.
Mr. President, I feel that a person that entered the USA illegally has broken the law and therefore there are consequences. But if this person came to United States looking for a better life for himself or family, like our immigrant fathers and work hard and contribute to our nation by paying taxes, educating himself to become a better person and citizen of our nation; I feel those individuals deserve a chance to become Legal Aliens and later around proud citizens of our country.

But if these people have bad criminal records, don’t contribute to our nation in any positive way, shape or form possible and neither by paying the require taxes, those individuals should be deported to their country of origin immediately. What America needs is the hard working honest immigrants to help us rebuild the nation, our cities, our townships, our society, families, homes and economy. Our nation is a country built by proud remarkable immigrants and those are our roots; why now when their children, “OUR CHILDREN” need our help we hesitate!!…and ought to empower ICE to exercise a law that it is not serving a valuable purpose rather than causing pain and sorrow in the hearts of our own children- our citizens and their families.

I read the letter you wrote to your girls telling them what you wanted for them in their future; I realized that it is the same thing all parents would like happening to their own children all over the United States with the difference that for those families ICE is separating and deporting as you read this letter will not meet the same faith. It is within your power and will to put an end to the ICE separation of families and stop the deportations. I believe in change, and I believe in you, for that same reason I voted for you Mr. President.

I thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and for taking the time to read this letter. It’s encouraging to have, as President of the United States, a man who appreciates and embraces the role of family with open hands and economical innovation and restructure as part of America’s larger role as a world leader, and who wants to stimulate and encourage America’s growth in these areas.

Yours truly,
John Bisner
Springfield, NJ

"...a true valuable and revealing, yet entertaining and eye opening story, The Fat Boy Chronicles is a MUST read.”It's rare a voice comes along in literature that speaks to teenagers in their own words. The Fat Boy Chronicles is an excellent resource to combat childhood obesity and increase awareness of this problem in classrooms around the country. Inspired by a true story, The Fat Boy Chronicles reveals to readers the emotionally painful world obese teens experience in the face of a thin-obsessed society.

My two daughters and I got the book from our cousin Sairy Calhoun after the school graduation of Kimberly.  We were floored with this book; our minds were blown with every single episode and the way how this amazing book champions “Wellness and Health for our Youth in schools today”. We were so impressed by the energy of this book, the story line and the steps taken to help kids overcome the obesity issue in America.

I would like this opportunity to invite you to read this book, it will blow your mind away and certainly become a tool in your arsenal against youth obesity, bulling and diversity acceptance and socialization in our the school systems, communities and homes …“The Fat Boy Chronicles” delves deep into the issues of teenage obesity and its psychological impact on today's youth. The Fat Boy Chronicles should be in the hands of every educator, parent, social worker, doctors, psychologist and middle and high school student across this nation, "The Fat Boys Chronicles is a dynamic book." This story inspires all of us to openly talk with our children about health concerns.

If you would like the book signed by the Rivera Brothers, Sairy's sons, let me know, I will do my best to get it done. Get the book you will not regreat it, you will thank me...."The Fat Boy Chronicles"

Regards,

Mr.B

 

 Pre-reading ( For TEACHERS & STUDENTS)

 

Students will:

Skim and scan the first twenty pages of The Fat Boy Chronicles.

Write down any words, names or ideas that make the novel sound interesting.

Look up the dictionary meaning of chronicle.

 

Students discuss:

What is the setting of the novel?

What predictions can you make about the book?

What do you know about the main character?

 

Homework:

Students are to list ingredients found in each of their five favorite foods.

Also write down the nutritional counts of the food in grams. Note how many calories are in each serving. Read the first twenty pages of The Fat Boy Chronicles.

 

Day 1

After reading the first twenty pages:

Students discuss the foods they eat and share their lists of ingredients and nutritional counts in grams. Does knowing the nutritional value change your attitude towards food?

Encourage students to consider personal health practices related to nutrition and weight control. Read about nutrition on the Internet or in teacher-selected articles.

 

1. Discuss Jimmy’s attitude towards food. Find examples from the text to support your opinions.

 

2. What kinds of foods do Jimmy and Allen eat? On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the healthiest, how would you rate Jimmy’s and Allen’s food choices?

Divide class into groups of four or five. Student groups design an eating plan for Jimmy and Allen that might result in weight loss.

 

Consider creating a plan that YOU would follow. Share this plan with the class.

 

Homework: Read the short story “The Scarlet Ibis.” How is Jimmy similar to Doodle?

 

Day 2

Discuss the “The Scarlet Ibis.” Give students time to read their written responses to the story.

 

Next, instruct students to individually prepare a drawing of Jimmy Winterpock. On the back of the paper, draw the ideal teenage boy. In lieu of drawing, you might use adjectives to describe each. 

Discuss:

1. What differences did you notice between your first and second drawings?

2. Which drawing do you like the best? Why?

3. What characteristics did you draw that were unrealistic for most people you know?

4. Where do we learn about body image and attractiveness?

5. How can you identify myths about body size and shape?

6. What is unhealthy about female and male media models?

7. What are the dangers of an over-emphasis on appearance and thinness?

8. What are the dangers of using commercial weight loss products?

9. What can be done to help people think about healthy body shape and size?

10. What have you learned from this exercise?

 

Writing Assignment:

Based on personality only, which character would you choose as your friend?

(Jimmy, Paul, Jessica, Allen, or Spencer) Using at least three quotes from the text, explain why.

 

Day 3

Discussion:

1. Describe Jimmy’s high school experience.

2. Who are the biggest bullies Jimmy encounters? How does Jimmy deal with this humiliation? How do you deal with people who put you down?

3. Describe Paul’s home life. How is his home life different from Jimmy’s?

4. What is Jimmy’s attitude towards Allen? Support your opinions with quotes from the text.

 

Divide into groups. Each group enacts a scene in which Jimmy and Allen stand up to

Nate. Share the scene with the rest of the class.

Writing assignment:

If you saw someone bullying or making fun of someone, what would you do? How would you handle it if someone started bullying you, day after day?

 

Homework: Assign the next twenty pages.

 

Day 4

Discussion:

1. Describe the murder. What actions do Jimmy and Paul take to try to solve it?

2. How do Jimmy and Paul almost get caught putting his sister’s picture on MySpace?

3. Of what importance is church to Jimmy?

4. What more do we learn about Paul’s home life?

5. What is the result of Jimmy’s visit to the doctor?

Students read their favorite journal entries out loud. Discuss Jimmy’s feelings in these entries.

 

Days 5, 6, 7

Students begin research on speeches:

Topics may include the following:

Alcoholism: Cause and Effects

Teen Obesity

Heart Disease

Anorexia

Bulimia

Cutting

Teen suicide

Eating Disorder Treatments

High Fructose Syrup

Trans Fats

Homework: Work on speeches, read the next 20 pages

 

Day 8, 9, 10

Students give speeches. Free reading if time remains.

 

Day 11

Discussion:

1. What measures does Jimmy take to lose weight?

2. Find quotes from text describing Sable. How is she different from Whitney?

3. How has Paul changed?

4. What does Jimmy say about the food industry?

5. Why do Jimmy’s peers think Jimmy is like “Piggy”?

6. What happened when Jimmy spent the night at Paul’s house?

7. How did Spencer betray Jimmy?

Do you agree with Jimmy’s dad that the teachers need to take a bigger role in teaching, values in the schools? Why or why not?

Write a comparison/contrast paper on two characters of your choice.

 

Day 12

Large group seminar:

Students sit in circle and teacher poses these questions.

What is our responsibility to stop the cruel actions of others? Does our responsibility change depending on place and circumstances? Why or why not?

Why do so many people ignore cruelty and abuse? Should Jimmy have said something when Paul showed up with a black eye at youth group?

Are human beings basically good or evil?

In your opinion, what forms your core values?

 

Homework: Finish the novel.

 

Days 13, 14

Discussion:

1. What characters in the story changed? Describe the change.

2. Do you think life for Paul will be better? Why or why not?

3. What did you learn about body image from this book?

4. What was your favorite part? Least favorite part of the book?

Do you think the journal helped Jimmy? Why or why not?

Do you think Mrs. Pope read the entire journal, even though Jimmy marked some of the pages, Please Don’t Read This Page?

 

Students get in small groups and share what the book taught them about life.

Final Writing Assignment: Write a letter to Jimmy, Paul or Sable about how they affected or changed your life.

 

EL amor de un padre verdadero por sus hijos es el mismo AMOR que Dios tiene por su creacion....!!!Mr.B

 

Love is limitless and life is a privilege with and END; make sure to always make the best of it regardless the circumstances...Mr.B

 

Your child is just an extension of yourself and LOVE...Mr.B

 

Tal cual nuestro ser divino "DIOS" nos creo a su imagen y semejanza, asi mismo nosotros nos reproducimos y creamos a nuestros hijos...Mr.B

 

Life is a privilege that should NEVER be denied to those without any saying!!!! Mr.B