2nd outside reading

When Wayne and Carmen arrive at the office Nelson Daives isn't there so they sit and wait. Wayne, being all dressed up sits in Daives chair looking boss like when Bird and Richie enter. They think Wayne is Daives and tell him to give them the money or they will kill him. Wayne says its out in his truck so he leads them outside. He reaches in his Ironworker toolbox and pulls out a large metal rod known as a sleever bar starts going ape shit on the two. He knocks one across the chest and the other, Richie, runs inside and fires shots at Wayne. He comes in after him and ends up making a mess of the real estate office. Wayne throws Richie out a story high window and sends the two off bleeding. The police arrive and question Wayne and Carmen and say that they know who the criminals might be and will have to stay with them at their house with them for their own safety. The next chapter is filled with a lot of police questioning. Carmen and Wayne both do not enjoy the cops constantly wanting coffee and food made for them but have to endure. Meanwhile Richie and Bird retreat to where Richie is living not far from ALgonac in a correction officers home. Her name is Donna and she is who makes the two food and cleans their wounds. Once their wounds are taking care of the two vow to kill the ironworker and his wife so they go searching for them. The Bird happened to see Wayne at a convienent store a few days before talking to a man name Lionel. Lionel is someone The Bird has known and not liked all his life so he goes to him and asks him to take them hunting on his pontoon. They end up getting the info from Lionel and shooting him to death. Now that they know where the Colsons live, the danger is very real...

first 3 chapters

So far in Killshot not a whole lot has happened but I can tell it is just building up a good story. It starts of with Armand Degas or " The Blackbird ", just sitting in his hotel room waiting for a call for some work. He gets a call and asked to a job in Toronto, Canada. Soon it becomes apparent The Bird is a contracted killer and his next job is to take out an old man at a hotel in Toronto. Armand enters the mans room and kills him and for his work his employers give him a brand new blue cadillac. Armand thens drives into another part of Canada where he was raised and eats a restaraunt. While he sits down to dinner another man named, Richie Nix is eyeing him from across the room plotting to rob him of his car and money. After the dinner Richie pulls a gun on Bird and tells him to drive off. Once the leave Armand soon pulls his gun on Richie and soon they realize they could work together to pull off some real crimes. Richie plans to rob a real estate agent down in Algonac, Michigan. Next chapter sheds light on the two main characters Carmen and Wayne Colson who live Algonac. Carmen has just recently gotten a job at Nelson Daives realty where the robbery by the two criminals is planned. Carmen decides to have her husband Wayne meet Nelson Daives himself so they plan to go meet him up at the office. Meanwhile Bird and Richie are on there way to collect their money. Hopefully things do not get ugly.

outside reading

I chose to read the book killshot by elmore lenord for a couple of reasons. First off my grandma got it for me so I think it must be a good book. Also I read the back and it sounds interesting enough to read so I think I will give it a fair shot.

gender roles

In a recent article I read, it said that women score 12% higher on math tests without men in the room. Being outnumbered by men make women suffer from the " stereotype threat". It occurs when the target of a stereotype becomes aware of the stereotype in that situation. For example the stereotype that men are better at math then women. The presence of men can interfere with the anxiety of a women taking a test and ultimately cause her to score lower. This info points out the danger of stereotypes and how they affect people.

different culture

Recently in an article I read, the pope traveled to Africa to celebrate mass. He celebrated it in Angola where an estimated 1 million people came to watch. The bible readings tell about the destruction of war and other things. The pope also prayed for the two women who were trampled at the ceremony in Angola and died. People played music throughout the service and listened attentively to the pope's words. He said that Africa was very important and how he would like to convert many people there. However he commented that he does not like to travel in his old age and Africa is highly infected with AIDS.

mcnuggets struggle

In this article I read, a Latreasa Goodman called 911 three times over a dispute at mcdonalds. She ordered mcnuggets but when mcdonalds ran out and could not give her the nuggets she payed for she called the police saying she could not get a refund. Ever since this outrageous phone call, goodman has been receiving hateful messages on her cell phone and has gained some fame from inside edition. She was also on the news and feels embarrased by all the attention of call the cops on a 10 piece nugget meal worth 3.49. She says she was just trying to get her money back since they had no nuggets. In response to all this, a mcdonalds manager stated that he would send Latreasa a refund. Also he said that he doesnt want to dissapoint a mcnugget fan so he offered her to return for her original order on mcdonalds of course. Latreasa had to go to court for making unecessary emegency calls. and i agree this girl is an idiot.

http://www.wpbf.com/cnn-news/18856490/detail.html

natural disaster

This week I read an article about a asteroid that could potenially cause a natural disaster for earth. In the article, an austrailian who was looking out a very large telescope discovered asteroid DD45 flying 38,000 miles from earth. That may sound like fairly large distance, but this asteroid is 40 yards wide and less the twice the distance earths satelites are at. The australian says this could cause massive damage if it hit earth but lucky it is only something we should be aware of for now. He says this same asteroid circles the sun every 18 months, and will not be a threat until the next century. Even though this asteroid isnt something to worry about it makes me wonder about what other asteroids could be flying towards earth...


http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/science/03/03/asteroid.misses.earth/index.html?iref=newssearch

nerd

this kid out of texas currentlu holds the world record title on guitar hero. His record is some number in the millions and its on the hardest song on the game. But unlike all the other kids who are good at this game, this kid can actually play real guitar. He writes his own music and can play several instruments such as guitar, drums, piano and some others. Basically this kid is a huge nerd because he is home schooled and has no social skills. But he can still beat you in guitar hero.

michael phelps smokes weed

I read this article where Olympic medalist swimmer Michael Phelps was caught smoking weed out of a bong. He didn't even violate any rules but illegal possesion. One of his sponsors kellog dropped him from their advertising because of this behavior they do not support. the police are debating whether to further investigate into the posession of marajauna. Phelps says he is regretful and will earn the public's trust back. I guess he messed up but he he was just trying to party and have a good time so he's an idiot for getting caught.

wanted man hides in attic

This week I read an article about, a man wanted man name Trevor Higgonbotham. In Lake Charles Louisiana , he is wanted for contempt for court and possesing stolen property. He also has a large amount warrants out for his arrest. When a detective fnally sees him driving , hes tries to pull Higgonbotham over but he flees on foot. Higgonbotham escapes while the detective calls for backup and hides in the attict. But little does he know it is the attic of the detective. The detective soons find the intruder but they cannot get him to come down so the police squad sends a k-9 unit up and it is succesful in bitting the crap out of him.

sulfuric acid

In a recent article I read, A man in Texas is suspect to burning his own four kids with acid. Police said they saw the acid rupture in his pick up truck and thats when he left the children at the cafe and fled. He finally turned himself in and said he would never throw acid at anyone. Also said he ran because he was scared. The childrens ages are 4,7,14, and 18. Police say its unclear what he was doing with acid in the truck. All four children are being treated at a hospital but the 7 year old seems to be in the worst shape.

poodle

The owner of the poodle left it in the cold for nearly 20 days at an Quebec airport. The man was found by authorities and ticketed for cruelty to animals. He agree to regain custody and pain for a number of veterinarian bills. The mini poodle, Michou, was discovered in a Vw eurovan and somehow managed to surivive to cold. Local veterinarians say Michous survival was nothing short of a miracle. He lost half his body weight from lack of no food or water while in the van. A man heard the dog howling when he was leaving the parking garage and reported it to the " operation folks", and at this point the pup was saved.

plane in water

Recently in this article of breaking news, a plane leaving from queen new york engines failed and made an emergency landing in the hudson river. Witnesses saw the plane land in the water and they said " If someone were to land in the river , this would be the best way. It landed very gradial". Everyone on the plane was okay, the pilot management to keep all the passangers and crew safe. When the pilot Sully Sullenberger landed, all the passangers filed out onto either the wings or inflatable wings. The passangers say they saw the plane fly into a flock of birds and the birds could of very well been the cause of the failed engine.