Review of Book: Of Mice and Men

**Spoiler Alert**
 I absolutely adored this book. Although I was a little doubtful in the beginning, as it sort of seemed like one of those books that threw around heavy detail just to seem interesting. However, after the first few pages, I was completely sucked in. I really can see why George shot Lennie, if Curly found Lennie before George, Lennie certainly would have suffered a way worse punishment, probably getting beaten multiple times before actually being killed. It was easy for me to feel bad for Curly's wife, even though she was "trouble" and got in the way of George, Lennie and Candy's plan. I can see why she was so bored with her life, her husband, Curly, was kind of a Jerk, who paraded her around as kind of a trophy, similar to walking around and saying "I may not be really strong, but look, I have a really pretty wife!" Even though he could never find her. The symbolism and detail that Steinbeck used kept me entertained, and although it wasn't assigned, I read the whole book in one sitting. My favorite character had to be Curly's wife, because I thought the way she carried herself, and the story of her past was really interesting. When she was accidentally killed by Lennie, I felt really sad, not just because someone died, but that Curly's wife would never fulfill her dreams of being an actor in movies, although it was really unlikely. Even though we only got a short glimpse of her character through the book, she was possibly one of the most interesting characters for the short time that she actually was involved with George and Lennie.

By Em.

Syria

Protesters in Syria

After 8 mouths of protests and violence in Syria  it has not gotten any better. In a united nations report it states that over 3,500 people have died in the violence. The protest were inspired by the success of Tunisia and Egypt in the beginning of the year. The violence started in mid-march when the government started a violent crack down on protesters. Since then it hasn't gotten better. Even after pleas from other countries to stop the violence,the presidential family of 40 years didn't listen. It is only getting worse as the goverment is attacking the city of Homs with all of it's force. It seems that it is becoming a real civil war with sadly many more deaths.  The future of this country does not look bright, but we can only hope that this violence will end and the people can live happily.

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Daylight Savings Time

Get ready to change your clocks. because daylight savings is about to end. At 2am on Sunday get ready to turn your clock back a hour. this change will make the day a hour longer. It also means waking up in the dark, and the sun being later than usual.it is a sure sign that fall and winter are here. Daylight savings was originally made for farmers, so that they would have more daylight to farm and work. but today it is used to save energy and and bring your electricity bill down. so don't forget to change your clock this Sunday.

Viral Videos

If you’ve ever been on the internet, then you’ve probably seen a viral video on you tube. Today thousands of people will try to make a viral video and most will fail. it’s hard to make a video that is so funny that thousands of people will think is funny and watch it over and over again. Even if you succeed you are at the risk of over exposition. Just ask Fred, the internet sensation just a few years ago and now he has two movies out and everyone has forgotten about him. Rebecca black was the talk of every website, radio station, and TV channel just a few short months ago and now Friday isn’t on the iTunes most popular songs, she’s not getting billons of hits on YouTube. That’s show biz, one minute you’re in and the next you’re out there are new viral videos now, Single Ladies Fail is the new Friday, and secretagentbob is the new Fred.

Carley Out

Top 20 songs in the USA

Song that have been gaining poputlarity this week include ADELE's "Somone Like You", up two from four, Cobra Starship's "You Make Me Feel" up one from six, and up four from nineteen is LMFAO's "Sexy and I Know It". Songs that have been declining in rankings include Gym Class Heroes 'Stereo Hearts", down one from two to three, Bad Meets Evil's "Lighters" down one from five to six, and Britney Spear's "I Wanna Go" down four to eleven.

Credit for Chart: http://www.at40.com/top-40/chart/20283 

ThisWeek	LastWeek	Artist & Song
1	1		Maroon 5 Moves Like Jagger feat. Christina Aguilera
2	4		Adele Someone Like You
3	2		Gym Class Heroes Stereo Hearts feat. Adam Levine
4	3		Foster The People Pumped Up Kicks
5	6		Cobra Starship You Make Me Feel... feat. Sabi
6	5		Bad Meets Evil Lighters feat. Bruno Mars
7	9		Lmfao Party Rock Anthem feat. Lauren Bennett & ...
8	10		Lady Gaga You And I
9	15		David Guetta Without You feat. Usher
10	14		Dev In The Dark
11	7		Britney Spears I Wanna Go
12	12		Pitbull Give Me Everything ft. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, &...
13	13		Nicki Minaj Super Bass
14	8		Katy Perry Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
15	19		Lmfao Sexy And I Know It
16	11		Rihanna Cheers (Drink To That)
17	17		Jason Derulo It Girl
18	16		Onerepublic Good Life
19	20		Kelly Clarkson Mr. Know It All
20	21		Alexandra Stan Mr. Saxobeat

Occupy Wall Street

In lower New York, in a park called Zuccotti, a large group of hodgepodge people are joining to fight the power in Wall Street. This group includes people from all around United States. They have called the movement occupy Wall Street. Over time it has left New York and spread to other parts of the country. It has spread so much the original protesters are applying for a trademark. they claim to be the 99% of the population and use it as there slogan. Although they have come together, they all have different reasons, and I believe that most of them are there for fun. it is not organized and has no real leader and organizer. The success of the movement is questionable because for one there is no real goal, and they have made no suggestions about what to do to save the economy. Due to this many people are questioning its legitimacy. But still the protest continues and more people are joining every day.