Friday, November 24, 2006

extra credit opportunity - Darfur Diaries

This Saturday (11/25) if you go see the film, Darfur Diaries, and write a one page reaction to it, you will be eligible to recieve 20 pts extra credit toward your homework grade. The film is about the current crisis (genocide) in the Sudan, Africa. I'll be there, so if you see me, make sure to say hi. If not, make sure to pick up a flyer to prove you were there. Here are the details.

The film begins 7PM (doors open at 6:30 PM)
The cost is $7, and all proceeds benefit an education initiative in Darfur.
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center
104 17th Ave S. Seattle, WA 98144

For more information about the film, click here
Email me with any questions.

Directions to the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center are below:

Start address:
3001 184th St SWLynnwood, WA 98037
End address:
104 17th Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
Distance:
18.2 mi (about 27 mins)


Take the I-5 S ramp to Seattle - go 15.6 mi
15.6 mi
17 mins

Take exit 165A to James St. - go 0.4 mi
0.4 mi

Continue on 6th Ave - go 0.3 mi
0.3 mi
1 min

Turn left at Yesler Way - go 0.3 mi
0.3 mi

Continue on E Yesler Way - go 0.5 mi
0.5 mi
1 min

Turn right at 17th Ave S - go 45 ft
45 ft

Arrive at 104 17th Ave S. Seattle, WA 98144

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Troops respond to John Kerry

Here's the picture I showed in class of our troops getting creative in their response to John Kerry's 'botched joke'.

Monday, November 06, 2006

General Election (11/7/06) Activity

Hi Seniors.
Here is the link to the Sample Ballot for our Election Activity.
Snohomish County Sample Ballot

These sites also have some good information on key races.

Everett Herald Endorsements has some good info on local races (Snohomish County)

The 2 below have better info on statewide races.
Seattle PI Politics (Seattle PI Endorsements)
Seattle Times Politics (Seattle Times Endorsements)

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

axis of evil

Hi seniors. Here's the Saturday Night Live clip we watched in class last Friday in case you wanted to see it again. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dL30YtV5CM