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Four years ago, Boko Haram posted a video of over 200 kidnapped girls clothed in black gowns. Boko Haram is a Islamic State that is located in West Africa. Boko Haram was founded in 2002 by Mohammed Yusef. Boko Haram has killed ten thousands and displaced 2.3 million people from their homes. Nigeria is in it's ninth year in war with Boko Haram. Over the last four years, more than one hundred of these girls have been released. Communities searched for their lost girls. Military and parents both searched, their message reached outside of the country, even the continent! Protests from America, France, South Korea and so many other places had one message. Bring back our girls! For years many of these girls still remained in captive. But for those who have escaped or let go they now reside at a pristine university. They now live the lives of almost normal young adults. All of these girls are thankful for escaping but still think back to the girls that didn't get to join them. But despite being free, these girls are kept under contest surveillance. They are not allowed to leave campus without an escort and must have permission to have guests over. These young women have rarely been able to visit family since the kidnapping. They only see them during holidays such as Christmas. "They will not be the normal people they were before they were abducted. A lot of restrictions will come with their lifestyles" Says Ms. Mahdi, secretary general of the Woman's Rights Advancements and Protection Alternative. Opinion I hope that these young women are onto a path of education to help other girls that might be a victim like them. It must be terrible having such a traumatic experience like this, I could never imagine the pain these women went through. I hope they get stronger each and every day. I am going to comment on Colin's and Max's
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Pepe Creator Sues Infowars
Event/History Matt Furie created Pepe in a web comic called "Boy's Club" in 2005. Pepe has become a beloved meme for nearly a decade, Furie described Pepe as "just a chill frog and is pretty good natured" But as the internet does what it does best, it took Pepe to the dark side of the web. Many of images of Pepe have been sited of him being used as a racial symbol. It's all fun and games till someone actually takes the image and uses it in real life. This beautiful meme had a good life till hateful people took advantage and twisted him up like a rag doll, never to be seen as his old self ever again. During the 2016 elections, the Clinton campaign called out Trump's use of Pepe, they described Pepe as " A symbol associated with white supremacy ." Recently a company called "Infowars" has created a MAGA (Make America Great Again) Poster with Pepe hidden within the art. Matt Furie is furious with the use of his character that he has called a lawsuit "Furie did not authorize the use of the Pepe image or character in this poster, and does not approve of the association of Pepe with Alex Jones or any of the other figures shown in this poster, or the 'MAGA' slogan." Furie has gone as far as killing Pepe in a web comic in 2017 but Pepe is still used for a hate symbol. Opinion Pepe did not deserve this. Pepe was a chill meme that people adored, now used for a hate symbol. It's a tragic event, no meme should ever go through this. Once a meme is dead (Not used anymore) It must rest for it's day of entertaining young adults/teens is over. Something as innocent as a web comic designed for the daily person will be utterly destroyed once it hits the internet. RIP Pepe (2005- 2017) At then end of our book we witness the almost defeat of Valentine but snuck away in the knick of time. Jace and Clary escape the scene along with Simon in their magical truck that floats on water. Clary faces horror as she realizes the sun is coming up, Simon here is a vampire. Clary yes to protect her friend by shielding him but it won't be enough until they noticed Simon isn't shriveling up like a vampire should. The shadow hunters are shocked this has never happened before. I believe Simon didn't shrivel up and die is because he drank some blood from Jace. Jace has special blood within him, angel's blood! I believe this saved Jace and that another Vampire has never drank angels blood. But that't just my theory. Later in the book a mysterious woman finds Clary calling she knows how to wake up Jocelyn (Clary's mother) from her coma. Lucky for me, there are many sequals, perquals and spinoffs on this series. But I'll just theorize what happens in the next few books. I believe Clary will go too far with her new found power of creating her own runes. Something to do with her father somehow using her powers to his advantages but not himself but a spy of some kind. He never does dirty work himself such as using the demon to get down worlder's blood for him. He might go as far by blackmailing someone into using Clary. I'm not exactly sure how... But I cant wait for reading the next book in this trilogy which is "City of Glass" by Casandra Clare It's been a wonderful time reading this book. I finished the book on accident, it just got so good I couldn't help myself! In the end Valentine somehow still got away. But somehow weirdly enough Simon (A VAMPIRE) can roam freely in sunlight without getting burned to death. I have a theory on why but Ill get to that later. Clary and Jace both find out in their viens is angels blood. Every Shadow hunter has traces of angel background but not exactly very strong in a sense. While Valentine wife was pregnant he did an experiment with having her drink Angel's blood. They blood then transferred over to Clary and Jace they have more special powers than the average shadow hunter. Which is amazing!! Jace can jump to from extreme heights and Clary can create her own runes. Now I must put myself into the book, I have no idea what I would be in this book. Absolutely no idea, I love the idea of being a shadow hunter but you see Im not always ready for action like these guys are. But if I was, I feel as I would probably hopefully be on the good guys sides, I'm sure I would be. I feel as I wouldn't really got along with Isabelle Lightwood, she annoys me a bit when reading the books. But hopefully I get to learn more about her character in the upcoming books. Our book continues with the mystery of Down worlders children being brutally murdered by an unknown source. Traces and clues are still leading back to Clary's father, Valentine. Magnus, the local High warlock, believes that Valentine is collecting down worlder blood for a certain potion or to enhance a weapon.
I will describe three different relationships all with Clary. I will describe Simon, Jace, and Luke relationship wioth our protagonist. Simon's relationship to Clary is sweet and charming. They have been best friends since elementary school and Simon's loyalty to Clary shines through. Simon tries to be the best boyfriend for Clary but Clary seems conflicted with continuing this relationship. But I ship them so much! Jace's relationship with Clary is a bit complicated. Clary doesnt want to see Jace anymore because it hurts her. To know that the man she once loved is her brother, its forbidden! But she does make small talk with him but most of the time she can't stand being alone with him. Luke's relationship with Clary is the purest. Luke's was a father figure to Clary her entire life and he continues to be. Clary views him as a father more than her actual father. Despite Luke's secret was exposed, him being a werewolf and a former shadow hunter. Clary couldn't ask for a better person to be in her life while her mother is in a coma. The book I am reading for this Blog series is The City Of Ashes by Casandra Clare. The second book in a series titled The Mortal Instruments. My book takes place in the Shadow hunter world, which takes place in our world but we live as 'mundanes' just like Muggles (British term) or No Maj (American term) in the Wizarding World (Harry Potter) In this Shadow Hunter world there are werewolves, vampire and warlocks, all fantasy is true to this world. They call their kind Downworlders .
Spoilers!!! We follow our main Character named Clary Fray a girl that was a normal mundane until she finds out her bloodline is from one of the most evil shadow hunter ever, Valentine, her father.Also she finds out the 'love' of her 'life' is her long lost brother that had been thought to be dead! (Crazy, right?) In this second book Clary tries to continue her life before knowing about the shadowhunter world, a normal life, having a new boyfriend, living what a normal teen life would be. But Clary is dragged back in when someone in New York City is murdering Downworlder children. People are pointing fingers at Clarys Father. I believe two things will happen, Valentine is the person doing the murders but he isn't doing the bloody work himself! He has a demon of some kind under his control. Shadow Hunters hunt demons, and have the ability to control one with major knowledge. The second thing I believe is Simon (Clarys' New Boyfriend) is a vampire. In the last book Simon got captured by a pack of vampires but there were no results. But in the beginning of the book Clary and Simon are watching Dracula and Simon excuses himself because he feel a bit sick. Then Clary proceeds to describe him as more paler than usual and he did seem to lose a lot of weight since the attack.
Discussing Event Article discusses the tragic death of Óscar Pérez, a rebel leader leading against Venezuela's government. Nicknamed “The Government's Most Wanted Rebel’. It took place Caracas, Venezuela on January 15, 2018. He was murdered by the Venezuelan government for standing up for what is right. Óscar Pérez, a man of many occupations: an actor, rebel leader and an investigator for the CICPC (Cuerpo de Investigaciones Científicas, Penales y Criminalísticas). Óscar Pérez his life was like being a star in an action movie. Being the savior showing the people of this country how to lead a rebellion. But even the strongest may be taken down. Óscar Pérez and close comrades were shot down in a building. The government was demanding surrender but Óscar Pérez was concerned about the civilians in the building. Óscar Pérez tried to surrender but the officials wouldn't take him, they threw grenades at the building, killing half a dozen civilians and rebels. The government stormed in killing Óscar Pérez. Event took place Caracas, Venezuela on January 15, 2018 History The revolution of Venezuela is against the country vs the government. Starting with the president death Hugo Chávez. The country was already on low debt and it showed through its cities, many hospitals low funded and crime on the rise. The country was going out of control. Many rebels were trying to take back the chair for power of the people.Óscar Pérez wasn’t one of them at first he as a police officer and a part time actor. He watched how the people of his country were being treated, the oppressed against that. Taking a helicopter in June of 2017, he flew over Supreme Tribunal of Justice, while having a banner that read ‘350 Liberty’ a reference to Article 350 of the constitution. It states “The people of Venezuela ... shall disown any regime, legislation or authority that violates democratic values, principles and guarantees or encroaches upon human rights."Reminding t he people of Venezuela not to give in. Opinion It’s really hard to state my opinion on this matter. Many viewed him as terrorist, others viewed him as a hero or a hope in this rebellion. I hope there is justice to this mans death. |