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Academic vs. Need Based Scholarships in Alaska

nycsalpal12 — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:55:49 +0000

Top five PROS of Academic Scholarships:

People will be motivated to do better in school.
No matter what your financial standing is, you’ll be able to be in charge of the quality of your education.
More people will go to in-state colleges.
These graduates may stay living in Alaska after school and therefore contribute to the stability of the state’s economy.
More people will have equal opportunities to get scholarships and degrees.

Winter Olympics Medal Standings

nycsalpal12 — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:41:09 +0000

Here are the 5 leaders in the overall medals count in the Winter Olympics:

USA = 32 medals

Germany= 26 medals

Norway= 20 medals

Canada= 17 medals

France= 15 medals

Found at: http://www.nbcolympics.com/medals/

10 …interesting Valentine’s Day gifts

nycsalpal12 — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:48:00 +0000

“One of those big cards from the gas station.” –calle28
“My boyfriend got me a bikini (top only, he didn’t know you had to order the bottoms separately). He intentionally bought it a size too small.” –cherryblossom_bride
“My husband bought me one of those teddy bears in a straitjacket that was called ‘Crazy for You Bear.’ I have a couple of psychology degrees, so I found it kind of funny.” –psyck
“A guy I used to date gave me a plush, red pillow, trimmed with lace and a ribbon across it saying, ‘Will you be my valentine?’” –ootmother2
“One guy gave me a box of chocolates from the dollar store. Too bad I don’t eat chocolate.” –alabaster_angel
“How about a stuffed animal that dances to “Crank That (Soulja Boy)”? The dancing really upped the cheese factor.” –Mel_23
“My ex kept hinting about this awesome surprise he had for Valentine’s Day. Then he took me to Safeway and bought me a red mug that said ‘Kiss.’ Score!” –charisan
“Last year, my hubby gave me a tackle box filled with used lures and fishing worms that he no longer wanted but didn’t wantto throw away, plus a Frisbee so he could take me to the park to play (like I was a puppy or something!). Needless to say, it wasn’t well received!” –Dondine
“I got a poem from an ex boyfriend where he went on and on about how beautiful my black hair was, and how he could look into my brown eyes for all of eternity. Too bad my hair is brown, and my eyes are blue.” –tiffwins
“I dumped a guy who gave me an ID bracelet — with his name on it. What, like in case I forgot his name? So ridiculous.” –ktrumpatori

Found at http://lifestyle.ca.msn.com/valentines-day/knb-article.aspx?cp-documentid=23323393

5 Extreme Dress Code Punishments

nycsalpal12 — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:43:41 +0000

A New Mexican middle school student was suspended for 3 days because her shirt was wasn’t tucked in.
A high school student was sent home because she wore khaki colored pants, not khaki fabric pants.
A middle school girl was forced to wear the scarlet letter “A” for abstinence because she wore a plain black t-shirt and denim pants.
Students in Texas were suspended for wearing a popular belt.
About 30 kids were suspended for protesting their dress code. They wore “banned hoodies to school.

Found at http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/260946

Top Ten most watched Olympic events

nycsalpal12 — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:46:44 +0000

These are the Top Ten most watched Olympic events:

Indoor volleyball
Basketball
Mens 100m
Gymnastics
Equestrian
Tennis
Triathlon
Swimming
Opening Ceremony (yes we know it’s not a sport but it’s a popular event)
Wrestling

Found at: http://blog.casinoman.net/10-of-the-most-watched-olympic-events.113.asp

Erin

nycsalpal12 — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:37:22 +0000

Now for Erin’s top five Olympic Events

Gymnastics
Swimming
Beach volleyball
Long jump
Shot-put

Malin

nycsalpal12 — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:35:41 +0000

Now it is Malin’s top five Olympic Events

Indoor Volleyball
Gymnastics
Beach Volleyball
Softball
Basketball

Sally

nycsalpal12 — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:33:13 +0000

Today we will be talking about the Olympics! Everybody has their own opinion of the Olympics and their favorite sports so each of us will list our top FIVE favorite Olympic sports.

Sally

1. Gymnastics

2. Indoor volleyball

3. Beach volleyball

4. Swimming

5. Skiing

Baby Names of 2009

nycsalpal12 — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:39:39 +0000

Top ten girls’ baby names of 2009…

1. Emily
2. Emma
3. Madison
4. Abigail
5. Olivia
6. Isabella
7. Hannah
8. Samantha
9. Ava
10. Ashley

Top ten boys’ baby names of 2009…

1. Jacob
2. Michael
3. Ethan
4. Joshua
5. Daniel
6. Christopher
7. Anthony
8. William
9. Matthew
10. Andrew

Welcome to TOP TEN!

nycsalpal12 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:15:42 +0000

Our first post will be about ice cream!

The Top 10 Ice Cream Consuming Countries are…

The United States
New Zealand
Denmark
Australia
Belgium/Luxembourg
Sweden
Canada
Norway
Ireland
Switzerland