Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Coal mining

I'm against for continued coal mining because it's very dangerous, can cause health problems, and a hard job to do. Miners work under bad conditions where shafts and tunnels can cave in or flood and ventilation can fail. Also, coal is inherently moire dangerous than metal mining. When they break down coal the dust can get in their lungs and the dust can cause black lung disease. Burning coal puts pollution into the environment. Coal miners don't make that much money compared to the dangers of the job. The average is $81.462 for all the U.S. coal miners. They might make good money but, they are risking their lives and health. Coal mining shouldn't be a resource for the energy because it's bad for the environment, and dangerous for miners.

Friday, March 7, 2014

The Where I'm from Poem

I am from buzzing alarm clocks, from dove and strawberry smoothies...

I am from the rose bushes with  sharp thorns...

I am from family reunions, from the backyard to the living room...
I am from my cousin sleeping in my room and tip toeing in the early morning with my parents asleep...

I am from the loud mouth family and the big hugs we give out...

From my mom saying, penny's were good luck and beans give you gas...
I am from my parents coming to Chicago...

I'm from Denver Colorado, yams also fried chicken...

From  my mom's childhood in Chicago, and when my aunt feel in the bucket with heels on...
I am from my memories... 

I am from my family taking a picture in front of MLK statue..