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The History Of eBay

By Shane Moller

Have you ever bought something from eBay? The history of eBay is very interesting.


 * What is eBay?** eBay is a company that is an online auction and shopping website. On E-Bay you can but and sell a he variety of stuff, from clothes to video games. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ **EBay**

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/**EBay**
 * Who and When Was eBay created?** eBay was created by a French computer programmer named Pierre Omidyar. Pierre created eBay on September 3 1995.

**What was the first item bought off eBay?** The very first item sold off eBay was a broken laser pointer sold for $14.83. Pierre contacted the winner to make sure he knew it was broken, and the winner replied saying he collects all broken laser pointers. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/**EBay**

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/**EBay**
 * What are you not allowed to sell on eBay?** In the first years of eBay you were allowed to sell anything but then it became really popular so they had to make some restricted items. The following are some of the main ones: Tobacco, alcohol, drugs, nazi paraphernalia, bootleg recordings, firearms and ammo, crossbows, used underwear ect…

So if you have ever bought something off eBay you might think about this article.

Sports Quiz By Shane Moller

**__1. Who was the first African American MLB player?__** A. Michal Jackson B. Babe Ruth C. Jackie Robinson D. WHO CARES???

A. Pittsburg Steelers B. Seattle Seahawks C. NBC D. All of the above
 * __2. Which NFL team has won the Super Bowl 6 times?__**

A. OJ Simpson B. Wayne Gretzky C. Alex Ovechkin D. Sidney Crosby
 * __3. Which NHL player has the most goals ever scored?__**

A. Shaq B. What is the NBA? C. Wilt Chamberlin D.Kareem Abdul Jabbar
 * __4. Which NBA player has the most points?__**

A. 1993 B. 1900 C. 1800 D. 2012
 * __5. When was the first X Games?__**

A. 2010 In Moscow Russia. B.1896 In Athens Greece. C. 100 B.C. In Egypt. D. 1777 On The Moon.
 * __6. When & Where Was The First Summer Olympics?__**

A. Los Angeles Lakers. B. Cleveland Cavaliers. C. Seattle Seahawks. D. Miami Heat.
 * __7. Which Team Is Not In The NBA?__**

A. Pittsburgh Penguins. B. Pittsburgh Steelers. C. Pittsburgh Pirates. D. Montreal Canadiens
 * __8. Which NHL Team Has 24 Stanly Cup Wins?__**

A. Basketball B. Hockey C. Football D. Baseball
 * __9. Is The MLB...__**

__10. Chose All Of The Pro Athletes.__ A. Sidney Crosby. B. Ben Roethlisberger. C. Alex Ovechkin. D. Ichiro Suzuki. E. Patrick Kane. F. Brett Favre. G. Shaq. H. Dwight Howard. I. Ryan Howard. J. Babe Ruth. K. Wilt Chamberlin. L. Wayne Gretzky. M. Jackie Robinson. N. Kareem Abdul Jabber. O. Ryan Sheckler. P. Tiger Woods. Q. Michal Phelps. R. Sean White. S. Carmelo Anthony. T. Troy Polamalu. U. Yogi Berra. V. Shane Done. W. Dwyane Wade. X. Mike Reilly. Y. Yao Ming. Z. All Of The Above

1:C 2:A 3:B 4:D 5:A 6:B 7:C 8:D 9:D 10:A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,Y,Z,
 * __Test Answers__**

0-1: HORRIBLE!!! 2-3: UMM... Try A Different Hobie. 4-5: OK. 6-7: Prety Good. 8-9: Great! 10: Amazing!!!
 * __Test Results__**

__How to write a good book review, step by step:__

1. List the book title and author of what you want to review:
__Arc Angle__ By Anthony Horowitz

BRAINSTORMING:
===**2. BRAINSTORM everything you LIKED about this book. What worked? Why was it good writing (quote from the book)? What was interesting about the main character, the problem, the plot? What kept you interested?**=== I liked how he used good verbs, it helped me see what was happening. The main character Alex is interesting because he is full of surprises, you will never know what he will do until it happens. Pretty much the whole book kept me interested but some of the main things were the action and exciting suspense.

**3. Brainstorm everything you DIDN'T like about this book. What didn't work? What would you have done differently if you'd been the author? In what parts did you feel a little bored?**
If I was the author I wouldn't have changed anything I like everything about it.

4. NOW write a lead (a beginning) for your book review. You can hook us in a few different ways: start with "Imagine. . .", tell a story, start with a quote from the book, or ask a question. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be stuck in a building on fire and couldn't get out? If you have (which you probably haven't) this book would be great for you (well it would be great for anyone who likes action I should say). In this story you will read about a brave 14 year old boy who is a secret agent! He will go through all sorts of adventures and even come close to getting killed a couple times. If you like action, adventure, suspense, and fun then you will love this book.
 * WRITING:**

5. Next add a thesis statement (your argument) to the end of your lead. Examples: //"A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle will keep you on the edge of your seat, even though Meg is sometimes a whiny character.// OR //"My Brother Sam is Dead", by Collier and Collier, is a thoughtful exploration of the complex effects of war in the American Revolution.//

6. NOW follow this outline for the rest of your review:


 * Book Review Outline:**

Paragraph 1 -- LEAD, with thesis statement at the end Paragraph 2 -- BRIEF summary of the book's plot (but don't give anything away!) Paragraph 3 -- YOUR opinion of the book (from your brainstorming) Paragraph 4 -- WHO you think would enjoy this book; who you think it was written for Paragraph 5 -- Conclusion -- give us advice (should we read it or not, and why?)

7. Give a draft of your book review to Ms. B.! Did you know in the American Revolution brothers fought on different sides? You might have known the American Revolution was a war fought between the Americans and the British army, but did you know that the Americans beat the biggest army in the world? This historical fiction story that you’re about to read will help you understand what it might be like to fight in a war. In this story you will read about two brave brothers who fight against each other in the American Revolution. I hope it will make you think about how lucky we are to not have to go to war, and have your sibling die at the age of 15. “American Revolution” Accessed 4 February 2010. __En.wikipedia.org/wiki/**American Revolution** __ “Tactics and weapons of the American Revolutionary War” Accessed 12 February 2010. __[|www.doublegv.com/ggv/battles/**tactics**.html] __ “The history place an unlikely victory 1777-1783” Accessed 1 March 2010. __www.**historyplace**.com /unitedstates/revolution/revwar-77.htm __ “What was life like in colonial Connecticut” Accessed 4 February 2010. __Wiki.answers.com/…/What was life like in colonial Connecticut – __ My Last Regret Someone was shouting from far away, somewhere in town. You would hear “Don’t shoot!” Then more yelling. I never saw them, but I really wanted to. Father said it was rebels being idiots again. I did not know how he knew; I did not ask I never asked questions unless it was about the farm. Besides I was too into was the rebels were saying. I decided to slump outside to hear better so I told Father that I was going to find my overcoat. Oh, and by the way my name is Henry Sanderson. The year is 1777 during the American Revolution. I'm a 17 year old who wants to fight as a Patriot 'cause I think the King is being unfair. The only problem is my family is Tory. My family and I live in Connecticut and we own a tavern but there hasn't been much income since the war started. I was piling through glassy withered grass as I heard a gunshot. Next thing I know there are men galloping off on their horses. I knew they were Patriots by their wore blue uniforms. I wondered who shot and why. Mother called me in to help make the stew for supper, so I decided to ask her something. "Mother what was that all about" I questioned? Right when she was about to reply Father stumbled in. "It was the rebels being idiots" He repeated what he said earlier. So I guess I won't be asking that question ever again. After supper I thought I would tell Father that I think the King is being selfish and that I don't agree with him at all. But I guess that that wasn't a very good choice 'cause now I'm sleeping outside. It was really hard to go to sleep 'cause of the wind but when I did I had a dream. It was my brother and I hunting. I turned my head and saw something move and right then I shot. I hit it but that wasn't a good thing, it was John my brother. And that made me feel terrible. Early the next morning when I woke up I remembered something. Being a kid and playing with a ball my brother John took it from me and I fought him for it, and really hurt him. I don't know if that meant something or what, but I sure hoped it didn't come true. During breakfast I was going to tell Mother and Father that I am going to enlist as a Patriot but before I did John just had to blurt out, "I'm enlisting as a Tory". That's when I remembered the dream I had, and I didn't tell them my news. John and I have had plenty of fights but I never thought I might kill him. After I heard the news I thought I would go tell my best friend James Pitt about it. James had already enlisted as a Patriot and he would tell me what to do. But when I got to his house he wasn't there. I asked his parents and they said he's gone to war. When Father woke up that morning I was gone but what he didn't notice was the muzzle loading flint lock musket with bayonet missing. I was on my own, I didn’t know where to go but I was going. And only after the first night I felt terrible, but I couldn’t turn back now. I was thinking with the glistening moon in my face when I saw something move in the bushes. Then I blacked out. I heard a clash of pots and pans and I woke up. I looked around and it seemed like I was in some sort of base. It had dirty uniforms and guns laying everywhere. Then I turned my head and saw him. “James! What are you doing here?” “This is my squad, how do you fee- oh here comes General Lee.” “Pitt, you called for me.” “Yes Sir, this is my best friend Henry. We picked him off the street; he will be a good loyal soldier Sir.” “Very well, get him a uniform.” I swung my head toward James “Wow that was easy.” “Yes General Lee is pretty open to anybody.” I felt strong. It was the first time I really felt proud of myself. “Well I better get going right?” “Yes were leaving tonight.” “Where?” “To assault in Ridgefield.” We walked for miles and miles, everybody getting tired and hungry. Then I squinted my eyes and saw a fire, then people. All orange and red, it was the most beautiful thing I’ve seen this for a while. General Lee said this is our campground, and to come back here if we get injured. I looked at James right beside me and asked him, “Now what?” He answered, “War.” Then he told me to stay by him all the time and if we ever did get split up to come back to the campground. Now we’re on our own, actually fighting, but first we must eat. We will be fighting for hours and will need some food in us. Most of the soldiers got food before they left and all of them devour it in an instant. The whole time we were eating I was thinking we might demolish or get demolished. Someone was shouting from far away. You would hear gun shots then more yelling. I didn’t see them but I was about to. I was in war, where men are beasts killing everything. Now I am one of those beasts. Marching onto the battlefield. I held my musket like I knew how to use it but I didn’t. Then, I fired one after another trying to hit everything in sight with a red uniform on. And to my surprise I was hitting them, and it wasn’t hard. It was easy to spot them with the big X down there torso of all them, all I had to do was find that unforgettable target. Now I’m intensely struggling, trying to fight. I started to ease up. But that means my life is that much more in danger. I kept pounding them on though, by now I must have used a lot of my ammo. So I said, “James, I need to hide!” “Wait for me!” And we both left the battlefield. I knew we were more protected than what had been before, but we still needed to watch out. Who knows where spies are camouflaged. James and I got everything we needed and we paced ourselves across to the battlefield again. I took that first shot and it ignited. After I shot I knew who I shot at, John my brother. For an instant the musket ball in slow motion, was the ball John and I played with as kids, then it hit him right in the leg. Then, he cascaded to the ground. I was devastated, as I crashed to the ground on my knees, crying so loud James could hear me. And I ran as fast as I could into the bushes, something inside me told me to look back and when I did I saw him crawling on the ground in horrible pain. He wasn’t dead! Turning around I started to stumble over to him and then I saw one of the soldiers in my squad walking over to him. My head was a tornado twisting and twirling. I yelled but it wasn’t loud enough. So I dashed as fast as I could toward them but was too late. The soldier held his gun on his chest, a leach about to suck blood. I tried to load my musket, but it was too late. The soldier fired and John was lying on the ground shaking. The gun was so close John was set ablaze. Then the shaking stopped. I had killed my brother. Meanwhile I choked-up and stared in repulsion. Suddenly I saw the gun faintly pointed at me and in horrible pain my body gave up and hit the dirt.
 * What is the historical setting for this story? ** I’ve set this story in Connecticut 1777, l a couple years after the American Revolution started. The American Revolution was when the American colonists rebelled against the British and fought for liberty.
 * What is true in this story? ** The battle in Ridgefield really did happen in the American Revolution. Also General Lee was a real General who fought in the American Revolution.
 * What is fictional in this story? ** Most of the characters in this story are fictional, like Henry and his brother John. Also Mother, Father, and Henry’s friend James are fictional too. However they all could be based on real things that probably happened in the American Revolution.
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 * __Cupcakes Rule Poem__**

Cupcakes rule, yes they do. Cupcakes rule like me too!

Pie sucks, yes it does. Pie sucks just because!

Cake is old, it's not very bold. cake is old just like mold!

Cookies are plane, they are so lame. Cookies are plane what a shame!

Candy is hard, just like lard. Candy is hard, your a tard.

Tarts are bad you use a knife. Tarts are bad go get a life.

Cupcakes rule, yes they do. Cupcakes rule more than you!!! :)