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HAPPY 4TH O' JULY!

Hope

Hope is the Thing with Feathers

By: Emily Dickinson

"Hope" is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the tune without the words
And never stops at all,

And sweetest in the gale is heard;
And sore must be the storm
That could abash the little bird
That kept so many warm.

I've heard it in the chillest land
And on the strangest sea,
Yet never, in extremity,
It asked a crumb of me.

Top 10 Shojo

#10	Beauty is the Beast

Publisher: Viz
Writer/Artist: Tomo Matsumoto

When Eimi Yamashita's parents get relocated and send her off to boarding school, Eimi is excited to make friends and start the year off right at her new school. Things kick off when Eimi's dorm mates send her on a secret mission... a mission that involves sneaking into the boy's dorms in the dark of the night and coming back with a rare little souvenir! Things seem to be going well until Eimi finds herself cornered (and possibly caught) by the most handsome and notorious boy at the school! Is she gonna end up expelled... or something even worse!?

Romantic side-plots and amusing adventures makes this manga a welcome addition to someone's stocking.

Read IGN's full review.

#9	The Wallflower

Publisher: Del Rey
Writer/Artist: Tomoko Hayakawa

Sunako Nakahara is an frizzy-haired, pock-marked, dumpy, horror-loving dweeb whose nostrils voluntarily explode into two waterfalls of blood anytime she sees someone who's attractive, which is a huge problem considering the four handsome boys that have moved into her aunt's mansion (where Sunako is staying). The deal? They can live there for free as long as they transform Sunako into a proper young lady. It can't be that difficult... or can it?

Sexy, dangerous and tinted with a smidgeon of Gothic, The Wallflower is shojo manga with an edge. Perfect for the girl (or boy?) that enjoys their manga a little gritty.

Read IGN's full review.

#8	Happy Hustle High

Publisher: Viz
Writer/Artist: Rie Takada

When loud mouthed albeit popular tomboy Hanabi Ozora finds out that her all-girls school is going to get integrated with an all-boys school, she decides to take matters into her own hands and run for student council. It's there that she falls in love with Yasuaki Garaku! The problem? Yasuaki doesn't like girls (not that he likes boys -- he just thinks girls are kinda dumb). He especially hates loud-mouthed tomboys. What's a hot-headed, "twitterpated" girl like Hanabi to do?

Super cute in an advanced Super Gals manga way, Happy Hustle High is the perfect gift for the manga lover who has a thing for rambunctious teenage girls who can't keep their mouths shut (but still get the boys anyway).

#7

Doubt

Publisher: Viz
Writer/Artist: Kaneyoshi Izumi

Gawky and clumsy, Ai has managed to morph herself into a beautiful young woman...but beauty hasn't come easy! After a fellow classmate ridicules Ai in front of everyone, she makes a vow to become the most beautiful and popular girl ever, leaving her embarrassing past far behind. Going through a complete physical overhaul and registering at a different school, Ai is ready for her new life. At first, things go according to plan, but when jealous gossip and rumors begin to surface, her pseudo self-confidence falters. Has Ai bitten off more than she can chew?

A sharp-witted manga, Doubt blatantly focuses on the often shallow disposition of high school students...especially in the female department. Touching upon the hierarchy of teenager's social status with honesty and humor, Doubt is an eye-opening and amusing read.

#6	Kare First Love

Publisher: Viz
Writer/Artist: Kaho Miyasaka

Shy, quiet and four-eyed Karin Karino never paid attention (nor was she paid attention to) by any guys her age. That is, until she laid eyes on Kiriya, a cute student from the neighboring boy's school. Despite Karin's self-consciousness, her and Kiriya hit it off and start dating, even while Yuka (Karin's classmate) attempts to steal Kiriya for herself. Managing to weather storm after emotional storm, Kiriya and Karin seem to have the perfect relationship… but when Kiriya starts hinting that he wants more, Karin begins to question his true feelings towards her. Is he really in love with her or just looking for someone who's easy?

A wonderful and sweet love story that proves that being a nice girl isn't always a bad thing.

#5

Love Hina

Publisher: Tokyopop
Writer/Artist: Ken Akamatsu/Anita Sengupta

Keitaro is a down and out ronin whose only dream in life is to make it to Tokyo University in order to keep a promise to the girlfriend he had when he was little. As a last ditch effort, Keitaro relocates to his grandmother's hotel, Hinata House, presuming that he'll be able to stay there as caretaker and go to a nearby cram school. However, some surprises are in store when, after arriving to Hinata House, his grandmother is nowhere to be found! Instead, Keitaro finds himself in the company of five cute girls who now call Hinata House home! Can Keitaro pass his entrance exams, make friends and be caretaker to five females without killing himself from exhaustion in the process?

With fabulous artwork, hilarious story telling and cheeky (somewhat naughty) humor, Love Hina is a classic shojo (although some consider it shonen-for boys) manga that everyone will enjoy!

#4	Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom

Publisher: Viz
Writer/Artist: Hisaya Nakajo

The cutest boy in school isn't a boy at all! "He's" a she!

Cute, bubbly and utterly love-struck Japanese-American Mizuki has herself transferred all the way to Japan in order to get close to the man of her dreams, high jumper Izumi Sano. The prob? Izumi goes to an all-boy's school, and Mizuki is hardly a boy... or is she? Disguising herself as an impossibly adorable male, Mizuki enrolls her/himself in the same school with the hope of bumping up against her love in the hallways. However, fate does one better and makes Mizuki and Izumi roommates! Now Mizuki must contend with her hidden love for Izumi, her other fellow classmates, and the school nurse...all while trying to keep her true "self" a secret. Will love be able to blossom in such a mess!?

This is a cute and risqu¿ manga that touches upon a plethora of relationships in a straight-forward and appealing manner. Great writing and solid artwork make this shojo a must have this holiday season!

#3	Peach Girl: Change of Heart

Publisher: Tokyopop
Writer/Artist: Miwa Ueda

A two-part drama centered on the messy (and more than a little odd) relationships between "sweet as sugar" Momo (who always gets mistaken for a ganguro gal due to her light hair and dark skin), Kiley ( a popular boy with a mischievous and womanizing streak), Toji ( studious and quiet, Toji is the boy that Momo has had a crush on since middle school) and Sae ( Momo's "friend" whose always trying to steal the spotlight for herself).

After Momo admits to Sae that she has a crush on Toji, Sae decides that all's fair in love and war and rushes off to make Toji her own. Will Sae land Toji before Momo gets a chance to confess her feelings to him? Who will he choose? Will Sae and Momo stay friends after this?

With impressive illustrations and a bewitching plot line, Peach Girl was one of the first shojo manga to make a splash here in the States. Besides the manga, there is also an art book available. Show someone you love that you truly understand their shojo needs this holiday with the Peach Girl manga set and art book.

#2	Fruits Basket

Publisher: Tokyopop
Writer/Artist: Natsuki Takaya/Various

Poor Tohru Honda is seemingly all alone in the world. With a father she has never known, and her mother now dead, Tohru lives in a tent with her most precious of possessions: a picture of her mom. Always looking on the bright side, Tohru continues to try and have a normal high school life despite her current troubles, but when a mudslide destroys what was left of her fragile existence, Tohru's happy disposition begins to slip a little.

Enter the Sohma family. Saving Tohru from her hardships and allowing her to live with them as a housekeeper, Tohru finds herself enmeshed within a magical world of curses, mysteries and a family secret that has strong connections with the zodiac. Just what exactly is the curse of the Sohma family...and what does this mean for Tohru?

Not only is this manga heartwarming, but there's a charming anime to go along with it as well! One of the more popular shojo titles both here in the US and abroad, Fruits Basket has garnered a rabid following. Find out what you've been missing by picking one up for yourself (or a friend) today.

#1	Hot Gimmick

Publisher: Viz
Writer/Artist: Miki Aihara

This shojo is easily the best of the best, and one that cannot be missed by a true connoisseur of manga!

Hatsumi is the meek and mild-mannered middle child of the Narita family. Average and unassuming, Hatsumi does what she can to make living in the company housing complex that her family occupies as smooth as possible. However, things start to go downhill when, on a mission to help her sister, Hatsumi gets caught by the complex's reigning brat-prince!

Threatening to expose her and her family unless she concedes to being his "slave," Hatsumi now finds herself having to kow-tow to her old childhood enemy: Ryoki Tachibana! To make matters worse, Azusa (an old childhood friend), has moved back in with his father and is living at the complex again. Now a famous model, Azusa sets his sights on Hatsumi and our heroine quickly finds herself falling in love. In the meantime, Shinogu (Hatsumi's older brother) doesn't approve of the way that Ryoki or Azusa seem to be glomming onto his sister lately...or could it be that he's hiding his own jealous feelings?

Will Hatsumi be able to continually fend off Ryoki's advances and still protect her family? Will Azusa no longer like her if he finds out what she's gotten herself into? Will Shinogu ever admit to himself the feelings he has for his own sister!?

Layering intrigue upon countless intrigue within each and every section of this manga has made Hot Gimmick an absolute masterpiece. Edgy, blatant and raw, HG touches upon a gazillion different plot lines, showering each one with attention in order to create the most intricate and intense shojo manga to date. Character creation is in-depth and detailed. Plot flows smoothly and joins up with sub-plots without any hiccups. Artwork is in depth and believable, with just enough detail and shading to solidify but not so much that it becomes crowded and confusing. All in all, Hot Gimmick is the number one, must read manga of all time! Read this -- you'll thank us for it later.

So What

This song should be every girls having-a-bad-day-break-up-anthem.
I cut some of it out but U'll get the point...hopefully

GIRLS RULE BOYS DROOL!!


I guess I just lost my boyfriend
I don't know where he went
So I'm gonna spend my money
I'm not gonna pay his rent

I got a brand new attitude
And I'm gonna wear it tonight
I'm gonna get in trouble
I wanna start a fight

So, so what, I'm still a rock star
I got my rock moves and I don't need you
And guess what, I'm havin' more fun
And now that we're done I'm gonna show you tonight

I'm alright, I'm just fine and you're a fool
So, so what, I am a rock star
I got my rock moves and I don't want you tonight

The waiter just took my table
And gave it to Jessica Simps
I guess I'll go sit with drum boy
At least he'll knows how to sing

What if this song's on the radio?
Somebody's gonna die
I'm gonna get in trouble
My ex will start a fight

So, so what, I'm still a rock star
I got my rock moves and I don't need you
And guess what, I'm havin' more fun
And now that we're done I'm gonna show you tonight

I'm alright, I'm just fine and you're a fool
So, so what, I am a rock star
I got my rock moves and I don't want you tonight

You weren't there, you never were
You want it all but that's not fair
I gave you life, I gave my all
You we're there, you let me fall

So, so what, I'm still a rock star
I got my rock moves and I don't need you
And guess what, I'm havin' more fun
And now that we're done I'm gonna show you tonight

I'm alright, I'm just fine and you're a fool
So, so what, I am a rock star
I got my rock moves and I don't want you tonight

I'm alright, I'm just fine and you're a fool
So, so what, I am a rock star
I got my rock moves and I don't want you tonight

Hug the damn Trees

Global Warming
Global Warming The beginning of the Industrial Revolution brought many new, exciting inventions into our lives to simplify our lives and made them more efficient. Such inventions included cars, household appliances and plants that burn solid waste, fossil fuels such as oil, natural gas, and coal, and wood and wood products for fuel. Before the Industrial Revolution, human activities caused very few gases to be released into the atmosphere, but now scientists say, through the burning of fossil fuels, a large population growth and deforestation, humans are affecting the mixture of gases in the atmosphere. This mixture of gases in the atmosphere is causing the worldwide problem known as Global Warming. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the earth has a natural “greenhouse effect” which is caused by energy from the sun controlling the earth’s weather and climate, and heats the earth’s surface. In response to the sun, the earth radiates energy back into space. Atmospheric greenhouse gases such as water vapor, carbon dioxide, and other gases, trap the energy leaving the earth and retaining it as heat, much like a greenhouse ceiling. This is a natural and necessary effect, without it temperatures on earth would be much lower than they are now and life as it is today would not be possible, but with the greenhouse effect the earth’s average temperature is a more comfortable and life-supporting 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The problems that have arisen with the greenhouse effect have occurred due to the increase in atmospheric greenhouse gases. The EPA reports that data collected over the last 100 years shows that the average land surface temperature has risen between .8 and one degree Fahrenheit, precipitation has increased around one percent over the globe and the sea level has risen approximately 6-8 inches, approximately 1-2 inches of the rise caused by melting mountain glaciers and another 1-4 inches has resulted from the expansion of the ocean water as a result of the warmer ocean temperatures. Scientists believe that the increase in greenhouse gas concentration, especially of carbon dioxide, is being caused by the combustion of fossil fuels and other human activities. Fossil fuels burned to run cars and trucks, heat homes and businesses, and power factories are responsible for about 98% of the total U.S. emission of carbon dioxide, 24% of the methane emissions and 18% of nitrous oxide emissions. Also contributing a significant share of emissions is the increase in agriculture, deforestation, landfills, industrial production, and mining. Scientists predicted that in 1997 the United States was responsible for the emission of about one-fifth of the total global greenhouse gases. The total amount of future emissions depends on a range of factors, such as demographic, economic, and technological policy and institutional developments, making it difficult to estimate future emissions. Despite the difficulty scientists have made some predictions; they predict that by the year 2100, without emissions control policies, carbon dioxide concentrations will be 30-150% higher than they are today. Scientists also expect that the earth’s average surface temperature could ride 1.6 – 6.3 degrees Fahrenheit by 2100. It is also expected that the sea level is likely to rise two feet along most the U.S. coast. Today, according to the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), for every one person out of the six billion people on Earth, almost six tons of carbon dioxide re released into the atmosphere each year. Because of human activities, the atmospheric concentration of this greenhouse gas has risen by over 30% over the last 250 years. According to the EDS, people can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases being mixed into the atmosphere. Using public transportation, walking or biking to school or work, or if you must drive, join a carpool and use a car that gets high mileage are suggested to lower carbon dioxide levels. The EDS also recommends using energy-efficient appliances in your house, weatherizing your home and using renewable energy sources, like solar heat or wind power. Natural gas releases the least amount of carbon dioxide and therefore is recommended to replace coal and oil in power plants and factories. Climate change, such as global warming, is a global problem that requires actions of improvement from the entire international community. According to the EPA countries from around the world, including the United States, are working together to share technologies, experience, resources and talent to lower total greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the threat of global warming. These efforts, commonly referred to as Technology Cooperation, can occur between nations, private entities, and organizations around the world. International efforts are in progress to try to establish practices for land use, land use change and forestry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase carbon sinks. Locally, according to the EPA, cities and states around the U.S. are preparing or have already prepared greenhouse gas inventories, and are currently pursuing programs and policies that are hoped to result in the decrease of greenhouse gas emissions. The Union of Concerned Scientists, UCS, explains that one of the most important actions that need to be taken at any level is the amount of fossil fuels burned for energy at any level. It is suggested by many organizations that natural gases should replace other fuels such as coal, oil and gasoline, and that we should still limit the burning of even natural gases. It is also suggested that the government should create car-less cities, where citizens can only walk, ride bikes or use public transportation to get around inside the city. Yet another suggestion is to require citizens to drive electric cars, or electric hybrid cars, to reduce the amount of pollution put into the atmosphere by driving. A less popular action would be to limit the amount of gasoline available to each citizen over a certain amount of time, making them unable to contribute any more pollutants than anyone else is allowed. Transportation is not the only area where action can be taken, household appliances, heating or cooling equipment, consumer electronics, or office equipment also have an affect on the environment. According to the Consumer Federation of America Foundation, CFAF, the average home causes more air pollution than the average car. The CFAF also states that a household that buys “energy efficient equipment” instead of standard new equipment can considerably lower the emissions of carbon dioxide over the lifetime of the appliances, that is a pollution savings comparable to taking a car off the road for seven years. As well as lowering the amount of pollutants being put into the air, citizens can reduce their energy bills by around 30% by replacing their home appliances by energy efficient products in their home. Individuals can make a big difference in global warming also. Citizens can get involved with organizations to attract the attention of the government as well as following a couple of the suggestions made above. People can drive less, or use more efficient cars, smoke less, even cigarette and pipe smoke are pollutants, and replace their appliances and household products with more energy efficient ones. Global warming is a problem, and it won’t go away without the cooperation of the world and it’s inhabitants.ug

"Quotes"

'There is nothing good or bad, but thinking makes it so...'
- Some old guy
'Laughter is the best medicine.'
-Joker?
'Ignorance is bliss to the human mind.'
- Edward Cullen(Midnight Sun)
'Ha,Ha. Words 2 Live by.'
-My little sister
'The shortest distance between any two points is a straight line'

-Unknown
'All that glitters is not gold'
-Unkown

'The only way to get to the top is if you pull yourself up, one step after the other, and never look down.'
-Me