America has decided to rebuild the WTC because we are trying to symbolize the fact that we are still standing strong after the 9/11 attack in 2001 and that we can try our best to ensure our fellow citizens safety. What makes this better than the old WTC towers is the new safety updates that have been planned for this new skyscraper. This building is going to have concrete walls that can withstand "three times as much pressure as any other NYC skyscrapers," meaning that this WTC is going to be stronger and is going to try to lesson the damage that a possible terrorists attack will cause. This will be a good thing since the walls of the previous WTC were not strong enough to fight against the damage. New elevators have been set to go 23 mph and only take about 45 seconds to reach the top. There will be 450, 000 gallons of water running through the entire building to ensure that in case there is another plane that crashes into the structure that the pipes will try their best to deteriorate the roaring fires.
We, as a nation, have symbolized our patriotism in this building by
constructing the WTC tower at 1,776 feet which is the year that our
nation declared it's independence from Great Britain. To remember the
twin towers, old WTC, there is even a glass enclosure that will be place
at the height of the 1st tower and an observation deck will be placed
at the height where the 2nd tower reached
Monday, September 10, 2012
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Lindsey's Reading Bucket List
1. Forever Young - by One Direction: I would like to read this book because of the fact that I am a big fan of One Direction and I would read anything they write and publish. I've read the reviews of this book and all of the people, Directioners or not, said it was fabulous and that they would recommend it to anyone who is interested.
2. Thirteen Reasons Why - by Jay Asher: This book sounded interesting to me because of the storyline. Plus I would really like to find out what the peoples reactions were when they got the tapes that explained why she killed herself. Also I have guy and girl friends that have enjoyed this book which is a big advantage for me since not very many guys like to read girl type books.
3. Fifty Shades of Grey - by E. L. James: Most of my friends have recommended this book to me. Even though it is very 'inappropriate' they said that the writing was very good and well thought out. I know that this is not a school approved book so I suppose I will have to read it at home and home only.
4. The Mortal Instruments Series - by Cassandra Clare: I'm really interested in vampire/demon/werewolf story-lines. Especially if they have a love plot in them somewhere. This series really caught my eye due to the fact that Ms. Gillmore explained it so well and detailed. The book cover may not be so entreaging but you know what they say Never Judge a Book by it's Cover. .
5. Identical - by Ellen Hopkins: My friend let me read little bits and pieces of her copy and I found it very interesting. I love reading Ellen Hopkins' books, they're so descriptive on how a messed up teenagers life would be.
6. The Perks of Being a Wallflower - by Stephen Chbosky: Even though my closest friend said that this book was very boring to her, I have heard in many cases that the book is actually brilliant and wonderful. Since this book is going to be shown in theater's soon I must read the book first in order to get better details of what I will be seeing on the big screen. When I did see the movie trailer I thought that this book seemed quiet interesting since the movie did, and never forget to always read the book before you watch the movie.
7. Luna - by Julie Anne Peters: This storyline caught my attention when I had heard that it was about a gender confused boy on whether not he wanted to be a man or a woman. I would really like to learn more on his decision he makes on if he wants to be a girl or a boy. The other thing that got my attention to read this is the fact that the boy's name is Liam and one of the guys in my favorite band is named Liam.
8. Tilt - by Ellen Hopkins: Like I have said before I looooooove Ellen Hopkins' books so I would love to add this one to my reading list due to the fact that every book I've read by her is dramatic and I am addicted to dramatic books.
9. The Fault in Our Stars - by John Green: Since this book is about cancer patients and I am interested in the medical field, I believe this will be very dramatic; my favorite type of genre. I've also heard that this book also consists a love story and in my eyes no book is complete unless it has some type of love story!
10. The Mediator Series - by Meg Cabot: Stories that deal with ghost and love are always good reads to me. My friend who is really into the same thing as me told me that she has read this series and has even compared it to the Harry Potter series. To me that seems like this book must be 100% wroth reading!
2. Thirteen Reasons Why - by Jay Asher: This book sounded interesting to me because of the storyline. Plus I would really like to find out what the peoples reactions were when they got the tapes that explained why she killed herself. Also I have guy and girl friends that have enjoyed this book which is a big advantage for me since not very many guys like to read girl type books.
3. Fifty Shades of Grey - by E. L. James: Most of my friends have recommended this book to me. Even though it is very 'inappropriate' they said that the writing was very good and well thought out. I know that this is not a school approved book so I suppose I will have to read it at home and home only.
4. The Mortal Instruments Series - by Cassandra Clare: I'm really interested in vampire/demon/werewolf story-lines. Especially if they have a love plot in them somewhere. This series really caught my eye due to the fact that Ms. Gillmore explained it so well and detailed. The book cover may not be so entreaging but you know what they say Never Judge a Book by it's Cover. .
5. Identical - by Ellen Hopkins: My friend let me read little bits and pieces of her copy and I found it very interesting. I love reading Ellen Hopkins' books, they're so descriptive on how a messed up teenagers life would be.
6. The Perks of Being a Wallflower - by Stephen Chbosky: Even though my closest friend said that this book was very boring to her, I have heard in many cases that the book is actually brilliant and wonderful. Since this book is going to be shown in theater's soon I must read the book first in order to get better details of what I will be seeing on the big screen. When I did see the movie trailer I thought that this book seemed quiet interesting since the movie did, and never forget to always read the book before you watch the movie.
7. Luna - by Julie Anne Peters: This storyline caught my attention when I had heard that it was about a gender confused boy on whether not he wanted to be a man or a woman. I would really like to learn more on his decision he makes on if he wants to be a girl or a boy. The other thing that got my attention to read this is the fact that the boy's name is Liam and one of the guys in my favorite band is named Liam.
8. Tilt - by Ellen Hopkins: Like I have said before I looooooove Ellen Hopkins' books so I would love to add this one to my reading list due to the fact that every book I've read by her is dramatic and I am addicted to dramatic books.
9. The Fault in Our Stars - by John Green: Since this book is about cancer patients and I am interested in the medical field, I believe this will be very dramatic; my favorite type of genre. I've also heard that this book also consists a love story and in my eyes no book is complete unless it has some type of love story!
10. The Mediator Series - by Meg Cabot: Stories that deal with ghost and love are always good reads to me. My friend who is really into the same thing as me told me that she has read this series and has even compared it to the Harry Potter series. To me that seems like this book must be 100% wroth reading!
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