The House on Hound Hill by: Maggie Prince posted by Alexander James Krzyston

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Emily, her mom, and her brother Jonah, have just moved away to a new house on Hound Hill in a historic London neighborhood. 
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However there is something that is not right in her new home specifically in her brother Jonah’s room.  Alex Krzyston .House on Hound. Alex J Krzyston .House on Hound. Alex James Krzyston
She begins to get headaches and get sick.  Emily sees a young boy looking for his cat, Pardoner, but she questions weather he is real or a hallucination because when he appears to Emily only she sees him.  Emily continues to see the boy, Seth and she believes him to be ghost.  She stumbles across Pardoner and her family can see him.  Emily holds him and knows that he is real; still no one else can see Seth.  Emily is taken to the hospital because she hit her head on the fireplace; right before she hit her head Emily was talking to Seth.
 Shortly after finding Pardoner someone on Hound Hill falls ill with the Black Death, a disease that killed almost a quarter of the London’s population and has not been heard of since 1665.  Emily then learns that Seth is from the time 1665, the time of the Black Death.  She slowly begins to question her sanity after seeing Seth more often and wonders weather or not she has the plague as she begins to feel sicker and sicker.  Emily finds out through Seth that her new house was once Seth’s during the plague year. As she falls ill with the Black Death she sees things from the past more clearly and for longer amounts of time.  Finally one day Emily is taken so deeply into the past that everyone there can see her and it all seems real.  While Emily’s mind is the past, the rest of her is in a present day hospital because she has the Black Death. When her mind is in the past Emily learns that the thing haunting her house is Seth’s guilt for causing his friend Job to get the plague and die.  In the hospital she is treated with modern day medicine so Emily is cured within a week and is pulled out of the plague year and back to the present.  

Charm and Glamour by Alexander James Krzyston

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Charm and Glamour
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“Manipulate (v.) to manage of influence by artful skill, often by unfair tactics” (Webster’s dictionary).
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Manipulative people are devious, crafty, cunning, scheming and sneaky; they influence those around them in order to help themselves.  They use their own skills and talents to their advantage.  When someone is manipulating others they twist around words and trap others into thinking one way; they influence others to side with them.  People who manipulate others use flattery and charm to compliment.  They escape facing up to the results of their actions.  In A Separate Peace John Knowles creates Finny, a character who always finds a way to weasel out of trouble and get others to follow him.

To begin with, a person who is manipulative wins others over by flattery and escapes responsibility for their actions.  Finny is such a person.  His skills are winning others over by charm and flattery which he uses to his advantage.  “His eyes gave their wider, magical gleam and his voice continued on a more compelling level and he smiled pleasantly.” (28)   Finny uses his charm and flattery on others to escape responsibility for his actions.  As stated by Gene, “Finny was able to get away with anything at all.  He got away with everything because of the extraordinary kind of person he was” (28). Finny never gets into trouble because he charms and compliments those he is escaping.  In tight situations Finny uses his charm and flashes his gleaming eyes to dazzle those who would punish him.  By twisting around the words Finny manipulates situations to best suit himself.  “…sour and stern Mr. Patch-Withers had been given a good laugh for once, and he had done it.”(28)  When Finny was wearing his tie as a belt and was about to get in trouble with Mr. Patch-Withers he got out of trouble by making a joke out of it.  By telling the joke Finny broke down Mr. Patch-Withers which gave him an advantage because they were no longer talking to each other student to teacher but as friends.  This is what Finny does; he presses his advantages and looks for a flow of friendliness with whomever he is talking to.   Finny’s careful use of words, dazzling eyes, and colorful personality gets him out of accepting the consequences of his actions.
 To end with, a manipulative person influences and persuades those around him to get what they want.  Finny is always trying to come up with crazy ideas and get others to follow him.   “Finny could shine with everyone, he attracted everyone he met.” (38)  Again Finny uses his charm and glamour to influence others in order to get them to follow him. As Gene states, “Cocking his head at me, then he slowly looked around at the others with the expression of dazed determination he used when the object was to carry people along with his latest idea.” (37)  This shows Finny thinking of a way to manipulate others to follow him.  He does this by making his ideas seem better than others.  “. . . this idiot tickler, the only thing it’s good for is eeny-meeny-miny-mo.”  Finny says this about the badminton birdie when he is aggravated about the fact that he has to play it instead of a “real” sport.  Once Finny finds a ball he invents blitzball and calls it a “real” sport because it involves a ball.  He makes blitzball seem like it would be more fun than badminton because it is a “real” sport as Finny states it.  Finny is master of persuasion who persuades others into following him.  He persuaded hid friends into playing blitzball, by calling it a “real” sport. Finny is a leader not a follower; his character thrives on finding followers by manipulating them it to going along with his latest idea.
Finny uses his charm, glamour, and flattery to escape his responsibilities and find people who will follow along with and his crazy ideas.  He is devious and crafty just as most manipulative people are.  Manipulators act as friends and trick others to follow them.  Manipulative people look to take the lead and take control.  They lead those they tempt and trick. They use temptation and persuasion against those they call friends.  Manipulators are neither friends nor allies; they are the worst enemies one can have.

Beethoven posted by Alexander James Krzyston

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Although he lost his hearing early on in life, Beethoven was still able to create notable works after. His most notable works are his third, fifth, sixth, and ninth symphonies. Beethoven had to overcome numerous emotional struggles in his life and his work reflects that making them emotionally moving to listeners. He put his heart into is work which made them powerful and strong. Beethoven’s works have inspired many other great musical artists over the years. Ludwig van Beethoven, born on December 17, 1770 at 515 Bongasse in Bonn, Germany is on of the greatest classical composers of his time. He was baptized on December 17, 1770; it was common in his time to be baptized the day after a child is born. His father was Johann van Beethoven (1740-1792) and his mother was Magdalena Keverich van Beethoven (1744-1787). Beethoven’s father was his first teacher; he wanted to exploit his son’s talents. Johann wanted Beethoven to become a child prodigy like Mozart. Beethoven’s father pushed and beat his son but for this reason Beethoven had a strong and difficult personality. Beethoven did not become the second Mozart. However others did soon notice his talents when he went to Vienna, Austria for the first time in 1787, there he played for Mozart who was impressed by him. His mother soon fell ill that year and so Beethoven returned home and his mother died when he was seventeen. It then became Beethoven’s responsibility to take care of his two younger brothers. In 1792 Beethoven was able to move back to Vienna where he gained a reputation as a piano virtuoso. Beethoven’s piano virtuoso showed unpredictable power, with an explosive kind of playing making new and different from Mozart’s playing which was a fluency elegant style. Beethoven’s career as a composer is most commonly thought of in three different periods, early, middle, and late. The first symphony begins the early period and the century in 1800 on a seventh cord. In the early period Beethoven’s music reflects that of his professors, but at the same time explores new directions and slowly expands the scope and ambition of his work. Other pieces of Beethoven’s working the early period are the second symphony, the first six string quartet, the first two piano concertos, and the first twenty piano sonatas. In the middle period Beethoven faces his own personal crisis. At the beginning of this period Beethoven starts to experience earls signs of deafness. All though Beethoven lost his hearing at age twenty-eight, he continued to write music and in fact produce some of the most famous works of classic music. In this period Beethoven wrote six symphonies (3,4,5,6,7,8), the last three piano concertos, triple concertos, his only violin concerto, five string quartets, and seven piano sonatas. The third symphony was the longest symphony that Beethoven had ever written until the ninth symphony. In the fifth symphony Beethoven addressed his own destiny and place in the world, fate was his motive. Finally Beethoven’s late period, which began in1816and ended when Beethoven died in 1827. His late works are known for their profundity, intense and highly personal expression, and different styles. It includes the last five piano sonnets and the last five string quartets. His music created in the late period was still within the bounds of classical music. Beethoven’s last pieces were of personal nature than past works. Beethoven was of great inspiration to the next generation of composers of the romantic era. As a pianist, he had fire, brilliance and fantasy, and depth, as a person and in his music. He was an independent character and his music was for the most part in the heritage of the classical tradition. Beethoven’s isolation brought him total deafness, a state of resignation and understanding, humor and contemplation. He died March 26, 1827 in Vienna, Austria. Beethoven was an extraordinary classic composer who influenced many and whose music style brought forth the romantic era. Timeline 1770- Born in Bonn, Germany on December 16, 1770 and baptized December 17. 1787- Went to Vienna for the first time but soon came home because of his mother’s death and the fact that he must now take care of his two younger brothers. 1792- Moved back permanently to Vienna determined to make good. 1795- First public debut, his public fame came as a piano virtuoso full of power. 1800- Beginning of the early period, the first part of his career as a composer. Include: first and second symphonies, first six string quartets, first two piano concertos, and first twenty piano sonatas 1816- Beginning of the late period, the last part of his career it lasted from 1816-1827. Includes: last five quartets and piano sonatas 1827- Died in Vienna, Austria on March 26 1827. Works Cited 1. http://w3.rz-berlin.mpg.de/cmp/beethoven.html 2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/beethoven 3. http://www.classicalarchives.com/bios/codm/beethoven.html 4. Muirden, James. The Kingfisher Visual Fact Finder. New York, NY: Larousse Kingfisher Cambers Inc., 1996 5. Johnson, Aimee. The Kingfisher Children’s Encyclopedia. New York, NY: Larousse Kingfisher Cambers Inc., 1998

Macedonia by Alexander James Krzyston

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The small and newly formed country of Macedonia has a unique culture, many features, and a history of war.  NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY .Macedonia. EVANSTON .Macedonia. BURR RIDGE
Alexander the Great discovered Macedonia in 358B.C. It is a smaller country with a population of 2,063,122.  Macedonia is a very religious country with many  holidays and an interesting language.   One of their many features is their struggling economy.  The war in Macedonia has damaged the economy but now it is changing for the better. In the war, Macedonia used war strategies and had allies. Macedonia was once part of Yugoslavia and thirteen years ago it became a free country.  It is a good country that now is trying to rebuild itself.
 Macedonia is very rich in culture with religions, holidays and languages.  It has many different types of religions.  Eastern Orthodox Christian is the most popular religion in Macedonia.  It is one of the three main Branches of Christianity.  Another type of religion in Macedonia is Muslim.  Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on January Seventh.   Another holiday that all Macedonians Celebrate is St. Elijah’s Day, also called the Linden, or Uprising Day. “ It is celebrated because it marks Macedonia’s nationalist move which was in 1991.”(Loring, Danforth 193)  Macedonians celebrate other holidays but the ones explained are the most recognized.  One more important part of Macedonia’s culture is its language, which is called Macedonian.  “Their language is written in Russian and also has some German and Turkish words.”(Loring, Danforth 193)  There are other languages such as Albanian and Turkish but Macedonia is the most popular.
 Even though Macedonia is small it has other things to offer.  Two of its features include its economy and geography.  Macedonia’s main trading countries are Greece, Germany, and Bulgaria.  The imports from those countries are machinery, chemicals, fuels, and food products.  The main export of Macedonia is transportation equipment and machinery.  “Macedonia’s economy is made up of 56% services, 28% industry, and 16% agriculture.”  (Let’s Go 475)  Macedonia’s other important feature is geography.  Macedonia’s terrain is very mountainous with deep valleys and basins.   An amazing mountain basin is Lake Ohride.  Macedonia is located at 41,50 north and 22,00 east right below Greece.  The total area of Macedonia is 25,333 square kilometers it has 477 square kilometers of water and 24,856 square kilometers of land.  Their climate is very warm and dry summers and autumns.  Winters are cold with very heavy snowfalls.
 A very important event in Macedonian history was the war for independence from Yugoslavia.  Macedonia became a republic of Yugoslavia in 1929.  Communism ruled the Yugoslavia republics.  “In 1990 Communism abandoned Yugoslavia and that is when Macedonia and other republics started to break away.”(Willims, Brian 189)  Now Macedonia has a parliamentary democracy for government.  NATO was a big help in Macedonia’s fight for independence from Yugoslavia.  “NATO is a military partnership that started after World War II.  It is a multi military defense, and all countries in it have made a promise to help fight to defend each other.”(Harris, Nathaniel 40)
   NATO bombed parts of Yugoslavia in the war and when that happened people there went to refugee camps in Macedonia.  There were about 59,000 refugees in Macedonia when that happened.  At this time Macedonia like other republics in Yugoslavia started to let Albanians into their government.  Macedonia was more careful about this than other republics because they thought Albanians might try to overthrow them.”(Harris, Nathaniel 11)  As other republics of Yugoslavia became independent Macedonia also became independant.  September eighth 1991 was the exact date that Macedonia became free.  “After this many of the other republics were also free so they gained UN control.  However, Macedonia and Serbia did not.”(Willims, Brian 189)
 Macedonia is an extraordinary country with a rich culture.  It has many fine features.  It is small but has a lot to offer.  At one time it was in a very bad shape and breaking up.  Now, it is coming back together and their government is getting better too.  Macedonia has gone through a lot in the past years like fighting for its freedom.  It is now working for a better future.  Macedonia is a great country and one day it will be standing strong.
The small and newly formed country of Macedonia has a unique culture, many features, and a history of war.  Alexander the Great discovered Macedonia in 358B.C.   It is a smaller country with a population of 2,063,122.  Macedonia is a very religious country with many  holidays and an interesting language.   One of their many features is their struggling economy.  The war in Macedonia has damaged the economy but now it is changing for the better. In the war, Macedonia used war strategies and had allies. Macedonia was once part of Yugoslavia and thirteen years ago it became a free country.  It is a good country that now is trying to rebuild itself.
 Macedonia is very rich in culture with religions, holidays and languages.  It has many different types of religions.  Eastern Orthodox Christian is the most popular religion in Macedonia.  It is one of the three main Branches of Christianity.  Another type of religion in Macedonia is Muslim.  Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on January Seventh.   Another holiday that all Macedonians Celebrate is St. Elijah’s Day, also called the Linden, or Uprising Day. “ It is celebrated because it marks Macedonia’s nationalist move which was in 1991.”(Loring, Danforth 193)  Macedonians celebrate other holidays but the ones explained are the most recognized.  One more important part of Macedonia’s culture is its language, which is called Macedonian.  “Their language is written in Russian and also has some German and Turkish words.”(Loring, Danforth 193)  There are other languages such as Albanian and Turkish but Macedonia is the most popular.
 Even though Macedonia is small it has other things to offer.  Two of its features include its economy and geography.  Macedonia’s main trading countries are Greece, Germany, and Bulgaria.  The imports from those countries are machinery, chemicals, fuels, and food products.  The main export of Macedonia is transportation equipment and machinery.  “Macedonia’s economy is made up of 56% services, 28% industry, and 16% agriculture.”  (Let’s Go 475)  Macedonia’s other important feature is geography.  Macedonia’s terrain is very mountainous with deep valleys and basins.   An amazing mountain basin is Lake Ohride.  Macedonia is located at 41,50 north and 22,00 east right below Greece.  The total area of Macedonia is 25,333 square kilometers it has 477 square kilometers of water and 24,856 square kilometers of land.  Their climate is very warm and dry summers and autumns.  Winters are cold with very heavy snowfalls.
 A very important event in Macedonian history was the war for independence from Yugoslavia.  Macedonia became a republic of Yugoslavia in 1929.  Communism ruled the Yugoslavia republics.  “In 1990 Communism abandoned Yugoslavia and that is when Macedonia and other republics started to break away.”(Willims, Brian 189)  Now Macedonia has a parliamentary democracy for government.  NATO was a big help in Macedonia’s fight for independence from Yugoslavia.  “NATO is a military partnership that started after World War II.  It is a multi military defense, and all countries in it have made a promise to help fight to defend each other.”(Harris, Nathaniel 40)
   NATO bombed parts of Yugoslavia in the war and when that happened people there went to refugee camps in Macedonia.  There were about 59,000 refugees in Macedonia when that happened.  At this time Macedonia like other republics in Yugoslavia started to let Albanians into their government.  Macedonia was more careful about this than other republics because they thought Albanians might try to overthrow them.”(Harris, Nathaniel 11)  As other republics of Yugoslavia became independent Macedonia also became independant.  September eighth 1991 was the exact date that Macedonia became free.  “After this many of the other republics were also free so they gained UN control.  However, Macedonia and Serbia did not.”(Willims, Brian 189)
 Macedonia is an extraordinary country with a rich culture.  It has many fine features.  It is small but has a lot to offer.  At one time it was in a very bad shape and breaking up.  Now, it is coming back together and their government is getting better too.  Macedonia has gone through a lot in the past years like fighting for its freedom.  It is now working for a better future.  Macedonia is a great country and one day it will be standing strong.