diversity article

My article is about Uganda attacking homosexuality. East Africa is fighting for a bill to pass. Some gays in Uganda say that they are scared to walk anywhere because anywhere they go they get attacked by mobs or even beatin. The authority isnt doing anything ova there. Here is some of the stuff people can get convicted for:• Gays and lesbians convicted of having gay sex would be sentenced, at minimum, to life in prison

• People who test positive for HIV may be executed

• Homosexuals who have sex with a minor, or engage in homosexual sex more than once, may also receive the death penalty

• The bill forbids the "promotion of homosexuality," which in effect bans organizations working in HIV and AIDS prevention

• Anyone who knows of homosexual activity taking place but does not report it would risk up to three years in prison
I think this bill should be passed because these laws or whatever are very extreme i mean im anti gay but killing someone because they have sex with another person of the sam sex is outrageous. This article affects alot of people because gay rights is a huge issue in america.
The leader of Africa said its going to weakin the african civilization by passing this bill.
Here is my article

(CNN) -- As a gay man in Uganda, Frank Mugisha is used to the taunts, the slurs and the daily harassment of neighbors and friends.

But if a new bill proposed in the east African country becomes law, Mugisha could be put away for life, or worse, put to death for having sex with another man.

"Right now, you can't go to places that are crowded, because the mob can attack us or even burn us. We can't walk alone. We are ostracized by relatives. But if this bill passes, it will become impossible for me to live here at all. And that part hurts the most," Mugisha said.

The Anti-Homosexuality Bill features several provisions that human rights groups say would spur a witch hunt of homosexuals in the country:

• Gays and lesbians convicted of having gay sex would be sentenced, at minimum, to life in prison

• People who test positive for HIV may be executed

• Homosexuals who have sex with a minor, or engage in homosexual sex more than once, may also receive the death penalty

• The bill forbids the "promotion of homosexuality," which in effect bans organizations working in HIV and AIDS prevention

• Anyone who knows of homosexual activity taking place but does not report it would risk up to three years in prison

"Who will go to HIV testing if he knows that he will suffer the death sentence?" Elizabeth Mataka, the U.N. Special Envoy on AIDS in Africa, told reporters last week. "The law will drive them away from seeking counseling and testing services."

Homosexuality is already illegal in Uganda under colonial-era laws. But the bill, introduced in October, is intended to put more teeth into prosecuting violators.

It applies even to Ugandans participating in same-sex acts in countries where such behavior is legal.

"They are supposed to be brought back to Uganda and convicted here. The government is putting homosexuality on the level of treason," Mugisha said.

Lawmakers have indicated that they will pass the bill before year's end.

It has the blessing of many religious leaders -- Muslim and Christian -- in a country where a July poll found 95 percent opposed to legalizing homosexuality.

The Rev. Esau Omara, a senior church leader, said over the weekend that any lawmaker opposing the bill will pay for it during the next election, according to local newspaper reports.

And a leading Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ramathan Shaban Mubajje, has called for gays to be rounded up and banished to an island until they die.

Several media outlets also have inflamed sentiments in recent months by publicly pointing out gays and lesbians.

Who will go to HIV testing if he knows that he will suffer the death sentence?

--Elizabeth Mataka
In April, the Observer newspaper published tips to help readers spot homosexuals. And over the summer, the Red Pepper tabloid outed 45 gays and lesbians.

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has not publicly stated his position on the bill, but last month blamed foreign influence in promoting and funding homosexuality.

"It is true that, if the president has said that, he must have information that European nations are promoting (homosexuality) and recruiting homosexuals," government spokesman Fred Opolot said. "You must note that the president or the legislators are responding to the concern of the citizenry of the country."

At the Commonwealth summit in Trinidad and Tobago late last month, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said he pulled aside Museveni to deplore the bill.

"We find them inconsistent with, frankly, I think any reasonable understanding of human rights, and I was very clear on that with the president of Uganda," Harper told reporters.

In the United States, a coalition of Christian leaders released a statement Monday denouncing the bill.

"Regardless of the diverse theological views of our religious traditions regarding the morality of homosexuality, in our churches, communities and families, we seek to embrace our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters as God's children, worthy of respect and love," the statement read.

Human rights groups have called on Western nations to withhold aid from Uganda if the measure passes. About 40 percent of the country's budget comes from international aid.

"This draft bill is clearly an attempt to divide and weaken civil society by striking at one of its most marginalized groups," said Scott Long, director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights Program at the New York-based Human Rights Watch. "The government may be starting here, but who will be next?"

Opolot, the government spokesman, said consideration of the bill in parliament is merely "democracy at work."

"We as a country are engaging and debating a pertinent issue," he said. "So if a foreign country chooses to cut aid simply because Uganda is debating its destiny, then it is quite outrageous and quite wrong."

Mugisha, who now heads the group Sexual Minority of Uganda, said he is working with lawyers and other activists to change minds and defeat the measure.

"I have put a lot of effort in this struggle. I just want to live freely every day," he said. "I want to be happy knowing that if I'm going to meet someone, I'm not going to be taken to jail forever."

Trais song lyrics

song is called Does it really matter
its by K'naan
genre is rap
The song was released in 2009. The songs message is basically just talkin about where your from and saying it doenst really matter where you are from or like what you look like and where you go. I think the artist tried saying that he is from somewhere different and when he goes places and who he hangs with it doesnt really matter. People shouldnt be judge by where there from and who they hang with and where they hang. This verse in the song basically explains the song and my point of view on the song-

If the beat is hot does it matter where or who its from?
If the flow is hot does it really matter where I'm from?
If the song is hot does it matter 'cause the DJ dumb?
If the girl is hot does it really matter where she's from?
If the beat is hot does it matter where or who its from?
If the flow is hot does it really matter where I'm from?
If the club is hot does it really matter how we bump?
If the girl is hot does it really matter where she's
from?
I think the song basically takes place in our time but talks about the rapper as he grows.
I think the issue affect mainly African Americans but thats just my opinion because he talks about African American rappers.
The url to my song is
http://www.metrolyrics.com/does-it-really-matter-lyrics-knaan.html
The song to me seems like it takes place in like a rougher area of time. Because he talks about running the streets im mean people just dont run the streets in like all white rich neighborhoods if that makes since.

terroist article

I think what this guy did was very bad. It just makes it even more worse because he was Muslim so it makes it look like he was a terriost. I think the would be alot of pressure on him since he believes in Islamic stuff so when people come back from the war with lots of stress they tell him stuff that has to do with his religion and probably bad stuff about his people.
I dont really think there is terroisim in this because its just a stereotype that every muslim or dark skinned person from middle eastern is descripted at a terriost. But i guess any foriengn attack it considered as a terroist attack.
A lot of racism played in this article im pretty sure when people came back from the war they pry didnt trust him just because of what he looked like so people could of even said racist comments as a joke. Also the media around him could of played a big role. Lots of people bash middle eastern people.
I dont think all of american muslims have those problems but im pretty sure they get lots of racist comments. Also he might of done this because he was getting deployed and if he would of went to the war it would of been tough for him because of what he looks like.
Well there were no signs that he would do this except that he was middle eastern. I dont think he should of been deployed why would you have a pshcaritist go to the war he should stay home.
I think the women that stopped him had lots of leadership because usually in this type of situation people just freak out and run around and nothing usually get done. But this woman risked her life to save others.
Well we are in a war with them so it is probably very tough for them

second leadershiop article

My article is about being successful. It talks about how people want to be successful and how attractive people are successful. It says you dont have to have loads of money to be successful. The true way to being successful is about being valuable to the people around you. There one quote in my article that says its better to be a failure at something you love rather than be successful at something you hate. I think that quote means that dont do something you dont like doing. Because if you succeed in something you dont like its not gonna be fun for you in the long wrong. Also when you fail at something you love you want to keep trying and trying to succeed at it. Another quote in my article is that "Its not what we get. But who we become what we contribute.....that gives meaning to our lives" i think that means that it doenst matter how much you have but what you do that affects other people. Usually very successful people are selfish and only help people with money and not love. To be successful you have to fail once. to me i think this article is basically saying that just do something you really like not something you dont. ;)

msi weekly article

Real star Ronaldo targets Milan return

By Soccernet staff

October 23, 2009

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Real Madrid have pencilled in Cristiano Ronaldo for a return to action against AC Milan in their crucial Champions League clash at the San Siro in November.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is injured playing for Portugal

Ronaldo limped out of Portugal's World Cup qualifier against Hungary on October 10 with an ankle injury and Bernabeu medics predicted to £80 million forward would be sidelined for a month. But the 24-year-old is confident he will be on the pitch at the San Siro a week ahead a schedule.

"The ankle already doesn't hurt me," he told Marca. "I think I am ready to play."

The news will be greatly welcomed by the Spanish giants who have struggled in his absence, while he would also be available for Portugal's two-legged World Cup play-off against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Before his injury Ronaldo had scored nine goals in his seven competitive games since moving from Manchester United. Madrid have lost two of the three games he has been sidelined for, including a 3-2 defeat at home to Milan on Wednesday.

This article is about a very good soccer player who plays for Real Madrid. He got injured in a World Cup Qualifying match agaisnt Hungary. He also plays for his National team of Purtugal. He is tellin everyone he is ready to play a week before he is scheduled to be healed.

I think it is news because he is a famous spanish star people look up to him. Also because he is the highest paid soccer player as of signing a deal with Real Madrid coming from Manchester United. Without him playing is a huge loss to Real Madrid who is playing there second leg against AC Milan another powerhouse of a soccer team. He also would be missing out on his World Cup Match against a Bosnian team. Ronaldo wants to be healed before his very important match against AC Milan in November. It affects everyone because young people look up to him i mean why wouldnt you he was the leading scorer in past years.

I think he should wait awhile before he plays because if he get injured again then it will be another loss for his teams.

4th post

One thing they said in my book is that Kurt Warner never played until his senior year at Uni. And now look at him he is very successful. I thought that was very interesting because usually most quarterbacks that play in the NFL start all 4 years in college.
I cant really relate it to any real life situations but i can say its just like some of my friends who dont practice a sport but they are naturally good at it the first time they do it.
ITs very important to study leadershop because we need leaders in our country usually most leaders are succesful and you can ever have to many successful people. Its good for us to look at others and its not good because wen other people say stuff you can relate to it but good leaders come up with there own stuff.

2nd post for msi

My thoughts about my book havent really changed ive just noticed that they really stress that Kurt Warner is a miracle story. Like no one thought he would ever go pro. Well i dont really think he became a leader until he became successful because then people looked back and realized what he did and want to be just like him. The only thing besides sports that i can relate to being a leader is when my mom has me watch my little brother and sister. I have to set a good example when watching them because whatever i do they want to also do. Things that i would do differently is not swear or yell at my sister as much even though she never listened to me. Because now she has a habit of not listening to my grandma or mom and i no where she gets it from.
A quote from there mom was "i didnt handle disrespect I didnt handle insolence not that I had to. I just think that maybe somewhere along the line the kids knew that i wasnt going to put up with that. It started with there grandparents then me then finally there teachers." This quote says that Kurt and his brother looked up to there teachers and his mom and his mom got all her leadership skills from her parents.

reactions

Well my reactions to this book is that i didnt no Kurt Warner was such an underdog. I thought he has always been a good player. People gave him quotes like you would have a better chance of seeing a left handed golfer than to see Kurt Warner in the NFl. I dont really know any real experiences with this but i cant say that people get to show what they can actually do if they get the oppurtunity of you just have to be at the right spot at the right time.

My book Is called "Kurt Warner" Its basically the life story of Kurt Warner. It talks about someone who no one ever thought would be as successful as he is now. The book tells the story of Kurt Warner through his families lives and people that knew him very well. The author of this book is Rich Wolfe. He is qualified to write these books because he has written books about other well reconigzed people such as Harry Caray Mike Ditka. He is working on another book about Terry Bradshaw.
One thing the author really stresses in this book is that Kurt Warner is like a miracle story. One quote they say is that "I was more likely to be struck by lightning while honeymooning with Miss America than Kurt Warner was to become the NFL's MVP" He didnt even go straight to the NFL he played Arena football first. People thought you had a better chance of seeing a professional left handed golfer rather than Kurt Warner playin in the NFL.

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