Tasers

Taser- A handheld device intended to immobilize another by delivering an electric shock; a stun gun; To shock an individual or animal with a handheld device with the electric shock that it delivers; to stun with a stun gun.

"More charges filed, Taser use disputed after School basket Brawl"- Pittsburgh Channel Article
"Friday Night Fights: Halftime Brawl Breaks Out at HS Basketball Game"- Fox Article

On Jan 29, 2010, a basketball game occurred at Monesson High School against Washington High School. During the game, two girls from different schools started arguing and soon started fighting. Soon after, the basketball players got involved. That's when the incident became dangerous. Police started to use tasers to brake the fight, however they targeted the wrong student. The victim, Mario, only wanted to get his sister, but staff targeted him as though he was the problem. A staff called a cop to assist him and tasered the innocent student. Mario was able to get away but he said after he was tasered, "I felt pain like never before". I think that this wasnt right and they shouldnt have went that far. The kids were pretty small and they could have tried to control them without using a weapon.

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In Living Color

During my weekend, I watched a TV Show marathon on BET called In Living Color. It was REALLY funny. It starred Tommy Davidson, ALL of the Wayans siblings including Keenan and Damon Wayans, Jim Carrey, David Alan Grier and many others. It is a show that consists of many sketches. To me, I thought that it was very interesting in which the way they put things together and the way these sketches were thought of. I think Keenan Wayans is a genius and he is very creative. I hope everyone would be able to watch this show.

My Weekend

My weekend was pretty good, but boring. I had to fast until one o'clock and pray on Wednesday because of the fact that it was Lent. Also, I went to one of my favorite stores, Hollister, and bought a sweater for my brother. I also watched Malcolm X again for the third time. I also watched a marathon of Everybody Hates Chris and watched Drumline for the umpteenth time. I hope I have a better time for Spring Break.

NBA All-Star Weekend

This weekend was the NBA All-Star weekend. It was a good weekend. I saw the Slam Dunk contest, the Three-Point Shootout as well as the All-Star Game. My favorite part was the Slam Dunk contest, which one of my favorite players, Nate Robinson won. He is only 5'6'' and can dunk on a 10'' hoop. Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics won the 3-point shootout. The East won the All-Star Game, which was to my liking also, since my favorite player, Dwight Howard was on the team. To see more info, click here.