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On Friday, January 14th, 2011 my wisdom teeth were taken out of my mouth. I would just like to say that while I have found that all the hype and hysteria around the subject of wisdom teeth is seriously exaggerated. While I was not nervous about the procedure, what I was slightly nervous about was the IV being inserted into my arm, and by the time that actually happened it was probably the easiest part. Like I said, the whole process is slightly exaggerated, from the chubby cheeks to the pain medication, at least in my particular circumstance.

I watched President Barack Hussein Obama be sworn in as 44th president of the United States today, on January 20, 2009. He is the first African American President of the United States. He was automatically made the 44th president of the United States at 12 noon, even though he was not sworn in until a few minutes after. He took the 35 word oath, with Chief Justice Roberts messed up at he was administering the oath.

Obama stated: "Every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms". But we must stay "faithful to the ideals of our forbearers, and true to our founding document."
In his speech, President Obama talked about a new era of responsibility, and that America should seize responsibilities gladly as the price and promise of citizenship. He also addressed the war in Iraq, and said that the economy calls for "bold, swift action" as well as addressing fuel and other important issues. He quoted Abraham Lincoln as well as George Washington. Obama's address lasted about 18 minutes. A poet followed Obama and I didn't like her poem very much, and she had a very controlled pronunciation and tempo that got on my nerves. He is the 44th president, and because of reelections I believe that today was the 56th inauguration. Obama's first official act of office was to sign nominations for his cabinet.

Obama is briefly mentioned in my AP government book, but only as the only African American Senator. There is still one African American in the Senate, Senator Burris from Illinois who replaced Barack Obama's Senate Seat recently. My sister and dad are leaving the country today. An awful day to leave the country, it would have been more appropriate if Mccain was elected. They are simply leaving to Germany because my dad is going to a conference, but they were able to watch the inauguration ceremony.

One more thing- BOO YAH OBAMA DAY!

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Saturday, January 31, 2009

5:30-8:00 p.m.

Morris Museum of Art
1 Tenth Street
Augusta, GA 30901

Join the members of the Teen Advisory Council for a fun night of improv
and art activities in celebration of the Young Masters high school art
exhibition.

Refreshments will be for sale.

Members, free; nonmembers $2 for students $5 for adults.

"The voice of the people must be heard."
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Kaitlynn Woodward found this one:
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This one has kind of gross looking clothing but kind of cute shoes and purses:
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