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In this article, i learned more about povery and how it really affects the world. I am a person that really likes animals so i personally am very involved with that. I am a vegetarian and I really feel sorry for all the animals that do suffer because of all the very mean people that actually KILL them which is why I became a vegetarian. But poverty I think now is a BIG issue as well. There are people in the world that aren't as fortunate as to have everything that I do. I am very grateful and hope to give back to the community and other places. These issues both are very important and both similar in many ways. I hope that I can in the future learn even MORE about poverty and help more with these issues.

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This entry gave me the idea to really fight for what I want and not just be spoiled or mad if I don't get it because I know I am better off than most kids. I chose this story because I saw my friend Anna reading it so I read the beggining and it seemed really inspiring and interesting. This person who wrote it seems like they've been through a lot and have grown stronger after all their experiences. They learned from their mistakes and were inspired by family members to stick up for yourself and never give up. The girl was inspired by everything that happened; pain, memories, her family's past, andd more. I was inspired by her words and hope others are too.

This man named Ntamack John Billong lives in Cameroon. His story was interesting to me because he said he wants to help fight HIV/AIDS. He had a friend who got, suffered and died from HIV. Ntamack was so sad, he wants to dedicate himself to stopping it. That experience had rocked his life, and know, he is ready to give back.

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i read a memory story about a girl in vietnom who was inspired by a teacher after being put diwn for alot of her life. it taught me to be a leader. dont be someone who is allways putting people down. i tought it was intresting because i love to read about what peoples lives are like. her experience is diffreent from mine because ive never really experienced what she has a blackened heart.