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Baking for "Cake Boss"

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Here's what happened last week, starting on Feb 13: Jeremy- Hey, SarahLynn. I forgot to tell you that we got a wierd letter in the mail. SL- Really? Where is it? Jeremy- I put it in the bedroom. I don't really know who it's from. SL (upon inspecting)- Hmm. Well, it's addressed to both of us. It's either covered in mud or chocolate. And it looks like your handwriting. Jeremy- No! That's not mine... Do you recognize the return address? SL (squinting)- Hoboken, New Jersey. It's from Cake Boss! (If you've seen the TV show, you'll appreciate what "Cake Boss" wrote to us). Dear SarahLynn and Jeremy, Ahh! Sugar! Sugar! Look, we're really SWAMPED at the bakery this week with Valentine's Day coming up and all. I need yous guys to make a cake to fill one a our orders! So here's the deal...this really nice couple--and I mean REALLY NICE couple-- is celebrating their 5th Valentine's Day together as a couple. And I just think thas reall...

Guess Who

We've been learning about a special person. See if you can guess what country he is from based on his circumstances: 1. His nickname is David and he is 11 years old. 2. When he was 7, his dad was murdered. 3. He lives with his single mom in a home with one bedroom. He has eight brothers and sisters. Since his mom cannot work, she is currently making money by renting a corner of their family room to another family with 7 kids. The space is separated by a sheet hanging from the walls. 4. He sleeps on a couch with his brother. Sometimes he falls asleep listening to one of the neighbors getting beaten by her husband. 5. He likes basketball, but can't play at the park near his home because there is too much violence. "My brother's told me that if I go there, I will get shot." 6. He doesn't know what TIVO is and he's never been in a jacuzzi. 7. The school he goes to is only in session four hours a day. 8. His mom cannot work and they don't have a car. Someti...