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4. My wife just gave birth to a baby boy!

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6. I was accepted at Harvard University. (congratulations on being accepted....)
7. I passed the test!
8. My teacher promoted me to level 10 (congratulations on being promoted...)
9. I found an apartment.
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13. I got a Green card.
14. I graduated from the Laguardia ESL program.
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for Isabel and Carolina

Isabel and Carolina, thank you for summarizing the life of Alfredo and publishing it here on our blog. I've written it again with some changes. Please take a look at the new version (from the teacher) and compare it to the original below.


from the teacher:

Alfredo Quinonez Hinojosa is a brain surgeon, a cancer researcher and a professor at Johns Hopkins University, with a degree from Harvard Medical School.

His first home was a broken down camper truck he paid 300 hundred dollars for. One day he was sad. Tears came down  his face.

One day Alfredo's cousin told him to study English, and he went  to a community college to take English classes.  Alfredo went to Berkeley University and discovered a passion for scientific studies.

Alfredo continued to study medicine, became a doctor, and today is a neurosurgeon and professor at Johns Hopkins University.




Original:

Alfredo Quinonez Hinojosa is a brain surgeon and a cancer researcher and a professor at Johns Hopkins University, with a degree from Harvard Medical School.

His first home was a broken down camper truck he paid 300 hundred dollars for rent it. one day he was sad tears came down on his face.

One day Alfredo's cousin talk him to study English, and he went  to the community college to take English classes.  Alfredo went to Berkeley University and discovered a passion for scientist studies.

Alfredo continued to study medicine, became a doctor.  today is a neurosurgeon, professor at Johns Hopkins University.

for Danuta and Hendri

Thanks, Danuta and Hendri, for writing and publishing your summary of Alfredo's story. I have written it again below and suggest you read and compare my version with the original version, consider the differences:


from the teacher:

Alfredo was born in Mexico. When he was 5 years old he started work with his father in a small gas station.
He lived 60 miles south of the U.S. border.

When he was 18 years old he became a teacher. and the same year the economy of Mexico collapsed.
And then he made a hard decision to come to the U.S.A.  His first job was as a farmworker. He worked hard picking tomatoes , cotton and cantaloupes, and with his first pay check he bought a small camper for $300.

Then his cousin told him he would be a farmworker for the rest of his life.

Alfredo thought it was time to move on.  He started with English classes. Then his teacher  encouraged him to attend  the University of California. Alfredo went to Harvard Medical School . He gave the commencement speech (like Steve Jobs at Stanford), and the same time he received his U.S citizenship.
Now he is neurosurgeon and professor at Johns Hopkins University. At present he is looking for medication for brain cancer.......!!!!

Original

                                                                      Alfredo Hinojosa




Alfredo was born in Mexico.when He was 5 years old he started work with his father in a small gas station.
he lived at 60 miles south of the U.S border.
When he was 18 years old he became a teacher. and the same year the economy of Mexico collapsed.
And then he made a hard decision to came to U.S.A.  his first job was a farmworker, he worked hard picking tomatoes , cotton, cantalupes, with his first pay check he bought a small camper for $300.
Then his cousin told him he would be a farmworker for the rest of his life.
Alfredo thought is time to move on.  he stared with English classes. then his teacher  encouraged him to attend to the University of California. Alfredo went to Harvard Medical School . he stared given speech and the same time he received his U.S citizenship.
Now He is neurosurgeon and professor at Johns Hopkins University. actually he is looking medication for the brain cancer.......!!!!

for Freddy and Lady

Thank you both for writing about Alfredo and publishing your summary for us to read. I have made some changes below. You should look at the version from the teacher and compare it to the original.

from the teacher:

Alfredo Quinonez

Alfredo was born in Mexico. When he was age five he worked with his father in the gas station. He continued studying until he became a teacher at the age of 18.

In the mid-1970, Mexico's collapsed and his father couldn't keep his family so he was unable to do it either.

He made a decision to head north. Twenty years ago Alfredo hopped a border fence from Mexico into the U.S. so he became an immigrant farm worker.

He lived in a broken-down camper  because he paid $300 dollars for it. And his cousin told him he would be a farmworker for the rest of his life.

Alfredo took the class of English at a community college. Later, he attended the University of California, Berkeley because a teacher encouraged it.

Alfredo developed an interest in the scientific method.

At present,  he is a neurosurgeon and professor at Johns Hopkins University and a researcher who is looking for the breakthrough in the treatment of brain cancer. 

original:

Alfredo Quinonez

Alfredo was born in Mexico, when he was five age worked with his father in the gas station, he continued studying until become a teacher at the age of 18 years.

In the mid-1970, Mexico's collapsed a his father couldn't keep his family so he was unable to did it too.

He made a decision to ahead north. Twenty years ago Alfredo hopped a border fence from Mexico into U.S so he became a immigrant farm worker.

He lived in a break down camper  because he paid $300 dollars for it.And his cousin told him he would be a farmworker for the rest of his life.

Alfredo took the class of English at community college, he attended the University of California, Berkeley because a teacher encouraged it.

Alfredo developed interesting for the scientific method.

Actuality he is a neurosurgeon and professor at johns Hopkins University and researched who is looking for the breakthrough in the treatment of brain cancer. 

for Mariama and Michael

Mariam and Michael,

Thanks for finishing and publishing your writing here. I have written it again with some changes that you should look at and compare with the original.



FROM THE TEACHER:


 Mariam and Michael

At 38 years old Alfredo Quinonez Hinojosa is a neurosurgeon and professor at Johns Hopkins University, and at present he is researching about a breakthrough in the treatment of brain cancer.

But 20 years ago his history was different. He was a farm worker in Mexico, and he used to live with his parents. He grew up in Mexicali, at the border of The United States.

In 1970 when the economy in his country came down, he decided to cross the border and come to the U.S.A. with only his dreams. In the U.S.A. he also was working on a farm collecting tomatoes, cotton and cantaloupes  for the beginning but something inside was pushing him to do something else, also his cousin told him once about what he could expect about his future, she told him. you want to be a farmer for the rest of your life?. and he remember that conversation always.
So decided to star with English classes and his teacher recommended to Alfredo to go to University of California. by the time Alfredo Quinones filling some passion for Scientific Medicine, later he went to Harvard Medical School and now he is a prestigious Neurosurgeon and also he is a professor at Johns Hopking University.








ORIGINAL:

At 38 years old Alfredo Quinonez Hinojosa is a neurosurgeon and professor at Johns Hopkins University, and actually he is researching about breakthrough in the treatment of brain cancer.

But 20 years ago his history was different. He was a farm worker in Mexico and he used to live with his parents. He grew up in Mexicali, at the border of The United States.
In 1970 when the economy in his country came down, he decided to cross the border and come to USA. with only his dreams. en USA he also working and a farmer place collecting tomatoes, cotton and cantoloupes  for the beginning but something inside pushing him to do something else, also his cousin told him ones about what he spected about his future, she told him. you want to be a farmer for the rest of your life?. and he remember that conversation always.
So decided to star with English classes and his teacher recommended to Alfredo to go to University of California. by the time Alfredo Quinones filling some passion for Scientific Medicine, later he went to Harvard Medical School and now he is a prestigious Neurosurgeon and also he is a professor at Johns Hopking University.

Danuta an Hendri

                                                                      Alfredo Hinojosa




Alfredo was born in Mexico.when He was 5 years old he started work with his father in a small gas station.
he lived at 60 miles south of the U.S border.
When he was 18 years old he became a teacher. and the same year the economy of Mexico collapsed.
And then he made a hard decision to came to U.S.A.  his first job was a farmworker, he worked hard picking tomatoes , cotton, cantalupes, with his first pay check he bought a small camper for $300.
Then his cousin told him he would be a farmworker for the rest of his life.
Alfredo thought is time to move on.  he stared with English classes. then his teacher  encouraged him to attend to the University of California. Alfredo went to Harvard Medical School . he stared given speech and the same time he received his U.S citizenship.
Now He is neurosurgeon and professor at Johns Hopkins University. actually he is looking medication for the brain cancer.......!!!!

for Josef

Thanks for writing about Alfredo, an inspirational man.

I have written your paragraph again below. Please take a look and see the differences from the original.

You should watch the past tense verbs especially. 

 

from the teacher:

Some things about Alfredo Quinones....
     He was born in Mexico in a little farming community. When he was 5, he was working with his father in a gas station, but twenty years ago he came to the U.S.A.

     He became a teacher when he was 18, but his father didn't have a good job, and Alfredo made the decision to move to the U.S.A like so many relatives before him.  He was a nonlegal immigrant, and he became a migrant farm-worker. He bought  a mobile home (called a camper) for  three hundred dollars, and he lived there.

 

original:

Somethings about Alfredo Quinones....
     He born in Mexico in a little farming community,
when he was 5 he was working whit his father in a gas station, but Twenty years ago he come to USA.
     He become a teacher when he was 18, but his father doesn't have a good job and Alfredo made the decision, he moved to USA like so many relatives before him.  he was a nonlegal emigrant and he became a migrant farm-worker, he buy  a little house like a camp for three hundred dollars, and he live there.

Mariam and Michael

At 38 years old Alfredo Quinonez Hinojosa is a neurosurgeon and professor at Johns Hopkins University, and actually he is researching about breakthrough in the treatment of brain cancer.

But 20 years ago his history was different. He was a farm worker in Mexico and he used to live with his parents. He grew up in Mexicali, at the border of The United States.
In 1970 when the economy in his country came down, he decided to cross the border and come to USA. with only his dreams. en USA he also working and a farmer place collecting tomatoes, cotton and cantoloupes  for the beginning but something inside pushing him to do something else, also his cousin told him ones about what he spected about his future, she told him. you want to be a farmer for the rest of your life?. and he remember that conversation always.
So decided to star with English classes and his teacher recommended to Alfredo to go to University of California. by the time Alfredo Quinones filling some passion for Scientific Medicine, later he went to Harvard Medical School and now he is a prestigious Neurosurgeon and also he is a professor at Johns Hopking University.

Josef Christ

Somethings about Alfredo Quinones....
     He born in Mexico in a little farming community,
when he was 5 he was working whit his father in a gas station, but Twenty years ago he come to USA.
     He become a teacher when he was 18, but his father doesn't have a good job and Alfredo made the decision, he moved to USA like so many relatives before him.  he was a nonlegal emigrant and he became a migrant farm-worker, he buy  a little house like a camp for three hundred dollars, and he live there.
    

ISABEL QUINTERO - CAROLINA GONZALEZ


Alfredo Quinonez Hinojosa is a brain surgeon and a cancer researcher and a professor at Johns Hopkins University, with a degree from Harvard Medical School.

His first home was a broken down camper truck he paid 300 hundred dollars for rent it. one day he was sad tears came down on his face.

One day Alfredo's cousin talk him to study English, and he went  to the community college to take English classes.  Alfredo went to Berkeley University and discovered a passion for scientist studies.

Alfredo continued to study medicine, became a doctor.  today is a neurosurgeon, professor at Johns Hopkins University.

Lady Jimenez and Freddy Salinas

Alfredo Quinonez

Alfredo was born in Mexico, when he was five age worked with his father in the gas station, he continued studying until become a teacher at the age of 18 years.

In the mid-1970, Mexico's collapsed a his father couldn't keep his family so he was unable to did it too.

He made a decision to ahead north. Twenty years ago Alfredo hopped a border fence from Mexico into U.S so he became a immigrant farm worker.

He lived in a break down camper  because he paid $300 dollars for it.And his cousin told him he would be a farmworker for the rest of his life.

Alfredo took the class of English at community college, he attended the University of California, Berkeley because a teacher encouraged it.

Alfredo developed interesting for the scientific method.

Actuality he is a neurosurgeon and professor at johns Hopkins University and researched who is looking for the breakthrough in the treatment of brain cancer. 

For Roberto

 Let's look at your writing about Alfredo.

I have re-written it with some corrections. This time the changes are in capital letters so they are easier to see.

The grammar is fundamentally correct. You clearly understood the story and accurately summarized it. There are some errors of past tense verbs and word order.

English spelling is famously difficult. I recommend you use the "spell check" (ABC above on the right side). I use it and find it convenient. 


from the teacher:

Alfredo Hinojosa was born in MEXICALI CITY, Mexico. Mexicali is 60 miles before THE U.S. border, CLOSE to California. His family HAD a gas station. ALFREDO'S FIRST JOB WAS IN HIS FATHER'S GAS STATION, when HE was 5 years old.

In 1970s, in Mexico THE economic situation BECAME CRITICAL, and Alfredo decided to go to the United StateS to help his family. He put 65 dollars in his pocket and WENT. The first job in the U.S., was in a farm. Alfredo picked cotton, cantaloupes and tomatoes. HE bought a terrible camper, WITH  no doors, broken everywhere, and PAID $300.

One day Alfredo's cousin TOLD him to study English, and HE WENT to the community college to TAKE English classes. The teacher encourageD him to go to university. Alfredo WENT to Berkeley University in California and  discoverED a passion for scientist studies. Alfredo continueD to study  medicine, became a doctor, AND today is a neurosurgeon, professor at Johns Hopkins University, and developING  his dream, to "help the people."


Original:

Alfredo Hinojosa was born in a Mexicali city, Mexico. Mexicali is 60 miles before U.S. border, closed to California. His family has a gas station. The first Alfredo jobs, as in gas stations father, when hi was 5 years old.
In 1970s, in Mexico became a critical economic situation, and Alfredo decided to go to the United State. to help his family. He put 65 dollars in his pocket and go. The first job in the U.S., was in a farm, Alfredo picked cotton, cantaloupes and tomatoes, hi bought a terrible camper, no doors, broken for everywhere, and payed $300.
One day Alfredo's cousin tell him to study english, and hi when to the community college to tacked English classes. The teacher encourage him to go to university. Alfredo go to Berkeley University in California and  discover a passion for scientist studies. Alfredo continue to study a Medicine, became a Doctor, today is a neurosurgeon, professor at Johns Hopkins University, and develop to his dream, "help the peoples".

ROBERTO

Alfredo Hinojosa was born in a Mexicali city, Mexico. Mexicali is 60 miles before U.S. border, closed to California. His family has a gas station. The first Alfredo jobs, as in gas stations father, when hi was 5 years old.
In 1970s, in Mexico became a critical economic situation, and Alfredo decided to go to the United State. to help his family. He put 65 dollars in his pocket and go. The first job in the U.S., was in a farm, Alfredo picked cotton, cantaloupes and tomatoes, hi bought a terrible camper, no doors, broken for everywhere, and payed $300.
One day Alfredo's cousin tell him to study english, and hi when to the community college to tacked English classes. The teacher encourage him to go to university. Alfredo go to Berkeley University in California and  discover a passion for scientist studies. Alfredo continue to study a Medicine, became a Doctor, today is a neurosurgeon, professor at Johns Hopkins University, and develop to his dream, "help the peoples".

for Raul and Daniel

 Raul and Daniel,

The correction of your writing is below ("from the teacher"). You should read it and look at differences from the original.

 

 from the teacher:

Barack Obama was born in Hawaii in 1961. His father was from Kenya and mother was white American. His parents divorced, and his mother married an Indonesia man.

He attended schools in Jakarta until he was ten years old. Then he returned to Hawaii. Obama majored in political science at Columbia University in New York.

Obama was the first black president of the Harvard Law Review. Obama was a teacher for twelve years at the University of Chicago. Then, he became an Illinois Senator in 1966.

Obama was elected as U.S. Senator in 2004. He supported legislation on conservation, immigration and honest leadership. When Obama assumed power, he battled serious economy problems. The President also confronted the global credit crisis and the crises in Iraq and Afghanistan.

 

Original

Barack Obama was born in Hawaii in 1961. his father is from Kenya and mother is white American.
his parents divorced, and his mother married an Indonesia man.

He attend schools in Jakarta until he was ten years old. He returned to Hawaii. Obama was majored in political science, in Columbia University New York.

Obama was the first black president the Harvard law. Obama was teacher for twelve years at University Chicago. then, He became an Illinois Senator in 1966.

Obama was elected as Senator U.S. in 2004. He supported legislation on conservation, immigration and honest leadership.when Obama assume the power battling serious economy problems. the President to confront the global credit crisis and Iraq and Afghanistan.

for Freddy Salinas and Josef Christ

Freddy and Josef, 

 

Below there is correction of your writing ("from the teacher") and your original writing. You should look at the differences. 

 

from the teacher:

 What about Barack Obama President?...

He was born in Hawaii in 1961. His father was a black African man and his mother was a white American woman. He lived in Hawaii when he was a child. After 4 years, his parents divorced.

His mother got married to an Indonesian man. They moved to Indonesia in 1967, and when he was ten years old he returned to Hawaii with his family.

Obama majored in political science and international relations at Columbia University. After four years, he moved to Chicago. From 1985 to 1986 he was director of a community project because he liked it.
       
He was the first black president of the Harvard law review, and he was a teacher in the University of Chicago Law School for twelve years.

In 1996 he was elected senator for Illinois, and in 2004 he become at U.S. senator, but in 2008 he was elected president of the USA, Obama now is the first black president.

 

 

 

original:

What about Barack Obama President?...
He born on Hawaii in 1961, his father his a black African man and his mother is a white American woman, he lived in Hawaii when he was a child, after 4 years his parents divorced.
       His mother got married whit a Indonesian man, they move to Indonesia in 1967, when he was ten years old he return to Hawaii whit his family.
       Obama mayor on political science and international relations at Columbia University, after four years old he move to Chicago. From 1985 to 1986 he was director of the Community projector because he like it.
        He was the first black president of the Harvard law review, He was a teacher in the University of Chicago Law school during twelve years.
        In 1996 he was elected senator for Illinois, in 2004 he become at USA senator, but in 2008 he was elected president of the USA, Obama now is the first black president.

for Danuta and Hendri

Danuta and Hendri,

The writing below is the correction of your writing about Obama. When you get a chance, you should compare it to your original writing and consider the differences.

from the teacher:

                                                    Barack Obama's History




Barack Obama was born in Hawaii in 1961. His mother was American and his  father was African.
His parents divorced, and his mother married an Indonesian man. 
In 1967 they moved to Indonesia, where  he went to school in Jakarta until age ten.
Obama studied political science and international relations at Columbia university in New York.
In 1985 Obama  moved to Chicago and he worked as the director of a community project .
He was the first black president of the Harvard Law Review .
For twelve years he taught law at the University of Chicago.
He was elected senator of Illinois in 1996.
In 2004,  Obama was elected as a U.S Senator.
IN 2008, Obama was elected president of the United States of America.
He is the first African American to be President of the U.S.A
Barack Obama is very intelligent and a good orator, and he is popular with many American people.
Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009.
He's honest.

Original:

                                                    Barack Obama's History




Barack Obama was born in Hawaii in 1961, his mother is american and his is father is african.
His parents divorced , his mother married an Indonesian man. 
In 1967 they moved to Indonesia , he went to the Jakarta school until 10 years.
Obama studied political science and international at Columbia university in New York.
In 1985 Obama  moved to Chicago and he worked as the director of community project .
He was the first black president of the Harvard Law Review .
For twelve years he teach the law at the University of Chicago.
 he was a senator of Illinois in 1996.
In 2004. Obama was elected as a U.S Senator.
IN 2008 Obama was elected president of United state of America.
He is the first African American to be President of U.S.A
Barack Obama is very intelligent and good orator, he is popular with many of American people.
Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009.
He's honest.

for Lady Jimenez

This is the correction of your writing about Obama. When you have time, you should compare it to your original writing and notice the differences.

 

from the teacher:

Barack  Obama

Obama was born in Hawaii in 1961. His parents got divorced, and his mother re-married and moved in Indonesia in 1967.
Obama is the 44th President of the United States of America. He made history in 2008, when he was elected as the first African American  President.
He moved to Chicago, where he worked as the director of a community project from 1985 to 1988. He studied at Harvard Law School and taught law at the University of Chicago for 12 years.

 

 

 

Original:

Barack  Obama

Obama was born in Hawaii in 1961. His parents got divorced in his mother is married and moved in Indonesia in 1967.
Obama is the 44th President of the United States of America. He made history in 2008, he was elected as first African American  President.
He moved to Chicago, he worked as the Director of the Community from 1985 to 1988, he stared in Harvard Law School and taught law at the University of Chicago for 12 years..

Lady Jimenez

Barack  Obama

Obama was born in Hawaii in 1961. His parents got divorced in his mother is married and moved in Indonesia in 1967.
Obama is the 44th President of the United States of America. He made history in 2008, he was elected as first African American  President.
He moved to Chicago, he worked as the Director of the Community from 1985 to 1988, he stared in Harvard Law School and taught law at the University of Chicago for 12 years..

Danuta, Hendri

                                                    Barack Obama's History




Barack Obama was born in Hawaii in 1961, his mother is american and his is father is african.
His parents divorced , his mother married an Indonesian man. 
In 1967 they moved to Indonesia , he went to the Jakarta school until 10 years.
Obama studied political science and international at Columbia university in New York.
In 1985 Obama  moved to Chicago and he worked as the director of community project .
He was the first black president of the Harvard Law Review .
For twelve years he teach the law at the University of Chicago.
 he was a senator of Illinois in 1996.
In 2004. Obama was elected as a U.S Senator.
IN 2008 Obama was elected president of United state of America.
He is the first African American to be President of U.S.A
Barack Obama is very intelligent and good orator, he is popular with many of American people.
Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009.
He's honest.

freddy salinas josef christ

What about Barack Obama President?...
He born on Hawaii in 1961, his father his a black African man and his mother is a white American woman, he lived in Hawaii when he was a child, after 4 years his parents divorced.
       His mother got married whit a Indonesian man, they move to Indonesia in 1967, when he was ten years old he return to Hawaii whit his family.
       Obama mayor on political science and international relations at Columbia University, after four years old he move to Chicago. From 1985 to 1986 he was director of the Community projector because he like it.
        He was the first black president of the Harvard law review, He was a teacher in the University of Chicago Law school during twelve years.
        In 1996 he was elected senator for Illinois, in 2004 he become at USA senator, but in 2008 he was elected president of the USA, Obama now is the first black president.

     



   

Raul y Daniel

Barack Obama was born in Hawaii in 1961. his father is from Kenya and mother is white American.
his parents divorced, and his mother married an Indonesia man.

He attend schools in Jakarta until he was ten years old. He returned to Hawaii. Obama was majored in political science, in Columbia University New York.

Obama was the first black president the Harvard law. Obama was teacher for twelve years at University Chicago. then, He became an Illinois Senator in 1966.

Obama was elected as Senator U.S. in 2004. He supported legislation on conservation, immigration and honest leadership.when Obama assume the power battling serious economy problems. the President to confront the global credit crisis and Iraq and Afghanistan.

for Yesenia and Robert

Yesenia & Robert, 

This is the correction of your writing about Obama. You should look at it and notice the differences from the original. In fact, there were very few errors.

from the teacher:

Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961 in Hawaii. His parents divorced and his mother married again.
He has 2 children.  He is the 44 th President of the United States. He is married with Michelle Obama.  In 2004, he was elected as a U.S Senator. He won the Nobel Peace prize. His familly moved to Indonesia in 1967.

the original:

Barack Obama was born in August 4 1961 in Hawaii. His parents divorced and his mother married again.
He has 2 children.  He is the 44 th President of the United States. He is married with Michelle Obama.  In 2004 was elected as a U.S Senator. He won the Nobel Peace prize. His familly moved to Indonesia in 1967.

for Michael and Isabel

This is the correction of your writing about Obama. Please read it and notice the differences from the original:


from the teacher:


Obama was born in 1961 in Hawaii. His father was Kenyan and his mother was American.
He worked as the director of a community project from 1985-1988 and in 2008 was elected the first black President in The United States. In 2009 he won the Nobel Peace Prize.





original:

Obama was born in 1961 in Hawaii, His father is Kenyan and his mother is American.
He worked as the director of a community project from 1985-1988, in 2008 was elected the first black President in The United States. In 2009 won Nobel Peace Prize.

Michael Castro, Isabel Quintero

Obama was born in 1961 in Hawaii, His father is Kenyan and his mother is American.
He worked as the director of a community project from 1985-1988, in 2008 was elected the first black President in The United States. In 2009 won Nobel Peace Prize.

yesenia & Robert

Barack Obama was born in August 4 1961 in Hawaii. His parents divorced and his mother married again.
He has 2 children.  He is the 44 th President of the United States. He is married with Michelle Obama.  In 2004 was elected as a U.S Senator. He won the Nobel Peace prize. His familly moved to Indonesia in 1967.

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