Ava on Nick News Special Edition Coming On Now

[Hissyspit]

[salin]

1. don't have cable - would love a report

or if anyone can make a video clip and post it - all the better!

[Hissyspit]

33. Hope this helped. n/t

[salin]

34. Reading the full thread and reports on her spot

made me cry. This was going to kids - what powerful messages. I am so impressed by Ava and the message that she sends to her age-peers. So great to read. thanks for the thread.

[CatWoman]

2. Did I miss it?

[CatWoman]

3. oh, here she is!!!!

"rebels with a cause" :)

[Hissyspit]

4. They had some quotes at the opening, but she's not on yet.

Some girls educating on sweatshops, right now.

[CatWoman]

9. link to the special info

http://www.nick.com/blab/messageboards/viewthread.jhtml?bID=48&tID=2626429&mID=12454094&offset=0%20%3Chttp://www.nick.com/blab/messageboards/viewthread.jhtml?bID=48&tID=2626429&mID=12454094&offset=0

[Hissyspit]

29. Thanks! n/t

[VenusRising]

5. Watching now.

I'm so excited for her!!

:bounce:

[Hissyspit]

6. The sweatshop story is really good!

Adults standing up in support of the kids at Brattleboro, VT school board meeting.

[Nite Owl]

7. Sneking away from the Superbowl..

to try and watch in the office. Didn't miss it did I?

[VenusRising]

8. That was a great story.

Good for them for changing where they get their school uniforms. One step at a time. I love that they are taking it to the police and fire fighter uniforms in their town, too. What awesome kids!

:applause:

[Hissyspit]

10. Now story of boy who did protest on U.S. torture. He dressed up as Gitmo prisoner

and did rally protest with WorldCan'tWait.org.

Looks like he is about 13. Went inside the mall and almost got arrested!

[Hissyspit]

11. "Impeach Bush" he just said!

[Hissyspit]

12. Now a story on standardized tests. Ava not on yet!

Stay tuned.

[Swamp Rat]

13. Yaay Ava!!!!!!

:kick:

[Hissyspit]

14. Chicago kid who helped start anti-animal cruelty group.

They went to protest circus.

[CatWoman]

15. now I see why circus elephants sometimes go amok

on a killing spree :cry:

[Nite Owl]

16. Here she is!

[Hissyspit]

17. Ava on now!!! Linda talking about the death threats.

"Long before most Americans were questioning the war in Iraq, there was a kid named Ava in Alabama..."

[Hissyspit]

19. "I find images and I find facts about the war in Iraq. It's a way for people to know

what's going on over there."

[Hissyspit]

20. They are showing "What Would Jesus Do" !

"A lot of hate mail came, I got a lot of death threats."

Here mom is on, too.

[Hissyspit]

21. Clip from CNN interview now. Also, her Sweet Sixteen Alabama capital protest.

"Now thankfully, I'm not a rebel, unless a majority of Americans are rebels."

[VenusRising]

25. The best quote I think

"If you back down it lets them know it's okay to keep doing that to others."

What an awesome piece. Ava, :yourock:

:applause::applause::applause:

[w8liftinglady]

36. I'm SO glad they chose this one

It's my favorite...makes me cry every time I watch it...

[VenusRising]

18. AVA!!!!!!

:bounce::bounce::bounce:

:applause:

[Hissyspit]

22. Ava: "Now, thankfully, I'm not a rebel, unless a majority of Americans are rebels."

[Richard Steele]

23. Sweetie and I just watched Ava's segment; very nice! nm

[annabanana]

24. Ava my dear! That was wonderful

You have the cool clear eyes of a seeker of wisdom and truth!

[Hissyspit]

28. They saved the best for last!

Good job, Ava!

("How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying")

[Hissyspit]

26. Linda Elerbee closed with Margaret Mead's quote:

"Never doubt that a small group of committed individuals can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that has."

Linda added: "And note that she didn't say 'wait until you're grown up.'"

[VenusRising]

27. At the very beginning of the show Linda said

that citizenship doesn't start at 18. It starts when you are born.

[Hissyspit]

30. "The Naked Brothers Band" is on at 9:30!

Maybe Ava can do a cameo on the show, someday. Ava, get your agent to call their agent. :)

[stellanoir]

31. yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Ava

Sorry I missed it and you go girl.

Love the rebel line that was priceless.

We'd all better be indeed.

[HeeBGBz]

32. Great job, Ava!!

Cool, calm and well-spoken, as always. Great segment!

[Ava]

35. thanks everyone!

:D