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Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Election 2008
The presidential election that occurred just about two weeks ago was the most historical election so far in U.S. history. The numbers were close, but finally Barack Obama was the one giving his call to action speech at the end of the long election period. Obama's opponent John McCain congratulated him on his victory during his concession speech and also said how the African American race held a special pride the night that Barack became president of the U.S.
Along with John McCain's comment about the special pride of the African American race, the 2008 election has truly intensified and defined The Civil Rights Movement. The dreams of Martin Luther King and other civil rights activists have come true and finally. It is amazing that not too long ago African Americans had to pay a poll tax to vote and public facilities were segregated. The 2008 election has made history for every citizen of the United States.
The election was so charged by both parties, both candidates were well prepared to steer the United States into the right direction and out of this economic ruble the country is currently in.
During this historical election I believe that the vote that counted the most was the youth vote. The technological age we live in today has a great impact on the youth vote. The candidates have advertised and promoted their campaign on websites that are youth driven, therefore more young adults are inspired to learn about the election using something they are very familiar with- the world wide web.
Along with John McCain's comment about the special pride of the African American race, the 2008 election has truly intensified and defined The Civil Rights Movement. The dreams of Martin Luther King and other civil rights activists have come true and finally. It is amazing that not too long ago African Americans had to pay a poll tax to vote and public facilities were segregated. The 2008 election has made history for every citizen of the United States.
The election was so charged by both parties, both candidates were well prepared to steer the United States into the right direction and out of this economic ruble the country is currently in.
During this historical election I believe that the vote that counted the most was the youth vote. The technological age we live in today has a great impact on the youth vote. The candidates have advertised and promoted their campaign on websites that are youth driven, therefore more young adults are inspired to learn about the election using something they are very familiar with- the world wide web.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Cool Facts- stuff you didn't know about the "born gay" debate
1. According to a 2006 peer-reviewed study, a man's odds of being gay increase 33% with each older male sibling.
2. The first anti-homosexual law in the American colonies, The Buggery Act of Henry VIII, resulted in the 1624 hanging of Richard Cornish for having sex with a 29-year-old cabin boy.
3. Some researchers equate the traits of same-sex orientation with left-handedness.
4. In 1940, a Columbia University professor named Sandor Rado proposed the theory that homosexuality is a phobia of members of the opposite sex.
5. As of 1999, researchers had observed same-sex behavior in over 475 animal species.
6. Scientific studies have demonstrated physiological differences between heterosexual and homosexual people, such as eyeblink rates, inner ear structure, and hypothalamus size. Other studies have disputed these findings and other research on anatomical differences.
http://www.albertmohler.com/blog_read.php?id=891
http://www.narth.com/docs/istheregene.html
2. The first anti-homosexual law in the American colonies, The Buggery Act of Henry VIII, resulted in the 1624 hanging of Richard Cornish for having sex with a 29-year-old cabin boy.
3. Some researchers equate the traits of same-sex orientation with left-handedness.
4. In 1940, a Columbia University professor named Sandor Rado proposed the theory that homosexuality is a phobia of members of the opposite sex.
5. As of 1999, researchers had observed same-sex behavior in over 475 animal species.
6. Scientific studies have demonstrated physiological differences between heterosexual and homosexual people, such as eyeblink rates, inner ear structure, and hypothalamus size. Other studies have disputed these findings and other research on anatomical differences.
http://www.albertmohler.com/blog_read.php?id=891
http://www.narth.com/docs/istheregene.html
Thursday, October 23, 2008
The U.S. Meltdown
As the election is heating up, more and more issues are arising in the United States. With the economy failing, businesses are folding up left and right, people are foreclosing their homes, and the stock market is at one of the lowest points since the depression in 1929.
The Cato-at-liberty blog hits home great points about how this election is really starting to get out of hand, including how Racism in the election is a big issue. But what I found interesting about this blog post was that Obama is facing less discrimination for his color, then former President John F. Kennedy faced during his 1960 election for being catholic.
A huge debate on what to do with the U.S's economy is the main focus of the Cato blog. Obama and McCain's tax plans are extremely different, but Obama's is stirring a lot of contraversy and is said to be almost socialistic. This is a video that compares both of the presidential candidates tax plans.
Overall, this blog has everything there is to know about what is going on from the economy, to the election and I feel very up to date about what's been going on lately.
The Cato-at-liberty blog hits home great points about how this election is really starting to get out of hand, including how Racism in the election is a big issue. But what I found interesting about this blog post was that Obama is facing less discrimination for his color, then former President John F. Kennedy faced during his 1960 election for being catholic.A huge debate on what to do with the U.S's economy is the main focus of the Cato blog. Obama and McCain's tax plans are extremely different, but Obama's is stirring a lot of contraversy and is said to be almost socialistic. This is a video that compares both of the presidential candidates tax plans.
Overall, this blog has everything there is to know about what is going on from the economy, to the election and I feel very up to date about what's been going on lately.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
The Independant Party Blog
This blog, The Independent Party Blog is really fascinating because it shows a completely unexpected point of view of today's government and society. The format of this blog is really out of the ordinary because of it's layout; it has columns going down and a picture as the header. Each entry starts with Dear members of the independent party.. I think that the way the blog is designed gives it a more modern feel, representing the independent party.
This blog was a lot different from the other blogs that I have browsed through. This one focused on putting out a message that would reach people who have an alternative opinion on government and the way things are run in the United States. Other blogs that I have read have been a lot shorter and seemed to trail off topic compared to this one.
The most recent entry on this blog talks about polygamy from what it is to why it is practiced. The writer of this blog compares polygamy to divorce, divorce does not make society better, in yet it is still legal while polygamy is not. The entry also has links to other blogs that show the benefits of being in a polygamist relationship and how it is highly prevalent in Africa.
I believe that polygamy should be legal, as long as it is not forced. I've seen a lot of different things on the news about how teenage girls were brainwashed into marrying and bearing children of these older men, which seemed outrageous to me. I believe that if it is someones culture to have multiple spouses, then it should be legal.
This blog was a lot different from the other blogs that I have browsed through. This one focused on putting out a message that would reach people who have an alternative opinion on government and the way things are run in the United States. Other blogs that I have read have been a lot shorter and seemed to trail off topic compared to this one.
The most recent entry on this blog talks about polygamy from what it is to why it is practiced. The writer of this blog compares polygamy to divorce, divorce does not make society better, in yet it is still legal while polygamy is not. The entry also has links to other blogs that show the benefits of being in a polygamist relationship and how it is highly prevalent in Africa.
I believe that polygamy should be legal, as long as it is not forced. I've seen a lot of different things on the news about how teenage girls were brainwashed into marrying and bearing children of these older men, which seemed outrageous to me. I believe that if it is someones culture to have multiple spouses, then it should be legal.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Colour World
Color Me
This blog was pretty cool because it had references about color that totally blew me away.
It talked about color photos during the great depression and how most photos were in black and white, but some in color existed too.
The blog also has references of color in art and even nature.
Also while looking around this website I read one article that talked about a certain type of bean that color palletes are based on.
It just about has everything to do with colors in society which is pretty fascinating its worth a look mostly because so many things are related by one theme- colour!
This blog was pretty cool because it had references about color that totally blew me away.
It talked about color photos during the great depression and how most photos were in black and white, but some in color existed too.
The blog also has references of color in art and even nature.
Also while looking around this website I read one article that talked about a certain type of bean that color palletes are based on.
It just about has everything to do with colors in society which is pretty fascinating its worth a look mostly because so many things are related by one theme- colour!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Jesus Christ Art Controversy
Jesus Christ Satirical Art
This blog was pretty cool because it showed a lot of modern art that is being made.
This particular blog entry was really interesting because it was a satire about Jesus Christ.
There is always controversy about what is appropriate art and what clearly is not. A lot of people were outraged by the pieces of art that were being made in a mockery of Jesus.
I thought that it was a little bit insulting since I am of the Catholic faith, but then again art is just a way to express a unique vision.
This blog was pretty cool because it showed a lot of modern art that is being made.
This particular blog entry was really interesting because it was a satire about Jesus Christ.
There is always controversy about what is appropriate art and what clearly is not. A lot of people were outraged by the pieces of art that were being made in a mockery of Jesus.
I thought that it was a little bit insulting since I am of the Catholic faith, but then again art is just a way to express a unique vision.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Why this is and is not the dumbest generation
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/gallery/dumbestgeneration/
http://www.newsweek.com/id/138536
In response to the articles posted above, I agree with both of them. They both describe how
this generation knows little about the world around them. There is cold hard information that the kids these days aren't as smart as they were "yesterday". But isn't it true that adults who write these statements and in general are always saying that the youth is out of control and not as smart as they should be?I believe that this new generation is smart in different areas other then history or knowing classical books, even though without that knowledge it is hard to get into a good college.
Teens of all ages today were introduced to new technology and a new world, a digital one.
Referencing to the first link posted above, I believe that it's points are strong, but the author for lack of a better word bashes today's teens for things like texting, instant messaging and voicing their both positive and negative attitudes in blogs. I do not think that because kids do not use proper grammar, punctuation and even spelling in their normal conversation through means of the internet means that they are any dumber then "yesterdays youth". I believe that there has always been slang and abbreviated speech since the dawn of time, and that the author of this article uses these examples only because they are concreet proof.
On the other hand, I also think that it is a disgrace that teens do not know certain information
and knowledge that is so basic and important like the nation's history. Therefore, schools should focus more intently on teaching kids like the good old days by making them read their textbooks and abosorbing information instead of assinging them them to look it up online which makes them more susceptable to forget.
http://www.newsweek.com/id/138536
In response to the articles posted above, I agree with both of them. They both describe how
this generation knows little about the world around them. There is cold hard information that the kids these days aren't as smart as they were "yesterday". But isn't it true that adults who write these statements and in general are always saying that the youth is out of control and not as smart as they should be?I believe that this new generation is smart in different areas other then history or knowing classical books, even though without that knowledge it is hard to get into a good college.
Teens of all ages today were introduced to new technology and a new world, a digital one.
Referencing to the first link posted above, I believe that it's points are strong, but the author for lack of a better word bashes today's teens for things like texting, instant messaging and voicing their both positive and negative attitudes in blogs. I do not think that because kids do not use proper grammar, punctuation and even spelling in their normal conversation through means of the internet means that they are any dumber then "yesterdays youth". I believe that there has always been slang and abbreviated speech since the dawn of time, and that the author of this article uses these examples only because they are concreet proof.
On the other hand, I also think that it is a disgrace that teens do not know certain information
and knowledge that is so basic and important like the nation's history. Therefore, schools should focus more intently on teaching kids like the good old days by making them read their textbooks and abosorbing information instead of assinging them them to look it up online which makes them more susceptable to forget.
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