Final words

Well i would first like to talk about my experiences in 1101. They were sure a lot diferent then i was expecting. I thought it was less of a writing class and more of an english and grammar class. I was wrong, but luckily I got a great teacher who helped us get through our first semester of college. I learned a lot and am glad that i chose her to be my teacher. I enjoyed joking aroudn in class and am happy I got to meet everyone that i did. Now to the essay: The essay was a little more dificult then i had presumed. I was taking it lightly when i heard the subject, but there was not as much information out there as i thought there would be. The toughest part was expanding the essay to four pages when i thought i was already done with ideas after two and a half. I enjoyed coming up with all the information and it helped me learn a lot on the subject. This was a great first semester, Thanks Natasha. :)

Taboooooo

I watched the video where the woman have the rings on their necks first. This was not a huge deal to me, I am sure there was probally a powerful woman who was there when the tribe started, and she began this tradition. Once it is passed on from generations it becomes normal. In our civilization to see anyone with these rings on their neck would be out of the norm, but in theirs it is weird ot not have them. I dont see how this helps them in any way but I respect the fact that this is part of their culture and probally will be until the end of there time.

This second video of the male tribes was somewhat frightening. I could feel the pain that the boys in the video were suffering. I couldnt imagine having to go through that in order to be considered normal or a man in society. The painful cuts that are placed all over the boys body are supposed to represent becoming a man and a way for the elders to show the young ones their authority. I can understand why tribes would do this, they want there young men to respect their elders and do so in a way that they will never forget. Although this would probally not be accepted as normal for people in a American Civilization. I wouldn't accept this way of being in my civilization although i respect their choices and realize this is a tradition they will probally continue forever.

UHM

WoW. Thats all.

UHM

WoW. Thats all.

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The College Life

The college life isnt the life I thought it'd be. The looong drive to school every day of the week, the looong wait to park everyday and the loooong walks to class make college not very fun. I used to look forward to waking up and coming to school to see all of my lifelong friends, now it will be a suprise if I see more then 1 or 2 people that i know alllll day. The work isnt as bad as i thought it would be, except in this class. Its 10 times as much work I was expecting. I never realy had to worry about much in my english class, just an occasional essay and grammar worksheet. Im taking six classes just like i did in high school but it seems like alot more. But hey, you gotta do what you gotta do. This is Kyle KO, signing out. Peace.

Poverty Peddlers

There are a lot of social issues throughout the world around us, however sometimes there are problems around us and in our community that we are not aware of. In a recent series in the Miami Herald called "Poverty Peddlers" revealed what the Miami-Dade Empowerment Trust was doing with the people of Miami's money. They were revealed spending millions of dollars on insider deals and risky loans that created few promised jobs. The newspapers investigation by reporters Scott Hiaaseen and Jason Grotto showed the anti poverty agency steered hundreds of thousands of dollars to companies owned by board members and politically connected business leaders. Miami-Dade is already one of the poorest counties in America in matter of average capita, the people do not need to have well needed money taken away from them and job opportunities lost. I think that this this organization needs to be rebuilt from scratch and anyone involved be relieved of there duties. This problem is a lot bigger then it seems, there are many families not able to afford meals everyday and this organization is not doing there jobs in helping these families. My friend asked me about the topic a few days ago and i read up on some of what was going on. It upset me and thats why I felt that this was a good social issue to brign up.

http://www.transitmiami.com/2007/10/miami-dade-empowerment-trust-harms.html
http://www.miamiherald.com/multimedia/news/povped/part5/index.html

Carlos MENCIA!

What a dum beaner, his back is probally wetter then a pool. He's so short that he can only ride the kiddy rides at the fair. Now these are all stereotypical remarks about mexicans that Carlos would probally hear if someone was saying jokes about him. And i bet you that he wouldnt like it for them to say this about him. Although he is a very funny person, nobody likes to hear their race talked about in a negative way. Yes they are just jokes but some people still remember and take it to heart. And the others who it doesnt affect remember these jokes and when they see someone of the race that he was making fun of, they think of that joke and refer that person to the joke, even though that person could not relate to the joke. He speaks to everyone when he says his jokes because he doesnt try to single out just one race or charecter about a person. There is some stuff that he says that is true and there are also things that i dont agree with but in the end they are just jokes that make you laugh. He doesnt do it to try to make you mad or upset with him, he does it to make you laugh and i think what he does is perfectly fine.

A world of zombies?

Are the people of our generation zombified with what the media puts out for us to see? Many may think so, and it is for sure that the people in television and radio believe so. Why else would they be talking about Paris Hilton going to jail for days upon days. And does anyone realy care about Lindsay Lohan and her drug problems? And lets not get started on the freak Britney Spears has become. And although we like to say that nobody cares about this stuff, obviously some people do because these rediculous events is what gets the television and radio shows their ratings. So it is obvious that the media does influence us in some way, because we are spending time we could be doing homework, exercising or doing something productive and instead listening to what they have to say about the troubled celeb of the week. Although i like to believe otherwise, the media affects me as well. Even if its not in the same way as others, there is media that influences my life as well. Everyone around you is influenced in some way by visual comunications that are bombarded upon us. I think the video shows a good point, most people are not knowledgeable in politics ; but im sure if the question would of been, What do you think about what Paris Hilton did last week, they would of had all responded. This world needs to rely less on stupid and pointless media and get educated on what is actually important. Right?

South Carolina sit down

I guess being smart doesnt have much to do with a beauty pageant after all. When I heard the youtube video of Miss. Teen South Carolina, I got lost halfway through her speech. I began to try to think of what she could possibly be thinking of when giving her speech. Although she embarrassed herself greatly in front of millions of people, I commend her for getting back in front of all the same people (when she could of possibly embarrassed herself even more) and at least making herself look like she has at least half of a brain.

Blog numero uno

HI. Well I have never actually done a blog so I dont really know what to say. This website is pretty confusing and i cant find the setting that Natasha was talking about so that i could allow others to see this. I dont know why i wrote that because if you're reading this then I obviously found the setting. And i dont know why I just explained myself. I need to stop wasting ink. I guess this blog thing isn't that bad. I figured it would be a hassle but I waste so much time on the computer that I might as well do something productive. I also would like to add that I do not like to read or write very much, I guess thats why I am majoring in Accounting. Kool, you can even type in color on here. Well I am going to put this blog to rest now. PEACE HOMIES.