...violent media persuading a child to commit a murder would be in the recent theater shooting in Colorado, it was reported that the young man who committed the murders was persuaded by a character in the infamous Batman show called the joker. Therefore the media has been attacked by angry viewers so, the ACLU has been steadily defending the media because they deserve the freedom of speech and also the freedom to create anything they feel would be entertaining to their audience as long as it doesn’t immediately make the audience to actually want to commit the crime. The media which has violence in it, has been fighting many lawsuits because people believe the violent media is a main cause why violence is being created in this world, even though our violence rate isn’t increasing. It doesn’t make sense to blame the violent media yet the parents are the main ones responsible for having control over what their own kids get to actually watch. People can’t control the media but they have control of how to raise their kids and how to teach children how to react to violent media. Although Media violence has a negative connection with people committing violent acts, it also teaches kids positive lessons to prevent violent acts from being committed, so we shouldn’t censor violent media. Although media violence can be intense to watch, it does not command people to commit violent acts. Some scientist would argue that it is clear that...
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...Slowly they will reach heaven with our prays. But some people are in a place Christians call purgatory. Although the word purgatory isn’t said in the bible we still believe in it. When we reach it we are considered to be saved because the next step is heaven. Purgatory is a final purification of the soul after death and before heaven for those who believed in God, but were only imperfectly purified; a final cleansing of the human before one can enter into the joys of heaven Protestants believe that when a Christian dies god purifys them right away and are perfect in heaven (Fr. Ray Ryland). Most people believe that there isn’t a place called limbo or purgatory. Most people we know are there. Some say it’s not real because it’s not in the bible, but yes it is mentioned but not directly. Although we do know that it’s there and it’s our goal to get there. Purgatory is a place where we can spend our time for the sins we committed on earth. We do this to get us ready for heaven because we need a clean soul to get to heaven. The bible tells us everything about our faith. The bible has laws for us and guides us to do what is right. Although the bible never mentions purgatory we still believe that it’s a real place. It’s still a real place to Catholics. Some people say that purgatory has flames so it’s considered Hell. In the bible hell isn’t represented with flames, people believe it and say that purgatory is too. But it’s not. Without perfect holiness, we cannot see...
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...into believing in this fat guy with a big fluffy bearded that drops off presents on Christmas Eve, by way off magical flying reindeers. Sound impossible and highly unlikely to the average adult, but to children, this is Christmas. I used to believe that Santa Claus existed and that he would come to your home around Christmas time and drop of gifts to the nice and coal to the naughty, but because of my life experiences and the older I have gotten over the years, I now know that Santa Claus in fact does not exist and was just a fictional character for kids. Growing up, we heard that Santa is, “Making his list and checking it twice”, so we were to be on our best behavior the whole year if we wanted to get a gift for Christmas, and not a lump of coal. We would set up a tree, decorate it as well, also set up the stockings on the chimney. One thing that you couldn't forget was to leave Santa Claus was milk and cookies, because everyone knows that Santa Claus loves milk and cookies. On the night of Christmas Eve, Santa will mosey on down the chimney, eat the milk and cookies, and deliver the presents. But on one faithful Christmas Eve, I experienced something that would change my life forever! Like any other Christmas week, the family and I were getting prepared for the festivities. The tree and stockings were already set up, lights on the tree were set up, and we were good to go. Christmas Eve came, and the milk and cookies were left on the table for Santa Claus. This Christmas Eve...
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...medical grounds, and it wastes resources that could be more wisely spent on grown up stem-cell research and real treatments for patients. The first reason that embryonic stem-cell research is not ethical. Is that according to the article Embryonic Stem Cell Research: experts debate pros and cons, “Other say it kills them.” Because in a scientific way to say it is that the removal of stem cells from this type of embryo requires its destruction. In a simple way, it requires that a human life to be killed. That is another reason that embryonic stem-cell research isn’t ethical. The second reason...
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...Title: That Woman Cried Written by KyuSe7en501 Note: Forgive me if I ain’t good in writing. T_T Twenty- fourth of January a woman appeared before my eyes. She was crying, really, really hard. I didn’t know what to do, I was at a total loss of words. Since then, I started wondering why women cry; are they just fond of crying, or, do they cry for something men don’t understand? As a man myself I want to know the answer. Not that I love to interfere with their sorrows but I just want to have my curiosity get answered. Do they cry for no reason? Some people say women are beyond emotional. They cry because their hearts are soft, they also waste tears because they are partly weak, in comparison with men. I thought those were enough for me to get my mouth closed. I thought those were the best answers for my questions. But then I realized I could discover it myself, and learn things up through women. Months have passed since the day I found that woman crying; I finally got to see her again in a restaurant. She wasn’t crying at all, nor was she sad. She was all smiling --- so beautifully. Her wide smile made my heart filled with wonderfulness; She also had her hair pony tailed which made her long slender neck appear publicly. Those assets were so nice to see that I wanted to talk to her and get to know her better. She was so beautiful like a goddess. Upon my amazement followed the complete sense of surprise. A man, with a child by his side, got an appearance toward the woman...
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...A freezing, dark Christmas morning, at 2:00 a.m, I heard a noise. Now, this wasn't just any noise… it was people talking. I opened my eyes and jumped out of bed to go out in my living room, thinking that I was going to see Santa. I was scared to death because I didn’t know what to expect. Maybe he would kidnap me. As I rounded the corner to the living room, I saw three figures standing by the tree, unloading presents. This was going to be the moment that every child dreams of. I was convinced I was about to see Santa. Instead,I saw my mom, grandma, and aunt stuffing the stockings. ¨Mom,¨ I said confused, ´´Is Santa real?´´ ¨ No, but please don't tell anyone. We'll talk about it later.´´ she replied. I went back to bed depressed,...
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...by the name of Jimmy Cross. He was shamed into the forces making his life especially hard and different than many of the others in the story. Throughout the book O’Brien uses many techniques to describe all of his characters such as the emotional traits and how the characters reacts and talks to others. Cross has a very unique physique and mental state that proved to make him more and less capable to perform difficult tasks. O’Brien uses his emotional traits as a strong indicator as to how Cross acts. In part of the story one of Cross’s men die and O’Brien states “Lieutenant Cross felt the pain. He blames himself” (O’Brien 6). This symbolizes how Cross emotionally isn’t suited for war. Cross isn’t meant for such an environment. O’Brien describes Cross as a man who wants to be confident and able to be a leader, but just can’t be one because he isn’t all...
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...sadness, happiness, jealousy, pain, or love. Some might think that this would be a perfect society, but as proven in the book The Giver by Lois Lowry everything isn’t as perfect as it seems. In the book Jonas, the boy who was chosen to be the next Receiver, experiences a society that is different from his own. With the help of The Giver, the man who trains Jonas, he learns that “sameness” isn’t exactly perfect. The Community controls emotions in an effort to create a painless society; the result, however, is a society absent of true emotion. Once someone in the Community begins to develop feelings for someone they are given pills to control the emotions that they are experiencing. The...
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...development of the narcissism in the modern time. He writes about how to love and like in real life and in consumer technology. Franzen begins the essay with his own example of his relationship to his old smartphone and his new one. He describes his own addiction to the new Blackberry and he “wanted to keep fondling” the new blackberry even though he didn’t have anybody to reach. He finds safety in the smartphone because it won´t hurt you and it’s always available and writes that the “beloved object asks for nothing and gives everything, instantly, and makes us feel powerful, and doesn’t throw terrible scenes when it’s replaced by an even sexier object.” ll.49-53. Franzen describes therefore his blackberry as a girlfriend. But vanity has become more popular these days and the term “liking “ someone’s picture or status on Facebook is stated as “commercial culture’s substitute for loving” (ll.84-84), and is a superficial way of saying that you “like” the person. Franzen writes that we can form our own lives through the media and make it more interesting for others to see and he blames it because of its increasing narcissism and the fakeness of “liking”. But as I mentioned before, this term can be compared to the love/addiction to a smartphone. In real life you could get hurt if you showed your interest for someone or something, but when you are behind your screen, there is a safe distance between your real feelings and the ones that are made up in order to protect yourself. Franzen thinks...
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...While this may seem like quite a harsh benchmark — How can one be excited about living every day? Isn’t that wearisome? — it is possible. And no, it isn’t wearisome at all. I’m not talking about crazy highs where you jump around screaming at the top of your lungs, though that can happen on some days. I’m also not talking about being 100% happy without a single ounce of negativity in your soul (this would have more to do with achieving nirvana than finding your life purpose), though it can well be like this on some days too. Here, I’m talking about a constant, inner excitement about life where you know your place in the world and that you’re doing things to make it happen, even if slowly. Even if you have a “naturally jaded” personality, even if you are 40, 50, 60, or even 70, when you have a purpose and you are living true to it, life is filled with meaning and happiness each day. Which brings us...
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...snob, which was pretty much the worst thing, you could be in that part of rural Minnesota. Therefore, Siri Hustvedt quickly felt the difference between these two places, when greeting everyone you meet in downtown New York simply isn’t practical. But Hustvedt does not only describe it as impractical, but also as a kind of social code in the city. The title “Living with strangers” refers to a paradox that is apparent in every major city, although never specifically mentioned in the essay: We are becoming increasingly isolated while being surrounded by more and more people. Siri Hustvedt describes this through an anecdote from her first apartment in New York. Even though she was living alone at the time, she represents her neighbors as roommates, because she was witness to several acts that should remain private, such as a heated argument from down stairs and walking around wearing only underwear. However, she did not know these people. They lived so close and unintentionally shared so many private moments and yet, Siri Hustvedt can still not see them as anything else other than “fellow New Yorkers”. That is why she is living with strangers. One aspect Siri Hustvedt finds fascinating is the phenomenon she chooses to call the “pretend-it-isn’t-happening-law”, which is an extension of the previously...
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... Body So is Jesus really just a copy of pagan Myths? No, of course not, Jesus is the real thing. There is history, there is proof that he existed. Pagan myths are myths for a reason. Myths aren’t real. People relate Jesus with pagan myths because they are similar but they aren’t accurate, they are not real. Like one of the pagan gods that people relate to Jesus is Krishna. The myth goes that Krishna was born of a virgin, but her parents had children before her and so the myth goes on. These myths just contradict themselves and different cultures have different views of them. Not like Jesus, Jesus is seen like himself, like a true person. Another pagan god that is similarised with Jesus is Horus. Saying that Horus has the same story, that he was born from a virgin and was baptized. That he became savior of humanity. Horus story maybe similar to Jesus but, its just not real; again myths are myths for as reason. There isn’t any proof he actually existed, there isn’t any actual evidence, but Jesus does. Historians see Jesus like a person of history, there was really someone names Jesus at that time. Why don’t people just face the facts, instead of trusting science all the time. Do your own research and you’ll see Jesus is the truth. Jesus is happiness and love and reality. Not those Greek, Roman, Egyptian, etc. myths are the real thing. Accept this and you’ll know happiness. It may change your...
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...21 September 2014 How to Drive a Standard Most cars sold today have an automatic transmission, which means that the car shifts gears automatically. Most people over the age of 16 know how to drive automatics, but the real challenge comes when those people are tasked with driving a standard, or a car that doesn’t shift gears on its own. Learning how to drive a standard can be difficult, but with practice and the correct procedure, it can be done. When someone refers to a manual, standard, or stick shift, they are talking about a car that has a clutch pedal and a gear shift that has gears one through five instead of park, neutral, reverse, drive, and first and second gear. Before even attempting to drive a standard, you should research the topic. It is a good idea to broaden your knowledge about standards before even attempting to drive them because it gives you a better idea of the process. Youtube videos or verbal directions can help you understand what the clutch is actually doing and why shifting needs to be done at a certain time. Articles can also provide pictures that deepen the understanding of what the transmission is actually doing. Sitting in the passenger side while a family member or friend drives is also very beneficial because it gives you a real world demonstration of how to drive a standard. However, nothing is more valuable in your journey to learning how to drive stick than actual hands-on while in the driver’s seat. The second step in learning how to drive...
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...discuss the future.) Zeke: Did you read on the MiNet the latest story? Mercy: Who still uses the MiNet anymore, that’s such the Bounded thing? Zeke: Well if I were you I’d come look at this! Mercy: (with attitude she walks over to Zeke’s MiScreen) What is it? What’s so important that needs my attention this instant? (gasps) That’s not, no it’s not, FAITH! Zeke: Told ya. Mercy: But why, why would she sell her story to the press? She can’t. I just can’t believe her. I’ve worked so hard to get her to come here and she just let’s herself get pulled farther in. Zeke: Well c’mon Mercy I told you everyone would want the latest dish on the offspring of one of the world’s famous bumps and since you’re off the grid in the bounded she’s all they have left. Mercy: Well there is no reason why that baby should be born into those chains of society. She needs to get out and NOW! (Mercy brings herself to call Faith through the MiScreen) Faith: (answering the call) This must be important if you actually logged onto MiNet to call (chuckles). Mercy: Are you serious? This isn’t funny Faith! Why can’t you listen? Faith: You’re not my mother and OUR mother isn’t even as bad as you! Mercy: (now irritated) I don’t know Faith, like why can’t you just join the Freed? We have talked and talked about this for...
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...Street Journal announced this morning. Are they really, though? The typical household's telephone spending is up more than 10% since the beginning of the recession. That sounds pretty bad. Phone services are rising by 5% a year while median incomes are flat-lining. That's no good, either. While spending on cars, clothes, and dining out has dropped since 2007, phone services have increased by more than the typical families spending. The WSJ is 100% right: Cell phones are getting smarter, better, and more expensive. But the real "eater" of the family budget isn't our new smart phone. It's something older. Actually, it's three things. And they're the same three things that have been eating middle class budgets for the last 30 years: housing, health care, and education. Over the last few decades, the U.S. and the global economy have been very good at making the production of some things more efficient. TVs are a good example. So are socks and paper. These things are much cheaper as a share of a family's budget than they used to be. Meanwhile, however, other things haven't gotten much cheaper. Spending on housing, health care, and education has grown over the last 100 years, 50 years, ten years ... and they're still rising. Some of this is explained by global competition. Several countries can compete down the price of televisions and ship them anywhere in the world, but a Connecticut doctor isn't competing with a South Korea doctor; he probably isn't even competing with a Florida...
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