Bulluing

In the past year, it seems that bullying has become the new "epidemic!" every other newcast is about the kids of America being a victim of bullying. Some say bullying was always around, but technology makes it easier to bully. This I believe to be true. Although I was never really a victim of bullying, I understand what it is like to be somewhat of an outcast; which most that are bullied are! Cases from florida to new york and even the west coast have shown that it is indeed a problem. Kids arent just name calling anymore, they are getting fierce and physical! Most kids that are bullied are not in the so called popular crowd, or the cool kids, they are normally kids with a special gift or kids that have fallen from the so called cool crowd. Whatever the case may be, its wrong that they are the victims of the viral bullys. In more recent cases kids are starting to commit suicide or are being killed by the bullys; in less serious cases, kids have to switch schools and start all over, which is another headache all together! The notion that its just words when kids are being bullied is myht because nowadays they get very physical. the case from june in florida was one about a boy who came out as being gay at the age of 13,and was lateset on fire by his class mates that called him names like queer and faggot! These are all things that call for more regulation from the teachers and the parents. On a Oprah special, it was called the civil Rights movement of this generation. This is one of the generations that have more problems thatn any other in my eyes and bullying is just one on the long list of them!!

Music that Im not particular about!

Before Taylor Swift I may have said that I like all music except country and heavy metal. Well nowadays it seems like all genres are crossing and collaborating making it impossible not to listen to certain genres that were once easily avoidable. Well last year my favorite music artist Kanye West, interrupted a new contemporary artist, Taylor Swift on stage while accepting her award. Well opened my eyes and I decided to research this Swift lady that caused all of this bad media for Mr.West! Before I knew it I was listening to the country sweetheart left and right. I even realized a song that I previously had stuck in my head was her singing it and the whole time I thought it was Carrie Underwood. The world of country music isnt much different from the genres I love most (r&b an hip-hop). The main thing that musicians talk about in hiphop and r&b music is love and the life they lived before making it the the music industry aka the "struggle". In country music they talk about the same thing; artists in r&b and hiphop discuss the "hood" and selling drugs and country artists take about the trailer park, their pets and drug addictions. The similarities are endless but the main points stand out well. Since finding a new love for country I ve listened to artist such as Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts. I continue to listen to country and now have a more open mind to different genres; except metal!

Public Service/ a potential draft???

This week in class, we discussed the idea that has been rumored to be the "now talk" in Washington; the rumor is, that the United States government is thinking about imposing a draft on the people of the country to better the economy and the armed forces. This is nothing to to the United States but it is frightinig to think that this could actually happen. When I think of the draft, I think of it as something that is dated and a "thing of the past." A draft in 2010 just doesn't seem right in a world that has overcome so much to be " the land of the free." Is it really the land of the free?? I would like to think that serving the country could remain a choice because like many other things, the armed forces(military) is not for everyone. I know some circumstances put the U.S in a tight spot but I do believe that somethings should remain a choice of the citizen. Serving the country is definitely one of them. After all we don't make people go to college, or to a certain trade they have no interst in, that job is for the parents, not the government. There is a set of boundaries that should not be crossed by law. There called human rights and morals. I believe people should have the right to choice; freedom of choice. So I don't believe in a "draft."

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Week 3 Blog

This week in class we discussed the idea of a Draft for the United
States. This is something that is not new to the U.S but is very scary to
some. In most country's , there is a standing army and in the U.S we have
the largest standing army, but the idea and rumors of a draft are always
mentioned. A draft is nothing more than mandatory service to your
country. With that said in this blog post I will unveil what I feel about
the draft

America is supposed to be the land of the free and the home of the
brave. Those are so of the lyrics that are in the National Anthem of
America. With that line alone, I think it answers the question of whether
or not there should be a draft; land of the free would not be so free if we
imposed a draft onto the country. The "brave" who want to serve their
country should.

In society today , we are focused on being equal and unbias so if we had a draft
then men and women, blacks, whites, Hispanics, Asians, and all other types of
people that are citizens would be chosen at random to serve there country.
This may not be what the person wants to do but because its " mandatory" service
then by law they have to? That's not freedom. On the other hand it
would create jobs but at what cost. I feel that before a draft can
be imposed on this country I call home, the government needs to explore all
options and notions about this plan before making any unjust
decisions.

Mosque in the City?/9/11 significance...

This past week in class, we discussed a number of interesting topics that were quite newsworthy. Out of the things we talked about, I've chose to criticize the issue of the "mosque" in NYC. This has been an issue for a few weeks now and it has not been something the society is talking lightly; people really show their true colors when it comes to religion and "9/11." So what's this really about? I asked myself this question when I decided to take this topic on and I came up with several different answers. In the mist of 9/11, most people tend to take about any survivors, how the day effected America and of course, all the individuals that were never found. Now that a "mosque" is to be built a few blocks down from ground zero, is it taking the significance away from the memory of 9/11? I think so. I mean, there is no way it can't take the significance away not because of the religion behind it, but because of society. Every "buzz worthy" topic that is taken on by the media becomes open to everyday society which in turn, lets people express their feelings about it. This always happens. The mosque is just whats happening now. In class we watched a clip and got a few different perspecetives on the mosque being built in New York City. I learned that the so called mosque is going to be a community center where the top two levels will be dedicated to prayer but that is all. I will say it made me think, but it did not change my mind about the situation. Although it will be a community center that will create jobs and add business to the ghost town ground zero tourist area, I feel the significance of 9/11 gets watered down each year. People just go about their business as if it were any other day, secretly crossing their fingers that nothing bad happens, awaiting the next day. My views are a lot different from others because I am a new yorker and I lost a cousin to 9/11 so the topic is always touchy for me; but at the end of the day , I feel as if the mosque should not be built because it will divide the city, state and country at a time where people need to pull together.

comm 395 1st post!!! Media Coverage.

In this class I hope to learn more about the art of criticism and the proper way to argue. This blog was used in my Rhetoriacal Critism class last year and I scored and A so I've decided to recycle it and use it for this class. My 1st post is about media and the effects it has on society. According to google, children ages 8-18 spent 25% of their time using some sort of media. With that staggering stat, could this be the root of the commonly growing diease A.D.D and A.D.H.D??? I think so. As someone who has had A.D.H.D fo over 10 years, I can definelty think that all the social networks and tech gachets are effecting the youth. Kids aren't going out anymore, they just stay on the computer, on their vidoe games and on the phone texting and / or talikng. This also contributes to childhood obesity. Whether or not this has been a study or has been proven , its true in my book. And society needs to do something about it...

Tips on getting Summer Ready

Good news for those trying to melt away a few more pounds while its still SUMMER!!! 1st things 1st, kill the soda. Its so yummy but its sooooo bad for you. As a former ginger ale addict, I can testify that you will drop at least 3 to 7 lbs. just by switching every soday for water, juice or a gatorade. If you dont love an icy cold glass of H2o then add crystal light lemonade....mmmmmm. If the soda isnt your issue, then look at what and how you eat; most of us young adults sleep in and skip breakfest which leads to eating a larger lunch and dinner and snacking. If you eat a sensible breakfast, such as a bowl of cereal (any kind of cheerios, flakes, pops, special k) with soy milk or low fat milk, you will boost your metabalism and energize your throughout the day. And when its time for other meals, eat smaller portions and drink a glass of water before you eat so you wont over eat. The next step is obvious but most people do not comply; if your trying to slim down you have to workout. You dont have to be a body builder but move more than you sit and eat and you will see results; walking , riding a bike jogging, running and swimming are a few activities that do not require a gym membership and you will see results. Also, find an activity that you love and stick with it. Im a new zumbaholic! Its a fun way to get a full body workout that will have you sweating and laughing all in one workout!!! The last tip is to not eat after dinner or 8 pm, if you have to have a midnight snack, had a granola bar and a glass of milk or water but dont make it an everynight thing. If you follow these steps and refrain from cheating this system, you'll be summer ready soon!!! And remember to have fun and love yourself!!!