http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130078633
This article talks about how in 1995 the amount of panthers in Florida was an alarming 25. They were all suffering of different birth defects due to inbreeding. The cats were expected to be extinct by 2020. With the help of a breeder, they took pumas from Texas and put them into contact with the panthers in Florida. The result 15 years later was a new species of panthers that are stronger than ever.
This article really made me happy to know that you can help keep a species of animal if the right people get involved. A lot of people aren't aware of the different types of cats in America, so the fact that it only took 15 years to rebuild one was amazing to me.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Class Post, Speeches
My opinions are a little mixed. I prefer not to get into arguments about politics, because as everyone knows, no one thinks they are wrong. To be honest, we’re all wrong. That is because there is no right answer
I guess as far as Bush goes, he says things he doesn’t quite understand. Not that I blame him, I don’t understand it either. Bush’s speeches were powerful, but also off. I feel like he used false evidence do get done what he wanted done, and so do a lot of people, but that doesn’t make it right. There are people that say he invaded Iraq to finish what his father started, and I believe it. The problem is that may not have been the case. With a country split like that, it can cause a lot of problems for the president, problems I don’t think Bush could handle.
Obama is a magnificent speaker. Every time he talks, everyone listens and loves what he has to say. Obama’s speeches may be about negative things, but he always makes you walk away feeling inspired, and ready. He continues his slogan for “Hope” even in rough times, which is why I think people admire him, and his speeches.
When 9/11 hit, I don’t think any of us in this class were fully aware of what happened. I know that I was upset I couldn’t watch my favorite shows because the same footage was being shown for weeks. Now that I am older, I understand these things. I feel dumb for how I acted, but like I said I didn’t understand.
I think 9/11 will forever be known as on of America’s worst tragedies, but it will also be known as one of the days that everyone in this country came together, and there was no hate between us, we were all the same, and I think that was the best thing to come out of the disaster.
We talked about being on planes with other passengers that were Muslim. When I was little I used to fly every summer by myself to North Carolina to go to the beach and see my uncle. It was a little scary knowing about what happened with 9/11, but to be honest, I felt better knowing that we have such sophisticated security now, that I wasn’t entirely worried.
As far as the mosques go, I don’t really have a problem with them building one in New York. I don’t understand the problem. There is no reason why they shouldn’t be allowed to put one there, its not on ground zero, and its not like were putting an Afghan Embassy there, it’s a community center. I feel like if we have freedoms, and they live here, they have freedoms, end of story.
I guess as far as Bush goes, he says things he doesn’t quite understand. Not that I blame him, I don’t understand it either. Bush’s speeches were powerful, but also off. I feel like he used false evidence do get done what he wanted done, and so do a lot of people, but that doesn’t make it right. There are people that say he invaded Iraq to finish what his father started, and I believe it. The problem is that may not have been the case. With a country split like that, it can cause a lot of problems for the president, problems I don’t think Bush could handle.
Obama is a magnificent speaker. Every time he talks, everyone listens and loves what he has to say. Obama’s speeches may be about negative things, but he always makes you walk away feeling inspired, and ready. He continues his slogan for “Hope” even in rough times, which is why I think people admire him, and his speeches.
When 9/11 hit, I don’t think any of us in this class were fully aware of what happened. I know that I was upset I couldn’t watch my favorite shows because the same footage was being shown for weeks. Now that I am older, I understand these things. I feel dumb for how I acted, but like I said I didn’t understand.
I think 9/11 will forever be known as on of America’s worst tragedies, but it will also be known as one of the days that everyone in this country came together, and there was no hate between us, we were all the same, and I think that was the best thing to come out of the disaster.
We talked about being on planes with other passengers that were Muslim. When I was little I used to fly every summer by myself to North Carolina to go to the beach and see my uncle. It was a little scary knowing about what happened with 9/11, but to be honest, I felt better knowing that we have such sophisticated security now, that I wasn’t entirely worried.
As far as the mosques go, I don’t really have a problem with them building one in New York. I don’t understand the problem. There is no reason why they shouldn’t be allowed to put one there, its not on ground zero, and its not like were putting an Afghan Embassy there, it’s a community center. I feel like if we have freedoms, and they live here, they have freedoms, end of story.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
When 2 year olds smoke weed, you know everyone's doin it
http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/09/16/ohio.toking.toddler/index.html?eref=mrss_igoogle_cnn
So apparently its not ok to teach your two year old daughter how to smoke week. Someone might want to inform this woman because she's facing 11 years in jail. After reading this article i was completely disgusted. First of all, the face that you can teach a baby how to smoke is ridiculous, on top of that, recording it and thinking its funny is even worse. How stupid must you be to put that out for people to see. Why would you want to be known as a bad mother, and not just a bad mother who lets their kids do drugs, but the one who taught them to do so. It makes me sick when i see people like this. I honestly dont believe they deserve to live, not only is it harmful, its idiotic. I hope this lady get all 11 years and i hope her baby has a long successful life and never meets this terrible woman again.
So apparently its not ok to teach your two year old daughter how to smoke week. Someone might want to inform this woman because she's facing 11 years in jail. After reading this article i was completely disgusted. First of all, the face that you can teach a baby how to smoke is ridiculous, on top of that, recording it and thinking its funny is even worse. How stupid must you be to put that out for people to see. Why would you want to be known as a bad mother, and not just a bad mother who lets their kids do drugs, but the one who taught them to do so. It makes me sick when i see people like this. I honestly dont believe they deserve to live, not only is it harmful, its idiotic. I hope this lady get all 11 years and i hope her baby has a long successful life and never meets this terrible woman again.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Dont open your email
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/09/09/beware-link-e-mail-virus-plays-havoc-internet/?test=latestnews
According to this article, there has been a massive computer virus sent through email. Basically when you go to you eamil and the sublect line says "here you have," which in my mind is a little suspicious. Well you may be asking, why whould i open an email like this from someone i dont know? You wouldnt, which is why the virus attacs your adress book. When you open the email and click the link it automatically sends the virus to everyone in your contacts, which is why you opened an email from someone you already know.
Even though this may seem ridiculous, it has hit major agencies such as NASA and even the Department of Homeland Security. Now to me, i think the fact that people who run this country have problems with an email virus, is not a good thing. If they fall for this, what else could they fall for? If they fall for this Trojan Horse, what if the Taliban make their own horse, and trick us. What if the point of this virus is to shut down Homeland Security and leave an opening for attack? And what if Lebron stayed home and played for the Cleveland Cavaliers? These questions are ridiculous, as is the fact that people dont know how to disregard a link and sketchy subject line. I guess the moral is, don't be stupid.
According to this article, there has been a massive computer virus sent through email. Basically when you go to you eamil and the sublect line says "here you have," which in my mind is a little suspicious. Well you may be asking, why whould i open an email like this from someone i dont know? You wouldnt, which is why the virus attacs your adress book. When you open the email and click the link it automatically sends the virus to everyone in your contacts, which is why you opened an email from someone you already know.
Even though this may seem ridiculous, it has hit major agencies such as NASA and even the Department of Homeland Security. Now to me, i think the fact that people who run this country have problems with an email virus, is not a good thing. If they fall for this, what else could they fall for? If they fall for this Trojan Horse, what if the Taliban make their own horse, and trick us. What if the point of this virus is to shut down Homeland Security and leave an opening for attack? And what if Lebron stayed home and played for the Cleveland Cavaliers? These questions are ridiculous, as is the fact that people dont know how to disregard a link and sketchy subject line. I guess the moral is, don't be stupid.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Love to Hate The President
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129698830
This article really jumped out at me, almost saddened me, and really made me think. Everyone knows that presidential approval ratings drop during a presidency. It just happens. Why? Why do we always love to hate the president. Is it the face that we think there should be an easy button on their desk, or that we change our opinion when one thing he does is against our beliefs. Now as far as Obama goes, i am on the fence, as i was when he was elected. I love his ideas, i hate his budget. Now we can argue all day about politics and who is better, but at the end of the day is it true; do we always hate the president. The same people who hated Bush, hate Obama. That's not necessarily stating all people, but the majority of the people in the United States love to hate. It really is an awful thing to be in a high position because you can try your hardest but you will never be good enough. I personally wish we could find a way to make everything work, but i know it will never happen, so for the rest of the USA's existence, we will hate our leader.
This article really jumped out at me, almost saddened me, and really made me think. Everyone knows that presidential approval ratings drop during a presidency. It just happens. Why? Why do we always love to hate the president. Is it the face that we think there should be an easy button on their desk, or that we change our opinion when one thing he does is against our beliefs. Now as far as Obama goes, i am on the fence, as i was when he was elected. I love his ideas, i hate his budget. Now we can argue all day about politics and who is better, but at the end of the day is it true; do we always hate the president. The same people who hated Bush, hate Obama. That's not necessarily stating all people, but the majority of the people in the United States love to hate. It really is an awful thing to be in a high position because you can try your hardest but you will never be good enough. I personally wish we could find a way to make everything work, but i know it will never happen, so for the rest of the USA's existence, we will hate our leader.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Im Nick
Hi, im nick. I love graphic design and i have my own company. I like do shirt designs, logos, wallpapers (computer bakgrounds, not actual wallpaper). i hate gucci mane and wakka flokka. i like playing football and basketball and am a huge browns/cavs fan. lebron james is a bum. i like 4 wheeling and working on my car. if you are a steelers fan, miami fan, or boston fan, im sorry. i dnt know what else to write so im done...
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