Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Weaver makes history with 6-0 start for Halos

http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2011_04_25_oakmlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=ana

Jered Weaver is only the fourth player in MLB history to start off with six wins and no losses by April 25th.
This is amazing and an incredible start to a 162 game season for the Angels. The humble Weaver says this:
"It is great to have the accolades, but I just want to keep my team in the game, which I did tonight," Weaver said. "The location is a lot better than it has been and everything feels good."

He now leads the league with 6 wins, 49 strikeouts, and an earned run average of less than one run per game. This guy is one impressive stud and a hopeful candidate for the AL Cy Young Award.
Go Halos.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Promoting Legal Immigration

http://www.borderbands.com/

I have not found an unbiased source yet on this SB 1070 topic of immigration. I do not believe there is one out there either. Everything I have read also has some kind of racial superiority comment in the fine lines as well. This law should not be about race or ethnicity and it should only have the best interests of the common people at heart. This website does recognize us all as Americans and how immigration is good and OK but you must do the process right. Maybe we should shorten the process, not by making it easier but by maybe getting more people to work at it. Because I understand that there are some bright minds out there that wish to come to America but our process is so tolling that it is almost impossible to make it to this great land.
I'm proud and thankful to say I'm an American!

Friday, April 15, 2011

Every 15 Minutes...

Every 15 minutes an American is killed in a traffic collision that is caused by someone under the influence of alcohol or some other drug. This week, I had the honor of basically showing my peers what it is really like: to be the victim of the crash. There are not enough words in the English dictionary to begin to explain how selfish and dangerous it is to get behind the wheel of a car and try to drive while buzzed or drunk.This program is extremely moving to me especially when i met the father of a drunk driver who is in a vegetable-like state. I had visited ICU on Wednesday and was introduced to a devastated mother and father of a young man in his late 20's from Pittsburgh. He was an engineer of some kind, had just graduated from college, and started his career out here in California. He and a buddy of his thought it would be fun to go out drinking, and then try to drive home. It was a single-car crash when he wrapped his sedan around a tree going about 60 mph. The friend walked out of the hospital with a minor concussion and a broken arm about three days ago. This son of two destroyed parents has been in ICU for seventeen days now. Imagine what he had put his parents on the 16 hour flight to California and still now. I had asked the nurse that was entertaining me while I waited for the rest of everybody if he was going to make it and she told me that he had less than a 1% chance of becoming a normal human being again because of massive brain damage. Parents should never ever bury their children. Another story involved a drunk dad pulling into his own driveway and running over his three year old daughter. All of this because of an irresponsible choice. The first thing I did after this was all over was run to my father, hug him, and while he held on tightly I told him, "whether you are in LA at Raul's or just up the street at Cousin David's, think of Steph and I before you get in the car because we love you too much for you to lose yourself like that." I had not seen him cry in years.

As depressing as it has been, I learned multiple things this week: you can never be too careful; life is precious; let nothing distract you; and live in the moment; love while you can; and there is ALWAYS a choice. If Life can be ended in the blink of an eye or a heartbeat, why do we insist on fighting, bickering, and hating each other?
There are so very little things you have control over in this world, why not control the things you are able to?
Most people do not realize the life they are given, the people who love them, the potential they hold, and the consequences that await them if they choose to drive under the influence, as well as the lives they could ruin.
MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE!

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

When a headache really is a brain tumor

http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/04/07/ep.headache.brain.tumor/index.html

From someone who has a migraine at least once a week, this means a lot to me. This mother did great and there is no such thing as paranoia, overspeculating, or being too careful in a situation like this. It is amazing how something so deadly can be covered or masked by something so minor as a small headache. It almost makes me want to go get a CT scan. We have just always figured since I am always running, I always needed to drink more water and stay hydrated to prevent these migraines. But then the doctors said it might be my eyesight that gives the illusion to my brain that I have double vision and therefore I get headaches but I have inherited the common migraines from my mother unfortunately. Usually what happenes if you experience migraines on a daily basis is you have a throbbing pain in the back top half of your head and also right above your ears. Then if you're lucky, you will vomit and fall asleep and eventually wake up feeling just fine. But when you are not this lucky, the throbbing pain will stay with you forever and it feels like you are going to overheat and pass out and just drop there. Nothing medication can really do for you, you kind of just have to tough it out and hope nobody bothers you while because you get extremely cranky while it happens.

Cohen, Elizabeth. "When a Headache Really Is a Brain Tumor - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Cable News Network, 7 Apr. 2011. Web. 12 Apr. 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/04/07/ep.headache.brain.tumor/index.html>.

Monday, April 11, 2011

France's controversial burqa ban takes effect

http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2011/04/10/french-police-arrest-burqa-ban-protesters/?hpt=C1

This new law created by the French forbids anyone in the French Republic to wear a whole headdress or body cover. This is very controversial because it is against the muslim's religion but it kind of is understandable because you kind of have to ask yourself, doesn't someone wearing a mask and a trenchcoat scare you a little bit? You are unable to identify them and you cannot see what they are packing under their clothes. This law passed six months ago but takes effect today. It will be extremely interesting to see what happens soon.

"France's Controversial Burqa Ban Takes Effect – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs." CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs. Cable News Network, 11 Apr. 2011. Web. 11 Apr. 2011. <http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2011/04/10/french-police-arrest-burqa-ban-protesters/?hpt=C1>.

Friday, April 8, 2011

Reid, Boehner bicker over cause of budget standoff

http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/04/08/congress.budget/index.html?hpt=T1

"The speaker is the one who came up with the number," Reid insisted. "We didn't invent it."
More finger-pointing continues at our nation's capitol where Republican Speaker of the House John  Boehner and Democrat Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid are still trying to compromise on the federal budget. The federal government will be shut down by tonight if not reached an impasse. Everything is set, accept the deal on abortion, says both parties. The republicans want to strip federal funding from the free clinics and planned parenthood programs which is totally understandable because it forces people to be more mature and responsible, while the democrats are against this. If you ask me, this should be the least of our worries.
"For us to go backwards because Washington couldn't get its act together is unacceptable," Obama said. At least he realizes this.

Silverleib, Alan, and Tom Cohen. "Reid, Boehner Bicker over Cause of Budget Standoff - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Cable News Network, 8 Apr. 2011. Web. 08 Apr. 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/04/08/congress.budget/index.html?hpt=T1>.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

59 bodies found in Mexico mass graves

http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/04/07/mexico.mass.graves/index.html?iref=allsearch

This is just one of the effects that this war on immigration has resulted in. In the northeastern area of Mexico, eight mass graves were found and within those graves were 59 unidentified bodies.
The incident once again shows the Mexican government's failure to deal with their country's public safety crisis and has a huge impact on how many Mexican immigrants are coming over.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Walker's dream scenario plays out amid UConn's championship glory

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/andy_staples/04/05/uconn.butler.insider/index.html?hpt=C2

Uconn won there third NCAA Men's basketball championship since 1999. Kemba Walker left the court with 16 points while the huskies defense handled Shelvim Mack to 13 points.
Not the kind of cinderella story we all had expected.

Monday, April 4, 2011

With short video, Obama launches bid for re-election

http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/04/04/obama.re.election.launch/index.html?hpt=T2

Obama announced his run for re-election early this morning through a short video. I myself am not a huge fan of his only because his motto is change. I abide by the saying "if it ain't broke, don't try to fix it" and this country has been doing things the same way for over 200 years and we've done well. So what needs to change might be the big question. But I highly doubt that another four years will give this man the oppurtunity admit some kind of "change". I love this statement:
"The president is making his campaign official slightly earlier than is typical for an incumbent so he can get a jump on fundraising in a season that's likely to shatter all records."
If our economy is that bad, how come we could fundraise a record high?
Well whatever happens, this next election will be very interesting.

Yellin, Jessica. "With Short Video, Obama Launches Bid for Re-election - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Cable News Network, 04 Apr. 2011. Web. 04 Apr. 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/04/04/obama.re.election.launch/index.html?hpt=T2>.

Friday, March 25, 2011

Man's change began when he couldn't fit in ride with son

http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/03/25/lose.weight.over.100.pounds/index.html

This is an amazing story. I believe living we owe to ourselves a healthy lifestyle to our body, but then again we have one life and sometimes we feel as if it is here to use and abuse. Although I am on ly 139 pounds, I can really say that I do not take very good care of my body in means of what I eat.
This 39-year-old auto insurance underwriter from Illinois lost 115 pounds all because one day at an amusement park he did not fit on one ride with his son: then he was determined. He had the right idea when he told himself how he was not trying to lose weight because he looked ugly, but because it got in the way and he realized how unhealthy he was living for himself and his family. This story touches me because my father does not take care of himself at all. He believes he eats too much but I just tell him it is all of the poison or alcohol he drinks and not enough exercise. John is an incredible cook and eats extremely healthy but then he'll wash it all down with yeast beer which is high in fat content. It is no drinking problem but he does not realize that if he quit or even cut down there would be signifcant wait loss for him. And the more important part is that it is not good for his health one bit!

Dorsett, Katherine. "Man's Change Began When He Couldn't Fit in Ride with Son - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Cable News Network, 25 Mar. 2011. Web. 25 Mar. 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/03/25/lose.weight.over.100.pounds/index.html>.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Woman, 92, Goes Ballistic After Being Denied Kiss

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/florida/woman-92-goes-ballistic-after-being-denied-kiss-874093

In Florida, a 92-year-old woman was so upset after she was denied a kiss form a 53-year-old that she went back to her house and grabbed a loaded gun. She then proceeded to head toward her neighbor's home and fire the weapon rapidly at his residential area multiple times. Maybe the old lady had not had that feeling in a very long time, so she decides to try to kill the man who rejected her.

"Woman, 92, Goes Ballistic After Being Denied Kiss | The Smoking Gun." The Smoking Gun: Public Documents, Mug Shots. Cable News Network, 22 Mar. 2011. Web. 23 Mar. 2011. <http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/florida/woman-92-goes-ballistic-after-being-denied-kiss-874093>.

Elizabeth Taylor dead at 79

http://www.cnn.com/2011/SHOWBIZ/03/23/obit.elizabeth.taylor/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1

When she was in her prime, Elizabeth Taylor was hailed the world's most beautiful and desirable woman. She was famed for her looks, lifestyle, endeavors and her many, many marriages. At the age of 79, she had already been in the hospital for six weeks due to congestive heart failure. She was an amazing actress and won two Oscars for separate movies in the 1960s.


Leopold, Todd. "Elizabeth Taylor Dead at 79 - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Cable News Network, 23 Mar. 2011. Web. 23 Mar. 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/SHOWBIZ/03/23/obit.elizabeth.taylor/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1>.

Monday, March 21, 2011

Cruise missile strikes Gadhafi compound

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42189217/ns/world_news-mideastn_africa/

Over the past few days, the U.S. and rebel Libyan coalition forces have caused havoc for Gadhafi. On Friday, the USS Barry, an American Destroyer, launched a tamohawk missile which struck one of Gadhafi's strongholds and eliminated the anti-air warfare that he had maintained for so long upon the ground. The U.S. is close to beginning hand control of the situation and will probably begin that shortly. The "long-battle with the West" as Gadhafi had claimed will not be for that long. If we do not get to him quickly, a libyan rebel is sure to assassinate him and he will be killed by his own people. After the bombardment of Libya, people there have reported seeing Libyan government officials staging corpses at the site to look like America has killed the innocent. Sounds like a last resort to me.

"Cruise Missile Strikes Gadhafi Compound - World News - Mideast/N. Africa - Msnbc.com." Breaking News, Weather, Business, Health, Entertainment, Sports, Politics, Travel, Science, Technology, Local, US & World News - Msnbc.com. 20 Mar. 2011. Web. 21 Mar. 2011. <http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42189217/ns/world_news-mideastn_africa/>.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Education Discussion Reflection

These days our attitude towards education is horrible an nobody experiences these examples on a day to day basis like the students. We talked about how children do not have the ability to chose what school they would like to attend. Maybe if we let them decide for themselves, teachers will step up their game in order to attract more students to their school, almost like more business. Then bring in the idea of merit pay so teachers are based on the students test scores. This will create some kind of competitive business which is all about human nature and is totally natural. This way, the better teachers attract more eager kids and make more money. No matter where a kid comes from, nobody is unteachable.The most important and quickest way to fix this everlasting problem is to eliminate tenure. Humans are not perfect and tend to abuse freedom or power. Tenure has been abused by many teachers. My mother works at McAuliffe Elementary and they have let go a few teachers because of budget cuts but never ever because of something they did illegally. It is seriously impossible to terminate a teacher at their position. It takes three years at that school for a teacher to reach tenure. That means they have their job for life after those three years. Teachers that are not unionized, like at charter schools, have less restrictions about what they teach. They also have no tenure but the freedom to do whatever they want. Attitude changes are needed for this reform to happen.

Mind Reading: How Our Brains Predispose Us to Believe in God

http://healthland.time.com/2011/03/16/mind-reading-how-our-brains-predispose-us-to-believe-in-god/

This really interests me because of my view on religion. I am a strong Christian and I feel that even though these people who wrote this article are all of a secular ideas, but I can understand where they get their skeptism from.
Some people say there is no way that there is a higher power than man but seriously I feel that is the easy way to look at it because mankind is so flawed that it is ridiculous. So how could we be the highest power?
Many people always and forever search for the "meaning of life" so I think that this idea of serving my faith is my whole meaning of life and I would not know what to tell someone who has no faith.


Wednesday, Maia Szalavitz. "Mind Reading: How Our Brains Predispose Us to Believe in God – TIME Healthland." TIME Healthland - A Healthy Balance of the Mind, Body and Spirit. Web. 17 Mar. 2011. <http://healthland.time.com/2011/03/16/mind-reading-how-our-brains-predispose-us-to-believe-in-god/>.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Japan Quake Causes Nuclear Emergency

http://ecocentric.blogs.time.com/2011/03/11/japan-quake-causes-nuclear-fears/

My father works extremely close with a man who is form southern California and works as some kind of engineer mechanic at our very own San Onofre nuclear power plants. This man told me yesterday that there is a heck of a lot more going on down in Japan than we are being told. Officials do this in order so it will not cause all of this havoc and mayhem around the world. There is without a doubt that more radiation leakage than we are being told. We can only hope that if we are this intelligent to create nuclear power, that we can contain it. Japan uses the Pacific Ocean for its cooling system. They wrap the water around the two fuel rods that are creating the power in order for the cooling process to be in effect. If the transportation pumps of the water is disrupted, the fuel rods might ignite and cause an explosion of fire. Lucky for us in socal, we have the same colling system, with a failsafe. We use the Pacific Ocean as well but we also maintian a resevoir which will cool down the power plant if such ocean pumps were to fail or be destroyed.

"Japan Quake Causes Nuclear Emergency - Ecocentric - TIME.com." Ecocentric - A Blog about All Things Green, from Conservation to Capitol Hill - TIME.com. Web. 16 Mar. 2011. <http://ecocentric.blogs.time.com/2011/03/11/japan-quake-causes-nuclear-fears/>.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Japanese Officials Scramble to Contain Nuclear Power Plant Crisis

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/03/15/japanese-nuclear-panic-rises-agency-says-radiation-leaking-atmosphere/

When it rains it pours. That's what Japan has been thinking. As if a 9.8 magnitude earthquake was not enough to handle, it caused several fires inside a couple of nuclear power plants inland of the island and also created a massive tsunami which destroyed the northern coast of Japan. Not only all of this occurred abruptly, but now the grief-stricken people of Japan have to worry about an estimate of two nuclear power plant leaks and run the risk of radiation poisoning. Scientists say they are using boric acid which attract the lethal radiation in effort to stop what could be an abomination.


"Japanese Officials Scramble to Contain Nuclear Power Plant Crisis - FoxNews.com." FoxNews.com - Breaking News | Latest News | Current News. 15 Mar. 2011. Web. 15 Mar. 2011. <http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/03/15/japanese-nuclear-panic-rises-agency-says-radiation-leaking-atmosphere/>.

Camp is winding down, with great uncertainty

http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110315&content_id=16968462&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana


With Spring training coming to an end, the Angels are looking a bit sketchy in a few positions: a catcher, a third basemen, and a closing pitcher.
Being a huge fan, I feel  that trying to decide who starts at catcher would be the toughest choice. Mathis and Wilson are two studs at the position and even the upcoming Hank Conger, the triple-A star, all have a shot. I think that we need more infielders especially a true third basemen. We also need to find a good closer to shut games out because we really missed that last season.


Spencer, Lyle. "Angels Still Have Questions at Catcher, Third Base and Closer | Angels.com: News." The Official Site of The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Angels.com: Homepage. 15 Mar. 2011. Web. 15 Mar. 2011. <http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Why I rated our education a 7 out of 10

I think a seven out of ten is decent because there will always be flaws in any kind of education system we create, it is inevitable. Like most of my peers, I have enjoyed most of my teachers throughout the years. The problem is that we have more teachers caring about their students' future, than students caring about their own future.

Teachers can only do so much and then the student must really start to grow up and not rely so much on the teachings in a classroom. The best way for humans to learn is by experience. I think that having all of these college prep electives and ROP classes allows students to have that experience that helps them learn whatever they try to accomplish.
I feel that is the best preparation when talking about what our graduating class will be up to.

Bottom line is: our education is fair, but students need to APPLY YOURSELF.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Discussion Reflection 2/11/11

Regarding the in-class discussion on last Friday, I feel most people did not speak because of their own spiritual belief. It is so difficult to not let religious understandings and worldly debates interfere. The main point of this reflection is to say that I really learned a lot that I never would have guessed.

I guess the main controversy is about how most Christian Americans are letting our faith have a sense of biased feeling towards the very same violent religion that killed 3,000 Americans. Personally I do not feel this is fair. I feel that Islam needs to "police" their own religion more, but until then they will remain a stereotype.

In Europe, Muslim soldiers burn down and destroy orthodox churches and build or recreate a mosque as a sign of victory in place of the church. Indirectly, this is occurring right in front of our eyes. Although the WTC was not a place of religion, it was an American's feeling/building of growth and freedom but then to be disrespectful and what to build a mosque of the same faith that murdered all of those people is not right in anyway.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

50 SOTU Word Project "Importance of Words"

Health: always important within our nation and the world.
Tragedy: we have experienced these throughout history and will continue to.
American: it is what we fight to be and remain.
Party: heated rhetoric between each party has disgusted many Americans.
Democracy: this is what we will always fight to preserve and make sure it remains.
Race: a reminder of how we are not discriminating.
Faith: the one thing absolutely everyone believes in and something to live by.
Family: people that will never ever leave you and people to stay loyal to.
Nation: how strong we are together and the unification.
Together: the way we must stay united and not diversify and weaken.
Believe: an act that offers hope.
Forward: a reminder of what direction our country should be moving in.
Responsibility: the act we all pertain to as long as we have the ability to do so.
Democrats: a more liberal party but still Americans.
Republicans: a more conservative party but still Americans.
Challenges: things our country faces behind every move we make.
Jobs: the shortage of work and ability to earn money has hurt and these are important.
Industries: the tolls that hit these factories have cost our country a lot of money.
Leadership: what a great nation will always need to look up to in times of despair.
Economy: what drives this country financially.
Progress: America should make progress everyday to get to where we want to be.
Competition: what we must overcome to become a superpower once again.
Frustrations: what we must get rid of in politics in order to make clear decisions.
Painful: the feelings that tragedies bring around when they occur.
Business: occupations that need to start up and thrive again for our country.
Proud: the feeling we get in return for something good we did/fixed.
Life: our very own lives and how they are effected everyday.
Prosperous: a feeling or state of being that our country should be experiencing.
World: the affairs we retain globally and its role in our union.
Future: important because it is a mystery and sometimes a troubling thought.
Achievement: what we should be receiving every time we correct something.
Creativity: something I feel is lacking in politics.
Imagination: something i feel is overbearing in politics.
Revolution: something that could be happening if we were unorganized as a whole.
Innovation: I believe this should be in affect for the leaders of our country.
Technology: a step into the future and a taste of what it is like.
Recession: high unemployment that we have been experiencing for a few years.
Reinvented: a word we might need to apply to ourselves in order to thrive.
Impact: something we have to make upon our government.
Transformation: the change the American people would like to see.
Revitalizing: the state at which we refresh and change for the good of all people.
Education: important key to our future and it depends on it.
Allegiance: trust that we can count on during foreign or domestic affairs.
Debate: an act maybe congress and politicians have been doing too much.
Effort: a little something everyone should give to America.
Connecting: what we are not doing up in the white house.
Lobbyists: bribers and supporters of whatever they feel or want.
Benefits: things every family is counting on and waiting for.
Loopholes: ways that need to disappear out of anykind of contract.
Agreements: ideas we should own up to in a deal and look into it.

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Bill Gates: Vaccine-autism link 'an absolute lie'

http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/02/03/gupta.gates.vaccines.world.health/index.html

The multi-billionaire philanthropist has planned to eradicate and rid the world or polio by the year of 2012 by pledging over $10 billion dollars from his foundation whose effort is delivering vaccinations to children all over the world.

The idea or theory of these vaccinations leading to many disorders, including autism, are said to be not true and it is proven that these vaccinations really do better society by preventing disease like some types of ringworm, polio, measles, and pertussis.

These vaccines are essential and extremely important today and it is not true that they kill or sicken kids. Parents request that their child not be vaccinated and then later on the child gets sick from something the vaccination could have prevented.

Dellorto, By  Danielle. "Bill Gates: Vaccine-autism Link 'an Absolute Lie' - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. 4 Feb. 2011. Web. 07 Feb. 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/02/03/gupta.gates.vaccines.world.health/index.html>.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Health Care Discussion Reflection

This was a very interesting topic and I enjoyed hearing what everyones' opinion was on the subject. Even though Jack Epsteen didn't say much, he mentioned something about how cities put so much money into things like baseball stadiums and recreation centers. I am all for that because i love baseball, watching the youth grow and play, and all of the events that could take place there but maybe it is time to look and realize what its really more important here: your own health or entertainment? Jack also brought up how we are "a country of excess" which I totally agree with. Sometimes I feel that we focus and aim all of our energy, including money, into entertainment because we think that is so important. I bring this up because i feel when Obama passed this we were still all waiting for the big question to be answered: who is going to pay for this? I always figured he said to himself that he would try to get it passed and deal with the money issue later but really, I do not believe that there is a way to have this universal health care and everyone to be happy with it. I enjoy a good time just as much as the next guy but if there is anyway to pay for this attempt, I would say we would have to cut into the money we put in for entertainment because the U.S. has a plan like a family budget. Every family budgets for things they want and they cut their expenses on the things that are not so important in order to have money for the things that are necessary. Maybe health care is just something our nation has to budget for.

McConnell Proposes Health Law Repeal as Amendment in Senate

The Health Care Bill has been deemed unconstitutional this touchy subject seems to have no answer. The idea of mandatory healthcare is actually a right not a privelige meaning citizens can choose whether or not they want to spend their money on health care. This choice can then effect the people who already have health care because not only will they be paying for their own health care but they then have to pay for the peoples that get hurt and do not have any coverage.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/02/01/republicans-look-build-steam-repeal-judges-health-law-ruling/

"McConnell Proposes Health Law Repeal as Amendment in Senate - FoxNews.com." FoxNews.com - Breaking News | Latest News | Current News. Web. 01 Feb. 2011. <http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/02/01/republicans-look-build-steam-repeal-judges-health-law-ruling/>.

Monday, January 31, 2011

U.S. navigates carefully between supporting Mubarak, democratic ideals

http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/01/31/us.egypt.response/index.html

With raging political unrest in the country of Egypt, the United States is trying to stay true to it's foreign policy which it has held for 30 years.
A rival of Mubarak, Mohamed ElBaradei, has told the U.S. that they should let go off their long-time ally or friend. Regardless of who is in power, I feel it is extremely important to understand and befriend them as we have before.
The U.S. Men's National Soccer team had a game scheduled in Cairo, Egypt that had recently been canceled because of this dilemma.

Cohen, Tom. "U.S. Navigates Carefully between Supporting Mubarak, Democratic Ideals - CNN.com." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. 31 Jan. 2011. Web. 31 Jan. 2011. <http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/01/31/us.egypt.response/index.html>.

Monday, January 24, 2011