This story is about how women in Afghanistan have very little to no rights at all. It talks about several stories of abuse to women. One of the stories is about how a man killed his wife because she only bore female children. Another story is about how a 15 yr old girl was tortured because she refused to go into prostituition. There are other stories as well.
I swear, this world gets crazier every day. The stories I read or hear about on the news make me so angry, and hurt so bad for the victims. I would not do well in Afghanistan. I am too much of a loud mouth. Not too mention, I don't back down from people, even men. I just don't see how some cultures, such as Afghanistan, can have such far fetched beliefs. How can they feel women are superior to men? All over the world, women do things just as well, if not better than some men. I thank goodness that my husband is not from Afghanistan. If he was, I might be murdered since we have had 3 little girls, or tortured because there is no way I would EVER become a prostitute. When we have our little boy, I know my Joshua will teach him how to treat women as equals, and with the respect we deserve. I got lucky when I found my amazing husband. I know there are alot of women, everywhere, who are treated no better than a dog. I wish I could take all of them in and take care of each one. Ok, I am done with my ranting for the evening.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Online classes are a benefit to some, but are they to all?
This article is about how some schools are allowing students take more online classes. It talks about a girl who is training to become a ballerina, so it's harder for her to take "normal" classes. According to the article, a quarter of a million students were enrolled online last year.
I am a supporter of online classes, obviously. When I was in highschool, I got behind a semester and also found out I was pregnant. I finished school at the alternative school, which had all online classes. It was so much easier for me. It also gave me time to get a job to support my daughter. I'm not supporting teen pregnancy, for the record, but it happens and we need to take care of our own children and not rely on others, so online classes helped me tremendously. Also, I have a phobia of large groups of people, if I don't know them. This is why I chose to do my basic studies online for college. I know eventually I will have to attend actual classes, but I will cross that bridge when I get there.
One thing I am not too sure on, I don't know if I would have younger kids do online classes. I don't know how well some kindergarteners would handle the classes. My 1st grade daughter loves working on the computer, and it would give her a chance to do more work, since she is ahead of her class in most subjects. All in all, I am all for having more online classes for students.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Natural disaster preparedness
http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/27/us/extreme-weather-prepare-for-worst/index.html?hpt=us_mid
This article is about making sure you are prepared for natural disasters. It references a woman from Alabama who survived the recent torando. It also discusses why natural disasters are happening more often, and what you need to do/have in case of a disaster.
I chose this article because it hit close to home. After last May, I'm pretty sure there are alot more people who will be well prepared for tornadoes. I know several people who lost everything. Luckily, I didn't know anyone who passed away because of the tornado. Reading this article was kind of emotional for me, because I know several people who should not have made it, but did, by some miracle. No one I know was really ready for that disaster. I know that I was not. My house has no basement, so I had all 3 of my daughters in our hallway. They would not listen to me, and kept fighting. When I heard where the tornado had hit, I freaked out because I had dropped my brother and sister off at my mom's on 10th and Rangeline, not knowing she was out of town. I will never forget the terror I felt, trying to reach family and friends that I knew who lived in the destroyed area. My dad had been in Walmart, and the last thing he said to my sister was "I'm in Walmart parking lot, and there is a tornado coming." Luckily, he made it out ok, but the not knowing for several hours was horrific. I can say that I will be more prepared in the even of another tornado. We have our flashlights ready, I get news alerts on my phone, we keep blankets stocked up, and we are looking to move to a house that has a basement. I hope you all stay safe in the coming tornado season!
This article is about making sure you are prepared for natural disasters. It references a woman from Alabama who survived the recent torando. It also discusses why natural disasters are happening more often, and what you need to do/have in case of a disaster.
I chose this article because it hit close to home. After last May, I'm pretty sure there are alot more people who will be well prepared for tornadoes. I know several people who lost everything. Luckily, I didn't know anyone who passed away because of the tornado. Reading this article was kind of emotional for me, because I know several people who should not have made it, but did, by some miracle. No one I know was really ready for that disaster. I know that I was not. My house has no basement, so I had all 3 of my daughters in our hallway. They would not listen to me, and kept fighting. When I heard where the tornado had hit, I freaked out because I had dropped my brother and sister off at my mom's on 10th and Rangeline, not knowing she was out of town. I will never forget the terror I felt, trying to reach family and friends that I knew who lived in the destroyed area. My dad had been in Walmart, and the last thing he said to my sister was "I'm in Walmart parking lot, and there is a tornado coming." Luckily, he made it out ok, but the not knowing for several hours was horrific. I can say that I will be more prepared in the even of another tornado. We have our flashlights ready, I get news alerts on my phone, we keep blankets stocked up, and we are looking to move to a house that has a basement. I hope you all stay safe in the coming tornado season!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Healthy meals at school
http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/25/10234671-students-to-see-healthier-school-lunches-under-new-usda-rules
This article is about how the USDA have decided to make school lunches healthier. They are okanning to to add more fruits and vegetables to the menu, and reduce fats and oils. This change will effect millions of children who eat school lunches. The intent is to reduce the level of obesity in America.
I am all for the change. I think the obesity level in America is out of control. I say this, as I myself am not as healthy as I should be. I would much rather my kids have healthy meals than eat some of the things the schools have now. My girls love fruits and vegetables, so I think the change will help get my oldest to enjoy eating at school more.
This article is about how the USDA have decided to make school lunches healthier. They are okanning to to add more fruits and vegetables to the menu, and reduce fats and oils. This change will effect millions of children who eat school lunches. The intent is to reduce the level of obesity in America.
I am all for the change. I think the obesity level in America is out of control. I say this, as I myself am not as healthy as I should be. I would much rather my kids have healthy meals than eat some of the things the schools have now. My girls love fruits and vegetables, so I think the change will help get my oldest to enjoy eating at school more.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Talk about a headache!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46073617/ns/health-health_care/
This article is about a man who was working in his autoshop, and shot himself in the head with a nail gun. The man didn't realize he had shot himself, and only went to the hospital after getting nauseous the next day. He is doing fine, after having the nail surgically removed. He even joked that he wanted to keep the nail and make it into a necklace.
Now, please tell me how on earth someone could not know they shot themselves witha 3.25" nail? I'm pretty sure that if something that big went into my skull and into my brain, I would feel it. If nothing else, it would give me a massive migraine. I just don't understand how oblivious some people are, especially the fiance who cleaned the wound! I am just glad that the man is not going to suffer and did not die from the incident.
This article is about a man who was working in his autoshop, and shot himself in the head with a nail gun. The man didn't realize he had shot himself, and only went to the hospital after getting nauseous the next day. He is doing fine, after having the nail surgically removed. He even joked that he wanted to keep the nail and make it into a necklace.
Now, please tell me how on earth someone could not know they shot themselves witha 3.25" nail? I'm pretty sure that if something that big went into my skull and into my brain, I would feel it. If nothing else, it would give me a massive migraine. I just don't understand how oblivious some people are, especially the fiance who cleaned the wound! I am just glad that the man is not going to suffer and did not die from the incident.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Is money really a reason to murder someone?
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/01/23/woman-convicted-in-calif-millionaires-4-murder/
In this news article, a woman from Southern California hired an ex-NFL player to shoot her boyfriend. The boyfriend was a millionaire, who she stole money from by writing herself checks from his account to her personal account. She also stood to receive $1 million from a life insurance policy she had on the boyfriend. She was convicted of first degree murder after several years of the case being unsolved.
I think this story is really sad. I guess I have too much of a conscious because I could not kill another person. I have never been well off, but I don't think money is a reason to commit murder. It makes me sick how our world has become. People nowadays will kill for pretty much anything. It terrifies me that my children have to grow up in such a place.
In this news article, a woman from Southern California hired an ex-NFL player to shoot her boyfriend. The boyfriend was a millionaire, who she stole money from by writing herself checks from his account to her personal account. She also stood to receive $1 million from a life insurance policy she had on the boyfriend. She was convicted of first degree murder after several years of the case being unsolved.
I think this story is really sad. I guess I have too much of a conscious because I could not kill another person. I have never been well off, but I don't think money is a reason to commit murder. It makes me sick how our world has become. People nowadays will kill for pretty much anything. It terrifies me that my children have to grow up in such a place.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Does drinking alcohol effect unborn children?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46016369/ns/health-pregnancy/
According to the article, the first trimester is the worst to drink during, while pregnant. There have been studies shown that the more alcohol consumed, the higher the risk of fetal alcohol syndrome or other defects. It also states that the first trimester is the most crucial in the fetus' development, therefore the worst time to drink any alcohol. Studies have not been able to fully determine if these beliefs are correct or not, due to varying weights, genetics, diets and other factors.
I personally would never drink if I knew I was pregnant. I could not justify my desire to have a drink, with the risk of possibly harming my child. I know women who have drank their entire pregnancy and the baby came out fine, but I also know of women who only had a few drinks throughout their entire pregnancy and the babies have had nothing but problems with their health or learning abilities. I don't judge those who do drink during pregnancy, because it is their child they could be harming, and their is little proof that it is the alcohol harming them or if it is some other factor in their lives, but again
I personally would not do it.
According to the article, the first trimester is the worst to drink during, while pregnant. There have been studies shown that the more alcohol consumed, the higher the risk of fetal alcohol syndrome or other defects. It also states that the first trimester is the most crucial in the fetus' development, therefore the worst time to drink any alcohol. Studies have not been able to fully determine if these beliefs are correct or not, due to varying weights, genetics, diets and other factors.
I personally would never drink if I knew I was pregnant. I could not justify my desire to have a drink, with the risk of possibly harming my child. I know women who have drank their entire pregnancy and the baby came out fine, but I also know of women who only had a few drinks throughout their entire pregnancy and the babies have had nothing but problems with their health or learning abilities. I don't judge those who do drink during pregnancy, because it is their child they could be harming, and their is little proof that it is the alcohol harming them or if it is some other factor in their lives, but again
I personally would not do it.
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