All over the world, the Chilean miners rescue was broadcasted. Thirty-three miners were trapped underground for a total of seventy days. Finally just this past week, all thirty-three miners were rescued safely. I think it’s inspiring to see these men who work long hours every day, risking their lives to support their family and themselves. A fact I recently learned was that miners only get paid equal to minimum wage in America; that’s the same amount someone gets paid for working at McDonald’s and they don’t risk their lives for it. (Well, if they don’t only eat the food they make every day.) Also, in China, miners have been killed from the ground collapsing upon them. Miners have a very challenging, dangerous job which is a reminder about how education can change your life. Most of the miners have no education because they started working young to support their families. Miners usually live very short lives, also, because they develop lung cancer from working in the mines. I hope that other people watching the rescue learn more than just the basic information on the surface. I hope that they understand how much more at stake these men are risking than in the average job. Lastly, I hope inventors are creating new ways to mine, so it is less dangerous for the workers. I am glad that all thirty-three men were rescued and reunited with their families.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Where Are All The People?
Why are there so few IB diploma students? Well, I know that the rumors everyone talks about scares people away, and that a lot of the students in IB don’t recommend it, but still! Today, I think that kids and even young adults don’t apply themselves to challenges and working hard for self accomplishment anymore; they take the easy way out. Of course, this blog post is not directed toward anyone reading this because we’re all in IB for goodness sakes! Nothing worth doing is ever easy, so I don’t understand why people don’t challenge themselves to be great. Even if you fail, you still learned something from your journey throughout. I think that people are too afraid to fail, so they stay in a safe zone where they know nothing can challenge them in any aspect. How will these people ever grow? I just have to say congratulations to everyone who is challenging themselves and know that it all pays off in the end. (That’s what I’ve been telling myself every day at least.J)
That's a Baby?
For many years abortion has been a very controversial subject in society. One side believes that once a woman becomes pregnant, there is life and that should not be taken away. On the other side, many think that it should be the mother’s choice and the state should not interfere. Personally, I am against abortion because I believe that the once there is a sign of development, the baby would be considered alive. Studies have shown that in the United States alone, about 1.6 million pregnancies end in abortion. I believe that the majority of these abortions are of teenage girls who make irresponsible decisions and get pregnant. It is sad to think that many children would have the chance to live, but irresponsible women ended their chance. I believe that people shouldn’t have the right to decide if one should live or not; it’s not their choice for something with such a large importance. Unless there is a medical reason as to why you should consider abortion, I am pro-life.
STOP FAKE TANNING
Tanning beds seems to be a norm in today’s society. I try to be as polite as possible when I say that tanning beds are quite bad for one’s health. All of my friends go tanning and I try to tell them that they don’t need to and that they are just increasing their chances of skin cancer. Many say that going a few times a week won’t do anything, but that’s not true. The American Academy of Dermatology researched that indoor tanning exposes skin to 15 times stronger UV radiation levels than natural sunlight. Also, women who use tanning beds even once a month are 55 percent more likely to develop malignant melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. The statistics against tanning beds or indoor tanning can be endless. I just want to say that everyone should be happy in their own skin, and not feel the need to change themselves to feel good.
The Harry Potter Countdown
The countdown to the showing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I in theatres started with one hundred days before the opening day. It is now down to twenty-eight days and I am extremely excited for it! Since I am devoted fan, I can’t wait to see the movie and I know I will love it no matter what; even if the movie isn’t as good as the book like it has been for the last couple of movies. I don’t think that a lot of the younger audience will like the seventh movie because of the violence and the fighting. A lot of beloved characters start to die throughout the book and a lot of fighting between Harry, Ron, and Hermione start. I don’t think that the younger children who have recently followed Harry Potter movies will like the violence, mostly because their parents might disapprove. I do think that a lot of older kids will find it very interesting and full of suspense when they see it. I predict that this Harry Potter will be the top of the box office this year. I hope to see everyone in their costumes for the premiere at midnight like me!
The News On Bullying
Bullying has always been a problem throughout generations. I am bringing up this issue because of the recent news I discovered about one specific case of bullying which led to suicide. At Rutgers University, a college student leaped to his death off of a bridge because he was secretly taped having sex with another man in the privacy of his dorm room. I think it is sickening to hear that people are so immature as to invade someone’s personal life and humiliate them to the extent of death. It was reported that the suicide victim was a quiet student who kept to himself and worked hard to become a great musician. Why do people think they have the right the right to take advantage of someone who is different from them? People need to understand the basic principle of manners even in their adult years. These acts of bullying are childish; they need to realize that they are no better than the person standing next to them, so don’t think that you can intrude in someone’s life and harass them. Bullying is a childish lifestyle which benefits no one.
Zinn!
An interesting man came into my life as I started my junior year in high school. This man is Zinn. So far we have read a few pieces of Zinn’s work and I’m on the fence if I like his opinions or not. I like the fact that Zinn questions who we praise in history and why. Also, I am impressed with the fact that he states good counter arguments and really persuades me as a reader to consider the other side of history. Some negatives about Zinn are how he writes in detail about the Declaration and other documents credibility. I think that he tries to uncover the truth too far and loses his credibility in my own opinion. I know that others will disagree with me and I’m fine with that. The majority of my junior IB History class have voiced that they don’t like Zinn, but the IB class above me couldn’t get enough of him. Whether liked or disliked, Zinn was an interesting man whose opinions should be analyzed to get a more worldly view.
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