tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35010646000712402812024-02-19T11:34:12.061-05:00Word Up, WorldBecause the United States isn't the only country on the planetRichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16459934834180744084noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-90727793441518856022008-12-07T17:16:00.002-05:002008-12-07T19:16:32.108-05:00Man Vs. Wild's Bear Grylls Injured on ExpeditionHost of the Discovery Channel show, <a href="http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/manvswild/manvswild.html">Man Vs. Wild</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_Grylls">Bear Grylls</a> was injured in Antarctica on Friday when he fell. Bear is known for doing dangerous examples of wilderness survival on his show; however, when he was injured he was doing an expedition for an internal charity organization. He <a href="http://beargrylls.blogspot.com/">blogs </a>about his expedition on his website.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JHCW_bqWLTo&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JHCW_bqWLTo&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>adriannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16132756689719102488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-90808600635248625162008-12-07T17:02:00.004-05:002008-12-07T17:12:47.132-05:00Riots in Greece<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF1hbDWKHZSczwocOMe0T3cw3OQtl49ugHDCGUX8eL2Ms19UK1nwIMMLiheWqYV1KF1QLGc3zgvuBUL0VnnMNAn-Q9xUi_wT0t-Uy156mRwkWeNz-naxqMjrOf2RWB6KcrZ0YYkBssshva/s1600-h/art.policeman.protester.athens.sunday.afp.gi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 292px; height: 219px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF1hbDWKHZSczwocOMe0T3cw3OQtl49ugHDCGUX8eL2Ms19UK1nwIMMLiheWqYV1KF1QLGc3zgvuBUL0VnnMNAn-Q9xUi_wT0t-Uy156mRwkWeNz-naxqMjrOf2RWB6KcrZ0YYkBssshva/s400/art.policeman.protester.athens.sunday.afp.gi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277172291410601090" border="0" /></a><br />Due to the death of a teenager by a member of an elite police department in Athens, Greece, riots have been breaking out all over the country.<br /><br />There have been warnings for people not to enter the downtown party of Athens for this weekend until the rioting subsides.<br /><br />Although the police officer who shot and killed the teen was charged with shooting with the intent to kill, the people of Athens are still upset and fill the streets while burning a car dealership and leaving glass and debris all over the city streets. The rioting seemed to subside for a little while, but soon the streets were filled with people and tear gas again.<br /><br /><script src="http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/js/2.0/video/evp/module.js?loc=dom&vid=/video/world/2008/12/06/vo.greece.riots.ap" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript>Embedded video from <a href="http://www.cnn.com/video">CNN Video</a></noscript>adriannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16132756689719102488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-7807014088231135652008-12-02T19:47:00.005-05:002008-12-02T20:02:56.484-05:00Did Australia Place a Curse on American Fashion?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGrpPEPMUNHAMCvxjkmcQ-Z-Nd5Y4BPhpKaq3Ehv-fxM25l8XZtRtTZqVIU3eQ4EUA9hKI024IzDQs2yeUvkbmjRe2TdEqs2uBmaDwsfQYevGVIvcrZsKK7ynA5rah8A2k5M-qDgYJ2M/s1600-h/uggs.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275362911885983970" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 283px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGrpPEPMUNHAMCvxjkmcQ-Z-Nd5Y4BPhpKaq3Ehv-fxM25l8XZtRtTZqVIU3eQ4EUA9hKI024IzDQs2yeUvkbmjRe2TdEqs2uBmaDwsfQYevGVIvcrZsKK7ynA5rah8A2k5M-qDgYJ2M/s320/uggs.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The weather has taken a change for the worse; the cold, blistering winds of winter have come into full effect. But what does that mean for college students besides skipping classes and throwing snowballs at random, innocent people walking on campus? It means that UGG boots are in full swing. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Many people despise these overpriced, warm, sheep wool lined boots. But why? Since the boots are so dreaded amongst people, the origin of them should be explored to find out if they are called UGG's because they are 'ugly' or for another reason.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>There are two basic theories of UGG boots:</div><br /><div>Number 1: During the 19th century, sheep skin hides were used to make a variety of different materials in Australia such as clothing and footwear. The original UGG models which came out of this were short and ugly, according to the shoe makers. This is where the term UGG came from becaause it is a nick name off of ugly. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Number 2: The second theory says that the Aussies have the tendency to drop the letter h from the beginning of words. UGG boots in fact 'hug' the feet so people say that the h was dropped and the word UGG came about. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Whether or not either theory is accurate, people will still refer to these warm creations as ugly. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>To read an article from a UK online newspaper about UGG's, go to:</div><br /><div><a href="http://www.metro.co.uk/lifestyle/article.html?30-Second_rant:_Why_I_hate_Ugg_boots&in_article_id=428191&in_page_id=194">http://www.metro.co.uk/lifestyle/article.html?30-Second_rant:_Why_I_hate_Ugg_boots&in_article_id=428191&in_page_id=194</a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><em><span style="font-size:78%;">picture courtesy of uggbootsforall.com</span></em></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Kaylinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503168254268926573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-9950440877397479392008-12-02T12:26:00.003-05:002008-12-02T12:44:35.013-05:00Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Try the iBreath<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz5biDGMrztUiXqIJjEGkqKZwTmXsBJ-ojZCEAl4mcISTriOxiKM12PXUKq6gxs4F0FJS7LsZJZ3ZKdviBo6XhvA3baOH7Wje1jg6HB2iwCmPFsUWuyG4GiU_rPx2kBvFvu3cDZgmp2GTK/s1600-h/iBreath_281x604.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 149px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz5biDGMrztUiXqIJjEGkqKZwTmXsBJ-ojZCEAl4mcISTriOxiKM12PXUKq6gxs4F0FJS7LsZJZ3ZKdviBo6XhvA3baOH7Wje1jg6HB2iwCmPFsUWuyG4GiU_rPx2kBvFvu3cDZgmp2GTK/s320/iBreath_281x604.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275246679463971730" border="0" /></a>Wondering if you are too drunk to drive? Take the guesswork out of the equation with the new iBreath Alcohol Breathalyzer attachment for the Apple iPod.<br /><br />The iBreath simply attaches to your iPod through the docking port, and can instantly tell you your blood-alcohol content (see picture). A small fold out blower allows you to easily breathe into the device, and then provides a digital display with your BAC.<br /><br />The device has just arrived in the UK for the holiday season. No timetable has been set for its release in the United States, but A-List celebrities in Europe are reportedly the biggest consumers. If celebrities continue to purchase the iBreath, it's my belief that the U.S. will be exposed to this device sooner rather than later.<br /><br />The biggest concern I have with this device is the amount of vehicular accidents that may occur after its release. Someone may be sitting at a bar having a few drinks, and then use the iBreath to discover that they have a .07 BAC. Sure, its under the legal limit (in most states/countries), but it could still impair someone attempting to drive home. Obviously there are many variables associated with this scenario (persons weight, gender, ect.), but it's something to consider.<br /><br />For more information on the iBreath, <a href="http://www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?Too_drunk_to_drive?_Ask_your_iPod&in_article_id=428256&in_page_id=34">click here.</a>Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16459934834180744084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-27981676602531655352008-12-01T23:56:00.009-05:002008-12-02T00:10:05.393-05:00The French Men's Private Affair<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP9OV5CenTPn1coq523u_rHIQ8avUtLBYX00L5XGMr-KQk0Lk2mlBclIEdpKLnO3hOelhTcklbL0q8Atq-d5wGbFMSVFG_GB7oG42Giv7lrTuMk1D7kUWTDQqGVmPB3xoscCb3Mnu8vIc/s1600-h/condoms.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275055421372959538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP9OV5CenTPn1coq523u_rHIQ8avUtLBYX00L5XGMr-KQk0Lk2mlBclIEdpKLnO3hOelhTcklbL0q8Atq-d5wGbFMSVFG_GB7oG42Giv7lrTuMk1D7kUWTDQqGVmPB3xoscCb3Mnu8vIc/s320/condoms.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>According to a study done by the Germans, people living in France are saying they need the largest condoms next to the Greeks who need much smaller ones. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The study was done in Europe by the Singen-based Institute of Condom Consultancy over a period of eight months. The ICC asked 10,500 men in 25 different countries to take a tape measure and yes, measure their 'goods'. Then they needed to enter their 'private' information into some kind of database. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>According to the study, French men need approximately six inch long condoms which is about 3cm longer than the Greeks; the Greeks seemed to be a bit more modest within the boundaries of the study. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The question is why exactly was this study done? It was aimed at educating young people about how important contraception is. But there is something even more fun and exciting these young people can look forward to. The ICC hosts an annual "Pimp Your Condom" which is a fair that educates teenagers about STD's. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The ICC's director, Jan Vinzenz Krause invented a spray on latex condom which fit on just like a normal condom. Unfortunately, the spray on condom was never fully developed. </div><div> </div><div><em><span style="font-size:78%;">picture courtesy of </span></em><a href="http://www.condom-of-the-month-club.com/images/condoms2_ax1a.jpg"><em><span style="font-size:78%;">http://www.condom-of-the-month-club.com/images/condoms2_ax1a.jpg</span></em></a></div>Kaylinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503168254268926573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-38484502684573625432008-11-30T10:53:00.002-05:002008-11-30T11:13:15.197-05:00X Factor Folly<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM2KFTRguDUZg8OCEfP-BuNwP9Vy2sLMH5gDn1xzuRbcSW4p1y155fwjZvaGS8GPgsNv2ZW8ieJblqgmAX4SNSp7IgtKo-ex3TMwwgGanCaimApFw4NtNTdhTyE5EQkTWvysxVb7O2cm6i/s1600-h/x+factor.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM2KFTRguDUZg8OCEfP-BuNwP9Vy2sLMH5gDn1xzuRbcSW4p1y155fwjZvaGS8GPgsNv2ZW8ieJblqgmAX4SNSp7IgtKo-ex3TMwwgGanCaimApFw4NtNTdhTyE5EQkTWvysxVb7O2cm6i/s400/x+factor.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274481223924909714" border="0" /></a>The British comparison to American Idol, X Factor, recently had its contestants perform songs previously recorded by Brittany Spears. She was also a guest performer on the show, making it her <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7757056.stm">first appearance in Britain in 4 years</a>.<br /><br />Spanish singer <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7757059.stm"><b>Ruth Lorenzo </b></a>was voted off the show that night.<br /><br />I was just wondering how bad it really <span style="font-style: italic;">could </span>feel to be booted from a show who thinks that Brittany Spears is worthy enough a performer to base an entire episode around. I've heard of shows like this surrounding a particular artist who has gained respectable praise from the industry and has become something of a legend. I am just a little beside myself to see that in other countries, the best they can come up with for a respectable singer in the United States is Brittany Spears. I guess it just goes to show that no matter what you think is noticeable and respectable in your own country, other places in the world will take what they want. Hopefully they can find a better angle for next week's episode so people in the UK don't believe that Brittany Spears is the best musical artist that the United States has to offer.adriannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16132756689719102488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-2681270886908793502008-11-28T14:09:00.006-05:002008-11-28T15:02:45.946-05:00Santa Making His Rounds<a href="http://www.transwestair.com/images/Santa-plane.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.transwestair.com/images/Santa-plane.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="left">It was recently reported on NYtimes.com that Santa Claus was seen making his rounds. Andy Arkell recently flew from London back to Baghdad and rather plump individual with a red suit, black boots but oddly enough without the beard. The writer tried to implor us that this is in no way a joke <a href="http://baghdadbureau.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/28/will-passenger-claus-please-report-to-the-check-in-desk/">blog</a> but you be the judge!<br /><br />So once again for college students it is about that time to stop buying rediculous amounts of beer and save every so often in order to buy friends and family gifts. As a college student this can be hard to do, I mean not sacrificing your beer runs but more along the lines of saving money when you are already on a tight budget. It is never too early to start saving for this spending spree. What are some ideas you have towards cost saving Christmas presents? Get another job? Sell a kidney? Lets hear what you have to say...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/87170/holiday_shopping_on_a_budget_top_10.html">10 Tips for Shopping on a Budget</a><br /><a href="http://shopping.msn.com/content/shp/?ctid=198,ptnrid=164,ptnrdata=301156">Shopping Sales</a><br /><a href="http://childcare.about.com/od/generaladvice/tp/holidaybudget.htm">Seven Ways to Prepare a Holiday Budget</a></p>K.Stineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07643697505963568460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-47853157681995708562008-11-23T13:31:00.003-05:002008-11-23T13:59:44.939-05:00Don't Taser Me Bro<a href="http://www.defendedme.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/stun_gun_1.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 468px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 388px" alt="" src="http://www.defendedme.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/stun_gun_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>We all remember the popular youtube clip showing a student getting tasered at a Q & A with John Kerry. So you might ask what's the relevence now and how does this incident relate internationally?</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Well the answer would be, that England plans on using many more stun guns. They actually plan on arming police officers with 10,000 more stun guns. They hope these guns will help deter violent crimes.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>But I wonder how they hope these will end violent crimes, when one of the most commonly known instances involving a stun gun was in an attempt to silence a student. I guess the moral of the story is to watch what you say in England because you may just happen to be the newest youtube sensation. Don't taser me bro'.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?Police_to_get_more_Tasers&in_article_id=413842&in_page_id=34&in_a_source=">http://www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?Police_to_get_more_Tasers&in_article_id=413842&in_page_id=34&in_a_source=</a></div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bVa6jn4rpE">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bVa6jn4rpE</a></div><div> </div><div> </div>K.Stineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07643697505963568460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-52296544239438779812008-11-23T10:05:00.003-05:002008-11-23T10:17:23.700-05:00Too Competitive<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDFbnhrusFkRIJPJfxDiac7KCjnaMDbRItZIQU2QSop1Z_gTXHjD9A-_GD-oxquyjfkAiQ2ty8rP0DAE_pT1KZEforXpG3RamaZqBHiL70XH4qPGY-iUP8Y0pEPEI6RKPESWnrom2gFweo/s1600-h/_45232613_williams226.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 170px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDFbnhrusFkRIJPJfxDiac7KCjnaMDbRItZIQU2QSop1Z_gTXHjD9A-_GD-oxquyjfkAiQ2ty8rP0DAE_pT1KZEforXpG3RamaZqBHiL70XH4qPGY-iUP8Y0pEPEI6RKPESWnrom2gFweo/s400/_45232613_williams226.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271869515734107074" border="0" /></a>Williams Soccer coach Ady Williams was arrested on assault and making threats to kill in Swindon Town, England. The 37-year old was bailed out and has to return for more questioning on December 7th.<br /><br />I am currently in NYC visiting my brother. He is a die-hard Bills fan and apparently there are a few bars here that are dedicated to playing the games on Sundays. They are packed with insane sports junkies who get too emotional for their own good. Thinking about my past occurrences with crazy fans, I don't know how thrilled I am to hear about a sports fan assaulting and threatening to kill someone.<br /><br />So wish me luck as I step into the chaos that is the "Bills Bar" today.<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Xp0FkSWYamk&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Xp0FkSWYamk&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>adriannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16132756689719102488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-9850737069695841332008-11-19T18:47:00.013-05:002008-11-19T19:11:57.249-05:00Australian Man Found with Penis in Pasta Jar<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi89lSKSbTP5kwWQemCs3G0A_OqpyHzz9vlE7n8IfPFyUirw4BAqdF_lhEeg-_jJ3e0aDPC3XQfhtj3GwvUHmygJ_txAqr4i59GfZqoWMtO32EiRlxHhLmT6OgTcK20PwIzzLilyFcoEdY/s1600-h/pasta_jar_glass.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270525567134163570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 210px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi89lSKSbTP5kwWQemCs3G0A_OqpyHzz9vlE7n8IfPFyUirw4BAqdF_lhEeg-_jJ3e0aDPC3XQfhtj3GwvUHmygJ_txAqr4i59GfZqoWMtO32EiRlxHhLmT6OgTcK20PwIzzLilyFcoEdY/s320/pasta_jar_glass.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Keith Roy Weatherly, 46, of Australia was caught in his car by police with his penis inside a 750ml empty pasta jar. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Police thought Weatherly was armed when they first approached the car. They drew their weapons in defense. This scared Weatherly and he sped off, leading the men on a 20kph chase (mind you, this is Australia) for roughly ten minutes. When the police finally got to Weatherly, he refused to leave the car so police had to spray and hit the man with batons. It is then that they found the pasta jar on his penis. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>While the police were trying to cuff Weatherly, he still continued to "take in the pleasure" of the pasta jar. Police searched Weatherly's car and found various items admist it including porn, a home-aid sex aid, women's stockings and a Jack Russell Terrier. Weatherly pleaded guilty and was fined for offensive behavior, resisting police, and disobeying a police direction. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This is what makes international news sites so interesting. You are able to read stories like this and not feel weird because you are reading them. This Web Site also featured a story about a man in Florida who hit a woman with a sandwich while she was driving, knocking her glasses off. Talk about legit weird...</div>Kaylinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503168254268926573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-753348889948567652008-11-19T13:43:00.002-05:002008-11-19T13:55:04.048-05:00British accents foil iPhone voice appGoogle's newest application for the iPhone is a voice generated search capability. All you have to do is say something into the phone, and search results are instantly displayed. For a more detailed version of how this new application works, watch this:<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/y3z7Tw1K17A&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/y3z7Tw1K17A&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Here's the catch: People with British accents are having trouble using this feature. Apparently, their accents are not registering correctly in the phone. One man apparently said "pizza" into his phone, only to receive search results for "volcanoes." Sounds pretty ridiculous, right?<br /><br />Whats even more ridiculous is the solution to this problem - an iPhone that not only detects your voice, but distinguishes what kind of accent you may have. Stay tuned, because it sounds like this solution could become reality sooner than you think.<br /><br />But for now, angry British iPhone owners will have to begin working on their American impressions. Either that, or slave through the absolutely grinding and unbearable task of typing out their Google searches (sarcasm noted).Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16459934834180744084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-82560944868535762122008-11-12T12:34:00.011-05:002008-11-12T13:17:35.085-05:00Winter Doesn't Mean Laziness<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdwOqioJLxIjqCM2Sy6lgOvUhiOQ_M8QE9dVbpfLEOvtR4DqVpU7W3CDArZPYhjnpKMJ19E2mWk7tkiC0Vcz_PnJOCHlpXw0QUBLRNo_UBXgUm_cCOm7uOf_ClGQ_TyggA-X9wIClxkOg/s1600-h/runningpoem.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267836662815986546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdwOqioJLxIjqCM2Sy6lgOvUhiOQ_M8QE9dVbpfLEOvtR4DqVpU7W3CDArZPYhjnpKMJ19E2mWk7tkiC0Vcz_PnJOCHlpXw0QUBLRNo_UBXgUm_cCOm7uOf_ClGQ_TyggA-X9wIClxkOg/s320/runningpoem.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div>As I have stated before, it is useful to look at and read other countries Web sites about any issue, any topic, etc. They have different perspectives and different ways of looking at things. And since the weather is quickly beginning to change as the leaves fall off the trees and the snow begins to fall, college students are looking forward to break in December. This is the time when students fall into the trap of laziness; stay at home, eat cookies and watch reruns of "Full House". But winter is NO TIME to be lathargic. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The cold weather is actually the best time to run outdoors. And what does running mean to college students? Well, when they return from winter break, they can be fit and trim instead of overly obese and complaining about how much weight they gained while being at home. College students should be happy they have more time over this break to focus on staying healthy. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>According to metro.co.uk, running outside actually burns more calories than running on the treadmill and being outside helps advance calorie and fat burn because when your body is cold, it takes longer to get warm, burning more calories. The Web site also says that running outdoors is one of the quickest ways to get rid of belly fat! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>A few quick tips to remember while running are:</div><br /><ul><br /><li>Wear reflectors somewhere on your body whether you are running at night or during the day</li><br /><li>Wear many layers of light weight fleece so you can gradually take it off as you warm up while running</li><br /><li>Try to run with a friend, its the safest way</li><br /><li>Running up hills burns more calories than on a flat surface--but do not just run uphills always because it is hard on the joints--mix it up with hills and flat land</li><br /><li>STAY HYDRATED!</li><br /><li>Trying to run backwards--it helps your knees and burns more calories--it also helps with coordination and balance</li></ul><br /><p>If you want more detailed information and quotes from the experts, go to <a href="http://www.metro.co.uk/lifestyle/article.html?Running_tips_over_winter&in_article_id=388362&in_page_id=194">http://www.metro.co.uk/lifestyle/article.html?Running_tips_over_winter&in_article_id=388362&in_page_id=194</a></p><br /><p>And remember...</p><br /><p><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">WINTER DOESN'T MEAN LAZINESS!!!</span></strong> </p><br /><div></div>Kaylinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503168254268926573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-32952463435907098552008-11-11T21:12:00.009-05:002008-11-12T12:25:28.520-05:00Champions League brings world together<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKsQhbqhQA_QByWNXPsL9lHuqFQAAh-25hixMFbMU8003ucellFsvF7HToCK9tQGL4chTNknNeO7N7T9rEoOEfkwq-ALyLH_vaoTFvs3xCLmhCOHWaNViN3SOekF3Ugxn7i8_o-iMwynK7/s1600-h/UEFA+Champions+League+2008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKsQhbqhQA_QByWNXPsL9lHuqFQAAh-25hixMFbMU8003ucellFsvF7HToCK9tQGL4chTNknNeO7N7T9rEoOEfkwq-ALyLH_vaoTFvs3xCLmhCOHWaNViN3SOekF3Ugxn7i8_o-iMwynK7/s320/UEFA+Champions+League+2008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267822582063308610" border="0" /></a><br />Each year, the UEFA Champions League brings 32 of the world's best club soccer teams together to compete against one another. With the title of "the world's best" on the line, drama and passion run high at each and every match.<br /><br />To qualify for the league (which is actually set up more like a tournament) each team must win or place near the top of the standings in their own country (each country has its own club soccer league). The larger, more prominent countries (such as England, where the top 4 teams of the English Premier League earn spots in the Champions League) typically are allowed to send multiple teams into the tournament, whereas smaller countries usually only send their league victor.<br /><br />The brunt of the Champions League schedule is made up of what is called the "Group Stage." In this stage, the 32-team field is broken down into eight groups of four. Each group is labeled with a letter - Group A, Group B, and so on. Each team then plays the other members of their group twice, resulting in a 6 game schedule. The games are spread out during a four month period, September to December.<br /><br />Currently, each team in the Champions League has played four games. To see the standings as of November 6th, <a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/tables?league=uefa.champions&stageId=2744&cc=5901">click h</a><a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/tables?league=uefa.champions&stageId=2744&cc=5901">ere.</a><br /><br />At the end of the group stage, the top two teams from each group move into the "Knockout Stage." This stage consists of head-to-head matchups, much similar to the "Sweet Sixteen" of the NCAA basketball tournament. The matchups are spread out over the course of four months, from February to May with the championship match being played in late May.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/lCLP9EWVakr/Manchester+United+v+Chelsea+UEFA+Champions/4FPPtpev9x3/Cristiano+Ronaldo"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 217px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUp_1fUSK_bIPKqbFIQyOHvQ1sQbgNC7YLbNqmjPA6bM8AgI_5KFLIH65pFYtTH0SAS2-yU3mrymyxseHnSUhKbMJkM7EuvpfHEpFBpWzAmq0zOpiDRTV-aDMwFyrh_aUXJSGXvY_ohwJY/s320/Manchester+United+v+Chelsea+UEFA+Champions+4FPPtpev9x3l.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267822046226473250" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">^Cristiano Ronaldo and his Manchester United teammates </span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><br />conquered the Champions League last season.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">What intrigues me about the Champions League is the world involvement. The 32 teams come from countries such as France, England, Scotland, Spain, Italy, Turkey, Germany, Portugal, and Russia (just to name a few). This tournament, more-so than any other on earth, truly determines a "world champion" (alright, a case can be made for the World Cup soccer tournament, but that only happens once every four years, so I'm excluding it from consideration).<br /></div><br />What bothers me most about the Champions League is the lack of United States involvement. I'm not trying to blame UEFA officials for that, don't get me wrong - I'm saying the U.S. needs to step its game up. Maybe we could start calling it football<br />(which makes a helluva lot more sense than soccer). Or maybe we could just start playing better. I really think that if a club team from Major League Soccer (the U.S.'s crummy professional version of the sport) begins to win multiple league championships and dominates a few exhibition matches against European competition, the world will take notice.<br /><br />My hope is that college soccer players (er...should I say "footballers") will take the necessary steps to increase the level of play in America. I mean, how cool would it be to see the New York Red Bulls or Chicago Fire (two MLS teams...yes, I realize you have probably never heard of them) competing in Europe 10-15 years from now against the best the world has to offer?<br /><br />I think it'd be pretty cool. And I hope future generations of footballers in the U.S. think so too.Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16459934834180744084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-477148614381831092008-11-07T21:54:00.002-05:002008-11-07T22:01:24.656-05:0050 Dead in School Colapse<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtVFD_SjriSNQmOsaMn5Gfv1EF8LWbUXOGT6IeLMx8tTBhw5tQ8r_IhyphenhyphenWrnn2aKbO-FNC9KeiJws3jjoK1_BUBkuz3tlYIzatxP2peBlYD16usXLAiguHd8QaKCh7MtowrpEB9d19mcvQz/s1600-h/art.haiti.afp.gi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 292px; height: 219px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtVFD_SjriSNQmOsaMn5Gfv1EF8LWbUXOGT6IeLMx8tTBhw5tQ8r_IhyphenhyphenWrnn2aKbO-FNC9KeiJws3jjoK1_BUBkuz3tlYIzatxP2peBlYD16usXLAiguHd8QaKCh7MtowrpEB9d19mcvQz/s320/art.haiti.afp.gi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266116424949517618" border="0" /></a><br />50 people are dead in Haiti while 100 are injured. The death toll is expected to rise. 700 people were in the school at the time. The ages of students ranged from 10-20 years old. The Haiti Red Cross is helping in the school collapse and can still hear children inside. Remembering the story I wrote last week about supporting the Red Cross still applies to this week. It's just a horrible reminder of how many bad things can happen anywhere in the world and that people always need someone to help them out, from wherever they can get it.adriannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16132756689719102488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-52364890435979796932008-11-05T13:17:00.008-05:002008-11-05T13:44:57.443-05:00Word Up World: OBAMA IS PRESIDENT<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ITzb6WvIA-iCaJngqFcs1GbqbENgqi5fPKZ2HN5PleCyRd_BMWeIpuxqdSsXfLDtZu5fFuyrTJREJzXkAoaUIQQwNIjNqtfgX-48-TdoxvV7qsA2cMcumoxppZpar03dS0lYV9O8sZA/s1600-h/obama.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265243469409820338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ITzb6WvIA-iCaJngqFcs1GbqbENgqi5fPKZ2HN5PleCyRd_BMWeIpuxqdSsXfLDtZu5fFuyrTJREJzXkAoaUIQQwNIjNqtfgX-48-TdoxvV7qsA2cMcumoxppZpar03dS0lYV9O8sZA/s320/obama.jpg" border="0" /></a>Senator Barack Obama was elected President of the United States on November 4, 2008. He won both the popular vote as well as electoral (349 to 147), something that has not been done for eight years.<br /><br />To see what other countries think of Obama's win, click on any of the links below:<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/">http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/the_real_american_idol/">http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/the_real_american_idol/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.nation.co.ke/">http://www.nation.co.ke/</a><br /><br /><br />To watch Barack Obama's acceptance speech, click here:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrXkBuWNx88">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrXkBuWNx88</a>Kaylinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503168254268926573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-59237026011564473252008-11-04T14:37:00.002-05:002008-11-04T14:41:25.931-05:00In the spirit of Election Day...When I think about politicians, I mostly think of swift-talking dudes who can avoid any question thrown their way. Thanks to these two videos, my opinion has...well...stayed the same. But at least now I know that John McCain can tell a joke, and Barack Obama has a few legit dance moves...<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/RsWpvkLCvu4&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/RsWpvkLCvu4&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0_I3Gr-O2Ak&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0_I3Gr-O2Ak&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16459934834180744084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-28771283010455074772008-11-03T17:19:00.004-05:002008-11-03T17:53:08.194-05:00Hunger and Poverty Still Ongoing ProblemWhen the world has advanced in so many fashions, you would expect people to be able to provide for themselves. However in many parts of the world, hunger still affects people by the millions. The numbers are outlandish considering all the advances in civilization and it just shows you that there is much more to be done.<br /><br />The newly elected president of Zambia, <a href="http://allafrica.com/stories/200811031289.html">Rupiah Banda</a>, has pledged to end poverty in his country in order to help combat hunger. With his goal to end poverty in his country, more leaders should follow Badna's example.<br /><br />Some may say what does this have to do with college students but this problem is ours to solve. We, the college students, are the future of the world and this problem will soon enough be inheritted. What do you think are some solutions for the problem?<br /><br />Some sites on the same problem:<br /><a href="http://media.worldvision.org/sponsor-a-child-with-mysponsorship/index.html?Open&campaign=105418161&cmp=KNC-105418161">http://media.worldvision.org/sponsor-a-child-with-mysponsorship/index.html?Open&campaign=105418161&cmp=KNC-105418161</a><br /><a href="http://www.actioncenter.org/take_action/1?gclid=CJWiwuWM2pYCFQkcHgodwh_j3A">http://www.actioncenter.org/take_action/1?gclid=CJWiwuWM2pYCFQkcHgodwh_j3A</a><br /><a href="http://www.friendsofwfp.org/site/pp.asp?c=7oIJLSOsGpF&b=245179">http://www.friendsofwfp.org/site/pp.asp?c=7oIJLSOsGpF&b=245179</a>K.Stineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07643697505963568460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-22745659876588278512008-11-02T18:13:00.002-05:002008-11-02T18:17:43.046-05:00Red Cross looking for $ for Quake Victims<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-HjgXP4Iv4z0ATKoM4iPBUNUH9dbkSHLpKFxTu8rBLVw_gOpwb4L3uFead_-4qe0kbRmXtwNXEIXKGTqa7z-nXrUtzAJuL-hqFKNwpIjVNUeQyXZtqGVmJZQa-ea3FmI1Ig8oBkf_s3j/s1600-h/AllinfortheRedCross.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-HjgXP4Iv4z0ATKoM4iPBUNUH9dbkSHLpKFxTu8rBLVw_gOpwb4L3uFead_-4qe0kbRmXtwNXEIXKGTqa7z-nXrUtzAJuL-hqFKNwpIjVNUeQyXZtqGVmJZQa-ea3FmI1Ig8oBkf_s3j/s320/AllinfortheRedCross.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264203346767753570" border="0" /></a><br />The Red Cross is looking for $7.8 million from emergency funds to help aid the victims of an earth quake in Pakistan. 200 people were found dead and over 4,000 homes were destroyed leaving people homeless. With the colder months coming up, they are in a rush to get help to the country before people have to brave the weather homeless.<br /><br />With the Red Cross and other such organizations so easily accessible to Americans, I think it is important to help out whenever you can. Even as college students, we can have a large impact on the world through the small things we do, like through donations and volunteering.adriannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16132756689719102488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-30988760420747025302008-10-31T14:39:00.003-04:002008-10-31T15:01:01.186-04:00Pirates Once Again a FactorWhen you think of pirates, do you think they still exist? Well if your answer was like mine, thinking absolutely not, then you would be surprised by recent acts of piracy. Pirates attacked a French ship off the coast of Cameroon, taking 10 of the 15 member crew hostage. Previously in the week a band of Somali pirates captured a Turkish freighter.<br />Now some of you may be asking, why would you consider this a story to coincide with college students? The answer is simple because the time of year. It is halloween and once again college students will be dressing up all around the world. Chances are that some of these students will be dressing up as pirates.<br />Although these costumes may match pirates attires of the past, they are outdated. Pirates currently dress like average everyday people of the sea, no longer equiped with eye patches or parrots or even swords. So instead of being a throwback pirate, stay up to date with the current trends of the pirate world!K.Stineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07643697505963568460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-36658134757798423892008-10-29T11:49:00.005-04:002008-10-29T12:01:48.093-04:00French Man's Arm Gets Stuck in ToiletThis is the perfect example of why you should not talk on your cell phone while you are using the facility!<br /><br />A 26- year- old French passenger on a high speed train traveling between La Rochelle and Paris got his arm stuck in a toilet after trying to fish out his cell phone which had fell into the giant, white bowl.<br /><br />The train had to stop for two hours as firemen were called in to rescue the man. They had to saw off the toilet from the train. The man was taken off the train on a stretcher with part of the toilet still on his arm.<br /><br />So you may be pondering as to how exactly this relates to college students? Well, we all know college students do some dumb things in their college days...and nights, of course. Basically, talk on your cell phone when you're NOT in the bathroom. You do not want to end up like this guy. Can you think of something more embarrassing than coming off of a train on a stretcher with a toilet bowl on your arm?Kaylinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503168254268926573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-43189512198109434842008-10-28T19:55:00.002-04:002008-10-28T20:04:23.971-04:00World's Heaviest Man gets hitched<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/on35BaK6l2A&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/on35BaK6l2A&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />The biggest concern I have is the thought that this may not be the last time a groom or bride is transported to their wedding on a flatbed truck. With the growing obesity epidemic in the United States, my fear is that this story may no longer be unique in a couple years. That being said, I have to acknowledge the love and emotional element that makes this such a heartwarming story. Obviously Manuel and his wife have married for the right reasons - an emotional, social bond that goes beyond physical appearance.Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16459934834180744084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-92104872069017986242008-10-27T21:43:00.002-04:002008-10-27T22:36:50.412-04:00Woman Stoned to Death in Somalia<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif4wqMaF1FNWgfXoNYEER8o5tJsIvRCe_vmX10qJEjRP4oSY0LEqjQfhdeI9PCBPMibh02kjuuEVzTbYe-B8ZQisZxe1zkJ25PygbkQcdeOwf-wWiCp1MPklHCkn06jEM86FVDpzr_ahvs/s1600-h/wg-somalia-3207-400x300.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif4wqMaF1FNWgfXoNYEER8o5tJsIvRCe_vmX10qJEjRP4oSY0LEqjQfhdeI9PCBPMibh02kjuuEVzTbYe-B8ZQisZxe1zkJ25PygbkQcdeOwf-wWiCp1MPklHCkn06jEM86FVDpzr_ahvs/s320/wg-somalia-3207-400x300.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262026824467132114" border="0" /></a>A woman in Somalia pleaded guilty to adultery and received the death penalty. After being buried to her neck, she was pelted with rocks until she died.<br /><br />It is easy to forget how different the rest of the world is, and how far they have to come, when sitting in the comfort of your home in the United States.<br /><br />I feel lucky to know that soon I will be graduating and able to go out and figure out what I want to do with my life, where I want to go, and what job I have with out worry about pre-conditions or laws prohibiting me from living my life. I think it's important to remember the simple liberties that we have as young Americans. Seeing something this drastic happening to another woman somewhere in the world only makes it that much easier.adriannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16132756689719102488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-84412377296792028562008-10-24T16:57:00.003-04:002008-10-24T17:09:39.781-04:00American Student in Iran Prision<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vvPGTlZIGqg/SQI5Y05-keI/AAAAAAAAABE/E9JUGjUobZk/s1600-h/ap_esha_momeni_081024_mn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vvPGTlZIGqg/SQI5Y05-keI/AAAAAAAAABE/E9JUGjUobZk/s320/ap_esha_momeni_081024_mn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260830413403623906" border="0" /></a><br />Esha Momeni, a student at California State University, was jailed in Iran on October 15th. She was doing research on Iranian rights of women through a California branch of the Iranian women's rights group, Change For Equality. Iranian officials say that she was detained after a traffic stop, but her computer and other information dealing with the group were taken away from her family's home. She is now in Evin Prison, a place that is well known for holding political prisoners. The thesis advisor at the college stated that Esha knew the risks of her research in Iran. Esha decided that no matter the risk, it was worth taking to expand the knowledge of Iranian women's rights to Americans.<br /><br />Esha took a giant risk in spreading knowledge to Americans. She is a college student who knew the importance of increasing people's prespectives and went all out to do so. Do you think you could do the same and take the same risks she did?adriannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16132756689719102488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-37160314820832869132008-10-22T12:56:00.006-04:002008-10-22T13:03:04.821-04:00Remember to Vote!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNhcWiZzgV7kU_6e00LG_1MZXyuYyHbErrTY526Pc4vPYMdoa-Wj2f0npjL4wjHJxY5LEAuttgiuzn8QXTyBLEtewVRowM3m1vkzuyGGaf-ZpUuUy5V993JsvZ6LU0PJK7jeuG05RwPGU/s1600-h/_done_1022wax_500.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260024695395447234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNhcWiZzgV7kU_6e00LG_1MZXyuYyHbErrTY526Pc4vPYMdoa-Wj2f0npjL4wjHJxY5LEAuttgiuzn8QXTyBLEtewVRowM3m1vkzuyGGaf-ZpUuUy5V993JsvZ6LU0PJK7jeuG05RwPGU/s320/_done_1022wax_500.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQW8AfoFvp4eHX1qYI7HC3fBAUkySMz-o4pRvxlEcje_hs50wag6YuBvcwU_AxDWnYOCiSJAFAZgBBGPBhjOVc7sT5ae8QVRrblwyPxRSdbxuohNQTHxntbhVg4U8lcItwXJdMW3gOcug/s1600-h/_done_1022wax_500.jpg"></a> Madame Tussaud Wax Museum in London has made clay mold heads of Presidential Candidates John McCain and Barack Obama.<br /><p>How does this relate to college students? Because YOU NEED TO VOTE! I know you have heard this many times, I am sure of it. But this is one of the most important, financial elections ever! Your voice needs to be heard! So please vote on NOVEMBER 4, 2008! </p><br /><p><span style="font-size:78%;">Picture courtesy of </span><a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081021.wdipo1022/PhotoGallery02"><span style="font-size:78%;">http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081021.wdipo1022/PhotoGallery02</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">?</span></p></div>Kaylinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503168254268926573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501064600071240281.post-57024806924626346962008-10-22T12:15:00.005-04:002008-10-22T12:27:36.874-04:00Wine Dining in CanadaDo Brockport students take constant trips to Canada to see the falls? Do they go there to for a mini vacation to get away from their studies? Or do they go there because the drinking age is 19? It seems like many students take the hour trip to Canada from Brockport for a little wine dining.<br /><br />A survey shows that Canada is making quite a profit off of alchohol. The stats show the truth behind why so many college students head up that way.<br /><br />By the end of March 2007, the total amount of beer and wine sales was $18 billion. There were 2.3 million liters of beer purchased in that year as well. Whiskey, Scotch, and Bourbon are among the most popular liquors purchased in 2007.<br /><br />A single Canadian, who drinks ovbiously, spent an average of $667 on alcohol alone!<br /><br />Even though we do not live in Canada, we are near it. And as I said before, many students take the trip up there just to drink. This blog is not trying to persuade you to go to Canada to drink. It is simply a way of showing how much alcohol is truly consumed. There is more in Canada than drinking. <em>But just remember, if you do decide to take a trip up there, make sure you have your birth certificate! </em>Kaylinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503168254268926573noreply@blogger.com0