Tuesday, March 01, 2005
1st paragraph of persuasive essay-Lauren Haboian
Most people don’t understand the importance of exercise. Some schools don’t even have gym class because they want to focus solely on academics. While academics are important, making sure students get some exercise each day is just as important. Adults go on so many diets, in which one can only eat certain food or only eat at certain times. People want to try and lose weight as fast as they can. It is healthier to lose only one or two pounds per week by working out four or five days a week and eating healthy. The elderly do not exercise as much as they should either. They should not be doing strenuous workouts, but walking a mile or two each day will help keep them in shape and healthy. “Recently the definition of health has been expanded to include a state of complete physical, mental, and emotional well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” (Sharkey 59). Exercise is much more beneficial than dieting to people of all ages; it is easier, it is longer-lasting, it is more fun, and schools should provide appropriate physical activity for children.
C’mon ‘Baby’—Let’s do the twist-about suprise endings- Lauren
The article I chose to read and write about is called C’mon ‘Baby’—let’s do the twist. This article talked about how people like surprise endings. It began by talking about how there is a plot twist at the end of “Million Dollar Baby” and how if a critic spoiled the ending for people he would be in big trouble. People get extremely angry at critics who spoil the ending of movies. The article went on to discuss how people strive on surprises; they like the fear and suspense feeling that keeps them on the edge of the seats. People also enjoy suspense in real life. Sometimes they wait for the twist for so long that they miss the rest of their life.
Oprah Winfrey as a Role Model
On September 23, only 12 days after the World Trade centers was attacked by terrorists, thousands of people were in New York City’s Yankee Stadium clinging on to pictures of loved ones that were then assumed to be dead in the ruble. According to Christianity Today, Oprah Winfrey said to them, “When you lose a loved one, you gain an angel whose name you know.” This shows how much Oprah Winfrey cares about other people and reaches out to them. For many women, Oprah Winfrey is a role model. Oprah Winfrey has more influence in some people’s lives than their own families. Oprah Winfrey is a great role model for women, because of her work, lifestyle, and how she has affected people’s lives.
Cassey Martin-Allison
In the article “Give Casey Martin a Lift” Rick Reilly talks about how the PGA Tour officials would not let Casey Martin use a golf cart. Casey Martin has a leg that is too small and may break if he steps on it wrong or steps in a hole. He has a rare circulatory disorder that his doctor’s say is worsening. Casey Martin’s doctors say it is just a matter of time before the leg has to come off.
The PGA does not want to give Casey Martin because they protect the “tradition” of the game. The PGA is afraid if they allow Casey Martin to have a golf cart that they will have to give it to anyone who says they need it.
Exegesis
Christians use many different strategies to understand the Bible. We understand the Bible best when applying our own knowledge of society, the context it was written in, and what God intended to say in the verse. Hermeneutics is the application of one’s own knowledge. Exegesis is a critical explanation or analysis, especially of a text. The most important question to ask when reading the Bible is, “What is God saying in this verse?” Exegesis is the most important aspect to studying the Bible because it draws in the reader’s interest, gives the genuine intent of the verse, and is the foundation of the other aspects of analyzing the Bible.
A lot to do in 90 minutes
This article reports on a book available called “How to Make Someone Love You Forever! In 90 Minutes or Less” and the humor that such a book even exists. It then very briefly summarizes the book with the various things it teaches the reader how to do and gives a quote from the author.
Christian Views on Culture
There is a rift growing in the Christian world today that seems to penetrate even the closest youth groups and churches. The rift is between two views of engaging popular culture . The traditional and more common model of engagement is called condemnation. Condemnation is the automatic removal of all “secular” art from culture, leaving only the Christian art. Discernment is the model of engagement that seems to be newer and less common among most Christian groups. To discern is to engage all art, regardless of the religion or message of the artist. The second method allows an art engager to take in much more of the beauty of God’s creation as well as allowing him or her to fully grasp the fallen nature of creation. These are the ways that a cultural discerner will have a better relationship with God and a better connection to the world in order to redeem it. A Christian in the world we live in today that simply condemns all art not created by a Christian misses out on a good ninety percent of art. Art is created by humans, because God made us with that specific capability to create it. Under no circumstances should Christians stay in their comfort zones and miss out on most art created because of trivial issues.
The Potential of Adult Stem Cells
At some point in everybody’s life, they bear a sharp resemblance to an unidentifiable sphere of cells that looks nothing like a human being. But these are no ordinary cells tied down to serving a single, narrow purpose for their entire existence. These cells have the extraordinary capability to transform into any type of cell present in the human body from a skin cell on the upper left shoulder to a muscle cell in the heart. The inherent problem with embryonic stem cells is that in order to tap into the regenerative power of these cells, the life of fellow humans must be sacrificed. The forfeiture of life in order to save it creates as many problems as it solves. Fortunately for countless unborn humans there is an alternative to embryonic stem cells that does not involve their death in any way. It is in adult stem cells that we can find the same healing potential without the cost of human life. Adult and embryonic stem cells share many of the same properties but adult stem cells have several advantages which do not include the fact that they do not require the death of a human. Adult stem cells would be taken from the very people who need them, which eliminates the problem of rejection by the immune system and that of finding an appropriate donor. In addition to this, adult stem cells are much easier to predict and control than embryonic stem cells and have already been used in numerous successful treatments. Adult stem cells will revolutionize the field of medicine.