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Veronica EWSIS

Astrological sign - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

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  • Each sign is associated with one of the classical elements (fire, earth, air, or water) and one of the three qualities or modalities (cardinal, fixed, or mutable). It is also associated with an area of concern: personal, social, or universal.
    • Veronica EWSIS
      Veronica EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      Just a little information on aspects in personality that are affected by the ideas in astrology. For example, concerns that you might have under a certain sign.
  • Each sign is associated one of the classical elements (water, fire, earth and air.) [3] Fire and Air signs are positive or extrovert, masculine signs; while Water and Earth signs are negative, introvert, feminine signs.
    • Veronica EWSIS
      Veronica EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      I wonder how they formed decided these ideas regarding the elements?
  • A common feature of all three traditions however, is the significance of the ascendant or rising sign, namely the zodiac sign that is rising (due to the rotation of the earth) on the eastern horizon at the moment of a person's birth.
    • Veronica EWSIS
      Veronica EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      A person's life and personality is affected directly by the day he or she was born.
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  • According to astrology, celestial phenomena reflect or govern human activity on the principle of "as above, so below", so that the twelve signs are held to represent twelve basic personality types or characteristic modes of expression.
    • Veronica EWSIS
      Veronica EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      This is important because it gives information on where these ideas come from. With this I could probably dig deeper into the history of astrology to find out more.
  • Personal Signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and Cancer - are principally aware of and concerned with individual concerns. Interpersonal Signs - Leo, Virgo, Libra, and Scorpio - are principally aware of and concerned with social and societal concerns. Transpersonal Signs - Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces - are principally aware of and concerned with humanitarian and existential concerns.
    • Veronica EWSIS
      Veronica EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      I wonder if I could interview people to compare how accurate these descriptions are.
  • Wood and Metal are elements alongside Earth, Fire and Water. In addition, the elements also govern various aspects of one's personality, and are assigned to various other things such as directions (North, South, East and West), colours, seasons and planets.
    • Veronica EWSIS
      Veronica EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      There are five elements that govern a person's characteristics, interests, lucky colors, etc, in Chinese astrology.
  • Unlike the Western or Indian zodiacs, the Chinese zodiac signs are not derived from constellations, and are not assigned to sections of the ecliptic. Instead, Chinese astrological signs operate on cycles of years, lunar months, and two-hour periods of the day (also known as shichen).
    • Veronica EWSIS
      Veronica EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      This shows why Chinese astrology differs so much from Western and Indian astrology.
  • Metal: The metal person is rigid and resolute in expression and intense, with strong feelings. The direction associated with Metal is West, and the season is autumn, which makes it the fixed element for the animal signs Monkey, Rooster and Dog. Water: The water person is a good communicator and persuader, intuitive and sympathetic to others and good at conveying feelings and emotions. The direction associated with Water is North, and the season is winter, which makes it the fixed element for the animal signs Pig, Rat and Ox. Wood: The wood person has high morals, is self confident, expansive and co-operative, with wide and varied interests. The direction associated with Wood is East, and the season is spring, which makes it the fixed element for the animal signs Tiger, Rabbit and Dragon. Fire: The fire person has leadership qualities, and is decisive, self confident, positive and assertive. The direction associated with Fire is South, and the season is summer, which makes it the fixed element for the animal signs Snake, Horse and Sheep. Earth: The earth person is functional, practical, solid, reliable, organized and methodical. The direction associated with Earth is the Centre. Some Chinese astrologers associate Earth with late summer.
    • Veronica EWSIS
      Veronica EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      I know that Chinese astrological signs have counterparts in Western astrology. So, I'm wondering how the traits of the Chinese signs compare to their Western counterparts.
  • These are known as Exaltation (see below), Triplicity , Terms or bounds, and Face or Decan , which together are known as describing a planet's Essential dignity, the quality or ability to give of one's true nature.
    • Veronica EWSIS
      Veronica EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      This is important because now I have some traits and times that I can compare with a person's actual personality at that time.
  • ^ "Astrology Zone with Susan Miller." Susan Miller 1998-2007. astrologyzone.com about Fire signs http://www.astrologyzone.com/tools/fire.html ^ "Astrology Zone with Susan Miller." Susan Miller 1998-2007. astrologyzone.com about Earth signs http://www.astrologyzone.com/tools/earth.html ^ "Astrology Zone with Susan Miller." Susan Miller 1998-2007. astrologyzone.com about Air signs http://www.astrologyzone.com/tools/air.html ^ "Astrology Zone with Susan Miller." Susan Miller 1998-2007. astrologyzone.com about Water signs http://www.astrologyzone.com/tools/water.html
    • Veronica EWSIS
      Veronica EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      This is a link to a site that gives more information on traits for a given sign and the history of astrology
Chris Sloan

The Internet's Role in Campaign 2008 - Pew Research Center - 0 views

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politics internet-politics

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  • Politically-active internet users are moving away from news sites with no point of view to sites that match their politics views; this is especially true among younger voters.
    • Chris Sloan
      Chris Sloan on 10 Sep 09
       
      But if we only read people with our same views, how do we know enough to make an informed decision?
  • Chris Sloan on 10 Sep 09
     
    For internet users and those under the age of 50, the internet plays an even more central role. Fully 35% of those who use the internet get most of their election news online (compared with 25% who point to newspapers), while 34% of both 18-29 year olds and 30-49 year olds rely on the internet, compared with the 20% of those in each age group who rely on newspapers as a major source of campaign news.
Usman 'uZi' attends EWSIS

Most Expensive Cars to Drive: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution - 1 views

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  • Usman 'uZi' attends EWSIS on 07 Oct 09
     
    I am learning more about cars right now, and in particular what I'm wondering is which car has the most expensive insurance? and this blog caught my attention because it talks about the mitsubishi evolotion, my favorite car. The title is "Most Expensive Cars to Drive: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution." The quote I chose here is basically saying that the Evo tends to get into more accidents than any other car and the damage is also greater compared to the average.
  • Yeung Shing EWSIS on 09 Oct 09
     
    it sounds like a car that im going to be driving soon enough i love the lancer my self hahaha
JustinM EWSIS

Cup Stacking, Coin Bouncing and Rubik's Cubes - Ten Fake Sports That Are Thrilling to W... - 0 views

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asian Pen Tricks videos

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  • JustinM EWSIS on 22 Dec 09
     
    "3. Pen Spinning We all had a friend who did this, with way too much skill, in the middle class, right? And this friend had long hair and probably saved his old Arizona Tea bottles and filled them with highlighter fluid and stacked them behind his blacklight? i find this to be very disturbing but true because of all the pen spinning videos i research 99% of the good ones were all Asian and there were a few non Asian good ones but if you were to compare the videos i would say the Asian videos took more attention Is it racist to say that Asian kids are always better at dexterity tricks? I mean all these videos say "Korean kids" or "Japanese pen tricks" or something."
Ming Liu

WNYC - News - NYC Murder Rate Reaches Record Low - 0 views

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  • Ming Liu on 13 Jan 10
     
    this article, like all other articles, is saying that the crime rate in NYC has decreasing to a new record. While this is true, the crime rate in NYC is still insanely high comparing to other places.I find it funny that some certain big guy sees this as a great achievement. While he is celebrating for himself, 400 people is dying in each year. FAIL
Zhapa EWSIS

Coffee and health - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

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  • Coffee contains caffeine, which acts as a stimulant. For this reason, it is often consumed in the morning and when feeling tired. Students preparing for examinations with late-night cram sessions or code jams frequently use coffee to stay awake.
    • Zhapa EWSIS
      Zhapa EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      This shows that many people drink coffee in the morning to start their day with energy. Whihc is somethimg good. But resourses state that coffee affects your health.
  • A study comparing heavy coffee drinkers (3.5 cups a day) with non-drinkers found that the coffee drinkers were significantly less likely to contract Parkinson's Disease later in life. [7]. Likewise, a second study found an inverse relationship between the amount of coffee regularly drunk and the likelihood of developing Parkinson's Disease
    • Zhapa EWSIS
      Zhapa EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      Accrordind to this it state that coffee is a drink that many people drink but what as a result it gives you a disease. I strongly feel that children should not be drinking coffee becuase that is what manily affectx them with their brain.
  • Coffee consumption is also correlated to a reduced risk of oral, esophageal, and pharyngeal cancer.[17][18] In ovarian cancer, no benefit was found.[19] In the Nurses Health Study, a modest reduction in breast cancer was observed in postmenopausal women only, which was not confirmed in decaffeinated coffee.[20] According to one research, coffee protects from liver cancer.[21]
    • Zhapa EWSIS
      Zhapa EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      As it says here, that coffee can not only be bad for children. But also for adults because it gives cancer to your body. Cancer to women and men. That's why I think that coffee should not be drank every morning only sometimes.
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  • Blood pressure Caffeine has previously been implicated in increasing the risk of high blood pressure; however, recent studies have not confirmed any association. In a 12-year study of 155,000 female nurses, large amounts of coffee did not induce a "risky rise in blood pressure".
    • Zhapa EWSIS
      Zhapa EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      Coffee is also known as giving blood pressure.
    • Zhapa EWSIS
      Zhapa EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      Coffee is also known as giving blood pressure down.
  • Effects on pregnancy A February 2003 Danish study of 18,478 women linked heavy coffee consumption during pregnancy to significantly increased risk of stillbirths (but no significantly increased risk of infant death in the first year). "The results seem to indicate a threshold effect around four to seven cups per day," the study reported. Those who drank eight or more cups a day (64 U.S. fl oz or 1.89 L) were at 220% increased risk compared with nondrinkers. This study has not yet been repeated, but has caused some doctors to caution against excessive coffee consumption during pregnanc
    • Zhapa EWSIS
      Zhapa EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      This is so true due to the fact that many people think that coffee won'y affect women who are pregnant. But they are wrong cause it actually effects the baby from stillbirths.
  • The study concluded that consumption of coffee is associated with significant elevations in biochemical markers of inflammation. This is a detrimental effect of coffee on the cardiovascular system, which may explain why coffee has so far only been shown to help the heart at levels of four cups (24 fl oz or 600 mL) or fewer per day.[42]
    • Zhapa EWSIS
      Zhapa EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      No matter wthat coffe is bad to drink.
  • Coffee intake may reduce one's risk of diabetes mellitus type 2 by up to half. While this was originally noticed in patients who consumed high amounts (7 cups a day), the relationship was later shown to be linear.[13][14]
  • Coffee can also reduce the incidence of cirrhosis of the liver[15] and has been linked to a reduced risk of hepatocellular carcinoma, a primary liver cancer that usually arises in patients with preexisting cirrhosis.
  • However, coffee can also cause excessively loose bowel movements.
  • Coffee contains the anticancer compound methylpyridinium. This compound is not present in significant amounts in other food materials.
  • Coffee consumption decreased risk of gout in men over age 40. In a large study of over 45,000 men over a 12-year period, the risk for developing gout in men over 40 was inversely proportional with the amount of coffee consumed.[32]
  • Over 1,000 chemicals have been reported in roasted coffee, and 19 are known rodent carcinogens;[33] however, most substances cited as rodent carcinogens occur naturally and should not be assumed to be carcinogenic in humans at exposure levels typically experienced in day-to-day life.
  • A 2007 study by the Baylor College of Medicine indicates that the diterpene molecules cafestol and kahweol, found only in coffee beans, putatively raise levels of low-density lipoprotein or LDL in humans.[36] This increase in LDL levels is an indicator that coffee raises cholesterol. The Baylor study serves to link cafestol and kahweol with higher levels of cholesterol in the body.
  • A Harvard study conducted over the course of 20 years of 128,000 people published in 2006 concluded that there was no evidence to support the claim that coffee consumption itself increases the risk of coronary heart disease.
  • for heart attack when drinking multiple cups of coffee a day due to genetic differences in metabolizing caffeine.[citation needed]
Paul Allison

Haiti's tradition of curious tyrants, by Robert Dewar. Contemporary Review 284.1660 (Ma... - 1 views

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Haiti earthquake 2010 history opposing viewpoints

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  • Paul Allison on 18 Jan 10
     
    This is a history that compares the past with the present, looking for patterns. I think it is well worth our time to consider this history at this time.
Jaile EWSIS

ESS: FAO Hunger Map - 0 views

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  • Yeung Shing EWSIS on 12 Mar 10
     
    its crazy to see thta so many places have people that are hungary and has no food to eat it makes me feel very foutnete to be the one with good food everyday and a good life i though that is very cool and great that i do. it makes me feel so much better about my life compare to other people i though that the poepl in afircna and china and other palces are very unfourtnite. speically in afican since there is alot of red palces i hope people go and help them soon enough because it really looks bad from here form thiss map that im looking at in many ways i thought that this really sucks for tyhem becuase they dont even have a poper edacations and other stuff so i though that it was unfair to them also if i was rich i would help them to gain a better life and a better central goverment.
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  • Houin EWSIS on 12 Mar 10
     
    The map have show us how terrible food problem in the world,the most terrible food problem is in Africa,because the map show most of the country in the Africa have the food problem,some of the prevalence of Undemourishment in total population is over 35 to 50 percent.One of the place have over 50 percent.In china,there have a little food problem also.
  • Helen EWSIS on 12 Mar 10
     
    This map shows the percentage of people affected by hunger. As you can see, Africa is most affected by this world issue. Almost more than half of the countries on the continent is 35% or more affected. There are also places in Europe, Asia, South America, and some places in North America that have hunger. Surprisingly, you don't see anything in the U.S. [I wonder why! I guess it's because we're the fattest nation in the world!]
  • Andrea. C on 12 Mar 10
     
    I'm learning more about food securities and how we can change the world by helping out. In this map, I can see that poverty exists more in the southern regions of the world. I think that it's kind of ironic when these are the countries that the world rely on. It's where we buy our cotton, our coffee beans, bananas and corn.
  • Jose EWSIS on 12 Mar 10
     
    The food hunger crisis is a big concern for me now because its very sad and horrifying to believe that this is actually happening as I type this. I could never imagine what kind life this could be because I have been so lucky and blessed with the life I have. In a way, even though I am just a middle/average class type of person, I feel very rich and spoiled compared to these helpless poor people who are starving around the world.
  • Jaile EWSIS on 16 Mar 10
     
    The map have show that the food crisis around the world.on the map African was the most danger place.and the most part of North America have a percent of undernourishment in total population over 5%.
Tian EWSIS

Everyone Needs Therapy: Borderline Personality Disorder and The Fake - 0 views

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diigo personality disorder

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  • Tian EWSIS on 15 Oct 09
     
    I'm learning more about "personality" right now, and in particular what I'm wondering about is:"Why do I always feel so lonely?" and "Why do I always act so funny?" I was researching this question onine, and this blog "Borderline Personality Disorder and The Fake" caught my attention because the title attracted me and my problem is somewhat related to that title, so I think it should answer my questions. This sparked my interest because maybe I'm somewhat depressed and stressed these days so that I always think too much, which makes me want to explore more about people's inner psychology. My favorite quote in this blog is "the truth is, most people with this disorder are smart, and they can really be very funny." This quote I chose here is basically saying that people who cannot easily control their emotions actually always look funny and they are always very smart. I like this quote because I think it somewhat applies to my situation. I think this is cogent and it makes me wonder that if I am also that type of person. I always look very funny, and maybe most people think I'm smart, which isn't exactly true... but anyways, actually I'm also easy to feel lonely and I always feel that I have some sort of inner disorder or something like that, though I don't really show that on my face, so people cannot really tell. I just don't want people to think that the thing I'm annoyed with is very silly and insignificant. Yet I believe that most people always get angry at very little things, but sometimes things have different meanings to different people, so something may be insignificant to someone, but it may also be very paramount to another. Nevertheless, I have to admit that when I get annoyed with something or someone, I usually just pretend nothing has happened. And the same with things that frustrate me. I would always try to look happy and funny even if I was very depressed. Anyways I believe that it's something that most people do in this society, so it's not rea
  • Tian EWSIS on 18 Oct 09
     
    I'm learning more about "personality" right now, and in particular what I'm wondering about is:"Why do I always feel so lonely?" and "Why do I always act so funny?" I was researching this question onine, and this blog "Borderline Personality Disorder and The Fake" caught my attention because the title attracted me and my problem is somewhat related to that title, so I think it should answer my questions. This sparked my interest because maybe I'm somewhat depressed and stressed these days so that I always think too much, which makes me want to explore more about people's inner psychology.\n\n"And the truth is, most people with this disorder are smart, and they can really be very funny. Traditionally with people who have Borderline Personality Disorder, once they're flying, meaning angry, there's no stopping them. The anger is a manifestation of pain. If you can't see that, then there's no helping your spouse, your child, your friend, your mother, whoever it is who is unable to regulate emotion. When the plate needs shattering, it will shatter. When they need love, they'll find someone to sleep with. When a car needs to be keyed, it will be keyed."\n\nMy favorite quote in this blog is "the truth is, most people with this disorder are smart, and they can really be very funny." This quote I chose here is basically saying that people who cannot easily control their emotions actually always look funny and they are always very smart. I like this quote because I think it somewhat applies to my situation.\n \nI think this is cogent and it makes me wonder that if I am also that type of person. I always look very funny, and maybe most people think I'm smart, which isn't exactly true... but anyways, actually I'm also easy to feel lonely and I always feel that I have some sort of inner disorder or something like that, though I don't really show that on my face, so people cannot really tell. I just don't want people to think that the thing I'm annoyed with is very silly and insi
corey stanley

Mapping Main Street » A Collaborative Documentary Media Project - 2 views

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  • Paul Allison on 12 Nov 09
     
    These girls seemed to enjoy themselves!
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  • Yeung Shing EWSIS on 13 Nov 09
     
    what i noticed about main street pimp was that this is the men that i always saw on main street and he was always around and i always see him when ever i get off i might get afraid of him sometimes because yes i do though that he was crazy however after i watch this i felt that in some ways we are connoted to him because we grow up around him. in flushing where i live for 3 years. when the pod caster said the rumor that he was dead i was thinking that. that must be a lie i mean how can someone so close to me and always there went away i think this is a great podcast because i always wonder what happend to him and i just found out what happend i think that they should give something to remind everyone in flushing about flushing pimp. another part that i thought that was great was when they were talking about him and his sister how his sister was his guardian angel and always helping him this stood out because she really was there when he needed help and is great to see family relations and i get to see the main street pimp thanks to her. i do like this pod cast because i saw this at home that's how intersecting i though i was i don't even have to see it in class one reason i say this is a intersecting and great podcast because is what i grow up around for about 3 years and i though that it was amazing and great. i Love this podcast greatly since he's been around me. in conclusion this pod cast was great and thanks to Helen Andrea and Rayon i get to know more about this men that was always around me thanks to them i get to know what happend to him lets hope i get to See More intersecting podcast like this one.
  • Zhapa EWSIS on 16 Nov 09
     
    What I noticed about," Radio Rookies" is that it's very creative. I like the way Helen Peng, Andrea Lee Torres, Melissa Best and Alexis Gordon did this presentation. I like the way they made it fun and in the same time they made it very interesting. I really like the way they described the Steam Buns. I was very surprised the way they try to make it also. I like the way they made it though. It end it up coming the same way they make it in Main Street. And even though they may not be healthy, I mean lets face it it's really good. When Alexis said: "that it was very fun and easy doing this Steam Buns things" I really like the motivation because it shows how positive they were. I think that when they started talking about the guy in Main Street who was known as the Pimp. I was very surprised because I didn't know he died. Which was very surprising. I really like the way they worked as a team work and the way they understood their task. They all worked together and had a good presentation. I really like the way they all worked out perfectly. And the way they organize their ideas. To be honest it was a good job.
  • Tian EWSIS on 16 Nov 09
     
    What I noticed most about, "Steam Buns R Us" was that the steam buns, a Chinese food, represent the culture on Main Street in Flushing, New York. Main Street in Flushing, New York was famous for its Asian culture and thus the steam bun is a good choice of the symbol of Main Street. When Hawa said, "Main Street in Flushing is very crowded, noisy, and sometimes smelly." I was thinking, "is Main Street really that bad?" I think this is actually true after I have thought it over. As a resident in Flushing myself, I also feel Main Street is really crowded and noisy, and sometimes I couldn't even find a free space to sit when I went into a restaurant. Another sentence that stayed in my mind was, "steam buns come in all shapes, all sizes, and all different content too just like people." This stood out for me because comparing food to people actually made me laugh. But more importantly, it really reflect the culture of Main Street in Flushing. I agree with what Mr. Chow said. Flushing has lots of immigrants, especially Asians, and while walking on the Main Street, you can easily see tons and tons of people coming from everywhere in the world, just as steam buns have different sizes, shapes, and contents. Also, steam buns are easily found on Main Street here, yet it may not be found in any other places in the U.S. Therefore, it really shows the feature of Main Street in NYC. I really appreciated the people who worked so hard on this video. Thank you so much for introducing Main Street and bringing so much fun.
  • YuDi EWSIS on 16 Nov 09
     
    What I noticed about Steam Buns "R" Us http://www.mappingmainstreet.org/#route=8818_6367_1&city=8818&image=6367&nav=pathview was really great. It's shows the crowned Main Street in Flushing, NY. When the podcaster said,"Everyday after 1:30 when school ends, we are in the fighting of where to eat." I was thinking where are they really want to go eat. Because there are all different kinds of restaurants around Flushing, and there are 3 different places to eat steam buns. However, they smartly choose the worst one to eat. Another part that I love was:"The food outside is dirty and has no nutrition, so we decided to make steam buns in home." This stood out for me because the food on main street is really dirty especially the food sold in AA Plaza. I do agree that like they said, restaurants are everywhere in flushing and they always bother for where to go. One reason that I say this is because asian's special part is that you always have a lot of choice to choose. Another reason I agree with you is because food in flushing are really good and cheap. There are many people waiting at all different restaurants every single day. The Steam Buns somewhat shows the cultrue of flushing people. Asian food, asian restaurant, asian people, asian culture, flushing is a place that full of asian.
  • Mei EWSIS on 16 Nov 09
     
    What I noticed most about " Steam Buns 'R' Us" http://www.mappingmainstreet.org/#/route=8818_6367_1&city=8818&image=6367&nav=pathview was steam buns are delicious. There are tons of stream buns everywhere in Flushing Main Street of New York. When Melissa said," But we go there for the food." I was thinking that there are so many Asian food in Flushing. I am living in Flushing so I know well that there are tons of food in Flushing. I think this is great because whenever I feel hungry, I can always get food from Main Street. Another part that I agree was" what is inside of the steam bun?" I was thinking of the samething because I love to eat steam buns but I never think is the steam bun really clean? I strongly agree that homemade steam bun is better than we buy outside. We know that what is inside and we can eat them without worrying about anything. Everything that is homemade is always cleaner than the food outside because we can't see how the food is done in outside. I want to hear more about the food from Flushing Main Street.
  • Masaki EWSIS on 16 Nov 09
     
    A couple of our classmates created a podcast called "Steam Buns 'R' Us." I really enjoyed watching it and I got so hungry too! I was also surprised at the fact their final product looked so professional. I found it interesting that they picked out steam buns as part of the different cultures that are present on Main Street. I could see that they had fun while working on it which I was glad to see. Now I wish that i was part of it! When Melissa said, "It's funny how they compare steam buns to people because we found out on google that steam buns are shaped as human heads." I thought this was really linteresting. I never made the connection between steam buns and human heads, but now that I picture it, it kind of makes sense too. Steam buns are each shaped differently , and the inside contents also vary from one culture to another. Another part that I liked was when Hawa said, "it's like four mini ones for a dollar. So it's really cheap and won't empty our wallets." I strongly agree with this quote because steam buns taste good, but that doesnt mean they have to be expensive like some other types of asian cuisine. As I'm currently doing an inquiry question of how to save money, this line obviously caught my attention. I was glad to know that steam buns are actually healthier than most fast foods people seem to be so crazed about. I also agree that steam buns sort of represent the population of Main Street, and that people from many different cultures would find it easy to enjoy them. I thank Melissa, Hawa, and Alexis for posting such an interesting podcast. I really hope to see some more from you guys!
  • Jose EWSIS on 16 Nov 09
     
    What I noticed most about "Searching for the Main Street Pimp" (http://www.mappingmainstreet.org/#route=8818_6367_1&city=8818&image=6365&nav=pathview) was that it was a story filled with heartbreak and joy. I never would of thought that the main street pimp had passed away. I remember passing by him all the time after school when i would either go home to take the bus or to hang around Flushing. I remember the first time when I met him, he was wearing an interesting outfit that reminded me of a pimp. I tried to take a picture of him with my phone but I didn't want to seem obvious so I was trying to be sneaky. However he got me and instead of getting questioned which i feared He smiled and yelled "Hey! You ain't getting my good side yo!" He posed for a couple of pics and then off he went to go do whatever he needed to do. When Helen, Rayon and Andrea went searching for the main street pimp i was anxious to see what they would uncover. Getting the main street pimp into my head got me thinking so much on where he had been. It really was boggling my mind. However of course, the end of the podcast gave everyone the answer that to me was unexpected. The Main Street Pimp had passed away about a year ago. Another part that I was shocked to hear was the sickness and conditions he had. Besides the fact of being very ill and having physical problems, he was also a schizophrenic. That was very hard to take in. I never would of guessed that. He seemed so happy and so fun. Never would i expected a man like him to have gone through so much. I thank the podcasters Helen, Rayon and Andrea for bringing this story to us and I look forward to their next stories on radio rookies.
  • Luis EWSIS on 16 Nov 09
     
    Mapping Main Street, a collaborative program from WNYC Radio, contains many stories told from a personal viewpoint. Two of these stories involving Main Street in Flushing, Queens NY involves several of my classmates. I think that they are splendid Radio Rookies for they make a story that is both hilarious and informative. These personal connections to Main Street, which is familiar to anyone in the East West School of International Studies, enriches our own experiences in this particular place. Everyday, I have contact with Main Street but never thought of anything interesting from it. One of the things that my classmates mentioned in this podcast that I found very interesting is "steam bums are shaped like human heads." I found this to be funny and interesting because I have eaten so many of this stuff but never thought that it have any resemblance with the human head. Furthermore, Alexis, Melissa, and Hawa went on to discuss the healthiness of eating steam buns in comparison to other popular food. The narrative was indeed well mixed with a sarcastic approach and give taste to a topic that would be otherwise boring. They also investigated about something I had never heard before: The Flushing Pimp. It was very shocking when Dominique screamed "Disgusting!" in the middle of the podcast because I was expecting a nicer response. The Flushing Pimp podcast was at the beginning very funny with all the suspense build into it, but later became somewhat melodramatic when the story revealed schizophrenic basis. It is very sad that a person is driven by severe personal problems to develop such a serious mental illness. I was very surprised in fact that this was the "real" story behind the mysterious Flushing Pimp. In summary, I really liked my classmates' podcast in Mapping Main Street. Both podcast on "Steam Bums" and "The Flushing Pimp" were funny and well developed. A great variety of personal connections were used to facilitate the description and narrative of a particul
  • Taeil Eric EWSIS on 24 Nov 09
     
    What I noticed most about "Searching for Main Street's Flushing Pimp," was that he had schizophrenia. I knew that he had passed away but didnt know the cause. I thought he had been hit by a car or died of heart attack. It turns out that he had a brain tumor and that was what had killed him. When the podcaster said, "Emmanuel had schizophrenia," I was thinking, what is schizophrenia? I searched this online and I found out that it was a mental disorder in which he would not react normally to certain situations. I think this is sad because as I read on of schizophrenia, the website said that as the illness continues, the person starts to hallucinate and become delusional. Another part that stood out for me was when the Flushing Pimp's sister told the interviewers that Emmanuel (aka the Flushing Pimp) had a brain tumor and he didnt believe it and thought it was just a headache. This stood out for me because he refused to believe that he was terminal. Some people would think that the Flushing Pimp was crazy and not like him. If they just knew him or talked to him or knew his past, they would probably think differently of him. He doesnt seem like a bad guy. Thank you for the podcast. I didnt know how the Flushing Pimp died before I saw this podcast.
  • LawrenceY EWSIS on 24 Nov 09
     
    What i noticed most about, "Searching for the Main Street Pimp" http://www.mappingmainstreet.org/#route=8818_6367_1&city=8818&image=6365&nav=pathview>," was after reading the title realizing that I haven't seen the main street pimp in a while. I would always see him walking around, but then i forgot about him. When the podcaster said,"We haven't seen him in about a year" I was wondering where he was and what he was doing. No one had seen him for a while, no one knew his whereabouts, so i thought that was weird. He might be dead i thought, or in another area. Another part that I heard was: "I don't like him, he's a pimp" This stood out for me because he wasn't really a pimp he just walked around with flashy clothes that does not meant that you are a pimp. I don't agreev that you should judge people by how they dress. One reason i say this is because they may dress/ act a certain way because of something that happened to them, just like the Main Street Pimp. People called him a pimp without knowing why he dressed that way. Thank you for working so hard to find out the whereabouts of the Main Street Pimp. It is sad to find out that he has passed away. I hope to hera more podcasts from you.
  • Veronica EWSIS on 24 Nov 09
     
    What I noticed most about, "Searching for Main Street's Flushing Pimp" was the complete change in tone from the beginning to the end. It was really amazing to listen to the reporters as they unraveled their little mystery, and how new details would change their opinions. I found it poignant, beautiful even. There was just something in the way they spoke of the "Flushing Pimp" that was so moving. When the podcaster said, "...as the conversaton, kept going on and on it felt like she really did care for him..." I was thinking about how much I agree with that statement. When I started hearing that care for her brother emanating from her voice it made me tear up just a little. I think this is wonderful because I like it when things can move me to tears. It shows that the work is deep, and really something worth watching, reading, etc. Another part that I struck by was when Emanuel's sister said: "But that Saturday he died." This stood out for me because it was so sudden. Not to mention, Emanuel thought he was completely fine, I had hopes, small ones, but, I had them. I completely agree that it's great that Emanuel lived how he wanted to. One reason I say this is that many people who saw him seemed to enjoy his presence. He brought a lot of people happiness and he seemed proud of it. Another reason I agree with you is because he wanted to leave the hospital and go through his regular routine. It made him happy, it made him feel right, I guess. And that is just the way a person should live, as himself. Thanks for the great post. I think this was enlightening and somewhat inspiring. You put a lot of effort into this, and it shows. It was a joy to listen, I hope you'll make more.
  • Marlene EWSIS on 24 Nov 09
     
    What I noticed most about "Searching for Main Street's Flushing Pimp" was that I've always seen that guy for the 7 years that I've been leaving in flushing. One day I just stopped seeing him and I wanted to know what happen to him. This podcast pretty much answer my question and gave us a little more information. When the pod caster said " No one whore what he whore" I was thinking they are so right, he was so unique, he stand out from everyone else. I think this is true because he was one of a kind. He always dress so neatly and clean even on the cold and hot weather. His clothes always matched and it was well iron and clean. Another part that I liked was " I think he choose the right path to be happy even though when he found out he did have a brain tumor" This stood out for me because he died being happy, he did what he wanted to do in his life and no one could ever change that. Even though he knew he was sick he never showed it and he never changed the way he was. I agree with the pod caster when they said it was nice to see someone different not the same people every single day. One reason I say this is because like I mention before he was one of a kind he always dress good to gain respect. I'm pretty sure that a lot of people like the way he dress. Another reason I agree with you is because like you mention on the podcast he went trough a lot of things and that never affected the way he was in the streets or the way he looked. Thank you for informing us about the Main Street "Pimp". I was wondering what happen to him and now I know the answer to my question. I hope he rest in peace and I hope to hear more from you because you picked an interesting topic to find out about.
  • Rachel EWSIS on 24 Nov 09
     
    What i noticed about Searching For Main Street Flushing Pimps http://www.mappingmainstreet.org/#route=8818_6367_1&city=8818&image=6365&nav=pathview was that this pimp that they are talking about was noticed by every the clothes. He was noticed because of that he was wearing. The colors of his clothing were really bright and he always matched from head to toe. Ummm... what stands out to me in this podcast was the way the interview people and they described the pimp. When the podcaster said" Where is this pimp now?" I was thinking yeaa... where is he i haven't seen him a long time and i wonder why he hasn't been on main street. I think this is interesting because, i thought i was the only one that notice that the main street pimp was gone. I use to him all the time when i would walk on main street to get to the place i needed to go at that time. Another part that I strongly agree with is "What made the pimp walk Main Street everyday?". This stood out to me because, i mean after you see something but so many times you get tired of it. I wonder if he ever got tired of seeing the stores and maybe even the same people everyday. I do strongly agree with you when you say" The main street pimp was cool." One reason why i say this is because, he was always wore bright colors no matter what season it was. I give him props because, most dudes don't have the guts to wear these bright colors several people. Thanks for the podcast and i look forward to hearing more about the main street pimp so keep me informed. I would like to hear your thought
  • Nicole EWSIS on 25 Nov 09
     
    I liked your response post because you spoke a lot about how you felt about seeing the flushing pimp. One sentence that stands out is "i always saw on main street and he was always around and i always see him when ever i get off i might get afraid of him sometimes because yes i do though that he was crazy" because I never got to see the flushing pimp. I just moved here last year and it is very interesting to me to think about this odd person. Another sentence is when you said "i think that they should give something to remind everyone in flushing about flushing pimp. " I agree with this statement. I think flushing should make something in memory of this flushing pimp because he was so memorable and such a part of main street. This post reminds me of what a community really is. A community is always full of crazy people, and different cultures. The diversity is not only what makes us Flushing, It makes us America. Thanks for the response.
  • Helen EWSIS on 25 Nov 09
     
    Steam Buns 'R' Us Rookeis Reporters: Alexis Gordon, Hawa Lee & Melissa Best Producer: Sanda Hyte What I noticed most about "Steam Buns 'R' Us" was how energetic and fun this piece was. The tone of the story was informational and interesting at the same time. Alexis, Hawa & Melissa told a story that was close to their hearts since they attended school near Flushing, Main Street. It stands out for me because there is a lot I can relate to in this podcast. I think that I will try to make steam buns one day at home. It seems really fun and like the nutritionist said, it's healthier to make it at home because you can control what goes in or out of it. 90 calories for one mini steam bun isn't all that bad. When Melissa said that steam buns were actually shaped like human skulls, I got kind of freaked out. Sometimes Google isn't 100% true, yet it is a reliable source for information as well. So if they did the research on it, then I believe them. I was also surprised that steam buns originated in China because I thought that they came from like other Asian countries as well. But, it does make sense that it came from China because most steam buns today are made at Chinese bakeries or stores. Another part that I enjoyed listening to was the beginning. It made me want to listen more about the story because it was a good starter. Their voices were very energetic and loud, which made the story seem appealing. Their tones were happy at one point and serious when it came down to interviewing the nutritionist. Ironically, originally I was supposed to do this story with Alexis & Hawa, but then they kicked me out I guess. So then I worked with Rayon & Andrea on the Flushing Pimp story. I would have been okay doing both the stories because I worked on both of them in some way, but I won't hold a grudge. The Radio Rookies Short Wave program was really inspiring and I suddenly feel like I developed a love for radio/audio. You guys did a great job! I'm really glad that I go
  • Marine EWSIS on 25 Nov 09
     
    What I noticed most about "The Flushing Pimp" is that it was very real to me. It came from a true source of his family, not just assumptions, and it let us see another side of the guy. I think Radiorookies did a very good job explaining and investigating on The Flushing Pimp's life. Now, we all know that he wasn't just some crazy guy dressed like a pimp walking down the street, he had a life we never would've known about. When Andrea said "In the end, I felt that she cared a lot and loved her brother, and she missed him a lot", it made me feel lonely for her. Although he had many problems, and I'm sure there were times when his sister really couldn't handle him, it let me know that some family love never goes away. Another part that I liked was the fact that his sister actually told her brother's story to Radio Rookies. She was very honest and open about it, and because of that, now people know who he was, and his story and life can live on within us. This stood out to me, because it was surprising to me that she would talk about a personal subject like this to teenagers she didn't know. I agreed with the podcasters and the sister that his story should be passed on. One reason I say this is because I know that people never really knew him as a "person". They only saw him as some crazy pimp looking guy always walking on Main Street. But when you really hear the story, you start to understand the different layers of personality and pain he had. Another reason I agree with it is because I feel like if his story is passed on, everything he went through can be relived through us. I enjoyed this podcast a lot, it was very informational and interesting to watch.
  • Jessica =D on 25 Nov 09
     
    What I noticed most about, "Steam Buns 'R Us", was that it was most like a music video than it was a report. That was just to make fun of my friends, I really did enjoy it though. It was really informative and it did bring together the whole history of steam buns together and showed how it connects to our culture now. They did a lot of research on steam buns, and you would think the whole report would be bland, but it was actually very entertaining. Alexis, Hawa and Melissa did a very good job in connecting steam buns to the rest of the world. When Melissa started talking about the history of how steam buns were made how they were "representation of human heads", I got thoroughly creeped out. No one wants to think about human heads when they are eating, especially if those heads were used to be items of sacrifice. It's good that they decided to make a food that would represent a human head instead of sacrificing real human heads. Another part that I loved was when they actually made it themselves. They spoke about the whole experience, and it was like you were actually there~ They spoke about how steam buns were like "world peace wrapped up in a bun" that was really hilarious. But if you think about it, it makes sense. This podcast was a really fun and informative one, please continue the great work!
  • Kyle Garcia on 25 Nov 09
     
    What I noticed most about, "The Flushing Pimp," was that the interviewers had managed to have a direct 1-hour conversation with the subject's sister. I thought that the accomplishment of managing to have a 1-hour long interview with a complete stranger was actually pretty cool. When the podcaster said, "We had a 1-hour long conversation with [her]." I was thinking OSHI- wow. I thought it was pretty cool and professional to be able to manage that. Out of nearly all things I listened to about the podcast, for some reason, this practical thing seemed to intrigue me the most.
  • AndreaLee EWSIS on 25 Nov 09
     
    This was a radio program where students had the chance to record and edit stories. There are four stories about steam buns, the Flushing Pimp, culture, and the Main Street Cinema. \n\nI worked on the "Searching for Main Street's Flushing Pimp" with Helen and Rayon. Being biased, our video was the best! We had the experience to learn how to become detectives and even deemed ourselves as the Flushing Detectives. \n\nThis is about a man who dressed similarly to a pimp. In class, we heard two of the radio stories created by East-West students. Helen, Rayon, and I worked on the "Searching for the Main Street Flushing Pimp," and Hawa, Alexis, and Melissa created "Steam Buns 'R' Us." It wouldn't be fun to talk about my group's project, so I'll describe the other team's work. You guys can check it out on www.mappingmainstreet.com and look for the Radio Rookies work in Queens, New York. The thing about this podcast was that it uses the member's love for food and Asian culture. When Melissa explained the origins of steam buns, I felt a wave of uncertainty. I wasn't sure if I wanted to eat human heads. However, the use of history embedded into the podcast is amazingly well thought out. I felt as if though, they really took some depth into their story than just regular adventure. Another strong part that I thought added onto their story was the interview with the nutritionist. People who eat steam buns should have the right to know what they are eating and whether it was healthy. 360 calories for four buns is surprisingly a decent meal! There is nothing to disagree or agree with, but all I can say is how awesome that podcast was; from editing to a diverse number of interviewees. Great job guys!
  • Michelle Lin on 25 Nov 09
     
    What I noticed most about, "Searching for Main Street's Flushing Pimp," was that these pod casters are seriously brave. It is very interesting to learn about his background story. I live in Flushing ever since I came to America. Over the summers I seen him walking down the streets many times. He would wear really bright clothing like how Rayon mentioned in the podcast. It caught my attention every time I see him. Every time I see him around, he would be in different set of clothing. Which is very interesting to me. When the pod-casters Helen, Andrea and Rayon interviewed some students in school to see if they can do some further research on this man so call "Flushing pimp." A 9th grader told them he lives right across from school (East- West school of international studies). I was shock when they actually found something interesting. When they knock on flushing pimp's door I thought it was weird. But, by going over to his house they found out more about flushing pimp. They went over to his house and talked to his sister for more than an hour. They found out more than just his real name Emanuel. Another part that I was over shocked was when his sister said he passed away with some type of diseases call Schizophrenia. Some schizophrenia symptoms are having delusional thoughts. Thinking things happen that it really didn't happen. Being paranoid all the time thinking someone is trying to get you. Having false beliefs. Sometimes you can hear voices and having weird thoughts. Emanuel's parents die in his earlier age so him and his sister grows up together. When pod-caster Andrea Torres said "Keep walking that walk." mad me felt really proud of our "Flushing Pimp". His a normal person who lived his life to the fullest. Even when his sick he would still keep walking down those streets living like his fine. His sister is proud of her and so are we. P.S. Rest in peace, Flushing Pimp
  • Andrea. C on 25 Nov 09
     
    I love you're Mapping Mainstreet Podcast. At first, I assumed it would be boring.. another podcast? But I had high expectations because you guys were the ones doing this project. It wasn't boring and caught my interest through out the podcast. I find it interesting that steam buns are shaped after human heads because they use it as sacrifice..I think I've lost my appetite..for now. The steam buns are great because it's cheap and although it's not healthy, it's better than a happy meal, especially when you're on the go. But it's still counted as fast food because it's when you need something on the go. Also, when I buy it, it's usually filled with like.. oil, more bread, and less meat. But it doesn't matter when you're really hungry. Yes, definitely, when food is homemade, you're in control of what is getting put inside. For example, sometimes when my mom buys food from Flushing, I'm really skeptical. I'm guarded when I eat these things.. and you don't want to hear about the incidents that occurred before... :shivers:. I love it when my mom makes homemade food. Did you know AA plaza also makes dumplings? I hate it. I sometimes find weird ingredients in it and I'm like "what the crap am I eating?!?!" But when my mom makes it, I make sure to ask her to put my favorite ingredients! I liked the pictures you took of Flushing because those are the places we see in our daily lives...I bet all of us pass that place at least once, every day. I do agree with you Alexis, on how a steam bun is like a world that connects everyone. I loved how you guys actually made steam buns. Were they edible? Teach me how to make it next time!!
  • corey stanley on 25 Nov 09
     
    What i noticed most about, The flushing pimp" the way he dressed and his sense of style. The way he walked through the street he didn't care how people looked at him or what they thought about him he was comfortable with who he was. When the pod caster said "he had schizophrenia, i was thinking wow what is that exactly? I heard of the condition before but i didn't know exactly what it did to you or if you could die from it. This quote stood out to me and i chose 0to write about it because it was something serious that this guy had to go through. Also I didn't know much about it so i just wanted to express that through writing. There was another part in this video that fascinated me. The guy didn't have any money and without his sister he would have been homeless. The way he dressed and the way he walked around flushing was like nothing was wrong with him. I feel that this guy had an effect on people and i strongly like the fact that the pod casters chose to write about him. He may have been a bit weird but he never bothered people he just wanted to get fly and be happy. Sadly he died and now that, "flyness" that use to walk around flushing main street no longer exists. I would like to thank the pod casters for making this piece about "the flushing pimp". I really enjoyed watching the video, it had comedy and a little bit sadness that made it just right.
  • YuDi EWSIS on 25 Nov 09
     
    I agree with your post, mapping main street - Steam Buns "R" us, because I really enjoy the video. One sentence you wrote that stands out for me is "it really reflect the culture of Main Street in Flushing."because I think main street is the place that asian people hand out a lot. Another sentence that I read was "Steam buns are easily found on Main Street here," This stood out for me because steam buns are good and special food that really popular in many place in an asian community. Thanks for your writing. I look forward to seeing what you write next.
  • Ming Liu on 25 Nov 09
     
    I like steam buns and i eat them a lot. And i know how to make those step by step. Back in China my grandmother often made steam buns in the house, i watched and remembered most of the steps. I haven't actually made any.\n\n In here there are frozen steam buns available in supermarkets and all you have to do is warming them up in your microwave oven. But the taste is different. In here the steam buns are either small, too oily, or very large with only vegetables inside.\n\n Man this sucks. I miss a lot of things in China. So yea, the video reminds me of a lot of things. And they didn't make the steam buns in the right way. It also reminds me of my grandparents, whom i have grown up with until four years ago. I kind of miss them.\n
  • Lynise James on 25 Nov 09
     
    What I noticed most about, "Searchin for The Main Street Pimp" (mappingmainstreet.org), was that the pod casters Rayon, Helen, and Andrea actually took their work to heart and actually wanted to find out more about this "main street pimp". They went above and beyond to find out what happened to him. They searched his facebook then found out that he has a sister. They were so passionate about their work that they actually went and found out where his sister lived and visited her. She then came into the hallway and spoke to the pod casters about her brother. When Dominique said, "I don't like him, hes disgusting", that actually made me sad a little bit, because she didn't think about who the man really was and what kind of person he was on the inside. She felt that he was a real pimp and took away young girls lives for the sake of money. Im sure that when she actually listened to this pod cast and heard his sister speak, she felt otherwise. My heart sank with her words. I felt sad because I was sure that other people felt that way too; about him being a real pimp. Another part that I saddened me was: "he has spinal cancer, throat cancer, two head tumors", I almost cried because I felt that this man has lived with such heart in his life, knowing that his mother died while he was just transitioning from a teenager into a man. He became homeless after a while and decided to just continue living his life. even after he found out about his sickness.
  • Michael Harris on 25 Nov 09
     
    What I noticed most about, "The Search for the Flushing Pimp" was that there was actually a pimp among us. I have never seen a pimp before and just seeing those pictures amazed me. It's sad that he passed but to know that there was a person like that in Flushing is amazing. When the Helen said " He took his dying the right way by not putting himself into a deep depression. He continued to walk around and dress up" I was thinking that even though this man may of had problems he was still an inspiration to those who think that because they are dying they can sit there and wait for death. This is very strong, I think a lot of people can gain inspiration from him if they heard his story, Another part that I thought was interesting was the fact that he liked to collect things. This stood out for me because I didn't know that schizophrenics collect things but I think that the collecting of things made him happy. I always heard that those type of people are not in touch with the environment and their surroundings. I can't say whether I agree with it or not because this whole new experience with these type of people. While listening to the post it helped me learned more and more about what he was going through. When you hear it, it makes you thank God more and more that you didn't end up like that. But he handled the situation like a real man and went about his business even though he was troubled with his sicknesses. Thank you for the podcast, it really opened my eyes to a lot of things. I really didn't know about schizophrenia but know I know. I hope to listen to more of your work.
  • jsmith4 on 25 Nov 09
     
    This is a response to the second story which i thought was sort of tragic and unfortunate. I am very big on health,i do A lot of research involving the human anatomy and nutrition. The so called "flushing pimp" in the story died of cancer. This did not really come as a surprise due to the fact that cancer is one of the leading causes of death. Today, the average diet is an amalgamation of so much junk and contaminated foods. We are not taking care of our bodies in any way and are just letting everything go to waste. Health is a big problem in this country and we are hardly doing anything to fix that. The human body should remain natural because we are made from natural forms. The elements that coalesce to give us life should only be able to thrive and run at full capacity on natural products. These days, there are not many doctors or the the health profession is not one that is pursued A lot due to lack opf patience and being squeamish. Taking care of your body should never be tiring and should always give us a sense of dignity. One quote that caught my attention was when she said that he still wanted to go out on his last day. I found that to be quiet robust and i could see how much pride he had even though i met him. This is one of the many skills of humans. The ability to keep that joyful benign mindset in the most formidable times. We can be energizer bunnies if we want to,the problem is...not enough of us want to. Some of us hold ourselves in such a high esteem with all the confidence and everything in our prime and when we are in good health but we lose it just when we need it the most. The day we find out that a disease has burdened us and we are rendered forever sick. Some of us lose that hope to live cause we know that we only have but a few more days on earth but it should be the other way around. We should fight and be bellicose and obstinate the most when those days approach us. I believe that compassion for life is solely for that purpose. I know its a
  • KatherineG EWSIS on 25 Nov 09
     
    What i noticed most about "searching main street.org" Is that it's funny how i've seen this man before. I did wonder what happened to him. But then i just forgot about him. This video caught my attention and answered my past questions. When the podcast said " He has a broken heart cause his mother died " I was surprized because he always seemed to look very happy and calm. They say after his mother passed away he completely changed. Another part that i was shocked by was "He has throat cancer , Spine cance , Lung cancer and a brain tumor ." It shocked me because again he always looked like a happy man. I would have never guessed that he was going through the conditions that he was going through. He had a very bold and outstanding fashion sense. He got his name from the way he dressed. FLUSHING Mainst PIMP. He dressed like a pimp. I kind of miss seeing him around i remember him catching everyone's attention . No one ever looked like him. He didn't look ordinary but rather unique. He believed the way you dress is important. He believed he got respect by the way he dressed. I never saw him in the same outfit not once. And i used to see him since i was 9. Unfortunately he died. I enjoyed the podcast and hope to see more of your work. Thank you for answering my long lost question.
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    I'm learning more about marijuana right now, and what I'm wondering about is that if marijuana was legalized the economy might not be as bad at it is now. i was researching this question online, and this blog post caught my attention because it told me somthing i was not aware of befor reading this post. "How legalization would help the economy: [More...] Alcohol is a $131 billion industry and marijuana is projected at $113 billion, which I think is conservative. Just like with alcohol, we would need people to produce the raw product, we would need truck drivers to drive it from one place to another. There are so many jobs. I'm starting to get calls from all of these lobbyist sharks. They're seeing it's a business." the quote i chose here is basically saying that the selling of marijuana makes alot of money if it was an actually job thats easy money for the economy.
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    Something that I have been interested in learning more about has been danger flowers. I remember my Science teacher in third grade talking about it I was very young, but I didn't really understand it because I was very young. Lately, the issue has caught my eye again. I know that many people feel that some flowers are very danger. From what I have heard, this is true. Some flowers are very danger and can harm you. For example, I heard that there is this specific flowers that can kill you if you touch it or eat it. Now that's just what I've heard, it may or may not be true. One thing that I know for sure is that some flowers are healthy and others are bad. Now I've studied my share of Environmental Science, and I believe that it's something that people should know just in case you don't know that some flowers are danger. Personally, it's funny to me how flowers that are mainly red are the ones who are poisen. This was immportant in the past because, back then there was many people dieing for strange reasons due to poisen flowers. What I know about this topic is that you should be very careful with kids because kids are the ones that usually pick flowers and sometimes end up eating it. The flower is the reproductive structure of angiosperms or flowering plants. Compared to the reproductive structures of other plants, the flower is unique in several ways. It consists of four kinds of modified leaves, two of which (stamens and carpels, the latter sometimes called pistils) bear pollen and seeds. According to the fossil record, flowering plants appeared only about 140 million years ago, although some recently found fossil evidence suggests that they appeared 80 million years before that. Being that I didn't have a lot of background information on danger flowers, I chose to do some research on the topic. As I searched for blogs and news articles on Google, I came across this one article: http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants/. This article provided a lot of info
DominiqueE EWSIS

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  • DominiqueE EWSIS on 03 Dec 09
     
    racism Harvard professor, Pro. Gate sparked a lot of controversy. racist comments, not the first time that readers post racist comments. Comparing Pro. Gates to an animal chimpanzees, apes, "A Fan number of white people", racist come start trouble either get shut down or shut down by better arguments. Anna: heated decisions . website does not shut down arguments until a point that a fan becomes unproductive or its get to a threatening. all of name calling
Ammy EWSIS

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  • Ammy EWSIS on 03 Dec 09
     
    My current inquiry question is about the legendary sea monster named Lochness. This podcast that I'm listening right now is about a discovery of an ancient long-necked creature named Dinosuffulosaurus,that inhabited the seats of what is now southeast China. The physical features of this creature looks strikingly similar to that of Loch Ness. The interviewer describes this creature as," Imagine an egg, a little bit squashed that is about 3 feet long. And on the front end of that, stick a neck that is about 5 feet long and about 3 inches in diameter. On the end of that put a head that is about 5 inches long. It's a very elongated neck head relative to the size of the body. The back end would've been a tail too but we don't know how big that was because it's not on this fossil." He had also compared the creatures neck to a Giraffes, however it's neck is more slender and long. He comes from a family of the Plesiosaur. What's most interesting is that the creature is not a dinosaur and is often mistakened as on. It is actually a marine reptile. They go on talking about the reptile's neck and what it's use was for. Unlike other reptiles/dinosaurs that possessed a long neck, Dinosuffollosaurus' neck was stiff. They say that reason for its long neck was to deceive their preys to think that they weren't as big as they were until it was too late. This method of feeding is called suction feeding, which is commonly used by many of the sea animals, such as fishes. The creature's fossil is currently in China and is placed there for further
Paul Allison

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  • Cunningham, 80, whose innovative choreography has been expanding audiences' expectations about dance for more than 50 years, is reticent about connecting the dots. "The only relationship between the virtual and real dancers is the one you make for yourself," he says, comparing the experience of watching Biped to channel surfing. But that may be precisely the point, according to Roger Copeland, author of an upcoming book on the choreographer. Copeland believes that Biped, like much of Cunningham's recent work, is about how to focus your attention in a world full of distractions. "It's a model for a very progressive society, where different components are able to exist side by side without encroaching on one another." That may sound like a pipe dream, but in Cunningham's inspired rendition, it's an irresistible one.
    • Paul Allison
      Paul Allison on 28 Jul 09
       
      This is what I'm talking about. Years before his time Cunningham was showing us how to live through his art.
corey stanley

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  • Just over the metal mesh border fence, it's San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico, city of about 150,000.
    • Shehrina EWSIS
      Shehrina EWSIS on 15 Sep 09
       
      Wow, there are more in the city in Mexico than in the US.
    • Jordan EWSIS
      Jordan EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      the 150,000 refers to the population
  • It's what we sell the most - menudo
    • AndreaLee EWSIS
      AndreaLee EWSIS on 16 Sep 09
       
      Filipinos have the same food!
  • We've got 40,000 to 50,000 on our peak time, people coming across.
    • AndreaLee EWSIS
      AndreaLee EWSIS on 16 Sep 09
       
      That's super crazy! It sounds like they take a lot of American jobs.
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  • I grew up in - in Mexico. I love Mexico. I love San Luis, my town. Some friends, you know, I'm USA, yeah, I'm a USA citizen.
    • JonathanS EWSIS
      JonathanS EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      I took a gander at this quote. The immigrant said that he loves his town,and his friends and he would like to stay in mexico. This is perfectly understandable. America makes it seem as though once your in,there is nothing else. There was nothing before and there wont be anything after. There are countries of equal significance or even more. All we have to do is look a bit further and we will see the truth.
  • My name is Joel Silva. I'm born in the United States. I'm a USA citizen, but I live in Mexico all my life. When I'm 12 years old, my mom, she send me to buy, like, beans, like, potatoes that she pulled in the United States.
    • Luis EWSIS
      Luis EWSIS on 16 Sep 09
       
      It is so cool that you can go back and forth into another country to just buy the daily food
    • Helen EWSIS
      Helen EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      This reminds me of the many people who were born in their home country but then moved to a different country for a better life.
  • But my purpose to learn English to testify who is God, who is Jesus Christ
    • Luis EWSIS
      Luis EWSIS on 17 Sep 09
       
      This is so an obscure note, what does learning English has anything to do with testifying who is God and how can he testify who is God? No one can testify something that is beyond human understanding such as the notion of creation and the existence of a God, if in the first place He does exist
  • We've got 40,000 to 50,000 on our peak time, people coming across.
    • Nicole EWSIS
      Nicole EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      I had no idea so many people legally crossed the borders in one day. I always thought by the stereotypical way people always talked about it, that only illegal immigrants could come in because it was so difficult for people to do it legally.
    • Helen EWSIS
      Helen EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      Wow, 40000 to 50000 people a day during peak time along just to cross the border for work is more than said for. I can imagine a line of cars waiting to get through the border every morning and evening. Like an never ending line of people, thirsty, hungry and exhausted.
  • HOSALIN: This my other home right here.
    • Jessica =D
      Jessica =D on 22 Sep 09
       
      This quote makes a lot of sense. Anyone who spends the majority of time in a certain are (like students in school) consider that place to be their second home. But with these peoples hours, it may even be their first homes. o_O
  • But when I got out, back to work.
    • Nicole EWSIS
      Nicole EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      I found this extremely shocking because I can not believe that someone could get committed for a crime and still work as a legal immigrant in the USA.
  • Mayor ESCAMILLA: Right now, we're on Main Street and you can see that there's some farm workers right now.
    • Nicole EWSIS
      Nicole EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      I found this interesting because when I go to main street I only see Asian families and people. I see markets and small business, but in Arizona Main st is full of Mexican farmers and immigrants
  • Tens of thousands of Mexicans legally cross every day. Many pick produce in southern Arizona's vast farm fields, and all of them cross the border on San Luis's Main Street.
    • Hailun EWSIS
      Hailun EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      It seems like Mexican are very hardworking people.
  • And usually at three o'clock in the morning you'll see the buses that park in the business parking lot. They'll just park there and wait for the workers.
    • Margaret EWSIS
      Margaret EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      Its funny how even transportation is effected by the works who work over there. The buses on main street, flushing don't even wait for workers to get out during the week, they just run.
  • they really like it a lot. Unidentified Man #7: (Spanish spoken) Ms. ESCAMILLA: (Through translator) And with that, they go to the fields to work really happy. Mr. SILVA: I work in the farm before in Mexico, but I started to work in the United States (unintelligible) 17 years old. When 1986, my wife, she passed away. I lose my car, I lose my pickup, I lose my small beans I had. I lose everything. And now I feel like my life is over. I don't see a reason to live. And these guy, he offered me to cross his car, and he put 30 pounds of dope inside. When I'm coming to cross the borderline over here in San Luis, Arizona, the officer, he saw me nervous with the way I speak to him. So, when the guy opened the trunk, he (unintelligible). In prison, I'm going to the book library and I find the bible and I start to read it. I never speak English the way I'm speaking to you now, never.
    • Jeannie EWSIS
      Jeannie EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      Good food makes everyone happy even when times are not so good.
  • You've got thousands of people coming across every single day just to commute to work.
    • Hailun EWSIS
      Hailun EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      Thousands of people cross the boarder just to get to work. they are hard working Mexicans.
    • Usman 'uZi' attends EWSIS
      Usman 'uZi' attends EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      When i read this, I though of main street in Flushing.. Thousands of people..
  • Yeah, because you're working 14, 16 hours a day.
    • Nicole EWSIS
      Nicole EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      That is a really long time to be working. I don't think I could do that.
    • Helen EWSIS
      Helen EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      I agree with Nicole, that is more than a normal working day of a 9-5 job. 14 to 16 hours a day is intense work. I'd be tired, hungry and bored.
    • Jeannie EWSIS
      Jeannie EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      Wow that's like going to work at 6 am and coming back at 10 pm.. I don't think I could handle that.
    • Reasat EWSIS
      Reasat EWSIS on 24 Sep 09
       
      Those people are working really hard just so they can have food on their tables and be able to live. Working 14-16 hours is insane. It's way more than a normal day. I think I can work for that long, maybe. I wouldn't mind as long as I get a good paycheck.
  • Unidentified Man #4: No.
    • Jordan EWSIS
      Jordan EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      he was being really rude to unidentified man 2
  • You've got thousands of people coming across every single day just to commute to work.
    • JonathanJ EWSIS
      JonathanJ EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      It is crazy how so many people do this everyday i never knew about this.
  • Tens of thousands of Mexicans legally cross every day.
    • Jessica =D
      Jessica =D on 22 Sep 09
       
      ZOMG. That's a lot of people! =O!
  • My name is Hosalin. We don't know each yet. He knows me because we've met each other in the different jobs here. Lettuce, melons, watermelons, (unintelligible). Like a big family, all of us.
    • Jaile EWSIS
      Jaile EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      it show the busy at work on Main Street.and the different jobs on Main Street.
  • Mr. SILVA: We are now in the parking lot of Sol Supermarket. This is the area where the buses parking. You can see buses from there to here. No cars. Morning, coffee.
    • Yeung Shing EWSIS
      Yeung Shing EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      i think this is intersectuing because it shows that buses are comeign from like mexicoon and goign abck this is liek hte place for them to get off and get off to go to work thats why i think this was cool and worth to write about because without the place they cant go to work really.
  • We come very early every day to sell food to the guys
  • You can see buses from there to here. No cars. Morning, coffee.
    • Jessica =D
      Jessica =D on 22 Sep 09
       
      Dang, that's weird. In NY you cant cross a street without finding a couple of cars in the street.
  • : (unintelligible) is different here. (unintelligible) across the line and go to work and come back, five, six, seven p.m. So tired.
    • Jordan EWSIS
      Jordan EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      he works really long hours
  • Like a big family, all of us.
    • corey stanley
      corey stanley on 22 Sep 09
       
      Mexican people all consider each other family, even if they dont know each other because thats how strong they feel about there culture.
  • I'm buying a whole meal to everyone here and the best is the Panchita
    • Chun Heng EWSIS
      Chun Heng EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      They probably have good relationship that's why that guy is buying a whole meal to everyone here.
  • I'm going to the book library and I find the bible and I start to read it. I never speak English the way I'm speaking to you now, never.
    • Jaile EWSIS
      Jaile EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      it show that people are able to learn other language when they are old.
  • HOSALIN: This my other home right here.
  • HOSALIN: This my other home right here.
  • this is my job to pick up the beans, to carry the boxes to them
  • They don't have time to eat at home because they leave very early
  • You can see buses from there to here. No cars. Morning, coffee.
    • Jordan EWSIS
      Jordan EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      why are there all buses and no cars in a parking lot or a supermarket
  • We are working from two in the morning until four in the afternoon.
  • So, this is my job to pick up the beans, to carry the boxes to them. You can put the melons in here. These are two small ones. The (unintelligible) is more big ones.
    • Tian EWSIS
      Tian EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      The life of people on Main Street in Arizona is very different from ours. They focus a lot more on farming jobs. Though the lifestyles are different, we both have our own special things.
  • And usually at three o'clock in the morning you'll see the buses that park in the business parking lot. They'll just park there and wait for the workers.
    • corey stanley
      corey stanley on 22 Sep 09
       
      How did they afford to have buses waiting for them if they didnt have much money?
  • Right now, we're on Main Street and you can see that there's some farm workers right now.
    • corey stanley
      corey stanley on 22 Sep 09
       
      This is different from flushing main street, there are no farms and no farm workers in the city
  • cause you're working 14, 16 hours a day.
  • Tens of thousands of Mexicans legally cross every day. Many pick produce in southern Arizona's vast farm fields, and all of them cross the border on San Luis's Main Street.
    • Chun Heng EWSIS
      Chun Heng EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      Large population,and this place is rich in agriculture.
  • But the four-lane road also serves as a border station between the U.S. and Mexico.
    • Tian EWSIS
      Tian EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      The Main Street in Arizona, as a border station, must be very desolate compared to our Main Street in NY. But since there are so many people crossing the border everyday, it must be very famous too.....
  • Tens of thousands of Mexicans legally cross every day. Many pick produce in southern Arizona's vast farm fields, and all of them cross the border on San Luis's Main Street.
    • corey stanley
      corey stanley on 22 Sep 09
       
      This is why there are so many immagrants in the u.s
  • Yeah, because you're working 14, 16 hours a day.
    • Houin EWSIS
      Houin EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      They is crazy for a people work more that 12 hour a day, they don't have any time to do the other thing,because some of they need woke up at 2 am.their life just only work and sleep.
  • We come very early every day to sell food to the guys. They don't have time to eat at home because they leave very early. We are working from two in the morning until four in the afternoon.
    • JonathanJ EWSIS
      JonathanJ EWSIS on 22 Sep 09
       
      This is a very nice thing this person is going she makes sure they eat i know theyhave to pay but still she thinks of them
  • We come very early every day to sell food to the guys. They don't have time to eat at home because they leave very early. We are working from two in the morning until four in the afternoon.
  • Sometimes we not take a break. Sometimes we not taking no lunch. We're working straight.
    • Reasat EWSIS
      Reasat EWSIS on 24 Sep 09
       
      That is very difficult since they are working 14-16 hours a day. They must be very strong. I don't think I can work that long without taking a break or eating. If I am able to do those things, then I can work those hours.
  • Unidentified Man #2: Hello, sir. How are you doing? (Spanish spoken)
    • Reasat EWSIS
      Reasat EWSIS on 24 Sep 09
       
      I'm doing alright. How are you doing?
corey stanley

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  • At 5 feet 9 inches and 150 pounds, Len does not imagine himself playing in the N.B.A. or even the N.C.A.A. tournament
    • corey stanley
      corey stanley on 08 Dec 09
       
      I can relate to this because I am 5'11 and 153lbs, and being that i didnt play h.s ball i cant see myself making it to the N.C.A.A tournament let alone the N.B.A.
  • Kenny Anderson grew up in LeFrak City, Queens, and had an army of recruiters tracking his skills by the sixth grade. Stephon Marbury, raised with six siblings in Coney Island, became “Starbury” and the subject of a book, “The Last Shot,” by the ninth. Both played for powerhouse city high schools (Archbishop Molloy, Lincoln), went to Georgia Tech on scholarship and left college diploma-less for the N.B.A. and its attendant fame and fortune.
    • corey stanley
      corey stanley on 08 Dec 09
       
      This is very discouraging for me because these NBA stars were being tracked since 6th grade and had books made about them. They went to big "powerhouse" schools and i cant compare to these acomplishments at all.
Binetou EWSIS

Recycling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

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  • Recyclable materials include many kinds of glass, paper, metal, plastic, textiles, and electronics. Although similar in effect, the composting or other reuse of biodegradable waste – such as food or garden waste – is not typically considered recycling.[2] Materials to be recycled are either brought to a collection center or picked up from the curbside, then sorted, cleaned, and reprocessed into new materials bound for manufacturing.
    • Binetou EWSIS
      Binetou EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      I think this imporant because people can recycle small things that they use everyday
  • In a strict sense, recycling of a material would produce a fresh supply of the same material, for example used office paper to more office paper, or used foamed polystyrene to more polystyrene. However, this is often difficult or too expensive (compared with producing the same product from raw materials or other sources), so "recycling" of many products or materials involves their reuse in producing different materials (e.g., cardboard) instea
    • Binetou EWSIS
      Binetou EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      I think he mean that we can reuse simple stuff.Like if we buy recycle paper we pay less. If you use recycle stuff you are helping our enviroment
  • Another form of recycling is the salvage of certain materials from complex products, either due to their intrinsic value (e.g., lead from car batteries, or gold from computer components), or due to their
    • Binetou EWSIS
      Binetou EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      I wonder what he mean by salvage
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  • hazardous nature (e.g., removal and reuse of mercury from various items).
  • Critics dispute the net economic and environmental benefits of recycling over its costs, and suggest that proponents of recycling often make matters worse and suffer from confirmation bias.
    • Binetou EWSIS
      Binetou EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      I think this is very important because recycling can be bad OMG
  • Specifically, critics argue that the costs and energy used in collection and transportation detract from (and outweigh) the costs and energy saved in the production process; also that the jobs produced by the recycling industry can be a poor trade for the jobs lost in logging, mining, and other industries associated with virgin production; and that materials such as paper pulp can only be recycled a few times before material degradation prevents further recycling. Proponents of recycling dispute each of these claims, and the validity of arguments from both sides has led to enduring controversy. Contents [hide]
    • Binetou EWSIS
      Binetou EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      recycling vis good but it can be bad because of the transportation and the job it's of waste of money HAHAHA
  • Recycling has been a common practice for most of human history, with recorded advocates as far back as Plato in 400 BC. During periods when resources were scarce, archaeological studies of ancient waste dumps show less household waste (such as ash, broken tools and pottery)—implying more waste was being recycled in the absence of new material.[3]
    • Binetou EWSIS
      Binetou EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      another source said that centries ago that their use to be less was as now. Interesting as evolution came people change to worse or good
  • In pre-industrial times, there is evidence of scrap bronze and other metals being collected in Europe and melted down for perpetual reuse.[4] In Britain dust and ash from wood and coal fires was collected by 'dustmen' and downcycled as a base material used in brick making. The main driver for these types of recycling was the economic advantage of obtaining recycled feedstock instead of acquiring virgin material, as well as a lack of public waste removal in ever more densely populated areas.[3] In 1813, Benjamin Law developed the process of turning rags into 'shoddy' and 'mungo' wool in Batley, Yorkshire. This material combined recycled fibres with virgin wool. The West Yorkshire shoddy industry in towns such as Batley and Dewsbury, lasted from the early 19c to at least the First World War
    • Binetou EWSIS
      Binetou EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      I wonder why they say that because I though that indrustrial revolution was a pollution time
  • For a recycling program to work, having a large, stable supply of recyclable material is crucial. Three legislative options have been used to create such a supply: mandatory recycling collection, container deposit legislation, and refuse bans
    • Binetou EWSIS
      Binetou EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      he mean thjis that we shou;d use less things if we want to recycle.
  • Governments have used their own purchasing power to increase recycling demand through what are called "procurement policies".
    • Binetou EWSIS
      Binetou EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      wow what going on so the government are try to help us
Hawa EWSIS

Video game behavioral effects - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

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  • From both a social and psychological standpoint, video games have the ability to influence their players both on implicit and explicit levels.
    • Hawa EWSIS
      Hawa EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      What does it mean when it says both on implicit and explicit levels?
  • Research on aggressive behavior as an effect of playing violent video games began in the 1980s and 1990s and still continues today.
    • Hawa EWSIS
      Hawa EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      This is seen a lot in our society today. Many people who are video game addicts exhibit this behavior.
  • some researchers claim that these violent games may cause more intense feelings of aggression than nonviolent games, and may trigger feelings of anger and hostility. Several studies that have supported such findings.
    • Hawa EWSIS
      Hawa EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      as one can see at the bottom of this, there is another article supporting this theory.
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  • The average gamer, far from being a teen, is actually a 35-year-old man who is overweight, aggressive, introverted — and often depressed, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).[4]
    • Hawa EWSIS
      Hawa EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      Woah, that is actually really surprising. I thought that the average gamer was a teenager not a 35 year old man
  • Female video game characters are often hypersexualized and unrealistic,[8][9] and have been shown to play a factor in hard-core gamers’ perceptions of ideal beauty
    • Hawa EWSIS
      Hawa EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      this is really true since when I play some video games the girls are so unrealistic with huge breasts and all that. It actually makes me feel ugly all the time compared to them.
  • This repetition of violence and reward system create a psychological effect on people telling them that violence is okay.
    • Hawa EWSIS
      Hawa EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      Is that people commit murders and stuff? This it because of huge influence of the video games?
  • This addiction could lead to physical health problems, spending problems, and time displacement leading to missed work or school days. In one example, a 28 year old South Korean gamer died after 50 hours of StarCraft online gameplay.[12]
    • Hawa EWSIS
      Hawa EWSIS on 10 Dec 09
       
      I know that video game addiction can make someone socially awkward, but can it really make someone die? Somebody should really go into that....
  • The rise in childhood obesity in the U.S. has raised awareness of media consumption in children.[citation needed] Not only are parents and organizations blaming the food industry for the problem, but they are turning to television and video games as a key factor. Displacement Theory supports the notion that the time that would normally be spent being active outdoors or in sports, children are now replacing with leisure and inactive time in front of the television.[citation needed] Others tend the blame the problem on parental enforcement.[citation needed]
    • Hawa EWSIS
      Hawa EWSIS on 10 Dec 09
       
      In short, parents are just blaming video games for their child being overweight. Why would blame others? It's their fault in my opinion since it's the parents that give children access to video games and other things....
  • Anderson and Bushman explain how violent video games promote violent behavior, attitudes and beliefs.
  • have written that video games are neither good or bad alone, because it all depends on the individual and the context they are played in.[18]
    • Hawa EWSIS
      Hawa EWSIS on 10 Dec 09
       
      I have to agree for the fact that it all does depend on the person. They all have different effects on someone even though sometimes they share the same effects.
  • The interactive nature allows for high levels of entertainment, but has not yet been shown to subtract from the educational lessons being taught. Additionally, developers are beginning to change the view of traditional video games by creating popular games that require the player to be active -Wii Fit, Dance Dance Revolution- or focus on using brain power -Brain Age 2.
    • Hawa EWSIS
      Hawa EWSIS on 10 Dec 09
       
      see....a lot of people tend to think that video games is coupled with laziness and being unhealthy. However there are someone games that help become active and some that requires brain power. So video games aren't always that bad.
  • Many authors disagree with the notion that suggests that the media can cause violence, they think that media cannot cause violence because human can recognize what is wrong and what is right and people are not copycats
    • Hawa EWSIS
      Hawa EWSIS on 10 Dec 09
       
      Well this can be true at times. It is usually built in someone that tells them what is wrong or not. However, what if it's a child who plays the violent games. They're so young that they might not know what is wrong or right...
  • Journalist and author, David Sheff, believes that many skills can be learned from the gaming experience, it builds practical and intellectual skills,” by playing video games children gain problem solving abilities, perseverance, pattern recognition, hypothesis testing, estimating skills, inductive skills, resources management, logistics mapping, memory, quick thinking and reasonal judgements”. [26]
    • Hawa EWSIS
      Hawa EWSIS on 10 Dec 09
       
      This can be true at times. However I don't really agree with the reasonal judgements. It depends on the person really.
  • There are many positive effects of video games on some people as suggested by some researches; people play because they want to get away from their everyday life, break routine, to relive stress, allow them to cool off when they are stressful, could help people take out their anger through the game rather in real life because they are fun and interesting way to spend time. [25]
    • Hawa EWSIS
      Hawa EWSIS on 10 Dec 09
       
      This is true, because you can get lost in the world of whatever game you are playing. You can become another character and just be someone else for a while. Also it's sort of a hea;thy way to release stress instead of surpressing it.
  • In research undertaken by Acta Psychologica, in a number of tasks, video game experts outperformed non-gamers. Experts were able to track objects moving at greater speeds, perform more accurately in a visual short-term memory test, switch between tasks more quickly, and make decisions about rotated objects more quickly and accurately.
    • Hawa EWSIS
      Hawa EWSIS on 10 Dec 09
       
      Well this is sort of true too since I experience something like this once. I think it does help hand eye coordination at times...
Jeannie EWSIS

Açaí Palm - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

en.wikipedia.org/Acai_berry

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    • Jeannie EWSIS
      Jeannie EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      This is important because it supports the idea that there is no scientific evidence that suggests acai berry promotes weight loss.
  • Global demand for the fruit has expanded rapidly in recent years, and açaí is now cultivated for that purpose primarily.
    • Jeannie EWSIS
      Jeannie EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      I'm wondering why so many people are falling for the whole acai berry businesses. It has been revealed a long time ago that there is nothing different about acai berry than any other types of berries.
  • Eight species are native to Central and South America, from Belize southward to Brazil and Peru, growing mainly in swamps and floodplains
    • Jeannie EWSIS
      Jeannie EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      The fact that acai berry only grows in brazil is important because this is what makes the price go up so high. It can't be found anywhere in the United States.
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  • Recently, the açaí berry has been marketed as a dietary supplement. Companies sell açaí berry products in the form of tablets, juice, smoothies, instant drink p
    • Jeannie EWSIS
      Jeannie EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      There have been many products using acai, many of which is just utilizing the popularity.
  • Even web sites purporting to warn about açai-related scams are themselves perpetrating scams
  • http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/PhonyAds/acai.html
  • According to ABC News correspondent Susan Donaldson, these products have not been evaluated (in the United States) by the FDA, and their efficacy is questionable.
    • Jeannie EWSIS
      Jeannie EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      In other words, though the efficacy of acai is questionable, currently there is no way to address this problem because the products haven't been evaluated by the FDA
  • A study in 12 healthy fasted human volunteers demonstrated that blood antioxidant capacity was increased within two hours after consumption of a commercial açaí juice beverage or applesauce.
    • Jeannie EWSIS
      Jeannie EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      This supports that acai does have antioxidants. It is a good fruit, but nothing about it makes it different than other healthy berries.
  • When three commercially available juice mixes containing unspecified percentages of açaí juice were compared for in vitro antioxidant capacity against red wine, tea, six types of pure fruit juice, and pomegranate juice, the average antioxidant capacity was ranked lower than that of pomegranate juice, Concord grape juice, blueberry juice, and red wine
  • Marketers of these products, such as Monarch Health Sciences, parent company of MonaVie, make claims that açaí provides increased energy levels, improved sexual performance, improved digestion, detoxification, high fiber content, improved skin appearance, improved heart health, improved sleep, and reduction of cholesterol levels.
    • Jeannie EWSIS
      Jeannie EWSIS on 09 Dec 09
       
      On what scientific evidence?
  • Quackwatch noted that "açai juice has only middling levels of antioxidants—less than that of Concord grape, blueberry, and black cherry juices, but more than cranberry, orange, and apple juices."
    • Jeannie EWSIS
      Jeannie EWSIS on 15 Dec 09
       
      This is important because they tell you what other fruits have almost the equal amount of antioxidants; means you don't have to spend tons of money on acai
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