If I were as rich as Jay Gatsby and had a party I would spend my money on the most expensive stereo and music equippment. I would make sure that the music plays loud and the guests enjoy it. I would order an exaggerated amount of the best food I could find. The house would be decorated and would look sophisticated.
On the outside of the house, there would also be decorations. Signs would be everywhere that welcomed anyone who wanted to enter. There would be dancers and people who served drinks. Statues would be standing nicely in the front yard. The house would look welcoming.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
1920's Prohibition
Nowadays, alcohol seems to be a very popular drink for celebrations involving adults. The required age to be able to consume and purchase alcohol is 21 and over. Some may say that alcohol is beneficial, while others may disagree. The 1920's Prohibition was the banning of alcohol. Immigrants thought that alcohol was beneficial, claiming that it can help people with socializing. On the other hand, reformers and Protestants were not okay with drinking. They thought that alcohol caused corruptions, anger, uncontrollable behavior and so on.
What people did not expect was the irony of the banning of alcohol. Instead of solving problems that were already there, the Prohibition Act caused even more problems. People who were addicts could not control themselves. Businesses were going down because alcohol was to be banned. Personally, I think alcohol should be available to those who have control, respect, and use it for a good purpose.
What people did not expect was the irony of the banning of alcohol. Instead of solving problems that were already there, the Prohibition Act caused even more problems. People who were addicts could not control themselves. Businesses were going down because alcohol was to be banned. Personally, I think alcohol should be available to those who have control, respect, and use it for a good purpose.
Pastor Near Death
The following information can be found on CNN. The author of this article is Dan Merica. People have different ideas and beliefs of life and death. Some are aware of how short life could be, while others are not. A pastor by the name of Ed Dobson has ALS, which is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. ALS affects the nerve cells in the brain, as well as the spinal cord. Dobson was asked to quit being a pastor. By doing so, he has realized his purpose for living.
Dobson was emotionally hurt because he had not received calls after the day he had quit being a pastor. He claimed it was rough feeling unwanted, and it made a person question their purpose of living. However, he did not lose hope. Now that he has the time, his purpose for living is following Jesus. Till this day he is a very religious man and wants nothing more than to help others. Also, he said that some people in this world think that they are going to live forever, when in reality they are not. This could send a message to people to experience all that they want and do what they love, not necessarily what others expect from them.
Dobson was emotionally hurt because he had not received calls after the day he had quit being a pastor. He claimed it was rough feeling unwanted, and it made a person question their purpose of living. However, he did not lose hope. Now that he has the time, his purpose for living is following Jesus. Till this day he is a very religious man and wants nothing more than to help others. Also, he said that some people in this world think that they are going to live forever, when in reality they are not. This could send a message to people to experience all that they want and do what they love, not necessarily what others expect from them.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Barbie In Black
The following information can be found on CNN. The article was written by Sarah Springer on February 10, 2012. For many years, Barbie has been sold as a Caucasian doll. She has had many costumes such as a rock star, a princess, a bride and so on. Young girls love to play with these dolls, but some do not realize that Barbie could be a bad influence on children. Some young girls might try to be "perfect" like Barbie, and possibly lower their self esteem.
A woman by the name of Stacey McBride not only thinks that Barbie is a bad influence, but has noticed that Barbie is only advertised and sold as a Caucasian. She has started to design new dolls which have features and skin tones that represent many other races other than Caucasian. McBride thinks that by doing this, children of all races will be able to play with dolls and get rid of racism. The dolls will also be a good influence for young girls.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Hero For Another Heart
The following information can be found on CNN. The article is written by Rick Martin. Nowadays there are a lot of people who try their best to help their friends and family. Whether it be for protection, for health, or for a sickness. A man by the name of Mike Ainsworth has saved a life of his neighbor. To most, he is now looked upon as a hero. He has made many people think more about how much they actually help people around them.
While a woman was trying to get into her car, a man with a gun in his hand had tried to steel the car away from her. When Mike had heard screaming, he had immediately let go of his kids, and had ran towards the gunman to defend the woman who was being attacked. Sadly, Mike had been shot in the action of defending. When the gunman had started to flee, Mike had tried to run after him, even though he was struggling to move. Ainsworth fell on the yard of one of his neighbors and passed away. He will be remembered as a great hero, and as a great father and husband for his kids and wife.
While a woman was trying to get into her car, a man with a gun in his hand had tried to steel the car away from her. When Mike had heard screaming, he had immediately let go of his kids, and had ran towards the gunman to defend the woman who was being attacked. Sadly, Mike had been shot in the action of defending. When the gunman had started to flee, Mike had tried to run after him, even though he was struggling to move. Ainsworth fell on the yard of one of his neighbors and passed away. He will be remembered as a great hero, and as a great father and husband for his kids and wife.
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