Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Just when we thought it was getting better
At a school near Philadelphia there is some racial tension going on. Now, that is to be expected with all the turmoil you hear about going on in Philly schools lately. But this isn't between students and their problems with race. This is between principal and teachers.
A principal at Thomas Mifflin Elementary School read four teachers an article about how "white teachers do not have the ability to teach African-American students." This is a predominately black school, because most of the white kids are sent to private schools. The teachers also said that the principal "undermined their work by reprimanding them" and was constantly switching their room assignments. They also said that they had to follow special rules that black teachers were allowed to ignore.
I really thought that a lot of people lately were starting to get over racial issues and while I know there is many people out there who haven't, I just thought there was less. People wonder why there is so much racial tension in Philly schools. They also assume it's because of the neighborhoods they come from, or their parents, or they are just plain mean. Maybe if we take a step back and look at their teachers, we will find the main source of the anger in these kids was instilled at a young age.
A principal at Thomas Mifflin Elementary School read four teachers an article about how "white teachers do not have the ability to teach African-American students." This is a predominately black school, because most of the white kids are sent to private schools. The teachers also said that the principal "undermined their work by reprimanding them" and was constantly switching their room assignments. They also said that they had to follow special rules that black teachers were allowed to ignore.
I really thought that a lot of people lately were starting to get over racial issues and while I know there is many people out there who haven't, I just thought there was less. People wonder why there is so much racial tension in Philly schools. They also assume it's because of the neighborhoods they come from, or their parents, or they are just plain mean. Maybe if we take a step back and look at their teachers, we will find the main source of the anger in these kids was instilled at a young age.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Schwarzenegger Admits to Secretly Fathering a Child
Schwarzenegger Fathered Child With Employee
www.nytimes.com
Separation recently came for the married couple of 25 years, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver. It was recently discovered that Schwarzenegger, former governor of California, has been secretly paying full child support for a child of which he fathered with a past member of his household staff before his 2003 election. Although he now takes full responsibility for his wrong-doings and confessed the news to his wife after leaving office in January, it seems as if it's about a decade too late. Ms. Shriver and their 4 children, devastated after finding out the news, have apparently moved out of the couple's home and into a hotel. I feel extremely sorry for this family after hearing this terrible and surprising news and I can only imagine what they must be going through and how betrayed they must feel. Also certainly surprised are the fans of Arnold Schwarzenegger as an actor and political leader whom many looked up to. There seems to be sort of a pattern forming within the government. I mean, this certainly isn't the first situation the U.S. has faced in which someone in the government has cheated on their spouse and I'm sure it isn't the last.
Names that will get you teased
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43064714/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets
In Central Israel, a couple has named their newborn daughter, Like. And i'm not kidding. The baby's name is legit, "Like" as in liking things on facebook. That was the reason they named her like. Facebook. The couple said that they want their children's names to be unique as well as short and sweet. They have two other children. One named Dvash which is hebrew for honey and another named Pie.......The couple said that they aren't worried about Like getting teased because Dvash and Pie are not ridiculed for their names. That's probably because they live in Jerusalem. If they lived here, Pie would have tons of fat jokes thrown her way. I'm also assuming Like would get poked alot. Like Adler even has a facebook page! Like this to check it out.----> Like
In Central Israel, a couple has named their newborn daughter, Like. And i'm not kidding. The baby's name is legit, "Like" as in liking things on facebook. That was the reason they named her like. Facebook. The couple said that they want their children's names to be unique as well as short and sweet. They have two other children. One named Dvash which is hebrew for honey and another named Pie.......Monday, May 16, 2011
Oh, Twitter.
Headline: Rihanna, Chris Brown Following Each Other on Twitter
Source: NBC Philadelphia
So...I can't really say that I'm the biggest Rihanna or Chris Brown fan. That umbrella song gets stuck in my head and makes me sad and I have no respect for ANYONE who beats their partner. Nor am I a fan of Twitter. I don't tweet, I have no followers, and I think it's frustrating and difficult to condense my thoughts into 144 characters. But what really strikes me about this article isn't that they're "following" each other on Twitter, but Rihanna's reaction to fans who suggested that following someone who beat you senseless was possibly a bad idea because she's a role model for young girls.
Rihanna's response? "its [expletive] twitter, not the alter! calm down"
I don't think that's any way to talk to one's fans, especially the fans who stood by her during the whole Chris Brown debacle. She did apologize, but it's too little too late.
The whole thing brings up an interesting question. If one has a restraining order against another person, should that restraining order hold up in the virtual world? And if one has a restraining order against them, does following the twiter feed of the person s/he's not allowed to have contact with count as stalking?
Source: NBC Philadelphia
So...I can't really say that I'm the biggest Rihanna or Chris Brown fan. That umbrella song gets stuck in my head and makes me sad and I have no respect for ANYONE who beats their partner. Nor am I a fan of Twitter. I don't tweet, I have no followers, and I think it's frustrating and difficult to condense my thoughts into 144 characters. But what really strikes me about this article isn't that they're "following" each other on Twitter, but Rihanna's reaction to fans who suggested that following someone who beat you senseless was possibly a bad idea because she's a role model for young girls.
Rihanna's response? "its [expletive] twitter, not the alter! calm down"
I don't think that's any way to talk to one's fans, especially the fans who stood by her during the whole Chris Brown debacle. She did apologize, but it's too little too late.
The whole thing brings up an interesting question. If one has a restraining order against another person, should that restraining order hold up in the virtual world? And if one has a restraining order against them, does following the twiter feed of the person s/he's not allowed to have contact with count as stalking?
May 21: End of the World?
Harold Camping is at it again. He is predicting another "Judgement Day" as he predicted the world to end in 1994. Obviously, he was wrong the first time, but is he wrong this time? I think so. May 21 at 6 P.M., the exact time he is predicting God's coming, will go on just like any other May 21. Although there will be some hype surrounding the day, Harold Camping will be shut down again and hopefully his days of predicting apocalypses are over.
Camping is predicting that God will personally take the "true believers" into heaven this Saturday, and then the people who he believes are not good Christians get to live through an apocalypse on October 21. He beliefs are somewhat based on the bible and some mathematical calculations.
Article here
Formula D Atlanta
Last weekend, the second round of the Formula Drift Championship was held at Road Atlanta.
The track has always been a favorite for drivers and fans alike, due to the close proximity of the spectator areas. Road Atlanta was one of the first tracks to be used in the Formula D circuit, so many drivers have years of experience competing at this venue.
One of my favorite drivers, Matt Powers (in the following car), was putting down some amazing runs, and the above photo was taken during his battle with Darren McNamara in the Great 8. Matt actually tapped D-Mac's door with his front tire while they continued drifting. The judges considered this contact as a loss and gave the win to McNamara, but I think that Powers had the perfect run.
The next round is in Palm Beach, Florida, which is a completely new venue for the series and for all of the drivers. It will be interesting to see the course layout and how each driver will react to learning a new course.
And only a few weeks after that is Round 4 at Wall Speedway in New Jersey...I will be on-track with my buddies from OMGDrift.com covering the event. I CAN'T WAIT to see everyone again and to finally get up close to these professional cars.
