Entry #6: Stop Being LaZZZy

This may seem a little contradicting but you should get up or get off! If your'e on a computer or laptop stop sitting on your behind and get up! And for those of you on a cell phone or tablet possibly walking around, get off your electronics. It's time for Americans to become more active, physically and mentally. I'm not a doctor(YET), but staring at a screen for 80% of your day can't possibly be beneficial for human health. 

 Yeah, yeah your'e probably thinking I'm the one who is spending time blogging but the time I use with electronics is very limited. I am really concerned with the time wasted on material items when everyone could be out exploring. 

For some people money may be an issue when it comes to taking trips but not all adventures cost money. Finding a mountain to hike or even just stepping outside your front door and recognizing the beauty in the most simplest things is better than spending all day tweeting or watching Judge Judy. Movement is essential for the human body and seeing art within nature can relieve stress soooo....GET UP or GET OFF!

Blog Entry #5: One Step Closer

    In response to Arizona State University adding more variety to their classes, I believe seven in a half week classes are one of the best options. These classes allow students to earn the credits they need in a shorter period of time. In most cases, the regular 15 week class and 7.5 week class are the same material, just at a faster pace. That being said, students who prefer completing assignments in longer increments of time should not enroll in 7.5 week courses. Due to the fact that the courses end after only 7 weeks, it is very easy to fall behind.  

 I have taken 3 short courses, and I would recommend them for anyone who is very well organized. I love the fact that I can get the credits I need in half a semester. For math and science classes I would stick to the normal 15 weeks, because many people already struggle with understanding the material in a full semester. One more area I would recommend staying in a 15 week class are any subjects that students want to get the full grasp. A full semester would give students time for the information to sink in. So besides those two areas short courses are very convent and perfect for anyone looking to complete fast credits. In the end, no matter how long the course, students are still one step closer to fulfilling their dreams. 

Entry #4: Taste the Rainbow

 

Many people underestimate the power of a healthy diet. Food is what supplies our bodies with the nutrition they need to survive and we should pay conscious attention to what we consume. A combination of a healthy diet and exercise has many health benefits.

   Fruits and vegetables have many vitamins that are very beneficial for the human body. Some vitamins can actually control someone's mood. More healthy people are actually happier with themselves than people who eat foods that come from fast food restaurants. People unhappy with themselves are more likely to also project their anger on the people around them. I don't know about you, but I prefer my friends and family to be in a happy mood.
     Not everyone can afford to spend thousands of dollars on beauty products. Even if I had a budget that I could spend tons of money on such products, I wouldn't want to, because some vitamins found in fruits and vegetables are also capable of enhancing natural beauty such as the growth of hair and the radiance of skin. Who wouldn't want to be both, healthier and even more beautiful just by eating fruits and veggies? 
   Sometimes time is an issue when it comes to making a healthy meal. But I just made

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      A healthy diet also boosts energy levels significantly. This is because the body is being fueled properly with everything that it is begging for when it feels fatigued. When it is time to get some sleep the nutrients in a healthy diet promote a better sleep by helping the body fall asleep faster, resulting in a deeper sleep. 

    All these benefits combined create a healthier person and can increase a lifespan. Due to the easy access of fast food, people have become more lazy and forget how important it actually is to eat healthy. So the next time you want to stop by the drive thru at McDonalds, think about the needs of your body, not the wants of your taste buds. 

Entry #3: Slanted Reporting

Slanted reporting is reporting that is done in a way that gives more attention or support to a particular person, group, or idea. It is a technique that speakers use when they only want a certain part of the story to be known. After the arrest of Sandra Bland, the officer who arrested her, Brian Encinia,   reported back to his Sergeant with lies and only part of the story. He wanted to make sure that he didn't make himself seem like the "bad" guy. While reporting back to his sergeant he down played his actions and exaggerated most of Sandra's. At first, the story he told could be very believable, but after watching the video recording of the whole situation anyone can conclude that the officer was lying. Because cops have so much authority, it is very easy for them to get away with false stories. Officer 

Encinia wanted to portray Sandra Bland as a citizen who was not cooperating and resisting an arrest. What he reported to his Sergeant could of successfully made Ms. Bland seem like a problem. As shown in the beginning of the video, Sandra Bland was not doing anything to harm the officer, but he took the situation to an unnecessary level. Officer Encinia told his sergeant this, this, and this about Sandra, but failed to mention his extra comments that initiated the escalation of the arrest. So was Sandra really causing problems or was Officer Encinia making things extra difficult? According to his report back to his sergeant, Sandra Bland was the one turned the situation into a bigger ordeal. Officers who lie in order to protect themselves from looking bad can not be considered credible sources. Instead of telling the complete truth they will make the civilian look defiant. 

Slanted reporting is used very often. It is our job, as citizens to make sure we have a story with all the facts before jumping to conclusions. Recognizing slanted reporting will keep us aware of what is actually going on, rather than just believing little lies or incomplete stories. This is just one example, but pay attention to different news channels and how they all report about the same situation, but with a bias spin on the story. I hope this was helpful!

Entry #2: Child: 0 VS Technology: 1

A child and her mother walked into Sally's and I greeted the two how I greet everyone who walks into our store, "Hello, welcome to Sally's! Can we help you find anything today?" The mother did say anything or even make eye contact because her mind was occupied by whatever was going on, on her phone. Her six year old daughter looked at me and smiled as they walked to the direction of the color aisle. Two minutes later the daughter begins

knocking products off of our organized shelves. The mother, who is still too busy looking thru our colors and whatever is on her phone, didn't even acknowledge her child's actions. They continue shopping but the mom is still on her smart phone while carrying her basket and slowly switching aisles hoping she doesn't run into anything while her head is down. The second time her child knocks something off the shelf she sternly snapped at her daughter, "Honey, stop!" The four other customers in our store, my coworker, and I turned ours necks with curiosity and to our surprise the mother's face was still glued to her device. "Ummm excuse me lady, your daughter is tearing up our store," is what I thought to myself.

According to http://www.nbcnews.com/health/parenting/put-down-cellphone-study-finds-parents-distracted-devices-n47431 it has become a common thing for parents to be distracted on their cellphones instead of providing their child with the right amount of parenting a child deserves. When parents are too occupied with their devices they "don't have time" to spend a minute or two to give their child the attention they need. Children often

misbehave in order to receive more attention from the people they look up to, but parents who spend the majority of their time on their smart phones don't realize how much their actually neglecting their child. Attention is something that children need while growing up in order to develop communication skills and direction is something they need in order not to end up in jail. It is sad because children just want acknowledgment, but snappy replies can make them feel unloved. They shouldn't have to compete with a device for the attention of their own parents.

Entry #1: My Opinion on Blogs

There are so many blogs on the internet, it's all just a matter of personal preference when choosing which ones to return to. For this blog entry I did quite a bit of research. I found some pages I really enjoyed and some pages I wish I didn't waste 30 seconds of my life reading. http://trent.blogspot.com/ was one of the blogs I found uninteresting. It gives a lot of detailed information about celebrities I don't know or don't care about. A blog that I did enjoy reading was http://postsecret.com/. Within this blog were secrets sent in by anonymous strangers. I found this blog interesting because everyone has secrets but sometimes no one to share those secrets with. Post Secret gives people the opportunity to share their random thoughts, secrets, and insecurities with the whole world.

I believe blogs are a GREAT way for people to share ideas, interests, and information. They don't always entail a person blabbing on and on about themselves but through a blog you can get to know a lot about a person. The pictures, music, and even the font created on the webpage, all give readers an idea of what kind of person is behind the keyboard. When it comes to who is doing the typing I'd rather not waste my time on reading someone's blog who just bashes other people. By saying other people I am including everyone from little ole' me to A list celebrities. I do enjoy staying updating on what's new in the life of a celebrity but I know how to create my own opinion. I disagree with public trash talk and if what is being stating aren't facts or a positive opinion then I believe it should stay offline. Yay to blogs! Nay to negativity.