This season focuses on the welterweight division. There are only 14 fighters, the coaches are Brock Lesnar and Junior Dos Santos. Brock is a former heavyweight champion,after only 4 fights. He lost the belt to Cain Velasquez on his 6th fight. Brock is a decorated wrestler with a record of 101-5. There was a two hour evaluation for the fighters. Brock focused on the fighters' conditioning while Dos Santos focused on their fighting skills.
The first fight was between a wrestler and a striker. I root for strikers since they make the fight more interesting and you never know when someone might get knocked out. It leaves you there on the edge of your seat in anticipation. Overall the stand-up game is just more interesting than the ground game,.Sadly the striker got taken down and was dominated by the wrestler for the first round. Then in the second round the striker threw a kick and slipped. He tried to scramble back to his feet but was taken down again. After he was taken down it was just a repeat of round one. The wrestler was on Dos Santos's team, now they have the right to pick the next fight. The fight wasn't too impressive since they picked the last pick on Brock's team to go against their first pick. The strategy must of been just to keep winning so they can set up future fights, if so its working so far.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Shakespeare Sonnet 116
Let me not to the marriage of true minds
Admit impediments. Love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds,
Or bends with the remover to remove:
O no! it is an ever-fixed mark
That looks on tempests and is never shaken;
It is the star to every wandering bark,
Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken.
Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks
Within his bending sickle's compass come:
Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks,
But bears it out even to the edge of doom.
If this be error and upon me proved,
I never writ, nor no man ever loved.
Shakespeare's sonnets can be confusing unless you have a good understanding of how the English language was used back then. Even without a good understanding the use of words themselves have a pleasing effect when you read them. You can check out this link for a paraphase of the sonnet - http://www.shakespeare-online.com/sonnets/116detail.html'
After reading the paraphase you have a better understanding but the poetic effect of the words are lost. I agree with Shakespeare's belief of what true love is. That its strong like a lighthouse and shouldn't wavier over time.
Personally I like the imagery his words evoke with the comparisons of what love truly is in his eyes. The line that stands out most to me is "That looks on tempests and is never shaken;" There is something about the word tempest that makes it flow with everything else. It creates the image of a windstorm slowly eroding away a rock. Then there is love made of a material that is unaffected by the storm. Making it seem like love is almost like a being that transgressed our reality and is unaffect even by the elements.
Admit impediments. Love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds,
Or bends with the remover to remove:
O no! it is an ever-fixed mark
That looks on tempests and is never shaken;
It is the star to every wandering bark,
Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken.
Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks
Within his bending sickle's compass come:
Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks,
But bears it out even to the edge of doom.
If this be error and upon me proved,
I never writ, nor no man ever loved.
Shakespeare's sonnets can be confusing unless you have a good understanding of how the English language was used back then. Even without a good understanding the use of words themselves have a pleasing effect when you read them. You can check out this link for a paraphase of the sonnet - http://www.shakespeare-online.com/sonnets/116detail.html'
After reading the paraphase you have a better understanding but the poetic effect of the words are lost. I agree with Shakespeare's belief of what true love is. That its strong like a lighthouse and shouldn't wavier over time.
Personally I like the imagery his words evoke with the comparisons of what love truly is in his eyes. The line that stands out most to me is "That looks on tempests and is never shaken;" There is something about the word tempest that makes it flow with everything else. It creates the image of a windstorm slowly eroding away a rock. Then there is love made of a material that is unaffected by the storm. Making it seem like love is almost like a being that transgressed our reality and is unaffect even by the elements.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Quake-hit Japanese city in danger of dying
Otsuchi, Japan was devastated by the earthquake. Survivors now have to decide if they will stay and rebuild or start over somewhere else. More than half the city's leaders are dead or missing. Around 6,000 people are homeless, 504 dead, and 1,048 missing. After the tsunami, a gas explosion erupted and a fire swept through the town, reducing the rubble to charred metal. This disaster has crippled their government and scarred families. They had economic problems before the earthquake. Even with this destruction brought upon them there are still some that have faith that Otsuchi can be rebuilt.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tokyo's Water Radioactive
There is concern in Japan that the water in Tokyo has too much radiation. A report was sent out saying the radiation in the water is over the limit considered safe for infants. This causes a lot of problems people can no longer drink tap water. Their food might also be contaminated seeing as it will use the same water.
Farmers will probably take the biggest hit out of it. Their crops will now become useless, since people will be weary of purchasing them. Japan will probably start importing more goods until the radiation is gone away. Therefore other countries will be able to make a good profit off of them.
Farmers will probably take the biggest hit out of it. Their crops will now become useless, since people will be weary of purchasing them. Japan will probably start importing more goods until the radiation is gone away. Therefore other countries will be able to make a good profit off of them.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Japan Food Supply
The government in Japan has ordered a halt to some food shipments from four prefectures around the Fukushima nuclear plant. Their concern is that the food supply might have some radiation in them. Which can pose hazardous to your health if digested.Villagers living near the plant are being told not to drink tap water or eat locally grown spinach because of increased levels of radioactivity.
A concern of mine is if you go out to eat, how do you know if the food is radioactive. Some companies might of been able to smuggle in the food and sell it, so as not to lose money.
A concern of mine is if you go out to eat, how do you know if the food is radioactive. Some companies might of been able to smuggle in the food and sell it, so as not to lose money.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Romanticism Type
Romanticism is a type of poetry. Nature and love were a major themes of Romanticism favoured by 18th and 19th century poets such as Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley and John Keats. Emphasis in such poetry is placed on the personal experiences of the individual.
Here is an example of romanticism type:
I dreamed that, as I wandered by the way,
Bare Winter suddenly was changed to Spring,
And gentle odours led my steps astray,
Mixed with a sound of waters murmuring
Along a shelving bank of turf, which lay
Under a copse, and hardly dared to fling
Its green arms round the bosom of the stream,
But kissed it and then fled, as thou mightest in dream.
There grew pied wind-flowers and violets,
Daisies, those pearled Arcturi of the earth,
The constellated flower that never sets;
Faint oxlips; tender bluebells, at whose birth
The sod scarce heaved; and that tall flower that wets
Like a child, half in tenderness and mirth
Its mother's face with Heaven's collected tears,
When the low wind, its playmate's voice, it hears.
And in the warm hedge grew lush eglantine,
Green cowbind and the moonlight-coloured may,
And cherry-blossoms, and white cups, whose wine
Was the bright dew, yet drained not by the day;
And wild roses, and ivy serpentine,
With its dark buds and leaves, wandering astray;
And flowers azure, black, and streaked with gold,
Fairer than any wakened eyes behold.
And nearer to the river's trembling edge
There grew broad flag-flowers, purple pranked with white,
And starry river buds among the sedge,
And floating water-lilies, broad and bright,
Which lit the oak that overhung the hedge
With moonlight beams of their own watery light;
And bulrushes, and reeds of such deep green
As soothed the dazzled eye with sober sheen.
Methought that of these visionary flowers
I made a nosegay, bound in such a way
That the same hues, which in their natural bowers
Were mingled or opposed, the like array
Kept these imprisoned children of the Hours
Within my hand, and then, elate and gay,
I hastened to the spot whence I had come,
That I might there present it! Oh! to whom?
Here is an example of romanticism type:
The Question
by
Percy Bysshe Shelley
by
Percy Bysshe Shelley
I dreamed that, as I wandered by the way,
Bare Winter suddenly was changed to Spring,
And gentle odours led my steps astray,
Mixed with a sound of waters murmuring
Along a shelving bank of turf, which lay
Under a copse, and hardly dared to fling
Its green arms round the bosom of the stream,
But kissed it and then fled, as thou mightest in dream.
There grew pied wind-flowers and violets,
Daisies, those pearled Arcturi of the earth,
The constellated flower that never sets;
Faint oxlips; tender bluebells, at whose birth
The sod scarce heaved; and that tall flower that wets
Like a child, half in tenderness and mirth
Its mother's face with Heaven's collected tears,
When the low wind, its playmate's voice, it hears.
And in the warm hedge grew lush eglantine,
Green cowbind and the moonlight-coloured may,
And cherry-blossoms, and white cups, whose wine
Was the bright dew, yet drained not by the day;
And wild roses, and ivy serpentine,
With its dark buds and leaves, wandering astray;
And flowers azure, black, and streaked with gold,
Fairer than any wakened eyes behold.
And nearer to the river's trembling edge
There grew broad flag-flowers, purple pranked with white,
And starry river buds among the sedge,
And floating water-lilies, broad and bright,
Which lit the oak that overhung the hedge
With moonlight beams of their own watery light;
And bulrushes, and reeds of such deep green
As soothed the dazzled eye with sober sheen.
Methought that of these visionary flowers
I made a nosegay, bound in such a way
That the same hues, which in their natural bowers
Were mingled or opposed, the like array
Kept these imprisoned children of the Hours
Within my hand, and then, elate and gay,
I hastened to the spot whence I had come,
That I might there present it! Oh! to whom?
Monday, March 14, 2011
UFC Buys Strikeforce
Just the other day the UFC merged with WEC. Now they've bought Strikeforce. With the acquisition of Strikeforce they're basically the only big time organization. There really is no one left to challenge the UFC. Strikeforce Scott Coker the CEO of Strikeforce will still handle the day-to-day operations. All previous contracts will be honored by the UFC.
Seems until all the contracts run out, be it with the fighters and Showtime there wont be any major changes. There doesn't seem to be any other organizations for the UFC to buy up. WEC and Strikeforce were the biggest competitors, the rest are just small organizations. Until then the UFC will probably develop its roster of fighters and put on more events. There only seems to be more exciting match-ups in the future. This should lead to more profit, better contracts and big gain in popularity.
Seems until all the contracts run out, be it with the fighters and Showtime there wont be any major changes. There doesn't seem to be any other organizations for the UFC to buy up. WEC and Strikeforce were the biggest competitors, the rest are just small organizations. Until then the UFC will probably develop its roster of fighters and put on more events. There only seems to be more exciting match-ups in the future. This should lead to more profit, better contracts and big gain in popularity.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Bullying
Bullying is when someone who is usually stronger causes harm to someone weaker than them. There are four types of bullying:
- Verbal: name-calling, teasing
- Social: spreading rumors, leaving people out on purpose, breaking up friendships
- Physical: hitting, punching, shoving
- Cyber-bullying: using the Internet, mobile phones or other digital technologies to harm others
People who are bullied have a higher risk of depression and anxiety. They also have more suicidal thoughts. An academic effect is lower test grades. The bullied kids are more likely to skip school to escape the effects of bullying.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Michigan Town Split on Child Pornography Charges
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/08/us/08muskegon.html?_r=1&ref=us
This whole entire incident was taken out of hand. Mr.Emory shouldn't be charged with child pornography seeing as no type of pornographic activity was done. All that happened was he played a song with graphical sexual lyrics over an edited video with kids. First off no children were abused or did anything against their will. Secondly all he did was exercise his freedom of speech by creating a video. The only bad thing he really did was use the children in the video without telling the parents what he planned to do with that video. If he is to get any punishment, just make it some community service. Seeing as he is not a pedophile or anything like that, he shouldn't face jail time.
This whole entire incident was taken out of hand. Mr.Emory shouldn't be charged with child pornography seeing as no type of pornographic activity was done. All that happened was he played a song with graphical sexual lyrics over an edited video with kids. First off no children were abused or did anything against their will. Secondly all he did was exercise his freedom of speech by creating a video. The only bad thing he really did was use the children in the video without telling the parents what he planned to do with that video. If he is to get any punishment, just make it some community service. Seeing as he is not a pedophile or anything like that, he shouldn't face jail time.
City Eyes New Tactic for Failing Schools: The Turnaround
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/09/nyregion/09greendot.html?ref=nyregion
This new tactic seems way better than closing schools and breaking them up. There should be more charter schools so students have a choice of going there to learn a trade. Not all people want to go to college, so why not give them a trade. That way they can find a job and not feel forced to go to college. If anything they can go to college later to further improve their skills. The city should have tried this tactic a long time ago. All thats left is to wait and see how it goes. Hopefully it will work out.
This new tactic seems way better than closing schools and breaking them up. There should be more charter schools so students have a choice of going there to learn a trade. Not all people want to go to college, so why not give them a trade. That way they can find a job and not feel forced to go to college. If anything they can go to college later to further improve their skills. The city should have tried this tactic a long time ago. All thats left is to wait and see how it goes. Hopefully it will work out.
Why Monogamy Matters
In my eyes monogamy only matters once your married or in a relationship with someone. If you just having causal sex, it shouldn't matter. There are people who want to save themselves for marriage. There's nothing wrong with that choice if that's really what you want to do. There are others who want to experiment with other people before settling down. In the end its our choice and your life, so live it how you want,.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
China Tightens Controls on Foreign Press
China doesn't want reporting recording what is going on in their country in regards to a "Jasmine Revolution". There are protests going on, but none of considerable size. None the less the police and personal bodyguards try to stop reporters. The journalists were threatened that they might have problems with the renewal of their visas. Ministry of Foreign Affairs called and said "it would be better not to report" this Sunday.
It is clear that China wants to keep everything under wraps. It seems their plan is to limit the flow of information as much as they can. That way not alot of people will join the revolution, since they wont have alot of information about them. Such as the location, time and reasons why the protest is going on.
It is clear that China wants to keep everything under wraps. It seems their plan is to limit the flow of information as much as they can. That way not alot of people will join the revolution, since they wont have alot of information about them. Such as the location, time and reasons why the protest is going on.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Shahbaz Bhatti Murdered
Shahbaz Bhatti, the minister of minorities, was shot eight times by gunmen who ambushed him as he stepped into his car. They waited for the perfect time when he had no body guards around, his driver was spared. The reason he was killed was over the blasphemy laws he was trying to reform. With his death Christians in Pakistan lost their representative, he was the only Christian minister.
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