The weekly bonus opportunity will be posted here. You can earn up to 10 bonuses. You can use these bonuses in the following way:
- 1% added to the end of the semester
- 24-hour extension on blogs/essays
- Automatic 100% on quizzes or homework
- Void one absences
Each week I will post something that I think says something interesting (an article, an essay, a media clip) and I will ask you to respond to it using an essay format.
To get the points, you must post your bonus on the class discussion forum "Bonus Blog"
What I expect from your answers:
- 500 words or more--if you have fewer than this, you will receive 0 points
- A thesis (which breaks down to a what and a why)
- What are you arguing against and why
- What is your reaction to this and why
- What parts of the argument are wrong and why
- Supporting points
- 2 quotes (when possible)
We will go over these expectations in class. If you have questions or need to talk about any of the bonus prompts, feel free to email me or meet with me.
Bonus 3:
Sports and Politics: Collin Kaepernick and Serina Williams
"Nike Pays Kaepernick to Push Peddle False, Harmful Narratice of Police Brutality" (Please note the obvious and crude use of rhetoric throughout)
"Youg People Support Nike's Bet on Kaepernick, Poll Shows"
"Amid Uproar, Louisiana Mayor Rescinds Order Banning Nike Products in Wake of Kaepernick Ad"
"Serna Williams Umpire Carlos Ramos Speaks Out for First Time Since US Open Final--'a la carte arbitration does not exist'"
"Serna Williams Unleashes Furious Rant at Umpire as She Loses US Open 2018 Final to Naomi Osaka"
"Australian Newspaper Defends Its Artist After a Cartoon Depicting Serena Williams was Decried as Racist"
"What the Herald Sun's Serena Williams Cartoon Reveals About Australia's Racial History"
"On Inspiration Porn"
There is a lot to talk about. Pick any topic that fits here. Can sports be seperated from politics? Was it sexist or racist or any other "ist"? What are your reactions? You don't have to cover everything.
Bonus 4:
Goal Setting
"Motivation and Massive Action: Your Goal-Setting Playbook"
"5 Reasons Why Goal Setting Will Improve Your Focus"
"How to Build Good Habits--and Actually Make them Stick"
Do you set goals? Do you have a current goal? What are your plans to accomplishing it? Are you on track to end the semester in a good way or not?
Bonus 5:
"The Generation That Barely Remembers 9/11"
"9/11 and the Millennials"
I was in high school when 9/11 happened and I remember it clearly. I remember how dire the talking heads on the news made it seem, to the point that I refused to come out of the basement of our house because the news made it seem like the US was going to be bombed all over at any second. Also, I have anxiety issues and can't always rationalize things.
But where were you? Were you old enough to remember? Can you tell your generation is different because of 9/11?
- 1% added to the end of the semester
- 24-hour extension on blogs/essays
- Automatic 100% on quizzes or homework
- Void one absences
- What are you arguing against and why
- What is your reaction to this and why
- What parts of the argument are wrong and why
Bonus 3:
Sports and Politics: Collin Kaepernick and Serina Williams
"Nike Pays Kaepernick to Push Peddle False, Harmful Narratice of Police Brutality" (Please note the obvious and crude use of rhetoric throughout)
"Youg People Support Nike's Bet on Kaepernick, Poll Shows"
"Amid Uproar, Louisiana Mayor Rescinds Order Banning Nike Products in Wake of Kaepernick Ad"
"Serna Williams Umpire Carlos Ramos Speaks Out for First Time Since US Open Final--'a la carte arbitration does not exist'"
"Serna Williams Unleashes Furious Rant at Umpire as She Loses US Open 2018 Final to Naomi Osaka"
"Australian Newspaper Defends Its Artist After a Cartoon Depicting Serena Williams was Decried as Racist"
"What the Herald Sun's Serena Williams Cartoon Reveals About Australia's Racial History"
"On Inspiration Porn"
There is a lot to talk about. Pick any topic that fits here. Can sports be seperated from politics? Was it sexist or racist or any other "ist"? What are your reactions? You don't have to cover everything.
Bonus 4:
Goal Setting
"Motivation and Massive Action: Your Goal-Setting Playbook"
"5 Reasons Why Goal Setting Will Improve Your Focus"
"How to Build Good Habits--and Actually Make them Stick"
Do you set goals? Do you have a current goal? What are your plans to accomplishing it? Are you on track to end the semester in a good way or not?
Bonus 5:
"The Generation That Barely Remembers 9/11"
"9/11 and the Millennials"
I was in high school when 9/11 happened and I remember it clearly. I remember how dire the talking heads on the news made it seem, to the point that I refused to come out of the basement of our house because the news made it seem like the US was going to be bombed all over at any second. Also, I have anxiety issues and can't always rationalize things.
But where were you? Were you old enough to remember? Can you tell your generation is different because of 9/11?
Sports and Politics: Collin Kaepernick and Serina Williams
"Nike Pays Kaepernick to Push Peddle False, Harmful Narratice of Police Brutality" (Please note the obvious and crude use of rhetoric throughout)
"Youg People Support Nike's Bet on Kaepernick, Poll Shows"
"Amid Uproar, Louisiana Mayor Rescinds Order Banning Nike Products in Wake of Kaepernick Ad"
"Serna Williams Umpire Carlos Ramos Speaks Out for First Time Since US Open Final--'a la carte arbitration does not exist'"
"Serna Williams Unleashes Furious Rant at Umpire as She Loses US Open 2018 Final to Naomi Osaka"
"Australian Newspaper Defends Its Artist After a Cartoon Depicting Serena Williams was Decried as Racist"
"What the Herald Sun's Serena Williams Cartoon Reveals About Australia's Racial History"
"On Inspiration Porn"
There is a lot to talk about. Pick any topic that fits here. Can sports be seperated from politics? Was it sexist or racist or any other "ist"? What are your reactions? You don't have to cover everything.
Bonus 4:
Goal Setting
"Motivation and Massive Action: Your Goal-Setting Playbook"
"5 Reasons Why Goal Setting Will Improve Your Focus"
"How to Build Good Habits--and Actually Make them Stick"
Do you set goals? Do you have a current goal? What are your plans to accomplishing it? Are you on track to end the semester in a good way or not?
Bonus 5:
"The Generation That Barely Remembers 9/11"
"9/11 and the Millennials"
I was in high school when 9/11 happened and I remember it clearly. I remember how dire the talking heads on the news made it seem, to the point that I refused to come out of the basement of our house because the news made it seem like the US was going to be bombed all over at any second. Also, I have anxiety issues and can't always rationalize things.
But where were you? Were you old enough to remember? Can you tell your generation is different because of 9/11?
Bonus 6: How was this semester?
Did you accomplish what you wanted to do this semester? What might you do differently? Did you learn something mind-blowing this semester? Did you do something to change this semester?
Bonus 7: Christmas Traditions
"Viewers Noticed Some Very Disturbing Details in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
Christmas seems to be one of the few holidays that has a ton of hold-overs from the past. For the 4th we don't do in 1700's traditions, nor do non-secular people seem to be bombarded by religious stuff on Easter. (Actually, I'm still annoyed at all the eggs and bunnies that have been adopted into the religion but not commented on by the same person who gets pissy when Starbucks makes their cups less religious.) Anyway. As you can see from the video and the article, there are some justifiedly bothersome issues in some of the old Christmas classics.
I understand the value of tradition. My family is SUPER traditional. There is an old NSYNC glowlight necklace I got from a concert when I was in middle school (mid-late 90s) and a little toy lizard that are on the stairs because they will always be on the stairs. It is not Christmas in my family's house without Anne Murry, Shania Twain, NSYNC, and Hanson. I've only recently added Nat King Cole, Sinatra, and Bing Crosby. So I get why people want to keep things because of tradition.
But should we do something about it? Should Rudolph not be shown on cable anymore? If you do follow a religion that celebrates Christmas, do you change anything to make it more comfortable for those who don't? If you don't follow a religion that celebrates Christmas, does all the holiday stuff bother you? What are your own holiday traditions?
Bonus 8: What Can One Person Do?
"Can One Person Really Make a Difference?"
"Dutch Inventor Launches Ocean Cleanup Mission"
"The Man Who Carved a Road Through a Mountain"
I think it is difficult and requires nearly-superhuman drive, ambition, and dedication, but I believe it is possible for one person to make a big change. The change can be felt world wide, just in one's community, or even just in one's family. If you could change anything, what would it be? Can you think of a way you can start to achieve that change?
Bonus 9: How do you deal with the big issues?
"The Insect Apocalypse is Here"
"In the Amazon rainforest, this tribe may just save the whole world"
Almost every day, a new article is published like the ones above. These are actually the well-researched variety that are not trying to make money just off fear. It is true that humans need to help the world. It doesn't matter if you believe in climate change or not, a simple look at what is happening with all the garbage we are producing should be enough to make you want to do something.
But what?
As soon as I finished reading the Insect article, I immediately googled "how to help biodiversity in the garden." I go to my family's home frequently and my mom has a big yard (perks of living in the middle of nowhere) and loves to garden. Turns out, she was already doing the things they recommend. I am able to keep bees there and it has made me more aware of chemicals, how the seasons change, and native plants.
But here in the city, I have a balcony. And that's it. I use my car to get everywhere because I'm too anxious to use public transport and it is too far to walk. I can't compost my food scraps and my apartment doesn't recycle (I still do anyway).
What do you do when you read articles like this? How do you deal with something so big? Do you ignore it or try to make a little change? Or a big change? Do you reuse bags? Ask for paper? Walk? Volunteer? Do you think articles like this are effective? What is going to have to happen for a big change to occure?
Bonus 10: Can you separate the art from the Artist?
Roman Polanski was convicted of the rape of a minor...but The Pianist won an Oscar. Harvey Weinstein was abusing women and his power, but he had a hand in SO MANY shows and movies. Kevin Spacey was also accused of inappropriate sexual behavior, but I still love K-Pax and Outbreak. I just realized I left out women. Roseanne comes to mind and Jenny McCarthy helped the anti-vaccination get rolling. Allison Mack of Smallville helped lure women into a sex cult.
Can the art be separated from the person? Can we still enjoy the show/movie/story or should we boycott? What should people in the position to hire these individuals do? Ban them regardless of talent or let them express their skill regardless?
Bonus 11: What the heck is going on with kid's games and toys?
To be honest: there are some kid's toys I'm jealous of. I had tomigotchi's and creepy Furbies and Barbie and a game boy that didn't have it's own light source. I would have loved the Switch and these adorable Gleemerz and the Hatchimals too. And probably the L.O.L. Suprise dolls too. Don't judge me too much. Most gift-giving occasions I also asked for lots of books too.
But some toys for kids have me disturbed:
Did you accomplish what you wanted to do this semester? What might you do differently? Did you learn something mind-blowing this semester? Did you do something to change this semester?
Bonus 7: Christmas Traditions
"Viewers Noticed Some Very Disturbing Details in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
Christmas seems to be one of the few holidays that has a ton of hold-overs from the past. For the 4th we don't do in 1700's traditions, nor do non-secular people seem to be bombarded by religious stuff on Easter. (Actually, I'm still annoyed at all the eggs and bunnies that have been adopted into the religion but not commented on by the same person who gets pissy when Starbucks makes their cups less religious.) Anyway. As you can see from the video and the article, there are some justifiedly bothersome issues in some of the old Christmas classics.
I understand the value of tradition. My family is SUPER traditional. There is an old NSYNC glowlight necklace I got from a concert when I was in middle school (mid-late 90s) and a little toy lizard that are on the stairs because they will always be on the stairs. It is not Christmas in my family's house without Anne Murry, Shania Twain, NSYNC, and Hanson. I've only recently added Nat King Cole, Sinatra, and Bing Crosby. So I get why people want to keep things because of tradition.
But should we do something about it? Should Rudolph not be shown on cable anymore? If you do follow a religion that celebrates Christmas, do you change anything to make it more comfortable for those who don't? If you don't follow a religion that celebrates Christmas, does all the holiday stuff bother you? What are your own holiday traditions?
Bonus 8: What Can One Person Do?
"Can One Person Really Make a Difference?"
"Dutch Inventor Launches Ocean Cleanup Mission"
"The Man Who Carved a Road Through a Mountain"
I think it is difficult and requires nearly-superhuman drive, ambition, and dedication, but I believe it is possible for one person to make a big change. The change can be felt world wide, just in one's community, or even just in one's family. If you could change anything, what would it be? Can you think of a way you can start to achieve that change?
Bonus 9: How do you deal with the big issues?
"The Insect Apocalypse is Here"
"In the Amazon rainforest, this tribe may just save the whole world"
Almost every day, a new article is published like the ones above. These are actually the well-researched variety that are not trying to make money just off fear. It is true that humans need to help the world. It doesn't matter if you believe in climate change or not, a simple look at what is happening with all the garbage we are producing should be enough to make you want to do something.
But what?
As soon as I finished reading the Insect article, I immediately googled "how to help biodiversity in the garden." I go to my family's home frequently and my mom has a big yard (perks of living in the middle of nowhere) and loves to garden. Turns out, she was already doing the things they recommend. I am able to keep bees there and it has made me more aware of chemicals, how the seasons change, and native plants.
But here in the city, I have a balcony. And that's it. I use my car to get everywhere because I'm too anxious to use public transport and it is too far to walk. I can't compost my food scraps and my apartment doesn't recycle (I still do anyway).
What do you do when you read articles like this? How do you deal with something so big? Do you ignore it or try to make a little change? Or a big change? Do you reuse bags? Ask for paper? Walk? Volunteer? Do you think articles like this are effective? What is going to have to happen for a big change to occure?
Bonus 10: Can you separate the art from the Artist?
Roman Polanski was convicted of the rape of a minor...but The Pianist won an Oscar. Harvey Weinstein was abusing women and his power, but he had a hand in SO MANY shows and movies. Kevin Spacey was also accused of inappropriate sexual behavior, but I still love K-Pax and Outbreak. I just realized I left out women. Roseanne comes to mind and Jenny McCarthy helped the anti-vaccination get rolling. Allison Mack of Smallville helped lure women into a sex cult.
Can the art be separated from the person? Can we still enjoy the show/movie/story or should we boycott? What should people in the position to hire these individuals do? Ban them regardless of talent or let them express their skill regardless?
Bonus 11: What the heck is going on with kid's games and toys?
To be honest: there are some kid's toys I'm jealous of. I had tomigotchi's and creepy Furbies and Barbie and a game boy that didn't have it's own light source. I would have loved the Switch and these adorable Gleemerz and the Hatchimals too. And probably the L.O.L. Suprise dolls too. Don't judge me too much. Most gift-giving occasions I also asked for lots of books too.
But some toys for kids have me disturbed:
Do you think these are stupid? Why would these be made? Would you have wanted these?
Am I just remembering my childhood with rose-colored glasses? Do you remember wanting stupid things like this when you were younger? Are you jealous of any particular toy or was there one when you were a kid that you wanted but never got? It seemed like my friend got all the trendy toys that I was so jealous of but now seem really stupid. Make your own bubblegum kit? I wanted that so much.
Bonus 10:
ReplyDeleteThe people we see on movies aren't who we think they are. Some stars are being convicted of crimes that a normal person wouldn't even get a second thought about, but yet people still watch their movies encouraging the behavior of the actors when we need to take any conviction seriously no matter the person. Kevin Spacey for example, when you look up his name he is spoken highly of, but he also is being accused of sexual assault. According to Vox they had wrote, “perhaps the most familiar name on the list of men accused of sexual assault is that of Kevin Spacey, a two-time Oscar winner, a decorated Broadway and theater vet, and the (now former) star of Netflix’s House of Cards.” Even though they started off the sentence with him being accused they ended with a list of events almost like its suppose to make up for it. The allegations got so bad to the point when Spacey worked at the, London’s Old Vic Theatre, where Spacey served as artistic director from 2004 to 2015, that had announced that a hotline it set up to further the investigations on Spacey. He had received 20 allegations of “a range of inappropriate behavior,” all concerning young men over the age of 18.
Based on just the events I have listed I feel as if we need to treat “famous” people as real human beings. Just because they are a famous actor, athlete, singer, etc that shouldn't change how we treat people. Since 1983 Kevin Spacey has been accused countless times and yet hasn’t been in trouble for it. When someone is usually accused, and since most stars are in California or thats where movies are shot, a sexual assault conviction carries with it a possible sentence of 24, 36, or 48 months in prison, as well as a possible $10,000 fine. This type of sentence is known as "determinate" since it results in a specific term of years in prison. As mentioned above, a judge will examine the facts of the case, including aggravating and mitigating factors, in order to settle on the exact sentence. This is a rule for everyone in California, but since 1983 Spacey has been getting away with it with no actions following. Just because people are talented doesn’t take away the fact that they are people and they should have the same consequences as every other person in the U.S.
https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/11/3/16602628/kevin-spacey-sexual-assault-allegations-house-of-cards
https://criminal.findlaw.com/criminal-charges/sexual-assault-penalties-and-sentencing.html
bonus 8:
ReplyDeleteWhen changing someone's life usually the first thing that comes to mind without really thinking is either giving a lot of money or literally saving their life. You can change the world with it just being you and who you are though. I am studying to be a special educations teacher and I never really thought about the impact on someone's life I will have till I started this new job called “Arc of the Ozarks.” “To support individuals with disabilities in directing their own lives as valued members of the community,” thats the motto we go by and stay true to. When starting my training they spoke a lot upon allowing them to make their own decisions, we can never force them just “prompt” them is what we are suppose to say. My job is helping people with disabilities that has never been taught the everyday things that adults do. They are all 18+ years old so knowing things like just brushing your teeth or doing the dishes is honestly extremely hard for them to do and even remember. “Successful executives often think they're special and destined for great things, a powerful combination that's often self-fulfilling.”When I read this I immediately thought of my career path because I truly do think that I am “destined” to work with people with disabilities. The thought of just seeing growth and helping them become the best people they can be excites me. When going to work you have to think of creative ways to help them and teach them, for example, if someone loved math and their favorite thing to do is count to 10 then we can count the dishes till we get to 10 when cleaning them. Making it a game makes it a lot more fun because no one likes doing the dishes. The main reason on why people tend to be put in the Arc of the Ozarks is because their families did not necessarily care enough to want to take the time to teach them anything just because it might take a longer time to do so. Which by all means isnt okay, but thats okay to me because I would much rather want to be helped by someone that wants to help than be treated as if I was a burden. I do think that one person can change the world because everyone sees the world within their own two eyes, no ones sees it the same way you do. Its like this post I saw a few days ago and it said “You only can see a reflection of yourself, you can never see yourself face to face.” Truly I believe that's how it is with the world. So if I can help one person be able to live on their own and be okay and not have to be watched or told to take their medicine and bathe then I have changed someone's world extremely.
bonus 7:
ReplyDeleteChristmas is about being with your family. Whatever you do, you do it together. Growing up my mom was raised baptist, my dad, I have no idea, but he never claimed to actually believe in god. My parents never forced any religion on me and my siblings but I felt as if we always had a normal Christmas, well our type of normal. The holidays aren't about religion in our household whatsoever it's more of just being around the people you love. Every year we would go to my dads house and wake up on Christmas morning there. The night before we would make hot chocolate and watch the classic Christmas movies on tv, and make cookies for ourselves and Santa. The movie that we watched every year was the classic Rudolph movie. I never even thought about what’s going on with the bullying and everything else, I just looked at the movie like a typical Christmas movie. I don't think it should be taken off air though because still a lot of people use that as their tradition, if someone wouldn't allow that movie that could be their own call but taking it completely off television I think is uncalled for. When it comes to anything even with it being Christmas traditions there will always be something to complain about big or small and that's my opinion, and I think Rudolph original movie was the pick this year. When we wake up on Christmas morning we open our presents and our stockings, and usually have pancakes for breakfast or something that is made other than cereal. After that we would go to my moms and have our Christmas at our grandmas house and have a lunch/dinner. Other than that we never had mistletoe hanging around or did caroling either. Even though my dad doesn't have a religion he still treats each holiday as a regular holiday as if he did believe in god. Does it bother me knowing that he doesn't? No it doesn't because again our holidays are based around being around all your family and the people you love. I could understand that if you were an Atheist and seeing all the Christmas stuff especially in the United States it gets treated like one of the biggest holidays there is, it could get annoying, but when looking at it how my family does might make things a little easier.
bonus 4
ReplyDeleteGoal Setting
(bonus)
Setting goals can help you achieve task and actually have something to look forward to than just winging it. The article showing reasons why goal setting can help improve your focus’ they talked about goals trigger behavior and having a clear goal should always motivate you. Using a more specific goal gives you more of an encouragement to succeed. I sometimes set goals but after reading this part I realized that they were too broad. With cheerleading it’s easy you pick a skill you want to hit and you work towards that, everyday life is harder; there is so many changes. The second thing they talked about was goals guide your focus, whatever the mind believes the body achieves. It’s like speaking things into existence. I keep telling myself everyday to take out 2 hours of extra time on homework till the end of the semester. Keeping the mind focused. For the third thing goals give you momentum, seeing progress can be addicting. There was a word that they used, “flow,” optimal state of mental performance. The fourth thing that they spoke on was goals help you get your focus together. You can talk to people about your goals, or see if there's ways to help. Sometimes your goals may change for the better or the process might be longer. My goals this semester have actually changed for the worse. Next semester my goal is to at least get all Bs and staying more on top of homework no matter the circumstance. The final thing that they spoke about is setting goals promotes self mastery. What I got from that is that the goals you achieve makes you become the best person you can be. It helps you build character, and that's what I am hoping, the more I continue achieving my goals the more confident I become in school. Setting goals can help you with anything you are wanting to put your mind to. Small things all the way to larger goals, whether that is waking up earlier in the morning or becoming a CEO you still need to have set goals or paths to reach the ultimate result.
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ReplyDeleteThe rise of media has changed the culture and effects of sport. Athletes at the professional level are constantly in the public eye, more so now than ever before with the access to media. Professional football players are not only watched closely by the media, but also by their peers and fans. With that being said, these athletes have the ability to influence a number of people. Colin Kaepernick, NFL quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, refused to stand during the national anthem in silent protest of his belief that minority groups are being mistreated in the United States. His initial action sparked controversy, but social media and national media responses to his action heightened the tension even more.
Although Kaepernick was the first athlete to protest in this manner, he was not the first to protest for that reason. There is a long history of athletes protesting discrimination against African Americans. More specifically, he was protesting the amount of police brutality against minorities that has been occurring frequently. The silent action of Kaepernick, set off a large wave of noise across the country, generating both positive and negative results. “The debate over Kaepernick's gesture has devolved into a mutually exclusive choice between patriotism or support for #BlackLivesMatter”. On one side of the spectrum, people had the impression that how Kaepernick decided to protest was insensitive and disrespectful. In their minds, refusing to stand during the national anthem is disrespectful to the flag.
Even though people have developed negative feelings toward Kaepernick, there are still many people who are in full support. His decision to not stand during the national anthem trickled down to others, and became a form of silent protesting. Many other athletes copied such actions, which resulted in a movement. Jeremy Lane, defensive back for the Seattle Seahawks, pledged to also sit during the national anthem. Along with him, “Megan Rapinoe, one of America's most prominent soccer players, knelt during a National Women's Soccer League match on Sunday in support of Kaepernick. She told espnW that she was disgusted by how Kaepernick has been treated, and would continue to kneel throughout the season” (Daniel, 2016). Those are just a couple of the many athletes, or public figures, who have joined the movement and shown Kaepernick encouragement during this time of controversy. The issue at hand is before he protested, there was a spiral of silence regarding the topic of race. This was the first affective protest of discrimination, in the sense that became heavily covered by the media and stimulated other protests and reactions from both sides of the spectrum.
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ReplyDeletePeople tend to say that one person can’t change the world but Dashrath Manjh did exactly that for the village he lives in. The Gehlour hills are a low and dangerous link of mountainous terrain that once divided the settlements and things that the people needed on either side. Lots of villagers from Manijhi's town had to walk or hike for miles around the hills just to reach their fields and schools. When thinking about the U.S you wouldnt ever have to go through something like that or you wouldnt necessarily think that you would ever have to. All we know of is roads and cars, even grandparents grew up driving cars. Manijhis wife one day was going through the mountains to get him some water, she was severely injured and was unable to regain any strength at the time and passed away shortly after. The nearest hospital was 40 miles away so there was no way of getting her there in time. Knowing that imagine what birth would look like, always at home, or if someone was severely ill and was too weak to make the hike, they most likely wouldn't be getting their medicine. In order for people to never feel the pain he did for his loss he started to find little tools and began “chipping” away the hills. He was judged by some of the people in his village and by the government. He had all chances of not succeeding and many people didn't believe in him From what villagers that did they would bring him food and different tools. They even gave him a nickname “Mountain Man.” After 22 years of labor , Manjhi finished the 360-foot road in 1982. Tearing straight through the mountain, the road not only cut miles of travel for countless village travelers, it made traversing the area safer, as well as allowing for small automobile traffic. The Mountain man died in 2007 but he managed to change a big part of that village just in 22 years. Yes that sounds like a long time but he carved through a mountain 360 feet long on his own. This was all out of selflessness also, he did it so no one would feel the way he felt after losing a loved one. For years to come the villagers can always use the path and make improvements on it. His road was a great start and that is just by one man, and one man changed all the villagers world.
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ReplyDelete9/11 was one of the most memorable tragedies we have had in the United States. Most millennials will not remember this day because they were simply too young but that doesn't make it forgettable. I was only 4 years old when 9/11 happened and to be honest with you I have no recollection of it being on tv or seeing it in the paper. The only time I truly remember learning about it was once I got into school. We would talk about it in history, I want to say at least every year, and of course on the anniversary of the devastating incident. My teachers always seemed to be the most distraught or devastated almost each time that it was brought up, and I could never have the same feeling compared to them but I had sympathy for them. It's almost like learning about wars in history, we never went through them not even my mom or grandma but we still sympathize for the people that did have to go through that and their families. “We can recall the aftermath far more sharply,” said the Week. When I read that I knew exactly what it meant. That sounds horrible but if you actually lived through it then you would kind of take it as being disrespectful but if you were barely even born then all you know is the aftermath and the things that people did for the memorial of it. I remember seeing pictures when I got older of people that were literally falling out of buildings and I couldn't imagine witnessing something like that and people have. I personally can't tell the generation is any different because of it. The only thing that would come to mind is maybe the terrorist part of it. When people see someone wearing a hijab people sometimes, as horrible as it is, automatically assumes they are a bad person. Even then I truly don't think that is part of our generation, just the generations that experienced it. This doesn't sound okay but there is so many distractions it doesn't even cross my mind on a normal day basis. If someone brings it up of course or when its September 11th, people give the respect for the day, but it wasn't part of my “lifetime” in a sense because I didn't really experience it.