My last statement on this Blog - Thanks for a great semester

"ONLY WHEN THE LAST TREE HAS DIED, THE LAST RIVER HAS BEEN POISONED, AND THE LAST FISH HAS BEEN CAUGHT, WILL WE REALIZE THAT WE CANNOT EAT MONEY" -Native American Saying

FINAL ASSIGNMENTS

WHAT SIGNIFICANCE WOULD YOU ATTRIBUTE TO CHIMPS "MAKING TOOLS"?

It is not new, but is of great significance. Not only for their survival, but for the survival of future generations. The more creative these animals become the more their brain stimulates and enhances and grows. The more it grows, the more they will be able to do and make more intelligent decisions. Lord knows with the way we are destroying their land, they will need an advantage in the decades to come.


GIANT TOADS AND COLOSSAL SQUID - WHATEVER NEXT?

We have not even discovered all that there is to discover; probably haven't even touched the surface. For example now that the antarctic is melting we are discovering newer species we probably never would have seen with out the climate change. Lets not forget about the oceans, and all that untapped area. I could only imagine the amount of undiscovered species there.
I'm wondering though, maybe it's best if we do not try to discover them all. Some things are best left a mystery.

All quotes 100% authentic, and courtesy of George W. Bush.

Just for Laughs.

{All quotes 100% authentic, and courtesy of George W. Bush.}

"I think we can agree. The past is over."

"I have learned from mistakes I may or may not have made."

"It was just inebriating what the Midlands was all about then." (A slip on exhilarating)

"It's clearly the budget. It has a lot of numbers on it."

"The most important job is not to be governor, or first lady in my case."

"Will highways on the Internet become more few?"

"Like your neighbor just like you like to be liked yourself."

"Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning? Laura and I really don't realize just how bright our children is."

"I was raised in the West. The West of Texas. It's pretty close to California. More so than Washington, D.C. is close to California."

"I propose that every city have a telephone number 119 -- for dyslexics who have an emergency."

"There ought to be limits to freedom." Said about parody websites of him.

"I believe that we are on an irreversible trend toward democracy and more freedom- but that could change."

"One word sums up probably the responsibility of any governor, and that one word is 'to be prepared.'"

"Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things."

"I have made good judgements in the past. I have made good judgements in the future."

"A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the poles."

"Illegitimacy is something we should talk about, in terms of not having it."

"We are ready for any unseen event that may or may not occur."

"For NASA, space is still a high priority."

"We have a firm commitment to NATO; we are a part of NATO. We have a firm commitment to Europe; we are a part of Europe."

"Who is to blame for riots? The rioters are to blame."

"The Holocaust was an obscene period in our nation's history. I mean in this century's history. But we all lived in this century. I didn't live in this century."

"Quite frankly, teachers are the only profession that teach our children."

"It isn't pollution that's ruining the environment; it's all the impurities in the air and water that's doing it."

"It's time the human race entered the solar system."

AS LONG AS PEOPLE CAN CHANGE, THE WORLD CAN CHANGE.

WEEK ELEVEN ASSIGNMENTS

IF YOU HAD ACCESS TO ALL RESOURCES, HOW WOULD YOU DEAL WITH "THE GLOBAL CRISIS IN DIET"?

Would all the resources you mention include money? It would probably take lots of it.
Besides education on television, the media and in the classrooms (to make the layman more aware how their poor diet can affect their health and the environment); we need to figure a way to convince the FDA, and politicians and "stars" that this issue is of great importance.

Regretfully in our society we tend to believe our leaders and our so called "stars", and/or follow the norm. Therefore since the ones in power and stardom have such influence in our thinking, why not utilize the power they have for doing some good.

Like the "Got Milk" commercials, we can advertise, get them out there, have concerts. Do whatever it takes because ultimately the more voices heard the more likely there will be change.

Could you imagine how quickly the world leaders of the food industry would change if their stocks tanked?


WOULD YOU EXPECT "CARBON OFFSETS" TO WORK EFFECTIVELY?

Sounds interesting, but have they made an analysis of exactly how much money is sent abroad to help them cut their emissions?
Does it really break even? Are they lessening the same amounts of emissions through their funds to other country's to off set the amount of usage they are using?

DO YOU AGREE THAT "LAUGHTER REALLY IS THE BEST MEDICINE"?

Absolutely!

I found this on the Internet and found this interesting. Refer also to the link, it's an interesting article.

In the 1950’s people used to laugh 18 minutes a day, but today we laugh not more than 6 minutes a day, despite the huge rise in the standard of living.

Children can laugh up to 300-400 times a day, but when we grow up to be adults this frequency comes down to less than 15 times a day, if at all.

Why not put a smile on your face, or laugh when it does such good to our bodies?

Laughter:
• Enriches the blood with plentiful supplies of oxygen
• Boosts the immune system and bring relaxation
• Counteracts harmful stress chemicals
• Releases endorphins, the body’s pain-killer hormone, and give a sense of well-being
• Counteracts depression, anxiety and psychosomatic problems
• Ensures good sleep
• Brings a happy glow to your face and make your eyes shine

So pick out a funny video, go to a comedy club, talk to old friends about great stories. GET OUT THERE AND LAUGH!!!

http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=1960

WEEK TEN ASSIGNMENTS

HOW WOULD YOU PRIORITIZE THE RE-INTRODUCTION OF THE AMERICAN BISON.

Educate both in media and in schools as historical facts, would be my first priority.

I believe most people like myself are unaware of the Bison, let alone it's execution and near extinction.

The Bison are such a big part of American history.

The American Indians respected the land, respected nature and it's creatures.
So when I heard that the Bison had a history of sacrificing one of it's own to the Indian tribe when they needed them; and that the Indians had felt that spirit around them, that just blew me a way. What an amazing spiritual connection between animal and human.

I can't help but think of how important it is to bring back the Bison and educate people of the it's importance in America. But I also think of how incredibly important is is to the American Indians.

What the newer settlers did to the American Indians and Bison is unforgivable.

So wouldn't it be incredible to bring back history as it once was. As Fred Dubray, Cheyenne River Sioux so eloquently states; "We recognize the bison is a symbol of our strength and unity, and that as we bring our herds back to health, we will also bring our people back to health".

HOW WOULD YOU ASSESS THE "NEW PILL PROMISES TO REDUCE BREAST CANCER RISK"?

I don't trust it. Cancer is just a word for a type of imbalance in the body. It is and should be understood as an individual problem. No pill can cure everyone, and I have never trusted these "cure all" claims. It has been proven time after time that when you put something synthetic in your body, the body tends to reject it one way or another. Like vaccines, I find most FDA approved drugs are more harmful than helpful.

NICE QUOTES

" Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense." - Buddha

"If you cut the wings of your dreams, you will never experience the thrill of life!" - Anonymous