Entry 5, March 15
Topic: Drug Culture, Crystal Meth.
Drugs have existed for millions of years on our planet. People have constantly used them, even back in the stone-age ‘hemp’ was growing everywhere and they used it for clothes and rope materials, etc. As the human evolution grew out, more man-made substances entered our planet one of them being alcohol the most overly-used drug. Nevertheless, other much more vital substances have been made such as cocaine, heroin, LSD and now recently the largest killer of all- Crystal Methamphetamine. Its recognition has been low but it has caused numerous deaths and has made people suffer when they have tried to give it up.
“Article 1”
Crystal Darkness-USA
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY3wpip3RKg&feature=related
Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Bh3QHOWhcA&feature=related
Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nubR4tDI3dY&feature=related
In this section we get students from high schools and collages to give us a personal opinion of why people start using drugs and go on to harder drugs. We also get a small interview with a pre-meth addict which shows us how his life was ruined through a substance. There is an explanation of the particles (dopamine) the brain releases when you intake the drug and how the brain eventually dies out and you need the ‘high’ constantly. You become the drug. It shows us where it is made and makes us aware of part of its dangers. Furthermore in part 3 we come to hear the experiences of different addicts and how they did things they never thought they would do for in order to experience the feeling again. It becomes a world of misery and depression. Stealing, killing, dealing other substances and using your own body for prostitution. Almost like heroin. The start of the noticeable personality changes, unexpected ‘murders.’ The respect of a life is released as it costs more than gold, the dependency is so strong that the addict will sell his mother or baby for his/her next fix. As parents part 4, gives examples of parents that were unaware of what their children were doing and how they lead to their destruction. Parents should always be aware of what their children are doing and ask questions.
Article 2 News & Politics – Youtube
Meth also known as Yaba in Thailand. From "World's Most Dangerous Drug
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JgHevMAf4M&feature=related
This article which is a short clip, is my favorite one on this subject. It starts of telling us what crystal meth was first used for which was for the war (Japanese), it tricks your brain into not being hungry and not sleeping. People/soldiers in the war took it in order to stay awake for days so they would fight more. In Thailand it is overused by the locals as they lack the ability to live in our conditions. They are poor and need to stay awake to work and eat as less as possible. (Example: taxi drivers, builders, painters). It called “Yaba” in Thailand. There’s an interview with a painter who says he uses Yaba to gain energy and work constantly because of the energy boost, and no need to sleep. Without it the body feels ‘weak.’ But these victims who overuse it end up wasting all their working money on more doses instead of supporting their family. Lack of sleep and more meth may cause death as the body needs a certain amount of sleep daily and you break this chain constantly. A strike by police was done in order to catch the dealers so people would not do it so freely and people are more aware of its circumstances. Women working as prostitutes start using it in order to work more hours to be with more men in order to get wealthier for the time being in order to send money to their families abroad. They don’t have the urge to eat as the brains neurons are tricked as soon as the ‘hit’ takes place. But once again the money ends up buying more meth instead of caring for the family. In this documentary it does not only give us facts and interviews of people that use it in their daily lives, it also shows us the way it triggers and alters the brain. I will explain exactly what is said in the video as it is very useful. – “Meth travels through the blood stream and into the brain and causes the brain to release dopamine- the ‘pleasure’ cells in the brain which are activated from eating and sexual intercourse. 12 hundred units are triggered with one hit of meth. That is about 1000 times more than a regular feeling of pleasure during intercourse.” It clearly shows the dependency of people and how they start destroying their lives. It is the most addictive drug comparing to heroine on the planet. Its users are increasing daily.
Article 3: USA/UK
Crystal meth: Britain's deadliest drug problem
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/11/04/AR2005110402178.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/crystal-meth-britains-deadliest-drug-problem-425161.html
Linking two sites that have many things in common just to get the balance out of their similarities. Here are some cases of meth use in the United States and Britain. The countries will have to turn the value of the drug from class B to class A because of its rapid overuse, more patients found in clinics, rehab centers, struggling addicts and deaths. It is highly comparable to ‘crack’ cocaine and heroin. People are unaware of it as it has recently entered the ‘drug market’ and people were not aware of its symptoms and effects. It is well known in the gay community (?), club life and middle class working society. Many meth-making-laboratories were discovered and were taken to court during the past two years. Britain as well as the States are soon predicted to have the same problem as Australia did. One laboratory turned into hundreds in a very short period of time because of its addiction rate and usage. The substances such as iodine that are used in the production of the drug are HIGHLY toxic and can destroy the brain neurons, nervous and cardiovascular system. Recovering addicts have to face unbearable with drawl symptoms, depression, paranoia, craving and a huge amount of commitment. People do it because it’s ‘cool’ and get hooked on it and then have to face this trouble when they realize their mistake because it is too late.
Reflection/ Analysis
BE AWARE. This man-made substance which has not fully been acknowledged in our community IS as frightening as heroin. In my opinion it is more dangerous than heroin. It is rapidly increasing in its usage and is become more and more popular. Its effects are almost fatal and can last for a long period of time. Early users will not notice this until they fully depend on it, and yes it will destroy their lives. Money problems and health issues will start arising uncontrollably as the users will be looking for their ‘next’ fix. This drug is man-made in laboratories with the most toxic substances blended and heated together. The possibility of dying after the first hit is increase by 60% as the body is not able to fight against them. Many users struggle to face their addiction and face copious with drawl effects and terrifying experiences as they try to give up the drug. It has become a current world issue as it is slowly recognized everywhere in the world; especially in Europe, Australia and the Americas. It was first used in the Japanese war and amongst the gay community but when people discovered it is has become ‘famous.’ Its effects are so powerful because it strikes one hundred times more dopamine in the brain than the normal rate. All it takes is doing it once so in my opinion it should be classified as a class A drug and programs, projects should be made to make people aware of it. DO NOT USE IT! :)
Friday, March 19, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
Demonic Possession
Entry 4, March 08
Topic: Demonic Possession
Sad but true, demonic possession is true. It is not just religion based, religion does extend to make it biased but in the past there have been the one in a million; yet to be done-demonically possessed people. It is a terrifying phenomenon in our society as it is too serious to be true. Nevertheless, people that have been possessed start to act strange by being isolated, personality and appearance also goes in opposite directions, start having blackouts, perform humiliating acts such as urinating them selves without being able to control it and conflict violence. These would be the first stages, where a normal human wouldn’t be 100% of what the patient has. It gets worse though! You never know. They have someone else controlling them inside. This could even be fatal.
Article 1: USA
Woman levitated, spoke other languages, showed paranormal powers
2010 WorldNetDaily
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=58835
"Mentally troubled individuals often 'dissociate,' but Julia's trances were accompanied by an unusual phenomenon: Out of her mouth would come various threats, taunts and scatological language, phrases like 'Leave her alone, you idiot,' 'She's ours,' 'Leave, you imbecile priest,' or just 'Leave.’’ In this case, this woman performed unusual character as well as spoke inappropriately, levitated and did abnormal things but never seemed to remember anything. Examined by doctors, psychiatrists, religious nuns, priests and people of a higher education her case was concluded to being demonic possession. The only way she could be cured was through a person who would bring the forces out of her- a priest. Through the process of ‘exorcism.’ When this was performed she gave away very hurtful and foul language to people she had never seen before, gained strength to manage to fight against 3 people that were holding her down, and the room became ‘unbearable from the heat’ from being normal.
Article 2: UK
Story of a demonic possessed and exorcism
Discovery Channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGMKGvhaQTU
Similar to article 1, but in a more biased way, as it is acted with audiovisual effect this documentary based on a true story gives us the life of a woman with one son who suddenly becomes demonically possessed and can not control herself. She starts acting very strangely and almost kills her son in the car by speeding. This is because her uncontrollable self or the spirit that haunts her takes action in her body. After time she has to have an exorcism because it all gets worse. As she goes to the church you can see the demonic reactions as the priest applies a holy cross on her forehead. The blasphemous words that come out of her during the exorcism, as well as the strange but powerful self that can take over three people holding her down is witness to be the ‘demon.’ By the end of the exorcism when she is ‘normal’ she sheds to tears because she is back to her self. She does not feel weak anymore or ‘controlled’ this shows how demonic possession can be severe and its rare but uncontrollable.
Article 3: Hollywood, States.
The Exorcism-based on a true story- documented exorcism in 1949
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=exorcist.htm
Based on a true story that happened to a young boy in 1949, now written as a novel and a movie. The terrifying life of a young girl begins at the age of 14 when she is demonically possessed and starts acting psychologically ill. Her parents can not explain the ‘unusual’ personality she has, and neither can the psychiatrists that confront her with various sicknesses which are proven to be false as they find out she is possessed. She goes through countless suffering moments but is exorcised at the end. She gives the well known ‘demonic’ reactions as she screams out insulting words and has unbelievable powers suddenly for a young girl. She shakes uncontrollably but gets over it after the exorcism.
Reflection/Analysis:
This is not well known to be a current world issue in our society. It does not have to do with people, economy, destruction, drug culture or anything like that. It is a very rare phenomenon that occurs to very few people. It came to my interest on a very high level as an ‘issue’ because the people that have to face this terrifying experience will be scarred of their lifetime. It might not be as serious as a country facing an earthquake or a hazard, but psychologically and emotionally it will ruin your personality, even if you survive the ‘demon.’ It is interesting how an every day person living his every day life can obtain possession even though he/she does not believe in religion. This is where religion comes to action as not being ‘biased’ and controlling people, taking their money, etc. personally I do not believe in a religion, as they are all forms of mind control which is also an issue. But when it comes to these mysterious cases, let there be a god! People do not deserve such experiences and this is what scares me that its out there! As people should be aware, not to use unknown objects in their culture such as an Ouiji board, black magic and spiritual aspects of life, if they are not trained to, because this might lead to a connection of an unpleasant spirit, etc, it might sound ironic but it has happened before. Live life casually and never do things out of curiosity! Enough issues take place on our planet; let this be the least of our concern.
Topic: Demonic Possession
Sad but true, demonic possession is true. It is not just religion based, religion does extend to make it biased but in the past there have been the one in a million; yet to be done-demonically possessed people. It is a terrifying phenomenon in our society as it is too serious to be true. Nevertheless, people that have been possessed start to act strange by being isolated, personality and appearance also goes in opposite directions, start having blackouts, perform humiliating acts such as urinating them selves without being able to control it and conflict violence. These would be the first stages, where a normal human wouldn’t be 100% of what the patient has. It gets worse though! You never know. They have someone else controlling them inside. This could even be fatal.
Article 1: USA
Woman levitated, spoke other languages, showed paranormal powers
2010 WorldNetDaily
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=58835
"Mentally troubled individuals often 'dissociate,' but Julia's trances were accompanied by an unusual phenomenon: Out of her mouth would come various threats, taunts and scatological language, phrases like 'Leave her alone, you idiot,' 'She's ours,' 'Leave, you imbecile priest,' or just 'Leave.’’ In this case, this woman performed unusual character as well as spoke inappropriately, levitated and did abnormal things but never seemed to remember anything. Examined by doctors, psychiatrists, religious nuns, priests and people of a higher education her case was concluded to being demonic possession. The only way she could be cured was through a person who would bring the forces out of her- a priest. Through the process of ‘exorcism.’ When this was performed she gave away very hurtful and foul language to people she had never seen before, gained strength to manage to fight against 3 people that were holding her down, and the room became ‘unbearable from the heat’ from being normal.
Article 2: UK
Story of a demonic possessed and exorcism
Discovery Channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGMKGvhaQTU
Similar to article 1, but in a more biased way, as it is acted with audiovisual effect this documentary based on a true story gives us the life of a woman with one son who suddenly becomes demonically possessed and can not control herself. She starts acting very strangely and almost kills her son in the car by speeding. This is because her uncontrollable self or the spirit that haunts her takes action in her body. After time she has to have an exorcism because it all gets worse. As she goes to the church you can see the demonic reactions as the priest applies a holy cross on her forehead. The blasphemous words that come out of her during the exorcism, as well as the strange but powerful self that can take over three people holding her down is witness to be the ‘demon.’ By the end of the exorcism when she is ‘normal’ she sheds to tears because she is back to her self. She does not feel weak anymore or ‘controlled’ this shows how demonic possession can be severe and its rare but uncontrollable.
Article 3: Hollywood, States.
The Exorcism-based on a true story- documented exorcism in 1949
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=exorcist.htm
Based on a true story that happened to a young boy in 1949, now written as a novel and a movie. The terrifying life of a young girl begins at the age of 14 when she is demonically possessed and starts acting psychologically ill. Her parents can not explain the ‘unusual’ personality she has, and neither can the psychiatrists that confront her with various sicknesses which are proven to be false as they find out she is possessed. She goes through countless suffering moments but is exorcised at the end. She gives the well known ‘demonic’ reactions as she screams out insulting words and has unbelievable powers suddenly for a young girl. She shakes uncontrollably but gets over it after the exorcism.
Reflection/Analysis:
This is not well known to be a current world issue in our society. It does not have to do with people, economy, destruction, drug culture or anything like that. It is a very rare phenomenon that occurs to very few people. It came to my interest on a very high level as an ‘issue’ because the people that have to face this terrifying experience will be scarred of their lifetime. It might not be as serious as a country facing an earthquake or a hazard, but psychologically and emotionally it will ruin your personality, even if you survive the ‘demon.’ It is interesting how an every day person living his every day life can obtain possession even though he/she does not believe in religion. This is where religion comes to action as not being ‘biased’ and controlling people, taking their money, etc. personally I do not believe in a religion, as they are all forms of mind control which is also an issue. But when it comes to these mysterious cases, let there be a god! People do not deserve such experiences and this is what scares me that its out there! As people should be aware, not to use unknown objects in their culture such as an Ouiji board, black magic and spiritual aspects of life, if they are not trained to, because this might lead to a connection of an unpleasant spirit, etc, it might sound ironic but it has happened before. Live life casually and never do things out of curiosity! Enough issues take place on our planet; let this be the least of our concern.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Earthquakes!
Entry 3, March 1st
Topic: Earthquakes
What is an earthquake? Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity.
Earthquakes have been going on for millions of centuries on our planet. They have caused or created many disasters and devastations. Many houses, cities and countries have been completely destroyed and millions of people have lost their lives, and the ones that survive have to start new lives as their homes have turned to dust and have no food, money or economy. Earthquakes can create a huge problem if the country has no economy to support it as everything will break.
So many countries struggle having to put up with them. On top of that, investments and money and outrageous effort must be put to put a country back together after everything has been destroyed. This can cause a mental and physical downfall in people’s lives as they lose hope and have to try harder to get back to their past positions as they remain unemployed.
Article 1: Haiti (with American reporters)
CBS
Rare Earthquake Hits Haiti
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPYi4asn4wo
In this documentary/small clip we hear what some of the geologists and people that predicted the Haiti earthquake happening had to say. It goes on to talk about Haiti’s economy, being very poor as many people started loosing their lives within the first ten minutes of the earthquake. More than thirty thousand people lost their lives as all buildings collapsed and there was no hope. The Americans predicted it happening as they had signals from the Richter scale going high which was ‘unusual’ but they knew that sometime Haiti would be struck with an earthquake because of the two plates that were getting closer and closer to each other. Eight earthquakes have taken place in that area in two hundred and twenty years. “7.0 Richter earthquake is equivalent to 32,000 atomic bombs!” Now many people from all around the world are trying to raise money to fix up the economy in Haiti and to help the surviving members of this disaster.
Article 2: China
Chine Government official web portal
Gov.cn- Magnitude of SW China earthquake revised to 8.0
http://english.gov.cn/2008-05/18/content_981724.htm
In May, 2008, what is now called the 8.0 Richter Sichuan earth quake hit Sichuan, China and killed sixty eight thousand people. Up to five million people lost their homes, and around twenty thousand where never found again. This had killed the economy of the country as they had to raise over one trillion yuan(Chinese currency) in order to bring the country back to its original state. Many people lost their lives although they survived because they had no water or food and the ability to survive after the destruction of almost every building in the country. This earthquake was the second most violent tremor that ever occurred in the history of China. Luckily some people were found amongst the ruins of the collapsed buildings and managed to live on. Others were completely killed to pieces. One of the downfalls of this event was that on top of the destruction, the country faced large amounts of rain as well as rockslides during the period of scavenging for alive people to save their lives; this made it a lot harder, as the rescuing teams would not dare walk into certain areas and more people lost their lives.
Article 3: Santiago, Chile
Fox News/ Vivo News
2010 Earthquake (Magnitude 8.8) and Tsunami hit Chile affecting the capital Santiago
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdnGQkyhIII
Our most recent earthquake took place on 27 February 2010 in Chile with a magnitude of 8.8 and not only, a diagnosed tsunami being formed with an unknown date. They had no signs of electricity and the death rate of humans was rising over the next few days after the earthquake. By the end there were around 730 deaths, thousands injured and bridges, motorways, houses and buildings destroyed. It is said that about four years of rebuilding will need to take place in order to cover the damages. Not many people were injured compared to Haiti because of the country’s economy. Nevertheless, the country is scared of an upcoming tsunami that might turn the country into bits. Otherwise survivors have been given homes and places to stay until they recover. This earthquake has been one of the strongest recent earthquakes known, and has causes numerous important buildings such as the governmental building of Chile, contemporary art building to be damaged.
Reflection
For thousands or even millions of years because of the earth’s tectonic plates many global disasters have taken place. Earthquakes being one of the most important or disastrous.
Many people in the world who have to face earthquakes have lost their lives, are injured and physically have to put up with the after effects. Many economies have been destroyed because of buildings collapsing as well as roads and houses. People that are left homeless and have children have to struggle with and keep them alive. Whenever an earthquake occurs it becomes a huge issue because of all these things. Our most recent disaster being the earthquake in Haiti has been unbelievable as the whole country was destroyed. In my opinion I think as a global nation we should help other countries who have a poor economy to fix their way of living. Many of us have given charity money to help Haiti. (Even myself through music). These disasters can not be avoided as they occur naturally, but we should help countries to stabilize and be ready for them.
Topic: Earthquakes
What is an earthquake? Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity.
Earthquakes have been going on for millions of centuries on our planet. They have caused or created many disasters and devastations. Many houses, cities and countries have been completely destroyed and millions of people have lost their lives, and the ones that survive have to start new lives as their homes have turned to dust and have no food, money or economy. Earthquakes can create a huge problem if the country has no economy to support it as everything will break.
So many countries struggle having to put up with them. On top of that, investments and money and outrageous effort must be put to put a country back together after everything has been destroyed. This can cause a mental and physical downfall in people’s lives as they lose hope and have to try harder to get back to their past positions as they remain unemployed.
Article 1: Haiti (with American reporters)
CBS
Rare Earthquake Hits Haiti
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPYi4asn4wo
In this documentary/small clip we hear what some of the geologists and people that predicted the Haiti earthquake happening had to say. It goes on to talk about Haiti’s economy, being very poor as many people started loosing their lives within the first ten minutes of the earthquake. More than thirty thousand people lost their lives as all buildings collapsed and there was no hope. The Americans predicted it happening as they had signals from the Richter scale going high which was ‘unusual’ but they knew that sometime Haiti would be struck with an earthquake because of the two plates that were getting closer and closer to each other. Eight earthquakes have taken place in that area in two hundred and twenty years. “7.0 Richter earthquake is equivalent to 32,000 atomic bombs!” Now many people from all around the world are trying to raise money to fix up the economy in Haiti and to help the surviving members of this disaster.
Article 2: China
Chine Government official web portal
Gov.cn- Magnitude of SW China earthquake revised to 8.0
http://english.gov.cn/2008-05/18/content_981724.htm
In May, 2008, what is now called the 8.0 Richter Sichuan earth quake hit Sichuan, China and killed sixty eight thousand people. Up to five million people lost their homes, and around twenty thousand where never found again. This had killed the economy of the country as they had to raise over one trillion yuan(Chinese currency) in order to bring the country back to its original state. Many people lost their lives although they survived because they had no water or food and the ability to survive after the destruction of almost every building in the country. This earthquake was the second most violent tremor that ever occurred in the history of China. Luckily some people were found amongst the ruins of the collapsed buildings and managed to live on. Others were completely killed to pieces. One of the downfalls of this event was that on top of the destruction, the country faced large amounts of rain as well as rockslides during the period of scavenging for alive people to save their lives; this made it a lot harder, as the rescuing teams would not dare walk into certain areas and more people lost their lives.
Article 3: Santiago, Chile
Fox News/ Vivo News
2010 Earthquake (Magnitude 8.8) and Tsunami hit Chile affecting the capital Santiago
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdnGQkyhIII
Our most recent earthquake took place on 27 February 2010 in Chile with a magnitude of 8.8 and not only, a diagnosed tsunami being formed with an unknown date. They had no signs of electricity and the death rate of humans was rising over the next few days after the earthquake. By the end there were around 730 deaths, thousands injured and bridges, motorways, houses and buildings destroyed. It is said that about four years of rebuilding will need to take place in order to cover the damages. Not many people were injured compared to Haiti because of the country’s economy. Nevertheless, the country is scared of an upcoming tsunami that might turn the country into bits. Otherwise survivors have been given homes and places to stay until they recover. This earthquake has been one of the strongest recent earthquakes known, and has causes numerous important buildings such as the governmental building of Chile, contemporary art building to be damaged.
Reflection
For thousands or even millions of years because of the earth’s tectonic plates many global disasters have taken place. Earthquakes being one of the most important or disastrous.
Many people in the world who have to face earthquakes have lost their lives, are injured and physically have to put up with the after effects. Many economies have been destroyed because of buildings collapsing as well as roads and houses. People that are left homeless and have children have to struggle with and keep them alive. Whenever an earthquake occurs it becomes a huge issue because of all these things. Our most recent disaster being the earthquake in Haiti has been unbelievable as the whole country was destroyed. In my opinion I think as a global nation we should help other countries who have a poor economy to fix their way of living. Many of us have given charity money to help Haiti. (Even myself through music). These disasters can not be avoided as they occur naturally, but we should help countries to stabilize and be ready for them.
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