Betty Renwick
9/23/08
Since i've been an astronut for about a few years now i've seen alot of things. I've introduced people to new things also. But this year inparticular there has been a requested voyage to the undiscoverd. My boss has asked me to lead that voyage. Me, being the brave person that i'm, i'm more then willing to lead this voyage. Very little know about this part of outer space. Heck as many years i've been an astronaut, i dont even know about this place. When my boss proposed the question to me i was in shock!! But then i became excited. I thought this might be a great opportunity to see new and exciting things. I've always been a fan of exploring anyway. Also this good be a way of learning something new. But, then at the same time this could be a little dangerous. Younever know what might be out there waiting for you. A viscous alleian might be on the loose, or something might just go wrong. But i guest those are the chances astrnauts ahve to be willing to take. With the braveness that lies in me, i 'm pretty much ready for anything. So, the undiscovered, be ready to become discovered!!!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
renaissan e vs. modern day
Dring the renaissance years there were alot of inventions. There were lots of learning and skills developed. One particular thing that really had an impact on society back then was the printing press. It was invented to make the publishing of books a little easier. Also to make literature and learning more availible. The printing press did just that,so therefore alot of people were more educated then they they would have been before the invention of the printing press.
Now, in todays society, the invention of computers has the same impact as the printing press had in the middle ages and early renaissance. Computers helps the availibility of research, gives more oppertunites to learn, and it's also one way to communicate amongst peers. that's a really big effect on the modern day society. if there weren't such a thing, then i think that people wouldnt know as much as they do today. THANK GOD FOR COMPUTERS!!!!!
Now, in todays society, the invention of computers has the same impact as the printing press had in the middle ages and early renaissance. Computers helps the availibility of research, gives more oppertunites to learn, and it's also one way to communicate amongst peers. that's a really big effect on the modern day society. if there weren't such a thing, then i think that people wouldnt know as much as they do today. THANK GOD FOR COMPUTERS!!!!!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Do you agree with the famous Latin saying carpe diem? Why? or Why not?
The word carpe diem is very unique to me because i've never heard of the word until today. Studies show that the word means to "pluck" as in plucking roses, apples, so on an so forth. I actually really like the word. It's a word that i think i might be using from now a little more often. So as far as agreeing with the use of the word, i'm all for it. I relly dont see the problem of why the word shouldnt be used. There really isnt any harm meant from the meaning of that word. At least not that i know of anyway. Usage of that word will continue no matter the content, so therefore "carpe diem" on my friends!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
religious paragraphs
Last week my world history class visited three different types of churchs. Those three churhes were Catholic, Islamic, and Jewish. I acutully had a great experience throughout the feild trip. The first church we visited that we visited that had the biggest impression was the Islamic church. Islamic practices are totally different from the catholic practices which are the practices that im used to. Eventhough i felt like there practices were unique from catholics, they are still something that i would want to be apart of. But overall its an honorable religon. The second church we visited was the jewish church. I was some what amazed by it's practices becaue they were somewhat similar to the catholic pratices. Now, thats just my opinion anyway. And the third and final church was the catholic. Im already famiilar with those practices so therefore it was just another walk in the park for me.
my thoughts about the buildings of these churches were just a little refreshing to me becauce they were all very familiar to me except the jewish building. That building was very pretty to me. I've never seen a church made of so fabulously. I would have to give that a thumbs up. but all of the buldings were very nice.
The symbolism of each building were alot like i looked them up .I thought there might be some differences from the actual symbolism then the ones i looked up. so i guess that was a good thing. My most favorite was the juwish symbol. I think that symbol is neat but more eye catching then anything.
the teaching of each religion were very acknowlegeable . i learned quite a bit from each religon. But what i acknowledeged the most was the fasting which is a ritual for both the jewish and islamic religion. That was actuall something that i couldnt understand until i was informed a little better about it. It seems like a very important ritual so i guess thats why the teaching was became the most acknowledged.
The guest speakers were very good at teaching there religions. My first impression of each one was more like an honorable impression. I had the upmost respect for each speaker because iknew that they value and honor thier relgions so i felt like it was neccessary for me to honor them as representives.
Overall i learned alot from my visits of all three churches. There were some questions that i wanted to ask but they were all answred within the presentation. so, i didnt get a chance to ask any questions. But i did think that some of the questions my class mates asked were very good. so i learned a little more then what i intended.
my thoughts about the buildings of these churches were just a little refreshing to me becauce they were all very familiar to me except the jewish building. That building was very pretty to me. I've never seen a church made of so fabulously. I would have to give that a thumbs up. but all of the buldings were very nice.
The symbolism of each building were alot like i looked them up .I thought there might be some differences from the actual symbolism then the ones i looked up. so i guess that was a good thing. My most favorite was the juwish symbol. I think that symbol is neat but more eye catching then anything.
the teaching of each religion were very acknowlegeable . i learned quite a bit from each religon. But what i acknowledeged the most was the fasting which is a ritual for both the jewish and islamic religion. That was actuall something that i couldnt understand until i was informed a little better about it. It seems like a very important ritual so i guess thats why the teaching was became the most acknowledged.
The guest speakers were very good at teaching there religions. My first impression of each one was more like an honorable impression. I had the upmost respect for each speaker because iknew that they value and honor thier relgions so i felt like it was neccessary for me to honor them as representives.
Overall i learned alot from my visits of all three churches. There were some questions that i wanted to ask but they were all answred within the presentation. so, i didnt get a chance to ask any questions. But i did think that some of the questions my class mates asked were very good. so i learned a little more then what i intended.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
why i think religions exist.
Why do you think religions exist?
I think that rligions exist because everyone has their own beleifs. Many people worship different things or different gods. Its always been that way for years. i 've never really understood why their were so many different religions until i actually relized that there were so many different cultures. so therfore there are going to be many different religions. For example, My mom is a christisn. that means she only worships god and no one other then god himself. I really dont have an relgion nut if i were to have one then my religion would be the same too. But as long as there are different cultures then there are going to be different religions. It's been that way for years and years and it's probably going to continue for decades to come.
I think that rligions exist because everyone has their own beleifs. Many people worship different things or different gods. Its always been that way for years. i 've never really understood why their were so many different religions until i actually relized that there were so many different cultures. so therfore there are going to be many different religions. For example, My mom is a christisn. that means she only worships god and no one other then god himself. I really dont have an relgion nut if i were to have one then my religion would be the same too. But as long as there are different cultures then there are going to be different religions. It's been that way for years and years and it's probably going to continue for decades to come.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
what's your meaning of being civilized?
What does it mean to be civilized? What makes something or someone "civilized"? to be civilized is something or someone well mannered or well organized. I consider Athens, which is my home town, to be civilized. The reason why i put athens in consideration is because we have a population of friendly, respectful, and well behaved people. But what really makes Athens out to be civilized is our govener. Anything that is governed should be considered as civil or as a civilization. So, those are the things that i think makes "something" in my case, civil.
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