Marijuana- possibly the next bacteria killer

THC which is the main substance in marijuana has been found by researchers in Italy and Britain that marijuana may be the next bacteria killer. Marijuana research has been conducted for decades to see if marijuana could be used as a helpful rather than harmful substance. Tests have shown from the 1950’s that marijuana can get rid of or prevent infections. Will marijuana become legal? I assume marijuana will be in the hands of medical physicians. Still, the thought of legally obtaining marijuana strikes me as odd and a little discomforting. We’ll see what the future beholds for this ongoing discovery.


Source: New York Times

Teens at dawn=oh so wrong

I have to say that if I had to choose any school to go to, it would be Warwick. You might be surprised, but I actually like school. However, each day I dread going to school because I have to wake up at 5:30am to catch the school bus at 6:30am. Classes start at 7:10am. Personally, I think it's insane for teenagers to wake up this early. I sit through 4 periods trying to focus and keep myself awake. I wouldn't mind starting school around 9 or 10am and going until 3 or 4pm. I know that this won't really happen but I figured that it wouldn't hurt to write a blog about it. Maybe someone of authority will see the pure misery in this blog and see that teenagers want a later start in the day. Ha-ha, we shall see!

The New World

It is truly amazing how today's generation can get a message across without saying a word, but by typing it. Take my blog for example- I don't have to make a speech or deal with angry people who disagree with my views. I merely type and submit. Blogging I feel is a great way to express yourself and let others know what you're thinking. In addition, the internet is a magnificent tool used to search anything and everything. The entire world is at your fingertips. However, I do think there are downsides to the internet.

There are so many different social networks such as MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Xanga, Pownce, Jaiku, and probably many more that I am not even aware of. I currently have a Facebook and a Twitter account (I used to have a Xanga and MySpace but that was just too much to keep up with.) Then there is email (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail... the list goes on), instant messaging, and text messaging. Teenagers and adults today have various accounts and a good chunk of their time is devoted to online and cell phone conversation. Text messaging plans are being bumped up to unlimited just so a person doesn't go over the text messaging limit (according to www.wikipedia.org, the average person sends approximately 188 texts per month.) In addition, social networking messages are now being sent to mobile devices. Is communication that critical that we need it 24/7? I have become a bit of a text messaging and facebook junky myself. After awhile, it becomes an addiction. The fact that I can talk to so many people at once and have multiple conversations and still be doing something else on the computer is pretty cool to me.

I think the more technology we develop the easier, lazier and more distant from reality and people our society is going to be. Rather than text messaging or instant messaging, read a book, go for a walk or actually talk to a person face-to-face! I admit, writing this blog is a bit hypocritical, but I think me writing this makes me realize how I really do need to change my habits.

Chihuahua!

There is this great site that my dad's friend started, that is all about chihuahuas! If you have questions about chihuahuas or are thinking about adopting one, this is definitely the site to go to. A question can be asked by clicking the Ask Cindy button. So...for all you dog lovers out there, check this out!

http://yourchihuahua.com/

An experience you won't regret!

The National Youth Leader’s Conference or NYLC is a conference that is held in Washington DC for high school students around the United States. For ten days (from August 2-11) I learned about how the government works and actually partook in the bill writing, lobbying, debating process, and much more. I met important people within the government buildings and I visited so many great sites in Washington DC. On fieldtrips, I went to Alexandria, Georgetown, and Chinatown in Washington DC. NYLC days are incredibly long and busy. However, I’d forget that I was tired because the scholars are so much fun to be around. We were always laughing about something. Session four, which is the week that I went, there were 275 scholars. Each day, I thought I couldn’t possibly meet anyone else. But it seemed that everyday I met at least three new people. There wasn’t one person that I disliked. By the end of the conference, no one wanted to leave and we were all a close-knit family. A bunch of us got teary-eyed at our last Leadership Group Meeting and during the farewell speeches. NYLC is a journey that I will never forget. I made connections with people from all over the nation and obtained knowledge that couldn’t be taught in school. I highly recommend NYLC because it truly was the experience of a lifetime.

Get Smart

Get Smart is directed by Peter Segal and stars Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway. I saw this movie at the drive-in movie with friends, so of course the experience was enjoyable. But as for the movie, I thought it was pretty good. I have always loved Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway but the movie was a tad bit slow. I didn't really see a moral to the story either. It was very action-packed and lots of special effects. So if you're into that kind of stuff, go see this movie. Also, you get to see Steve Carell's butt, HAHA. But you didn't hear it from me!

Star Rating: ***

Cutting back won't kill you

Question sent to me from GinA455- "I'm broke and the summer isn't even half over. I have a job but I can't seem to save. Any help here?"

It is apparent to most Americans that the United States is in a recession. Some ways to save money are:
1. Shop at ethnic grocery stores. They tend to be cheaper in cost as oppose to ShopRite, Key Food, Whole Foods, Kings, etc.
2. Rather than eating out, try cooking at home to cut gas cost and food cost (this is something I really need to start doing. I eat out way too much.)
3. If you are shopping for a new vehicle, try an economy-friendly hybrid car. A hybrid car is a car that uses two or more forms of power. It's a great way to improve the fuel economy, cut down on pollution and save you money.
4. Also, you could buy a motorcycle which gets approximately 90 mpg.
5. Create a bank account. If you keep your money at home or in your wallet, you will be tempted to spend it. In a bank account, it's safe and secure and not as tempting to spend because the money is not in front of you.
6. Instead of going to the mall or even to a friend's house, host a potluck event at your house. It saves you the time to get there, cooking and the cost of it all.
7. Rather than going to see a movie in theaters, rent something on paperview or in stores. You can have many people watch for the cost of about three or four dollars.
8. An advantage of living in Warwick, NY is you can go to the Drive-In. The cost of the ticket is cheap but be sure not to buy concession stand food. Bring your own food or buy a few items at ShopRite which is right next door for less money. Also just because it is called a drive-in doesn't mean that you must bring a car. My friends and I have one parent pick us all up and drop us off and we bring coolers, blankets and food. We have a great time and save money!

-These are just some simple ways to keep your money, especially during the summer. It's much harder to keep your money in the summer because you have all the time in the world to spend it! I hope some of these tips help you, GinA455!