My friend Erik Camarena and I created this video. He did most of the editing, while I filmed and skated, mostly my friends got clips though. For me skateboarding is my freedom, it is my passion.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Charlie Chaplin's Speech From The Great Dictator
A very powerful speech that moves the audience. He tells us that humanity has the power to achieve happiness through unity, and through unity we can accomplish everything.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Paul Rodriguez explains skateboarding
Paul Rodriguez explains that what skateboarding is to him. I believe that he is right, skateboarding is a journey, that only those who are passionate and determined can ride. Skateboarding is forever.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Occupy Wall Street Lands in Riverside
http://www.blackvoicenews.com/news/46927-occupy-wall-street-lands-in-riverside.html
"Occupy Wall Street Lands In Riverside." Levister, Chris. Black Voice News. Oct. 20, 2011. Web. Nov 6, 2011.
The Riverside community has been inspired by protesters of New York, to start their own revolt. Occupy Riverside is their title, and the community has united to protest. They want the government to bail out schools, and social services, not banks alone.
"Occupy Wall Street Lands In Riverside." Levister, Chris. Black Voice News. Oct. 20, 2011. Web. Nov 6, 2011.
The Riverside community has been inspired by protesters of New York, to start their own revolt. Occupy Riverside is their title, and the community has united to protest. They want the government to bail out schools, and social services, not banks alone.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Speaking Truth : Immortal Technique Interview at Occupy Wall Street
http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshh08TGU2n2282aKE2S
Underground rapper, Immortal Technique, expresses his feelings and his opinions toward the Occupy Wall Street event. The event has cause police brutality, media backlash, and it will affect the incoming elections.
Underground rapper, Immortal Technique, expresses his feelings and his opinions toward the Occupy Wall Street event. The event has cause police brutality, media backlash, and it will affect the incoming elections.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
News: Longer school hours 'will harm families'
http://search.proquest.com/docview/250556940/13282CE8B6370E37142/4?accountid=3288
"News: Longer School Hours 'Will Harm Families'." The Observer: 4. International Newspapers. Apr 01 2007. Web. 19 Oct. 2011.
Families believe that longer school hours will affect their bonds with their children. They believe that they don't get enough time with their children already, since school is about 8 hours and the parents also have work, they barely see each other. Even so, most people view longer school hours as practical and even economical for the future. More school hours mean that more time to learn, but it will only be effective if the teacher is great, if not then it will just be a waste of time and money.
"News: Longer School Hours 'Will Harm Families'." The Observer: 4. International Newspapers. Apr 01 2007. Web. 19 Oct. 2011.
Families believe that longer school hours will affect their bonds with their children. They believe that they don't get enough time with their children already, since school is about 8 hours and the parents also have work, they barely see each other. Even so, most people view longer school hours as practical and even economical for the future. More school hours mean that more time to learn, but it will only be effective if the teacher is great, if not then it will just be a waste of time and money.
Teacher tenure a thorny issue, but some say it improves teaching
http://search.proquest.com/docview/379148763/13282C9AAB0168410CE/2?accountid=3288
"Teacher Tenure a Thorny Issue, but some Say it Improves Teaching." Inland Valley Daily Bulletin: n/a. California Newspapers. Nov 22 2009. Web. 19 Oct. 2011 .
With tenure, teachers might start to slack, once they know that they won't be fired, which affects the students learning. Teachers believe that tenure improves teaching, since it motivates them a lot more. Although that is not always the case, some teachers who get tenure might not be even effective in running a classroom.
"Teacher Tenure a Thorny Issue, but some Say it Improves Teaching." Inland Valley Daily Bulletin: n/a. California Newspapers. Nov 22 2009. Web. 19 Oct. 2011 .
With tenure, teachers might start to slack, once they know that they won't be fired, which affects the students learning. Teachers believe that tenure improves teaching, since it motivates them a lot more. Although that is not always the case, some teachers who get tenure might not be even effective in running a classroom.
Do Grades or Standardized Test Scores Make the Student?
http://search.proquest.com/docview/410229805/13282C3A6C075319356/7?accountid=3288
"Do Grades Or Standardized Test Scores make the Student?" The Washington Post: T.6. U.S. National Newspapers. Apr 10 2008. Web. 19 Oct. 2011
Most students now a days are studying for the grades, not to learn, because of how the school system runs, teaching to the test, not learning with a passion. School standards need to be changed, so that students would be willing to learn, it feels as if schools are there for the money and are not worried about the future.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Fixing America's Educational System: It's Clear That Government Alone Cannot Correct All the Problems
http://www.caltax.org/member/digest/jan2005/1.2005.Barrett-FixingAmericasEducationalSystem.03.htm
"Fixing America's Educational System: It's Clear that Government Alone Cannot Correct All the Problems." Barret, Craig. Cal-Tax Digest. January 2005. Web September 29, 2011.
America's Future is defined by the children's education, but not all Americans are getting the right education when the school system's standard is not high enough, or it is easily achieve. Other nations are surpassing America in the most important and most valuable aspect of the future, education. Most of America's workers are coming overseas to take advantage of the new jobs that are being created, for those who are born in America, they are letting opportunities come and go, by not sticking to education. Although, we can not blame the people for everything, we must also blame the government, they are focusing too much of the present economy, rather than our future. For example they spend more money on prisons, rather than education.
"Fixing America's Educational System: It's Clear that Government Alone Cannot Correct All the Problems." Barret, Craig. Cal-Tax Digest. January 2005. Web September 29, 2011.
America's Future is defined by the children's education, but not all Americans are getting the right education when the school system's standard is not high enough, or it is easily achieve. Other nations are surpassing America in the most important and most valuable aspect of the future, education. Most of America's workers are coming overseas to take advantage of the new jobs that are being created, for those who are born in America, they are letting opportunities come and go, by not sticking to education. Although, we can not blame the people for everything, we must also blame the government, they are focusing too much of the present economy, rather than our future. For example they spend more money on prisons, rather than education.
Why Is Torture Wrong?
http://theamericanscene.com/2009/04/27/why-is-torture-wrong
"Why Is Torture Wrong?" Manzi, Jim. The American Scene. April 27, 2009. Web. September 29, 2011.
The Torture controversy leaves a big question on the American Military's moral values, but does war have any morals at all? War brings destruction and death, torture is part of that. Torture is necessary in war, it gives the military information, it maybe risky and immoral but who's to say what is right or wrong in combat, there is no good or bad in war, just devastation.
"Why Is Torture Wrong?" Manzi, Jim. The American Scene. April 27, 2009. Web. September 29, 2011.
The Torture controversy leaves a big question on the American Military's moral values, but does war have any morals at all? War brings destruction and death, torture is part of that. Torture is necessary in war, it gives the military information, it maybe risky and immoral but who's to say what is right or wrong in combat, there is no good or bad in war, just devastation.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
It's Not Torture and It Is Necessary
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=18949
"It's Not Torture and It Is Necessary." Rabbi Aryeh Spero. Human Events. January 16, 2007
Guantanamo Bay is not a torture site but a coercion. And it only applies to those who may have information on the whereabouts of infamous terrorist or their hideouts. U.S. "tortures" to save lives unlike the terrorists who torture for sadistic reasons.
"It's Not Torture and It Is Necessary." Rabbi Aryeh Spero. Human Events. January 16, 2007
Guantanamo Bay is not a torture site but a coercion. And it only applies to those who may have information on the whereabouts of infamous terrorist or their hideouts. U.S. "tortures" to save lives unlike the terrorists who torture for sadistic reasons.
Torture? It probably killed more Americans than 9/11
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/torture-it-probably-killed-more-americans-than-911-1674396.html
"Torture? It probably killed more Americans than 9/11." Patrick Cockburn. The Independent. April 26, 2009
Torture is ineffective, as well as counter-productive- Major Alexander. American soldiers who perform tortures, produce little or no progress in gathering information. Those who are tortured rarely give out real information, and often give out locations that are booby-trapped.
"Torture? It probably killed more Americans than 9/11." Patrick Cockburn. The Independent. April 26, 2009
Torture is ineffective, as well as counter-productive- Major Alexander. American soldiers who perform tortures, produce little or no progress in gathering information. Those who are tortured rarely give out real information, and often give out locations that are booby-trapped.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
In Class Debate On The Creation Of Cultural Center Near Ground Zero Reflection
At the beginning of class I really did not know how the discussion will start but it was started by an argument by those who oppose the creation of the Cultural Center. Most of their arguments are mostly about how the Muslims should respect the families of the victims, and they said that they have nothing against Muslims. My team argued that its their right, its part of freedom of religion and it will help get rid of hated. The opposing team said that how can they trust an Islamic Center if the Quran says to kill or convert non Muslim people, but that is the radical form of Islam, meaning they are stereotyping Muslims. Another argument is why do they call it Mosque when it is a Cultural Center that is started by a Muslim? Any faith and anyone is welcome, so why stereotype it? Because of ignorance and hatred. Overall I still believe that the Cultural Center should be built and that people need to get over Islamophobia.
Monday, August 29, 2011
No Mosque at Ground Zero
"No Mosque at Ground Zero." Frank Gaffney. Youtube, July 21,2010.
The video shows how Muslims create Mosques to show their victory over the country they dominated. The Advertisement is against the creation of the mosque, it tells Americans that if we build this mosque we are validating that we have lost their holy war.
The video shows how Muslims create Mosques to show their victory over the country they dominated. The Advertisement is against the creation of the mosque, it tells Americans that if we build this mosque we are validating that we have lost their holy war.
NBC, CBS Won't Air Anti-Mosque Ad
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/jul/15/nbc-cbs-wont-air-anti-mosque-ad/
"NBC, CBS Won't Air Anti-Mosque Ad." Hillary May. The Washington Times, July 15, 2010.
NBC and CBS declined to air an anti-mosque ad that was sponsore by National Republican Trust. The ad encourages Americans to go against the building of the mosque.
"NBC, CBS Won't Air Anti-Mosque Ad." Hillary May. The Washington Times, July 15, 2010.
NBC and CBS declined to air an anti-mosque ad that was sponsore by National Republican Trust. The ad encourages Americans to go against the building of the mosque.
Conservative Movie warns 'Ground Zero Mosque' is second wave of 9/11
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/01/20/conservative-movie-warns-ground-mosque-second-wave-911/
"Conservative Movie warns 'Ground Zero Mosque' is second wave of 9/11." David Edwards. The Raw Story, January 20, 2011.
Conservative Movie set to premier at 2011 Conservative Political Action Conferrence (CPAC) for bring the proposed plan of Park 51 back to controversy. It is a "documentary" to help aware Americans about the Islamization of America and how Americans can fight back.
"Conservative Movie warns 'Ground Zero Mosque' is second wave of 9/11." David Edwards. The Raw Story, January 20, 2011.
Conservative Movie set to premier at 2011 Conservative Political Action Conferrence (CPAC) for bring the proposed plan of Park 51 back to controversy. It is a "documentary" to help aware Americans about the Islamization of America and how Americans can fight back.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Islamic Center Near Ground Zero Sparks Anger
"Islamic Center Near Ground Zero Sparks Anger." Margot Adler. NPR, July 15, 2010.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128544392
A Mosque is being built near Ground Zero and many politicians around Manhattan are supporting the plan, while families of 9/11 victims oppose it. The Center is suppose to counter the label that terrorism has placed on Islam.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128544392
A Mosque is being built near Ground Zero and many politicians around Manhattan are supporting the plan, while families of 9/11 victims oppose it. The Center is suppose to counter the label that terrorism has placed on Islam.
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