Ms Hollrahs Culture TFT

Where I Want To Go

2009-04-29T10:12:00.000-07:00

Based on what we have studied I would most like to visit a European country. Most likely I would want to visit England because I have always wanted to see what it is like there. It just seems like an interesting place with everyone driving on the wrong side of the road and all that cool stuff.

In the past 2 weeks I have been doing all my schoolwork and getting ready for school to end.

Overpopulation.

2009-04-12T13:11:00.000-07:00

The one-child policy is the population control policy of the People's REpublic of China. The Chinese government refers to it under the official translation of family planning policy. Basically your family can only have one child.

One thing I would do to fix this would be birth control for everyone. It would be expensive but it could in the future lower food prices/medical bills.

Genocide

2009-04-02T13:06:00.000-07:00

I definately think the Militants are to blame for the genocide in Darfur. They are the ones who are commiting genocide, so how could we not blame them. I also think that the UN is to blame because they didn't act.

The Belgiums are also to blame because they created the whole mess and just left the country.

Culture

2009-03-14T13:05:00.000-07:00

My favorite band would either be Bullet for My Valentine or Breaking Benjamin. I like both of these bands because of the style of music they play. I don't really like the mainstream rap that is played on the radio so I listen to alternative rock/grunge music.In the past two weeks I've just been hangin out with my friends and goin to school. We've gotten back into the homework routine ever since Christmas break ended and the homework has been piling up. There's way to much of it. I've also been watching a bunch of movies and listening to music.

Free Topic

2009-03-07T19:19:00.001-08:00

I'm not sure if I should talk about something random or take the directions literally and talk about freedom. But seeing as how I'm still a minor, I can't really talk about freedom.

I think I'll talk about socialized medicine. I believe that we should have a socialized medical system much like the Canadians or the French(in which both countries have a high life axpectancy then the Americans).

The only problem some people have wiht this idea is that is would lower medical care standards. But there is no evidence to support that. I myself think that America should have a publicly funded health-care system that every citizen gets.

In the past 2 weeks I have done a lot of homework spent a lot of time outside bla bla bla. You're probably not even going to read this "what I did in the past 2 weeks" thing are you?

Love

2009-02-22T19:14:00.000-08:00

I don't believe in arranged marriages. To me it would seem as though you have nothing in common. Basically if you marriage was arranged you wouldn't choose your spouse for who they are, but your parents choose them because of religion or some other stupid tradition. I don't think love can just be created like that, you need to find someone on your own.

Basically in the past 2 weeks I have been rushing to finish my science fair project as the due date comes up. I put it off till the last minute and now I'm in a bad position to get a good grade. I also have been hanging out with m friends more seeing as I got ungrounded.

Global Warming

2009-02-06T19:08:00.000-08:00

I don't think global warming is that big of a deal. A degree here and there never killed anyone, and by the time the temperature rises too much we'll be living on the moon. But if the ice caps melt and it start to flood all of the land, then we're screwed. I don't even think we have a plan if that happens. I do agree with the laws that are being created about greenhouse gasses.

In the past two weeks I haven't done much besides music, homework, and watch movies. I've been very very lazy. Though I am looking forward to the Watchmen.

Technology

2009-01-24T21:32:00.000-08:00

At Anderson we have about 30 computers in the library and an average 1-2 computers in each room. I'm typing this blog on my home laptop which I use daily. I own an ipod, an LG phone, an xbox, and my laptop. My laptop is probably my most important technological possesion because I use it so often, and it helps with schoolwork.

In the past to weeks I haven't been doing much besides hanging out with Joey and Lucas. I have also been listening to a lot of music and playing xbox a lot. I've watched a bunch of scary movies and a few comedies. My christmas break was fun and it was nice to not have homework for a couple weeks. Over the christmas break I didn't do very much. All in all it's been pretty fun.

Diversity in America

2008-12-06T19:53:00.000-08:00

The United States of America is fueled by diversity. America is a home to all,and no one race can call itself more “American” than another. America has been described as a "salad bowl" before, meaning every race is here together. I think America is more of a melting pot because all the culture of different races is melted together. This is some of the diversity in America. I believe America supports diversity but with the borders being thrown up and wars in other countries the supports seems to be fading quickly...

-Taylor

Favorite Places

2008-11-14T19:48:00.000-08:00

My favorite place in the country would have to be Austin. I just love the downtown area, the places to go, the things to do, and especially the weather. It gets really hot in Austin during the Summer and then in the Winter it gets really cold. There's also Lake Austin and its really fun to just go out to the lake when it's really hot. There are lots of restaurants all over town especially downtown. That's why Austin is my favorite place in the country.

Terrorist Attacks

2008-10-24T18:38:00.000-07:00

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorist_attacks

These are just a few examples of the terrorist attacks in the United States. Many terrorist truly believe that what they are doing will solve the problems of the world, and do not realize it only splits the world up even more. The motives behind terrorist attack's can range between religious views t0 family issues. The United States has revamped almost all the security in airports, and they are doing everything they can to keep terrorist out of the country. The United States is doing a much better job than before but terrible events can still happen in the US today. Many people have taken precautions to project their families and their homes. Just a few days ago I heard a man talking to someone else about iodine, and how family should purchase a specific kind in case of an anthrax attack. This is just one example of someone not only taking precaution for themselves, but also helping other people.

Anderson

2008-10-18T11:17:00.000-07:00

Anderson is an awesome school. At least for me it is. I've gone to private school for about 10 years now, and I needed to go somewhere else. The uniforms at my old school were terrible, and rues were strict; It was really bad. Anderson is just so much bigger and there are more things to do. There are more people which is something I really like. Anderson is one of the best school out there and I'm glad that I go there.

Wow, what a post eh?

2008-10-04T10:45:00.000-07:00

I-I-I-I-Illegal Immigrants. The USA has 'em. It's not just people from Mexico. There are Canadians (ORLY?) who come to America. The USA has laws but ya know, we do nothing about them.

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America doesn't do much about illegal immigrants. Sure we have border patrol, walls etc, but once they are here they are going to stay. Maybe it's not such a big deal but seriously they are breaking the law.

Soooo anyways, there not much else to say about illegal immigrants *insert racist comment here*. I guess we are just going to have to live with them (Someday when the Earth is over-populated I'm going to mean that literally). For the time being there is nothing we can do, but sit back, pull out a bag-o-potato chips, and watch Cops.

And I leave you with this. Peace out American Citizens (And others).

*The views represented here may not necessarily represent the views of Taylor Torrent, Anderson High, or America in general. Thank you for your time.*

Summer

2008-09-20T14:59:00.000-07:00

This summer I didn't do much. My parents worked during the day so I had to stay home most of the time (not being able to get a ride anywhere). I played xbox a lot and used the computer. Me and my family went to the lake often and we had some fun times there. That was about all I did this summer, it was pretty boring :(

-Taylor

Introduction-Taylor Torrent

2008-09-11T17:15:00.000-07:00

Taylor Torrent

Hey everybody, I'm Taylor. There's nothing much I really have to say about myself :/

I guess I'll start by saying I like to play soccer and run. I listen to rap and rock music from when I get home to when I go to bed. I play xbox and I'm good with computers. I can image edit a ton of stuff. I'll make some stuff later and post it here. I'm also good with Sony Vegas 8, I've used it most of the time making movies.

This is basically me. I guess I'm just a boring person :)