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August 24-2007:

The Internet & Web MUST Be Protected From Capitalist Monopolization!

Today there is a rapidly growing movement of Internet Capitalists who are bent of making the Internet another bastion for accruing insatiable profits, while trying to disguise their intention with slogans like Free Internet, Free Media, and Freedom to spread the Internet access everywhere without interference.

Yes, these vultures are using the Internet aggressively to do advertising, promote conservative religious views that serve some of their patronizers and communities, and support political candidates that cater to their own partisan interests.

The traditional E-mail accounts are being phased out. YouTube, once the outlet for youth and college students to make friends, share experiences with friends, exchange ideas, interests, and photos. Is now taken over by another Media Monster bent of accruing much more profits from this popular web site, and ever growing community.

So What Can We The Consumers Do To Stem The Spread & Takeover Of Our Cyberspace?

* We could petition our political representatives to legislate for the prevention of monopoly, or conglomeration of the Internet and web, by any government, or private enterprise.

* As consumers, we MUST petition for continual vigilance by those responsible for the regulation of Internet business, usage, and safety. To ensure that such moves or takeovers does not happen.

* We the consumers MUST also ensure that the Internet & the Web be accessible to all regions, states, and nations globally. And that the provision of technology, expertise, and know how, be made available to any country, state, or region that needs this kind of assistance for providing Internet Services to their populations.

And finally, that the Internet be protected from Government's interference, curtailment, prevention from accessing, and censorship, GLOBALLY!

Derryck S. Griffith.
Educator-Advocate & Blogger.
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August 24-2007:

Wonders Never Cease-But Daily Increases:

WORD-UP:

BBC reported today about a nine year old Hong Kong Chinese boy is about to attend the University Of Hong Kong shortly. He has scored all A's in every subject, that a student has to sit to qualify for college entrance.
Indeed, he is a child prodigy. And will be the youngest student to attend that university.

He will be pursuing the attainment of his Bachelors & Masters in Mathematics.
Wonders Never Cease-But Daily Increase!

Derryck.
NYC.
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August 22-2007:

WORD-UP:

We Are Responsible For Whatever Choices We Make!
I had a discussion with a buddy recently, who is now vacationing in Florida. He has Substance usage and Anger issues. But he feels that if he stays in New York City, the influences here (according to him), prevents him from making progress in a positive way.

This brother, like so many people I know, BLAME others or the society for their ills of mis-fortunes.

These people fail to realize that we all have CHOICES to make in every day life. And whatever choice we make, we reap the results of that or those choices.
Therefore, do not blame society or any person for your mis-fortunes. Because (no one) forced you to do to anything that brought negative results.

It was your VOLUNTARY choice!

So accept that and live with it. But let it be a lesson to move forward positively!

Derryck.
NYC.
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August 20-2007:

WORD-UP:

Who Speaks For The Ordinary Palestinians Based In Gaza?
Ever since the violent altercation between Hamas and Fatah party supporters, which caused the split or hiatus in the Israeli controlled, dominated, and terrorized regions. It is the ordinary Palestinian women, men and children who are starving, dying, homeless, jobless, and lives in perpetual fear of the Israelis and fellow Palestinians, on a daily basis.

The USA, and her European and Arab allies refuse to give or allow aid of any sort to the Gaza region controlled by Hamas. So until the blockade is lifted, the Palestinians continue to STARVE, DIE (primarily at the hands of Israeli gun ships), and fear for their daily livelihood.

This situation to my mind is terrorism disguised as a political necessity!

Derryck.
NYC.
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August 20-2007:

Gays Will Go To Hell-Says Some Pastors:

WORD-UP:

I feel that if anyone wants to publicly declare that GAYS or HOMOS are going to Hell, then that is their opinion, and should be allowed to voice them.
I would much prefer an OPEN and Public Declaration like that.

Than one that says "KILL all Gays Or Homos" in your neighborhood.

FREE speech can sometimes be very bothersome if we do not agree with what is being said. But in a TRUE democracy, FREE Speech is one of the CORE values that MUST be allowed to foster and remain alive.
Maybe those ministers who believe that Gays will go to Hell, will also be the ones to take them there!

FURTHERMORE:

The point I am making is simply this. People will say what they feel or think, regardless of whether it effects or bothers anyone else.
Because they feel it must be said!

What Laws can do, is to protect those who Wilfully do Harm (to the physical body or infrastructure), of anyone or thing, that they feel hatred for.
That is all that could be done to alleviate the growth and spread of ACTIVE hatred!

Derryck.
NYC.
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Could Ethnic & Cultural Duversity really Survive & Thrive?

August 22-2007:

Could Cultural & Ethnic Diversity Really Survive And Thrive For All Time?

Tonight after watching a documentary on the history channel-13, about the history of Islam-Christianity & Judaism. How these religious belief's converts struggled to live side by side. And how they fought against each other for space, livelihood, and personal safety for centuries.

Even to this day globally, this religious diversity is threatened once again primarily in the middle eastern hemisphere. And I ask myself the question which the title of this article above states. But is amazed at the continuation of these social-religious and political struggles. Some of which purport or promote violence, Jihad, and martyrdom, for those who are gullible enough to get on board once more.

And I realize that this current phenomenon is just a replay of what has occurred centuries ago, and will probably continue for as long as humans occupy this planet. Which I believe is part of the drama or experiences that us humans must face. As we continue to grow, develop, and adapt to our continually changing social, intellectual, political, and economic environments.

Derryck S. Griffith.
Educator-Advocate & Blogger.

Are There Too Many Colleges In The USA?

August 20-2007:

Are There Too Many Colleges In The USA Currently?

This question has bugged me for several years now. And I am yet to come to any realization for the need of so many colleges and universities within the USA currently.

Granted, getting a college education today within the USA can be extremely expensive. Tuition alone eats up the bulk of one's finances, not to mention course work materials, professor's personal book recommendations for research work assignments, computer ownership, live in or dorm expenses for full time (four year students), who have to live on campus during his or her college years.
Then there is the personal expenses for daily snacks, stationery, recreational activities, and personal telephone bills. And for those who are heavily dependent on Grants, Federal Aid packages, and Bank loans, this could be very distressing indeed.

Then deciding which college provides what course that is related, or what to do afterwards as his or her vocation, is major factor in determining what college provides that leeway. And colleges by and large have become factories, that churn out thousands of graduates every two or four years within this economy.

Just how many of these graduates get related, relevant, or decent paying employment, that provides benefits, and incomes that would allow for the re-payment of these hefty loans owed to banks?

And be able to provide some livelihood for themselves, without worrying when they would be free of these college debts is un-knowable!

Derryck S. Griffith.
Educator-Advocate & Blogger.