Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Target Seeing Your Future

It is now recognized that Target has been tracking peoples every move while shopping.... With target camera's through research and strategic analyzing, tracking what one may be shopping for can give answers to what is to occur in the future.

One of targets examples is the topic of pregnancy. By watching certain foods women may be buying, or watching a woman buy a pregnancy test cameras helps targets cameras put the puzzle together. Coupons for half priced diapers and congratulations your pregnant have been sent out to women who may not even realize they are pregnant yet, but target does.

Monday, February 27, 2012

Another School Shooting

Like horror situations in the past another school shooting occurred today at 7:30am in Ohio when a young male student opened fire killing one student and wounding four. A school shooting is every schools worst nightmare and the fact that they keep happening is a nightmare in itself.

What makes a student reach the brink of wanting to bring a gun to school and shoot anyone is beyond me. Some say it is from bullying, and some say it may be from depression or anger. The other question is how can it be prevented? What precautions can be made to prevent a student from bring a gun into school?

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Baseball Warning for Fans

The Texas Rangers incident in July 2011 not only raised awareness to the world of baseball, but it brought up the importance of preventing accidents. After the death of Shannon Stone occurred from a fall over the stands, the question regarding the required height of the railing came about. Baseball stadiums around the country have the required height of railing, however what is a course of action that can be taken to prevent accidents?

Regardless of word going around raising awareness to fan, something needs to be done to remind fans to be safe around the railings. One idea could be playing a short clip to remind fans the importance of being safe around the railing. Also, if accidents continue to happen then raising the required height of the railing would not be a bad idea as well. Having a death at a stadium from a fall is awful and raising awareness and protecting fans should be taken seriously and actions put forth immediately.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

To Vogue? Who Knew?

Vogue is that fashion magazine that comes out every month showing the world what is "in" and what is "out". Actresses and models graze the covers alluring individuals all around the world to buy the glossy, stylist magazine that is bound to entice your senses through every picture.

I was one of the allured viewers who caught sight of the February Vogue issue with Taylor Swift on the cover. As I glanced through each page a small picture of Madonna on the bottom corner with text saying, "LEGENDS OF THE BALLS" caught my eye. After reading it I learn something I never knew, so here is your fact for the day that most probably do not know about.....

What is "Vogue" exactly? At least what is it today? In the early 80's the noun Vogue turned into "to Vogue." It was an action done by fashionable individuals in Harlem and the Bronx. After going to incredible fashion shows people would gather and have a ball, very late at night, where they would channel and creatively depict the latest fashion styles on the runway.... interestingly enough these balls were held by impoverished gay kids... Who knew?

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Love Thy Neighbor

World peace is not a promising goal. Everywhere around the world acts of hate and violence are performed on a daily basis. Living by a golden rule of treating others as you would like to be treated, is wishful thinking when reading the news. The ethical ideal of "Love Thy Neighbor" is an ideal hope, especially when compared to the recent occurrence in Egypt.

On February 1, 2012 many soccer fans in Egypt joined together to enjoy a game. Individuals from citizens, to public law makers were trapped in an act of unexpected violence. As soccer fans desperately tried to flee from people of the opposing team from being attacked, a tiny exit was shut by police from allowing individuals to exit. Because of the "death trapped" door many people were crushed, stabbed and killed. What started out to be a moment of enjoyment at a soccer game turned into the death of 74 people. "Love Thy Neighbor" was an ethical idea that was ignored and is daily.

Egypt Violent Soccer Game