Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was confirmed dead yesterday after a member of the opposition group aroused speculation that he was dead a few days prior. Chavez was treated for lung cancer in Cuba and was the friend of Cuban President Fidel Castro. Chavez also supported Castro during his sickness and he ruled his country with an iron fist like Castro.
Following Chavez's death, many Venezuelans gathered to mourn their leader. President Obama said that he will assist the country in coming months, but it is unclear whether a democracy will emerge from his death. Miami is home to many Venezuelans who fled their country amid Sandinista rule and I know that many of them will love to see a democratic Venezuela.
However, many people speculate that the embalming and display of Chavez's body is meant to seal the electorial victory of Nicolas Maduro. Maduro was the country's vice president before Chavez's death and is the successor that Chavez wants.
The Venezuelan election will be held within 30 days from Chavez's death and opposition leader Henrique Caprilles has announced his plans to run against Maduro.
Whoever becomes the next Venezuelan president must remember that Venezuela is rich with oil and needs to be protected from corruption and bribery.
About Me
- Sandra Remilien
- Sandra Remilien is an American. Sandra Remilien is a Christian Miami native who loves to write. She is currently unemployed because a jealous, illiterate Haitian witch named Jeaccinette Philogene has been doing witchcraft to monitor her so she can do witchcraft on every job that she applies to so they do not hire her. Jeaccinette did witchcraft to get the password to her blog and gave someone and Guylene and Luna, who did witchcraft on her, the password to her blog so they could add things, change what she wrote so words are misspelled and it does not make sense and so people do not know the truth about the witchcraft that she did because she is stupid. Sandra Remilien does not like Haitians because they do witchcraft. Jeaccinette is doing witchcraft to make people say Sandra Remilien is Haitian and was born in Haiti so she can do witchcraft to make Sandra Remilien uplift Haitians. Sandra received a masters degree in journalism from Columbia University in 2008 and a bachelors degree in print journalism from the University of Miami in 2006.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Mammograms for Younger Women
The number of breast cancer patients is rising, but the age of newly diagnosed women is dropping. Breast cancer is claiming more lives at a younger age and some say that the recommended age to get a mammogram should be changed.
This comes after the Journal of the American Medical Association released new findings from a study on Tuesday. They found that between 1976 to 2009, breast cancer among women aged 25 to 39, has increasingly led to more advanced diseases.
Dr. Len Lichtenfeld, the American Cancer Society's deputy chief medical officer, said that while the study is accurate, she does not think all younger women should be given mammograms since breast cancer is still rare among their age group. He also said that childbearing styles can be a factor for younger women with cancer.
Mammograms are recommended for older women, but younger women such as myself are not given mammograms until around 40 years old.
I think that the fact that some women have a family history of breast cancer, mammograms should be given to younger women. Also, women who have been diagnosed with cysts in their breasts should also be given mammograms because not all women check their breasts every day. Most breast cancer is detected by a doctor.
This comes after the Journal of the American Medical Association released new findings from a study on Tuesday. They found that between 1976 to 2009, breast cancer among women aged 25 to 39, has increasingly led to more advanced diseases.
Dr. Len Lichtenfeld, the American Cancer Society's deputy chief medical officer, said that while the study is accurate, she does not think all younger women should be given mammograms since breast cancer is still rare among their age group. He also said that childbearing styles can be a factor for younger women with cancer.
Mammograms are recommended for older women, but younger women such as myself are not given mammograms until around 40 years old.
I think that the fact that some women have a family history of breast cancer, mammograms should be given to younger women. Also, women who have been diagnosed with cysts in their breasts should also be given mammograms because not all women check their breasts every day. Most breast cancer is detected by a doctor.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Argo Wins Oscar after Banned in Iraq
I watched the Oscar last night and it was a long three and a half hours. Adele's singing of "Skyfall" kept me watching, but the delay in the announcement of the best picture and best actress winner was too much to ask.
11:00 pm and the best picture winner was not announced. This was unbearable because I wanted to know who won the Best Picture Oscar. The six nominees were announced in groups of three throughout the show. Finally, the best picture Oscar was revealed as belonging to Argo. Best Affleck, the movie;s director, did not look clean shaven, but I was surprised that he looked exactly as he did in the movie. Most actors and actress change their appearance for roles, but later revert back to their original look.
Argo is based on real life events. CIA operative Tony Mendez's book The Master of Disguise chronicled his leadership in the rescue of six U.S. diplomats during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis.
Although the movie was popular in America, Iran banned the movie and spurred an underground movie movement which sold the movie as a bootleg. Argo was labeled as pro-CIA and anti-Iran propaganda.
Nonetheless, a piece of history was told through the use of film.
11:00 pm and the best picture winner was not announced. This was unbearable because I wanted to know who won the Best Picture Oscar. The six nominees were announced in groups of three throughout the show. Finally, the best picture Oscar was revealed as belonging to Argo. Best Affleck, the movie;s director, did not look clean shaven, but I was surprised that he looked exactly as he did in the movie. Most actors and actress change their appearance for roles, but later revert back to their original look.
Argo is based on real life events. CIA operative Tony Mendez's book The Master of Disguise chronicled his leadership in the rescue of six U.S. diplomats during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis.
Although the movie was popular in America, Iran banned the movie and spurred an underground movie movement which sold the movie as a bootleg. Argo was labeled as pro-CIA and anti-Iran propaganda.
Nonetheless, a piece of history was told through the use of film.
Pistorius' Trial: Image & Justice
After news was released about Reeva Steemkamp's murder, I sat and wondered if the truth would ever emerge. After Oscar Pistorius was granted bail after four days, I knew that the conflicting account of Steemkamp's death that he told meant that he could possibly get away with murder.
Steemkamp was a model and Pistorius is an Olympic medalist. The media portrayed Pistorius as a celebrity who had South Africa's image on hinges. In other words, if Pistorius is accused of murder, South Africa's hometown hero brings a bad reputation to the country.
Another thing that bothers me is the fact that the juducual system cannot fully speak for the deceased. Jane Velez-Mitchell of HLN said that Steemkamp has become an invisible person. I sadly agree because her murder or homicide will be told using Pistorius testimony and evidence gathered from the scene.
Do the deceased actually ever receive justice?
Steemkamp was a model and Pistorius is an Olympic medalist. The media portrayed Pistorius as a celebrity who had South Africa's image on hinges. In other words, if Pistorius is accused of murder, South Africa's hometown hero brings a bad reputation to the country.
Another thing that bothers me is the fact that the juducual system cannot fully speak for the deceased. Jane Velez-Mitchell of HLN said that Steemkamp has become an invisible person. I sadly agree because her murder or homicide will be told using Pistorius testimony and evidence gathered from the scene.
Do the deceased actually ever receive justice?
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Facebook & Google Join Forces for Brain Mapping
Facebook and Google are known for their innovative ideas and products. Sadly, Facebook has been boycotted by many due to claims that it can be addictive and non-productive. However, Facebook users are now dancing to a different tune. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Google co-founder announced today that they have created a Life Sciences Breakthrough Prize in an effort to help map the brain.
Brain mapping is important because it can help cure diseases such as Alzheimers. In addition, the mapping of the brain is expected to create new jobs. This is important because some of the automatic budget cuts that are expected on March 1 will affect educational funding. The prize for the winner is double the monetary prize of the Nobel Prize, $33 million.
I believe that Facebook and Google should continue finding ways to make their products important in every day life. An important way that Facebook has changed our lives is the use of social media by companies to build brand awareness. This has changed the job market because companies have now created positions dedicated solely on their webiste and social media campaigns.
For more information:
BreakthroughPrizeinLifeSciences.org
Brain mapping is important because it can help cure diseases such as Alzheimers. In addition, the mapping of the brain is expected to create new jobs. This is important because some of the automatic budget cuts that are expected on March 1 will affect educational funding. The prize for the winner is double the monetary prize of the Nobel Prize, $33 million.
I believe that Facebook and Google should continue finding ways to make their products important in every day life. An important way that Facebook has changed our lives is the use of social media by companies to build brand awareness. This has changed the job market because companies have now created positions dedicated solely on their webiste and social media campaigns.
For more information:
BreakthroughPrizeinLifeSciences.org
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
No Regular Mail Delivery on Saturdays starting August
The United States Postal Service announced its decision to end Saturday's delivery of regular mail today and as someone who waits for her mail almost every day, it makes me anxious. I started hearing about the troubles of the USPS last year and I was hopeful that no dramatic changes would be made. I was hopeful that the rise of the price of the stamp and my local post office's constant busyness would provide stability for the USPS.
However, USPS CEO Patrick R. Donahoe said, "since 2008, we've seen a steady $2 billion decline in the use of 1st class mail." He also stated that more residents are using online bill pay, but I counter that not all creditors accept checks and online bill pay. In fact, some of them have very strict payment methods. For example, I have to mail a postal money order to pay for services that I received during an emergency room visit. The provider's specific request shows that they believe that the USPS is trustworthy.
The change is expected in August and while it does not affect the delivery of packages, it is expected to save the agency $2 billion. It also comes after the agency used up a $15 billion line of credit from the U.S. Treasury. But, I do not think that FedEx can replace the post office due to the inexpensiveness of the stamp. I also do not think more people will stop using regualr mail unless the letter or package is timely.
However, USPS CEO Patrick R. Donahoe said, "since 2008, we've seen a steady $2 billion decline in the use of 1st class mail." He also stated that more residents are using online bill pay, but I counter that not all creditors accept checks and online bill pay. In fact, some of them have very strict payment methods. For example, I have to mail a postal money order to pay for services that I received during an emergency room visit. The provider's specific request shows that they believe that the USPS is trustworthy.
The change is expected in August and while it does not affect the delivery of packages, it is expected to save the agency $2 billion. It also comes after the agency used up a $15 billion line of credit from the U.S. Treasury. But, I do not think that FedEx can replace the post office due to the inexpensiveness of the stamp. I also do not think more people will stop using regualr mail unless the letter or package is timely.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Super Bowl
This year's Super Bowl is unique because of two factors: Sandy Hook Elementary and the Harbaugh Brothers.
Twenty-six children from Sandy Hook Elementary school will sing "America the Beautiful" with Jennifer Hudson. This will help Americans remember the young victims and also highlight that America needs to find a way to stop tragedies such as the one that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary.
The second unique factor is that this year's Super Bowl will be coached by two brothers, Jim and John Harbaugh. This year's Super Bowl has been nicknamed the "Harbaugh Bowl" and the parents of the brothers held a press conference in which they said that they would emotionally support both the winner and loser of this year's Super Bowl.
This is a good way to maintain good family relationships, but the Baltimore Ravens have been favored to win.
Another notable element of this year's Super Bowl is that Ray Lewis will retire after this year's game. He has been in the spotlight because of his religious views.
Twenty-six children from Sandy Hook Elementary school will sing "America the Beautiful" with Jennifer Hudson. This will help Americans remember the young victims and also highlight that America needs to find a way to stop tragedies such as the one that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary.
The second unique factor is that this year's Super Bowl will be coached by two brothers, Jim and John Harbaugh. This year's Super Bowl has been nicknamed the "Harbaugh Bowl" and the parents of the brothers held a press conference in which they said that they would emotionally support both the winner and loser of this year's Super Bowl.
This is a good way to maintain good family relationships, but the Baltimore Ravens have been favored to win.
Another notable element of this year's Super Bowl is that Ray Lewis will retire after this year's game. He has been in the spotlight because of his religious views.
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