Stereotyping

Prejudice has existed in human society for as long as anyone can remember. Beginning from the stone age until now, prejudice has always been around us, and many factors have contributed to its continuation and growth. Stereotyping is a major aspect of prejudice. Stereotypes are generalizations about a community or ethnicity, which usually have a negative connotation. Stereotype such as "All athletes are black" and "He's a cheap Jew" stem from generalized ideas that are not necessarily true. For example, all athletes are not African-American, their are just as many athletes from different ethnicities that participate in a various amount of sports. These stereotypes come from sources such as television or sometimes a child's parents, and since children are so absorbent they record these ideas in their brains and believe in them, creating great prejudice in society. This is how groups such as the KKK form. children who have become brainwashed from a young age grow to hate minorities and join prejudice groups against them. They feel as if they are superior to all others, and should be the only race or ethnicity on this planet.

Paraplegic Marathon Runner

Edmund Sanders, of the Los Angeles Times, writes about the Radi Kaiuf in an article titled, "Paraplegic Will Leave Wheelchair Behind for Tel Aviv Marathon" published March 14, 2013. Radi Kaiuf was an Israeli paratrooper in 1988, when he was hit in the spine by a bullet during a firefight in Lebanon. The bullet left him paralyzed, and doctors said that he would not walk again or have a normal life. However, in just a few days on March 22nd Kaiuf will participate in the six-mile Tel Aviv marathon, using a robotic leg braces. Kaiuf never let his paralyzed state prevent him from living his life to the fullest. He has learned to drive with a specially designed car, and even gone skiing on a wheelchair. His progress has been amazing and it seems as though he is out to prove the world wrong. This is truly an inspirational story, and sets an example for every one to never give up and stay true to oneself.

Teen Tragedy

Matt Pearce writes about a great tragedy in Ohio, in an article titled "Six Ohio Teens Killed, Two Hurt When Packed SUV Plunges Into Pond" published March 10, 2013 in the Los Angeles Times. Officials say they do not know where the SUV was headed early sunday morning, however just south of the city of Warren the SUV hit a rail and flipped over into a pond. Police have confirmed that none of the eight teenagers, youngest of whom was only fourteen, were wearing seat belts in an SUV originally meant to seat five. Four of the teens died immediately. Another two were taken to a hospital where resuscitation efforts failed to revive them from the trauma they suffered from the extremely cold water. The only two surviving teen were identified as Brian Henry and Asher Lewis. This is such an unfortunate event, and it is very sad to hear, especially when it involves such young people. It reminds me of the assembly that we had about safe teen driving, and it is another example of why teens are not allowed to have drive other teens. 

My Type of Party

If I were to throw a party with a $100,000 budget, it would definitely be a beach party. First I would rent out a house in Santa Barbara for $4000 a night. Having a great venue is the most important part of a party. Second, I would acquire party buses to have all my friends picked up from Los Angeles and be  brought to the beach. And, a party is not a party without proper music, and that is why I would have a professional disc jockey such as Kaskade make an appearance, along with a rapper like 2 Chainz. For food we would have Armenian barbecue in addition to a lot of vodka because after all, it is an Armenian party. I would invite all of Pilibos high school, plus all of my friends from outside of school. And, anyone else who is willing to drive is surely welcome because the more the merrier. 

Hugo Chavez

In a recent article published March 2, 2013 in the Los Angeles Times titled, "Venezuela's Hugo Chavez Undergoing Chemotherapy, Official Says" Mery Mogollan and Chris Kraul write about Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez, and his ongoing troubles with cancer. Chavez had been out of the public's eyes since his surgery in December, but Vice President Nicolas Maduro has recently announced that he will be undergoing chemotherapy once again. Chavez has been fighting against cancer for approximately two years, and is currently on a respirator. "But he has a strength superior to the treatments that he is receiving, and he is in a good state of mind," Maduro says. Officials believe that Chavez will be able to recover, fight through this battle successfully. It is unfortunate to hear about tragedies such as this, especially because its impact affects an entire country. Hopefully, Chavez will recover sooner than later, and be back in position to lead his country.