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[Feb. 1st, 2005|12:19 am] |
Stem Cell Research: Morally Wrong or Modern Marvel?
What if someone told you that a new, progressive technology could potentially cure cancer, Parkinson’s Disease, spinal cord injuries, or diabetes? What if in years to come, scientists could not only treat the symptoms of disease, but target the cause? This new, progressive technology is called Stem Cell Research, and it’s been a debatable topic both politically and medically.
According to Stem Cell Research Foundation, Stem Cell Research can be defined as a “group of new techniques that rely on replacing diseased or dysfunctional cells with healthy, functional ones.” Stem cells are primitive cells found in embryos that have the potential to give rise to other types of cells. To create stem cells for research, a stem cell line must be created from the inner cell mass of a week old embryo. Batches of cells can be produced, then researched. This technique was conceived when there was an excess of embryos created in vitro fertilization, which is a process where a sperm cell and egg are brought together in a petri dish, rather than intercourse. Many scientists believe that Stem Cell Research looks promising, will revolutionize modern medicine, and save approximately 128 million Americans.
So, what is at fault? It’s a seemingly good solution for diseases that plague this generation, so what’s the controversy? Well, controversy lies within one’s opinion of what is considered a human being. Richard M. Doerflinger, Deputy Director of the Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, expressed that even a one-celled zygote is the beginning of a new human being. He expresses, “every living member of the human species, including the human embryo, must be treated with the respect due to a human person.”
When exactly is life formed? Is it when the sperm meets the egg? Is it after the zygote is formed? Now, that’s up to you to decide. I believe that Stem Cell Research has the potential to save many lives from disease. I believe that the government should invest more money than what it is currently being doled out. President Bush says, “Embryonic stem cell research is at the leading edge of a series of moral hazards.” He calls it moral hazards. I call it a future of saving lives. |
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[Dec. 29th, 2004|01:39 pm] |
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[Dec. 5th, 2004|11:43 pm] |
Can I get an AMEN!?
You are SO right.
Is he EVER. |
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[Dec. 3rd, 2004|02:00 pm] |
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In BCA right now and I finished my work beaucoup early.
So, haha I guess no one really misses the journal....but to clarify, I still read everyone elses and comment when I am able...which is basically in BCA class. It's not like I was comment-crazy before anyway.
Anyhoo, things have been going okay.
Chelsea B and I speak most of our conversations in french and that is TRES SUPER COOL
Mademoiselle Miguez's last day was TODAY...(I WILL miss her!)
TONIGHT I GET TO SEE MEET THE GREAT CONCEALER AND TRRIAAAGEE!!! YAAAAHH HOOO!!!
Tommorow, I get to see Hallie shake what her momma gave her!
Sunday...will be a day of rest and studying
French Vanilla cool whip looks ALOT like butter
I go to N E W YOOOORKKK CITTTYY in like 15 days or so
My user pic is hella ancient
I'm contemplating either.....dying my hair all brown, or redoing highlights. I have an appointment next week
I miss my brothers and sisters and mother and weenie dog.
My mom is so beautiful....no matter what.
Tyler Sonnier is hot and he's sitting right next to me. = )
so, alright... I guess this does it for my journal entry. All is going well! I hope the same for you! |
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[Nov. 29th, 2004|01:10 pm] |
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B C A I S F O R B I T C H E S |
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[Oct. 25th, 2004|02:00 am] |
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Guys, I am done with livejournal. |
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[Oct. 1st, 2004|03:08 pm] |
Things have been whizzing a mile a minute.
No time for anyyyythinggggg.
I have rehearsal until 8:30 tonight. My weekends in October are S H O T with the Patriot Acts. ::Sigh:: Gotta keep on truckin'
I recently bought jon stewart's new book, and it is hilariouss. It was only 17! Woo hoo.
Today, I had a reallllly cool conversation with my Civics teach. We watched the debate and I could sense that he is on the left of thangs....but I REALLY appreciate how he presents information and facts in a very unbiased environment. People ask him what his political affiliation is, and he wishes not to answer or impose HIS opinions on us. So that's real cool. So after clas, I was like..Mann...thankyou so much. And he was like...for what? And I said....Just for informing us...theres so much that I don't know...
And we talked a little bit about politics....about how....President Bush will be the most PRAISED president in history if in 30 years, peace is achieved in the Middle East. But....if in 30 years, there is no progress, a war is still being fought....whether it be civil war, our war, whatever....He will be thought to be the WORST president in history. And right now....things are looking verrrry glum.
Damn, i've been so tired this week. I......must.....get....sleep!
So yeah, this weekend...I have no idea whats going on besides rehearsals. I might hang out with Stefan tonight, after rehearsal. I don't know though. I'd like to.
I'm thought to be a bad influence and that REALLY makes me step back and check myself. What did I do wrong? How do other adults percieve me? Am I really a horrible person with absolutely no morals and no boundaries? I REALLY honestly don't think I am....but I don't know. Yes, my parents give me freedom and can be extremely lenient at times, but I've never done anything to lose trust. MY PARENTS TRUST ME. WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR THEM? But then again, I'm not on the outside looking at myself.....I dont know what they see. I'm really upset about this....because I feel I didn't do anything wrong and blame was placed on me. ::Sigh:: I'm really confused.
I'm going take a nap. |
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| Pahahahah. Nader. |
[Sep. 27th, 2004|02:48 pm] |
You Should Vote for Ralph Nader. |
Sorry - Shirts and Shoes are Required in the Voting Booth. |
that's hillarrrious. |
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[Sep. 26th, 2004|09:57 pm] |
Mannnnn, I definitely had a FULL page about this weekends happenin's. But, it's late now....and I honestly do NOT feel like re typing.
You should ALLLLLLL comment and tell me about YOUR weekend. Good/Not so good/bad?
.peace and blessings.
.....something quick - Thanks to ALL who came out today. I am forever grateful for the support and the turnout. Thankyou for being so patient, chill, creative, appreciative, and respectful. Thankyou for making it out.
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[Sep. 25th, 2004|12:10 am] |
ARTMOSPHERE.
A PRO-PEACE GATHERING.
Sunday, September 26th
From 2 to 6 pm.
..Spontaneous ComPHUNKtion
..speakers
..arts and crafts
..voter registration
..original poetry encouraged
(to promote: peace, individuality, understanding, involvement, knowledge, love, and creativity)
Location: 902 Johnston St. (across from Borden's Icecream- Downtown) |
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[Sep. 22nd, 2004|11:53 pm] |
I'm not the source of your happiness.
and that scares me. |
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[Sep. 21st, 2004|10:43 pm] |
W O W
I've been a busy gal.
Busy with...school, the patriot acts, peace show, maintaining my sanity, family affairs, and the like.
Tonight, I bought hemp, beads, and macaroni noodles.
THIS SUNDAY, GUYS. BE THERE.
I'm encouraging poetry. If anyone has any original poems inspired or pertaining to war/peace/poltics/voting/1st amedment/equal rights.
Please, let your lines loose.
Woah, my dad has been listening to my Wilco album a lot lately. He just put it on.
This past weekend I...
-had rehearsal for the Patriot Acts
-hung out with Lian, Harmony, Amy and crew
-watched a BRILLIANT documentary
-ate out with the crew at Bennigan's and hit on a Rasta boy with kick-ass sambas. (He asked about the dreads....I asked about the flow)
-kicked up some dust at Festival Acadiens.
-hung out with Lian and Harmony some mo'
-swam a little bit
-bought new music, Massive Attack
How is everyone? |
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[Sep. 19th, 2004|09:34 am] |
78% of OUR BEAUTIFUL FREAKING STATE OF LOUISIANA voted against love of two people who wish to be together in harmony, hurting absolutely NO ONE in doing so.
I believe love transcends divison.
Whether it be age, gender, race, what have you.
Don't fucking put a barrier on love.
Heyyy...let's talk about equal rights, man. Let's talk about a FREE country. Tell me what's wrong with two men or women loving eachother with EVERY molecule in their body but it's ILLEGAL to be together in marriage.
Let's talk about how maybe love comes once in a lifetime. And those who are fortunate to feel and experience love CAN NOT EVEN BE MARRIED. Fuck you, gays are hurting NO ONE.
"Love says it just wants somewhere to go
to live.
to grow.
to spread
like a delectable disease."
I'm not happy, guys. |
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[Sep. 16th, 2004|01:30 pm] |
I AM IN BCA AND I AM NOT LIKING IT! I DO LIKE THE BOY WHO SITS TO THE LEFT OF ME THOUGH. HE GIVES ME SUNKIST GUMMIES WHEN I HAVE A BAD DAY. I AM ENTERNALLY GRATEFUL.
NOT GUMMIES.
"FRUIT SNACKS, BITCH"
The 307 show last night was super super super AMAZING. Feu Follet was aiiight. Dad and I had to dance or I would have fallen asleep. But, when Spontaneous took the stage, more people were coming in....and it was soon filled to the gills. The dance flo' was jammed packed and a few of Brooke's B-Boys were busting a griizzove. It was tres tres "phuckin so cool."
Oh man, they covered On and On, Rimshot, and another Erykah song...damn, I don't know the name of it. I LUHOVE IT. Man, was such an amazing show. Granny came out to see T jam one down. She's in for Hurrican Ivy.
Spontaneous ComPHUNKtion
Artmosphere.
A political pro-peace and love and harmony gathering.
Sunday, Oct. 26th
2-6
An afternoon filled with everything nice. |
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[Sep. 11th, 2004|01:51 am] |
Veryyyyy nnice night. Peter came in from NOLA and we ate at Pimon Thai! mmmm..I LOVE Thai food. Then, Stefan called me asking what I was up to...and he wanted to hang out...so, Pops, Peter and I head to Barnes and Noble to visit Brock, Martin, and Stefan. We only stayed a short while....long enough for Peter to get in some French jokes though. Hah. It was a chill evening....but very good to my soul. Indeed. In the morn, I plan to wake up early and swimmmmm. Then, I must go see Josie strut her lil momma self on the stage tommorow evenin'. Goran and Michele will be in audience with me...so that will be solid. I asked Chris if he wanted to go with me, but I think thats a no-go. I don't know. ::sigh::
Talib Kweli....check that out, guys.
I bought a new scent at Euphoria...but I'm not sure if I dig it. Peter says it smells like Granny's bathroom/chocolatey powder....Haha...I donnnt knoww.
I am off to rest my tired eyes/mind/body/heart. |
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[Sep. 7th, 2004|10:38 pm] |
::sigh::
horrible day.
Only cool thing was that we didn't dress out for PE. annnnd I got a cherry limeade after play rehearsal.
Not even that cheered me up.
I have no idea whats going to happen. |
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[Sep. 6th, 2004|11:48 am] |
Saturday night was hella cool and took my mind off a LOT of things. Josie picked up Stefan, Tim, and me.....and we headed to Buck Nutty's already blaring.....
"WE DON'T......LIVE FOR HIP HOP.
HIP HOP.....IT LIVES FOR US"
So yes, we show up and we don't really know anyone but I mean....it was totally rad anyway. Everyone was in circles practicing their moves and all that. Then, Taylor and a few of his friends show up and so thats cool that we know a few people....But anyway...
Josie and I spotted Ryan Cabrera(Ashlee Simpson's ex). Oh yes, you didn't know?
He's a b-boy.
Pahaha, then.....as josie says.."You KNOW a hip-hop jam is going to be really cool when it opens with an albino MC by the name of Paleface saying...."YO YO YO THIS IS FOR MY BROTHA FRANCOIS WHO GETS OUT IT 20013, Y'ALL!!! WORD. WORD."
haha so yeah.....then they had this pop n lock 5 v 5 or 6 v 6. Breakdancing.....it's not JUST what you do with your body....but it's a whole facial thing as well. I mean, I think theres similarities between b-dancing and acting because......1)When you dance, you really have to commit to what you're doing....or it blows. 2) Body and face are the main tools.
Thennnnnn, Brooke got on the flo' and got crunk. Haha she was 1 of 2 girl that danced the whole night. Mad props.
After we watched Brooke dance, we headed to Taco Shmell .......Josie and I were SUUUUPPPPERRRR hyper at this point.
1)You suck..You suck at smoking weed....You suck at life.
2)Empanadas.
3)JUST ORDA YOU CRAZY JOSIE, ORDA. LIKE YOU'VE NEVER ORDERED BEFORE.......JUST....ORDA.
4)Sublime.
'Twas a fun night. Thankyou Josie, Tim, and Stefan.
Hmmmm..Sunday. I slept ALLLL day. Then, went to Caroline's suprise bash. I thought I'd be okay to go....but I was just really quiet in not in a party or even social mood. Everyone seemed to have someone. Everyone was coupled up. I couldn't really take it, so I called Josie to pick me up. Josie always knows how to save me. She had a rose waiting for me.....and another sweet suprise. Thankyou, Joz. I love you.
We went to Michele's and hung out for a while.....I've missed Michele. We talked about the past summers. Old school Flymo, Hockey Plex, Abbey Players, The Rec, how we USED to look, what we USED to do. Haha beautiful girls. Beautiful memories.
Mmmm....Josie is at rehearsals right now and I'm talking to Seth. Wow, It's been forever since I've talked him him. He's such a chill guy.
Man, does my journal BLOW?! No one comments. |
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[Sep. 4th, 2004|04:56 pm] |
Today was tough. I don't know what's going on in my life. I cried from 12:30 to present(5:00) and my eyes sting when I touch them. It's just some personal issues I choose not to go in detail with via livejournal. Crying always gives me headaches. I wish I could communicate my feelings into words....and I thought this livejournal would be a nice tool for that. Pheck that. I'm writing in my old school journal.
Alone. |
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[Sep. 3rd, 2004|11:08 pm] |
Updates have been scarce. I guess I've just been busy with school and extra-cuh-rick-you-luh activites. Let's see....school has taken off. I have no complaints about that. I'm really enjoying civics and french. The rest can just fart off.
Hmmm, Friday night...and I'm home at 11:00. I am so cool.
R A N D O M S T A T E M E N T S.
1) I am getting tired of caramelmocha sips/fraps.
2) I like holding hands.
3) Bacne is to be avoided at all costs. (Bacne. n. acne of the back)
4) I would like to see David Byrne and Incubus this month but have no mode of transportation. If you are interested, contact me. = )
5) I want to take a roadtrip to the west. The wild wild west. With all of my friends. And camp out.
6) I watched The Real World ALLLL day today. What a waste of my life and my brain.
7) The script called for rain. But it was clear that day, so we faked it.
8) I joined Film Club.
9) I need a new scent. A new perfume. I am getting tired of Coolwater.
10) Energy drinks are highly overrated.
Haha....lists rule. |
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