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It hit me why in pageants contestants say, "World Peace" is their main hope!

We have heard about the bombing in Libya that took place this past weekend, but do we really know what is going on across the world when it comes to the possibility of war. I certainly do not know, or quite frankly want to know. It seems as if everyday on the news something is mentioned about the coming of war from anguish that is taking place between two or more countries, and if we are not one of the countries that are involved, then one of the countries that is involved is asking for our help physically or financially.

It breaks my heart to realize that no matter what we do or anyone else does, someone is never going to be happy. Why can we not reach an agreement and create peace among the world?

  I read about a U.S. fighter jet crashing with U.S. soldiers on board in Libya this morning. It really hits home when our own people are involved in pain and suffering, but honestly, it is occuring EVERYDAY. When will we realize that tragedy is not only sweeping across our nation, but the world.
   I cannot open a newspaper or turn on the television without something coming on about fighting in the middle east or bombing occuring in another country.... WHY CAN'T WE JUST GET ALONG? I know this is a dumb question, but I wish someone would take it literally and stand up and out for change to take place in the world.
  It's becoming very real to me that the book of Revelations and the prophesy of Jesus coming back could in fact be in my generation. If you do not know what I'm taking about, pick up a bible and read the last chapter of the book- you will come to the realization as well. It's scary but very true.
   Having said all this, the fact of the matter is that the world is in a tough spot, and we need to make some changes, and quickly. Not just in putting peace back in our worrld, but some Jevoah Shalom (God of Peace) in our lives, which is Jesus Christ.
 God Bless,
Lauren
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/22/libya.civil.war/index.html

Natural or not, it's still a disaster

My heart goes out to Japan and what they and neighboring countries are dealing with right now.
  I woke up at three a.m. with a text message from a friend on Friday morning telling me to turn on the news. Sadly enought, I saw that an 8.9 earthquake had taken place and devastation was soon to occur.
   I actually went to Japan in 2007 and was able to stay there for ten days with a host family, so the first thing I thought about was them when I heard about the tragedy.
   It is actually weird because while I was there in July of 2007, a 6.6 Earthquake took place and also a chemical spill, so I dealt with my fair share of distasters while I was oversea's.
   At this point as the death toll is still rising, what we can do as a nation is pray for all those directly or indirectly affected by the disaster. We can also provide a helping hand, whether with materials, monetary gifts, or provide physical help.
God bless!
   Lauren

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42066622?gt1=43001
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_Ch%C5%ABetsu_offshore_earthquake

BYU and Honor Codes broken, 6'9 starter is gone!

Slate's Hang-up and Listen podcast this week featured the dismissal of  BYU starter Brandon Davies for having pre-marital sex with his girlfriend.
  Apparently, Brigham Young University, a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints (Mormon belief) based college has a strict honor code relating not only to athletes, but all students enrolled. This honor code includes: Academic honesty, grooming and dress code, abstinence from pre-marital sex, and also a "no-use" policy of drugs and alcohol.
  If anyone who attends BYU gets caught using or breaking any of these aspects of honor code, they will be dismissed, period.
  I think that it is awesome that they require these students to be responsible, not drinking and becoming abstinent, but it is so hard to believe honestly that a whole college can practice all of these aspects of life looking at the way the world is today.
   I also think that the fact that the faculty stuck to their rules and dismissed the player displayed moral character and showed that they would stick to what they said they would do!
  I know this situation is controversial, but it shows me that athletes, especially those in the spotlight, have to follow rules, and to take it one step further, people CAN follow these rules, otherwise these athletes and students wouldn't be attending BYU!!!
God bless,
Lauren
http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2011/03/03/byu-dismisses-player-basketball-team-having-premarital-sex/
http://www.slate.com/id/2287059/
  
  

Trade.. Trade.. Trade.. Ole Carmello!

The knicks are nearly dropping all their roster in order to gain Carmello Anthony to their game... Can you trade four, essentially starters, just to gain one big name player?
   This Slate's hangup and listen episode discusses trades and the business side of the NBA.
   I liked Carmello Anthony, but quite frankly I don't believe that going after one player knowing that you would have to rid yourself of several crucial players you already have in order to afford this traded player's salary is a little ridiculous.
   I understand that trades are going to take place, but when it comes to this point, it makes people not only lose interest in particular teams because they may have supported that team because a specific player that was on the team, but it also makes a watcher/supporter ask themselves about the real facts on the NBA, all it is, is a business.
   Carmello is kinda of in the lime light at this point being as he might be put down for this decision..
  What do you think? Are trades needed/worth it? What about the point of "working teams for as much money as you can get in order to secure the trade?"
God bless,
   Lauren