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Monday, July 18, 2011

The other side of your lab class..



Hola, this is Beans!! He was originally viewed of as  property of a university, the fate that awaited him was  having a pin stuck through his head while still awake, being opened up, and played with while conscious. Luckily, for him he was an extra but that meant he was going to be euthanized...sad day..but then a fellow biology student saved him and I adopted him! YAY!!
Sadly he is in the minority across the world given a 2nd chance.











After a few months he did escape while I was moving...but he escaped outside so hopefully he found a new awesome natural home:D

This is Mr.Spartacus, he was taken from his home in the Gulf of Mexico and brought back to a zoology lab in West Texas. This is where he ate his tankmates and was put on death row. What do you expect?  He is a wild animal. Now he chills in my living room, kind of like a guard dog, putting up an offensive whenever people sit down. He is kind of like a grumpy oldman, hes mean but you cannot help but to have a soft spot in your heart for him. Hopefully soon he will be returned to the ocean....but until then he will be a member of the bible study held in my apartment weekly. haha













Saturday, July 16, 2011

Money is power. It is our power as consumers.

Money is power. It is our power as consumers.
Against slavery? Don't buy from companies that use sweat shops.
Against child abuse? Don't buy from companies that use sweat shops!
Want to support American jobs? Buy American.
Think its wrong to kill animals for fur? Don't buy products with leather or fur!
Against killing pets in shelters? Don't buy from a breeder and adopt.
Against tyrants? Don't buy their exports!
Against animal abuse? GO VEGAN.
Think all the violence on the border is horrible? Don't support drug dealers!
Against using animals for testing beauty products? Buy products from companies that don't test on animals!!
Support spreading the word of Jesus? Put your money where your mouth is.
Want to spread the word about whats important to you? Buy clothing advertising it! 
Want to support your community? Buy local!
Against pollution? Buy recycled goods!
Against polluting water? Buy organic/ go vegan!
Support our troops? Buy them some goodies

Just because you "think" its wrong does not mean a damn thing, its your actions that matter.
p.s. I realize this is not well written but you get the point & no i don't do all these things but in time I hope to change the world with my actions, money, and words.

LIVE YOUR LIFE WITH PASSION or else its not really worth living. 

Friday, July 15, 2011

Should "Bible Classes" be taught in schools?

This was the facebook conversation between a former teacher of mine, my dad and I....


My status- OMG Chuck Norris..epic fail. No we should NOT have a "bible course" in our public schools. (face palm)



Me- we dont even have the resources to teach kids all the science and math they need to know...


Jessica- its funny, the government is like we need to concentrate on making education better, but then some first people that get laid off are teachers. it just baffles me

Me- yea I know huh!?!?


Former Teacher- Let’s see, Casey – the source of the most essential and noble Western and American values, like universal human dignity, natural rights and equality before the law; the philosophical foundation and wellspring of Western science; the greatest single source of literary inspiration, reference, allusion and turn-of-phrase in English-language literature… among other things – What possible justification could there be for including study of the Bible in school? The real scandal is how effectively the socialist ideologues of the past half-century have taken study of the Bible OUT of public schools. That such a bright and ostensibly educated young Westerner like yourself would regard study of the Bible as so contemptible illustrates how effectively they are managing to cut off contemporary Western civilization from our roots.

Me- The government has already failed at educating students math and science, I seriously doubt that a government run education system could effectively handle something as complicated as the Bible and all of its interpretations. If Mr. Norris really wanted to instill values into the future generations, he could propose a course with no agenda that focused on honesty and integrity. Honestly, I think that is how every classroom should be run, like yours, athletics, and some other classrooms at AHS. Why should we only have one class that focuses on teaching American values. Side note- I see nothing wrong with the Bible being used in an English setting to show it as a work of literature. America would run more smoothly if everyone was the same denomination of Christianity, but that is what makes us the greatest nation in to world is that we are a combination of different religions and are free to practice or not practice as we choose. As a Christian it is my duty to teach people about Jesus and as an American I stand for freedom. I incorporate these two beliefs into everyday life by living my life to show people God's love and also to realize I live in country where people are free not to accept it. Real change is brought through changing peoples' minds and hearts not through legislative action. (quote by me:)) I doubt this would ever pass (thankfully) but if it did it would bring even more people to shun away from Christianity. Its the job of parents, religious leaders, you, and I to show people God and encourage society to hold people to a higher moral standard not a government that has grown and gained so much unnecessary power. Ultimately, I think we have the same goals, which is to bring society back to God and American values, however our difference in opinion is in how it should be done. (I could be completely wrong)
May 20 at 3:44pm · Like ·  1 person

My dad- Congratulations Case, you set the trap and lured a perfect example, albeit wordy and condesending, of why we don't need anyone teaching their personal religious beliefs in our schools….very tricky of you to use the opposition to prove your point.






What's yalls opinion?!?

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Friend of the Week!!

Now tell me this is not animal abuse!  I am absolutely infuriated right now after finding out what happened to Lily on petfinder.com.---->
"This is Lilly; She is the Lilly's Rescue mascot. We are a division of Pets Are Us Rescue. She came to me with drastically severe burns. The cause is unknown. Her dewlap was melted to her and the depth of the burns was unreal. Her palms, dewlap, vent and tail were completely scorched. She has since healed very well without her skin cracking or drying out....Please read up on any animal before you adopt them. There is so much to learn about iguanas. She is another Igg who truly needs donations; they can be made at www.petareusrescue.org You can also obtain a wealth of information at this site. "


Now tell me you think only fuzzy  critters can be abused! Tell me reptiles feel pain any differently! If anything they are even more sensitive to it.  I want to adopt her and let her live out her life without anymore pain.



Tuesday, July 5, 2011

World Event to End Animal Cruelty!!

I'm the newest ambassador representing the WEEAC!! It is such an honor and a great opportunity to spread the word about the truth that goes on across the world.
Animal all over the world are victims at the hands of humans, and it needs to stop now.

- <3 -
Casey May