Video on Cuba's Revolution

In class, we began to watch a movie on Cuba and how many leaders faught for freedom, including Fidel Castro. Before I watched the movie, I had one perspective on Castro and Cuba, and that was that Castro was a dictator and really did not want anything but power. However, watching just the beginning of the movie/video, my perspective has somewhat changed. I still do believe he is a dictator, however, I assume now that Fidel Castro is just a poor leader for his idea of revolution was unorganized and not properly constructed. Before being elected, Castro might have been in the right state of mind; however, power and money can be evil and distort people's beliefs and morals. Additionally, before watching this video, I was not aware that Cuba suffered because of two leaders. Nevertheless, I was a aware and am a believer that the U.S. has been an empire, as mentioned in the video. It is mentioned that the U.S. takes Cuba's main natural resource, sugar cane, in order for Cuba to reinburse the U.S. for "the help" it has presented. As we've discussed in class, there does exist the American Idiot. I learned about the U.S. growing as an empire when I visited Uruguay this past Christmas break. One needs to open their minds and become familiar with international economic news, because the U.S. limits our available education in order to be content with our own leader.

Freemasonry helps build America

If you are not familiar with the word freemasonry, then you have been deprived of the oldest, most historical brotherhood that has ever existed. It is said that the Freemasons rule the world, well, as the most ancient esoteric society, from King Solomon's time, whom know of multiple secrets our brains and minds cannot even imagine, I believe they have taken a huge part in what has happened throughout history. Little do we know, some of the greatest or most popular leaders have been freemasons, for example, George Washington, Adolf Hitler, Sherman Adams, Simon Bolivar, and Theodore Roosevelt, or other famous individuals, for example, Benjamin Franklin, Mozart, and Mark Twain. Many believe that the Freemasons deal with the Devil; however, even though one of the Freemason symbols is a pentagram, it does not necessarily connect with the Devil. Religions, such as, Christianity and Islam, are die hard against Freemasonry because they claim that secrets should not be kept from others. Nonetheless, unfortunately guilty, I can admit to be an American idiot, being brainwashed and only believing what our authority has presented to us. Regardless, what right do Christians and Muslims have to claim such a thing, when one knows, that the secrets of the universe cannot be handled by everyone and anyone. Hence, being a freemason proves that one is mentally capable to handle such secrets. As Timothy Leary says, "Question Authority. Think for yourself." Before initiation, one must go through a mental preparation that not everyone is capable of. So secretive? Yes, they are. Wrong? No, they are not. Altough I cannot be a freemason due to the fact that freemasonry is based on a brotherhood, I admire the boldness and wisdom these men acquire. It is admirable to be able to have such faith in things that are almost impossible; even though, without faith, one has nothing. How can one postulate that there is no superior being? Explain the existence of such a perfect universe. Explain the reason for your being.

Tricks for Loss of Memory

Being diagnosed with Alzheimer's in your later years is quite frightening. I came across an article on CNN.com that claims certain tricks in order to prevent such memory loss at the ages of 40s and 50s. Some of the tasks to do this is remembering the things you hurt your head saying "I must do this", another is spraying a favorite fragrance before you sleep, and this will help remembering for a presentation. An extremely interesting one was the tip to move your eyes horizontally for 30 seconds, which is said to help remembering names because both of the brain's hemispheres interact. Losing memory is a topic that caught my eye for I always forget things I want to do. A silly habit of mine is writing everything down. Although I know of many who do this, others call me silly because I can't remember simple things. The article, additionally, tips to eat certain foods that help memory loss, Food for Thought, is a website that one can go and see these different foods. Loss of memory is getting popular as we grow older, perhaps these tricks are believably helpful. To read more on this article, click here. I believe it is very important for individuals to practice certain exercises in order to be healthier once aging kicks in. If these tips were scientifically proven or experimented, then one should learn to practice such things as learning a new language, changing your daily routine, walking, etcetera. Exercising in fact keeps one healthier, but appreciative enough, the article proves how exercise does indeed assist your memory as you grow older. Many individuals are not conscience of their health nor think it is important to keep healthy. Being observant of your body and daily routine can help one learn of oneself and improve our daily lives by altering anything that might be negative to ourselves.