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Philosophy Friday: Do People Have a Destiny?

Destiny, is a strange thing for many people. Are we suppose to be at the point in life in which we are in? The idea that destiny is real is implying that you are not ultimately in control of you life, and therefore where you are now is exactly where the deity or the universe would have you to be. I am not saying that you can't cause things to happen, it's the idea that higher power has already planed for you to take that action. Destiny, unlike fate implies that you don't have to fall inline with the set path for you. What trips me up is that your destiny is often told by someone who is a mortal they may be smarter then you, but they are still human. Which makes you question, are you suppose to be able to wiled that same ability? Is that ability even real? Where would you obtain the power from? This idea folds around fate has to be accepted and your destiny can be chosen. Religion portrays that a certain power has the steering wheel in your life and that it is for the ben...

What has music come to?

We all know that there are songs that are, lets face it, haphazard and half-ass productions. Maybe the writer didn't intend for us to see right through their authenticity and lies in the music. When people try to make up a character that's totally fine, but when you try to pass your real self as this fiction character that you are not, then we have a problem. Singers go so far to get noticed that they are willing to push a stale and distasteful image to the public that they loose what's left of themselves to copy something or someone they can never be. Maybe it's just me? Can we differentiate between what's real and what's completely bs? And some people like me, like the characters that some people portray because they put real elements of themselves inside it, but when you boast about this is/was your life and we can clearly see that, that's not the case because of what you previously stated then you sir have lost a fan. If you as an artist are going to cre...

The Human Leech

As humans we try to create special bonds with one another and try our best to make it work, but what happens when someone becomes a parasite? Do we just let that person cling onto us and suck us dry, hopefully not. Recently a certain someone as found their way onto my skin. A young person who is sweet, nice, and frankly delusional has forged there friendship with me. I would have no problem if they left a little bit of breathing room between us, but she does not; consistently following me and commenting on the very words I have yet to say. Before I can tell you how I killed this leech I first have to tell you the very thin line between a stalker and a leech. Stalker are oppressively crazy about you and would love to have you for themselves, and a leech is simply an annoyance that can not and will not leave you alone . Ok, now that we have that done. How to kill a leech step 1. Tell them I know some people think it's rude to directly tell a person off, and it is! If it gets to th...

Should Professional Athletes Make that Money?

We all love things that captivate our attention. That give us, what some may call "a reason to live", but how do we feel when the event or person is making money...off of you? Athletes, if you didn't know make a shit ton of money on your dime; you spend the money at theses events, you buy the collectible items, and you put endless time and effort towards something that could be better off with or without you! Their salary easily reaches into the millions. There is two sides of the spectrum. Some believe that an athlete should make as much money as the people (you and I) are willing to pay. Others highly believe that you should never get paid that much money to play a game!  I'm stuck somewhere in the middle. When a person makes it big, they (no matter how you feel about them) undoubtedly are liked by someone, someone who is going to break the bank just to see them play. And I just don't understand that. Why would anyone take money away from themselves just to see ...

Orange is the new black.

Orange is the New Black is a new Netflix original with a lot of graphic scenes. The story follow Piper (Taylor Schilling) who was a lesbian/ is a lesbian who is, with her lover Alex (Laura Prepon) who ran a drug organization, and Alex asked piper to carry a bag from the airport which had drug money in it.Ten years later Piper decides to confess to her crime, and has been sentenced to 15 months in jail. I'm interested in this series which has been called " Creative and witty". Expect to see boobs and bad behavior (after all she is in jail). I love a series that foreshadow and leave a whole gallon full of unanswered questions. This show will definitely be added to my list! Solid 9/10 By: Calvin Perrier

Bitcoin

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Bitcoin, if you didn't already know, is a form of currency much like our dollar bill, and allows you to buy things online directly. The best way I could explain it, is as cash online! Now that you know what it is, and all that, on to the big question! Should you use Bitcoin? I was sketchy about Bitcoin when it first came out in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto. I'm aware that the internet is the future, and everything is turning digital, but there is usually a glitch or mess up in a software in the beginning. The company did have a technical glitch in March of 2013. Despite that many companies have started to accept Bitcoin as payment, along with several non-profit organizations. I definitely would say to be wary of this company and watch it, and until they improve the system to were no malfunctions or as little as possible, will happen, and then you should slowly start putting your eggs (not all your eggs) in that basket. And who knows, this company could start popping up everywhere o...

The Amazing Spider-Man 2: Miss or Pass

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Admit it, we love the man in the blue and red spandex, bringing us wonder-lust and above all hope, but shouldn't the cast live up to the same expectations put forth by the cast in Spider-Man 2 ? I know new people take some getting use too, but Tobey Maguire will always hold a special place in my heart! The movie wasn't different from the others memories of his father, out-of-touch relationship with the girl, and (our favorite part) the villains. I liked how the person he saved would come against him. This cast, what to say, this cast did not give me enough passion and grit. Andrew Garfield's (Peter Parker) performance lacked at times, and didn't leave me wanting to be spider-man, however, he did bring charm to the character. Emma Stone (Gwen Stacy) shined through majority of the film, she had her problems, yes!, but overall she is what I imagined Mary Jane to be like, and for this reason, this movie is a pass! Rating: 6/10 http://www.theamazingspiderman.com/site/ ...