MoSqUiTo CoAsT

In class were are currently watching a video called mosquito coast. This movie is about an inventor named Allie. Allie and his family currently live in the U.S. But over time Allie becomes fed up with the American Society and decides to move his family to Africa. As you know we are also reading the Poisonwood Bible. So far, the Price family is a missionary family that lives in Africa. The head of the family, Nathan Price, is a preaching Reverand that is determined on influencing the kolognese people. He believes that he needs to save the African people from their cursed lives by turning them into christians. Between the two stories, there are many parallels. The most common parallel that is the theme of both stories is: Both families lived in the U.S. before moving to Africa. Also they both moved for the same concept. To change/help the African people. In Mosquito Coast, Allie (Harisson Ford) moves his family to AFrica, because he believes that his inventions would serve more purpose to the people. Nathan Price moved his family to AFrica because he believed that the African people should be saved. Both men had similar intentions and they both were heading to the same place.

Historians corner

The history of revelations is quite interesting. The Congo has officially become an independent country. They've had their elections, and the winner is Patrice Lumumba. In documented history, the Congo was originally run by the Belgium government. Before 1960 a man named King Léopold II of Belgium ruled the Congo. His reign only lasted till 1960 a.k.a the independence of Congo. This day was: June 30,1960. On this day, the Congo also adopted a new name. The Congo was officially called The Republic of the Congo. After this joyous moment of independence, all hell broke loose! Looting and other crimes started to spread like wild fire. The Country was not in a good position. The provinces of Kasai and Katanga broke out into a full out rebellion. Mr. Lumumba panicked and turned to the USSR for help.It took the help of the U.S.,British, and Belgian governments to restore the break away provinces back to normal. This was unfortunately the beginning of a long rebellion. Up till 1965, the country had been opposed with many different problems. At that time the commander in Chief Lieutenant General Mobutu took hold of the country and declared himself president. In 1970 he held an official election, proving that he was elected with out questions. For his campaign he focused on cutural awareness. He then renamed the country: Country of Zaire.
That's all so far! I'll update with more over the vacation! seeya!

Walking through a different jungle....

Hi everyone! As you all know we are reading the Poisonwood Bible. In class we took "A Walk" around the campus. During this walk we had to envision oursleves as one of the characters in the book. My group was assigned Nathan. Nathan is the father of Rachel, Leah, ADah, and Ruth May. He also the husband of Orleanna. My interpretation of Nathan's voice goes something like this:
As I stepped out of my car I took in the humongous campus before me. At first it astounded and awed me but then it slowly ate away and intimidated me; until I was nothing but a puddle of mud. This campus reminded me of the towering rainforest back in the Congo. It frightens me, dark memories flash into my mind of the dangers and threats that we encountered there. That dark jungle of everlasting fear and sorrow. I've never spoke these words to my family. For the man of the family is supposed to be strong and fearless. They'll never know the pain I've felt, They'll never know the frustration I've passed, They'll never know the real reason i dragged them to the Congo.
I walked across the road,unto the cool white pavement. I noticed how the plants thrive for the natural sunlight of the island. I breath in the faint and lingering fragrance of the plumeria flowers. I continue walking, walking towards all of the lounging students. They remind me of the animals of the Congo. On a hot and humid day the forest animals would shelter under the plants and maybe walk to the nearest river to take a sip of water. These students remind me of them. Slowly walking, or laying on the ground, exhausted from the monotonous school work and classes.
I walk by them and focus on the purpose of my visit. I strolled onward, not stopping to pay attention to my other surroundings. I walked across a grassy field that was invaded with small children playing soccer. I remember when Rachel and Leah were young. Always running about and playing with eachother. Unfortuately god had other plans for my other daughter. Adah was a mistake. I believe God was trying to send us a message. This message was one of most challenging tests god had set upon me. It was as if he was testing my faith in him, testing my commitment to him and his teachings.
I look ahead and there it is. I finally see my destination. This place is calling out to me. Entranced by it's beauty, I walk up th steps of the chapel. I peer into the never ending depths of the green lilly pond. Colorful Koi swim by in a graceful and fluid motion. These simple fish remind me of all of gods wonderful creations. I sit on the chapel pews and ponder gods purpose for me. I remeber the days in Congo when I tried to spread the word of god to the Congolese people. My efforts were in truth unappreciated. I embraced the people with the forgivness and love that god woud have shown them, but they pushed me away. Yelling and taunting at my family. Thankfully all of that is in the past and now I can start a new in a different place.

Does the media decide whats important in our society??

In the modern society, i believe the media greatly affects the morals and ideas of the common person. Simple catchy slogans or deep headline phrases catches a persons attention and for the whole day plagues them with useless incoherent thoughts that distracts them. For example the headline from the MEN's magazine: "Sex Secrets Add to Love" To me this headline implies that sex is all a guy worries about. Now if you are a male, imagine that your walking by a normal kinda grundgy looking new stand and you spot this headline on a magazine that you haven't even't heard of. This headline would definitely catch your eye. You'd probably stop and pick it up! Seeing that this magazine has chosen this as their main headline kind of sends a message that it's one of the main articles in there. If your wondering what the definition of a headline is...Well here it is:1. a heading in a newspaper for any written material, sometimes for an illustration, to indicate subject matter, set in larger type than that of the copy and containing one or more words and lines and often several banks.
2. the largest such heading on the front page, usually at the top.
3. the line at the top of a page, containing the title."(Dictionary.com) Seeing as this is the biggest title on the front of the magazine, the company would be sure to get some people with it. I'm not saying only men think about these such things because in womans magazines they also include headlines that address the same matter. The message that I'm trying to get across is this. The media may not determine all of what's important in our lives, but the media does in turn affect us greatly. But then again you must remind yourself that the media also argues against itself! Thus making it harder for one to adapt the most important things it tries to project unto you. For example: The issues between the health media and the tobbaco media. Both sides saying and projecting totally different thoughts, but still are considered "The Media". What it comes down to is your own self decisions. Wether to be healthy, or live unhealthy is all up to you. In conclusion, I believe the media affects the ideas and morals of our society. Whether it's through Magazines, our favorite comercials, or through our favorite movie stars movies. The actions sometimes affects our opinions and lives.