Rastafarian

 

Way of Life 

 

We all at least one time in life have heard a name of a worldwide icon of reggae music, Bob Marley. He was the pioneer for introducing and bringing Jamaican music to worldwide acclaim. He had given a major contribution to bring reggae to be the center of interest of all people in the world. Songs such as “One Love” or “No Woman No Cry” are well known. Bob Marley’s flamboyant style was also another aspect that attracted the attention of many people and fans around the world, but most people do not know the meaning of the Rastafarian hair’s style. The Rastafarian’s movement is a “Way of Life” which is based in African spiritual ideology. The name Rastafarian means head of hero in Amharic (an Ethiopian dialect). They adore at Jah (Jehovah), but they see Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, (1930-1974) as their God. They believe in unity and love. They oppose violence, and love their freedom. They profess a wild way of life. Most of them are vegetarians. One of the six holy truths is:” The White person is inferior to the Black person.” When non-Rastafarian people analyzed all others five truths, they will notice a high level of racism in their ideologies.

 



Symbolisms

When humanity thinks in Rastafarian, the first thoughts that come to mind are dreadlocks. "…not all Rastas have locks, and not all locksmen are Rastas. It is just a common characteristic among Rastas, symbolizing deep devotion to their Holy God.” For Rastafarian dreadlocks is a symbol of insubordination, and freedom.

Another aspect concerning to Rastafarians is their connection with God (Jah). They believe that the best way to know ourselves is through their connection with Jah, the only way to get that connection is smoking Ganja, and the bible said so. "He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of Man..." (Psalm 104:14). The Lion is the most important symbol in the Rastafarian culture.

 

In brief, The Rastafarian’s movement is a way of black Caribbean people found to express their opposition an eras of abuse, slavery, segregation, apartheid, and isolation. It is a constant protest against the white man for having uprooted them from their freedom, and brought to a New World where they lost or their power and hope to live wild and free. Reggae music is a perfect way of expression of all their feelings.

 

 

Word cited 

·        "Rastafari Movement." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 23 Sept. 2013. Web. 23 Sept. 2013.

·        Katz, Michael. "THE DREAD LIBRARY." FUNDAMENTALS: THE RASTAFARIAN LIFESTYLE. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2013.

·        Rasjoshi@aol.com, "Dreadlocks," URL: http://members.xoom.com/_XMCM/MindfulJD,K/index.htm, 4/13/00

Entry #2 Nanotechnology Science of the Future

What is Nanotechnology?

We all live in a technology driven world that is fast paced and waits for no one. Nowadays, we are surrounded by a high tech environment. One of these advances is Nanotechnology. Many of us maybe are familiar with it, but not everybody is in touch with it. Nanotechnology is the manipulation or self-assembly atoms, molecules, or molecular clusters into structures to create materials and devices with new or vastly different properties. It can reduce the size of the smallest structures to the Nano- scale.

An area of nanotechnology’s application that looks more interesting to me is agriculture. It is not unrelated to any of us, all global problems related to feeding; especially in Third World countries, where agriculture development is still very primitive. Overpopulation is another issue that greatly affects agricultural development worldwide. Nevertheless, nanotechnology in agriculture is a perfect way to solve all agricultural issue. U.S. government plans to increase the potential of biotechnology for our own benefit. New tools for the molecular treatment of diseases, rapid disease detection, enhancing the ability of plant, to get more nutrients. Furthermore, smart sensors and delivery systems with help destroy virus, and development of better pesticides. Our environment will be more protected because we will be able to use lowers doses of pesticides that affect us as now are affecting and the rest of the world. Computers, global satellites, remotes sensitive devices, and other technology advancements are indispensable in Nano-Agriculture.

Overall, nanotechnology is an ambitious plan, a new phenomenon ready to transform life and develop in the near future ready to transform many sectors our society. We all have to be ready for all those developments, and use it for the sake of a new and better world.

 

A new way of comunication

My name is Yanett Melendrez. My hometown is Havana, Cuba, the bigger island of the Caribbean Sea. I am happy to be here in America. To be part of the students at G.C.C, made me feel happy and proud of myself. Therefore, in order to achieve my goal, I have to organize more all my life. Study English every day, is one of my goals. For me this is the first time that I took online class. I am still a little afraid of that, but up to now, I believe that I can do it. I am working at Southwest Key Program for more than three. I am happy to work there because I work with youth people, even is not like my job in Cuba, teacher; I still working with children and I really enjoy doing that. My hobbies are ready, movies, and travel. I hope, this semester let me have some free time and enjoy life, as I deserve.

 

 

 

 

Entry # 1 Learning About Blogs

Hi there this me when I get an announcement about blog.

 Any way I try to be focus in what I should do.  For me this is my first time that I do something like this, blog. When I signed for ENG 101 class, I was expecting a lot of writing,

research, and all kind of stuff that English class usually do, or better said, I envisage that English class do, but now on I see that this class is going to be really challenge to me. As usual, I struggled with all my grammar, and vocabulary development problems, but at the same time, I am happy to be at this level. In addition, I have another challenge job to do, a blog.

At this point, my ideas about witch topics I can talk about are out of my mind, but I know that those ideas will come soon. For now, I just started what I suppose do. Every day, people share personal information about themselves online, using social media, blogs, and even email messages. Now I will do the same with my blog. What is going to happen with my blog? We will see in near future. I hope that all us you enjoy what I trying to do.