The Nintendo Wii has grown in popularity so much so that it is breaking demographic boundaries, and adults, senior citizens, college and elementary students are all getting in on the fun. With state of the art technology like nothing else on the market, the Wii transcends normal video game interaction, and encourages users to get [...]
Posts tagged ‘Getting Along’
Nintendo Wii – Taking Gaming to the Next Level
Free Speech Comes With Responsibilities
There has been a lot of heated discourse surrounding the health care bill. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing. What has become a bad thing is the type of language used. Coarse language does not particularly bother me, but I don’t think it adds to an intelligent, productive discourse.
As Americans, we pride ourselves in our [...]
When You are Left Behind at Thanksgiving
Though most of us will be with family and friends this Thanksgiving there are those in colleges all over the US that either have no place to go, can’t afford the trip home or are from another country and don’t really know the meaning of the holiday. It is very important to reach out to [...]
Breaking the China Cabinet
Let’s begin with hamsters. That’s where it all started. My stepbrothers had these little furry white rodents that I just needed to have in my hands. The boys new that I needed it too and they took full advantage. I would do anything. If you get me this, they would say, then you can hold [...]
Smiles
Does anyone else wish people would smile more? Dogs seem to be smiling all the time and doesn’t it just make you happy? I like feeling happy if even for a few seconds walking down the street and looking at that slobbery, smiley face. When we humans walk down the street, are we all thinking [...]
Dedication to Diversity at John Overton
One example of my dedication towards diversity is through my involvement in a three-day school club sponsored event called Diversity Workshop. In this workshop, I was able to celebrate the similarities and differences between other students and myself, recognize the misinformation I have learned about various groups, including my own, learn about and reevaluate personal [...]
Getting Some Respect
Many people who find themselves in leadership positions face the challenge of gaining the respect of their employees, students, colleagues, friends, family and children. There’s no magic pill that’s going to make others respect you, but there are plenty of actions you can take to give them an opportunity to. Action is the key word [...]
