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Oct 2007
9:10 AM EDT

What is Success?

What is it? We can say it is a feeling that surpasses all. But that does not really sum it up. So what is it? Is it some kind of drug that people often strive so hard to get and by any means which is their means.

Some wait their whole lives to find success which can just be a momentary state, feeling or whatever you might find it to be. But what drives us to get it? Athletes train for months on end to be the best, or at least contend to be. All of this with the chance that they might not even win anything at all or even gets success.

So in essence then, success could be a number of things; a feeling, a state of mind or just a place that exist only in the minds of those who so fervently try to get it. It can be also interpreted for other people than just athletes. Doctors, lawyers, scientist, teacher, and priest any and everyone have their own success that they try to achieve. Because of it, people do many things just to say that "yea I have reached the Plato called success. Some used growth hormones; some sabotage another or do unthinkable things to reach the top.

Personally I think that success is not a place that a person could arrive to; I think that it is an on going journey that has its own rewards along the way.

Shemroy Charles

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Aug 2007
11:15 PM EDT

Drug or greatest natural resource known to man

In our world today we have many problems, most of which we decide not to take in to consideration. What are our man concerns? Global warming, alternative energy and a way to save our forest all over the world? Isn't that some of the great concerns. Often times your network report in vain about it. The solution might be simpler than you think. Now before I bring forth my idea, I just want to say that I hope this is taken seriously. I say that to that as a member of the next generation, these things all will affect us dramatically. Now my solution. Cannabis. Before you decide that this just a pothead trying for the legalization of Marijuana hear me out. Studies have been finding that this plant can be very useful. Matter of fact, if we look back we can see the positive influence it can have. From 1850 with this plant being the main crop of most states, that should be a sort of indicator. It can be made into paper, textiles, linen, clothing, plastics and biomass. What does this mean? For our forest, we could help save trees because the Hemp plant grows faster that a tree and it is known that 1 acre of hemp equals 4.1 acres of tree. This alone sounds like a good thing there is more. The oil from the plant can be made into plastic that is biodegradable. I do not know about you, but with this being able to be done, I would rather that to be able to help with this trash problem. A well known fact is that people use in for medical reasons which is pretty much self explanatory. The final is the ability for it to create an alternative fuel. The four things I listed are just a few this plant can offer. I am an 18 year High School Graduate who is about to start college. My concern for the future is heart felt because at this rate it looks very dull. Now you are probably thinking about why am I telling you guys this. The reason is to help bring about awareness. I do believe if looked into this would be a great help. As I said before, I am just a High School Graduate, I got my info from a very informative we site which is (http://www.illuminati-news.com/marijuana-conspiracy.htm).
For the future please help with this. I surely hope that this does not see eyes that see straight pass these words as foolishness. The law that made Marijuana illegal was passed in the 1930's was passed because of the major industries like Alcohol and Tobacco team up to take down this miracle plant. This is a great injustice to the people who will in the future suffer from it. Please look into. Besides it can make a great story when it takes on.

Shemroy Charles

Tags: The wonder plant

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Aug 2007
11:12 AM HAC

Change

Why do we fear chage so much? Change is a good, right? It is said that after some years, we do not change, then we did not grow. Well then, that brings up a different topic then. Are we afraid to grow as humans, people in a world where there is change all around us. Even with this, the change of our phones, cars, computers homes, etc; we fail to accept the fact that we ourselves sometimes must change.
We can look at change like something like a cycle or the transition between eras. We must change schools to go to college. This can be so dramatic, and first thought is that "We don't fear this, we want this." Really? How many times do we often wish that we were back in high school once we hit college? So why do we ask this question, this question of "Why change".
I guess its human nature to change this around us and sometimes even other people to suite ourselves without even thinking about changing ourselves. So what do we do until we can find the courage to do so? Well we already have the courage, fortitude and strength to do such. Whoever said change was a dreadful thing was somewhat right. However change is good, if you want to grow that is.

Shemroy .A Charles

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About Me: I am a very ambitious person who really wants to make a difference in this world.

Interests: Reading, writing, basketball

Favorite Music: I love all music

Favorite Movies: Lucky Number Sleven, 300, Running Scared

Favorite Television: Scrubs, My Boys, Simpsons

Favorite Books: All Hardy Boy