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Stuff having to do with the news in general.

Worst Person 6-HERE IT IS PEOPLE-JERRY SANDUSKY

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I have been reached by a number of people that have read my blog and have been asked “Hey dude, what about Sandusky (or as some call him, that Penn State pedophile) for your Worst Person in Sports?

Well quiet down. I got ya covered. Jerry Sandusky was the defensive coordinator of the Penn State Nittany Lions and he, my friends, is being convicted for having sexual relations with young boys, around the ages of 10-12, in the showers in the Penn State football locker room.

WHAT?!?!?!?! Now I don’t wanna totally bias my post because I’m a huge fan of free thought. But don’t even think about thinking that this is appropriate. The craziest thing is that these “relations” occurred in 2002. That was the most recent occurrence.

Then how has it not surfaced in 9 years? The answer lies with the other Penn State coaches, including coaching legend Joe Paterno.

JoePa was fired recently after he was questioned by the Penn State Board of Trustees about the scandal. Apparently, Paterno did not come forward with information that he had in order to retain his coach.

What do you guys think of the scandal? Whose guilty? Is Sandusky a pedophile or just wrongly accused? Watch this Bob Costas interview if you need some help with your decision.

Occupy America

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If this video makes you sick, good.

The video was taken at the University of California, Berkeley. And where on campus was this brutal beating in? Free Speech Square.

Now as the title says, this was one of many of the “Occupy Wall Street” protests going on around the country. It was made up of students from the university who were not being violent or trespassing. The college did not ask for the protest to be broken up.

So here is a video taken from the same spot, but from 1964. This was from a protest regarding the lack of free speech for the students.

The irony is clear that students were being attacked by police for speaking their mind in the FREE SPEECH SQUARE.

What is wrong with our country, people?

We have people who have been peacefully protesting, upset with the current state of our economy and our society. And yet, police feel the need to go through and violently break up many peaceful protests.

Now with that last video, look at the people running. Look at the woman running and the people taking pictures. Now do those people look like violent and dangerous people to you?

Before, I was very questioning of the 99% protests and the “Occupy Wall Street” movement. I thought it didn’t have a real object and that it seemed unorganized.

But that has changed. If I didn’t live in a small town, I would be right out there with them. These people are fighting for what the majority of our people want. They are fighting for a change that this country needs. To be honest, and I hesitate to say this, this could be one of the first steps to a full revolution.

But I don’t want to make it seem that they are working towards anarchy. They are working to find more equality in this country. It may seem that everyone here is equal but look at the separation between the uber-wealthy and the rest of America.

And now there is a movement towards change. So if you can do anything to help this movement, go do it. Bring a positive change to our country and support these brave people who are out in the cold fighting for a better country.

Controversy over… Soup?

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Today in our senior class meeting, something unexpected and very surprising happened. And to be honest, even though it does not have a direct effect on me, it still bothers me. A lot.

Student council has proposed the idea of a soup lunch. Once a week we would serve only soup, salad, and bread, and the money saved would be donated to a charity of our choice to help people in need.

The unbelievable part is that this simple, easy, and helpful plan has basically been denied. Why? Because a small number of students feel like it is not a good idea for some strange reason.

I would like to say that I am sympathetic and that I also see it from their point of view, but unfortunately I don’t. The students who objected brought concerns about where the money is going, how much we will raise, and how they don’t want to skip a meal. But really, soup, bread, and salad is a very substantial meal that many less fortunate people out there would be ecstatic to have each day.

There are 20 meals served each week. And out of all of those, we can’t find the selflessness to give up one single meal to help others.

What’s happened to all the generosity in this world?

Honesty

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Honestly, (ha), I don’t understand some people’s logic/morals anymore.

It’s as if honesty is not even a common thing anymore.

There are lies as simple as “that was my last piece of gum”, and then there are much, much more complicated lies.

I know that sometimes, a little white lie is necessary and harmless. But, where is that line between little lies and big lies?

I believe that people have forgotten that honesty is EASY. I mean, it really is.

And, being honest more often seems to lead to less mishaps in the first place that may seem to require lies later on.

I know everyone who has ever walked this earth has most likely been hurt by a lie that didn’t need to be told.

Honesty is the most important quality in a person, in my opinion. So, as of today, I am making a promise with myself to be honest about anything to anyone.

People need to realize this, and do the same… They really do.

Sickness Creates Problems

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sick

I was majorly sick last week. I had a horrible cold and I could barely breathe. But from that point on Monday morning I knew things were going to escalate to a whole new level of problems. But this time they would involve schoolwork and the act of falling behind in school.

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I have spent this past weekend trying to catch up on all the assignments due and I am to the point where I am completely overwhelmed with work.

The feeling of not being able to finish every assignment that is due is one thing, but the feeling of not being able to finish every assignment that is due and every assignment that was due the past few days that you weren’t in school is horrible.

I bet that most people already know that missing school causes you to get behind in your classes, but for those who don’t know this yet, please take it from me that its better to go to school and do the work you need to do day by day than to miss school because your sick and end up having to make everything up at once.

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Has this happened to you?

Isn’t it horrible?!

Talk about “Peaceful” demonstrations

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Riot police using tear gas on 21 April 2001 ag...
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OWS is suppose to be a nonviolent protest against corporate greed. The protestors should be protected by the constitution yet the violence still persist. Police around the country have been brutally beating protestors and tear-gasing them in an effort to disperse crowds.

An incident occurred last week, in Burlington, Vermont, when a 35-year-old veteran committed suicide do to a lack of a job and job security. Another incident occurred when police with tear gas severely injured a marine veteran

The government however turns a blind eye to such treatment, allowing thousands of citizens a day to be arrested and beat for protests. Although politicians may be distracted by the upcoming elections; does that give them an excuse to ignore the people’s rights?(the correct answer is no)

I believe that it is ok for police forces to break up protestors in public areas, what is not okay is to beat and tear gas them, using violent measures against nonviolent protestors.

If the government wants to retain the respect of the people it must allow people to voice their grievances without interference from law enforcement.

I’m Back

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I finally was able to get back up the hill this morning after a week away from my friends and teachers. It was a crazy week filled with funeral arrangements, the ceremony itself, and of course reconnecting with distant family.

I never knew that my great uncle Bobby ran a pumping tank business.

I never knew that my late grandfather John Olivo Sr. was in the Naval Reserves for 8 years despite the fact that he could not swim. I never knew that Hammonton had as many pizza joints as it does.

I never knew that my father learned his business techniques from subtle life lessons his father taught him.

Yes, it was a very emotional week. But, I had never seen this many Olivos at once. It gave me a newfound respect for what my family does. They make themselves happy. If I am happy, I am able to make the people around me happy. It’s all about consistency and comfort my grandfather always used to say.

Yes, it’s going to take some time to recover from the week. It was crazy driving across that town as many times as I did to go pick up food and flowers for the ceremony.

I helped my aunt, uncle and father write and edit their eulogies and helped write the obituary in the local newspaper. R.I.P. John W. “Pop-Pop” Olivo Sr.

In the Bath is the place to be.

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Bubbly,

Atmospheric,

Therapeutic,

Hot.

Relaxing bath

Baths are one of the nicest things on cold days. Fill up the tub with hot water, add some bubble bath or bath salts, and climb in for a long soak. Feel the water lap around you body and fill you with warmth and sooth your limbs.

The bath is really a place I could spend all day.

In the bath is somewhere where you can contemplate decisions and think over new ideas. The hollow tub is truly a place of reflection where your thoughts are free to fill your mind and trickle into your thought processes.

Lying in a bath you are often filled with the sense of peace and tranquility both around you and in your soul.  It is a place to relax, kick back and be free.

In the bath is the place to be.


Nigel Tufnel Day

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Although I usually write about politics, today is a very special day, special enough to write about something else.

In Asia, today is singles day (because the date is made up of ones). In the US (as well as many other countries), it is considered an auspicious day.

But for Spinal Tap fans such as myself, 11/11/11 is Nigel Tufnel Day.

This day was chosen based on the famous scene where Nigel explains why his amp goes to 11.

Now if you have not seen Spinal Tap, go see it, now. It is a fantastically funny movie as well as being a cultural staple.

I cannot count how many times I have seen and I am now at the point that I can recite almost every line.

What makes this movie special is that, although it makes fun of Rock & Roll, the musicians/actors in the movie are actually quite talented. They play hilarious songs but they play them well.

If you enjoy humor and good music, watch this movie. It will help you in dinner conversations when people refer to the movie and it will help you in life because every time you see the number 11 you will giggle a little bit.

P.S. I would like to also acknowledge Veteran’s Day. Although there is this very silly post about a very silly movie, it is also a day to say thank you to the people who put their life on the line every day. Thank you to those men an women who put their lives on the line to protect us at home. You get an 11 out of 10.

The End of the Cross Country Season

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Yesterday, the Ojai Valley School cross country team had the last meet, the league final, at Midland. We drove down for about 2 and a half hours.
Also participating were Thacher, Cate, Midland, Dunn, Besant Hill, Laguna Blanca and Providence Hall.

The birls’ race started at 3 and the boys’ at 3:30. We all ran our best and gave everything. The course is very flat and there were tiny hills but I wouldn’t call them hills. I didn’t really like the course because flat courses just give me constant pain and is not fun compared to hilly course.

Me and my roommate are about to run, listening to the instruction and course overview.

Intense,right?

My coach and I were talking about how I should run that course in the bus on the way to Midland. My strategy is always to stay maybe behind 4 or 5 girls and let them lead the race until the very end. It is then that my body tells me, “Now, sprint! It’s time to out run these girls.” The worst thing to do is to rush so I tell myself not to go in front of anyone!

The entire Ojai Valley School cross country team improved a lot and it’s sad that we can’t practice together anymore…

Good times…

I would just like to thank my coach (thebrownguy) for coaching me I couldn’t have won without him!

AWESOME CROSS COUNTRY SEASON!!!

IS IT TRACK SEASON YET?