LONG BEACH, Calif. (May 13, 2008)-- How to Save a Life is a film that is scheduled for filming in June. The movie is about teenage suicide.
The movie is Directed by Jim Britts and Steve Foster. Both are pastor's at New Song Community Chruch in Oceaside, California. Both are film graduates and this is their first movie that they have attempted to put together.
With the help of the church and the community the two have made this project almost complete. They have asked for 100 people to donate $100 dollars and the rest of what needed to be payed for was all donated.
Filming is running early and all casting and back stage have all been hired. The script is almost complete with the minor changes to it.
My Thoughts
This movie is definitely going to be a good one. With the topic of teenage suicide this is sure to be an eye opener for people who don't believe that teenage suicide doesn't exist. Some people are so blind to teenagers being capable of doing this horrific act. I believe teenage suicide is ranked as the 7th leading cause of death.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
NomiS
LONG BEACH, Calif. (May 13, 2008)-- NomiS is
putting out his second album on May 29, 2008. NomiS is a Rastafarian who raps about his faith and the struggles he goes through on a day to day basis. NomiS is performing a hip hop show in downtown San Diego at the Static Lounge.
NomiS is a socially conscious eMCee from southern California. Born in San Bernardino County, he moved to Oceanside California at age 8. Coming from a musically inclined background, NomiS found himself interested in many different genres of music early on. He found a connection to Hip Hop culture and music during middle school where he began to dabble in verse writing. Midway through Highschool the alias "NomiS" became his musical identity.
Simultaneously his first rap group arose with three other eMCee’s, one of which was a "Dext". The fellowship was short lived, but NomiS continued rapping with Dext, and eventually formed the duo, "Destined Misconception". Destined Misconception proved to be "Destined" to split a few years later. Halfway through recording their first album together, Dext. was forced to move across the country leaving NomiS with a half finished album. The two decided it was best for NomiS to finish it as a solo project. On October 22nd 2004, NomiS released the appropriately titled album "Destined Misconception". Around this time NomiS hooked up with a long time friend and local DJ named, "Topher 85".
This is when things started coming together. The two continued to pay dues locally. Meanwhile, NomiS was studying music at a California State University, and the two of them started on the grind with shows and trying to perfect their crafts. Performing everywhere from School’s, bar’s, church’s, coffee shops, and living rooms. Together they have opened up shows for the likes of freestyle legend SuperNATURAL, The Visionaries, LMNO, 4th Avenue Jones, LA Symphony, Deux Process and many others.
In Spring 2006 the two of them performed for a crowd of 14,000 people at SDSU’s "Cox ARENA". Finally finding his distinct sound, In late May of 2006 NomiS dropped the EP entitled "Together Is Power", which included colabs with members of both the Deepspace 5 camp, and Future Shock. NomiS continues to attempt to bring truth to everyone. Understanding the responsibility of an eMCee, NomiS seeks to provoke thought in the minds of any and all who will listen.
My Thoughts
NomiS is extremely talented and speaks from the heart. He comes from a Christian background and is always involved with his community. I think his lyrics are inspiring to those who think rap is all about bad words and degrading women.
The hip hop show in San Diego should be a good one. For those who have never seen NomiS they are in for a good treat.
Isreal's 60th Birthday
LONG BEACH, Calif. (May 12, 2008)-- On Thursday May 8, 2008 the Long Beach Jewish Community celebrated the 60th anniversary and Jewish Memorial Day.
The community got together at at Alpert Jewish Community Center for a celebration with fun, food and festivities. There was a candle lighting ceremony that took place in honor of Yom Hazikaron a soldier.
People were able to get up and make a speech about the Israeli Defense Forces and also Eyal Azariel spoke about his experience being a soldier. Many different speakers went on stage throughout the dinner to speak about Israel's past and future and its message of peace.
My Thoughts
This is a great opportunity for the Jewish community to get together and celebrate their Memorial Day. It is always nice to hear the stories of past soldiers and their experiences because no one knows what it is like to be a soldier unless one has experienced it first hand.
The event seemed to be very exciting, peaceful, and educational for those that are not to involved in the Jewish Community and they are inquiring about it.
The community got together at at Alpert Jewish Community Center for a celebration with fun, food and festivities. There was a candle lighting ceremony that took place in honor of Yom Hazikaron a soldier.
People were able to get up and make a speech about the Israeli Defense Forces and also Eyal Azariel spoke about his experience being a soldier. Many different speakers went on stage throughout the dinner to speak about Israel's past and future and its message of peace.
My Thoughts
This is a great opportunity for the Jewish community to get together and celebrate their Memorial Day. It is always nice to hear the stories of past soldiers and their experiences because no one knows what it is like to be a soldier unless one has experienced it first hand.
The event seemed to be very exciting, peaceful, and educational for those that are not to involved in the Jewish Community and they are inquiring about it.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 20, 2008)-- On April 7, 2008 in El Dorado, Texas, the police did a raid on a religious compound that was founded by Warren Jeffs, a polygamist that is accused of marrying children at the age of 15-years-old.
During the raid police evacuated 401 children that were all from Jeffs. There was reports of abuse from some of Jeffs young wives. Children at the age of 15-years-old are having babies. By law even with parents permission no adult can marry anyone younger than 16-years-old. Last fall Jeffs was convicted in Utah for a rape charge for a 2001 marriage between a 19-year-old to a 14-year-old who rejected the commencement.
Utah authorities say that Texas has a big case on their hands and that polygamy is not that easy to deal with. Yes it is illegal to be married to more than one person, but when religion is involved it becomes a harder issue to deal with.
My Thoughts
Compounds like this have been going on for centuries and every now and then someone gets caught. Why is there not strict rules on this type of behavior. A lot of these women are being abused from the moment they step into this world because of these compounds. When someone gets married to more than one person why doesn't the state already know about this and then they can catch their predators in a timely manner.
Is there even legal ceremonies taking place. How is it that it took so many years for Warren Jeffs to be put under investigation and detained until the day of his trial. He had been charges before with other sexual crimes but yet he continues to hurt young women and brain wash them.
During the raid police evacuated 401 children that were all from Jeffs. There was reports of abuse from some of Jeffs young wives. Children at the age of 15-years-old are having babies. By law even with parents permission no adult can marry anyone younger than 16-years-old. Last fall Jeffs was convicted in Utah for a rape charge for a 2001 marriage between a 19-year-old to a 14-year-old who rejected the commencement.
Utah authorities say that Texas has a big case on their hands and that polygamy is not that easy to deal with. Yes it is illegal to be married to more than one person, but when religion is involved it becomes a harder issue to deal with.
My Thoughts
Compounds like this have been going on for centuries and every now and then someone gets caught. Why is there not strict rules on this type of behavior. A lot of these women are being abused from the moment they step into this world because of these compounds. When someone gets married to more than one person why doesn't the state already know about this and then they can catch their predators in a timely manner.
Is there even legal ceremonies taking place. How is it that it took so many years for Warren Jeffs to be put under investigation and detained until the day of his trial. He had been charges before with other sexual crimes but yet he continues to hurt young women and brain wash them.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
LONG BEACH, Calif. (March 23, 2008)--Gays accused of christian bashing is an article that was released on March 7, 2008 from religion and spirituality.com. The article goes to say that the sisters of perpetual indulgence, a group of transvestites in San Diego, Calif, who dress up as nuns.
Recently on March 8, 2008 the group has put on an event to promote their beliefs about Christianity and what they think of it. They mock the church with explicit acts.
The homosexual community wants the church to accept them, but at the same time how would they feel if Christians dressed and mocked them the way they do to people of religious faith. The article also goes to say that Christians would be called hateful bigots.
My Thoughts:
This is not a way to be accepted into something that one wants to be a part of. Nobody likes to be mocked, and everyone should be respectful to other peoples beliefs even if you don't agree with it.
The sister's of perpetual indulgence are extremely disrespectful and are never going to get what they want out of religious communities. This is a never ending battle with these two groups, and it's sad because the religious groups definitely get more negative attention then the homosexual group that is mocking them. It is a double standard.
Recently on March 8, 2008 the group has put on an event to promote their beliefs about Christianity and what they think of it. They mock the church with explicit acts.
The homosexual community wants the church to accept them, but at the same time how would they feel if Christians dressed and mocked them the way they do to people of religious faith. The article also goes to say that Christians would be called hateful bigots.
My Thoughts:
This is not a way to be accepted into something that one wants to be a part of. Nobody likes to be mocked, and everyone should be respectful to other peoples beliefs even if you don't agree with it.
The sister's of perpetual indulgence are extremely disrespectful and are never going to get what they want out of religious communities. This is a never ending battle with these two groups, and it's sad because the religious groups definitely get more negative attention then the homosexual group that is mocking them. It is a double standard.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
LONG BEACH, Calif. (March 16, 2008) -- Rebellious Arab girl has posted a blog on March 14, 2008 about religious hypocrisy. She goes to talk about the meaning of Friday prayer with Arabs. She says that their are so many hypocrites going to Friday prayer. They will commit every sin since the beginning of time and then go to Friday prayer. Arab girl goes to say that its not the opinion of what people think, it is the opinion of God. She thinks these people are missing a few brain cells or too much vodka has gone to their brains. The reason she writes this is because she has come across people who preach to her about being a better Muslim, when they go drinking and clubbing. She also says it has a lot to do with her not wearing the hijab.
My Thoughts:
Rebellious Arab girl is facing what many people of religious faith face everyday. There are many people in the church that are hypocrites, but I also think they're dealing with their own convictions. Sometimes people, with out realizing that they are being hypocrites tend to give advise well, but never take it.
My Thoughts:
Rebellious Arab girl is facing what many people of religious faith face everyday. There are many people in the church that are hypocrites, but I also think they're dealing with their own convictions. Sometimes people, with out realizing that they are being hypocrites tend to give advise well, but never take it.
Monday, March 10, 2008
LONG BEACH, Calif. (Feb. 25, 2008)--A search through Cal State University Library’s academic databases showed that religion is active on campuses, religious studies, hypocrisy, homosexuality and violence on religion is a substantial amount of the news reports involving religion on major university campuses.
In regard to the first issue, religion is active on campuses, one school, The University of North Carolina Press investigates the practicing and teaching of religion at American universities and colleges is explored. When teenagers go off to school do the turn atheist or look for religious activities on campus.
On the second topic and third topic, both religious studies and hypocrisy are investigated as concern by the University of Rhode Island whether students are interested in religion as well as their education. There is a lot of emphasis on hypocrisy and the negative aspects of religion and how religion is out of sync with current cultural trends.
On the fourth topic, The University of Notre Dame has much concern about homosexuals that are into religion. Homosexuals face a lot of negative attention because people who are active in religion see homosexuality as a disease even though the medical field has ruled that out.
On the fifth topic, Webster University investigates violence on religion. The research conducted that religiously motivated violence gas focused on causes like social political, cultural, and environmental factors.
The five concerns of religion on college campuses are major issues that students face every day. It is all about finding a middle ground for everyone.
In regard to the first issue, religion is active on campuses, one school, The University of North Carolina Press investigates the practicing and teaching of religion at American universities and colleges is explored. When teenagers go off to school do the turn atheist or look for religious activities on campus.
On the second topic and third topic, both religious studies and hypocrisy are investigated as concern by the University of Rhode Island whether students are interested in religion as well as their education. There is a lot of emphasis on hypocrisy and the negative aspects of religion and how religion is out of sync with current cultural trends.
On the fourth topic, The University of Notre Dame has much concern about homosexuals that are into religion. Homosexuals face a lot of negative attention because people who are active in religion see homosexuality as a disease even though the medical field has ruled that out.
On the fifth topic, Webster University investigates violence on religion. The research conducted that religiously motivated violence gas focused on causes like social political, cultural, and environmental factors.
The five concerns of religion on college campuses are major issues that students face every day. It is all about finding a middle ground for everyone.
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