I believe an effective way to reduce cocaine usage would be to introduce and pass a new policy that would increase jail time for first time offenders. This policy would increase the offense for a first time violator to a minimum of 25 years in a federal prison. The current law is established to where first time offenders have a minimum sentence of five years in a federal prison. Harsher punishment will most likely deter future cocaine users and distributors from ever getting involved. This new policy may help prevent future marijuana users from ever starting because marijuana is a gateway drug and could lead to harder drugs. Any offender caught with 5kg or more (distribution level) will be sentenced to a minimum of 50 years in a federal prison, 15 of those years without parole. These increased jail sentences will likely reduce the cocaine trafficking problem and will help save lives.
Archive for May, 2009
I do not believe this essay adequately covers all the aspects of the current financial crisis. The author is correct when referring to how banks and banking policies work. He states that there are issues in the current system that may have caused current events to happen the way they did and that the issues are identifiable and maybe even correctable. However, looking away from the macro system of the banking and finance areas to the global perspective, we are clearly not in the safe. The global reasons for these events have to do with the vast amount of money being spent on foreign oil and other foreign goods. Importing cheaper goods from foreign countries is actually hurting our economy, and we will continue to decline as a society until we stop making massive transfers of wealth to buy energy and other goods on credit.
Our financial system is very complicated in that it can start from negative opinions which lead to worse effects such as, drying up the demand for commodities, such as real estate, etc. This creates a panic situation where investors sell faster than expected, contrary to the generic rule of thumb, “buy low and sell high.” This results in fewer honored loans, and bank credits going bad.
Still we are not headed for full all out depression. Instead of going crazy on a selling spree, we need to hold back, reorganize our finances, remove all the wasteful expenses, and act with common sense. The economy will eventually bounce back and hopefully new long-term financial policies will prevent crisis’s like this from happening ever again.
Summer School
May 28
I have been taking summer school for the past 3 weeks and it has been rather easy. The only assignments we have are 4 15 page papers, not too bad. Papers that I will post after class is over for 2 reasons. 1 to allow anyone else to use my work, and 2 to require them to give credit. I have already finished 3 of the papers and 1 of the 2 tests.
I also realized that this blog will be used as a personal blog for the most part, well at least for the beginning. I will get on here and there and simply give updates of personal events that are going on. As far as a theme for this blog, I have yet to sit down and decide what I want. I honestly just made this blog to have my name on the internet, and furthermore to promote my other websites. However now that I think about it, I really enjoy having my own blog and I would love to label it with a theme, such as search engine optimization like Brad Callen, or something else. I am not an expert in SEO, but I do have advise to offer. If my blog ever reaches a PR3 or PR4 then maybe I will consider posting a few articles on that.
Everyone have a great day!
Pi Kappa Phi
May 14
Hello to all my Pi Kapp brothers. I hope everyone is having a good summer! Aside from the Maymester course I am taking, everything else is perfect.
Good luck to the men of Journey of Hope (JOH) who are about to embark on a bike ride across the United States.
Does anyone know if this is real or a scam? I have read articles saying that the government may start to be regulated. How unfortunate this would be for many people, including blog owners like myself. If the government regulates the internet, there will be nothing left except their bullshit propaganda. Aside from that.. I just finished finals! Summer school, here I come.
P90X, can it help you?
What is P90X?
P90X is an intense workout program consisting of a series of workouts to fully engage your body. The system was created by Tony Horton, a professional trainer. P90X has grown in popularity and is now being used by thousands of people around the world.
How does it work?
Tony created P90X to help the average joe become a fit and muscular. His techniques and workouts are laid out in 12 workout videos. The basis behind P90X is muscle confusion.
Muscle Confusion: A technique to counteract the cessation of growth that occurs when muscles adapt to the training demands placed upon them. Your muscles adapt to stress, and ultimately you can reach a plateau. By constantly varying the exercises, weights, sets and reps you can ensure continued adaption.
With P90X your body does not have time to adjust to the constant changes, therefore RESULTS!!! I am on week 2 of the 90 day plan. I have had many workouts in the past: heavy weights, resistance training, etc. None of those workouts even compare to P90X’s intense workout. I am looking forward to the results in the future from this program. In the mean time, I follow a strict workout plan and though I am not following the nutrition guide exactly, I am eating healthier and drinking protein shakes and recovery drinks as needed.
Recommended!
If anyone is looking to better their physique or maybe just lose a few pounds and gain increase their endurance and energy, I would recommend this program! If you do decide to get this program, make some posts and let others know about your great results! Good luck, and remember to push yourself and stay with it!