New inventions

I love innovative inventions. Of the most entertaining activities I can engage in, browsing through a Popular Mechanics or PC World magazine to see all of the new gizmos and gadgets available to the world is a favorite. One type of invention that doesn't seem to make sense is creating a new medical diagnosis. We watched a video in class which conveyed the story of an antsy girl, who later became a world famous dancer and entertainer. It was pointed out that she would have, in today's society, been diagnosed with ADHD. Giving a child Ritalin may suppress their condition, but that doesn't mean we should. Inventing a new medical diagnosis only gives doctors more options and ways to prescribe costly medication to their patients. Most inventions are great, but inventing a medical diagnosis may have unforeseen side effects.

Smallish Post #1

Facebook has undoubtedly affected our lives. Well, at least for most of us. We have revolutionized how we interact with our friends and associates due to the great influence and change that social networking has wrought. This shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, but it should be on the forefront of our minds. What would the world we live in be like without the social network buzz? Would we be better communicators , more able to express ourselves in public? With the growth of so many social network we need to be aware of the effects that they have on our society. I believe that social networks have changed the whole dynamic of how we express ourselves. Social networks have hurt our ability to articulate words in person, but have granted us access to binding friendships that far outweigh any cost. Facebook has blessed my life with the ability to keep in touch with friends from my mission with whom I otherwise would have lost contact.

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Trying to get my Google Analytic to work.  Where is Kathryn when I need her??

My First Blog Post Ever

I haven't started this Blog of my own free will.  I have been influenced by my girlfriend Kathryn and of course its a course requirement for one of my classes.