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I will be talking a little bit about imperialism in China. During the eighteenth century, the Qing Dynasty government expanded its western borders to include areas such as Xinjiang and Tibet that had historically been under direct Chinese control during the Han, Tang, Yuan periods. This led to the process of Chinese national unification. Chinese nationalists, mainly those of the nineteenth century, also regarded Qing expansion as imperialist and colonial when it came the Qing rule of Han Chinese areas, but not when it came to ruling outlying regions. During and earlier than the eighteenth century, Jesuits and merchants from Western Europe came to China in increasing numbers which led to the beginning of Euroopean expansion in China.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Love blog
I'm not quite sure how to discuss the topic of love, considering I havent been a victim yet. Well yes, I love my family members and close friends, thats all fine and dandy, but love LOVE? The kind that's described as burning, passionate, tear jerking, heart crushing, wanna puke rainbows love. The kind that makes for great poetry? No i havent experienced any of THAT. Hopefully someday. Plus teenage love? I mean, come on. How unrealistic, our prefrontal cortex isn't even properly developed yet, meaning we tend to make rash, hardly thought out decisions. Notice how i'm saying WE. In my opinion, as of this moment, I think love is a little overrated, I think love may just be a strong sense of unexplainable admiration. Then again, I could be totally wrong.
Besides all my negative comments, Love is publicized as such a beautiful thing. I believe if we didnt have the concept and idea of love life would be alot more boring. Take movies for example, What would Romeo and Juliet be without love? Not worth watching. Though, I also believe there would be alot less fighting. Love is such a conflicting concept. So many people dream of it, some are even willing to die just for the feeling. There are so many crimes that are committed "in the name of love", because apparently committing a crime out of love makes a person a little more human. A little more relateable. Some people base their whole existence around finding love, they look for something shown in propoganda, they base their facts off of other peoples stories. I'm sure the feeling of love is different for every person.
Well i'm done.
Besides all my negative comments, Love is publicized as such a beautiful thing. I believe if we didnt have the concept and idea of love life would be alot more boring. Take movies for example, What would Romeo and Juliet be without love? Not worth watching. Though, I also believe there would be alot less fighting. Love is such a conflicting concept. So many people dream of it, some are even willing to die just for the feeling. There are so many crimes that are committed "in the name of love", because apparently committing a crime out of love makes a person a little more human. A little more relateable. Some people base their whole existence around finding love, they look for something shown in propoganda, they base their facts off of other peoples stories. I'm sure the feeling of love is different for every person.
Well i'm done.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
War blog
War is defined as reciprocated armed conflict between political units aimed at a desired political end-state.
War is usually stimulated by a strong emotion over an obviously controversial subject. Take religion for example, religion has added to many disagreements which quickly turned to full out conflicts, like the crusades and the Reconquista. Although, some key factors which have a tendency to lead to war are new technology, foreign social behaviour, and new intellectual ideas. Though many people preach peace instead of war and go to great lengths in the attempt of promoting peace I believe it is a futile attempt. War is inevitable in many situations, and even if peace was a reachable goal for one individual, the chances of getting the whole world to agree and to think on an even remotely similar wavelength is slim to none, favoring none. There will always be that one person neglecting to make a change.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/war
War is usually stimulated by a strong emotion over an obviously controversial subject. Take religion for example, religion has added to many disagreements which quickly turned to full out conflicts, like the crusades and the Reconquista. Although, some key factors which have a tendency to lead to war are new technology, foreign social behaviour, and new intellectual ideas. Though many people preach peace instead of war and go to great lengths in the attempt of promoting peace I believe it is a futile attempt. War is inevitable in many situations, and even if peace was a reachable goal for one individual, the chances of getting the whole world to agree and to think on an even remotely similar wavelength is slim to none, favoring none. There will always be that one person neglecting to make a change.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/war
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Imperialism blog
Todays blog topic is Imperialism, take a moment and prepare yourself for the excitement. Ready? Imperialism is defined as the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies. (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/imperialism) So basically it can be summed up as imposing rule upon a foreign nation. In my personal opinion its a terrible thing that becomes a necessary means for survival at times. In order for a country to become a supposed "protectorate" of another nation they must enforce something...maybe it could just be less violent? I think if imperialism could be done without all the brutal force and unequal treaties it would [obviously] have a better wrap and would be, for a lack of better words, appreciated. Then again, i guess these changes wouldnt really make imperialism "Imperialism" anymore. I suppose it would just be considered a "helpful hand".
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Global issue
So Global warming, as i'm sure everyone knows, is a very major issue in a modern day and age. Luckily, as we have become more aware of our deteriorating atmosphere due to polution and industrialization, the rate of global warming has decreased a great deal. But, in order to keep it this way here are a list of the top ten things you can do to help cease the fear of global warming:
1) Reduce, reuse and recycle.
2) Use less heat and air conditioning.
3) Change a regular light bulb to fluorescent.
4) Drive less and more smart.
5) Buy energy efficient products.
6) Use less hot water.
7) Conserve energy and electricity.
8) Plant a tree.
9) Find out from you electric company how efficient you are being.
10) Encourage others to conserve as well. Be the example!
In a way, Global warming of ties into a change blog as well. If it wasn't for the scary reality of Global warming, I dont think people would be all that motivated to make energy efficient machines, like cars that run on sunlight for example. It's a win within a loss.
1) Reduce, reuse and recycle.
2) Use less heat and air conditioning.
3) Change a regular light bulb to fluorescent.
4) Drive less and more smart.
5) Buy energy efficient products.
6) Use less hot water.
7) Conserve energy and electricity.
8) Plant a tree.
9) Find out from you electric company how efficient you are being.
10) Encourage others to conserve as well. Be the example!
In a way, Global warming of ties into a change blog as well. If it wasn't for the scary reality of Global warming, I dont think people would be all that motivated to make energy efficient machines, like cars that run on sunlight for example. It's a win within a loss.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Bollywood baby
Bride and prejudice, I lovvveee this movie. LOVE LOVE LOVE. Of course it was over the top and cheesy at points, but isnt that what made it so goshdarn lovable.
So I did a little "bollywood research" and found that the main girl in this movie, (can't remember the characters name) is a very famous bollywood actress named Aishwarya Rai. (Pronounced: Eye-shh-wahr-ya-rye) She has starred in many indian and american movies, and has won oscars along with many beauty pageants, like Miss America, I think. People have actually labeled her the most beautiful woman in the world!! Anyway...I just thought i'd share that with you.
But yes Bride and Prejudice, good movie.
And now we will watch the Namesake.
AANNDDD i saw the movie Slumdog Millionare!! Ohmigosh AMAZING!!
What do i do in order to get EC..compare NIAS and that or something?
So I did a little "bollywood research" and found that the main girl in this movie, (can't remember the characters name) is a very famous bollywood actress named Aishwarya Rai. (Pronounced: Eye-shh-wahr-ya-rye) She has starred in many indian and american movies, and has won oscars along with many beauty pageants, like Miss America, I think. People have actually labeled her the most beautiful woman in the world!! Anyway...I just thought i'd share that with you.
But yes Bride and Prejudice, good movie.
And now we will watch the Namesake.
AANNDDD i saw the movie Slumdog Millionare!! Ohmigosh AMAZING!!
What do i do in order to get EC..compare NIAS and that or something?
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