John Coleman

John Coleman is the founder of the cable network and the Weather Channel which began in 1982. Thanks to Mr. Coleman, we can watch weather on our cable TV 24 hours a day and get up to date local forecasts. Coleman refers to TWC as "his baby". He has been an amazing weatherman since 1953. The Weather Channel is located in Cumberland, Georgia.

The main reason Mr. Coleman started TWC was because he wanted to inform people on the latest updates and news. He wanted people to live in the exciting 'weather of the moment'. Now that he is no longer a part of TWC, he is disgusted with the way it is. "It's all about animals, gardening, etc. They lost focus on covering the weather." Coleman thinks the new CEO's of TWC should have local weather bureaus and more updates to make the weather more meaningful for the viewers. All in all, Mr. Coleman is disappointed in the new weather channel and realizes that "his baby" will never be the same. How discouraging for someone to begin a wonderful program and see it go down the tube.

Buying the War

This video was interesting to listen to. I know George Bush has not been the best President but we need to give him credit for all he's been through. He's had to deal with things like the twin tower attacks only a year after he was sworn into office. I don't know about you, but I would rather have a president who will go to war and destroy the terrorists and things linked to them than a president who wants to "discuss" issues with them. The latter option is just the ticket to make us vulnerable like we were in 2001. I also thought it was "different" to see all of the American flags immediately after the 9/11 attacks. I don't understand why we can't be this patriotic all of the time. It seems that we only do this when something tragic happens to our country. Also, many were praying for the lives that were lost in New York, Penn., and the Pentagon. Never do I see these people praying any other time, only when a major catastrophe occurs. I know the war has continued for a long time, I don't understand why but I support President Bush and my country for whatever decision they make. I feel safer at night when I know that the terrorists are being "contained" or taken care of. Not knowing what the future holds is frightening to some but I know that the Lord will lead me through it.

The "bad storm"

Well, we're still feeling the affects from that horrific storm on Sunday afternoon. Our area including my house is still out of cable and Internet service. Hopefully soon we will get it back. I know how tough it is for students who use the Internet, especially those doing online courses. Lets just pray we get it back soon.

Hugh Hefner

I liked how the essay was written, it flowed and was easy to understand. However, I don't agree with what Mr. Hefner does and why he does it. Porn is disgusting and immoral. No one should be exposed to it. I think it reveals women(and men) as being nothing higher than animals. They shouldn't be treated as so. We are all equal in God's eyes, and as imperfect humans, we will see things or objects that catch our eye and somehow can't walk away from them. Pornography is one of these issues. Today, it will pop up on your computer screen for no apparent reason, and if you're a person very easily convinced you will find yourself logging onto the website watching this horrid event. Sooner or later, you will be addicted. This can lead to disadvantages for that person: ruin your mind, relationships and so on. Seeing these "nasty" images will only please someone for so long; then what? Don't let your physical attractiveness to the opposite sex get in the way of your standards and morals(that is, if you have any). I don't know about you, but I think people who watch this don't really have much of a life. They should get out more and explore new interesting things. Read a good book, hang out with friends or family, play with their animals; anything that keeps their mind going. I know that I'm in college and should learn to "adjust" to this culture that I was born into, but if I start to allow myself to accept certain things that I know are wrong, then what arguments will I have to discuss with those who already "accept" it? Even though my beliefs are different than some, we should all set ourselves to high enough morals. This way we don't have to lower ourselves to view this outrageous stuff. http://8491.openphoto.net

Mr. Marlowe

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