I had no idea that such a thing even existed. Horticultural can be defined as relating to the science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, and plants. I mean, I knew of botanists, but a science for cultivation? Not quite sensible if you ask me.
Upon closer inspection, this science is much more significant than you think.
"Horticulturists work and conduct research in the disciplines of plant propagation and cultivation, crop production, plant breeding and genetic engineering, plant biochemistry, and plant physiology. The work particularly involves fruits, berries, nuts, vegetables, flowers, trees, shrubs, and turf. Horticulturalists work to improve crop yield, quality,nutritional value, and resistance to insects, diseases, and environmental stresses."
Well? What do you think? Horticulture is a useful science after all and contributes to some of our human needs as well as deal with problems. Do you think this science is just as beneficial to mankind as something like genetics or astrology is?
More info on horticulture here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horticulture
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Post #4 - 2/17/09 Socialists?
Well, here's something interesting I found from Newsweek...
While many of today's Americans are embracing the changes Obama is bringing to the government, there are just as many who loathe his ideas about government and fixing the economy. Almost all (or basically all) Republicans dislike Obama's stimulus plan; Republican Sean Hannity had this to say about it:
"It is...the European Socialist Act of 2009."
Apparently the America of 2009 is moving toward a modern European state. Some even compare Obama and his ways to the president of France, Nicolas Sarkozy.
The complaint here is that the president is doing too much spending in an already troubled economy as well as not focusing on job creation and wasting tax cuts on people who don't pay them. The taxes will basically amount to spending.
So what do you think? Is our government going in the right direction? Will the stimulus bill save America? Will Obama's promises be fulfilled? Are the two presidents similar in your view? Feel free to comment on these issues.
More info on the stimulus and Sarkozy on these links:
http://finance.yahoo.com/banking-budgeting/article/106490/Stimulus-101-What%27s-in-the-Bills
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolas_Sarkozy#Presidency
While many of today's Americans are embracing the changes Obama is bringing to the government, there are just as many who loathe his ideas about government and fixing the economy. Almost all (or basically all) Republicans dislike Obama's stimulus plan; Republican Sean Hannity had this to say about it:
"It is...the European Socialist Act of 2009."
Apparently the America of 2009 is moving toward a modern European state. Some even compare Obama and his ways to the president of France, Nicolas Sarkozy.
The complaint here is that the president is doing too much spending in an already troubled economy as well as not focusing on job creation and wasting tax cuts on people who don't pay them. The taxes will basically amount to spending.
So what do you think? Is our government going in the right direction? Will the stimulus bill save America? Will Obama's promises be fulfilled? Are the two presidents similar in your view? Feel free to comment on these issues.
More info on the stimulus and Sarkozy on these links:
http://finance.yahoo.com/banking-budgeting/article/106490/Stimulus-101-What%27s-in-the-Bills
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolas_Sarkozy#Presidency
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3673102.stm
Monday, February 9, 2009
Post #3 - 2/9/09 Redemption
Redemption is a term used when we want to supposedly avenge or redeem ourselves for something we did wrong. Still, we don't always have to redeem ourselves for doing bad things, do we?
I believe that we can redeem ourselves from mistakes in many other things, such as our grades, sports, or any other opportunity we have to make a mistake. Redemption isn't even just about redeeming ourselves.
There are other definitions such as "Recovery of something pawned or mortgaged."
Another definition is "The payment of an obligation, as a government's payment of the value of its bonds."
"Deliverance upon payment of ransom; rescue."
The religious definition of redemption actually has to do with what I stated earlier, redeeming yourself or others from bad things, which is "Salvation from sin through Jesus's sacrifice."
If you think for a moment, there are actually many other forms of redemption. What others can you think of? What other things or opportunities can we redeem ourselves for?
Link - http://www.answers.com/topic/redemption
I believe that we can redeem ourselves from mistakes in many other things, such as our grades, sports, or any other opportunity we have to make a mistake. Redemption isn't even just about redeeming ourselves.
There are other definitions such as "Recovery of something pawned or mortgaged."
Another definition is "The payment of an obligation, as a government's payment of the value of its bonds."
"Deliverance upon payment of ransom; rescue."
The religious definition of redemption actually has to do with what I stated earlier, redeeming yourself or others from bad things, which is "Salvation from sin through Jesus's sacrifice."
If you think for a moment, there are actually many other forms of redemption. What others can you think of? What other things or opportunities can we redeem ourselves for?
Link - http://www.answers.com/topic/redemption
Monday, February 2, 2009
Post #2 - 2/2/09 Echoes Down the Corridor
If you've ever read The Crucible by Arthur Miller, then you know that Echoes Down the Corridor is the epilogue for the book. If you have not read this book, then I suggest that you do because it is an interesting as well as controversial story.
In this particular epilogue, it is stated that "Certain farms which had belonged to victims were left to ruin, and for more than a century no one would buy them or live on them." This to me is interesting because most of the victims were accused of witchcraft and sentenced to hang.
Do you suppose that people really believed that the victims were really witches and did not want cursed land? Or rather, do you think that people were sorry for accusing these victims of being witches and did not want to buy the land or they would be haunted by vengeful spirits?
You can read the rest if you're interested in The Crucible by Arthur Miller after the last page of Act Four.
In this particular epilogue, it is stated that "Certain farms which had belonged to victims were left to ruin, and for more than a century no one would buy them or live on them." This to me is interesting because most of the victims were accused of witchcraft and sentenced to hang.
Do you suppose that people really believed that the victims were really witches and did not want cursed land? Or rather, do you think that people were sorry for accusing these victims of being witches and did not want to buy the land or they would be haunted by vengeful spirits?
You can read the rest if you're interested in The Crucible by Arthur Miller after the last page of Act Four.
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