It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.

I’ve always liked these lyrics from India Arie’s song “Video”…

But, I’ve drawn a conclusion, it’s all an illusion,
Confusion’s the name of the game
A misconception, a vast deception
Something’s gotta change
But, don’t be offended this is all my opinion
Ain’t nothing that I’m sayin law
This is a true confession of a life learned lesson
I was sent here to share with y’all

As I watch some of the cable news shows, at times I get extremely annoyed by how they speak to the listener as if they’re all stupid.  I just can’t figure out how they’re able to get away with it.  Why is there no mass public outrage for them now clearly making the news instead of just reporting the news?  They’re constantly making stories that are designed to create an emotional reaction.  The main problem I have with this is when a decision is made based on emotions, that’s a decision made without thinking.  Now ask yourself, how many times has that worked in your favor?

And for all those who are some how offended by this picture…uhmm…I wonder why?!

This is an article reported by Michelle Kosinski, NBC News Correspondent on MSNBC.com.  I feel it’s a very important read, especially with the ease of information spreading via the internet where most of our young spend alot of their time.

LONDON – “Everyone around here is doing it.”  “It has become a trend.”  “I have thought about doing it myself.”  Somehow, these are all quotes from teenagers, talking about – suicide.

Since the start of 2007, 19 teenagers and young adults have taken their own lives in the tiny towns scattered through the southern Welsh county of Bridgend, where people have been living along the Ogmore River for centuries. Total population: around 130,000. (more…)