Energy Shift

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David Suzuki, is an award-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster. He is often praised for his radio and television programs that explain the complexities of the natural sciences in a compelling, easily understood way. In one of his more recent articles, "Energy shift requires shift in conversation", David talks about the hypocrisy and ludicrous of the Canadian government. 

For more than a century, Canada has used abundant cheap fossil fuels. We as a nation have become dependent on such things and face a hard time trying to turn away from fuels such as coal, oil, and gas. David was 100 percent right when he said that we must face the contradiction between how we live and constraints against doing so. It was a surprise to me when reading this article to find out that Canada does not even have a national energy plan, other than the governmental desire to be a fossil fuel energy export superpower. David explains in the article that the consequences of human induced climate change is already hitting Canada hard. He even points out sarcastically that you would think a governments top priority would be to decide on the lowest emission energy path. 

David Suzuki explains the how Canada is very vulnerable to climate change and not shifting our energy source will just bring more complications in the future.  Canada's polar region heat faster than temperate and tropical zones which the Inuit have noticed the impacts for decades. Canada's marine coastline are subject to sea level rise at any time. Canada will be losing more money with all of these natural disasters if nothing is done to be stopped. And Canada's company relies on the climate to do activities such as agriculture, forestry, tourism, and winter sports. David Suzuki and all the other citizens of Canada are just waiting to see the political leadership who can help fix this problem.

Canada is just killing the country bit by bit with not paying attention to the climate change and the energy shift that is needed. David Suzuki did a wonderful job in explaining the issues that the government needs to focus on and solve. Hopefully the Steven Harper and the rest of the Canadian government will see this as a wake up call and actually start to help change and make a better future for our amazing country Canada.  

Eminem Spoofs

Spoof of Eminem's "I'm not afraid" music video

I'm Not Afraid Spoof

A spoof is a humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film, in which its characteristic features are exaggerated for comic effect. Spoof's are generally very satirical and provides great entertainment for anyone who is watching.  They are a great way to make light of something that is very serious. 

College Humor, a very comical website that has their own YouTube page did a hilarious parody called "I am afraid" to a Eminem's "I'm not afraid". Eminem, a well known musician in the hip hop genre wrote his song "I'm not afraid" with his underlining message being about facing life head on and not being afraid to do anything. College Humor took that and twisted it around to make one of the best parody's I ever saw. College Humor made the underlining message about being afraid of everything although trying to portray this tough guy Eminem like attitude. Taking all of Eminem's lyrics and flipping them around to make a 3 minute video full of laughter. 

Not only were changing the lyrics around a work of art, but the imitating the music video was just priceless. At the start of both video's, both men are standing on the top of a rooftop.  Eminem standing tall and fearless while starring down at the ground which would be an instant death if he were to fall. In the spoof, the actor is also standing tall but with all the fear in the world. He even has a puffer to help him breathe because he realizes how high up he is and how fatal the drop would be if he fell off.

College humor prevailed once again in making another hilarious spoof with tons of laughter. There spoof had everything you could find in a perfect spoof. I recommend them to any and everyone who has some spare time and want to watch something funny. For more laughter on other topics, check out their website and YouTube page in the link bellow.

I Am Afraid Spoof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mql_uu16ADg 
Eminem Not Afraid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5-yKhDd64s 
College Humor: https://www.youtube.com/user/collegehumor?spfreload=10 
                           http://www.collegehumor.com

   

Will Lionel Messi leave FC Barcelona?

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It has come to our attention here at sporty bro's that Lionel Messi may be on the move. As time ticks, more and more rumors about the electric goal scoring Argentinian surface around the soccer world. Messi, who currently plays for FC Barcelona has been targeted by the power dominant soccer club, Manchester United. Manchester just wrapped up a 750 million dollars deal with Adidas which virtually allows them to sign anyone on this planet.

This recent million dollar deal with Adidas also gives Manchester United the opportunity not only to sign Messi but also Juventus's young 21 year-old star midfielder Paul Pogba. Juventus stated that if the money is right then they aren't afraid to ship him out and replace him with other midfielders. Although these speculations may surface, Pogba may not be transferred until June. 

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says Lionel Messi's recent superb performances show he is happy with his club now and just focusing on winning trophies. Recent weeks have brought much speculation about Messi's future, especially as the Argentine himself has regularly said that he was not sure where he would be playing next season, while often adding that he would probably stay at Barcelona long-term.

Even with all of the optimism that Lionel Messi will stay, Messi and the Coach Luis Enrique had numerous  fallout with each other that are leaning to the side of Messi wanting to leave. When you have a star as big as Messi, the relationship with the coach must be strong so that the team could be on the same page. As of right now Messi will continue to play for Barcelona but come June time, he could be shipped else where.