Entry #4 Capitalism: A Love Story review

Capitalism: A Love Story

All the points in this documentary that he addressed are situations that I and people close to me have experienced. I came to the same conclusions he did in his documentary without ever having watched it or knowing anything about him. Then I watched this and realized, guess I'm not the only one who thinks like this. For that reason alone, I trust him and I think he's credible.

Families pay the price with their jobs, their homes and their savings

Millions of unemployed, underemployed, fed-up and freaked-out citizens should watch this movie Michael explain it all or at least crack jokes, while giving credible information. He had our emotion going on an up and down roller coaster which kept his audience engaged.

I could tell that his heart is in the right place, he also makes room for other voices, that was good because it makes us see that he has people that are in high position that are with him. The workers and members of one family in foreclosure who videotaped the police breaking down the door to evict them were moving.

 I liked when he showed the official video of President Franklin D. Roosevelt giving his speech for how he wants to see America even though he was sick, it showed that he cared and wanted to be personable with his people.  Even though it didn’t happen he gave us an example of what it would have been like if it had happen because another country did it and things are going well.

I liked that he Portrayed Barrack Obama as a Socialist.

I was so sad to see the families being foreclosed on leaving the only thing the know and to add insult to injury the banks paid the family to clean their home before leaving. It was funny when the husband that was being foreclosed sarcastically thanked the Banks for paying off them to leave their homes clean.

 

Choose Super Foods instead of Junk Foods

So swimsuit season is coming up, and you know what that means… it’s time to crunch down on our diets!! While doing research I realized is that it’s not what you eat it’s how much of it you eat. Eating in smaller quantity really helps.

Whatch this video it will give you some information on what Super foods are

 

 

 There are a few super foods for weight loss that are recommended by Health Magazine. Super foods have a really high nutrient density which means that tons of nutrients are crammed into that particular food, Nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals and vitamins which the body needs to survive.

 

 

Superfoods build bones, prevent chronic diseases, improve your eyesight, and even keep your mind sharp. New evidence suggests these foods can also help you get and stay slim.

 

 

Black beans

A cup of black beans packs a whopping 15 grams of satisfying protein and doesn't contain any of the saturated fat found in other protein sources, like red meat.

Oats

Oats are rich in fiber, so a serving can help you feel full throughout the day. Just a half cup packs 4.6 grams of Resistant Starch, a healthy carb that boosts metabolism and burns fat.

Avocados

 

There's no reason to be afraid of eating fats as long as they're the right fats.

Oleic acid, a compound in avocados' healthy monounsaturated fats (MUFAs), may trigger your body to actually quiet hunger. Stick to a quarter or a half of an avocado and watch that belly fat melt away. The creamy fruit is also packed with fiber and protein.

Salmon

Lean sources of protein help you feel full without adding fat. However, 50% of women ages 18 to 50 don't know if they get enough of this essential nutrient.

Up your intake with salmon; it's a leaner choice than red meat and is chock-full of MUFAs to boot. A 2001 study found that dieters eating a MUFA-rich diet lost an average of 9 pounds, while their low-fat diet counterparts gained, on average, 6.

Blueberries

Best known for their anti-aging effects, blueberries, while tiny, are a powerful figure-friendly eat: A 1-cup serving sets you back only 80 calories, and helps you feel full with 4 grams of fiber.

Broccoli

Cooked or raw, this cruciferous veggie is well-known for its cancer-preventing powers, but with a punch of filling fiber in less than 30 calories a serving, it's bound to prevent weight problems too.

Brown rice

Brown rice is a heartier, fiber-packed alternative to less-than-super white rice. A half-cup serving contains 1.7 grams of Resistant Starch, a healthy carb that boosts metabolism and burns fat.

Plus, brown rice is a low-energy-density food, meaning it's heavy and filling but low in calories. One study found that women who ate a higher-energy-density diet gained three times as much weight over six years than women eating a low-energy-density diet

Grapefruit

Even if you changed nothing else about your diet, eating half a grapefruit before each meal may help you lose up to a pound a week!

A compound in the tangy fruit can lower insulin, a fat-storage hormone, and that can lead to weight loss. It's also a good source of protein, and because it's at least 90% water, it can fill you up so you eat less.

 

Oranges

At only 59 calories, you may not expect much from an orange, but thanks to a hefty dose of fiber, it ranks highest among fruits on a list of 38 filling foods put together by Australian researchers. Feeling full can help you eat less throughout the day.

Green tea

This steamy sip hydrates like water, which can help fill you up and shed pounds. Plus, the antioxidants in green tea will up your fat burn and calorie burn. One study found that five cups a day could help you lose twice as much weight, most of it around your middle.

Wine

Resveratrol, the famed antioxidant found in grape skin, stops fat storage. Studies show that moderate wine drinkers have narrower waists and less belly fat than liquor drinkers. Downing a glass can boost your calorie burn for a good 90 minutes.

Plantains

A half cup of cooked plantains packs almost 3 grams of Resistant Starch, a healthy carb that boosts metabolism and burns fats

Low-fat milk

The same fatty acid is found in milk, and milk's proteins can keep you feeling satisfied. The added calcium may also help; in one study, women burned more fat and calories when they had 1,000 to 1,400 milligrams of calcium per day

Cheese

Fresh goat cheese and feta contain a fatty acid that helps you feel full and burn more fat. Look for cheeses labeled "grass-fed," as those will have the highest content of this healthy fat.

Potatoes

True, potatoes are high in carbs, but they are three times as filling as a slice of white bread, and top all the foods on the same satiety index as oranges. Plus, potatoes are also rich in Resistant Starch, which helps your body burn fat.

Dark chocolate

Chocolate lovers, rejoice! A nibble of dark chocolate here and there can slow down digestion so you feel full longer and eat less at your next meal.

Dark chocolate is full of MUFAs; studies show eating a diet high in these healthy fats can rev your metabolism to burn fat and calories. It may also help by curbing cravings for salt, sweet, or fatty diet-wreckers. 

Eggs

Eggs get a bad rap when it comes to weight loss. But the breakfast staple is loaded with protein that will curb your appetite. One study found that overweight women who ate egg breakfasts lost twice as much weight as women who started their days with bagels.

And don't worry about cholesterol: The study found that egg eaters don't have higher bad cholesterol or lower good cholesterol than bagel eaters.

Bananas

Bananas are a slimming superfood at the heart of Health's CarbLovers Diet. A slightly green, medium-size banana will fill you up and boost your metabolism with its 12.5 grams of Resistant Starch. Even a ripe banana still ranks high on the list of foods containing RS, with almost 5 grams.

Kidney beans

One of several varieties of beans to make the list, red beans offer protein and fiber (more than 5 grams per serving!). Kidney beans are also rich in Resistant Starch; a 1/2-cup serving packs nearly 2 grams of this slimming carb. 

Almonds

Nuts are another superfood rich in healthy fats that help you slim down.

Almonds in particular can help you shed pounds: In one study, people who added a daily helping of the nuts to a low-cal diet lost more weight than people who followed the same diet but swapped almonds for a carb-heavy snack like crackers.

 

 

Assigned Entry # 3 UCF Accelerated program

I have done an accelerated program at Arizona College for my Associates of science a year ago and so I know first had what’s its like, so when I was reading the Arizona Republic news I knew what it was like to be in that program first hand.

 

 

The norm for every college and University is that they have what's called the 15 week semester courses. The 15 week is a result of professors instructing at a normal pace where everyone actually seems to be following along at a steady pace. Arizona State University (ASU) is developing what's called the 7 1/2 week semester course, where classes are being taught in a faster pace (AZ college call it accelerated). They make it so that students can graduate faster which makes the tuition cost less. ASU plans to help students to want to continue their education with less hassle and take less time to do it which means that they won’t have time to idle away from school.

My opinion about this 7 and a 1/2 week semester course tuition rate change is not going to be significant enough to speak because the prices won’t be changing drastically. But it is going to persuade more students to enroll into the university because they see that there's a program that goes much faster than having to attend university for 4 years. I will make the dropout rate decrease seeing that the time will fly by faster and it won’t be so tedious and drawn out.

 

My personal experience with the accelerated program is that it is hard and you have to be dedicated at all times, you have to have a good support system because if your life is chaotic you will crumble. It is a lot of pressure so you need to have a drive to succeed and keep your motivation in your thoughts at all time. I like to learn something and get it over with. I don’t like to dwell on something too long I will get distracted and drift off in my own world so I loved it. Each time I finish a class I feel accomplished I focused on one class at a time and go through it within a month and then off to another class. I like the idea of lower tuition.

 

One of the comments said "Sounds more like a crammed summer course to me where you just get the hours in in order to get the grade and get out as fast as you can." I agree because who wants to dwell on something for such a long period of time when you can get that same information in a shorter time so you won’t forget it. I like the sound of the comment “Call it the new Wal-Mart degree. There is nothing wrong with faster it just shows that you are able to cram a lot of information in a short period of time.