cleveland man is in prison

after Ten years, fun is over for Ariel Castro. Ten years ago, Ariel Castro started taking women to his bacement. throughout the ten years, he had upto 4 women hailed hostage. During this time, castro acted as if nothing was happening. to his family and neighbors he was a good person. Nobody knew what went on when the doors were closed. It would be ten years later after two murders and three strong women that the story was reveiled. Now, after only days of getting started with their new lives, Three women get justis. at a hearing, where Castro was sentenced to life in prison, one of his victoms confronted him. Michelle Knight said that the death penalty would be easyer. She further said, "You took 11 years of my life away." Even his family does not want anything to do with him. His son has said that he will not be visiting his dad. To avoyed the death penalty, Castro declared himself gilty of 937 counts. after all that he has had to face, He has no remorce for what he did. during the hearing, He tried to justify his actions by saying that he is an adict. However, for this man there will be no help. Castro has no chance of being paroled. Michelle Knight's statement that his hell was just beginning is proving to be correct. He will be in isolation at the Lorain prison for a short time until it is determined where he gos from there

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This is very interesting. Water is supposed to be OK to drink.

Good website to check out

http://www.tomorrowsworld.org/cgi-bin/tw/tw-mag.cgi?category=Magazine17&item=1104101703

different lifestile

Homo sexuality and marriage
What is the first question that someone will probably ask a person who is against homosexual marriages? How does it affect you? Most people say as long as they don’t disrupt there lives it is fine what those people do. It is their life.
Here is my take. We have been witness of how many bad things have happened when man tries to make his own path to walk on. Nothing happens in the first years, but it always finishes bad for someone.
For example, for a long time, slavery was permitted around the world. Perhaps, people were suffering in silence. There came a time where people got tired, and they slowly gained there freedom.
I can tell you about more stories like that but this will suffice.
All of us must learn what are our abilities and disabilities. A lot of people say that gay people did not choose to be that way. None of us chose to be born the way we were.
I know they are in pain but so are other people. As a blind person, I cannot drive. This hurts me. I need to ask around to see if someone is willing to take me where I need to go.
We must learn how to suffer because with out it, we would not know many things. Without it, we would become ungrateful. People have to try to accept who they are.
Marriage is more than a union between two people. Marriage is a bond, a spiritual union; it is becoming one with the other person.
In homosexual marriages, this cannot happen because they are two people of the same gender. How is that union going to take place?
It cannot because of the many challenges. Our creator designed our bodies with a specific purpose. It does not matter if you are an atheist or a person who believes in a higher being, or if you are a religious person. Marriages are something sacred, and we cannot change things around just so we can fit them to please / satisfy our needs and wants.
Later on, it is going to be seen as normal seeing two men or women going places and not be criticized, by anyone because everyone will accept there lifestyle. Children will be taught to respect one another. That I agree with. Just because I do not accept gay people getting married does not mean that I don’t respect them and would be willing to help them if I could do it. If schools are teaching kids about homosexuality and that is OK, then they should begin to teach them about bullying, people with disabilities, finances, and discipline.
We still have a long way to walk, but it is the wrong way. Unfortunately, our priorities are set wrong. He who follows him will have everlasting life. He is the way, the truth, and the life.
We are as blind people in a dark room. He who is watching us is able to see, he sent his son to guide us. A lot of people have rejected him for so long. The Holy Spirit is like a flashlight, guiding us.
Knowing that we have made so many mistakes and that we have tripped over and over, why do we follow this rode?

request

Hi, I would like to make a request, but first of all, let me say that I am so glad that people are commenting on this blog. I like writing what I feel, and I like sharing it with everyone.
OK, my request. There are some comments here, and the only signature is Anonymous. Could those people please please write their names?Thanks,
Remember you can always email me with any suggestions or questions at: cubas.daniel@gmail.com

The dream act

How sad that the dream act did not pass. It did not get enough votes. Probably I have said this before. These people that are working for us are acting like children. If for some reason they did not like the dream act, why can't they suggest some changes or come up with another prop? I don't get it. As long as we are divided, we are never going to move forward. Why did we end up like this? how, when, and at what time? This country needs a make over.

Jesus

Jesus is the truth, the way, and the life. I heard sometime ago that the UN could have a problem with statements such as this one because It would be considered hate speach.
Jesus Loves you

world cup

Well, the world cup is done. How bad. I woke up every morning just for that. Although I will admit that some games were boring. I am glad that Spain took the cup home. I was a bit disappointed because I wanted more of those teams. The game for the third place was much more exciting than the Final. I am also proud that some teams on this cup gave it their all. Now looking forward to Brazil 2014. I hope I can be there. Another thing I did not like about this cup were the horns. They should have done something for those of us who were listening/watching the games on TV. Those things were really loud.

The US and the World cup.

How sad. The US lost to Gana today in the world cup. I was really sad. foot ball, as it should be known, should have a replay system for the referees. Talking about referees, How come fifa does not see this? This being a big event for the entire world, I believe we should have the best referees in the world cup. Some of these people, have caused teams to loos.

My first writing in spanish!

The kids of Widney High o Los chicos de Widney High, es una agrupación que se formó a finales de los años ochentas. Todo comenzó en la Preparatoria Joseph Pomeroy Widney. Widney, es una escuela para (estudiantes) personas discapacitadas. Un día, se le propuso al director de la escuela que se hiciera una clase para escribir música. El Profesor Michael Monagan, quiso escribir canciones para una obra de la escuela ya que el pensó que a la obra le faltaba música. Después de hablar con la maestra encargada de hacer la obra, se pusieron deacuerdo para llevar acabo este nuevo proyecto. Cuando el director les dio el si, El Profesor Monagan con algunos de sus estudiantes empezaron a escribir ideas. El Profesor Monagan, les asía preguntas a los estudiantes, de que iva hablar el tema? Que angulo se iva a tomar en este tema? Y final mente, alguno tiene alguna posible letra para incluir en la canción? Fue de esta forma que se empezaron a escribir las primeras canciones. Después de haber ayudado a los estudiantes a escribir las canciones, El Profesor Monagan grabó las canciones en su computadora. Cada estudiante tuvo la oportunidad de cantar una canción. A todos se les dio una copia de los temas que habían grabado. Una de estas grabaciones fue a parar a manos de un productor. Después de algún tiempo, en 1989 se grabo su primer disco que se tituló Special Music from Special Kids. Para este album, se utilizaron músicos de estudio.

Por algún tiempo, el grupo tocaba en eventos escolares. Poco a poco adquirieron fama. Empezaron a tocar en clubes alrededor de Los Angeles. Con el tiempo, los integrantes fueron cambiando 10 años despues los nuevos chicos hicieron el segundo álbum que llevó por nombre Let’s Get Busy. Fue este álbum que (llevo) saltó a los chicos al estrellato con canciones como, Pretty Girls, Let’s Get Busy, y Respect. Una canción que fue escrita por Otis Redding, pero que los chicos le adaptáron nuevas letras, re grabaron; convirtiéndolas así, en un himno para las personas discapacitadas. Desde entonces, los chicos an logrado conquistar los corazones de muchas personas incluyendo famosos como Smokey Robinson, Marilyn Manson, Howard Stern, entre otros.

Los chicos, ya tenían su propia banda, y hasta comenzaron la filmación de un documental sobre la banda. Otros años tuvieron que pasar para que grabaran su tercer disco. “Act your age”, fue grabado en el 2003. La banda cosecho mas éxitos como, Life Without The Cow, I Make My Teachers Mad, y Act Your Age.

Los chicos lanzaron otro disco con canciones grabadas en vivo. Su mas resiente disco que fue lanzado en el 2008 se titula. "Live at the Key Club." También participaron en la película, “The Ringer.” Que salio en 2007. Además, ellos ya tienen una línea de ropa llamada Better Bacon, un comico llamado Beond the Sky is the Limit. El documental en el cual an trabajado por varios años, se estrenara en varias ciudades de los Estados Unidos.

Aun con discapacidades físicas, estas personas les an venido demostrando a las personas no discapacitadas que cuando se quiere se puede, y no importan las discapacidades que tengan.

rebel

Now it is Arizona. They have come up with a law that if they see someone who looks illegal, they will arrest him or her. My question is How would they know? People now have to keep their papers with them at all times? then there is that thing of people not coming to Arizona for anything. Good job governer! Now, the only other law that you have to sign is anyone who is blind cannot get out their houses. Just as this last made up law by me is ridiculous, so is the sb 1070. If the link does not work, type sb 1070 on a search box such as google's search, and you will get the link.

update

Well, there are many things that I have to share. I will be going to a university next month. I need money because as you know, going to a university is expensive. I am an out of state student. The university is in maryland. I also got my diploma about a month ago. I was really happy. I also moved to a much better place. It is quiet, and it is only me. I have a new computer. The kids of widney high have a comic book. The kids of Widney high is the name of the band that I am in. Check the comicbook out!
http://www.kidsofwidneyhigh.com
http://www.youtube.com
Type kids of widney high in the youtube search box. There are also videos, and tracks of our songs on the kids of widney high's website. The comicbook info is also there. Very soon there will be a video on youtube about the comicbook. The comicbook will be on audio format. We will try.
Enjoy!

michael

Well, the king of pop is gone. As a boy, I used to play his music. It is very sad that this happened. He did a lot for music. There is not much I can say about him. I think he was a bit misunderstood. I feel really bad for him. I don't think he had someone to guide him. It is time to think. Time to help one another. We don't want more cases like michael's.

Places where to find my things.

Here is a list of websites where you can find things about me. I will be updating it when new things come out.
http://www.agjeans.com/Womens_Daniels_Rule_7__White/pd/c/6/np/-1/p/1442.html

This is a website that has one of my t-shirts.
www.kidsofwidneyhigh.com
Here, you will find my music.
http://www.whohub.com/danielcubas
This is an internet interview.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoCzL95klk8 Here I talk about myself. Really nice video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4DACgy1HbE
This is a video of what I think of the media, America, and being free.
http://carmelinafilms.com/daniel.htm
This is a documentary about me.

Not a nice day

Today, has not been a nice day. I was supposed to go out, but I did not because I missed my ride. Today, it's like any other day. I do nothing. It is not because I don't want to do nothing, but I don't know what to do. I have tried getting a job, but I am blind, I have cerebral palsy, I cannot stand for long periods of time, I cannot read braille, and I am not someone who types 100 words per minute. My days are waking up at three in the morning, chatting with my friends, I stop at 11, I eat, and sleep. I do not have any money. I am done with college, but I do not have my diploma. It has already been 9 months. What a life. At this point, I don't know what to do.

A day to think

I wake up every morning. I give thanks to god because he has let me live one more day. I wish people could see what I see, but what I see can only be seen when a person stops and takes time to search within his or herself. You have what it takes to change things around you. For some, life has a new meaning when they are blind. People see things a different way. I believe in god although I am not able to see him, and I believe that the stars are up although I have never seen them. People have not proved to me that they are here. So, should I stop believing? No, because I trust the people that are around me when they tell me that they do and because I know that god has answered my prayers. He has given me people that I can trust. He has made one more beautiful day that people take for granted. My body will get tired, but my spirit will be happy because every day I am getting closer to my goals. Taking time to see the day and talk to god help me to grow stronger every day.
Searching in my mind allows me to be me, and not what the world wants me to be. For all of this, I give thanks to god.
Please think of these words. I am blind, but I can see. You will know what I wanted to say if you take time and help another person, talk to god, search within yourself, and love others as you love yourself.
Blessings

I cannot believe it.

I cannot believe what is going on. California has passed a budget. This budget has about 1000000 dollars in cuts that affect programs such as the department of vocational rehabilitation, which helps blind people go to school and get a job, Programs for seniors, which maintain them occupied and provide medical services. Children services are also being cut. More class rooms are being filled with students which affect them because they do not get individualized attention that they need to succeed. We have been living in a society where the rich don’t want to lose anything, and they want the vulnerable to pay for things when they go wrong. People with money or power don’t want to help when the situation is going bad. I view California as a big family where each member has problems. Either they have problems with others, or with money. But, we are two stubborn to ask for help. On the other hand, we have people who have been blessed with money, but they become selfish with it. We need help. All we want is a won sent increase, but some people don’t want that. They prefer that other people suffer. They don’t care if the most vulnerable people pay the consequences. Before I get to them, let me just say that on the other hand, we have to pay too many taxes. For example, we will have to pay a 13 sent tax on gasoline. Also, we will have to borrow 1000000 dollars if I am not wrong. OK, what are the consequences? They are very catastrophic. Disabled people will not be able to achieve their goals, children will fall behind in their education, our elderly friends will dye, and people from all three groups will also dye because they did not get cared for the way that they were supposed to. Let me tell you another analogy. Let’s pretend that all California was in the ocean. Then, All of a sudden, those whom our vulnerable, began to sink. Only those that could swim were having fun. They saw that a lot of people were sinking, but they did not do anything. They said, “We don’t know why we need to bring those people with us. They interrupt our fun time.” They don’t do anything to help them. They preferred to let children and others with special needs dye. They preferred to let those that taught them about love, honesty, and respect dye. These were also the people who took care of them when they were sick, hungry, and penniless. These under privileged people gave it all to save them. Also, some of these people went to war for them. They risked their lives, so these wealthy people could stay alive and keep their freedom and fortune. This is how these rich people, and the people in power pay them? They take away services, and meanwhile, they still have a lot of money? These teachers, doctors, and others have spent countless hours with these people and their kids helping them. They lost so much sleep to fine ways to improve themselves, so these ungrateful people could be happy with them. However, they are not. One last thing I have to say is what go's around comes around.

The Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is always a great event to here every time it comes on. Year after year, it is the event that most people watch. For me, the only thing that is frustrating is that I cannot enjoy the game as I would like to. Today, I am glad that the Stealers one. It was the teem I chose before the big game started. I still want someone to explain to me two or three plays from this game, and a few commercials. All in all, this was a game to remember. The final result was 23 to 27. I wish I could say more about the game, but I am not able. However, The nachos that I had with the nice cold sangria were very good. Bruce Springsteen was great.

the internet's communication world

I was always interested on how social networking websites worked ever since they started to spring up. The first site I heard of was Myspace. One day, after months of hearing all the good things about this website, I decided to create an account. It was easy. The only thing I did not like was the captia. From what I know, this is an image with letters and or numbers. One of my brothers had to help me out. It would have been nice of this site if they could be like blogspot, which is a website where you can create your blog. For example, when you want to post a comment on someone’s blog, you have to type the characters that appear in the image. However, for blind users, there is a link that says listen to the characters. I think that Myspace was not created for all of us. To me, this is another form of segregation. I know that the captia is a way to prevent automated accounts to be created and therefore, preventing people from getting unwanted things. In other words, by using this system, harm could be avoided. Anyway, I gave Myspace a try. When my account was created, the first thing I did was to email everyone I knew to tell them I had a Myspace account. I thought that creating this account would enable me to reach out to people and help them. I had four friends. I met two of them in college, and another friend was my band’s page. You see, I am a singer. The other friend was someone by the name of Tom. I did not know who this guy was. I posted something that I thought was interesting. Nothing happened. I commented on two of my friend's page, but I did not get a reply. I tried emailing these people, but I had no luck. One of my friends set her page to private, so the next time that I wanted to take a look at it I was not able to do it. I started to get frustrated. Not only because people did not want to speak to me, but because every time I would go into a page, I would hear music. I tried to find a way for it not to do this, but it did not work. I was done with Myspace after I heard that it would cause computers to malfunction. I asked one of my friends if there was a way that she could close my account, and she said yes.
Then, I tried blogging. It was much better. I am able to reach more people who are in different stages in their lives. I am able to comment on other people’s blogs, and I know when someone has left me a comment on mine.
Skype, Facebook, and Youtube, have also been of great help. I could post videos on my blog, send my blog address to the new people I meet in Skype, and I use Facebook to make all these come together. In other words, Facebook is the place where people could find me. However, I am about to take my Facebook page down because I am developing my website.
This will be a space where every person will have an opportunity to know me. This will be a place where everyone will be able to come together. After hearing politicians only talk about the rich and middle class people, after seeing websites inaccessible to the disabled, and after hearing so much about why the disabled community can’t do this or that, I have become tired. My dream has always been to live in a world where everyone helps one another. A world where the internet is accessible to all. What is this called? Am I too idealistic? Do I strive for perfection? The answer is yes.
This world is not going to be a perfect world. I know that. What I want to do is to teach people how to see life from a different prospective. Thru my writings, I want to see what people would do if they were poor, and disabled.
My website will be like the world I dream about. It will have things in brail, described videos, a blog, resources to help those who are in need, a radio show, Pictures with text, and so much more. I strongly believe that this could be done, and it will be done.
If I want to make a change, I need to start by making the changes in my work. Hopefully, others will learn, and they will change things for the benefit of all. At first, the change will happen in the internet world. Soon after, that change will be happening all around us