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Christina Morelli relives the City of Brotherly Love's past

One may walk the streets of Philadelphia and never question the history of that red brick building on a quaint colonial street. Christina Morelli, seeks to shed some light on the city's liberal past in an intimate glimpse into the lives of its early inhabitants, the Quakers.

TED Talk

I have always been really interested in why things are the way they are today and the people and events that shaped the world we now live in. I have lived near Philadelphia my entire life and have always been taken by the beauty of the city. The simplicity of the buildings and the tiny colonial streets are not common in today's society. But who made it that way? For my TED talk, I plan on looking into the history of the Quakers, or Society of Friends, and seeing how their story has affected our city so greatly in ways we may not outwardly recognize.

Quakers have truly done remarkable things for this city. Check out some of them: http://www.philadelphia-reflections.com/topic/85.htm

The never ending debate

What was better the book or the movie? In the book's favor, it allows out imaginations to run free. How can Hollywood top our wildest dreams? But movie's bring the words to life in a way that is more tangible and real to us? I think this scale really is subjective to the individual. In The Surrogates, there are several outstanding plot differences that completely change the meaning of the story line. The original purpose of surrogates in the book was to help those with disabilities lead a seemingly normal life. However, in the movie, the operators were normal looking people. Their only tragic flaw was that they were all wearing bathrobes. In the movie, the main character lost a child which is huge in shaping his character. This aspect isn't even addressed in the graphic novel. At the end of the novel, the lead characters wife commits suicide because she sees no meaning in a life without surrogates. At the end of the movie, all of humanity seems a little confused but that it will be okay. There is no tragedy which gave more meaning to the novel.

Facebook is for lovers

This video from CBS's Big Bang Theory really depicts how consumed we all are by social media sites, such as facebook. Our Facebook page is an extension of ourselves and we grow very attached to it. It can even dictate things in our lives.

What does it mean to be human?

To be human means that you are aware of your limitations and cogniscent of the fact that you are a part of something greater than yourself. For humans, life isn't about simply surviving as it is for other species. We are capable of much more than this primitive lifestyle. This is both a blessing and a curse. We are able to have a much greater variety of emotions and experiences. With this comes great responsibility. It also comes with the ups and the downs. After all we would never appreciate how great life can be if it weren't for the moments that force us to question and examine every facet of our existence. Being human is all about overcoming. We are a species who continually perseveres and that is what we are designed to do. Being human is about chasing your dreams, finding true love, and hoping to do all that you can to be remembered after you're gone.