Better Living Blog Project

     Arizona Governor Doug Ducey argues that the state needs more college graduates to stay competitive in today’s economy. His position is based on the idea that higher education leads to a stronger workforce, better-paying jobs, and long-term economic growth. While this argument sounds reasonable on the surface, I don't fully agree with it. Especially as a college student. The assumption that more college degrees automatically lead to a stronger economy overlooks the value of skilled trades and alternative career paths. Not every job requires a four-year degree, yet many of these roles such as electricians, plumbers, and technicians are essential and often pay well. By focusing too heavily on college education, we risk devaluing these important professions and pushing students into expensive degree programs that may not suit their interests or career goals.        Arizona should invest in a more balanced approach. Expanding vocati...

 Hi! My name is Austin Manore and you guessed it! We are going to be talking and learning about more music! Now, I don't know how many of you all play an instrument, however i'm sure you know it takes a lot of maintenance to keep one healthy! So, in today's blog we will be specifically focusing on guitar and how to change the strings!  Before we get into the actual steps, there is one thing that needs to be covered. You need to pick out the right strings! If you're a guitarist you'll know, there are strings out there that are really bad! So I'll provide a link just in case y'all need some! Don't mind the price -  https://elixirstrings.com . Ok, now that you have your strings let's get into how to change your old rusty strings to these new nice strings! (By the way: This is for electric and acoustic guitars) 1. Remove old strings  Loosen the strings by turning the tuning pegs down all the way, once this is completed, by hand you're going to unwind...

Hello again everyone! If you don't know me already my name is Austin Manore! Usually I'm in here talking about music. However, today I have a topic out of my league so bear with me!      In class, we’ve been talking about how “writing to inform” is supposed to be objective, but this video from CNN,  https://www.youtube.com/watch  shows it’s not that simple. At first, the report seems purely factual it gives statistics, shows footage, and includes official statements (believable right?). However, the more I watched, the more I noticed how it subtly pushes a certain perspective. One big example is the word “surge.” The word itself makes the situation sound intense and overwhelming, even though they could have used something more neutral like “increase," thus this word allowing for a bigger push to one side  Along with that, the visuals show crowded spaces and large groups of people, which creates a feeling of chaos. None of this is technically opinion, but it...

 Hey everyone! It's me again, Austin Manore! As you may know, I love music. Like adore it. In my past blogs I talked about worship but today Im just going to chat with you guys about what I listen to music on and why its better then any other competitor out there! Lets just get it out of the way... I listen to music on Apple Music. So in this blog, I will be giving you guys 3 reasons why I think Apple Music is superior to any other listening platform out there! 1. Apple Music integrates with Apples ecosystem. Think about it, if you have an apple device you have probably used all sorts of their products like the iPhone, iMac, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, etc. Your library syncs automatically across all devices. With this tight of an integration it creates a smooth, polished experience that makes listening more cohesive than other music streaming platforms. 2. Apple Music also balances smart tech with human touch. I mean how cool does that sound! It is designed to learn your taste and...

 Hi everyone! My name is Austin Manore and like stated in my latest "Practice Entry blog" I really love worship! If you have ever been to a church before you know that at the start of usually every service they have something called "worship." This is where we sing and declare God's truth through song! In today's blog we are going to discover where I do worship and how can do it correctly with the right heart! To begin, you might be wondering, "What church do you go to Austin?" Well glad you asked, I attend a church call Christ Church Of the Valley (CCV). Here there are so many opportunities to serve, but the area I have the opportunity to be in is the worship area so I know all about it! Now that we have where I attend for worship all covered. How do we worship effectively and with pure hearts? Well in order to know how to do something effectively we have to start with what it is, so according to  https://www.desiringgod.org , "True worship i...

 This is a blog about blogs and blogging! I have to be honest, I've never blogged before. In fact, I'm not sure I've ever even read a blog before today. So, my lack of blogging experience makes me the perfect "test subject" on what makes a great blog, what draws people to certain blogs, and what brings them back to the blog.  A little more about me: I love Jesus-centered worship. I love it so much, that I actually lead it at my church. I often search the internet for ideas about things like song writing, music techniques, and trends. It only made sense that I searched for blogs about worship! Here are my discoveries: Blog #1 My first discovery was a blog titled "Worship online". See my links below if you'd like to check it out! The thing that drew me to this specific blog was how easily laid out it was! As I was scrolling I was able to see all different types of post's and imagery, which provided me easy access to all different types of tutorials...