Today I woke up slowly. Last night I stayed up far too late watching the breaking news with John Lennon. The death of my idol means there is never a chance of another hit from the most iconic band, like, ever. My mother is being so unfair too! She doesn't understand how important it is to dress with the proper amount of mourning. She's sent me to change out of my all black garb for fear that I would get caught up in the "wrong crowd." Whatever.
And now, my shoulder pads won't sit right. I must have put them through the wash again. My blazer and skirt look rad with my new stirrup pants and ballet flats. My hair is teased to perfection with an enormous bow headband.
School is such a drag. I mean who really cares about the Russians anyway. I spent the entire day talking to my best girlfriend about the new episode of Dallas on tonight! We are so waiting for that dreamy Bobby to break it off with 'Miss Ellie'. It's gunna happen.
Of course we also watch Happy Days. It's not even that I love that show anymore, but I've been watching it for six years, so now I have to know what happens to my first celebrity crush, Ron Howard.
In my house, the day ends with a family meal. We are required to eat a "wholesome family meal." At least dad's happy, and we don't have to listen to his political rants now that the election is over. My dad has been waiting for a republican to be proud of after that whole 'Tricky Dick' situation.
It doesn't matter that I have to eat with them. I'm just sneaking out tonight to see The Shining with James anyway.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
The Skunk Ape Tutorial
The Skunk Ape tutorial would be more appropriate for a high school student or elementary education major that is learning how to incorporate different teaching mediums into a lesson. The sad truth is that there are students that need these lessons in order to properly write an essay.
The easy tutorial made for an interesting way to learn. The videos and articles provided a nice contrast to absorb information from. However a student learns, audio, visual, hands-on, there is a method represented in this tutorial.
The four sections that it is broken up into add for a really nice easy way to learn. There isn't too much information bombarding the student at one time. The modules turn the tutorial into an easy reference guide so that at any time a student could return to the tutorial and go to the section they need help with.
Overall it is a great tutorial for those that need to learn the information. It is even a good reference tool for those looking for a refresher course. It was really the quizzes and media that kept the tutorial relevant.
The easy tutorial made for an interesting way to learn. The videos and articles provided a nice contrast to absorb information from. However a student learns, audio, visual, hands-on, there is a method represented in this tutorial.
The four sections that it is broken up into add for a really nice easy way to learn. There isn't too much information bombarding the student at one time. The modules turn the tutorial into an easy reference guide so that at any time a student could return to the tutorial and go to the section they need help with.
Overall it is a great tutorial for those that need to learn the information. It is even a good reference tool for those looking for a refresher course. It was really the quizzes and media that kept the tutorial relevant.
Monday, March 15, 2010
A Knight's Tale, not just for the teens
The average person has an attention span of less than 30 seconds, if their attention isn't peaked, more than likely, they will stop paying attention. Throughout much of this trailer there are a variety of short fast scenes, and at least one of them is guaranteed to peak your interest.
A middle aged audience is filled with men going through a mid-life crisis and women looking to be entertained and happy.
The men will be pleased with this trailer as each gets to imagine being in Heath Ledger's position, living out the dream of becoming a knight and getting the beautiful maiden in the end.
The women get to watch action not filled with blood and guts; all the while watching a love story unfold around a handsome man that sweeps the young woman off her feet.
There is also a nice display of wit and humor that most adults will find they are entertained with. There isn't any slapstick humor that tends to dictate teenage shows, but good old-fashioned humor that involves some intelligence to fully comprehend.
A Knight's Tale: Something for Everyone
Academy Award winning actor, Heath Ledger, makes an appearance before he was the Joker in Batman. This time as William Thatcher, in A Knight's Tale, A movie about a boy who grows up poor is able to "change his stars" and become a knight.
For the ladies, not only is there a delightfully attractive leading male, but a romance story about overcoming boundaries ending up together.
For the gentleman, the heart of the story is for you. There are jousting scenes throughout the entire movie; elements of war and armor are sprinkled in for even more action. The two male leads compete in brains and brawn, constantly over the tournament champion.
Everyone will enjoy the dazzling wit and humor displayed by every character throughout the movie. There is something in A Knight's Tale for everyone, as this movie takes audiences back to a medieval time where chivalry is anything but dead, and the way to honor is won through the triumph of one of the world's most dangerous sports.
For the ladies, not only is there a delightfully attractive leading male, but a romance story about overcoming boundaries ending up together.
For the gentleman, the heart of the story is for you. There are jousting scenes throughout the entire movie; elements of war and armor are sprinkled in for even more action. The two male leads compete in brains and brawn, constantly over the tournament champion.
Everyone will enjoy the dazzling wit and humor displayed by every character throughout the movie. There is something in A Knight's Tale for everyone, as this movie takes audiences back to a medieval time where chivalry is anything but dead, and the way to honor is won through the triumph of one of the world's most dangerous sports.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Security Versus Civil Liberties
Question #3:
Posner believes that as humans' divine rights cannot be broken, but the civil liberties we have become so accustomed to are not, in fact, divine right. These rights that the Supreme Court has defined work so that everything citizens say is not imposed on, however, during times of crisis and vulnerability the government has the right to impose on these liberties. Throughout history the US has come to think of itself as a safe heaven, but history has shown that the government almost always downplays the vulnerability of the country. Since WWII, every major crisis and attack on the US has been underestimated. Thus if a heightened state of awareness would have alerted the government and prevented the attacks, it should have been done.
I completely agree with Posner. It is nice to consider ourselves free of wire tapping and such nonsense because the average citizen is not plotting against the country. But that is just it, I am not plotting against the country or planning any illegal activities the government would concern itself with, so I have no issue on them "listening in" is it means lives are saved because somewhere, someone was caught. There are people who believe their privacy will be "invaded" but some bureaucrat in Washington does not know who I am, nor will he ever care; unless flag words are heard the probable truth is that no one will even listen to my calls very closely. I feel it is a bit ridiculous to put my personal privacy rights over the safety of my country.
Posner believes that as humans' divine rights cannot be broken, but the civil liberties we have become so accustomed to are not, in fact, divine right. These rights that the Supreme Court has defined work so that everything citizens say is not imposed on, however, during times of crisis and vulnerability the government has the right to impose on these liberties. Throughout history the US has come to think of itself as a safe heaven, but history has shown that the government almost always downplays the vulnerability of the country. Since WWII, every major crisis and attack on the US has been underestimated. Thus if a heightened state of awareness would have alerted the government and prevented the attacks, it should have been done.
I completely agree with Posner. It is nice to consider ourselves free of wire tapping and such nonsense because the average citizen is not plotting against the country. But that is just it, I am not plotting against the country or planning any illegal activities the government would concern itself with, so I have no issue on them "listening in" is it means lives are saved because somewhere, someone was caught. There are people who believe their privacy will be "invaded" but some bureaucrat in Washington does not know who I am, nor will he ever care; unless flag words are heard the probable truth is that no one will even listen to my calls very closely. I feel it is a bit ridiculous to put my personal privacy rights over the safety of my country.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Untold Stories
Immokalee looks, to an outsider, like a split personality. Half thrives off of the Seminole Casinos and modern adaptations. The other half makes a living off of agriculture and the farming industry. Beginning as a safe haven for the Seminole tribes, Immokalee started out as a grass-roots town. Living very close to the earth, the inhabitants were able to keep this region of Florida the same for a very long time. This influence has kept the land good for farming to this day, explaining the rich farming industry.
The old American Dream is still stong in Immokalee. The dream of establishing one's self in a profession and providing for a family should be alive everywhere. They are hard working individuals that represent the core of old American values.
Coming from a town that is run off of the technology and information involved with the space industry, Immokalee is a complete culture shock. The closest thing to farming Merritt Island has ever had is an orange grove... My lack of insight into cities that evolve out of an agricultural socitey limits my ability to make a prediction as to where Immokalee will be in ten years. It is my belief, however, that the town will continue to influence the farming industry, as it has for many years. The US will soon have to make some decisions about importing foreign foods, hopefully to help out the farmers in the States. I also believe that the gambleing industry is only gaining in attention and the casinos will bring in more people to this town. In ten years Immokalee won't have changed much but it will continue to grow in the industries that already monopolize its time.
The old American Dream is still stong in Immokalee. The dream of establishing one's self in a profession and providing for a family should be alive everywhere. They are hard working individuals that represent the core of old American values.
Coming from a town that is run off of the technology and information involved with the space industry, Immokalee is a complete culture shock. The closest thing to farming Merritt Island has ever had is an orange grove... My lack of insight into cities that evolve out of an agricultural socitey limits my ability to make a prediction as to where Immokalee will be in ten years. It is my belief, however, that the town will continue to influence the farming industry, as it has for many years. The US will soon have to make some decisions about importing foreign foods, hopefully to help out the farmers in the States. I also believe that the gambleing industry is only gaining in attention and the casinos will bring in more people to this town. In ten years Immokalee won't have changed much but it will continue to grow in the industries that already monopolize its time.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Who and What Is America?
The premise of Lapham's argument hinges on the founding idea that those that live in America are bound by a common thought or hope for life, he explains that the adjectives tend to classify themselves by serving as a method of seperation. These classifications exaggerate the, often physical, differences between the people of this country. We, the people, have begun to agree with the ideas of others based on their similarities with the adjectives we choose to associate ourselves with and not the commonality of our goals and ideals. Lapham believes that the whole of America has begun to inflict a terrible segregation upon itself, an individual, he thinks, associates himself and gravitates toward a group they fit in with. The problem with this is that it takes away from the unity that binds us together as Americans, it takes away from the thought process that we are all fighting/living for a similar cause.
Lapham makes for an interesting argument. He writes to the everyman, meaning the majority of the American populace will sympathize with it. There isn't anyone that would want to prove the promise and hope held in the American dream incorrect. Rather the masses hope to live up to the dream, thus making this a different arguement to rebut. He uses pull out quotes that emphasize the brightest promises of American society. They help enforce his argument by standing out as a seperate thesis'; each describes a thought most would like to be true. I agree with parts of his argument. I do agree that we tend to get caught up in the adjective we choose to associate ourselves with. On the other hand, I have a more pessimistic view of people's innermost desires. I believe that there are plenty of people who would rather they have the upper hand in society than the entire world be equal and stable. I feel like any time you include very single person in America, and leave no room for exceptions, there is a high chance than your argument has some flaws. Lapham does end his argument well by bringing around the idea to let go of the labels and recognize that while we still have a long way to go, if any country can create equality, it would be ours.
Lapham makes for an interesting argument. He writes to the everyman, meaning the majority of the American populace will sympathize with it. There isn't anyone that would want to prove the promise and hope held in the American dream incorrect. Rather the masses hope to live up to the dream, thus making this a different arguement to rebut. He uses pull out quotes that emphasize the brightest promises of American society. They help enforce his argument by standing out as a seperate thesis'; each describes a thought most would like to be true. I agree with parts of his argument. I do agree that we tend to get caught up in the adjective we choose to associate ourselves with. On the other hand, I have a more pessimistic view of people's innermost desires. I believe that there are plenty of people who would rather they have the upper hand in society than the entire world be equal and stable. I feel like any time you include very single person in America, and leave no room for exceptions, there is a high chance than your argument has some flaws. Lapham does end his argument well by bringing around the idea to let go of the labels and recognize that while we still have a long way to go, if any country can create equality, it would be ours.
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