30 years into the future

In thirty years i will wake up to see the machine that is circling around me to brush my teeth, combe my hair and bathe me all in a matter of thirty seconds. I will then step out into my auto-drive car that doesn't need me to tell it where im going and i never have to drive. After arriving at work i will have a self automated keyboard that types whatever i say to speed up time and effort. After work i will have my food made for me and sitting on the table by a robot named NISMO. I will go to sleep and start over again to start my routine day in thirty years.

The Skunk Ape

This tutorial was exceptionally useful. For the most part the information was just a repeat of what i already knew, but it was a good refresher. I figured the tutorial was going to be boring and not helpful one bit, but the questions and quizes kept me tuned in and ended up being not bad at all. The citations was something i really needed to pay attention to and tune in on the small details. This was very helpful. There were some things that i had not forgotten but didn't necessarily use all the time either. Overall the tutorial was very interesting and helpful. I wish i had this coming into highschool, it would have made things much easier.

Law Abiding Citizen

Law Abiding citizen is an action packed thriller that surprisingly, has a very good story line. Gerard Butler plays Clyde Shelton, a frustrated man who goes on basically a killing rampage after his family is killed. The trailor is very good showing the plot of the movie, not just the good or funny parts. The trailor is also very catchy because it shows every main character's thoughts and views on the whole plot. Overall, very interesting movie and worth while to see.

300 2006

In March of 2007, Director Zach Snyder released his film 300 to the public. According to imdb.com the movie 300 recieved a 7.6 out of 10 rating and 27 nominations with nine wins. Advertisement after advertisement came out for almost two years before the release about what was suppose to be the best movie of the year and i cant say i disagree.

The movie 300 tells a true story of an army of 300 spartans lead by King Leonidus, to a war against Xerces and the great force of the Persians. Xerces is taking over the contenent with his bribes and conniving ways and thinks Sparta will be know harder than the rest of the land but Leonidus doesn't see of it that way. The "gods" the Spartans are suppose to go to for they're decisions on war say absolutely not to the King but that does not stop him.

In my opinion, 300 was one of the best movies of 2007 and maybe even the decade. From the previews i thought it was going to have a little too much animation but the movie was put together great. I think because it was a true story it brought a lot of people to see the film who would not have seen it if it werent and from the ratings most if not all enjoyed the movie.

Less Privacy is Good for Us (and You)

In my opinion, privacy is something that we are all entitled to. In Etzioni's article he says less is actually more. Saying that the less privacy is actually better for the economy "safety" wise. I can't say i agree with Etzioni. I think every citizen needs as much privacy as they believe needed, but of course blockading yourself in your house is definetly not safe. Privacy is a big issue but it is also something that will never be solved. No one can tell anybody what is being too private or what they need to do about it. You cant make a law or draw a line to how private anyone can be. I like how Etzioni makes this small article into a big issue. In my opinion, this draws controversies, but in a good way.

Immokalee

Immokalee, otherwise known as "my home" has taken a change in a great way since the 1800's. From raising cattle and supplying the seminole indians with their daily needs, to processing goods and producing oil, Immokalee, has changed in a great way since the indians reigned. A casino is also in Immokalee today, run by the ancestors children themselves. Ft. Myers is not so different from where i grew up in Texas. The only difference is the earlier founding and running by the mexican indians. Agriculturally, Victoria, Texas is not too different than Ft. Myers or Naples.

Immokalee in my opinion, is part of the Old American Dream. Like my hometown in Texas it is small and not as populated as New York or L.A. It would not be so difficult to live here in the future.

A Quilt of a Country: Out of Many, One?

Anna Quindlen describes our country as a individualist setting. The country that was suppose to be where people come for freedom and peace is just a seperated jungle of different beliefs and cultures. Anna argues how there is almost no point for this country if it is segrigated and as prejudice as it is today. She talks of the word tolerance and how it is used to describe the way we deal with the faults of our country and also the pride of the people. Although, there is not much one person can do to repair what has happened to our nation the work of a community could make a difference.
I dont agree with Quindlen as she talks about the upbringing of our children when they are taught, "crown thy good with brotherhood" as they see what has happened in the past with lynching and racism throughout the country. I think it teaches them right from wrong. They need to know what has occured and how it shouldve been handled. This in my mind teaches maturity and challenges them to defer what is right and from what not be. It makes them make their own decisions.