SmartPhones

Smart Phones seem to be the "Must have" this season and through out the years to come. These phones carry everything from Mp3 to the daily weather report. Though they may sound useful in a busy person's life, I think you we are getting "a little bit distracted" in life. I know my brother who is the owner of the latest HTC smartphone from T-Mobile, does not own a wristwatch because his phone tells him the time but in the end, he is hurting himself by not reading time daily with a clock and often gets in trouble in class for having a phone out. He is many of the millions Americans who ask "What time is it?" while having a clock  in front of them but instead they rely on their phones. In my opinion this is a disadvantage to our learning. Smart phones are not making us smart! Though Smart phones have improved many people's lives. Now one who does not own a computer will have access to the Internet through their phone and be able to E-mail from far away. Improving their social connection with other beings. To me, the most important invention was the Mp3 or ipod. I was in the 5th grade who carried around a bulky cd player and had her collection of cd's with them and honestly it was so much to carry. But in the early 2006 was when i first purchased my ipod that was a 4 GB and held 2,000 songs all in one small handheld device! I was very pleased. But compared to my grandfather, the most important invention for him was the radio that changed his life. Although there were very few stations to hear, he was entertained. Smart phones carry internet very well and are very swift when looking up things, but they are not the same with a desktop or laptop computer. Both the laptop and desktop, carry much more detail when it comes to work, for example essays and test. You wouldn't be able to write an essay through your phone because that would be mind boggling and impossible. I think just because of that reason, computers will still carry on. I, for one, would not stop using my laptop. Its efficient and extremely reliable for important situations. I do have a need for T.V., because I love the show "Smallville" and i must watch it when it is aired on t.v. It is not the same when you view your favorite show on the computer rather than on Tv. You do not get the "full effect."

Appreciate the "real" hero!

This cartoon is for VETERANS DAY. Which is today.  But not all Americans get the CORRECT viewpoint in what a "Hero" really is. A hero is not spiderman or Mr. Clean, Oh No! A true real hero is one who fought and served in the Army for you and me, knowing that they are mortal meaning that at any second they can get killed by getting shot and blood will spill out and they will never see their loved ones ever again.  Thats the true American hero that we NEED to appreciate and acknowledge their courage that they own and show during the hard times of battle.

Thoughts?

On this cartoon illustrated above, It shows that people can vote about their prescription over their anger management issues. It's actually quite funny because it's true; people do actually have anger problems and voice them in a negative harmful way. Maybe this is the government's way of trying to poke fun of the general public by acting as if to help our emotions. It really is actually funny but can be seen insulting. Depends on whatever kind of person you are and your point of view.

Better Photos

For taking better photos, I am good at looking my subject in the eye. You really try to capture their features and press click. I really didn't know we had to use flash outdoor when the sun is out (it makes a difference). What I need to work on is my lighting, locking the focus and knowing my flash range. I would have to practice with simple things outside and inside and take the pictures. In journalism, when you are assigned to take pictures, your pictures will not be posed unlike the ones they have on the Kodak examples.

A Classic Must watch! My Favorite movie!!

Roman Holiday. Filmed in 1953.
Is my favorite classic movie! I am a classic fanatic and I absolutely LOVE this movie. It stars Gregory Peck and In her first major motion picture, Audrey Hepburn. Both of them are magic. This movie is about a princess (Hepburn) who is tired of the royal life so one night she plans to escape and see the real life of a commoner. When she escapes and discovers a bar she drinks till she is drunk. Then a news reporter (Peck) discovers her and decides to write a story about her knowing he would get a huge amount of money for it. It is comedy/romance. A must watch if you are a classic movie lover.

Editorial cartoon

This cartoon was taken by Stephane Peray who is from Bangkok, Thailand.
To me, this cartoon shows a couple of coal minors that are stuck under a mine and their rescue is a man in red at the very top who is waving hi to them. To me it seems like the coal men seemed desperate to seek help and now they are happy because they found a person to help them out of their problem.

Feeling Safe in the Valley

As a person who has lived in the valley for 17 years, I say i pretty much feel safe in the valley. I'm from San Juan and once in a while the cops patrol my neighborhood and check if things are going normal. It makes me feel relaxed. Also, my neighbors that live beside my house are very kind; they invite my family and I to parties, offer us extra groceries since they pick out onions and tomatoes. Their actually really awesome people! Now I know people think that the Valley is right by the border and that their is drugs and violence but I say it depends on which part of the Valley do you live in to determine your safety. Pretty much over all it's a safe place to be in and the only negative is that it's very FLAT land and VERY HUMID!!!