http://www.mississippilink.com/news/article_ad8c2112-27ca-11e0-a2ab-001cc4c002e0.html
I think this is the most disgusting thing I've ever read. I'm glad I wasn't there to witness this. Well in this article, a man was arrested for having "sex" with a hog. First of all, why is he having sex with animals? Is he that desperate? I mean I see that he has an address for his home or whatever and I'm pretty sure he has internet so you know he could have done something with that. Secondly, this is nasty and dumb. I don't know what he was thinking but he might have been crazy to do this kind of thing. In addition to that, he was arrested for 12 counts of unnatural intercourse. I don't think you should be arrested but at the same time it is "unnatural." At first he was put on bail for $600,000 dollars and then it went down to $60,000. That's a pretty ridiculous price to pay for having sex with hogs. He could've a lot of prostitutes and might have gotten away with it too.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
4/6 Mainstream Music 30 years ago vs Today
All, Does mainstream music still hold the same cultural/political importancetoday as it did thirty years ago? Why or why not? later, JTM
I don't think music from the past is the same as today. As time go on everything changes whether its the type of instruments used, lyrically, or content. The only thing that probably is still the same is the catchiness in mainstream music. It's the key to selling records. Back then most of the music were about the current situations and now its about partying, smoking, money, cars, and women. There really isn't any content in music today. It's just a fad for a good month or two and then it dies down. On the other hand, mainstream music thirty years ago lasted for years. Sometimes we hear it today. For instance, mainstream rappers today rap about iPhone 4s and blu rays. It would look really stupid if you listen to it 2 years from now. Like I said, its just a fad.
I don't think music from the past is the same as today. As time go on everything changes whether its the type of instruments used, lyrically, or content. The only thing that probably is still the same is the catchiness in mainstream music. It's the key to selling records. Back then most of the music were about the current situations and now its about partying, smoking, money, cars, and women. There really isn't any content in music today. It's just a fad for a good month or two and then it dies down. On the other hand, mainstream music thirty years ago lasted for years. Sometimes we hear it today. For instance, mainstream rappers today rap about iPhone 4s and blu rays. It would look really stupid if you listen to it 2 years from now. Like I said, its just a fad.
4/13 Blogs Blogs Blogs
All, For today, pick out a blog or two from one of your classmates and discuss what you think about their writing style, logic, outlook on life, the whole shebang. later, JTM
The first blog I chose was Nicole's "All about Nicole" blog. I thought that her title were catchy and it made me want to read what's going on. As far as her writing style, she almost always start out with "So I." It does sound boring after a few blogs but at the same time its funny. It makes her blog sound more dramatic than it is.
The second blog I chose is Vu's blog. Vu seems to write on personal experience and then relating it back to the topic. That's what makes it interesting...
The first blog I chose was Nicole's "All about Nicole" blog. I thought that her title were catchy and it made me want to read what's going on. As far as her writing style, she almost always start out with "So I." It does sound boring after a few blogs but at the same time its funny. It makes her blog sound more dramatic than it is.
The second blog I chose is Vu's blog. Vu seems to write on personal experience and then relating it back to the topic. That's what makes it interesting...
4/11 Apple and its Patent Wars
Blog 4/11
All,
Write about anything you wish today. There's only a week of blogs left, so catch up because they'll be due on the 20th of April. No exceptions.
Let's talk about Apple again. Ever since the iPhone became a phenomenon, many competitors tried to copy its style and compete against it. Did they sell like hotcakes? Think again, almost every single iPhone competitor fails. Is it because it does not have an Apple logo on it? Perhaps, but the real reason behind it is it's vast smartphone patents. Apple patented so many patents for the iPhone that it is hard for competitors to even try to emulate the style and features of the iPhone.
Just Yesterday, Samsung was being sued by Apple for infringing on their iPhone designs and user interface. While this is interesting, the ironic part is that Apple is the 2nd biggest customer of Samsung. To put that in respective, Apple bought $5.7 billion dollars worth of chips from Samsung last year. With this lawsuit going on, Samsung has a very hard decision to decide on.
Write about anything you wish today. There's only a week of blogs left, so catch up because they'll be due on the 20th of April. No exceptions.
Let's talk about Apple again. Ever since the iPhone became a phenomenon, many competitors tried to copy its style and compete against it. Did they sell like hotcakes? Think again, almost every single iPhone competitor fails. Is it because it does not have an Apple logo on it? Perhaps, but the real reason behind it is it's vast smartphone patents. Apple patented so many patents for the iPhone that it is hard for competitors to even try to emulate the style and features of the iPhone.
Just Yesterday, Samsung was being sued by Apple for infringing on their iPhone designs and user interface. While this is interesting, the ironic part is that Apple is the 2nd biggest customer of Samsung. To put that in respective, Apple bought $5.7 billion dollars worth of chips from Samsung last year. With this lawsuit going on, Samsung has a very hard decision to decide on.
4/18 Georgia on my Mind
All, Who's your favorite musician/musical artist from Georgia who was famous *before you were born*? Why?
To be honest, I don't really listen to anyone before I was born. The reason is because my family moved over to America in 1990 and they're not fluent in english and therefore I wasn't exposed to music in the past. As I grew up, I listened to mainstream radio station music and thats what I like. As far as a famous Georgia born before me, Ray Charles is the only person I can think of. I remember the popular song "Georgia on my Mind" played in school and at plays and that is really the only time I heard Ray Charles. I know this is sad but its is the reality.
To be honest, I don't really listen to anyone before I was born. The reason is because my family moved over to America in 1990 and they're not fluent in english and therefore I wasn't exposed to music in the past. As I grew up, I listened to mainstream radio station music and thats what I like. As far as a famous Georgia born before me, Ray Charles is the only person I can think of. I remember the popular song "Georgia on my Mind" played in school and at plays and that is really the only time I heard Ray Charles. I know this is sad but its is the reality.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
3/30 Taylor Swifty
Blog 3/30
All,
Choose a song/video from the album by the artist you usually wouldn't listen to, post it and discuss why you were surprised, incredulous, etc., about the quality of the music.
I probably wouldn't listen to Taylor Swift. Better yet, I wouldn't even want to associate myself with Taylor because I'm a guy. That would be gay right? Well when we were driving to Athen, my friend turned on Taylor Swift. He is a huge Taylor Swift fan and I have to say he got a girlfriend. When I was listening to her song "Better Than Revenge," and " "Mine," I immediately say to myself, "gee her lyrics are clean." I was suprised by the catchiness of her songs even though she is country and it is clean. This goes to show that you don't need to talk about women, cars, and money to sell records. This women sold millions of records!
Taylor Swift's songs a re based upon her experience. This is what gives her song a more personal touch and connection that her fans can relate to. Unlike other artists who talk about money and cars, she actually go through it and on top of that writes her own lyrics. I am surprised by her talent as she is very young. Other than that I would recommend guys listening to Taylor Swift when you're with your girl because they dig that.
Choose a song/video from the album by the artist you usually wouldn't listen to, post it and discuss why you were surprised, incredulous, etc., about the quality of the music.
I probably wouldn't listen to Taylor Swift. Better yet, I wouldn't even want to associate myself with Taylor because I'm a guy. That would be gay right? Well when we were driving to Athen, my friend turned on Taylor Swift. He is a huge Taylor Swift fan and I have to say he got a girlfriend. When I was listening to her song "Better Than Revenge," and " "Mine," I immediately say to myself, "gee her lyrics are clean." I was suprised by the catchiness of her songs even though she is country and it is clean. This goes to show that you don't need to talk about women, cars, and money to sell records. This women sold millions of records!
Taylor Swift's songs a re based upon her experience. This is what gives her song a more personal touch and connection that her fans can relate to. Unlike other artists who talk about money and cars, she actually go through it and on top of that writes her own lyrics. I am surprised by her talent as she is very young. Other than that I would recommend guys listening to Taylor Swift when you're with your girl because they dig that.
3/28 First Year in College!
MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011
Blog 3/28
All,
Write about anything you wish today. If you are in ENGL1102-425 (1:30-2:45PM), please check your student email.
My first year in college has been good. I've experienced many new things and some things I prefer not to say. As many of you guys already know, college is all about time management. You have all the time in the world and you just have to somehow squeeze in your college life. Yep, theres parties and parties that happens virtually every night especially when you're in Atlanta, but you have to be responsible and use your time wisely. I think college is almost just like high school work wise. The only difference is you don't have anyone to force you to do stuff. It's up to you really so its kind of harder for most students to force themselves to work hard. I try my best because I actually pay for part of my education.
Write about anything you wish today. If you are in ENGL1102-425 (1:30-2:45PM), please check your student email.
My first year in college has been good. I've experienced many new things and some things I prefer not to say. As many of you guys already know, college is all about time management. You have all the time in the world and you just have to somehow squeeze in your college life. Yep, theres parties and parties that happens virtually every night especially when you're in Atlanta, but you have to be responsible and use your time wisely. I think college is almost just like high school work wise. The only difference is you don't have anyone to force you to do stuff. It's up to you really so its kind of harder for most students to force themselves to work hard. I try my best because I actually pay for part of my education.
3/23 Libya and Freedom Packages
Blog 3/23
All,
What do you think about the entire situation in Libya and what did you know about the country prior to it seemingly popping up out of nowhere, news-wise, three or so weeks ago? Also, do you agree with the Daily Show's skewering ofour foreign policy in this clip? Have we gotten to a point where freedom and democracy are nothing more than ideological ShamWows?
Prior to all of the violence in Libya, I did not know anything about the small country other than the fact that it's in Africa. It seems like all of these countries are revolting at once. I think Gaddafi should step down since he's been the ruler for so many decades.
The daily show clips shows that our foreign policy is like informercials. We're basically giving help to countries that we think will benefit us in the future. It's kind of like a the golden rule. Treat others the way you like to be treated. If the U.S. help out those particular countries, they will help you out in some other way. (oil)
What do you think about the entire situation in Libya and what did you know about the country prior to it seemingly popping up out of nowhere, news-wise, three or so weeks ago? Also, do you agree with the Daily Show's skewering ofour foreign policy in this clip? Have we gotten to a point where freedom and democracy are nothing more than ideological ShamWows?
Prior to all of the violence in Libya, I did not know anything about the small country other than the fact that it's in Africa. It seems like all of these countries are revolting at once. I think Gaddafi should step down since he's been the ruler for so many decades.
The daily show clips shows that our foreign policy is like informercials. We're basically giving help to countries that we think will benefit us in the future. It's kind of like a the golden rule. Treat others the way you like to be treated. If the U.S. help out those particular countries, they will help you out in some other way. (oil)
Sunday, March 27, 2011
3/21 Internet, Twitter, Facebook
The internet is probably the most prized possesion today. Without it, I doubt the world would function as smoothly as it is today. Many millionaires and billionaires started off using the internet to create giant companies today such as Twitter, Facebook, and Google.
Twitter has taken over the world! That's right, Twitter has been growing exponentially over the past year. It's a new type of social media website that lets you "tweet" about anything at anytime. Whether you're eating, using the restroom, or just smoking, people will actually tweet what they're doing live! It may seem stupid at first but as you continue to use it, you'll be addicted to it. The one thing that is great about twitter is that it gives you up to second information. If something just happen in the world, you'll be able to find the news faster than CNN. It's very helpful but at the same time wasting your life away.
Facebook with about 500 million users is the biggest social network of them all. I'm pretty sure you know and have Facebook so I won't waste your time explaining it but over the years Facebook helped many people connect with their old friends. Facebook is more personal than Twitter but social networking is still the same.
Twitter has taken over the world! That's right, Twitter has been growing exponentially over the past year. It's a new type of social media website that lets you "tweet" about anything at anytime. Whether you're eating, using the restroom, or just smoking, people will actually tweet what they're doing live! It may seem stupid at first but as you continue to use it, you'll be addicted to it. The one thing that is great about twitter is that it gives you up to second information. If something just happen in the world, you'll be able to find the news faster than CNN. It's very helpful but at the same time wasting your life away.
Facebook with about 500 million users is the biggest social network of them all. I'm pretty sure you know and have Facebook so I won't waste your time explaining it but over the years Facebook helped many people connect with their old friends. Facebook is more personal than Twitter but social networking is still the same.
3/16 Changing GSU
If I could change one thing at GSU, I would change the campus layout. Georgia state university isn't as big as other campuses with this many students. With 30,000+ students, GSU is quite small. That's one thing but the major problem I have is the connectiveness of the campus. Aderhold, for example, is way outside the central location of GSU. It should have have more buildings in between to make it feel like one.
Monday, March 14, 2011
3/14 tsunami effects on Japan and the world
If you've been living on earth for the last few days, you would have seen the Tsunami coverage literally on every website and every channel. Thousands of people are killed and whole cities are destroyed. The worst is yet to come. Japan is known for it's vast electronics and automobiles. Sony,Panasonic, Mitsubishi, Honda, Toyota, and many more companies are shut down. Not only will there be shortages on these products, there will be a devastating effect on Japan's economy. Short term effects will be food and water shortages but in the long run, other countries that rely on Japan to build products will be affected. If they can't get their supplies to build products, people will be laid off. This could well be the next recession.
In addition to the earthquake and Tsunami, the nuclear plants over there are overheating and are leaking dangerous radiation levels into the air. People have been evacuating and it seems like it will be the next Chernobyl. If this leaks, the clouds will possibly move towards the United States west coast and will have a devastating effect on America.
In addition to the earthquake and Tsunami, the nuclear plants over there are overheating and are leaking dangerous radiation levels into the air. People have been evacuating and it seems like it will be the next Chernobyl. If this leaks, the clouds will possibly move towards the United States west coast and will have a devastating effect on America.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
3/9
After watching the clip I thought that teachers should have a say in their salaries. They shouldn't eliminate collective bargaining. In fact, they should give a pay raise to teachers. They're the one where we learn information from as we grow up. It's a basic necessity.
As for the democrats hiding, it is true for republicans as well when there is an issue that they want to "thwart a vote on the measure." The region they're trying to imply here in this video is most likely the middle east. Maybe Afghanistan or Iraq because there was a "terrorist" in the video and "check points."
1) "Mile after mile of unforgiving terrain devoid of any sign of humanity."
He's trying to say that Illinois or wherever he was going is kind of like a war zone. This clip can be looked at like the aftermath of the Tsunami in Indonesia in 2004.
2) "The Rockford Province"
I think he was referring to all of the mountains and caves in the middle east where all of these senators are hiding just like Bin laden.
3) "So I could put it on my Facebook page..."
Instead of having proof to bring them to justice, he's gonna put it on facebook. Basically he just trying to be the "first" to have proof of these senators before everyone else. He is trying to be popular on facebook I guess.
4) "It's kinda like Hooters...ah, a Scottish-type Hooters I suppose."
Maybe this was suppose to show how unproductive these senators are. First they're hiding in the "Rockford Province" and now they're having a fund time at a Scottish Hooters. I don't know why but this reminds me of Bill Clinton who is the President of the United States having an affair with Monica Lewinsky. He shouldn't be having fun especially in the biggest position of all.
5) "Your Wisconsin cheese will run red with blood."
I think he's saying something about killing people.
6) "That would be f-cking golden."
They were referring to the fact that if they find where the senators are hiding, it would be "f-cking golden." I think they're also trying to make fun of how Rod Blagojevich who was trying to exchange an appointment of Obama's seat for money.
7)"The Infamous I-90 Pass"
I guess this kind of refers to the underground railroad in a way because it because it was also used for slaves to escape and here these democratic senators are using this I-90 as their passage.
8) "The Wisconsin 15"
Personally it so sounds to me like a gang. This phrase reminds me of "little rock nine".
9) "If I order a chalupa can I just go?"
I think he is showing us how if we pay people, they will let you go through. Drive-thrus are basically check points.
10) "Women here are forced to wear dehumanizing 17th Century clothing and deliver nachos for the men-folk."
Maybe this was trying to show how women were being treated badly back in the day. They're basically slaves for men.
As for the democrats hiding, it is true for republicans as well when there is an issue that they want to "thwart a vote on the measure." The region they're trying to imply here in this video is most likely the middle east. Maybe Afghanistan or Iraq because there was a "terrorist" in the video and "check points."
1) "Mile after mile of unforgiving terrain devoid of any sign of humanity."
He's trying to say that Illinois or wherever he was going is kind of like a war zone. This clip can be looked at like the aftermath of the Tsunami in Indonesia in 2004.
2) "The Rockford Province"
I think he was referring to all of the mountains and caves in the middle east where all of these senators are hiding just like Bin laden.
3) "So I could put it on my Facebook page..."
Instead of having proof to bring them to justice, he's gonna put it on facebook. Basically he just trying to be the "first" to have proof of these senators before everyone else. He is trying to be popular on facebook I guess.
4) "It's kinda like Hooters...ah, a Scottish-type Hooters I suppose."
Maybe this was suppose to show how unproductive these senators are. First they're hiding in the "Rockford Province" and now they're having a fund time at a Scottish Hooters. I don't know why but this reminds me of Bill Clinton who is the President of the United States having an affair with Monica Lewinsky. He shouldn't be having fun especially in the biggest position of all.
5) "Your Wisconsin cheese will run red with blood."
I think he's saying something about killing people.
6) "That would be f-cking golden."
They were referring to the fact that if they find where the senators are hiding, it would be "f-cking golden." I think they're also trying to make fun of how Rod Blagojevich who was trying to exchange an appointment of Obama's seat for money.
7)"The Infamous I-90 Pass"
I guess this kind of refers to the underground railroad in a way because it because it was also used for slaves to escape and here these democratic senators are using this I-90 as their passage.
8) "The Wisconsin 15"
Personally it so sounds to me like a gang. This phrase reminds me of "little rock nine".
9) "If I order a chalupa can I just go?"
I think he is showing us how if we pay people, they will let you go through. Drive-thrus are basically check points.
10) "Women here are forced to wear dehumanizing 17th Century clothing and deliver nachos for the men-folk."
Maybe this was trying to show how women were being treated badly back in the day. They're basically slaves for men.
3/7 Can't tell me nothin!
The first video was satirizing how egoistic celebrities can be. Even though Tila Tequila is barely known, she bragged about how she starred in movies and reality shows to Jennifer Aniston, who is a much bigger celebrity. On the otherhand, Zach was somewhat inconsiderate when Jennifer came out for the interview. He kept talking to Tila, which her 15 minutes of fame is up.
The video Can't tell me nothin parody is just made for fun. I think Zach, as a comedian, is just trying to make people watching his videos laugh. That's what comedians do. I try not to over think some videos because I'm pretty sure you can say anything negative to any videos out there. It's pretty my your imagination. Is it a homage? Well, maybe the video is acknowledging Kanye's greatness and weirdness at the same time. Kanye is one weird fellow, I might say. He's just different from everyone else. Maybe Zach was trying to capture that moment by riding on a tractor rapping to the song, standing in the middle of a corn field, and having girls dance in the middle of a field. Or maybe even he's trying to say how Kanye West music is spreading into the countryside. Who knows.
The video Can't tell me nothin parody is just made for fun. I think Zach, as a comedian, is just trying to make people watching his videos laugh. That's what comedians do. I try not to over think some videos because I'm pretty sure you can say anything negative to any videos out there. It's pretty my your imagination. Is it a homage? Well, maybe the video is acknowledging Kanye's greatness and weirdness at the same time. Kanye is one weird fellow, I might say. He's just different from everyone else. Maybe Zach was trying to capture that moment by riding on a tractor rapping to the song, standing in the middle of a corn field, and having girls dance in the middle of a field. Or maybe even he's trying to say how Kanye West music is spreading into the countryside. Who knows.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
2/23
The clip seems to be satirizing the Republicans again. It seems that purpose of the money for planned parenthood is for other programs other than abortion clinics. Republicans want to cut it because they say it is in business for profit. They're cutting child nutrition and women care. Meanwhile John Stewart is making a joke about the republicans by saying yes they're making profit from Abortion Clinics Concessions not the abortion itself.
When everyone hears Minnesota and mall in the same sentence, they automatically think of Mall of America. Now I've never been there but I doubt there is any kind of abortion centers. It doesn't mean that there isn't a chance of an abortion center there but its unlikely. When they use the word "express" abortion centers, it seems like they've lost their mind. I'm not really sure how the process work but I can guarantee that it takes longer than 30 minutes or even a day to do it. I mean it's impossible to do it in a safe fast way unless its like the video I posted below.
Mike Pence is saying that what planned parenthood said is "technically true" because he doesn't want to acknowledge that its "true". He is saying that the money they receive is technically for abortion because they also have a budget but by using the money they receive for that program, they have extra money to pay their staff and supplies.
I don't really find it offensive. I think the Daily Show is just trying to find humor in controversial things. It's a form of entertainment. Maybe women might find this more offensive than men because they can relate to it more. I just found this funny video about how Oklahoma doctors can now perform a fake abortion. By the way this is an Onion news network video which are fake.
When everyone hears Minnesota and mall in the same sentence, they automatically think of Mall of America. Now I've never been there but I doubt there is any kind of abortion centers. It doesn't mean that there isn't a chance of an abortion center there but its unlikely. When they use the word "express" abortion centers, it seems like they've lost their mind. I'm not really sure how the process work but I can guarantee that it takes longer than 30 minutes or even a day to do it. I mean it's impossible to do it in a safe fast way unless its like the video I posted below.
Mike Pence is saying that what planned parenthood said is "technically true" because he doesn't want to acknowledge that its "true". He is saying that the money they receive is technically for abortion because they also have a budget but by using the money they receive for that program, they have extra money to pay their staff and supplies.
I don't really find it offensive. I think the Daily Show is just trying to find humor in controversial things. It's a form of entertainment. Maybe women might find this more offensive than men because they can relate to it more. I just found this funny video about how Oklahoma doctors can now perform a fake abortion. By the way this is an Onion news network video which are fake.
2/21
Dear Governor Nathan Deal,
I understand that the state is running out of money but I believe education is very important for the future economy in Georgia. The new Hope Scholarship proposal is ridiculous! I mean you could have cut fundings for other things rather than increasing limits on the GPA qualifications for HOPE. The HOPE scholarship is what made students who couldn't afford to go to college attend college for the first time. Without it, I doubt that Georgia can retain at least seventy percent of the current student population. Imagine how devastating this would have an effect on Georgia's education and the graduation rates will drop off a cliff. The 10% that students require to pay may not seem alot but add on books, mandatory fees, and food is alot. I hope you understand where I'm coming from as a GSU Freshmen. I look forward to graduating here in Georgia but if this bill pass, many students including me would rather move out of state for school.
Sincerely,
Andy Nguyen
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What can we do?
Students are now protesting about these changes. As students, we understand the economic standpoint on this controversial issue, but education is first. There are protests and marches on March 7th and 8th at the State Capitol. Send a letter to our senators and demand change!
I understand that the state is running out of money but I believe education is very important for the future economy in Georgia. The new Hope Scholarship proposal is ridiculous! I mean you could have cut fundings for other things rather than increasing limits on the GPA qualifications for HOPE. The HOPE scholarship is what made students who couldn't afford to go to college attend college for the first time. Without it, I doubt that Georgia can retain at least seventy percent of the current student population. Imagine how devastating this would have an effect on Georgia's education and the graduation rates will drop off a cliff. The 10% that students require to pay may not seem alot but add on books, mandatory fees, and food is alot. I hope you understand where I'm coming from as a GSU Freshmen. I look forward to graduating here in Georgia but if this bill pass, many students including me would rather move out of state for school.
Sincerely,
Andy Nguyen
_________________________________________________
What can we do?
Students are now protesting about these changes. As students, we understand the economic standpoint on this controversial issue, but education is first. There are protests and marches on March 7th and 8th at the State Capitol. Send a letter to our senators and demand change!
2/16
I thought that the title was a little misleading but then once we finished watching the movie, it made more sense. The title kind of mean how Thierry was able to sell all of his stuff through the "gift shop" exhibit. He basically did art to make money and not really to express himself like Banksy did. His art exhibit was hidden as a gift shop. Theirry made millions off of paintings that were photoshopped and printed and I thought that was cheating. I say cheating because Banksy and the other street artists arts were from their minds and Theirry instead photoshopped pictures. At the end of the movie, I thought that Theirry really was trying to become rich instead of really expressing himself.
I thought that it was a great inspirational film even though Theirry was making millions of photoshopped pictures. It also made me re-think about the graffiti around Atlanta. Everytime I see graffiti, I think about gangs. Maybe its not really gang related after all. It's just how some people are expressing themselves!
I thought that it was a great inspirational film even though Theirry was making millions of photoshopped pictures. It also made me re-think about the graffiti around Atlanta. Everytime I see graffiti, I think about gangs. Maybe its not really gang related after all. It's just how some people are expressing themselves!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Blog 2/14
To be honest, I never liked art or even considered graffiti art. When I see graffiti, I consider them to be related to gang activities. According to the articles the movie Exit through the Gift Shop is about two artists, Banksy and Guetta, who uses street art to express themselves. Street arts or graffiti as we like to call it, is almost always looked upon as gang related activities. Banksy street art is not at all gang related but it is more on the political side.
I do think this is a valid topic because its a bit controversial. Mr.Brainwash as Thierry was calling himself, shows his face on camera unlike other street artist who lurks in the shadows. Perhaps he was trying to become famous. I don't understand why he isn't arrested since its illegal to paint on buildings etc.
I do enjoy art because it shows the artist's imagination. Art sets them free and they can do whatever they want. It's like they're in another world. Art can also sometimes relieves stress. To me art isn't just painting on a piece of paper, art is everything created basically. From phones to buildings, everything starts on a drawing board. Even though I hate to say it, gang signs on buildings are art as well.
I do think this is a valid topic because its a bit controversial. Mr.Brainwash as Thierry was calling himself, shows his face on camera unlike other street artist who lurks in the shadows. Perhaps he was trying to become famous. I don't understand why he isn't arrested since its illegal to paint on buildings etc.
I do enjoy art because it shows the artist's imagination. Art sets them free and they can do whatever they want. It's like they're in another world. Art can also sometimes relieves stress. To me art isn't just painting on a piece of paper, art is everything created basically. From phones to buildings, everything starts on a drawing board. Even though I hate to say it, gang signs on buildings are art as well.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Blog 2/9
America is deeply in the hole if we look at the jail system. It is crowded more than ever. With continue violence, robberies, and murders during the recession the jails are filled with angry inmates. I believe that Jails in America should adopt this new technique for inmates to use. Meditation will help alot if not at least it will help more than inmates not using it. With their spare time, meditation can be used. It is better than not doing anything. If it isn't very effective, it will still help out our inmates numbers because we have a large percentage of the world jail population. Every percentage counts!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Blog 2/7 "All touch everything"
The Touch Screen craze has officially begun. Ever since the iPhone came out, every tech company rushed to the market to sell touch screen phones. Now there are even touch pads! Touch seems to be taking over the world. Everywhere you look, there are touchscreens. Because everyone is born with fingers, touching seems like the best way to go. It's very convenient and reliable most of the time.
Today, companies like Samsung and various other companies who produces touch screens are having a hard time meeting demand. Apple, one of the biggest purchasers of touch screens recently made a $7.8 Billion dollars contract with Samsung for touch screens. With this kind of demand, you would think prices would go down. The opposite is completely true. As a matter of fact, resources to build these screens are limited. There is just so much of it that we can mine to build them. I was reading an article a couple months ago about how all the resources will be depleted by the year 2020 if the current demands hold. I'm pretty sure it would quadruple by then. In a couple years, everything would probably be touch screen. Doors, tvs, cars, shoes, games, etc.
At the end of the day, engineers will have to start finding a new way to touch. Whether its a hologram or some amazing alien technology.
Today, companies like Samsung and various other companies who produces touch screens are having a hard time meeting demand. Apple, one of the biggest purchasers of touch screens recently made a $7.8 Billion dollars contract with Samsung for touch screens. With this kind of demand, you would think prices would go down. The opposite is completely true. As a matter of fact, resources to build these screens are limited. There is just so much of it that we can mine to build them. I was reading an article a couple months ago about how all the resources will be depleted by the year 2020 if the current demands hold. I'm pretty sure it would quadruple by then. In a couple years, everything would probably be touch screen. Doors, tvs, cars, shoes, games, etc.
At the end of the day, engineers will have to start finding a new way to touch. Whether its a hologram or some amazing alien technology.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Apple is taking over the world.
If you're living in the year 2011, you should know what Apple is. No its not the fruit you eat, its the second biggest corporation in terms of value only behind Exxon! Its stock has quadrupled in 4 years time. What made it so big? Well they sell iPods, iPhones, Macs, and their newest sibiling the iPad.
It is unbelievable how much they have grown in such a short period of time. It seems just like yesterday when Steve Jobs, the CEO of APPLE INC, introduced the world to their biggest invention of all the revolutionary iPhone. It took over the world by storm. Nobody thought it would conquer the smartphone market that fast. If you take a look in the classroom, pretty much every one now has an iPhone or a touch screen phone made popular by the iPhone. Notice I did not say Apple created touch screens. Touch screens were made way ahead of iPhones and iPhones just made it popular.
It is unbelievable how much they have grown in such a short period of time. It seems just like yesterday when Steve Jobs, the CEO of APPLE INC, introduced the world to their biggest invention of all the revolutionary iPhone. It took over the world by storm. Nobody thought it would conquer the smartphone market that fast. If you take a look in the classroom, pretty much every one now has an iPhone or a touch screen phone made popular by the iPhone. Notice I did not say Apple created touch screens. Touch screens were made way ahead of iPhones and iPhones just made it popular.
Guilty Pleasure
My guilty music pleasure would be listening to taylor swift. First and foremost, she's country and then she sings about love songs so right off the back its for girls. She's innocent looking but then at the same time she's "fearless." I listen to her every now and then but one of my favorite song from her was love story. I like her style and her simplistic tune and voice. There is nothing wrong with a guy listening to Taylor Swift. I think chicks dig that alot.
My other guilty pleasure song was Baby by Justin Beiber. I can't explain to you how much I hate that kid, but that freaking song was catchy. It's the type of song that will constantly run through your head for days after you listen to it on the radio once. It is also the number one most viewed video on youtube of all time. It has almost half a billion views! I'm pretty sure its not just me that find the song catchy and also want to smack that kid in the face. After all, he's a kid going through puberty.
My other guilty pleasure song was Baby by Justin Beiber. I can't explain to you how much I hate that kid, but that freaking song was catchy. It's the type of song that will constantly run through your head for days after you listen to it on the radio once. It is also the number one most viewed video on youtube of all time. It has almost half a billion views! I'm pretty sure its not just me that find the song catchy and also want to smack that kid in the face. After all, he's a kid going through puberty.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
I think Colbert was using Euphemism rhetoric. By using a statement like "I didn't say she's a Nazi, I said there is no difference between what the two do," it sounds less offensive then straight up calling that person a Nazi.There's an obvious bias in the clip. He seems to be taking sides with the democrats by focusing how Fox news was calling democrats Nazi's. In the clip, he only talks about how republicans are judging democrats, but in reality both democrats and republicans call each other names. Now is his point valid? I would probably say yes because republicans are sometimes harsh on their opponents. Take the incident in Arizona over the past few weeks for example. People were saying Sarah Palin, during her campaign, had signs that said shoot and kill or whatever and someone actually took her word for it and shot the congress women. I'm not sure if that's true or not but thats what "democrats" are saying. As you can see, both sides take aim at each other.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
1/24
Choose an article from one of the sites to the right and explain why you find it interesting. Also, give a few examples of any books or articles you've read recently that you really enjoyed. You like On The Road, tell me. We might read selections of it in class.
I find that the article "Dow Touches 12,000 for First Time since 2008" interesting because its been a long journey since then. Roughly three years ago, our economy crashed and the whole nation was in a deep recession if not a minor depression. Tens of millions of jobs were lost and the future seems very dimmed. The housing crisis were catching everybody off guard and so was I because I was told that if you invest in home and land, it will never go down. That was wrong. Not only did it go down, people houses were being foreclosed. The article was also interesting to me because I'm majoring in accounting and the stock market is like a thrill ride to me. I watch it everyday since I was in high school and to reach 12,000 points coming from a mere 6000 points when the economy crashed is a very good indicator that our economy is slowly but surely going back up to pre-recession level.
I mainly read technology blogs like gizmodo, engadget, and macrumors. All of their articles are interesting to me. I love technology in general so if its about technology or anything from Apple I will probably read or heard of it already. One particular article in general that I read over and over again was when the iPhone 4 prototype was found in a bar in California. I thought that was the most ignorant but funniest mistake ever made by Apple who is known to be one of the most secretive companies in the world.
I find that the article "Dow Touches 12,000 for First Time since 2008" interesting because its been a long journey since then. Roughly three years ago, our economy crashed and the whole nation was in a deep recession if not a minor depression. Tens of millions of jobs were lost and the future seems very dimmed. The housing crisis were catching everybody off guard and so was I because I was told that if you invest in home and land, it will never go down. That was wrong. Not only did it go down, people houses were being foreclosed. The article was also interesting to me because I'm majoring in accounting and the stock market is like a thrill ride to me. I watch it everyday since I was in high school and to reach 12,000 points coming from a mere 6000 points when the economy crashed is a very good indicator that our economy is slowly but surely going back up to pre-recession level.
I mainly read technology blogs like gizmodo, engadget, and macrumors. All of their articles are interesting to me. I love technology in general so if its about technology or anything from Apple I will probably read or heard of it already. One particular article in general that I read over and over again was when the iPhone 4 prototype was found in a bar in California. I thought that was the most ignorant but funniest mistake ever made by Apple who is known to be one of the most secretive companies in the world.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
What aspect of American society does this clip satirize?
This clip of video shows how Americans in general are becoming more and more reluctant to do more than what is being asked. In the clip Colbert says that with the snuggie, it was "too much" work when in reality it is not. Americans can't even be bothered to put on their pants and have to rely on the Forever Lazy. This clip shows how Americans has increasingly become more and more anti-social with every new innovation. They use the Forever Lazy for an example in the clip but if you think about how lazy and anti-social we are, it may be surprising. For an example drive-thrus are probably America's laziest and anti-social "invention" because you just sit in your car and order through a system not even face to face.
America has been increasingly buying all in one types of product as you see in the clip, the Forever Lazy and perhaps shampoo with conditioner in one. As we rely on these convenience products, we may be losing our values and probably even our health. I say that because convenience is just another form of lazy.
America has been increasingly buying all in one types of product as you see in the clip, the Forever Lazy and perhaps shampoo with conditioner in one. As we rely on these convenience products, we may be losing our values and probably even our health. I say that because convenience is just another form of lazy.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Hello, my name is Andy Nguyen and I'm from Atlanta, Georgia. I'm the first in my family to be born here in America. I'm also the first to go to college in my family and I am majoring in Accounting. Yes I know and heard that accounting can be hard but if you try, you will succeed. As for music and movies, I listen to mainstream music which is what plays on the radio most of the time and my favorite movie of all time is Avatar!
After reading the Chick fil a article, I thought that their support on anti-gay rights were wrong. Chick fil a is a multi-million dollar corporation that rely on millions of consumer to make their money and in those millions are gays. It is not a smart business decision for them to support an anti-gay movement if they want to continue to make the amount of money that they make today. If the gays want to start a boycott, I'm pretty sure they will be able to pull down revenues of chick fil a.
I believe the source (article) is biased since it is from a gay rights website. Sure most of it is valid but since its from a gay rights website, I believe that some parts of it is biased.
After reading the Chick fil a article, I thought that their support on anti-gay rights were wrong. Chick fil a is a multi-million dollar corporation that rely on millions of consumer to make their money and in those millions are gays. It is not a smart business decision for them to support an anti-gay movement if they want to continue to make the amount of money that they make today. If the gays want to start a boycott, I'm pretty sure they will be able to pull down revenues of chick fil a.
I believe the source (article) is biased since it is from a gay rights website. Sure most of it is valid but since its from a gay rights website, I believe that some parts of it is biased.
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