Category: journalism

Stuff having to do with the world of journalism.

Bailout

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I try to stick to writing about politics but sometimes I just feel like there is something else that needs to be talked about which requires me making a pathetically weak connection.

I wanted to talk about cars so I thought, well there has been a lot of criticism aimed at politicians regarding their bailout of the motor industry. And personally, I feel that the complaints are not warranted, and here is why.

Despite the many complaints, we do in fact manufacture much in America. And one of our largest enterprises are cars. So why should we just let the car industry fail when it is so pivotal for our country.

“Oh well that’s not part of capitalism!” You are wrong. Capitalism requires doing what needs to be done to keep your market afloat, and that’s what we did.

But more importantly, look what we have created! We are currently experiencing a renaissance of the American (muscle) car.

ford shelby 500

We have the Chevy Camaro ZL1, Ford Mustang GT500 (and its other variations) and the Corvette (which is getting better and better).

Ford’s whole range of city cars like the Focus, Fusion and Fiesta are all great cars and the Chevy Cruze and Malibu are good too.

Sure we aren’t Italy; producing Ferrari’s, Lamborghini’s, Maserati’s or Alfa Romeo’s. But that has never been what we aim for.

I don’t like many American cars because I like going around corners as much or more as going very fast in a straight line. But we really are getting into the market with cars like the Focus that are perfect little rally racers.

Would I rather drive a Lotus than a Ford? Yes. Would I rather drive a 620 GT than a Camaro? I would imagine so. But are we doing good things in our car industry? Yes.

The next step for the American car industry is getting into the dream market AKA the super car market.

The Ford GT is the last super car we made and it was fantastic. We don’t really have a company here that makes super cars but with our reemerging industry one may emerge.

For now we can be happy with having Hennessy and the other great tuners of the Red, White and Blue.

America has had a long love affair with cars and we must work to continue that and build upon what we have. This is not a plea to buy American because I’m not a person who would. But if you fancy an American car don’t be ashamed, be proud.

Nikon 1 J1

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This weekend I was at Target and I was looking through the electronics section at all the different video games, game consoles, and eventually I crossed paths with my favorite electronic…CAMERAS!

I was looking at all the different point and shoot cameras and well they all looked pretty much the same, all but one. The Nikon 1 J1. This is the revolution of point and shoot cameras because it gives the person using it the option to interchange the lenses as if it was a DSLR which is a big camera except less than half the size.

The Nikon 1 J1 has the capability to take 10 megapixel pictures, which for a normal point and shoot camera wouldn’t be seen as a lot of mega pixels but when you have lenses to attach, those lenses increase the quality. And it can also take 1080p video, making it a great high quality camera to shoot those home videos or fun days at the beach with.

This camera was developed to give people an alternative to a big DSLR camera (which is what I have) this makes it so that one can feel like a professional photographer but not have to pay what a professional had to pay for his/her monster camera.

(this is my camera)

Giants Superbowl Again…

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The harsh reality that the New York Giants took the 2012 Super Bowl win away from the New England Patriots was a tough one to cope with.

I am not a big Patriots fan but man do I dislike the Giants. That is a team that I’ve never liked. It might be the fact that Eli Manning is on it, or maybe that they have won enough super bowls and it’s just boring to see them there again.

I was especially disappointed in the fact that Eli Manning was given the MVP award. In my opinion that award should have gone to Giants player #82 Mario Manningham. He made an amazing catch that I believe changed the game for them to take it home.

Averaging 14.6 yards per reception for a total of 73 yards, played a key role in the Giant’s offense in the final minutes of the Super Bowl. His most notable catch of the night was the 38 yard sideline catch that moved the Giants offense from deep within their own territory into the midfield. Manning was under heavy pressure at the Giants’ own 5 yard line and threw a pass of desperation to Manningham, who was put under heavy two-man pressure. Statistically speaking, this play should be impossible but Manningham was able to get catch the ball and quickly plant both feet in the ground before being knocked out of bounds by the two corners that were at his heels the entire time.

What do you think?

Camping

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I got back from the Ojai Valley School Outdoor Education trip (6 day camping) this past Friday. It was an interesting experience. I hiked up to Machu Pichu once, but the porters carried all my stuff so I hadn’t backpacked before.

We washed dishes with dirt, went to the bathroom in the wild, didn’t shower for 6 days…

But other than that, it was a fun trip. On the first day, we went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Since I was walking with the marine science teacher, she answered every question I had, which made it more fun and interesting!

On the second day, we backpacked about six and a half miles with a 25- pound backpack on my back and the camping began. I had bruises on my shoulders and my back but I felt accomplished after it all.

We played card games, hiked a lot, and saw many amazing vistas, it was so inspirational.

This is the OVS outdoor education website. Camping pictures will be up soon so check them out ☺

http://ovsoutdooreducationupper.wordpress.com/

Brave

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Inspired by fellow blogger and close friend theycallmedame

If I were brave, I would not fear the sharks
I would not cringe at the thought of their teeth
Their jaws
Their tails
Those dark, dark eyes

If I were brave, I would not fear the water
I would not fear my greatest pleasure

If I were brave, I would embrace the waves
I would run into their cool, translucent arms

Feel their shivering droplets
Taste the salty spray
Without my heart bursting in my ears

If I were brave, I would not fear the night
I would not shrink from darkness
I would run beneath the stars

If I were brave, I would know that perfect stillness
Of the witching hour’s peace

If I were brave, I would laugh at empty moonlight
Not scramble toward the safe house

If I were brave, I would not fear you, my love
I would not shy from your touch
I would kiss you like that time before
The kiss beneath the lantern light
That kiss so laced with swirling fog

If I were brave, I could tell you
The way you make me feel
So alive, so hurting and exalted
So wishing to be with you

If I were brave, you’d love me too.

Android invades the Military

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Android vs Ios. It is a common argument fought on backroom internet forums. It seems however that android has won this battle. The US Military will adopt the Android operating system this year, putting it inside their tactical devices. The military has already shipped about 40 phones overseas, it is planned that 75 tablets and 50 phones will be sent to the army this march.

These devices will be used to modernize the army and increase the individual soldiers capabilities. It will also be useful for intelligence officers stationed overseas. Soldiers and intelligence officers often need to make secure calls to Washington. These calls require encrypted software, software that android has the potential to run. This software will allow calls to be transmitted securely with little threat of people dropping in.

The app that will be released with these devices is called Mission Commands. It will allows soldiers to share information seamlessly on the battlefield. A major advantage of these devices are that they are easy to use and require no specialized training. These device will be released this July.

Coca Cola!

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I have always been and always will be a Coke fan. It is in my opinion a thousand times better than Pepsi, not only in taste but also in marketing and the company all around.

Coca Cola is the main sponsor for the Olympic Game, as well as a world wide known brand. Coca Cola is a brand that is known to put a smile on some one face.


Coke has always had some of the greatest banners and adds to represent their product. The older ones are amazing, and they show us that coke has been around for quite a while. As well as their christmas adds.


The bottles have changed quite a bit since the 1899, and to be honest I wish they looked the way they used to look.

Something awesome that I found was that Coke used to have Coca Cola coupons that entitled you to a free glass of Coke! that is so cool, its too bad that some things have changed.

For some, Coca Cola has been a part of their lives for the entire duration and for others it has never been introduced, but when it is introduced it is known to be loved.

So Im definitely a Coke guy. What are you?

Airplane Car?

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I was looking through the news on CNN and I came across something that in my opinion is magnificent. I read and watched an article about an airplane car.

This is a fully functional airplane that can travel up to 500 miles in distance, with the addition of being able to fit inside your garage as well as being able to drive on the highway and any other roads.


The woman in the video said something that caught my attention, she said that if they fly somewhere and the weather gets to be too windy than they can just drive back on the freeway! isn’t that just AWESOME!!!

I knew that eventually flying cars would become a possibility, but I didn’t think it would happen so yet. The world is definitely changing at a very fast pace.

I wonder what other crazy inventions will come up in the near future. Hopefully good ones.

49ers Player #10 Kyle Williams Costs the team a chance at the Super Bowl

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Tonight was a sad night for all San Francisco 49ers fans, a sadness brought on by a 3 point defeat from the New York Giants. A win that was fed on a silver platter to the Giants by 49ers player Kyle Williams.

His first major mistake was a bad bounce and his hesitation to make a decision, the ball bounced off his own knee. Despite being filmed from several angles on national television, Kyle Williams thought he could deceive the world with his acting skills. The ball took an obvious direction change after colliding with Williams’ knee, yet he pretended like it had never happened. When he heard the referee’s decision, he acted like he was a victim.

49ers Player #10 Kyle Williams took the award for being the laughing-stock of tonight’s game. Thanks to his inability to keep hold of the football, which was smacked out of his hands by Jacquian Williams from the Giants.

It is a shame that one player could have such an effect on the outcome of a game. Especially when it’s for the worst.

What do you think?

And We Call Ourselves Humans

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There are times when we as human beings do the right thing, help others, and make a difference. But much like everything in life one bad always makes the good disappear.

We call our selves humans yet we are truly the animals.

Today I saw a post on Facebook that left me in complete awe, It was a photo of two teenagers flashing their middle fingers at the camera while one of them held a thin rope with which he had hanged a puppy.

I am disgusted with the fact that a person could ever do something so unbelievably and horribly wrong. I am in every way hopeful that enough attention is brought to this photograph that these two rotten “human beings” will be found and prosecuted accordingly.

There is no way that this is acceptable. This is as unfair as a situation could possibly get. This is a poor innocent animal which was hanged for the entertainment of two idiotic children.

I feel I have said enough to get the point across but if there is anything anyone would like to add please feel free to do so in the comment box because I would love to see what others think.