"Being There: The subtle art of facebook updates"

Facebook is aparently a place for "intellectuals" as opposed to Myspace where kids go to show off and waste time. Teens contributed to protecting the reputation Facebook has in comparison to other communication sites. Teens say they can have better conversations and grow more.

"Social Networking benefits validated" by Karen Goldberg

In this article, the author addresses the role parents play in their child's computer limits. Karen writes about how paents should advise and have access to myspace and facebook. Parents should monitor ther teen's whereabouts for safety issues. Teens can act irrationally and need someone there to advise what they put on the internet

Why Youth love social networking sites

noone writes letters anymore and talking on the phone is becoming less and less popular. Teens have reverted to electronic devises and computers for communication, cutting out all physical and personal interaction. The computer allows teens to chat and post pictures and comment to one another. Myspace and facebook are the most used sites.

"Facebook in a Crowd"

A guy had a facebook account and felt pretty good when he began accumulating friend after friend. He became Mr. popularity on the website and decided to throw a party. he invited his 700 "friends" and about 200 told him they would come. Surprise surprise only one girl showed up. One out of 700 are true friends. the definition of friend is different online. I thought a friend is someone who is there for you. You will not find friends online!

"Staring down Facebook"

Computers and technology have kept us from playing basketball, yoga and guitar. We are so wrapped up in looking aimlessly into a blinding screen for hours on end learning about what our friends did over the weekend! All of this advanced technology has takien us away from the more enjoyable simpler times, that I personally prefer.

Contest: What is important to Me

As children, we are wide-eyed boundless dreamers. Time passes and reality sets in. At some point in life we measure, weigh and discard our dreams in the face of reality. Why in a world of opportunity and freedom are so many unhappy? Naively, we see the finish line first, disregarding hard work in between. We are producing a defeated generation, unable to persevere when the times get tough. Technology has given us instant gratification, granting what we want when we want. We are depriving ourselves of physical activity and intellectual stimulation. Society is learning to cut corners. Integrity and dedication are important to me. How can we have hope for the future if the world is run by careless individuals? People seek fame and money in a job--not the hard work inherent for success. The easy way is downhill-- true accomplishment comes from an uphill struggle.

My experience with the current economic crisis

Global warming Global warming! we take advantage of everything in America because we are spoiled. We need to see how others live and think twice about what we take for granted and how much we are wasting. Litering is annoying, we all have to live in it so respect the environment as well as the well being of others. Dont use so much water-you dont need an hour shower. preserve what we have so there wil be a future.

My Personal Narrative: Soaking up the Fun

"teens learn from credit mistakes of others"

This article is about how we can learn so much more just from observing others. If we act impulsively, we face the consequences. When someone observes, they see and lern from the other person's mistake. However, you learn from doing not watching. I think experiences are the best lessons. In small instances listening and observing is a good way.

My personal Narrative Soaking up the Fun

Life sometimes calls for taking off and enjoying the day
For throwing cares to the wind
for the thrill of the ride
Washing away troubles
for soaking up the fun
Turning grey skies...blue
Life is about the journey, not the destination

My Persoanl Narrative Still Sequence

"Teen Learns from credit mistakes of others"

A teenager explains in this article the positive sides to learning from mistakes of others. When we act irrashionally, we face consequences. If we watch and observe other peoples mistakes, than we can use that for future reference. As explained in the article, people are better off listening than acting impulsively.

Eco Park Avenue

The narrator is taking a wlak in Los Angeles. He is observing his surrounding places, people, objects, animals and life. He uses metaphors, similes, personification to help paint a picture for the reader. The visualization is shown when he describes the farm in the middle of the city where animals live. This is symbolic to humans surrounded in a chaotic world full of distractions.

The Depth of Depp Summary

Narrator Grace Habegger, explains her deep appreciation for the "brilliant" acting skills of Johnny Depp. His sincerity and quiet appeal capture the attention of audiences around the world. Not only are his acting theories interesting, but his demeanor and unaffected personality draws Grace to admire him more. He appreciates the history and easygoing lifestyles of Europeans and strays from Hollywood exposure. Johnny's unique personality and abilities to transform and envelope a character make him an amazing performer.

Just Watch Summary

Saskia Boggs adresses the fact that TV has become a huge distraction in everyones lives. When she was 5 TV was a gift, a privilage. When she was older about 10, it became a rebelious act. Then at 15 it was the source of movie watching. Then it becomes a distrction from homework, life, chores, family- reality. Then it becomes an act of boredom. TV takes away from communication, quality family time and life. Saskia makes tons of arguments and inquiries, but does not make an effort to change it.

"My Way" This American Life

In this episode, we are introduced to a very stubborn boy. He is very indifferent to authority and his peers. He is completely against the idea of falling in love and insists that he never will submit to the idea. We see the different ways people are affected by their environment. The boy neglects people and isolates himself from the world around him so he does not conform to normalcy.

"Running" Entering New Territory; Dreams for a New Los Angeles

Juan Rodriquez is a runner, who describes his environment as he goes on a run through the city. He uses very descriptive language to appeal to the readers senses. He contrasts a lot of hard images with soft images. Juan describes a patch of grass with a few budding flowers surrounded by concrete. His neighborhood follows the same comparisons and shows that beauty is found in unexpected places.

My so Called Life Summary

In this episode, Claire Danes's character is a confused teenaged girl in High School. She deals with finding herself and coping with her family. She dyes her hair out of rebellion, party's and hangs out with people who are not her true friends. Alot of girls in High Shcool party because they are not individuals, they will follow anything they hear is "cool" and need an identity. Angela falls into this category and her voice over in the film capture the intense drama and seriousness of her struggles.

Bruce Springstein: "Born to Run"

In this behind the scenes short documentary, we see Bruce Springstein's creative thought process and his journey in writing, recording and editing his hit song, "Born to Run." Bruce explains how he writes songs and shows what it takes to complete a song and make it really come to life. There is much more to song writing than everyone expects. There has to be a natural flow of ideas and emotions, Bruce explains that you can't have a specific set of ideas and exact things you want to say before composing. Music brings us all together and the voice over Bruce did on the film helped capture th eseriousness and helped th eaudience all relate to his passion.

The O.C. episode: Road Warrior

In this episode, Summer and Marissa are getting ready to go swimming. Summer cannot decide between what bathing suit to wear and is listening to a voice over of herself. Summer explains to marrissa that it adds drama and meaning to life. She said narration makes life more poignant. The viewer does not to guess, they are told.

High School Confidential; episode 1

We watched two girls go through their high school experience and saw how their environment changed them. I learned how to cause a greater interest in the viewer and create depth in a scene. In order to depict a dramatic scene, you can put the picture in slow motion and narrate over in a serious voice. This technique is shown throughout the episode and demonstrates involvement of the viewer to the characters. Personal narration adds a connection and relation to the picture and depth.

"God's Close Up" This American Life

In this episode, an artist gathers models to portray Jesus and other biblical figures. The contradiction is that the models are the most unlikely people to play holy figures. Most of them are opposed to faith. This instills a false sense of reality. When people look at religious paintings, they hold them to a high esteem and in reality, those people are sinners, not Jesus. Is this immoral or just a way we can hold on to something intangible?

What Truthiness Taught me about being (un) cool Summary

Sarah Schelde, age 14, describes her obsession as a tween with Stephen Colbert. As all her friends watched MTV and idolized the "popular" boy bands, she chose to watch the intellectual programs that taught her alot about polotics, society, but most importantly herself. She would get upset when her friends teased her, but when she looks back she does not apologize for her interests. Sarah realized that inorder to be truthful, you always need to stay true to yourself and remain unique and creative by bucking trends.

Appeal from an Angry Not so Emo Summary

This article is about the scrutiny we face in High School. Kids are lebeled and subjected to abuse from peers. Kids are looked at as a category not as an individual. Kids will not go out of their "circle" and dont take the opportunity to meet new people. "The only thing necessary for th etriumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." School authority do not do much to stop the abuse kids face day to day and the narrator explians how this can lead to drastic measures and consequences in the future.