top 10 reasons why I'm not a sox or cards fan

Top ten reasons why Im not a sox or cards fan
10. I can’t speak spanglish, nor do I understand male menopause, thus couldn’t stomach a Ozzie Guillen press conference.
9. I would be afraid to drive around St. Loius after Tony La Russa gone thrown out by the home plate ump in a night cap, and followed with a rough night at the bars.
8. Hawk Harrleson is the only human being who is remotely as annoying Flavor Flav ( I hear the phrases “You can put it on the board, yes” and “yeah boii” are featured on the new “Catch Phrase form Hell” video game)
7. I’m not from, nor live in Missouri, thus show loyalty to my state.
6. 2005 was a rather dull year.
5. 06 was nothing special either.
4.I don’t want to root for a team whos mascot can be categorized as underwear.
3. I find people who are obsessed with their pujholes to be a bit perverted.
2. I love the taste of plaster in my bowl of popcorn at a game at Wrigley.
1 Finally…… I BLEED CUBBY BLUE BABY!

a hybrid between the mac and pc

Ok so I have have had the advantage of using both a mac and a pc for a while now, and have come to the conclusion that the mac is the better computer, obviously. However, I want a hybrid. I love how the mac has more applications, such as garage band, and the little bar at the bottom is conveniant. It's wonderful that you can't get viruses on a mac, and they are quicker (for the most part than pcs). I use macs at my internship and radio station almost as much as I use my own PC. I will admit I like them more, however I must say this. The PC is much easier to use. For starters, lets look at the design. The bigger keyboard on the pc is on the hands to type, even if it is a little heavier (what's one pound right?) Also when you have multiple programs up on the computer (like I do all the time) it's easiest just having a quick clickable link at the bottom, and that standard scrolling application. I also LOVE my windows sidebar, even if it does make the computer a big slower. Most people hate it, but I've found if you add the most useful applications, it's nice. Oh, and its a BIG OH! The PC is soooooooo much cheaper. Try $400 dollars cheaper. I know computers are cheap already, as stores like Best Buy make their profits from chords and such instead of the computers, but still. If Mac could lower the prices of their computers, they would regain all the customers they lost since the beginning of this year. I also prefer internet explorer over safari (again I use both all the time), and I think windows movie maker is a little easier to use than the mac one.

The botom line: I wish they could combine the to. This ultimate computer would have the format and design of a pc, with the speed, programs, and would be immune to viruses. The price would be the same as a PC's. Of course, this is impossible, but it is just a thought.

Christianity vs. Harry Potter: Response to Chapter 5 of reading

Ok, so I think the first reaction of readers of this chapter is to right evangelical christians off as crazy (not that many people sadly think this already). It does seem a bit extreme to consider Harry Potter blasphomy just Rowling basis the premise and plot on withcraft and wizardy. The reason evangelists, and a number of other Christians. believe the Harry Potter seriese is teachign Pagan principles of believing in some other force ourside of God, and of course according to Christianit any sort of Pagan worship is considered to be terribly wrong. From what it seems, Evangelicals believe the act of witchcraft and wizardry is Pagan. For this reason, they burn the HP books, and protest their availabilty in libraries. I think a critical mind would understand were Evangelicals are coming from, but at the same time look at the benefits in the books.

Personally, I think Evangelicals, and other Christians who apose the Harry Potter book series are attacking the wrong piece of literature.

As a Christian, I believe the critical examination of the validity and moral ethics of magazines such as Cosmopolitan, and the "novel" Do they Serve Beer in Hell should be more of a focus to Evangelicals. Pieces of literature likes these position certain taboo topics as not just acceptable by society, but almost laughable matters. Sex is not some game, but rather serious topics, would not be able to see after reading the forementioned pieces of writing. Admitingly, I read an article in Cosmo the other week regarding what men look for in woman, and must say I was appaled that some women believe a word it says, and personally felt 0% in accordance with the viewpoints of the article. I could go on and on about my hatred for Cosmo, but I digress.

Bottom line: deep hearted Christians, and those who live by a positive moral code in general, should protest societal poulting literature, rather than Harry Potter, which in general has positive effect on the literacy level of our youth.

real response to "literacy of a lesser kind"

I didn't really grasp the entire concept of the article, considering like the article says we don't take in a large percentage of what we read online, I caught the gist, and agree with the author.

We should not, however, fault technology for its inability to improve the knowledge of its young users, but rather the young users and those who have guided them (parents, teachers, etc.)

We have been granted the wonderful tools of computers and the internet, yet since our pre- pubescent days, we use computers for games and "fun" stuff rather than learning. Parents and teachers alike need to position computers as engaging tools of learning for children at a young age, rather than just fun rewards. Teachers need to implement technology in the elementary classrooms, and use it consistently (the smart board will help this cause.)

I have many more opinions on this topic, but since the article says most people don't spend much time reading something online, I will stop.

response to "literacy of a lesser kind'

Topic brought up in class, VERY controversial

OK. I know this topic was briefly brought up in class, but I thought it was one that is worthy of discussion. Prof. Macek mentioned a conservative group in the 90's that proposed fairly strict restrictions on what content could be viewed on the internet. I have my own opinions about this, but I want to know if anyone agrees that more restrictions should be placed, or if the internet should be treated as an open ground, and anything goes.

rebecca's pocket blog prompt 1

I enjoyed this article on Trine- Maria Kristensen. I found it interesting how she seemed skeptical of the blogging and later became a supporter of the art. Every day she has about 1,000 people looking at her blog, which to me is incredible! It's not like it's on some big website, she just made it. It gives all of us hope, something to shoot for.

Over the past week, one of the greatest business moves of recent history was made...by KFC. That's right, the Kernel's (I know that's popcorn) logo is now imprinted on multiple pot hole fillings around the country. KFC is filling potholes in different urban and suburban areas for free, as long as they are aloud to stick their logo on the filling itself! Personally, I think this a fantastic business move. Not only are the helping the community, but are basically getting free advertising, with the cost of labor. I'm not sure what's more dangerous though, looking up at a billboard going 70 in a four lane, or looking down at filled pothole.