Joshua "Danger" Powers

LANGUAGE

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:09:00 +0000

I would say only to a small audience. I mean, you could go to urban dictionary and look up definitions to thousands of indecent words ON SHUFFLE. Light night television has itself become more and more lineant on content apropietness which more and more appeals to those curious enough. True, you wouldn't want a nine year old listening to the Howard Stern show, but to be hiden from language that is the most used in our culture is silly.

The power of the web

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:13:00 +0000

This reverse net neutrality ridiculous. The internet should not be further manipulated for cost benefits by these large companies. This further regulation of this virtual wild west would be a grand inconvenience. It would seem that the past decade and a half of glorious web surfing ecstasy of the users is being over looked for further payment. Further control of the internet could only lead to great controversy, broken hearts, and violence. The internet has no value as a puppet of giant corporations. It is an idea meant to be dreamed, not owned.

Suggestions

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:16:00 +0000

1. Somehow, get the class outside more often. This place is stuffy.

2. More discussion on the history of journalism

3. More opinionative disscution

4. more independant assaignments

5. snacks? ;)

alternate reality ideas

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:53:00 +0000

china ally, france nuked (terrorist act), war on russia, onwards...

Pitch

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:54:00 +0000

My thesis idea for the 9/11 group is the theory of Al queada's potential other activites towards either the USA or any other country had they not planned the 9/11 attacks. This would include the future of the relationship between the taliban and Al queada, other potential attacks from al quaeda (concerning the US or not), and it's place as a primary western enemy.

Movie Trailers

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:49:00 +0000

The main event has come. All the water in the world, gone. The end is nigh…
Outbreaks of viruses occur, dragons roam the skies, friendships fall apart, new relationships begin, governments nuke, powers activate, and one man makes the ultimate sacrifice all because there is not water.

Questions

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:45:00 +0000

1. Location of presidential analysis books

2. Location of books pertaining to national security before 9/11

3. Location of books pertaining to civilian life in afganistan

4. Location of books about the lives of the victims of 9/11

5. Location of books pertaing to American culture (after 9/11)

5/05/09

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:49:00 +0000

Today on February 5th a terrible car crash has occurred on carrio & Chapala. The man seemingly responsible, Reggie smith, a father or two eight year old twins. Mr. Smith was rushing past carrio to get on the 101 and return his kids home when his explorer and a MTD bus collided in the intersection. While he, and his twins Alice and Leo, are fine, the question that remains is what exactly happened. Mr. Smith’s memory upon what the traffic light was was hazy when we talked to him. He has not been in a traffic incident since the spring of 2003, when he was charged with a DUI when driving into this neighbor’s yard. The condition of the Bus driver’s health is still unknown

Music Piracy

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:49:00 +0000

At the turn of the century, the world witnessed an incredible uprising of virtual communication; through sound, picture, and text. The internet, took the planet by storm, connecting people across borders, countries, and continents. Businesses boomed, and new ways of thought were freely expressed.

However, the internet has certainly had it’s criticism along with it’s praise. Recently, one of the biggest battles the internet has faced, has been the subject of music piracy. As any digital information can be freely shared through the internet, it is commonly asked where the line can be drawn. Distributing patented and copyrighted music freely on the internet, is, in fact, illegal; and although it can be argued that greater exposer to the artist, though any means, is beneficial, it is still insufficient for the record companies who distribute the music, and a number of the musicians that make it.

The first major battle against online music piracy officially started in 2001 in the A&M0 Records, Inc. V. Napster Inc. trial. Here's a leaked official RIAA training video produced with the National District Attorneys Association telling U.S. prosecutors why they should bust music pirates.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2DwTWJNk-k&feature=related

Napster, an online music file sharing network, was created by Northeastern University student Shawn Fanning in 1999. For two years it achieved immense popularity both from word of mouth and from the initial law suit from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pedo_Wna0T0

Napster, in the A&M Records trial, made the argument that a large sum of its users engaged in three kinds of “Fair Use”, which were: “Sampling”, where users make temporary copies of work before purchasing, “Spacing”, where users access a sound recording and alter it by means of time or content, and “Permissive Distribution”, where recordings by artists are allowed to be shared. Napster was however, found guilty of copyright infringement, and it’s service was shut down.

This was one of the first major public examples of the consequences of music piracy. This however, would not stop individuals from pursuing their musical desires. Programs, such as Soulseek and Limewire, still provide access to free music and at an incredible amount. Music companies have not abandoned the internet to the rouge though. Services like Itunes, Rhapsody, and others provide a large range of music prescribed at their own prices.

The question is constantly asked, is it ethical to illegally download music? Music, after all, is more or less, made to inform, inspire, and teach the listener with it’s message. Many musicians, especially amateurs, are appreciative just to have their music out there and wrapped around someone’s ears. To the music industry, that‘s not enough, and they have every legal right to believe so. We asked Hugo Macario, school teacher and musician, his thoughts on music piracy:

Constantly, people are discovered and charged for being a music pirate. It takes only a minimal amount of research to locate a single individual. Once exposed, sed pirate is sued and made to pay a large fine in addition to the cost of songs downloaded. A pirate, whom wishes to remain anonymous, shared his or her thoughts on the subject:

One thing is certain, this “theft” will not stop. So as long as there is any physical or virtual location where one can share his or he ideals or beliefs and music, it will continue. As will the distributors and artists who call the product their own. Whether or not downloading music is right or wrong, it is the people’s decision to choose what path to take, and whether or not the music is really worth the usual $14.99.

Story

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:01:00 +0000

For years now, music piracy has been the center of a morally grey area. Although downloading music is illegal through such programs like limewire, one could argue that the fact the music is getting into the listener's hand and gaining popularity is more valuable than the actual retail value of the product. On the other hand, those 10-12 dollars, collectively, goes a long way for both the artist, recording company, and all around music industry. Although it may seem greedy, legally, the music companies are entitled to all the music of theirs that is out there, it had to have been paid for by someone (in their eyes).

Internet information sharing networks aren't anything new. A sharing network is essentially what the internet is. But when the information distributed is copyrighted, things get a little complicated. Since the information is copyrighted, the distributing company is legally entitled to a sum of money that they disclose. If it is not, the act of "sharing" that information is illegal. In this case that information is digital music. The music industries has the RIGHT to hunt down every single person who has illegally downloaded their product and sue them in a court of law.

However, this does not stop the massive population of people who "share" music both digitally and though other manual means. Whether or not this is ethical or not is still up in the air to the general public, but the music companies know what they want, $$$$$.

Interview-ees: Hugo as the musical artist, Matt as the crazy libertarian (won't be titled that way), and Alyssa as the pirate (her identity will be concealed)

Clock Crisis Pitch

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:21:00 +0000

Alright, for over six years, a certain clock was hung up above Gordon's office door in Elliot 2. This year, the faculty repositioned the clock to be above the room divider, causing students in Elliot 2 to half two turn 180 degrees in order to see the time. Alternatively, breakfast club speakers could now check to see how much time they had left without having to turn around themselves. Students were outraged at the new development, and asked the clock to be put back. The faculty passed it off. Then, another clock appeared in the position where the old one had been. The problem seemed solved, there were two clocks in positions that was in favor of both the students and the faculty. Once again it however, the additional clock that been placed above Gordon's office disappeared without an explanation. The question of why still remains. We plan to ask the hard questions and ask why we are deprived of our beloved clock when there are plenty to spare.

Potential Interview-ees: Chris, Alicia, and Gordon (alternative side to the story).

Selling out

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:27:00 +0000

I'm a living, breathing teenage sellout I suppose. For the longest time, I have been personally opposed to online profiling of any kind. Now, I stand before you with a blog AND a facebook. Am I conforming to a higher social power that makes me into nothing but another social drone? Nah.

The Darkness

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:42:00 +0000

So yesterday the electric bill was not paid and it got pretty interesting. Candles were lit and a suprising amount of music was played. I talked in complete darkness with my brother and father through the night. It was quite entertaining. The muse was quite present.

Hay Caramba!

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:38:00 +0000

Woah man, just woah! AGHHHH!!!!!!! I'm changing, my mental state is transforming! I need to scream. This usually happens about two times a day...

DESCISION!

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:09:00 +0000

I think it would be wiser to chose adobe premire element, rather than pro. Pro merely has an advanced lighting system leg up element, and it is also vastly more complicated. Besides we already have an older version at school, it is hundreds of dollars more costly than element. We can use the money to purchase higher quality cameras. That is my decision and I will stand by it!

A Night Wasted, An Opportunity Missed

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:08:00 +0000

Never let opportunities pass you by, things won't just happen like you want them to. Take action, never presume anything, take a chance. You might be sorry you didn't.

Time Lord Will Never Die

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:36:00 +0000

So my brother just hooked up the old NES and has started a waterfall of memories. Specifically with this game called Time Lord. You play as this guy from the year 2999 and have crazy adventures within time. The weird thing is you have to beat it within 24 minutes and 34 seconds or you lose the game (lost the game). Here's a little sample

Example Of Someone Being Replaced In A Real Bad Way

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:25:00 +0000

Mr. Rodgers by Carson Daily

An Apology To Levi

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:08:00 +0000

So, tax payers are supposed to give 700 billion dollars to some guy named Paulson who, in order to except our money and fix the situation his decisions must be

"Non reviewable and committed to any government agency discretion and may not be reviewed by any court of law or any administrative agency..."

WHAT UP?!?!

By the way, President Bush, what's up with that guy?

inappropriateness subsided....shalt not happen again...

Good Night and Good Luck is a good film, I SWEAR!

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:04:00 +0000

Good Night and Good Luck was a top notch, capital film. 1950's, broadcast journalism, integrity McCarthy, Communism, Liberace, it all makes for a good time. The gist of the movie is this journalist, Edward R. Murrow, calling out Senator McCarthy for his extreme, unjust, communist investigations. The film ended with just the right amount of time under it's belt, it didn't drag on like most movies, or get too emotionally invovled with it's characters. E.R.M's one on one news broadcasts gave me shivers, totally rocked my socks. There were some moments where character's talked over each other so perfectly I just wanted to jump up in accomplishment for George Cloony's excellent directing. The tone of fear and paranoia in the film was so real and well done, it was incredible. Good film.

I WILL BE LEGENED

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:49:00 +0000

I was pondering this thought earlier today, within two years I will be one of the few who knows of the existence of Samuel Glickstien. The legend of my older classmates will be passed on through me and then to the next bunch of kiddos. It's kind of a lonely thought. I am, of course, very thankful for my like-aged comrades, and younger ones, it's just weird knowing that soon my older companions will eventually mean hardly anything to anyone else but a certain few. It's almost like the death of memories...which I dislike.

FREEDOM!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:45:00 +0000

This afternoon I was freed from the metal death traps that were my braces. Dear god it feels good not stabbing myself in the mouth with sharp metal coils every time I speak. I was, however, a little surprised at the full size of my teeth...geez

Hell Yeah...

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:47:00 +0000

Guess who just had a dream that he had the power to manipulate everything in the world in any way, saved presidential candidate Barock Obama's life twice, and had a family barbecue with him after words, hell yeah....

A Real Life Video Game

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 19:14:00 +0000

My classmate Conner Proctor has been blogging about the Large Hadron Collider that is being developed in Switzerland. It's this giant ring that's meant to collide opposing beams of photons that has the potential to create a black hole and destroy the entire planet. Guess what they decided to name it? Halo.
Yeah, as in HALO

Regarding Connor Proctor

noreply@blogger.com (Joshua) — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 23:17:00 +0000

Conner Proctor or Doc Proc is alleged to be an ape-like creature inhabiting remote forests, mainly in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and Canada. Conner Proctor is usually described as a large, hairy, bipedal ape. Believers in its existence contend that such an animal, or close relatives of it, may be found around the world under different regional names. Conner Proctor also wishes to be a doctor in the future.