Joshua "Danger" Powers

Woah hey now.

2011-01-31T19:03:00.000-08:00

High blog! I haven't seen you in a while! I'm fine thank you, I'm just waiting around to see if I got into my colleges, which has been a tad stressful. I remain optimistic though, why be worried when you have done all you can?

LANGUAGE

2009-05-05T13:09:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-28T13:13:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-21T13:16:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-09T14:53:00.000-07:00

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

Pitch

2009-04-07T13:54:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-05T14:49:00.000-08:00

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

2009-02-24T13:45:00.000-08:00

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

2009-02-05T13:49:00.000-08:00

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

2008-10-22T18:49:00.000-07:00

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

2008-10-13T18:01:00.000-07:00

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

2008-10-06T18:21:00.000-07:00

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

2008-10-03T21:27:00.000-07:00

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

2008-10-02T13:42:00.000-07:00

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!

2008-10-02T13:38:00.000-07:00

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!

2008-09-30T13:09:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-27T23:08:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-25T19:36:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-25T18:25:00.000-07:00

Mr. Rodgers by Carson Daily

An Apology To Levi

2008-09-25T18:08:00.000-07:00

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!

2008-09-24T19:04:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-24T18:49:00.000-07:00

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!!!

2008-09-22T15:45:00.000-07:00

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...

2008-09-21T10:47:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-20T12:14:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-13T16:17:00.000-07:00

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.

Ideas...

2008-09-13T16:09:00.001-07:00

A camp for kids where they have to escape anyway they can. Hiding, digging, tunneling, disguising, bribing, even flying. Basically, a camp based off of the movie The Great Escape. It is however, an extremely dangerous idea and should never be made into a reality.

Regarding Katy Throop

2008-09-13T16:03:00.000-07:00

Katy Throop is a theoretical region of space in which the Katy's gravitational field is so powerful that nothing, not even electromagnetic radiation (e.g. visible light), can escape the Katy's pull after having fallen past its event horizon. The term derives from the fact that the absorption of visible light renders the Katy's interior invisible, and indistinguishable from the black space around it...seriously.

Regarding Dexter

2008-09-13T15:36:00.000-07:00

Dexter, is an American Dramatic comedy based on the book series by Jeff Lindsay. It revolves around a man named Dexter, who grew up all his life with sociopathic impulses. Dexter, who works as a bloodsplatter analyst with the Miami police department, is a part time serial killer who "uses his powers for good" and murders those who have slipped through the cracks of the justice system. Dexter is narrated in first person by the main character, and provides an often interesting (and in some cases humorous) view to the inside of a killer's mind. The show also uses flashbacks in almost every episode to show the relationship between Dexter and his foster father Harry. It is in these flashbacks that you see Dexter being taught the "Code of Harry", a set of rules his foster father set for dexter which included, who and who not to kill, how to not get caught (he was a cop), and hide his true self from everyone. Dexter has noted many times his "masks", his ability to fake emotions like love, compassion, and laughter. Although he is seen humanly interacting with characters in the series, he constantly reminds the viewer that he holds no affection for any of them, not even his foster sister Deborah (a cop), or Harry (although it is heavily implied) Then again, I've only seen six episodes of the first season so there might be hope after all for this righteous beast

Senior Pranks

2008-09-13T15:24:00.000-07:00

How bout this one, getting dozens of cans of Axe and spraying them in every room.

Question

2008-09-13T15:20:00.000-07:00

If a frog was falling down a direct 90 degree angle cliff or something along those lines, would it be smart enough to try to plant it's suction padded limbs to the side of a rock?

THE MUSE HAS STRUCK!

2008-09-13T09:56:00.000-07:00

Last night I had a dream, one of those multi-layered dreams where they last way longer then they should and you don't know whether you're the one dreaming or someone else. Suffice to say, as soon as I got up, I had to grab a pencil and start writing. Inspiration, what a beautiful and scary thing.

Sidestep, have you ever done a rain dance? I'm pretty sure that I really want to try one.

AGGHH!!!

2008-09-13T09:48:00.000-07:00

It just gets me so angry to see kids throw away what makes them special to go on and live this imaginary high that is the "Normal Teenage Life". I think it's disgusting.

Palin?

2008-09-12T22:19:00.000-07:00

Let my man Matt Damon express my concern...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6urw_PWHYk

Grand Canyon Bound

2008-09-12T18:48:00.001-07:00

So, thousands (or millions, I don't know) of years ago it rained, and a puddle of water formed. Only this puddle didn't evaporate, it just got bigger and bigger until it became a large body of water. Then it became a stream, then a river, then a creek, then a big hole with a creek, until it got big enough to swallow a metropolis. It is there, the Grand Canyon, where my journey of life is taking me next. I was initially worried about the heat (more heat less hugging), but now that there's a chance of lightning storms and an average of medium 60's temperature, I'm feeling a little bit better. The "bonding" set to take place seems minimal, but I hope those new 9th grade chaps enjoy it. I am slightly worried about the hikes though, I tend to experience vertigo quite easily. I'll be making a movie with Dillon over there as well. Although I can't spoil too much of the film, I'll leave you with this, there might be some light cannibalism involved. VIVA LA LEMON DEMON!!

(I know most of what I said about the origins of the grand canyon probably isn't true. Please don't remind me.)

Feelings

2008-09-12T18:46:00.000-07:00

God I hate feelings...elaborate anymore, I will not.

Well...It Looks Like It's Time To Go Back In The Closet

2008-09-11T19:15:00.000-07:00

I don't know why, but the muse has not been kind to me lately. I try to grab hold of an instrument or writing utensil, but nothing happens. I'm in a creative rut, over the imaginary hill, out of magic juice. I'm thinking of heading back into the school closet, got some great stuff out of that zone, but I feel that's just a creative step backwards. I need a new inspiration, a new samba to dance to. Where it is, I haven't the slightest clue.

On another note, Shia Labeouf lost his finger?

Hey! It's a Paul Walker!

2008-09-11T18:37:00.000-07:00

Paul Walker is not an entirely bad actor, he's just kind of a under-actor. Much like getting a flat note instead of a full note. Godspeed with Fast and Furious Paul Walker, Godspeed...

Media Survey

2008-09-10T21:03:00.000-07:00

Do your parents get mad at you for having your headphones/earphones for long amounts of time?

A)Yes B)No

Are you part of any internet forums?

A)Yes B)no

Which do you have?

A) basic cable B) cable C) satellite

Do you digitally upload pictures to your computer ?

A)Yes B)No

Do You illegally download music?

A)Yes B)No

Regarding NSYNC...

2008-09-10T18:06:00.000-07:00

"Bye, Bye, Bye" is a work of art.

A Survey To Die For

2008-09-10T17:54:00.000-07:00

How many ants have you killed this summer?
A)Too many B)Not enough

Do you think you'll live to at least the year 2100?

A)Yeah B)I wish

How often do you mockingly say "I'm going to kill you."

A)often B)occasionally C) rarely D) never

How often do you kill a joke?

A)often B)occasionally C) rarely D) never

How often do you kill a moment?

A)often B)occasionally C) rarely D) never

Pope Smoke

2008-09-10T17:33:00.000-07:00

When the pope dies, and the cardinals have decided who will be the next pope, they will burn the ballets and mix them with a special chemical which will turn the smoke black. If they have not decided, they will burn the ballets as they are, and you will get white smoke.

http://runciblespork.blogspot.com/

http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/find_out/guides/2003/the_pope/newsid_3136000/3136568.stm

Infantago, The Silent Assassin

2008-09-09T19:27:00.000-07:00

After a long day of fettucini, computer programing, creating blogs, an carrying around tennis balls in my pocket, I learned of a sinister presence growing inside me, INFANTAGO! First he comes after my brother with a staph infection and now me. It's a skin disease/infection that's personally not that bad, however my brother has it much worse. With the help of antibiotics and some lotion, It'll heal relatively quick, but I hope I haven't infected anyone recently. And now to lotion myself...

Bob Dylan Goes Electric...er

2008-09-09T14:44:00.000-07:00

So I went to the Bob Dylan concert the other night and I personally enjoyed it. However, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. The general concenses about the concert is generally that it sucked. Many folks left early do to his changing of songs and unwillingness to play guitar. I knew going into the concert that he would not sound anywhere near the same as he did in the 60's, but I settled for the NEW Dylan. "He's just not the same," "I can't hear the words!" "He's such a conformest", sound familier? Got a Shirt. Listened to Like A Rolling Stone. Sleped. It was a good night.

Observations...

2008-09-09T13:53:00.000-07:00

Everything sounds more impressive when you say you called in a favor

I got the band to play at your party

I got the band to play at your party...I called in a favor

The accordion, clapping, and recorders are all really underestimated musical assets

The Batman movie series cannot top The Dark Knight unless, somehow, Christian Bale plays the good guy and the badguy, Dillon concurs

Contrary to popular belief Ireland is not highly populated by drunks. In fact, Ireland has one of the highest alcohol abstinence rates in the world

MORE TO COME!!!