Real Steel

I was reading Movie reviews for an assignment and the best sight I could find with decent sized reviews was Seven Days. I was looking through trying to find a review of a movie I already watched. Then, I thought It would be better to read a review about a movie I haven't seen, maybe it will spark some interest.

I read a review about Reel Steel by Margot Harrison. The review gave a pretty simple explanation but I was still confused. The writer of this review states their point of view but there isn't quite a balance. I read more of a point of view than the movie it self. The writer does compare the Movie with other movies and dilemmas.The review had no "snark" to it. I got that they enjoyed the movie but it wasn't revolutionary in any way.

Penny for Your Thoughts?

Have you ever thought how bloggers made money, or if they made money at all? Or if blogging was a good way to have money coming in by just voicing your thoughts or writing a couple posts related to an event? Keep in mind there may be different types of blogging. Some blogs are used to just interact with people but some blogs are actually used for making money.

There are blogs that are used for selling or advertising a product or products. For example if you visit Mom Review Blog you will see that there are many products being advertise. The writer or writers in this blog make money by reviewing them or referring you to a link to purchase a product. Usually by clicking on the link to buy the product, the blogger gets paid for it.They don't get paid the amount that the product costs but a percentage of it. Blog posters may even sell their own product, which can make them earn more money depending on how well their sale goes.

Ads in blogs are also a way bloggers make money. If you see advertisement for other websites or stores in the blog page, they blogger was paid by the owners or the advertisers to have their ads placed there. That doesn't necessary mean the blogger recommends the product or the website, it's a way to earn some cash.
Blogs that use any of the two options above get paid for it. Keep in mind whether you can trust the links, the product or the reason why are reccomending the product or advertising a website.

Blogs like Three Sonorans are unpaid blogs, which means that no sort of money comes in. The blog (or blogs) have options of donation. Therefore anything donated goes strait to the blogger, but that doesn't mean everyday people donate money to the blogger. In cases like these the blog owner relies on some other sort of income.

In conclusion, blogging can be used to interact with people or for income purposes. This blog, is the kind whose purpose is to interact and inform readers. :)

RIP Mac Daddy

Steve Jobs died yesterday October 6 2011 of pancreatic cancer. Steve jobs was  the CEO of Apple that was co-founded in 1976. Jobs saw the digital future and everyone saw the amazing work Jobs did whole he was still with us. Steve Jobs was also co-founder of Pixar Animation Studio. Which made many successful movies like Toy Story, A Bugs Life, Monsters Inc. and Cars.

In the past hours it has been see how a man, even though not everyone knew him, will feel his absence in this world. Jobs was the face of the digital age and the past, present and future. 

Blogs and Pages for Your Enlightenment.

Jeff Biggers
huffingtonpost.com/jeff-biggers/
Jeff Biggers is an award wining author of Reckoning at Eagle Creek: The Secret Legacy of Coal in the Heartland, The United States of Appalachia, and In the Sierra Madre. His blogs mostly consist of stories about Civil rights, history in the making and the violations of humane rights and pointing out the truth of the Government in the U.S.

Jeff Biggers is always voicing the silenced voices and the right side of the story. When I read his blog I always feel pleased to see that he is voicing the truth. He backs his stories up with facts and events.It's the truth that everyone seeks, and the truth everyone should know.

"The questions beg:: Have the extremist Arizona politicians and their Tea Party supporters gone too far in their witch hunt of the Ethnic Studies Program, and at what point will the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice be summoned for an investigation?"

David A. Morales

Three Sonorans

David A. Morales is the man behind Three Sonorans blog posts. The news being put out is mostly about Arizona and the continuing struggle.

Three Sonorans always is up to date on the Ethnic Studies battle, such as laws like HB 2281 (a law that bans Ethnic Studies from being taught in the Tucson Unified School District). It is always very informative and it never leaves me hanging or confused. I rely on this blog not just because of the information, but the amount of work that's put in it to keep it un-biased. 

"Abie, pronounced A-B, believes in applying the tools of math, science, and rational thinking to controversial issues such as politics and religion, and hopes that one day policy will be evidence-based."

Gwaker

http://gawker.com/

Gwaker has everything from music,gossip and actual news. It serves as a good web page to visit if you just want to roam random stories and actually get something out of it.

I like it because it has a little of everything. I am the kind of person that likes reading critical stories but at the same time I like to know about Music. This web blog gives me the option to see either of the two.

"It seemed impossible that Adele could make "Someone Like You" from her billion-selling album 21 sadder than it already was. But the British singer has done it with her new video, above. In black and white, she takes a solitary walk in the most romantic city in the world and sings about confronting a love she'll have to overcome."

The Daily Beast

www.thedailybeast.com/

The Daily Beast was founded in 2008 and used for breaking news and sharp commentary. It is full of news and information that can be accessed 24/7

What I liked about this blog is all of the news and stories it has posted. There is current news about Occupy Wall St. and news that actually matters. It isn't clustered, it is very organized and I can navigate without a problem or without getting frustrated. 

"The financial industry has been moving away from downtown New York—and out of America—for years. If anything, these angry, ill-informed, purposeless protesters should be marching on Washington, says Stephen Carter."

Mashable

http://mashable.com/

Mashable  covers all around information. Not just news but technology and how it affects the the society or world we live in. This site is pretty handy and can give you a lot of information and doing what media does best; informs. 

Top Stories!

Can it Ever Get Better?

Last week Sunday, a child by the name Jamey Rodemeyer took his own life. 14 year old Jamey was bullied and harassed for being Gay. His bullying went beyond and got worse to the point where his formspring (a social network that let's you post comments/questions anonymously to the user) was even being used as a way to harass him. Jamey made a video called "It Gets Better" where he explains how he struggled and how Lady Gaga Has helped him love who he is.

Now the thing is this, is your child a bully, do parents know that their child bullies another kid? Also, should there be a law criminalizing bullying as hate crime? Jame Rodemeyer and Lady Gaga

Abuse of Power, World Wide.

Imagine if one day you see your son and the next moment you're receiving his body. A body wit h two gunshots to the chest, one to the shoulder, one through the mouth, with broken arms and cigarette burns on the face. Then soon after, you get a call that your daughters mutilated body is at the morgue. Her body cut in four pieces, and taking a life of an innocent person.
This video and article explain what Syria is going through, since the slaying of a son and the mutilation of a daughter. This is perfect example of how dangerous it is to be right, when the government is wrong.

Slain brother, mutilated daughter and a symbol of pain.

 Don't You Have A Heart?

“If you say that we should not educate children who have come into our state for no other reason than they've been brought there by no fault of their own, I don't think you have a heart.”-Rick Perry

By far, I am surprised that a "Conservative" from Texas would say something like this, because the right wing always gives you the negative. For those who don't know, Perry spent his first six years in politic as a Democrat. Now the controversy here is him not explaining what he meant correctly. The use of "I don't think you have a heart" is being looked down upon. Although, he could've explained better, ask your self what is the real issue here? Immigration or trusting someone like Rick Perry who obviously doesn't know to what political party to stick to. Or maybe we should pay attention to both and compare and  contrast.

How Immigration Blew Up On RIck Perry

Wall Street Occupation.

(C)John W. Cohoen

Second week in and still continuing. The occupation of Wall Street by protesters is showing what they are whiling to do. But do they have their clear message together? For me, as a youth activist it can look organized but when you are asked why are you doing this, you message must be clear. If you have no idea what your message is, then everything looks messy and redundant, I am an advocate for non-violent civil disobedience and standing up for a cause. At the same time I advocate for organized protests because you have a set goal. In this video, 80 are arrested during a peaceful march. Take a look and see if this is the correct form of non-violent civil disobedience. Also, in interviews see if you can identify t heir message, is it clear to you why they are there?


Non-Violent Civil Disobedience is the active, professed refusal to obey certain laws, demands, and commands of a government, or of an occupying international power. The act refrains from any violent or anything that can be dangerous to others.

 

Occupy Wall St.

No Border Wall!

It is very ironic to me that the Government has commanded the building of a border to keep the U.S safe. Arguments always consist of false accusations or over generalization: they come into our country to steal jobs, harm our people or cause crime. But, do they not pay attention to the fact that their own border causes hundreds of deaths? Are they too greedy or too prideful to share what America has got to offer. Migrants help the economy very much because of their hardworking attitudes and whiling to make money the right way. So why not  BURN THE BORDER AND MELT THE ICE?

NO BORDER WALL!

I Am Troy Davis.

Troy Davis was executed yesterday at 11:00 P.M eastern in the state of Georgia. Troy was charged for a crime he didn't do. Despite the fact that 7 of the 9 witnesses changing their testimonies and the constant protests, occupations and petition signing to stop the execution, nothing worked. While you read this article, remember about Casey Anthony case. How white privilege is still an ongoing thing today and innocent people  struggle everyday.
Supreme Court Dismisses Troy Davis Appeal.

Rest In Power Troy Davis.

Incase you missed the Casey Anthony Case here is a summary of the trial: Casey Anthony Trial Summary (video included)

Journalism and the world.

Last week In journalism class a guy by the name Dylan Smith came into my class as a guest speaker. Dylan Smith is the editor of tucsonsentenial.com. He came to talk about what it is like as a journalist. He explained how the job of an editor and journalist is.

It was quite interesting to hear that all of the work he does is basically volunteer. They rely on their savings and donations for themselves and Thierry site. He said that it's about getting the truth out. Somebody has got to do it and that's why he is passionate for his work.

I respect the work of all of the journalist who seek to reveal the truth. Hearing Dylan Smith speak about it made me realize; it's not just about writing and getting views, it's about the truth that a lot of people won't tell.

It was an honor having Dylan Smith speak to us about his job. Visit the web page TucsonSentinel