Freed Gitmo prisoner sues U.S. for unlawful detention- Saad Muhammad Iqbal is final freed after spending more than six years locked up in Gitmo with out any charges against him. Iqbal is now suing America for this unthinkable mistake. During an interview with Iqbal he stated “It’s easy for the U.S. government to say, ‘There are no charges found and he's free’ "But who will be responsible for seven years of my life?”.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/americas/01/22/gitmo.pakistan.lawsuit/index.html
Fighting hunger with flood-tolerant rice- In California Scientist Pamela Ronald made the discovery of a life time, flood-tolerant rice. Normal Rice dies after only eight days in flood waters. This miracle rice lasted 17 days in these waters. The rice was tested in the lab and in field tests in India and Bangladesh. This is a very important discover because about half of the world population east rice as a staple food. Discoveries like this could help end world hunger.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/science/01/29/waterproof.rice/index.html
Pirates hijack German-owned ship in Gulf of Aden- The German owned tanker, the Longchamp, was hijacked Thursday by pirates. The hijacking took place in the Gulf of Aden. This German tanker carries a crew of 13. The U.S. and other countries have come together to patrol the Gulf of Aden. There still has been no communication with the pirates but efforts are being made to release the crew from the pirates.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/africa/01/29/pirates.ship.hijack/index.html
Alaska volcano expected to erupt soon-The 10,200-foot Mount Redoubt could erupt any day at anytime according to scientists in the area. The volcano is located about 100 miles southwest of Anchorage, Alaska. The last time this giant volcano erupted was back in December 1989. When this volcano does erupt it could cause huge mudflows, disrupt flights with ash. It’s not known when it will erupt but scientists know that it is soon.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/science/01/29/alaska.volcano/index.html
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Step Brothers Movie Review
No one can play a 40-year-old immature man-child like Will Ferrell. Ferrell's Talladega Nights and Step Brothers partner in crime, John C Reilly, is pretty close, but Ferrell's the current title holder. After a couple of hugely disappointing comedies, Step Brothers is the king of immature characters with material that's right in his area. And while Step Brothers isn't a home run by any stretch of the imagination, it is a solid double that shows Ferrell's back in the game.
With his Anchorman and Talladega Nights director Adam McKay at the controls, and working off a script he co-wrote with McKay, Ferrell's reconnected with what's funny. Yes, it's total lowbrow humor – fart jokes and put-downs 13-year-old boys would come up with – but Ferrell and McKay know how far they can push gross-out gags and immature humor before they lose their audience.
Ferrell and Reilly play Brennan Huff and Dale Doback, two 40 year old men raised separately by the most patient single parents ever. If asked, both Brennan and Dale would say they're living a great life – no jobs, no goals, and no worries. Brennan and Dale love the sleeping in, watching TV, and living off and mom and dad, but their parents have other plans. When Brennan's mom, Nancy (Mary Steenburgen), and Dale's dad, Robert (Richard Jenkins), fall in love and get married the idea of having two grown men laze around the house wears thin, especially when the men hate each other with a passion. Dale doesn't want to share his bedroom – or his drums – with this stranger. Brennan's equally unhappy about his mom's decision to merge their family with that of the Dobacks.
After taking an immediate dislike to one another, Brennan and Dale are forced into liking each other when their parental Robert and Nancy decide it's time to send them out on there own. How dare mom and dad push them into acting like adults? What's the world coming to when two 40-year-old guys can't sit home watching Shark Week without fear of having to find a job, an apartment, and a life? Discovering they have a lot more in common than they ever imagined, Brennan and Dale come up with a plan of attack that involves singing, drumming, and Robert's prize possession – the boat he intends to sail around the world with Nancy when they retire. You just know this isn't going to end well.
The smartest decision made by Ferrell, McKay and Reilly was to go authentic and have the lead characters be in their 40s. Step Brothers would have entered ridiculously stupid territory had Ferrell and Reilly tried to play them younger, although the jokes themselves play to all ages. And while watching Ferrell and Reilly play emotional men with evokes a feeling of déjà vu, these guys pull it off because they're obviously having a blast working off of each other.
Adam Scott (August) co-stars as Brennan's super successful narcissistic brother, Derek. Derek terrorized Brennan when they were kids and, as adults, Derek continues to be the thorn in his brother's flabby side. Scott had a minor role in Judd Apatow's Knocked Up and with much more screen time in this Apatow-produced comedy, Scott steals a few scenes from Ferrell and Reilly. Also stealing the spotlight and delivering some of the film's best lines, Crossing Jordan's, Kathryn Hahn playing Derek's wife, Alice. Hahn is absolutely hilarious as the lecherous sister-in-law who seduces the virginal Dale after he takes her thoughtless husband down a notch or two.
For all its stupid humor and silly dialogue, Step Brothers has a surprising amount of heart and a genuinely touching message. The team of McKay and Ferrell focus on the goofy, childish maneuverings of Brennan and Dale, but they've added a twist at the end that's uplifting yet not completely out of touch with the rest of the production.
With his Anchorman and Talladega Nights director Adam McKay at the controls, and working off a script he co-wrote with McKay, Ferrell's reconnected with what's funny. Yes, it's total lowbrow humor – fart jokes and put-downs 13-year-old boys would come up with – but Ferrell and McKay know how far they can push gross-out gags and immature humor before they lose their audience.
Ferrell and Reilly play Brennan Huff and Dale Doback, two 40 year old men raised separately by the most patient single parents ever. If asked, both Brennan and Dale would say they're living a great life – no jobs, no goals, and no worries. Brennan and Dale love the sleeping in, watching TV, and living off and mom and dad, but their parents have other plans. When Brennan's mom, Nancy (Mary Steenburgen), and Dale's dad, Robert (Richard Jenkins), fall in love and get married the idea of having two grown men laze around the house wears thin, especially when the men hate each other with a passion. Dale doesn't want to share his bedroom – or his drums – with this stranger. Brennan's equally unhappy about his mom's decision to merge their family with that of the Dobacks.
After taking an immediate dislike to one another, Brennan and Dale are forced into liking each other when their parental Robert and Nancy decide it's time to send them out on there own. How dare mom and dad push them into acting like adults? What's the world coming to when two 40-year-old guys can't sit home watching Shark Week without fear of having to find a job, an apartment, and a life? Discovering they have a lot more in common than they ever imagined, Brennan and Dale come up with a plan of attack that involves singing, drumming, and Robert's prize possession – the boat he intends to sail around the world with Nancy when they retire. You just know this isn't going to end well.
The smartest decision made by Ferrell, McKay and Reilly was to go authentic and have the lead characters be in their 40s. Step Brothers would have entered ridiculously stupid territory had Ferrell and Reilly tried to play them younger, although the jokes themselves play to all ages. And while watching Ferrell and Reilly play emotional men with evokes a feeling of déjà vu, these guys pull it off because they're obviously having a blast working off of each other.
Adam Scott (August) co-stars as Brennan's super successful narcissistic brother, Derek. Derek terrorized Brennan when they were kids and, as adults, Derek continues to be the thorn in his brother's flabby side. Scott had a minor role in Judd Apatow's Knocked Up and with much more screen time in this Apatow-produced comedy, Scott steals a few scenes from Ferrell and Reilly. Also stealing the spotlight and delivering some of the film's best lines, Crossing Jordan's, Kathryn Hahn playing Derek's wife, Alice. Hahn is absolutely hilarious as the lecherous sister-in-law who seduces the virginal Dale after he takes her thoughtless husband down a notch or two.
For all its stupid humor and silly dialogue, Step Brothers has a surprising amount of heart and a genuinely touching message. The team of McKay and Ferrell focus on the goofy, childish maneuverings of Brennan and Dale, but they've added a twist at the end that's uplifting yet not completely out of touch with the rest of the production.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Myspace Web Review
Myspace.com
MySpace, one of the largest sites of its kind on the internet. In the search engine it is described as a virtual community site allowing members the chance to network and meet new people from all over the world. It also has a huge music base, allowing bands to share their music with their fans and communicate with their promoters. From the bands pages you can also add their songs to your page, from their music player. So when someone accesses your homepage, as they scroll down to view your details, the song will begin to play, this adds atmosphere to your page.
The sign-up process is very straightforward. Like most sites it's just a case of inputting your personal details and email address. Your town or city is important if you wish to communicate with people local to you, as your location will be shown on your page. In addition you will also be given your own domain, so very important to choose this name carefully, as once it is set, it cannot be changed. All other details can be changed once you have joined.
The navigation of this site is very easy. Your homepage is where you do all your editing, changing of photos, changing of friends, etc. This page is predominantly pale blue and white. At the top of the page you have a list of all options for navigation. It's straightforward and works well and is easy to understand. Navigation is smooth and well thought out.
In 1999 Tom Anderson and Chris De Wolfe started a company called Intermix Media sites. From this in 2003 they re-named one of the sites MySpace. Tom and a handful of computer programmers set up the first pages of MySpace. It re-emerged as a social networking site, gaining huge popularity overnight. In 2005 Rupert Murdoch, seeing this phenomenon grow, bought them out. MySpace is located in West Hollywood, California.
I think this is a great site. I have made a lot of new friends from here. I have never met anyone from the Internet before, but this site is very professional and as long as you feel comfortable, and check people out a bit, and are happy with it, then why not. MySpace has 100 million members. And 500,000 new members join every week. It is the most popular website in the USA. And the 4th most popular English language site in the world. The site is well designed. Easy navigation and great fun and all for free. The music side to it is fantastic. It is a massive networking community and a great way to make new friends from all over the world.
MySpace, one of the largest sites of its kind on the internet. In the search engine it is described as a virtual community site allowing members the chance to network and meet new people from all over the world. It also has a huge music base, allowing bands to share their music with their fans and communicate with their promoters. From the bands pages you can also add their songs to your page, from their music player. So when someone accesses your homepage, as they scroll down to view your details, the song will begin to play, this adds atmosphere to your page.
The sign-up process is very straightforward. Like most sites it's just a case of inputting your personal details and email address. Your town or city is important if you wish to communicate with people local to you, as your location will be shown on your page. In addition you will also be given your own domain, so very important to choose this name carefully, as once it is set, it cannot be changed. All other details can be changed once you have joined.
The navigation of this site is very easy. Your homepage is where you do all your editing, changing of photos, changing of friends, etc. This page is predominantly pale blue and white. At the top of the page you have a list of all options for navigation. It's straightforward and works well and is easy to understand. Navigation is smooth and well thought out.
In 1999 Tom Anderson and Chris De Wolfe started a company called Intermix Media sites. From this in 2003 they re-named one of the sites MySpace. Tom and a handful of computer programmers set up the first pages of MySpace. It re-emerged as a social networking site, gaining huge popularity overnight. In 2005 Rupert Murdoch, seeing this phenomenon grow, bought them out. MySpace is located in West Hollywood, California.
I think this is a great site. I have made a lot of new friends from here. I have never met anyone from the Internet before, but this site is very professional and as long as you feel comfortable, and check people out a bit, and are happy with it, then why not. MySpace has 100 million members. And 500,000 new members join every week. It is the most popular website in the USA. And the 4th most popular English language site in the world. The site is well designed. Easy navigation and great fun and all for free. The music side to it is fantastic. It is a massive networking community and a great way to make new friends from all over the world.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Question 5
Question 5
My favorite color would probably be black pink and white and because I like black doesn’t mean that I’m gothic.
My favorite class is animal science/ horticulture because there actually kind of fun and interesting.
My favorite ice cream in Ben and Jerry’s Cinnamon Bun it’s amazing.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Websites I Use 2
Prorodeo.com- http://www.prorodeo.com : The official website for the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Ass.). At this site you can check the pro rodeo standings and follow your favorite cowboys and cowgirls as they travel down the rodeo trail.
Wikipedia.com- http://www.wikipedia.com : Is an online encyclopedia. You can find information on just about anything you want.
Barrelhorseworld.com- http://www.barrelhorseworld.com : A place where you can buy or sell barrel horses. You can find new feed formulas and read great interviews with pros and other barrel racers.
TRHS Home Page - http://www.trhs.sheridank12.net : This the home page of Tongue River High School. At this wed site you can look up game dates upcoming events and look at pictures from everyday or special events.
Therodeonews.com- http://www.therodeonews.com : this is the official web site of the Rodeo News magazine. At this site you can check up on upcoming livestock sales and rodeo results. Also they have articles on past and present cowboys and cowgirls across the country.
Wikipedia.com- http://www.wikipedia.com : Is an online encyclopedia. You can find information on just about anything you want.
Barrelhorseworld.com- http://www.barrelhorseworld.com : A place where you can buy or sell barrel horses. You can find new feed formulas and read great interviews with pros and other barrel racers.
TRHS Home Page - http://www.trhs.sheridank12.net : This the home page of Tongue River High School. At this wed site you can look up game dates upcoming events and look at pictures from everyday or special events.
Therodeonews.com- http://www.therodeonews.com : this is the official web site of the Rodeo News magazine. At this site you can check up on upcoming livestock sales and rodeo results. Also they have articles on past and present cowboys and cowgirls across the country.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Websites I Use
Websites I Use
Myspace.com- http://www.myspace.com : myspaceis a social networking site that I use all the time. I use it to keep in touch with all of my friends and family.
Facebook.com- http://www.facebook.com : facebook is also a social networking site that I use frequently. It helps me keep in touch with my friends and family.
Google.com- http://www.google.com :google is my favorite search engine whether I’m looking up stupid pictures or finding research for an assignment. Google is open for every one and very useful.
Wyhsra.com- http://www.wyhsra.com : This is the official website of Wyoming High School Rodeo Ass. I’m on here all the time to get updates, standings, and the draw for the next rodeo.
Kellys-images.com- http://www.kellys-images.com :I go to Kellys images to find all my rodeo pictures from that weekend. Kelly is the official photographer for Wyoming HS rodeo.
Myspace.com- http://www.myspace.com : myspaceis a social networking site that I use all the time. I use it to keep in touch with all of my friends and family.
Facebook.com- http://www.facebook.com : facebook is also a social networking site that I use frequently. It helps me keep in touch with my friends and family.
Google.com- http://www.google.com :google is my favorite search engine whether I’m looking up stupid pictures or finding research for an assignment. Google is open for every one and very useful.
Wyhsra.com- http://www.wyhsra.com : This is the official website of Wyoming High School Rodeo Ass. I’m on here all the time to get updates, standings, and the draw for the next rodeo.
Kellys-images.com- http://www.kellys-images.com :I go to Kellys images to find all my rodeo pictures from that weekend. Kelly is the official photographer for Wyoming HS rodeo.
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