Friday, August 29th

Read this small newspaper clipping and then write a blog post about it. What are your thoughts? How does it make you feel? Do you agree? Disagree? Explain yourself.

My first thought after i read it was disappointment and responsibility. This principle gives me the impression that he has dealt with kids his entire life, and frankly, hes just getting sick of them. He has seen teenagers complain about how their life is hard too much, he has seen teenagers throw away the opportunities in the trash. He has seen too much of us focusing on them as well. This is all speculation, but it feels like this is where the speech is coming from. He wants the next generation to do better than the last, as does every person. He believes that Progression in mankind starts with the responsibility of teenagers and kids alike. I think this principle is very smart and understands responsibility and teenagers more than anyone else. He is saying to not be scared to go out in the real world and get a job or go to college. Overall it made me feel like there was more weight on my shoulders than usual, probably what he wanted to accomplish when people like me read it.

Tuesday, August 26

What is a Public Service Announcement? If you don't know what it is, Google it. In your own words, now tell me what it is? What are they used for? Can you recall an example of a PSA you've seen before?

A public service announcement is a widespread share of new information, or reminding people of past information. They are used for warning a large population all at once. They try to inspire people to not do something bad or stupid like teen drinking or texting while driving, and also are used for convincing people to do the right thing, like changing your diet or being considerate of others. An example of a PSA I've seen is one over wearing your seat belt. A group of guys were all driving in the car, and only one had his seat belt on. The car crashed, and all the ghosts of the passengers went up from the car, except the one with his seat belt on. The ghost was trapped by the seat belt, coming back into him.

image from: http://emergencyeyes.blogspot.com/2007/10/seat-belts.html

Monday, August 25

After watching the short clip of Ashton Kutcher's acceptance speech what did you take away from his advice? What does this quote mean to you -"Everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you, and you can change it, you can influence it, you can build your own things that other people can use."

I think that his speech was thoughtful and he looked like he cared about what he was saying. The first point, about opportunity was very true. My dad always talks about how it was stepping stones of jobs to get to where he is today. His second point, unfortunately, was like every other speech that has to do with "what matters in a personality." How, "being smart is the most important," and how "you shouldn't listen to what other people tell you because it will influence how you think for the worse." Kinda disappointing and slightly boring when i heard what he had to say on that subject. His third point, however, was surprising. The message was the same as all the other "your your own person," and, "you do what you want with your life" kind of speeches. Kutcher took a different way of explaining it that i haven't heard yet. He put feeling into his words but at the same time maintaining some creativity. Overall, his speech was a bit generic, but picked up at the end, leaving an impression.

Image via: http://www.comicvine.com/articles/ben-affleck-is-batman/1100-147065/?comment_page=2