Good bye Apps2

1.I did not really know what to expect from this class but i think that this was my favorite class of the year so far and being able to experience the social media in a new light was a refreshing dose of reality.

2.I think out of all the projects and assignments we did the live tweeting had the most impact on me because it hit a basis with the younger generations and it was good to see people that weren't even in our class participating in the debate.

3.I think that this class is getting students ready for the real world because most things nowadays are paperless, job applications, letters (emails), and social interaction. This class is a great class to take if your in the 10, 11, or 12 because of the things you learn how to do and the different ways of communication and why they are important.

4.I think the fact that I can do more work on my computer than I use to and the time I had to do it was a big factor in making this class a great ASSET for anyone who wants to go to college.

5. I think that the seating could have been more close knit because we had a smaller class and there wasn't a lot of interaction between students. I think that if the desks were closer together than the discussions would have been more well discussed.

6. I think that you could have been more direct. Sometimes it seemed as if you were not addressing us directly  but you should start talking to certain people who need more help with their grades. You could address them directly for an answer to a question.

7. I would tell any freshman that asked to take Apps2 because it is a wonderful class to be in it just makes you happy to come into class and know that you’ll be doing something that you haven’t done before. Unlike math, English, or History this class is about whats new and whats important to “normal people” all around the world.

New Hampshire Primary

The New Hampshire Primary is the first in a series of nationwide political party primary elections held in the united states every four years, in choosing Democratic and Republican nominees for the Presidential elections.to be held in November. 


Right before the New Hampshire Primary Mitt Romney went through the second to last forum without being targeted by the other candidates. This makes me think that the other candidates know their need to eliminate each other because they are aware of Mitt Romney's Dominance over the other candidates. Romney was put on the defensive early on battling accusations of involvements of laying off workers at his old law firm.
Romney says " It always pains you to be in the process of a downsizing business."


Gingrich was asked about his attack ads towards Romney, he says " I haven't seen them by i think they are in bounds." Gingrich also says " I am for free enterprising." as if he was agreeing with opposing candidate Romney.


Closer towards the end of the debate Santorum attacks Romney by explaining why he is a better candidate for the GOP.


These are Santorum statements to why he is better GOP candidate than Romney. " We are looking for someone who can win this race, who can win this race on the economy  and on the core issues  of this- of this election. I was never for an individual mandate. I wasn't for the government run health care, i wasn't for the big bank of Wall Street, as Gov. Romney was. And I stood firm and worked actually."


I think that for any other candidates to advance they would need to take each other out and then find a way to single Romney out of the #1 spot. 

Fought Facebook addiction

Last week in the middle of my week long assignment of staying off Facebook. I could barely stand not going on a social media outlet. I was In North Carolina at the time and even though there wasn't a computer in the house my fingers got twitchy and I felt a little uneasy. I couldn't see what all of my friends are doing and what they were thinking and it made me feel left out and forgotten.

Facebook addiction and me.

I read the article Managing Your Social Network Addiction and i thought of if I matched any of the criteria that was stated. I think that something that could help me manage my Facebook use is to prioritize, because I always end up doing things last minute because of Hulu, Facebook, or Digg. If I could prioritize thing more then I would have more time to use the social media and not have to worry about doing homework or when to turn in a project.

Somethings that wouldn't help me would be If I tracked my time while i was using the Internet because I would just ignore it and keep on using and ignoring the work that would need to be done. If I also use my networks productively I could get more work done quicker. Most of the people on my Facebook page are very smart and If I need help on a subject they may be able to help guide me through it. Also going outside wouldn't help because nothing really makes me want to got outside in the winter, not even the snow.

My fight against Facebook

Since I started my Facebook addiction test I have kind of been on edge. Even though I just get on Facebook occasionally there are still signs that I need it. Every once and a while I get the urge to type in the words Facebook and check messages or notifications. It is becoming really difficult to cope with the pressure of all of my friends on Facebook, and I can't.

Since i decided that I would make the best of the time I have to not be on Facebook, I have started exercising to pass the time by. Anytime I get an urge to get on Facebook I do 10 push ups, which ends up at about 70 push ups a day.I have been trying other alternatives like reading or relaxing but I don't think that you can beat a nice couple of minutes on Facebook. 

I still have 6 days to go on my "Facebook Strike" so I can't let the Facebook commercials and email update get to me. Technology consumes those who plugs in the cord. If you want to see if you're addicted to Facebook like me. Unplug the computer for a while and see how long you last.

Electoral college

Electoral college has been debated about for over 200 hundred years. But I think that instead of eliminating electoral college altogether, They should try to make it more fair. They should tally up all of the votes and then give that's states votes to the highest party.  


Most of the states in America(48 to be exact) already do the method of tallying the votes and then giving the electoral votes to the party that won. The two states that do not use this method are Maine and Nebraska. Instead they appoint electors to each congressional district for there votes. Even tho Pennsylvania a state that has been an electoral battleground, has been throughout the years republican has been overwhelmed by a 55% vote for President Obama. 


Even tho Popular vote would be the best way to get a exact vote the electoral college is still the main way of voting to keep all of the votes fair and takes less time to do.

Segregation in Maryland

Back in the 1950's The Hillandale community of Silver Spring, Maryland mainly consisted of white people. Now there are different cultures and ethnicities every where in the community. Across the counrty all-white neighborhoods are vanishing rapidly. You would think that it is African American's with the reigns but it is the Asian and Hispanic ethnic groups that are " Re-Colonizing" are suburbs. America now is more diverse than it has ever be.

In the District 1 in 3  neighborhoods is strictly segregated. 10 years ago more than half were. fairfax is the most diverse with only 2% segregated. There are major alterations goin on like the teachers for public school teachers like hiring people whose second language is English, parking, and house regulations. White people won't move into black neighborhoods but black people continue to move into black neighbor hoods and the vacancies in white neighnorhoods.


Most people are moving into places that are more american so places in the midwest are not growing, but shrinking. John Logan who is a socialist said  Asains and Hispanics paves the way for African Americans to move into white neighborhoods. It is still rare for White people to move into minority neighborhoods but they still excell in there own neighborhoods.