tennis4evr's Blog

Does anyone else feel intimidated by the fact of new technology appearing everywhere you look?  Not to be arrogant or anything, but I'm normally very good with al this tec stuff.  However while shopping for a new video camera I realized that there is still much to learn.  Thats where you guys come in.  I (and probably many others) need help deciphering between Mini DV, DVD, and Memory Stick.  If you could please share your wizdom and stories of any of the memory systems above, it would be GREAT!

Thanks A Bunch,

Tennis4evr

Alright I admit it i'm a HUGE Harry Potter fan.  I can relate to every character and the situations that they go through.  However many people say that the books/movies are to violent for kids.  Sure theres a "showdown" between Harry and Voldemort at the end of every book but many people don't see the message that's writin in it.  If Voldemort never wronged anyone then there would be no reason for Harry, or anyone, to defete him. 

Most people who have read the books know and understand the message.  The books also teach honesty, loyalty, and perserverence.  Is that really a bad thing?  I mean, I could see not reading this book to a younger child, but if you can comprehend the messages and sicenarios of the books then why not read it?

Harry Potter series is on the ALA's (American Library Association) books most wanted off of shelves list.  They are wanted off shelves because of questionable approprietness and "celebrate" Wiccan (pagan witchcraft). 

Please share your opinions on this topic.

Thanks,

Tennis4evr

Character In Action is a program that creates a community of virtue where moral behaviors such as respect, honesty, and kindness they are modeled, taught, expected, celebrated, and continuously practiced in everyday interactions (taken from http://www.jefferson.k12.wi.us/do/CharacterEducation/c
haractereducation.htm 

I think this is a wonderful program not only because it teaches great morals, but it suprisingly changed many peoples attitudes tword each other.  I have lived with this program in my school for 3 years now, and I belive it works.  Many kids who were bullies now activly participate in community service, and the honor code really cut down on detentions. 

However dispite it's success several teens I talked to say it's "stupid" and "brain washing." 

Whatever your opinon is I greatly encourage you to look into this program for your school.  If your school already participates in this program please share your opinions/experiances.

Thanks,

Tennis4evr

*I copyied the Character In Action definiton from http://www.jefferson.k12.wi.us/do/CharacterEducation/c
haractereducation.htm in the definiton i changed some words so they would fit better in my blog.