I plan on being involved in the music business, involving record deals, concert promotions, and being a musician as well. Because this major is not offered here at USF I could not interview anyone. I was, however able to talk to many of my peers about their feelings on job security in music.

The performing arts are by far the least secure of professions. Most shows only last a month or two, and obtaining a job is based on talent only. Music is very popular, so it is always a huge contest for 1 job. A trumpet section of four can attract 5000 auditions.

I know that in order to be able to be secure in music, I must be in tip top shape with my playing, and have many, many contacts. This is what many of my peers beleive to be the best course of action. While i may not be secure, i will be doing what I love.

Ecological Lifestyle

My Carbon Footprint was 3.6 mostly because of the lack of energy used in my house for heating. I drive a moderate distance, but still below the average per week per american. The test said that eating locally grown foods, and less meat could improve my footprint drastically, so in the 24 hour period, I tried that. In the end I actually saved money while improving my footprint at the same time

Technology Challenge

Spending Twenty Four hours without technology was very difficult. I had to put many things aside, including homework. I was very bored throughout the expirement, and found out that all my entertainment is techonology-based. i felt disconnected from society during the time, because I had no access to Social networks such as Myspace, Facebook, and emails. During this time, I reflected on how people lived without the privelages of technology. Our society has become so dependent upon technology.

Throughout the experiment, I saw people on their computers for hours, and people walking around with their iPods. Walking to class without my iPod, I felt different, and odd. It made me realise how dependent both societ and i are on technology.

One Challenge

With the election of Barack Obama, many Americans have an optimistic view on the fututre of the country. Unfortunately, the problems that the Bush administration started will carry on through Obama's first term. Although this is evident, Obama will still provide great change and hope for America.

The next four years are very important to me. It will be a time of success, failure, hapiness, and sadness. I plan to graduate from college, get married, buy a house, and a new car. If there was one challenge that is the biggest to me in the next four years, it would be my finances.

I am paying for college, while driving around an aging car and going 30 miles home every weekend. This is a both economic and social problem. I want to see my friends and family, but economics could prevent that. It seems like all Americans are begginning to realise their economic problems. thousands of people are losing their jobs and are struggling to pay the bills.

The next four years under Obama's administration will be the deciding point in America's history. Will we continue to fall into a depression, or will we rise? It is up to this next administration.

Blog 4- ideas

Many crimes committed by young people have been attributed to violence in video games such as Grand Theft Auto. Although these games are not the primary influence of adolescent violence, the ethical issues and violence shown in games do have influence.
-This paper would talk about the real influence that violent games have on young people.

Grand theft Auto 4 portrays the dark and poor world of immigrants in the United States. Although the game’s story is a gross exaggeration, immigrants are subjected to crime, as jobs are few to come by, and they have little money.
-this paper would use the game to talk about the lives that new citizens experience in america.


Niko Bellic, the main character in Grand Theft Auto 4 , is a eastern European immigrant pursuing the American Dream. The character becomes a member of organized crime, instead of pursuing jobs and legal opportunities.

- this paper talks about ethical issues within the game and how the main character choses illegal oppurtunities over legal actions.

http://pc.ign.com/articles/919/919069p1.html

Blizzcon is an annual convention that is held in California. The convention, dealing with games and news from the video game developer Blizzard attracts thousands of fans from around the world. The popularity of the company's games such as "World of Warcraft", and "Diablo" have raised Blizzard to the top of the video game world. holding a convention for video games shows the economic and culural influence that the gaming industry has.


http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_288969.html

This article comments on the potential influence that video games can potentially have.
According to the article, video game violence accounts for a 22% increase in violent behavior from adolescents. The article also explains a bill proposed in congress, limiting the sales of "M" rated games to adults only.

BLOG 2 Justinandrews Blue class

thesis:
While direct advertisement in games show off their product well, subtle use of advertisements provides a more entertaining and informative experience.

Outline:
introduction of the topic

paragraph 2
summary of direct ad game

paragraph 3
summary of subtle ad game

paragraph 4
why subtle works better

paragraph 5
closing