Do you think it is important to go to college? Why or Why not?


i think its important because you need your education and you need a college degree to get certain jobs. also with a college degree you can get any job really.

In your opinion, what is the hardest job in the world?

i dont really know but i would say building, construction.

If you could copy your brain for future generations, would you?


i dont know because i dont know what you mean by this.

If you had lots of money, what kind of technological devices would you like to buy?


if i had lots of money the kind o technological devices i would buy is cell phones, t.v's, house phones, radio's, ipod's, ipod radio's. basically anything that you can use like listen to stuff, watch stuff and talk.

If you could meet any teenager in the world, who would it be?


i dont know.

Do you think it's a good idea to give teenagers a lot of freedom? (example: come home when you like)
i think it is, only if the teenager deserves it. like only if its a trustable person and you know that their not doing anything their not supposed to and getting into trouble. and as long as you know where they are at all times and when their coming home.

"I think the world would be a better place if students learned more ______ in school." Write a word or phrase and explain why you chose it.
may 11, 09
nonviolence
i chose this word because i think that students are more into guns, fighting and gangs then school work. and i think that if we practiced nonviolence then the world would most definitely be a better place.

What can we learn from the world of sports?
may 5,09
we can learn how to play certain sports

How is a computer virus similar to a human virus (ex. a cold)?
may 1, 09

i dont know

Would you speak up if you saw someone being bullied online? Why or why not?


no because it wouldnt concern me, but it really depends on who the bully is bullying' because if its a family memeber or a really close friend then i am going to speak up, bu if its just any old person that i dont know then no i wont.

When should I start planning financially? (Examples: Car, house, college tuition, laptop, e.t.c...)

i think i should start planning financially now

Do you think robots will cause unemployment (loss of jobs) in the future or make more work? Why?

i think that if they make robots so that they can do anything it will cause unemployment. but the only people that will be working is the people that make the robots and the people that repair them.

Do you think couples should be allowed to choose the sex or other characteristics of their baby like eye color? Why or why not?

i think that couples shouldn't be allowed to pick the characteristics of their baby because they should love their baby no mater what it looks like. And by them choosing what their baby looks like its just going to seem like if their baby was ugly they wouldn't want it.

Would you rather be a child, teenager or an adult? Why?

i dont really know what i would rather be. But i think i would choose to be a child so i could change some of the mistakes i made in the past. But then again i would stay a teenager because im already almost done with school and im almost an adult.

Children often see celebrities as role models. What is your opinion of this?

i think that its good that children see celebrities as role models but it depends on who the person is.

In honor of earth day (today)-What can you do to help improve the environment?

i can unplug or turn off the things that i am not using.

Do you think it is better to raise teenagers in the city, a small town, or the country?

i think it is better to raise teenagers in the city because in the city they can experience more thing and it teaches them better ways of living.

What are some of your favorite computer games?

some of my favorite computer games are:
chuzzle
solitare
bricks
bejewled
ect...

How do you feel when someone says mean things to you?

sometimes i dont really care but it depends on what they say to me. because if they say the wrong thing im going to want to fight or get them beat up

What is life like for people in your local community?

i think that the life of the people in my local community is kind of hard. most people dont have jobs or are bums.

What role does art or music play in your life?

music plays a good role in my life because if i didnt have music i wouldnt have nuthing to listen to.

Have you used a chat site? Have you ever used voice chat? What do you think about it?

march 18

yes, i have used a chat site but never used voice chat. chat sites lets you communicate with friends and family. but its okay.

Do you think using cell phones too much is bad for our physical or mental health? Why?

march 19

no, because i dont think that its that much stuff on a phone to do that would make it bad.

Do you think governments have the right to censor the Internet?

march 25

yes, i do think that governments have the right to censor the internet because its just some things on the internet that your just not suposed to see or put on there.

Do you think that advertising plays an important role in how teenagers think?

march 20

yes, i do think that advertising plays an important role in how teenagers think.

What leader do you most admire, and why?

march 30

i admire my mother the most because she helps out people when they need it, she's a nice person. and she's just independent

What can you do to lead a healthy life?

to lead a healthy life i can not smoke or do drugs or drink. stay out of trouble. and just do the things im suposed to do

How does the Internet help people from different countries to communicate with each other?

it helps them by letting them do important things like work or it helps them chat with each other.

Do you remember the first time you used a computer or the Internet?

• What did you think about it?

no, i dont remember the first time i used a computer or the internet.

Give me a reason why you think that email is a good way for people to communicate.

i think that email is a good way for people to communicate because its easy for business and work. and its a good way to keep convosations private. also you might meet someone online that you dont know and you dont want to meet or give your phone number to, you can just email them.

What are good and bad points of using computers?

good points of using the computer is that you can do work and important things on the computer.

bad points is that computers can mess up like get viruses

How often do you buy things online? List some items that you have purchased online. Do you like to purchase items online or in a store. Explain your answer.

i never buy things online.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT GOVERNOR CORZINE'S STATE BUDGET PROPOSAL? HE WANTS TO RAISE INCOME TAXES ON ALL PROPERTIES. HE WANTS TO FREEZE STATE WORKER'S WAGES WHICH MEANS NO PAY RAISES. AND HE WANTS TO FORCE WORKERS TO TAKE ONE DAY OFF A MONTH WITHOUT PAY.


i dont think that he should do that because some people work hard for their money and they might deserve a raise and they might need it to take care of family.

As the April 15th tax deadline approaches, do you plan on e-filing your tax returns, or have you already done so? WRITE YOUR ANSWER ON YOUR BLOG

1. Yes. E-filing seems easier and faster than the old paper tax form.
2. Maybe.
3. No. I prefer mailing the paper forms via postal mail.

i dont do taxes.

WE HAVE REACHED THE HALF-WAY MARK IN THE 3RD MARKING PERIOD. HOW DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING SO FAR IN THE CLASS AND WHAT CAN YOU IMPROVE ON FOR THE REST OF THE MARKING PERIOD?

so far i think im doing good. but i think that i can improve on coming to school more and making up the work that i missed.

WHAT DID YOU LEARN IN THIS CLASS THIS WEEK? LIST AT LEAST TWO TOPICS AND EXPLAIN.
this week i learned the meanings of some words dealing with computers. and i learned about the art institute.

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What did you think about President Obama's Address to Congress last night? Did any part of his speech stand out to you? (Explain your answer)

i did not watch president obama's speech last night

HOW DID YOU LIKE THE SPEAKER FROM THE ART INSTITUTE? WHAT DID YOU LEARN ABOUT HER PRESENTATION?

the speaker was nice. she talked about some interesting things. i learned that art is not just about drawing and coloring art can be anything. art can be music, video, and a lot of other things.

Many states want to pass a law to ban the sale or rental of violent video games to minors (anyone under 18). Do you agree or disagree with this law.
(Explain your answer. Make sure you check your spelling and grammar.)

i agree with this law because minors might try to be like the video game and start doing bad things. the games might influence them.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO HAVE COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY SKILLS?

it is important to have computer technology skills because you might want to get a job and it might require computer skills. aslo because you might need to get on a computer to do some work or look up stuff on the internet.

How can businesses benefit from having a website?

businesses can benefit from having a website because you might need to be in a certain type of business in order to have a website.

The U.S. Congress has approved President Obama's 787 billion dollar stimulus package to help boost the current economy by creating jobs and cutting taxes. Do you believe that this package will help our economy? (Post your response on your blog. Make sure you write in complete sentences and check spelling and grammar.)

Yes, I think that this package will help our economy because we need more jobs. cutting taxes will also help because by letting us keep the extra money that helps us out with food and supplies.