Killer Birds

I am sure that we have all witnessed or have heard of an animal acting in a behavior that is far from normal. Now I have read a few articles that share the theory that animals are out to get us and want to overthrow the human race. I for one agree somewhat with this theory based on a few personal experiences.
First of all I don’t agree completely with the fact that the whole entire animal kingdom is out to get us, but rather a select few. For example my dog, she is a Border Collie Lab mix and is the greatest dog ever, and wouldn’t even harm a fly. The main species I would like to focus on, and that are at the head of this movement, are the fowls of the air.
We have all witnessed in one way or another the peculiar act of a bird that flies out of no where and crashes into a car windshield. Or perhaps you have seen the strange scene of a bird roaring through the air and then coming to a sudden halt due to a massive glass door or window. In many of these instances the birds lose their lives. We all may think that these strange occurrences are merely an accident or a coincidence, but I have further evidence that will only strength my argument.
Mowing the lawn, it seems like a simple and easy task, but not when you have kamikaze birds swooping down trying to kill you. These birds aren’t your ordinary pet parakeets; they are vicious little black birds that are out to cause harm. The situation only got worse when a few of these birds quickly turned into about fifteen. After about two months of putting my life in danger while mowing the lawn, I decided to take matters into my own hands and put an end to this madness. I enlisted the help of a couple of my friends who were more than willing to assist me. Considering the situation we decided to use heavy artillery, like high-powered sling shots and long range blow dart guns. Our excitement was quickly diminished when we realized that we were no match for these killer black birds.
I have recently come to the conclusion that this bird movement has swept across the nation and now is a world wide epidemic. With any aerial attack strategy is involved, and too much of my surprise these birds are very strategic with their attacks. The main sources of strength for these birds are in fact the kamikaze birds, but their numbers are more than doubled with pigeons. Pigeons, although slow and perhaps a bit dumb, make great bomber fighters. With their precise aim, they have managed to drop countless bombs on cars and innocent bystanders.
As you can see birds are plotting to take over the human race. Alfred Hitchcock was warning us about the future when he produced the movie The Birds. If you haven’t seen this movie I strongly recommend that you see it. It will give you a further insight with this bird movement and hopefully you will begin to see how birds are plotting to overthrow the human race.

Animal Conspiracies

First of all I must say that I really enjoyed the articles by Tim Bedore. He is a very good writer and he really captures you attention with his creative sense of humor. Not only are his articles funny, but as you read them you begin to ask yourself if it could in fact be true. His logic is that animals are out to get us in a plan to over throw the human race. The facts and stories that he uses are convincing and you can't help but take his side on the argument. You also begin to think about personal experiences with animals that add to his argument. Tim Bedore did a great job with using explanations and logic to support his argument. Even though he is a humorous writer, he portrays a very passionate writer who wants to get his point across.

smoking commercial

I really liked the smoking commercial that was posted on the blog. I find that all of these commercials are very effective in informing and making everyone realize the dangerous effects of smoking. I for one have seen the dangerous affects of smoking and what it can do to a person. My Grandmother was an avid smoker for many years and for the past ten years she has been suffering the side effects of it. She has to use a oxygen machine in order to breath and she really can't do much at all. This commercial is informative in the way that makes smoking look like a cool trend and a rush of excitement. But with a rush and a thrill comes serious consequences, and at the end of the commercial one of the bungee leaps off of the bridge to grab the new energy drink and when he inhales it he explodes. The commercial is appealing to everyone in my opinion and especially to the youth. I think it does a great job of getting its point across on the dangers of smoking and helps us see it in a different perspective.

Challenge #5 pg. 293

Well in the past five years I have seen a lot of films, some of which have been really good and others not so great. When I think about the best film I have seen in the past five years, the first one that comes into my mind is Radio. Why is this film one of the best ones that I have seen? First of all this move has a great message behind it that teaches us a valuable lesson on how we should treat others. It also is a very inspiring film that makes you want to be a better person. I remember when I left the theater after watching this film feeling very satisfied and uplifted. There are some certain aspects that make a film a good film. Some of these would have to be the over all message and story of the film, acting also plays a very important part, and the plot helps to determine the final outcome of the film. The acting in this film is phenomenal, Cuba Gooding Jr. plays the main character who is mentally challenged and he does a fantastic job portraying this character called Radio. What also makes this film even more appealing is the fact that it is based on a true story of a football coach who befriends a student in need. It is one of those films that will bring tears to your eyes as you see how the main character Radio makes an overwhelming positive impact on a little community. This is a movie that you can see over and over and never get tired of it, that is why it is one of the best films I have seen in the last five years and I would definitely recommend it to anyone that hasn't seen it yet.

consider #2 pg. 277

In the world today there are many images that affect us on a daily basis. With the war in Iraq and the struggle to bring terrorism to an end our minds have been cluttered with many images of violence, war, and death. Perhaps we as humans have become a costumed with war and the vivid images of violence that we see on the news or in newspapers. Personally I feel that we have become somewhat desensitized with these images of war. In fact everyday we hear more and more about the war in Iraq and how American soldiers are being killed. Even though we care about our country and the war in Iraq, in a way I think that we have put this situation on the back burner not knowing that we have become desensitized. If we were to restrict these images of war and violence I think that we would gain a sensitivity and more of a concern of the war and our country.

Consider #1 pg. 263

When it comes to film and breaking movies down into frames, you can study them and begin to get a different outlook and view about the film. I feel it is very successful to break movies down into frames because you have to focus a lot more and really study it to get the overall idea of the film. Although it can be successful to study frames, it also depends on what frames you select. With some frames they may lack the depth and detail in order to gain an understanding of the film. You also miss out on the sounds and movements that make the frames come to life. Overall I think the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. When studying a frame you begin to realize how important details are and how facial expressions, lighting, and the background help paint a picture in your mind of the film itself.

Compose #3 pg. 221

List of ten places that have been important in my life.

1.Spain
2.Idaho Falls Temple
3.House
4.Alaska
5.Snake River
6.Ross Park
7.Camp Little Lemhi
8.Pebble Creek
9.Tree Fort
10.Dirt trails by my house

When I think of Spain, I think of great food. The aroma of fresh baked bread and the sight of all the bakeries with their desserts on display in the front windows. I have many memories of Spain and all of the wonderful people that I meet there. I also recall the struggle that I had at first to speak Spanish and how hard I worked at it. Deep down I have a great love for Spain and its people, it is like my second home and I can't wait until I can go back and visit this amazing country.

The Idaho Falls temple is a great place to find peace and comfort. Whenever I am down or need help spiritually I seem to find myself in the temple. I love going to the temple and it is a very sacred place and everything that goes on there is very important. There is nothing but spiritual vibes that come from this sacred place.

My house has been a very important place in my life. There are so many memories that at times I wish I could remember them all. At my house is where I get to spend quality time with my family and at times with my friends. My family is very important to me and we have grown very strong together and have become very attached. I know someday I will move out and when that day comes I will be sad because so much of my life has been spent here.

To me Alaska is paradise. I love to fish and love the outdoors and Alaska encompasses both of these. Many events have taken place in Alaska, I still remember the great struggle I had when I caught my first Halibut and how exhausted I was afterwards. I also remember all of the great times I have spent there with my family, but especially with my Grandpa who taught me to love the outdoors and fishing. This place will always exist even if I am not there I will still have the memories to remind me of this great paradise.

I love the thrill of rafting huge rapids and the rush of not knowing what lies ahead. The Snake River is a beautiful place and I have many memories of my first rafting trip and canoe trip. I will never forget the infamous part of the river called the "big kahuna" (i think that it is spelled that way) and how it almost swallowed the raft that I was riding in, but luckily we made it out alive. This place has somewhat disappeared from my life because it has been a long time since I have been there. Hopefully I will be able to go and revisit it sometime in the near future.

Ross Park will always be a great place to go to. Whether you are swimming, going to the zoo, or just having a picnic with your family and friends its a great place to kick back and relax. I still remember when I was a little kid and my baseball team would always practice there at the park. My father was the assistant coach and even though I wasn't the greatest baseball player, he still supported me and helped me become better.

When I was younger I absolutely love boy scouts, and could hardly wait until summertime when we would go to Camp Little Lemhi. I will never forget how cold the lake was and the shocking surprise I would receive when ever I would jump into it. I also remember the struggle I had when I attempted to complete the mile swim. It took along time to achieve my goal, but after and hour or so I finished it. I was so excited to tell everyone about it, but especially my parents.

Pebble Creek is a place that I will always go to. I love to ski and Pebble Creek is a beautiful mountain and a nice little ski resort. The first day that I attempted to ski was a very long day, and I think that I spent at least half of that day sprawled out on the snow. It is a very peaceful place and I love spending time up there.

When I was a young boy, we had a tree fort in my backyard. This place was awesome! I remember playing Cowboys and Indians with my little brother and friends and how much fun we would have. It was a great place to retreat to, and a great hiding place. Unfortunately my father and I had to demolish the fort because it was about to fall and it was becoming a hazard. Even though it doesn't exist anymore, I will always remember the great times that I had in it.

There used to be a lot of bike trails by my house when I was younger. My friends and I would build little forts for shelter, and we would also race our mountain bikes on them. I can't even remember the number of times that I crashed but I know for sure that it happened often. A memory that I would like to forget is when my brother and I walked right through a patch of poison ivy and how that ruined our whole summer. With time these trails have disappeared because of construction and new roads, but I will always remember the great times that I had on them.