Facebook, one of the most popular
social networking websites.

     In the Los Angeles Times newspaper, there is an article about a a woman being tried for making a fake Facebook account titled, "Fake Facebook page leads to ID theft charge" written by Tina Susman. Dana Thornton (Morris country resident), 41 and former girlfriend of Detective Michael Lasalandra, made a fake Facebook account under Lasalandra's name, to give him a bad reputation, after a breakup. Morris County prosecutor's office says "... assuming another person's identity to injure someone is illegal. And Facebook also makes clear on its Help Center page that being a Facebook impostor is not permitted." If found guilty, Thornton can spend up to 18 months of jail time, for violating the law.
     This matter must not be taken lightly. Many people make fake social networking profiles, for a main reason, to make that person look bad. Most of the time, the account maker is not tried, or charged, because the account is not noticed by the person it is trying to mimic. Others make fake profiles for fun, which is might even be against the website rules, depending on which social network website it is. Either way, fake user accounts should not be made, for any purpose. In some cases, it is against the law, and the ability to freely make an account should not be taken for granted.

MLK Jr.

     One can really tell a lot by observing a person, listening to them, or even reading their writings. Reading "from Letter From Birmingham City Jail,"really helps one understand what Martin Luther King Jr. was fighting for, why he was fighting for that cause, and of course, his dedication. This letter was written on April 16, 1963 in a Birmingham City Jail cell, after he was arrested for fighting for what he believes in. The purpose of writing this letter, which was actually something he thought would not reach the intended audience (the newspaper editor), was persuade for what he believed in. King believed in civil rights, and equality for all.
     You can tell from all of King's dedication, the real value of what he fought for. MLK Jr. was locked up in a jail cell, and had nothing but the margins of a local newspaper to write on. He wanted to get his point across, with his mentality of nonviolence. King put a small dent in the universe. He stood up, and fought for what he believed in. His actions are now a small factor of why people are against racial discrimination today. He made a very big difference for the future generations to come.

My Favorite Speech Project

     The topic of the Pearl Harbor attack has always interested me. Harout's and Michael's presentation was one of my favorites throughout the whole week. It was very interesting because of the speech they chose, Franklin Roosevelt's Pearl Harbor Speech to the Nation. After watching the video of his speech, I got more interested in the topic. FDR, my favorite president has done so much for the country, and helped calm the country, by giving his famous speech about the sudden attack.
     Because this speech was a very sensitive topic to some people, FDR needed to address the nation in a very calm voice. He was not scared or stressed during his speech. This may have helped to calm to nation down from the sudden attack. FDR's unforgettable speech helped many Americans, especially those who lost loved ones from the attack. I was very affected by the speech, because of the tragedy and the stress the nation went through, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt's encouraging and patriotic speech.

LA Drill to Karnes County Quake

     In the Los Angeles Times newspaper, there is an article about a record breaking earthquake that took place on October 20, 2011 titled, " 'Record-breaking' earthquake rattles south Texas" written by Deborah Netburn. While the students of Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School were preparing for an earthquake drill on October 20, 2011, the residents of Karnes County, Texas were experiencing the real deal. The 4.8 magnitude earthquake was strong enough to startle some residents of San Antonio, Texas, about 47 miles northeast of Karnes County. This southern area of Texas has been experiencing smaller quakes since the 1980s from 2.6-3.4 (in magnitude), but nothing nearly as large as this. Some small aftershocks were created after the quake, but there is no way of predicting and further aftershock.
     Earthquakes are a very serious natural disaster, and if they are not taken seriously, many people can get hurt. There is no machine that exists to predict an earthquake. This means the precaution taken to prepare for an earthquake is very important. If taken seriously, it may be the meaning between life and death. Southern Texas is not used to having large earthquakes,. They do not spend the same amount of time preparing for earthquakes, as those cities located near or on the San Andreas Fault. This does not mean they should take this matter loosely. Everybody should prepare for the unexpected.

Five Virtues

     As Ben Franklin made his thirteen virtues, I thought of and practiced a few virtues myself. I believe this will help me become a better person. Nobody is perfect, and everybody should relay sit down and think about what they must improve on to become a better person. After paying attention to myself for a short while, I was able to come up with many things that I can try to fix. Some of the virtues I believe are important include:
1. Order - Everything has its own place and should be organized
2. Resolution - Everybody should set their own goals, and try to achieve them
3. Helpfulness - Nobody should be selfish, and everybody should help others
4. Thoughtfulness - Everybody should open their horizon, and think about others
5. Foster - Help those who really need it
     After working a few days on order, I really believe I improved on it. I started to organize everything I have very neatly. After doing that, I noticed how much easier everything is to find after having it in its proper place. Not only should you organize everything, but also keep it organized. I paid some attention to my flaws, and believe I did good in fixing them. Now everybody should spend some time in helping them become a better person.

Sandra Cisneros's "Straw Into Gold: The Metamorphosis of The Everyday"

     Sandra Cisneros writes about one part of her life in "Straw Into Gold", which makes her the speaker of her autobiography. She tells the reader, in this case, us, or anyone else interested in reading about her life, about how she "survived" life, and all her accomplishments. This autobiography is from a from a few specific events, which then lead to many connections she made with other events in her life. She also talks about all her achievements, even though she was not very confident about her work. She makes connections from different events throughout the biography, to other information, which helps the reader learn more about her, and where she comes from.
     Sandra Cisneros was very different, according to her parents. She did what was not expected by her parents, but still achieved a successful life. This can connect to the link in her autobiography Cisneros made about the tortillas. Cisneros says that she was not very confident in making tortillas, but after trying (and getting a sloppy turnout) she was able to do it. She talks about her family, and all the great accomplishments she has achieved throughout her lifetime, whether it be traveling the world for her own interest, or traveling the world to teach.