12/21/11

Mythology is the study of myths.  It's important because these narratives are known as the basis for how humankind is how it is today.  In society today, mythologists will study ancient myths and relate/connect them to cultures and occurrences in today's society. 

12/15/11

In An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge there are example of foreshadowing.  One example is that once he was hanged, it said he had lost consciousness as if he was already dead.  The author would not have put that information in there if it was not important or a hint as to what is going to happen.  Another example is that after he had "fallen" from the rope into the water, he kept mentioning a bright shining light.  He thought it was the sun shining down, but it was him dying.  He most have had the sensation of drowning, which I imagine is close to suffocation.  He was hallucinating about how he survived.  And then, at the very end he mentions a very white bright light, which obviously points to him dying.

12/9/11

I think installing the floating wind turbines is a fantastic idea.  They will be about 12 miles out to sea, so they should not be much of a disturbance.  The wind speeds are better on the ocean than on land, so it will generate a great amount of power, like the article said, 12 megawatts.  This seems like a very efficient way to generate power that we need, without a huge disturbance.  As long as the undersea cable do not interfere with fishermen or boats, then I think it's a wonderful idea in the making.

12/7/11

I think that they will find Dith Pran was killed.  I feel like this movie will have a tragic ending because it wouldn't really make sense if they find him, and everything was happy.  I feel like it would add more of an effect to the people that watch the movie.

12/5/11

The article is is titled "Noble Cause or Eyesore?" because it started off with people trying to have a cause and prove a point.  But, it has turned into a disgusting party place.  Home less people are starting to go in and live there, and trashing the place.  I think it's disgusting and that the people should kicked out of the park.  It's gotten out of hand because now they are disrespecting the police, Lincoln Park and the city of Portland.  Therefore, I consider this as an eyesore. 

12/1/11

My favorite winter activity is Christmas shopping!  I love going to the busy mall and shop for my friends and family.  I like this activity because 1)I love shopping and 2)I like buying people thing that I know they will like and be excited about.  I really like making over people happy and also it's so exciting because that means Christmas is coming up!