Saturday, October 23, 2010

My Superstition of X Ray Vision

     If I were to pick a secondary power next to flying, it would have to be the fascinating X-ray vision. X-ray vision is the ability to see through objects and spot enemies before they spot you. When you are being invaded by burglars, you can find where they are, then annihilate by counter-attacking. It is very effective when breaching enemy defenses as well. In the line of war, you can find members of the other team in an instant with its power to see people beyond doors, boxes, or even buildings. Visions can only find objects in front of yourself, while the term X-ray means to examine. Put those words together and you get a vision that can examine objects as if they were in front of you.
     Imagine that right now you are in the middle of a home invasion. All you prized possessions and memories are in a brown duffel bag held by a burglar. You are wondering how you should go through this sudden attack. Out of desperation, you cling you eyes together in a specifc motion to find out you turned you X-ray vision on. Although there was a risk of blindness if worn for a certain amount of time, you took a chance. Immediately, you find the assailant that invaded and damaged other houses on the block. It was time to put your 5 years of military school combat training into action. When the criminal mastermind isn't looking, you have an open shot at saving your helpless family. You know he may have a weapon or other illegal items, but you didn't care. Lunging forward, you aim for that weapon. In a split second you pop it out of his hands, then execute your attack. It's all over.
     X-ray vision is not something you are born with. It is a tool scientists use in their laboratories, when performing experiments. One experiment was probing an untouched, 35 year old egg. In 1999 scientists were able to have researchers probe the egg by using a X-ray scanner. It was used to penetrate dense objects, make the X-ray into slices, then put the pieces together in a data analysis. The scanner is a precise tool that you could see the actual details as microns. (1 millionth of a meter)
     This type of vision is an interesting ability to have. It can narrow down an object to precise details, and could actually save your life. Next to flying, X-ray vision should be one of your all-time powers you want. Visions that are X-ray already sounds like it is something you would want. X-ray vision is an amazing power to receive, but is hard to receive. For most of the post, I thought out most of it, but I also used help from this website http://www.utexas.edu/friends/popups/research_39.html

    

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Effects of Flying

     Flying is a super power only the almighty superheroes have, and what I wish to have one day. Heroes like the notorious Batman, mark-leaving Spiderman, and the rock-solid Superman are some of the few already legendendary-status flying and soaring superheroes. If I could fly I will attend to where there is a cry for help, when a cat is stuck in a tree, if someone is robbed, and if I feel like taking a stroll through the high-populated cities. I would be plastered all over magazines, newspapers, Ads, and be called by a symbol, flashed into the night sky. Flying would be breathtaking for me and for the innocent people of my country.
     Imagine jumping 300,000 feet from a high-speed aircraft that just reached its cruising altitude. Your heart enduring all the gravitational force by increased beats sounding like a college marching band drum set. All that built up energy going all out. That is how flying would probably feel like in the real world. If you mess up only for a split second you could be crashing into the unforgiving ground and watching you life, just slip out of your grasp. You need to pay attention during anything this dangerous. Your life could actually depend on it.
Spongebob Squarepants Flying on his seahorse
     Although flying may seem exhilarating, it isn't all fun as you probably think. From past T.V shows and movies I seen, everyone would ask for your autograph, merchandise, and many other annoying needs. You also have a red target on your back (not literally) by other citizens who are jealous. If you end up with a villian, leave everyone you love out of the way or the villan would go after them to get in your head. You need to be careful with what you say or this will happen to you.
     Just know that all this information, although realistic, is based on comic book knowledge, and my imagination. I have no links to this post, but I hope you still enjoy it. 


Saturday, October 9, 2010

The Banana

A monkey eating a banana

Bananas

  The banana is a plant produced in southeast Asia and known for its delicous banana desserts. A banana comes in many different colors and sizes like purple, red, green, and of course yellow. Bananas are also recognized as crazy when you say something like "you're going bananas." To me, bananas are very interesting.
  Bananas are a well source of potassuim for your daily activites, and are one of fruits that keep you healthy. If allegic to latex, stay away from bananas. A reaction will occur so stay away. They are also relatives to plantains and are in the family of the Musaceae.



Bananas are very popular in movies as well. Movies such as Curious George invovles a monkey, which we all know like bananas. Banana-eater, George, follows a man around and during the time he always seems to get his hands on bananas. Monkeys are a big factor when dealing with shows about bananas. Cartoons would make the monkey as well as the bananas animated.



Bananas are grown in at least 107 different countries, and are radioactive. They are seedless of course, and are imported to countries like the United States. Although they are enjoyable, they are not my favorite fruit. My favorite fruit are either grapes or apples. Bananas are very important in your life and to find out why go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

The Social Network




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The Social Network


If you enjoy Facebook, you found a movie you can relate to. "The Social Network" is a film directed by David Fincher, casts Jesse Eisenberg, and singer Justin Timberlake. The movie is about how Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Elsenberg) creates a website named Facebook where people can talk and chat with each other through a computer. With Mark nearly making one million, he finds himself in trouble. With his greed taking advantage of him, his friends never got the money they should've. The friends helped him create Facebook, ended up suing Mark. Can Mark win over the court room or will Facebook be a big joke. The Social Network is now in theaters but to find more information click here.
Basic Information
Date released: October 1st, 2010
Run time: 2 hours 1 minute
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Drama
                              Reviews
Dave White: 4.5 Stars. "The best angry nerd movie of the year."
Jen Yamato: 4.5 Stars. "The Citizen Kane of social networking."
Fan Reviews: 5 Stars. "Average is a Go". 


Justin Timberlake as Sean Parker and Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg in "The Social Network"