I want to become...

I want to become a person that others can look up to. I want to be able to step into any social scene and be able to interact smoothly with all types of people. Eventually, I want to become unbiased, which is seemingly impossible to do. I want to have a positive impact in my community, helping to better the place we live.

Jay Gatsby- I want to become the wealthiest man in all of East Egg. I want to be known as a stylish man that lives a lavish lifestyle. I want to spend the rest of my life with Daisy.

The Narrator- I want to become an independent man who stands up for what he believes in. I want to speak out against issues that seem immoral and uncivil.

Gatsby seems more self centered. He wants to impress others with somewhat of a fake identity. He is trying to win the heart of the girl he loves. The Narrator wants to better himself, and the community around him.

P. Diddy sails on $850,000-a-week superyacht controlled by iPad

source: http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/01/06/ipad.superyacht.diddy/index.html

3 Facts:

1) Custom-made software from German luxury yacht firm Lurssen gives passengers control of everything but the captain's steering wheel, all with the most leisurely brush of their iPad.

2) The Yacht costs roughly $850,000.

3) The yacht has ultra-lux furnishings, many Jacuzzis and plenty of flat-screen LCD panels.

2 Questions:

1) Will Apple one day take over the world?

2) Eventually, Will you be able to control the steering wheel of the ship with the Ipad?

1 Opinion:

In my opinion, this is the coolest thing I have ever seen. Technology is amazing. However, perhaps this money could have been better spent (Charities). However, when you are a billionaire, i suppose it doesn't really matter.

http://www.luxuo.com/yachting/solemates-superyacht-charter-ipad-concierge.html/attachment/solemates-yacht -- this blog shares a similar opinion. Basically, this is really cool!!

A Decades-Long Study Is Finally Published

source: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/31/arts/design/31antiques.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

3 Facts:

1) An architectural monograph, in progress since the 1950s, was finally published a few weeks ago.

2) Richard Nickel died at 43, he was killed by falling debris at a demolition site he was exploring.

3) The recently published study focuses on early skyscrapers created by Louis Sullivan.

2 Questions:

1) Why did this study take so long to publish?

2) Are Nickel's early findings still relevant today?

1 Opinion:

I think that architecture is a very under appreciated form of art. It is not necessarily in museums, however it can be seen everywhere (cities etc). It is incredibly useful.

http://architectureblog.tumblr.com/-- this blog shares the same views on architecture.

Walsh: 'I'm Going To Sign' Chandler To Long-Term Deal

source: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knicks/donnie_wilson_fan_PQcGtNh4lCpbTVfAIEIQ9J

3 Facts:

1) Wilson Chandler recently has his best game of the season against the Spurs, going for a season-high 31 points.

2) It was announced in late October that the league will be going through a salary cap shrinkage in the off-season.

3) Chandler is averaging 17.9 points per game.

2 Questions:

1) Why is the salary cap shrinking next season?

2) Why do NBA players get paid so highly in comparison to other professional sports?

1 Opinion:

1) I think that the Knicks should try to hang on to Wilson Chandler and build around him and Amare Stodoumire.

http://thelakersnation.com/forums/index.php?/topic/44954-donnie-walsh-knicks-will-re-sign-wilson-chandler-after-season/ -- This blogger also agrees that the Knicks should make a priority to resign Wilson Chandler in the off-season.