The Big challenges

The biggest challenges of the computer Applications class, is understanding the material given out, there is so much to learn and usually I’m the kind of guy who takes his time making sure I understand everything. But I really can’t complain because I feel like I am getting it slowly and my professor is a great hands on kind of guy. Another challenge is actually getting the homework done even though its not very much at all, but I have a full time job that requires me to be there at night, sometimes until midnight depending on the circumstances. I sometimes have a hard time getting it done in a neat fashion but I get it done and to the best of my ability. Another big challenge is to figure out the differences between a Mac and a PC. There is so many tools and shortcuts that are very difficult to understand versus the windows PC, I keep having to look at the book to make sure what I am doing is right on my PC since I’m starting to get used to the Mac. I also have trouble getting to know new people except for the ones that sit next to me. But I’d like to branch out and get to know all the other students. I’d like to see our class not be assigned seating so that we can talk with other students. Making new friends is probably the biggest challenge of being here, you are the new guy and most of these students know one another from a previous classes or from high school, maybe I’m wrong but I’d still like to talk with more people. Another challenge is making sure that my PC at home doesn’t crash. I make sure that it’s defragged completely and that there is anti-virus software on it. But still it has a few problems.

Music I want to create.

Music is one of the greatest things mankind has ever produced and it never gets old. I'm not much of a musician but I have played an instrument before. I have always wanted to make a song that has funk, maybe even a pop tune. I have always been interested in putting in guitar solos, some piano melodies at the start to get the listener in the mood. I want to create songs that bring escapism and fun at the same time. Some examples include The Commodores, Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder type of music. It sounds like a challenge to create that caliber of music but I really want to give it a try. I think the garage band program will help set up some beats I want to experiment with. I'd like to make a song that starts out as heartfelt piano music and leads into a dance number. I think that would be an excellent combination and way to fool the listener into thinking its going to be a boring song but quickly gets it into a R&B dance groove. Another really interesting song I'd like to create would have to be kind of like a Journey rock song. Something that makes your hair stand up when you listen to it. I'd also like to try a soul kind of sound, something soft and makes you feel relaxed when you listen to it. Well I hope I can make something sound interesting, stay tuned for more updates...

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3 things

Three names I have been called: Emmanuelle, Manny, or Man Dog.
Three Jobs I have had in my life (include unpaid if you have to): Security, Bus Boy, and soldier.
Three places I have lived: Berkeley, California. Las Vegas, Nevada. Oakland, California.
Three TV shows that I watch: The Shield, Generation Kill, The Wire.
Three places I have been: Beijing, China. Guanjuato, Mexico. Louisville, Kentucky.
People that e-mail me regularly: Mom, Amanda (best friend) and Ana (girl I talk to from Brazil)
Three of my favorite foods: Mexican, Italian, Chinese.
Three cars I have driven: Dodge Truck, Chrysler cirrus, and M1 Abrams tank.
Three things I am looking forward to: completing school, getting out of the army, getting a career.

Scares of spyware!!

I had some recent activity on my computer concerning spy ware, (scare ware in some terms). I can tell you it is the most frustrating experience you will ever have. It's a scary thing to come up on a message telling you your computer is having a problem, at the time I did not have a proper anti-virus software to destroy any threats that may pop up. I almost lost all my work and photos that I had saved of my recent trip with my parents who were on vacation. Luckily I learned how to save my computer from further destruction. But I hear in the news that it is a threat that continues all over the globe which is an even scarier thing to think about. How on earth will the government contend with so many viruses and spy ware in this country alone? I see it as being a big problem and what really scares me the most about this is that somebody out in this world could be creating a bigger and better software to hack into virtually anything they please. They could get into our bank accounts, social security, and other personal information. Technology is a brilliant thing to have but it can also be the scariest thing. I would say the only thing we can do is to be prepared and keep the computer in shape with all the new anti-virus software that comes out.

The whole world's gone of the wall!!!

Manny’s Off The Wall Productions is a production company that specializes in film distribution and the making of exciting new movies that capture the imagination of the sci-fi world and thrilling new musicals that make you want to put that nine to five upon the shelf. It will pave the way for new ideas in digital filmmaking, music videos, and musical productions. I think there are many people who need to feel excited for movies, so that they can escape from reality, come back out, and feel satisfied. My goal is also to create new music video ideas that todays artists need to make their music more fun and understandable. I See so many singers that know what they want to do but don’t clearly put their music in sync with the video itself. Michael Jackson had the best example during the early 80’s with the “Thriller” and “Beat It” music videos. I want to help create the same aura for todays muscians. I love sci-fi action pictures and I would like to create a new and complete world of new characters and plots much like what George Lucas did for Star Wars. There is many possibilites and endless avenues to approach each new project. I have always been about innovation and making something completely new and fresh, with the Off The Wall Production company I am determined to make it happen!! Stay tuned for new developments as they come.