Immunity to Change

Who- Fluff

What- The one thing that prevented you from exploring your digital lifestyle before this class was offered.
I didn't know anything about digital lifestyle and had never heard of it.

When – Once this class ends when will you commit to continue your digital lifestyle journey.
I will continue my digital lifestyle as often and as much as I can.

Where- Where would you prefer to continue your digital lifestyle (i.e. Home, Library , Center).
It will continue at home, the Center library and wherever I can find information to further my digital lifestyle.

Why- Would you agree that one of the major reasons for continuing your digital lifestyle is to broaden communication.
Yes because communication is an important part of your life and you need to be able to communicate successfully with other people.

How- Will your How to broaden communication include reading, writing, blogging, and computing.
 One of my hobbies is reading and once I finish learning by reading, I will continue blogging from what I've learned

Utah National Park

Utah's canyon lands (Bryce, Zion, Aches and Canyonlands National Parks,) are spectacular examples of nature's handiwork carved into Southwest stone.  In summer, they are hot: high temperatures in Zion in July average 100 degrees.  In spring, pioneer orchards scent the canyon air with fruit blossoms, the sun is warm but not piercing, and campgrounds are barely occupied.  Hiking, biking and camping are all superb.  Canyonland National Park is a United States National Park located in Southeastern Utah near the city of Moab and preserves a colorful landscape eroded into countless canyons by the Colorado River.  A frequent visitor described the Canyonlands as the most wonderful, magical place on earth, there is nothing else like it anywhere.

World's Tallest Statue

The Spring Temple Buddha in Henam, China stands 502 feet tall impossible to miss for drivers along Highway 311.  The Buddha stands atop a lotus throne in the Fodushan Scenic Area, not far from a famous hot springs.  Completed in 2002 this Vairocana, or celestial Buddha was reportedly conceived and built in response to an act of the Taliban in 2001.

World's Tallest Geyser

Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park is the largest active geyser in the world, though not many people wait around long enough to witness it.  The Geyser can remain dormant for decades, but once it erupts, as it did in 2005- the water and steam can reach heights of 300 to 400 feet.  That's more than twice the size of Old Faithful, which is much more reliable.  How often does Old Faithful erupt?  It erupts over 15 times a day.  Old Faithful is located in Yellowstone National Park.

America's Tallest Mountain

With a summit at 20,320 above sea level, Denali is the tallest peak in the United States, and deserving of its native name, which means simply, The High One.  Despite its beauty the mountain is inhospitable.  It's high energy to create its own weather and the summit is often shrouded in clouds.  Merely catching a glimpse of the summit is a high prize for travelers to Denali National Park.

World's Tallest Waterfall

Nineteen times taller than Niagara Falls, Angel Falls in Venezuela tumbles over the table top mountain of Auyantepui, falling into a swirl of mist and water 3,212 feet below.  The falls wasn't known to the wider world until American aviator Jimmie Angel flew over it in 1933 while looking for gold ore for a mining company.  While trying to land atop the falls in 1937 his plane crashed, no one was hurt, and the wreckage remained there until 1970.  It was reassembled and now is on display at the Cuidad Bolivar Airport.

San Francisco

San Francisco has great museums, an international icon the (Golden State Bridge), restaurants offering adventurous cuisine, and hotels competing for visitors.  The weather in April is sunnier and warmer than in fog hound June or July.  Haight-Asbury is a tourist trap now, but counter culture history lives on in Golden Gate Park's afternoon drum circle.  A drum circle is any group of people playing usually hand drums and percussion in a circle.  The Golden Gate Bridge offers spectacular views of the Bay and the city.

Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Almost 10 million people a year visit Great Smoky Mountain National Park in Tennessee and North Carolina, making it the most popular in America, maybe the world.  In April, the mountain laurel start to bloom, the weather is moderate, and 8 million other visitors are still at home planning their trip for the upcoming summer.  Great Smoky Mountain National Park is a hiker's paradise with over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short leg stretchers to strenous treks that may require backcountry camping.  Car camping, fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing and auto touring are popular activities.

San Diego

Few cities offer many family attractions as San Diego, the famed zoo, wild animal park, Sea world, Balboa Park and much more.  Skyscrapers have shot up in the revamped downtown, but San Diego's ongoing love affair is with nature, sunshine and fresh air.  Tee off at one of 90 golf courses or roller blade through green Balboa Park, or along Mission Beach's board walk.  Keep the kids amused with craft demos at Old Town State Historic Park and a visit to Seaworld. 

London

London weather starts to moderate in early April, though it's no tropical delight.  But the city's famous free attractions-the British Museum and Library, the two Tate Galleries, Harrod's and the ease of travel on the Tube make it an ideal European family destination.  Make the most of your stay in the city with these free London attractions.  From London's exquisite parks, to world class museums, historic houses and stunning art galleries, there are some amazing free experiences to be had in London.  Where else in the world can you meet dinosaurs and creepy crawlies, see portraits of Tudor monarch, travel back to the Battle of Britain and all without spending a penny?

Tallest Steel Roller Coaster

The Kingda KA Roller coaster hurls its victims to a dizzying height of 456 feet before dropping them into a 270 degree spiral.  This record breaking coaster at Six Flags Great America in Jackson NJ, also accelerates from zero to 128 mph in 3.5 seconds and at one point drops so preciptously that passengers briefly experience weightlessness.

World's Tallest Water Ride

The screaming inducing Pilgrim's Plunge drops 10 passengers from a height of 131 feet at speeds of 50mph, down a water slide tilted at a terrifying 45 degree angle.  Pilgrim's Plunge is founded at Holiday World & Splashing Safari in Santa Claus, Ind, and brave pilgrims who live for heart pounding water rides will have plenty to be thankful for here.

World Tallest Ferris Wheel

It takes 32 minutes for the tallest wheel in the world to make one rotation.  At 541 feet high, the Singapore Flyer is technically an observation wheel, not a Ferris Wheel.  What's the difference?  Ferris wheels are usually much smaller and have swinging chairs, the fixed passenger cars on the Singapore Flyer can hold 28 camera-toting passengers.  Another familiar observation wheel is the London Eye, which is not as high, at 442.9 feet, but still offers fabulous views of the city.

Billy Graham Library

The Graham family home place was built in 1927 on a dairy farm near what is now Park Road Shopping Center.  The original house was moved to a site at the Library, where it has been restored.  The tranquil garden lies at the edge of the woods, at the end of a cross-shaped brick walkway.  Ruth Graham was buried there in 2007.  Original Crusade team members George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows have asked to be buried next to their wives in an area just a short stroll away.  Billie Burrows, who passed away in 1994, is laid to rest there.  Named after Billy Graham's wife, Ruth this bookstore features a great selection of Bibles, books by the Graham family and other noted authors, classic Billy Graham sermons on DVD, plus a wide selection of gifts, including music, apparel, and Thomas Kinkade prints and specialty items.  Enjoy a selection of delicious meals and snacks, including deli sandwiches, chicken salad made from Ruth Graham's recipe, the Billy Frank hot dog, BBQ, fresh salads, soups, soft drinks, ice cream cones and cookies at the Dairy Bar.  You have to see Bessie the Cow, you will really enjoy her.  It is a great place to sightsee in Charlotte NC.

Billy Graham has books and tapes that might interest you.  Please check some of the information below:

Big Island

The largest Island in the Hawaiian chain, the Big Island of Hawaii is where Mother nature pulls out all the stops from fiery volcanoes,  sparkling waterfalls and black lava deserts to tropical rain forests, alpine meadows and miles of golden, black and even green sand beaches.  Inland, its heart is snow capped Mauna Kea, the world's tallest sea mountain, and the vast Volcanoes National Park.  For a respite from breathtaking views, pack a picnic and head for the black-sand beaches of Waipio Valley, where you can laze the day away in the sun.  The fruitful combination of creative chefs, good soil, and rich traditions has made this Island a culinary destination, evident in homegrown fruits, vegetables, meats and seafood that dominate the menus.

Houston Texas

Everything is bigger in Texas, and Houston is no exception, its the biggest city of them all.  Begin a tour of this cosmopolitan metropolis at Space Center Houston, where interactive displays recreate the challenges of space exploration.  A thriving Museum District preserves Houston's rich cultural treasures, while an abundance of parks preserve the city's green spaces.  The cow wrestling days may be over in Houston, but you don't have to look far to find traditional Texas culture, its remnants can be found at Gilley's honky-tonk and barbecue joints everywhere.  Space Center Houston brings to life this and other memorable moments in space exploration with lunar simulators and anti-gravity environments.  More earthly subjects fill the exhibits at the Houston Museum of National Science, including a recreated rain forest.

The Greenbrier

White Sulphur West Virginia is a resort worthy of a head of state.  The Greenbrier represents the height of elegance.  You'll enjoy afternoon teas and gourmet dinners in the formal dining room.  During your stay you can indulge yourself at the luxurious spa, partake of the abundant recreational and athletic facilities, tour the famous bunker and the President's cottage Museum, take a carriage ride, and try your luck at the brand new Monte Carlo style casino, or you can just relax in beautiful surroundings and elegant gardens.

Fishing

The Hoover Camp on the banks of the Rapidan River combines fishing good enough for a President with a touch of history.  Herbert Hoover built his simple fishing cabin near the head waters of the Upper Rapidan.  it was known as the Brown House and served as a retreat from the White House during his presidency.  An avid fisherman, Hoover selected an outstanding location, as the Rapidan has been ranked among America's best trout streams.  Mountain streams are home to both native and stocked trout.  Fish and pay and catch and release ponds teem with trout, bass and bream.

Fishing is fun and relaxing.  You will need tools and supplies to fish sufficiently:

Madison County

Much of Madison County in North Central Virginia is characterized by rolling fields and valleys that lead to foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  A large portion of its western region is within Shenandoah National Park, where Skyline Drive follows the crest of the mountain chain.  The county got its name from the family of James Madison, the fourth president of the United States (1809 - 1817), which owned land there.  Agriculture is still the dominant industry in the area, with beef and dairy cows, grains and fruit are the major products.  At the Madison Drug Company, established in 1856, you pay 10cents for a Coca Cola and a cup of Coffee.  Antiques and collectibles refers to a clutter of items hanging from rafters, stacked on tables, and jammed into every nook and cranny.  Bits and pieces of antique decorative glass share space with old-fashioned toys.  Within a convenient car commute are well known destinations like Skyline Drive, Luray Caverns, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello home and Montpelier, the home of James Madison.  For those seeking more active pursuits, Graves Mountain Lodge can serve as a convenient home base.  If you're looking for a full service luxury resort with television, a telephone, and other in room amenities Graves Mountain Lodge may not be for you.  Instead it's a place where you can fill your time reading and relaxing.