The J.A.W.S society

JAWS stands for the Journeying and Writing Society. The ruling body of JAWS is a dictatorship, run by the friendly dictator, Jordan Wagner. We value control highly in this society. In the year 2010, we broke away from the United States and journeyed into the Pacific ocean, whereupon we found an island to start anew. Our society breaks away from the hardships of regular technology, including cyber bullying, over-dependence on cell phones and Iphones, and unhealthy lifestyles due to too much time spent inside on game systems. We monitor everyone's lifestyles on the island to make sure they are healthy and happy with their technology uses. Kathryn Palmer, the head of history division, is in charge of watching the history of all activity on our internet servers and making sure there are no mishappenings. Tara Schnepp, our athletic director, sets the regular amount of time for kids and teens to get outside and play every day. Katy Williamson, the head of entertainment, makes sure all videos, games and anything else related to entertainment is clean. There has never been a suicide or murder in the JAWS society.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

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The Journeying and Writing Society

Government and Security

When it comes to security, both in the real-life and digital sense, there is no society that even comes close to J.A.W.S. As the dictator of the island, I personally oversee the military and digital security branches that we have.

In terms of digital security and digital law, our island is unsurpassed. We have the largest firewall on earth, and no virus or hacker has ever been able to penetrate it. We have filters on our Internet servers so that certain websites are restricted on our island for the protection of the people. We have never had to punish anyone yet for breaking our digital law, which requires people to view only the permitted websites in our society. By doing this, we have allowed everyone to feel safer in the world of digital citizenship.


In other countries, such as the United States,you could oftensee an advertisement for the military that looks like this:

On the J.A.W.S Island, you will never see a digital document like this. The reason is because our military does not try to recruit people; we let the people come to our military. That is why we have the world’s strongest military. We only have 7000 actual soldiers, but because of our superior technology, we have computerized stealth fighters, submarines and tanks that do not require human operation.



To prove just how safe it is to be in our society, one needs only to look at our present situation. We are currently at war with France, and yet the people of our island carry on their daily activities without a hint of worry. That is because they know how safe they are on the J.A.W.S island. Located in the Pacific Ocean, we are in a secure, hard-to-reach spot. Our military has the power to crush anyone that opposes us, but we never strike first. From walking along our beaches to playing computer games, our citizens sleep safely at night knowing they are protected.










Digital Etiquette

As a society that seeks to improve the social and mental consequences of continuous technology use, a central focus for J.A.W.S. is maintaining social/digital etiquette within the community. J.A.W.S. members are required to step away from any and every technology after it has been used for three hours straight, encouraging every citizen to lead a more balanced lifestyle. A 2010 poll conducted by the World Wide Happiness Census shows that J.A.W.S. citizens are the happiest, most well-rounded people in the world. It also shows that these findings are directly related to citizens’ ability to utilize new technologies, as well as their ability to refrain from them. This, in our eyes, is the ultimate digital etiquette. Citizens are reminded of the importance of digital etiquette when they see the slogan plastered to every park bench, “Use only what you need”:

J.A.W.S. members are not only encouraged to spend time away from technology, but are also urged to do something productive (either for the body or the soul) with this time. One option could be going for a jog, while others may test their fear on the world’s fastest roller coaster, the Jaws Jet:



Digital etiquette is so vital in our society that each citizen receives a mini-reward when they show an effort to maintain a balanced lifestyle. Each time anyone restrains from technology after the three-hour limit, they get a free candy bar:



Here at J.A.W.S, we understand how difficult it can be to have such adamant self-control when it comes to technologies. But at the end of the day, our citizens realize the countless benefits. Other societies exercise no limits with digital devices, which cause them to waste away, become lost in their technologies, and develop poor social skills. J.A.W.S. citizens are able to appreciate both ends of the spectrum, from using the new telepathic computer monitors, to gazing at our beautiful island sunset:




Below is a link (highlight to access) to a website that further teaches children ages 10-16 about digital etiquette:


Health and Lifestyle



The utopian community of J.A.W.S. places special emphasis on maintaining good health and a wholesome lifestyle. Too often do the disturbing and mindless images of the modern digital society corrupt people's minds and prevent them from enjoying an active life outdoors, free from the pollution floating around on the web.

Disturbing and annoying images such as the one above will not fill your mind with uselessness, and you will be free to think!

AT J.A.W.S. you will not even be tempted with wasteful images and games because we have our own, autonomous, internet that has censored all undesirable images.

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At J.A.W.S. two hours of exercise is a requirement, with one hour of physical and one of mental exercise. Whether this time is spent hiking up our picturesque ocean front mountains, riding bikes through the neighborhood, going for a walk with a friend, or even engaging yourself in an enthralling game of cards, we want to see our citizens stay active and enjoy life.




One major benefit of the mandatory exercise program is the healthy BMI of each and everyone of our citizens. There are very few vanity issues here, and the greedy diet industry of America has no place on our Island. In addition to exercise, we grow all of our own produce on the island, so there are no harmful pesticides, and the food is always enjoyable, healthy and nourishing, not fattening and greasy like the ones in gluttonous countries such as America.



Our revised Digital Community at J.A.W.S. also focuses on eliminating negative advertisements such as this:

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Incidentally, impressionable children will not be lured into doing unhealthy activities such as doing drugs and smoking.

Advertisements like the following are strictly prohibited, so children do not get sucked into the evils of substance abuse.

The following links provide access to helpful videos and websites giving more information about the healthy lifestyle promoted in our community.

http://exercise.about.com/od/healthinjuries/a/healthylifestyl.htm

http://www.trails.com/hiking-guide.html

http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/health/foodsafety/az1079.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXauQiC12qg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtMJBgbYwfs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coYth77VLZA


So why should YOU join the J.A.W.S. community? Well that depends on who you are. Are you a …

Parent?
J.A.W.S. boasts one of the cleanest societies in all the world. When we say clean, we mean both environmentally as well as digitally. You will never see piece of litter on one of our pristine beaches, nor a pornographic or otherwise inappropriate video on a computer in our midst. You can allow your children to surf the web and remain worry free. Additionally, our society proudly claims one of the world’s lowest crime rates. In the time since our society has existed, we have experienced miniscule numbers of not only traditional theft and other crimes, but of web-based crimes like identity theft and hacking. Therefore, not only will you and your family be safe physically but digitally as well.



Health Enthusiast?
The J.A.W.S. cafeterias serve only healthy, locally grown and produced foods. We serve 3 well-rounded meals a day, along with snacks to keep our citizens going strong throughout the day. There is also no less than at least one fully equipped and high-tech gymnasium for every square mile of our community. Every citizen is required to spend at least two hours in physical activity, whether in one of the gymnasiums or engaging in some outdoor activity in one of our many parks or beaches. In implementing this requirement and limiting technological access, we can also happily proclaim a society without a single obese citizen.



Technology Geek or Avid Learner?
While J.A.W.S. does limit the use of technology so as to prevent an unhealthy lifestyle, as well as impolite behavioral habits, we promote its use in moderation. Technology is undoubtedly an amazing tool and we want our citizens to get the most out of it, without it getting the most out of them. We provide extensive lessons in technology use, from computers to computer programs to how to best utilize the internet to video recorders and other devices. We don’t only provide classes in technology however, but a huge range of subjects, from the arts to more academic courses.



So, whether you’re a concerned parent, a health nut, a nerd or any combination of the three, you are sure to have an amazing experience in the Journeying and Writing Society.


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