About Hrishikesh Deshpande

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby "The story of a man who could only count to #1” Will Ferrell, et al. Sony Pictures, Inc. Run time: 126 min List price: $20.00 Rating:PG13

Ratatouille He’s dying to become a chef. Brad Bird, et. al Pixar Animation Studios Run Time: 110 minutes In theaters Rating: G

The film follows the life of an extraordinary man with a below average IQ. The lack of "true intelligence" doesn't stop Forrest. From his days as a college football player, to his service in the Army, to his time as a shrimper, Forrest proves that he has what it takes to succeed in life. With his simple innocence and his good-as-gold heart, Forrest charms everyone he meets in this heartwarming film.

Youth today often have unlimited access to multiple forms of communication and have been called the most connected generation. It is not uncommon, for example, for a kid to spend several hours each night instant messaging friends, creating and posting videos on YouTube or inputting information on Facebook or MySpace for (almost) all the world to see. These communications venues are also playing a key role in the 2008 election. As the conventions near, presidential candidates are trying to get all the votes and funding that they can, and the Internet has become a gold mine for generating support, particularly from youth.