Wednesday, April 22, 2009
The End Is Near
When I think about it, it’s hard for me to believe I am one week away from completing my freshmen year of college. The road has been filled with its ups and downs, but in the end I know it will all be worth it. Now asked to evaluate my growth as a writer, a few things come to mind. By being in Mrs. Irving’s English 1101 and 1102 classes, I have grown to appreciate the process of revision. In the past, it was rare for me to revise a piece of my writing once I believed it was completed. Throughout this year, I have changed that. Within this semester specifically, I have learned the basics to writing an argument and spotting one among other pieces of literature. Although I know what an argument entails, I often struggle with expressing my own arguments throughout my writing. Hopefully, this will change throughout my many years of college to come. Along with learning the basics to an argument, I also gained important knowledge concerning sources and source material. I know that information will help me greatly in the years ahead. Another thing that comes to mind when thinking about this course is the actual blog assignments. I think they make the course more enjoyable and allow us to see and discuss how “everything is an argument”. It is interesting to read everyone’s blogs and to see how we often view the exact same thing in so many ways.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
The one piece of technology I CAN live without are video games (systems, games, etc.). I admit as a child, I owed and played SEGA. I even had a few Gameboys. Sonic the Hedgehog, Frogger, and Pokémon were a few of my favorite games. Back then I felt I couldn’t live without them.
Now, video games are starting to disgust me. I have felt this way for quite some time. However, my so-called hatred seems to be increasing with time. On Tuesday, during peer-review I had the opportunity to read Chase Crawford’s paper concerning video game addition. I was very pleased to witness someone (specifically a teenage male) bring attention to the topic and in general the affects of video game usage. It made me happy to discover, I wasn’t the only one who sees a major problem facing our youth and nation.
I could go on and on about how video game usage has gotten out of hand but I’m not. Instead, I’m here to suggest a few ideas to take the place of playing video games as a past time. One, read a book. I bet if my parents encouraged this I would be a much better reader and/ or speller. Two, exercise. Sitting in front of a T.V or computer is not good for your physical health. However, participating in sports or other recreational activities is.
^Really???
Now, video games are starting to disgust me. I have felt this way for quite some time. However, my so-called hatred seems to be increasing with time. On Tuesday, during peer-review I had the opportunity to read Chase Crawford’s paper concerning video game addition. I was very pleased to witness someone (specifically a teenage male) bring attention to the topic and in general the affects of video game usage. It made me happy to discover, I wasn’t the only one who sees a major problem facing our youth and nation.
I could go on and on about how video game usage has gotten out of hand but I’m not. Instead, I’m here to suggest a few ideas to take the place of playing video games as a past time. One, read a book. I bet if my parents encouraged this I would be a much better reader and/ or speller. Two, exercise. Sitting in front of a T.V or computer is not good for your physical health. However, participating in sports or other recreational activities is.
^Really???
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
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Have you ever watched MTV’s The Hills?
Considering its popularity more and likely you have. I too have watched the “reality” T.V show. For those of you, who have not experienced The Hills, allow me to summarize it within one phase. It’s about the lives of a few young L.A residents who live the life of the rich and encounter drama along the way. For more information visit the shows website http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/the_hills/series.jhtml.
Just recently, last fall, I became a fan of the show shortly after my roommate forced the “sweet life” upon me. Since then I have continued watching it into its new season which just began on Monday. Although I’m a huge fan, while watching the show I always find myself questioning the truth and images behind it. I often ask myself: “who really lives like that?”, “how are they so rich?”, and “who gets chances like those?”. Questions that I cannot answer and leave me day dreaming. By believing the show represents its characters in their real life, I wonder how much of the show is taped only to increase and keep its audience.
Considering its popularity more and likely you have. I too have watched the “reality” T.V show. For those of you, who have not experienced The Hills, allow me to summarize it within one phase. It’s about the lives of a few young L.A residents who live the life of the rich and encounter drama along the way. For more information visit the shows website http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/the_hills/series.jhtml.
Just recently, last fall, I became a fan of the show shortly after my roommate forced the “sweet life” upon me. Since then I have continued watching it into its new season which just began on Monday. Although I’m a huge fan, while watching the show I always find myself questioning the truth and images behind it. I often ask myself: “who really lives like that?”, “how are they so rich?”, and “who gets chances like those?”. Questions that I cannot answer and leave me day dreaming. By believing the show represents its characters in their real life, I wonder how much of the show is taped only to increase and keep its audience.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Headlines
The Onion: America’s Finest News Source
“Morning Show Host Starts Charity To Rid World Of Flying Debris”
http://www.theonion.com/content/video/morning_show_host_starts_charity?utm_source=a-section
This headline introduces a chip from the Onion News Network and show Today Now. Host Tracy Gill presents a piece she conducted to raise money and awareness for her new charity. The headline argues a morning show host is working toward eliminating flying debris within the world, the clip supports the headline and it’s statement.
“The Only Way Out Of This Crisis Is To Build More Houses”
http://www.theonion.com/content/opinion/the_only_way_out_of_this_crisis?utm_source=b-section
The headline opens up a debate concerning the resent economic crisis. The writer (Tony Sasnett) of this article seems to believe that if American builders construct more houses within our country, the economic crisis will eliminate its self. By reading the article, viewers can conclude Sasnett strongly believes this is the only and best solution for our problem. On a side note: I strongly disagree.
“Marc Stein Treated For OCD After Latest NBA Power Rankings List Teams From Dirtiest To Cleanest”
http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/marc_stein_treated_for_ocd?utm_source=a-section
The headline is in reaction to a previous segment Stein did ‘related’ to the NBA. It brings enlightenment to the unnecessary comments the announcer made. The headline does justice to nock Stein’s report. Seriously.. how does discussing basketball even begin to relate to team cleanness!
The Wall Street Journal
“The Cheers And Jeers For A Costly New Ballpark”
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123863009166180633.html
This headline attracts its intended audience in a way other articles do not. The words “cheers and jeers” immediately trigger a subject based on sports or entertainment. The article discusses a questionable topic concerning the opening of a new ballpark in Boston. The economic crisis is also center attention of this article.
“Belly Up To The Bar And Buy Some Jeans”
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123862311574879951.html
This is a very confusing headline. At first, I thought it was suggesting people should drink at bars in new jeans. Weird? Indeed. However, the article is discussing a trend among a men’s clothing boutique called Lost Boys. I do not think the headline is relevant.
“When He Was 46 It Was A Very Good Year”
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123862611987180187.html
After reading this headline, one can assume the article is about an older man who recalls his ‘younger days’. In fact the article is about an older man, who is about to turn 90 years old. The man was the writer to “It Was A Very Good Year” a song he wrote years ago.
AJC
“Two Women Accuse Johns Creek Doctor Of Sexual Battery”
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/northfulton/stories/2009/04/01/doctor_arrested.html?cxntlid=homepage_tab_newstab
This is a very straightforward headline. It states the issue, in a well understanding manner. The headline doesn’t cause confusion or misunderstanding of the issue following.
“Guy Gets Nabbed Driving Barstool Drunk”
http://www.ajc.com/video/content/video/?bcpid=1659825399&bclid=1716449804&bctid=18282080001
Talk about an appealing headline! After reading this, most individuals would like to read more. The headline stays true to its topic but in a comical manner.
“Nine Patients Made Nearly 2,700 ER Visits In Texas”
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/National/Frequent_ER_Patients.html?cxntlid=homepage_tab_newstab
After reading this headline, viewers are likely to question its statement. How in the world can nine people go to the ER that many times? By questioning the headline, viewers are likely to read the remaining piece.
“Morning Show Host Starts Charity To Rid World Of Flying Debris”
http://www.theonion.com/content/video/morning_show_host_starts_charity?utm_source=a-section
This headline introduces a chip from the Onion News Network and show Today Now. Host Tracy Gill presents a piece she conducted to raise money and awareness for her new charity. The headline argues a morning show host is working toward eliminating flying debris within the world, the clip supports the headline and it’s statement.
“The Only Way Out Of This Crisis Is To Build More Houses”
http://www.theonion.com/content/opinion/the_only_way_out_of_this_crisis?utm_source=b-section
The headline opens up a debate concerning the resent economic crisis. The writer (Tony Sasnett) of this article seems to believe that if American builders construct more houses within our country, the economic crisis will eliminate its self. By reading the article, viewers can conclude Sasnett strongly believes this is the only and best solution for our problem. On a side note: I strongly disagree.
“Marc Stein Treated For OCD After Latest NBA Power Rankings List Teams From Dirtiest To Cleanest”
http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/marc_stein_treated_for_ocd?utm_source=a-section
The headline is in reaction to a previous segment Stein did ‘related’ to the NBA. It brings enlightenment to the unnecessary comments the announcer made. The headline does justice to nock Stein’s report. Seriously.. how does discussing basketball even begin to relate to team cleanness!
The Wall Street Journal
“The Cheers And Jeers For A Costly New Ballpark”
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123863009166180633.html
This headline attracts its intended audience in a way other articles do not. The words “cheers and jeers” immediately trigger a subject based on sports or entertainment. The article discusses a questionable topic concerning the opening of a new ballpark in Boston. The economic crisis is also center attention of this article.
“Belly Up To The Bar And Buy Some Jeans”
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123862311574879951.html
This is a very confusing headline. At first, I thought it was suggesting people should drink at bars in new jeans. Weird? Indeed. However, the article is discussing a trend among a men’s clothing boutique called Lost Boys. I do not think the headline is relevant.
“When He Was 46 It Was A Very Good Year”
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123862611987180187.html
After reading this headline, one can assume the article is about an older man who recalls his ‘younger days’. In fact the article is about an older man, who is about to turn 90 years old. The man was the writer to “It Was A Very Good Year” a song he wrote years ago.
AJC
“Two Women Accuse Johns Creek Doctor Of Sexual Battery”
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/northfulton/stories/2009/04/01/doctor_arrested.html?cxntlid=homepage_tab_newstab
This is a very straightforward headline. It states the issue, in a well understanding manner. The headline doesn’t cause confusion or misunderstanding of the issue following.
“Guy Gets Nabbed Driving Barstool Drunk”
http://www.ajc.com/video/content/video/?bcpid=1659825399&bclid=1716449804&bctid=18282080001
Talk about an appealing headline! After reading this, most individuals would like to read more. The headline stays true to its topic but in a comical manner.
“Nine Patients Made Nearly 2,700 ER Visits In Texas”
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/National/Frequent_ER_Patients.html?cxntlid=homepage_tab_newstab
After reading this headline, viewers are likely to question its statement. How in the world can nine people go to the ER that many times? By questioning the headline, viewers are likely to read the remaining piece.
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