Semester 2, blog 5

1. People work in society. In some instances, people tend to be more "robotic" than human in their work. They work, coming to and fro, almost like bees, buzzing along and working for the hive. Here is a point of view from an intern working with insects, and what he says looks alike between bees and the human race.

2. Every want to know what it would be like to work at the San Diego Natural History Museum? Ever want to get a taste of behind the scenes work with insects in the Entomology Department? Then this article is for you!

3. Work. Everyone must go through it. Question is, where to begin? One young man went through an internship experience to learn what 'work' really is. In his article, Tomas Pena will articulate his experience and how it has helped him to understand work.

Semester 2, Blog 4

http://www.NaturalNews.com/031082_iPhone_pollution.html
This article is inspiring because it has information about a big issue, and even though it touches up only a little on the issue, it creates big thoughts for the reader. It also implies that some action needs to be taken (such as not purchasing Apple products regularly or keeping an eye on Apple in case something else environmentally un-friendly occurs.) This is also a reminder of how society is degrading the environment with industry.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/14/web-of-popularity-weaved-by-bullying/?ref=health
This article talks about school bullying and how it doesn't follow the stereotypical rule of 'Bully picking on the Nerd'. It talks about more of the social hierarchy in schools and how bullying can occur between rival students. It also concludes quotes from professionals on the subject (which I think is good for structure and perspective).

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/15/health/15brain.html?ref=health
This article is about whether or not surgery should be done for OCD patients and patients of other psychological diseases. It includes both pro point of view and con point of view. Supplying both sides gives the ready a better understanding of the situation (although there is always support for a certain side later on in pro/con articles)

Semester 2, Blog 3

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/684923/an_interview_with_famous_forensic_scientist.html?cat=17

The interviewer started with a great intro that got me hooked, and the engine is written well about that Forensic Scientist's work, and what motivates him in his work.

It starts with a conclusion and brings the reader perspective of the interviewer and the interviewee. It also goes into a description of the work that the interviewee has done. The interview goes in a question-answer format

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8599597

The interview had a great engine throughout the entire story about JK Rowling's perspective in making her Harry Potter books and her social life. Big thoughts went through my mind and I really gained Rowling's perspective.

It begins with an excellent intro, and it goes through a question-answer format, with both the interviewer and interviewee point of view involved. It has additional information in attalics throughout the interview, and content wise its structure is good.

Semester 2, Blog 2

I have read a little bit from the fable called "Our Iceberg Is Melting", by John Kotter. It tells about penguins who need to change where they live in order to survive.

What caught my attention from this tail is that many businesses who don't change usually cannot hold up very long against the changing economical and social environment. This is what the fable is trying to say, change is essential to survival. I have had a couple of chats about it recently even before reading the book and it seems to be essential and applicable to several situations.