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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Semester 2 Blog post 7 (Honors)

Mr. Black Liberty was born after the civil war, when Mr. Slavery lost the arm wrestle with Mr. American Justice. Lady Liberty had given birth to the little child on the hearts and minds of her African-American civilians, and from the day of his birth, Black Liberty was a fighter. Right after his birth, Black Liberty screamed with life and growing strength. His mother raised him up, with care, and it was only when he was a teenager that Black Liberty met his cousin, Discrimination. Discrimination was a nasty child, and the cruel kid was raised by his father, Mr. Slavery. All through school, Discrimination tormented Black Liberty, bullying him, deeming him unpopular, and going out with his girlfriend Black Beauty. Black Liberty struggled in his education, and he could hardly communicate with his teachers or other peers in America High School. This led to the disadvantage of Black Liberty, he couldn't develop at all, and as everyone in American Theology class knew, if one was to survive as a theology in America, they had to become big in the American population. Black Liberty decided to fight back against Discrimination one day, punching Discrimination in the face and causing a bloody nose. Discrimination did not stop though, he went to the principle and got his parents to scold Black Liberty. Black Liberty was in trouble, and he could not fight back without help. Several new kids began to attend school in the second semester, Black Rights, Women Power, Religious Tolerance, and Black Women Rights (nicknamed BWR). With these and other friends, Black Liberty was able to fight back Discrimination and when. It has been 2 year since then, and now Black Liberty and his fellow peers are in their Junior year of American Theology high school. With a lot less hate and torment in classes, Black Liberty continues through with his studies, and is doing exceptionally well with his grades. Discrimination still tries to pull tricks on Black Liberty, but with a lot less force than before, since Black Liberty and his friends have formed a strong group together (Called the Liberty Rights Squad). They are currently taking office in student council and ASB, and for now are the most influential students in American Theology High.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Semester 2, Blog 6

1. "Pitch 2: I would also like to write about the mistreatment of Asian and Cinema. There is a long history of prejudice and discrimination for Asians, especially in cinema. I would like to bring to life what I learned about it during my internship."

I like this pitch because it has an historical aspect to it. It not only portrays history, but it also relates to his work at the same time. This article could give the reader important knowledge into a part of the internship and the history related with it. If the author played his cards right and wrote the story well with some research material behind him, he could make a very deep article that could grab readers and make them enjoy the text.


2. "1) I'm thinking about doing one on a cat's/dog's POV. As how they feel once they come into the hospital. Scared, worried, whatever."


This pitch could make the article place the reader in a different point of view (in this case, the PoV of the animal involved in the story). It also hints at the author's internship and her passion for animals. The author needs to be careful to make the reading reflect a bigger concept. I really like the idea of twisting a point of view to make a big point about society.


3. "3. Although dentists are usually seen as scary horrific people, they are actually some of the hero's of the world." 


This article pitch has the potential to bring a new thought to the reader. Not that all of the readers will hate dentists, but informing the reader with information about dentists and internship experience at a dentist office could make for a good article. I like the idea of clearing the bad light of dentists and bringing them into a good light for the public.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

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.

Monday, February 14, 2011

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)

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

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.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

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.

Monday, January 31, 2011

Semester 2, Blog 1

The big Ideas that I take from my internship are:
Develop good people skills for work.
Get into a college that is right for me.
Choose a major that is right for me.
Be able to get a good career.
Try to get as much experience so that when the time comes when I need to get a job, I will be well rounded.

I plan to take up as many problems as I can this semester and be successful in solving those problems.