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Monday, May 23, 2011
BLOG 21
In "The New Industrial Migrants" parts one and two Eric Schlosser discusses the turnaround in employment rates. Schlosser bring up that "Instead of a waiting list, the slaughterhouse seemed to acquire a revolving door, as Monfort plowed through new hires to fill the roughly nine hundred jobs."
BLOG 24
I think that blogs entries 5, 13, and 24 are really my best work. I feel that with those blogs I was able to connect and was really able to put what I felt into a very nicely structured blog. I feel with these blogs that I was comfortable enough to state what I felt and incorporate my life experiences into my writing. Also, with these blogs I was able to react to something new that I felt and I was very comfortable doing it.
Writing online had been a very new experience for me and was something very hard to get used to. I normally prefer writing everything down on paper and handing it in to the teacher. With this new experience, I had to not only adjust to doing things on the computer in class but also get used to everyone looking at my work. I think that writing blog entries helped my writing a little bit because I was able to structure my writing in a new form. Blog form. I don’t think that this helped my essay writing ability at all because in blog form I feel like I am more writing a journal entry. I do think this excersise has helped and especially noticable with my reflections. I think that when I am writing freely or staing my opinion I somehow find the words I once thought were lost. With that I was able to review and revise my work, which I think helped me improve a lot. Most of my learing in this class was from my revision. When I was able to look back on some of my work and say what was I thinking when I wrote that. By fixing my work I was able to really learn from my mistakes. I think that online work was a shared experience because we were able to look at each other blogs. I did read other students blogs on a regular basis especially their reflections because I was able to see what other students were struggling with and we were able to relate on that. I was also able to look at other students work and see what I liked or what I was able to incorporate into my own wring style. Yes, I do think that students in the class did read my blog. I have had several comments on my blogs and that made me happy. I appreciated that I wasn’t the only one that was peeking in on other peoples blog. This was a very successful learning experience and I definitely took a lot away from this class.
Overall, I think that I learned to write with a lot more confidence. I learned how to incorporate my opinio2n into my writing when it is appropriate to. Most importantly I have learned to come out of my cave. Finishing a full semester was hard but its done! I think that by “coming out of my cave” (my comfort zone) and sticking it out until the end I have changed for the better as a person. I don’t feel that there was anything that we didn’t get to get to. I would have preferred to have gotten feed back after each blog entry this way I could know what to do better for the next one as oppose to get feed back after every 4-10 blog entries. I feel this way because for me I learn from trial and error. I do feel very confident that I have a basic understanding of my writing strategies because I have learned to summarize and respond. I also think that I am ready for English 101. My most memorable assignment was the Allegory of the Cave. I think that this symbolic message will be something that I already have incorporated into my life and something that I will used in the future. I see myself telling people now - “Hey, come out of your cave already!” I would recommend that student that plans to take this class next semester to RUNNN!!!!! - im just joking! Dr. X (Chille Pepper) is very patient and understanding. She loves what she does and is always willing to help. You are very lucky that you have a professor like this. Take advantage of this and pay attention there is a lot to learn and she is willing to take the time out and teach it to you. As much effort as you put into this is as much as you are going to get out of it!!
Writing online had been a very new experience for me and was something very hard to get used to. I normally prefer writing everything down on paper and handing it in to the teacher. With this new experience, I had to not only adjust to doing things on the computer in class but also get used to everyone looking at my work. I think that writing blog entries helped my writing a little bit because I was able to structure my writing in a new form. Blog form. I don’t think that this helped my essay writing ability at all because in blog form I feel like I am more writing a journal entry. I do think this excersise has helped and especially noticable with my reflections. I think that when I am writing freely or staing my opinion I somehow find the words I once thought were lost. With that I was able to review and revise my work, which I think helped me improve a lot. Most of my learing in this class was from my revision. When I was able to look back on some of my work and say what was I thinking when I wrote that. By fixing my work I was able to really learn from my mistakes. I think that online work was a shared experience because we were able to look at each other blogs. I did read other students blogs on a regular basis especially their reflections because I was able to see what other students were struggling with and we were able to relate on that. I was also able to look at other students work and see what I liked or what I was able to incorporate into my own wring style. Yes, I do think that students in the class did read my blog. I have had several comments on my blogs and that made me happy. I appreciated that I wasn’t the only one that was peeking in on other peoples blog. This was a very successful learning experience and I definitely took a lot away from this class.
Overall, I think that I learned to write with a lot more confidence. I learned how to incorporate my opinio2n into my writing when it is appropriate to. Most importantly I have learned to come out of my cave. Finishing a full semester was hard but its done! I think that by “coming out of my cave” (my comfort zone) and sticking it out until the end I have changed for the better as a person. I don’t feel that there was anything that we didn’t get to get to. I would have preferred to have gotten feed back after each blog entry this way I could know what to do better for the next one as oppose to get feed back after every 4-10 blog entries. I feel this way because for me I learn from trial and error. I do feel very confident that I have a basic understanding of my writing strategies because I have learned to summarize and respond. I also think that I am ready for English 101. My most memorable assignment was the Allegory of the Cave. I think that this symbolic message will be something that I already have incorporated into my life and something that I will used in the future. I see myself telling people now - “Hey, come out of your cave already!” I would recommend that student that plans to take this class next semester to RUNNN!!!!! - im just joking! Dr. X (Chille Pepper) is very patient and understanding. She loves what she does and is always willing to help. You are very lucky that you have a professor like this. Take advantage of this and pay attention there is a lot to learn and she is willing to take the time out and teach it to you. As much effort as you put into this is as much as you are going to get out of it!!
Monday, May 16, 2011
BLOG #23
Blog 23: Expanding on one topic in Sleep Dealer
Choose ONE of the questions discussed in class (it does not have to be the one assigned to your group)read everyone's answers. Write Blog 23, discussing the topic of your choice. Try to incorporate the ideas from group members into your entry. Acknowledge who had the idea by using the following format: "As Y explains...."
In Sleep Dealers the movie Memo, a Mexican very interested in technology, dreams of living the American Dream. According to Elliot “his brother thought of this the American dream as being funny.” In the movie Memo's father has a very carefree feeling towards the American dream and seems very content doing what he is doing. On TV in Mexico, the dream is breathtaking. The war was broadcasted on TV and the fighter pilots had crowds cheering for them. According to Elliot Rudy's role as a drone “pilot” is “to kill off any threats of single that were pick up”. At the end of the film, as Jorge says, “Rudy’s role is to destroy the river dam and restore the river water to the villagers.”
Choose ONE of the questions discussed in class (it does not have to be the one assigned to your group)read everyone's answers. Write Blog 23, discussing the topic of your choice. Try to incorporate the ideas from group members into your entry. Acknowledge who had the idea by using the following format: "As Y explains...."
In Sleep Dealers the movie Memo, a Mexican very interested in technology, dreams of living the American Dream. According to Elliot “his brother thought of this the American dream as being funny.” In the movie Memo's father has a very carefree feeling towards the American dream and seems very content doing what he is doing. On TV in Mexico, the dream is breathtaking. The war was broadcasted on TV and the fighter pilots had crowds cheering for them. According to Elliot Rudy's role as a drone “pilot” is “to kill off any threats of single that were pick up”. At the end of the film, as Jorge says, “Rudy’s role is to destroy the river dam and restore the river water to the villagers.”
BLOG #22
Planned Obsolescence – Something that is built with only temporary use. This is something that is built and will force you to replace/upgrade it!Something that is made with the intention of not lasting long like water bottles and disposable cameras.
Perceived obsolescence- This is something that is made with good enough quality but is not the most modern design which makes it no longer good. The quality may still be great but the style is out dated. EX; TVs, Cell Phones, Cameras ect.
I think that corporations benefit from planned and perceived obsolescence because us as the consumer are always looking for where to spend our next hard earned dollar. From planned obsolescence the products will not last because they were made for temporary use and with perceived obsolescence it is no longer in style so people who care will buy newer products. I think that the only way that the consumer benefits is because with perceived obsolescence consumers are constantly offered the option to purchase the newest technology and depending on what you do this might be a big advantage. If you are a DJ and Apple iPOD has a new 500gig iPOD this will make work more convenient for you because you have lees to carry. Even though the consumer has to purchase this this will benefit him for the temporary use of the new product.
Everyone in the universe is suffering from planned and perceived obsolescence. The entire chain of producer to consumer is suffering and most commonly with their health. As Story of Stuff says . .working with toxens and releasing them . .From these harsh conditions people are forced to live with we are all suffering as a universe.
I do not believe that these strategies are necessary. However, we are not educated enough about these issues to make a change. In class we say a video similar to Story of Stuff and I was informed about the issues with water bottles. By making a change and either refilling my current water bottle or buying a canteen, I am able to minimize pollution not only in my home, but in the homes of others. I believe that if people cared more about their environment more they would make themselves more aware of the issues at hand and try to do what they can.
Perceived obsolescence- This is something that is made with good enough quality but is not the most modern design which makes it no longer good. The quality may still be great but the style is out dated. EX; TVs, Cell Phones, Cameras ect.
I think that corporations benefit from planned and perceived obsolescence because us as the consumer are always looking for where to spend our next hard earned dollar. From planned obsolescence the products will not last because they were made for temporary use and with perceived obsolescence it is no longer in style so people who care will buy newer products. I think that the only way that the consumer benefits is because with perceived obsolescence consumers are constantly offered the option to purchase the newest technology and depending on what you do this might be a big advantage. If you are a DJ and Apple iPOD has a new 500gig iPOD this will make work more convenient for you because you have lees to carry. Even though the consumer has to purchase this this will benefit him for the temporary use of the new product.
Everyone in the universe is suffering from planned and perceived obsolescence. The entire chain of producer to consumer is suffering and most commonly with their health. As Story of Stuff says . .working with toxens and releasing them . .From these harsh conditions people are forced to live with we are all suffering as a universe.
I do not believe that these strategies are necessary. However, we are not educated enough about these issues to make a change. In class we say a video similar to Story of Stuff and I was informed about the issues with water bottles. By making a change and either refilling my current water bottle or buying a canteen, I am able to minimize pollution not only in my home, but in the homes of others. I believe that if people cared more about their environment more they would make themselves more aware of the issues at hand and try to do what they can.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Blog #20
To me the Food Unit connects to Allegory of The Cave because we need to come out of “our cave” and see where the food we eat comes from. By educating ourselves we are able to make healthier eating choices. I think when we look at our regular diets – most of us think it’s not too bad. When we start dissected our daily meals, something as simple as breakfast, can be shocking. I normally have a bowl of cereal for breakfast, which I thought was healthy. In the Food Unit Dr. X showed us what is actually in our milk. I was so disgusted! How could something so simple as milk be so processed and have so many terrible things, like antibiotics added? Since that lesson, I have purchased nothing but organic milk. I haven’t even felt the difference in my pocket.
Another lesson we had Dr. X gave us a handout with tips on eating better from Michael Pollan’s “In Defense of Food”. This handout provided tips that included my favorite – “Don’t eat anything incapable of rotting.” This was advice that I could use in my everyday life. It might be a slightly difficult change but I am confident that I will be happier with the results in my healthier lifestyle. It is so pathetic that there must be a defense for food. We have become a very lazy Fast Food nation and we have lost sight of the effects that these quick & cheap meal on our bodies.
I think that I have improved dramatically. I am really proud of all of my progress. When I first started this class and heard that I had to write a 400 word blog I started to panic. Now I am confident enough that small responses will make 400 words easily. Although I have not had a chance to work on my vocabulary page I think that Dr. X has gone over majority of the list. Most of them were not only defined but used in class and have become part of our normal vocabulary and usage. As of right now, I am not sure what more I need to move ahead. I’m sure that I have a lot more to learn. In CAT-W #3 I took a new approach and tried to focus on adding lots of personal experiences, quotes, and examples. I yet to see my grade, but from the e-mail Dr. X wrote me I think that I might have done better than before. By practicing my approaches I was able to see which one worked best for me and that corresponded with the test requirements. Hopefully 3rd times a charmer!
Another lesson we had Dr. X gave us a handout with tips on eating better from Michael Pollan’s “In Defense of Food”. This handout provided tips that included my favorite – “Don’t eat anything incapable of rotting.” This was advice that I could use in my everyday life. It might be a slightly difficult change but I am confident that I will be happier with the results in my healthier lifestyle. It is so pathetic that there must be a defense for food. We have become a very lazy Fast Food nation and we have lost sight of the effects that these quick & cheap meal on our bodies.
I think that I have improved dramatically. I am really proud of all of my progress. When I first started this class and heard that I had to write a 400 word blog I started to panic. Now I am confident enough that small responses will make 400 words easily. Although I have not had a chance to work on my vocabulary page I think that Dr. X has gone over majority of the list. Most of them were not only defined but used in class and have become part of our normal vocabulary and usage. As of right now, I am not sure what more I need to move ahead. I’m sure that I have a lot more to learn. In CAT-W #3 I took a new approach and tried to focus on adding lots of personal experiences, quotes, and examples. I yet to see my grade, but from the e-mail Dr. X wrote me I think that I might have done better than before. By practicing my approaches I was able to see which one worked best for me and that corresponded with the test requirements. Hopefully 3rd times a charmer!
Blog #20
To me the Food Unit connects to Allegory of The Cave because we need to come out of “our cave” and see where the food we eat comes from. By educating ourselves we are able to make healthier eating choices. I think when we look at our regular diets – most of us think it’s not too bad. When we start dissected our daily meals, something as simple as breakfast, can be shocking. I normally have a bowl of cereal for breakfast, which I thought was healthy. In the Food Unit Dr. X showed us what is actually in our milk. I was so disgusted! How could something so simple as milk be so processed and have so many terrible things, like antibiotics added? Since that lesson, I have purchased nothing but organic milk. I haven’t even felt the difference in my pocket.
Another lesson we had Dr. X gave us a handout with tips on eating better from Michael Pollan’s “In Defense of Food”. This handout provided tips that included my favorite – “Don’t eat anything incapable of rotting.” This was advice that I could use in my everyday life. It might be a slightly difficult change but I am confident that I will be happier with the results in my healthier lifestyle. It is so pathetic that there must be a defense for food. We have become a very lazy Fast Food nation and we have lost sight of the effects that these quick & cheap meal on our bodies.
I think that I have improved dramatically. I am really proud of all of my progress. When I first started this class and heard that I had to write a 400 word blog I started to panic. Now I am confident enough that small responses will make 400 words easily. Although I have not had a chance to work on my vocabulary page I think that Dr. X has gone over majority of the list. Most of them were not only defined but used in class and have become part of our normal vocabulary and usage. As of right now, I am not sure what more I need to move ahead. I’m sure that I have a lot more to learn. In CAT-W #3 I took a new approach and tried to focus on adding lots of personal experiences, quotes, and examples. I yet to see my grade, but from the e-mail Dr. X wrote me I think that I might have done better than before. By practicing my approaches I was able to see which one worked best for me and that corresponded with the test requirements. Hopefully 3rd times a charmer!
Another lesson we had Dr. X gave us a handout with tips on eating better from Michael Pollan’s “In Defense of Food”. This handout provided tips that included my favorite – “Don’t eat anything incapable of rotting.” This was advice that I could use in my everyday life. It might be a slightly difficult change but I am confident that I will be happier with the results in my healthier lifestyle. It is so pathetic that there must be a defense for food. We have become a very lazy Fast Food nation and we have lost sight of the effects that these quick & cheap meal on our bodies.
I think that I have improved dramatically. I am really proud of all of my progress. When I first started this class and heard that I had to write a 400 word blog I started to panic. Now I am confident enough that small responses will make 400 words easily. Although I have not had a chance to work on my vocabulary page I think that Dr. X has gone over majority of the list. Most of them were not only defined but used in class and have become part of our normal vocabulary and usage. As of right now, I am not sure what more I need to move ahead. I’m sure that I have a lot more to learn. In CAT-W #3 I took a new approach and tried to focus on adding lots of personal experiences, quotes, and examples. I yet to see my grade, but from the e-mail Dr. X wrote me I think that I might have done better than before. By practicing my approaches I was able to see which one worked best for me and that corresponded with the test requirements. Hopefully 3rd times a charmer!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
BLOG 19
In Michael Pollan’s “In Defense of Food”, the author composed a list of tips to eating healthier. One of the author’s suggestions is “don’t eat anything that is incapable of rotting”. From this I automatically thought of an assignment recently done in class in which we watch an experiment done on McDonald’s french fries. In this experiment the french fries were put into a jar and after 10 weeks they didn’t even have mold on them. Michael Pollan’s advice makes a lot of sense to me and is something that I can put into full effect immediately!
Another piece of advice Pollan has was to “pay more, eat less”. Unfortunately this is not something that is reasonable for someone who is on a fixed income. When you break down to the cost a full home cooked meal and include the preparation and cleaning time it does not balance out to a quick heart $9 meal that usually has leftovers with no prep or cleaning time.
If possible I would have love to have my own garden. I think that gardening is a beneficial and relaxing hobby. It is beneficial because you can go into your own garden and get tomatoes with no pesticides that you grew yourself. I hope that one day in the future when I buy a house, that I would plant my own garden.
Another piece of advice Pollan has was to “pay more, eat less”. Unfortunately this is not something that is reasonable for someone who is on a fixed income. When you break down to the cost a full home cooked meal and include the preparation and cleaning time it does not balance out to a quick heart $9 meal that usually has leftovers with no prep or cleaning time.
If possible I would have love to have my own garden. I think that gardening is a beneficial and relaxing hobby. It is beneficial because you can go into your own garden and get tomatoes with no pesticides that you grew yourself. I hope that one day in the future when I buy a house, that I would plant my own garden.
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