The main idea of the article is how the media is reflecting women to change their bodies and how the media is a major influence in the decisions that women make within their lives about themselves.
The author uses many types of information such as facts to back up their main idea. The author states how one out of every four college women have attempted to have a unhealthy diet method to lose weight and keep it off. The author also states how the majority of the media magazines and shows use only skinny models instead of overweight models. This is a reflection on many women. The author also states how the media makes a image on women that if they have a ideal skinny body, they will have a great life by having a happy family, and a rewarding career.
Researchers generated a computer model of a barbie doll to prove to women that there is no such thing of a ideal body. It is unrealistic to have a barbie - like body. The author stated how the researchers proved that if women were to have a body like a barbie doll, they would not survive because there back would be too weak to support the weight of the upper body and the body would be too narrow to contain even more than half the liver. In reality, you can not be that skinny, no matter how much the media encourages women to town down.
In my opinion, no one is perfect. Nothing can make any woman perfect, no matter how beautiful they are or how slim one can be. I think that the media should let women look the way they choose to look. Women should be the way they feel happy with. If they are happy looking skinny, then they should be skinny. If a woman feels happy being overweight, then that is their decision. In the end, the only thing that matters is the woman's objective. People should not care what others think about them. The media is doing a bad job by encouraging women to try to become someone they are not wanting to be. You can be as skinny as you want, pretty as you want, but you will never be happy unless YOU want to be that way. Its the same thing as money - money can not buy you happiness, neither can the "perfect" beauty.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Week Six - Campus Security
A - The topic of the article is Campus Violence.
B - The main idea of the article are different ways to prevent violence on campuses.
C - Supporting details to show the main idea was that the author stated that more security cameras should be installed in schools, and that the rooms that are not allowed for the public should always be locked up and scanned for access to entry. Another way to prevent violence is to educate the students for early signs of violence about to occur and what to do when it does occur.
3 - Three early warning signs are to look for - someone who's socially isolated, has low self-worth, doesn't take criticism well, and may have put out early signals about his intentions in the hope of getting someone to intercede.
4 - The security measures that i have seen on this campus are that their are a lot of security that drive around constantly looking for suspicious activities around campus. I also think that the instant text to our cellphones in case of emergencies and also daily news is a good security measure at this campus.
B - The main idea of the article are different ways to prevent violence on campuses.
C - Supporting details to show the main idea was that the author stated that more security cameras should be installed in schools, and that the rooms that are not allowed for the public should always be locked up and scanned for access to entry. Another way to prevent violence is to educate the students for early signs of violence about to occur and what to do when it does occur.
3 - Three early warning signs are to look for - someone who's socially isolated, has low self-worth, doesn't take criticism well, and may have put out early signals about his intentions in the hope of getting someone to intercede.
4 - The security measures that i have seen on this campus are that their are a lot of security that drive around constantly looking for suspicious activities around campus. I also think that the instant text to our cellphones in case of emergencies and also daily news is a good security measure at this campus.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Week # 5 - PSA
My reaction to the PSA was that i was shocked. The video made me very sad and it made me realize that texting does not lead to anything positive. Seeing those girls get into that car accident was a sad thing. It was graphic and showed that texting while driving is NOT a game. It is extremely dangerous and can not only harm the driver, but everyone else in your car as well as cars surrounding you. It is NOT worth it at all to text and put the lives of many others who you love and also the lives of innocent people on the line.
The video did not change my mind about texting at all. In fact, it made my view on texting even stronger that it should be stopped. I am going to text only when i am at a stop sign or a red light, NEVER while driving because this video made me realize that anything can happen when not paying attention to the road.
I think that this video should be viewed by ALL ages. It does not matter if you are a new driver or old, it should be viewed by both. If you are a new driver, this video should be seen to make sure you get on the right path to start with and never be taken the chance to text while driving. It should be seen by old drivers as well so in case old drivers are currently texting, maybe this video will change their habit of doing so.
The video did not change my mind about texting at all. In fact, it made my view on texting even stronger that it should be stopped. I am going to text only when i am at a stop sign or a red light, NEVER while driving because this video made me realize that anything can happen when not paying attention to the road.
I think that this video should be viewed by ALL ages. It does not matter if you are a new driver or old, it should be viewed by both. If you are a new driver, this video should be seen to make sure you get on the right path to start with and never be taken the chance to text while driving. It should be seen by old drivers as well so in case old drivers are currently texting, maybe this video will change their habit of doing so.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Week # 4 - Ban Texting While Driving
1) Write a short response to the above statement on how you feel about the ban. Do you agree with it or not and why. Also, do you think their should be an age limitation on the ban?
- I feel that it is a great thing that texting is being banned in some states and being considered to be banned by others. I must admit that I truly would be annoyed to the fact that i can not text. This is because, honestly, I do text a lot while driving. It is something that i just can not control. But i think that since now it is being triggered by a lot of cops to pull people over due to texting, that it might decrease my use of using my cell phone to text. This will result in a less chance of me getting into an accident and causing trouble. I think that more states should take into consideration about doing something to lessen and decrease the usage of texting while driving for drivers. Texting is something that can cause a accident easily. It puts the lives of innocent people and your self in danger. It should definitely be stopped.
- I do not believe that their should be a limitation on the ban of texting while driving. That is being unfair. Age should take be a factor in determining who should be allowed to text or not. I dont see how age plays any factor. Texting while driving is not a good task to do, period. The age of someone doing it does not play any factor. Weather you are 30 years old or 18 years old, you are still doing the same thing and are impaired the same way as well.
2) How does this connect to the article on cell phone use and the comparison to driving under the influence?
-This connects to the article on cell phone and the comparison to driving under the influence because all of these articles show the all three tasks are dangerous and cause accidents to occur. No matter which on you are doing, you are still putting a risk of danger to ones life by doing so. It needs to stop and is all being considered by many states to be banned and limited to occur.
- I feel that it is a great thing that texting is being banned in some states and being considered to be banned by others. I must admit that I truly would be annoyed to the fact that i can not text. This is because, honestly, I do text a lot while driving. It is something that i just can not control. But i think that since now it is being triggered by a lot of cops to pull people over due to texting, that it might decrease my use of using my cell phone to text. This will result in a less chance of me getting into an accident and causing trouble. I think that more states should take into consideration about doing something to lessen and decrease the usage of texting while driving for drivers. Texting is something that can cause a accident easily. It puts the lives of innocent people and your self in danger. It should definitely be stopped.
- I do not believe that their should be a limitation on the ban of texting while driving. That is being unfair. Age should take be a factor in determining who should be allowed to text or not. I dont see how age plays any factor. Texting while driving is not a good task to do, period. The age of someone doing it does not play any factor. Weather you are 30 years old or 18 years old, you are still doing the same thing and are impaired the same way as well.
2) How does this connect to the article on cell phone use and the comparison to driving under the influence?
-This connects to the article on cell phone and the comparison to driving under the influence because all of these articles show the all three tasks are dangerous and cause accidents to occur. No matter which on you are doing, you are still putting a risk of danger to ones life by doing so. It needs to stop and is all being considered by many states to be banned and limited to occur.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Week # 3 - Cell Phones And Driving Safety
I think that it is definitely not a good idea to talk on the cell phone while driving. Some people might believe that they are very good at multi-tasking but anything can occur at any given moment. A conversation can easily become very intense, due to the topic. If someone becomes involved in a intense topic, then it can trigger a accident to occur. I think that people should put their phones on vibrate and just wait until they pull over to respond. I must say though, i am guilty of texting while driving. It is a bad habit, and i must work on it to stop!
-The information stated by the author were a fact because actual tests and experiments were used to determine the statistics.
-The main idea of this article is to prove that driving while on the cell phone is more dangerous then driving drunk. The article tries to persuade the reader to not drive and talk on the cell phone at the same time because it can lead to a higher chance of an accident then driving drunk.
-According to the Utah study, drunk drivers were more tense and aggressive while people who used cell phones were more sluggish, slow in reaction time.
-The signal words that helped me locate my answers were - in addition, and, while.
-The response of the cell phone industry were that it is not the cell phones which cause accidents, its the people who do. They believe in educating drivers on how to best handle all of the possible distractions when they are behind the wheel is the most effective means to make better drivers.
-The information stated by the author were a fact because actual tests and experiments were used to determine the statistics.
-The main idea of this article is to prove that driving while on the cell phone is more dangerous then driving drunk. The article tries to persuade the reader to not drive and talk on the cell phone at the same time because it can lead to a higher chance of an accident then driving drunk.
-According to the Utah study, drunk drivers were more tense and aggressive while people who used cell phones were more sluggish, slow in reaction time.
-The signal words that helped me locate my answers were - in addition, and, while.
-The response of the cell phone industry were that it is not the cell phones which cause accidents, its the people who do. They believe in educating drivers on how to best handle all of the possible distractions when they are behind the wheel is the most effective means to make better drivers.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
First Blog Ass. Smokers Rights - Pgs 536-538
1 - The authors main purpose in writing this article to is to show the reader that smoking in residential areas, such as private apartment buildings, are becoming a problem through out the United States. It is specifically becoming an issue from senior citizens. The purpose of the article is to show that many private apartment buildings and complexes are taking action by setting smoke free areas / rooms, and some also banning and making apartments completely smoke free. Smokers are causing a lot of problems for their neighbors who are having a hard time to breathe.
2 - I do think that U.S citizens who smoke are victims of discrimination. If they are not allowed to smoke in their own homes, then they are being discriminated. How ever, it is also not fair for non smokers who have to put up with the smoke as well. Smokers are looked upon by many as people who dont care about their health, as well as others. That is ones decision, however, if they want to smoke or not. It is their lives, not ours. My dad smokes. I hate that he does because he always smells like ciggs. and he is killing him self. But he is an adult, and i guess its his right. He isn't allowed to smoke at home, only outside in the backyard.
2 - I do think that U.S citizens who smoke are victims of discrimination. If they are not allowed to smoke in their own homes, then they are being discriminated. How ever, it is also not fair for non smokers who have to put up with the smoke as well. Smokers are looked upon by many as people who dont care about their health, as well as others. That is ones decision, however, if they want to smoke or not. It is their lives, not ours. My dad smokes. I hate that he does because he always smells like ciggs. and he is killing him self. But he is an adult, and i guess its his right. He isn't allowed to smoke at home, only outside in the backyard.
My Learning Style
I am a visual learner. I have to see things in order to process information. In classes, i must be able to see the board and clearly be able to tell what the Prof. is writing because that is where i get all of my information from when i study! Methods that i take in order to succeed in my learning style is making index cards and also taking good notes so i can review them before tests / quizzes.
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