http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2009/0217092samsung1.html
I found the Smoking Gun's Article very interesting because it involved a 14 year old girl being arrested. The reasoning behind it was that the girl was texting in class and refused to stop. She was then arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. This made me laugh and made me very angry at the same time. It made me laugh because no one should ever be arrested for sending a text message. And it made me angry because the little girl does not deserve that punishment. I was quite relieved when i discovered the website is full of fake news articles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL9Wu2kWwSY
I enjoyed the information the Did you Know video on Youtube presented. It demonstrated the effects of technology on our society. It showed that our world is undergoing great technological changes and that these altercations will only increase in number.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkSaNToDbW8
I found the social networking wars video on Youtube to be very funny. It demonstrated the fight for control of social networking websites. It showed how Myspace and Facebook constantly want to be better than each other and appeal to your needs. It shows how heavily influenced our generation is by the internet.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Brainstorming Technology
What is technology:
The knowledge and usage of tools to control and adapt to an environment.
Can refer to the development of techniques or material objects of benefit to humanity.
What represents this technology:
Communication - Computer, phone.
Transportation - Car, airplane.
Medicine - Birth control, vaccine.
Who controls this technology:
Everyone.
What happens when you lose control of your personal information:
Someone else may control a certain aspect of your life.
The knowledge and usage of tools to control and adapt to an environment.
Can refer to the development of techniques or material objects of benefit to humanity.
What represents this technology:
Communication - Computer, phone.
Transportation - Car, airplane.
Medicine - Birth control, vaccine.
Who controls this technology:
Everyone.
What happens when you lose control of your personal information:
Someone else may control a certain aspect of your life.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Thesis Statement & Outline
Thesis: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed the new 2009-10 California state budget. This new budget delegates who receives money, introduces sources of funding, and also severe budget cuts which have a great impact on a variety of citizens.
Outline:
I. Introductory Paragraph
A. Intro
1. Thesis statement
II. Body Paragraphs
A. Educational system
1. Students and raised tuition
a. Larger class sizes
2. Teachers losing jobs
a. Smaller paycheck
B. Economy and job market
1. New state programs attempt to assist our job economy
C. Higher taxes
1. New sources of state income
III. Concluding Paragraph
A. Restate thesis
1. Closing argument or statements
Outline:
I. Introductory Paragraph
A. Intro
1. Thesis statement
II. Body Paragraphs
A. Educational system
1. Students and raised tuition
a. Larger class sizes
2. Teachers losing jobs
a. Smaller paycheck
B. Economy and job market
1. New state programs attempt to assist our job economy
C. Higher taxes
1. New sources of state income
III. Concluding Paragraph
A. Restate thesis
1. Closing argument or statements
Monday, February 23, 2009
Summary of my Authoritative Source
A video of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signing and discussing the importance of California's 2009-10 state budget.
California is currently in a $42 billion deficit and needs a new budget to help solve its problems and spend its money effectively. This new budget is made to reduce spending, increase efficiency, boost revenue, and create jobs. Schwarzenegger made $14.9 billion in spending reductions and replaced some general funding with federal funds. “Higher education will receive federal funding to replace general funds in the amount of $255 million each to the University of California and California State University systems.” “The budget includes temporary revenue increases totaling $12.5 billion through a one cent increase in the state sales tax, an increase in the vehicle license fee to one percent and an increase in the personal income tax.” “With the budget asking Californians to pay more in taxes and also reducing their services, the Governor fought hard to include needed economic stimulus to help create jobs and boost our economy.” In light of the nation’s economic recession, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger takes decisive action to make progress and move forward with California’s finances.
http://gov.ca.gov/index.php?/press-release/11522/
California is currently in a $42 billion deficit and needs a new budget to help solve its problems and spend its money effectively. This new budget is made to reduce spending, increase efficiency, boost revenue, and create jobs. Schwarzenegger made $14.9 billion in spending reductions and replaced some general funding with federal funds. “Higher education will receive federal funding to replace general funds in the amount of $255 million each to the University of California and California State University systems.” “The budget includes temporary revenue increases totaling $12.5 billion through a one cent increase in the state sales tax, an increase in the vehicle license fee to one percent and an increase in the personal income tax.” “With the budget asking Californians to pay more in taxes and also reducing their services, the Governor fought hard to include needed economic stimulus to help create jobs and boost our economy.” In light of the nation’s economic recession, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger takes decisive action to make progress and move forward with California’s finances.
http://gov.ca.gov/index.php?/press-release/11522/
Transcript of my Interview
I chose to interview my dad because he understands our economic recession and is concerned with losing his job or being transferred to another state/country in order to keep working.
Hey, dad ok so how has the new California Budget impacted you?
Well, the only change I would really take notice in is the increased funding to the California State School system. Which in turn hopefully reduces your tuition (haha).
How do you feel about the new budget?
I believe Governor Schwarzenegger is doing a great job and actually seems to be concerned with our state’s economic budget. We need an effective leader with a plan if we want to make any progress with our current deficit.
What changes have you made because of this crisis?
During this recession not only the state but all of us need to reduce unnecessary spending and make more money. I stopped putting money into the stock market and haven’t taken out any loans for your education in fear that I won’t be able to cover their cost in the future. This new budget aims to create jobs, which is great because I might lose mine and need a new one soon.
Hey, dad ok so how has the new California Budget impacted you?
Well, the only change I would really take notice in is the increased funding to the California State School system. Which in turn hopefully reduces your tuition (haha).
How do you feel about the new budget?
I believe Governor Schwarzenegger is doing a great job and actually seems to be concerned with our state’s economic budget. We need an effective leader with a plan if we want to make any progress with our current deficit.
What changes have you made because of this crisis?
During this recession not only the state but all of us need to reduce unnecessary spending and make more money. I stopped putting money into the stock market and haven’t taken out any loans for your education in fear that I won’t be able to cover their cost in the future. This new budget aims to create jobs, which is great because I might lose mine and need a new one soon.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Rhetorical Strategies
Detail the rhetorical strategies used in "A Plea for Captain John Brown".
One strategy used is the assumption that slavery is evil.
The article also persuades the reader that defying the government is proper when morally acceptable even if it is considered illegal.
Examples: tone, assumptions, evidence, argument, persuasion.
One strategy used is the assumption that slavery is evil.
The article also persuades the reader that defying the government is proper when morally acceptable even if it is considered illegal.
Examples: tone, assumptions, evidence, argument, persuasion.
Politics Summary
In my assigned homework I read "A Plea for Captain John Brown". It details how in 1859 John Brown took control of a federal armory at Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. Brown subsequently failed, was captured and hung for treason. It clearly demonstrates the growing anxiety and tension over slavery throughout the country.
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