Monday, May 17, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Blog #12: In My Humble Opinion
In 2008 The Spartan Daily published an article titled "We're all so hungry to be thin". The article, in light of Respect Your Body Week, observes the social and cultural pressure to be be thin. The author proceeds to discuss the media and how it glamorizes the beauty of being thin, while also scrutinizing those who fail to meet their standard of perfected thinness.
According to the article, 5 to 10 million girls and women and an estimated 1 million men in the United States struggle with an eating disorder. Given that this article was published two years ago, it is possible that numbers have since increased.
Magazines and other forms of media only fuel these self-destructive behaviors. While the media attempts to persuade society that beauty is found in every body shape, their true underlying message is that in order to be beautiful you must fit the stereotypical image of "slendered" beauty.
This article effectively examines the issues surrounding society's enless pursuit of beauty. The emphasis that the media places on the importance of beauty will eventually result in irreversable consequences.
We are already witnessing the undeniable repercussions of this surreal image of beauty. Women and men alike are going to extreme measures to meet the media's depiction of beauty.
There are individuals who go to extremes to be beautifully thin. Some develop eating disorders either unintentionally or intentinionally to fit this cultural standard. Bulemia, anorexia and excessive exercise or dieting are slowly becoming a hightened concern.
Some undergo cosmetic surgery and permanently alter their physical appearance. Some go even further and receive multiple alterations. Look at Heidi Montag-Pratt who received 10 proceedures in one day, in addition to the previous proceedures she already had. Montag-Pratt, who is only 23, has become obsessed with her appearance and is willing to ehance it at any cost. She no longer looks real.
While we might not go to such extremes to be beautiful and thin, most of us are guilty of falling victim to the media and questioning and judging our own appearance. It becomes increasingly difficult to accept ourselves and the body we were given when the media is constantly emphasizing not only the importance of being beautiful, but the ways in which we could improve our self-worth by fitting their mold.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Blog #11: Fish Out of Water
You'd think that being in a holy place would put you at ease. Well it doesn't, atleast not for me. For me it just reignites distant memories.
I sat in the back on the wooden bench, watching as people made their way in. Families entered with children in hand. The occasional straggler made way through the doors as well.
Everyone dressed accordingly. They wore nice attire, but weren't overzealous with it. I was dressed in jeans and a shirt that no longer seemed appropriate.
People chatted comfortably as if they were long-time friends or neighbors. When the minister made his presence on stage, everyone quieted and focused solely on the speaker and hanging to his every word of truth. Some children sat impatiently, staring at the floor and dangling their legs. Others focused with the same intense concentration and intrigue as their parents.
He read the sermon, and people nodded in agreement with the occassional spoken "amen". They were convinced that these words were in fact truth. Despite the fact that he spoke conviction and the people were accepting of his message, I was dumbfounded. I had no comprehension of what he was trying to say, so I sat quietly in the back waiting for it to end.
Church and religion are difficult for me to accept provided a number of reasons. First, it reminds me of my grandparents who passed away. It reminds me of the grandfather who passed away the day before returning to school from winter break in elementary school. It forces me into memories of the sick grandmother who wasn't able to attend my graduation or attending church with her, praying to God that he would take away her sickness. Most of all it reminds me that these prayers were not answered.
For a long time I blamed God and I eventually lost my faith. It has become exceedingly difficult to accept religion, let alone to believe it. I no longer see religion and functionable in my life. Even if I wish to hear the message, it no longer makes sense to me.
It makes me uncomfortable to see people so reassured by the words of God, even when they're prayers go unanswered. I don't understand how people can invest so much faith into something they can't see, hear or touch.
I also don't understand the need for people to dress or behave in a certain way in a church simply because it is a place of God. Why do they feel the need to appear a certain way in the presence of others in one particular place if their God sees them at all times?
For these reasons, church and religion make no sense to me. Nor do I see myself seeking comfort in their establishments.
I sat in the back on the wooden bench, watching as people made their way in. Families entered with children in hand. The occasional straggler made way through the doors as well.
Everyone dressed accordingly. They wore nice attire, but weren't overzealous with it. I was dressed in jeans and a shirt that no longer seemed appropriate.
People chatted comfortably as if they were long-time friends or neighbors. When the minister made his presence on stage, everyone quieted and focused solely on the speaker and hanging to his every word of truth. Some children sat impatiently, staring at the floor and dangling their legs. Others focused with the same intense concentration and intrigue as their parents.
He read the sermon, and people nodded in agreement with the occassional spoken "amen". They were convinced that these words were in fact truth. Despite the fact that he spoke conviction and the people were accepting of his message, I was dumbfounded. I had no comprehension of what he was trying to say, so I sat quietly in the back waiting for it to end.
Church and religion are difficult for me to accept provided a number of reasons. First, it reminds me of my grandparents who passed away. It reminds me of the grandfather who passed away the day before returning to school from winter break in elementary school. It forces me into memories of the sick grandmother who wasn't able to attend my graduation or attending church with her, praying to God that he would take away her sickness. Most of all it reminds me that these prayers were not answered.
For a long time I blamed God and I eventually lost my faith. It has become exceedingly difficult to accept religion, let alone to believe it. I no longer see religion and functionable in my life. Even if I wish to hear the message, it no longer makes sense to me.
It makes me uncomfortable to see people so reassured by the words of God, even when they're prayers go unanswered. I don't understand how people can invest so much faith into something they can't see, hear or touch.
I also don't understand the need for people to dress or behave in a certain way in a church simply because it is a place of God. Why do they feel the need to appear a certain way in the presence of others in one particular place if their God sees them at all times?
For these reasons, church and religion make no sense to me. Nor do I see myself seeking comfort in their establishments.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Word #10
1. Word: Frivolous (adjective)
2. Definition: of little weight or importance; having no sound basis (as in fact or law)
3. Quote: A friend used during a conversation.
4. Sentence: Her argument was frivolous and did little to compell the audience.
2. Definition: of little weight or importance; having no sound basis (as in fact or law)
3. Quote: A friend used during a conversation.
4. Sentence: Her argument was frivolous and did little to compell the audience.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Blog #10- Japanese Internment Memorial
These images are just two frames that were integrated into the memorial monument seen during class. The depict the lives experienced by the Japanese that were forced into internment camps during and after the transition. Many were forced to leave behind their valued belongings, only to be placed into a tightly confined area that was tightly guarded.
I personally found it hard to connect with this particular form of art (sculpture), and would have been more influenced by photography or film. However, I was able to perceive a piece that respected the experiences of many Japanese-Americans during WWII.
Unfortunately, Japanese-Americans experienced events highly similar to the Jewish and other cultures that were ostracized by Hitler and the German Nazis. They were targeted simply on a basis of their ethnicity, regardless if they had no involvement with the Japanese and the attack of Pearl Harbor.
Pieces such as this help reflect upon the emotional, political and ethical turbulence prompted by bigotry and rash decisions. People have historically made ill-advised decisions that were a result of their social ignorance. Yet, despite past occurrences, they [as a society], have continued to repeat past mistakes.
It's as if there is an act now, think later mind frame. It is because of this that society has not only repeatedly made the same mistakes, but will continue to make them as well.
Take into consideration the terrorist attacks that occurred nearly a decade ago. Immediately following the attack, many individuals of Middle Eastern decent were scrutinized by American citizens. Anyone that visually resembled the terrorists could potentially be interrogated. There was also a noticeable increase in the number of hatecrimes targeted towards Middle Eastern Americans. Nearly a decade later, there still tends to be a stigma associated with them.
Society's tendency to react out of fear continues to have a detrimental effect on its efforts to improve tollerance. Hence, it becomes increasingly important that society learn from past mistakes in order to prevent further chaos.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Copy Edit the World #3
In the top image, a "d" should be added at the end of "an".
In the top left corner, the use of the word goad does not make sense.
In the third image, there is an unnecessary set of quotation marks. There should not be any quotes before the sentence beginning with "In".
In the fourth image, the sentence is double punctuated. There is an unnecessary placement of a period before the comma.
Word #9
1. Word: Imprudent (adjective)
2. Definition: Not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash
3. Quote: "Being somewhat imprudent I said, 'This place stinks.'" -Richard Keady during an American Studies 159 lecture
4. Sentence: The young girls was imprudent, and asked questions that made many adults feel uncomfortable.
2. Definition: Not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash
3. Quote: "Being somewhat imprudent I said, 'This place stinks.'" -Richard Keady during an American Studies 159 lecture
4. Sentence: The young girls was imprudent, and asked questions that made many adults feel uncomfortable.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Blog #9-In My Humble Opinion
Following Decision, Jubilation Erupts on Campus by Peter Hironaka, The Spartan Daily; November 5, 2008
Two years ago, an article was published following the election of Barack Obama as our nation's president. This indeed a moment that represents a paradign shift of our nation's open-mindedness. However, this article is a depicts our society's ignorance.
The article discusses the response of many black students at San Jose State University proceeding this election. A group of these individuals were observed gathering around the Tommie Smith and John Carlos statue on campus, chanting and praising this historic event.
Students were quoted saying "no disrespect to other races, but this is for all the black people who went through everything", or how they "were happy for relatives who endured racism."
Quite frankly, from the moment I began reading this article I was pissed. I was irritated at the fact that everything circulates around race. At the moment, why couldn't student's just be appreciative of the fact that a more worthy candidate was elected? Why did it automatically have to become yet another race issue?
It irritates me that we continue to feed into the racial/ethnic bullshit. This election was not about the black community, nor was it about racism. This election was about acknowledging the individual that will lead our country for the next few years.
The labeling of such events as a victory for one particular race is only further resulting in society's current racial separateness.
Two years ago, an article was published following the election of Barack Obama as our nation's president. This indeed a moment that represents a paradign shift of our nation's open-mindedness. However, this article is a depicts our society's ignorance.
The article discusses the response of many black students at San Jose State University proceeding this election. A group of these individuals were observed gathering around the Tommie Smith and John Carlos statue on campus, chanting and praising this historic event.
Students were quoted saying "no disrespect to other races, but this is for all the black people who went through everything", or how they "were happy for relatives who endured racism."
Quite frankly, from the moment I began reading this article I was pissed. I was irritated at the fact that everything circulates around race. At the moment, why couldn't student's just be appreciative of the fact that a more worthy candidate was elected? Why did it automatically have to become yet another race issue?
It irritates me that we continue to feed into the racial/ethnic bullshit. This election was not about the black community, nor was it about racism. This election was about acknowledging the individual that will lead our country for the next few years.
The labeling of such events as a victory for one particular race is only further resulting in society's current racial separateness.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Word #8
1. Word: Pretentious (adjective)
2. Definition:Characterized by an assumption of dignity or importance.
3. Quote: Heard during a Family Guy episode.
4. Sentence: The manager was pretentious and often spoke condescendingly to his employees.
2. Definition:Characterized by an assumption of dignity or importance.
3. Quote: Heard during a Family Guy episode.
4. Sentence: The manager was pretentious and often spoke condescendingly to his employees.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Blog #8- Drinkng Coffee Elsewhere
In Drinking Coffee Elsewhere,author ZZ Packer provides a number of short stories. I read Our Lady of Peace, which portrays a woman attempting to change not only her own circumstances, but of her students in a Baltimore public school as well.
Packer makes the effort to accurately portray each scenerio. For instance: "She could see Bonza's eyes scanning the school steps: no students. He threw his cigarette to the concrete, snuffed it out with his shoe, then grabbed her, kissing her with fully sloppy thrusts of tongue, his mustache scrubbing her face with its bristles. Lynnea pushed him away and gasped for air, trying to wipe away the saliva ringing her mouth, only to find both hands locked solidly in Bonza's" (page 68). In sections such as this, Packer uses punctuation to emphasise and paint a scenerio. While she uses a wider vocabulary than most, her writing is still basic thus making it an easier read.
Packer also integrates sarcasm and humor into her writing. For instance, "...girls dragged large fake designer handbags behind them like migrant workers told to flee the land" (page 70).
Packer also uses dialoge similar to that of Zora Neal Hurston, and punctuates words and emphasizes them in a way that the particular culture would speak. Such as that on page 71:
"You don't have to learn nothing. We the ones--"
"Anything," Lynnea corrected.
"What?"
"Go on." Lynnea sneaked another glance at the clock.
"Maybe we can learn it, but not by you just yapping at us. Nobody wanna hear nobody else talk for no hour. It just get boring..."
Overall, Drinking Coffee Elsewhere is a short and easy read that uses a variety of sentence length, punctuation, and comprehensive depictions.
Packer makes the effort to accurately portray each scenerio. For instance: "She could see Bonza's eyes scanning the school steps: no students. He threw his cigarette to the concrete, snuffed it out with his shoe, then grabbed her, kissing her with fully sloppy thrusts of tongue, his mustache scrubbing her face with its bristles. Lynnea pushed him away and gasped for air, trying to wipe away the saliva ringing her mouth, only to find both hands locked solidly in Bonza's" (page 68). In sections such as this, Packer uses punctuation to emphasise and paint a scenerio. While she uses a wider vocabulary than most, her writing is still basic thus making it an easier read.
Packer also integrates sarcasm and humor into her writing. For instance, "...girls dragged large fake designer handbags behind them like migrant workers told to flee the land" (page 70).
Packer also uses dialoge similar to that of Zora Neal Hurston, and punctuates words and emphasizes them in a way that the particular culture would speak. Such as that on page 71:
"You don't have to learn nothing. We the ones--"
"Anything," Lynnea corrected.
"What?"
"Go on." Lynnea sneaked another glance at the clock.
"Maybe we can learn it, but not by you just yapping at us. Nobody wanna hear nobody else talk for no hour. It just get boring..."
Overall, Drinking Coffee Elsewhere is a short and easy read that uses a variety of sentence length, punctuation, and comprehensive depictions.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Copy Edit the World #2
Parties involve should be parties involve[d]. ~Powerpoint from Anthro 140 class
Despite the discover should be discover[y]. ~Powerpoint from Anthro 140 class
Sociology p--rofessor should be professor. ~From the Spartan Daily on March 22
Diagnosys should be diagnos[i]s. ~On a Scrubs episode
Despite the discover should be discover[y]. ~Powerpoint from Anthro 140 class
Sociology p--rofessor should be professor. ~From the Spartan Daily on March 22
Diagnosys should be diagnos[i]s. ~On a Scrubs episode
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Blog #7- NPR Radio Analysis
Link to story: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124580621
1. The interviewer appeared to be familiar with the guest on his, and had a reasonable amount of understanding regarding recent activity and controversy in their recent endeavors.
2. The interviewer asked questions that were extremely direct. They were statments, which transitioned into questions. This could be due to the fact that he had already spoken with this individual on another occasion though.
3. The interviewer built up on questions by refering to his knowledge and his understanding of the material, as well as addressing public perspective.
4. The interviewers strategy appeared to be talk less. Essentially, the interviewer refrained from speaking for extensive periods of time. Instead, he made short, direct comments that allowed to interviewee to speak more elaborately and fully address the subject.
5. Inadequate or envasive questions were answered openly. It appeared that the interviewee was focused on clarifying misconceptions surrounding the controversy about his claim that the president needs to focus on black America.
6. The relationship between the interviewer and interviewee appeared to be comfortable. There were even a few moments when the two interrupted each other. Ulitmately, the two individuals appeared to discuss the issues, including the controversial ones, with understanding and respect.
7. This interview gave insight into the interview process. It, again, showed the importance of speaking less and listening more. She would give her understanding, then ask Smiley to either clarify, or help improver her understanding.
1. The interviewer appeared to be familiar with the guest on his, and had a reasonable amount of understanding regarding recent activity and controversy in their recent endeavors.
2. The interviewer asked questions that were extremely direct. They were statments, which transitioned into questions. This could be due to the fact that he had already spoken with this individual on another occasion though.
3. The interviewer built up on questions by refering to his knowledge and his understanding of the material, as well as addressing public perspective.
4. The interviewers strategy appeared to be talk less. Essentially, the interviewer refrained from speaking for extensive periods of time. Instead, he made short, direct comments that allowed to interviewee to speak more elaborately and fully address the subject.
5. Inadequate or envasive questions were answered openly. It appeared that the interviewee was focused on clarifying misconceptions surrounding the controversy about his claim that the president needs to focus on black America.
6. The relationship between the interviewer and interviewee appeared to be comfortable. There were even a few moments when the two interrupted each other. Ulitmately, the two individuals appeared to discuss the issues, including the controversial ones, with understanding and respect.
7. This interview gave insight into the interview process. It, again, showed the importance of speaking less and listening more. She would give her understanding, then ask Smiley to either clarify, or help improver her understanding.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Word #7
1. Word: Facetious (Adjective)
2. Definition: Not meant to be taken seriously or literally; amusing or humerous
3. Quote: An acquaintance used the word during a conversation.
4. Sentence: Despite his apparent attempts to be facetious and lighten the mood, his date was not amused.
2. Definition: Not meant to be taken seriously or literally; amusing or humerous
3. Quote: An acquaintance used the word during a conversation.
4. Sentence: Despite his apparent attempts to be facetious and lighten the mood, his date was not amused.
Blog #6: Mystery Character
She is vivacious and youthful. She moves gracefully, and her soft, chestnut hair flows with each stride. She is taking the '80s by storm.
They paint her and conceal her in expensive layers of cloth and jewels. She is manipulated to form an image of chiseled perfection. There is a moment, then a flash, and it is captured. She shines beneath the light.
"She's beautiful," they say. They want to be her.
She lives in a dual universe, torn between an illusion and reality.
She is just a name. She is just a face. They fail to see beneath the surface. She is a complex mixture of charisma and indifference. "There's just something about her," they say, “something that makes her different from the rest.”
She secretly walks along a dark and narrow path. Her erratic behavior is a desperate cry for affection. The evidence of chaos trails down the length of her newly feeble body. She withers away and the true depths of her vulnerability to the surrounding world becomes agonizingly apparent.
Who is this girl? She's unrecognizable. She has been led astray and succumbs to the sickness.
Alas, she is free.
They paint her and conceal her in expensive layers of cloth and jewels. She is manipulated to form an image of chiseled perfection. There is a moment, then a flash, and it is captured. She shines beneath the light.
"She's beautiful," they say. They want to be her.
She lives in a dual universe, torn between an illusion and reality.
She is just a name. She is just a face. They fail to see beneath the surface. She is a complex mixture of charisma and indifference. "There's just something about her," they say, “something that makes her different from the rest.”
She secretly walks along a dark and narrow path. Her erratic behavior is a desperate cry for affection. The evidence of chaos trails down the length of her newly feeble body. She withers away and the true depths of her vulnerability to the surrounding world becomes agonizingly apparent.
Who is this girl? She's unrecognizable. She has been led astray and succumbs to the sickness.
Alas, she is free.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Word #6
1. Word: Reticent (adjective)
2. Definition: disposed to be silent or not speak frequently; reserved
3. Quote: In the reading "Sexuality During Childhood and Adolesence" from Our Sexuality by Robert Crooks and Karla Baur
4: Sentence: While the woman tended to be reticent in her personal life, her career in the entertainment industry involved her being outgoing and sociable.
2. Definition: disposed to be silent or not speak frequently; reserved
3. Quote: In the reading "Sexuality During Childhood and Adolesence" from Our Sexuality by Robert Crooks and Karla Baur
4: Sentence: While the woman tended to be reticent in her personal life, her career in the entertainment industry involved her being outgoing and sociable.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Word #5
1. Word: Conceptualize (v)
2. Definition: To form into a concept; make a concept of
3. Quote: Used by a classmate during a discussion in a natural world and society course.
4. Sentence: As an industrial society, we often conceptualize the importance of individual success and profitability.
2. Definition: To form into a concept; make a concept of
3. Quote: Used by a classmate during a discussion in a natural world and society course.
4. Sentence: As an industrial society, we often conceptualize the importance of individual success and profitability.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Copy Edit The World
The Apples assignment, office should have been officer.
In the image, Tipple Decker should have been Triple Decker.
In the Write a News Release exercise, underprivileged is spelled wrong.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Blog Post #5: Apples
Sonoma, Calif.- Tractor loses control and makes a mess along highway 101 in south Sonoma County at 8:30 a.m.
The driver Robert Urbans, 55, was hauling two flatbed trailers containing 24 conrtainers of apples from Marysville to Sebastopal. Urban was negotiating of section of uneven pavement along the partially paved highway when he heard a cable snap. He said the rear of the flatbed started whipping and scattering apples.
Crews arrived at 9:45 a.m. and blocked one northbound lane of Highway 101 in south Sonoma County, according to California Highway Patrol officer Wayne Ziese. Morning traffic was severely delayed.
"We've got applesauce all over the highway," says Ziese adding, "Right now, we've got apples piled two feet high on the roadside, and crews out here with brooms and shovels."
When the accident occured, there was a mist in the air that made the roads slick, which further added to the hazard after the apples spilled.
According to Ziese, no one was injured in the accident, however a motor home that was behind the flatbed truck sustained minor damage.
Urban was driving at 55 mph, but was given a citation for the spilled load. The citation is likely to cost several hundred dollars. His lawyer called the jury's award excessive and said she will appeal the verdict. No date for the appeal has been set.
The driver Robert Urbans, 55, was hauling two flatbed trailers containing 24 conrtainers of apples from Marysville to Sebastopal. Urban was negotiating of section of uneven pavement along the partially paved highway when he heard a cable snap. He said the rear of the flatbed started whipping and scattering apples.
Crews arrived at 9:45 a.m. and blocked one northbound lane of Highway 101 in south Sonoma County, according to California Highway Patrol officer Wayne Ziese. Morning traffic was severely delayed.
"We've got applesauce all over the highway," says Ziese adding, "Right now, we've got apples piled two feet high on the roadside, and crews out here with brooms and shovels."
When the accident occured, there was a mist in the air that made the roads slick, which further added to the hazard after the apples spilled.
According to Ziese, no one was injured in the accident, however a motor home that was behind the flatbed truck sustained minor damage.
Urban was driving at 55 mph, but was given a citation for the spilled load. The citation is likely to cost several hundred dollars. His lawyer called the jury's award excessive and said she will appeal the verdict. No date for the appeal has been set.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Scavenger Hunt
1.The library uses a call number system. The first row is alphabetical, the second row is numeric, then subsequent lines are alphabetical then decimal.
2. The browsing library contains current best-sellers and new releases.
3. The types of electronic data bases include libguides, subject matters such as art & music or articles & magazines. There is also a distinction between the sjlibrary databases and the sjsu databases.
4. To access the electronic data bases, you must go the the mlklibrary home page, click in sjlibrary articles and databases, then specify to subject.
5. Ten daily newspapers include: The New York Times, Nichi Bei, Investors Business Daily, Los Angeles Times, San Jose Mercury News, San Francisco Chronicle, USA Today, San Jose Post Recorder, Spartan Daily, The Washington Post and The Wallstreet Journal.
6. Title and callback number for video: Father and the Bride (cb: 3.1197.04567120.0); dvd: The Rocker (cb: 3.1197.10996952.4); cd: Big Fish Soundtrack (cb: 3.1197.07761041.5).
7. Reference Book: Hispanic Resource Directory 3rd Edition (cb: E184.S75H584). The book is a collection of centers, businesses, yellowpages and other such categories that are of hispanic origin or influence.
8. Foreign Language: Book: Grammatica Portuguesa (cb: PC5043.V391971); CD: Il Verdi Trovatore (cb: 3.1197.06539992.2); Dvd/Movie: La Patite Lili (cb: 3.1197.07888719.2)
9. Magazines found at the library: Health, Men's Health, Ms. Fitness, Science Scope, Ramophone, Curve, Stock & Commodities, Entertainment, TV Guide, Hispanic and Cosmopolitan.
10. Scholarly Article About Steinbeck:
11. Book about John Steinbeck:
Book About Steinbeck: Author: Milton Meltzer; Title: John Steinbeck Twentieth Century Life; cb: PS3537.T32343742.
12. Book on Farm Labor: Title: The Bracer Program: It's Aftermath, a Historical Summary; cb: CAL 331. 67
13. Book n California Room on San Jose: Book: Airport Staff Preliminary Study of Airport Sites, San Jose Municiple Airport Office Manager; cb: CAL 354. 79 San Jose
14. Book on California Minorities:
15. MLK Cultural Heritage Center Collection has a number of resources surrounding cultural minority studies and writings.
16. The Beethoven Center has a locket of the artist's hair, keyboard insturments, and 1st edition music scores.
17. Mass Communication journals found in the library include: Magazine Literature, Writer's Digest, American Film, Entertainment Weekly, Filmmaker Magazine of Independent Film, Film Quarterly andJournalism History.
18. There are 6 instillations in the library.
2. The browsing library contains current best-sellers and new releases.
3. The types of electronic data bases include libguides, subject matters such as art & music or articles & magazines. There is also a distinction between the sjlibrary databases and the sjsu databases.
4. To access the electronic data bases, you must go the the mlklibrary home page, click in sjlibrary articles and databases, then specify to subject.
5. Ten daily newspapers include: The New York Times, Nichi Bei, Investors Business Daily, Los Angeles Times, San Jose Mercury News, San Francisco Chronicle, USA Today, San Jose Post Recorder, Spartan Daily, The Washington Post and The Wallstreet Journal.
6. Title and callback number for video: Father and the Bride (cb: 3.1197.04567120.0); dvd: The Rocker (cb: 3.1197.10996952.4); cd: Big Fish Soundtrack (cb: 3.1197.07761041.5).
7. Reference Book: Hispanic Resource Directory 3rd Edition (cb: E184.S75H584). The book is a collection of centers, businesses, yellowpages and other such categories that are of hispanic origin or influence.
8. Foreign Language: Book: Grammatica Portuguesa (cb: PC5043.V391971); CD: Il Verdi Trovatore (cb: 3.1197.06539992.2); Dvd/Movie: La Patite Lili (cb: 3.1197.07888719.2)
9. Magazines found at the library: Health, Men's Health, Ms. Fitness, Science Scope, Ramophone, Curve, Stock & Commodities, Entertainment, TV Guide, Hispanic and Cosmopolitan.
10. Scholarly Article About Steinbeck:
11. Book about John Steinbeck:
Book About Steinbeck: Author: Milton Meltzer; Title: John Steinbeck Twentieth Century Life; cb: PS3537.T32343742.
12. Book on Farm Labor: Title: The Bracer Program: It's Aftermath, a Historical Summary; cb: CAL 331. 67
13. Book n California Room on San Jose: Book: Airport Staff Preliminary Study of Airport Sites, San Jose Municiple Airport Office Manager; cb: CAL 354. 79 San Jose
14. Book on California Minorities:
15. MLK Cultural Heritage Center Collection has a number of resources surrounding cultural minority studies and writings.
16. The Beethoven Center has a locket of the artist's hair, keyboard insturments, and 1st edition music scores.
17. Mass Communication journals found in the library include: Magazine Literature, Writer's Digest, American Film, Entertainment Weekly, Filmmaker Magazine of Independent Film, Film Quarterly andJournalism History.
18. There are 6 instillations in the library.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Blog #4
Chiefs Wary on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell': Top Officers Want Time To Assess Lifting Gay Ban - Tom Shanker, New York Times
In this particular article, the issue surrounding the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy is being addressed. Obama recently called for a repeal on the current policy that was implemented over 16 years ago. However, Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey and Airforce Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz believe action should be taken more steadily. Both generals expressed to the Armed Service Comity that the consequences of doing so would be indeterminable. They suggested that action to do would be more suitable when the United States is not engaged in war.
I found this article under Google news specified in relations to the United States. This article is important in the sense that it relates to an ongoing battle of ethics, politics and constitutionalism. In recent years, there has been an increase in advocacy for gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender rights with issues such as Prop. 8. Additionally, the controversy surrounding the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy is not unfamiliar to the general public. There has been much hesitation to accept the fact that the policy is unethical and immoral. In a sense, it is a form of discrimination where soldiers are not asked to discuss their sexuality. However, should it become apparent that they are homosexual, they risk being relieved from their duty as a U.S. soldier.
This article is timely and due to the fact that it has recently been addressed by Obama and is receiving evaluating by the Armed Service Comity.
There is potential conflict between equal rights advocates and individuals against homosexuality.
The article appeals to human interest because it brings to question the constitutionalism and whether or not the policy could be considered a violation or individual rights.
This article could pass as a local story in the Mercury News considering it is a national topic. However, if the writer were attempting to further distinguish it for a local paper, they could perhaps focus on bay area residents that have been impacted by the don't ask don't tell policy.
In this particular article, the issue surrounding the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy is being addressed. Obama recently called for a repeal on the current policy that was implemented over 16 years ago. However, Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey and Airforce Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz believe action should be taken more steadily. Both generals expressed to the Armed Service Comity that the consequences of doing so would be indeterminable. They suggested that action to do would be more suitable when the United States is not engaged in war.
I found this article under Google news specified in relations to the United States. This article is important in the sense that it relates to an ongoing battle of ethics, politics and constitutionalism. In recent years, there has been an increase in advocacy for gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender rights with issues such as Prop. 8. Additionally, the controversy surrounding the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy is not unfamiliar to the general public. There has been much hesitation to accept the fact that the policy is unethical and immoral. In a sense, it is a form of discrimination where soldiers are not asked to discuss their sexuality. However, should it become apparent that they are homosexual, they risk being relieved from their duty as a U.S. soldier.
This article is timely and due to the fact that it has recently been addressed by Obama and is receiving evaluating by the Armed Service Comity.
There is potential conflict between equal rights advocates and individuals against homosexuality.
The article appeals to human interest because it brings to question the constitutionalism and whether or not the policy could be considered a violation or individual rights.
This article could pass as a local story in the Mercury News considering it is a national topic. However, if the writer were attempting to further distinguish it for a local paper, they could perhaps focus on bay area residents that have been impacted by the don't ask don't tell policy.
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