Chapter 12 Question #2

Okay so my situation would be very common amongst the public which involves being late for work. It can also relate to others that deal with work, school, and etc. Well so I decided to take up a shift one morning for a fellow co-worker after a late night closing shift which ended about 2 in the morning. Well I work at the Dining Commons here on campus and so we sometimes close really late. I had to get up 6 in the morning because I started at 6:30 so I had to set my alarm. I went on my phone to set my alarm and set it to 6 o’clock. I set my phone to 6 o’clock and went to bed. So I wake up the next morning naturally because I had to urinate and I looked at my phone and it was 6:45. I was late to work because I did not hear my phone go off. I check my phone and it said the alarm was set at 6 p.m. instead of a.m. The assumption I made that thinking that my phone was set for a.m. instead of p.m. was incorrect. Also I ended going to work the wrong day as well I did not have to even go in that morning. It was for the week after.

Chapter 12 Question #1

Horoscope: Your spirit sparkles, Scorpio. You may feel filled with tremendous energy as you go about your day. Your sense of adventure is high, and there's very little that gets you down. One area that might be difficult to deal with right now is love and romance. You may feel like this is the one domain in which things aren't going the way you'd like them to. Patience is the secret.

This is truly the first time I have ever read my horoscope and as for my first time it is extremely accurate. It is honestly almost scary. I would feel like it would be on point with some things because I feel they would be very general to be compatible with all people. But it is really accurate. As a person I am really energetic when it comes to being positive. I usually spread this joy with others just because I love lifting people up when they are down and in return I become even happier. From the sense of adventure it was right on. I have been wanting to go on an adventure no matter what kind even if it simply going out to eat or busting a random adventure to the beach. I love being spontaneous and you cannot be any more spontaneous than taking a random trip to somewhere. It really is hard to put me in a bad mood just because I have been this way my whole life. I love seeing the positives in life throughout any situation. It has just recently occurred that going into college has really affected my love life. I got out of a serious relationship my first year here because of many reasons; mainly distance. That has really changed my personality greatly. I feel as if I am not as outgoing anymore and I am constantly thinking of the past and my future. But I do keep my head up just patiently waiting because I still do believe in love. 

Chapter 11 Question #3

In this chapter, there are many topics that caught my eye. In general this chapter is perfect for current events because media is a big part of life. This generation is solely based on media and news the shape the way the economy thinks. Television alone shaped the way our generation thinks which is not all too good. We have been called the “Jersey Shore Generation” which is basically describing our ignorance and the potential we lack to become successful. So one thing that I believe is important is bias in the news. It is definitely out there and is portrayed in the news. The country has used media to persuade people to think one way or the other. I have explained this in my second post. Another thing that I found interesting is the use of racism in the news. Well not necessarily racism but racial comparison as shown in the picture in the Think Textbook. So for everyone, we have to be careful what we post in social media and what we show to the public.  

Chapter 11 Question #2

Okay, so in this chapter, both authors discuss their viewpoints on plagiarism and how it is either good or bad. They both put up great support for their opinions and I can see the valid points that they make.  Brook Sadler believes is a supporter of plagiarism being wrong and in this case I believe many people other than him also support this idea. I know as for myself, I do also support plagiarism being wrong and should not be done because the person who has created the idea should get full credit for their statement or idea. It is not fair having someone else taking credit for something you may have worked on very hard. Look at it this way, what if you have discovered something that is important that can change life and someone else took the credit for your discovery. Wouldn’t you be disappointed and kind of angry? I would definitely but then again plagiarism in school is enforced strictly to boundaries that even I do not prefer. I know there are many ideas that one cannot take all the credit before because in history, I believe there are things that are thought of many times. Obviously I am talking about general ideas and I strongly believe that these ideas should not be credited to one person. This is what gives trouble to students of all ages and this is what Hunt was talking about. So this statement is very controversial. What is your opinion?

Chapter 11 Question #1

The current time we live in is perfect to explain what the impact of media on the public especially what is going on right now. Well the media is obviously the main source for all news, current events, and most information on basically everything. A generation is highly influenced by media which what producers take advantage of. So for example since we are living in the time of elections once again, the media played an exponential role in campaigning. They used media to reach out to the public to persuade one to believe one way and reject the other ideals of another. It was used by both candidates, Romney and Obama. Well if you look at the bigger picture, have you thought of where do you get your news from? Well this plays another important role as well because almost every news station is biased and it is obvious to see what news station believes in what. I believe the only station I know of as of now that isn’t biased towards U.S. parties is BBC just because it is a station that gets an overall ideal. Well that is how I see it, I would get in depth but this topic is very broad.  

Chapter 10 Question #3

One thing that stood out the most to me is product placement. It is literally everywhere. You see it in television, movies, and anywhere else that you can find civilization. So for a television show, how do you get the money to start and keep it running? I mean money does not magically appear. A great amount comes from sponsors. It is announced at the beginning of every show, during, and after. It is also obvious when you see the logo on every item that is on set either in the clear or timidly in the background of a scene. It plays a major role in sports and is continuing to grow. You can see soccer players, ufc fighters, and nascar drivers for a great example because the advertise all their sponsors and they get money in return. The advertisement is even reaching more to the NBA. Take a look at the commercials, the courtside, and also listen to the announcers and how they introduce products during the game. The NBA even considered getting major sponsoring on their jerseys as well is still in talk. I honestly believe that is too much and shouldn’t go that far. I believe they are doing enough to get their product out their but it is their choice. 

Chapter 10 Question #2

This is a classic argument of healthy eating in today’s society. It is basically one author giving her view on supporting what the child is exposed to from food marketers and as for the other author, he or she is giving the opposing view. So in this situation Wootan is explaining that yes, the parents may be the one to blame for poor eating choices for them and their children, but she also points out that the marketing from food companies and franchises aren’t helping as well. She morally has a good point but then again I believe that it really does focus on the parents’ will. That is why I agree more with Liodice because she is technically correct. Everyone has their right to freedom of speech and press. So they can push any topic without much restraint on what they are trying to advertise. They are simply doing their job and trying to make a living. It may not be an honest living, but the public does not have to give in to their campaigning. 

Chapter 10 Question #1

During the past week, I would say I have been exposed to media quite a bit, at least more than usual due to the fact that I went home this week. As I was watching television I noticed that Microsoft has been very active recently after the introduction of many apple products that have been coming out recently. So as for marketing strategies, they have used competition from another company such as apple, to help gain profit and customers with their new products. They put out products that look great and may seem better to the public just because of its technology. Given that it isn’t as good as a staple like apple products, it still isn’t too far behind. It is growing especially with the introduction of windows 8 and also the new computer/tablet called, “Surface”. Microsoft at one point was higher in value than apple and helped them out of bankruptcy just to continue this type of marketing.