http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8036568.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8035316.stm
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Fish Out of Water
Walk A Mile in Heels. No Thank You!
Downtown San Jose was buzzing with people on Monday when they hosted the event in which males would wear high heels. This is symbolizing what it would be like to walk a mile in women’s shoes.
The YWCA put on the event and this was their 7th time holding it and is looking to keep going strong. It was held on April 22, 2009 and it was to support, and promote sexual assault awareness.
Confusion was my first reaction because I have never experienced something like this, mainly because I do not really attend events of this nature. I also am not a huge fan of downtown areas in big cities so I get tense when there is a lot of people I do not know and large buildings all around.
The crowd was buzzing with eagerness to start the walk, which started at Plaza de Ceaser Chavez. This is where I observed the event and was fairly surprised at how many people showed up. At this location I ended up running into a lady named Heidi Lawson whom was a guest in our PR 193 class and Works for the YWCA as the Community Relations Manager.
Along with confusion I was kind of excited seeing as I do enjoy new things and seeing a bunch of men walking in heels is pretty amusing to see. A few of the men participating looked very uncomfortable, and for good reason seeing as high heels are made for the slim foot of a woman.
The volunteers were very nice and knowledgeable about the event and were able to point me in the right direction when I had questions. Going to the event alone was not a bad idea because it forced me to go out and meet people and the other people at the event were very friendly.
There were a lot of families that attended the event meaning more specifically there were more children there than I thought I would see. This was very impactful because this was showing that men were not just drug there by their wives.
I have felt the “fish out of water” feeling a lot when traveling to other countries and even states but this was a different feeling. The feeling I felt was more so one of emotion because I have never been to events like this and to see strangers in a community come together for a cause is extremely moving.
Downtown San Jose was buzzing with people on Monday when they hosted the event in which males would wear high heels. This is symbolizing what it would be like to walk a mile in women’s shoes.
The YWCA put on the event and this was their 7th time holding it and is looking to keep going strong. It was held on April 22, 2009 and it was to support, and promote sexual assault awareness.
Confusion was my first reaction because I have never experienced something like this, mainly because I do not really attend events of this nature. I also am not a huge fan of downtown areas in big cities so I get tense when there is a lot of people I do not know and large buildings all around.
The crowd was buzzing with eagerness to start the walk, which started at Plaza de Ceaser Chavez. This is where I observed the event and was fairly surprised at how many people showed up. At this location I ended up running into a lady named Heidi Lawson whom was a guest in our PR 193 class and Works for the YWCA as the Community Relations Manager.
Along with confusion I was kind of excited seeing as I do enjoy new things and seeing a bunch of men walking in heels is pretty amusing to see. A few of the men participating looked very uncomfortable, and for good reason seeing as high heels are made for the slim foot of a woman.
The volunteers were very nice and knowledgeable about the event and were able to point me in the right direction when I had questions. Going to the event alone was not a bad idea because it forced me to go out and meet people and the other people at the event were very friendly.
There were a lot of families that attended the event meaning more specifically there were more children there than I thought I would see. This was very impactful because this was showing that men were not just drug there by their wives.
I have felt the “fish out of water” feeling a lot when traveling to other countries and even states but this was a different feeling. The feeling I felt was more so one of emotion because I have never been to events like this and to see strangers in a community come together for a cause is extremely moving.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Ad redirect
Synopsis of ad now: the ad is red background with a picture of a surfer on the top with the company's name, Sticky Bumps, and below the picture are the products they sell: Wax, Traction Pads, Leashes, and Board Bags. It is directed at an older audience whom know how to surf already.
How to redirect the ad: I would redirect the ad to a younger audience and by doing this I would change the picture to a younger child using the same products that Sticky Bumps sells. I would also change the colors to brighter more vibrant colors that will attract a child's eye more.
As far as the font it is a little plain for an ad targeting a younger surfer child. Today children like crazy style writing and loud objects to get them excited because they want to be noticed.
I would change the placement of the products and the picture int he ad. I would have the picture in the middle but cropped in a circle with the products surrounding the picture. The on the top I would have the brand name in an electric green or blue and the bottom would have the website.
How to redirect the ad: I would redirect the ad to a younger audience and by doing this I would change the picture to a younger child using the same products that Sticky Bumps sells. I would also change the colors to brighter more vibrant colors that will attract a child's eye more.
As far as the font it is a little plain for an ad targeting a younger surfer child. Today children like crazy style writing and loud objects to get them excited because they want to be noticed.
I would change the placement of the products and the picture int he ad. I would have the picture in the middle but cropped in a circle with the products surrounding the picture. The on the top I would have the brand name in an electric green or blue and the bottom would have the website.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Individual Blog Assignment #1
The news story that I am doing is about the San Jose Sharks and their lack of success in the Stanley Cup playoffs. All but one year the San Jose Sharks have stayed true to form by having a great regular season then falling apart when the pressure of the playoffs comes along. This has been a trend for the Sharks as soon as getting to the playoffs became routine. As routine as it is that the Sharks make the playoffs it is just as normal to see them lose out early because they do not execute during the playoffs.
Major problems for the Sharks are easy to see, lack of intensity, lack of execution, and lack of toughness are all major contributors to their dismal playoff history. The Sharks seem to curl up in a ball whenever they are expected to be "that team" that should win the Stanley Cup. The pressure that has been put on the Sharks in the last 4 years to win the Stanley Cup has gotten a coach fired and some moves made in the roster. Another reason the Sharks have not had any success in the playoffs is the fact that their "Big" players do not show up like Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau. They should be leading the team but always lack the numbers that leaders should have like a Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin or a Nicklas Lidstrom. Again this year the Sharks are staying true to form being down 2-0 to the Ducks.
Major problems for the Sharks are easy to see, lack of intensity, lack of execution, and lack of toughness are all major contributors to their dismal playoff history. The Sharks seem to curl up in a ball whenever they are expected to be "that team" that should win the Stanley Cup. The pressure that has been put on the Sharks in the last 4 years to win the Stanley Cup has gotten a coach fired and some moves made in the roster. Another reason the Sharks have not had any success in the playoffs is the fact that their "Big" players do not show up like Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau. They should be leading the team but always lack the numbers that leaders should have like a Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin or a Nicklas Lidstrom. Again this year the Sharks are staying true to form being down 2-0 to the Ducks.
Monday, April 6, 2009
The way I see it...
" People do not care about what you did yesterday. People do not care what you are doing tomorrow. People only care about what you are doing at this moment in time, right now. You need to seize the moment that you are in."
"Never hold back because if you do you might never have the same opportunity presented to you ever again."
"Never hold back because if you do you might never have the same opportunity presented to you ever again."
Similies and Metaphors
Similes:
Evgeni Malkin launched that puck like a rocket right down Broadway.
Shane, you look about as red as a lobster.
Metaphors:
Brian was a wall, bouncing every tennis ball back over the net.
We would have had more pizza to eat if Tammy hadn’t been such a hog
Evgeni Malkin launched that puck like a rocket right down Broadway.
Shane, you look about as red as a lobster.
Metaphors:
Brian was a wall, bouncing every tennis ball back over the net.
We would have had more pizza to eat if Tammy hadn’t been such a hog
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
NPR
Metal Band in Bagdad.
The interviewer gave a brief background on the band Acrassicauda and why they had to be relocated. The were not allowed to make music under the Saddam regime but since the American invasion they have received more death threats and forced to move. Started off with trying to find the background on Heavy Metal in Baghdad. lead into the movement to Syria and that is where they made their first record and how their lives were put into their first album. Asked good questions that lead to the bands explanations of why they wrote their music. The band was very straight forward and did not try to avoid any questions from my point of view. The interviewer was very educated about the band and their history. The connection between the interviewer and interviewee is one of wanting the band to open up and share their story. She ws trying to guide the band to inform and share their stories. The interviewer was good about quoting the band and making them comfortable by having previous knowledge. The interviewer had good excerpts from the band's songs and used them to explain their views and past experiences while connecting it with the music. The interviewer was trying to make the band out to be victims of the social norms in Baghdad and that is why they now live in the United States. The interviewer was very good at cutting down dead time. I think there was only a few moments that had any sort of dead time. I learned that being prepared and doing homework on your interviewee is very important and promotion is also a key part. Every couple minutes they would reintroduce all the people being interviewed and also the cause of them being there.
The interviewer gave a brief background on the band Acrassicauda and why they had to be relocated. The were not allowed to make music under the Saddam regime but since the American invasion they have received more death threats and forced to move. Started off with trying to find the background on Heavy Metal in Baghdad. lead into the movement to Syria and that is where they made their first record and how their lives were put into their first album. Asked good questions that lead to the bands explanations of why they wrote their music. The band was very straight forward and did not try to avoid any questions from my point of view. The interviewer was very educated about the band and their history. The connection between the interviewer and interviewee is one of wanting the band to open up and share their story. She ws trying to guide the band to inform and share their stories. The interviewer was good about quoting the band and making them comfortable by having previous knowledge. The interviewer had good excerpts from the band's songs and used them to explain their views and past experiences while connecting it with the music. The interviewer was trying to make the band out to be victims of the social norms in Baghdad and that is why they now live in the United States. The interviewer was very good at cutting down dead time. I think there was only a few moments that had any sort of dead time. I learned that being prepared and doing homework on your interviewee is very important and promotion is also a key part. Every couple minutes they would reintroduce all the people being interviewed and also the cause of them being there.
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