This article discusses the recent photographs taken of DNA. In the past, from when DNA was first discovered until now, the structure of it was only known through other methods like observing how X-Rays bounces off of it when they collide with it. The journalist opens the article by iterating that it has taken 59 years since DNA's initial discovery to confirm what is actually looks like. The journalist then uses logos to explain the process of the Italian physics professor, Enzo Di Fabrizio, to finally confirm scientists' hypothesis about the appearance of DNA. The journalist then includes Di Fabrizio's opinion that advances in technology will soon produce clearer pictures of the DNA strands. The article concludes with a statement about how these photographs will greatly help scientists with their future work in genetics. Through the inclusion of the facts of the photographs and how it will affect science, the journalist effectively uses logos to convey to the readers how monumental this discovery is.
Link to article: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/50029929/ns/technology_and_science-science/#.ULlrooNX2So
Friday, November 30, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
A Life In Prison
A CNN article reports on the lives of children growing up in poverty in Nepal. Due to a lack of available care from either parents, or government support, children are forced to live behind jail bars. The efforts taken by Pushpa Basnet are explained, and the article discusses the daycare program opened by Basnet in an effort to provide resources to children in Nepal. The article then transitions into an interview which establishes pathos and ethos for the situation, and makes the readers grow an attachment for the children who are suffering as orphans or otherwise abandoned in Nepal. the use of pathos helps to encourage readers to also take action in the situation and encourages able people to, like Basnet, find ways to solve the global issue at hand.
Kill List Rule Book
This article, written by Dylan Stableford, discusses President Obama's decision to create rules in regards to drone attacks, a system established during George W. Bush's term in office. Obama decided to create these rules after a drone attack on al-Qaida leader, and was rushing to finish them before the elections, in the event Mitt Romney was elected, so his successor would not inherent an incomplete work. Government officials, with now more time to complete them, want to diminish the President's sole power in creating these rules.
Stableford uses extensive quotes and details in his article, to establish his credibility and to enhance the point of his story. He remains mostly neutral, and by doing so, it is unclear whether it is good or bad that the officials want more say in the matter. However, by ending the article with the number of drone attacks under Obama and the petition for the "Do Not Kill" list, it is apparent that he supported such a cause, which protected the United States against drone attacks, though it did not receive the proper amount of signatures.
Stableford uses extensive quotes and details in his article, to establish his credibility and to enhance the point of his story. He remains mostly neutral, and by doing so, it is unclear whether it is good or bad that the officials want more say in the matter. However, by ending the article with the number of drone attacks under Obama and the petition for the "Do Not Kill" list, it is apparent that he supported such a cause, which protected the United States against drone attacks, though it did not receive the proper amount of signatures.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Courts Divided Over Searches of Cellphones
Somini Sengupta describes the current regulations surrounding the use of technological evidence in criminal cases and evaluates future possible changes and the effects the evidence can have. In addition, she develops the various arguments behind the drive to change the rules that permit searches on personal technology. Technology is progressing at a much faster pace than the laws are keeping up with, resulting in a need to adjust the regulations in order to fit modern society. For example, Sengupta explains the debate if privacy protection applies to smart phones. She supports this statement with examples from the Louisiana federal appeals court and a criminal lawyer. The criminal lawyer, Hanni Fakhoury, states, “[The courts] can’t even agree if there’s a reasonable expectation of privacy in text messages that would trigger Fourth Amendment protection.” This quotation demonstrates the difficulty for courts to reach a decision regarding the appropriate and fair amount of accessibility to personal technology during investigations. Sengupta then transitions to explain that this topic is currently relevant because of the soon approaching changes that are anticipated to be made in the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. This potential change is important because of the history of bickering over the topic between parties and groups with opposing views. She then begins to implicate the effects of electronic searches by describing a Rhode Island case. Without the ability to search electronics, the case would never have formed or progressed. Sengupta's tone is understanding in that she displays both sides of the argument. She values to abundance of information presented through electronics. In addition, it is clear that she understands the huge difference technological information can make in a case and its ability to provide justice. Overall, she is able to present both sides of the story, while also developing her accepting tone towards electronic search without specific warrants.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/26/technology/legality-of-warrantless-cellphone-searches-goes-to-courts-and-legislatures.html?pagewanted=2&_r=0&hp
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/26/technology/legality-of-warrantless-cellphone-searches-goes-to-courts-and-legislatures.html?pagewanted=2&_r=0&hp
Freefalling World Record
Sunday morning October 14, 2012, Felix Baumgartner broke one of the craziest world records. He broke the speed of sound (833.9 mph) jumping from the stratosphere. This accomplishment makes him the first man to break the speed of sound in freefall. Not only did he break a world record, but he delivered valuable data for space exploration at the same time.
Felix climbed up to a helium filled balloon (39,045 meters). Felix broke previous records (highest freefall, highest manned ballon flight), leaving the longest freefall record to project mentor Col. Joe Kittinger.
His fall back to earth only lasted 9:09 minutes with 4:22 of that time in freefall. At one point, he began to spin rapidly, but quickly regained control before opening his parachute. This jump was broadcasted all over the world and scientists now have a a better understanding of how the body copes with the extreme conditions near space.
The article I read was posted on http://www.redbullstratos.com/the-mission/world-record-jump/. Although, this article used logos by citing scientific and mathematical facts, it was very vague in details about the event. For instance, it didn’t really mention why Baumgartner chose to participate in this, and didn’t even mention that it was for a Redbull event.
Felix climbed up to a helium filled balloon (39,045 meters). Felix broke previous records (highest freefall, highest manned ballon flight), leaving the longest freefall record to project mentor Col. Joe Kittinger.
His fall back to earth only lasted 9:09 minutes with 4:22 of that time in freefall. At one point, he began to spin rapidly, but quickly regained control before opening his parachute. This jump was broadcasted all over the world and scientists now have a a better understanding of how the body copes with the extreme conditions near space.
The article I read was posted on http://www.redbullstratos.com/the-mission/world-record-jump/. Although, this article used logos by citing scientific and mathematical facts, it was very vague in details about the event. For instance, it didn’t really mention why Baumgartner chose to participate in this, and didn’t even mention that it was for a Redbull event.
U.S., Afghanistan to begin talks on post-withdrawal security
Author David Zucchino gets right to the point in his opening
statement. He addresses when the negotiations are scheduled to begin and he
establishes what is to be discussed during the meetings between the U.S. and
Afghanistan. Next Zucchino discusses “suspicion and mistrust” because of the
number of deaths that have created high tensions between the two countries. He
makes sure to provide both viewpoints though the article is clearly biased, as
he is an American. Zucchino moves on to discuss the politics of the purpose
behind the meetings and relates them to similar events from last year. He is
careful when discussing the purposes of the meetings to use words like “attempt”
and “aimed” to make it clear that nothing is set in stone. He tries to point
out that the negotiations may not go as planned and that he is not promising
anything which is why he uses “attempt” and “aimed”. He closes with a couple of quotations that establish his
credibility as a writer and that also close the article on a positive note. By
closing on a positive note he is able to reassure his readers that an effort is
being made to progress.
The Mind of Petraeus: Why Cheaters Think They Won’t Get Caught
The author, Jeffery Kluger addresses why men in power cheat on their significant others. Its a question many of us have asked which Kluger so blatantly states as "What the hell was he thinking?" Men in power, more often than not, will get caught cheating since the internet has made it even easier for dirt to be uncovered. Kluger writes with an air of snark. Informally analyzing the actions of men in power doing stupid things. However as the article continues he grows more formal. The article continues to delve into the psychological behavior of narcissists. There are diagnosed narcissists which he refers to as Narcissists and then people who have narcissistic traits but are not diagnosed. He refers to them as narcissists (with a lower case n). Celebrities and most often athletes display these traits. They have things given to them and are often forgiven the consequences of their actions. He cites a psychologist at Ohio State saying "The idea is, ‘This doesn’t apply to me; somehow I’m not going to get caught.’ We’ve done studies about decision-making and impulsivity in narcissists and they really don’t think about the consequence.” He also cites other studies reaching the same conclusions. In the last paragraphs he returns to his informal address to us. He says these men teach us a valuable lesson that they rarely learn themselves. He concludes saying Petraeus has fallen in line with the many men who think too highly of themselves but he will not be the last.
Kluger's tone appeals to readers in the beginning. He speaks as a common man as to differentiate between someone like him and someone like Tiger Woods or Petraeus. Though slightly offensive in the beginning, he matures throughout when addressing the science behind these decisions.
Kluger's tone appeals to readers in the beginning. He speaks as a common man as to differentiate between someone like him and someone like Tiger Woods or Petraeus. Though slightly offensive in the beginning, he matures throughout when addressing the science behind these decisions.
Fairness needed for pregnant workers
http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/25/opinion/sethi-pregnant-workers/index.html?hpt=op_t1
The author, Arjun Sethi, establishes his ethos as a lawyer and commentator on social justice related issues. He starts his article using pathos by referencing an actual pregnant woman who has been discriminated against int he workplace. Also, instead of just saying "Pregnant women are not treated justly in the workplace", he uses logos by showing us a range of specific examples of women fired for being pregnant. He also cites specific acts and laws that ban discrimination based on pregnancy- "The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 requires employers to treat pregnant women the same way they treat other employees with similar limitations... Congress' message was clear: pregnancy and work are compatible.". The author then goes on to explain the loopholes employers use to circumvent the law and the actions organizations are taking to protect the rights of pregnant women. He ends with a rhetorical question in order to imply that pregnant women deserve equal and fair treatment: "Pregnant workers need protection, too. All they seek is fair treatment. Is that too much to ask?"
The author, Arjun Sethi, establishes his ethos as a lawyer and commentator on social justice related issues. He starts his article using pathos by referencing an actual pregnant woman who has been discriminated against int he workplace. Also, instead of just saying "Pregnant women are not treated justly in the workplace", he uses logos by showing us a range of specific examples of women fired for being pregnant. He also cites specific acts and laws that ban discrimination based on pregnancy- "The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 requires employers to treat pregnant women the same way they treat other employees with similar limitations... Congress' message was clear: pregnancy and work are compatible.". The author then goes on to explain the loopholes employers use to circumvent the law and the actions organizations are taking to protect the rights of pregnant women. He ends with a rhetorical question in order to imply that pregnant women deserve equal and fair treatment: "Pregnant workers need protection, too. All they seek is fair treatment. Is that too much to ask?"
Bomb Hits Pakistani Shiite Procession
http://world.time.com/2012/11/25/bomb-hits-pakistani-shiite-procession-kills-5/
This article discusses a recent bombing of Pakistan caused by the Taliban which killed five people and injured many more. The author includes heavy logos, packing the entire article with fact after fact. Since the article is short, the concentrated amout of factual information pertaining to different attacks and bombings enforces the idea of the reader being bombarded with information. The article provides only a brief summary on the extremists of the Pakistani Taliban, and also providing several other attacks they have initiated on the Shiites. As the article continues, it feels like an obituary with the impersonal records of deaths with lack of an establishment of pathos. The logos completely controls the entire article, start to finish, with no relent. However, this is probably how the victimized Shiites must feel when they are faced with the news of endless deaths and injuries. Overall, the article is informative and although the logos is meant to reflect the non-stop bombing, it seems detacthed and uncaring.
This article discusses a recent bombing of Pakistan caused by the Taliban which killed five people and injured many more. The author includes heavy logos, packing the entire article with fact after fact. Since the article is short, the concentrated amout of factual information pertaining to different attacks and bombings enforces the idea of the reader being bombarded with information. The article provides only a brief summary on the extremists of the Pakistani Taliban, and also providing several other attacks they have initiated on the Shiites. As the article continues, it feels like an obituary with the impersonal records of deaths with lack of an establishment of pathos. The logos completely controls the entire article, start to finish, with no relent. However, this is probably how the victimized Shiites must feel when they are faced with the news of endless deaths and injuries. Overall, the article is informative and although the logos is meant to reflect the non-stop bombing, it seems detacthed and uncaring.
Casey Anthony detectives overlooked Google search
This article discusses the case that accused Casey Anthony of the murder of her 2 year old daughter in 2008. The journalist tells of the recent discovery of a Google search on the computer in Anthony's home: "fool-proof suffocation methods." However, back when Anthony was on trial, she was not convicted of murder, but only accused of helping her father cover up the toddler's death. However, this article, though the journalist does not indicate a bias of any kind and is not accusatory, hints that some helpful clues such as this Google search may have led to a different ruling in the courtroom had it been discussed during the trial. The journalist includes the facts that this search was found on a computer within Casey Anthony's home on the Mozilla Firefox browser. When detectives first searched the computers, they only perused Internet Explorer, which was less commonly used in the household. When searching the Firefox browser, the website Myspace was also used, which only Casey Anthony used, not her father. The journalist's inclusion of facts without an obvious bias conveys to the audience that if these discoveries had been pursued farther, there may have been a different outcome, but the journalist does not give his own opinion or blatantly accuse Anthony without the presence of hard, conclusive evidence.
Link to article: http://news.msn.com/us/casey-anthony-detectives-overlooked-google-search
Link to article: http://news.msn.com/us/casey-anthony-detectives-overlooked-google-search
Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill: MPs drop death penalty
It seems that there has been an on going issue within African countries regarding the acceptance of gay rights. In Uganda a bill was created that gave homosexuals the death penalty if they performed any homosexual acts. It also made it illegal for people to promote homosexuality in anyway. The author begins this article by discussing the governments decision to drop the aspect of the bill that called for the death penalty. He establishes his ethos by specifically saying that this bill was created as a means to increase penalties against homosexuality, because it is already illegal in Uganda. This establishes his ethos, because it becomes clear that the author disagrees with with Uganda's anti-homosexuality laws and is in astonishment that they want to make penalties more severe. The overall logos of the article expresses that the Ugandan government is wrong to discriminate, which the author shows subtly by speaking on the international pressures against the president signing the bill. Rights for homosexuals is a topic of debate all around the globe (some being more sever than others), and it seems that no one views it as a way if life that has limited rights.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-20463887
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-20463887
California Cove Blessed With Nature's Beauty Reels from its Stench
This article, written by Ian Lovett, tells the harsh reality of living by the sea. In San Diego, the new environmental regulations have closed off a cove called La Jolla. The article begins with beautiful sea-side imagery, only to be disrupted by horrible olfactory descriptions of sea gull feces disrupting the natural beauty. The opinions regarding the smell vary, since some believe that it is a natural effect of living close to sea life. Others, such as tourists, see it as a disturbance to the thousands they spent on a California vacation. Due to harsh environmental rules, it isn't permitted to wash the bird poop off the rocks, so, the only hope for the suffering population surrounding La Jolla cove is to wait for rain to naturally wash the poop away. Lovett uses nature olfactory imagery to show the contrasting sights and smells seen in La Jolla cove, and makes his argument more effective by juxtaposing the two to demonstrate the effect the smell has on the people around the nature.
Friday, November 23, 2012
Black Friday Sale Rush Creeps Into Thanksgiving
Anne
D'Innocenzio and Tom Krisher, authors of this article, present the topic
of stores opening earlier than the past years on Black Friday. Instead of opening early on Black Friday, many stores have turned to the idea of opening late Thanksgiving day.
D'Innocenzio and Krisher begin with an overview of the past store hours and compare them to this year's record early openings: "Target Corp. opened its doors at 9 p.m. on the holiday, three hours earlier than last year... And scores of other stores such as Macy's Inc. opened at midnight on Black Friday." Many shoppers either came right after their Thanksgiving dinner or completely skipped their meal to camp out in front of stores, beat the crowd and get an edge on others who came to the early opening stores. Also, D'Innocenzio and Krisher interviewed a couple of people from Ann Arbor, Michigan and New York City, New York to present their stories with the Black Friday happenings. Some regret camping out in front of stores while other took part in the online sales while waiting.
Finally, D'Innocenzio and Krisher address the controversy relating to the early opening of stores on Black Friday resulting in strikes. According to Carrie Gleason, director of Retail Action Project, "It [the early opening of stores on Black Friday] shows that the companies are not valuing their workers. They're looking to their workers to squeeze out more profits." Many stores such as WalMart, Ann Taylor and Forever 21 and some other stores in the Manhattan borough opening at midnight and earlier have workers partaking in strikes. The biggest strike, however, is WalMart's workers. They have taken a broader campaign and established the OUR Walmart union group. Many workers "walked-out" of their jobs on Black Friday to protest. Overall, Black Friday has raised a tremendous amount of controversy due to its taking over of the holiday season.
D'Innocenzio and Krisher begin with an overview of the past store hours and compare them to this year's record early openings: "Target Corp. opened its doors at 9 p.m. on the holiday, three hours earlier than last year... And scores of other stores such as Macy's Inc. opened at midnight on Black Friday." Many shoppers either came right after their Thanksgiving dinner or completely skipped their meal to camp out in front of stores, beat the crowd and get an edge on others who came to the early opening stores. Also, D'Innocenzio and Krisher interviewed a couple of people from Ann Arbor, Michigan and New York City, New York to present their stories with the Black Friday happenings. Some regret camping out in front of stores while other took part in the online sales while waiting.
Finally, D'Innocenzio and Krisher address the controversy relating to the early opening of stores on Black Friday resulting in strikes. According to Carrie Gleason, director of Retail Action Project, "It [the early opening of stores on Black Friday] shows that the companies are not valuing their workers. They're looking to their workers to squeeze out more profits." Many stores such as WalMart, Ann Taylor and Forever 21 and some other stores in the Manhattan borough opening at midnight and earlier have workers partaking in strikes. The biggest strike, however, is WalMart's workers. They have taken a broader campaign and established the OUR Walmart union group. Many workers "walked-out" of their jobs on Black Friday to protest. Overall, Black Friday has raised a tremendous amount of controversy due to its taking over of the holiday season.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Holiday reunion for military family separated because of medical issues
This article contains a large amount of pathos as the author describes the struggles the family of six faces due to medical complications. The article shifts from the present to the past, but continues by maintaining a story line to educate the reader on the status of the twins. The mother of the twins is quoted as she explains how she and her husband are never able to be together because of his work in the military while she practically lives in the prenatal intensive care unit with her needy twins. Due to the help of a family friend, a company was alerted as to the situation of the family. Logos is used for a short amount of time as the author explains the medical expenses and the process necessary to fly the infants to Baltimore. Logos is used shortly after to explain the difficulties faced by the twins as they are continually hospitalized. Pathos is used to conclude the article as the mother of the twins tells her older daughter how the family will be able to stay together for a while in Baltimore and might even be able to spend Christmas together under the same roof due to the improvement of the twins.
source: http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/bs-hs-military-family-reunites-20121121,0,3585048.story
Monday, November 19, 2012
Family of Robbers
Ronald Catt, and his two children, Hayden and Abby were arrested for the robbing of a bank in Texas on October 1. Ronald and Hayden entered the bank with disguises and guys, and left the premises with Abby driving the getaway car. Both children were legal adults, meaning jail time and a set bail bond for each criminal.
Alyssa Newcomb, the writer of the article, did not do a good job of describing the events, epecially when describing a break in the case in which police authorities tracked the bright orange vests the two men were wearing to a local Home Depot. It is not clear if these were meant to be the disguises, or if they were merely wearing these at some point in the investigation and it provided useful in the case. By doing this, she appears to have a lack of credibility, diminishing her ethos as a reporter. She ends the article with a quote from a friend of the family's, saying that the family was very much involved in the community, but antecedes that with the bail bonds set for each family member. This establoshes pathos in that she shows a strong dislike for the family, and that even with their friend's statement, they are still convicted criminals, and do not deserve respect.
http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/father-son-daughter-arrested-bank-robberies-165408957--abc-news-topstories.html
Alyssa Newcomb, the writer of the article, did not do a good job of describing the events, epecially when describing a break in the case in which police authorities tracked the bright orange vests the two men were wearing to a local Home Depot. It is not clear if these were meant to be the disguises, or if they were merely wearing these at some point in the investigation and it provided useful in the case. By doing this, she appears to have a lack of credibility, diminishing her ethos as a reporter. She ends the article with a quote from a friend of the family's, saying that the family was very much involved in the community, but antecedes that with the bail bonds set for each family member. This establoshes pathos in that she shows a strong dislike for the family, and that even with their friend's statement, they are still convicted criminals, and do not deserve respect.
http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/father-son-daughter-arrested-bank-robberies-165408957--abc-news-topstories.html
Sunday, November 18, 2012
"The Lonely Walk"
Daly opens the article by
connecting the surfacing of a sex scandal concerning General David Petraeus to
“the lonely walk” that Staff Sergeant Kenneth Wade Bennett took during the same
general timeline. He moves on to
refer to a picture of Bennett and his daughter a couple months before he was
deployed for the last time. Daly quotes both Bennett and his daughter in their
last exchange. He then returns to what he began his article with stating the
fact that the EOD patch on Bennett’s uniform “is more respected in the military
than four stars even before the scandal”. Though readers can already imagine
Bennett’s last job, Daly makes it clear by relating it to the movie The Hurt Locker. Daly aims to give
Bennett glory, respect, and honor, which is seen throughout the whole article.
He comments on the fact that Bennett was their for his country, whatever the
conditions were. Daly includes quotes from a family friend and illustrates
Bennett’s life with his pregnant wife and daughter. Towards the end of the article
Daly notes the death of 115 EOD technicians and regretfully writes on to add
another brave soul to the list by the conclusion of the article. Daly not only
gives Bennett glory but makes the audience feel the loss of an American soldier
when he illustrates the unfortunately famous scene of a uniformed officer
arriving to Bennett’s house to deliver the news to Bennett’s wife. He concludes by giving information
about the funeral and stating that Bennett will be remembered.
Poor Haitian Farmers Are Left Hopeless After the Storm
Archibald for the New York Times begins the article with some heavy pathos- a useful strategy in order for audiences to sympathize with suffering Haitian single mothers and whole families killed in mudslides. More pathos is crated with the use of logos in the fact that the small island nation is still recovering from the 2010 earthquake, and Sandy certainly did not help the already dismal situation. More pathos with the hardworking men and women trying to harvest their fruits in the mucky and poor soil conditions due to the storm- Archibald basically says, "these people need help, so why don't YOU do something about it?". He uses logos to demonstrate the total costs of damages from just Sandy, then just the earthquake, and then the total combined with fatalities and the spread of disease, establishing more pathos. By intertwining pathos and logos throughout his article, Archibald presents the cold faceless facts, and then a personal story that helps to create the data. All in all, it is a very moving article, and a necessary one, considering that Haiti has been out of the news for about 3 years although there is much more work to be done.
The Problem is Clear: The Water is Filthy
The Problem Is Clear: The Water Is Filthy by Patricia Brown tells the story of many small communities in California who lack clean water, most notably the town of Seville. Brown’s article combines emotion and fact. She appeals to the feelings of her audience by describing local children who from an early age learn the phrase, “Don’t drink the water!” Brown describes the town with vivid images. She gains sympathy for Seville as she details how hard it is for children, the elderly and the disabled to live in a town without clean water. Direct quotations from residents add personal impact to the article. For example, one resident says, “You can’t smell it.. You can’t see it,” which helps dramatize the desperate situation millions of people in California face. Brown quotes single mothers who wake up at four in the morning to pick grapefruit but who worry most about finding water. The author also adds data to her emotional appeal in order to prove that her article is reliable and not a fabrication. She explains that “the state is allocating $4 million for interim solutions.” Brown does not simply explain the problem of nitrate contamination and demand that something be done. She also proposes upstream reservoirs as a solution to the problem. The emotional article ends with a quote in which a woman states: “It’s [water] something so simple in life. And it’s gone.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/14/us/tainted-water-in-california-farmworker-communities.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/14/us/tainted-water-in-california-farmworker-communities.html
When Robots Leave Just a Scratch
Anne Eisenberg begins her article
with two sentences that compare the difference in surgical technology that
today allows for a “minimally invasive” surgical procedure. She then uses “but”
to point out that even this type of procedure requires that a couple of cuts
are made in order to complete a surgery. Eisenberg now brings up the focus of
her article, which is robotic surgical system named “Single-Site” that was
designed to leave only a single scar. She quotes Dr. Michael Hsieh on his
opinion of the innovation and clearly states his credentials hoping to
establish her own credibility. Eisenberg then moves on to address a doctor who
has already used the “Single-Site” during surgical procedures. He praises it
and with this approval Eisenberg is able to advance in her article to another
surgical robotic technology that is still in the process of being developed.
This surgical system can enter the body through an even smaller incision,
leaving an even smaller scar and allowing the body to heal faster. Throughout
the article Eisenberg stresses the benefits of the robotic systems but at the
end she ties it to the point that they are extremely expensive. She uses an associate professor’s
opinion to suggest that it will be a while before the expensive system will be
appreciated for all that it is worth.
Life In Gaza Strip Refugee Camp Khan Younis
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2012/11/18/life-in-gaza-strip-refugee-camp-khan-younis/
In this article, the author dicusses the life of the people who are living in the Gaza Strip, specifically in one refugee camp called Khan Younis. The author writes about how the refugees live normal everyday life intertwined with the constant war surrounding them. She establishes pathos by telling a story about a four year old child who was uninterrupted in his play by the shakes from a local bombing. Death and war become a norm for those living in the Gaza Strip, and the author uses simple syntax with war related diction to combine the seemingly opposing topics. The author also discusses the community that the refugees create and the uncertainty they encounter with rumors of invasions and attacks. Uncertainty in punctuation reflects the civilian's anxiety with the repeated use of hyphens to jump from topic to topic. The article ends abruptly with the image of fighter jets and explosions poluting the sky, showing the unpredictable and bleak future for the never ending war between Palestine and Israel.
In this article, the author dicusses the life of the people who are living in the Gaza Strip, specifically in one refugee camp called Khan Younis. The author writes about how the refugees live normal everyday life intertwined with the constant war surrounding them. She establishes pathos by telling a story about a four year old child who was uninterrupted in his play by the shakes from a local bombing. Death and war become a norm for those living in the Gaza Strip, and the author uses simple syntax with war related diction to combine the seemingly opposing topics. The author also discusses the community that the refugees create and the uncertainty they encounter with rumors of invasions and attacks. Uncertainty in punctuation reflects the civilian's anxiety with the repeated use of hyphens to jump from topic to topic. The article ends abruptly with the image of fighter jets and explosions poluting the sky, showing the unpredictable and bleak future for the never ending war between Palestine and Israel.
Kurdish prisoners end hunger strike after Ocalan appeal
For twenty-five years there has been an ongoing conflict between the Turkish and Kurdish people of Turkey. This article is connects one recent event of Kurdish prisoners going on a hunger strike, to emphasize the author's logos. The hunger strike's short term cause was bad conditions within a prison, however long term the Kurdish have long felt denied certain rights within the country. The authors logos is that the Kurdish people have been dealing with these inequalities for too long. So long in fact that the PKK (Kurdistan Workers' Party) has petitioned to leave Turkey and create a homeland for the Kurdish people. The hunger strike shows, what desperate measures the Kurdish people are willing to take. The strike has just ended after lasting for over two months (68 days); doctors said that majority of the prisoners were near death. And even though the strike is over and the man in charge of the prison has been sent to jail, there has still been no guarantee that conditions within the prison will change.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20386073
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20386073
Is Black Friday edging out Thanksgiving?
http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/18/opinion/greene-black-friday/index.html?hpt=hp_c2
The author, Bob Greene, uses a satirical tone throughout the article to prove that Black Friday has become it's own holiday, eagerly awaited and celebrated on the level of Thanksgiving or Christmas. He argues that Black Friday is now encroaching on thanksgiving, with many stores opening as early as 9 pm on Thursday and forcing employees to leave their own homes and Turkeys even earlier. Greene personifies Black Friday saying, "[Black Friday] has shrugged off the confines of its name and has now established squatters' rights on Thursday". He identifies Black Friday as an invader, taking away American values that have existed before there even was an "America". He compares Black Friday to other religious holidays saying, "Like real holidays, it occurs on a predesignated day each year. People anticipate it and mark the date. Across the breadth of the nation they are absent from work to observe it. And when the day arrives, they congregate like. . .well, like congregations". Crowds anxiously gathering outside of Walmarts and Targets awaiting bargains have become the same as crowds of churchgoers gathering inside churches to listen to Christmas melodies. Black Friday is an entirely capitalist, commercialized holiday with no religious value or deeper meaning, but it has become as deeply ingrained in American culture and identity as Easter or Thanksgiving. Greene uses logos by citing the chaos that Black Friday often incites: people getting trampled in the rush to get to discounted flat screens and people getting pepper-sprayed over the newest gaming system. Holidays are supposed to bring people together, unite them; Black Friday causes violence over superficial, materialistic goods.
The author, Bob Greene, uses a satirical tone throughout the article to prove that Black Friday has become it's own holiday, eagerly awaited and celebrated on the level of Thanksgiving or Christmas. He argues that Black Friday is now encroaching on thanksgiving, with many stores opening as early as 9 pm on Thursday and forcing employees to leave their own homes and Turkeys even earlier. Greene personifies Black Friday saying, "[Black Friday] has shrugged off the confines of its name and has now established squatters' rights on Thursday". He identifies Black Friday as an invader, taking away American values that have existed before there even was an "America". He compares Black Friday to other religious holidays saying, "Like real holidays, it occurs on a predesignated day each year. People anticipate it and mark the date. Across the breadth of the nation they are absent from work to observe it. And when the day arrives, they congregate like. . .well, like congregations". Crowds anxiously gathering outside of Walmarts and Targets awaiting bargains have become the same as crowds of churchgoers gathering inside churches to listen to Christmas melodies. Black Friday is an entirely capitalist, commercialized holiday with no religious value or deeper meaning, but it has become as deeply ingrained in American culture and identity as Easter or Thanksgiving. Greene uses logos by citing the chaos that Black Friday often incites: people getting trampled in the rush to get to discounted flat screens and people getting pepper-sprayed over the newest gaming system. Holidays are supposed to bring people together, unite them; Black Friday causes violence over superficial, materialistic goods.
Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills at Least 11, Including Children
By Jodi Rudoren (New York Times)
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/19/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-conflict.html?hp&_r=0
This article describes the most recent attacks pertaining to the fighting over the Gaza strip in the Middle East. The title itself helps to establish the mood the author is trying to portray by including that not only are 11 dead, but many of them were women and children making it much worse. In doing so, the horrible act is even more exaggerated to make the reader interested and sympathetic. Though the bombing seems like it is all the Israeli's fault, the author switches it around when describing it as a method of self defense. After describing the effects of the bombing, Rudoren swaps the argument from a quotation from our President: "Speaking on Sunday from Bangkok, President Obama condemned missile attacks by Palestinian fighters in Gaza and defended Israel’s right to protect itself." In doing this, it also helps to show how important this was because of the international consequences. The author continues throughout the rest of her article in describing all of the details involved in the bombing and then continued to explore the sources of the current war. All in all, Rudoren does an excellent job making the reader feel both sympathetic for those who were bombed, but also for the situation in general because of all of the negative consequences associated.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/19/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-conflict.html?hp&_r=0
This article describes the most recent attacks pertaining to the fighting over the Gaza strip in the Middle East. The title itself helps to establish the mood the author is trying to portray by including that not only are 11 dead, but many of them were women and children making it much worse. In doing so, the horrible act is even more exaggerated to make the reader interested and sympathetic. Though the bombing seems like it is all the Israeli's fault, the author switches it around when describing it as a method of self defense. After describing the effects of the bombing, Rudoren swaps the argument from a quotation from our President: "Speaking on Sunday from Bangkok, President Obama condemned missile attacks by Palestinian fighters in Gaza and defended Israel’s right to protect itself." In doing this, it also helps to show how important this was because of the international consequences. The author continues throughout the rest of her article in describing all of the details involved in the bombing and then continued to explore the sources of the current war. All in all, Rudoren does an excellent job making the reader feel both sympathetic for those who were bombed, but also for the situation in general because of all of the negative consequences associated.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Hostess shutdown prompts snack cake buying binge
Before the article actually begin, a video clip summarizing the facts about Hostess is embedded into the article and runs for a little under a minute. The article starts out with statements from Hostess lovers and how they planned to prepare for buying up as many products as possible. They explain their personal experiences at multiple stores as well as the difficulties they found while facing empty shelves in grocery stores and gas station convenience stores. Those interviewed established pathos; they related the eating of Hostess products to their time as an adolescent or child, eating Twinkies or Zingers at the lunch table at school. Logos is then used as the author describes the "82-year-old company" and how they are going to have to fire over 18,500 workers due to bankruptcy and lack of workers due to striking because of wage and pension cuts. The article then goes into further detail as they describe the drastic measures some people are going through to get Hostess products: a box of 10-pack Twinkies is selling on eBay for $24.99 compared to its original price of $3.29. The author concludes his article by leaving hope for the reader by interviewing workers of possible bidders on Hostess factories. Although these brands may not be conjoined together under the same name, if the factories are bought independently and have the ability to run, there is still a chance that these products will be manufactured in the future.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-hostess-closing-20121116,0,5070501.story
http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-hostess-closing-20121116,0,5070501.story
Anti-gay marriage marchers take to French streets
This article discusses French President Francois Hollande's plans to legalize gay marriage and gay adoptions within the next year. He calls the plan the "marriage for everyone" plan, but the journalist discusses how this plan is "divid[ing] the country." The journalist includes the piece of evidence that many of the protesters were pro-family and Catholic groups. This shows what type of audience this plan is enraging, and therefore he implies the narrow-mindedness of some of these groups. The journalist states that the protests ended at a statue of Napoleon Bonaparte. By ending at this statue, the protesters are poignantly alluding to his "civil code" which would have to be adjusted with the "marriage for everyone" plan. Napoleon's code states that marriage is between a man and a woman, which gay rights obviously defies. In a child's registry book, the titles of Father and Mother would have to be replaced to parent 1 and parent 2 if this plan is put into effect. The journalist ends the article with a strong use of logos, as he explains where the largest demonstrations were, how the people at the protests were dressed, and explains that many French people are in favor of gay marriage, but not as many people support the rights for gay couples to adopt children.
Link to article : http://news.msn.com/world/anti-gay-marriage-marchers-take-to-french-streets
Link to article : http://news.msn.com/world/anti-gay-marriage-marchers-take-to-french-streets
Thursday, November 15, 2012
When Colleges Look Up Applicants on Facebook: The Unspoken New Admissions Test
Victor Luckerson addresses the facts regarding college admissions counselors investigating college applicants on Facebook. This article relies on facts and statistic to support its claim. However, in the beginning of the article, Luckerson describes a general action by the students applying to college. He has observed that the applicants change their names on Facebook or "de-tag" themselves from photos on Facebook to avoid the college counselors identifying them or finding something suspicions. Next, Luckerson aids his claims with statistics such as: "According to a recent Kaplan Test Prep survey of 350 admissions officers, more than 25 percent of school officials said they had looked up applicants on Facebook or Google." In fact, student should be concerned with the images and posts they put onto the media. Luckerson comments on this topic: "if they [colleges] somehow come across an inappropriate tweet or Facebook post, it could factor into their decision. No, they’d never use it as the deciding factor between two similar applicants, but yes, students should be mindful of what they post." Even though they might think their "privacy settings" are on, colleges have ways to get around the barriers of privacy walls. Then, Luckerson tells of the many "horror stories" he has been told about applicants being rejected because of their Facebook or Twitter. Finally, Luckerson's powerful last sentence is a quotation: “The Internet is written in ink, not in pencil.” Through this statement Luckerson cautions his audience to be aware of what they post on the Internet, it could keep you from getting accepted into college or even a job in the workforce.
Link to Article: http://nation.time.com/2012/11/15/when-colleges-look-up-applicants-on-facebook-the-unspoken-new-admissions-test/
Link to Article: http://nation.time.com/2012/11/15/when-colleges-look-up-applicants-on-facebook-the-unspoken-new-admissions-test/
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Farmworkers’ Endless Worry: Tainted Tap Water
This article discusses problems with drinking water in small cities effected by pollution from agricultural or industrial process. In addition, it describes the hardships the community faces as a result and certain techniques for prevention of this water pollution and ways to make potable water readily available. The author introduces the devastation faced by the communities through his somber diction. For example, he describes the "impoverished agricultural community," "grim result," "contaminated water," and "fatal condition." Brown uses multiple towns, such as Seville, Central Valley, and Tulare Country as examples to describe the causes and effects of the contaminated water. For example, the writer gives statistics of the population of the towns and the funds being allocated toward the problem. In addition, he supports these astounding facts with the upsetting stories of the members of the community. The author is successful is portraying the problem, by showing its causes, effects, and potential prevention.
Monday, November 12, 2012
E.B. White Discussion
Stylish and Figurative Language
-metaphors
-repetition- shows how it is constant, the place is changing but his memories make it "home"
-the number 2
- "there were no years"- misconstruction of time, he can relate to his son and his father, past to present- side by side, timeless
- "holy"
- son as a doppleganger
Argument
- arguing that places don't change because of the memories you hold, he knows that he himself has changed, he sees himself as son, father, and himself. you can't lose your past. although places may change, your feelings stay the same.
death diction- changes are grim and colder, because he is the father now he can relate to his son and realizes that he will be his father and that he will also die, the reality of the life cycle
whole essay- idea peaceful death, life is a cycle, death is evident, living through others, saying that death is not a bad thing, timeless- the comfort in that his son will be in the same position and that the cycle continues
rebirth- seeing his son, rebirth of his memories, cycle of death and rebirth
ethos- he is each generation, understanding himself as a son and a father
- he flashes back constantly, closely links him to his son-- sees his father as himself
time change does not matter, it is irrelevant, live on through his son
end- each generation is the same, even with the changes, time is irrelevant
the lake preserves family heritage, each generation inherits the former position
-metaphors
-repetition- shows how it is constant, the place is changing but his memories make it "home"
-the number 2
- "there were no years"- misconstruction of time, he can relate to his son and his father, past to present- side by side, timeless
- "holy"
- son as a doppleganger
Argument
- arguing that places don't change because of the memories you hold, he knows that he himself has changed, he sees himself as son, father, and himself. you can't lose your past. although places may change, your feelings stay the same.
death diction- changes are grim and colder, because he is the father now he can relate to his son and realizes that he will be his father and that he will also die, the reality of the life cycle
whole essay- idea peaceful death, life is a cycle, death is evident, living through others, saying that death is not a bad thing, timeless- the comfort in that his son will be in the same position and that the cycle continues
rebirth- seeing his son, rebirth of his memories, cycle of death and rebirth
ethos- he is each generation, understanding himself as a son and a father
- he flashes back constantly, closely links him to his son-- sees his father as himself
time change does not matter, it is irrelevant, live on through his son
end- each generation is the same, even with the changes, time is irrelevant
the lake preserves family heritage, each generation inherits the former position
discussion e.b white
AP English E.B White Discussion 11/12/12
pastoral imagery. repetition to emphasis the feeling that time has not passed. Shows memories. pathos: sensory/ auditory/visual/olfactory imagery. polysyndenten (over use of and). ethos describes himself to the readers and helps them understand his background and the purpose of the story. metaphor on pg. 97. boyish memories and son. creates a picture and makes it realistic, slows down pace, more reflective. day vs night. and nature. lake seems untouchable and everlasting. past vs present. illusion on time.
nature is eternal and man corrupts nature. (subconscious) his perspective changed except switch of roles he is his father and his son is him but nature changed. the motor boats and the roads are different. the lake itself and the smell is all the same like eternal nature. goes back and forth of descriptions... we did this.... diary like.... i did this... and my son did it too.. shows mirroring. we were all persuaded. details helped.
builds ethos bc describes his own trips to the lake when he was younger. at the end he moves on and accepts changes. nature lover. his ethos shapes the ethos. talks about his character builds throughout the essay what he saw when he was younger and how he viewed his dad and how his son will view him.
cycle. fathers body died and realized thats gonna be him. like the cycle of nature. he feels what his son feels. as if he was his son. in his dad’s footsteps and closer to his death. circle of life/nature.
nature changes subtly. nature is everlasting. and when he goes back to his natural place he remembers his everlasting memories and continue to build, but man made things are corrupting. the cycle of nature is constant and circle of life. "my groin felt the chilling death" - reproduction and circle of life. same feeling as son (follows same steps). realizes his father is dead and he will too one day. wants his son to have good memories of himself. circle of life. time has marched on and he like his father will die and he like his father will be a memory.
the essay is in a cycle like the cycle of life.
"NO KATE THE SON DID NOT DIE."
inference/developed the whole essay with a cycle of life. generations.
why is this surprising?
"KATE STOP INFERRING THAT EVERYONE IS DEAD"
pastoral imagery. repetition to emphasis the feeling that time has not passed. Shows memories. pathos: sensory/ auditory/visual/olfactory imagery. polysyndenten (over use of and). ethos describes himself to the readers and helps them understand his background and the purpose of the story. metaphor on pg. 97. boyish memories and son. creates a picture and makes it realistic, slows down pace, more reflective. day vs night. and nature. lake seems untouchable and everlasting. past vs present. illusion on time.
nature is eternal and man corrupts nature. (subconscious) his perspective changed except switch of roles he is his father and his son is him but nature changed. the motor boats and the roads are different. the lake itself and the smell is all the same like eternal nature. goes back and forth of descriptions... we did this.... diary like.... i did this... and my son did it too.. shows mirroring. we were all persuaded. details helped.
builds ethos bc describes his own trips to the lake when he was younger. at the end he moves on and accepts changes. nature lover. his ethos shapes the ethos. talks about his character builds throughout the essay what he saw when he was younger and how he viewed his dad and how his son will view him.
cycle. fathers body died and realized thats gonna be him. like the cycle of nature. he feels what his son feels. as if he was his son. in his dad’s footsteps and closer to his death. circle of life/nature.
nature changes subtly. nature is everlasting. and when he goes back to his natural place he remembers his everlasting memories and continue to build, but man made things are corrupting. the cycle of nature is constant and circle of life. "my groin felt the chilling death" - reproduction and circle of life. same feeling as son (follows same steps). realizes his father is dead and he will too one day. wants his son to have good memories of himself. circle of life. time has marched on and he like his father will die and he like his father will be a memory.
the essay is in a cycle like the cycle of life.
"NO KATE THE SON DID NOT DIE."
inference/developed the whole essay with a cycle of life. generations.
why is this surprising?
"KATE STOP INFERRING THAT EVERYONE IS DEAD"
Obama is ready to go beyond beltway
Many people were clearly dissatisfied with the way President Obama and his administration dealt with the struggling economy, so Obama has decided to try a different approach to find a solution. This article states that Obama is no longer going to approve "closed door negotiations; he is going to reach out to the public and try to gain support for his new accord regarding deficit cuts. He plans to re-establish good relationships with business leaders who supported Mitt Romney's ideals. It is clear that the article is not biased because it takes a neutral standpoint with phrases like "Ultimately, however, success or failure will depend on Mr. Obama" and "Whether Mr. Obama succeeds will reveal much about what kind of president he intends to be in his second term" The author does not say that Obama will fail or succeed and is very fair not to assign blame to the President. He focuses more on the future than Obama's successes and failures in the past.
Aftermath of Sandy: It's Not Over Yet
An article written by CNN wire staff reflects on the damage caused by hurricane Sandy, as well as the relief efforts made by government officials across the north-eastern states. The article begins with a sense of accomplishment, praising the overall achievements of relief systems. Suddenly, the text breaks into a second segment where a single sentence reads; "But there were signs, too, of struggle" (CNN). This sudden change of tone and topic catches the readers attention, and encourages them to continue reading so as to figure out just how the aftermath of Sandy could possibly still be bad, considering all of the good things happening in the opening paragraph. As the article progresses, it uses logos to identify the facts of devastation still present. Numbers indicate the total number of houses still with out power, deaths and injuries due to Sandy, and the amount of public service areas still inaccessible due to flooding and other damage. The article sums up with interviews of people who are still struggling with the effects of Sandy, and reflects on their statements. The progression of Ethos, Logos, and Pathos is clear throughout the article and makes for an intriguing read.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/12/us/northeast-weather/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/12/us/northeast-weather/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
Sunday, November 11, 2012
My Take: What all those Jesus jokes tell us
http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/11/10/my-take-what-all-those-jesus-jokes-tell-us/?hpt=hp_c3
By Edward J. Blum and Paul Harvey
The authors both first establish their ethos as historians of race and religion and writers. They start by showing examples of different types of Jesus jokes. They then segued to how it has become acceptable to mock Jesus in Christian society, whereas in other religions insulting sacred figures is an act of heresy. The authors cite the rise of such beliefs as agnosticism, atheism, and secularism to be part of the reason. The emergence of a new diverse group of Americans who take religion less seriously and literally is also a cause. The authors then delve into the origin of Jesus jokes which started in the 70's, a time of urban decay, civil rights, and an influx of immigration. They cite different television shows through history as part of logos to show how Jesus jokes were introduced to the mass media. The authors finally finish with the point of their article, that these Jesus jokes reveal the insecurities and problems within our society regarding our religious, racial, and economic differences. Jesus jokes have become an odd way to laugh over our various differences, rather than fight over them- "to talk about the problems without killing each other".
By Edward J. Blum and Paul Harvey
The authors both first establish their ethos as historians of race and religion and writers. They start by showing examples of different types of Jesus jokes. They then segued to how it has become acceptable to mock Jesus in Christian society, whereas in other religions insulting sacred figures is an act of heresy. The authors cite the rise of such beliefs as agnosticism, atheism, and secularism to be part of the reason. The emergence of a new diverse group of Americans who take religion less seriously and literally is also a cause. The authors then delve into the origin of Jesus jokes which started in the 70's, a time of urban decay, civil rights, and an influx of immigration. They cite different television shows through history as part of logos to show how Jesus jokes were introduced to the mass media. The authors finally finish with the point of their article, that these Jesus jokes reveal the insecurities and problems within our society regarding our religious, racial, and economic differences. Jesus jokes have become an odd way to laugh over our various differences, rather than fight over them- "to talk about the problems without killing each other".
Question 6
Last Tuesday, November 6, Maryland residents voted to legalize same-sex marriage. Maryland’s Question Six vote marked the first time in history that voters have decided by referendum to approve gay marriage; Other states that have legalized gay marriage have legalized it through state legislatures and courts. In March, Governor Martin O’Malley signed a gay marriage law. However, it was put on hold after opponents received enough signatures to force a public vote. While speaking to a crowd Tuesday November 6, O’Malley stated, “noble battle to move Maryland forward. We always move forward.” Quoting Frederick Douglass, O’Malley said, “We are one, our cause is one and we must help each other to succeed.”
Question Six reads:
Establishes that Maryland’s civil marriage laws allow gay and lesbian couples to obtain a civil marriage license, provided they are not otherwise prohibited from marrying; protects clergy from having to perform any particular marriage ceremony in violation of their religious beliefs; affirms that each religious faith has exclusive control over its own theological doctrine regarding who may marry within that faith; and provides that religious organizations and certain related entities are not required to provide goods, services, or benefits to an individual related to the celebration or promotion of marriage in violation of their religious beliefs.
Journalist Allen McDuffee covered this topic Wednesday November 7. His article was very brief and he didn’t present many perspectives or quote others. He only quotes O’Malley. I would have appreciated it if he asked a gay couple what they thought about same-sex being legalized. I also would have liked to hear a straight person’s opinion about this topic. His whole article was facts (logos), but it was too brief to get a very good understanding about this event, which is why my article is very brief.
Question Six reads:
Establishes that Maryland’s civil marriage laws allow gay and lesbian couples to obtain a civil marriage license, provided they are not otherwise prohibited from marrying; protects clergy from having to perform any particular marriage ceremony in violation of their religious beliefs; affirms that each religious faith has exclusive control over its own theological doctrine regarding who may marry within that faith; and provides that religious organizations and certain related entities are not required to provide goods, services, or benefits to an individual related to the celebration or promotion of marriage in violation of their religious beliefs.
Journalist Allen McDuffee covered this topic Wednesday November 7. His article was very brief and he didn’t present many perspectives or quote others. He only quotes O’Malley. I would have appreciated it if he asked a gay couple what they thought about same-sex being legalized. I also would have liked to hear a straight person’s opinion about this topic. His whole article was facts (logos), but it was too brief to get a very good understanding about this event, which is why my article is very brief.
Result Won’t Limit Campaign Money Any More Than Ruling Did
By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE
With all of the fuss surrounding the presidential election, it is not a surprise that there are multiple articles about many issues in the New York Times. This particular article deals with spending on campaigns and how it is divided. Confessore begins the article expressing the way in which Obama won the presidency in an interesting manner: acts as though it is a bit of a triumphant story where the hero ended up on top over the evil villains. Thus led the reader to believe that the author is most definitely a democrat fighting against the Republicans. Yet he maintains the ability to appeal to pathos by pushing the fact that his political affiliation is besides the point because in the end, both sides were fighting for campaign money. He finishes the article with an interesting quote from a professor of law and political science "“If the Democratic Party is smart, they are going to try to preserve the structure of what Obama did and keep it going,” said Rick Hasen, a professor of law and political science at the University of California, Irvine, and an expert on voting and campaign finance. “If Republicans are smart, they are going to try to replicate it.”"By ending in this manner the author once again shows how both parties are equal in their means of trying to achieve something and arguing about it, when really they are the exact same.
With all of the fuss surrounding the presidential election, it is not a surprise that there are multiple articles about many issues in the New York Times. This particular article deals with spending on campaigns and how it is divided. Confessore begins the article expressing the way in which Obama won the presidency in an interesting manner: acts as though it is a bit of a triumphant story where the hero ended up on top over the evil villains. Thus led the reader to believe that the author is most definitely a democrat fighting against the Republicans. Yet he maintains the ability to appeal to pathos by pushing the fact that his political affiliation is besides the point because in the end, both sides were fighting for campaign money. He finishes the article with an interesting quote from a professor of law and political science "“If the Democratic Party is smart, they are going to try to preserve the structure of what Obama did and keep it going,” said Rick Hasen, a professor of law and political science at the University of California, Irvine, and an expert on voting and campaign finance. “If Republicans are smart, they are going to try to replicate it.”"By ending in this manner the author once again shows how both parties are equal in their means of trying to achieve something and arguing about it, when really they are the exact same.
Oliver Stone's 'Untold' American History on Showtime
This article, written by Alessandra Stanley for the New York Times, is a review of the new series on Showtime titled 'Oliver Stone's Untold History of the United States'. Stanley writes that the show highlights things that America has done well, but mostly focuses on the things that America has failed on, particularly Truman and the atomic bomb. She writes that the concept for the show is fair; there are plenty of shows and books written all about American exceptionalism, and it's nice to see something different broadcasted. She writes that Stone, the creator of the show, is a "dramatist of truth who tramples facts to spin alternative histories that may be grandiose and grotesque but can sometimes have a hint of grandeur". Stanley criticizes Stone, however, claiming that his constant hyperboles and self righteousness (he narrates the show) make accuracy in his arguments hard to find. By stating the pros of the show first in her article, she begins with the possible positives the show could have on the viewer's opinions. However, she ends with the cons regarding the show. Her syntax of the positives and negatives of the show demonstrate her overall opinion of the show, which is negative due to Mr. Stone's exaggerating and self-righteousness when it comes to his personal opinions.
Marijuana in Colorado:Ready for Business, Complete with Regulations
In this article, the author discusses a new marijuana business that legally sells medical marijuana and the promise this business has in the marketplace. The article starts out by establishing logos, including number of medical marijuana users, specific companies, and products that stores carry. Legalized marijuana is controversial so by starting with the facts that this business is organized and profiting reigns in the audience to read more. The author then continues by reassuring the readers stating the strict regulations the legalized medical marijuana business faces. The products are under complete surveillance at all times. Using the facts previously stated, the author relates the main purpose of the article to the new amendment 64 which legalizes marijuana for people over 21. The author sees the profit that the marijuana business can provide for the state, but they also include details about the federal government not being involved, which could be potentially hazardous. The article ends with a quote saying that he doubts that the Obama administation will intervine, suggesting that any form of government will be involved in legalized marijuana sales.
The Fiftysomething Workout: Your 5 Biggest Mistakes
In this article, Linda Melone address the
"common exercise errors" to maximize the results in
fitness. Melone simply lists five different "don'ts" and gives
a brief synopsis on why it is not beneficial
to keep exercising with these tactics: not warming up,
skip stretching, only focusing on cardio, easy workout and
"avoiding power." However, Melone also gives ways under each of
the five categories to help combat these misconceptions and make your
workout more beneficial towards your healthy body.
Melone's
use of logos and pathos helps her claim gain credibility and persuade
the athletic audience to reach out of their comfort zone's to get results. Melone uses statistics and gives links to guide which will help her audience benefit and learn about their workout. By Melone putting herself into the article and using words such as "we" she is able to encourage her audience to change their workout routine.
As a reader, I felt well informed and interested in Melone's topic regarding health and workouts. Melone's aim to combat the misconceptions with workouts was successful.
Link to
Article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/10/exercise-mistakes_n_2080901.html?utm_hp_ref=fifty&ir=Fifty
Malala Yousafzai: Schoolgirl friend recalls terror of shooting
Malala day is officially November 10, a day in honor of a young Pakistani girl, who spoke out against the Taliban. The Taliban said that girls were no longer allowed to go to school, and Malala rose against them. As a result she was shot in the head on her school bus. This is a follow up article; Malala's friend, who was also shot on that day, speaks about how scared she was the day of the shooting. Malala's friend is name Kainat, and the article mainly establishes her ethos. It has many quotes from Kainat, as she explains what it was like to go back to school after this attack, and even her fear that her attacker would come to the hospital and kill her. However, it also is aimed at a pathos here in America, where laws force all children to got to school. Opposed to in another country where a girl was shot in the head, because she desired an education. The way we, as young girls take our education for granted, is ungrateful. Education is clearly a privilege, especially for females, not a natural right.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20252311
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20252311
Norman 'Chubby' Chaney gets a headstone, 76 years later
In this article, the author begins by describing the scene at the unveiling of the tombstones and the reactions they ensued from the small group of eight bystanders at the revealing. The author then goes into the details of the actor's roles, appealing to pathos for those who remembered the original episodes and the reruns of shows Chaney starred in. Logos is then used as the author goes into more detail of the actor's life and his untimely death at only 21. The use of logos is continued as the author describes how the costs of the tombstones were raised by good Samaritans and fans of the show. The article ends with quotations from fans of the show as they reminisce about their favorite episodes as well as they times that they watched them with their siblings or parents.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/baltimore-insider-blog/bs-md-chubby-chaney-headstone-20121110,0,4180214.story
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