Dear Mom and Dad,
Although there is much contraversy of beliefs dictating how young women should behave, I take issue with one specific topic of interest. I want you to hear this first from me as a demonstration of my respect for the both of you. I am selling my virginity in an online auction. I have come to the conclusion that if I am going to give of myself this sacred gift, I should have the right to benefit from this.
http://www.scandalist.com/2008-10-13/exclusive-girl-selling-her-virginity-will-get-up-to-38-million/
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Journal 3
When Bartholomae states that students must “invent the university” he is referring to the idea that they must speak the same language as the community and the various discourses that come along with it. The student must in a sense put themselves in the audiences “shoes”, as individuals and as a whole. This must be done with a certain poise and ease and in a sense look effortless. In order to help with this process Bartholomae suggests set phrases, rituals, gestures, habits of mind, tricks of persuasion, obligatory conclusions, and necessary connections.
In the first example of student writing, in which a student followed the prompt of describing a creative time and to draw some general conclusions about creativity, the student referred back to a time in which at a football game he decided to switch up the uniform by wearing white socks and white shoes instead of black shoes and the traditional team socks. His idea of creativity was once you come up with something in your head it will be “original and unique” because it came about from your own “imagination”. He continues on to state how he believes if anyone tries to copy the idea it wouldn’t matter because it was your own original first thought. My translation of what he says is no idea can necessarily be copied because they all come from each individuals mind and can be perceived as something completely different as how the “first” perceived it.
The second student chosen wrote about her love for music and how it continued on until she began to start creating music of her own. She stated that at the time she felt her ideas were original but as time continued she began to feel as if her songs were oversimplified versions of songs she listened to at the time. But she then continues to bring about the idea that since she did not purposely copy these songs, she was effectively originating these ideas from her own “process of creativity”, she referenced the more highly equipped songs as her ideas for “inspiration”.
Bartholomae’s opinion of the first writer was not a fond one stating that his paper did not seem tidy but yet the discourse seemed natural and smooth. He also goes on to state that he believes some students are able to enter this discourse with more “stylistic maneuvers” as the second writer did. Bartholomae not only complements the vocabulary but the way she refers to her own language and that of others as well. The first writers sentences were ones of less control.
In the first example of student writing, in which a student followed the prompt of describing a creative time and to draw some general conclusions about creativity, the student referred back to a time in which at a football game he decided to switch up the uniform by wearing white socks and white shoes instead of black shoes and the traditional team socks. His idea of creativity was once you come up with something in your head it will be “original and unique” because it came about from your own “imagination”. He continues on to state how he believes if anyone tries to copy the idea it wouldn’t matter because it was your own original first thought. My translation of what he says is no idea can necessarily be copied because they all come from each individuals mind and can be perceived as something completely different as how the “first” perceived it.
The second student chosen wrote about her love for music and how it continued on until she began to start creating music of her own. She stated that at the time she felt her ideas were original but as time continued she began to feel as if her songs were oversimplified versions of songs she listened to at the time. But she then continues to bring about the idea that since she did not purposely copy these songs, she was effectively originating these ideas from her own “process of creativity”, she referenced the more highly equipped songs as her ideas for “inspiration”.
Bartholomae’s opinion of the first writer was not a fond one stating that his paper did not seem tidy but yet the discourse seemed natural and smooth. He also goes on to state that he believes some students are able to enter this discourse with more “stylistic maneuvers” as the second writer did. Bartholomae not only complements the vocabulary but the way she refers to her own language and that of others as well. The first writers sentences were ones of less control.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Journal 2
The claim is that the 401(k) is not as effective as a retirement method as it is expected to be. Date is explained through forces beyond individual control, values of 401(k)’s have plummeted. People near or in retirement will not have the money they expected and in many cases won’t have the money they need. Even for people further away from retirement there is no guarantee that their 401(k)’s will recover. The conclusion is that because of this we need a new form of retirement plan or at least more options which protect investors from forces beyond their control. Since the 401(k) is not providing the retirement funds expected then new forms of retirement plans need to be considered. Grounds for the article are alerting people that we need to be taking a new look at retirement vehicles. As backing for the claim that owners of 401(k)’s are losing more than just value the writer points to several companies who have cut back or illuminated matching funds. He qualifies his conclusion by saying that instead of abandoning or tossing out 401(k)’s perhaps changes can be made to make them more effective. The author recognized that claims were made during the campaign that if pursued would help with this problem. But he points out that these conditions of rebuttal are primarily limited to low income workers and the concepts need to be expanded beyond that group to solve the problem.
Journal 1
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/26/opinion/26mon1.html
401(k)’s have proven to be an ineffective way of saving for retirement, even though the federal government and employers have encouraged workers to use them. Everyone who has a 401(k) saw it shrink in the recent economic downturn, and many are in effect getting a pay cut as employers are stopping 401(k) matching funds. This is essentially a claim of fact but it is being used to make a claim about policy changes that are needed. The writer doesn’t use specific evidence but rather relies on the general notion that stock market values have plummeted.
401(k)’s have proven to be an ineffective way of saving for retirement, even though the federal government and employers have encouraged workers to use them. Everyone who has a 401(k) saw it shrink in the recent economic downturn, and many are in effect getting a pay cut as employers are stopping 401(k) matching funds. This is essentially a claim of fact but it is being used to make a claim about policy changes that are needed. The writer doesn’t use specific evidence but rather relies on the general notion that stock market values have plummeted.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
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Interest and Expertiese
- Music
- Thinking outside of the box
- Writing
- Fashion
- Tea
- Health
- Photography
- Understanding (not one to judge, listening and willing to give advice if wanted)
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