Technocratic
Source: Comm 144 Reader
Sentence: "In technocratic organizations, such as the flexible and ever-changeing firms that thrive in the electronics industry and other turbulent environments, power and accountability are directly linked to one's technical knowledge and expertise."
–adjective of, pertaining to, or designating a technocrat or technocracy.
(technocrat: n A technical expert, especially one in a managerial or administrative position.)
Bill did not was to work for the company because it was too technocratic and he has no special technical expertise.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Journal #2 Differences Between Media
On Extra, Mark McGrath reported on Jennifer Aniston’s possible new man. The television show said only a few sentences about the situation, telling that she was seen leaving Courtney Cox’s house with the “mystery man” after an event.
An article in People Magazine goes a little deeper into Aniston’s personal life. The story begins with a little background of Aniston’s love life by mentioning her latest break up with Vince Vaughn. Then the story moves on to talk about her new “mystery man,” however, the article goes more in-depth than the TV reporters had. It describes what the man looked like and a number of places they had been spotted together. It also describes how “he gently rubbed her back” on one occasion. The article end by concluding that even though Aniston is dating, she doesn’t need a man to make her happy. I’m guessing they added that part to lash back at all the articles that claim Aniston is still crying over Brad Pitt.
Over all the differences between the two media is that the television gives a short update and gets right to the point. It is concise and to the point. Magazines are more in-depth and give more background and information about the story.
An article in People Magazine goes a little deeper into Aniston’s personal life. The story begins with a little background of Aniston’s love life by mentioning her latest break up with Vince Vaughn. Then the story moves on to talk about her new “mystery man,” however, the article goes more in-depth than the TV reporters had. It describes what the man looked like and a number of places they had been spotted together. It also describes how “he gently rubbed her back” on one occasion. The article end by concluding that even though Aniston is dating, she doesn’t need a man to make her happy. I’m guessing they added that part to lash back at all the articles that claim Aniston is still crying over Brad Pitt.
Over all the differences between the two media is that the television gives a short update and gets right to the point. It is concise and to the point. Magazines are more in-depth and give more background and information about the story.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Word of the Week #4
Scintilla
Source: Emerging Global Cultures
Sentence: The US has resisted the slightest complained bitterly in recent years about the prospect of surrendering a scintilla of its own sovereignty, whether to NATO commanders, to supra national ........
scin·til·la (s
n-tl
)
Source: Emerging Global Cultures
Sentence: The US has resisted the slightest complained bitterly in recent years about the prospect of surrendering a scintilla of its own sovereignty, whether to NATO commanders, to supra national ........
scin·til·la (s
n-tl)n.
1. A minute amount; an iota or trace.
2. A spark; a flash.
New Sentence: After the boy peed his pants he didn't have a scintilla of dignity left.
New Sentence: After the boy peed his pants he didn't have a scintilla of dignity left.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Library Art
The piece I enjoyed most at the library is a painting by Dewey Crumpler called, African Human Soup.
In this painting it shows a man eating soup made of African people. The painting shows a white male pouring "human soup" made of black men into a bowl. The thermos the soup is being poured from has red on the bottom of it and the of the thermos which is also red lays under the thermos in the left has corner. A man in the bowl on the right said of the painting is wearing a red shirt.
The blue in the painting brings a sense depression and sorrow while the red frames the black men, bringing the saucer full of human soup to the eye's attention.
I admire this piece because of it brings a sense of awareness and sadness about discrimination and oppression towards Africans. The nonchalant look on the white man’s face as he pours out the desperate and crippled men speaks volumes about the power white males had over blacks.
In this painting it shows a man eating soup made of African people. The painting shows a white male pouring "human soup" made of black men into a bowl. The thermos the soup is being poured from has red on the bottom of it and the of the thermos which is also red lays under the thermos in the left has corner. A man in the bowl on the right said of the painting is wearing a red shirt.
The blue in the painting brings a sense depression and sorrow while the red frames the black men, bringing the saucer full of human soup to the eye's attention.
I admire this piece because of it brings a sense of awareness and sadness about discrimination and oppression towards Africans. The nonchalant look on the white man’s face as he pours out the desperate and crippled men speaks volumes about the power white males had over blacks.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Word of the Week #3
ac·co·lade (āk'ə-lād', -läd') Pronunciation Key n.
An expression of approval; praise.
A special acknowledgment; an award.
A ceremonial embrace, as of greeting or salutation.
Ceremonial bestowal of knighthood.
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Sentence: It isn't even about industry accolades.
New Sentence: She had a wall dedicated to her accolades.
An expression of approval; praise.
A special acknowledgment; an award.
A ceremonial embrace, as of greeting or salutation.
Ceremonial bestowal of knighthood.
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Sentence: It isn't even about industry accolades.
New Sentence: She had a wall dedicated to her accolades.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Word of the Week #2
deleterious
1. injurious to health: deleterious gases.
2. harmful; injurious: deleterious influences.
Source: Emerging Global Cultures
Sentence: Efforts focused on improving the lot of such people without changing their lifestyle to fit into the world system can be deleterious to them.
My Sentence: Little did the boy know, the water contained deleterious elements that could be fatal.
1. injurious to health: deleterious gases.
2. harmful; injurious: deleterious influences.
Source: Emerging Global Cultures
Sentence: Efforts focused on improving the lot of such people without changing their lifestyle to fit into the world system can be deleterious to them.
My Sentence: Little did the boy know, the water contained deleterious elements that could be fatal.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Telling Details
Bark, bark, bark!
A six-pound blur of fury bounds across Butcher Dog Park and pounces on a white, shaggy haired terrier mix. He runs away looking over his right shoulder but the terrier gives him a smug look. She isn’t interested in playing.
Bark, bark, bark!
The scruffy pup growls playfully at the variety of dogs in hopes of finding a playmate. He bows, tail high in the air wagging furiously and screams, “BARK!” He glances up; his lips curled into a smile as if to say, “Look at me, Mom.”
“That’s a cute ‘lil one right there,” says a women using one hand to point at the talkative puppy and the other to tug on the spandex between her colliding thighs. Then she runs her hands through her home-highlighted blonde mullet, which had been pulled back into a braided ponytail. Although the zippers on her leather jacket were blindingly bright, less could be said about her smile. Only a few teeth were missing, however, the remnants of her breakfast seemed to fill the gaps nicely. After adjusting her dark brown, over sized biker sunglasses, she waddles over to a bench showing off some very impressive wedgy release maneuvers. Unfortunately, attempts fail due to her three-sizes-too-small, worn, black stretch pants. She plops down on a bench opposite of her equally attractive friend and pulls her faded Oakland A’s t-shirt from her belly rolls. “Yup, that’s a cute one.”
A six-pound blur of fury bounds across Butcher Dog Park and pounces on a white, shaggy haired terrier mix. He runs away looking over his right shoulder but the terrier gives him a smug look. She isn’t interested in playing.
Bark, bark, bark!
The scruffy pup growls playfully at the variety of dogs in hopes of finding a playmate. He bows, tail high in the air wagging furiously and screams, “BARK!” He glances up; his lips curled into a smile as if to say, “Look at me, Mom.”
“That’s a cute ‘lil one right there,” says a women using one hand to point at the talkative puppy and the other to tug on the spandex between her colliding thighs. Then she runs her hands through her home-highlighted blonde mullet, which had been pulled back into a braided ponytail. Although the zippers on her leather jacket were blindingly bright, less could be said about her smile. Only a few teeth were missing, however, the remnants of her breakfast seemed to fill the gaps nicely. After adjusting her dark brown, over sized biker sunglasses, she waddles over to a bench showing off some very impressive wedgy release maneuvers. Unfortunately, attempts fail due to her three-sizes-too-small, worn, black stretch pants. She plops down on a bench opposite of her equally attractive friend and pulls her faded Oakland A’s t-shirt from her belly rolls. “Yup, that’s a cute one.”
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Late Breaking Assignment: Super Bowl Ads
In the past there have been some pretty epic Super Bowl commercials. I don't think anyone can forget the infamous 'WHAZZZZUUUP!' Budweiser commercial. How about last years General Motors male strip down car wash commercial? Lets face it, the Super Bowl isn't just about the football; people look forward to seeing the ads. Well this year I was gravely disappointed with the advertisements. They lacked the creativity and humor that past Super Bowl commercials provided. This year's commercials were weak and unmemorable.
My favorite commercial, however, was the Tide-to-Go commercial. In the commercial a man is in an interview and he has a huge coffee stain on his shirt. Every time he attempts to talk the stain shouts over him. The employer can't hear anything the man is saying because the stain is too distracting.
I thought this was the best commercial because it portrayed stains in as they are in real life: loud, distracting, and annoying. I think people can sympathize with both the employer, who can't pay attention to anything but the stain, and the man, who couldn't outshine his stain.
Everyone knows it, by far the worst commercials this year were from SalesGenie.com. Not only were the commercials creepy cartoons, I don't think they were politically correct. Panda Bears with chinese accents? Don't forget Rhamesh, the Indian salesman with seven kids. To be honest I thought more people would be offended by these commercials. I wouldn't say they are racist but definitely stereotyping two cultures that are prominent within the United States.
Overall I was dissatisfied with the advertising. It didn't meet past years standards.
Monday, February 4, 2008
My Favorite Writing
Juno Nation
By Christina Spines
Entertainment Weekly
February 8, 2008
I read an article, Juno Nation, in Entertainment Weekly. It is about the blow up of the teen movie, Juno, which no one saw coming. The author, Christine Spine, points out that Ellen Page, aka Juno, has created an on screen female hero that hasn't been seen before. Spine says that Juno is the first female antihero who is empowered by her differences. She compares Juno to other rebellious, not your average girl characters, such as Ally Sheedy in 'The Breakfast Club.' Sheedy's character is an outcast and her oddness holds her back she even changes to be more of a "pretty" girl. However, Juno's quirks make her the strongest character in the movie.
Everyone can identify with Juno, Whether it be wanting to be more outspoken and witty like her or purely understanding Juno's outlook on life, there is something about this character that attracts so many people to this movie.
Spines focuses on the fact that Ellen Page brings so much to the chracter which is why the movie is such a success. Page even helped create ideas for the character's wardrobe and added in her own lingo like "fo-shizz."
This piece of writing is great because it is entertaining and realy explains why Juno became a phenomenon. It is a brilliant movie. It has a serious message but is portrayed in a comical light making it enjoyable for so many different types of people.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Word of the Week #1 edited
Sarcophagi
Source: My brother's homework handout on Mini Tombs
How it was used: Some mummies have been found within multiple nesting sarcophagi.
Definition: (noun) 1. a stone coffin, edp. one bearing sculptures, inscriptions, ect., often displayed as a monument 2. a kind of stone thought to consume the flesh of corpses, used for coffins
Sentence: The mummy hunters opened up the sarcophagi and found an ancient mummy inside.
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