1. I was kind of surprised and kind of blase to the video. I knew the consequences of the use of steroids, but I didn't know it was that severe. I learned since I was young that steroids have harmful effects and in the long run will definitely not be beneficial even if it helps the athlete's stamina and performance for that certain game. Weak arguments could result in the discussion of whether it is considered one things, like cheating, healthiness, and etc. I don't believe that steroids could be used responsibly. For most athletes, once starting on steroids it becomes an addiction because he or she sees his or her progress and performance arising and improving. The consequences are too risky and harmful that steroids should just not be used at all.
2. As I was saying to the response for question one, I believe steroids should just not be used at all. It causes harm, negative consequences in the long run, and negative side effects. Athletes don't need it, they want it. They should be content with the performance they give to their best ability because it is straight from their hard work and intensive training. Using steroids is like cheating for me. It just boosts up the athlete's performance and stamina resulting in better abilities, but it is not out of the athlete's own training and stamina, it is used out of drugs--steroids. There should not be any different standards for professional athletes and high school athletes. It should just not be used for all athletes in general. As one can see, I am not pro-steroids and my reactions to steroid use and steroid testing are negative.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Counterargument to Georgetown Party Restrictions Response
The restrictions made to students of Georgetown University needs to be set and made. Those who come in conflict or violate the rules and regulations should be charged with fair consequences and punishment. The students not only disrupts the campus with students who are actually studying peacefully, but also disrupts neighbors. This riot has become too chaotic and out of control. It needs to be stopped. Solberg, the 2nd district commander said that "15 to 20 officers will be assigned to the residential neighborhoods near campus". Cops, guards, and other officials need to place heavy security around the campus and especially at the "hot spots" for students to limit themselves and be prepared for the consequences. The officers and officials have "tried a variety of different tactics, as has Georgetown University, to be sure they can have a good time and not disrupt the community, but nothing has worked. . . . It's gone on too long now" (Solberg, 3).
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Georgetown Party Restrictions Response
Georgetown University is getting more strict and making more rules for parties held on campus and near campus. Neighbors have been complaining about the party eventually crashing their backyard. Police cops will be guarding the surrounding campus and especially the typical party spots. I personally believe that the discipline is needed, but only to a certain point. Either way, the students will always get what they want in the end. If they want a party with more than one-keg per party, they'll have a party with tons of drinks, but in a illegal and discreet way. Officials and officers will have to keep tracking down and more into the system then. I think it is a waste of time for these officials and officers to be concentrating on publicly drunk students when the outside, corrupt world has more going on with danger and harm. It is needed, but not to be the center and focus for the area's crime and danger. I believe that there should be a limited amount of security, guarding, and watch. If students really do get out of hand, the consequences should be up to the officials to penalize him or her. However, responsibilities should be up to the students to decide for him or herself.
Paraphrasing Practice
James D. Lester says that the final research paper should consist of only 10% of direct quotations. He explains that students should not overuse quotations and limit the paper to his or her own words and source materials.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Rough Draft Thesis for Portfolio #2
Overpriced textbooks have an overall negative approach, appeal, and effect on students and parents.
Blog #4 - 2.16.09 Monday
Please read Chapt. 10, pp. 283-293 before completing this blog.
1. The first article suggests that action toys and figures for boys have a huge influence on the male body image. These action figures affect men on having eating and body disorders, taking steroids and other drugs to gain muscle just as barbie affects women on the same notion, but with a more thin and slimmed out ideal physique. The second article counteracts the first article and argues that the action figures and toys do not have an influence on a man's personal bulk. Kim Franke-Folstad actually explains in her article that she finds in rather amusing and comical that little boys would take out a ruler and measure a figure's body to size up to it.
2. The tone for the first article is more conservative and serious. The first article gives many facts and examples measuring out each action figure and putting them into real-life examples. I would choose an anti-ana, conservative audience for this article. The second article is more from a self-perspective point of view and is not as long as the first article. The author, Kim Franke-Folstad points out part of examples of the first article and twists/changes the example into a comical sense. The audience for this article is a more liberal, free-minded group.
3. I personally have to agree with Kim Franke-Folstad's article. I found the first article rather amusing and comical. It just didn't appeal to me in the sense that action figures and barbie dolls could actually influence a child in that way. Growing up, I played with barbie dolls, but I have never had the influence to look like barbie. That was just not possible in my case. The blue eyes and blond hair... Since I am oriental/Asian. I just cannot see how these toys and plastic figures can influence such children. Children are influenced by their favorite celebrities and grow up idolizing and wanting to look like him or her. However, with plastic figures, I think these toys are just companions rather than peer pressure.
1. The first article suggests that action toys and figures for boys have a huge influence on the male body image. These action figures affect men on having eating and body disorders, taking steroids and other drugs to gain muscle just as barbie affects women on the same notion, but with a more thin and slimmed out ideal physique. The second article counteracts the first article and argues that the action figures and toys do not have an influence on a man's personal bulk. Kim Franke-Folstad actually explains in her article that she finds in rather amusing and comical that little boys would take out a ruler and measure a figure's body to size up to it.
2. The tone for the first article is more conservative and serious. The first article gives many facts and examples measuring out each action figure and putting them into real-life examples. I would choose an anti-ana, conservative audience for this article. The second article is more from a self-perspective point of view and is not as long as the first article. The author, Kim Franke-Folstad points out part of examples of the first article and twists/changes the example into a comical sense. The audience for this article is a more liberal, free-minded group.
3. I personally have to agree with Kim Franke-Folstad's article. I found the first article rather amusing and comical. It just didn't appeal to me in the sense that action figures and barbie dolls could actually influence a child in that way. Growing up, I played with barbie dolls, but I have never had the influence to look like barbie. That was just not possible in my case. The blue eyes and blond hair... Since I am oriental/Asian. I just cannot see how these toys and plastic figures can influence such children. Children are influenced by their favorite celebrities and grow up idolizing and wanting to look like him or her. However, with plastic figures, I think these toys are just companions rather than peer pressure.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
If I Could... 2.11.09 - Wednesday!
What really makes me angry is... a rude, selfish, disrespectful person
If I could change one thing in this world... the corruptness
If I could uninvent one thing, what would it be? nothing. everything was made and invented for a reason.
If I were given funds to conduct a protest or campaign, what would I choose? I would choose a protest on the amount a student has to pay for his/her education.
If I could change one thing in this world... the corruptness
If I could uninvent one thing, what would it be? nothing. everything was made and invented for a reason.
If I were given funds to conduct a protest or campaign, what would I choose? I would choose a protest on the amount a student has to pay for his/her education.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Blog #3 - 2.09.09
1. Eating disorders are so common in America that 1 or 2 out of every 100 students will struggle with one. These pro-ana websites and blogs seems to encourage students to continue with the eating disorder. The blog and website is a safe haven for these strugglers. The encouraging words and the amount of pounds and food they lost and have taken in builds the motivation that these strugglers can do it too. These strugglers hardly eat at all and the small amount of food they do eat becomes an obsession. While people with anorexia often deny having a problem, the truth is that anorexia is a serious and potentially deadly eating disorder. Fortunately, recovery is possible. With proper treatment and support, these strugglers can break anorexia’s self-destructive pattern and regain your health and happiness. However, with these supportive websites, this pattern is bound to continue because these strugglers will find happiness in these "encouraging" words from the people that feel and act the same.
2. This pro-ana websites and blogs are pro-recovery groups that helps strugglers get through their problems. They don't focus on the disorder itself, but instead focus on the individual and possible reasons as to why disordered eating happened and offer solutions to these root causes. The blogs also have common feelings ranting about their struggles. The individual will feel that he or she is not alone, but can endure this struggle and get past it with other fellow strugglers.
3. Even though, the pro-ana websites and blogs are positive to these strugglers, they can also have a negative consequence to them. They do help individuals with his or her problem and offers solutions to these root causes. However, they do not help the cause and therefore the pattern continues. The individual will have friends who seeks help too and who share the same feelings through these blogs and websites, but they will help each other continue on with this disease/disorder, not help each other fix and resolve the situation or problem.
2. This pro-ana websites and blogs are pro-recovery groups that helps strugglers get through their problems. They don't focus on the disorder itself, but instead focus on the individual and possible reasons as to why disordered eating happened and offer solutions to these root causes. The blogs also have common feelings ranting about their struggles. The individual will feel that he or she is not alone, but can endure this struggle and get past it with other fellow strugglers.
3. Even though, the pro-ana websites and blogs are positive to these strugglers, they can also have a negative consequence to them. They do help individuals with his or her problem and offers solutions to these root causes. However, they do not help the cause and therefore the pattern continues. The individual will have friends who seeks help too and who share the same feelings through these blogs and websites, but they will help each other continue on with this disease/disorder, not help each other fix and resolve the situation or problem.
Monday, February 2, 2009
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