Word Count: 470
Greek Orthodox Church- St. Basil's
I am a devout Catholic. I was born and raised in a very Catholic family where church is among a weekly activity. Catholicism is really the only religion I know. Since I have not witnessed many other different religious institutions, I thought it would be interesting to check out a different church. The church I went to was St. Basil the Great Greek Orthodox Church in San Jose. I attended with my friend a weekend service at the church known as the Saturday Vespers.
When we arrived at St. Basils, I was immediately drawn to the appearance of the church. It was beige, with white trim and looked like a house structure with a wooden white cross on the roof. There was four large green bushes in front. It was very nicely landscaped. My friend, who is a member of the church, informed me that unlike other Greek Orthodox parishes, primarily attended by Greek immigrants and Greek Americans, St. Basils is multi-ethnic and includes families from other parts of the globe. When we got out of the car, I realized that I was a little under dressed by looking at the others walking in. The people all appeared to be seniors and families.
During the service, my friend and I sat close to the front. I noticed that there was a lot of ethnic people and those of which were Greek- I didn't fit in with everyone but the community was very welcoming to new visitors. Throughout the service, music was played in Greek. The priest even spoke part in Greek. Although I did not understand a lot of the service, I really enjoyed being able to hear and witness another language and culture. The service was a lot different than that of a Catholic church. Catholicism is very strict in their beliefs- Saint Basil's was more open and the faith adhered prescribed more to Christianity. The church is not very big and it was filled up. The community of people all seemed very friendly towards one another and I could feel the closeness it radiated.
At the end of the mass, my friend and I were hugged by the priest and welcomed back again. As we walked to the car, we were stopped several times by strangers I had never met that so kindly said "goodbye" or "have a nice evening." Saint Basil's parish was something out of the ordinary. The kindness and openness the people shared with one another was beautiful and I left a changed person. Overall, it was a very interesting experience that opened my eyes to other cultures. I was very glad that I went outside my religious community and witnessed another- it broadened my understanding of other religious institutions.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Individual Blog Post #2
Word Count: 257
Recently in the news, the swine flu outbreak has been on every single news channel. The flu is spawning debate about how people get information during health emergencies. During a time, where news sources are becoming less centralized, people are turning to Twitter to find out information. However, the micro-blogging site has created unnecessary hype and misinformation about the swine flu. Twitter is propagating fear amongst people as opposed to seeking actual solutions or key information.
I believe that people who are using Twitter to find out news is in the wrong place. Twitter is not CNN or MSNBC, it is a blogging community. People who are seeking health information should go to official sources. The swine flu epidemic is very serious and by reading false information with unreliable sources causes hysteria in people. The best advice I would have is to not use Twitter. President Obama stepped in to try and calm America down, he simply stated that the outbreak is "cause for concern and requires a heightened state of alert" but is not a cause of alarm at this moment. The swine flu is defiantly something to take seriously and be aware of.
Twitter has been gaining a lot of media attention. It's popularity has risen to the top in recent months. However, it also has gotten criticized and put down in the media. The swine flu epidemic could have Twitter headed in the wrong direction. It will be interesting to see if Twitter tries to change their image to appeal more to media standards.
Recently in the news, the swine flu outbreak has been on every single news channel. The flu is spawning debate about how people get information during health emergencies. During a time, where news sources are becoming less centralized, people are turning to Twitter to find out information. However, the micro-blogging site has created unnecessary hype and misinformation about the swine flu. Twitter is propagating fear amongst people as opposed to seeking actual solutions or key information.
I believe that people who are using Twitter to find out news is in the wrong place. Twitter is not CNN or MSNBC, it is a blogging community. People who are seeking health information should go to official sources. The swine flu epidemic is very serious and by reading false information with unreliable sources causes hysteria in people. The best advice I would have is to not use Twitter. President Obama stepped in to try and calm America down, he simply stated that the outbreak is "cause for concern and requires a heightened state of alert" but is not a cause of alarm at this moment. The swine flu is defiantly something to take seriously and be aware of.
Twitter has been gaining a lot of media attention. It's popularity has risen to the top in recent months. However, it also has gotten criticized and put down in the media. The swine flu epidemic could have Twitter headed in the wrong direction. It will be interesting to see if Twitter tries to change their image to appeal more to media standards.
Ad-redirect
Synopsis
Originally the ad for Aflac life insurance was targeted to construction companies who would be interested in having good insurance plans for their employees. The ad showed a construction scene with two construction workers hard at work. In the center of the ad, the Aflac duck is rolling out a blueprint. The text at the top of the page reads " When this construction company added Aflac at no direct cost to them, it was a blueprint for success" implying that employees love working for companies with great insurance plans.
New Ad
The new ad is going to be targeted at mothers with young children. The ad will show a mother in the kitchen washing dishes unaware that a bowl is about to drop on her child's head. With arms reached out over the child's head to save the day is the Aflac duck. The text will read "Don't take the chance of letting any accident happen to your family-Aflac can save the day."
Originally the ad for Aflac life insurance was targeted to construction companies who would be interested in having good insurance plans for their employees. The ad showed a construction scene with two construction workers hard at work. In the center of the ad, the Aflac duck is rolling out a blueprint. The text at the top of the page reads " When this construction company added Aflac at no direct cost to them, it was a blueprint for success" implying that employees love working for companies with great insurance plans.
New Ad
The new ad is going to be targeted at mothers with young children. The ad will show a mother in the kitchen washing dishes unaware that a bowl is about to drop on her child's head. With arms reached out over the child's head to save the day is the Aflac duck. The text will read "Don't take the chance of letting any accident happen to your family-Aflac can save the day."
Monday, April 20, 2009
Focus Story Structure-
Emily Belding
Mcom 100w m/w 1:30-3:45
Focus Story Structure
Word Count: 89
Woman denied job back due to pregnancy, U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor
Lillian Garland, an employee for California Federal Savings and Loan, was cut from her job when she returned from her granted pregnancy leave.
Garland sued under California law requiring employers to grant up to four months' paid disability leave to pregnant workers and to guarantee a job for them when they return.
On Tuesday, the U.S Supreme Court voted 6-2 to uphold the state law, but the ruling came five years after Garland had her baby.
Mcom 100w m/w 1:30-3:45
Focus Story Structure
Word Count: 89
Woman denied job back due to pregnancy, U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor
Lillian Garland, an employee for California Federal Savings and Loan, was cut from her job when she returned from her granted pregnancy leave.
Garland sued under California law requiring employers to grant up to four months' paid disability leave to pregnant workers and to guarantee a job for them when they return.
On Tuesday, the U.S Supreme Court voted 6-2 to uphold the state law, but the ruling came five years after Garland had her baby.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Individual Blog Post #1- April 19, 2009
Emily Belding
Mcomm 100w M/W 1:30-2:45
Individual Blog Post #1
Word Count: 263
Is all the hype about Twitter good? Recently, I have been hearing a lot about Twitter on the news, radio and Internet- you name the media outlet and they have talked about it. There has been a major hype on this new networking service, so much that celebrities are now using it. Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co-workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchanging of quick answers as to what you are doing. People chose to Twitter so that they can keep in touch with the community they want to be in and are interested in.
In recent news, celebrity Ashton Kutcher marked a Twitter turning point- he became the first celebrity to collect 1 million followers. I think that Twitter should not market this information as a platform to gain recognition- it's not about celebrities. Kutcher was on Larry King Live the other night, talking about Twitter. A lot of users have expressed concern that the site is being overwhelmed by celebrities and media hype and they don't like that. Twitter is about everyday people having a voice. When social networking services, draw in celebrities it tends to take the community at large away and focus on a community that most don't fit into.
The celebrity driven hype on Twitter could possibly turn off longtime Twitter users but also it has allowed this service to take off. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the Twitter community- it has become very main stream in the media and has everyone with Twitter on their minds.
Mcomm 100w M/W 1:30-2:45
Individual Blog Post #1
Word Count: 263
Is all the hype about Twitter good? Recently, I have been hearing a lot about Twitter on the news, radio and Internet- you name the media outlet and they have talked about it. There has been a major hype on this new networking service, so much that celebrities are now using it. Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co-workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchanging of quick answers as to what you are doing. People chose to Twitter so that they can keep in touch with the community they want to be in and are interested in.
In recent news, celebrity Ashton Kutcher marked a Twitter turning point- he became the first celebrity to collect 1 million followers. I think that Twitter should not market this information as a platform to gain recognition- it's not about celebrities. Kutcher was on Larry King Live the other night, talking about Twitter. A lot of users have expressed concern that the site is being overwhelmed by celebrities and media hype and they don't like that. Twitter is about everyday people having a voice. When social networking services, draw in celebrities it tends to take the community at large away and focus on a community that most don't fit into.
The celebrity driven hype on Twitter could possibly turn off longtime Twitter users but also it has allowed this service to take off. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the Twitter community- it has become very main stream in the media and has everyone with Twitter on their minds.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Japanese Internment- Descriptive Writing
Emily Belding
MComm 100w M/W 1:30-2:45
Japanese Internment
Word Count: 176
Vignette #1: Armed guards were posted all around the camp. The camp was surrounded with old, rickety barbwire. The Japanese were forced to live in bleak, remote areas that were desolate from populations. A burly, armed, rickety guard stands over a weathered man who is forced to throw away his belongings into the blazing fire. As he is reluctantly throwing away his possessions, on his tired knees- his young daughter is pulling on him with all her strength as her father throws her doll into the blaze. A look of fear, despair and sorrow is shown on their faces as the guard watches without sympathy.
Vignette #2: Beneath the old tattered barb wire fencing sits a young girl around the age of seven. She has on clothing that is dirty and looks to not have bathed in a while. She is sitting cross-legged holding onto something that is meaningful to her. The desolate camp life is her living- as armed guards with guns are within sight of this young, innocent soul. Around her is exhausted hardworking mother caring for her sibling.
MComm 100w M/W 1:30-2:45
Japanese Internment
Word Count: 176
Vignette #1: Armed guards were posted all around the camp. The camp was surrounded with old, rickety barbwire. The Japanese were forced to live in bleak, remote areas that were desolate from populations. A burly, armed, rickety guard stands over a weathered man who is forced to throw away his belongings into the blazing fire. As he is reluctantly throwing away his possessions, on his tired knees- his young daughter is pulling on him with all her strength as her father throws her doll into the blaze. A look of fear, despair and sorrow is shown on their faces as the guard watches without sympathy.
Vignette #2: Beneath the old tattered barb wire fencing sits a young girl around the age of seven. She has on clothing that is dirty and looks to not have bathed in a while. She is sitting cross-legged holding onto something that is meaningful to her. The desolate camp life is her living- as armed guards with guns are within sight of this young, innocent soul. Around her is exhausted hardworking mother caring for her sibling.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Pitch Letter/Proposal
Emily Belding
Mcom 100w M/W 1:30-2:45
Pitch Letter/ Proposal
Word Count: 267
Dear Dona–
Did you know that to date there are just over 70 diseases that can be treated with cord blood stem cells many of which are different types of cancers, immunodefency disorders, blood disorders, and metabolic disorders. You are probably wondering what exactly cord blood is? Cord blood is a non-controversial source of stem cells, which are the building blocks of our immune system. Because these stem cells are “young” and have not differentiated them, once they are infused in the body they go where the damage is and can treat, repair or replace the damaged cells in the body.
Most parents don’t ever think or want to think that their child could ever get sick- but wouldn’t you want to have every weapon available to them? Cord blood banking is a once in a lifetime investment that a parent can make for their child and you only get one opportunity to make the decision. The collection process is very easy and pain free and doctors at Lucille Packard, Sequoia, UCSF, and Stanford are all very familiar with the procedure and are major advocates for it.
I really believe that this is a topic of interest and would make a great feature. It is a fairly new concept and becoming a hot topic of interest. Cord blood banking is something that most people are unaware of and or lack information on. I propose to write a feature on Cord blood banking- it could save a child’s life.
I’ll call you next week to see if you are interested in an article like this.
Sincerely,
Emily Belding
Mcom 100w M/W 1:30-2:45
Pitch Letter/ Proposal
Word Count: 267
Dear Dona–
Did you know that to date there are just over 70 diseases that can be treated with cord blood stem cells many of which are different types of cancers, immunodefency disorders, blood disorders, and metabolic disorders. You are probably wondering what exactly cord blood is? Cord blood is a non-controversial source of stem cells, which are the building blocks of our immune system. Because these stem cells are “young” and have not differentiated them, once they are infused in the body they go where the damage is and can treat, repair or replace the damaged cells in the body.
Most parents don’t ever think or want to think that their child could ever get sick- but wouldn’t you want to have every weapon available to them? Cord blood banking is a once in a lifetime investment that a parent can make for their child and you only get one opportunity to make the decision. The collection process is very easy and pain free and doctors at Lucille Packard, Sequoia, UCSF, and Stanford are all very familiar with the procedure and are major advocates for it.
I really believe that this is a topic of interest and would make a great feature. It is a fairly new concept and becoming a hot topic of interest. Cord blood banking is something that most people are unaware of and or lack information on. I propose to write a feature on Cord blood banking- it could save a child’s life.
I’ll call you next week to see if you are interested in an article like this.
Sincerely,
Emily Belding
Timeline for Final Feature
Emily Belding
Mcom 100W M/W 1:30-2:45
Pitch Letter/Proposal-Timeline
Word Count: 183
I propose this as my timeline for completing my final feature:
For the week of:
April 8th- Interview #1- I will be interviewing Allison Spivey, she is a ViaCord Representative.
April 13th- Going to the library to search for a scholarly journal article on Cord Blood Banking.
April 15th- Interview #2- I plan to go to Kaiser Permanente to speak with an OB (doctor) or nurse about cord blood banking.
April 20th- Interview #3- I will interview a mother I work for, a mother that has banked with Viacord for her three children.
-Interview #4- I will interview my cousin , a mother of 2 small children and ask her about her thoughts on this concept, and why she did NOT do it- reasons against Cord Blood Banking.
April 22nd- Search for a magazine, newspaper article or website about this topic.
April 27th- Start outlining and writing a rough draft- I plan to start compiling/organizing all my research, interviews, information.
April 29th- Write rough draft- start on bibliography
May 4th- Draft for Final Feature due- EDIT, make rough draft into FINAL.
May 13th- Final Feature due
Mcom 100W M/W 1:30-2:45
Pitch Letter/Proposal-Timeline
Word Count: 183
I propose this as my timeline for completing my final feature:
For the week of:
April 8th- Interview #1- I will be interviewing Allison Spivey, she is a ViaCord Representative.
April 13th- Going to the library to search for a scholarly journal article on Cord Blood Banking.
April 15th- Interview #2- I plan to go to Kaiser Permanente to speak with an OB (doctor) or nurse about cord blood banking.
April 20th- Interview #3- I will interview a mother I work for, a mother that has banked with Viacord for her three children.
-Interview #4- I will interview my cousin , a mother of 2 small children and ask her about her thoughts on this concept, and why she did NOT do it- reasons against Cord Blood Banking.
April 22nd- Search for a magazine, newspaper article or website about this topic.
April 27th- Start outlining and writing a rough draft- I plan to start compiling/organizing all my research, interviews, information.
April 29th- Write rough draft- start on bibliography
May 4th- Draft for Final Feature due- EDIT, make rough draft into FINAL.
May 13th- Final Feature due
Monday, April 6, 2009
The Way I See It #1 and #2
The Way I See It #1
" The heaviest burdens in life are placed on those who can carry the extra weight- who can take what they are given and show other's that life can still go on even when when it pours."
The Way I See It #2
" Life is like a feather in the wind- it goes up and down."
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Similies/Metaphor
Emily Belding
MCom 100w M/W 1:30-2:45
Simile/Metaphor
A simile is a figure of speech in which two unlike things are explicitly compared-
Three examples of a simile are:
1. As cunning as a fox
2. As tiny as a grain of sand
3. The goalkeeper was as solid as a rock
A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance.
Three examples of a metaphor are:
1. America is a melting pot
2. The inside of the car was a refrigerator
3. The homework was a breeze.
MCom 100w M/W 1:30-2:45
Simile/Metaphor
A simile is a figure of speech in which two unlike things are explicitly compared-
Three examples of a simile are:
1. As cunning as a fox
2. As tiny as a grain of sand
3. The goalkeeper was as solid as a rock
A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance.
Three examples of a metaphor are:
1. America is a melting pot
2. The inside of the car was a refrigerator
3. The homework was a breeze.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Journal #3: NPR Radio Interview analysis
Emily Belding
Mcom 100w M/W 1:30-2:45
Journal #3-NPR analysis
Word Count: 322
On NPR, All Things Considered, I listened to an interview segment entitled - Women's Professional Soccer League Returns. The league has just returned for women and going professional again, they started their first match on March 29, 2009 in Los Angeles. The league has drawn some top names including Brazilian superstar Marta and American Abby Wambach, a former World Cup player. With top players and high hopes for a success, the leagues commissioner, Tonya Antonucci, couldn't be more excited about the league.
All Things Considered host, Jacki Lyden, interviewed Antonucci about the league and the challenges it could face in the future. The NPR interview opened to the sound of young girls playing soccer and Lyden addressing the news of the resurrection of the new women's professional league. In this 5 minute segment, it appeared that Lyden, was not well informed on women's soccer and more interested in the financial crisis America is facing right now. I felt that it put a negative spin on something that is positive for America and for women athletes right now. Lyden's interview questions were negative about the expense of the league, and asked Antonucci is she thought it would be a business failure. The questions were inadequate with what this interview was supposed to be about. In response, Antonucci responded as positively as she could and went on to talk about what the future could have in store for these women and for young girls all across America. The two did not appear to have a relationship whatsoever.
After listening to this interview, I learned that in interviewing often times the interviewer will ask a couple of questions and then chose one or two to build off of from there. It was a strategy for Lyden. Interviewing can be personal and non-personal it just depends on what kind of interview it is supposed to be. This was a very interesting interview on All Things Considered.
Mcom 100w M/W 1:30-2:45
Journal #3-NPR analysis
Word Count: 322
On NPR, All Things Considered, I listened to an interview segment entitled - Women's Professional Soccer League Returns. The league has just returned for women and going professional again, they started their first match on March 29, 2009 in Los Angeles. The league has drawn some top names including Brazilian superstar Marta and American Abby Wambach, a former World Cup player. With top players and high hopes for a success, the leagues commissioner, Tonya Antonucci, couldn't be more excited about the league.
All Things Considered host, Jacki Lyden, interviewed Antonucci about the league and the challenges it could face in the future. The NPR interview opened to the sound of young girls playing soccer and Lyden addressing the news of the resurrection of the new women's professional league. In this 5 minute segment, it appeared that Lyden, was not well informed on women's soccer and more interested in the financial crisis America is facing right now. I felt that it put a negative spin on something that is positive for America and for women athletes right now. Lyden's interview questions were negative about the expense of the league, and asked Antonucci is she thought it would be a business failure. The questions were inadequate with what this interview was supposed to be about. In response, Antonucci responded as positively as she could and went on to talk about what the future could have in store for these women and for young girls all across America. The two did not appear to have a relationship whatsoever.
After listening to this interview, I learned that in interviewing often times the interviewer will ask a couple of questions and then chose one or two to build off of from there. It was a strategy for Lyden. Interviewing can be personal and non-personal it just depends on what kind of interview it is supposed to be. This was a very interesting interview on All Things Considered.
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