Books for Dummies (like me)-- "The frantic movement of the kids and the thundering suspense of the music conveys this sense of carnage and trepidation so that the audience might pee their pants in fright.)
http://booksfordummieslikeme.blogspot.com/
Vivir Sonar Leer -- "The radical range of color schemes, discombobulating object scale, unusual item combination, and drastic angling of geometric shapes combine to form a divine harmony in the middle of a flustering discord. "
http://vivirsonarleer.blogspot.com/
2 who need work
Duh Winning-- "One article discusses his importance in sports and in China. His popularity has grown everywhere, because of him, people in China have tuned in to watch him play. His humbling story and attitude make him likable to fans everywhere. His hobbies are eating junk food and playing video games"
http://ety11.blogspot.com/
Tribute to a dead butterfly-- "presumably, clouds are just condensed drops of water. But what about to a kid? Let’s say Johnny is grounded. No video games, no TV, no nothing. Johnny walks outside on a cloudy day, and he realizes that he’s looking at the very face of a white knight on a white horse, lancing a white alligator."
http://realismisreal.blogspot.com/
Friday, February 24, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Submission 4
This collection, Pencil vs. Camera implements a sense of exotic brilliance that is really something new in photography. The whimsical vividness of the collection of drawings and pictures is just plain astonishing. The photos are obviously fantasized but the way they are drawn out and fit with the picture perfectly behind really brings the drawings to life and look believable. The stark contrast with the black and white drawings to the color picture also gives the drawing the fantasized look, almost like a dream.
And some of the other photos in the collection can really depict a dream, a woman walking a tight rope above the clouds, and a man envisioning mythical creatures through a telescope. All of these pictures display the creative dreaminess of the artist/photographer. And while some were serious or mystical, there were also the humorous pictures, like the blind man about to fall in the manhole. Overall, this collection is very creative and keeps the viewer intrigued.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Submisson 3
This American Life is a unique website in which news stories, life experiences and other newsworthy activities in daily life. This episode, Middle School, really shows the blatant awkwardness of middle school, and the challenges that come with it.
The first act, Life in the Middle Ages, starts out with a sense of helpless reality in which former teachers said there is absolutely no use for teaching middle schoolers. They argue that kids are so focused on their changing bodies, raging hormones, and other physical and mental changes taking place. I agree with this completely as middle school was pretty much useless to me.
Another point that really stuck out was the part about the dances. Looking back on middle school and the "activity nights" I can really relate to what the kids interviewed are experiencing. At my school, they were activity nights because the term "dance" can be taken too romantically and can also encourage dirty dancing, which is frowned upon in today's middle school culture.
The first act, Life in the Middle Ages, starts out with a sense of helpless reality in which former teachers said there is absolutely no use for teaching middle schoolers. They argue that kids are so focused on their changing bodies, raging hormones, and other physical and mental changes taking place. I agree with this completely as middle school was pretty much useless to me.
Another point that really stuck out was the part about the dances. Looking back on middle school and the "activity nights" I can really relate to what the kids interviewed are experiencing. At my school, they were activity nights because the term "dance" can be taken too romantically and can also encourage dirty dancing, which is frowned upon in today's middle school culture.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Podcast Response: Back to Penn State
The recent scandal surrounding Pennsylvania State University left a stain on the legacy of one man, and another stain on the reputation of a program. Being a Penn State fan my whole life, seeing Joe Paterno go out the way he did broke my heart. The public's view of Paterno and the Penn State football program went down the tubes, and America was left in a sense of daze, asking; did all this really happen?
From what I listened to in this podcast, a reporter for TAL was talking about how she was walking around town, telling herself and others they would not talk about the alleged child abuse, but everywhere she went the topic came up. She said she would talk for over 15 minutes about thoughts and reactions related to the scandal.
The scandal took America by storm, with some angry of Paterno's firing, and others who condemned the University. Either way, this podcast really captured the feelings of State College, Pennsylvania, as well as the country.
From what I listened to in this podcast, a reporter for TAL was talking about how she was walking around town, telling herself and others they would not talk about the alleged child abuse, but everywhere she went the topic came up. She said she would talk for over 15 minutes about thoughts and reactions related to the scandal.
The scandal took America by storm, with some angry of Paterno's firing, and others who condemned the University. Either way, this podcast really captured the feelings of State College, Pennsylvania, as well as the country.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Final installment of Faithful
After the improbable series against the Yankees, the Sox deserved to win the World Series. The Red Sox came out and balled. Instead of trailing 3-0 in the series, they got up 3-0. The final game was something out of a dream. The final out was just a combacker to the mound, and in the words of a Sox radio announcer, "The Red Sox are world champions, can you believe it?" It had been over 80 years since the Sox had won a world series, and finally, the curse of the Bambino was over. Finally.
As an athlete I can relate to sub-par seasons, being an IU basketball fan. But I can't imagine a whole lifetime of let downs and being oh-so-close to a championship, and letting it go between your legs. The excitement of Sox fans everywhere had to be amazing. I would imagine schools were closed as the whole New England region had reason to celebrate.
As an athlete I can relate to sub-par seasons, being an IU basketball fan. But I can't imagine a whole lifetime of let downs and being oh-so-close to a championship, and letting it go between your legs. The excitement of Sox fans everywhere had to be amazing. I would imagine schools were closed as the whole New England region had reason to celebrate.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Submission 2
This breath-taking photo of the free-climber scaling a mountain conveys confident euphoria as the climber is only supported by a small piece of rope, which is only there for a bit of stability. The prospective in which this picture was taken really shows the impassioned bravery the climber shows, thousands of feet above the ground, with death waiting at the bottom.
The viewer should have just a little bit of admiration for what this guy is doing, although cautious, the climber shows calm intensity that is conveyed as he faces death with his head held high. I know for a fact that I would never scale a mountain without harnesses protecting my every move, and the bravery of this climber is really second to none. It is amazing how some people do things, and that is what makes it great.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Short List 2
This first link has a lot of strange, yet impressive pictures that are not photoshopped. They all have a wide range of themes and are all very interesting. These pictures are really cool and deserve to be seen.
http://10steps.sg/inspirations/photography/70-strange-photos-that-are-not-photoshopped/
This link is to BleacherReport, a website where many different writers put together a slide show what they think are the best of the best in just about every category. They can range from greatest comebacks, craziest moments, or even hottest wife. This is a very cool website that I enjoy reading a lot.
http://10steps.sg/inspirations/photography/70-strange-photos-that-are-not-photoshopped/
This link is to BleacherReport, a website where many different writers put together a slide show what they think are the best of the best in just about every category. They can range from greatest comebacks, craziest moments, or even hottest wife. This is a very cool website that I enjoy reading a lot.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/968122-top-10-greatest-sports-movies-of-all-time
This last link is to a website that showcases extreme sports such as surfing, biking, or snow boarding. The uniqueness and extreme aspect of these photos can have a lasting effect on a viewer, but I do for sure know that I will never do hardly any of the things on this website.
This last link is to a website that showcases extreme sports such as surfing, biking, or snow boarding. The uniqueness and extreme aspect of these photos can have a lasting effect on a viewer, but I do for sure know that I will never do hardly any of the things on this website.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Faithful part 4 homie
The playoffs were fast approaching and the Red Sox were doing all they could to stay ahead of the pack in the wild card race. The Yankees had all but locked up the American League East with their star-studded roster. The Sox ended the season with Wild Card champions, and had a tough match-up with the Oakland Athletics in a 5 game series. The Sox breezed through the wild card divisional round with a 3-1 series victory over Oakland. The Yankees also breezed through their match-up and that set up the all important American League Championship series for the league pennant and representing the American League in the World series.
And then it happened, maybe the wildest 9 days in baseball history. Game one of the seven game series ended in decisive fashion, with the Yankees winning. Game two was more of the same, with the Yanks coming out on top. Game three seemed to be the dagger in the hearts of Red Sox fans everywhere, a 19-8 loss which put the Sox in a 3-0 series hole, a deficit that no baseball team has ever come back from in history. But fans continued to have faith, and after the 19-8 loss, the real magic happened.
To keep a long story short, the Sox came back from the 3-0 lead and won the series 4-3. Those four games were marked with clutch baserunning in extra innings, walk off homeruns and hits by their slugger, David Ortiz, and a common belief that the impossible can be done. I could go on for days about this feat, but that is for another thing, like the documentary on ESPN's 30 for 30 titled, "Four Days in October."
And then it happened, maybe the wildest 9 days in baseball history. Game one of the seven game series ended in decisive fashion, with the Yankees winning. Game two was more of the same, with the Yanks coming out on top. Game three seemed to be the dagger in the hearts of Red Sox fans everywhere, a 19-8 loss which put the Sox in a 3-0 series hole, a deficit that no baseball team has ever come back from in history. But fans continued to have faith, and after the 19-8 loss, the real magic happened.
To keep a long story short, the Sox came back from the 3-0 lead and won the series 4-3. Those four games were marked with clutch baserunning in extra innings, walk off homeruns and hits by their slugger, David Ortiz, and a common belief that the impossible can be done. I could go on for days about this feat, but that is for another thing, like the documentary on ESPN's 30 for 30 titled, "Four Days in October."
First Installment for Reader
The Towson Tigers are arguably the worst team in college basketball this year. They notched their first win this week after a losing streak that amassed 40 games, dating back to last year. I have seen failure, believe me. From the 2-81 basketball team by brother played on, to winning 1 game as a PAL player, the failure has been there, but maybe nothing can pass up this Towson Team who are in last place in division one basketball in field goal percentage and points per game. Their fundamentals are dismal, and basketball IQ, minimal.
To quote their coach, Pat Skerry, "I'm fine, other than the games, but the only way out of the forest is to burn down the f***ing trees." This statement was made after a exhibition loss to division two Virginia State. Skerry is trying to say that they are in it for the long haul, and the only way out is to keep chugging. There is no doubt that Skerry is a man who strives for success, and quoting the story, "He has engaged in expletive-laced tirades and pulled back and delivered encouragement in the face of irrational decision making. He's not really sure what else he can do." This type of leadership can be inspiring to players, but also demeaning if not used the right way for motivation.
Nonetheless, Towson notched their first win against North Carolina-Wilmington when NC Wilmington missed a buzzer beater. It was a sense of jubilation in Baltimore that night, but the team can not get too cocky, as they are on a winning streak now.
Article by: Michael Weinreb
week 5 top links
1.http://www.sanibelisland.com/photos.html just because I go there all the time
2.http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/romain-laurent-lhorizon this is cool how it looks like he is floating
3.http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ a lot of good pictures in the sky
2.http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/romain-laurent-lhorizon this is cool how it looks like he is floating
3.http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ a lot of good pictures in the sky
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Section 3
The third section of Faithful entails the mid-season stretch that can either make or break a season. In baseball, the stretch usually occurs throughout the whole month of august and that month can give a great indication of the outcome of the season.
In the Red Sox case, the month was all the Red Sox Nation could ask for, and more. Going 21 and 7 for a month is almost unheard of in major league baseball. A whole season of that would put a team at 121 wins out of 162, easily an all time record. This unbelieveable stretch really showed what the team was made of, and most certainly gave them the right mindset for the upcoming playoffs, only a month away.
It was jubilation in the Red Sox Nation after the month. There were signs for "Reverse the Curse" the 86 year old curse of the Bambino that haunted Sox fans everywhere. People were actually starting to believe, and the end product would end up being amazing.
In the Red Sox case, the month was all the Red Sox Nation could ask for, and more. Going 21 and 7 for a month is almost unheard of in major league baseball. A whole season of that would put a team at 121 wins out of 162, easily an all time record. This unbelieveable stretch really showed what the team was made of, and most certainly gave them the right mindset for the upcoming playoffs, only a month away.
It was jubilation in the Red Sox Nation after the month. There were signs for "Reverse the Curse" the 86 year old curse of the Bambino that haunted Sox fans everywhere. People were actually starting to believe, and the end product would end up being amazing.
Reading Short List
1. Sports is really what keeps me occupied in life. From reading about, watching, playing, or analyzing, sports is what I like to do all the time. Grantland is a good website with a lot of different angles on sports, not just the tunnel visioned game recaps like some other websites.
2. ESPN PodCenter looks like another great sports site in which there are many podcasts. These podcasts can be about anything and are by many different writers and TV personalities. They are updated daily and there are also many cool shows that area available for listen.
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