Thursday, May 12, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
The Japanese Internment Memorial
Growing up in San Jose for over twenty years, I've never heard about the Japanese Internment Memorial in downtown until today.
The memorial was not what I expected it to be.
In my mind, I thought the memorial was going to list the names of families or just commemorate the soldiers who were in the army during the time.
Instead, the memorial illustrated the journey of the Japanese ancestry from their native homeland to the United States.
The memorial was so detailed, depicting the journey, from vignettes highlighting the Japanese immigrants entering the country, seeing the their native clothing literally changing to the American worker uniform of denim overalls, to seeing army men carrying out Executive Order 9066.
One vignette that stood out to me was a paper airplane that flew through the barbed wire.
It could've been any type of an airplane but it was paper.
To me, the paper represented how fragile and delicate how freedom is and how easily it could be taken away.
On this side of the memorial, the barbed wire was less loose compared to that of the barbed wire on the other side.
However, the paper airplane was still in the middle of the wire representing the lost sense of fragile freedom that Japanese Americans felt during the time.
The memorial went above my expectations, exploring much more than just the internment, but the Japanese culture itself.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Japanese Internment
In a country that prided themselves of being a melting pot of diversity, the idea of internment camps, similar to that of Germany's, seemed absurd.
However, during WWII, the attack on Pearl Harbor set in motion extreme measures by the military for fear of another attack.
In February of 1942, President Franklin D. Rooosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 that ordered that anyone of Japanese ancestry resulted in forcible internment.
Considered an act of national security, thousands of Japanese-American families were forced to relocate out of their own homes and to be isolated from the rest of the country.
Thousands of Japanese owners' lost their homes and businesses.
Their new "home" resembled prisons, often held in harsh weather conditions, sharing one bathroom with 250 other families.
Even though thousands of Japanese Americans joined the U.S. Armed Forces against their home country, the U.S. questioned its Asian citizens in fear of expected outbursts.
Japanese Americans suffered greatly and were still considered themselves citizens.
Now, almost 60 years later, can the U.S. be expected to demonstrate another unethical act upon a particular race of people?
After 9/11, there was a stigma that was held against any Middle Eastern person regardless if they were citizens or not.
11 years later, people are still arguing that the creation of a Muslim mosque near the World Trade Center is a sign that terrorists win.
To say the U.S. has improved on their discrimination of races is a lie - it's clear when we observe the attitudes we have on anyone that is related to a Muslim belief.
Clearly, the stereotype still stands if you're Middle Eastern or of Muslim faith, you're a terrorist.
The U.S. could not physically remove populations and place them into internment camps as they did 60 years ago.
Anything resembling an internment camp, especially after WWII, would be considered and deemed unethical.
However, I do think that the U.S. does not interfere with American attitudes placed upon a race, so in essence, the U.S. has not evolved as much as we have liked it to.
The U.S. may prevent the occurrence of isolation of particular races, but with a society that fears of the unknown, stereotypes and accusations may take over and affect the country once again.
source:
http://www.nps.gov/manz/historyculture/index.htm
http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1679.html
However, during WWII, the attack on Pearl Harbor set in motion extreme measures by the military for fear of another attack.
In February of 1942, President Franklin D. Rooosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 that ordered that anyone of Japanese ancestry resulted in forcible internment.
Considered an act of national security, thousands of Japanese-American families were forced to relocate out of their own homes and to be isolated from the rest of the country.
Thousands of Japanese owners' lost their homes and businesses.
Their new "home" resembled prisons, often held in harsh weather conditions, sharing one bathroom with 250 other families.
Even though thousands of Japanese Americans joined the U.S. Armed Forces against their home country, the U.S. questioned its Asian citizens in fear of expected outbursts.
Japanese Americans suffered greatly and were still considered themselves citizens.
Now, almost 60 years later, can the U.S. be expected to demonstrate another unethical act upon a particular race of people?
After 9/11, there was a stigma that was held against any Middle Eastern person regardless if they were citizens or not.
11 years later, people are still arguing that the creation of a Muslim mosque near the World Trade Center is a sign that terrorists win.
To say the U.S. has improved on their discrimination of races is a lie - it's clear when we observe the attitudes we have on anyone that is related to a Muslim belief.
Clearly, the stereotype still stands if you're Middle Eastern or of Muslim faith, you're a terrorist.
The U.S. could not physically remove populations and place them into internment camps as they did 60 years ago.
Anything resembling an internment camp, especially after WWII, would be considered and deemed unethical.
However, I do think that the U.S. does not interfere with American attitudes placed upon a race, so in essence, the U.S. has not evolved as much as we have liked it to.
The U.S. may prevent the occurrence of isolation of particular races, but with a society that fears of the unknown, stereotypes and accusations may take over and affect the country once again.
source:
http://www.nps.gov/manz/historyculture/index.htm
http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1679.html
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Word of the Week #10
1. ecumenism
2. scholarly article
3. The study contributes to the literature in several ways. First, it utilizes
measures such as religious struggle and ecumenism, which have been reļ¬ned beyond indicators of religious behavior and spiritual expression in previous research.
4. the movement or tendency toward worldwide Christian unity or cooperation.
5. The church wanted to move toward an ecumenism direction.
2. scholarly article
3. The study contributes to the literature in several ways. First, it utilizes
measures such as religious struggle and ecumenism, which have been reļ¬ned beyond indicators of religious behavior and spiritual expression in previous research.
4. the movement or tendency toward worldwide Christian unity or cooperation.
5. The church wanted to move toward an ecumenism direction.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Word of the Week #9
1. reprimand
2. The Little Mermaid
3. "Bet you on land. They understand. Bet they don't reprimand their daughters."
4. (n.) a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority.
5. The king reprimands about the princess leaving castle grounds were taken seriously.
2. The Little Mermaid
3. "Bet you on land. They understand. Bet they don't reprimand their daughters."
4. (n.) a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority.
5. The king reprimands about the princess leaving castle grounds were taken seriously.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Feature Story Prep
Facts:
1.) Millennial generation are enthusiastic about the technological and communication advances of the past decade. (people-press.org, 2010)
2.) They are also highly accepting of societal changes such as the greater availability of green products and more racial and ethnic diversity. (people-press.org, 2010)
3.) What may be less expected is that, in many cases, they are not much different from the age groups that precede them. (people-press.org, 2010)
4.) Millennials still maintain traditional beliefs such as the existence of life and hell
5.) Fully one-in-four adults under age 30 (25%) are unaffiliated, describing their religion as "atheist," "agnostic" or "nothing in particular."
6.)In total, nearly one-in-five adults under age 30 (18%) say they were raised in a religion but are now unaffiliated with any particular faith. These stats pertain to any Christian denomination and Protestant beliefs.
7.) More than one-third of religiously affiliated Millennials (37%) say they are a "strong" member of their faith, the same as the 37% of Gen Xers who said this at a similar age and not significantly different than among Baby Boomers when they were young (31%).
8.) In the group's survey of 1,200 18- to 29-year-olds, 72% say they're "really more spiritual than religious. (usatoday.com,2010)
9.)They may be less religious, but they're not necessarily more secular" than the Generation Xers or Baby Boomers who preceded them, says Alan Cooperman, associate director of research. (usatoday.com,2010)
10.) Young people are defining their own spiritual paths, says Rebecca Phillips, vice president of social networking for Beliefnet.com. "Young people are not necessarily doing the same thing religion-wise that their parents did, and they're developing their own unique brands of spirituality," she says. (foxnews.com, 2010)
Potential interviews:
Luzviminda Torres - member of Gen X, devout Catholic follower. (phone, 408-449-5195)
Sister Maria Gorretti - nun, part of Most Holy Trinity Church (phone, 408-729-0101)
Nicole Cimmarusti - Millennial, grew up in a Catholic home but never quite identified herself with faith (phone, 626-353-8704)
Edward Przemielewski- part of Baby Boomers, Jewish and Catholic upbringing (phone, 408-807-3653)
Similar articles:
"Millennials Increasingly Find Their Religion Online" by Lauren Green
"Organized Religion Not Popular Among Millenials" by Sheralyn Hartwell (2010)
Outline:
Introduction:
- use personal anecdote. "I was raised in a Catholic upbringing. I knew my "Hail Marys" and "Our Fathers," went to church on Sundays and prayed with the Rosary. After all these years, I still couldn't identify myself a devout Catholic. I acknowledged its presence in my life, but chose not to practice it after my parents finally stopped bothering me about it. My mom tends to blame my generation, she says that we don't prioritize religion at all. Is she right?"
- define what religion actually means to a Millenial. Does it mean organized religion, faith in a higher being or just being spiritual?
- define what Millennials are, list some of their attitudes
Body:
- use research from the Pew Research Center proving that Millennials are not identifying themselves with a denomination
- point out differences of the Millennials versus older generations
ex. Fewer young adults belong to any particular faith than older people do today.
ex. Fully one-in-four members of the Millennial generation - so called because they were born after 1980 and began to come of age around the year 2000 - are unaffiliated with any particular faith.
ex. Less than half of adults under age 30 say that religion is very important in their lives (45%), compared with roughly six-in-ten adults 30 and older (54% among those ages 30-49, 59% among those ages 50-64 and 69% among those ages 65 and older).
- point out similarities of Millenials among older generations.
ex. Pew Research Center surveys show, for instance, that young adults' beliefs about life after death and the existence of heaven, hell and miracles closely resemble the beliefs of older people today.
ex. n their social and political views, young adults are clearly more accepting than older Americans of homosexuality, more inclined to see evolution as the best explanation of human life and less prone to see Hollywood as threatening their moral values.
- Millennials have more sources to seek religion and spirituality.
ex. "It does allow people to question, to check out a variety of sources when they have questions about what this religion believes ... or what this history is and so forth," says Dr. Brenda Brasher, author of "Give Me That Online Religion." "I would imagine that the best religious leaders see this as a sort of provocative challenge of how do they carry the word of truth that they feel and that enlivens them ... and that they think guides all of existence. How do they carry that word into this kind of generation?"
Conclusion:
-summarize research
-possible insight that religion is emphasized with age
Possible sidebars:
- infographic conducted about whether Millenials are more spiritual or more religious
- survey about how many Millenials identify themselves with a denomination
- where are Millennials going to for religion - church, family, online?
1.) Millennial generation are enthusiastic about the technological and communication advances of the past decade. (people-press.org, 2010)
2.) They are also highly accepting of societal changes such as the greater availability of green products and more racial and ethnic diversity. (people-press.org, 2010)
3.) What may be less expected is that, in many cases, they are not much different from the age groups that precede them. (people-press.org, 2010)
4.) Millennials still maintain traditional beliefs such as the existence of life and hell
5.) Fully one-in-four adults under age 30 (25%) are unaffiliated, describing their religion as "atheist," "agnostic" or "nothing in particular."
6.)In total, nearly one-in-five adults under age 30 (18%) say they were raised in a religion but are now unaffiliated with any particular faith. These stats pertain to any Christian denomination and Protestant beliefs.
7.) More than one-third of religiously affiliated Millennials (37%) say they are a "strong" member of their faith, the same as the 37% of Gen Xers who said this at a similar age and not significantly different than among Baby Boomers when they were young (31%).
8.) In the group's survey of 1,200 18- to 29-year-olds, 72% say they're "really more spiritual than religious. (usatoday.com,2010)
9.)They may be less religious, but they're not necessarily more secular" than the Generation Xers or Baby Boomers who preceded them, says Alan Cooperman, associate director of research. (usatoday.com,2010)
10.) Young people are defining their own spiritual paths, says Rebecca Phillips, vice president of social networking for Beliefnet.com. "Young people are not necessarily doing the same thing religion-wise that their parents did, and they're developing their own unique brands of spirituality," she says. (foxnews.com, 2010)
Potential interviews:
Luzviminda Torres - member of Gen X, devout Catholic follower. (phone, 408-449-5195)
Sister Maria Gorretti - nun, part of Most Holy Trinity Church (phone, 408-729-0101)
Nicole Cimmarusti - Millennial, grew up in a Catholic home but never quite identified herself with faith (phone, 626-353-8704)
Edward Przemielewski- part of Baby Boomers, Jewish and Catholic upbringing (phone, 408-807-3653)
Similar articles:
"Millennials Increasingly Find Their Religion Online" by Lauren Green
"Organized Religion Not Popular Among Millenials" by Sheralyn Hartwell (2010)
Outline:
Introduction:
- use personal anecdote. "I was raised in a Catholic upbringing. I knew my "Hail Marys" and "Our Fathers," went to church on Sundays and prayed with the Rosary. After all these years, I still couldn't identify myself a devout Catholic. I acknowledged its presence in my life, but chose not to practice it after my parents finally stopped bothering me about it. My mom tends to blame my generation, she says that we don't prioritize religion at all. Is she right?"
- define what religion actually means to a Millenial. Does it mean organized religion, faith in a higher being or just being spiritual?
- define what Millennials are, list some of their attitudes
Body:
- use research from the Pew Research Center proving that Millennials are not identifying themselves with a denomination
- point out differences of the Millennials versus older generations
ex. Fewer young adults belong to any particular faith than older people do today.
ex. Fully one-in-four members of the Millennial generation - so called because they were born after 1980 and began to come of age around the year 2000 - are unaffiliated with any particular faith.
ex. Less than half of adults under age 30 say that religion is very important in their lives (45%), compared with roughly six-in-ten adults 30 and older (54% among those ages 30-49, 59% among those ages 50-64 and 69% among those ages 65 and older).
- point out similarities of Millenials among older generations.
ex. Pew Research Center surveys show, for instance, that young adults' beliefs about life after death and the existence of heaven, hell and miracles closely resemble the beliefs of older people today.
ex. n their social and political views, young adults are clearly more accepting than older Americans of homosexuality, more inclined to see evolution as the best explanation of human life and less prone to see Hollywood as threatening their moral values.
- Millennials have more sources to seek religion and spirituality.
ex. "It does allow people to question, to check out a variety of sources when they have questions about what this religion believes ... or what this history is and so forth," says Dr. Brenda Brasher, author of "Give Me That Online Religion." "I would imagine that the best religious leaders see this as a sort of provocative challenge of how do they carry the word of truth that they feel and that enlivens them ... and that they think guides all of existence. How do they carry that word into this kind of generation?"
Conclusion:
-summarize research
-possible insight that religion is emphasized with age
Possible sidebars:
- infographic conducted about whether Millenials are more spiritual or more religious
- survey about how many Millenials identify themselves with a denomination
- where are Millennials going to for religion - church, family, online?
Monday, April 4, 2011
Word of the Week #8
1. Ruritanian
2. Browsing through New York Times online archives
3. "The dancers are dressed in vaguely Ruritanian costumes, the men in military, the women in stiff tutus."
4. (adj.) of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an imaginary place of high romance
5. The wall was covered with love letters from famous authors, embodying a Ruritanian theme, that is forever quaint and romantic.
2. Browsing through New York Times online archives
3. "The dancers are dressed in vaguely Ruritanian costumes, the men in military, the women in stiff tutus."
4. (adj.) of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an imaginary place of high romance
5. The wall was covered with love letters from famous authors, embodying a Ruritanian theme, that is forever quaint and romantic.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Copy editing the world, part 2
1. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 3
Filmmakers will unveiled more than 170 films during the festival, which ran from March 2 to 12.
Correction: The entire article changes tenses, but based on context, authors describes the event as a past occurrence. The word "will" should be taken off.
Filmmakers unveiled more than 170 films during the festival, which ran from March 2 to 12.
2. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 3
"Bold, creative, innovative ideas were the impetus of its founding," says Hussey.
Correction: "Bold, creative and innovative ideas were the impetus of its founding, " says Hussey.
3. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 3
He says the result of this is that the focus is of the festival is on the films themselves, not on tourism.
Correction: Hussey says the result of this is that the focus of the festival is on the films themselves, not on tourism.
4. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 4
He also ran with a punk rock gang, who name is still tattoed on his hand.
Correction: He also ran with a punk rock gang, whose name is still tattooed on his hand.
5. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 8
While some fans may know her as a former Oakland Radierette cheerleader, most recognize Johnson's MAD TV ghetto persona Bon Qui Qui or nosy Tammy the Vietnamese manicurist of 'Beautiful Nail'.
Correction: While some fans may know her as a former Oakland Raiderette cheerleader, most recognize Johnson's MAD TV ghetto persona Bon Qui Qui or nosy Tammy the Vietnamese manicurist of 'Beautiful Nail.'
6. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 8
Johnson's material stemmed from the diverse inspirations of her Mexican and Native Ameri-can heritage and living in the Bay Area.
Correction: Johnson's material stemmed from the diverse inspiration of her Mexican and Native American heritage and living in the Bay Area.
7. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 9
Whether it is two Olympians uniting in ethnic pride, an embellished stone wall representing the Japanese-American internment, or a face of photographed hands welcoming visitors to the airport, San Jose's distinct city culture is always waiting to be enjoyed and celebrated through free public art.
Correction: Whether it is two Olympians uniting in ethnic pride, an embellished stone wall representing the Japanese-American internment or a face of photographed hands welcoming visitors to the airport, San Jose's distinct city culture is always waiting to be enjoyed and celebrated through free public art.
8. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 11
But with hard work and determination going into late-night sessions, the crew has deepened relations with peoplewhohavesupported them since the start of their careers, and have developed new relationships with local businesses.
Correction: But with hard work and determination going in late-night sessions, the crew has deepened relations with people who have supported them since the start of their careers and have developed new relationships with local businesses.
9. source: Access magazine, March 2011, edition, pg. 3
Publishing three issues this spring, Access will spotlight arts subculture such as film, tunes, art and the performing arts.
Correction: Publishing three issues this spring, Access will spotlight arts' subculture such as film, tunes, art and the performing arts.
10. source: Access magazine, March 2011, edition pg. 3
Ticket sales, corporate support, grants and an indivduals donor program make up Cinequest's modest $2 million annual budget.
Correction: Ticket sales, corporate support, grants and an individual's donor program makes up Cinequest's modest $42 million annual budget.
Filmmakers will unveiled more than 170 films during the festival, which ran from March 2 to 12.
Correction: The entire article changes tenses, but based on context, authors describes the event as a past occurrence. The word "will" should be taken off.
Filmmakers unveiled more than 170 films during the festival, which ran from March 2 to 12.
2. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 3
"Bold, creative, innovative ideas were the impetus of its founding," says Hussey.
Correction: "Bold, creative and innovative ideas were the impetus of its founding, " says Hussey.
3. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 3
He says the result of this is that the focus is of the festival is on the films themselves, not on tourism.
Correction: Hussey says the result of this is that the focus of the festival is on the films themselves, not on tourism.
4. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 4
He also ran with a punk rock gang, who name is still tattoed on his hand.
Correction: He also ran with a punk rock gang, whose name is still tattooed on his hand.
5. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 8
While some fans may know her as a former Oakland Radierette cheerleader, most recognize Johnson's MAD TV ghetto persona Bon Qui Qui or nosy Tammy the Vietnamese manicurist of 'Beautiful Nail'.
Correction: While some fans may know her as a former Oakland Raiderette cheerleader, most recognize Johnson's MAD TV ghetto persona Bon Qui Qui or nosy Tammy the Vietnamese manicurist of 'Beautiful Nail.'
6. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 8
Johnson's material stemmed from the diverse inspirations of her Mexican and Native Ameri-can heritage and living in the Bay Area.
Correction: Johnson's material stemmed from the diverse inspiration of her Mexican and Native American heritage and living in the Bay Area.
7. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 9
Whether it is two Olympians uniting in ethnic pride, an embellished stone wall representing the Japanese-American internment, or a face of photographed hands welcoming visitors to the airport, San Jose's distinct city culture is always waiting to be enjoyed and celebrated through free public art.
Correction: Whether it is two Olympians uniting in ethnic pride, an embellished stone wall representing the Japanese-American internment or a face of photographed hands welcoming visitors to the airport, San Jose's distinct city culture is always waiting to be enjoyed and celebrated through free public art.
8. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 11
But with hard work and determination going into late-night sessions, the crew has deepened relations with peoplewhohavesupported them since the start of their careers, and have developed new relationships with local businesses.
Correction: But with hard work and determination going in late-night sessions, the crew has deepened relations with people who have supported them since the start of their careers and have developed new relationships with local businesses.
9. source: Access magazine, March 2011, edition, pg. 3
Publishing three issues this spring, Access will spotlight arts subculture such as film, tunes, art and the performing arts.
Correction: Publishing three issues this spring, Access will spotlight arts' subculture such as film, tunes, art and the performing arts.
10. source: Access magazine, March 2011, edition pg. 3
Ticket sales, corporate support, grants and an indivduals donor program make up Cinequest's modest $2 million annual budget.
Correction: Ticket sales, corporate support, grants and an individual's donor program makes up Cinequest's modest $42 million annual budget.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Feature topic ideas
Story idea #1:
I'd like to do a story on Wikileaks. Army Pfc. Bradley Manning has been recently imprisoned on suspicion of giving highly classified information to the website. I'd like to do an angle on how Wikileaks has impacted the relationship between the American people and the government.
Story idea #2:
The recent earthquakes in Japan have triggered a sense of fear in most Californians.The angle of the story would follow how safe are the structures here in California and are we truly prepared for such a natural disaster.
Story idea #3:
Everyone's entertained by Charlie Sheen. His ridiculous behavior has become a spectacle not only on national television, but has broaden to the likes of his own Twitter and now his own web show. It's sufficed to say we love a little "Charlie" crazy. I'd like to do an angle on how Hollywood and society has seemed to overlook Sheen's treatment of women because of his fame.
Story idea #4:
I'd like to write a story about religion. An interesting angle would be about how religion affects Millennials. I'd like to know how deep are the roots of religion in this generation compared to years previously. Are we more religious? Less religious? Or have our values changed over years to fit the time? I think it's an interesting take on Millennials and their religious values.
Story idea #5:
It was announced that the government will no longer fund National Public Radio (NPR). I'd like to do an angle of what would become of NPR as it no longer becomes part of the government and it's impact on society.
I'd like to do a story on Wikileaks. Army Pfc. Bradley Manning has been recently imprisoned on suspicion of giving highly classified information to the website. I'd like to do an angle on how Wikileaks has impacted the relationship between the American people and the government.
Story idea #2:
The recent earthquakes in Japan have triggered a sense of fear in most Californians.The angle of the story would follow how safe are the structures here in California and are we truly prepared for such a natural disaster.
Story idea #3:
Everyone's entertained by Charlie Sheen. His ridiculous behavior has become a spectacle not only on national television, but has broaden to the likes of his own Twitter and now his own web show. It's sufficed to say we love a little "Charlie" crazy. I'd like to do an angle on how Hollywood and society has seemed to overlook Sheen's treatment of women because of his fame.
Story idea #4:
I'd like to write a story about religion. An interesting angle would be about how religion affects Millennials. I'd like to know how deep are the roots of religion in this generation compared to years previously. Are we more religious? Less religious? Or have our values changed over years to fit the time? I think it's an interesting take on Millennials and their religious values.
Story idea #5:
It was announced that the government will no longer fund National Public Radio (NPR). I'd like to do an angle of what would become of NPR as it no longer becomes part of the government and it's impact on society.
Word of the Week #7
1. pejorative
2. History of American textbook
3. There was a pejorative way of how the issue was addressed.
4. (adj.) having a disparaging, derogatory, or belittling effect or force
5. She replied with with a pejorative tone, making the situation harder to deal with.
2. History of American textbook
3. There was a pejorative way of how the issue was addressed.
4. (adj.) having a disparaging, derogatory, or belittling effect or force
5. She replied with with a pejorative tone, making the situation harder to deal with.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
NPR Radio Interview Analysis
NPR invited Jon Stewart to discuss the Daily Show and it's pivotal stand in the world of news.
The interview was held in New York City with an audience of a thousand.
The interviewer knew previously that Stewart had modified the format of his show, The Daily Show, to encompass more of a political view with satire, rather than just mocking the news.
The interviewer, Terry Gross, started the discussion with a clip from Stephen Colbert, former "correspondent" of the Daily Show and now host of his own news-related comedy, "The Colbert Report."
This opened her first question to Stewart, has the show made Stewart more politically attuned?
Stewart answered the question thoughtfully, answering that the show had not made him more passionate about politics but rather taught him to emotionally respond to government corruption.
As the interview continues, Stewart discusses his position in news media.
Gross finally states that the Daily Show is journalism.
Stewart responded, "We don't do anything but make the connections," he says. "We're just going off our own instinct of, 'What are the connections to this that make sense?' And this really is true: We don't fact-check [and] look at context because of any journalistic criteria that has to be met; we do that because jokes don't work when they're lies. We fact-check so when we tell a joke, it hits you at sort of a gut level — not because we have a journalistic integrity, [but because] hopefully we have a comedic integrity that we don't want to violate."
Stewart explains that his show takes the news, especially when it's sad, and sends it through a prism of humor.
Gross, tends to compliment Stewart's antics on the show and then asks Stewart's opinion on his antics.
Throughout Stewart's explanations, a dialogue finally emerges between Gross and Stewart and it starts to feel more of a conversation.
There was not a clear strategy from Gross.
Her line of questions derived from Stewart's explanation.
Steward handled each question with sincere honesty and humor, making the interview easy-going and personal.
We, as listeners, learn a different side of Stewart, aside from his usual critique of politics.
We get to look at Stewart as a family man and how he separates his professional life from his personal.
Gross's line of questioning came organically.
Gross's tone was causal but informative, making the interview less intense but more of a learning experience.
I think the tone of the interview matched who was being interviewed.
I think that is an important factor when conducting interviews, to know who you're interviewing and to assess how the interviewing environment should be.
Overall, the interview was entertaining and informative.
The interview was held in New York City with an audience of a thousand.
The interviewer knew previously that Stewart had modified the format of his show, The Daily Show, to encompass more of a political view with satire, rather than just mocking the news.
The interviewer, Terry Gross, started the discussion with a clip from Stephen Colbert, former "correspondent" of the Daily Show and now host of his own news-related comedy, "The Colbert Report."
This opened her first question to Stewart, has the show made Stewart more politically attuned?
Stewart answered the question thoughtfully, answering that the show had not made him more passionate about politics but rather taught him to emotionally respond to government corruption.
As the interview continues, Stewart discusses his position in news media.
Gross finally states that the Daily Show is journalism.
Stewart responded, "We don't do anything but make the connections," he says. "We're just going off our own instinct of, 'What are the connections to this that make sense?' And this really is true: We don't fact-check [and] look at context because of any journalistic criteria that has to be met; we do that because jokes don't work when they're lies. We fact-check so when we tell a joke, it hits you at sort of a gut level — not because we have a journalistic integrity, [but because] hopefully we have a comedic integrity that we don't want to violate."
Stewart explains that his show takes the news, especially when it's sad, and sends it through a prism of humor.
Gross, tends to compliment Stewart's antics on the show and then asks Stewart's opinion on his antics.
Throughout Stewart's explanations, a dialogue finally emerges between Gross and Stewart and it starts to feel more of a conversation.
There was not a clear strategy from Gross.
Her line of questions derived from Stewart's explanation.
Steward handled each question with sincere honesty and humor, making the interview easy-going and personal.
We, as listeners, learn a different side of Stewart, aside from his usual critique of politics.
We get to look at Stewart as a family man and how he separates his professional life from his personal.
Gross's line of questioning came organically.
Gross's tone was causal but informative, making the interview less intense but more of a learning experience.
I think the tone of the interview matched who was being interviewed.
I think that is an important factor when conducting interviews, to know who you're interviewing and to assess how the interviewing environment should be.
Overall, the interview was entertaining and informative.
Monday, March 14, 2011
IMHO
March 11 marked the release of Apple's second generation of iPads.
It was a spectacle within its own right, with a record number of 500,000 iPads sold in one day.
Not surprised at all, the new iPad has definitely improved from its predecessor.
The new iPad includes two cameras for HD live recording and FaceTime.
It's faster, thinner and lighter in design.
Almost all Apple retail stores were sold out as well as other retailers such as Best Buy, Target and Walmart, according to Fortune.com.
Now enters the argument of what would be the winner in this new and developed industry of tablets.
Was it an overall improvement from the first generation of iPads and were there other options available?
Fortune reports that 70% of buyers were new users of the iPad.
The iPad is blowing the competition out of the water.
There are no longer comparisons between Amazon's Kindle and the iPad and let's face it, the iPad offers a lot more to consumers than just reading books.
Also, knowing Apple, was it that much of a surprise that started to offer them in different cover colors?
I could see the cults of Apple users with sparkles in their eyes deciding what color they'd chose.
I don't see Kindle with as many features as the iPad.
It's now re-entering the industry now with new products such as Samsung's "Galaxy Tab" and Blackberry's "Playbook."
I think it's at this point, the "tablet industry" should just recognize that Apple's iPad is the tablet industry.
All these companies have created these applications specifically for the iPad.
Pretty certain that Rupert Murdoch didn't create the Daily News with Blackberry's "Playbook" in mind.
While yes, it's basically a larger version of the iPhone, the reality it is, Apple was the first to release a tablet of its kind.
It's the iPhone argument translated into the world of the tablets.
I didn't even realized tablets were becoming slowly integrated into the world as they are now.
The personal computer just continues to become smaller and smaller, as you can see with Samsung's "Tab."
Really Samsung?
You're going to make the "Tab" that small?
The "Tab" is 7 inches long, claiming to "fit in your pocket."
Yeah, that's called a cell phone nowadays.
It was a spectacle within its own right, with a record number of 500,000 iPads sold in one day.
Not surprised at all, the new iPad has definitely improved from its predecessor.
The new iPad includes two cameras for HD live recording and FaceTime.
It's faster, thinner and lighter in design.
Almost all Apple retail stores were sold out as well as other retailers such as Best Buy, Target and Walmart, according to Fortune.com.
Now enters the argument of what would be the winner in this new and developed industry of tablets.
Was it an overall improvement from the first generation of iPads and were there other options available?
Fortune reports that 70% of buyers were new users of the iPad.
The iPad is blowing the competition out of the water.
There are no longer comparisons between Amazon's Kindle and the iPad and let's face it, the iPad offers a lot more to consumers than just reading books.
Also, knowing Apple, was it that much of a surprise that started to offer them in different cover colors?
I could see the cults of Apple users with sparkles in their eyes deciding what color they'd chose.
I don't see Kindle with as many features as the iPad.
It's now re-entering the industry now with new products such as Samsung's "Galaxy Tab" and Blackberry's "Playbook."
I think it's at this point, the "tablet industry" should just recognize that Apple's iPad is the tablet industry.
All these companies have created these applications specifically for the iPad.
Pretty certain that Rupert Murdoch didn't create the Daily News with Blackberry's "Playbook" in mind.
While yes, it's basically a larger version of the iPhone, the reality it is, Apple was the first to release a tablet of its kind.
It's the iPhone argument translated into the world of the tablets.
I didn't even realized tablets were becoming slowly integrated into the world as they are now.
The personal computer just continues to become smaller and smaller, as you can see with Samsung's "Tab."
Really Samsung?
You're going to make the "Tab" that small?
The "Tab" is 7 inches long, claiming to "fit in your pocket."
Yeah, that's called a cell phone nowadays.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Mystery Character
Red suits are my signature outfits. They're mostly skirts too. My glasses are often a trademark of mines. I own only two hairstyles, it's found half way up with a slight bump a la Snookie, or a bun with a bit of a bump. I'm fairly young looking, which in recent times, may or may not be an advantage.
My accent is noticeable, but mind you, still American. I often mispronounce numerous words. In any case, when I can't find the right words to use, I made them up. The new words I've created have been mocked, but for the greater sense, of somehow have been incorporated into the American language. My vocabulary isn't vast as it should be, I'm more or less committed to being colloquial in any situation.
Answering questions aren't my strongest point, but I do make a point. I present my values in the most obvious ways. Also, pointing in the air emphasizes my points. Pointing works. Direct eye contact and pointing has made a significant impact on my public image.
I'm an eternal optimist, that can be seen in any interview. An overnight sensation? Maybe. Very, very proud of my hometown. I basically reek of it. If I could, I would do a show about it. In fact, I did. Unfortunately, it was canceled and I can't imagine why.
My accent is noticeable, but mind you, still American. I often mispronounce numerous words. In any case, when I can't find the right words to use, I made them up. The new words I've created have been mocked, but for the greater sense, of somehow have been incorporated into the American language. My vocabulary isn't vast as it should be, I'm more or less committed to being colloquial in any situation.
Answering questions aren't my strongest point, but I do make a point. I present my values in the most obvious ways. Also, pointing in the air emphasizes my points. Pointing works. Direct eye contact and pointing has made a significant impact on my public image.
I'm an eternal optimist, that can be seen in any interview. An overnight sensation? Maybe. Very, very proud of my hometown. I basically reek of it. If I could, I would do a show about it. In fact, I did. Unfortunately, it was canceled and I can't imagine why.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Lead writing
Lead #1:
The editor of the Catholic magazine, "America," resigned under orders from the Vatican followed by published articles critical of the pope.
Lead #2:
Alleged student drinking caused excessive damage to on- campus housing at Pacific Coast College over the weekend.
The editor of the Catholic magazine, "America," resigned under orders from the Vatican followed by published articles critical of the pope.
Lead #2:
Alleged student drinking caused excessive damage to on- campus housing at Pacific Coast College over the weekend.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Copy-editing the world
In this article, posted on CNN.com, a correction can be made on the second paragraph on the second line. There needs to be a comma after Tuesday night. Also, you can put Steve Johnson's name in front his title, since his title consists of more three words.
Also found on the CNN website, is an error on article about Robert F. Kennedy's assassin. The sentence says, "failed to seek self help program and his behavior was immature." The sentence doesn't clarify if it's more than one program or the only program. The syntax of the sentence is off, and needs to be clarified.
The quote that is being used, uses a semicolon instead of a comma and is written incorrectly.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Word of the Week #6
1. collective bargaining
2. CNN.com
3. "The measure, Senate Bill 5, is supported by Republican Gov. John Kasichin and would shred a 1983 Ohio state law that afforded collective bargaining rights to public workers."
4. n. Negotiation between organized workers and their employer or employers to determine wages, hours, rules, and working conditions.
5. The elimination of collective bargaining in Wisconsin defeats the initial purposes of workers' unions.
2. CNN.com
3. "The measure, Senate Bill 5, is supported by Republican Gov. John Kasichin and would shred a 1983 Ohio state law that afforded collective bargaining rights to public workers."
4. n. Negotiation between organized workers and their employer or employers to determine wages, hours, rules, and working conditions.
5. The elimination of collective bargaining in Wisconsin defeats the initial purposes of workers' unions.
Word of the Week #5
1. harpsichords
2. Howl by Allen Ginsberg
3. "... and rose to build harpsichords in their lofts..."
4. n. a keyboard instrument, precursor of the piano, in which the strings are plucked by leather or quill points connected with the keys, in common use from the 16th to the 18th century, and revived in the 20th.
5. The harpsichords played elegantly, as it sounded like a combination of harps and pianos.
2. Howl by Allen Ginsberg
3. "... and rose to build harpsichords in their lofts..."
4. n. a keyboard instrument, precursor of the piano, in which the strings are plucked by leather or quill points connected with the keys, in common use from the 16th to the 18th century, and revived in the 20th.
5. The harpsichords played elegantly, as it sounded like a combination of harps and pianos.
A fly on the wall
Walking through the streets of San Francisco, it wasn't hard to get lost in the excitement the city brings. My family decided to venture to China Town. A tourist place, for sure, but it's also a place I haven't been to in years. The weather wasn't in our favor, it was extremely windy, in fact forecasters had predicted that it would snow. My fingers were going numb.
By the time we reached China Town, the distinct smell of incense filled the air. Looking ahead, you can see several stores with this similar aesthetic. I decided to stop and stay at a little store that was filled from top to bottom of stuff. The store had trinkets, fans, children's shoes, with a combination of ancient looking artifacts. I looked at little statues of Buddhas, monkeys, tigers even little geishas. Some were wooden, others were jade and some were even covered in this almost red mahogany color. I loved looking at the little geishas. They were tiny and were obviously marketed towards younger girls. The package looked like a Chinese take-out box, covered with bright florals. Of course, each little statue had a significance to the Buddhist culture. My mom looked at each one hoping to find one that would match our home.
There was several types of people walking down the streets of China Town. Mostly tourists, but still interesting to see. I heard several different languages passing by. First was French, then came Spanish, and then another one which I couldn't deciphered. What was interesting is that while the entire world was outside of this little store, you could walk in and hear Mandarin or even Cantonese. It was an interesting prospect that I haven't noticed before that moment.
By the time we reached China Town, the distinct smell of incense filled the air. Looking ahead, you can see several stores with this similar aesthetic. I decided to stop and stay at a little store that was filled from top to bottom of stuff. The store had trinkets, fans, children's shoes, with a combination of ancient looking artifacts. I looked at little statues of Buddhas, monkeys, tigers even little geishas. Some were wooden, others were jade and some were even covered in this almost red mahogany color. I loved looking at the little geishas. They were tiny and were obviously marketed towards younger girls. The package looked like a Chinese take-out box, covered with bright florals. Of course, each little statue had a significance to the Buddhist culture. My mom looked at each one hoping to find one that would match our home.
There was several types of people walking down the streets of China Town. Mostly tourists, but still interesting to see. I heard several different languages passing by. First was French, then came Spanish, and then another one which I couldn't deciphered. What was interesting is that while the entire world was outside of this little store, you could walk in and hear Mandarin or even Cantonese. It was an interesting prospect that I haven't noticed before that moment.
Word of the Week #4
1. algorithm
2. Ad Age
3. "And there is not a little head-scratching that Demand Media's public offering wasn't at all dampened by news that Google, a major traffic referrer, is planning to change its algorithm to punish content farms."
4. N. a set of rules for solving a problem in a finite number of steps, as for finding the greatest common divisor.
5. Twitter created a new algorithm to make it easier for consumers to search terms.
2. Ad Age
3. "And there is not a little head-scratching that Demand Media's public offering wasn't at all dampened by news that Google, a major traffic referrer, is planning to change its algorithm to punish content farms."
4. N. a set of rules for solving a problem in a finite number of steps, as for finding the greatest common divisor.
5. Twitter created a new algorithm to make it easier for consumers to search terms.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Word of the Week #3
1. vilify
2. CNN, website
3. "I don't think it does anybody any good when public employees are vilified"
4. v. to speak ill of; slander
5. The Egyptian government has constrictions about the media, if they vilify the government.
2. CNN, website
3. "I don't think it does anybody any good when public employees are vilified"
4. v. to speak ill of; slander
5. The Egyptian government has constrictions about the media, if they vilify the government.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Word of the Week #2
1. gaffe
2. The word was used in an article about Groupon and its advertising
3. "Can consumers forgive Groupon's ad gaffe?"
4. gaffe: (n.) An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator
5. Tina Fey's gaffe of Sarah Palin, while continues to be entertaining, has run it's comedic course.
2. The word was used in an article about Groupon and its advertising
3. "Can consumers forgive Groupon's ad gaffe?"
4. gaffe: (n.) An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator
5. Tina Fey's gaffe of Sarah Palin, while continues to be entertaining, has run it's comedic course.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
My Favorite Writing
My favorite style of writing is often subjective. I love being able to read the protagonist's thoughts as the story progresses. Specifically, I really enjoy reading angsty, rebellious teen novels. One that particularly stands out is The Catcher in the Rye by J. D Salinger. The protagonist, Holden Caulfield, has become this icon for teen rebellion. What's more enjoyable about this book is how Holden deals with issues dealing with adolescence such as belonging and alienation. Set during the 1940's the book keeps up with the vernacular of the times.
Here's an excerpt from the novel,"There were never many girls at all at the football games. Only seniors were allowed to bring girls with them. It was a terrible school, no matter how you looked at it. I like to be somewhere at least where you can see a few girls around once in a while, even if they're only scratching their arms or blowing their noses or even just giggling or something. Old Selma Thurmer-she was the headmaster's daughter-showed up at the games quite often, but she wasn't exactly the type that drove you mad with desire. She was a pretty nice girl, though. I sat next to her once in the bus from Agerstown and we sort of struck up a conversation. I liked her. She had a big nose and her nails were all bitten down and bleedy-looking and she had on those damn falsies that point all over the place, but you felt sort of sorry for her. What I liked about her, she didn't give you a lot of horse manure about what a great guy her father was. She probably knew what a phony slob he was." (Salinger, 1951)
I'm sure everyone can relate to being an angsty teen. Thoughts circulating about everything in their lives - making fun of those around you. Cracking yourself up? That's pretty much sums up my adolescence. Other novels that contain that angsty teen rebellion novels include The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath and The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. Often these characters go to a dark place, not realizing it's part of growing up - well, more or less.I think there always innocence as a silver lining to these novels. It's a bit of an escape for me to read these characters.
Here's an excerpt from the novel,"There were never many girls at all at the football games. Only seniors were allowed to bring girls with them. It was a terrible school, no matter how you looked at it. I like to be somewhere at least where you can see a few girls around once in a while, even if they're only scratching their arms or blowing their noses or even just giggling or something. Old Selma Thurmer-she was the headmaster's daughter-showed up at the games quite often, but she wasn't exactly the type that drove you mad with desire. She was a pretty nice girl, though. I sat next to her once in the bus from Agerstown and we sort of struck up a conversation. I liked her. She had a big nose and her nails were all bitten down and bleedy-looking and she had on those damn falsies that point all over the place, but you felt sort of sorry for her. What I liked about her, she didn't give you a lot of horse manure about what a great guy her father was. She probably knew what a phony slob he was." (Salinger, 1951)
I'm sure everyone can relate to being an angsty teen. Thoughts circulating about everything in their lives - making fun of those around you. Cracking yourself up? That's pretty much sums up my adolescence. Other novels that contain that angsty teen rebellion novels include The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath and The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. Often these characters go to a dark place, not realizing it's part of growing up - well, more or less.I think there always innocence as a silver lining to these novels. It's a bit of an escape for me to read these characters.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Super Bowl Ad
Who doesn't worry about security investments when they're 3? I couldn't help but find this ad to be not only hilarious but insightful. Job dreaming is probably one of the most instrumental parts of growing up. I think I've personally went from store manager to doctor in three seconds, and I still do that.One of my favorite lines from the ad was, " I wanna claw my way to middle management."
The ad itself was poignant and even inspirational. It carried some of the Nike inspirational montage and air, without spoofing Nike. "When I grow up" was a product of the Mullen agency for Monster.com. What was so special about the ad was that it wasn't talking about jobs blatantly, but it struck an emotional chord with its audience. It was created during 1999, before the stock market crash, but even then those with jobs could relate, and those without jobs could definitely relate even more. There were no crazy punchlines, but real honesty of the worries of everyday adults depicted through children. To even go more in depth, Monster.com wasn't promising the greatest job ever, but a simple honesty that everyday dissatisfied workers feel.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Word of the Week #1
1. homogeneity
2. The word was used in a response towards an article on Ad Age regarding diversity in the industry.
3."But all in all, it gives a good picture of a successful country (Korea), a successful brand (Samsung), and a funny sounding ad agency (Cheil) trying to make it big in the world - and the secret to their success in their particular model is not diversity, but homogeneity."
4. homogeneity: (n.) 1.) composition from like parts, elements, or characteristics; state or quality of being homogeneous. (adj.) 2.) similar in nature.
5. One could not help but notice the homogeneity of the situation - both papers had the exact formatting, errors and structure, not to mention both students were in the same class.
2. The word was used in a response towards an article on Ad Age regarding diversity in the industry.
3."But all in all, it gives a good picture of a successful country (Korea), a successful brand (Samsung), and a funny sounding ad agency (Cheil) trying to make it big in the world - and the secret to their success in their particular model is not diversity, but homogeneity."
4. homogeneity: (n.) 1.) composition from like parts, elements, or characteristics; state or quality of being homogeneous. (adj.) 2.) similar in nature.
5. One could not help but notice the homogeneity of the situation - both papers had the exact formatting, errors and structure, not to mention both students were in the same class.
All About Me
My name's Isidora, and I was named after my father. Yes, my father's name is Isidoro. Aside from being name after my father, a good chunk of my life resulted in convulsions that occurred every two years. The convulsions stopped when I was 7 years old, a relief to both my parents and myself. Ever year since 2008, one of New Year's resolution is to finish reading Anna Karenina. Every year, I stop reading at the same place. Someday, I'll get it done.
I was born and raised in Eastside San Jose. I throw up the "E$$J" occasionally to show how street smart I am.
I am 20 years old, and I am a junior. My major is advertising with an unfortunate focus on business. I've tried plenty of times to change my focus, but logically it was the better choice. I hope to be working in an agency within 5 years coming out of college. Well to even be more specific, If I don't get a job within 2 years of graduating, I decided I'd go back to school to get my Master's in Mass Communications. I love advertising, everything about it. The ads, the folks, the environment. I believe it's a reflection of consumer society. Some of my favorite agencies include Leo Burnett, Goodby, Silverstein & Partners and Wieden + Kennedy. I think I nearly fainted when I received an email from the creative director from Wieden + Kennedy New York regarding my work with a class project.
I like plans, even if they don't follow through, a metaphorical security blanket.
Grammar is probably my worst enemy. But in due time, I improve. I guess my strength as a writer is that I'm always looking for some type of improvement in every aspect.
I was born and raised in Eastside San Jose. I throw up the "E$$J" occasionally to show how street smart I am.
I am 20 years old, and I am a junior. My major is advertising with an unfortunate focus on business. I've tried plenty of times to change my focus, but logically it was the better choice. I hope to be working in an agency within 5 years coming out of college. Well to even be more specific, If I don't get a job within 2 years of graduating, I decided I'd go back to school to get my Master's in Mass Communications. I love advertising, everything about it. The ads, the folks, the environment. I believe it's a reflection of consumer society. Some of my favorite agencies include Leo Burnett, Goodby, Silverstein & Partners and Wieden + Kennedy. I think I nearly fainted when I received an email from the creative director from Wieden + Kennedy New York regarding my work with a class project.
I like plans, even if they don't follow through, a metaphorical security blanket.
Grammar is probably my worst enemy. But in due time, I improve. I guess my strength as a writer is that I'm always looking for some type of improvement in every aspect.
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