false alarm
all done
Drama at Linn Benton
One of these days, I'm going to take a great action/news shot!!!!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Pictures (I'm getting closer)
false alarm
all done
Drama at Linn Benton
One of these days, I'm going to take a great action/news shot!!!!
Tech Savvy Parents ("Article" 2)
Tech Savvy Parents
Alx George
The Commuter
With the current advancement of technology and the media, it seems almost impossible for anyone to fall behind; that includes parents. Lately it’s been noticed that more parents are communicating with (or watching) their children via Facebook, Myspace, Twitter or cell phone use (that includes texting). How did this phenomena occur, and should it be stopped?
A few weeks ago, the Gazette Times published an opinion piece (Why parents should embrace texting) written by Beth J. Harpaz who has embraced technology and used it as an effective means of communicating with her children. She encourages parents to follow her example. She gives a few reasons as to why parents need to embrace technology as an “ally” rather than an “enemy”. She explains that texting is useful when the teenager is in an area with poor reception or somewhere where there’s a lot of noise. Communication will be much more effective. She also presents some research by psychologist Dr. Thomas Phelan saying that if a teenager is not very willing to communicate face-to-face, they may be more willing to text.
As for whether or not parents should partake of Facebook and other social networking sites, that probably would have similar benefits for both the parent and the youth. If there isn’t much face to face contact due to conflicting schedules, Facebook would probably be a much better form of communicating. Some communication is much better than none.
With that said, parents using the things we (youth) use today as methods of communicating isn’t necessarily a bad thing. While this is not true for every case, it is most likely true for many. There’s no harm in trying it.
Alx George
The Commuter
With the current advancement of technology and the media, it seems almost impossible for anyone to fall behind; that includes parents. Lately it’s been noticed that more parents are communicating with (or watching) their children via Facebook, Myspace, Twitter or cell phone use (that includes texting). How did this phenomena occur, and should it be stopped?
A few weeks ago, the Gazette Times published an opinion piece (Why parents should embrace texting) written by Beth J. Harpaz who has embraced technology and used it as an effective means of communicating with her children. She encourages parents to follow her example. She gives a few reasons as to why parents need to embrace technology as an “ally” rather than an “enemy”. She explains that texting is useful when the teenager is in an area with poor reception or somewhere where there’s a lot of noise. Communication will be much more effective. She also presents some research by psychologist Dr. Thomas Phelan saying that if a teenager is not very willing to communicate face-to-face, they may be more willing to text.
As for whether or not parents should partake of Facebook and other social networking sites, that probably would have similar benefits for both the parent and the youth. If there isn’t much face to face contact due to conflicting schedules, Facebook would probably be a much better form of communicating. Some communication is much better than none.
With that said, parents using the things we (youth) use today as methods of communicating isn’t necessarily a bad thing. While this is not true for every case, it is most likely true for many. There’s no harm in trying it.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Blog Post 2 (for the week)
I confess: I have a "slight" addiction to Dove Chocolate. While the chocolate is of course delicious, the messages on the wrappers are my favorite part. One day, I decided to save the wrappers and use them for writing prompts, especially for when I was having writer's blog (like today).
Prompt: Do what feels right
The phrase "gut instinct" comes to mind. A cliche example is in police drama TV shows (like CSI) or medical dramas (like House). Often times a doctor or police officer successfully executes a dramatic, life saving manuver based on an internal ("gut") instinct. That's another way of saying that it just "felt right".
Love is another example of trusting feelings. There is no "tried and true" method that applies to every relationship out there. Couples and individuals develop their relationships based on things that feel right. "Is this person right for me"? "What is love supposed to be like"? "Is this love"? These are common questions that can only be answered from a confirmational positive feeling.
Doing what feels right doesn't always guarentee ideal results. For example, "giving in" to peer pressure may feel right at the time, however often times this leads to difficult consequences (examples: unexpected/unwanted pregnancies, drug addiction, etc).
This phrase has both positive and negative senarios and consequences. However, ironically, for each situation, it is up to the individual to decide. In the "spur of the moment", the decision is left to gut instint.
Prompt: Do what feels right
The phrase "gut instinct" comes to mind. A cliche example is in police drama TV shows (like CSI) or medical dramas (like House). Often times a doctor or police officer successfully executes a dramatic, life saving manuver based on an internal ("gut") instinct. That's another way of saying that it just "felt right".
Love is another example of trusting feelings. There is no "tried and true" method that applies to every relationship out there. Couples and individuals develop their relationships based on things that feel right. "Is this person right for me"? "What is love supposed to be like"? "Is this love"? These are common questions that can only be answered from a confirmational positive feeling.
Doing what feels right doesn't always guarentee ideal results. For example, "giving in" to peer pressure may feel right at the time, however often times this leads to difficult consequences (examples: unexpected/unwanted pregnancies, drug addiction, etc).
This phrase has both positive and negative senarios and consequences. However, ironically, for each situation, it is up to the individual to decide. In the "spur of the moment", the decision is left to gut instint.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Second Photo Critique
While I was listening to the radio this morning I heard some updates about the "kid and the balloon" story. I thought it'd be interesting to see some photos of the story and use one for my critique this morning.
This photo overall is pretty cute. I love pictures of people in interesting places, hence why I was struck by the boy sitting cross-legged on the roof of the car. It's a nice portrait shot. Although he is not looking directly at the camera, I can still see his mischiveous eyes and smile. I wish the camera had zoomed in a bit more on the face. The background is good (it's not too busy and it doesn't wash him out) however I'm almost positive there is a news car right behind the car the boy is sitting on. As a journalist, that kills me. I think it's because I have this preconceived notion that news crews over dramatize an event. Doesn't news that drags out making a person (or people) look bad get boring after about five seconds? Back on track: Overall, I like this photo, news van and all.
This photo overall is pretty cute. I love pictures of people in interesting places, hence why I was struck by the boy sitting cross-legged on the roof of the car. It's a nice portrait shot. Although he is not looking directly at the camera, I can still see his mischiveous eyes and smile. I wish the camera had zoomed in a bit more on the face. The background is good (it's not too busy and it doesn't wash him out) however I'm almost positive there is a news car right behind the car the boy is sitting on. As a journalist, that kills me. I think it's because I have this preconceived notion that news crews over dramatize an event. Doesn't news that drags out making a person (or people) look bad get boring after about five seconds? Back on track: Overall, I like this photo, news van and all.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Next Idols?
My first "article" for the Commuter (it's actually a profile):
Profile: Summer Soundtrack
Members: Amanda Dewolfe and Mike Ewing, both aged 18 and are freshman at LBCC
Music Genre: folk, pop, rock...mix of everthying (except metal and country)
Duration: playing together two months, dating for about two years
Typical Performace: playing with other music groups and having fun
Fun Fact: first performance by themselves (no other groups) was Sat. Oct. 3 at Fireworks
Current Status: looking for friends (Myspace.com and Facebook.com) and people to jam with
Secret Plot: have people constantly jamming in the LBCC quad
Latest Achievement: asked to join the music guild at OSU by the founder!
Shout Out: "Get to know us! We want to get to know you too!"
Members: Amanda Dewolfe and Mike Ewing, both aged 18 and are freshman at LBCC
Music Genre: folk, pop, rock...mix of everthying (except metal and country)
Duration: playing together two months, dating for about two years
Typical Performace: playing with other music groups and having fun
Fun Fact: first performance by themselves (no other groups) was Sat. Oct. 3 at Fireworks
Current Status: looking for friends (Myspace.com and Facebook.com) and people to jam with
Secret Plot: have people constantly jamming in the LBCC quad
Latest Achievement: asked to join the music guild at OSU by the founder!
Shout Out: "Get to know us! We want to get to know you too!"
Passionate Music Duo: Summer Soundtrack
Amanda Dewolfe and Mike Ewing are ready to belt it out during their first solo performance Oct. 3 at Fireworks restaurant and grill in southtown Corvallis.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Photo Critique for PhotoJournalism (I've got Weddings on the brain)
Unlike those poor souls in Office Space, I do not have a case of the Mondays. I do have, however, weddings on my mind (go ahead, ask why). So for my photo critique assignment, I chose to look at photos pertaining to this topic on Flickr.com (great photo website).
Here is the picture: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeannemariepics/3989854981/
I like this photo because it's fun and intimate. The bride and groom (or at least let's hope it's the groom) are standing by the ocean. The ocean and light blue (but softly cloudy) really add serenity to the tender happy kiss the groom gives his bride (on the nose no less). The colorful flowers and happy-almost-laughing smile of the bride make the photo fun.
The only thing I don't like is that my eyes always go to the flowers. I'd rather have my eyes go to the bride and her man. The flowers are so colorful and centered that it's a distraction from the couple.
Credit: jeannemarie@flickr
Here is the picture: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeannemariepics/3989854981/
I like this photo because it's fun and intimate. The bride and groom (or at least let's hope it's the groom) are standing by the ocean. The ocean and light blue (but softly cloudy) really add serenity to the tender happy kiss the groom gives his bride (on the nose no less). The colorful flowers and happy-almost-laughing smile of the bride make the photo fun.
The only thing I don't like is that my eyes always go to the flowers. I'd rather have my eyes go to the bride and her man. The flowers are so colorful and centered that it's a distraction from the couple.
Credit: jeannemarie@flickr
Friday, October 2, 2009
My First Blog Post (for PhotoJournalism)
High Lights:
I am not just taking photojournalism to get better picture taking skills. That's just a bonus for me. I'm really taking this class because journalism is my desired profession. I love everything from reporting, to editing, and I'm sure I'll fall in love with publishing.
As for those pictures we took on Wednesday (for a class assignment) it was an interesting experience. For one thing, I took a picture of some people I knew without even recognizing them until after I took the pictures. Also, we (me and my awesome group members) had a "delinquent moment when we were taking pictures in the Linn Benton Community College Bookstore. We took some pictures behind the register while students were making purchases. The cashiers asked us not to do that because some people had personal information on those screens.
Here is a photo taken on Wednesday in class:
I am not just taking photojournalism to get better picture taking skills. That's just a bonus for me. I'm really taking this class because journalism is my desired profession. I love everything from reporting, to editing, and I'm sure I'll fall in love with publishing.
As for those pictures we took on Wednesday (for a class assignment) it was an interesting experience. For one thing, I took a picture of some people I knew without even recognizing them until after I took the pictures. Also, we (me and my awesome group members) had a "delinquent moment when we were taking pictures in the Linn Benton Community College Bookstore. We took some pictures behind the register while students were making purchases. The cashiers asked us not to do that because some people had personal information on those screens.
Here is a photo taken on Wednesday in class:
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