entry#11 Endless Possibilities

            I was never really was into blogging or reading blogs  at all, whenever someone mentioned something about blogs I always thought about a personal blog for some reason.  In class the instructor said we were going to do blogs, and I wasn’t really happy with that since I found it boring, but as I created my own blogs and commented on others I found the blog project to be interesting. I did enjoy blogging because it was a good alternative to essays and we got to choose whatever topic we wanted on the self-generated blogs.  One benefit of blogging is that you did not have to write more essays, not only that but you got feedback from the instructor and he gave you pointers on what you should do next time. I really liked about the blog project is you had the option to comment on other blogs and sometimes it would get ideas for my next writing project, in addition  to that I got to include images and videos that related to my topic, which made it more appealing. As I read through several blogs I did learn some things like Bruce lee kicks were so fast while filming that producers had to slow down the shoot, I know that has nothing to do with school, but it was a fun fact I didn’t know and that what the blog project is all about. One thing I would suggest to be a successful blogger is to think about your audience and what you want to say. Do not just state your opinion, because than it would be too personal and include rhetoric. Really analyze your blog and information to make it good and add appealing images and titles. Over all I really enjoyed the blogging project it was a fun way to learn something new. 

Enrty#10 $ex $ells

                One of the most popular music genres among young people is rap and hip hop. Today music has changed dramatically and it is all portraying sex and drugs. As we all know nowadays music seems to be all the same, it is true that it may sound good; but what are the lyrics really saying? Currently in today’s music every single rap songs talks about either selling drugs, taking drugs, drinking, and having countless women to sleep with.  Nowadays it seems like these kind of songs are the most popular. We have artist like Future and Migos that seem to rap words we cannot understand, but we seem to like it. Honestly the music these artist create are catchy but the lyrics are just horrible. Even artists that use to be good like Lil Wayne  has now hoped on the band wagon, and now his music consists of popping bottles, doing drugs,   and having ho*s.  Although some of the rap music in the earlier days did talk about that a lot of them had meaning like Tupac’s music. He rapped about his struggles in life and how he got through them. Today music is not like that anymore it seems like all we want to hear is the same stuff over and over again.   We no longer hear about an artist struggles anymore and they are constantly rapping about their “success” through big mansions, shiny jewelry, and fancy cars.  Today it seems like all you need to be successful in a rap career is a cool beat and a smooth way to say you got money and women.

Entry #9 Second to Last

            If someone would to ask me what media is, I automatically think about social media. When we talked about it in class I realized that media is a general term and it can mean several different things.  Media can mean social media, media outlets like news, and even the devices we use to view all that like smart phones. I never really paid much attention to the news because I found it boring, but when we talked about slanted reporting I made me wonder if all news outlets used that kind of reporting. I know for a fact that fox news used it a lot to bring in more views I even made a blog about the report. I even noticed that we are way too dependent on the devices we use like our smart phones. It is true that they are convenient, but I’m noticing that everyone is constantly on their phone during communication. Media is now a big part of our lives we get so much information from it that it sculpts the way we think.  Television and social websites are dominated by the younger crowd and I am noticing that there a very bad influences on media.  We have rappers that are constantly bombarding us with foul images, we have news broadcast that are slanted, and we can escape reality through media. Media has always had an impact on all of us, but we need to be aware of what we are viewing and the way we are thinking. 

Entry#8 It's Yezzy Tho!

 Yeezy,  The rap god, Yezus; you know who it is the infamous Kanye West. One of the most recognized rappers in the world just proves that money changes people. I have always been a fan of Kanye West because the way he raps is phenomenal. Ever since he entered the rap world he has always excelled and dominated in the game, but with all this fame it did change him. His earlier music was actually ear pleasing like the song “slow jamz”.  A lot of people refer to it as a classic because it is pretty old. In addition to that it features the rapper twista, and who doesn’t remember twista? He was one of the fastest yet good rappers back then. As years progressed and people started to refer to Kanye West as a “god” the more he believed it. On one of his album covers he has an image of himself with some sort of crown on his head sitting on a thrown and with beautiful women around him. This particular album cover seems to portray him as a “god”, many people adore this, but at the same time it can be offensive for those who are religious.   His music and image soon changes as well as his attitude. In videos you can see that he puts himself to be a rap god. He claims that he is a genius in a lot of things like fashion and business. With all his successful songs it seemed like he entered the fashion world as well. One of the best sneakers he did was the nike yeezy which sold instantly, but of course people put so much hype about it that the prices were ridiculously overpriced.  It’s funny how people put so much importance of rappers, and later on despise them because they changed. I mean a rappers success really depends on us because we choose whether or not they are any good. Even though his attitude got more cocky people still liked him regardless of the things he said and the music he produced.  A lot of us know that he recently released his new clothing line, and people actually liked it. I don’t get why they like it, because it looks like a star wars costume, but since its Yezzy it has to be good.  His clothing items are like in the thousands, and if you notice all of them are all one color with some distress on it, and of course since its Kanye people actually pay that kind of money for his items.  Personally I do not know Kanye , but it seems like he is starting to get more cocky  as the checks get bigger.

Entry#7 Man Up

Dumb men the tile says it all. This website shows numerous commercials about how men are “dumb”. Most consists of over excited men that do things for no reason. Everyone likes short funny clips, but too much of them and it starts to get boring. The setup is nice, because it is very simple to choose what video you want to watch; in addition to that I like that there are descriptions about  the videos so it is more understandable.  I noticed that this blog is more of a comedy style. All of the videos that are being shown are a little funny. With all this visual content the blogger seems to illustrate how men can be dumb in any scenario.   Over all it’s a pretty good blog, but it is kind of boring because there are too much videos.

One of the video clips that caught my attention was the one that was titled “ Miller lite Skirt Wearin” . This specific video was interesting because there is some truth behind this.  Typically we have developed an idea that men are supposed to drink beer instead of fruity alcoholic drinks, and this video perfectly portrays that.  As you notice the bartender insults the customer by handing him a light beer and she also comments that he should take off his “skirt” when he starts caring. At the end of the video he goes up to his buddies with a Miller Lite in his hand and states he lost his skirt by choosing that specific alcoholic beverage. It seems like the audience is intended for men who like beer. It is a beer commercial and the purpose of this clip is to inform that Miller Lite is for men. The beer commercial is well executed because it gives its message across in a comedic way. You have both genders in this commercial but one insults the other, and by drinking that beverage it says that it makes you manlier. 

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I have heard of Michael Moore, but I have never seen any of his films. The film I saw in class I found it very interesting because I had no clue companies can make a huge amount of money on someone who dies.  I find it kind of disturbing how this nation allows companies to do such thing, and what’s even sadder is they make millions on your death but not even one cent is given to the family. In class we have been talking about rhetoric and how it works, and the creator of this film is an expert when it comes to this. He connects to the audience by showing live footage and examples of what these companies are doing. Even though he must be a millionaire he portrays himself as any other hard working American. His film has the right amount of information we want to hear and he knows how to control out emotions. Like we have mentioned before his film is like a roller coaster and everything is included even comedy! He doesn’t really direct to a specific audience, but it seems like his film is for everyone since most of us are middle class citizens.  Personally I enjoyed this film and I would recommend it to anyone, it was so interesting that it made me want to do some research on my company and if they have something shady going on. Not only does this film offer great information on what some companies do in order to get a fat check, but we can also learn how he uses rhetoric to connect with his audience.   

entry#6 Its all About the Kicks

In the United States the sneaker culture has evolved into a profit organization. We all wear sneakers, but some of us care what we wear on our feet. As long as I can remember the brand Nike has always excelled in the industry, but is it because the styles they produce are eye catching or is it just the hype? There have been other brands before Nike has been introduced but it was not till the famous basketball player Michael Jordan wore Nikes and gave the audience a whole new outlook on sneakers. Since he was an amazing player everyone knew who he was and he was all over T.V. His career leads him into creating his signature shoe which we can refer to as “j’s” in other words Jordan’s.  These types of sneakers are a part of Nike and because of that so many people are aware of the value these hold. To get a better understanding the only Jordan’s people actually like are the “retro’s” which are shoes Michael Jordan wore during his peak of his career. They offer a sporty look while looking futuristic and sleek, but since they were introduced to the public every single pair was sold instantly. The company noticed how quickly they sold and realized what kind of money it can bring in. To make it more profitable these sneakers were only produced in certain numbers and release dates were announced. People were also aware there was a market for these and it brought in all types of “sneaker heads”. Sneaker heads are those people who have a passion for sneakers; they spend hundreds of dollars on limited sneakers and always keep them clean. Along with sneaker heads came resellers, which pretty much ruined the whole shoe game. The sneakers alone are already limited, but with resellers they have come up with a way to charge any price they want knowing people will buy the shoes.  Initially the sneaker range about $150-180 which is reasonable considering that they are in fact “fresh”. Personally I use to love them and owned a good amount, but the more people knew they could make a big profit the more prices sky rocket. People make it seem like these shoes are like diamonds, which can lead to trouble. The hype was so big on these sneakers that it ended up causing riots and even death! Don’t get me wrong they are nice, but not nice enough to rob someone or even hurt someone for them. As humans we should not create so much hype about these shoes, because that ends up bringing up prices. A lot of us want to just go into a sneaker shop and be able to purchase them with no trouble, but with all these resellers and sneaker heads it’s pretty much impossible.  

entry #5 College life

College and universities are all about good grades, degrees, and saving money. As we all know furthering our education beyond high school can get heavy on the pocket. Most of us are aware how the semesters are broken down, although some classes start earlier or later than others typically we all work around the same time period (semester). As we enter college life a lot of us will experience stress, and of course lack of sleep.  Some people go to college without knowing what career they want to pursue, but eventually throughout the courses they take it gets easier to decide. Most of us know what kind of profession we want and ,are aware what kind of programs are offered in order to obtain a certain degree.  We all want to get something out of  our college experience weather it’s a degree, certificate,  or just more knowledge on a certain subject, but we all must do work in order to learn something new. We all learn differently and at a different pace. By allowing classes to be around seven and a half weeks long in a university it can benefit some students. First of all it allows students to finish their courses much faster, for those who do not want the whole fifteen week semester this may be a good solution. Since the course will be shorter this means a faster pace, and the work load will be the same just condensed into a much shorter time period. Although the intentions for these kind of classed are intended for fast paced students, some may need more time. I guess it really depends on what kind of class you take. Science classes usually require a good amount of studying and practice in order to succeed in those types of courses. Other classes just require completing modules to finish the course like a math class. It really depends on what kind of classes work with your schedule. Weather we want a fast paced course or the usual fifteen week course it all depends what you are capable to achieve. 

Entry#4 Hear this!

Music has always been around as long as humans existed. Throughout the years music has also been very different depending on where you live and the people you are surrounded with. In some parts music is made with natural sounds like hand clapping, stopping and singing, but in other places music is made with instruments and electronic devices. We all like music no matter where we are from, but a lot of us do not get to experience what electronic dance music offers (edm). Imagine a beat that is fast paced, loud, and addicting, that is what EDM is all about

For those who are new to this genre it is pretty much like a mixture between techno and house music, a lot of these songs do not have lyrics but when they do, believe me you will like them!. I guess you can compare the songs to a roller coaster. At first it starts off slow and steady, then it starts getting higher and more exciting, finally once you hit the top there is a moment where you know it’s going to drop and then “boom!” you feel your heart is about to jump out of your chest. At first when people get introduced to Edm a lot say it is just a bunch of loud beats, but with the right song you can get them to fall in love with it, because not all edm is good. If you want to get the full experience the best thing to do is go to edc which is an electronic dance festival, although it can get pricey every penny is worth it not to mention it’s “21+” event. With the right vibes and a good song I would say everyone will end up enjoying this type of music.

There are several of performers who create Electronic dance music, but some are better than others according to popularity and the “charts”. This kind of music is mostly created by disk jockeys, but a good artist to start off with is Steve Aoki. Steve Aoki is one of the best disk jockeys; he has a talent for getting people up and makes any crowd get hyped.  He even has this thing that is kind of weird but cool; every time he performs he grabs a cake and throws it into the crowd and somehow the cake stays fully in tacked, not to mention he does really awesome mixes of popular songs. Music is everywhere but if you really want to switch it up listen to edm specifically Steve Aoki.  

Entry #3 Just why??

In today’s world a majority of news cast no longer report the actual story they are to cover. In order to bring in more views the newscast must have dramatic footage or “shocking” evidence. Let’s be honest actual facts can be somewhat boring, but with a little “twist” and a couple of visuals the story will now become eye catching. Just like movies you need to show the best clips in order to bring in a big audience, but news cast are now using this strategy to make their station number one. It is like they are trying to sale their stories by broadcasting slanted reports. It seems like the news now follow the saying of “give the people what they want” and that is exactly what they are doing. These types of reports are called “slanted report”.  Although it might sound harsh people don’t really care about issues around the world as long as it does not affect them they can care less. They have become aware that some people may notice that they are “twisting” the actual story, but they are smart enough to add just enough to make it seem like they did not add in anything extra.

Here is an example of a slanted report. Although the footage is short you clearly see the change of the story. In the first few seconds you can tell that the news was reporting about a teen that got ran over or something related to that but as they are reporting something interesting happens. The footage shows a teenage girl trying to cross what seems to be a four way stop, and as she is trying to cross a car slowly drives in front of her. Now at that point the local news takes the advantage of the footage and tries to make it seem more dramatic than it really is.  The report was supposed to be about an accident, but as you see the one covering the cast says” as the cameras were rolling another teen was nearly got hit”. They tried to put spice into this, but the video is there and the girl was not even close to being hit, but I must admit the voice does make it seem like she almost did, but she did not. What makes it more interesting is as she backs up and trips over the curb and with the quickness the reported added the comment “she was so shaken up that she collapsed” now is that what really happened? Well not necessarily, as you can see in the video she fell because of the curb and not because she was shaken up.  It’s a little bit funny how they added all these extra things to make it more exciting, but this can change the audience perspective of the story. With this footage and comment I can see how the views will increase. This shows how easy it is to make a slanted report and with a few seconds they managed to report something normal to a “more interesting” report.

entry#2 All about the Stangs

                                At birth males grow up with a certain mindset that our parents plant on our brain. As toddlers the very first thing we get to entertain us is a toy car. It is said that a human’s knowledge best develops at the early stages of childhood which is 6-15 months.  Within those years we usually are kept entertain with toys and ever since I can remember I have been around with toy cars. One of the types of cars that has always caught my attention was the Ford mustang. This car is a classic American car which offers power and sleek looks. Throughout the years it has been known for its powerful engine and its aggressive stance. For the mustang lovers the majority of us can agree that one of the best looking mustangs was the cobra. At a whopping 390 horse power the mustang will give you a good scare if you reach the high RPM range.  It’s a fantastic car to tease those Honda lovers (ricers).The mustang has grown on me and I know am a proud owner of one.  No matter if you have a v6 or a v8 mustang, there is always the option of making it faster! Making your mustang faster is always fun but it can be pricey, although every penny is worth it. The cheapest way to make it faster is to add a cold air intake.  Initially it will not add a lot of horse power but you will notice a difference. Over all mustangs are a great sporty cars that offer aggressive looks and most importantly horsepower.  

Entry #1 Blogging inventory

In order to be informed about a certain topic we must read. Our way of getting knowledge consists of research, and analyzing what we just read.  A good amount of us do not like to read, because the material is either too long, or just plain out boring. Blogs can be a helpful tool to get information about something you like or something your curios about.  I don’t know much about blogs because I rarely use them but what I can tell you is they are way more interesting than a book or an article, because the information you are receiving is interesting and it brings the main points together in a more condensed way. For example a blog about cars can give you information about how to improve the performance about your car by linking you to a video, or a list or certain performance part; on the other hand a book about car performance can go into depth about how cars work and get all “scientific” like combustion and the formula for power like torque.  In my experience not much people are interested in blogs because popular social media does not really mention them, but I believe once you start searching more blogs you are interested about it will start getting more into them. I have barley used blogs are a tool to do research but as I got introduced to them, and got to research numerous blogs, I find that reading doesn’t always have to be something you have to do. It takes a lot to influence people but with the right amount of information, and media tools like videos, and music it can easily turn influential. Blogs do not influence me, but I do believe they are more interesting since I got to examine numerous amounts of different blogs.

One blog I find to be really interesting is blog named “ Iron Addict”, the title is a dead giveaway that this blog is about weight lifting.  I really like this blog because it has all the things I enjoy reading about which is gaining muscle. It has all the elements that are interesting such as photos, motivational videos, work out routines, and personal experience from the famous iron addict CT Fletcher. I am not going to lie I am not the most fit guy but ever since I have been introduced to CT it gave me motivation to grow. This blog is an excellent source to grow muscle because you get professional advise as well as visual presentation of workouts.

Blogs are created for a specific audience, and one of the blogs I did not like at all was HuffPost Politics. This blog is not appealing to me because all it talks about is politics, and different kinds of laws and the U.S senate. I am considered as an adult but I have never been interested in politics, although I should be aware of problems we have in the United States, I find no interest in them. This blog does contain images and some video sources, but it’s all boring to me.  

practice

Hello everyone my name is Moises Quebrado and i am 21 years of age. The reason why i am taking this class is because it is required in my check sheet. I am very familiar with hybrid classes, because i have taken one before.I find that hybrid classes especially English courses seem to be easier.My goals for attending GCC to obtain my associates in applied science. This will be my first semester working towards that goal. I did change my major because i did not like what is was studying before which was nursing. One of my hobbies is bowling. Although a lot of people might find that boring i really enjoy it. I also enjoy hanging out with friends, even though it seems like all of them are having kids, I still enjoy being with them.