One issue that affects our culture daily is pollution. There are many forms of pollution that affect our lives on a daily basis. Air pollution is very harmful to our society. According to a recent article in USA Today, the industrial pollution of our air surrounding our schools is a huge problem that needs to be addressed. USA Today analyzed samples of air near 95 schools. The findings of this analysis were not good as 64 school locations had “elevated levels of toxic chemicals” (Morrsion, B. & Heath, B.).
The levels of toxins are extremely harmful to our children. Senator Barbara Boxer of California has a committee that watches over the EPA. She promised to change the policy concerning the air surrounding our childrens’ schools. At present, there is no policy requiring the EPA to monitor airway near schools. Senator Boxer goes on to call the problem “a shocking event of child neglect” (Morrsion, B. & Heath, B.).
Senator Boxer goes on to say that "What's really disturbing is, if USA TODAY can do this, certainly the EPA can do this," (Morrsion, B. & Heath, B.). Two states that were included in this study were Ohio and Pennsylvania. Ohio’s EPA representative states that his agency will do what ever they can to remedy this situation” (Morrsion, B. & Heath, B.).
Morrison, B. & Heath, B. December 12, 2008. Officials vow air will be tested. USA Today. Retrieved on December 12, 2008 from Newspaper Source Database.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Assign. 5-2
The superhero character of Spiderman has been a classic for decades. Spiderman used to be a favorite cartoon as well as a comic book. Today, the superhero of Spiderman fills our movie theaters as he has made it to the big screen. Tobey Maguire plays the role of Spiderman nowadays. He plays the geek role of Peter Parker. His love interest is Kirsten Dunst who plays the aspiring actress with an abusive home life, M. J. Watson.
At first, the viewer thinks that the formulas of this move are common. The first one being the geek nice guy gets the pretty girl. Peter Parker is kind of a cute, average guy that fell in love with the pretty girl next door when she first moved in. She was the pretty popular gal that didn’t pay much attention to him, other than being cordial to him. During their high school years, she dated the jock football player who always cracked on Peter. Peter was the nerd that always missed the bus and he was a marvelous science whiz. See Figure 1.
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Figure 1. Peter Parker waving at M.J. when she was waving at the girls behind him.
Unfortunately for Peter, he was genuinely nice, but that was all he could offer to M.J.
The school field trip to the science museum changed Peter Parker’s life forever. As they visited the spider exhibits, Peter was bitten by an odd species of a spider. He became ill at first and ironically he woke up with “super powers”. He was muscular and physically fit. Mysteriously, he was also able to shoot webs from his wrists. This was the beginning of “the human spider” nka Spiderman. See Figure 2.
Figure 2 SPIDERMAN
This part of the movie was ironic as now the geek, Peter Parker, was starting to be a hero in the movie. As a viewer, I thought the formula had changed and felt that he was now
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becoming the hero and the hero always gets the girl.
Each action movie, there is generally a hero and a villan. In this scenario, Spiderman was the hero and the Green Goblin was the villan. The formula for this movie was invention. Although this movie had the conventional hero and villan, the specifics and details of this move are wide and varied. This movie kept you in suspense.
The formulas of the good/bad with the heroes and villans have been around for decades. Years ago one can remember when the movies were about cowboys and Indians. Then it became cops and robbers. Now it is superheroes and villans. The formulas of yesterday still appear in movies today.
The movie Spiderman was a classical movie with a hero and villan; however, this movie takes an interesting twist at the end that simply leaves the viewer in a state of “what is next”. Towards the end of the movie, the viewer can pick up on an obvious chemistry between Spiderman and M.J. See Figure 3.
Figure 3 Spiderman and M.J. after he saves her.
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As Peter Parker and as Spiderman, he has been in love with her since he laid eyes on her. M.J., on the other hand, didn’t fall for Peter until he was Spiderman and became her hero. As a viewer, I assumed that at the end of the movie, once she found out that the love of her life, Spiderman, was also the boy next door, Peter Parker, that she would be with him. He already adored her, so the viewer thinks it will work. Or will it?
Near the end of the movie, M.J. confesses that while her life was in danger, her thoughts were of him. He is what kept her going. She even confessed that she loved him.
So the viewer thinks that finally, she admits her love for him, he loves her and they will live happily ever after. At that moment is when the movie left everyone hanging. After they kissed, he walks away after telling her all he can give her is friendship. The viewers are flabbergasted. What was he thinking!
Peter’s uncle had previously told Peter that a man with power is a man with a lot of responsibility. Peter interpreted that in way that puts him as a hero responsible for helping people with his special power and that comes before all else. Peter states that “this is my gift and this is my curse” as he walks away from the love of his life.
At first, the viewer thinks that the formulas of this move are common. The first one being the geek nice guy gets the pretty girl. Peter Parker is kind of a cute, average guy that fell in love with the pretty girl next door when she first moved in. She was the pretty popular gal that didn’t pay much attention to him, other than being cordial to him. During their high school years, she dated the jock football player who always cracked on Peter. Peter was the nerd that always missed the bus and he was a marvelous science whiz. See Figure 1.
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Figure 1. Peter Parker waving at M.J. when she was waving at the girls behind him.
Unfortunately for Peter, he was genuinely nice, but that was all he could offer to M.J.
The school field trip to the science museum changed Peter Parker’s life forever. As they visited the spider exhibits, Peter was bitten by an odd species of a spider. He became ill at first and ironically he woke up with “super powers”. He was muscular and physically fit. Mysteriously, he was also able to shoot webs from his wrists. This was the beginning of “the human spider” nka Spiderman. See Figure 2.
Figure 2 SPIDERMAN
This part of the movie was ironic as now the geek, Peter Parker, was starting to be a hero in the movie. As a viewer, I thought the formula had changed and felt that he was now
SPIDERMAN Page 4
becoming the hero and the hero always gets the girl.
Each action movie, there is generally a hero and a villan. In this scenario, Spiderman was the hero and the Green Goblin was the villan. The formula for this movie was invention. Although this movie had the conventional hero and villan, the specifics and details of this move are wide and varied. This movie kept you in suspense.
The formulas of the good/bad with the heroes and villans have been around for decades. Years ago one can remember when the movies were about cowboys and Indians. Then it became cops and robbers. Now it is superheroes and villans. The formulas of yesterday still appear in movies today.
The movie Spiderman was a classical movie with a hero and villan; however, this movie takes an interesting twist at the end that simply leaves the viewer in a state of “what is next”. Towards the end of the movie, the viewer can pick up on an obvious chemistry between Spiderman and M.J. See Figure 3.
Figure 3 Spiderman and M.J. after he saves her.
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As Peter Parker and as Spiderman, he has been in love with her since he laid eyes on her. M.J., on the other hand, didn’t fall for Peter until he was Spiderman and became her hero. As a viewer, I assumed that at the end of the movie, once she found out that the love of her life, Spiderman, was also the boy next door, Peter Parker, that she would be with him. He already adored her, so the viewer thinks it will work. Or will it?
Near the end of the movie, M.J. confesses that while her life was in danger, her thoughts were of him. He is what kept her going. She even confessed that she loved him.
So the viewer thinks that finally, she admits her love for him, he loves her and they will live happily ever after. At that moment is when the movie left everyone hanging. After they kissed, he walks away after telling her all he can give her is friendship. The viewers are flabbergasted. What was he thinking!
Peter’s uncle had previously told Peter that a man with power is a man with a lot of responsibility. Peter interpreted that in way that puts him as a hero responsible for helping people with his special power and that comes before all else. Peter states that “this is my gift and this is my curse” as he walks away from the love of his life.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Myth Analysis
The scholarly meaning of the word myth is a “traditional story”. The word mythology means a folklore that a certain culture believes to be true. Mythology also refers to a branch of knowledge dealing with the study of myths (Mythology).
Romantic love is a social construction specific to Western Culture (Bartels, A. & Zeki, S.). Romantic love is characteristically directed towards a single person (Bartels, A. & Zeki, S.). Romantic love myths involve being erotic, cognitive, emotional and behavioral components (Bartels, A. & Zeki, S.).
The romance level surrounding Valentine’s Day is very significant during the month of February. Lovers around the world have been exchanging Valentine cards, flowers and chocolates with each other on February 14th, for a long time (Couto, T.). Perhaps this is the one day out of the year when we all fall for the myth of romance. The myth of St. Valentine’s Day states that if you stare at the star filled sky long enough, that you will see Cupid’s arrow of love and desire sailing through the air going to an unsuspecting target (Couto, T.). St. Valentine’s Day is actually the day Priest Valentine was declared a saint in 496 by Pope Gelasius, and February 14 became his feast day (Couto, T.).
A more contemporary version of the romance myth is in a song by Keith Urban. Keith Urban is a popular country-pop music singer in his thirties that is extremely popular with the younger and middle aged groups. The particular song I have chosen is titled, Once in a Lifetime. During the time in which this song became popular, Keith was just married to his wife Nicole Kidman, so love and romance was in the air.
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The song starts out singing about the visual component of romantic love. The song states “I can see it in your eyes…” It has been stated that one of the first stages of the romance component is being erotic. This song depicts that and goes on to say “feel it in your touch…I know that your scared.” The cognitive component of the verses of the song says that “if anyone can make it, I’m bettin’ on me and you.” I chose this song as it starts from the first initial phases of a relationship and moves through the next phases of relationship, all wrapped up in one piece of art.
In the middle of this song, the myth of this romantic relationship goes into the next phase and the following verse describes that, “Sayin ‘I do’ and they’re throwing the rice in our hair.” This song evolves into standing next to someone and saying I do at a wedding ceremony. One can sit and listen to this song and mentally picture this relationship developing. The relationship further grows and includes the following “Well the first one’s born. And a brother comes along, And he’s got your smile.” The romance has evolved into a committed relationship and the couple have started a family.
The romantic myth that enhances this song is intriguing. In my opinion, this song is a perfect example of a contemporary romantic myth. See Figure 1 to view a photograph of the couple and the entire song lyrics.
Figure 1 Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman-Urban
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Once In A Lifetime lyrics
...Mm hmm
I can see it in your eyes
And feel it in your touch
I know that you're scared
But you've never been this loved (mm hmm)
It's a long shot, baby,
I know it's true.
But if anyone can make it,
I'm bettin' on me and you. (mm hmm)
Just keep on moving into me,
I know you're gonna see
The best is yet to come
And don't fear it now,
We're going all the way.
That sun is shining on a brand new day.
It's a long way down
And it's a leap of faith
But we're never giving up
Cuz i know we've got a once in a lifetime love
Everybody's looking
For what we've found
Some wait their whole life
And it never comes around. (uu huhh)
So don't hold back now.
Just let go of all you've ever known
You can put your hand in mine.
And don't fear it now,
We're going all the way.
That sun is shining on a brand new day.
It's a long way down
And it's a leap of faith
But we're never giving up
Cuz i know we've got a once in a lifetime love
I close my eyes and i see you standing right there
Sayin 'i do' and they're throwing the rice in our hair.
Well the first one's born
And a brother comes along,
And he's got your smile.
I've been looking back on the life we had
I'm still by your side.
So don't fear it now,
We're going all the way.
That sun is shining on a brand new day.
It's a long way down
And it's a leap of faith
But I'm never givin up
Cuz i know we've got a once in a lifetime love.
Romantic love myths are sometimes just that “myths”. We watch TV and see the absolutely worst two people getting married and there simply is no romance and it is just wrong. According to White Knights, Glass Slippers and Other Romantic Myths, in reality women really do fall for the whole romantic myths mindset and think romantic notions are proof of love (Leffew, J., 2008). The fact of the matter is that the majority of men love their significant others but do unfortunately do not think or act romantically
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(Leffew, J., 2008). On the other hand, we see romantic myths that proceed full circle and actually turn into meaningful relationships, such as Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman.
Romantic love is a social construction specific to Western Culture (Bartels, A. & Zeki, S.). Romantic love is characteristically directed towards a single person (Bartels, A. & Zeki, S.). Romantic love myths involve being erotic, cognitive, emotional and behavioral components (Bartels, A. & Zeki, S.).
The romance level surrounding Valentine’s Day is very significant during the month of February. Lovers around the world have been exchanging Valentine cards, flowers and chocolates with each other on February 14th, for a long time (Couto, T.). Perhaps this is the one day out of the year when we all fall for the myth of romance. The myth of St. Valentine’s Day states that if you stare at the star filled sky long enough, that you will see Cupid’s arrow of love and desire sailing through the air going to an unsuspecting target (Couto, T.). St. Valentine’s Day is actually the day Priest Valentine was declared a saint in 496 by Pope Gelasius, and February 14 became his feast day (Couto, T.).
A more contemporary version of the romance myth is in a song by Keith Urban. Keith Urban is a popular country-pop music singer in his thirties that is extremely popular with the younger and middle aged groups. The particular song I have chosen is titled, Once in a Lifetime. During the time in which this song became popular, Keith was just married to his wife Nicole Kidman, so love and romance was in the air.
Mythology Page 3
The song starts out singing about the visual component of romantic love. The song states “I can see it in your eyes…” It has been stated that one of the first stages of the romance component is being erotic. This song depicts that and goes on to say “feel it in your touch…I know that your scared.” The cognitive component of the verses of the song says that “if anyone can make it, I’m bettin’ on me and you.” I chose this song as it starts from the first initial phases of a relationship and moves through the next phases of relationship, all wrapped up in one piece of art.
In the middle of this song, the myth of this romantic relationship goes into the next phase and the following verse describes that, “Sayin ‘I do’ and they’re throwing the rice in our hair.” This song evolves into standing next to someone and saying I do at a wedding ceremony. One can sit and listen to this song and mentally picture this relationship developing. The relationship further grows and includes the following “Well the first one’s born. And a brother comes along, And he’s got your smile.” The romance has evolved into a committed relationship and the couple have started a family.
The romantic myth that enhances this song is intriguing. In my opinion, this song is a perfect example of a contemporary romantic myth. See Figure 1 to view a photograph of the couple and the entire song lyrics.
Figure 1 Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman-Urban
Mythology Page 4
Once In A Lifetime lyrics
...Mm hmm
I can see it in your eyes
And feel it in your touch
I know that you're scared
But you've never been this loved (mm hmm)
It's a long shot, baby,
I know it's true.
But if anyone can make it,
I'm bettin' on me and you. (mm hmm)
Just keep on moving into me,
I know you're gonna see
The best is yet to come
And don't fear it now,
We're going all the way.
That sun is shining on a brand new day.
It's a long way down
And it's a leap of faith
But we're never giving up
Cuz i know we've got a once in a lifetime love
Everybody's looking
For what we've found
Some wait their whole life
And it never comes around. (uu huhh)
So don't hold back now.
Just let go of all you've ever known
You can put your hand in mine.
And don't fear it now,
We're going all the way.
That sun is shining on a brand new day.
It's a long way down
And it's a leap of faith
But we're never giving up
Cuz i know we've got a once in a lifetime love
I close my eyes and i see you standing right there
Sayin 'i do' and they're throwing the rice in our hair.
Well the first one's born
And a brother comes along,
And he's got your smile.
I've been looking back on the life we had
I'm still by your side.
So don't fear it now,
We're going all the way.
That sun is shining on a brand new day.
It's a long way down
And it's a leap of faith
But I'm never givin up
Cuz i know we've got a once in a lifetime love.
Romantic love myths are sometimes just that “myths”. We watch TV and see the absolutely worst two people getting married and there simply is no romance and it is just wrong. According to White Knights, Glass Slippers and Other Romantic Myths, in reality women really do fall for the whole romantic myths mindset and think romantic notions are proof of love (Leffew, J., 2008). The fact of the matter is that the majority of men love their significant others but do unfortunately do not think or act romantically
Mythology Page 5
(Leffew, J., 2008). On the other hand, we see romantic myths that proceed full circle and actually turn into meaningful relationships, such as Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Assignment 2-1 Weekly Written Analysis
Educational vacations.
Today, travelers are choosing academic friendly vacation spots. In other words, travelers are selecting vacation destinations wherein they may engage their brains and learn something new. For example, a popular spot near Haverhill, New Hampshire, one can learn how to paint the scenic outdoor areas of New Hampshire (Sacho, A.) as a part of their vacation itinerary.
Basically, during a vacation, a traveler’s mind is learning and returns home with a new level of knowledge. Dorlene Kaplan, editor of Shaw Guides, states that many travel guides are offering get-a-ways wherein the traveler can sit in on a lecture which also includes hands on experiences such as museums, restaurants or other attractions (Sacho, A.).
To select an educational oriented vacation spot, first choose your area of subject matter that you want to learn more about. For example, if one prefers to enhance their Spanish language, a good geographical choice to pick for their vacation would be Spain, or perhaps Guatelmala.
Travelers who enjoy cooking and would like to enhance their cooking skills might enjoy the International Kitchen’s Moroccan cooking vacations as it includes having dinner at a riad which is a traditional Moroccan home that has an interior garden. This particular trip includes a visit to an olive press.
Vacations are always designed for enjoyment and relaxation. Accordingly, these academic vacations do not need to be collegiate level. Vacation activities for entertainment purposes can be just as wonderful.
Learning vacations expand your horizons
Andrea Sachs
Washington Post
http://blog.cleveland.com/travel/2008/09/learning_vacations_expand
Today, travelers are choosing academic friendly vacation spots. In other words, travelers are selecting vacation destinations wherein they may engage their brains and learn something new. For example, a popular spot near Haverhill, New Hampshire, one can learn how to paint the scenic outdoor areas of New Hampshire (Sacho, A.) as a part of their vacation itinerary.
Basically, during a vacation, a traveler’s mind is learning and returns home with a new level of knowledge. Dorlene Kaplan, editor of Shaw Guides, states that many travel guides are offering get-a-ways wherein the traveler can sit in on a lecture which also includes hands on experiences such as museums, restaurants or other attractions (Sacho, A.).
To select an educational oriented vacation spot, first choose your area of subject matter that you want to learn more about. For example, if one prefers to enhance their Spanish language, a good geographical choice to pick for their vacation would be Spain, or perhaps Guatelmala.
Travelers who enjoy cooking and would like to enhance their cooking skills might enjoy the International Kitchen’s Moroccan cooking vacations as it includes having dinner at a riad which is a traditional Moroccan home that has an interior garden. This particular trip includes a visit to an olive press.
Vacations are always designed for enjoyment and relaxation. Accordingly, these academic vacations do not need to be collegiate level. Vacation activities for entertainment purposes can be just as wonderful.
Learning vacations expand your horizons
Andrea Sachs
Washington Post
http://blog.cleveland.com/travel/2008/09/learning_vacations_expand
Thursday, November 20, 2008
ICON ANALYSIS
The first icon I selected is the LiteBrite toy. The reason this particular icon was selected is because it is an American classic toy that has been around since the 1960’s. Growing up in the 1970’s, I had a LiteBrite and it was one of my favorite toys. The LiteBrite was a favorite among children of all ages, races, ethnicity and gender. Each child could explore their creativity and whatever image one chose to make out of the plastic pegs, they were unique and pretty in their individual way. Nobody lost or won and nobody was better or worse. The LiteBrite was a wonderful universal toy.
The second icon I selected was the peace icons of the 1960’s. This particular image displays the world, along with happy faces, flowers and a peace sign, all in vibrant colors. This image is a reflection of peace. The 1960’s era of peace will forever mark our history books. I chose this iconic graphic as I believe it is important for our future generations to be aware of the movements in that era and how important they were for the future of the world.
Thirdly, my iconic graphic is the ever famous disco ball. During the 1970’s, the disco ball was the most awesome accent to anyone’s entertainment room and especially dance clubs. That era was one of dance, dance and more dance. One of the more popular shows during that decade was Dance Fever. It was similar to the popular show today “Dancing with the Stars”. The contestants danced and competed for number one. Dance Fever was one of my ultimate fever shows-I loved the costumes! In my opinion, this era of time exhibited a lot of expression through fashion as men were wearing tight, shiny pants and women were wearing slinky clothes themselves.
Finally, one of the greatest icons of all time. This particular icon has been around for many years and will continue to grow throughout the years. The infamous Harley Davidson. I chose this graphic simply because I love and admire the machine. I am a proud owner of a Harley Davidson, as is my husband. These motorcycles are classic pieces of American History that simply deserve the popularity they receive. I find it amazing that all types of Americans own and operate Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Doctors, lawyers, judges, nurses, mechanics and clerks-we all have them and will continue to admire them.
The second icon I selected was the peace icons of the 1960’s. This particular image displays the world, along with happy faces, flowers and a peace sign, all in vibrant colors. This image is a reflection of peace. The 1960’s era of peace will forever mark our history books. I chose this iconic graphic as I believe it is important for our future generations to be aware of the movements in that era and how important they were for the future of the world.
Thirdly, my iconic graphic is the ever famous disco ball. During the 1970’s, the disco ball was the most awesome accent to anyone’s entertainment room and especially dance clubs. That era was one of dance, dance and more dance. One of the more popular shows during that decade was Dance Fever. It was similar to the popular show today “Dancing with the Stars”. The contestants danced and competed for number one. Dance Fever was one of my ultimate fever shows-I loved the costumes! In my opinion, this era of time exhibited a lot of expression through fashion as men were wearing tight, shiny pants and women were wearing slinky clothes themselves.
Finally, one of the greatest icons of all time. This particular icon has been around for many years and will continue to grow throughout the years. The infamous Harley Davidson. I chose this graphic simply because I love and admire the machine. I am a proud owner of a Harley Davidson, as is my husband. These motorcycles are classic pieces of American History that simply deserve the popularity they receive. I find it amazing that all types of Americans own and operate Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Doctors, lawyers, judges, nurses, mechanics and clerks-we all have them and will continue to admire them.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Assign. 1-4 Weekly Written Analysis HUMN 341
A Garbage Problem
Leann M. Potts
HUMN 341 H3WW
Instructor Omar Alomari
November 16, 2008
In today’s society, everywhere we go people see recycle signs and bins. There are paper recycling bins in our grocery store parking lots. If a person walks into a large department store, there are bins by the doorways for plastic bag recycling. Some of our businesses even have recycle bins for their employees to discard their waste. According to an article published recently in The Star, the biggest problem is that much of that could be recycled doesn’t make it to the recycle bin, but rather it simply ends up in our garbage (Hume, 2008).
It is apparent that the urgency to reduce garbage in Toronto is apparent (Hume, 2008). One of the biggest culprits that are littering the streets is packaging which includes used coffee cups, empty plastic water bottles and fast food packaging (Hume, 2008). The article further states that, “convenience is a cultural construct, a relative term, and it turns out, an unhealthy one” (Hume, 2008).
Citizens of the U.S. and Canada have become accustomed to creating waste at home and at work or school. Although many more people are going green and trying to recycle, Toronto has created a pay according to how much waste you acquire (Hume, 2008). According the recent article in The Star, Canada has one of the highest standards of living in the world (Hume, 2008). Consequently, they have the garbage to prove it and quite simply a user pay system was inevitable (Hume, 2008).
Perhaps someday we will all follow Europe’s lead and burn our garbage to fuel our buses, heat our homes, power their cities and even fertilize the fields (Hume, 2008). The focal point is a clear one. Everyone needs to do their part in recycling and reusing. There are many ways to be conservative and cut back on our energy usage. If every citizen would contribute, a huge difference could be made.
Reference
Blume, C. (2008). Garbage myths we hold dear. The Star retrieved on November 16, 2008 at http://www.thestar.com/article/529300
Leann M. Potts
HUMN 341 H3WW
Instructor Omar Alomari
November 16, 2008
In today’s society, everywhere we go people see recycle signs and bins. There are paper recycling bins in our grocery store parking lots. If a person walks into a large department store, there are bins by the doorways for plastic bag recycling. Some of our businesses even have recycle bins for their employees to discard their waste. According to an article published recently in The Star, the biggest problem is that much of that could be recycled doesn’t make it to the recycle bin, but rather it simply ends up in our garbage (Hume, 2008).
It is apparent that the urgency to reduce garbage in Toronto is apparent (Hume, 2008). One of the biggest culprits that are littering the streets is packaging which includes used coffee cups, empty plastic water bottles and fast food packaging (Hume, 2008). The article further states that, “convenience is a cultural construct, a relative term, and it turns out, an unhealthy one” (Hume, 2008).
Citizens of the U.S. and Canada have become accustomed to creating waste at home and at work or school. Although many more people are going green and trying to recycle, Toronto has created a pay according to how much waste you acquire (Hume, 2008). According the recent article in The Star, Canada has one of the highest standards of living in the world (Hume, 2008). Consequently, they have the garbage to prove it and quite simply a user pay system was inevitable (Hume, 2008).
Perhaps someday we will all follow Europe’s lead and burn our garbage to fuel our buses, heat our homes, power their cities and even fertilize the fields (Hume, 2008). The focal point is a clear one. Everyone needs to do their part in recycling and reusing. There are many ways to be conservative and cut back on our energy usage. If every citizen would contribute, a huge difference could be made.
Reference
Blume, C. (2008). Garbage myths we hold dear. The Star retrieved on November 16, 2008 at http://www.thestar.com/article/529300
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Summarized Answers to Action Item 1
Popular culture consists of the artifacts that compile our daily activities. Popular culture effects our lives as all of the components of popular culture compete through advertising and marketing for our attention. Popular culture is relevant to my business environment as keeping up on the most current ideas, products and issues are important for my future endeavors. My career is centered on the legal field which requires utilizing software programs for performing legal research. Westlaw research engines would definitely be a good example of pop culture. Not everyone is aware of what exactly Westlaw is; however, the members of the legal field are fully aware of the software entity of Westlaw and would probably agree of how important this product has became and how it has helped the legal research evolve into another dimension.
GO GREEN
Going green is a way of life in my household. We recycle cans, paper and plastic. I am learning to reuse, reuse and reuse. I am even painting my daughter's room in eco friendly paint. My husband and I take frequent walks down our road and pick up litter. Here is a simple website that can give you ideas on how you can become a little more green as well.
www.lazyenvironmentalist.com<
www.lazyenvironmentalist.com<
Thursday, November 13, 2008
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