"Ella"
When I saw her, she became my sun and I was caught in orbit.
When she saw me, I was pierced by her sharp emerald eyes.
When he had her, she was a cliff that I couldn't help but fall from.
When I had the one who loves me, she lost my eye for a moment.
When the City of Angels reunited us, I was in a bittersweet hell.
When they went their separate ways, I lost my morals.
When we connected, I was haunted by the one who loved me, as I lay covered in Aphrodite's hair.
When the goddess slept, I broke the one who loved me.
When she heard, she shut me out, and I wept on the floor.
When she rescued me, I was graced with her delicate touch.
When I had her, I thought us inseparable.
When a speeding car proved me wrong, I was a broken man.
When she rest for a year, I finally visited her.
When she spoke to me from the grave, my mortal wounds had been mended by her words.
When I returned home, I fixed my connection with the one who loves me.
When I mourned her death a decade later, I was lifted by the undying support of the one who loves me.
And I rest next to the one I love, embracing the one who loves me.
Friday, January 29, 2016
Monday, January 25, 2016
Photo Manipulation and Ethics
1A. Photo manipulation is an important issue, especially in the middle east. An Orthodox Jewish newspaper replaced two female ministers with males using photo editing. Also, an Iranian missile test was edited by removing a failed missile and duplicating successful launches to make the overall test look better.
1B. This type of photo editing is unethical or acceptable because it takes away from the reality of the picture as a whole, and alters the truth. A picture should be an accurate record of what was happening at a certain time or place, and ultimately should have minimal editing on it.
2A.
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This is the most unethical example of photo editing, because it gives viewers the idea that the two important public figures and enemies met and debated, despite such an event never happening.
2B.
This is the least unethical example of photo editing because all that was changed from the original photo was a fencepost that was added, and doesn't really affect the picture at all.
1B. This type of photo editing is unethical or acceptable because it takes away from the reality of the picture as a whole, and alters the truth. A picture should be an accurate record of what was happening at a certain time or place, and ultimately should have minimal editing on it.
2A.
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This is the most unethical example of photo editing, because it gives viewers the idea that the two important public figures and enemies met and debated, despite such an event never happening.
2B.
This is the least unethical example of photo editing because all that was changed from the original photo was a fencepost that was added, and doesn't really affect the picture at all.
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Prompt Shoot (Photoshopped)
This is happy and the rule of photography is the rule of thirds
This is Metal and the rule of photography is lines
This is Bowie and the rule of photography is balance
CE #4.2
1. 83,591
2. Trading 607 acres of public land for 1,185 of private
3. Rose, Quartz, Serenity
4. Yes, I think it's fine if they enjoy it
5. Visit the Bullock Museum's "Life and Death on the Border", because I love history
SHORT ANSWER
1. According to the article, the major cause of global warming is the increasing use of Greenhouse Gases, which keep the suns heat in the earth, like a greenhouse.
2. According to the article, global warming can cause more frequent storms, because a warmer atmosphere can hold more water vapor.
3. Yes. I've always been aware of it and thought it was an important problem, and even as a little kid I was shocked that despite all the information about it we have, people still continue to view it as a problem that won't affect us.
4. As a society, we can do many things to stop or at least slow down global warming, like carpooling, or not using cars at all, using electric cars instead, and by consuming less energy as a whole.
5. Yes, I think global warming is one of the most important issues we'll face in our lifetimes. It not only affects every human, but it also affects every animal, plant, or any other forms of life on earth. We're already seeing polar bears starting to die off due to lack of land because of the melting ice caps. In our lifetime the water levels will rise slowly, and people won't realize that it's a real problem until it's too late.
2. Trading 607 acres of public land for 1,185 of private
3. Rose, Quartz, Serenity
4. Yes, I think it's fine if they enjoy it
5. Visit the Bullock Museum's "Life and Death on the Border", because I love history
SHORT ANSWER
1. According to the article, the major cause of global warming is the increasing use of Greenhouse Gases, which keep the suns heat in the earth, like a greenhouse.
2. According to the article, global warming can cause more frequent storms, because a warmer atmosphere can hold more water vapor.
3. Yes. I've always been aware of it and thought it was an important problem, and even as a little kid I was shocked that despite all the information about it we have, people still continue to view it as a problem that won't affect us.
4. As a society, we can do many things to stop or at least slow down global warming, like carpooling, or not using cars at all, using electric cars instead, and by consuming less energy as a whole.
5. Yes, I think global warming is one of the most important issues we'll face in our lifetimes. It not only affects every human, but it also affects every animal, plant, or any other forms of life on earth. We're already seeing polar bears starting to die off due to lack of land because of the melting ice caps. In our lifetime the water levels will rise slowly, and people won't realize that it's a real problem until it's too late.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
CE #4.1
1. Breakup note, Retrospective, Social push, Tee up for Democrats
2. He was under surveillance when he met with the Drug lord
3. Space Oddity, Fame, Heroes, Let's Dance
4. $1.4 Billion
5. Yes, I'm a big star wars fan and it would be a fun experience.
Short Answer
2. He was under surveillance when he met with the Drug lord
3. Space Oddity, Fame, Heroes, Let's Dance
4. $1.4 Billion
5. Yes, I'm a big star wars fan and it would be a fun experience.
Short Answer
Friday, January 8, 2016
Lone Star Dispatch stories review
NEWS:
"Vibes for Vohl and recovery make a strong come back"
Summary: Science teacher Nikki Vohl has brain cancer. Many people, teachers and students included, are helping her as much as possible by walking in the annual "Head for a Cute" race.
Quoted: Nikki Vohl, Emily Kuster, Jessica Davis
Strongest Quote: "This journey has been a roller coaster, it brings perspective to my life but you know, it's sad, just really sad, and it's really not fair,"
Lead Sentence: No, it didn't really catch my attention.
Conclusion: Statement
COMMENTARY:
"Science Fair is getting too competitive for students"
Summary: Editor Gavin Farner complains about the Science Fair and its worth in a student's GPA. He brings up that many students have a lack of time or money to complete said project, and offers a solution of lowering its worth or making it non mandatory.
Quoted: No one.
Strongest Quote: There were no quotes in this story.
Lead Sentence: No, I wasn't hooked by it, but maybe if I had experience with the science fair I would have been.
Conclusion: Statement
STUDENT LIFE
"Senior fights a life-long disease with no sign of a cure"
Summary: Katy Jacobs has type one diabetes. Her friends and family help her as much as they can, but she is a strong person and doesn't need much help.
Quoted: Katy Jacobs, Bryn Williams, Summer Hawkins, Gary Jacobs
Strongest Quote: "Look at your disease no more than brushing your teeth, you don't want to do it, but you do it all the time."
Lead Sentence: Yes, it caught my attention and made me want to read more.
Conclusion: Quote
ENTERTAINMENT
"In Review: Mockingjay Part 2"
Summary: Fuaad Ajaz describes "Mockingjay Part 2". He describes it in depth, talking about how characters change and spoils a little of the movie.
Quoted: No one.
Strongest Quote: There were no quotes in this story.
Lead Sentence: Yes, I was interested about the movie.
Conclusion: Statement
ATHLETICS
"Girls basketball thrives through the season changes"
Summary: The girls varsity basketball team is doing well this season. They are preparing for an upcoming game vs Westlake that is supposed to be difficult, so they can finish strong in the season.
Quoted: Vickie Benson, Amber Lotz, Kianna Ray
Strongest Quote: "The team does not cheat on effort, they understand the value and importance of giving it their all."
Lead Sentence: No, it seemed generic.
Conclusion: Quote
IN DEPTH
"Students celebrate the holiday season in different ways, but with a similar spirit"
Summary: There are many different religions that celebrate around the holiday times. Many different students here at Bowie practice many different religious holidays, and it's important to be tolerant of them.
Quoted: Nour El Houda Remli, Andy Moe, Sam Searles
Strongest Quote: "When I have kids I'll definitely teach them to be accepting of all religions and understand their differences."
Lead Sentence: Yes
Conclusion: Statement
PHOTOGRAPHY
Favorite Photo: "Combat Surrender" on Page 9 because it looks accurate enough to be a picture from WW2
Least Favorite Photo: "Lets play ball" on page 10, because in my opinion it's too boring for a sports story.
"Vibes for Vohl and recovery make a strong come back"
Summary: Science teacher Nikki Vohl has brain cancer. Many people, teachers and students included, are helping her as much as possible by walking in the annual "Head for a Cute" race.
Quoted: Nikki Vohl, Emily Kuster, Jessica Davis
Strongest Quote: "This journey has been a roller coaster, it brings perspective to my life but you know, it's sad, just really sad, and it's really not fair,"
Lead Sentence: No, it didn't really catch my attention.
Conclusion: Statement
COMMENTARY:
"Science Fair is getting too competitive for students"
Summary: Editor Gavin Farner complains about the Science Fair and its worth in a student's GPA. He brings up that many students have a lack of time or money to complete said project, and offers a solution of lowering its worth or making it non mandatory.
Quoted: No one.
Strongest Quote: There were no quotes in this story.
Lead Sentence: No, I wasn't hooked by it, but maybe if I had experience with the science fair I would have been.
Conclusion: Statement
STUDENT LIFE
"Senior fights a life-long disease with no sign of a cure"
Summary: Katy Jacobs has type one diabetes. Her friends and family help her as much as they can, but she is a strong person and doesn't need much help.
Quoted: Katy Jacobs, Bryn Williams, Summer Hawkins, Gary Jacobs
Strongest Quote: "Look at your disease no more than brushing your teeth, you don't want to do it, but you do it all the time."
Lead Sentence: Yes, it caught my attention and made me want to read more.
Conclusion: Quote
ENTERTAINMENT
"In Review: Mockingjay Part 2"
Summary: Fuaad Ajaz describes "Mockingjay Part 2". He describes it in depth, talking about how characters change and spoils a little of the movie.
Quoted: No one.
Strongest Quote: There were no quotes in this story.
Lead Sentence: Yes, I was interested about the movie.
Conclusion: Statement
ATHLETICS
"Girls basketball thrives through the season changes"
Summary: The girls varsity basketball team is doing well this season. They are preparing for an upcoming game vs Westlake that is supposed to be difficult, so they can finish strong in the season.
Quoted: Vickie Benson, Amber Lotz, Kianna Ray
Strongest Quote: "The team does not cheat on effort, they understand the value and importance of giving it their all."
Lead Sentence: No, it seemed generic.
Conclusion: Quote
IN DEPTH
"Students celebrate the holiday season in different ways, but with a similar spirit"
Summary: There are many different religions that celebrate around the holiday times. Many different students here at Bowie practice many different religious holidays, and it's important to be tolerant of them.
Quoted: Nour El Houda Remli, Andy Moe, Sam Searles
Strongest Quote: "When I have kids I'll definitely teach them to be accepting of all religions and understand their differences."
Lead Sentence: Yes
Conclusion: Statement
PHOTOGRAPHY
Favorite Photo: "Combat Surrender" on Page 9 because it looks accurate enough to be a picture from WW2
Least Favorite Photo: "Lets play ball" on page 10, because in my opinion it's too boring for a sports story.
favorites from 2015
Adele's new song Hello was my favorite from 2015 because she wasn't making music for a while, and she came back with such a good song.
Mad Max: Fury Road was my favorite movie from 2015 because of the experience. I first saw it in theaters with my friends, and we were all awestruck. The movie made us feel like we were in the truck with Max from start to finish. The second time I watched it at home with my dad and I felt the same way.
In my opinion, the most important story of 2015 was the New York Prison Break, where two convicted murderers escaped a New York prison almost identically to the way a prisoner escaped prison in the movie "The Shawshank Redemption", leaving behind a note with a smiley face and escaping through sewage pipes.
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
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