(Assignment #3)
Article: http://edition.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/12/16/grace.coldcase.zimmerman/index.html
Blog: http://cherylcline.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/kittens-need-more-than-whips/
I agree with what the blogger writes on this subject. However, I don't think that arming women would do much good, as that would most probably enlarge the number of crimes, and possibly also make fewer people turn and run - you get bolder with a weapon in hand. Instead it should take shorter time for one to get help if needed, so you can be able to rely on others to protect you instead of getting in trouble because you did it yourself. Nevertheless, if all women, as women on this matter are more exposed, would get training in self-defense, maybe the one attacked could hold off the attacker until help gets there. Also, maybe it would encourage other people to step in and help - if there's one versus many the one by themself will probably give up first.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Schindler's list review
(Assignment #2)
Schindler's list is a true story about a man named Schindler who during World War II worked to save jews from being sent to concentration camps, even though he himself was Nazi. In the beginning of the film, he is highly self centered, but soon his character develops into the compassionate person who risks his own life to save others'. It is shot in black and white, except for three times in the movie where specific items are coloured to let the audience notice those vital points better.
I first started watching Schindler's list when I was still young and easily frightened. When we got to the scene where they're cleaning the gettho, I couldn't stand it and went to my room, unable to sleep that night.
It is really a powerful movie. I tried watching it again this year, and I absolutely loved it. The shootage is beautiful and the story keeps you concentrated all through the 185 minutes. I watched nervously as the jews came to places where they could be killed any minute, and Schindler fighting to save them through bribes and personal contacts. At the end of the movie, I found myself crying, unable to take my eyes of the screen. It is such an amazing story - a reminder of that there actually is people who will risk everything to save others.
Other review:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2001/01/25/schindlers_list_1993_review.shtml
Schindler's list is a true story about a man named Schindler who during World War II worked to save jews from being sent to concentration camps, even though he himself was Nazi. In the beginning of the film, he is highly self centered, but soon his character develops into the compassionate person who risks his own life to save others'. It is shot in black and white, except for three times in the movie where specific items are coloured to let the audience notice those vital points better.
I first started watching Schindler's list when I was still young and easily frightened. When we got to the scene where they're cleaning the gettho, I couldn't stand it and went to my room, unable to sleep that night.
It is really a powerful movie. I tried watching it again this year, and I absolutely loved it. The shootage is beautiful and the story keeps you concentrated all through the 185 minutes. I watched nervously as the jews came to places where they could be killed any minute, and Schindler fighting to save them through bribes and personal contacts. At the end of the movie, I found myself crying, unable to take my eyes of the screen. It is such an amazing story - a reminder of that there actually is people who will risk everything to save others.
Other review:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2001/01/25/schindlers_list_1993_review.shtml
All about me
(Assignment #2)
My life is pretty simple. I never do anything all too exciting, I just live my dull life of normalness.
My spare time consists of sitting by the computer, reading books, drawing, hanging out with friends and such utterly usual things that everyone else does. What makes me special is probably how I change interests all the time - about every year I start doing something else and almost forget about my other interests. Last year it was drawing, the year before it was playing the violin. Right now I don't have any new interest so I just keep doing that, however not as dedicated as I was before. Mostly, though, I like to do artistic things - music, art, writing etc. I've recently re-discovered reading too; I've read maybe 1000 pages in three days. That's almost as much as I used to when I was younger - back then I got through at least 1 book per week, usually maybe 3-5, adding up to about 3000 pages in one week (well, sometimes). It's so fun to read because it's easy to escape from reality that way and "experience" something more exciting than starting at the television.
One of my biggest interest has always been drawing. Last year was my busiest year, I suppose, as I started drawing portraits and found that is was much easier and more fun than I expected. Then I got used to the fact that my drawings turned out almost as good as I wanted them and suddenly I didn't feel that it was as fun to draw anymore. I still do it though, but not to the same extent as before.
I'm a pretty ambitious person, which has somehow led to that I learn things quickly. If I really go for it, I can concentrate for hours on something that others would find boring, and progress on that topic fast. That is the case when talking about playing the violin and drawing, at least. I'm currently the concert master in our orchestra, which is usually a person with the ability to "lead" the orchestra and do few mistakes when reading sheet music and following the conductor. Two years ago I was in a less advanced orchestra and one of the worst players there. I'm currently mid level on playing I suppose, as there are a few that play much better than me.
My life is pretty simple. I never do anything all too exciting, I just live my dull life of normalness.
My spare time consists of sitting by the computer, reading books, drawing, hanging out with friends and such utterly usual things that everyone else does. What makes me special is probably how I change interests all the time - about every year I start doing something else and almost forget about my other interests. Last year it was drawing, the year before it was playing the violin. Right now I don't have any new interest so I just keep doing that, however not as dedicated as I was before. Mostly, though, I like to do artistic things - music, art, writing etc. I've recently re-discovered reading too; I've read maybe 1000 pages in three days. That's almost as much as I used to when I was younger - back then I got through at least 1 book per week, usually maybe 3-5, adding up to about 3000 pages in one week (well, sometimes). It's so fun to read because it's easy to escape from reality that way and "experience" something more exciting than starting at the television.
One of my biggest interest has always been drawing. Last year was my busiest year, I suppose, as I started drawing portraits and found that is was much easier and more fun than I expected. Then I got used to the fact that my drawings turned out almost as good as I wanted them and suddenly I didn't feel that it was as fun to draw anymore. I still do it though, but not to the same extent as before.
I'm a pretty ambitious person, which has somehow led to that I learn things quickly. If I really go for it, I can concentrate for hours on something that others would find boring, and progress on that topic fast. That is the case when talking about playing the violin and drawing, at least. I'm currently the concert master in our orchestra, which is usually a person with the ability to "lead" the orchestra and do few mistakes when reading sheet music and following the conductor. Two years ago I was in a less advanced orchestra and one of the worst players there. I'm currently mid level on playing I suppose, as there are a few that play much better than me.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Dear Blog...
Firstly, I shall introduce you to the name of the blog. You might not know it, but Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia is the word for Fear of long words. As you might notice, the poor people with this condition can't tell what phobia they have as they would run away in fear if they did.
Secondly, I shall tell you my thoughts of blogs.
(Assignment #1)
I think a blog is a way to get your thoughts off your mind. It might be of comfort to know that other people will read what you think, though some don't know you personally. I think that it's easier to sit by your computer and write things about yourself than to say the same things to someone, as you would see their reactions live. When you just sit by your screen you think less about the fact that other people can read your text, regardless of who they are. However, even though you think little of it, it's hard not to be conscious of the fact that your blog, and therefore thoughts, is wide open to the world.
Those who think of blogs as online journals hopefully don't pour their heart out on their blog, as one would do in a diary. You might feel that you need to share something but not with people who would be concerned about it, and that's where the blog comes in. Of course it could be dangerous to do this as someone might search the internet for people currently weak of mind, searching for a someone to trust. This someone would perhaps betray your trust and leave you regretting your decisions.
As the internet grow bigger people get more and more bold about giving out personal information on the internet. Most teenagers have Facebook these days, signed up on their real name. It is an easy way to find people and misuse the site to do something that was not its purpose. You only need the email adress the person you're looking for is signed up on, and it's easy to find him/ her. Some might be more cautious about giving out information such as adress and telephone number there, but name and pictures still gives a good chance to track you down.
This is a very pessimistic way of looking at websites. These things can happen obviously, but it's not that common and if you think about what you put on the internet and who you agree to meet you should be safe.
Secondly, I shall tell you my thoughts of blogs.
(Assignment #1)
I think a blog is a way to get your thoughts off your mind. It might be of comfort to know that other people will read what you think, though some don't know you personally. I think that it's easier to sit by your computer and write things about yourself than to say the same things to someone, as you would see their reactions live. When you just sit by your screen you think less about the fact that other people can read your text, regardless of who they are. However, even though you think little of it, it's hard not to be conscious of the fact that your blog, and therefore thoughts, is wide open to the world.
Those who think of blogs as online journals hopefully don't pour their heart out on their blog, as one would do in a diary. You might feel that you need to share something but not with people who would be concerned about it, and that's where the blog comes in. Of course it could be dangerous to do this as someone might search the internet for people currently weak of mind, searching for a someone to trust. This someone would perhaps betray your trust and leave you regretting your decisions.
As the internet grow bigger people get more and more bold about giving out personal information on the internet. Most teenagers have Facebook these days, signed up on their real name. It is an easy way to find people and misuse the site to do something that was not its purpose. You only need the email adress the person you're looking for is signed up on, and it's easy to find him/ her. Some might be more cautious about giving out information such as adress and telephone number there, but name and pictures still gives a good chance to track you down.
This is a very pessimistic way of looking at websites. These things can happen obviously, but it's not that common and if you think about what you put on the internet and who you agree to meet you should be safe.
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