Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Homework
Today in class, the presentations varied in preparation and depth. Some students put more into their preparation than others. I noticed how some students with the same object learned from their peers and how such students improved on the prior presentation by adding more clarifying material to their topic.
Remember, the topic is American Culture, which means a question one could have asked is: What is America? What is culture? How does culture help define this country, its people and values? What object best symbolizes a value I want to share?
Basketball or sports, credit cards, technology-- from iPods to portable play stations; microphones symbolizing our First Amendment rights, to the inscription on coins and bills: In God We Trust.
Hum, what is American culture?
Samon said it was a light or flame, something burning or passionate about this place where all are welcome (philosophically) and all are one --if one sees the flame or the fire as the great equalizer.
Some of the presentations were practical like Quaneda's assertion regaring American's propensity to looking and smelling good --wearing deodorant and lotion, where another student, Jimmy spoke of how wealth is symbolized by how many people carry wallets, even if they are empty. Wallets represent wealth or at least that's what thieves think (smile).
Football and basketball were represented by fans of the game and participants. Ricardo and Budarin played in high school, while Budarin reflected on how in other countries America is known for its athletes and sports.
One student, Folami, looked at natural disasters, and how America's response to disasters at home is often based on race and class: Hurricane Katrina the linchpin.
So within our American cultural landscape there is an inconsistent response to its citizenry, something that dates back to the founding of this country --the notion of who are the true or real Americans, a question Dan Hoyle asks in his play, "The Real Americans."
Post your American Culture narratives and comments on two classmates presentations at the link below.
SPHE
Homework is to complete Essay 1 in SPHE. Bring in a printed copy for a peer review. make sure you complete the self-evaluation. Don't forget to do the exercises in the axillary on quotation marks (Pollitt Baker 328-329).
The answers to the questions in the introduction (Pollitt Baker 46) are paraphrased (Pollitt Baker 339-350).
The Known World Readings
Read chapter 5 for next week. Answer three questions posted in the freewrite below, also respond to two students responses to your questions (smile). Do you agree with their answers? How might you expand their analysis?
If no one answers your questions, respond to students who chose the same question(s) you do. Are their answers similar?
In each answer, use the book to support your response. We have a library orientation next Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1-2 PM. We will meet in the library and then spend the second part of the class in discussion on The Known World.
We will read TKW chapters 6-8 for the following week Sept. 20-24.
Freewrite
The freewrite was not supposed to be homework, but not many students were able to post, let alone respond to a question. Do the freewrite last.
Remember, the topic is American Culture, which means a question one could have asked is: What is America? What is culture? How does culture help define this country, its people and values? What object best symbolizes a value I want to share?
Basketball or sports, credit cards, technology-- from iPods to portable play stations; microphones symbolizing our First Amendment rights, to the inscription on coins and bills: In God We Trust.
Hum, what is American culture?
Samon said it was a light or flame, something burning or passionate about this place where all are welcome (philosophically) and all are one --if one sees the flame or the fire as the great equalizer.
Some of the presentations were practical like Quaneda's assertion regaring American's propensity to looking and smelling good --wearing deodorant and lotion, where another student, Jimmy spoke of how wealth is symbolized by how many people carry wallets, even if they are empty. Wallets represent wealth or at least that's what thieves think (smile).
Football and basketball were represented by fans of the game and participants. Ricardo and Budarin played in high school, while Budarin reflected on how in other countries America is known for its athletes and sports.
One student, Folami, looked at natural disasters, and how America's response to disasters at home is often based on race and class: Hurricane Katrina the linchpin.
So within our American cultural landscape there is an inconsistent response to its citizenry, something that dates back to the founding of this country --the notion of who are the true or real Americans, a question Dan Hoyle asks in his play, "The Real Americans."
Post your American Culture narratives and comments on two classmates presentations at the link below.
SPHE
Homework is to complete Essay 1 in SPHE. Bring in a printed copy for a peer review. make sure you complete the self-evaluation. Don't forget to do the exercises in the axillary on quotation marks (Pollitt Baker 328-329).
The answers to the questions in the introduction (Pollitt Baker 46) are paraphrased (Pollitt Baker 339-350).
The Known World Readings
Read chapter 5 for next week. Answer three questions posted in the freewrite below, also respond to two students responses to your questions (smile). Do you agree with their answers? How might you expand their analysis?
If no one answers your questions, respond to students who chose the same question(s) you do. Are their answers similar?
In each answer, use the book to support your response. We have a library orientation next Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1-2 PM. We will meet in the library and then spend the second part of the class in discussion on The Known World.
We will read TKW chapters 6-8 for the following week Sept. 20-24.
Freewrite
The freewrite was not supposed to be homework, but not many students were able to post, let alone respond to a question. Do the freewrite last.
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Rachel Marra
Professor Sabir
English 201A
16 September 2010
In class presentations
Kaja used the motto "In god we trust", to show the motto for our country. She brought with her a dollar bill. The motto she said was placed on the dollar bill after the civil war. Dalina brought in her iphone and let everyone know it was important because you can use it for almost anything such as communicating and go on the internet. Budarin brought in a basketball and explained how it's all throughout American's lives. Samon brought in a lighter to symbolize America. Michael brought in many different types of electronics such as a cell phone, and PSP he explained that the world couldn't go on without the main electronics that are around today. Jimmy brought his wallet and said many Americans value their wallets as they value their lives. Charles used a microphone in his example, he said it symbolizes music and diversity. Winnie showed off her blackberry phone and also said that America is depending on technology more and more. Evelyn showed a book to represent education and how now days in America without an education your not going to succeed. Ricardo said sports because it teaches you important life skills and is throughout all American's lives. Folami used natural disasters and described how it affects all Americans. Quaneda talked about body sprays and deoderants, which shows how Americans take care of themselves. Miguel showed his ipod and told everyone how it helps relieve stress. Semy used a basketball as well and how it's an important part of many American's lives. Mey used a debit card and said that now days the main source of money is through a debit card because not many people carry cash anymore most people put their money in the bank.
Professor Sabir
English 201A
16 September 2010
In class presentations
Kaja used the motto "In god we trust", to show the motto for our country. She brought with her a dollar bill. The motto she said was placed on the dollar bill after the civil war. Dalina brought in her iphone and let everyone know it was important because you can use it for almost anything such as communicating and go on the internet. Budarin brought in a basketball and explained how it's all throughout American's lives. Samon brought in a lighter to symbolize America. Michael brought in many different types of electronics such as a cell phone, and PSP he explained that the world couldn't go on without the main electronics that are around today. Jimmy brought his wallet and said many Americans value their wallets as they value their lives. Charles used a microphone in his example, he said it symbolizes music and diversity. Winnie showed off her blackberry phone and also said that America is depending on technology more and more. Evelyn showed a book to represent education and how now days in America without an education your not going to succeed. Ricardo said sports because it teaches you important life skills and is throughout all American's lives. Folami used natural disasters and described how it affects all Americans. Quaneda talked about body sprays and deoderants, which shows how Americans take care of themselves. Miguel showed his ipod and told everyone how it helps relieve stress. Semy used a basketball as well and how it's an important part of many American's lives. Mey used a debit card and said that now days the main source of money is through a debit card because not many people carry cash anymore most people put their money in the bank.
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Dlguun Enkhtsogoo
Professor Sabir
English 201 A
17 September 2010
The object I brought to class that represents America culture was a basketball. The reason why I choose basketball is that, it’s a sport that everyone knows and plays. It’s the second best sport in America after football. In 1891, Dr. James Naismith created the first basketball court in Springfield College. It said to be that it was raining outside, and they needed some activity to do inside of the gym, so he invented basketball rim, with a peach basket. The NBA was intruduced in early 1949, and it had only two teams. I consider Michael Jordan is player that globalized the game of basketball and made it world wide. Basketball is one of the American sports because they are dominant at the game . NBA players are far more better than international players.
Few students, brought their phone as a American culture, and i agree with them because, everyone has the same technology. The technology that we have always gets better and keeps revolving so its great.
Professor Sabir
English 201 A
17 September 2010
The object I brought to class that represents America culture was a basketball. The reason why I choose basketball is that, it’s a sport that everyone knows and plays. It’s the second best sport in America after football. In 1891, Dr. James Naismith created the first basketball court in Springfield College. It said to be that it was raining outside, and they needed some activity to do inside of the gym, so he invented basketball rim, with a peach basket. The NBA was intruduced in early 1949, and it had only two teams. I consider Michael Jordan is player that globalized the game of basketball and made it world wide. Basketball is one of the American sports because they are dominant at the game . NBA players are far more better than international players.
Few students, brought their phone as a American culture, and i agree with them because, everyone has the same technology. The technology that we have always gets better and keeps revolving so its great.
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: 6:46 PM
Bundarin Ouk JR
Professor Sabir
English 201A
17 September 2010
For my presentations I brought a basketball. I talked about the history and who invented the basketball. I also talked about how basketball was played and what was used. The others presented mostly about electronics, like phones and PSP. I am actually suprise how many phones were introduced, because that's was the main object that was brought.
Professor Sabir
English 201A
17 September 2010
For my presentations I brought a basketball. I talked about the history and who invented the basketball. I also talked about how basketball was played and what was used. The others presented mostly about electronics, like phones and PSP. I am actually suprise how many phones were introduced, because that's was the main object that was brought.
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: 1:30 PM
Dalina Le
Professor Sabir
English 201A
19 September 2010
American Culture Presentation
I brought in a technology, the iPhone, as an object that represents the American culture. i brought this product to present in class because as of today, most people depend on technology and some live for the technology. Every day, companies are putting new ideas together to make one technology better than the last. I can say that a large majority of people, companies, drivers, anyone, use technology because it makes our life just a bit more simple.
A lot of other students also brought in other types of technologies, such as cell phones (iPhone, Blackberry, etc.), Psp, iPods and all those other good technologies. However, other students brought in phrases from what America believes in and basketballs for the love America has for sports and having various teams in about every sport. I believe that these objects do represent America well enough for those out of the country to even know where something comes from.
Professor Sabir
English 201A
19 September 2010
American Culture Presentation
I brought in a technology, the iPhone, as an object that represents the American culture. i brought this product to present in class because as of today, most people depend on technology and some live for the technology. Every day, companies are putting new ideas together to make one technology better than the last. I can say that a large majority of people, companies, drivers, anyone, use technology because it makes our life just a bit more simple.
A lot of other students also brought in other types of technologies, such as cell phones (iPhone, Blackberry, etc.), Psp, iPods and all those other good technologies. However, other students brought in phrases from what America believes in and basketballs for the love America has for sports and having various teams in about every sport. I believe that these objects do represent America well enough for those out of the country to even know where something comes from.
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: 6:55 PM
WINNIE LI
PROFESSOR SABIR
ENGLISH 201A
19 SEPTEMEBER 2010
On Wednesday, we brought in a object that represents American Culture and how or why do we define it as that. I bought in a Black Berry Cell Phone because in our society today we are surrounded by technology. Cell Phones are considered to be Smart Phones now. They have internet, wifi, GPS, texting, picturing, recording and many more applications that can be helpful. Today, people use these Black Berry's for school, personal things, banking, shopping, business or even work. Everyone has cellphones now, little kids to the most famous person on this planet.
PROFESSOR SABIR
ENGLISH 201A
19 SEPTEMEBER 2010
On Wednesday, we brought in a object that represents American Culture and how or why do we define it as that. I bought in a Black Berry Cell Phone because in our society today we are surrounded by technology. Cell Phones are considered to be Smart Phones now. They have internet, wifi, GPS, texting, picturing, recording and many more applications that can be helpful. Today, people use these Black Berry's for school, personal things, banking, shopping, business or even work. Everyone has cellphones now, little kids to the most famous person on this planet.
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Jimmy Tran
Professor Sabir
English 201A
19 September 2010
During the cultural presentations we had in our classroom, I decided to bring my wallet because its a special tool that helps Americans to be able to organize that financial tools. During the presentation I described the wallet to be very important because it helps to keep money organized and without money, it would be very difficult to do things in America. It also helps to carry credit cards and it symbolizes wealth in America. Many Americans say that they may not need a wallet because they can just carry the things they need with their own pockets. Most of the time this is an easy way for money,credit cards and other financial tools are easily lost and they end up regretting not investing in a wallet.Overall the wallet is an amazing tool because it symbolizes wealth and helps people not lose their money. I was also instructed to include some history of the wallet and when was it made. The wallet was invented in the 1600s after paper currency(money) was made.
Professor Sabir
English 201A
19 September 2010
During the cultural presentations we had in our classroom, I decided to bring my wallet because its a special tool that helps Americans to be able to organize that financial tools. During the presentation I described the wallet to be very important because it helps to keep money organized and without money, it would be very difficult to do things in America. It also helps to carry credit cards and it symbolizes wealth in America. Many Americans say that they may not need a wallet because they can just carry the things they need with their own pockets. Most of the time this is an easy way for money,credit cards and other financial tools are easily lost and they end up regretting not investing in a wallet.Overall the wallet is an amazing tool because it symbolizes wealth and helps people not lose their money. I was also instructed to include some history of the wallet and when was it made. The wallet was invented in the 1600s after paper currency(money) was made.
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: 10:48 PM
Joshua Gonzalez
Professor Sabir
English 201A 8-9am
16 September 2010
American Culture
The item I brought in for my American Culture project is a compact disc (CD). It was introduced in 1982, commercially used to keep sound recordings. But later in the 1980s, it was used to replace cassette tapes. The CD had a better sound quality than the cassette tape. In the 1990s everyone had a CD and the CD player. Also in the 1990s, the introduction of DVDs was made. The compact disc was able to hold more information than the cassette, and eventually phased out the tape and VHS cassette in total.
With the ability to hold more information, video games started using CDs and stopped using the game. Game had better colors and a higher bit system to evolve the way we play games, listen to music, and watch movies. But it was in the early 2000s where the concept of using CDs for store of digital media and files. With the capacity to hold 700MB of information, it ceased the use of the floppy disc. The age of “burning” CD was born. With computers having the ability to do so, people can now make their own “mix tapes” and keep them in the car, home, or try to make a business out of it.
Now the CD is starting to see its replacement, the external drive. The USB can hold more information than just 700MB of data. The USB can hold up to 64GB of data. Perfect for transferring data from one computer to another; keep a backup of files, and digital media. The next most commonly used item id the MP3 player. The most famously known brand is the apple iPod. Blu ray disc is the next evolution of the CD, but who knows how long that will last. With today’s technology, we can now stream movie and music via the Internet and store them on a hard drive.
In closing, I feel that the CD has reached its peak, but it’s still going to be around for a little while longer; for at least another ten years before it becomes a dead technology.
Professor Sabir
English 201A 8-9am
16 September 2010
American Culture
The item I brought in for my American Culture project is a compact disc (CD). It was introduced in 1982, commercially used to keep sound recordings. But later in the 1980s, it was used to replace cassette tapes. The CD had a better sound quality than the cassette tape. In the 1990s everyone had a CD and the CD player. Also in the 1990s, the introduction of DVDs was made. The compact disc was able to hold more information than the cassette, and eventually phased out the tape and VHS cassette in total.
With the ability to hold more information, video games started using CDs and stopped using the game. Game had better colors and a higher bit system to evolve the way we play games, listen to music, and watch movies. But it was in the early 2000s where the concept of using CDs for store of digital media and files. With the capacity to hold 700MB of information, it ceased the use of the floppy disc. The age of “burning” CD was born. With computers having the ability to do so, people can now make their own “mix tapes” and keep them in the car, home, or try to make a business out of it.
Now the CD is starting to see its replacement, the external drive. The USB can hold more information than just 700MB of data. The USB can hold up to 64GB of data. Perfect for transferring data from one computer to another; keep a backup of files, and digital media. The next most commonly used item id the MP3 player. The most famously known brand is the apple iPod. Blu ray disc is the next evolution of the CD, but who knows how long that will last. With today’s technology, we can now stream movie and music via the Internet and store them on a hard drive.
In closing, I feel that the CD has reached its peak, but it’s still going to be around for a little while longer; for at least another ten years before it becomes a dead technology.
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Folami Brumfield
Proessor Sabir
English 201 A
17 September 2010
Class Presentations
My presentation was centered around one of the most catastrophic events in American history which was Hurricane Katrina. This natural disaster demolished the city that we know as New Orleans and some its surrounding areas.
New Orleans is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The city is known for its music, cajun cuisine and of course rhythm and blues. Some of the best jazz muscians are from this American landmark. The city is also rich in culture and has a unique flair known all around the world. Millions of tourists come to New Orleans every Year to help celebrate a parade called Mardi gras. This parade is known for its nonstop music, dancing, cuisine and a vigorous consumption of many different alcoholic beverages. College kids, the old and the young from different cultures come to pay hommage to this celebration we all come to know as Mardi Gras.
Even after Hurricane Katrina The governement has responded lazily in its efforts to rebuild New Orleans back up. Before Bush got out of office he did very little if anything at all to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. I think if it were mostly white people affected by Katrina, the United Stated would of reponded quickly with a great sense of urgency to help its victims.
Proessor Sabir
English 201 A
17 September 2010
Class Presentations
My presentation was centered around one of the most catastrophic events in American history which was Hurricane Katrina. This natural disaster demolished the city that we know as New Orleans and some its surrounding areas.
New Orleans is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The city is known for its music, cajun cuisine and of course rhythm and blues. Some of the best jazz muscians are from this American landmark. The city is also rich in culture and has a unique flair known all around the world. Millions of tourists come to New Orleans every Year to help celebrate a parade called Mardi gras. This parade is known for its nonstop music, dancing, cuisine and a vigorous consumption of many different alcoholic beverages. College kids, the old and the young from different cultures come to pay hommage to this celebration we all come to know as Mardi Gras.
Even after Hurricane Katrina The governement has responded lazily in its efforts to rebuild New Orleans back up. Before Bush got out of office he did very little if anything at all to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. I think if it were mostly white people affected by Katrina, the United Stated would of reponded quickly with a great sense of urgency to help its victims.
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: 1:19 AM
Quaneda Morris
Professor Sabir
English 201b
20 September 2010
Presentation
I presented body sprays and lotions. I feel that this repentants american culture because most Americans love to look and smell good. In some cultures they are not aloud to use such products. Ricardo brought in sports , sports is a big part of american culture. Eveyln broght a book to repesent education and literary.
Professor Sabir
English 201b
20 September 2010
Presentation
I presented body sprays and lotions. I feel that this repentants american culture because most Americans love to look and smell good. In some cultures they are not aloud to use such products. Ricardo brought in sports , sports is a big part of american culture. Eveyln broght a book to repesent education and literary.
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: 12:33 PM
Kaja Anderson
Professor Sabir
English 201B
19 September 2010
In Class Presentations
For the classes ‘American Culture’ presentations Rachel brought in her cell phone and talked about the currency and development of electronics in today’s society. Dalina brought in her iPhone and talked about all the features the iPhone is provides. Budarin brought in a basketball and focused more on the history of the basketball, but did not know when the NBA was first established. Samon brought in a lighter and talked about the “zippo lighter”, which was the first lighter made in the 16th century. Michael brought in his PSP device, cell phone and playstation 2, which he focused more on electronics and how sooner or later electronics will take over the world. Jimmy brought in his wallet and explained its uses. Charles brought in a microphone and explained its significance in the U.S and how it represents freedom of speech. Winnie brought in her blackberry phone (smartphone) and explained all of its features. Evelyn briefly spoke on education and how it is important in the U.S to have one or else you can’t really be as successful as you want. Ricardo spoke on sports and its values to the U.S. Folami spoke about hurricane Katrina and its history and how it killed thousands of Americans. Quaneda brought in body spary and lotion to signify the United States and how we like to smell good and how some countries don’t use these things. Miguel brought in his iPod and talked about how music is a big part of American culture. Semy brought in a basketball and talked about the history of the basketball and how the NBA was founded in 1846. Mey brought in her Chase credit card. As she explained “who carries around cash anymore,” this is a big part of American culture.
Professor Sabir
English 201B
19 September 2010
In Class Presentations
For the classes ‘American Culture’ presentations Rachel brought in her cell phone and talked about the currency and development of electronics in today’s society. Dalina brought in her iPhone and talked about all the features the iPhone is provides. Budarin brought in a basketball and focused more on the history of the basketball, but did not know when the NBA was first established. Samon brought in a lighter and talked about the “zippo lighter”, which was the first lighter made in the 16th century. Michael brought in his PSP device, cell phone and playstation 2, which he focused more on electronics and how sooner or later electronics will take over the world. Jimmy brought in his wallet and explained its uses. Charles brought in a microphone and explained its significance in the U.S and how it represents freedom of speech. Winnie brought in her blackberry phone (smartphone) and explained all of its features. Evelyn briefly spoke on education and how it is important in the U.S to have one or else you can’t really be as successful as you want. Ricardo spoke on sports and its values to the U.S. Folami spoke about hurricane Katrina and its history and how it killed thousands of Americans. Quaneda brought in body spary and lotion to signify the United States and how we like to smell good and how some countries don’t use these things. Miguel brought in his iPod and talked about how music is a big part of American culture. Semy brought in a basketball and talked about the history of the basketball and how the NBA was founded in 1846. Mey brought in her Chase credit card. As she explained “who carries around cash anymore,” this is a big part of American culture.
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Adalie Villalobos
Professor Sabir
English 201B (8-9a.m.)
19 September 2010
In class presentations
The object that I brought in was a can of coca-cola. The reason that I brought that in was because a big part of American culture is advertisement. Many people in America buy various things due to only the advertisement. From toys to big flat screen televisions. Many Americans are introduced to new products everytime they turn on the T.V because when they are watching, there is bound to be a commercial sooner or later.
The object that I agreed with the most was Sukima's. He brought in a steel guitar, which I found is a great object to reflect American culture. Music is a tremendous part of American culture. There are many talented musicians in America and they play many different types of music, from rap to the blues. His presentation was not only informative but entertaining as well.
Professor Sabir
English 201B (8-9a.m.)
19 September 2010
In class presentations
The object that I brought in was a can of coca-cola. The reason that I brought that in was because a big part of American culture is advertisement. Many people in America buy various things due to only the advertisement. From toys to big flat screen televisions. Many Americans are introduced to new products everytime they turn on the T.V because when they are watching, there is bound to be a commercial sooner or later.
The object that I agreed with the most was Sukima's. He brought in a steel guitar, which I found is a great object to reflect American culture. Music is a tremendous part of American culture. There are many talented musicians in America and they play many different types of music, from rap to the blues. His presentation was not only informative but entertaining as well.
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: 6:20 PM
Ronald Parker Jr
Professor Sabir
English 201B
17 september 2010
Something that symbolizes American culture I felt had to be money. it has its good and bad outcomes of having it but as we all know we need money for everything. Even to get our a basic essential needs of living requires money. i know I use money for food, a place to live, gas, and alot of other things. Money helps aid people in rural countries, advance in public schools and education around the world. The more you have the more power, which gets you more respect. Only downfalls to it is when people use it in unsmart ways. Such as buying islands just to do it and although we need it supporting war. we shouldnt be in the position to have to support war. Healtcare and Schools are much more needed places for money.
Professor Sabir
English 201B
17 september 2010
Something that symbolizes American culture I felt had to be money. it has its good and bad outcomes of having it but as we all know we need money for everything. Even to get our a basic essential needs of living requires money. i know I use money for food, a place to live, gas, and alot of other things. Money helps aid people in rural countries, advance in public schools and education around the world. The more you have the more power, which gets you more respect. Only downfalls to it is when people use it in unsmart ways. Such as buying islands just to do it and although we need it supporting war. we shouldnt be in the position to have to support war. Healtcare and Schools are much more needed places for money.
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: 10:08 AM
Ronald Parker Jr
Professor Sabir
English 201B
17 september 2010
Something that symbolizes American culture I felt had to be money. it has its good and bad outcomes of having it but as we all know we need money for everything. Even to get our a basic essential needs of living requires money. i know I use money for food, a place to live, gas, and alot of other things. Money helps aid people in rural countries, advance in public schools and education around the world. The more you have the more power, which gets you more respect. Only downfalls to it is when people use it in unsmart ways. Such as buying islands just to do it and although we need it supporting war. we shouldnt be in the position to have to support war. Healtcare and Schools are much more needed places for money.
Professor Sabir
English 201B
17 september 2010
Something that symbolizes American culture I felt had to be money. it has its good and bad outcomes of having it but as we all know we need money for everything. Even to get our a basic essential needs of living requires money. i know I use money for food, a place to live, gas, and alot of other things. Money helps aid people in rural countries, advance in public schools and education around the world. The more you have the more power, which gets you more respect. Only downfalls to it is when people use it in unsmart ways. Such as buying islands just to do it and although we need it supporting war. we shouldnt be in the position to have to support war. Healtcare and Schools are much more needed places for money.
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: 10:08 AM
Renysha Randall
Professor Sabir
English 201 1
In class presentation the object i wanted to bring in was my cell phone to reppresent technology. I feel that it plays a big role in american culture. We started off just having beepers that jus showed to number of the person trying to reach you, hten you had to get to a phone to call them back. Now we have phones that have internet,texting and checks you emails all at the same time and u can make a basic phone call. you rarely see people even using pay phones anymore. Now a days your almost comsider and outcast if you dont have one.
One of of presentations i thought was really great was the girl who brought in a credit card. The credit card is such a big part of the american culture we are going broke or getting in debt almost everyday.
Professor Sabir
English 201 1
In class presentation the object i wanted to bring in was my cell phone to reppresent technology. I feel that it plays a big role in american culture. We started off just having beepers that jus showed to number of the person trying to reach you, hten you had to get to a phone to call them back. Now we have phones that have internet,texting and checks you emails all at the same time and u can make a basic phone call. you rarely see people even using pay phones anymore. Now a days your almost comsider and outcast if you dont have one.
One of of presentations i thought was really great was the girl who brought in a credit card. The credit card is such a big part of the american culture we are going broke or getting in debt almost everyday.
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: 9:07 PM
Edwin Peabody
Wanda Sabir
Eng 201A
16 September 2010
I also really liked Sakima presentation. He brought in his guitar and explained why he thought it represented American culture. He told us about the guitar and its background. He also knew how to play the guitar, which made his presentation a lot more interesting. Many of the student in the class enjoyed this presentation
Wanda Sabir
Eng 201A
16 September 2010
I also really liked Sakima presentation. He brought in his guitar and explained why he thought it represented American culture. He told us about the guitar and its background. He also knew how to play the guitar, which made his presentation a lot more interesting. Many of the student in the class enjoyed this presentation
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Edwin Peabody
Wanda Sabir
Eng 201A 8-850
16 September 2010
Joanne brought in a bottle of alcohol for her presentation on American culture. I really liked her presentation. Many people in the class were very interested and had a lot to say about alcohol and why they believed it was a symbol of American culture or why it wasn’t a symbol that represented American culture. Some one mention in the class that they felt that alcohol has turned into being a part of American culture because of all the music videos and TV publicity. They mentioned that alcohol was now being sold everywhere. They explained that because of today’s society, many people are turning to alcohol as a cure for stress, Instead of drugs
Wanda Sabir
Eng 201A 8-850
16 September 2010
Joanne brought in a bottle of alcohol for her presentation on American culture. I really liked her presentation. Many people in the class were very interested and had a lot to say about alcohol and why they believed it was a symbol of American culture or why it wasn’t a symbol that represented American culture. Some one mention in the class that they felt that alcohol has turned into being a part of American culture because of all the music videos and TV publicity. They mentioned that alcohol was now being sold everywhere. They explained that because of today’s society, many people are turning to alcohol as a cure for stress, Instead of drugs
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Joanne Africano
Professor Sabir
English 201A 8-8:50am
27 October 2017
Alcohol has been around for many years. There are three classes that alcohol is put into, beers, wines, and spirits. In the U.S., the legal age for dinking or purchasing alcohol is 21 years of age. Whereas in some other countries, the age can be different such as in Mexico, I believe the drinking age out there is 16 or 18 years. In India, the stat Gujarat, alcohol is forbidden for drinking or even buying. Alcohol acts upon the central nervous system, where it changes brain functions such as you vision, your mood and behavior. Not only is alcohol used for drinking, but also it has many uses such as in medical, antiseptic, and analgesic uses. As of today though, alcohol is not used as medical substance on its own; it is used with other ingredients to make some kind of cough syrup.
“Moderate drinkers of alcohol tend to live longer lives rather than those who don’t drink, and those who drink constantly”, Harvard researchers had noted. Mixing alcohol with medicines can be harmful also. Like certain medicines, alcohol can make u drowsy and oh lightheaded. Due to that, mixing both together may increase the effects. You may have a hard time concentrating or operating machinery.
Patron is a brand of tequila made in Mexico. It is made of blue agave and blue agave is a plant that is an important product in Jalisco. Patron comes in five varieties: Silver, Anejo, Reposado, Gran Patron Platinum, and Gran Patron Burdeos. The Patron Spirits Company is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and was formed by John Paul DeJoria in 1989. It is one of the fastest growing tequilas in the United States.
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Professor Sabir
English 201A 8-8:50am
27 October 2017
Alcohol has been around for many years. There are three classes that alcohol is put into, beers, wines, and spirits. In the U.S., the legal age for dinking or purchasing alcohol is 21 years of age. Whereas in some other countries, the age can be different such as in Mexico, I believe the drinking age out there is 16 or 18 years. In India, the stat Gujarat, alcohol is forbidden for drinking or even buying. Alcohol acts upon the central nervous system, where it changes brain functions such as you vision, your mood and behavior. Not only is alcohol used for drinking, but also it has many uses such as in medical, antiseptic, and analgesic uses. As of today though, alcohol is not used as medical substance on its own; it is used with other ingredients to make some kind of cough syrup.
“Moderate drinkers of alcohol tend to live longer lives rather than those who don’t drink, and those who drink constantly”, Harvard researchers had noted. Mixing alcohol with medicines can be harmful also. Like certain medicines, alcohol can make u drowsy and oh lightheaded. Due to that, mixing both together may increase the effects. You may have a hard time concentrating or operating machinery.
Patron is a brand of tequila made in Mexico. It is made of blue agave and blue agave is a plant that is an important product in Jalisco. Patron comes in five varieties: Silver, Anejo, Reposado, Gran Patron Platinum, and Gran Patron Burdeos. The Patron Spirits Company is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and was formed by John Paul DeJoria in 1989. It is one of the fastest growing tequilas in the United States.
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