And here's a pretty one of the flowers...
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Friday, February 19, 2016
CE 4.4
1. What is Apple trying to keep from having to do in response to a Federal court order? Page A4 "Apple encryption system..."
Apple doesn't want to get forced by the courts to "hack their own users." They don't want to "access your health records or financial data, track your location, or even access your phones microphone and camera without your knowledge."
2. What is the food supplement that Texas A&M researchers have found that may help autistic kids? Page B1 "A&M study... "Folic acid is a supplement found in red meat and whole milk that could possibly offset the genetic mutation linked to autism.
3. What did Walmart say caused their earnings to drop last quarter? Page B6 "Walmart profits down..." Walmart said their earnings dropped due to Amazon.
4. Why were some area high schools appealing to UIL regarding the sports district alignments? Page C1 "Centex Schools..." Some high schools appealed to UIL to change the location of the event in order to avoid traffic.
5. What are some of the popular VR devices coming to market soon? Page SA1 "Virtual insanity"
The HTC virtual reality headset is coming out soon.
Read the Q&A about the supreme court on page A2 "What's next for the supreme court".
1. What did you learn about the issue with the supreme court?
I learned that Supreme Court will be getting a new supreme court justice due to the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia. However, it's likely that President Obama's recommendations won't be listened to and the Republicans will get their way again. That last part wasn't in the article, more of a personal opinion.
2. Who recently died that is causing this situation?
Justice Antonin Scalia
3. Do you think there should be pressure put on congress to deal with this deadlock problem?
Yes! Someone some where should have the power to call of this deadlock we're in so that government and President Obama can move towards making a decision.
4. Are you aware of the problems facing the president as he works towards appointing the next supreme court judge? What do you think should happen? I am very aware of the situation and it angers me that the Republicans in power can just stop government momentum whenever they aren't getting their way. It's only fair that the President, though his term ends soon, should get to work cooperativelywith the Senate to make a decision.
Apple doesn't want to get forced by the courts to "hack their own users." They don't want to "access your health records or financial data, track your location, or even access your phones microphone and camera without your knowledge."
2. What is the food supplement that Texas A&M researchers have found that may help autistic kids? Page B1 "A&M study... "Folic acid is a supplement found in red meat and whole milk that could possibly offset the genetic mutation linked to autism.
3. What did Walmart say caused their earnings to drop last quarter? Page B6 "Walmart profits down..." Walmart said their earnings dropped due to Amazon.
4. Why were some area high schools appealing to UIL regarding the sports district alignments? Page C1 "Centex Schools..." Some high schools appealed to UIL to change the location of the event in order to avoid traffic.
5. What are some of the popular VR devices coming to market soon? Page SA1 "Virtual insanity"
The HTC virtual reality headset is coming out soon.
Read the Q&A about the supreme court on page A2 "What's next for the supreme court".
1. What did you learn about the issue with the supreme court?
I learned that Supreme Court will be getting a new supreme court justice due to the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia. However, it's likely that President Obama's recommendations won't be listened to and the Republicans will get their way again. That last part wasn't in the article, more of a personal opinion.
2. Who recently died that is causing this situation?
Justice Antonin Scalia
3. Do you think there should be pressure put on congress to deal with this deadlock problem?
Yes! Someone some where should have the power to call of this deadlock we're in so that government and President Obama can move towards making a decision.
4. Are you aware of the problems facing the president as he works towards appointing the next supreme court judge? What do you think should happen? I am very aware of the situation and it angers me that the Republicans in power can just stop government momentum whenever they aren't getting their way. It's only fair that the President, though his term ends soon, should get to work cooperativelywith the Senate to make a decision.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Lone Star Dispatch Issue #4
Front Page Story- Rewards created for good attendance raises questions
Summary: The new attendance incentives left a lot of students stunned and a bit confused on how these "rewards" are earned. These new incentives came about when Texas changed it's state law requiring 90% attendance of class to earn credit for the course. Now the school hopes to motivate more students into showing up and attending class.
Student Life Story-
Summary:
News Story- Celebrating history with the multi-cultural club
Summary: February is when the nation recognizes and celebrates Black History Month. Some of the students and staff have ideas for events that they plan to pitch to the multi-cultural club. They want to expand everyone's knowledge on the stories and people behind Black History month.
Sports Story- Sophomore backbelt fights her way to top ranking
Summary:
Entertainment Story- Silver Stars continue to practice throughout the year
Summary:
Commentary Story- Questions arise as Avery is charged for murder
Summary: Netflix has just released a new documentary series called, "Making a Murderer." It's about Steven Avery who was sentenced to 18 years in prison for an assault. He was proved innocent by blood test and released. Now years later he is charged with a mysterious murder.
MAIN In-Depth page story (page A4)- Interview: STC's annual musical production
Summary: This year the starlight Theater Company performed the musical "Tarzan." It included great choruses of song and impressive tricks while being suspended in the air. The students and cast members really out did themselves this year.
Summary: The new attendance incentives left a lot of students stunned and a bit confused on how these "rewards" are earned. These new incentives came about when Texas changed it's state law requiring 90% attendance of class to earn credit for the course. Now the school hopes to motivate more students into showing up and attending class.
Who? Bowie High School
What? New attendance incentives
Where? Texas
When? This school year
Why? To boost attendance
How? "Rewards" or incentives
Who was quoted in the story? Grace Little, Madi Little, Mason Kendrick, and Ruth Widner
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "We're simply trying to help students want to come to school."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Quote
Student Life Story-
Summary:
Who?
What?
Where?
When?
Why?
How?
Who was quoted in the story?
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
News Story- Celebrating history with the multi-cultural club
Summary: February is when the nation recognizes and celebrates Black History Month. Some of the students and staff have ideas for events that they plan to pitch to the multi-cultural club. They want to expand everyone's knowledge on the stories and people behind Black History month.
Who? Joyce Brisco, Multi-cultual club
What? Black History Month
Where? Bowie High School
When? This February
Why? To recognize the important historical figures that fought for equal rights and helped shape the world today.
How? Events and celebrations surrounding Black History Month
Who was quoted in the story? Kyndall Johnson, Joyce Brisco, Corie Hall, and Ariana Edwards
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "Sharing the enthusiasm of Black History month throughout the whole school makes me very happy."
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? No
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Statement
Sports Story- Sophomore backbelt fights her way to top ranking
Summary:
Who?
What?
Where?
When?
Why?
How?
Who was quoted in the story?
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Entertainment Story- Silver Stars continue to practice throughout the year
Summary:
Who?
What?
Where?
When?
Why?
How?
Who was quoted in the story?
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?
Commentary Story- Questions arise as Avery is charged for murder
Summary: Netflix has just released a new documentary series called, "Making a Murderer." It's about Steven Avery who was sentenced to 18 years in prison for an assault. He was proved innocent by blood test and released. Now years later he is charged with a mysterious murder.
Who? Steven Avery
What? False murder and assault charges
Where? Manitowoc Police Department
When? Past years-Now
Why? Avery was put in jail on false charges, but after being released for a few years he was charged with a murder.
How? The court listened to fraud lies instead of true evidence.
Who was quoted in the story? No quotes
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? No quotes
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Statement
MAIN In-Depth page story (page A4)- Interview: STC's annual musical production
Summary: This year the starlight Theater Company performed the musical "Tarzan." It included great choruses of song and impressive tricks while being suspended in the air. The students and cast members really out did themselves this year.
Who? Tarzan cast
What? Annual musical production
Where? Bowie High School/Starlight Theater Co.
When? January
Why? N/A
How? N/A
Who was quoted in the story? No quotes
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? No quote
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes, it was really good!
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Stateement
Friday, February 12, 2016
Blog #4- Magazine Part 2
1. Early Magazine Covers- In the mid-1700s, the earliest magazines had an opening page to a title and table of contents. When early magazines used covers, they modeled them after the covers of books. It contained the title and publication data. There were no descripttion indicating what would be found inside the magazine. Cover lines began to appear within such generic covers in the later 1800s.
2. The Poster Cover- The Poster cover was very popular the 1890s all the way to the 1960s. It is an artistic technique that took over graphic design at the time. The covers of many of the big, oversized magazines looked like they should be printed and hung on the wall.
3. Pictures Married to Type- This is when the cover of a magazine interacts with the text and captions on the cover. It is either incorporated with the image, or is hidden behind it.
4. In the Forest of Words- this included strong cover art and font type. Magazines in the 90s made cover lines just as prominent as cover art. It included vivid colors and quality images.
2. The Poster Cover- The Poster cover was very popular the 1890s all the way to the 1960s. It is an artistic technique that took over graphic design at the time. The covers of many of the big, oversized magazines looked like they should be printed and hung on the wall.
3. Pictures Married to Type- This is when the cover of a magazine interacts with the text and captions on the cover. It is either incorporated with the image, or is hidden behind it.
4. In the Forest of Words- this included strong cover art and font type. Magazines in the 90s made cover lines just as prominent as cover art. It included vivid colors and quality images.
Blog #3- My Favorite Cover
Favorite Magazine Cover:
Web Description: "Today the final One Direction cover of Fabulous magazine has been unveiled as Britain's biggest boy band begin their takeover of The Sun, Britain's biggest newspaper.
Web Description: "Today the final One Direction cover of Fabulous magazine has been unveiled as Britain's biggest boy band begin their takeover of The Sun, Britain's biggest newspaper.
The One Direction takeover of The Sun starts today with the guys guest-editing TV Magazine. Inside you will read all about the boys views on this year's X-Factor judges and what TV show has made them shed tears."
Critique: I think the black and white filter along with the poses make the cover shot very dramatic. I love the far off looks. If I could correct one thing it would be that the shoes on both ends are cut off. It's a little distracting. The original hardcopy might have included the full shot, but the web version has some flaws.
Blog #2- Best magazine cover cover 2015
1. The Advocate- formal
2. Wired- formal
3. ESPN Derek Jeter- informal
4. The New Yorker- informal
5. OUT- formal
6. Harper's Bazaar- formal
7. ESPN Venus Williams- formal
8. New York- formal
9. The Atlantic- formal
10. Family Fun- formal+environmental
11. New York Times- environmental
12. Harper's bazaar- formal
13. Vanity Fair- formal
14. Variety- formal
15. New York- informal
16. Men's Health- formal
17. Bloomberg Business Week- formal
18. Golf Digest- formal+environmental
2. Wired- formal
3. ESPN Derek Jeter- informal
4. The New Yorker- informal
5. OUT- formal
6. Harper's Bazaar- formal
7. ESPN Venus Williams- formal
8. New York- formal
9. The Atlantic- formal
10. Family Fun- formal+environmental
11. New York Times- environmental
12. Harper's bazaar- formal
13. Vanity Fair- formal
14. Variety- formal
15. New York- informal
16. Men's Health- formal
17. Bloomberg Business Week- formal
18. Golf Digest- formal+environmental
Blog #1-Magazine Tips
5 things to think about when you're shooting the self portrait/magazine cover...
- Invest your time into getting a good shot
- Explore fonts and type sizes
- Make the over intriguing so that it draws in casual glancers
- Don't get to wrapped up in the scale on your screen, it's going to be different
- Look at magazines at the store to see what they're doing right and what doesn't work
Website Link:
http://www.pubexec.com/article/32-tips-tales-techniques-evaluating-appeal-your-next-magazine-cover-84611/1Wednesday, February 10, 2016
CE 4.3
1. What are five things you should know about the Zika virus? Page A1
Fort Hood has embarked on a solar and wind energy project. The army is said to be the largest energy consumer in the US. So by installing natural energy and mitigating rising energy costs, they are promoting renewable energy.
3. What are three of the top jobs that do not require a 4-year college degree? Page B7
Three occupations that do not require a four year college degree are an automotive mechanic, message therapist, and a licensed practical nurse.
4. Who won the Super Bowl and what was the score? Page C1
The Denver Broncos won the Super Bowl at 24-10.
5. Skim the Webb Report on Page D2, which story was the most interesting? Just give me the subheadline of the six stories there. Music- Jaimee Harris at Cactus Cafe.
Look at the Photo Extra Page SA1-SA4.
Which is your favorite photo? Why?
"A Beacon on the Plains" is my favorite photo because of it's scenery and lighting.
Which photo had the most interesting stuff going on?
"Battling the Blazes" had the most interesting stuff going on. There was a giant fire.
Which photo was the most boring?
"Counted by Hands" was the most boring photo because it I see flash cards and people writing everyday. The message and the storyline were intriguing, the picture was not.
Which photo had the most interesting subject?
"Flight of the Angel" has the most interesting subject.
- Zika is in Travis County
- It is linked to birth defects
- It has been found active in saliva and urine
- Pregnant women are at risk
- There is no vaccine for Zika
Fort Hood has embarked on a solar and wind energy project. The army is said to be the largest energy consumer in the US. So by installing natural energy and mitigating rising energy costs, they are promoting renewable energy.
3. What are three of the top jobs that do not require a 4-year college degree? Page B7
Three occupations that do not require a four year college degree are an automotive mechanic, message therapist, and a licensed practical nurse.
4. Who won the Super Bowl and what was the score? Page C1
The Denver Broncos won the Super Bowl at 24-10.
5. Skim the Webb Report on Page D2, which story was the most interesting? Just give me the subheadline of the six stories there. Music- Jaimee Harris at Cactus Cafe.
Look at the Photo Extra Page SA1-SA4.
Which is your favorite photo? Why?
"A Beacon on the Plains" is my favorite photo because of it's scenery and lighting.
Which photo had the most interesting stuff going on?
"Battling the Blazes" had the most interesting stuff going on. There was a giant fire.
Which photo was the most boring?
"Counted by Hands" was the most boring photo because it I see flash cards and people writing everyday. The message and the storyline were intriguing, the picture was not.
Which photo had the most interesting subject?
"Flight of the Angel" has the most interesting subject.
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Portraits and Self-Portarits
Tip 1: Have your subject focus their attention on something unseen and outside the field of view of your camera. This can create a feeling of candidness and also create a little intrigue and interest as the viewer of the shot wonders what they are looking at.
Tip 2: The person in your portrait is the main point of interest – however sometimes when you place them into different contexts with different backgrounds you can dramatically alter the mood in a shot.
Environmental Self Portrait- I chose this image because the black and white diner environment gives it a very retro feel. I like that there are two cups ad places settings, but only one person.
Photography Self Portrait- I went searching for this photo because I remembered it from an episode of Modern Family. I thought it'd be the perfect example of a photography self portrait. I like that it has some color editing with a filter, it makes it dramatic.
Casual Self Portrait- I chose this photo because it looks like the kind of candid you'd put on instagram, that's what casual self portraits are. I like how hippy she's dressed.
Tip 2: The person in your portrait is the main point of interest – however sometimes when you place them into different contexts with different backgrounds you can dramatically alter the mood in a shot.
Sometimes you want your background to be as minimalistic as possible.
Tip 3: Get close. The most common mistake made by photographers is that they are not physically close enough to their subjects. In some cases this means that the center of interest—the subject—is just a speck, too small to have any impact.Environmental Self Portrait- I chose this image because the black and white diner environment gives it a very retro feel. I like that there are two cups ad places settings, but only one person.
Photography Self Portrait- I went searching for this photo because I remembered it from an episode of Modern Family. I thought it'd be the perfect example of a photography self portrait. I like that it has some color editing with a filter, it makes it dramatic.
Casual Self Portrait- I chose this photo because it looks like the kind of candid you'd put on instagram, that's what casual self portraits are. I like how hippy she's dressed.
1. What are the characteristics of an environmental portrait? An environmental portrait includes a background that gives you some context to the photo.
2. What is the difference between an environmental portrait and a casual portrait? An environmental portrait includes some features of the environment and surroundings, a casual portrait is often focused on one main subject (no other elements).
3. What will you need to do to get a really good self-portrait? To get a really good self portrait you need good perspective and interesting light.
4. When you go take these pictures, and you will eventually turn in one of each, a portrait and a self-portrait, describe to me what you would like to do and who you would like to take a portrait of and where you might shoot these images.
2. What is the difference between an environmental portrait and a casual portrait? An environmental portrait includes some features of the environment and surroundings, a casual portrait is often focused on one main subject (no other elements).
3. What will you need to do to get a really good self-portrait? To get a really good self portrait you need good perspective and interesting light.
4. When you go take these pictures, and you will eventually turn in one of each, a portrait and a self-portrait, describe to me what you would like to do and who you would like to take a portrait of and where you might shoot these images.
I will either take a self portrait in my music room (probably making it black and white later) or a portrait of my dad and dog. They have some cute moments.
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