People Have Many Names For Me

Twenty-first century reporters fill the airwaves with “news” pertaining to facets of life entirely opposite of awareness and activism. When news regarding anything aside from the lives of celebrities or current pop culture does make the headlines, the story seems presented in a watered-down, somehow censored, fashion; leaving the reader asking more questions than they received answered. As the major methods of mass media become increasingly consumer driven, the great majority are presented with less mentally stimulating material called “news”. As a result, Americans are often less informed, and thus less willing to become involved in, political, social, and economic issues, nation and worldwide. Through the application of relevant and straightforward journalism, like that practiced by Ida B. Wells, the people of this country may be armed with the knowledge needed to have an effect on the events unfolding today that will affect tomorrow.

I know I promised you no jail time but I never thought the cops and the state attorney would take this so far. We need to find expert witnesses who will testify at your trial.”

Every year I look back on the previous and I see how much I have changed. I see the friends I have gained and lost. The heartbreak and the happiness. Despite how rough times have gotten, it has truly made me stronger. Everything has shaped who I am today, it has shaped my identity. Identity is a complex topic because it consists of changeable and unchangeable traits and outside internal influences; my own identity has been shaped by going from private to public school, young life camp, and my current friends.

Have you ever pondered about the reasoning for your name or the history behind it? My name was given to me by my parents, who named me after my mom’s close friend, Kylie Palmer, even though my mother used different spelling. My mother also liked how the name sounded. Although I do know some facts about my name, I would like to find more information about my name. For example, I want to know where my names were originally from, more history of my names, other people with my names, and the complete meaning of each. To do this, I first looked for information in a book called Dictionary of Surnames. I then searched through the Internet and found the websites Baby Name Science, Oh Baby Names, Behind the Name, Famous Birthdays, Surname Database,

There are many ideas about what or who the Devil is, even among believers. The number of differing sources and translations have led to plenty of inconsistencies, rumors, and assumptions surrounding the Prince of Darkness. Throughout the short story “Where Are You going, Where Have You Been?”, Arnold Friend is seen as a symbolic Satan. Joyce Carol Oates uses dialogue, characterization, and plot to show the readers how Arnold embodies features of a symbolic Satan.

“Sam Ross, age 46, with a height of 6”3… um- Sam R-ross was uh…” The anchor was stuttering, reading the lines double, looking back from the camera man to the script as if he was asking if he’s getting lines right or not. He cleared his throat again, allowing a disgusting noise emerge from his throat along with it. He straightened his tie and faced the camera once more- apparently this ‘breaking news’ is ‘as soon as we got here we started filming news’

What we wear, what we drive, what we use, and even whom we associate ourselves with has become surprisingly important, sometimes even more important than whom you are on the inside. Professor Possemato gave a great example when he talked about how if he meets people for the first time and his tie is a little crooked or his shirt isn’t tucked in nicely then people would look at him and start judging him right away. Thinking maybe he isn’t qualified enough or maybe that he doesn’t even care. All of which we all know not to be true. We have to think about all that information when we talk about the news too. When was the last time you saw an unattractive news anchor? Do you believe that is just a coincidence? Attractiveness is looked at just as much, if not more, than intelligence when picking news anchors. If you do not believe that then just think, would you rather watch the news with an average looking women that is very knowledgeable or an insanely beautiful women that does not know as much? It is sad to say, but most people would choose the more beautiful women because it is more entertaining. That is Neil Postman’s exact point when he says, “American television is devoted entirely to supplying its audience with entertainment” p. 87. The news has become pure entertainment and I could not possible agree more. I would even go as far as saying the news has become a complete

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart has aired on Comedy Central for over ten years. The question of it being considered “real news” or not has been raised among many news outlets across the country. The opening of The Daily Show appears to be like any other news program we would see on other news broadcasts. The opening of the program has similar imagery to other news programs. The use of the colors red and blue not only symbolizes the Democratic and Republican Parties, but also symbolizes America and patriotism.

TV news viewership has declined steadily over the past two decades. Several factors may have contributed to the decline: busy lifestyles, lack of interest, and the rise of the Internet. As viewership has declined, the remaining viewers have aged. Today, the average evening news viewer is 60 years old. TV networks' response to these changes has largely been negative. They have dropped hard news in favor of opinion pieces, "puff pieces," and stories that are of interest only to their older demographic. As a result, TV news has not just become unpopular, it has also become largely worthless.

“Marlene Barnes, when I looked at this case, I thought it possible based on circumstantial evidence. However, as I’ve listened to the evidence presented, I've changed my mind and now believe you’re a cold hard killer with no conscious. According to the evidence, you committed a most heinous senseless murder by smashing your mother's head and dumping her body in the trash. The court sentences you to die in the death chamber at the State Prison. Get her out of here,” the judge said as the

Sixteen months ago, I embarked on the most incredible and terrifying journey of my life. Moving back to the country of my birth after twelve years of living in the United States. With just the clothes on my back and a few in a box, I came here with nothing, hoping to discover a new life complete with new and exciting experiences. This voyage has surpassed all of my expectations and the places I’ve seen, the people I’ve met, and the adventures I’ve had along the way have shaped the person I’m becoming. But my life is missing a few key ingredients including: A fulfilling occupation that I enjoy and can be proud of. So it’s with mixed emotions and a little trepidation, that I leave the IT field and return to America to start the next chapter of my life. Here’s how I got here, Why I’m leaving, and Where I’m going next…

You meander down passageways of peeling paint into a flame well. Up a crisis stair. Out a gouged trap entryway. A disheartening, solid scene welcomes you, pipes stunning the expansive display. You weave over the surface, going to the bond edge. A memory surges your cognizant. An official was lecturing the amassed masses, "the new recovery framework will enhance the lives of every single US resident, our fantasy of living always is currently a reality." You looked down at the young lady holding your hand. She thought back, her little face wrinkled in stress, "Would prefer individuals not to pass on when they get old?" You grinned at her, "No, nobody truly needs amazing." who can continue carrying on with this life any longer. A cycle of perpetual birth and resurrection. When you see everybody, it appears to be pointless to get up, go some place. Yet, that is the thing that they need us to accept. That it was purposeless to go and get things going. They sucked individuals enjoyed you into their psyche traps, but only a few got out. You have a meeting in the afternoon, located at a rusty tavern downtown. Scrounging up a few oxygen pills for barter, you head down the dilapidated streets, seeing, ever so

While women have impressively built their presence in radio and TV newsrooms, blacks and other minorities have been exiting more often than entering. (P.293)”. I find it inacceptable that minorities have been underrepresented for too long. Poindexter, Smith, and Heider also believe that minorities are at the bottom of the Broadcast Journalism field, they state “Since 1968, there has been little significant change in the news media coverage of people of color. Scholars who study race ad television news have found that people of color are often neglected, misrepresented or stereotyped” (P.525). In the year 1998, whites were on top of the hierarchy triangle, "Neither women nor minorities have broken into the top ranks of the TV network evening news anchors," said S. Robert Lichter, CMPA president. "For three years running, the top five most visible anchors in 1998 were white males, as were 15 of the 20 most visible reporters on the network evening news" (P.3). By 2002, the number of journalists decreased, “On balance, then, we estimate nearly 6,000 fewer full-time journalists working for traditional mainstream U.S. news media in 2002 as compared with 1992” (Klein & Naccarato

Omar Bradley a general doing World War II said, "We know more about war than about peace. We know more about killing than about living. This is our 20th Century's claim to progress. Knowledge of science outstrips capacity for control. We have too many men of science, too few men of God. The world has achieved brilliance without wisdom, power without conscience. We are a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants." When Antichrist first steps onto the world stage, he will be hailed as a man of peace. But, after he is given the reigns of power, he displays his true colors. After men allow him a place of prominence and power, he will demand absolute power. When this happens, many of the powerful countries of this world will rebel and the world

I am truly proud of my background and how it has formed my identity. My background consists of me being Portuguese. I could not be any more thankful for how greatly my background has impacted my life into what it is now. It has helped me gain many friends that I am still very close to and gain interests that have started since I was a child. Simply experiencing my family’s numerous customs and traditions is why I love to express that I am Portuguese. It has given me the opportunity to visit Portugal every year during each summer where I fall in love with the country each time. Being Portuguese has taught me many lessons throughout life that I will continue to pass on for future generations of my family.