Final Blog Entry: My Project Fahrenheit 9/11 Documentary

Fahrenhit 9/11 documentary by the director Michael Moore. This documentary that I saw is about the 9/11 tragedy. And also other matters and conspiracy that let to investigate the 9/11 attack on the United States.

For instance in the first picture that I selected, President Bush is in a classroom reading a book for the children. Then one of the staff members approached him to tell him about the bad news of the planes crashing on the Wall Trade Center. When someone sees that picture of Bush you see the President's shock that is reflected on his face. He looked like he was confused that he did not know how to react in front of the children in that class. President Bush from his expression continued with the class as if nothing happened. Also from the look on President Bush face he looked like that was the worst day of his life that he would never forget. As for my opinion, it must be the most shocking news of a President to receive during their term as President of a country.

In the second picture a lady talks about losing her son in the Iraq war. Because her son was a soldier that fought in the Iraq war. She was protesting that the Iraq war should not have happened. Because she did not want to bury her son before she passes away. She wanted for her son to have a long life. She also became one of the main protesters against the Iraq war. Always a mother grieves when she losses a son in a war. Because a mother expects for her children to have an enjoyable, beautiful, healthly and long life. I can only imagine that a mother with a son that goes to war might not comeback from the war. Because he might get killed during the war. When I saw the movie and this lady that lost her son, she was very sad and grieved.

In the third picture Michael Moore is talking to one of the politicians outside of the Capitol building. He asked the politician if he would send his son to fight in the wars. Some of the politicians tried avoiding Michael Moore's questions. As for my observation is obvious that the politicians do not want to send their sons to none of those wars to risk their lives and die for their country. It's really sad that the politicians have different rules for themselves when it comes to sending their sons to war. They never want to send their sons to war because they think that they are more special than the rest of the citizens of this country. I heard a comment that politicians like to send their sons to college to avoid participating in a war. This way they still have their sons alive instead of being dead.


In conclusion this movie showed so many things that happened during President Bush term. I could not believe that I was hearing and seeing what Michael Moore was investigating from his documentary. I really liked this documentary because it showed me and taught me how to understand the political system of the United States. It was also unbelievable  how some politicians were acting with so much corruption to cover up events of  9/11. I hope in the future we do not have to experience a 9/11 incident again.

Blog 21: Reflection

I, Paula Wilson liked the following blog assignments, " The Matrix", " The Meatrix" (factory farming) and " The Truman Show". I like them because the stories were interesting and also it caught my attention quickly. The scenes were very fascinating and enjoyable to watch them. I believe these three films mentioned above, I selected them because at that time with the professor's instruction plus the tutor's help allowed me to better develop my writing skills. And also made the professor realizes that these were the skills he was looking for, in basic writing skills.

I believe yes, writing online was a different experience from writing on paper. Because I was used to writing on paper most of my life. I would say that blog entries definitely helped me to improve my writing skills abilities a lot. Because besides having good typing skills, I discovered how to develop my assignments for the rest of my school career. So I would like to say thank you to my professor Jason Smith for teaching me this wonderful new experience working online. I feel that my online work was a shared experience because I remember one of my class mates put a comment in one of my blog entries and I answered back for her comment appreciating her feedback what should be corrected in my blog entry. Yes, I read other students online work very often in order to improve on writing essays better. Yes, I got the impression that other members of the class were reading my blog entries sometimes.

My overall experience allowed me to learn very much my writing skills abilities. Because of the teacher's instruction and my dedication to succeed in this course. I would take away from this class the following skills. Developing essays in the way the professor instructed us, as thesis, introduction, evidences & reasons and final conclusion. That not only would help me in college career and also in my work. The professor covered all the subjects matter related to the course. Yes definitely I am leaving this class with a basic understanding of writing strategies. Because I can see and feel that I have improved greatly so far. The most memorable moment was the first day of class because I was excited anxious and curious about wanting to know how the class was going to be liked. I would tell to a student to set their goals for instance pay careful attention when the professor is instructing to the students. And for the students to take notes the most as they can.

Blog 20: Expanding on one topic in Sleep Dealer

Topic: c) Is this a just fight? why or why not? Group 2

In the movie " Sleep Dealer" by the author Alex Rivera, Memo the main character had a just right to fight for his cause which was to bring back water supply to his area where he came from.

In the first place: Memo the main character was fighting a private company that wanted the water supply from his town to sell it at higher prices to the citizens of Memo's home town.They took it by bombing the water supply system. And making it difficult for people in that town to get water.


In the second place: Memo had the right to fight against this private company that controlled the water supply. Because this company had an evil purpose with the water supply. Memo had help from a journalist whose name was Luz, and she helped Memo in his fight.

Finally, one of the hijackers had a change of heart because he was guilty of what he did to Memo's father, by killing him. He made the decision to help Memo to try to get water back to his home town.

In conclusion: Memo gets back the water supply that was stolen from his town by the evil private company. Memo achieved his purpose finally with the people that helped him. The town that Memo lived before had received the water back that was taken from them. So Memo achieved his goals.

Blog entry 19 " The Story of Stuff "

Annie Leonard stated in " The Story of Stuff" video, that companies are exploiting the planet's resources. And these companies are not taking care of the enviroment very well. The only things that these companies care for are selling their products and making big profits. And exploiting the people living in these countries where the resources are.

In the first place: Big companies are responsible for the stuff that are sold. In the video we saw how big companies get the resources to make their products. For instance, in the video these companies went to another country to get their resources. For example, they would cut down trees and not replace them with new trees,which happens in reality very much. The only one who benefits from these products are these companies that take these resources.

In the second place: These companies make huge profits from the sales of their products. One way they benefit is by the american consumer buying their products on a regular basis. Because a consumer after six months would buy a new product that is updated and better. Meanwhile, that product that the consumer bought is still good and it does not really have to be thrown away. In my personal experience a friend gave me an old computer instead of she throwning it away,I took it because it was still good.

Finally, we know that these companies are not good in managing the enviroment. Because people who live in those countries, depend on the environment for their resources, and making a living to support their families. So these companies need to take care and replace the resources that they take if it is possible.

My conclusion is the following: These companies need to do the right thing when they take resources from another country. By replacing what they take out of the land. So people who work in these countries can have the resources replace ounce again.

Blog entry 18 " Sleep Dealer "

" Reality and Illusion/ Truth vs. Lies"


Sleep Dealer, a movie by the author Alex Rivera speaks about a hijacker who bombed and destroyed Memo Cruz’s house killing his father, which gave him the drive to obtain the water supply. Memo moved to another city to gain access to the system through the nodes. It was a struggle but he received help from a journalist who made the shots for him, as seen in the photo about.

The star Memo Cruz lives with his family in Santa Ana Del Rio and that community has recently hijacked by a private company. These people took control of the entire area's water supply. Now the purpose of the company  is to sell the precious resource to citizens in unreasonable prices.

In Santa Ana where Memo lives with his family, he starts to feel a lot of tension and the only thing he cares about is technology. Memo finds an employment as a node worker in one of the most important factories of the northern cities, in that city he constructed a transmitter which allows him to have a wonderful experience.

 Memo found a forbidden place for the general public . Memo's purpose was to create a better future that could help him and others. Later the government realizes with evidences of Memo's radio and they see him as a threat against the government.

 As emergency memo had to go immediately to another city which was Tijuana, he hopes to find a job there and in his stay there he meets a journalist whose name was Luz. She was very helpful for him because she was the right point that allows him to follow his purpose.

 She helps Memo to connect to the network through the nodes and get a job. We can see in the picture how Memo plugs his body into the system and he discovers that the work in the factory can be fairly fantastic and useful.

In conclusion: The picture shows what wonderful and important the nodes were for Memo having taken control of the area's water supply and send some water to his family in his primary city where he was coming from. Another important item is the reality that Memo experienced that could not be changed but could be improved. But the illusion was the hopeless through the perseverance and effort that Memo struggled. Memo was always looking forward to the thruth to discover the lie. Memo established his purpose.

Blog entry 17 " Reflection"

 Michael Pollen, the author stated in his book "Defense of Food" how to eat healthy in order not to ruin our metabolism system. He stated  that the American food system for a decade established policies increasing quantity and reducing price. He reflected the importance to measure a good taste and nutritional quality. He also stated that not everyone can afford to eat well in America, that 's why regular families decide to have easier meals for instance fast food, that they know that it is the preference for most of young people and kids.

According to my understanding all the texts are connected to the food unit for instance "The Allegory of the Cave," The Truman Show, The Matrix, "Red Pill or Blue Pill" because of the following reason. Each one determines a different message which helps the community how to have a better world and what other things could be improved.
For instance in The Allegory of the Cave it was showed how those prisoners being chained for several years, just for one them being outside of the cave knew and told the other prisoners how beautiful life was out of Cave.
 In The Truman show the main star did not know that Cristoff the movie 's producer was recoding all his life without telling him that it had been done since he was born and without his consent. But for one of the mistakes that Cristoff made, allowed the main star to know that he had been cheated. In the Matrix Neo was selected by Morpheus to follow the enemy and terminate with them. Seeing all these evidences I see that every  movie leaves a different message to teach us how people can be better people and try to work on the weakness.
 I believe that In the Meatrix film,  it was used as the basis for their arguments because someone had to be selected as Neo was in The Matrix to save the world. In the Meatrix
was showed the bad treatment that those animals had, for instance not having sufficient fresh air. They were treated with antibiotic over use and artificial hormones which caused mad decease. Seeing this cruelty someone had to be selected to stop with this criminal treatment.


In reference for my last Cat practice I would say that I have a better idea after receiving an individualized class with a tutor. Since the beginning I was struggling with my thesis now I have learned  that the priority is to state the introduction with the title of film or movie in my best manner and afterwards start to state in three parts the development what was expressed in the introduction with reasons and evidences. I am still struggling with this issue, but I can say that I feel much better than the first week of this class. Also I give a good credit to this class, having a good instructor who encourage you most of the time and he always focus in what wonderful your job was and as second suggestion he states what part needs to be improved. I like the class and I always try my best to be involved in this ENG class.











          

            
         

Blog entry 16 " Let Them Eat Fat"

I believe eating fast food for instance MC Donald's is okay occasionally but just a little portion when you feel like it, but not everyday because having those meals causes many disadvantages like gain weight,  health complications and many other deceases. Is important to do  exercise to avoid getting fat and  maintain a good level of blood pressure.


In the first place many people enjoy having a fast meal, especially purchased by young black people because it is faster than any regular meal which is delicious and cheap. The author stated that  in the middle of Pasadena California the super size goes around 5 PM when children go for a quick bite, they are black kids going home from school. It demonstrates that they need to have a huge meal with sufficient calories after a  hard day they spent in the school.


In the second place we need to understand  the importance to have a good nutrition. Fast food chains and like Krispy Creme, Mc Donald's is a criticism by dietitians and nutritionists.  Because If we compare two different meals for instance a " cheeseburger" and  a " fish - mush potato with vegetables " dietitians and nutritionists are going to be happier that people have the fish meal that contains the necessary proteins and nutrients that any human being needs. Also children can focus and develop better by themselves in school not eating fast food.


In the third place we mentioned how important is to feel healthy. Having fast food every day can cause us many health complications like liver, heart or even diabetes problems. Also it is important to have a good discipline doing exercise in the daily basis to avoid getting fat. We need to avoid the spices and also salt.


In conclusion when we are talking about fast food is okay for any human being  to eat fast food but occasionally and not everyday. And eating more healthy food in the daily basis to avoid any kind of deceases or health problems.