After a full semester of English 201, I have discovered a new side of myself, which I had not known previously before the class. Normally I would just skim through long, extensive reading texts and find the main purpose of the written work. However, this class has made me realize that whenever you skim over things, you overlook the underlying meaning of what the document contains. I have noticed some similarities among the various kinds of reading and writing tasks that I have been asked to perform this semester. All of these tasks required me to not only look at the documents, but to use critical and rhetorical thinking. By using these processes, it has come to my attention that certain things or ideas do not only have one side, but rather many sides and I must come up with different ways to approach different topics.
I particularly found the annoted bibliography challenging. This project was difficult, because at first thought I did not know how to exactly begin the assignment. Since I chose to describe Evansville as a "hopeful" community, I had to define what "hope" is in many different ways and then relate it to the Evansville society as a whole. I solved this problem by conducting a lot of research and evidence to back up what being "hopeful" truly means.
After reading through all the papers that I have done, I was really proud of my MLK, Jr. rhetorical analysis. When I first turned in this paper, I felt somewhat satisfied about it. However, when I received it back, I noticed that I truly didn't understand what the teacher was asking for and I didn't support how I thought that it was a successful document. Luckily, the teacher let me redo the assignment. After finishing my second draft for this piece, I felt even more confident in myself, because I allowed time for myself to concentrate and think deeper about the context.
Public sphere week was helpful because it allowed me the opportunity to get my voice heard about something that I feel passionate about. While conducting the research, I learned and realized that so many people are battling the different types of cancers out there and they are not giving up without a fight. From those particular people and the people that are involved in Relay For Life, I have realized that life presents you with many obstacles, but you just have to fight to get what you truly want and nothing ever comes easy. The public sphere activity did however have its disadvantages. While participating in public sphere week, I noticed that many people didn't stop and visit our booths/tables that we had set up. Although it was eight o'clock in the morning, I did expect however to have a better outcome of people visit my table. I enjoyed public sphere week because it allowed me to educate other college students about Relay For Life and hopefully they will become involved in this great organization.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Public Sphere Letter to the Editor
Evansville, IN 47714
April 15, 2009
Jon Webb
Editor in Chief
The Shield
Evansville, IN 47715
Dear Mr. Webb:
In response to the last letter to the editor, I am also for the smoking ban on campus because it will decrease the use of tobacco on campus and the number of those who are affected by lung cancer and involved in Relay For Life. For an english project, known as our Public Sphere Proposal, I participated during Public Sphere Week and educated my peers and other collegiate students on campus about Relay For Life.
When people smoke cigarettes, first and second hand smoke endangers lives, adjustment is necessary. As a proud member of Relay For Life, lung cancer is one of the primary cancer concerns for our organization. My Public Sphere activity will educate information about some types of cancers, but mainly lung cancer because it has become increasingly life-threatening. I am arguing this ban should be put in effect because it relates to my topic for my Public Sphere activity, which allows those who are looking for help to overcome their addiction.
Relay For Life allows volunteers/members to meet new friends and connect personally with those who have battled cancer and how they fought back. By straining the importance of health, one can learn new ways to be healthier, get rid of old, bad habits and have regular check-ups and procedures. What makes Relay For Life such a successful event? Entertainment and exercise are provided! This event is about celebrating our lives and the lives that were lost due to cancer.
Sincerely,
Chelsea Calentine
April 15, 2009
Jon Webb
Editor in Chief
The Shield
Evansville, IN 47715
Dear Mr. Webb:
In response to the last letter to the editor, I am also for the smoking ban on campus because it will decrease the use of tobacco on campus and the number of those who are affected by lung cancer and involved in Relay For Life. For an english project, known as our Public Sphere Proposal, I participated during Public Sphere Week and educated my peers and other collegiate students on campus about Relay For Life.
When people smoke cigarettes, first and second hand smoke endangers lives, adjustment is necessary. As a proud member of Relay For Life, lung cancer is one of the primary cancer concerns for our organization. My Public Sphere activity will educate information about some types of cancers, but mainly lung cancer because it has become increasingly life-threatening. I am arguing this ban should be put in effect because it relates to my topic for my Public Sphere activity, which allows those who are looking for help to overcome their addiction.
Relay For Life allows volunteers/members to meet new friends and connect personally with those who have battled cancer and how they fought back. By straining the importance of health, one can learn new ways to be healthier, get rid of old, bad habits and have regular check-ups and procedures. What makes Relay For Life such a successful event? Entertainment and exercise are provided! This event is about celebrating our lives and the lives that were lost due to cancer.
Sincerely,
Chelsea Calentine
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When: April 20th &22nd
Where: Under the UC Bridge
For more information regarding Relay For Life and volunteering efforts, visit Public Sphere Week and
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When: April 20th &22nd
Where: Under the UC Bridge
For more information regarding Relay For Life and volunteering efforts, visit Public Sphere Week and
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Annotated Bibliography
Cancer Research: An Annotated Bibliography
Clemmitt, Marcia. “Preventing Cancer.” CQ Researcher 19 (2009): 25-48. Research Library Core. CQ Researcher Online. David L. Rice Library, Evansville, IN. 23 Mar. 2009.
Marcia Clemmitt, in her article “Preventing Cancer”, explains that there is no single cancer treatment for patients to take, because some cancers become resistant to drugs that were to have been thought to cure. Clemmitt supports this explanation by providing patient cases, statistics, and charts. Her purpose is to tell her readers that cancers of any type are difficult to treat and prevent and that the donations and funds are becoming less of an importance to prevent. She establishes a relationship with audiences that can relate to the disease and those who want to help others out.
Information in this article is helpful because it states that prevention funds are decreasing and this could help me to persuade others to donate.
Floyd, Anna HL, J Lee Westmaas, Valerie Targhetta, Anne Moyer. "Depressive Symptoms and Smokers Perceptions of Lung Cancer Risk: Moderating Effects of Tobacco Dependence.” Addictive Behaviors 34.2 (2009): 154. Health Module. ProQuest. David L. Rice Library, Evansville, IN. 23 Mar. 2009.
Anna Floyd, in her article “Depressive Symptoms and Smokers”, explains that depressed smokers might be more realistic about their health risks compared to those don’t think realistically about the disease. Floyd supports her explanation by showing statistics and how they relate to the breakdown of each group, such as college smokers and those from the nationally representative HINTS database. Her purpose is for readers to realize that many depressed smokers think realistically and are optimistic about changing their bad habit. She establishes a relationship with those who smoke and are trying to quit.
This information is helpful because it shows that depressed people have the urge to quit.
Gray, Janet, Nancy Evans, Brynn Taylor, Jeanne Rizzo, Marisa Walker. "State of the Evidence: The Connection between Breast Cancer and the Environment.” International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health 15.1 (2009): 43-78. Health Module. ProQuest. David L. Rice Library, Evansville, IN. 19 Mar. 2009.
Janet Gray, in her article "State of the Evidence: The Connection between Breast Cancer and the Environment” (2009), asserts that environmental chemicals and radiation increase the cause of breast cancer among people because of their exposure to certain chemicals. Gray supports this assertion by including statistical background evidence, health dangers, and the chemical interactions that occur in these problematic situations. Her purpose is to make her audience more aware of the dangers of radiation, chemicals, and pesticides have on our environment and body in order to hopefully let them obtain more knowledge of the subject at hand. She establishes an informal relationship with her audience who is mainly interested in the causes involving the relation between the environment and body causes.
This information provides evidence that the environment has a great impact on our health.
"High Trans Fat Intake Linked to Colon Polyps." Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter 26.9 (2008): 8. Health Module. ProQuest. David L. Rice Library, Evansville, IN. 23 Mar. 2009.
In this article "High Trans Fat Intake Linked to Colon Polyps", the writer asserts that people’s eating habits could risk their health and be diagnosed with colon cancer. The author supports his assertion by having researchers from the University of North Carolina study records and conduct interviews with up to roughly 630 people about their diets, physical activities, and other health issues. His purpose is to make his readers be cognizant of how people’s food intake and daily activities may cause them to develop colon cancer if not watched carefully. Audiences of this intended article would include those who are looking for a change in their lifestyle and eating habits to prevent further health complications.
This information would be a great addition to my project as it is one of the cancers that Relay For Life fights against and since many Americans die from it each year.
"Information from Your Family Doctor: Colon Cancer Screening.” American Family Physician 78.12 (2008): 1393-1394. Research Library Core. ProQuest. David L. Rice Library, Evansville, IN. 23 Mar. 2009.
This article “Information from Your Family Doctor: Colon Cancer Screening”, explains what colon cancer is, how it is spotted, and how to prevent it from happening. The article supports this explanation by providing information about where it originates, symptoms, and how it could be inherited from family members. The purpose is to let the readers understand that colon cancer can be deadly, in order to demand a call to action for prevention, if not found early on; studies have shown that medications can reduce risks. The audiences of this article are those who are coping with colon cancer or those who know of someone who is.
Explaining this information in my project will let others know that colon cancer is also dangerous and can be prevented.
Logue, Kathleen. “Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer.” Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing 13.1 (2009): 25-27. Research Library Core. Academic Search Premier. David L. Rice Library, Evansville, IN. 23 Mar. 2009.
Kathleen Logue, in her article “Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer”, asserts that breast cancer might be uncommon, but it is commonly diagnosed during pregnancy. Logue supports her assertion by providing cases among patients, statistics, and her own obtained research. Her purpose is to provide detailed information about the subject, such as physiologic changes that occur, how to spot it, to make sure others know not to wait until after pregnancy to have the surgery as it could have harmful affects on the baby. She establishes an informal relationship with her readers of expecting mothers.
This article would help me because it would prepare those expecting mothers and others to be aware of this situation.
Menvielle, Gwenn, Hendriek Boshuizen, Anton E. Kunst, Susanne O. Dalton, Paolo Vineis, Manuela M. Bergmann, Silke Hermann, Pietro Ferrari, Ole Raaschou-nielsen, Anne Tjønneland, Rudolf Kaaks, Jakob Linseisen, Maria Kosti, Antonia Trichopoulou. "The Role of Smoking and Diet in Explaining Educational Inequalities in Lung Cancer Incidence." Journal of the National Cancer Institute 101.5 (2009): 321-30. Health Module. ProQuest. David L. Rice Library, Evansville, IN. 23 Mar. 2009.
Gwenn Menvielle, in her article “The Role of Smoking and Diet in Explaining Educational Inequalities in Lung Cancer Incidence”, asserts that lung cancer become present and more significant to those who have a lower socioeconomic status. Menvielle supports this assertion by providing statistics and studies that relate to the economy and lung cancer. Her purpose is to tell her readers that the status that they hold in the economy and their education can have an effect on their health. She establishes an informal relationship with adults of a variety of ages.
This information shows that the economy and our education directly affect our health and how we live.
"Quit Smoking? Eat This." Shape. 1 Apr. 2009: 143. General Interest Module. ProQuest. David L. Rice Library, Evansville, IN. 23 Mar. 2009.
The author of the article “Quit Smoking? Eat This”, asserts that eating cruciferous vegetables, such as kale, cauliflower, broccoli, and brussels sprouts can help reduce smokers and nonsmokers risk of lung cancer. The author supports this assertion by showing statistics about the reduction, facts, and quotes. The purpose is to make the readers aware that eating these vegetables can help reduce the risk, whether he or she is a smoker or non smoker. The author creates a relationship with those who are interested in kicking the habit and becoming healthier.
This article shows a good prevention method that I could use to convince others to quit.
Relay For Life. 19 Mar. 2009. American Cancer Society. 20 Mar. 2009.
A Relay For Life member, who wrote the article “What is Relay For Life?” explained that Relay For Life is an important event of the American Cancer Society and how it offers everyone in a community to get involved with the fight against cancer. This member supports his explanation by defining Relay For Life, describing why it is done, and providing the history of the activity.
His purpose is to make his readers more aware of cancer in order to get them involved and participate. He establishes an informal relationship with his audience of those among any age who are interested in taking part in the promising event.
I can use this information to help me to describe with great detail what Relay For Life is about.
Shrubsole, Martha J, Wei Lu, Zhi Chen, Xiao Ou Shu, Ying Zheng, Qi Dai, Qiuyin Cai, Kai Gu, Zhi Xian Ruan, Yu-Tang Gao, Wei Zheng. "Drinking Green Tea Modestly Reduces Breast Cancer Risk 1, 2." The Journal of Nutrition 139.2 (2009): 310-6. Research Library Core. ProQuest. David L. Rice Library, Evansville, IN. 19 Mar. 2009.
Martha Shrubsole, in her article " Drinking Green Tea Modestly Reduces Breast Cancer Risk1,2" (2009), asserts that even though epidemiological and data may suggest that tea and its contents may prevent various cancers, it has been shown to have minimal decrease risk of breast cancer. Shrubsole supports this assertion by showing formulas, chart, and results from experiments. Her purpose is to make sure her readers understand this concept in order to prevent the suggestion that since this tea contains these ingredients it should reduce the risk of breast cancer. She establishes a relationship with her audience that is interested in helping by providing such information to those who need the help.
Using this information in my presentation will help because it takes a hypothesis and puts it to the test.
Clemmitt, Marcia. “Preventing Cancer.” CQ Researcher 19 (2009): 25-48. Research Library Core. CQ Researcher Online. David L. Rice Library, Evansville, IN. 23 Mar. 2009
Marcia Clemmitt, in her article “Preventing Cancer”, explains that there is no single cancer treatment for patients to take, because some cancers become resistant to drugs that were to have been thought to cure. Clemmitt supports this explanation by providing patient cases, statistics, and charts. Her purpose is to tell her readers that cancers of any type are difficult to treat and prevent and that the donations and funds are becoming less of an importance to prevent. She establishes a relationship with audiences that can relate to the disease and those who want to help others out.
Information in this article is helpful because it states that prevention funds are decreasing and this could help me to persuade others to donate.
Floyd, Anna HL, J Lee Westmaas, Valerie Targhetta, Anne Moyer. "Depressive Symptoms and Smokers Perceptions of Lung Cancer Risk: Moderating Effects of Tobacco Dependence.” Addictive Behaviors 34.2 (2009): 154. Health Module. ProQuest. David L. Rice Library, Evansville, IN. 23 Mar. 2009
Anna Floyd, in her article “Depressive Symptoms and Smokers”, explains that depressed smokers might be more realistic about their health risks compared to those don’t think realistically about the disease. Floyd supports her explanation by showing statistics and how they relate to the breakdown of each group, such as college smokers and those from the nationally representative HINTS database. Her purpose is for readers to realize that many depressed smokers think realistically and are optimistic about changing their bad habit. She establishes a relationship with those who smoke and are trying to quit.
This information is helpful because it shows that depressed people have the urge to quit.
Gray, Janet, Nancy Evans, Brynn Taylor, Jeanne Rizzo, Marisa Walker. "State of the Evidence: The Connection between Breast Cancer and the Environment.” International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health 15.1 (2009): 43-78. Health Module. ProQuest. David L. Rice Library, Evansville, IN. 19 Mar. 2009
Janet Gray, in her article "State of the Evidence: The Connection between Breast Cancer and the Environment” (2009), asserts that environmental chemicals and radiation increase the cause of breast cancer among people because of their exposure to certain chemicals. Gray supports this assertion by including statistical background evidence, health dangers, and the chemical interactions that occur in these problematic situations. Her purpose is to make her audience more aware of the dangers of radiation, chemicals, and pesticides have on our environment and body in order to hopefully let them obtain more knowledge of the subject at hand. She establishes an informal relationship with her audience who is mainly interested in the causes involving the relation between the environment and body causes.
This information provides evidence that the environment has a great impact on our health.
"High Trans Fat Intake Linked to Colon Polyps." Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter 26.9 (2008): 8. Health Module. ProQuest. David L. Rice Library, Evansville, IN. 23 Mar. 2009
In this article "High Trans Fat Intake Linked to Colon Polyps", the writer asserts that people’s eating habits could risk their health and be diagnosed with colon cancer. The author supports his assertion by having researchers from the University of North Carolina study records and conduct interviews with up to roughly 630 people about their diets, physical activities, and other health issues. His purpose is to make his readers be cognizant of how people’s food intake and daily activities may cause them to develop colon cancer if not watched carefully. Audiences of this intended article would include those who are looking for a change in their lifestyle and eating habits to prevent further health complications.
This information would be a great addition to my project as it is one of the cancers that Relay For Life fights against and since many Americans die from it each year.
"Information from Your Family Doctor: Colon Cancer Screening.” American Family Physician 78.12 (2008): 1393-1394. Research Library Core. ProQuest. David L. Rice Library, Evansville, IN. 23 Mar. 2009
This article “Information from Your Family Doctor: Colon Cancer Screening”, explains what colon cancer is, how it is spotted, and how to prevent it from happening. The article supports this explanation by providing information about where it originates, symptoms, and how it could be inherited from family members. The purpose is to let the readers understand that colon cancer can be deadly, in order to demand a call to action for prevention, if not found early on; studies have shown that medications can reduce risks. The audiences of this article are those who are coping with colon cancer or those who know of someone who is.
Explaining this information in my project will let others know that colon cancer is also dangerous and can be prevented.
Logue, Kathleen. “Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer.” Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing 13.1 (2009): 25-27. Research Library Core. Academic Search Premier. David L. Rice Library, Evansville, IN. 23 Mar. 2009
Kathleen Logue, in her article “Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer”, asserts that breast cancer might be uncommon, but it is commonly diagnosed during pregnancy. Logue supports her assertion by providing cases among patients, statistics, and her own obtained research. Her purpose is to provide detailed information about the subject, such as physiologic changes that occur, how to spot it, to make sure others know not to wait until after pregnancy to have the surgery as it could have harmful affects on the baby. She establishes an informal relationship with her readers of expecting mothers.
This article would help me because it would prepare those expecting mothers and others to be aware of this situation.
Menvielle, Gwenn, Hendriek Boshuizen, Anton E. Kunst, Susanne O. Dalton, Paolo Vineis, Manuela M. Bergmann, Silke Hermann, Pietro Ferrari, Ole Raaschou-nielsen, Anne Tjønneland, Rudolf Kaaks, Jakob Linseisen, Maria Kosti, Antonia Trichopoulou. "The Role of Smoking and Diet in Explaining Educational Inequalities in Lung Cancer Incidence." Journal of the National Cancer Institute 101.5 (2009): 321-30. Health Module. ProQuest. David L. Rice Library, Evansville, IN. 23 Mar. 2009
Gwenn Menvielle, in her article “The Role of Smoking and Diet in Explaining Educational Inequalities in Lung Cancer Incidence”, asserts that lung cancer become present and more significant to those who have a lower socioeconomic status. Menvielle supports this assertion by providing statistics and studies that relate to the economy and lung cancer. Her purpose is to tell her readers that the status that they hold in the economy and their education can have an effect on their health. She establishes an informal relationship with adults of a variety of ages.
This information shows that the economy and our education directly affect our health and how we live.
"Quit Smoking? Eat This." Shape. 1 Apr. 2009: 143. General Interest Module. ProQuest. David L. Rice Library, Evansville, IN. 23 Mar. 2009
The author of the article “Quit Smoking? Eat This”, asserts that eating cruciferous vegetables, such as kale, cauliflower, broccoli, and brussels sprouts can help reduce smokers and nonsmokers risk of lung cancer. The author supports this assertion by showing statistics about the reduction, facts, and quotes. The purpose is to make the readers aware that eating these vegetables can help reduce the risk, whether he or she is a smoker or non smoker. The author creates a relationship with those who are interested in kicking the habit and becoming healthier.
This article shows a good prevention method that I could use to convince others to quit.
Relay For Life. 19 Mar. 2009. American Cancer Society. 20 Mar. 2009
A Relay For Life member, who wrote the article “What is Relay For Life?” explained that Relay For Life is an important event of the American Cancer Society and how it offers everyone in a community to get involved with the fight against cancer. This member supports his explanation by defining Relay For Life, describing why it is done, and providing the history of the activity.
His purpose is to make his readers more aware of cancer in order to get them involved and participate. He establishes an informal relationship with his audience of those among any age who are interested in taking part in the promising event.
I can use this information to help me to describe with great detail what Relay For Life is about.
Shrubsole, Martha J, Wei Lu, Zhi Chen, Xiao Ou Shu, Ying Zheng, Qi Dai, Qiuyin Cai, Kai Gu, Zhi Xian Ruan, Yu-Tang Gao, Wei Zheng. "Drinking Green Tea Modestly Reduces Breast Cancer Risk 1, 2." The Journal of Nutrition 139.2 (2009): 310-6. Research Library Core. ProQuest. David L. Rice Library, Evansville, IN. 19 Mar. 2009
Martha Shrubsole, in her article " Drinking Green Tea Modestly Reduces Breast Cancer Risk1,2" (2009), asserts that even though epidemiological and data may suggest that tea and its contents may prevent various cancers, it has been shown to have minimal decrease risk of breast cancer. Shrubsole supports this assertion by showing formulas, chart, and results from experiments. Her purpose is to make sure her readers understand this concept in order to prevent the suggestion that since this tea contains these ingredients it should reduce the risk of breast cancer. She establishes a relationship with her audience that is interested in helping by providing such information to those who need the help.
Using this information in my presentation will help because it takes a hypothesis and puts it to the test.
Content Analysis
Evansville: The Hopeful Community
What would happen if a loved one, such as a friend, spouse, or family member, were involved in a horrific accident, sustaining them with many injuries or an accident causing him or her to pass away? Many people would say that they would hope and pray that the person injured would get better soon. Or in the other case, they would help the friends and family members by grieving with them and being there for support.
Many circumstances around the city of Evansville, Indiana have lead its residents to believe that this is the common way for them to feel better and to recover. For example on February 24, 2009, a Huntingburg police officer broke his ankle during pursuit. From the article, Huntingburg Police Department Chief Ron Drew said, “We just wish him well… The good thing about it is he’s a young man, and I’m sure he’ll bounce back quick. But even at that, it’s a horrendous injury.”(Lesnick).
In this case, I am referring to “hope” as it being defined as being positive and expecting the health of the person to get well. This issue is really common because a person’s health can only be affected by certain people. Obviously, the person that is in the accident has to manage his or her eating and sleeping habits in order to gain the proper nutrients and to be able to focus clearly. Victims that have been seriously injured in life threatening accidents will need extensive and prolonging surgeries in order to detach foreign bodies, skin graphs, or stitch up what is needed. Doctors and surgeons are allowed to give the victims certain medication or breathing apparatuses in order to keep them living and conscious, while the doctors or surgeons operate.
For hope in the health view, being positive and wishing someone to get well is the primary source, because the patients are in a condition in which they are not able to do it on their own. The patients will need help from doctors in order to ingest the proper medications, surgeons to be able to remove or fix what is needed, and friends and family are able to help injured with day to day actions, such as eating foods, using the restroom, and being able to walk. In general, all these doctors, surgeons, and friends and family members have to hope for the best in order for them to maintain a healthy life.
In the case of Jessica Brooks, who was badly burned in an attempt to kill head lice. She tried many over the counter prescriptions but none worked. Frustrating as it was, she tried another effort in which she doused her head with gasoline, but unexpectedly caught fire from a nearby water heater. Scott Middleton, Jessica’s soon to be brother-in-law, said that she shouldn’t have taking that approach to getting rid of her lice because gasoline is not designed for that. He also stated, “We just hope she comes home.” (Lesnick). This article was published on the Courier Press website and some viewers who read it wrote comments saying that they hoped and prayed that she will have a quick recovery.
With hope being defined as being positive, most people would agree that there is no refutation to these types of incidents. When it involves someone’s health, no one wishes the injured to become sick or die, unless a person is cruel and inhumane.
Overall, when a person’s health is on the line, there is not much others can do but to be positive and wish for a strong recovery. So, if someone is hurt one should help out by hoping for the injured and also be there to support them when needed.
On Saturday night March 7, 2009, the second annual Guns & Hoses charity boxing match was held at Roberts Stadium. There were 19 rounds, in which 11 were won by the firefighters, seven by the police officers, and one bout ended in a draw. Technically, the firefighters won most of the fights, but in the end, everyone was a winner. They were simply supporting a good cause and trying to raise money for their group house and local charities and that was their goal.
The Guns & Hoses charity boxing event is held every year, this year being its second. During this event, local police officers and firefighters battle against one another in a series of bouts. Tickets and concessions sales allow them to raise money for numerous charities, including their project of building a group home in the area for people who have Prader Willi syndrome, which causes sufferers to constantly feel hungry.
Hope makes this event possible because the firefighters and police officers have faith in the community that they will come out and not only watch, but donate money for such good causes. For this definition of hope, it requires having a lot of faith in the residents of the city and the firefighters and officers had confidence that the people of Evansville would come out and watch the event, hoping for some donations. This issue is that of which concerns the local people who work to save lives and prevent crimes that occur everyday. This group home for people who have Prader Willi syndrome is held close to the organizer of Guns & Hoses, Patrick Phernetton who also is an Evansville Police Department officer, because his daughter, Mickey, has this disease.
Faith plays a vital role in hope and religion, because without faith certain things would not be possible. Faith can mean having a belief in anything, as a code of ethics and or morals. Some people believe that faith requires the presence of religion and a god. Through faith, many believe that their god or gods will help to heal the wounded in order to help them regain their health and live a normal life. Since others can’t do it on there own, they hope and pray for these figures to miraculously heal them.
If faith is not an important part in religion, then there would be no reason to have a god or gods to follow the religion’s beliefs and values. The main part of having a religion is having faith that our god will get us through and hope to make things better or less difficult.
Some people will argue that faith has nothing to do with having a particular religion. Those people are likely to not have a set religious view or worship a certain god.
As noted earlier, faith does play a major part in hope because one must believe that there is someone else out there that will help others in their time of need. If someone is really passionate about a specific topic, subject, sport, or activity, search for other people and groups that share the same desire and maybe they will help give more insight and information.
“I think it’s certainly a unique experience when you have someone across the world who is willing to reach out and help a homeless veteran,” said Lydia Johnson (Grundhoefer). Lydia, community relations director for Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, was contacted by Maj. Jason Burley several months ago when he first heard about the rate of homeless veterans in America. Burley was interested in helping sponsor a Habitat house for a homeless veteran. At that time, he was on his was to Iraq, but was still able to contact his peers from Evansville to get a hold of the Habitat for Humanity of Evansville.
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, housing organization that builds simple, decent, affordable houses for people in need. The requirements for Habitat include that if the person is in need of a house, he or she can commit to 300 hours of work to the project and if he or she is able to make a $275 monthly mortgage payment.
Throughout the world, many people are still recovering from recent storms, hurricanes, and floods that have been destroying houses and property. This is an issue that not only affects us in Evansville, but also taps into the world population. It has caused many families to have lost their homes, jobs, and has taken lives. Habitat is a program that tries to help those families in need by building them new houses and giving them the chance to start a new life.
Habitat provides hope to the families in need, because although their homes have been destroyed, efforts have been put forth in order to help them recollect and start over. After the homes of those families are destroyed, they feel that there is nothing left to do and become saddened and full of frustration. When those new houses are built for them, they feel that there is a sense of belonging from the community. Many of these occurrences happen and tap into the entire population and are a world wide matter.
To date, more than 50,000 families have been served under various Habitat disaster response initiatives worldwide (Habitat for Humanity). Not only does it allow the families to start over, but it also gives them the opportunity to associate and connect with others within that community and find schools and jobs that are needed to help educate and earn money.
This is a serious issue in which it is rare to find a person who would refute that the Habitat organization does not provide help and hope. Though this is a good cause and many numerous hours are needed to be put into these houses, one could refute that he or she might have better things to do than to fix a house for another human being or he or she might simply just be lazy.
All things considered, Habitat for Humanity is a hopeful and great organization that seems to amaze most of us because of its generous efforts and time put into it. I encourage all of those out there to get involved with Habitat and help out in their community. Put oneself in the shoes of those that need these homes and one will see why Habitat for Humanity is a hopeful and powerful organization.
Imagine that a friend mentions he has lost his job because his work is going out of business. He says he has been in search for a new job, but other businesses are also continuing to shut down and the only job offers that are available are the ones the most people don’t want to have. In Ohio, since many businesses have been shutting down, a junior high school has an offer for one open janitorial job to those who want to work. Not jobs as teachers, secretaries, or principals, but rather janitors. The school has had nearly 700 applications for one open spot as a janitor.
With the economy declining the way that it has been, many businesses have been shutting down because they don’t enough money to remain in business. While reading many articles and watching many television channels, there is no doubt that the unemployment rate has reached above 50% and it doesn’t seem like its improving. The mention of a surplus package has been put into action and has helped us increase our economy slightly, but we’re still in tremendous amounts of debt.
This is an important issue because it affects almost everyone in the world. Jobs are needed to make money and provide support for families and without jobs we wouldn’t be able to do so. Now, since many are already out of business, there are a significant number of citizens who are looking for any type of job, just to provide food to their families.
Even though the economy was declining, most citizens could only hope for the best, because the power is not strong in our hands. There are small tips that we could take into consideration to improve our budget spending, such as buying the necessities, staying home, and making small sacrifices. There isn’t much that we, as citizens of the U.S., can do to help our economy. It is changing whether we like it or not and there isn’t much we can do.
“I just have every confidence that as we get through this crisis, that our economy will begin to grow again, and it will remain the most powerful and dynamic economy in the world,” said Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (CNNMoney.com). He also went on to mention that what is necessary for a full recovery is the stabilization of the banking system. Recovery is likely to begin next year and Ben Bernanke seems very pessimistic.
After summarizing all that has been said among this case, there wasn’t much anyone can do specifically. As already mentioned before, the banking system is what really threw the economy into this downfall and no urges were made to the general public on how to help improve it. Refuting this argument would be doubtful because we, as citizens of the U.S. don’t have the power to help improve the economy. Guaranteed, we could do little things to increase our budget, like only buying necessities, staying home, and remaining hopeful about the crisis.
In conclusion, all that the citizens of the U.S. can do to help the economy is to hope and be confident that the economy will recover as soon as possible. The citizens have power over their own budgets, but hardly any power when trying to help the economy on its road to recovery.
Works Cited
CNNMoney.com staff. “Bernanke: Recovery to begin next year.” CNNMoney 15 March 2009. 15 March 2009.
Habitat for Humanity. 2 March 2009.
Lesnick, Gavin. “Huntingburg police officer breaks ankle during pursuit.” Courier Press 24 Feb. 2009. 26 Feb. 2009.
Lesnick, Gavin. “Teenager burned trying to kill lice.” Courier Press 25 Feb. 2009. 26 Feb. 2009 <http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/feb/25/teenagerburnedtryingto-kill-lice/>.
What would happen if a loved one, such as a friend, spouse, or family member, were involved in a horrific accident, sustaining them with many injuries or an accident causing him or her to pass away? Many people would say that they would hope and pray that the person injured would get better soon. Or in the other case, they would help the friends and family members by grieving with them and being there for support.
Many circumstances around the city of Evansville, Indiana have lead its residents to believe that this is the common way for them to feel better and to recover. For example on February 24, 2009, a Huntingburg police officer broke his ankle during pursuit. From the article, Huntingburg Police Department Chief Ron Drew said, “We just wish him well… The good thing about it is he’s a young man, and I’m sure he’ll bounce back quick. But even at that, it’s a horrendous injury.”(Lesnick).
In this case, I am referring to “hope” as it being defined as being positive and expecting the health of the person to get well. This issue is really common because a person’s health can only be affected by certain people. Obviously, the person that is in the accident has to manage his or her eating and sleeping habits in order to gain the proper nutrients and to be able to focus clearly. Victims that have been seriously injured in life threatening accidents will need extensive and prolonging surgeries in order to detach foreign bodies, skin graphs, or stitch up what is needed. Doctors and surgeons are allowed to give the victims certain medication or breathing apparatuses in order to keep them living and conscious, while the doctors or surgeons operate.
For hope in the health view, being positive and wishing someone to get well is the primary source, because the patients are in a condition in which they are not able to do it on their own. The patients will need help from doctors in order to ingest the proper medications, surgeons to be able to remove or fix what is needed, and friends and family are able to help injured with day to day actions, such as eating foods, using the restroom, and being able to walk. In general, all these doctors, surgeons, and friends and family members have to hope for the best in order for them to maintain a healthy life.
In the case of Jessica Brooks, who was badly burned in an attempt to kill head lice. She tried many over the counter prescriptions but none worked. Frustrating as it was, she tried another effort in which she doused her head with gasoline, but unexpectedly caught fire from a nearby water heater. Scott Middleton, Jessica’s soon to be brother-in-law, said that she shouldn’t have taking that approach to getting rid of her lice because gasoline is not designed for that. He also stated, “We just hope she comes home.” (Lesnick). This article was published on the Courier Press website and some viewers who read it wrote comments saying that they hoped and prayed that she will have a quick recovery.
With hope being defined as being positive, most people would agree that there is no refutation to these types of incidents. When it involves someone’s health, no one wishes the injured to become sick or die, unless a person is cruel and inhumane.
Overall, when a person’s health is on the line, there is not much others can do but to be positive and wish for a strong recovery. So, if someone is hurt one should help out by hoping for the injured and also be there to support them when needed.
On Saturday night March 7, 2009, the second annual Guns & Hoses charity boxing match was held at Roberts Stadium. There were 19 rounds, in which 11 were won by the firefighters, seven by the police officers, and one bout ended in a draw. Technically, the firefighters won most of the fights, but in the end, everyone was a winner. They were simply supporting a good cause and trying to raise money for their group house and local charities and that was their goal.
The Guns & Hoses charity boxing event is held every year, this year being its second. During this event, local police officers and firefighters battle against one another in a series of bouts. Tickets and concessions sales allow them to raise money for numerous charities, including their project of building a group home in the area for people who have Prader Willi syndrome, which causes sufferers to constantly feel hungry.
Hope makes this event possible because the firefighters and police officers have faith in the community that they will come out and not only watch, but donate money for such good causes. For this definition of hope, it requires having a lot of faith in the residents of the city and the firefighters and officers had confidence that the people of Evansville would come out and watch the event, hoping for some donations. This issue is that of which concerns the local people who work to save lives and prevent crimes that occur everyday. This group home for people who have Prader Willi syndrome is held close to the organizer of Guns & Hoses, Patrick Phernetton who also is an Evansville Police Department officer, because his daughter, Mickey, has this disease.
Faith plays a vital role in hope and religion, because without faith certain things would not be possible. Faith can mean having a belief in anything, as a code of ethics and or morals. Some people believe that faith requires the presence of religion and a god. Through faith, many believe that their god or gods will help to heal the wounded in order to help them regain their health and live a normal life. Since others can’t do it on there own, they hope and pray for these figures to miraculously heal them.
If faith is not an important part in religion, then there would be no reason to have a god or gods to follow the religion’s beliefs and values. The main part of having a religion is having faith that our god will get us through and hope to make things better or less difficult.
Some people will argue that faith has nothing to do with having a particular religion. Those people are likely to not have a set religious view or worship a certain god.
As noted earlier, faith does play a major part in hope because one must believe that there is someone else out there that will help others in their time of need. If someone is really passionate about a specific topic, subject, sport, or activity, search for other people and groups that share the same desire and maybe they will help give more insight and information.
“I think it’s certainly a unique experience when you have someone across the world who is willing to reach out and help a homeless veteran,” said Lydia Johnson (Grundhoefer). Lydia, community relations director for Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, was contacted by Maj. Jason Burley several months ago when he first heard about the rate of homeless veterans in America. Burley was interested in helping sponsor a Habitat house for a homeless veteran. At that time, he was on his was to Iraq, but was still able to contact his peers from Evansville to get a hold of the Habitat for Humanity of Evansville.
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, housing organization that builds simple, decent, affordable houses for people in need. The requirements for Habitat include that if the person is in need of a house, he or she can commit to 300 hours of work to the project and if he or she is able to make a $275 monthly mortgage payment.
Throughout the world, many people are still recovering from recent storms, hurricanes, and floods that have been destroying houses and property. This is an issue that not only affects us in Evansville, but also taps into the world population. It has caused many families to have lost their homes, jobs, and has taken lives. Habitat is a program that tries to help those families in need by building them new houses and giving them the chance to start a new life.
Habitat provides hope to the families in need, because although their homes have been destroyed, efforts have been put forth in order to help them recollect and start over. After the homes of those families are destroyed, they feel that there is nothing left to do and become saddened and full of frustration. When those new houses are built for them, they feel that there is a sense of belonging from the community. Many of these occurrences happen and tap into the entire population and are a world wide matter.
To date, more than 50,000 families have been served under various Habitat disaster response initiatives worldwide (Habitat for Humanity). Not only does it allow the families to start over, but it also gives them the opportunity to associate and connect with others within that community and find schools and jobs that are needed to help educate and earn money.
This is a serious issue in which it is rare to find a person who would refute that the Habitat organization does not provide help and hope. Though this is a good cause and many numerous hours are needed to be put into these houses, one could refute that he or she might have better things to do than to fix a house for another human being or he or she might simply just be lazy.
All things considered, Habitat for Humanity is a hopeful and great organization that seems to amaze most of us because of its generous efforts and time put into it. I encourage all of those out there to get involved with Habitat and help out in their community. Put oneself in the shoes of those that need these homes and one will see why Habitat for Humanity is a hopeful and powerful organization.
Imagine that a friend mentions he has lost his job because his work is going out of business. He says he has been in search for a new job, but other businesses are also continuing to shut down and the only job offers that are available are the ones the most people don’t want to have. In Ohio, since many businesses have been shutting down, a junior high school has an offer for one open janitorial job to those who want to work. Not jobs as teachers, secretaries, or principals, but rather janitors. The school has had nearly 700 applications for one open spot as a janitor.
With the economy declining the way that it has been, many businesses have been shutting down because they don’t enough money to remain in business. While reading many articles and watching many television channels, there is no doubt that the unemployment rate has reached above 50% and it doesn’t seem like its improving. The mention of a surplus package has been put into action and has helped us increase our economy slightly, but we’re still in tremendous amounts of debt.
This is an important issue because it affects almost everyone in the world. Jobs are needed to make money and provide support for families and without jobs we wouldn’t be able to do so. Now, since many are already out of business, there are a significant number of citizens who are looking for any type of job, just to provide food to their families.
Even though the economy was declining, most citizens could only hope for the best, because the power is not strong in our hands. There are small tips that we could take into consideration to improve our budget spending, such as buying the necessities, staying home, and making small sacrifices. There isn’t much that we, as citizens of the U.S., can do to help our economy. It is changing whether we like it or not and there isn’t much we can do.
“I just have every confidence that as we get through this crisis, that our economy will begin to grow again, and it will remain the most powerful and dynamic economy in the world,” said Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (CNNMoney.com). He also went on to mention that what is necessary for a full recovery is the stabilization of the banking system. Recovery is likely to begin next year and Ben Bernanke seems very pessimistic.
After summarizing all that has been said among this case, there wasn’t much anyone can do specifically. As already mentioned before, the banking system is what really threw the economy into this downfall and no urges were made to the general public on how to help improve it. Refuting this argument would be doubtful because we, as citizens of the U.S. don’t have the power to help improve the economy. Guaranteed, we could do little things to increase our budget, like only buying necessities, staying home, and remaining hopeful about the crisis.
In conclusion, all that the citizens of the U.S. can do to help the economy is to hope and be confident that the economy will recover as soon as possible. The citizens have power over their own budgets, but hardly any power when trying to help the economy on its road to recovery.
Works Cited
CNNMoney.com staff. “Bernanke: Recovery to begin next year.” CNNMoney 15 March 2009. 15 March 2009
Habitat for Humanity. 2 March 2009
Lesnick, Gavin. “Huntingburg police officer breaks ankle during pursuit.” Courier Press 24 Feb. 2009. 26 Feb. 2009
Lesnick, Gavin. “Teenager burned trying to kill lice.” Courier Press 25 Feb. 2009. 26 Feb. 2009 <http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/feb/25/teenagerburnedtryingto-kill-lice/>.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
MLK, Jr. Rhetorical Analysis
I believe that Martin Luther King Junior's words, descriptions, and examples in his "Letter from Birmingham Jail" support the fact that this is a successful rhetorical act. In his letter, he states that he is "compelled to carry the gospel of freedom beyond my own home town" which interprets into him trying to reveal to his readers that the injustice in Birmingham must be told to everyone in the world, not just those amongst Birmingham. King expresses his opinion when he mentions that "Birmingham is probably the most thoroughly segregated city in the United States" because he feels that Negroes have not been treated fairly when it involves the courts system. King provides past details and experiences of events that happened when he lived in Birmingham: "There have been more unsolved bombings of Negro homes and churches in Birmingham that in any other city in the nation." Because of these horrible and sad experiences, King feels that all of his hopes, dreams, and wishes have been demolished and disappointment has overcame him and his fellow Negroes. King also refers to the bible when he states that nothing about civil obedience is new. He followed up that argument by providing evidence that Christians would not obey the unjust of the Roman Empire and faced "hungry lions and excruciating pain."
King was not afraid to let his voice be heard as a minority in his time. He admitted to being disappointed with the white citizens because he thought that they would understand law and order and the purpose for establishing justice and if they did fail, then there would be no social progress. The justice system was clearly unfair, but the people of the court system didn't care because they thought that the blacks didn't need or deserve these God given rights, because they were different from the white majority. Based on the personal viewed from the white society, they thought that they were much better and at a higher social ranking than those from the black society. Equality among the people was never a common ground to be settled upon.
Pathos: King uses a sentimental appeal when he states, "Perhaps it is easy for those who have never felt the stinging darts of segregation to say, "Wait." But when you have seen vicious mobs lynch your mothers and fathers at will and drown your sisters and brother at whim..." He continues on in this manner and keeps describing with vivid detail examples or maybe even past experiences that he went through during his lifetime. This is clearly all pathos, because it touches the hearts of his readers and it makes them feel sad or hurt to know that the blacks went through this type of torture during their life and maybe even on a daily basis.
Ethos: King uses the "name calling strategy" to help support the ethos theory. In the paragraph where King extensively describes his and his family's day to day interaction and encounters with others, he recalls that he was "humiliated day in and day out by nagging signs reading "white" and "colored." Those official signs stating clearly just because they are black, they can't come into a white restaurant or place because of their racial background. Another name calling appears when he states "when your first name becomes "Nigger," your middle name becomes "boy" and your last name becomes "John," and your wife and mother are never given the respected title "Mrs."
Logos: King includes his own opinion, or hasty generalization when talking to the clergy about how his life has changed. "When you are harried by day and haunted by night by the fact that you are a Negro, living constantly at tiptoe stance, never quite knowing what to expect next, and are plagued with inner fears and outer resentments." He vividly describes with more detail that the blacks feel a sense of "nobodiness" and they find it difficult to wait for change. King says that black men and women have come to the point where they are not willing to become desperate and cry out in despair. King uses his own point of view, not really describing how others may feel or with any factual evidence. Some may have felt too afraid to speak up and say something, because they fear what the white citizens would do.
King was not afraid to let his voice be heard as a minority in his time. He admitted to being disappointed with the white citizens because he thought that they would understand law and order and the purpose for establishing justice and if they did fail, then there would be no social progress. The justice system was clearly unfair, but the people of the court system didn't care because they thought that the blacks didn't need or deserve these God given rights, because they were different from the white majority. Based on the personal viewed from the white society, they thought that they were much better and at a higher social ranking than those from the black society. Equality among the people was never a common ground to be settled upon.
Pathos: King uses a sentimental appeal when he states, "Perhaps it is easy for those who have never felt the stinging darts of segregation to say, "Wait." But when you have seen vicious mobs lynch your mothers and fathers at will and drown your sisters and brother at whim..." He continues on in this manner and keeps describing with vivid detail examples or maybe even past experiences that he went through during his lifetime. This is clearly all pathos, because it touches the hearts of his readers and it makes them feel sad or hurt to know that the blacks went through this type of torture during their life and maybe even on a daily basis.
Ethos: King uses the "name calling strategy" to help support the ethos theory. In the paragraph where King extensively describes his and his family's day to day interaction and encounters with others, he recalls that he was "humiliated day in and day out by nagging signs reading "white" and "colored." Those official signs stating clearly just because they are black, they can't come into a white restaurant or place because of their racial background. Another name calling appears when he states "when your first name becomes "Nigger," your middle name becomes "boy" and your last name becomes "John," and your wife and mother are never given the respected title "Mrs."
Logos: King includes his own opinion, or hasty generalization when talking to the clergy about how his life has changed. "When you are harried by day and haunted by night by the fact that you are a Negro, living constantly at tiptoe stance, never quite knowing what to expect next, and are plagued with inner fears and outer resentments." He vividly describes with more detail that the blacks feel a sense of "nobodiness" and they find it difficult to wait for change. King says that black men and women have come to the point where they are not willing to become desperate and cry out in despair. King uses his own point of view, not really describing how others may feel or with any factual evidence. Some may have felt too afraid to speak up and say something, because they fear what the white citizens would do.
Friday, April 3, 2009
My Public Sphere Activity Proposal
Relay For Life is the signature activity of the American Cancer Society, that I am a proud to say I am a member of and love to help out within the activities that it creates. Relay For Life allows everyone in a community to participate in the fight against all types of cancer. Whether it is lung, colon, pancreatic, etc. Relay For Life is an event that strives to battle and kill these diseases. People are encouraged to create teams and camp out at local high schools, parks, or fairgrounds and take turns walking or running around a track or path. A representative from each team is asked to be on the track or course at all times during this event. Relays are an overnight event, held up to 24 hours in length. Teams involved in different sorts of cancer battles can walk and have fun while trying to raise much-needed funds in order to fight cancer and raise the awareness of prevention and treatment.
I have known from experience what it feels like to have a loved one pass away from cancer. This event has given me the chance to make friends with others that are also celebrating the lives of their friends or family, whether they have passed away or are currently fighting back their lives. In order to be able to gain knowledge from others pains and strengths, I have decided to dedicate my time and support into helping these people and it has allowed me to help myself as well.
The audience I am specifically targeting for my organization in order to get more members is college students our community. My fliers and brochure will be created in bright colors in order to capture the attention of the readers. The brochure will be written in a laid back tone that will invite the readers in and get them interested in being involved. The fliers and brochure are going to be written to point out that this organization is fun to be active in as well as something to work toward with great passion and commitment in order to fight back.
I plan on getting support from my audience by introducing all the benefits of being a part of this organization. Not only is this organization close to home, but members part of this organization are allowed to go out of town or to bigger cities to volunteer and meet new people for a great cause. It allows members to contribute to society and its fight and also a feeling of self worth, hope, and accomplishment.
Difficulties that arise within this organization are those that occur when members think it is too much work and stress. When people hear and think about volunteering, they aren't too excited. When a person volunteers, it's likely that they get nothing in return, which means they are less likely to do it. By being a proud supporter and advocate of this organization I am hoping to eliminate these voices and attitudese and convince people that volunteering is well worth it when it comes to saving lives. After all, if the situation was in reverse and it was your life at risk, wouldn't you want help?
I have known from experience what it feels like to have a loved one pass away from cancer. This event has given me the chance to make friends with others that are also celebrating the lives of their friends or family, whether they have passed away or are currently fighting back their lives. In order to be able to gain knowledge from others pains and strengths, I have decided to dedicate my time and support into helping these people and it has allowed me to help myself as well.
The audience I am specifically targeting for my organization in order to get more members is college students our community. My fliers and brochure will be created in bright colors in order to capture the attention of the readers. The brochure will be written in a laid back tone that will invite the readers in and get them interested in being involved. The fliers and brochure are going to be written to point out that this organization is fun to be active in as well as something to work toward with great passion and commitment in order to fight back.
I plan on getting support from my audience by introducing all the benefits of being a part of this organization. Not only is this organization close to home, but members part of this organization are allowed to go out of town or to bigger cities to volunteer and meet new people for a great cause. It allows members to contribute to society and its fight and also a feeling of self worth, hope, and accomplishment.
Difficulties that arise within this organization are those that occur when members think it is too much work and stress. When people hear and think about volunteering, they aren't too excited. When a person volunteers, it's likely that they get nothing in return, which means they are less likely to do it. By being a proud supporter and advocate of this organization I am hoping to eliminate these voices and attitudese and convince people that volunteering is well worth it when it comes to saving lives. After all, if the situation was in reverse and it was your life at risk, wouldn't you want help?
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