My grandfather just died a week and one day ago. We were very close, living in the same town and seeing each other very often. Although he was battling cancer and had taken a turn for the worst, I was not prepared to let go. The most ironic thing happened after he passed away in my class the next day. The class is human development in the social setting and since it was the last class, we discussed the last stage of development, death. I sat squirming in my chair for two hours and fifteen minutes while we discussed.
It is fascinating how we are so afraid to speak about death. It is such a taboo in our society to talk about it so we avoid it at all costs. The class actually gave me piece of mind about my grandfather. Some people want to do anything they can to live a little longer, even if it means living longer in unbearable pain. He was not happy or comfortable, and it was time for him to stop suffering.
Death is a part of life and something all must accept at one point. It is so hard to lose somebody you love, but it is selfish to want them to stay when they may not want to be here anymore. When I first came home and saw my family, it was hard to not stop crying. Now I know that he is happy and not suffering. There are many questions we face after a loved one has died, but I think that we should focus on the memories they have left behind with us.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Magazine blog
A magazine that I enjoy reading is Sports Illustrated. Being in a sorority, I know that most college-age girls enjoy magazines such as Cosmopolitan, People, or something along those lines. However, I love to play and watch sports, which is why I love this magazine so much. Sports Illustrated generally targets men, who are usually the sport enthusiasts. If you care the smallest bit about sports and what goes on in addition to game time, Sports Illustrated is for you. The magazine especially attracts men when they come out with their special swimsuit edition, which I cannot say that I care for.
Sports Illustrated has many sides to it; it’s not just a magazine that discusses who should win the NBA playoffs or who is the best quarterback in the NFL. It contains interviews with athletes, interesting and peculiar facts about sports, and even gossip and rumors about famous athletes.
The focus of Sports Illustrated is to inform and entertain any avid sports fan. Sports Illustrated goes so far into detail that you can learn about almost any fact you’ve ever wondered about almost any sport imaginable. The tone can be sarcastic or just straight-forward facts depending on the article. There can also be a humorous tone and style. There are many variations in the articles in the magazine, so it has a little something for everyone.
Here's the link to the magazine's website:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/
Sports Illustrated has many sides to it; it’s not just a magazine that discusses who should win the NBA playoffs or who is the best quarterback in the NFL. It contains interviews with athletes, interesting and peculiar facts about sports, and even gossip and rumors about famous athletes.
The focus of Sports Illustrated is to inform and entertain any avid sports fan. Sports Illustrated goes so far into detail that you can learn about almost any fact you’ve ever wondered about almost any sport imaginable. The tone can be sarcastic or just straight-forward facts depending on the article. There can also be a humorous tone and style. There are many variations in the articles in the magazine, so it has a little something for everyone.
Here's the link to the magazine's website:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/
Broadcast Style Exercise
HOLIDAY AIRLINE DISCOUNTS
60 SECONDS
NORTHQUEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT IT IS CUTTING ITS DOMESTIC FARES BY UP TO 40 PERCENT FOR HOLIDAY TRAVELERS.
NORTHQUEST C-E-O, FRANK DEWITT, SAYS TO THINK OF IT LIKE A HOLIDAY GIFT FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS.
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY FRIDAY FOR TRAVEL BETWEEN NOVEMBER 12 AND JANUARY 14 IN THE LOWER 48 STATES, ALASKA AND CANADA.
DISCOUNTS VARY DEPENDING ON TRAVEL DATES AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON CERTAIN POPULAR DAYS, INCLUDING NOVEMBER 23, NOVEMBER 26, DECEMBER 23 AND DECEMBER 26.
WITH THE DISCOUNTED, NON-REFUNDABLE FARES, A PASSENGER COULD TRAVEL ROUND-TRIP BETWEEN BOSTON AND SAN FRANCISCO FOR 400 DOLLARS ON CERTAIN DAYS.
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60 SECONDS
NORTHQUEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT IT IS CUTTING ITS DOMESTIC FARES BY UP TO 40 PERCENT FOR HOLIDAY TRAVELERS.
NORTHQUEST C-E-O, FRANK DEWITT, SAYS TO THINK OF IT LIKE A HOLIDAY GIFT FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS.
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY FRIDAY FOR TRAVEL BETWEEN NOVEMBER 12 AND JANUARY 14 IN THE LOWER 48 STATES, ALASKA AND CANADA.
DISCOUNTS VARY DEPENDING ON TRAVEL DATES AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON CERTAIN POPULAR DAYS, INCLUDING NOVEMBER 23, NOVEMBER 26, DECEMBER 23 AND DECEMBER 26.
WITH THE DISCOUNTED, NON-REFUNDABLE FARES, A PASSENGER COULD TRAVEL ROUND-TRIP BETWEEN BOSTON AND SAN FRANCISCO FOR 400 DOLLARS ON CERTAIN DAYS.
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Broadcast News Story-California Bronze Bear
BRONZE BEAR
30 SECONDS
GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER ADDS SOME DECORATION TO THE CAPITOL BUILDING IN SACRAMENTO WITH A GIANT BRONZE BEAR STATUE OUTSIDE OF HIS OFFICE.
THE GOVERNOR PURCHASED THE STATUE WHILE ON A TRIP TO ASPEN AND USED HIS OWN PERSONAL MONEY FOR THE PURCHASE AND SHIPMENT BACK TO SACRAMENTO.
THE GRIZZLY BEAR IS THE MASCOT ON CALIFORNIA'S STATE FLAG AND IS A GREAT PROP FOR CHILDREN TO HAVE THEIR PICTURE TAKEN WITH.
THE GOVERNOR'S SPOKESPERSON, AARON MCLEAR, ALSO POINTED OUT THAT THE STATUE IS FAR ENOUGH AWAY FROM THE DOOR TO ALLOW HANDICAP ACCESS INTO THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE.
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30 SECONDS
GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER ADDS SOME DECORATION TO THE CAPITOL BUILDING IN SACRAMENTO WITH A GIANT BRONZE BEAR STATUE OUTSIDE OF HIS OFFICE.
THE GOVERNOR PURCHASED THE STATUE WHILE ON A TRIP TO ASPEN AND USED HIS OWN PERSONAL MONEY FOR THE PURCHASE AND SHIPMENT BACK TO SACRAMENTO.
THE GRIZZLY BEAR IS THE MASCOT ON CALIFORNIA'S STATE FLAG AND IS A GREAT PROP FOR CHILDREN TO HAVE THEIR PICTURE TAKEN WITH.
THE GOVERNOR'S SPOKESPERSON, AARON MCLEAR, ALSO POINTED OUT THAT THE STATUE IS FAR ENOUGH AWAY FROM THE DOOR TO ALLOW HANDICAP ACCESS INTO THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE.
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