In 1102 yesterday morning we discussed various topics we could blog about this weekend and I decided I just couldn't choose for you, so I would let you make up your own mind. Here are some topics that I will allow you to blog about:
Religion (always a fun conversation, especially if you know what you are talking about, I recommend watching clips of a movie called Zeitgeist, particularly the first part that is on religion, click on the link to watch on youtube)
Homeland Security Issues (pat downs, perverted security guards, the difference between here and other countries; getting out is easier then getting in, the randomness of tougher screenings and the new machine they are using called Body Scanners (click on link to learn more)
Controversy with Rx drug addiction (this could lead into a conversation about MJ's death and other celebrities like him that have died as a result of this and the dr's who provide them with the medication and what their role in all of this means)
Analyzing song lyrics; if you want to do this, please copy and paste the song lyrics on to your entry, include a picture and/or video link. Remember that you want to not only analyze the "meaning" (which you will never really know), but you want to analyze audience, and claims, and context (when was it made, what was going on at the time), and purpose.
Another topic that we didn't discuss in class but I learned about yesterday on the news has to do with the role and job description of security guards, particularly transit security guards. A 15 year old girl was beat to unconciousness as three security guards watched on because their job desciption allows them only to "observe and report." The incident was caught on video. You can read and watch at this link from the Seattle Weekly newspaper.
Another option I wanted to offer was an evaluative/critique blog entry on any movie you might see this weekend. There are some great ones coming out; Wolfman, Valentines Day, Percy Jackson's The Lightning Thief. So if you watch a movie, blog about about, evaluate it, critique it, and rate it. How many stars would you give it?
Some of you may have another idea you may want to blog about, and if so, please shoot me an email first so that I can give you approval. Have fun with this, have a great weekend, and Happy Valentines Day.
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