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Entry #10- Behind the Curtin: One Final Thought

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 Blogs, a way to communicate online with ideas and values that are important to an author.  Image source The process there is the creation of ideas to share. However, this first step can be the hardest to overcome. It seems to be hard for people to appear to be original in their ideas. this deters many from posting about their true thoughts or ideas. A term to describe this difficulty is termed writers block. Personally, I consult with friends, the internet and other sources. Sometime writers block is inevitable no matter what sources are used. Sometimes the best way to combat this is time. So it is beneficial that if there is a deadline to plan out the potential of writers block.   Another problem that is common to run into when writing a blog includes how to engage with readers. This can prove difficult as some thoughts or ideas may attract the wrong kind of attention. This can also convey the wrong message to potential readers.  Some ways to combat this is by...

Entry #9- Organic vs. Industrial

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Image Source The industrial food industry is a controversial topic in many American households. More specifically, the homes of farmers and other food producers. Many believe that industrial  food industry is a way of harm into the natural forces of nature, and others believe that it may be the only way to feed our world. With increasing numbers in the population food is feared to become scares due to this increase. Others believe that by growing organically it will not only save the land, but the products being produced, and restore the livestock on family farms and other small farming businesses.  In this image of propaganda the industrialized production of chicken is being criticized. The person in this image appears to be startled by the chicken coming from the can. Here the industrialization of protein production is critically damaged. It sends a message to the public to be scared of this new implication of food production. The production being proceeded this way, alerts ...

Entry #8- Lessons In Love: Growing Through Heartbreak

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 Love. It can make you shine like gold and it can also tear you down in ways you never thought possible. But how do people work through being at the lowest points in their lives due to heartbreak? Many would hide away, and others move on like it was just a drop in the bucket, and others learn from it. Whatever path someone may be on, there is a purpose to the healing process. And what matters at the end of the day is what is learned from these past relationships.  Image source Now love may be defined as loving a partner that you are intending to have a life with, but there are many versions of love all around. There is love and loss in every kind of relationship out there. Weather it is from a significant other, a parent, an animal, or even a job or activity, love is everywhere you look.  Image source In an experience I heard about from a friend described the relationship between a boy and a girl. They came together after being close friends. The girl was unfortunately be...

Entry #7- Fields of Despair or Fields of Hope- What Do You Want To Be Your Future?

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  image source Food. The life source to all living beings. Without food there is no life. But where does it come from? What happens when a depletion in food supply risks the well being of the products themselves? And what happens to nature as the food supply is tainted and partially destroyed through the process of industrialization? All of these factors are often hidden form public knowledge. As well as the concepts of industrialization of food production in America are kept secret from the general population.  Image Source Fresh documentary discusses these topics, questions, and details. In this documentary the purpose is to delve deeper into these topics and reveal the truth behind the struggles of the industrialization process of the food industry. As well as a positive outlook on what is being done one step at a time to better our economy and food supply. By targeting everyone in America who cares about where their food comes from and how it is effected by the byproducts ...

Entry #6- Workplace Giggles

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  Image 1 We all need a laugh now and again, and work can be a uncommon place of continuous laughter. As many view work as a place of solitude and discouragement, the people within that place of employment can make showing up everyday that much more bearable. As many places of employment vary with their professionalism, this does not stop coworkers from creating fond memories with each other.  It is a refreshing reminder to smile and take the time to enjoy the company of others. To enjoy work for a moment is a blissful relief from the standard dread that comes with working. As we all may like to make our employers believe we are content and happy to show up to work everyday, most are not excited of working a 40+ hour work week. A bit of laugher between coworkers makes that facade a possible reality. One of my favorite memories leaves everyone giggling to this day even after months following the event, and many more memories made. A coworker of mine was trying to get ice from o...

Entry #5- Reading Between the Lines: Unpacking Insurance Ad's

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Mayhem Promposal Ad Prom. A supposedly joyful event that is an opportunity for many teenagers to get dressed up and go to a school dance. However, demonstrated by Dean Winters, a demonstration of affection towards a person in asking them to prom can lead to mayhem that someone wasn't expecting. In this case the boy in the advertisement has et candles out in the text "Prom?" has caught the girls house on fire. Leading to unexpected damages and expenditures for the house.  Image 2 This ad plays into the everyday chaos of life, showing how unpredictable events can lead to a need for insurance. In this case the advertisement is beneficial in showcasing the need to be prepared in the event of the unexpected. it also appeals to a comedic aspect as the actors seem to expect this outcome from the boy. As well as the relaxation that is demonstrated from the other actors provide comedic relief to a sensitive topic of house fires. The humor and background of this ad can provide rela...

Entry#4- Balancing Professional Communication in a Digital World

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  Image 1 As we all know today's world is heavily based around technology. So much so, that Robots and other machines are used around the world to either replace or help humans navigate through life. So how do we as a species utilize this new technology to our advantage? And how do we manage a professional appearance online, while also using technology for leisure? It is a common fact that when writing to an authority figure, potential or existing, there needs to be a level of professionalism that exists in a persons writing habits. Just as they are here in this blog. Many habits that would showcase comfortability, anger, discontentment, excitement, or sadness have to be reconciled and monetized. This can be difficult to find the write wording that conveys the correct points, while also connecting the the writers unique voice. This is also difficult to achieve since writing professionally can sometimes come across in manners in which they were not intended to.  Some examples o...