My Heart goes out to Flight 3407

Yesterday Feb. 12 I drove back home to Buffalo. This morning upon waking up I got a couple of phone calls from friends back at state asking me if I am ok or if the rest of my family is ok. I asked why and turn on the news to find out a plane has crashed into a house 20 minutes from my house.

Later on today I went into town with my mom and we were talking about what had happened and what she heard. She was telling me that there were camera crews in the airport when they told people that no one survived the crash.

I want to know what the camera crew was thinking. This to me is in no way acceptable to film people when they are hearing terrible news. I want to know how the camera crew would like to have a camera in their face when they hear terrible news.

Which then got me thinking about class and it seems like people will do anything just to make a buck these days. Sure it isn't as up front as say taking your clothes off or something of that nature but I think this is even worse. But going along the lines of anyone trying to make money that it seems like the publishers will print anything that will sell. Even though it may not be good, it could potentially hurt someone else or something else along those lines.

If you want more information on what happened here is a link to The Buffalo News.
http://www.buffalonews.com/home/story/577959.html

Who decides what is the right thing to do.

What would you do? After thinking about things we have talked about in class I think we have to look at things from all angles. Tonight while watching television I was wondering what I would do if I were a big wig in the television industry. Would I make a movie or show that depicted certain stereotypes for humor by showing how the world sees each other or would I want to show what that true culture was like? Just think do you want to have a job or do you want to give someone a voice that would not? How does the media do both sides of this? You can watch the history channel or PBS which tend to show facts whether it is about a culture or person or other things. Yet the popular shows are the humor ones that show the stereotypes that we all know are wrong. Just like in class talking about the people from a culture being the only true authors of that culture. It is the same question with authors it is do you want to have to have an outsider come in to write your story just to have that authors name on it so it sells or do you write it yourself so you know exactly what is getting written. I am not sure where I stand on any of this because I just do not know what is the "right" thing to do.

POWWOW

Here is the information that I have on the POWWOW in Spartan Village.

-- POWWOW--

Come and celebrate with us!  Learn about Native American culture through dance,
music, and language, at the Ojibwe Language Powwow on Saturday February 7th
from 1pm-5pm.  Snacks and refreshments will be served and this event is free to
all residents.

South Park

On South Park there was an Indian Reservation that had a casino on it. There are a ton of stereotypes within this episode. I think it is funny how this is what we were talking about in class today and tonight on T.V. there was an episode on it. It is weird how when you really pay attention to what is actually in the shows that you are watching how much it can relate to what your learning in class. I notice that with a lot of things that I learn in school lately. I feel better about my education when I can really apply what I am learning to my life outside of school.

First Timer

First of all just so you know that this is my blog so just be patient with me if it is not up to par compared to others you have read. I am excited to finally be doing one of these because I have always wanted to do one but was always just said that I would do it when I have time. Now that I have to write one for class I will finally do it. I am excited about having freedom to just write and write till I finally get out what I intend to say. I think this blog is going to become my new best friend since all I will have to do is talk and talk and talk and this blog can never say no or argue with me. Must get back to the reading and homework.

He who knows not and knows not that he knows not, is a fool ... shun him.

He who knows not and knows that he knows not, is ignorant ... teach him.

He who knows and knows not that he knows, is asleep ... wake him.

He who knows and knows that he knows, is a wise man ... follow him.

Persian Proverb