Entry #11: Final Blog Reflection

Blogging has been fun because I got to practice and improve my writing while learning about new topics. I liked how we got specific topics to write about that had to do with what we were going to be learning about and discussing in english class, it kind of got me thinking about the subject before we began to talk about it. It did take me longer to write the blog entries that we had to choose the topic for because i'm very indecisive, that was probably the hardest part of blog writing for me. I think writing blog entries is good because its not hard, and it helps you in class mostly when they are on the same topic as the essay you will be writing about.

Entry #10: Industrial Farms and Animal Abuse

In the industrial food system animals are raised in CAFO’s which stands for confined animal feeding operations. Chickens about 3000,000 of them are put into a small building with little to no room for movement. These animals spend their whole life not knowing what fresh air is, never seeing the sun. CAFO's are also very unsanitary, an example would be the chicken factories. There are dead chickens scattered on the floor as well as feces, you don’t need to be an expert to realize that these are breeding grounds for disease. If that doesn’t sound bad enough the environments these animals are living in are so harsh that only the desperate like immigrants and prisoners are willing to do the job of catching the chicken so they could be sent to the slaughter house. The animals are being fed food that is bad for their health but the companies don't really care because it makes them grow bigger and faster. The cheap animal feed consists of hormones and antibiotics which cause health issues for the animals. 

EC Entry: Thoughts on Food, Inc.

   Food, Inc. is a documentary film about the american food industry particularly about how the government and big industrialized companies work. The movie shows how industrialized agriculture is affecting the health of the earth, animals, and ourselves. It includes footage of real companies taking advantage of animals as well as their workers. We are also given an inside look on the lives of factory farmers who seem to hate their jobs, and a family of four who simply can't afford healthy food.
   There were many things in this film that amazed me. We have so many industrialized food that it has all become normal. We don't have seasons in super markets like the film said. I never really thought about it but we have all kinds of fruit and vegetables all year around, normally vegetation only grows certain times a year with certain weather but science has altered that and made it possible for us to have all fruits and veggies available to us all year around.

Entry #9 Pink Slime

 

The pink slimy thing there  is meat believe it or not. McDonald's one of the most popular fast food chains in the world used this to make their hamburgers and chicken nuggets. This pink slime consist of  discarded meat that has been grinded. McDonald's has not used this "meat" since 2012 but the only reason was because the public found out and was disgusted. And what amazes me the most is that it's ok for companies to do this here in the U.S, Even other McDonald's in other countries weren't doing this because its not allowed. 

Although McDonald's as well as other companies have said they will no longer use this pink slime some say that the pink slime will make a comeback due to increase in demand of beef. Not only is this pink slime  gross I am now asking myself what elses companies are hiding from consumers. Companies were willing to use and sell this product until the public became aware of it they are probably doing the same with other foods just because its cheaper for them. 

Entry #8: Animal cruelty

   Most of America supports animal cruelty without knowing it. Most of the meat and poultry we buy at stores and bring into our kitchens is produced in factory farms. What is factory farming? Its an industrialized system in which animals are raised using vigorous tactics such as chemicals and hormones. These farms focus on raising large amounts of  animals for profit while spending the least amount of money possible. They do this by keeping many animals in small confined spaces, which results in unhealthy animals and diseases in our food. No living creature should be deprived of seeing the sunlight, breathing fresh air, or living a happy life. We buy products from companies who support this, they profit from the abuse of these helpless animals, it's ok with the government and ok with the consumers as far as the companies are concerned.

Entry #7 The Film Fresh

   The film Fresh is about our food, the food system,  how it has changed over the years, and how it is harming ourselves and the planet; it also addresses why we need to make a change and how. It gives viewers an inside look at both the organic farms and farmers as well as the industrialized farms and "farmers". It tells you the ugly truth about what is really going on in the factory farms. Not only are the animals in factory farms being put in inhumane conditions they are givin chemicals and hormones. We are also shown how many chemicals go into the vegetation in the industrialized settings. Industrial farming is also harming earth due to all the water and air pollution it causes. Industrialized farming was meant to make everything easier and cheaper but it is coming out at a larger cost to our health, the health of the earth, and the abuse the animals go through. On the other organic farming is good for us, the earth, and the animals.
   I personally think everyone should be aware of what is happening to our food before it gets to our kitchen, after all whatever our food consumes is also going into our body. This film really gets you thinking, you see how bad these animals look and how unhealthy they really are if the animal is unhealthy then eating it is also unhealthy. In the film one thing that really astonished me was that in factory farms not even the farmers want to handle the animals because the conditions are so bad and no one want to work there so they have to hire inmates from a nearby prison to work at the factory farm. Another thing i learned from the film was that we don't need industrial farming, we would have enough food for everyone with organic farms and it would also be much healthier. If you have not watched the film I would highly recommend it, it is really interesting to see what is really happening to our food. It is also amazing how beneficial organic farming is to our future, if we don't start to change now industrialized farming will become the only kind of farming.

Entry #6: Millenials

  The millennials are the generation of the people who were born any time between 1980 and 2000, also known as generation Y, it is also the largest generation in history. The millennials are the most judged and negatively viewed generation thus far.The older public thinks this generation is ruining everything, they also see the Millennials as lazy. But viewing all economical and social aspects, this generation is doing extremely great.
   The millennials grew up in a time of turbulent change. All the technology this generation is said to be "addicted" to is thought to diminish their social skills. But this generation is one of the most socially active. According to government studies in the U.S  teenagers today are more involved in their communities, they think that contributing to society is very important unlike generation before. Millennials also have closer relationships than previous generations did with their family and peers.
  Being healthy is something that the millennial generation takes seriously. People like to say that they are lazy but really the millennials exercise more and are overall more active than the generations before them. Millennials say they are encouraged to be active by the media and are able to stay active by using apps. This generation is also eating healthier, and smoking less. Smoker rates are actually lower than ever before, many predict that this will be the generation that will end smoking.
   On an economical aspect let's just say this generation will have a huge impact on the economy. The generation is reaching their prime working and spending years. This will put more money in their pockets and spend a large amount. Technological advancements make purchasing items easier, this means more spending and overall a healthier economy.  
   Millennials are not doing as bad as everyone thinks they are. They are choosing to live healthier and more active lives, as well as promoting a healthier economy by spending more. Millennials are american history's largest generation. Not only is technology helping this generation stay healthy it is also helping boost America's overall economy.

Entry #5 : Disney pixars Wall-E could become reality

   In this short clip from the movie Wall-E it shows how people live, and how technology affects them. Although this is an animated movie it bring up a real issue that we deal with today and will possibly become more like it is shown in this movie in the future.
   The video clip begins with a man, who seems to be overweight, video chatting with his friend through a screen and the camera zooms out and shows that the man's friend is sitting right next to him. The camera then zooms out even further and shows that this is normal, every person is overweight, sitting on their own hover chair, and talking to each other through a screen.
   Later on in the clip it shows this man who is trying to dispose of his cup by handing it to a robot, since they don't really do anything by themselves, the robots do everything for the humans. The man falls out of his hover chair and is unable to stand up by himself, he needs help from a robot. It seems that the humans in the year 2805 don't need to walk anymore because they have these chairs that take them everywhere, so this man that is about 30 is unable to get up.
   In the last few second of the clip the robot Wall-E accidently moves a woman's screen away from her face and she is amazed by what is behind the screen. She also seems kind of hesitant when the robot presents himself to her, as if it were weird or uncommon. After that we are shown this area with big pools but there is noone in them, even though there are people there. The people are sitting by the pools on their screens, but they're not really partaking in any activities.

   All the things shown in this movies are norms that we have  today, except less extreme. Technology makes things easier but it is at the same time making us lazy. We do sometimes send someone a text telling them something even though they are near us. And like the people toward the end of the clip that were on their screens by the pool, there are people in our society today who are too distracted by technology and they don't partake in activities because they would rather be on their phone. All of the scenarios as exaggerated as they look could become our reality in a few years if we don't stop excessively using technology. Technology is helpful and fun but we sometimes use it too much, to the point where it can be unhealthy.

entry #4: Highest Paid UFC Fighter

You most likely know who Ronda Rousey is and if you don't you've probably heard her name. Twenty eight year old Ronda was the first female fighter to sign with the UFC, and the first and current UFC women's bantamweight champion. Not only is she undefeated in mixed martial arts she also has an olympic medal, she is the first American woman to win in olympic medal in Judo. In 2015 Ronda was ranked number one of The Fifty Most Dominant Athletes Alive . In her UFC Career Ronda has spent less than twenty five minutes in the ring which is the average time of a normal fight, She is known for finishing fights in a matter of seconds. Not only is Ronda an astounding fighter she is also an actress she appears in movies like The Expendables 3 and Furious 7. At such a young age Ronda is the holder of multiple records and accomplishments; she continues to amaze the public and frighten her opponents with her jaw dropping abilities. She ain't no do nothing bitch.

Entry #3: What is media Doing to Our Brains?

Media has a major effect on our brain and it isn't always good. We are constantly distracted by technology. We are professional multitaskers, we are on our phones listening to music while we check twitter and look at pictures and send someone a text message. Most people see our ability to multitask as a good thing but it really isn't that great. we are so compulsive and easily distracted, because we are used to going from one topic to another so quickly. This is affecting our ability to retain information in long term memory. We have a bright idea or learn something new and before our brain is able to move the new information from short term memory to long term memory we think of something else or move on to a new topic and that idea or piece of information is left in short term memory to be forgotten.


for a better understanding watch this short video

Entry #2: G-Eazy

Twenty six year old Gerald better known as G-Eazy is an up and coming rapper and New Orleans native. He started making music at the age of thirteen but remained unnoticed until he released the song and music video to "Runaround Sue" which was released in 2011. This song got some attention on the internet, he had to release more music soon to stay on people's radar. G-Eazy now has multiple mixtapes. His latest album "These Things Happen" released in June of 2014 hit number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart. G-Eazy will be releasing his second album this year and is expected to be at the top of the charts. I guess you could say he has come a long way from passing out mixtapes.

Entry #1: Learning About Blogs

     Jezebel is a blog that can entertain you for hours. It is a feminist blog and is one of many blogs owned by Gawker Media. The stories covered in this blog range from kidnaping stories to a story about google maps for cats. And if you don't fell like reading thats ok because they have  videos.It has taken me longer than it should have to write this because i'm way too distracted by this article on Jezebel. Jezebel.com is a cure for boredom, I garentee it.
     While exploring the web and looking at blogs I found a blog that is guaranteed to bore you. A blog called Dog Shaming. It is just countless pictures of dogs with paper signs being shamed. Now don't get me wrong i love dogs, but if i'm gonna go look at dog pictures on the internet show me something cute or funny like a dog riding a bike. I don't want  to see other people's dogs with signs stating what the dog did wrong.
      I was extremely disappointment after looking at the dog shaming blog and I was determined to find a good animal blog. I found this blog called, "Animals Doing People Things" It's not well organized but the material is solid. It has the cutest and funniest animal photos and videos. If you want a good laugh head over to animalsthatdopeoplethings.tumblr.com .

 

Get to know me.

     Hi my name is Melissa. I like to hang out with my friends and family, and have fun. I enjoy going outdoors, cooking, going to concerts, photography, road trips, and trying new things.  I come from a really close family, I have three brothers and one sister. I have lived in Arizona all my life and I like it here, its very pretty and there is a lot of things to see. I am currently attending community college, i plan on getting my associates in business here and then transferring to ASU to earn my bachelors in Technological entrepreneurship and management. I am no professional blogger but i really do hope you enjoyed reading this and I will try my best to make my post as enjoyable as possible.