I never really knew much about steroids, but after viewing this video it surprises me that there have been no long term studies done. This video fails to address all the people who have experienced symptoms and have abused steroid use. In the video, all the men being interviewed were very healthy and knew what they were doing. Most people probably aren't this way and are probably be the exact opposite. interviews from people who have experienced the non-life treating effects such as hair loss and acne were not present in the video. Both side of the steroid use should have been shown make a strong argument.
Steroid use is just as bad as any other drug use. If they showed no symptoms at all I might think twice about them. Since symptoms do exist, even though they are not life threatening, I disapprove the use of them. Achievement in sports should be based on talent and not steroid use. Therefore athletes no matter if they are in high school or at a professional level, should all be tested. I consider any use of any steroid as cheating no matter what sport, gender, or professional level. Talent comes from hard work and practice and steroids is just and easy way out.
I believe that our culture pushes athletes to be their best. But at the same time they should know their limit. The way I see it is to do everything you can to be "your" best and not "the" best. No I don't think this a double standard because we want them to try their best but most of all we want them to do it in a safe way. No one wants to cheer for a steroid user. There is a lot of pressure on athletes to be good but they should know what is good for them and what is not.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Georgetown social life
This crack down on Georgetown University is crazy. C0llege life is just not the same without the social scene. This does not mean that people have to go out every night and get wasted. But it also does not have to lead to people getting suspended for making a little noise on a Friday or Saturday night. There have been so many complains from neighbors in the area that "15 to 20 officers will be assigned to the residential neighborhoods near campus" said 2nd District Cmdr. Andy Solberg (qtd. in Kinzie). Kinzie explains that there are now newly enforced rules to limit size of parties within university housing. There is also a one keg limit for parties as well as having to registure a party before 10am on Thursdays (Kinzie B01). I feel like there would be better ways to crack down on the noise problems in the area instead of enforceing these rules on campus housing.
This crack down on parties is a great idea. The stop to underage drinking has to start somewhere. The university is only trying to "achieve a balance that promotes the safety and well-being of our students while fostering a vibrant social atmosphere on campus," said Jeanne Lord, associate vice president for student affairs (qtd. in Kinzie). In addition to enforcing these rules to provide a safer enviroment, the campus has also brought in somone to corrdinate events for the students night life (Kinzie).
This crack down on parties is a great idea. The stop to underage drinking has to start somewhere. The university is only trying to "achieve a balance that promotes the safety and well-being of our students while fostering a vibrant social atmosphere on campus," said Jeanne Lord, associate vice president for student affairs (qtd. in Kinzie). In addition to enforcing these rules to provide a safer enviroment, the campus has also brought in somone to corrdinate events for the students night life (Kinzie).
Monday, February 16, 2009
Paraphrase
According to James D. Lester Students are over using direct quotes during note taking. More than 10% of direct quotations are being used their final paper. To fix this problem, students should use fewer direct quotes and words when preparing for papers.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Action Figures Blog 4
Article 1 compared the image of action figures throughout history. Their researched showed that as time went on, the toys became more and more masculine. They believed that this is because of how society portray men. This growth in masculinity leads to a problem called muscle dysmorphia. This is where men become obsessed with what they look like to the point where it interrupts their daily life style. A young age, these dolls may give boys the wrong impression of what their body image is suppose to look like.
Article 2 states that these action figure are simple not human and pure imagination. The writer does not believe that how they look has an impact on what children and their body image. Most of the dolls we play with have a lot of non-human quailties and are most superhero like than life like. It is nonsense to believe these little toys have an impact. The writer states that at the age where kids play with dolls, they aren't mature enough to pick up things like body image from the dolls.
Article one is written in a formal manner while article number two is made for a more casual audience. Both effectively present the authors argument. The first article was more of a research paper so the formal style worked, where as the second one was more if a opionion article. The first article included citations at the end of sentences which gives it creditabilty(ethos). The second Article has a lot of rehortical questions such as "Will the foolishness never stop?". These questions help draw the reader in but make the article less formal. The audience for the first article would be the people who design the toys or readers of a health magizine. The audience for the second artcile would be anyone whose interested. Since it is more casual, it coul dbe found in a daily newspaper, just as a random thought.
I agree more with the second article. Dolls are meant to be toys, and toys are to be played with the imagination. Therefore the action figures who have super powers are simply made up people from the imagination. When I was little, I was not a fan of barbie dolls simply because it was impossible to get their clothes on. I did not get the impression that this is what women are suppose to look like. I feel like the media and television do more influencing on that half. Plastic toys, not so much. Subconsciously the toys could have impacted my image and I wouldn't even know. My favorite dolls were always the stuff animal because of how soft they were. My parents did not limit me on which dolls I could play with based on how they look. How the doll's body was shape was never considered, but what they were wearing or holding might have been.
Article 2 states that these action figure are simple not human and pure imagination. The writer does not believe that how they look has an impact on what children and their body image. Most of the dolls we play with have a lot of non-human quailties and are most superhero like than life like. It is nonsense to believe these little toys have an impact. The writer states that at the age where kids play with dolls, they aren't mature enough to pick up things like body image from the dolls.
Article one is written in a formal manner while article number two is made for a more casual audience. Both effectively present the authors argument. The first article was more of a research paper so the formal style worked, where as the second one was more if a opionion article. The first article included citations at the end of sentences which gives it creditabilty(ethos). The second Article has a lot of rehortical questions such as "Will the foolishness never stop?". These questions help draw the reader in but make the article less formal. The audience for the first article would be the people who design the toys or readers of a health magizine. The audience for the second artcile would be anyone whose interested. Since it is more casual, it coul dbe found in a daily newspaper, just as a random thought.
I agree more with the second article. Dolls are meant to be toys, and toys are to be played with the imagination. Therefore the action figures who have super powers are simply made up people from the imagination. When I was little, I was not a fan of barbie dolls simply because it was impossible to get their clothes on. I did not get the impression that this is what women are suppose to look like. I feel like the media and television do more influencing on that half. Plastic toys, not so much. Subconsciously the toys could have impacted my image and I wouldn't even know. My favorite dolls were always the stuff animal because of how soft they were. My parents did not limit me on which dolls I could play with based on how they look. How the doll's body was shape was never considered, but what they were wearing or holding might have been.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
BLog #3
Pro-ana websites are a place where "women come together to support each other in a sickness rather than in health" (envisoin, 276). A website that supports a cause that is harmful to your health should be shut down. Especially since website are available to all ages that have access to a computer. Websites like these could push younger children over the edge and persuade them to follow through with their thoughts. Pro-ana websites only further their lifestyle and make them believe that it is acceptable because others are doing it. Having a Pro-ana website is just as bad as having a website where durg users support each other.
People who tend to be Pro-ana tend to keep this part about them to themselves. Pro-ana websites, allow them to escape and talk to someone who understand what they are going through. One of the main problems causes of this disease is because they feel worthless and don't hold value to the world unless they become Pro-anna. They feel ask they don't fit in and are alone. When feelings of alone become extreme, it could lead to suicide thoughts. "The memberes of a few sites send each other bracelets" (envision, 275). These websites let them know they are not alone. Shareing bracelet shows a bond, no matter if the bond is made for a good reason it lets them know that they are not alone.
These websites should be kept up because people with this disease tend to keep to themselves. And with out these websites we wouldn't know as much about this Pro-ana life style as we do. For this girls to be able to talk to someone will help them. Talking to each other is almost like their own kind of therapy. Pro-ana web sites allows them to let them express how they feel which is always good. Since this life to so secretory, it is hard to find out information about it. These website can also teach us more about what they are really feeling and going through and maybe in the future we can start using these websites to get them help.
People who tend to be Pro-ana tend to keep this part about them to themselves. Pro-ana websites, allow them to escape and talk to someone who understand what they are going through. One of the main problems causes of this disease is because they feel worthless and don't hold value to the world unless they become Pro-anna. They feel ask they don't fit in and are alone. When feelings of alone become extreme, it could lead to suicide thoughts. "The memberes of a few sites send each other bracelets" (envision, 275). These websites let them know they are not alone. Shareing bracelet shows a bond, no matter if the bond is made for a good reason it lets them know that they are not alone.
These websites should be kept up because people with this disease tend to keep to themselves. And with out these websites we wouldn't know as much about this Pro-ana life style as we do. For this girls to be able to talk to someone will help them. Talking to each other is almost like their own kind of therapy. Pro-ana web sites allows them to let them express how they feel which is always good. Since this life to so secretory, it is hard to find out information about it. These website can also teach us more about what they are really feeling and going through and maybe in the future we can start using these websites to get them help.
Monday, February 2, 2009
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