I believe that I learned more from using the WSJ instead of a traditional textbook because the WSJ was current and it expanded on the uses of different mediums that are relevant to today. I think I may have learned more if we used a book and had a mid-term and exams, but only because I would have had to be quizzed on it. Reading the paper did not affect my other classes in anyway. Sure it was something that I had to do, but it only took about fifteen minutes to read the assigned articles.
As for my subscription to the WSJ, I do not believe that I will renew. As it is now, I didn't physically read any of the stories; I just signed in online and read them there. They are in a heap on my front step.
The instructor was amazing. He gave descriptive details about the current media and the practices they use. I learned more than a lot from him.
Based on this course, I know that I want to have a career in one aspect of mass communication, but not quite sure which area. The course gave me a broad spectrum to see how everything works and how the aspects intertwine with each other, but I'm not sure.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Grace Fellowship and Destiny Foundation Partnership Benefits Community
Mike Adkins, pastor of Grace Fellowship Church in Orlando, had more to offer than just Easter at Eola in downtown Orlando last Sunday morning.
Adkins and the Destiny Foundation founder Scott George came together and with the help of Publix, were able to donate 500 grocery bags to Orlando’s working poor (by which Adkins defined as a family of five that earns less than $25,000 a year). According to Adkins’s estimation, Central Florida has an estimate of 300-350,000 working poor and he decided to “meet a need that wasn’t being done.”
That need is being met here, as well as it is abroad.
Grace Fellowship and the Destiny Foundation also provide relief and assistance to the recovering nation of Rwanda. Known for the genocide that happened fourteen years ago, Adkins and George have stepped in to do their part. After seeing three children spend the day walking to a muddy river to drink from it, the two started projects that build wells that offer fresh drinking water. The wells are roughly a mile apart and Adkins said that because of them “the outbreaks of malaria, diarrhea, and other waterborn sicknesses has decreased significantly.”
But back at home, Adkins still has issues that he wants to address, one of which is dealing with the community’s children. Plans are being set for the Destiny Foundation to start a ministry for abused women that will provide safe houses for them as well as their children. Adkins also works with children by volunteering at local schools. The drives there also include giving away groceries.
Despite the church’s already donated $1.8 million to the foundation ($900,000 of which goes directly to the working poor), Grace lacks one essential thing—a building. As of right now, the church meets in an Adventist church downtown that they rent on Sundays. Expensive as it is, Adkins is determined to help the community first.
“Just wish you could do more of reaching a lot more people.” Adkins said. But he has seen his share of success stories. A family that used Destiny for a time to get back on their feet doubled back their money to the foundation. Other clients have been able to meet the one of the organization’s goals: finding jobs and being able to self-support again.
“Our goal is that people won’t need the Destiny Foundation. Some people see it as a hand out; it’s more of a hand up.” For more information about the Destiny Foundation and Grace Fellowship Church, visit www.battlepoverty.org and www.gogracefellowship.com.
Adkins and the Destiny Foundation founder Scott George came together and with the help of Publix, were able to donate 500 grocery bags to Orlando’s working poor (by which Adkins defined as a family of five that earns less than $25,000 a year). According to Adkins’s estimation, Central Florida has an estimate of 300-350,000 working poor and he decided to “meet a need that wasn’t being done.”
That need is being met here, as well as it is abroad.
Grace Fellowship and the Destiny Foundation also provide relief and assistance to the recovering nation of Rwanda. Known for the genocide that happened fourteen years ago, Adkins and George have stepped in to do their part. After seeing three children spend the day walking to a muddy river to drink from it, the two started projects that build wells that offer fresh drinking water. The wells are roughly a mile apart and Adkins said that because of them “the outbreaks of malaria, diarrhea, and other waterborn sicknesses has decreased significantly.”
But back at home, Adkins still has issues that he wants to address, one of which is dealing with the community’s children. Plans are being set for the Destiny Foundation to start a ministry for abused women that will provide safe houses for them as well as their children. Adkins also works with children by volunteering at local schools. The drives there also include giving away groceries.
Despite the church’s already donated $1.8 million to the foundation ($900,000 of which goes directly to the working poor), Grace lacks one essential thing—a building. As of right now, the church meets in an Adventist church downtown that they rent on Sundays. Expensive as it is, Adkins is determined to help the community first.
“Just wish you could do more of reaching a lot more people.” Adkins said. But he has seen his share of success stories. A family that used Destiny for a time to get back on their feet doubled back their money to the foundation. Other clients have been able to meet the one of the organization’s goals: finding jobs and being able to self-support again.
“Our goal is that people won’t need the Destiny Foundation. Some people see it as a hand out; it’s more of a hand up.” For more information about the Destiny Foundation and Grace Fellowship Church, visit www.battlepoverty.org and www.gogracefellowship.com.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Essay 2
Regarding social networking sites, I have an account with Myspace, Facebook, and Twitter. On a weekly average, I spend about seven hours between both sites. The sites are very important to me because it keeps me in touch with and up date with my friends and family members. If I had to pay for the service, I would, but no more than $20 yearly.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Beginning to Understand
By: Courtnee Rattigan
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – It’s been said that old dogs can’t learn new tricks. Jessica Robinson, the Village PetSmart dog trainer with five years’ experience under her belt, strongly disagrees.
The Tuesday, March 31 evening class of two golden retrievers, a black mutt, a teacup Yorkshire puppy, and a Lhasa Opsa filed into the training ring for their weekly lesson. This class in particular was for beginners, either graduates from the puppy class or dogs that have sufficient knowledge of basic commands.
“It’s much easier to train something new than to try to fix something you’ve already ruined.” Robinson said to her class. The class of five dogs and their human companions watched as Robinson demonstrated with her own 7-month-old German shepherd puppy, Taser, how to get their dog to ‘come on command.’ Having correctly responded to his master, Taser was rewarded with a soft treat.
Mighty, Ashley Patterson’s Yorkie, understood the command on his first attempt. “We never used to praise him or give him treats or anything. His training works so much better when he’s praised.” Patterson said.
To help her more stubborn students, Robinson got on the floor and demonstrated how to correct a dog by gently tugging on its collar.
“The class is helping us understand how to get them to obey commands.” said Terre Peter when asked if the class was helping. Her husband held her playing sister golden retrievers, Callie and Penny. “Being in here gives us ideas for things to do to help them better understand what we want them to do.”
Robinson teaches training classes five days a week, but another trainer teaches on the other two. The other classes offered are Puppy, Intermediate, Advanced, and Canine Good Citizen. Classes meet once a week and cost $109 for an 8 week session. All classes are offered at every PetSmart.
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – It’s been said that old dogs can’t learn new tricks. Jessica Robinson, the Village PetSmart dog trainer with five years’ experience under her belt, strongly disagrees.
The Tuesday, March 31 evening class of two golden retrievers, a black mutt, a teacup Yorkshire puppy, and a Lhasa Opsa filed into the training ring for their weekly lesson. This class in particular was for beginners, either graduates from the puppy class or dogs that have sufficient knowledge of basic commands.
“It’s much easier to train something new than to try to fix something you’ve already ruined.” Robinson said to her class. The class of five dogs and their human companions watched as Robinson demonstrated with her own 7-month-old German shepherd puppy, Taser, how to get their dog to ‘come on command.’ Having correctly responded to his master, Taser was rewarded with a soft treat.
Mighty, Ashley Patterson’s Yorkie, understood the command on his first attempt. “We never used to praise him or give him treats or anything. His training works so much better when he’s praised.” Patterson said.
To help her more stubborn students, Robinson got on the floor and demonstrated how to correct a dog by gently tugging on its collar.
“The class is helping us understand how to get them to obey commands.” said Terre Peter when asked if the class was helping. Her husband held her playing sister golden retrievers, Callie and Penny. “Being in here gives us ideas for things to do to help them better understand what we want them to do.”
Robinson teaches training classes five days a week, but another trainer teaches on the other two. The other classes offered are Puppy, Intermediate, Advanced, and Canine Good Citizen. Classes meet once a week and cost $109 for an 8 week session. All classes are offered at every PetSmart.
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