When fear turns into something good
22 Feb 2011 Leave a Comment
I’m not one for doing public speeches, and I don’t enjoy getting graded on how well I perform. When I found out taking a form of communications was mandatory I was not very happy.
Luckily, I coaxed two of my friends who also needed the class to take it with me. Figuring if I had support in the class it wouldn’t be as bad. Without doing any research we chose communications 101 with Mr. Frank Switzer.
I was nervous going in on the first day because I was still semi-new with college and I didn’t know what to expect. The class started late in the semester so it lasted for two and a half hours long, one of the longest I’ve had since starting school.
I sat down at a table for four with my two friends and waited for class to begin. Switzer came in full of energy, and started discussing what we would be doing that semester. Turns out it wasn’t going to be too bad. There were only two speeches that were mandatory.
Switzer was and still is my favorite teacher I have had since coming to school. He was always entertaining, with fun stories to tell, funny stand up performances to show us and he really knew how to make a conversation out of anything. He cared about getting to know his students. He even would ask for me to be his server when he would come into my work.
Not only did I enjoy going to Switzers class everyday I also met one of my best friends in that class, Megan Vales. For one of our speeches we had to explain something, it could be anything and Megan did hers on Barbie, and came dressed up for the part. I thought it was hilarious, and started talking to her. We soon found out that we both love the Phoenix Suns and went to watch the game together after class with my two other friends that took the class with me. Megan and I have been close to inseparable ever since.
“Mr. Switzer was also one of my favorite teachers. He’s hilarious and a great debater,” said Vales.
I still look almost every semester at communications just to see if Switzer may teach a different class. I wouldn’t pass up an opportunity to take another class with him.
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online media
02 Feb 2011 1 Comment
Cnn.com has a number of different thing it focuses on. It tells a lot of news about politics, and keeps readers up to date on anything important going on. It also posts videos with the stories if they are available. It is generally easy to read, and has a variety of stories.
This website has a large audience. I think almost any age group that can read could find something valuable and entertaining on here, but is more intended toward adults. Since you can change the language setting it can be for anyone who can read English or Spanish.
My favorite part about cnn.com is the entertainment section. This section shows all the happenings with the celebrities. With award season happening right now there is always coverage on who is nominate, who already won and interviews with celebrities.
Cnn.com has stories for people who are interested in traveling, health, new technology, politics, justice, living, money, sports, world news and important things happening in the U.S.
http://us.cnn.com/
Raw Food Diet
01 Feb 2011 Leave a Comment
The raw food diet is exactly what it sounds. It only lets you consume raw food. This diet is said to make people healthier and live longer. It can be extremely hard to follow, and you must be extremely dedicated to make it work, but the hard work pays off.
Heating food above 116 degrees F is believed to destroy enzymes in food that can assist in the digestion and absorption of food. Cooking is also thought to diminish the nutritional value of the food. Some health benefits from eating this diet are increased energy, healthier skin, better digestion, weight loss and reduces this risk of heart disease.
There is a Mesa resident named Bernando LaPallo who turned 109 years old on August 17th, 2010. He doesn’t look a man of his age and can still drive, walk and do many things on his own. He claims eating only raw food helps one age gracefully and keeps you healthy.
It may be necessary to take certain vitamins if you only eat raw food because you are missing certain things from your previous diet such as calcium, iron, protein and calorie intake.
This diet also helps a person become more “green” in bettering the planet because it is all natural food, and involves little packaging and cooking.
