AOW 20 Global Warming on the Rise

http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/gw-effects/

With global warning on the rise, our world around us is suffering greatly from its side effects. The planet is warming everywhere from the North to the South pole. Not only is the heat beginning to melt the ice caps and glaciers, precipitation patterns are causing animals to migrate from their natural habitats. Researcher Bill Fraser has tracked the decline of the Adélie penguins on Antarctica, where their numbers have fallen from 32,000 breeding pairs to 11,000 in 30 years. Researchers suspect towards the end of this century that sea levels will rise between 7 and 23 inches and will increase the intensity of  hurricanes and other tropical storms.

The purpose of this article it to inform people all over the world that the side effects from global warming are severe and increasing each year. The world we live in now will not be the world we know in less than a century from now. The exigence of this piece is to demonstrate the severity of global warming and as each passing day more and more elements of our world are becoming destroyed. As humans, we can play our role by stopping these occurrences before its to late. This article relates to people of ages, for everyone can make some change in their life style for the benefit of the earth. 

The article mainly focuses on the appeal logos. The author of this piece had a full understanding of this problems current situation and where it will be years from now. This article included bulleted facts which made it easily comprehendible. 

This article was taken from National Geographic. Nat Geo is a credible news source that focuses on the earth and all of its inhabitants. The author of this piece successfully accomplish his purpose by gathering current facts regarding global warming and formulated a concise article that summed up all of the key points. 

Unit 3 Reflection

What is an individuals duty to his government? Ask yourself what is your duty to the government? What does the government provide you? As you ask yourself these questions, consider the multitude of political figures that have embarked upon these duties and voiced their opinion in regards to a certain situation. It is our obligation to voice our concerns to the public in order to make changes and follow in the footsteps of leaders like Martian Luther King, Abraham Lincoln, and Patrick Henry. 

The fight against segregation was a prolonged battle that affected the lives of millions. African Americans had determination to one day be viewed as equal individuals. Together they united as one to make a change. Audacious leaders such as Martian Luther King spoke out in front of a crowd of thousands of people to address the actions needed for change. King was the leading figure that give his people hope and perseverance to not stop believing for one day change will come. When this day arrives, he stated how they will come together and sing “Free at last, free at last, thank God almighty, free at last” (King). King fulfilled his obligations towards his people and spoke out against his governments to signify that those of the colored race should not be summoned to life a mistreated life, yet a life granting liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

“Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal” (Lincoln).  In President Lincoln speech “The Gettysburg Address,” he opened his speech by reminding his audience of the birth of a new nation granting all men equal.  This speech was spoken during the time of the Civl War. Being engaged in a war with oneself, Lincoln considered the lives of devoted men who died on their homeland. The purpose for his speech was to remind the people that all men are equal, therefore what is the reasoning as to why we are fighting are fellow citizens. Lincoln assures his people which “under God, shall have anew birth of freedom and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth” (Lincoln). 

“Give me liberty, or give me death” (Henry) were the words chanted by Patrick Henry as he expressed his feelings regarding British rule over America. Henry felt he was obligated to help gain support from other political leaders to make America an independent nation. Henry had a strong sense of nationalism towards his homeland and therefore wanted to surrender his life due to the governing of a foreign leader. A nations government should rule its people by their own terms and not be guided by bystanders. An individual must respect their government however, people hold the right to express their opinions  and concerns and similar to Patrick Henry. 

The United States is a land that grants fundamental rights to everyone regarding of race, religion, and gender. The role of the government is to ensure these rights until the end of time and make decisions for the good of its people. Leaders like Martian Luther King, President Lincoln, and Patrick Henry coincide with the nations people and strived to make the world they lived in a just place for everyone. As you ask yourself again, what is you obligations towards the government? Is it voicing your opinion for all to hear? Reminding people that everyone was created equally? Or, addressing concerns with your government? 

AOW 18 Floating Lanterns

http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-of-the-day/floating-lanterns-thailand/

This photo captures the essence of the floating lanterns that float away into the night sky. These lanterns are launched in Thailand around the fall months. Thousands of people gather at the Lanna Meditations Center in Chiang Mai to celebrate Loy Krathong and to listen to monk chant as the lanterns drift away.

The purpose of this image is to demonstrate to people all over the world this magical event. People rave about this unforgettable image claiming “it was one of he best experiences of my life.” The exigence of this piece is to show how remarkable this annual event is and the importance it holds within the people living in Thailand.

It is truly amazing how a dark evening in Thailand is brightened by the glow of thousands of lanterns. The lanterns come in a multitude of sizes ranging from small to the size of a human. The use of many lanterns symbolize the use of repetition. What makes this event mesmerizing is use of not only a few, but thousands of lanterns to transform night into day. 

This photograph was taken from a photographer who works for National Geographic. Nat Geo has qualified photographers who travel the world to unmask the worlds beauty and wonders. Nat Geo is a credible source that provides information about the world as well as travel destinations, animals, and life adventures.The photographer accomplished his purpose by capturing the beauty of this uplifting night. 

AOW 17 North Korea Tries to Build New Leaders Image

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/09/world/asia/north-korea-tries-to-build-the-image-of-kim-jong-un-its-new-leader.html?ref=world

With his fathers passing one month ago, Kim Jong-un, son of former North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, has taken on his fathers role as dictator. On a recent television broadcast, Kim was seen sitting on top of a moving tank. Some believe that he is a “military genius.” Kim states “I had determined to enter the war if the enemies dared to intercept.” Kim has strengthened his military and is ready to fight at any given time. Suspected to be in his late twenties., Kim Jong-um has intentions to follow in his fathers footsteps and earn a name of his own.

The exigence of this piece is to show that North Korea has obtained a new leader with similar goals and regulations. Watching how his father had ruled the people, Kim will continue to support his fathers doings as to be believed that they are whats best for the country. The purpose of this article is which Kim has already made acts to strengthen its army resulting in the deepening of the country's isolation and poverty.

This article focuses on the appeal ethos. Throughout the passage, the author focused on all aspects of Kim and as to what his plans are for his country’s future. Another element used was the logos. The author understood the current situation of North Korea and what its new ruler has to offer.

This article was taken from The NewYork Times. The Times is a credible news source that daily provides our world with current happenings. Knowing the source of this article, its author Choe Sang-Hun is credible. Hun successfully proved her purpose as to revealing the persona of North Koreas current leader. 

AOW 13 Top 10 Parenting Fails of 2011

http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/30/living/parenting-fails-2011-p/index.html?hpt=li_c2

This article lists the top 10 parenting wrongdoings in 2011. Although parenting is not always an easy task, some parents lash out due to stress and make regretful mistakes. One example focuses  on a mother who forced hot sauce down her adopted son’s throat while forcing him in a cold shower on the account of lying. Her 10 year-old daughter recorded her and submitted it in to Dr. Phil. Being brought to the publics attention, the mother was convicted of child abuse.

The exigence of this piece is to show how decisions made my some parents are a detriment to a child’s health and well being. Parents, like the mother who forced hot sauce are being exposed to the public and are being charged with jail sentences. The purpose of this piece is to show how parents sometimes use drastic measures amongst their kids to handle their stress.

The article appeals to parents. When parents read the horrible actions made by other parents they review their own parenting skills. This allows for them to see if their decisions serve as a good example for their children.

The article uses the appeal logos. There are ten different mistakes listed that include personal accounts. By using actual stories, people are able to believe that the horrible actions made by parents are true.

This article was taken from CNN.com. CNN is a credible news source that provides daily information about the world and all of its happenings. The author of this piece effectively analyzed  each situation making it highly convincing to the reader and therefore he successfully accomplished his purpose.