Burton Maniac

SOAPstone: Birney Montana

2008-05-15T22:19:00.000-07:00

Subject: This photographs seems to be the entrance of a bar for white people only. There is a sign in the middle of the small wall that states "POSITIVELY NO BEER SOLD TO INDIANS." Also, there is another signs that reads "We don't give credit or loan money. Please don't ask." A smaller banner on the left then reads "God Bless America. We are proud to be Americans." Lastly a small shelf appears to be holding several cigarette packs of multiple different brands.

Occasion: Segregation is thriving in the south during this time period (1941). There is racism and the black and white races are completely separated. This photo demonstrates an example of how the two races were separated, even in leisurely activities such as going to bars. This picture must have been taken right before the Civil War when discrimintion against blacks still occurred. Lastly, the banner stating "God Bless America..." is also another hint of how the right race felt superior as they were "proud to be americans" even when consistently segregating and discriminating.

Audience: Again, the targeted audience for this picture is definitely students and/or teachers who want to learn or teach America's history and what went on it its past. This photograph was probably targeting people younger than around the age of 70 who didn't live during this time. Also, a photo such as this one is probably for the white race rather than the black race who probably know and realize what their parents and grandparents had to live through.

Purpose: Specifically in this example, the photo is meant to describe and inform just how extreme, serious, and real the segregation was in the south. With the "American" banner next to the no coloreds sign, this photo can easily portray truly how the white race felt they were superior to the inferior black race.

Speaker: It's safe to say that some anger is behind the camera in this photo. Choosing to take a picture of a sign referring to the black race as "Indians" who America killed off earlier in its past clearly demonstrates what the black race was thought of. Also, the photographer seemed to include the "American" banner in the picture which basically states "we're proud to be american" and we're proud to discriminate against the blacks too. Definitely some anger and astonishment is seemed to be felt by the photographer in this photo.

Tone: Overall, this photograph seems to be angry while giving off vibes of how unbelievable the whole segregation chapter in our history is. Again, comparing blacks to indians who were killed, and the whites stating they're proud of who they are call fully illustrate a feeling of anger and suprise shown through and from this picture.

SOAPstone: South Carolina

2008-05-15T10:58:00.000-07:00

Subject: In this photo, the side of a what looks like a main road is apparent w trees and tall grass in the background of the picture. A sign on the side of the road states "Brengrille Inn: Cabins for Colored." Next to the sign is a one of the cabins the sign is referring to. However, this cabin appears to have been neglected for half a century. Diminutive and in harsh condition, with advertisements on the front, these homes are still set aside for the colored population. There are holes in the door and the roof isn't installed securely appearing to cave in soon. Large weeds and grass surround the cabin giving the appearance that this cabin's yard has never been cared for.

Occasion: This picture must have been taken during the Civil War in the south when segregation still occurred. As the sign states, "Cabins for Colored," this photo demonstrates an example of just how the two races were completely separated. The cabin in this picture also portrays the life style of the blacks. Colored people were given the bare minimum, as shown here; just a roof and walls and not much else.

Audience: The audience for this picture is most likely people of age 75 and younger who didn't live before and/or during the Civil War. This photograph is probably targeted for both the white and black race who are trying to get a "taste" of their past. Students would be targeted to learn and experience the segregation as parents would be marked to see the lives of their parents and ancestors (if colored).

Purpose: This photograph's intentions are definitely to inform and describe the colored race's lives and even possibly in comparison to the white race. With the sign designated for coloreds only demonstrates exactly and on what terms the two races were separated. In this case, in living space. It also displays, again, the condition of the coloreds life styles. With an old, neglected cabin on the side of the road, from this picture you can see just how they were mistreated.

Speaker: The photographer must be a person studying the time of the Civil War or teaching it. They could also be a Caucasian that feels sympathy for the colored race and wants documentation so history doesn't repeat itself. This photographer may also be a person fighting for the rights of colored people by taking photos of their harsh living conditions.

Tone: Actually, this photo, in my opinion has more of a softer, suddle tone. No violence is apparent just racial statements by the sign and condition of the cabin. I can see how a white photographer took this picture just to state that the white race is guilty; that this is not right. This photo was possibly taken after the war and segregation and now the caucasians are basically admitting that they are guilty and that they really did treat the black race in this way. This photo could also be a treaty of the photographer saying that "Yes, this is the end. We know what we have done wrong and it won't happen again. Ever." Promoting peace and admitting they (the white race) are guilty, this photo most definitely has a quieter, honest tone to it.

SOAPstone: Eutaw, Alabama

2008-05-14T22:52:00.000-07:00

Subject: A very old, tired lady is shown in this photograph. She seems to be sitting at a desk from where the picture is being taken. 2 beds appear behind her with intricate, detailed quilts covering them. Behind her is a wall full of what appears to be old newspaper articles and periodicals. Her eyes are closed as she is probably extremely tired from the 90 years (or so) she has been living. This room appears to be the bedroom in a small cabin with a window on the lady's right side letting light in.

Occasion: With the neat quilts and possessions on the far wall, this photo was most likely taken after the Civil War ended. During this photograph was most likely the time when blacks were finally freed from plantations to work and pursue lives of their own. This family apparently moved to a cabin along with an elder most likely a grandmother.

Audience: A picture such as this one is most likely intended for people of all ages that are learning and/or studying the end of slavery and the road to equality for the black race. Maybe people of lower to middle classes are targetted more by this picture as they can relate to the living conditions of this old lady.

Purpose: I believe that the old lady and information in this photo are trying to demonstrate and describe the living conditions of the black race right after the civil war. The wall full of articles behind the woman are most likely trying to portray how blacks must have keep record of their history and how it has now been changed. The articles may be from recent newspapers about the Civil War and author's opinions about what the outcome would be. This photograph could also be to inform that some did survive slavery, like this woman here, and how people did make it through the harsh conditions nonetheless.

Speaker: The photographer appears to be a family member or close relative of the lady sitting in this photo. The speaker most likely was also part of the war and is celebrating in a way by taking a picture of a survivor and possible articles explaining their success in the background. Family, their home, and current news (or possibly old memories) seem to be important to the photographer based on the photo (s)he chose.

Tone: A sense of relief and excitement is seen in the picture. Not necessarily by the woman's mood, but her posture and face expression show a sense of relief and ability to finally rest. With the beds made, and sunlight coming into the room, a sense of joy is felt as if a new day and time has finally come for this race of people.

SOAPstone: Eutaw, Alabama

2008-05-14T11:15:00.000-07:00

Subject: This picture shows a birdhouse atop a large, what seems to be tree trunk. The birdhouse is extremely large and elegant. Actually before I read it's description, I thought that the birdhouse on to was possible an actual home for humans. The picture is taken up on a hill looking over a pasture, or possibly a plantation. It seems to be a backyard with the birhouse and seats for sitting and viewing. A fence is seen in the distance which is possibly the boundary line of the yard. There are several large trees and tall grass is seen throughout the entire picture. The birdhouse is white and has windows with vines surrounding it that wind up the tree trunk from the ground.

Occasion: During the 1940's when this photo was taken (1941) slavery was very abundant and thriving in the south and in Alabama. This photo is most likely taking a picture of a plantation owner's yard with its detail (seats, birdhouse). Slavery is probably occuring in the place and time of this picture and the background of this picture is most likely the owner's plantation and slaves.

Audience: A photo such as this one explaining slavery and inequality is most likely for students learning and gaining information about this time in U.S. history. The white race is a probably audience for this picture as it most likely shows the backyard of a white plantation owner's yard. However, this picture could also be intended for the black race as they are also part of this time period, however, on the other side of the slavery story.

Purpose: This photo is most likely trying to inform of the life on a plantation throught the eyes of a plantation owner's. It shows the luxury of an owner's yard in the shade of the large trees, up on a hill with possessions such as birdhouses and seats. It could also be used to compare the lives of the slaves and slave owners based on the environment they live in; in this case, their yards and free space.

Speaker: First, the photographer must be into nature and scenery. He took a picture of what looks like a backyard with numerous trees and tall grass stretching down a hill and into a large pasture. As a second look, the photographer could also be interested in woodwork and crafting as (s)he is possibly taking a picture of the intricate birdhouse (s)he just made. Lastly, I believe that the author (photographer) is most likely a white plantation owner taking a picture on what looks like a pleasant summer's day of his backyard and plantation.

Tone: Joyous and peaceful seems to be the moods that jump out of the this photograph. Shadows are seen, meaning it's sunny which supports the positive, joyous mood. Also, the peaceful tone is expressed in the vacancy of this picture. There are 3 empty chairs and a birdhouse without any birds apparent in this photo. As far as we can see, there is little wind, noise, and movement which describes the more placid tone of this picture.

Imagine Tomorrow Review

2008-05-12T21:18:00.000-07:00

1. Absent at WSU
2. Feedback for Magnet Teachers about the Imagine Tomorrow Process
To start, I really appreciate how you started this project. Mr. Greene posted an assignment online to just get our brains flowing on the concepts of saving energy. After giving one recommendation for making a cleaner, greener, better school, I think the way you addressed this competition was effective and not overwhelming. Anxiety makes kids panic which is totally unnecessary for this contest. Anyways, after slowly addressing the idea of "Imagine Tomorrow" and WSU, giving us our first or second choice of the project we wanted to pursue was also positive. After choosing our ideas, however, it got slightly hectic. Not knowing what to research and with standards that weren't defined well enough, it was hard to find a path to start going down. Then the research proposal was thrown on when we had little to no research done. I think next year the deadlines need to be further apart especially after the research stage to give the students time to sort out and think about the information all the students in the group recieved. Also, the research proposal must be addressed more clearly so we know exactly what it asks for (some kids didn't even include a methods and materials section, like me, because we weren't sure what that was asking). After a path was found and an experiment was thought out, the teachers gave just enough support and time to complete everthing that needed to be finished. Also, the freedom you gave us is well appreciated because leaving the classroom and doing out work was definitely a necessity to finishing by the required deadline of the contest.
3. Considerations and Tips for next year
Given: start earlier
Must give ideas (possibly from the projects this year) so the brainstorming stage and research isn't so broad and confusing. It's much easier to know exactly what the competition is asking so the research can be guided. Also, more conferences would be helpful. Such as after we turned in our basic research questions we wanted answered just to be reassured if we were on the right track, or not. Definitely stick to an "entire group" overall project (this year: greener school) because it helps keep the stress down to know everyone is all under the same guidlines and ideas. Furthermore, a combined topic is beneficial so the groups can converse amongst themselves and possibly retrieve information from other groups for their own specific topics.

Imagine Tomorrow Check-Up

2008-04-29T21:44:00.001-07:00

For the final stretch to our way to Pullman, we still have so much to do. With solely a control run complete, and minor analysis of its emitted carbon particulates, there are several jobs still needed to be completed. Tomorrow is our pumping day where we finally get the fuel inside of our retired bus and start the actual experiment. Friday is the day when we will do the experiment of placing the rag on the end of the exhaust pipe. Next week, we will need to observe both of our rags and make conclusions about which fuel is truly the cleanest/best for the Camas School District. Then with a visual aid and graphs indicating cost analysis and emissions over time, we'll be ready to head for WSU.

A. Team Player - 9 Sometimes harsh and demanding when goals and guidlines need to be met, but necessary to lead and make constant progression

B: Creativity - 9 I haven't been given so much of an opportunity to be creative and give my outlook on our studies, but still have come up with small alterations to the original experiment done by other students, to benefit our community and the situation we're in.

C. Follow Through - 10 Ordering the DSE additive on time, keeping in contact with the DSE staff, Mr. McGeachey, and Mr. Essex, taking a weekend to retrieve all the supplies, studying our test rag, and creating both cost analysis graphs shows that I've completed most of our tasks just because I was the first to step up to the plate.

D. Problem Solving - 10 Most of our problem solving took place in the research stage. I researched ethanol finding it didn't work, then i quickly switched over to research bio-diesel. However, I promptly determined it would take too much time to either make bio-diesel and/or purchase it, so I started to go down another path. Saved by dieselsecret.com, I found this additive and alternative fuel, shared it with the group, and purchased it 4 days later.

The Persuaders

2008-02-27T11:30:00.000-08:00

Marketing Products
3. When considering whether or not to purchase something, I definitely consider it's brand and who made it. To be honest, one of the first quidlines I go by is choosing a product from a trustworthy company. So yes, unfortunately I'm a brand shopper. However, I'm not necessarily devoted to one brand. But when I'm purchasing anything, I chose the more famous, larger company. For instance, 9 times out of 10, i would purchase a pair of Nike soccer shorts over a pair of Reebok shorts, even if the nike pair costs 10 dollars more. My devotions to certain brands can be considered logical because I am "devoted" to the well-known brands that are trustworthy. So in a way, if they are high end companies, they have many guidlines to follow which would ensure that they are logically, good companies and brands. But my loyalty for them is definitely not logical, because I chose brands just for trends, or symbols such as the nike swoosh that I want to wear. Even though it's not logical I, and almost the entire population still purchase from big, well-known companies not considering their price or quality. In my opinion, and for me, I still buy from my expensive lovemarks because it's a trend and I know I'm not alone when purchasing it.

Marketing Culture
2. This question proposes a very good point. When purchasing any object, it's definitely has to "fit" me and my style and personality. So where this question is trying to get at, yes, i feel a sense of identity from what i wear and what i purchase. With almost everything I buy, the comercial, or advertisement must appeal to me. So marketing, therefore, plays a huge role in my identity because it has to fit my personality for me to buy it. Also, what I buy determines who i hang out with and where i go, or maybe vise versa. My friends determine generally what i wear because cliques all dress the same.

Marketing Politics
1. Promoting an uninformed citizen that feel pleasure coulp possible create a society where everyone acts the same and looks the same. Luntz could possible just be destroying variety among the people. With people not really thinking about the product and the company, they just feel that what they're buying is cool and they feel good about it so then they purchase it. If everyone were to just purchase what makes them feel good, we'd all be just going by our sense not by our conscience. Then that could lead to other things that people may not think about. It could lead to citizens that don't think for themselves and just go by living in a trend. So basically then, marketers and advertisements would rule the society's lives.

Propaganda/ Media Literacy Portfolio Project

2008-02-20T22:06:00.000-08:00

This is simply a magazine article advertising a sports car made by Audi. This article is trying to persuade me to by this car, or maybe just a car by Audi. They hope by showing this high quality car, it will make me want to by a car from them, knowing how "cool" or "stylish" it looks. As this company is expensive, this article was most likely in a magazine targeted for middle to higher class people that are occupied and are successful. The ages of around 30-40, and then also 60-70 are targeted, either for successful middle-aged people, or older couples that are retired and have money saved up. Also, males are more interested in cars, so this may be found in a magazine such as ESPN that appeals to men. This advertisement uses a tactic called logos, as it gives specific facts and statistics. In the bottom left hand corner is the informative that this specific car reaches 100mph in 5.1 seconds. Knowing that incredible speed, the audience can see that pathos is also used, as this car is shown to be faster than the speed of light because its headlights are behind it. Speed and this slick looking car always appeal to males especially and frankly, most women. These tactics are used because most men love speed, especially in good-looking cars which is what exactly is shown here.

2008-02-20T22:00:00.000-08:00

Personally, I've seen most Apple iPod advertisements on television, varying channels with shows appealing to all ages, but this specific adverisement most likely meant for teens and people in their early 20's. However, this ad could be easily found in a magazine. The iPod is advertised here, which is a nation-wide known product. It simply wants me to buy it. As I said, iPods are meant for all ages and advertisements are found in medias with audiences of middle to upper-class people of all ages. The iPod comercials, such as this, use repetition. There is always a brightly colored background, such as pink, orange, blue, or green, and a black person always holding a white iPod with white headphones. And all of these comercials show the person "rocking out" and fully enjoying their music and iPod which is an example of pathos, as everyone wants to be happy and enjoy their music like this figure is. This has become a very powerful advertisement, as most of the population can determine this is an iPod comercial based on the repetition used over time.

2008-02-20T21:06:00.000-08:00

This advertisement for a vacation most likely is out of a brocure, or is a flyer by itself. Information centers would most likely carry this informative. This ad is trying to persuade me to visit Sheridan, Wyoming and be forced to spend money and time in their city. An advertisement like this one is definitely meant and targeted for middle-age to older couples with some extra time and money to spend elsewhere on a vacation. With activities like golf, fishing, and horse-back riding being advertised, people who need a break and want to leisurely enjoy themselves are the main audience for a flyer promoting this kind of vacation. As the brightest and biggest object; emotionally loaded words like "Enjoy the Extraordinary" are used to get the attention to the flyer. Then pathos is used in the pictures of the several activities available in this one city. As the audience are older people, pathos is used to try and appeal to them as they are the kind of people that are looking for a great, pleasureable vacation. So, this flyer tries to get their vote by including all the different activites as well as the "History" and "Culture" that can be discovered.

2008-02-20T11:30:00.000-08:00

This advertisement was found on an online magazine which sells outdoor gear. This specific ad is just for the audience to consider the brand Dakine for their next purchase on outdoor gear. Dakine, known for their snowboard gear, and popular backpacks, is appealing to kids my age to mid 20's who are still intersted in snowboarding and the outdoors. Also, their backpacks are not the highest quality, but are known for their style which appeal to mainly only middle school and high school students. With variety and color, this advertisement uses a mix of pathos and ethos. With bright, catching colors and random pictures and symbols to catch the attention of the viewer, they can then look harder what company is advertising, and what the theme is. This advertisement is based on snowboarding and proffesional snowboarders who apparently use Dakine's gear. The subjects like Gretchen Bleiler and Tyler Lepore, who are professional snowboarders, help to sell the products as people want to buy gear used by pro's. This is where the tactic "ethos" comes in. Because it's true, everyone wants to be like the professionals. These two tactics are used as students needed their emotions triggered just to give their attention (pathos), and then to realize their not alone in bying the product (ethos) which almost always will sell the product.

2008-02-20T11:29:00.000-08:00

This advertisement is found in sports magazines that promote exercise such as ESPN and Sports Illustrated. An ad like this wants me to purchase Gatorade the drink for every time I exercise or work out. Gatorade appeals to all ages, types of people and size, if they exercise, it's for them. However, as Gatorade is well-known in the younger generations, most older people most like won't use Gatorade, so it is mainly targeting students over the age of 10 to 12 to ages 40-50 who generally stop exercising abundantly. The words "Thirst Quencher" are well known words showing repetition, and these words are an example of pathos as people need something to quench their thirst at a time or another. Also, more emotionally loaded words are used, "Proven on the field" which appeal to competitive people who need the reassurance that something in proven to help them in their performance. Powerful words like these, and pathos are great tactics to sell a product to highly active young people as they need their feelings to be postive (pathos) and need the statements to help make their final decision as many are choosy.

2008-02-20T11:14:00.000-08:00

A magazine advertisement is shown here which is trying to sell Burton snowboarding gear. Basically, as this ad uses a subject to help sell their products, it appeals to whatever the age of the person used might be. Therefore, as Burton is a company for younger people, this ad targets students in high school as well as people, like this girl Victoria who are in their lower 20's. Also, as Burton is a well-known high end snowboarding company, this ad is meant for people with weathy families as thier gear is expensive. Pathos is used in the picture of the snowboarder (Victoria), as young adults want to snowboard just like the girl/person shown in the picture. Also, the tactic ethos is used with the informative about Victoria, and then also in her portrait. Because again, people will more likely buy the product if some professional has the gear for themselves. For young adults, reassurance is needed, so ethos is incredibly persuasive and successful as students will feel like they are "cool" and not by themselves if some other person, a pro at that, has and uses the same gear.

DIDLS-Beasts of England

2008-02-13T11:27:00.000-08:00

Beasts of England

Diction = "golden future time" This phrase definitely grabs my attention showing the animals' unity in their future, and how it will be a "golden time". "Shall be trod by beasts alone" A statement like this can be mean nothing else but how their ultimate goal is to diminish the human race in order to gain respect for themselves and regain peace. "Beasts" they refer to them as beasts as they believe someday they will be rulers and totally populate the globe, with themselves only. This word makes a dramatic statement.

Imagery = "Bright will shine the fields of England" By reading this, it puts this picture into my head of the shine shining bright onto the fields as the metaphor of peacefulness and victory for the "beasts" of England. In another context, i can see this statement as the animals all standing proud and strong at their farms across the country on perfect, untouched fields without any traces of humans of any sort. "Purer shall it's waters be" I see the picture of a gentle, calm river with the reflexion of the sun and all the healthy, green trees. With no man-made pollution, and clear skies, the "beasts of england" rule the countryside with equality and peace among all of them.

Details = "Beasts of England, beasts of Ireland" In detail, the animals of these countries will be the ones to start the revolution against the human race. As leaders, these "beasts" will stand alone on their own farms, under their own rules. "Tyrant man shall be o'erthrown" The tyrant man will be conquered by the beasts. The beasts see mankind as tyrants or "single rulers" and are out to destroy them, and as they see it, they will be they tyrants someday.

Language = "And the harness from our back...Cruel whips no more shall crack" This chant is more of a rythmatic poem, with a set number of syllables on each line. This poem seems to be written for a generally young age, with simple words and simple metaphors to manipulate.

Sentence Structure = As this is a poem, there's one sentence per phrase, and there are pauses after each thought of point. The structure is "parallel" as after each pause there is a new statement or thought. So, this poem is made up of several fragments that all tie together as "the beasts of england" overall.

Overall Tone: This poem is written for the future, as what the present generations of animals are trying to work for, for their kids and grandkids to live under themselves and not under the rule of humans. This can be considered as more of a dream or wish that hopefully they are able to turn into reality if future years, to be the "golden future".