Musterberg Response

Throughout this reading I noticed a lot of things that reminded me of today's group of people that are trying to advance technology. The first topic I realized through this reading was the eagerness that today's generation has to advance technology was the same during these invention years. I believe the eagerness was the same because many worked day in and day out trying to find something that would make someone else invention a step better so that people could have a newer connection with the product. I think these inventors wanted these experiences to occur because it was known that they would inform the next person about the product and the experience they held with it and this would cause a chain reaction to have the next person go out and spend their funds on it so that they could have their own experiences.
The next issue that I got from this reading was that during the development of technology during this time period more time and effort was put into these inventions from what I believe is put into the new inventions of my generation. I feel this way because much of the crafts that were invented lasted and didn't wear down as fast and today's inventions much of them haven't be able to last to at least 15 years and still be in good condition. I think the inventions of today are being created to meet the demand of the people and for the money. The last issue I found that was the most interesting to me was the fact that the inventions had many stages so that it could be crafted to the best of it's abilities.m I think this should be implemented in today's inventions because it might create the drive that I feel is lost with today's technology.

Foucault Response

The reading of Foucault hit home because it touched the issue of surveillance. This was an issue for me because in my community surveillance is a form of protection that is needed tremendously. I feel it's needed because there are high crimes that occur often during all times of day such as robbings, shootings, and stabbings. It's even worse because the school are being affected because the young adults are focusing more on sneaking weapons into their school instead of completing their school work and passing all of their city/state exams. The crime rate that occurs has became higher to me, due to not having any form of surveillance in my neighborhood because people know that most people will mind their business because they are usually afraid of the repercussions that may occur if they share information or what they seen with police. I also feel that it creates a boost of a high for the person committing the crime because they know that no one is there to stop them from harming someone or something unless their is a officer around and sometimes that doesn't even matter.
The installment of surveillance cameras in my neighborhood would help in making the area safe. I feel the cameras will make it a bit safer because people will have second thoughts as their going to commit a crime and most likely won't commit if they know it will be easier to find them due to having pictures of their face. It will also change the corrupted mind set of the youth and actually make them realize that crime will not get them their own homes,cars, and the money to support their families; but that a education will. I hope that eventually there will be a change made in some form of surveillance will be implemented to make a change in the area completely.

"Net Neturality"

he defintion of net neutrality is a network design to model the arguements of broadband network providers to be completely seperated from what information is sent over their networks; which makes the agrument that no information should be prioritized over another because it will cause the issue of conflict. The conflict that can occur for the broadband newtorks could be that network providers can choose to discriminate and decide how fast data will be transmitted and at what quality which will cause these newtworks to seperated information sent over newtworks the concered parties that will be affected would be the competing broadband networks.
The furture of internet will defintinaly be affteced by net neutrality because it will cause many networks to fight for competiton and many wont play fair if they notice that their competiton is stealing their customers.

Am I Still Here - Anthony Doerr

In my understanding of the article assigned titled "Am I Still Here" by Anthony Doerr I can say after reading it twice I can agree with Doerr; I feel as if I'm in an agreement with him because I have actually experienced the feeling of being a slave to technology on many occasions. For example one moment that I experienced where I knew I was a slave to technology and knew it took me from the real world was at my family's last Christmas dinner. This particular night family came from all over and we gathered to enjoy each others company and give thanks that we could celebrate another year as an healthy family with relatives of all ages in attendance. I realized after while that I kept my phone on vibrate and close to my hip that night so I could receive every text message and phone call that came through but after a while I realized that my phone wouldn't be around for a lifetime and that the good times and laughs that I shared with my family would be with me to the day I died.
After coming to my senses I realized that the media that is being created and around me every hour of the day has caused a split personality in me. I feel that there is a split personality because of something so little as just bringing myself to sit and write a paper doesn't happen anymore for me. When writing a paper I must have some form of music on wither it be my i-pod, radio, or music television station I wont be able to focus without it, I also have to have my phone near me so that I can answer every text that I may hear my phone alert me on. As time is passing and technology is growing into bigger inventions I'm realizing that the world is beginning to be taking by storm the horrible affects of these invention and losing it's sight as an individual on earth.

"What is and what may be"

The pictures that can be viewed from above tell the story of Anansa Carthen. The story that these pictures actually tell is a true story about my life which all started September 2, 1989 in Brooklyn New York but Bed-Stuy to be exact. The picture of the houses was used t show my neighborhood which was listed above and also the type of home I live in. The next picture that is significant o my life is the picture of the little girl looking into the mirror and viewing an older woman of essence and class which represents myself as a proud member of my beloved sorority; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. The next picture that represents the truth in my story is the relationship that i have with my mother who I consider to be my best friend, as seen in the picture the mother and daughter have a relationship that can't be broken because of the closeness they have for one other which I share with my mother which is a bond of love that can and never will be broken. The picture of the football team has much relevance to me because this reminds me of when I use to go along with my mother to my brother high school football games that I was his biggest fan no matter if they won or lost because of the effort he put forth when he played. The last picture of actor Omar Epps is true to me because he is one of my favorite all- time actors that I respect for his work as well as being one of the most handsome actors alive.

The picture of the houses are homes that have been passed down in my family for the past fifty years since my family came to New York City from North Carolina. The picture of the little girl who is viewing her reflections in the mirror represents my mother and the footsteps that I want to follow that have been implemented in my up bringing of a women who is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is the most classy women known to earth. The picture of the actor Omar Epps is a identical photo as to one of the greatest man in y life which is my father and it represents what he looks like and the picture of the football team is a picture of my boyfriend and the team that he plays for. And as the last picture of the mother and child is a picture of the relationship that I would love to gain with my mother because all we do is fight with each other.

"What is and what may be"

"Persuaders"

In television there are many target groups that are viewing commercials that are aimed to create a sense of "need" by the viewer who is in front of the television during that time period. For insistence there are certain times of the day that certain commercials are advertised such as during the time slight usually of early morning from 7am- 10am the target is young children who are looked to be preparing for school, daycare as well as the babysitter. These children are the target at this time because many advertiser realize that most parents are trying to prepare their children and in order to conduct some source of order without any distractions towards the child they know the parent will turn he television on so the child can focus as the parent may try to put on the child's sock, shoe, pant, shirt or even while trying to get them to complete their breakfast. The commercials that are shown during this time period usually are cereals, yogurts, toys, and games.

In reference to my explanation for this target group pertains to the film that was shown in class, this film helped me gain a better understanding as to why so many different target groups are targeted differently when it comes to television because there is a set goal that is set to be accomplished by these advertising company's. As well as this film also explained that these ideas are pitched through a group that are usually the best of the best cooperates that will gain these company's the best profits.

Response to "City Lights" by Elizabeth Ewen

In today's society women are now looked at to have some of the most leading roles in the world. Some of these roles that women posses have great influences as well as bad ones which are portrayed to the public as well as the younger generation of females. The roles that women are portraying in the movies now are becoming more and more sexual to me. I think the roles are becoming more and more sexual to me because lately since I have actually been goining to the movies it seems as if these actresses are long haired, pretty faced with exotic features, and some form of seductive looks along with bodies. These actresses also have flawless skin which I believe is from the makeup. The most recent film that I can recall watching was"Brown Sugar" in this film the leading actress played by Sanaa Lathan, in this film I noticed that much of the clothing she wore was fitted to her body as well as reveling especailly in the clevege area. As for the role of the female actress in the movies I feel as if her role has had an effect on the women in today's society because many women especallly the young females think it's "cute" to dress above their ages which isn't helpful to them at all because men choose to abuse them.

The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction

The article that was handed out in class titled The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction by Walter Benjamin was very interesting to me during the first couple of pages. I found it to be interesting because the main focus of these pages were about the term authenticity. The word authenticity means the quality of being genius, after further reading of the packet I realized something that I thought I thought was ironic was that it doesn’t matter the time period it may be or the problems that are going on around the people they will always and truly be satisfied with wanting the original. The next interesting focus for me was also how people can view or purchase a replica but it will never hold the same value to the “authentic” piece no matter how well it’s re-created with all of the original details.

Response to Soliders Without Swords

The way I felt about seeing the first half of the movie in class titled Soldiers Without Swords made me appreciate the strength that African-American community held during the hardships that were thrown at them during the 19Th century of America still not giving them equal opportunities that were suppose to be giving. My admiration began when I noticed that even though the community knew they didn't have a voice they thought of other means that helped them get their point across which also became a major accomplishment for the community. The accomplishment that became so notable for the community that inspired many to come and those after was the newspaper, but this wasn't just any old newspaper it was the "black newspaper". This paper created the voice they were hoping to gain since things had changed legally.
The strength that it bought to the community made changes many people started to gain the urge to read as well as make their children and grandchildren read, this also created a whole new field of jobs for many black people. Much of the community also took an interest in this work and wanted to be journalist, columnist, photographers and editors. Hopefully the second half also has a huge impact as the first did.

BLOG #1: MEDIA AND MYSELF

Hello everyone my name is Anansa Carthen. I'm currently a communting Junior attending Suny Old Westbury. I'm seeking a degree in the double major of Media and Communication and American Studies and a minor in Marketing. I'm a 20 year old female born and raised in Brooklyn, New York with my mother and my older sister. My background is of African American and Kittian descent. My father is from the little island of St.Kitts and Nevis which known as "Suga City". He lives here with my three sisters and younger brother and the rest of my loving family. I currently hold the position of Vice President of my chapter of my sorority which is Alpha Kappa Alpha.

A few things about myself that I would like to share with the class about myself is my favorite color is purple and has been since I can remember due to the cartoon Barney. I love to shop, especially at my favorite clothing stores which are Urban Outfitters, American Apparel, Forever 21, Marshalls and T.J Maxx. I'm a virgo with the birthday of September 2, 1989. My top hobbies are traveling, listening to music, cooking, spending time with my friends and family, and laughing until my stomach hurts as well s being silly and making my friends and family laugh when I'm not being shy.
I choose the field of Media because I enjoy using it in my everyday life to entertain me as well as the feeling that I receive when I hear breaking news or a world premiere of a new song from my favorite music artist. This feeling that I gain makes made me realize that everyone needs to experience this because it can make a difference to them from having a life and death situation or making someone cheer up if their sadden by a family members death. As I further experience these emotions from the media of the radio it made want to become the C.E.O. of my own radio station that would offer job opportunities and internships to young females in the community because they aren't many opportunities taken by females in this field.
Media has also played major role in my life because its something that I seek information that is important to me everyday. I usually receive my information on a daily basis through the media of a text message, phone call, Internet,and the news but its usually through the usage of text messages and Internet because those are used the most by me. The usage of these media's has had major influence on the choices I make for myself from my career goal of wanting to own my own radio station to shopping online because the store may not have my size or I might need few tips on where to get a better bargain on the new styles of the season. As well s learning useful information as to searching websites for my text books for class because they are cheaper then the book store.