3 best articles from 7-15

Article 11 Food for Beauty https://mhauryluckdraper.wordpress.com/2013/10/22/article-10-food-for-beauty/

Article 12 Eggsactly https://mhauryluckdraper.wordpress.com/2013/10/24/article-12-eggsactly/

Article 13 Bananarama https://mhauryluckdraper.wordpress.com/2013/11/04/article-13-bananarama/

Book Reviews

Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott  

Lamott’s  first piece of advice to writing is to not think about the enormous bulk of the unfinished novel, memoir, etc., waiting for you but to focus on the anecdote, description, and dialogue that you want to write in. Basically taking it one step at time, Bird by Bird. She reminds us that writing is about love not fame and fortune. Lamott does a great job at providing an non torturous writing instruction book for college freshman to read by incorporating her real life experiences and her real life emotions like jealousy and envy. The fact that she doesn’t hide these emotions adds to her credibility as a writer and teacher. The structure and formatting of the book provides the breezy and easy to read and not get overwhelmed quality of the book. All in all I recommend if you’re having trouble writing grab a copy and go.

 

Writing with Power by Peter Elbow

Elbow’s Writing with Power is a very imformative writing instruction manuel. In this book there is an ample amount of tools and methods to writing. One method that is discussed is the Dangerous Method: Do it right the first time which is just want it says, trying to write right on the first try. The Dangerous Method is just 1 of 8 methods of writing that is discussed. However, even with all the imformation, tools, and hints, the structuring of this book seems to overwhelm the reader. This book does one of two things, either turns the reader away from writing, or turns them into an excellent writer.

References

Amazon. (n.d.). Bird by Bird cover. [Photograph]. Retrieved November 30, 2013 from http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/0385480016/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_2?ie=UTF8&index=2

Yang, B. (2012). Writing with Power cover. [Photograph]. Retrieved November 30. 2013 from http://blog.presentationshow.com.tw/2012/08/blog-post_18.html

 

Meeting Number 4

In the meeting I was hoping to:

•  Resubmit my second word project for a grade: https://mhauryluckdraper.wordpress.com/2013/10/23/another-fallen-empire/

•  Resubmit my third project for a grade:  https://mhauryluckdraper.wordpress.com/thanksgiving-then-and-now/

• I would have asked about my peer review two part two: https://mhauryluckdraper.wordpress.com/peer-review-2-part-2/

• Self evaluation for the fourth word project: https://mhauryluckdraper.wordpress.com/self-evaluation-part-1/

•  I would have also asked for you to look over my fourth word project and give it a grade and some productive feedback: https://mhauryluckdraper.wordpress.com/word-project-4-food-idioms/

• As for my presentation, I did an article about food commericals and I am going to turn that article into a presentation because I think my audience will be not only be intrigued but entertained. I think that it will engage my audience. This is the article link: https://mhauryluckdraper.wordpress.com/2013/11/04/article-14-commerical-interests/

• I was going to ask about the three best articles and I was wondering what characteristics we should follow when picking them out.

• Another thing was the reading reflections for Bird by Bird and Writing with Power, just a quick summary right?
• I do not plan to do the extra 5 articles or the autoethnography

• Screen Shot of Survey Survey Proof

Skill Transfer

Three skills I have learned and feel are the most important that I will use in future classes, That takes some though so bear with me:

APA

1) APA- American Psychology Association. Unlike a traditional English class we had to use the formatting we would need for future writings for our majors. It was actually beneficial because English classes use MLA (Modern Language Association) formatting, which is no help to me as I am striving to be a nurse. Any research papers I do in graduate school will follow APA format. I am already benefiting from this because I am taking Criminology now and have a research paper to do. So Instead of wasting all this extra time figuring out the proper way to do in-text citations and whether to call it a reference list, works citied, or just references and how to actually cite my sources, I will already know exactly what to do.

 

Microphone

2) Speaking up- I usually never speak in class for so many reasons. I get really nervous, shaky, and my heart rate usually increase. The center of attention, I am not. In this class participation is part of our grade and yeah I have had other classes where participation has been part of our final grade but it was different in this class. It was more of an open environment, say what you want, call your professor by the first name (which still feels weird to do). Even if appearances are deceiving, it was like a judgment free zone, no one was going to say blatantly that I was wrong, or that my analysis was stupid. I just don’t like being wrong and making a fool of myself in front of 20 something people.

 

Post It

3) Time Management- I am a huge procrastinator and I even listed as one of my goals at the beginning of the semester was to better manager my time. I started out relatively strong but like the Rollercoaster Sheikra, it’s been bumpy ride. But now that I have a job (Premiere Cinema), I now have a reacting catalyst to speed up my time management problem solving. There are only 24 hours in the day and quite frankly I think the idea of having longer days is ghastly. So that means it is time to whip myself into shape literally and figuratively.

 

References

So much Moore media. (2013). APA logo. [Digital Image]. Retrieved November 18, 2013 from http://www.somuchmoore.com/2013/Artists/APA.html

Wright, M. (2012). Microphone. [Digital Images]. Retrieved November 18, 2013 from http://blog.songcastmusic.com/2012/04/11/which-microphone-is-right-for-your-recording-process/

Pamela. (2013). Post it. [Photograph]. Retrieved November 18, 2013 from http://www.cogniview.com/blog/time-managementtransform-excel-to-excellent/

Lazy vs. Shitty first drafts

But when the cool black ink glides across the crisp white paper, she feels the words make their sounds. They spring from the darkness of her mind and settle into the breath between her favorite lines. ~ Unknown

Mary Gaitskill

Lazy first drafts: As the author Jody Hedlund once said many writers just rehash the same old story lines they have used before instead of digging deep to find the new and unpolished treasures that are sitting there waiting to be found. A lazy first daft has no thought behind it. It’s like writing bad on purpose. Dumbing down one’s vocabulary by using the same old tired adjectives and verbs. Or butchering sentence structure and grammar on purpose. It’s basically just hitting print and turning it in without any over look what so ever and saying Eh I have time. A lazy first draft is useless to the writing process.

Shitty first drafts: Anne Lamott once said that no great writing is down on the first try. The shitty first daft is a important part of the writing process because it allows the writer to get their thoughts down. The writer can them hear, see, and visual their ideas. There is always one idea in a shitty first draft that shines brighter than the rest; and idea that can be taken to the depths of the ocean with the patience and perseverance of the writer. The shitty first draft is the trunk of the tree, without there would be no branches, leaves, or apples.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

References

Mary Gaitskill Quote. (n.d.). Mary Gaitskill writing quote. [Digital Image]. Retrieved November 18, 2013 from http://alexahoselton.blogspot.com/2013/01/0-0-1-266-1518-lane-community-college.html

Ernest Hemingway Quote. (n.d.). Ernest Hemingway writing quote. [Digital Image]. Retrieved November 18, 2013 from http://www.quoteswave.com/picture-quotes/137656

Article 15: Food Myths

There are a lot of little facts we all know about various foods.  The things is, a lot of those “facts” aren’t really facts at all; they are myths.  Read on to learn what is and isn’t true about the foods we eat.

Carrot Growing

Carrots:  Carrots are more nutritious raw than cooked.

Myth:  Cooking breaks down the tough cellular wall of the carrot, releasing the beta-carotene they encase, thus making them more nutritious.

 

 

 

 

Orange Chicken

Chicken:  To reduce fat and calories, you should remove the skin before cooking.

Myth:  No matter how you cook chicken, removing the skin beforehand will get you dry chicken.  For a moist and tastier finished product, cook chicken with the skin on, and remove the skin before serving.

 

 

 

Egg with Yolk

Eggs:  Eggs should be avoided because they are high in cholesterol.

Myth:  Studies proved that eggs do not contribute to high cholesterol.  Moreover, they are a cheap but excellent source of many essential vitamins and nutrients.

 

 

 

 

Cranberry Juice

Cranberry Juice:  Drinking cranberry juice will cure a urinary tract infection.

Myth:  If you already have a UTI, cranberry juice is not going to work; antibiotics are the only cure.  However, drinking cranberry juice regularly can stop infections from happening in the first place.

 

 

 

 

Need Milk? Probably not…

Milk:  You shouldn’t drink milk when you have a cold.

Myth:  According to medical experts, milk does not increase mucus production, so there is absolutely no reason to stop drinking it when you have a cold or the flu.

 

 

 

Set amount of calories in fruit

Calories:  Calories consumed at night are more fattening than those consumed in the daytime (or vise versa).

Myth: A calorie is a calorie is a calorie.  Doesn’t matter when you consume them.

 

 

 

 

 

Basket of Eggs

Eggs:  Brown eggs are more healthful than white.

Myth:  Shell color is determined to the color of the chicken.  Brown shells or white, all eggs taste the same, have the same amount of calories and nutrients.

 

 

 

Potatoes

Potatoes:  Potatoes are carbs and should be avoided.

Myth:  Potatoes are a starchy food, but they contain an enormous amount of nutrients, vitamins and minerals.

 

 

 

References

Gelman, L. (n.d.). Eat healthier: 13 food myths you still think are true. rd.com. Retrieved November 4, 2013 from http://www.rd.com/slideshows/eat-healthier-food-myths-you-still-think-are-true/#slideshow=slide20

Hendley, J. (n.d.). The 13 biggest nutrition and food myths busted. eatingwell.com. Retrieved November 4, 2013 from http://www.eatingwell.com/nutrition_health/nutrition_news_information/the_13_biggest_nutrition_and_food_myths_busted

Taub-Dix, B. (2013, September 26). Examining food myths and facts. health.usnews.com. Retrieved November 4, 2013 from http://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/2013/09/26/examining-food-myths-and-facts

Smith, D.  (n.d.). Carrots Growing. [Photograph]. Retrieved November 4, 2013 from http://www.123rf.com/photo_6790637_organic-carrots-growing-in-rich-dark-dirt.html

Amy. (n.d.). Orange Chicken. [Photograph]. Retrieved November 4, 2013 from http://mystoryinrecipes.blogspot.com/2012/05/orange-chicken.html

Florentina. (2013, February 1). Eggs with yolk. [Photograph]. Retrieved November 4, 2013 from http://istanbul-gtug.org/

Cranberry Juice. (n.d.). [Photograph]. Retrieved November 4, 2013 from http://www.copywriter-yastrebova.com/%D0%BA%D0%BB%D1%8E%D0%BA%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B5-%D1%87%D1%83%D0%B4%D0%BE-%D0%BC%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BD-%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D1%8F%D0%B3%D0%BE%D0%B4%D0%B5/

Romm, A. (2013, July 16). Need milk? probably not…. [Photograph]. Retrieved November 4, 2013 from http://avivaromm.com/need-milk-probably-not

Yurkina, A. (2012, September 5). Set amount of calories in fruit. [Digital Image]. Retrieved November 4, 2013 from http://depositphotos.com/12570836/stock-illustration-Set-amount-calories-in-fruit-on-white.html

Basket of eggs. (n.d.). [Photograph]. Retrieved November 4, 2013 from http://jillsbooks.wordpress.com/2010/07/15/an-unconventional-cook/brown-eggs-512×384-2179/

Wikimedia commons. (n.d.). Potatoes. [Photograph]. Retrieved November 4, 2013 from http://groundcherry.wordpress.com/2011/09/18/stuffed-baked-potatoes/

Article 14: Commerical Interests

There was a time when commercials were entertaining. Catchy jingles and Memorable characters. Following are some of my favorite all-time classic food commercials.

Rice Krispies 1958 Commercial:

Dr. Pepper: 1978 Commercial:

Jello-O1957 Commercial:

Maypo 1960’s Commercial:

Hawaiian Punch 1970’s Commercial:

Pink Panther Cereal 1970’s commercial:

References

Embezz. (2006, April 19). Snap crackle pop old rice krispies commercial [Video Clip]. Retrieved November 3, 2013 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6TIsxTdrCU

BlancotronCC. (2008, March 2). Dr.Pepper commercial-I’m a pepper- David Naughton [Video clip]. Retrieved November 3, 2013 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQPN3UKQM-U

MiscVideos78rpm. (2011, May 14). Jello-O commercial [Video clip]. Retrieved November 3, 2013 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8BEDq1KNuo

BishopGallagher. (2007, September 17). I want my Maypo [Video clip]. Retrieved November 3, 2013 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBvoWr2kUUY

Jack T. (2011, November 10). Hawaiian Punch commercial from the 1970’s [Video clip]. Retrieved November 3, 2013 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLTyPNJCiJU

dustincropsboy. (2012, October 28). Pink Panther flakes cereal commercial [Video clip]. Retrieved November 3, 2013 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmg3unsgkmU

Article 13: Bananarama

Banana Hand

• The type of banana sold commercially worldwide is called a Cavendish banana. The preferred variety was originally the Gros Michel, which essentially became extinct by 1960, due to a fungus called Panama disease, and which now threatens the Cavendish. Although there are 1,000 varieties of banana plants, most or unpalatable or inedible, meaning there is no substitute should the Cavendish be wiped out. The most palatable banana variety behind the Cavendish is the Goldfinger. The problem is, it tastes more like an apple than a banana.
• Over 100 million bananas are consumed worldwide every year, making bananas the fourth largest agricultural product in the world. Americans eat more bananas every year than any other fruit. As a matter of fact, we eat more bananas a year than we do apples and oranges combined.
• Bananas don’t go on trees. Those plants are classified as a treelike perennial herb, and a banana is actually a berry.
• Bananas contain no fat, sodium, or cholesterol, are low in calories, and are an excellent source of potassium, fiber, and Vitamin B6, C, and more! They replenish necessary carbohydrates, glycogen and body fluids burned during exercise.
• The expression “Banana republic” was coined for states run by large banana companies, who would support and protect any dictator who would in turn protect their corporate interests,
• A cluster of bananas is a “hand,” and each individual fruit is a “finger.”
• Bananas were officially introduced to the American public at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. Each banana was wrapped in foil and sold for 10 cents.
• The scientific name for banana is musa sapientum, which means “fruit of the wise men.”
• Bananas float in water, one of only three fruits that do (the other two are the apple and the watermelon).
• The Banana Club Museum, located on Highway 111 in Mecca, Calif. (just south of Palm Springs), houses the world’s largest collection devoted to any one fruit. It contains more than 17,000 banana items, most of which have been donated by members. (To join the club, visit www.bananaclub.com.)
• Thanks to its oil, rubbing the inside of a banana peel on a mosquito bite (or other bug bite) or on poison ivy will help keep it from itching and getting inflamed.
• If you rub the inside of a banana peel on a scrape or burn, it will help the pain go away, keep the swelling down, and keep the wound from getting infected.
• If you rub the inside of a small piece of banana peel on a wart every night (or tape a piece of peel over the wart), the potassium in the peel can make the wart disappear in one to two weeks.
• If you tape a banana peel over a splinter, the enzymes help the splinter work its way out of your skin (and also heal the wound).
• To whiten teeth naturally, rub the inside of a banana peel on your teeth for about two minutes every night.
• Rubbing a banana peel on your forehead can help cure a headache.
• Bananas and banana peels make great fertilizer (you can compost them, bury them whole, or cut them in small pieces and mix them with garden soil) because of their phosphorous and potassium content. Roses especially like them.
• Rubbing the inside of a banana peel on houseplant leaves makes the leaves shiny.
• You can use the inside of a banana peel to clean and polish leather shoes.
• Banana peels also make a good silver polish—just rub silver with the inside of a peel and then buff with a cloth.

 And then there is Chiquita Banana…

References

Bentogurgel. (n.d.). Chiquita Banana [Commercial Video]. Retrieved November 1, 2013 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhif_hPP56A

Fun Banana Facts. (n.d.).  Thebananapolice.com. Retrieved November 2, 2013 from http://thebananapolice.com/fun-facts/

Banana Facts. (n.d.). Bananasaver.com. Retrieved November 2, 2013 from http://bananasaver.com/BananaFacts.htm

Hiskey, D. (2010, September 20). 15 facts you probably didn’t know about bananas. Todayifoundout.com. Retrieved November 2, 2013 from http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2010/09/15-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-about-bananas/

Meryn, R. (2011). Banana Hand. [Photograph]. Retrieved November 2, 2013 from http://www.industryleadersmagazine.com/peel-potential-banana-peels-make-excellent-water-purifying-system/

Meeting Reflection 3

October 29th at 2:00pm east Walker room 103

Feedback

• In regards to the word project 2: Another Fallen Empire, shows a good use of multimedia with the video. Project is at an 85/100. Fix the final references and maybe formatting. to get the last 15 points.
• With the reference list, not every first letter of every word needs to be capitalized, more lowercase words.
• Music files are to big so they need more storage, there is no way to add just a music file without having to pay for an upgrade. Just stick with imbedding YouTube videos in the post or using the widget music player which will show up either on sides or footer depending on your theme. Mine is on the side.
• I did not do the reading and noticing number 6 so bonus points will have to make it up. (6 points).
• As for final references if a source requires you to go to a different webpage then it needs a separate reference.
• Don’t need Reference List only References.
• Good feedback on Raeanna’s Rose Emporium third word project. 15/15 for peer review 2 part 1.
• Crossword and word search are very creative and will earn full points.
• Audience for third word project is older high school/college kids. Might find an article like this on food network website. So far 75 points. It speaks directly to the reader almost as if it was a conversation. Easy to read.
• Add captions to pictures so that they link with their corresponding reference.
• Bonus blog: What Causes Attraction earned 44 bonus points.
• Class grade is around a high B heading towards an A.
• Show pre writing for word project 4 and receive bonus points
• Final will be easy, lowest grade you can get is 50 for showing up and putting your name on the paper. Like reading and noticing.

I will use this feedback for the rest of the semester. While it pertained to past work it also will be applicable to future work. I will go back into my references for the past three word projects and my articles to change the capitalization of every. Only the first word needs to be capitalized. I will insert captions to link my pictures with their references so it will be easier for my readers and professor to know which picture belongs to which reference. I have made major improvements in my references and I know I won’t forget it, after doing it so many times it becomes natural. There are no more reading and noticing so some of the bonus points I have accumulated will have to go to cover that. I will start working on the word project 1 so that I can cross it off the list.

Overall I think the meeting was successful. I appreciate Marlen letting me Skype so that my grade wouldn’t be affected and while there were a few instances of frozen time everything went smoothly. I appreciate Raeanna and Marlen being understanding and willing to work with me. That was the first time I ever used Skype, I even had to set up an account. I think it was a more productive meeting than the second one because time wasn’t an issue this meeting. There wasn’t a tremendous amount of work to go over and we both knew what we wanted from the meeting. I will most definitely have some feedback for Raeanna for her first word project by  Nov. 5th (Tuesday’s class). I feel more assured of my standing in the class because of bonus points to make up for lost points, receiving 100% on the peer review. I know where my word projects stand and it is just a matter of using the feedback I received in my meeting.

 

 

Article 12: Eggsactly

It has been 35 years since the American Egg Board launched its “Incredible, edible egg!” campaign, and both it and the egg are still going strong.  So, here are some incredible egg facts and figures:

• There are approximately 280 million laying birds in the United States, producing 300 million eggs each year, producing roughly 75 billion eggs a year.  That equals 10% of the world’s egg supply. 
• Each of the roughly 280 million laying birds in the U.S. produces from 250 to 300 eggs a year.
• China leads the world in egg-production, with approximately 390 billion eggs a year, for about half the world’s egg production.
• Egg size and grade are independent of each other.  Size is determined by weight-per-dozen, and grade is determined by quality of the shell, yoke, white, and air-sac size.
• Size makes no difference when you scramble or fry your eggs for breakfast, but recipes for baked goods and custards are based on using large eggs.
• While eggs can be scrambled and poached in a microwave, they cannot be microwaved in their shells.  The rapid build-up of steam will cause the egg to explode.
• One egg supplies 12.6% of the Daily Reference Value (DRV) of Protein, a little over half of the protein is in the white and the rest is in the yolk. The egg’s protein is the highest quality protein of any food.
• One egg of any size equals one ounce of lean meat, poultry, fish or seafood.   Not only that, but egg yolks are an incredible source of choline, a vital nutrient for pregnant women. A Large egg yolk contains 125 mg of choline and provides 23% of a pregnant woman’s daily needs. 
• There is no difference in taste between regular white-shell eggs and brown-shell eggs.  Shell color is determined by the color of the hen.
• Most eggs are laid between 7am – 11 am.

Here’s to the incredible edible egg!

Reference

Rowan, K. (2010, August 20). A Dozen Extraordinary Egg Facts. Livescience.com. Retrieved October 22, 2013 from http://www.bibme.org/citation-guide/APA/website

El-Begearmi, M. (n.d.). Facts about eggs. umaine.edu. Retrieved October 22, 2013, from http://umaine.edu/publications/2257

Hiebert, W. (2010). Eggs[Photograph]. Retrieved October 23, 2013, from http://www.everythingeggs.ca/category/egg-choices/

American Egg Board. “Increbible Edible Egg Music Video”. Youtube.com. Youtube. Web. October 23, 2013