Facebook

I am an active facebook user. I log on maybe once or twice a day on free time just to see whats going on with my friends. I do think some people are getting carried away and maybe even addicted to the social network. I have about six hundred friends, half of which I actually know in some way or form. I know of people with thousands of friends and communicate with absolutely none of them. All this does is give a countless number of random people access to your life. If you are not careful of what you post on facebook, people from all over can know your phone number, city and state, location at the current time or any other types of information you wouldn't normally give to a stranger. If you don't always practice "appropriate" conversations or post on your facebook, you need to beware of future employers searching your page to see what kind of things you discuss, or pictures you post on the site. I don't think this is a fair way of judging a person in consideration for a job because pretty much everyone knows the difference in how to conduct themselves on a work site, or at home or a casual place. I may talk about things on facebook with certain people that I wouldn't even consider bringing up on the job. On the other hand, employers or businesses that promote via facebook have an extreme advantage over those that don't. Millions of people use the social site, many of which are seeking employment of some sort. I'ts a great way to reach a large amount of people from various ethnicities,ages,backgrounds and qualities.

Missing Major

My major is rehabilitation services. The rehabilitation services program prepares rehab coordinators who match the special needs of people with available resources. Rehabilitation specialists are trained to assess individual strengths and needs, and they are taught to understand the total impact of a disability upon the individual. I chose this field because I have been employed with  a company called RMS Of Ohio for a little under two years. RMS stands for residential management services. We provide in home care services for those that are MR/DD, meaning mentally retarded or developmentally disabled. I enjoy my job now, but i'm not sure if I see my self continuing with this as a career, which is why I am considering switching my major. I simply chose it because of the influence of my current job. I figured with my work experience and education in school, once i graduate I should have no problem obtaining a higher level position. This is not something i'm so sure about now. So I am not sure what my future holds just yet as far as a career or living arrangements later down the line, however, I am still a freshman and taking basic entry level courses but I plan to decide fully on a major before fall quarter.

T.V O.D?

I disagree with the statement that if we could unplug all of the television sets in America that our children will grow to be healthier, better educated, and more independent. TV sets are not what should be raising a child, but technically speaking that is often sadly the case. It is up to the parents to be a part of the child's life and influence healthy behavior, strong education and independence, no matter how much TV they watch. Television is a great source of information for children. It gives them the ability to expand the mind and learn of things outside of what they are used to seeing. I have never been to Africa, but I have a very vivid picture of what it would be like based on ideas and images that I have encountered on TV. As it opens a positive side to kids education and brain development, it can also negatively affect them if what they watch is not suitable for their age. Its the misuse and the and improper supervision of TV monitoring that brings about this negative outlook on it. Time limits are also a good idea to set for young ones watching television. Often while viewing, food and other types of snacks are incorporated which leads to an unhealthy lifestyle if exercise is not included at some point. Overall, I believe TV is a part of our growing technology. It is used to reach a wide audience for both entertainment and educational purposes, and is very effective in doing so. Its up to us to take the initiative in getting our kids motivated to learn, and exercise and not solely blame the television.

The Watermelon Race

This work of art created by Palmer Hayden titled "The Watermelon Race," stood out to me the most, especially as an African American. Palmer Hayden was one of the more controversial painters associated with the Harlem Renaissance, the boom of Black American culture that began in the 1920s. Hayden frequently referred to African American folklore in many of his artistic expressions, at times creating critics that believed that they played into racist stereotypes. During the 1920's, this may have been an acceptable portrait and a reflection of what lower class blacks did for fun. I think Hayden intended on creating it for just that purpose, and for the audience of African Americans. Unfortunately, this image today, I feel is a very derogatory piece that portrays blacks in negative stereotype. It's very sad that we are frowned upon and constantly associated with these type of images because they are a part of our culture that we should be able to embrace, and not cower in shame of. This is a very nice illustration for its time, very powerful to me as a part of my background. Palmer Hayden used great color and attention to detail in the painting that draws my attention. Of his works I have seen, this is in my eyes one of his best, and definitely a favorite of mine.