Fish out of Water Broadcast

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93m6C9ruo2A&feature=youtu.be

Fish Out of Water

I attended a service at a Pentecostal Church with a friend and her family.

I was raised Catholic and had no idea what to expect at a church of another religion.

It was a Sunday evening and we walked into the huge church, full of people.

The church had a larger altar and there were more people on the altar than I was used to in a Catholic church.

We sat in the back because my friend knew I was reluctant on being there and wanted to observe what was going on.

She told me that people can be very physical and hug you throughout the service and it was better for us to stay in the back so I didn’t feel obligated.

The room was full of young adults, adults, and elderly folks.

There were no kids and it was because the kids go to a separate youth group type class while the older crowd attended the larger service.

Almost everyone was bent over with his or her heads down, repeating what the pastor was saying.

The people were very active in participating in the service, saying the prayers out loud, hands in the air, and they have live music which made the people get even more into the service.

We stood in back and I just watched all the people as they made their way up to the altar and crying while either sitting or lying on the steps.

There were some people who had a number of people surround them and lay their hands on them, which was usually a healing prayer.

The women wore no make up, had long hair, and were wearing long skirts and the men dressed in dress pants and button down shirts.

This church service was so different than what I was used to at a Catholic church.

Catholic masses are very structured and organized and at the Pentecostal service it was very open.

Towards the end of the service I became more comfortable but I still not understand the craziness that was going on at the altar and when people would give healing prayers to one another.

Japanese Internment Camp

Japanese internment was relocation of 110,000 Japanese Americans in 1942, soon after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, ordered by the United States Government.

This attacked sparked immense paranoia and worry for the U.S government, fearing that someone within the country would make a deal with those from Japan.

Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Executive Order 9066, which ordered Japanese Americans into one of the 10 internment camps located in California, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and Arkansas.

The Executive Order 9066 was to protect against the chance of domestic espionage and sabotage and was considered a “military necessity”.

Japanese Americans were forced from their homes with only 48 hours to evacuate, taking little to no personal possessions with them.

The people had to suddenly uproot from their homes and businesses and enter these horrific internment camps.

The conditions of the camp were very poor and overcrowded.

The camps had no plumbing or cooking facilities of any kind and the people were forced to sleep under tarpaper-covered frames.

Thousands of people were fed in mess halls with limited allotments of food.

Some internees died from lack of medical health care and the high level of stress they faced while living in these camps.

There were internees of all ages at the camps and conditionally it was worst for the older generations and the younger generations.

Half of the camp’s population was made up of children.

Some internees were confined to the walls of the internment camps for up to four years.

In 1944 President Roosevelt rescinded the Executive Order 9066, closing the ten internment camps.

The end of 1945 closed the last internment camp.

It was not until 1968 that the government began to consider and fix the damages done to Japanese Americans for the property they had lost.

U.S Congress passed legislation in 1988, which provided formal payments of $20,000 to each of the surviving internees, which were 60,000 people.

Fish Out of Water

Canal Street New York City, talk about feeling like a fish out of water.

We walked down about five blocks of Canal Street where there were countless vendors, both with shops or just a table set up on the sidewalk.

 Numerous men were selling illegal purses such as Coach, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci, and more, would approach us, trying to convince us to buy these knockoff purses.

Here we are, two California girls, walking the streets of New York and being a minority in this area, also known as Chinatown.

 There is nothing like this in San Jose, let me tell you!

We stood on the corner of the street, waiting to cross, and you see a woman pick out a purse on a small laminated booklet, the man runs across the street and back with a black plastic bag and they do the quick exchange.

This was just crazy to watch but it even gets worse.

We went back a few days later to do some last minute souvenir shopping and all the men who were selling purses just had them all out on a blanket on the sidewalk.

 Now how do they get away with that!

 We became curious and stood around the crowds for a while and with one blow of a whistle a dozen men wrapped up the blankets and took off.

We just stood there in awe trying to figure out what just happened.

This may not be a political or religious fish out of water experience but this was definitely a new experience for us where I felt so out of place.

Word of the Week #10

Word: Flouting

Where I Heard it: My boss said it yesterday at work

Original Sentence: “ The clients are just flouting at the counselors who are trying to help them.”

Dictionary Definition: (Verb) To treat with disdain, scorn, or contempt; scoff at; mock.

 

Use of Word in a New Sentence: Girls in high school enjoyed flouting those who were considered geeks.

Tommie Smith and John Carlos

San Jose State University has honored two San Jose State student athletes, Tommie Smith and John Carlos, who are also Olympic winners from the 1968 Summer Olympics who stood for justice, dignity, equality and peace.

It was on October 16^th, 1968 when Smith set the world record for the 200-meter race, winning the gold medal and John Carlos followed behind in third, winning the bronze medal.

Smith and Carlos went to claim their prize while barefoot, representing black poverty, and Olympic Project for Human Rights badges.

Smith wore a black scarf around his neck to represent black pride and Carlos wore beads, which represented those who were wrongfully killed without a prayer or honor.

The statue is located on the north side of campus between Clark Hall and Dwight Bentel Hall.

Tommie Smith and John Carlos stand about 15 feet tall on a three-foot podium.

Approaching the statue, the hexagon, blue, ceramic, mosaic tiles makes up most of the status with the occasional rectangular and square tiles while their heads and arms are made out of bronze.

The arms and feet felt and sounded more solid than the shoes that sat on the podium, which seemed to be just hallow metal.

The statue has used the image of the athletes with their fists in the air, which represents a human rights salutes, not a black power salute as many people assumed.

Each athlete is only wearing one glove in the statue because Carlos had forgotten his black gloves, so they split the gloves and each wore one.

Last but not least, the second place podium stays empty, however it says, “ Fellow athletes, Australian Peter Norman stood here in solidarity. Take a stand.”

Now, go over to the statue, take position on the second place podium and take a stand for human rights.

Word of the Week #9

Word: Fetter

Where I heard it: My cousin who is a sheriff for Monterey County said it in a text. 

Original Sentence: “ We have had to restrain an inmate with hand cuffs and fetters.”

Dictionary Definition: (Noun) A chain or shackle placed on the feet.

Use of Word in a New Sentence: I was watching a police television show where the man who was arrested was not cooperating and had to be cuffed to a chair and put fetters on him too.

Word of the Week #8

Word: Contrive

Where I heard it: My cousin was telling me about the book “The Hunger Games”.

Original Sentence: “ Beetee contrived an invention that destroyed the force field that encased the players in the arena.”

Dictionary Definition: (Verb) To plan with ingenuity; devise; invent. 

Use of Word in a New Sentence: There are a number of entrepreneurs that went to my room mates business class to discuss what they want to contrive.

In My Humble Opinion

Army Staff Sergeant Robert Bales is currently under arrest, accused of killing more than 16 Afghan civilians including children on March 11^th, 2012.

Bales entered a number of houses in a small Najabyan village demanding to know where the Taliban was and proceeded to shoot the residents of the homes, piling some into a room and lighting it on fire.

Bales has raked in three separate tours of duty in Iraq before he was sent to Afghanistan and had suffered traumatic brain injury during his last deployment in 2010 but was considered fit for duty after treatment.

Bales not only had a rough time during his tours but he also had a Florida investment job go sour, his Seattle- are home was condemned as he had trouble with finances on another, he failed to get a recent promotion, he was charged with assault and ran bleeding into the woods after a hit and run accident, all seeming to have had a emotional and mental significance on his well being.

The security of relationships between Afghan outlets and the U.S. are on the rocks and questioning how trustworthy the U.S. is.

This massacre, caused by this one solder, resulted in the Taliban suspending initial peace talks with the United States which had been so close to establishing after more than a decade of occupation and war.

Not only did the parliament shut down in protests of the killings but civilians were also protesting in the streets after the murders.

The U.S. military is now also facing problems because it is thought that Bales should have been better evaluated after his brain trauma.

It is clear now that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the war is affecting solders in the Middle East, especially after Bales murdered innocent civilians and children.

The U.S. government should wonder what signs were overlooked and how could this have been prevented?

In recent weeks, there were a number of Q’arans burned and this only angered the people even more before this bloodbath occurred.

This incident only further shows why the people of the Middle East tend to not trust Americans and often question if the U.S’ is there for the right reasons.

Work of the Week #7

Word: Impugn

Where I read it: Media law textbook

Original Sentence: “The defendant was determined to impugn the supposed evidence.”

Dictionary Definition: (Verb) To challenge as false. 

Use of Word in a New Sentence: The detective impugned the suspect for the robbery.

Mystery Character 2

She is a young, blonde, female entertainer who stands about 5'9" and weighs about 130 pounds.

 She is a hot and dangerous party girl whose day consists of waking up and feeling like P Diddy, grabs her glasses, brushes her teeth with a bottle of jack, and hits the city. 

Her two favorite things are boots and boys and if it doesn't have glitter, it's going to be disgusting. 

You can find her looking sick and sexyfied, going hard like the world is hers and dancing like she’s dumb while her body’s going numb.

 If she isn’t dancing until she’s numb you can find her at the back with the jack and the jukebox. 

She is very temperamental and is hot headed and if she doesn’t like what you’re saying she’ll say, “Coming out your mouth with your blah blah blah. Zip your lips like a padlock” 

There has been the occasional mention that she thinks she may need some rehab or maybe just some sleep because of this sick obsession she keeps seeing in her dreams.

 Regardless of the day, she's always living a crazy beautiful life.

Mystery Character

She’s a light skinned African American female who stands about 5’4” and weighs about 140 pounds. 

Her wild and colorful style and her voluptuous backside has become her most recognized feature. 

She has a reputation for going over the top with her eccentric style and her hair often changes colors ranging from a rainbow of colors to a hot pink afro. 

When you see her in action, her dark green eyes get large and wide, much like a deer in headlights slash she was possessed by something. 

When she talks she has a Brooklyn accent but she has the skill to speak in a British accent, a monster voice, and a soft “normal” voice. 

You can find her wearing a large, diamond encrusted necklace spelling out, “Barbie”. 
She has a tattoo on her upper left arm of Chinese characters.

 If you encounter her you will be taken back by her petite stature and bodacious behind, her crazy sense of style and her bright hair. 

Word of the Week #6

Word: Sedulous

Where I heard it: My internship adviser used it the other day. 

Original Sentence: “  You really have to be sedulous when it comes to these press releases. You should be focusing on these and only these.”

Dictionary Definition: (Adjective) Persistently or carefully maintained. 

Use of Word in a New Sentence: Caitlin is very sedulous when it comes to giving her pets their medication.

Word of the Week #5

Word: Heedlessness

Where I read it: Quote of the day online. 

Original Sentence: "Looking foolish does the spirit good. The need not to look foolish is one of youth's many burdens; as we get older we are exempted from more and more, and float upward in our heedlessness, singing Gratia Dei sum quod sum."

Dictionary Definition: (Adjective) Careless, thoughtless, unmindful. 

Use of Word in a New Sentence: The boys were so heedlessness when driving the ATV’s that they ended up crashing and ruining one of them.

Fairy Tale Lead

Jasmine, Princess of Arabia, was spotted flying through the sky on a magic carpet with Aladdin, a convicted street rat, after escaping the wrath of Jafar.

Prince Phillip’s kiss awoke Princess Aurora and broke the fatal spell that she was put under by the town's evil villain, Maleficent. 

Word of the Week #4

 Word: Annuities

Where I read it: Side Advertisement when on Dictionary.com

Original Sentence: “Indexed Annuities can help balance your plan.”

Dictionary Definition: (Noun) The right to receive such an income, or the duty to make such a payment or payments.

Use of Word in a New Sentence: My father’s fund for when he retires has been set up to be paid in annuities.

Students are Upset Over the Student Union Delay

San Jose, Calif. -The student union construction began towards the end of May in 2010 and its delayed status has caused a bustle of student opinions.

This $91.5 million dollar project expected completion date was within Fall of 2013 however there was been a number a delays the new completion date was changed to March 2014 according to Cathy Busalacchi, executive director of Student Union Inc.

The service elevator project was the root of the current delay when the construction workers were drilling for the elevator and the aquifer had come up and resulting in having to go in another direction for a different type of elevator.

“I was hoping that I’d be able to experience the new student union, especially since our fees have gone up to fund this project,” Lauren Metropolous, a second year nursing major, said. “ But by the looks of it I won’t ever get to see it and I will have only known this huge project as an inconvenience to me on my way to classes.”

The long-term main goals for the new Student Union are to provide more meeting space for the expanding student population and extra curricular and recreational use, as well as a place for students to go past 11 o’clock at night when the rest of the campus closes.

 “I have not been here for that long but I have made sure that I avoid the student union walk way during prime time traffic times throughout the day.” Sarah Gerhart, a sociology transfer student, said. “ I didn’t know that this was going to be going on when I picked San Jose State and my parents are definitely not pleased with having to pay the extra fees for this.”

There is still a lot of construction that is going to be going on for a couple years but it will bring something new to campus and improve the student life for this diverse student population.

Comparing Media

I chose to compare the news coverage of a story that was in the news recently about the Speed Freak Killer, a serial killer who has buried the remains of victims in a number of locations and revealed a third location to the investigators.

I compared the coverage of a newspaper article, a television news clip, and an online news article.

My favorite medium is the television news clip because it had all the details of the other mediums but there are also live visuals of the investigation scene.

Online News Article:

I found the story in online news on Daily Mail entitled, “Speed Freak Killer' reveals there are even MORE secret burial sites of murder victims in bizarre letter sent to TV station (which ends 'Have a nice day)”

The story is 1241 words and includes nine photos of either the convicted killer, the search, or the victims.

Two sources are quoted in the story.

The online coverage is very detailed and went farther into the background about the case and covers the reveal of another location, the investigation going on in Linden, CA, and what has been found already.

The online story is different because it is extremely long and gives an incredible amount of detail to about the letter written by the murderer, about the crew and the investigation, shows photos of a few of the victims, and details about the two convicts and their past.

Television News Clip:

           

I found the story on local television news station, KTVU, entitled, “ Linden: Convicted Serial Killer Guides Authority to Third Well.”

The story clip is 2 minutes and 22 seconds long.

There is one sourced quote by the bounty hunter that was on the case as a sound bite.

The news story on television is not as lengthy information wise as the online news article however it shows more about the location of the investigation and the third well than the other mediums do.

This coverage is different because it is mostly visual and gives a picture of where everything is happening.

Newspaper Article:

           

I found the story in an article in the Stockton Record titled, “ Small Town, Big Case”.

The front-page story is four columns wide and 11 inches long with three photos and starts on the front page and then continues on a second page.

There are fives sources quoted throughout the article.

The article began with a scene setting lead about a woman driving down a road and saw a frightened woman on the side of the road and how she would have stopped if this investigation had not began because it was unsettling.

This article is broader about the case and what is happening opposed to the extra detailed news article and video clip about the investigation.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2103296/Speed-Freak-Killer-reveals-MORE-secret-burial-sites-murder-victims-bizarre-letter-sent-TV-station-ends-Have-nice-day.html

Word of the Week #3

Word: Cumbersome 

Where I heard it: My cousin used it in a conversation

Original Sentence: “ The car was cumbersome because the car is so big and I’m not used to it.”

Dictionary Definition: (Adjective) Awkward because of size, weight, or shape. 

Use of Word in a New Sentence: It was hard to navigate through the airport because all of our baggage was so cumbersome.

My Favorite Writing

The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein, is a great book for people of all ages.

I read this book in a span of 24 hours, on a flight to and from Madrid.

The writing was captivating and it made me never want to stop reading it.

Garth Stein illustrated the life of an animal and it’s human in the most real way possible.

The reason that I feel as though this is a great example of writing is because it is in the dog’s perspective and gives it a new feel for a novel.

This book affected me with a high emotional appeal because I have had a number of pets, who have loved me unconditionally through the ups and downs.

I found myself laughing and crying throughout the book as I became more and more attached to Enzo.

I was touched by the truth, compassion, and appreciation Enzo had for his human throughout the book.

This book changed my appreciation for my pets and has me seeing the grander scheme of things.

The Art of Racing in the Rain is a great example of when people say a dog is a man’s best friend.

Word of the Week #2

Word: Atwitter

Where I read it: 'Ferris Bueller' Commercial Starring Matthew Broderick Hits the Internet by Tony Hicks

Original Sentence: " The Internet is atwitter -- why does that sound familiar?"

Dictionary Definition: (Adjective). Excited; Nervous; Aflutter; Twittering

Use of Word in a New Sentence: My heart was atwitter when I was waiting for my prom date to arrive.

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Word of the Week #1

Word: Trichloroethene

Where I read it: N.Y School to Review Environmental Tests in Medical Mystery by Phil Gast

Original Sentence: "About 30,000 gallons of trichloroethene (TCE), a potentially harmful contaminant, also were released from two ruptured tank cars, the agency said."

Dictionary Definition: (Noun). Trichloroethene, also known as TCE,  is a manufactured, organic, colorless liquid chemical. TCE has a somewhat sweet odor and is non-flammable at room temperature and will evaporate into the air.

Use of Word in a New Sentence: Trichloroethene can be a cause for a number of neurological illnesses.

All About Me

I danced on the beaches of Barcelona, Spain for the San Juan festival, from dusk until dawn, with one of my best friends after my parents tossed me my bags and passport at SFO and sent me on my first out of country traveling experience, alone. 




My name is Hillary Conlin and I am a fourth year student at San Jose State University with a major in Public Relations and a focus in Communications.

I was born in Stockton, California then moved to Sacramento, California when I was eight years old to live with my God parents, who raised me as their own child, along with my other four legged, wet nosed siblings.

I have attended private Catholic school my whole life and went Saint Francis High School, an all girls school, where we all pranced around in our cookie cutter uniforms and hoping for a glimpse of a male adolescent on campus. 

My life currently exists of me stretching myself out too thin and trying to do everything and anything. 

I am a full-time student with a part-time job at Pathway Society, a substance abuse facility in Downtown San Jose, and a PR internship at San Pedro Square Market.

I am an avid shopper who enjoys a good sale at Nordstrom, a curious traveler who is happy going to San Francisco for the day or flying to Madrid to visit friends, a music fanatic with an ITunes full of too much music all dating from 10 years ago to today, and a determined woman in the making who isn't afraid of trying new things and going the extra distance.