Sunday, November 24, 2013

The Scarlet Letter Special Quote

"'Good Master Dimmesdale,' said he, 'the responsibility of this woman's should lies greatly with you. It behooves you, therefore, to exhort her to repentance, and confession, as a proof and consequence thereof.'" (Hawthorne 46)
This ironic quote was directed to the Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale and was stated by Governor Richard Bellingham. The quote is regarding Hester Prynne's life, the protagonist. Governor Bellingham ordered this to Reverend Dimmesdale addressing it to both the crowd and Dimmesdale. Hester Prynne was on an elevated area where everyone had a view of her and could mock her for her drastic sin. Governor Bellingham is forcing all the responsibility of retrieving the information from Hester Prynne's sin. This quote has enormous significance in the story for the reader will realize the ugly truth it portrays. The greatest factor the quote obtains is the irony. Governor Bellingham requests Reverend Dimmesdale to leech out the truth from Prynne's sin, and the accomplice to Hester's sin is Dimmesdale himself. Reverend Dimmesdale is being asked to gather information which he already knows specifically about the unlawful sin. There is no possible way the truth can be discovered with the people in charge keeping their classified information to themselves. Roger Chillingworth is Hester Prynne's husband, but is believed to be dead. Hester immediately recognized him after years apart and at their encounter, Chillingworth promised that he would find thee who Hester cheated with. Chillingworth's mission is rather difficult with Dimmesdale's top secret information will be kept to himself truthfully, or is it?

Saturday, November 23, 2013

China "Protecting" Japanese Territory?

"China Establishes 'Air-Defence Zone' Over East China Sea"
By: Damian Grammaticas
Source: BBC World News
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25062525
There have been various conflicts between China and Japan throughout the decades, and currently the two islands Senkaku, Japanese territory, and Diaoyu, Chinese territory, are the center of attention at the moment. China extended its 'air-defence zone' reaching both Senkaku and Diaoyu. Japan senses a major conflict approaching with Japan's foreign ministry stating, "Setting up such airspace unilaterally escalates the situations surrounding Senkaku islands and has danger of leading to an unexpected situation." Taiwan owns a section of the islands as well and have the same mentality as Japan, promising that the military would move in to protect national security. China claims to have taken this action to "safeguarding state sovereignty, territorial land and air security, and maintaining flight order." China and Japan have had conflicts in the past decades concerning the islands, and in 2012 Japan bought three of those islands causing protests in China. In September, Japan said they would gun down unmanned aircrafts after a Chinese drone flew close to the islands. After the incident China said that if Japan shoots down another Chinese aircraft they would account it for an act of war and take measures. Clearly these two countries are not on good terms, and by the looks of it, it will not be improving much.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Puritan Religious Tolerance in Massachusetts

http://nvdatabase.swarthmore.edu/content/quakers-fight-religious-freedom-puritan-massachusetts-1656-1661
The main reason the colonists left England was because of their disagreement with the religion in England. Those who left began their own religion and were known as Puritans. In the early 1650's the Massachusetts Bay Colony was run by Puritans, so therefore there was no religious tolerance whatsoever. Later in 1656 English colonists began to arrive forming the Religious Society of Friends, currently remembered as the Quakers. Arriving to the Boston harbor they immediately requested religious freedom and to live in Massachusetts with equal rights as the other citizens. Obviously the Puritans did not grant the Quakers their wish. They treated the Quakers as brutally as possible to send a message to either become Puritans and live in Massachusetts or otherwise stay away. Quakers began being persecuted due to the rebellion toward the Puritans. The Quakers disregarded the message. They still pursued the immigration into Massachusetts any way possible, from the east, south, and north. The Massachusetts Puritans soon began creating new laws to prevent the Quakers from entering the state and disrupting their religious tolerance. The Massachusetts jails were filled with Quakers, and plenty of persecutions of Quakers performed daily. When Quakers were being tried in court, many other Quakers would run in to disrupt the proceedings. They would attempt any possible act of rebellion to get their rights in Massachusetts, usually ending in executions. The image below depicts the persecutions of Quakers with Puritans gathered to watch the executions.

Typhoon Recovery in the Philippines

"Philippine Community Groups Fill Vacuum to Provide Aid in Typhoon's Aftermath"
By: Austin Ramzy
Source: New York Times
Any natural disaster is devastating for a nation, and the Philippines are going through a typhoon that is decimating the city of Tacloban. At the moment conditions are gradually improving with major roads being cleared and cellphone communications are enhancing. A week after Typhoon Haiyan left its mark on the Philippines, progress to aid the victims and rebuilding the cities has been coming underway. The national government assisted the affected cities by sending police officers and troops to places such as Tacloban, where close to 1,000 have been sent to that area. Tacloban is in such awful condition that Ofelia Casio was elected mayor for the Talcoban City Convention Center without even applying for the and was chosen unanimously. Ms. Casio is also left in charge of the victims of the typhoon that are left homeless. "If there's any organization that comes, I represent the people," Ms. Casio stated. "If there's any donations, I take the list of families and match it with what they need." On Sunday she reinforced the children that were taking refuge in the stadium to get the vaccinations that are necessary. Casio and the Philippines are attempting any technique possible to bring back the nation to its successful state.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

SOAPST on Ralph Waldo Emerson's Education

Education SOAPST Analysis
Speaker- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Occasion- 1820's to 1830's
Audience- the world
P- to teach, to inform
Subject- educational reform
Tone- confident, friendly, informative, educated
The author Ralph Waldo Emerson knew perfectly what point he wanted to prove. He wrote Education with no bias at all, forcing people to think what the true meaning of education is. The main idea Emerson is attempting to prove is that students should find their own path to life, not what the teacher or parents would like the student to pursue. The teacher is a mentor or guide to what the student would like to achieve. Emerson also believes that everyone is a genius, it is a matter of how that person becomes the genius they have in themselves. A perfect example Emerson was an anecdote about a gentleman named Sir Charles Fellows. According to Emerson this overachieving man became the genius that he is by traveling the world to find the genius master to suit his preferences. Fellows did not go to school to find an education, but gained the knowledge of education by traveling to countries such as England and Greece, where he learned their beautiful languages. Emerson believes that for a pupil to become a genius they need the genius teacher, which requires the one eager to learn to find the guider themselves. The true meaning of education is outstandingly portrayed my Emerson

Eye Witnesses Speak Out About LAX Shooting

"LAX shooter was 'calm, pacing, scanning the crowd' during rampage"
By: Angel Jennings and Christine Mai-Duc
Source: Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-lax-shooting-eyewitness-20131101,0,1026875.story#axzz2jWt78eNd
Early morning on Friday, November 1st, the international airport LAX was under attack by a single gunman. Witnesses spoke about there terrifying near death experience. Demetrius Trammel was in Gladstone's 4 Fish restaurant kitchen when he saw travelers sprinting in and out of the restaurant. A moment later Trammel heard gunshots and everyone instinctively dropped to the floor at once. While the people in the terminal food court did their best to take cover, Trammel said he saw the gunman emerge carrying an AR-15 rifle on his shoulder. "He was looking around," stated Trammel. "He was calm, pacing, scanning the crowd, like he was looking for somebody specifically." Trammel saw three men with helmets against the wall stealthily making their way toward the gunman. Courageously, Trammel went and shut off the lights, temporarily blinding the gunman. Afterward, he heard around five to six gunshots and subsequently, complete silence. Looking up after hearing the gunshots, the gunman was face down on the floor bleeding from the leg and upper body. There are many more eye witness stories such as Trammel's, showing the tension that was in the room at the moment.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Education Question

The controversial question has been spurring around the United States. To what extent do our schools serve the goals of a true education? Most perceive the meaning of a true education as learning the school material, studying at home, and taking a test afterward. I think otherwise. The true definition of to educate is to give intellectual, moral, and social instruction to someone. Studying current school material does not give you the knowledge of how to pay taxes or apply for a job. As of now, schools teach the same material giving students a narrow minded way to think. Student's education should allow them to think outside the box, teaching them the social aspect of life on how to communicate with others and on time decision making. School should not be a place where you take tests and depending on the result that is the kind of person it makes you. School should be about preparation for the obstacles in life, ready to conquer what is awaiting in your destiny. In the aspect of the teachers, schools should not hire the strict teachers that make class into a dictatorship only talking about the subject. They should be teachers that allow students to open their minds, think about how in the future this may come in handy. Everyone has their own vision of a true education, and the kind that allows students to think outside the box is the most adequate for this generation.

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Stalking Much?

"US bugged Merkel's phone from 2002 until 2013, report claims"
By: Damien McGuinness
Source: BBC World News
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24690055
German publications release that German chancellor Angela Merkel's phone number is in the National Security Agency's secret document. How long has the NSA had Merkel's phone bugged? Since 2002. This continued until recently in 2013. Germany and other countries are not the only ones aggravated by the spying of the US, but so are the citizens of the ones spying themselves. About a thousand protesters approached the US Capitol demanding leverage and privacy with the surveillance. Many praised Edward Snowden for revealing most of the NSA's secrets resulting to others coming about such as the recent event of stalking Merkel's phone. Germany is outraged by the occurrence and have the right to be. They will be sending their top intelligence chiefs to Washington in the upcoming week to further investigate the spying allegations. On Friday, both Germany and France reported that they want the United States to sign a no-spy deal with a deadline of the end of 2013. Rumors have come about that not only is the NSA spying on Merkel's actions on her phone but as well as listening to millions of telephone calls made by German and French citizens. With the government shut down leaving the United States in despair and the spy leaks on Merkel's phone embarrassing them, the world wonders what other secrets may the US be hiding?

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Close Call for LAX

"LAX dry-ice bombs: Second suspect was supervisor of first suspect"
By: Richard Winton
Source: The Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-lax-dry-ice-bombs-second-suspect-20131018,0,7085886.story
Forty-one year old Miguel Angel Iniguez was arrested Friday at LAX on suspicion for possession of a destructive device. Miguel Iniguez was the supervisor of Dicarlo Bennet, who was arrested earlier in the week for being involved with two dry-ice bombs detonating one in Terminal 2 and a tarmac area at Tom Bradley International Terminal. Both Iniguez and Bennet are both employed by Servisair, an aviation ground services company. Iniguez is currently in jail and being held on a $500,000 bail. Bennet recognized that he is responsible for the dry ice-bombs, and admitted that there was a third that had not detonated. Fortunately, there were no injuries involved during the explosion. Police reported that this was not an act of terrorism, and was simply for Bennet's amusement. Deputy Chief Michael Downing said, "He was a prankster, he thought it was funny." Later adding, "There is nothing funny about what he did." Police Chief Charlie Beck stated before Bennet's arrest, "Whether you think this is a harmless prank or a way to disrupt operations at the airport, it won't matter, you will go to jail."

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Malala Wins Sakharov Award

"Malala Wins Sakharov Award, EU's Top Human Rights Award"
By: Raf Casert
Source: Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/10/malala-sakharov-award_n_4077185.html?utm_hp_ref=malala-yousufzai
Over the past year the name Malala has been mentioned around the world. She has been an inspiration to nearly the whole female population encouraging women's rights by raising her voice and attempting to enforce education for girls. On October 10th, European lawmakers themselves have awarded their top human rights award to Malala Yousafzai, having survived an assasination attempt by the Taliban because of her courage to stand up for women's education. The top human rights prize is the Sakharov Award, given to those who dedicate their lives to defend human rights and freedom of thought. She is also being nominated as a contender for the Nobel Peace Prize, being the youngest ever to be considered to be given this honorable award. The entire world is supporting her and is aware of the threats she has received, including Militants threatening to kill her if she returns home. This brave sixteen year old has gone into drastic measures to stand up for what is right, with the mentality of having everything to gain and nothing to lose. She has outspoken to the world about the injustice of the Taliban, one of the most feared terrorist groups in the world. Keep an eye on this young, courageous girl, for she will become a significant figure in the future, which she already has become.

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Classmate Speech Analysis

"The Perils of Indifference"

The speech project that is being analyzed is the speech "The Perils of Indifference" by Ellie Wiesel and the project made by Rita Blikian and Karnie Babikian. The main aspect of the speech given is to demonstrate the the magnitude of the impact the Holocaust had in the world and how indifferently the United States reacted to this situation. The author Wiesel knew that the Germans were most at fault for committing the horrific genocide, but is aggravated because of the fact that the United States knew about the situation during the twelve years of the Holocaust and could have easily ended the inhumane tortures that were occurring to all the Jews in the concentration camps including himself.
During Rita's and Karnie's presentation, they did an exceptional job in taking into consideration all the aspects of the speech of those being induction, deduction, classical oration, and the toulmin model. One of the main reasons that drew me toward this specific presentation was the fact that I had read the book Night by Ellie Wiesel before, giving me background information to both the book and the presentation. Overall on the presentation, outstanding job from both Karnie and Rita.

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Kenyan Mall Shooting Suspects Identified

"Kenya military names Westgate mall attack suspects"
By: Gabriel Gatehouse
Source: BBC World News
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-24412315
On September 21st, a mass shooting occurred at the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, resulting with at least sixty seven people dead. It was believed that a group of about ten to fifteen took part in the assault, although after investigating into the dilemma the police chief says that it was around four or six. The four men predicted to be the ones involved are Abu Baara al-Sudani, Omar Nabhan, Khattab al-Kene, and Umayr, are all believed to have died in the raid. The Al-Qaeda linked group said to have been part of the attack for Kenya's military involvement in Somalia.
One may argue that the releasing of the believed suspect's names is too early, having seen in aired footage that there were four attackers calmly searching the mall with machine guns in their hand. Kenya Defense Forces spokesman Maj Emmanuel stated, "I confirm these were the terrorists: they all died in the raid." Also, a Kenyan security analyst told BBC that at least two of the names should be recognized by the Kenyan intelligence services. Kenyan police chief David Kimaiyo told Kenya's KTN television that: "None of them managed to escape from the building after the attack," This conflict would be difficult to solve without any of the suspects being available to question.

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Declaration of Independence

Grievance from The Declaration of Independence

"He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people."

In The Declaration of Independence written by Thomas Jefferson and his fellow framers rebel against the opposition of England, being the strongest and most dominant country at the time. In one of the many grievances mentioned in The Declaration of Independence, the phrase listed above argues about the colonies not being able to have a say in the English Parliament. The colonists are recognized as a part of England, but do not have a representative in the government, angering the colonists greatly not being able to decide what is best for their own colonies.
Comparing this situation to the present, the colonies have become an independent country and is now known as the United States of America. Because the colonists fought so greatly to become part of the Parliament and was denied access, as a separate state country the United States gives each and every state representatives and senators. Following what The Declaration of Independence fought for along with many other grievances, the United States has currently become the most dominant and powerful country in the world. Without the brave rebelling colonists, this country will not be in the position it currently is to this day.

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Iran Wishes To End Rivalries

"Iran's President Hassan Rouhani urges 'constructive' dialogue, end to 'unhealthy' rivalries"
By Greg Botelho
Source: CNN News
http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/19/world/meast/iran-president-nuclear/index.html?hpt=wo_c1

The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has let out to the United States in hopes of establishing a secure alliance and to end the conflicts, from those obtaining nuclear programs being one of the main topics. As stated by President Rouhani, he told the Washington Post, "We must work together to end the unhealthy rivalries and interferences that fuel violence and drive us apart," Iranian officials claim to have the nuclear program for peaceful and energy purposes only, while other countries such as the United States believe that the nuclear program is planned to create nuclear weapons. Other nations are worried by this nuclear program because of the sole fact that Iran is not cooperating with the international nuclear authorities and they are not open about the subject. Countries obtaining nuclear programs such as the United States, Russia, and Japan emphasizes the power that country has in the world. With Iran creating its own nuclear program, it is a way of demonstrating that Iran is attempting to portray leadership in the world. Despite all the suspicion of Iran having nuclear weapons, President Rouhani said in an interview, "We have never pursued or sought a nuclear bomb and we are not going to do so."

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Devastating Floods in Colorado Still On the Rise

"Flood-weary Colorado awaits more rain; 172 people missing"
By Ben Brumfield and Nick Valencia
Source: CNN
Flash floods have struck Colorado and is one of the most devastating in Colorado history. With rain pouring on the cities of Colorado day and night, medical rescuers have been able to do a minimal amount of help with the natural disaster. It is unknown if the family members are unable to contact each other or have lost their lives, but the state of Colorado is doing as much as possible to solve this situation. It is announced that there is still rain to come, taking into account that about 15 inches have already fallen. The rain, having caused strong speedy rapids, is making the citizens of Colorado unable to evacuate in most areas, causing the medical helpers hopeless. "We're assuming some of them have been stranded, we're assuming that some made their way out and simply haven't contact us or friends and family to get off the list, we're assuming that there may be further loss of life or injuries," stated Boulder County Sherrif Joe Pelle. It is a way of showing that there is still hope, and the state of Colorado will never give up.

Sunday, September 8, 2013

"Now You See Me" Review

"Movie Review-'Now You See Me'"
By Gloria Oliver
http://voices.yahoo.com/movie-review-now-see-me-12174039.html?cat=40
One of the all time astonishing movies, "Now You See Me", was one that left the world in complete awe. When recommended, most people tend to look at the movie reviews. In the review listed above, five main thumbs up subjects are acknowledged. Acting, special effects, the plot/story, the stunts, and the locations/cinematography. Acting, special effects, the plot/story, and the stunts all apply to the claim of value. Acting is all in the preference of the viewer, taking into consideration that each person has a different liking toward an actor. The special effects and the stuns are other subjects that depends on the viewer, making it claim of value. On the other hand, it can also be considered claim of fact because of the identified objects used to create these special effects and outstanding stunts. The plot/story of the movie is a major giveaway that it revolves around the claim of value. The location/cinematography aspect of the movie is a claim of fact. The movie shows many scenes in different famously known areas, including Las Vegas, New York City, New Orleans, and Paris. Known cities like these are what automatically obtain the viewer's attention. This makes the location/cinematography of the movie claim of fact.
For those that are wondering what "Now You See Me" is about, it is easily one of the most extraordinary movies of the decade, possible century. Consisting of action, illusions, suspense, love, and trickery it is a must see movie for those that are into all, one, or even none of these genres.

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Host for 2020 Olympics Decided

"Olympics 2020: Tokyo wins race to host Games"
By Anonymous
Source: BBC World News
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/24002795
The delegation of Tokyo rose up in cheers and celebration when the winning city for the host of the 2020 Olympics was announced. Ahead of Instanbul and Madrid, Tokyo has been voted to become to host for the Olympics, making it the first Asian country to host the Olympics twice. They had been awarded the honors of hosting the Olympics in 1940, but had to be cancelled due to World War II. London's mayor Boris Johnson sent a "huge congratulations to Tokyo for winning the honour of hosting the greatest sporting spectacular on the planet". "I am sure that, like London, your great city will put on an extraordinary event. This is a magical moment of celebration to savour before the years of hard work ahead." London, hosting the previous 2012 Olympics, achieved a speechless spectacular, including an entrance from James Bond which left everyone in awe. Tokyo is expected to achieve more than what London had done, having set high standards for them. One major scare was the failing Fukushima nuclear plant near Tokyo, but the Japanese prime minister addressed, "It has never done, and never will do any damage to Tokyo." Seems like the world will have to wait and see what performance Tokyo will give the historic event on 2020.

Friday, August 30, 2013

Ice Cream You Scream We All Scream for Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough!

Is there anything better than lying down in the hot sun with a cold, delicious, mouth watering (asyndeton) chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream relaxing your mind and forgetting about all hardships in life. The moment your tongue touches the ice cream, your heart melts. As your taste buds cherish the amazing flavor of the ice cream, it gets even better. Chunks of cookie dough begin to overtake you and leave you in pure awe and amazingness, encouraging you to get another scoopful of chocolate chip cookie dough, wishing it would never end. Go out and try it, you will never regret it.
Let us all take a moment and thank the wonderful Ben & Jerry's (ethos) for coming up with such a heavenly flavor of ice cream. A famous quote by Cicero, he said "One should eat to live, not live to eat." (chiasmus) Chocolate chip cookie dough contradicts this quote. The point of life is not to live by eating healthy, but to cherish every single food you desire, and I guarantee you there is not one person who would turn down chocolate chip cookie dough. As a kid, i thought i would never find love, until my taste buds met the beautiful chocolate chip cookie dough flavor.

Obama's Reaction to Syrian Chemical Attacks

"President Obama says response to Syria chemical attack would be limited"
By Kathleen Hennessey
Source: The Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-obama-syria-20130830,0,6552548.story
With the conflict arising in Syria, countries have began thinking about taking part in the enormous dilemma. U.S.A. being one of the main and strongest countries in the world have been vacillating to either take action in the situation or leave it as is. The President of the United States, Barrack Obama, stated, "We're not considering any open-ended commitment. We're not considering any boots-on-the-ground approach," Despite the comment made by the President, he has not decided how he would respond the the situation, although the administration has been thinking about missile strikes to Syrian President Bashar Assad to make a point. After a meeting in the Oval Office with Baltic leaders, the White House announced that the U.S. government is highly confident that the Assad government had launched rockets rockets with deadly gas on Damascus, killing 1,855 people with 429 of them being children. The British Parliament met on Thursday and voted not to participate in the Syrian dilemma, complicating the situation for Obama with England being one of the U.S.'s main allies. The President has met with both Congress and his allies, and the decision is yet to be made.

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Literature SOAPST Analyzation

"Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat"
- Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill's speech in 1940 occurred during World War II and the time when England's government was undergoing many changes. Using SOAPST to analyze this speech, it would be:
Subject- War and change of government
Occasion- May 1940 in England, the Prime Minister's First Speech
Audience- English citizens and the Parliament
Purpose- To inform, to motivate
Speaker- Prime Minister Winston Churchill
Tone- Serious, confident, progressive, directing, encouraging
SOAPST demonstrates the important situation that England is in and the amount of hope and faith the Prime Minister Winston Churchill has for the upcoming war and the expectations for the new government. There is plenty of tension and pressure for Winston Churchill, becoming Prime Minister at the brink of a war. The fact that Churchill is confident about the outcome of England, it makes the entire country feel safe and comforted that they will be the winners of World War II and the government will become one of the most successful ones of the world. The tone in which the speech is said is what convinces the people of England the most and also have an effect on other countries becoming worried of what is to come from the new and improved England.

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Rim Fire Still Going Strong

"Yosemite fire's explosive speed stuns residents, some flee homes"
By Diana Marcum, Paloma Esquivel and Jill Cowan
Source: The Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-yosemite-fires-explosive-speed-stuns-residents-some-flee-homes-20130824,0,3952579.story
In one of the United State's most beautiful and visited tourist area, Yosemite has caught a contagious fire that is spreading at an extremely fast rarte, catching firefighters and residents off guard. The devastating fire has burned over 125,000 acres of land, destroyed only 9 structures despite the 4,500 estimated structures that are to be affected by this fire. San Fransico's power supply is at risk due to this fire and is being monitored closely. The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission was obligated to shut down transmission lines, and have a possibility of receiving damage to the water and electrical assets of the city.
People may think this is another one of those casual fire that any firefighter can handle, but on the contrary. The Rim Fire is one of the largest, fastest growing fires that people have seen in the past 11 years. At times, the raging fire doubles over night such as Friday growing from 63,000 acres to 105,000 acres. As of Friday night, the fire was 2% contained, which is catastrophic, considering the rate at which the fire is growing and destroying the historic landmark of Yosemite.

Sunday, August 11, 2013

J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Series

In a four-hour delayed train from Manchester to London in 1990, J.K. Rowling began writing one of the most successful series in history selling over 400 million copies. A magical series of 7 phenomenal books, Harry Potter's life is bombarded with amazement, hardships, and most of all, revenge. In each book Harry's antagonist, Voldemort, attempts to rid of the famous Harry Potter, the only to survive Voldemort's infamous killing curse avada kedavra. Facing near death experiences around each corner, Harry Potter is accompanied by his two friends Ron and Hermione who help him confront any creature, wizard, or witch that want to rid of Harry's existence. With half of the wizarding world joining Harry Potter's alliance known and the Order of the Phoenix and the other half joining Voldemort's army known as Death Eaters, hell breaks about when these two worlds collide in the most important war each will ever experience. For those who are into magic, thriller, and suspense, the Harry Potter series is a more than perfect option to read. With exact on point detailing, readers will feel as if they are in the story themselves living the life of a true wizard. What fun is it to be a Muggle when you can have the power of magic at the tip of your wand.

Berlitz Commercial


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh5xu35bAxA

This is a commercial for Berlitz which provides global language learning and cultural training. It shows two German coast guards with one of them explaining to the other what to do in German. The coast guard soon receives a call a call from the intercom saying "Mayday mayday, we are sinking, we are sinking." The German coast guard, not knowing much english, hesitantly responds, "What are you sinking about?" The commercial skit depicts that there are many foreigners in the country that have trouble speaking the english language and communicating with others. Applying SOAPST to this advertisement would be:
Subject- A German coast guard who has trouble communicating with a sinking crew shop
Occasion- A German coast guard receives a message from a crew ship saying that the ship is sinking
Audience- Any non-English speaking person in the world or foreigner in the U.S. that has trouble with the English language.
Purpose- The purpose of this ad is to encourage others to learn english through Berlitz
Speaker- The speaker is the Berlitz company
Tone- The tone of the commercial is funny, exciting, and encouraging for others to learn.
There is no specific ethos in the commercial. The same concept applies to the logos aspect of the commercial, which ceases to exist. The pathos in the advertisement is the Berlitz company's motto "Language for life" which makes people feel guaranteed that they will speak fluent English if they learn through Berlitz