http://uk.reuters.com/article/2008/11/16/uk-wildfire-california-idUKTRE4AD1FA20081116
Although this is an old article, I found it interesting. It is because I was at around SB when it happened. It is crazy to see how fast the fire grow so fast. In the next few days the sky was covered in smoke and the air was filled with ashed. This article is an example of how fast can a wildfire grow and the damage of it.
Monday, March 28, 2011
blog numero uno
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/03/11/world/asia/20110311EARTHQUAKE_zoomer.html
I found this particular source on nytimes.com. This interactive source "A Closer Look at the Damage From the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan," was published on March 11, 2011. I found this source interesting due to its interactive features that allows you to zoom in on actual photographs taken in Japan during the disaster and allows you to examine scenes of the destruction. This source, gave a unique perspective and outlook to the events in Japan, thats what made it interesting. The interactive feature created a scenic outline of the events, with powerful snapshots, that could stand alone. Ultimately, it illustrated the meaning of "A picture is worth a thousand words."
I found this particular source on nytimes.com. This interactive source "A Closer Look at the Damage From the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan," was published on March 11, 2011. I found this source interesting due to its interactive features that allows you to zoom in on actual photographs taken in Japan during the disaster and allows you to examine scenes of the destruction. This source, gave a unique perspective and outlook to the events in Japan, thats what made it interesting. The interactive feature created a scenic outline of the events, with powerful snapshots, that could stand alone. Ultimately, it illustrated the meaning of "A picture is worth a thousand words."
http://www.livescience.com/6212-disastrous-year-2010-death-toll-abnormally-high.html
This is an article from 2010, but I still found it to be interesting. It discusses the rising rate of natural disasters and related deaths. Some disaster experts say that rising urban populations carry some of the blame. The escalating number of disasters is a factor as well. This type of article is relevant moving forward, especially if the number of disasters and deaths continues to rise over the next few years.
This is an article from 2010, but I still found it to be interesting. It discusses the rising rate of natural disasters and related deaths. Some disaster experts say that rising urban populations carry some of the blame. The escalating number of disasters is a factor as well. This type of article is relevant moving forward, especially if the number of disasters and deaths continues to rise over the next few years.
Primary Source: Radiation Leaks from Damaged Reactor into Seawater
The article that I chose to post is about the ongoing problems with containing the nuclear reactors in Japan's Northern nuclear electric plants which were severely damaged by the magnitude 8 earth quake which struck weeks ago. The threat of major radioactive contamination is obviously a major threat not only to Japan but even much of Asia and could even injure the Pacific fishing industry. This article particularly intrigued me because of a statement which was made; the author of this article mentioned that initial TEPCO radiation readings were highly overestimated at 10 million times the normal levels but were later found to be only 10 thousand times the normal level. Although the levels are still highly above the normal levels, reporting exaggerated data to the public can create panic and hysteria amongst the public and I feel that the mass media needs to be careful not to post exaggerated data released so soon after disasters which can create panic and hysteria. To view the article click here.
the day after tomorrow
The day after tomorrow is talking about a disaster which caused by abrupt global warming. It was the first disaster movie that i have ever seen and it impressed me a lot. I have never imagined the world would turn into a new ice age and lots people would die in this disaster. I start thinking about the environment problems which may change our world. What's worse, they can destroy our planet.
Effects of Hurricanes
What I found interesting about hurricanes was the force that each one has, and how dangerous one could be. Also another thing that really sparked my interest is how they form the structure that they do. Making a perfect "eye" really is remarkable to me. Just like any other force from mother nature hurricanes are very destructive and also dangerous.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/nyu-to-open-college-campus-in-shanghai-2nd-major-international-campus-to-have-3000-students/2011/03/28/AFVliynB_story.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=main-twitter
I found this article interesting because such a well respected institution is reaching out internationally. Obviously this is not a bad thing, it is impressive that they have decided to open another campus all the way in China. Another interesting part of this article was that it mentioned this is not the first international NYU campus; there is another in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates
I found this article interesting because such a well respected institution is reaching out internationally. Obviously this is not a bad thing, it is impressive that they have decided to open another campus all the way in China. Another interesting part of this article was that it mentioned this is not the first international NYU campus; there is another in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates
natural disaster
This is a tsunami video hitting the coast city which was recorded actually. It was dangerous and scary that most building had been destroyed and people's daily lilfe were influenced. Strong storm with high sea level of water coming to the shore, all things were in a mess. It seems that life is so tiny under the power of nature. We should live every single happy day though it is unavoidable.
Japanese Earthquake
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/8410322/Japan-earthquake-strong-quake-prompts-tsunami-warning-for-disaster-zone.html
This is a comparatively new article for the Japanese Earthquake in Tsunami. The reason I think this is a kind of interesting is that there came a new earthquake near the area which is still under the influence of the earthquake which happened on March 11. There is no doubt that this latest earthquake made more serious damage to Japan, and it made the rescue and the rebuild of the destoryed cities and towns more difficult.
This is a comparatively new article for the Japanese Earthquake in Tsunami. The reason I think this is a kind of interesting is that there came a new earthquake near the area which is still under the influence of the earthquake which happened on March 11. There is no doubt that this latest earthquake made more serious damage to Japan, and it made the rescue and the rebuild of the destoryed cities and towns more difficult.
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/03/28/radiation-seawater-soil-spreading-japan/
I found this article to be very informative. It is quite evident that Japan is facing many problems in the wake of the disastrous earthquake and tsunami that struck weeks ago, however, many are completely unaware of this new threat. If the contaminated water is not dealt with effectively, it could have devistating consequences on Japan's already battered enviornment.
I found this article to be very informative. It is quite evident that Japan is facing many problems in the wake of the disastrous earthquake and tsunami that struck weeks ago, however, many are completely unaware of this new threat. If the contaminated water is not dealt with effectively, it could have devistating consequences on Japan's already battered enviornment.
Before and After the Tsunami in Japan
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/03/13/world/asia/satellite-photos-japan-before-and-after-tsunami.html
What was interesting about this source was the fact that one is able to see from an aerial perspective the pictures of the effect of the tsunami upon the structures and farmland in the regions that were most devistated. This link also gives one the option to slide a bar intersecting the picture so as to allow one to change from the view of the before and after photographs. It is truly quiet astonishing the destructive force that a large quanitity of moving water has on man-made structures.
What was interesting about this source was the fact that one is able to see from an aerial perspective the pictures of the effect of the tsunami upon the structures and farmland in the regions that were most devistated. This link also gives one the option to slide a bar intersecting the picture so as to allow one to change from the view of the before and after photographs. It is truly quiet astonishing the destructive force that a large quanitity of moving water has on man-made structures.
Obama to Speak About Libya Monday Night
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42305344/ns/politics-white_house/
This article from msnbc.com discusses the fact that President Obama is scheduled to speak about the current conflicts in Libya tonight. Many people have questions as to why the United States intervened in Libya recently. The president will answer these questions as well as explain what his intentions are to do in the near future. I am interested to hear what he has to say to these questions. What I found most interesting in this article is nobody knows just how long the United States will be in Libya. When asked how long the mission would last, Defense Secratary, Robert Gates, said that he did know know.
This article from msnbc.com discusses the fact that President Obama is scheduled to speak about the current conflicts in Libya tonight. Many people have questions as to why the United States intervened in Libya recently. The president will answer these questions as well as explain what his intentions are to do in the near future. I am interested to hear what he has to say to these questions. What I found most interesting in this article is nobody knows just how long the United States will be in Libya. When asked how long the mission would last, Defense Secratary, Robert Gates, said that he did know know.
What I found most interesting about this video is that it is live footage of what happened in Japan, and directly shows what is being talked about in the media about it. A lot of people probably didn't see first hand the magnitude of what happened in Japan, so this just shows just how bad the earthquake really was.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qzpyr0Pc2E0
This clip represents disaster in the media because it is a clip about wildfires done by The Associated Press. I chose it because it encompasses both media and disaster into one video. Wildfires destroy thousands of homes in California every year making this a common disaster for the area.
This clip represents disaster in the media because it is a clip about wildfires done by The Associated Press. I chose it because it encompasses both media and disaster into one video. Wildfires destroy thousands of homes in California every year making this a common disaster for the area.
Japan Earthquake
This viedo introduced some latest information about the Japan Earthquake. It showed the serious effects of this disaster that "New 6.5 quake in Japan as country turns into mass graveyard". It provided some pictures abotu how Japanese buried the dead people. Also this video expressed the soreness of Japanese people.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/28/japan.nuclear.reactors/index.html?hpt=T2
Japan officials found water that had high levels of radiation. The Japan officials dont have a clue on how the water got outside the plant and into the tunnel. Japan officials are working on a solutiobn to fix the problem. It is at high levels of radiation that could be harmful.
Japan officials found water that had high levels of radiation. The Japan officials dont have a clue on how the water got outside the plant and into the tunnel. Japan officials are working on a solutiobn to fix the problem. It is at high levels of radiation that could be harmful.
New York Times Article: Japan Fears Nuclear Reactor is Leaking Contaminated Water
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/29/world/asia/29japan.html?_r=1&hp
An earthquake with the magnitude of 9.0 is a disaster in itself. But what disasters ensue in the reconstructing of a country? More specifically, of a country with damaged nuclear facilities? This article addresses those very questions. My first reaction when reading this article was concern for the people of Japan, for the contamination of the surrounding water and whether or not this could happen again for another country with nuclear power plants. What I found to be most interesting about this article is that it examines the workers who's job it is to piece back together this nuclear reactor and how it affects them. Surely, it is not the safest job. According to the article, "two workers were burned around their feet and ankles after they stepped in highly radioactive water". To put the amount of radiation that the workers are exposed to the article states that,"The radiation is so potent that those who live within a 12-mile radius of the Fukushima plant are unable to return to their homes". This article leaves me questioning, what measures will be taken to help these radiative exposed workers, if any?
An earthquake with the magnitude of 9.0 is a disaster in itself. But what disasters ensue in the reconstructing of a country? More specifically, of a country with damaged nuclear facilities? This article addresses those very questions. My first reaction when reading this article was concern for the people of Japan, for the contamination of the surrounding water and whether or not this could happen again for another country with nuclear power plants. What I found to be most interesting about this article is that it examines the workers who's job it is to piece back together this nuclear reactor and how it affects them. Surely, it is not the safest job. According to the article, "two workers were burned around their feet and ankles after they stepped in highly radioactive water". To put the amount of radiation that the workers are exposed to the article states that,"The radiation is so potent that those who live within a 12-mile radius of the Fukushima plant are unable to return to their homes". This article leaves me questioning, what measures will be taken to help these radiative exposed workers, if any?
I chose this video because it gives a representation of what looks like a nuclear fall out. It shows the violence that takes over when there is no law, or justice. This link also shows what it the world would look like after a disaster when roads and buildings aren't kept up. Another interesting part of this video was the differences in the people. In the begining of the video it shows what looks like ash falling from the ski which I thought was an interesting addition.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Class Blog
Disaster narratives make for powerful story-telling. This class blog will be an online forum for us to discuss and exchange ideas about representations of disaster in the mass media, including both fictional calamities as well as factual catastrophes in history. By analyzing the choices made by content producers in the way they frame disaster narratives, we will consider how mediated presentations of catastrophe affect us as audiences. Some research questions we can consider include: how do presentations of catastrophe in the mass media differ? How does such diversity of representation affect viewers or readers differently? How has tragedy been marketed (or even exploited) in contemporary culture? and so on.
Writing does not happen only in college papers and assignments, and research does not happen only in university libraries and science laboratories. The Class Blog Project offers you the chance to better understand blogging as a form of public writing as you join this online research community, which can give you invaluable insights when you begin to think about your Commonplace essays in Weeks 6 and 7. Engage in discussion with members of this community--your classmates and your instructor--and use this online forum as an open space where you can write about and think more deeply, critically, and reflectively about our course theme and your own research project.
You are welcome, at any time, to post any related links or information to our course theme on the class blog, or even to share a video link to your favorite disaster movie.
Writing does not happen only in college papers and assignments, and research does not happen only in university libraries and science laboratories. The Class Blog Project offers you the chance to better understand blogging as a form of public writing as you join this online research community, which can give you invaluable insights when you begin to think about your Commonplace essays in Weeks 6 and 7. Engage in discussion with members of this community--your classmates and your instructor--and use this online forum as an open space where you can write about and think more deeply, critically, and reflectively about our course theme and your own research project.
You are welcome, at any time, to post any related links or information to our course theme on the class blog, or even to share a video link to your favorite disaster movie.
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