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Thursday, November 20, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Annotated Bibliography
http://ia300211.us.archive.org/1/items/FOTAstroturfWebVideoQT/webvid4QT7The_Turf.mov
This is a film of the significance Veterans Plaza located in downtown Silver Spring has among it's residents. The film interview residents on how they feel about the area of the"turfs" use. The interviewees are also asked of their feelings of replacing the "turf" for a skating rink.
Oshel, E. Robert. Home Sites of Distinction the History of Woodside Park. (1998).
This website informs the readers of the B & O trolley lines that were established in the late 1880s of the first public transportation going through Silver Spring. In my paper I wil expand on how the evolution of the Silver Spring Station is now accessible to many residents and tourists.
McCoy, A. Jerry. Silver Spring Then & Again. Voice, (2004).
http://www.silverspringvoice.com/archieves/copy/2003/08features
This site provides the history behind the making of Silver Spring. Founder Francis Preston Blair is mentioned on how he discovered the city of Silver Spring and why the name. This portion will be the historic view of Silver Spring
Uy, Erin. Residents, Planners and Mull Downtown Silver Spring's Open Space.
Gazette.net.(2007).
http://www.gazette.net/stories/050907/silvnew205937_32325.shtml
This is another article that explains the plans civic groups and county planners have for Veteran Plaza in downtown Silver Spring, what is now known as the "turf". The opinions of residents are expressed.
http://www.mc-mncppc.org/research/data_library/CUS2005/M-NCPPC-ResearchCensusUpdateSurvey_2005_update.shtm#Countywide
A wonderful website provided by the Montgomery Planning Research & Technology Center which provides information of a census survey. The site contains information on detailed population and household demographics in Silver Spring.
http://www.mcparkandplanning.org/research/data_library/development_activity_data_center/EconomyDataCenter.shtm
Another website from the Montgomery Planning Research & Technology Center providing the economic issues concerning Silver Spring. Issues as labor market information, economic activity, and cost of living. The new plans the city of Silver Spring will be mentioned.
http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/Stations/station.cfm?station=31
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit authority website with facts and statistics concerning the Silver Spring Station. Some info provided are bus schedule and routes. The accessibility to get to Silver Spring will be mentioned.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Silver Spring's Exertion
1.) Description: Silver Spring is a small suburb turned city located in Montgomery County, that borders the northwest quadrant of the nation's capitol Washington D.C. For residents Silver Spring used to be a suburban rest haven where 
home is located. In the past to enjoy a typical night out in the town would consist of driving to Washington D.C. to dine, watch movies, and attend sporting events. With the evolution of downtown Silver Spring on the rise, residents can now look behind their backyard to enjoy the festivities their community has to offer. The addition of the downtown strip offers a plethora of over 20 restaurants, 30 shops, 2 movie theaters and mall attracting commuters to the area. There is a sense of belonging and unity at the "strip". The "strip" is embedded with a beautiful structure of brick flooring giving an historic feel as consumers and tourists walk over what was once a main street. When the weather is warm families come together to watch either live band concerts or their children play in the outdoor sprinklers signifying the meaning of the city of Silver Spring. Across the "strip" lays Veteran's Plaza a 40,000-square-foot vibrant green turf. The plan for Veteran's Plaza was to open an outdoors skating rink, but due to complaints of residents and budget cuts, this scene has gone from an unused area to a utility of socialization where community residents lounge, tan, play catch, enjoy live performances, outdoor movies and other activities. The love of the "turf" has deliberated if it should just remain for the use it serves to the community now.
Silver Spring is accessible to D.C. metropolitans. The Silver Spring station is located walking distance from the downtown area making it convenient to travel. There are over 34 buses and one Metro rail running through the development. For tourist who live outside of the metropolitan area there are MARC trains available.
-Coordinates and Demographics
Silver Spring is now the third largest city in Maryland next to Baltimore and Columbia. The central business district (downtown) Silver Spring is approximately 7,254,729 square feet long, it's geographic coordinates areFrancis Preston Blair
http://www.silverspringvoice.com/archives/esidents, Planners Mull Downtown Silver Spring’s Open Space. Gazette.net. (2007).
http://www.gazette.net/stories/050907/silvnew205937_32325.shtml.
home is located. In the past to enjoy a typical night out in the town would consist of driving to Washington D.C. to dine, watch movies, and attend sporting events. With the evolution of downtown Silver Spring on the rise, residents can now look behind their backyard to enjoy the festivities their community has to offer. The addition of the downtown strip offers a plethora of over 20 restaurants, 30 shops, 2 movie theaters and mall attracting commuters to the area. There is a sense of belonging and unity at the "strip". The "strip" is embedded with a beautiful structure of brick flooring giving an historic feel as consumers and tourists walk over what was once a main street. When the weather is warm families come together to watch either live band concerts or their children play in the outdoor sprinklers signifying the meaning of the city of Silver Spring. Across the "strip" lays Veteran's Plaza a 40,000-square-foot vibrant green turf. The plan for Veteran's Plaza was to open an outdoors skating rink, but due to complaints of residents and budget cuts, this scene has gone from an unused area to a utility of socialization where community residents lounge, tan, play catch, enjoy live performances, outdoor movies and other activities. The love of the "turf" has deliberated if it should just remain for the use it serves to the community now.
Silver Spring is accessible to D.C. metropolitans. The Silver Spring station is located walking distance from the downtown area making it convenient to travel. There are over 34 buses and one Metro rail running through the development. For tourist who live outside of the metropolitan area there are MARC trains available.
-Coordinates and Demographics
Silver Spring is now the third largest city in Maryland next to Baltimore and Columbia. The central business district (downtown) Silver Spring is approximately 7,254,729 square feet long, it's geographic coordinates areFrancis Preston Blair
http://www.silverspringvoice.com/archives/esidents, Planners Mull Downtown Silver Spring’s Open Space. Gazette.net. (2007).
http://www.gazette.net/stories/050907/silvnew205937_32325.shtml.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Evolution of NFL John Madden Proposal
1.) Description-
Glimpsing through a commercial premier in the summer in search of colossal new features. Possessing thumping tackles and novel celebrations rings in hope. The images revealed bring the consumer the gritty, fast paced and realistic sentiment of professional football. Consumers can play with their beloved role model or operate the team’s budget. This game makes dreams come true by allowing consumers to create fictional players, while the crowd roots for them. Live commentary in game allows the player to have an ear for what their actions are doing by their pressing of mere buttons. The EA Sports subsidized game of John Madden Football is reachable in over many diverse assortment of video game consoles. All of those features shown in a matter of 30 seconds from a commercial stating at the end “EA SPORTS IT”S IN THE GAME.” The force of the commercial has the spectators at home impatient of its influx. As consumers we are always uttering it’s going to be better than last years; those words have been said for the past 18 years by millions. The day the game comes out is a holiday or rather yet a day to call in sick.
2.) Central Questions-
History
Where- Oakland, California
When- 1989 - Present
Who- Electronic Arts Sports
Material
What is it made from- cartridges, CDs
Why- giving entertainment for the gaming community
Construction
Manufactured- for the leading game consoles used
Quality of Workmanship- every year EA sports tries to add in new features such
as playmaker, hit stick, and a manger of a team
Organization- manuals
3.) Research
Hartlaub, Peter. Madden Remains the Untouchable Football Franchise that Transformed
Video Games into Pop Culture. San Francisco Chronicles. (2004).
From the articles and journals I have so far read as explained how the leisure of the Madden video game franchise has evolved over the years. The idea to create the game was brought to light by Trip Hawkins, the president of EA sports. He wanted someone to represent the lifestyle of football. Who was of a better choice than former Oakland Raiders coach John Madden. The video game was first used as outlet for fun among players.
Lewis, Nick. The Madden Curse. Canada.com (2006)
http://www.canada.com/components/print.aspx?id=5d6c5910-5c92-4668-9d28-8d9618349.
When NFL players were first introduced on the cover of the game that year they suffered an injury or had a terrible season. As it last throughout the series of the game, then the mishaps became the Madden Curse.
Gasper, L. Christopher. Virtually perfect - Video Games the Iidealgetaway for Athletes.
The Boston Globe. (2007).
Madden Nation
Over the years Madden has become more than a game, but a lifestyle.
Video gamers were once shunned on for being lazy, but not it’s a winning industry. Madden has allowed consumers to be televised on ESPN and go across the world to play see who is the real “champion” in the game.
Belsar, Ann. 2 Shot Dead in Flap Over Video Game in North Braddock. Pittsburgh Post
Gazette.
Unfortunate situations have occurred due to the Madden video game such as murders and gambling.
4.) Argument
-My case is the NFL John Madden video game series is bigger than what it was supposed to be. The video game immerged from a leisure among consumers to a lifestyle.
Glimpsing through a commercial premier in the summer in search of colossal new features. Possessing thumping tackles and novel celebrations rings in hope. The images revealed bring the consumer the gritty, fast paced and realistic sentiment of professional football. Consumers can play with their beloved role model or operate the team’s budget. This game makes dreams come true by allowing consumers to create fictional players, while the crowd roots for them. Live commentary in game allows the player to have an ear for what their actions are doing by their pressing of mere buttons. The EA Sports subsidized game of John Madden Football is reachable in over many diverse assortment of video game consoles. All of those features shown in a matter of 30 seconds from a commercial stating at the end “EA SPORTS IT”S IN THE GAME.” The force of the commercial has the spectators at home impatient of its influx. As consumers we are always uttering it’s going to be better than last years; those words have been said for the past 18 years by millions. The day the game comes out is a holiday or rather yet a day to call in sick.
2.) Central Questions-
History
Where- Oakland, California
When- 1989 - Present
Who- Electronic Arts Sports
Material
What is it made from- cartridges, CDs
Why- giving entertainment for the gaming community
Construction
Manufactured- for the leading game consoles used
Quality of Workmanship- every year EA sports tries to add in new features such
as playmaker, hit stick, and a manger of a team
Organization- manuals
3.) Research
Hartlaub, Peter. Madden Remains the Untouchable Football Franchise that Transformed
Video Games into Pop Culture. San Francisco Chronicles. (2004).
From the articles and journals I have so far read as explained how the leisure of the Madden video game franchise has evolved over the years. The idea to create the game was brought to light by Trip Hawkins, the president of EA sports. He wanted someone to represent the lifestyle of football. Who was of a better choice than former Oakland Raiders coach John Madden. The video game was first used as outlet for fun among players.
Lewis, Nick. The Madden Curse. Canada.com (2006)
http://www.canada.com/components/print.aspx?id=5d6c5910-5c92-4668-9d28-8d9618349.
When NFL players were first introduced on the cover of the game that year they suffered an injury or had a terrible season. As it last throughout the series of the game, then the mishaps became the Madden Curse.
Gasper, L. Christopher. Virtually perfect - Video Games the Iidealgetaway for Athletes.
The Boston Globe. (2007).
Madden Nation
Over the years Madden has become more than a game, but a lifestyle.
Video gamers were once shunned on for being lazy, but not it’s a winning industry. Madden has allowed consumers to be televised on ESPN and go across the world to play see who is the real “champion” in the game.
Belsar, Ann. 2 Shot Dead in Flap Over Video Game in North Braddock. Pittsburgh Post
Gazette.
Unfortunate situations have occurred due to the Madden video game such as murders and gambling.
4.) Argument
-My case is the NFL John Madden video game series is bigger than what it was supposed to be. The video game immerged from a leisure among consumers to a lifestyle.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Polishing my Detestation
“The red nail polish will match my outfit.” Those are the words of thousands of women who bear to sport nail polish. In the female culture nail polish is applied to fingernails and toenails to facilitate a woman’s appearance. Nail polish is accessorized to compliment a ladies attire, shoes, or bags. It can also signify their mood or for simply a coordination of fashion. As a youngster I had an extreme disliking of nail polish due to the scent and chipped nail polish that occurs if not maintained well.
Nail polish was first discovered by the people of China in 3000 B.C. Nail polish had more of a social hierarchy meaning in those days than it does now. The original purpose of nail polish was for royalty to flaunt their identity. For example the Chou Dynasty in 600 B.C. sported gold and silver nail polish to distinguish themselves from others. The Egyptians used nail polish to display their social order. At a time females of lower rank in royalty had to wear lighter hue of nail polish and weren’t allowed to wear the same color nail polish as the queen.
The lacquer polish is contained in a clear circular bottle of approximately 3 inches in height and weighing .5 fl oz. The top nail polish manufactures are L’Oreal, Sally Hensen, Nailtiques, OPI, Essie, and Revlon. The nail polish is filled up in the bottle presenting the color of the nail polish to the consumer to purchase the desired color. Several of nail polishes are equipped with glitter inside of the substance to display a glistening effect. The cap of the bottle is attached to a 2 inch brush for the consumer to apply the chemicals to their nails. The size of the brush plays a major role in the application process. The smaller the brush the more distinct the polish will appear.
The liquid substance of the nail polish is made of dissolved nitrocellulose mixed with color pigments. Those pigments are resin, plasticizers, solvents, color agents, and film forming agents. The main reason I loath nail polish is because it does not seem healthy for those chemicals coming into contact with everyday items. My problem is where does the nail polish go when it’s chipped off of the nails? Eww yuck!!! Nails polish producers have been asked to eliminate some of their toxic ingredients [yes!!!] such as dibutyl phthalate. The toxin has been responsible for testicular problems with humans and animals in labs. I knew I wasn’t the only one who felt this way about nail polish.
At a time in my life I refused to eat from anyone who had nail polish on, because it made me sick to my stomach that nail polish residue that is chipped could go in my food. I had trust issues with the polish, but not the females. Many important people in my life have adorned nail polish, which has forced me to deal with my apprehension of simple paint on nails.
Nail polish was first discovered by the people of China in 3000 B.C. Nail polish had more of a social hierarchy meaning in those days than it does now. The original purpose of nail polish was for royalty to flaunt their identity. For example the Chou Dynasty in 600 B.C. sported gold and silver nail polish to distinguish themselves from others. The Egyptians used nail polish to display their social order. At a time females of lower rank in royalty had to wear lighter hue of nail polish and weren’t allowed to wear the same color nail polish as the queen.
The lacquer polish is contained in a clear circular bottle of approximately 3 inches in height and weighing .5 fl oz. The top nail polish manufactures are L’Oreal, Sally Hensen, Nailtiques, OPI, Essie, and Revlon. The nail polish is filled up in the bottle presenting the color of the nail polish to the consumer to purchase the desired color. Several of nail polishes are equipped with glitter inside of the substance to display a glistening effect. The cap of the bottle is attached to a 2 inch brush for the consumer to apply the chemicals to their nails. The size of the brush plays a major role in the application process. The smaller the brush the more distinct the polish will appear.
The liquid substance of the nail polish is made of dissolved nitrocellulose mixed with color pigments. Those pigments are resin, plasticizers, solvents, color agents, and film forming agents. The main reason I loath nail polish is because it does not seem healthy for those chemicals coming into contact with everyday items. My problem is where does the nail polish go when it’s chipped off of the nails? Eww yuck!!! Nails polish producers have been asked to eliminate some of their toxic ingredients [yes!!!] such as dibutyl phthalate. The toxin has been responsible for testicular problems with humans and animals in labs. I knew I wasn’t the only one who felt this way about nail polish.
At a time in my life I refused to eat from anyone who had nail polish on, because it made me sick to my stomach that nail polish residue that is chipped could go in my food. I had trust issues with the polish, but not the females. Many important people in my life have adorned nail polish, which has forced me to deal with my apprehension of simple paint on nails.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Lady Liberty
If one person represents everyone residing in the United States it would be a beautiful lady in New York, the Statute of Liberty. She reminds the residents and soon to be immigrants of the United States there is hope, freedom, and justice in the United States of America. The Statue of Liberty was a gift given to the United States to represent its Independence Day on July 4, 1776. The Statue of Liberty was constructed in France, but brought to the New York Harbor in Liberty Island, New York in 1886.
Three co-inventors and countless of construction workers helped make what is now a national landmark. Fredric August Bartholdi sculptured miniature replicas of the Statue of Liberty to raise money for construction. Speculations have arisen that the lady presented as the Statue of Liberty resembles Bartholdi’s mother. The interior of the statue was inspired by Alexander Gustave Eiffel, the inventor of the famous the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. The third co-inventor was Eugene Viollet-le-Duc opted for copper as the exterior for the statue. The Statue of Liberty was a present from France to the people of the United States to commemorate America’s independence.
The Statue of Liberty is a very distinctive artifact of a French Women standing at 151 feet that can be scoped from miles away. The women is haling a torch in her right hand, a tablet in her left, and is wearing a crown. The torch symbolizes the enlightened. Originally the torch was a lit up flame, but due to many modifications it was switched to a replica. The lit up flame is displayed inside the Statue of Liberty. The tablet in her left hand is inscribed with the date July 4, 1776 in roman numerals, in lieu of America’s Independence Day. The crown she wears posses seven spikes on behalf of the seven continents and seas on Earth. At the substructure of her feet are broken shackles, which represents U.S.A.’s new day of freedom.
The Statue of Liberty, made entirely of copper was prearranged in different factions of the world. The United States produced the base of the statue. The head, arm, and torch was sent from France to Philadelphia to give Americans a sample of the artifact in making. The rest of the statue was created in France and then shipped in 210 crates to New York in 1885. Over the years the Statue of Liberty has changed from a copper to greenish color due to rain causing copper to be a reactant.
Three co-inventors and countless of construction workers helped make what is now a national landmark. Fredric August Bartholdi sculptured miniature replicas of the Statue of Liberty to raise money for construction. Speculations have arisen that the lady presented as the Statue of Liberty resembles Bartholdi’s mother. The interior of the statue was inspired by Alexander Gustave Eiffel, the inventor of the famous the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. The third co-inventor was Eugene Viollet-le-Duc opted for copper as the exterior for the statue. The Statue of Liberty was a present from France to the people of the United States to commemorate America’s independence.
The Statue of Liberty is a very distinctive artifact of a French Women standing at 151 feet that can be scoped from miles away. The women is haling a torch in her right hand, a tablet in her left, and is wearing a crown. The torch symbolizes the enlightened. Originally the torch was a lit up flame, but due to many modifications it was switched to a replica. The lit up flame is displayed inside the Statue of Liberty. The tablet in her left hand is inscribed with the date July 4, 1776 in roman numerals, in lieu of America’s Independence Day. The crown she wears posses seven spikes on behalf of the seven continents and seas on Earth. At the substructure of her feet are broken shackles, which represents U.S.A.’s new day of freedom.
The Statue of Liberty, made entirely of copper was prearranged in different factions of the world. The United States produced the base of the statue. The head, arm, and torch was sent from France to Philadelphia to give Americans a sample of the artifact in making. The rest of the statue was created in France and then shipped in 210 crates to New York in 1885. Over the years the Statue of Liberty has changed from a copper to greenish color due to rain causing copper to be a reactant.
The Statue of Liberty is intended to be a symbolic treasure for the accomplishment of The United States independence. The iconic image of the statue has welcomed millions of immigrants to the United States, inspiring hope, freedom, and justice. I know my parents were welcomed by it. The Statue of Liberty can be known as one of the most significant tourist sites in the world.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Liberty of Enlightenment
In every country there are landmarks and statues which represents a part of their culture; for France it’s the Eiffel Tower and for England it's the Big Ben. For the United States one of the many landmarks exhibited is the Statue of Liberty located in the heart of New York. The Statue of Liberty is culturally significant because it was a gift given to the United States to represent it’s Independence Day on July 4, 1776.
The Statue of Liberty was constructed in France, but brought to the New York Harbor in Liberty Island, New York in 1886. There were three co-inventors and countless of construction workers who helped make national landmark. Fredric Augustus Bartholdi who produced sculptured miniature replicas of the Statue of Liberty to raise money for construction. Rumor has it that the Statue of Liberty is the artwork of Bartholdi’s mother. The interior of the statue was designed by Alexander Gustave Eiffel. The last name sounds real familiar because he was the inventor of the Eiffel Tower. Eugene Viollet-le-Duc choose to cover the exterior of the statue with copper. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France for the people of the United States to commemorate America’s independence.
The Statue of Liberty is a very distinctive artifact of a French woman draped in cloth standing at 151 feet tall. The presentable objects the woman is carrying is a torch in her right hand, a crown, and tablet in her left land. The torch symbolizes enlightment. The torch was orginally a lit up flame, but due to many modifications it has been switched to a replica. The lit up flame can be seen inside the Statue of Liberty. The crown posses seven spikes representing the seven continents and seas on Earth. The tablet she carries inscribes July 4, 1776 in roman numerals, the day of America’s independence. Draped at her feet are broken shackles, which represent’s U.S.’s freedom.
The statue is made fully of copper. The statue was organized in different parts of the world. The United States made the base for the statue. The head, arm, and torch was sent from France to Philadelphia to give Americans a preview of the artifact in the making. The rest of the statue was created in France and then shipped in 210 crates to New York in 1885. Over the years the Statue of Liberty changed from copper to a greenish color due to rain making copper a reactant.
The Statue of Liberty is intended to be a symbolic treasure for the accomplishment of the United States independence. The statue has been a symbol to welcome millions of immigrants to the United States. I know my parents were welcomed by it. The Statue of Liberty is now one of the most significant tourist sites in the world.
The Statue of Liberty was constructed in France, but brought to the New York Harbor in Liberty Island, New York in 1886. There were three co-inventors and countless of construction workers who helped make national landmark. Fredric Augustus Bartholdi who produced sculptured miniature replicas of the Statue of Liberty to raise money for construction. Rumor has it that the Statue of Liberty is the artwork of Bartholdi’s mother. The interior of the statue was designed by Alexander Gustave Eiffel. The last name sounds real familiar because he was the inventor of the Eiffel Tower. Eugene Viollet-le-Duc choose to cover the exterior of the statue with copper. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France for the people of the United States to commemorate America’s independence.
The Statue of Liberty is a very distinctive artifact of a French woman draped in cloth standing at 151 feet tall. The presentable objects the woman is carrying is a torch in her right hand, a crown, and tablet in her left land. The torch symbolizes enlightment. The torch was orginally a lit up flame, but due to many modifications it has been switched to a replica. The lit up flame can be seen inside the Statue of Liberty. The crown posses seven spikes representing the seven continents and seas on Earth. The tablet she carries inscribes July 4, 1776 in roman numerals, the day of America’s independence. Draped at her feet are broken shackles, which represent’s U.S.’s freedom.
The statue is made fully of copper. The statue was organized in different parts of the world. The United States made the base for the statue. The head, arm, and torch was sent from France to Philadelphia to give Americans a preview of the artifact in the making. The rest of the statue was created in France and then shipped in 210 crates to New York in 1885. Over the years the Statue of Liberty changed from copper to a greenish color due to rain making copper a reactant.
The Statue of Liberty is intended to be a symbolic treasure for the accomplishment of the United States independence. The statue has been a symbol to welcome millions of immigrants to the United States. I know my parents were welcomed by it. The Statue of Liberty is now one of the most significant tourist sites in the world.
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