DLSC ENGLISH 2 - Research Progress #4

Topic: Nuclear Weapons= World w/o Nuclear Weapons in Allied States

Satisfy - Pronuclear arguments

...Antinuclear advocates exaggerate the dangers of plutonium. After all, the substance is easily safeguarded because it's produced in very small quantities. Furthermore, other dangerous poisons--like lead, which has an infinite half-life--are continually being spewed into the environment.

...Antinuclear activists often complain that the potential damage caused by atomic power isn't covered by any insurance companies. But the reason such businesses haven't insured the industry is simply that they have no actuarial experience on which to base their rates.

...The question of the risks of nuclear power is a deeply technical issue that only well-informed scientists, in that specific field, can understand . . . and the majority of such people support nuclear power.

...Every activity--including driving a car--is risky. It's impossible to have a risk-free society. Consequently the benefits of an action must be weighed against its hazards . . . and nuclear power's benefits outweigh its risks.

Source:

http://www.ratical.org/radiation/CNR/top10args.html

DLSC ENGLISH 2 - Research Progress #3

Topic: Nuclear Weapons= World w/o Nuclear Weapons in Allied States

Action - Info: (against) Movements against Nuclear Weapons/Power

The anti-nuclear movement in the Philippines aimed to stop the construction of nuclear power facilities and terminate the presence of American military bases, which were believed to house nuclear weapons on Philippine soil. Anti-nuclear demonstrations were led by groups such as the Nuclear-Free Philippines Coalition and No Nukes Philippines. A focal point for protests in the late 1970s and 1980s was the proposed Bataan Nuclear power Plant, which was built but never operated. The project was criticized for being a potential threat to public health, especially since the plant was located in an earthquake zone.

The demand of the anti-nuclear movement for the removal of military bases culminated in a 1991 Philippine Senate decision to stop extending the tenure of US facilities in the Philippines. Tons of toxic wastes were left behind after the US withdrawal and anti-nuclear and other groups worked to provide assistance for the bases' cleanup.

Source:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-nuclear_movement_in_the_Philippines

DLSC ENGLISH 2 - Research Progress #2

Visualize - Quotes, Statistics

Topic: Nuclear Weapons= World w/o Nuclear Weapons in Allied States

"That some segments within the U.S. government orchestrated the attack (9/11) to reverse the declining American economy and its grips on the Middle East in order also to save the Zionist (Israeli) regime. The majority of the American people as well as other nations and politicians agree with this view."

"I want to tell them (western countries) just as the Soviet Union was wiped out and today does not exist, so will the Zionist regime (in Israel) soon be wiped out."

"Anybody who recognizes Israel will burn in the fire of the Islamic nation's (Iran's) fury."

-Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, President of Iran










































Sources:
Quotes:
http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Mahmoud_Ahmadinejad
http://dandelionsalad.wordpress.com/2010/09/23/mahmoud-ahmadinejads-speech-at-the-united-nations-transcript-sept-23-2010-2/
Pics:
http://io9.com/5611368/where-are-all-the-nuclear-weapons-located-in-the-world
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124726489588925407.html

DLSC ENGLISH 2 - Research Progress #1

Attention - History

Topic: Nuclear Weapons

...In 1946, the Manhattan Engineer District published a study that concluded that 66,000 people were killed at Hiroshima out of a population of 255,000. Of that number, 45,000 died on the first day and 19,000 during the next four months. In addition, "several hundred" survivors were expected to die from radiation-induced cancers and lukemia over the next 30 years. (This report is also known as the Oughterson Commission study.) This is the low-ball estimate, evidently because it was based on a census of households in Hiroshima and therefore did not account for the deaths of soldiers and Korean forced laborers, who are generally numbered at 20,000--though I can't find any solid justification for that figure. If they all died, which is very unlikely, and if we add a thousand deaths instead of the several hundred estimated by Oughterson's group, then we seem to be talking 87,000 fatalities directly attributable to the explosion.

The American researchers did an extensive random sampling of the surviving population, asking how large their family was and how many had been killed. From the results it was calculated that 25.5% of the civilian population had been killed. The great unknown, of course, is how large the population was at the time of the explosion. Where the Manhattan Engineer District gave a figure of 255,000--a figure based on the June 1945 rice-ration records, which survived the blast--others have posited 300,000 or even 400,000 including military and "day workers" (the eumphemism of choice for the Korean slave laborers). These populations would not have been shown on the rice-rationing records.

But even if 400,000 people were present in Hiroshima on August 6, the death toll ought not to exceed 102,000, if the American methodology was sound...

Source: http://www.warbirdforum.com/hirodead.htm

DLSC ENGLISH 2 - Unified Analysis

Topic: Why are humans so fascinated with understanding the universe?

Purpose: To give insight and possibly trigger deep thought of audience regarding human nature and the universe

Strategy: Narration, Description, Exemplification, Definition, Analysis of Cause and Effect, Process Analysis

Title: "Why we try to understand the universe"

Outline:

I. Introduction

Question: "Why do we, humans, spend enormous amounts of resources; time, money, etc; to try and grasp the true meaning of our existence in the universe?"

II. Heading One

Answer One: Because no amount of anything will ever quench our thirst, our need, our innate desire for knowledge.

A. supporting idea

Humans are naturally curious

B. supporting idea

Humans need knowledge to survive

III. Heading Two

Answer 2: Because earth won't last forever. We're searching for hope.

A. supporting idea

Humans are living on the only reachable (at this time) planet that is capable of supporting intelligent life. (Perfect Storm/Clockwork statement)

B. supporting idea

There are other potentially habitable planets out there. They're just out of our reach. We need advancement.

IV. Closing/Conclusion

Humans (we) try to understand the universe to find out why we exist. This question might never be answered but we will never stop to try and find the answer, but in the meantime we have to, well, continue existing.

DLSC ENGLISH 2 - INFOMERCIAL

Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning - Commercial (1990s)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsEQEPUJP8M

1. Attention

a. Short drama intro of couple experiencing uncomfortable high temperatures in their home
- Grabs attention of viewers because of story/intrigue/familiarity

2. Need

a. Drama shows uncomfortable high temperature environment due to lack of air-conditioning
- Familiar to anyone who has experienced high temperatures

b. Limited opportunity to benefit from bargain air-conditioning offer--0% finance charge up to August, offer ends May 31 (1990)
- Triggers natural opportunity-seeking stimuli of humans
- Illusion of getting product for free

c. Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning is claimed to save up to 44% cooling costs
- Triggers natural opportunity-seeking stimuli of humans
- Effective money-saving products are usually attractive because it can make people think of the other things they can spend their money on


d. Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning has 5 year warranty with "satisfaction guarantee"
- Triggers natural opportunity-seeking stimuli of humans
- Implies the Sears cares for their customers; most people like being cared for/pampered

3. Satisfy

a. In ending drama couple enjoys comfortable cool temperatures due to high temperature suppression of air-conditioning
- People like comfort and the ending drama shows what they could experience if they avail of the product - comfortably cool temperatures in hot environments

b. Free home estimate of Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning offered as invitation
- Triggers natural opportunity-seeking stimuli of humans
- Illusion of getting product for free

c. Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning is claimed to save up to 44% cooling costs
- Triggers natural opportunity-seeking stimuli of humans
- Effective money-saving products are usually attractive because it can make people think of the other things they can spend their money on


d. Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning has 5 year warranty with "satisfaction guarantee"
- Triggers natural opportunity-seeking stimuli of humans
- Implies the Sears cares for their customers; most people like being cared for/pampered


4. Visualization

a. Short drama intro of couple experiencing uncomfortable high temperatures in their home
- Grabs attention of viewers because of story/intrigue/familiarity

b. Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning is claimed to save up to 44% cooling costs
- Triggers natural opportunity-seeking stimuli of humans
- Effective money-saving products are usually attractive because it can make people think of the other things they can spend their money on

c. In ending drama couple enjoys comfortable cool temperatures due to high temperature suppression of air-conditioning
- People like comfort and the ending drama shows what they could experience if they avail of the product - comfortably cool temperatures in hot environments

5. Action
a. Narrator instructs viewers to call 1-800-382-9400 to avail of Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning
-The viewers should satisfy their need for comfort by calling the number and availing of the product

DLSC ENGTWO - Podcast 1

DLSC - English 2 Questions

1. Your fears of speaking or apprehension

My number one fear when speaking is making a mistake--no matter how small. Mistakes like moving too much, not looking at my audience, and even those little grammatical errors that no one else minds (but I do).

With apprehension, I don't like misapprehending.

2. Your interests (expectations) on topics in English 2

I am interested to learn the tricks of the trade of Public Speaking. Anything to improve my social skills to achieve goals will be much appreciated.

*Since I was absent when this homework was given, credit goes to Ian for these questions. Credit for any misapprehensions too.