Future Plans: Victoria

Future Plans: Victoria

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I will be keeping the same character/narrative in my writing. I would like to make my writing more "professional" by introducing more of the techniques of journalism that I have learned of. I think it would be very interesting to introduce the modern techniques I have been working on. I actually just made this one on easel.ly. I could probably make more and produce news in this format.

Changes This Semester

Changes This Semester

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          I decided to stop with my story because I don't feel confident that it will be successful. As of yet, I have no idea as to what I will be doing in place of the old project. It will probably, but not necessarily, not be fictional because I have no creativity.

Chapter 3 - Research

Chapter 3 - Research

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re·search

 noun \ri-ˈsərch, ˈrē-ˌ\

Definition of RESEARCH

1

: careful or diligent search

2

: studious inquiry or examination; especially : investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws

3

: the collecting of information about a particular subject

(Merriam-Webster Dictionary)

I quietly shuffled into my local library with my laptop in tow. Even though my home would have been an adequate place to research, I always seem to think better in libraries. It must be because of the vast amount of knowledge within itself. Regardless, I popped my things down on an empty table to begin my research. As per usual, I start at the best place to begin any form of research -- the etymology index. I already had an idea in my mind about the origins of love, as it is simply a four letter word, but it is always a good idea to make sure.

love (n.) 

Old English lufu "love, affection, friendliness," from Proto-Germanic *lubo (cf. Old High German liubi "joy," German Liebe "love;" Old Norse, Old Frisian, Dutch lof; German Lob "praise;" Old Saxon liof, Old Frisian liaf, Dutch lief, Old High German liob, German lieb, Gothic liufs "dear, beloved").

(Online Etymology Directory)

As I expected, Germanic of origin. Most simple, straightforward words are. But, how would this exactly help me find what exactly love is? Simple. I have more insight on how the word was created, and have opened a small gateway into understanding the enigma of this word. Since the etymology has yielded almost no information regarding what exactly love is, it must be entirely psychological. I should look into this next.

Love and Hate Chapter 2

Love and Hate Chapter 2

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"Now?' I asked in confusion, part of my sandwich still in my mouth. "Yes now," my "mom"said grabbing me by the arm. I stumble after her and into the car. When I sit down my head starts to get woozy and my eyes begin to burn. "Mom?" I asked panicking. "What?" She replied irritated, until she looked at me. "Oh no," She whispers. "What? What?" My mom hates whispering; she had since I was really little so I knew something was up. I gripped the arms of the chair, and my nails dug into the leather. A bolt of pain shot up my back and I screamed in pain. All of a sudden my "mom" had her hands over my eyes and was yelling at me to calm down. My brain was in chaos and I couldn't see anything. After this happening for another minute or so my head instantly cleared. All of the pain left my body and was replaced with a calming feeling. I open my eyes, which had been shut tight from the pain my body was suffering, and looked around. I was in a meadow that was filled with what looked like thousands of different flowers. To name a few there were orchids, lilies, roses, sunflowers, daises, and more. Considering most of them lived in different climates than others they looked strange all together, but also like they were meant to be. The sun was shining down from between clouds and there was music playing faintly from a town nearby. It was the complete opposite of what had happened only minutes earlier. I'm quickly returned back into the car that was speeding down a highway with  my mom at the wheel the only worry line she had was showing on her otherwise flawless face. She glanced over at me then back to the road and then back to me. She sighed and the worry line disappeared. Her eyes skim over my face but soon focused back on the road. She didn't look a lot like me and neither did my father, but every morning before I went to school they made me point out the thing that we did have in common. First I would point to my mom's chin which had a dimple in it just like mine, then my dad would smile and I in turn poke his teeth and say that I had a smile just like his. Just before I can try and find something else my mom would cut me off and say I would be late to school. "So how do you feel?" My mom asked snapping me back into reality. "Just a minor headache mom," I lied. My head felt like it was about to explode, as if there were a tiny man stabbing me with a blade. "Good, good," she said nodding, "Because that was nothing,"

Love And Hate Victoria: Paying For News On The Web

Love And Hate Victoria: Paying For News On The Web

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This week I wrote a small article on conflicting feelings regarding paying for mobile content. The Love and Hate is expressed through the "narrators" conflicting feelings on the topic.
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This week it has been reported that The New York Times may be significantly increasing its subscription prices for mobile readers. It unclear whether or not this change will be implemented but if it is this change could mark a significant change for the publication.
Many factors could be attributed to this change; costs are being cut to compensate for lack of revenue, and as more and more people are getting their news online it can be important to benefit from this format.
Although I agree that if subscription based news is better than its free counterparts it deserves to come at a price. The problem comes when the same content is found on both free and priced news publications. If the New York Times rises their subscription fee but does not provide superior services its readership will certainly go elsewhere for its news.
Many people are not willing to pay to obtain news content. More and more news is in fact free and the sites that provide the best free content are getting more viewers. If the New York Times raises its mobile subscription cost the people who were willing to pay for it might consider going elsewhere.

Love and Hate Program

Love and Hate Program

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//Program in C++ that would open a window with the text "Love and Hate"

#include <iostream>

using namespace std; //standard namespace

int main() //main function
{
          cout << "Love and Hate"; //sends text

          return 0;
}

P. S. There's no Chapter 3 because I decided to start over with a completely new idea, so while we figure out what we're doing, this is an example of my individual research.

Third Quartet, Second Semester

Third Quartet, Second Semester

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Posts and updates regarding the blog will begin again in full swing after the end of finals week. We have no plans regarding the story's future, and we may choose to begin anew if one or more group members are dissatisfied with the quality of their story. The topic is also subject to change. After we are finished with our school improvement project, we will meet and discuss everything we are going to do with our project come second semester. Until then stay tuned.

Blog Design

Blog Design

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We are trying to customize the blog more with a new template. Hopefully this will be done soon and all of the new features will be fully functioning. I will make a new post when everything is finished.