The Pros and Cons of Television

     If we turn off all the televisions in the world; there would be positive and negative reaction on our children of today. Most kids would be lost without a PS3, EBOX 360 or any other video games.These games have so much control over our children, it's pathetic,.I think of all the parents who bow down to their children because of the kids addiction of fantasy. A survey was taken and the survey revealed ninety seven percent of kids in the world play video games; honestly, I think there would be a terrible reaction of rebellion but in all in all, In this situation, I am for unplugging the tv.

     We have the kids that are lazy as well as the parents therefore most of there time is laying around the house eating unhealthy foods that has a major effect on their lives;basically they live a sedentary lifestyle driving health care higher. These kids need to get out of the house to enjoy activities involving exercises and other sports activities. The problem with this is that most of our community centers are closed due to lack of leadership,.When I was a kid growing up, there were plenty of recreational centers therefore if you are not living in a community with a higher tax bracket, the kids are pushed aside to crime and other negativity.This practice of sedentary life falls solely on the parents.

     I would like to think of all the learning programs on television teaching our youth academically or life skills.These programs helps kids learn to read, solve math problems,history, and other education skills required to succeed in life. There are channels for teenagers to learn about life coping situations and showing them how to be responsible for their actions. Then we have a 12 year old kid by the name of Tommy who loves baseball every since he was five years old and that's what he wanted to do with his life.It is baseball season when the television is unplugged now he can not look at his heroes play the game. Many sports players and and other great careers were seen on television and having planted seeds into the mind of our children. These children often grows up and  pursued their dreams of what they seen as a child therefore being very successful. 

     I believe firmly that our children deserve to have all the tools in life to be educated in every aspect of life with morals,dignity and healthy but on the other hand I also believe television can be a distraction for some children; solely the lack of responsibility falls on the parents because they are the are the weakest link.    

Palmer Hayden " Expecting A Change "

 Vernon E Rucker
 English - 101
  April 7, 2011      
                                                          

             Palmer Hayden was born Peyton  Cole Hedgeman on January 15, 1890 in Widewater VA. He went to Cooper Union ,New York in 1920, Boothbay Colony, Maine in 1925, and Ecole des Beaux - Arts Paris in 1927. Haydens' paintings were controversial ; he is mostly remembered by Black American Culture.
             The reason I am supporting this artist is because  all of his paintings were unique and meaningful to me but this particular painting caught my eye of  how a African American man is sitting in the chair with a disgusted and weary look about him. I see a man who looks like he has been working in the fields or some sort of  back breaking labor job,putting in plenty of hours. My interpretation from the background, the walls looks old like in the early 1900s. His overall bibs are dingy, worn, and looks too small, as if he  is not making enough money to support his family, pay all the bills and buy any new clothes that fit. This man just got home from a hard day at work; more than likely with little pay and all he has to unwind on is a stool knowing most people would choose something more comfortable which he probably could not afford. He seems to be thinking to himself about how long will this struggle continue or is there a light at the end of the tunnel and when will these hardship years pass. When can a black man get a break? This man is strong, hanging in there along the same lines still thankful to have a job knowing  jobs were scarce in 1900s regardless of your color, yet being black was another strike against you.
            Hayden is in this picture was very descriptive in the way he seen Black Americans go through discriminatory barriers in his lifetime dating back as a child. He expressed himself vividly and clear so that people would learn his perspective on life in his days in addition the beauty in African Heritage.
           The works of Payton Hayden has been very rewarding to him and his career for instance the " Fetiche et Floeurs " which he won the Harmon Foundation Gold Award enabling him to continue his education in Paris. He also worked for the United States Treasury Arts Project.
           In conclusion I am enlightened by this artist to make me look at history through his eyes and learning to appreciate his talents in communicating with him in his experiences with us.

Why I Chose To Attend WSU

Vernon   E   Rucker

Teri    Barker

English – 101

March 30, 2011

                                                     Why   I   Chose To   Attend   WSU

            I  have  been  to  Owens  Community  College  1997 – 2001  to  learn  how  to  build  structures,  roads  and  blue- print  reading.  Owens  helped  me  to  obtain  a  skill  to  take  care  of  my  family  but  I  was  not  happy  in  the  building  trades  due  to  very  long  hours.  Layoffs  was  a  major  problem  for  my  family  and  I,  especially  when  holidays  such  as  Christmas  and  New  Year’s  came  around.

            In  2003,  I  decided  to  try   my  luck  with  another  career.  I went to Sinclair Community College for Real-estate And Property Management.  My  main  objective  goal  was  to  become  a  broker; it  should  not  be  that  hard  selling  twenty  pieces  of  property,  well  that’s  what  I  thought  to  myself.  To  make  a  long  story  short,  I  could  not  go  without  money  for  months  until  property  was  sold.

            I  chose  Wright  State  University  because  of  the  outstanding  academic  programs  that  will  enable  me  and  prepare  me  for a  long  prosperous  career  in  counseling.  There  was  not  another  University  close  enough  for  me  to  commute.  Wright  State  will  give  a  Bachelors  in  Rehabilitation  needed  to  acquire  stability  in  something  I  love  and  always  wanted  to  do.  I  have  some  friends  and  family  whom  graduated  from  Wright  State  University  that  went  on  to  be  successful  in  their  careers  due  to  the  prestige  of  the  university.  Feeling  that  if  they  can  achieve  it,  I  can  also. 

            Being  at  Wright  State  has  shown  me  my  weaknesses  as  a  writer: grammar, punctuations, verb  tenses  and  using  the  same  word  repeatedly.  With  hard  work  and  dedication,  I  know  improvement  will  come.  I  guess  one  of  my  strengths  is  that  I  will  not  give  up  on  the  goals  set  forth.

            Reading  books  can  be  a  challenge  meaning  having  the  time  to  enjoy  but  when  I  get  time;  I  like  mysteries, biographies  and  motivational  books.

            Last  year  writing  was  not  my  favorite  hobby  but  in  Dev -082,  I  learned  to  express  my  thought  and  feelings  more  on  paper.  It  took  a  while  for  me  to  get  comfortable  because  I  did  not  want  to look  like  an  idiot.  I  guess  you  can  say  the  confidence  was  not  there. Writing  journals  can  be  a  pain  but  it  is  required.  Essays  are  more  enjoyable  to  write  freely  therefore  a  lot  of  details  can  come  to  life  to  the  audience.

            Being  this  is  my  third  quarter,  I  feel  confident  in  school  knowing  I  will  obtain  my   goals  to  succeed  in  life  although,  I  wish  the  commitment  was  in  me  twenty  years  ago.