tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post3031693906390520066..comments2024-03-14T18:37:51.390-05:00Comments on Cultural Front: Haley Reading Group - reflections H. Rambsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16862209871277442972noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-78684957206322208792017-12-23T19:52:05.270-06:002017-12-23T19:52:05.270-06:00The following article stood out to me the most: &q...The following article stood out to me the most: "They Helped Erase Ebola in Liberia." It is disheartening that sacrifice for the benefit of others can be unappreciated. Kellsey H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-6475169213388466212017-12-20T16:15:35.012-06:002017-12-20T16:15:35.012-06:00Rose Eveleth's “Why Are Sports Bras So Terribl...Rose Eveleth's “Why Are Sports Bras So Terrible" changed my thinking the most because it showed me how much intricate detail goes into some of the most mundane things.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05425549821937085718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-73021552628717632122017-12-16T01:21:42.357-06:002017-12-16T01:21:42.357-06:00The article that challenged me most was "Trac...The article that challenged me most was "Tracking Ivory." I found it very interesting to see how people would put their lives on the line to protect creatures that were starting to go extinct in their wild lands. I think I was so intrigued by it because not only were the authorities doing something to stop it, but the communities were helping out as well in the whatever way they could. If communities and authorities can work well enough together to save one type of animal, then what's to stop them from completing other huge challenging trials that the future holds for them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381729118239011375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-9535242115109671312017-12-15T09:51:24.424-06:002017-12-15T09:51:24.424-06:00On the terms of Health, I think "Perfect Nail...On the terms of Health, I think "Perfect Nails, Poisoned Workers" was the chapter that made me think the most. This is only because, cosmetics is very popular and directly affects humans. It was disappointing to read on one of the pages that, despite the popularity, scientific studies don't really focus on this subject. I believe there could be huge efforts that could be made in the progress of safe nail polish and other cosmetics. This topic does spark intellectual stimulation since this is something that can affect most people directly. The other chapters mainly focus on the surrounding environment and other organisms.Xavier Morrison-Wallacenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-46995646891077804932017-12-14T12:26:40.851-06:002017-12-14T12:26:40.851-06:00The article that had the biggest impact on me was ...The article that had the biggest impact on me was "Perfect Nails, Poisoned Workers". The main reason this one affected me is because its the one that is most relate-able to my everyday life. This is something that I can consciously try to fix by not partaking in it myself. The other articles were more focused on the environment and while those are also vitally important, I can't do a whole lot to stop the beetles from killing the trees but I can ensure that my vanity doesn't affect another human being's health and well-being.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16671715338660471909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-55402283062167802232017-12-12T22:04:45.710-06:002017-12-12T22:04:45.710-06:00I found that of all the articles, the most surpris...I found that of all the articles, the most surprising to me was the "Perfect Nails". Of course I was intrigued by all of the other articles in many ways, but this one stuck out to me because it relates to many things occurring today. Things that should not occur because of research that proves their wrongdoings. It boggles my mind that companies and the government know about the horrid risk factors for jobs such as nail artists, yet there is no law stating that they have to be informed. That is insanely crazy to me.<br />Kaelyn BluntKaelyn Blunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605417733650580249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-48933045889681184762017-12-12T08:13:03.865-06:002017-12-12T08:13:03.865-06:00I found the "Tracking Ivory" reading to ...I found the "Tracking Ivory" reading to be most enjoyable and interesting. Since I was a little girl, I have always been intrigued by animals and their contributions to our world. I found the article about elephant tusks to be very informational despite its cruel nature and story behind to abuse of these graceful animals. I am very passionate about animals rights and as I read in the article of the poaching and hunting of these animals I was heartbroken and a little angry. I think that killing animals is wrong and quite alarming. Yet, this article has stuck with me and has made more of an impact on me than the other articles. --Gabrielle W.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-71248903513233288972017-12-11T12:32:48.329-06:002017-12-11T12:32:48.329-06:00The article that challenged my thinking the most w...The article that challenged my thinking the most was "They Helped Erase Ebola in Liberia" because it made me think about how making a sacrifice can come back and hurt you. They put their lives at risks and no one appreciated it because of religious beliefs. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621902331781037399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-73151162067938250022017-12-11T11:57:12.731-06:002017-12-11T11:57:12.731-06:00Of all the articles covered throughout this semest...Of all the articles covered throughout this semester, the article that challenged my thinking the most would have to be the "Perfect Nails, Poisoned Workers" article simply because it brought so much more attention and knowledge to me about the health risks of working in nail salons and while I do not go often it may seem as that when I do go I am in a way contributing to putting women at an increased health risk. <br />~Tashawna N. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-7023985410775544062017-12-11T09:20:07.408-06:002017-12-11T09:20:07.408-06:00The article that challenged my think the most was ...The article that challenged my think the most was Helene Cooper's “They Helped Erase Ebola in Liberia." Before reading this story, I would have assumed that everyone would praise the people that were willing to do a job that everyone else was too afraid to do. I thought even more so when I saw that they essentially saved the country. In my opinion they should have been treated as heroes not with disgust.<br /><br />-Marcus UAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-39774452055651228072017-12-11T09:12:58.150-06:002017-12-11T09:12:58.150-06:00The article that challenged my thinking most was, ...The article that challenged my thinking most was, "Perfect Nails." It made me think about societal expectations - set by the government - and the illnesses that accompanied the compliance of those expectations - known by the government. This made me wonder in how many other ways are we, as a population, being poisoned? <br />Not only that, it only served to further confirm my suspicions regarding the government's position on the well-being of the population. It was just another thing I chucked into the wheel when considering how we struggle with health care - and Big Pharma's role. It made me realize to what lengths they would go to just to implant a sickness in hopes of a monetary profit.Cheniya A,noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-53790827954287659322017-12-11T08:54:24.456-06:002017-12-11T08:54:24.456-06:00The article that stood out to me most was "Th...The article that stood out to me most was "They Helped Erase Ebola in Liberia"because it was truly a story of sacrifice that was met by sheer isolation and hate. The men who were burners went against their cultural beliefs/norms yes, but for the greater good of the society they lived in even with the consequences they had to face thereafter. I just feel as though they didn't deserve the exclusion and unkind treatment they were receiving especially because they helped to prevent so many more from suffering and death. This story just goes to show how doing the right thing that makes the most sense doesn't always equate to it being the thing that is celebrated and appreciated. Like most great things that happen in this world, the heroism is not recognized until those who made it possible are long gone.Brianna Reednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-22719729080349332522017-12-11T08:39:27.584-06:002017-12-11T08:39:27.584-06:00The article that challenged me the most was Sarah ...The article that challenged me the most was Sarah Maslin Nir's “Perfect Nails, Poisoned Workers." What I found interesting was how often we don’t take into consideration the impact our daily activities may impact others, even if they seem small. I feel that this article showed me to think in all perspectives of situations that may seem minute to me. <br />-Jordan R.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-30097239250121778582017-12-11T01:56:01.564-06:002017-12-11T01:56:01.564-06:00The article that stood out to met he most was, “ T...The article that stood out to met he most was, “ Thirty Million Gallons Under the Sea.” This article completely changed the way I was thinking, especially seeing as it was about something that is very important to me, the ocean. Just to think that we caused so much damage to so much wildlife and ocean space, is still mind boggling. I want to rid the chances of that happening ever again, and I begun researching organizations to support those efforts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-761942831356333482017-12-10T11:33:42.581-06:002017-12-10T11:33:42.581-06:00The article that most impacted me was Tracking Ivo...The article that most impacted me was Tracking Ivory. As I sit here today reflecting over everything we have read, I keep being reminded of this one particularly. It is in part because of the recent elephant "trophy" debate going on currently. Donald Trump just recently allowed bringing these "trophies" back to the US legal. This concerns me because I do not want to encourage elephant hunting and I certainly don't want to see elephants become extinct in my lifetime. This brings me to Ellen Degeneres' take on this political debate, as she posted on Instagram a photo on behalf of elephants that for however many people shared this certain photo, she would donate $1 for each share to an established elephant orphan rescue in Africa. Learning about elephants is important and I recommend everyone read this article!<br /><br /> -Natasha HandyNatashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04857658587522946401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-19094723696257707132017-12-10T00:00:31.042-06:002017-12-10T00:00:31.042-06:00The article that most interested me was Sarah Mas...The article that most interested me was Sarah Maslin Nir's “Perfect Nails, Poisoned Workers.". it was helpful to know that there are people are humbly doing jobs that no one else is willing to do. Nail technicians will never stop doing nails because it is an art form so we have to appreciate the fact that people sacrifice their health just to cater to customers that want their nails done. this was a very insightful reading.<br />--Aliyah JohnsonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04856619222303115859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-50335505250455964712017-12-09T23:56:28.364-06:002017-12-09T23:56:28.364-06:00The reading that most impacted me was Sarah Masli...The reading that most impacted me was Sarah Maslin Nir's “Perfect Nails, Poisoned Workers."I felt that this chapter opened my eyes to the people that perform jobs that not many other people are willing to do. nail technicians will never stop doing business, so the harmful effects of working in a nail shop will persist, unfortunately. its just helpful to realize that there are people in the world doing jobs that no one else will do.<br />--Aliyah JohnsonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04856619222303115859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-62476085017829345402017-12-09T01:03:19.091-06:002017-12-09T01:03:19.091-06:00"Attack of the Killer Beetles" was likel..."Attack of the Killer Beetles" was likely the one that made me think the most. I've always respected natural selection and my favorite thing to come out of it (besides felines) is the tree. Trees are what mark the penical of plant life. They are very high on my chart of moral considerabilty to say the least. I'm torn slightly because the beetle that's taking so many trees down is so interesting and "smart." It also made me more hopeful for the future in regards to climate change, since the trees more adjusted to warm climates are at least fairing better than others. It means trees (unsurprisingly) will make it when we continue to make the planet uninhabitable for many species.<br /><br />(Sorry I'm late, just got off work)<br /><br />-Querra M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-5809183921968555092017-12-09T00:26:22.714-06:002017-12-09T00:26:22.714-06:00I liked the story by Helene Cooper titled "Th...I liked the story by Helene Cooper titled "The Helped Erase Ebola in Liberia. Now Liberia is Erasing Them." I took pity on the burners and was angry that society was pushing them out because of their necessary jobs. Burning those bodies was so controversial because it attacked the faiths and beliefs of the people. It was so interesting to me because people turned on one another when they felt their belief system was being attacked. Sierra Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-1705281934485958102017-12-09T00:25:32.909-06:002017-12-09T00:25:32.909-06:00Tracking Ivory was the most interesting article in...Tracking Ivory was the most interesting article in my opinion. I had no idea that a war was happening over elephants. I've never thought too much about the illegal killings of elephants, but I will always think back to this article whenever the subject is brought up. I wish that some foreign companies would intervene, but there is already enough global conflict as it is. Hopefully there will be a solution to end this bloodshed.\<br /><br />Brandon N.Brandon Nicholsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-31284838774954351082017-12-09T00:23:30.881-06:002017-12-09T00:23:30.881-06:00I would have to say that the article that stood ou...I would have to say that the article that stood out to me the most was “Tracking Ivory.” Many of these articles had me thinking about situations and problems that I wouldn’t otherwise really think about. This one, however, was the most memorable. I just couldn’t get over how even some African governments could just turn their head to the fact that endangered African elephants were being poached by the thousands. I couldn’t believe that they were just sitting there and allowing it. African elephants should be strongly protected to prevent them from going extinct. This article really brought to light the horrible problems endangered African elephants are facing.<br /><br />- Marcus B.Marcus B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01130286059320334822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-42838221079591345852017-12-08T23:13:28.496-06:002017-12-08T23:13:28.496-06:00The article that stood out to me the most was &quo...The article that stood out to me the most was "Perfect Nails." This article stood out from the rest because it challenged the capitalist event that I participate in every time I go to the nail salon. It made me reconsider going because of the detrimental effect the chemicals have on the workers, who are often the most marginalized members of society.<br />-kathryn hatchesKathryn Hatcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597119476894352983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-28547397749268418912017-12-08T22:50:16.102-06:002017-12-08T22:50:16.102-06:00"They Helped Erase Ebola in Liberia" cha..."They Helped Erase Ebola in Liberia" challenged me the most because of what was going on. I was unaware of how people who burned bodies were treated. I felt bad for the people because they sacrificed their lives to stop the spread of Ebola and did not receive anything in return.Jeremiah Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-80339187486198995872017-12-08T22:12:49.680-06:002017-12-08T22:12:49.680-06:00The article that challenged my thinking was "...The article that challenged my thinking was "Perfect Nails." I say this because I found this one the most interesting. I never knew that it was that much of a health risk to the workers there who were pregnant, and even those who aren't. The chemicals should be monitored way more to minimize the amount of baby deaths and health problems people end up getting. No one ever thinks that getting your nails done would cause any harm to someone.<br /><br />Crystal R.Crystal R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13889142282898042071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-49796547232875444912017-12-08T20:32:00.364-06:002017-12-08T20:32:00.364-06:00The article that challenged me the most was Cooper...The article that challenged me the most was Cooper's "They Helped Erase in Liberia". This article opened my eyes to how other countries differ from us culturally. Even though burning the bodies was done to prevent the spreading of Ebola, upholding religious customs was more important to the citizens of Liberia. The most concerning part was how the Liberian government refused to stick up for the men burning bodies even though they understood the importance of containing the outbreak.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06926647560294551516noreply@blogger.com