Controversial Artwork

http://artculture.com/artists/spotlights/controversial-art-showc

INTENTION OF THE ARTIST

The intention of the artist with this artwork was to portray a replicate of jesus christ's body in the cross but without the cross and using chocolate. Just because he likes jesus and chocolate. The artist's intention was never the intention people perceived by the sculpture, people took it the "wrong way". People jumped into conclusions completely contrary to the ones intended: a planned holy exhibition of a good piece that was related to the holy weekend on Easter 2007. Evoking an aesthetic response was all the artist wanted since he had a aesthetic intention.

QUALITY OF THE WORK

The quality of the work is good. The intrinsic quality of the piece was outstanding because the material itself was very well done and well structured. The sculpture was a replicate therefore it was very similar to the image people have of Jesus Christ in the cross. The materials used to create this piece were very creative also. Nevertheless, this artwork includes a perfect marriage of form and content because the content of the work depicts a clear image of what it is; the form of the work is neat and good because of the way it is put together. The balance, order proportion and others are found in this work of art, therefore, the quality reflects the great skill of the creator. Eventhough the structure is a good piece, a work of art requires an appreciative spectator in order to be complete.

RESPONSE OF THE AUDIENCE

The response of the audience to the nude anatmically correct chocolate sculpture was catastrophe especially from the catholic population. This infuriated catholics including Cardinal Edward Egan. In a Manhattan hotel, officials shut down the art exhibition. Then, the hotel and the gallery started receiving angry phone calls, e-mails and other complaints because of the exhibit. These calls included death threats. It was said that it was: "one of the worst assaults on Christian sensibilities ever." But, eventhough the artwork is rejected by the catholic community, it can also be accepted by another audience. So, the decision of calling this artwork something like a sickening display wouldnt be a general comment but a biased judgement.

-ART AND KNOWLEDGE CRITERIA

imitiation:

This theory of imitation is present in the work of art, "My Sweet Lord", since it is copying something from reality; the work is a replicate. What is seen in this piece is a creative reinterpretation of reality. Concluding, the artist achieved likeness.

communication:

The artist or creator of the artwork is obvioulsy trying to communicate a message to the various spectators. It is necessary to understand the grammar and vocabulary of art in order to comprehend what the artist wants to portray and communicate. Therefore, the communication is indeed present in this art representation. Then, spectators have to know if what is being communicated is worthwhile or not. In this case, most of the audience rejected what was perceived from the sculpture, but the artist clearly stated that people misjudged what he intended to communicate through his work: a symbolic and good piece for the holy weekend of Easter but the message turned out being intense and unexpected by the creator.

education:

Art challenges us to question our assumptions by giving us a different perspective on things. In education, the conncection between arts and ethics needs to be considered because artworks must provoke emotions that may sometimes influence our behavior. In this matter, the artwork applies the nature of art theory, art as education. So, the moral provocation of the art piece was distorted because people were offended by it especially the catholic community and defined it as unethical, meaning the education perceived from the work was rejected and damaging for those that felt insulted by the work's message.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11669242/

successful human science experiment

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The Experiment: Nanotech Robots Deploy Cancer
-1. The desired outocomes of this human science experiment was to help fight cancer and to reduce the various tumors in patients. The scientists' outcome would turn out being successful by putting RNA molecules in a special polymer robot, also with a chemical sensor. So, when the surroundings of the cancerous cell interrupted the chemical sensor, the robot would release the RNA, therefore satisfying the outcome of the experiment.

-2. The research done or the work done to reach the desired outcomes was first, experimenting it on 3 people under the influence of melanomas, they would get the RNA nanoparticles intravenously 4 times in approximately 30 minutes in 3 weeks. Then, these subject patients would get samples taken. Later, showing positive results, meaning that the melanomas had contained RNA and also a reduction in tumor gene expression. Therefore, reaching the desired outcome.

-3. The outcome in this successful human science experiment was that scientists and specialized people are inventing and coming up with a cure to tumors leading to cancer, a possible way to reduce the tumor gene expression. What this successful science experiment tells us about humans is that we humans have been reported about unseccessful and unethical outcomes in human science experiments, therefore, we can see that not all human science experiments harm people and are negative, in the contrary, some of them are of great use and in this case a cure for many people living with this dilemma.

http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2010-03/nanotech-robots-deploy-cancer-fighting-rna

ethics blog

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child marriage

in judaism, child marriage it was traditionally prohibited to female children. The earliest point at which a boy is allowed to become betrothed is when he gets the age of majority, which is 13.

Poverty, religion, tradition, and conflict make the incidence of child marriage in Sub-Saharan Africa similar to South Asia.

In Pakistan, the tradition of child marriage is still practiced in some areas, but in Vani and other customes like Swara and Watta Satta no. The minimum legal age for marriage is eighteen for male and 16 for females.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_marriage

I personally believe that the tradition of chil marriage around the world should not be tolerated. We should all fight for the rights of human beings, especially women (since they are the major victims in child marriages) and make people aware of the great damage thats being done to many children around the world who aernt able to choose their own partner in life, that are forced into marrying, girls who are taken out of school to be moms at a very early age and never develop a complete education to be successful in life. So, I believe this theme of child marriages is completely unfair and globally should be restricted.

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origin: Honduran Newspaper. This tells me that it is from the point of view of a group of people who are against communism and president chavez controling the president manuel zelaya with communist acts.

purpose: to give a visual representation of how people feel about President Chavez manipulating Honduran's ex-president Mel Zelaya to impose the "4ta Urna" and influencing communism on Honduras' future and how their against all of this.

value: this is an important point of view because it can be eye opening to some people who do not realize Chavez intentions of manipulation.

limitations: its a biased cartoon, only shows one group's point of view. There is no description through the cartoon therefore we cannot completely understand the point of view of the person that made the cartoon.

Mathematics Blog

This is an example of a fractal in nature! its a fruit called pine apple.

This can be an example of a fractal found in nature since it has the same repeating some sort of diamond pattern all throughout the fruit

http://freewallpaper.in/wallpaper2/12441-2-pineapple_-_7.jpg

video: 

this video shows that the interplay between the water and the forest is spiritually transformational. It explains how the forest is full of fractals everywhere you look. And how we often speculate on the reality of magic, therefore how in the forest you find yourself in a starkly, vibrantly magical place. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDbQBSORY1g&feature=related

Natural Sciences Blog

Monkey Drug Trials (unethical and famous) 

This experiment was made with the purpose of understanding the effects of drug use and addiction. Animal experimenting can be very useful for the comprehending of us humans, but this experiment went beyond the the kingdom of ethics. So, the monkey drug trial experiment done in the year 1969(creepy) was completely unethical. In these tests a very big group of rats and monkeys were taught to inject themselves with a variety of drugs, including, alcohol, morphine, cocaine, codeine, and amphetamines. When the rats and monkeys were capable of injecting themselves with the drugs, they were left alone with a big supply with portions of each of the drugs mentioned before. Then, these creatures were so bothered and disturbed, obviously, and some tried hard to get away and they broke their arms in the procedure. Also, the monkeys receiving cocaine experienced convulsions and in some cases tore off their fingers, possible that it was a result for hallucinations the drugs provided. A monkey took amphetamines tore all of the fur from his abdomen and arms, and when the case of morphine and cocaine combined occurred, then death would take place within a period of time of approximately two weeks. 

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tortured monkeys

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monkeys being injected drugs

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Perception Post

"Doubt is the key to knowledge” (Persian Proverb). 

My personal opinion on this phrase is the following: yes, i believe that in perception this is very true. When someone questions or doubts something, he or she will be searching various methods to get to conclusions and clear those doubts and that process enriches knowledge; its the key to achieving knowledge!

A cultural example of this quote could be the following: the many scientists, mathematicians and constant researchers that are always making up questions and problems to solve. They are always doubting things and finding conclusions, that gives them knowledge.

An example of doubt being the key to knowledge in school could be my history class. In that class we are always doubting why people from the past did what they did and we use different methods to get information and personal knowledge.

An example of how this phrase has been used in my personal life was once when i had to do a research on art class. I really wanted to know why the artist had drawn every little detail in the art painting. It was a mystery, but i figured out conclusions by researching all i could and that way i achieved knowledge (because of all the doubts and questions i established in my mind)

EXCITEMENT

This video makes me feel excited because i am anxious to watch this movie. The movie has many of my favorite actors and the theme of it

makes me feel excited to watch it :).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSS-QPdiiiY&feature=fvst

HORROR

This video symbolizes horror for me. I am very afraid of cats and hate them Well, hate is a strong word, so, i guess i strongly dislike cats. Their creepy and

im afraid of them. (i literally looked for this video with my eyes half open. and did NOT watch it.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcxhOGyrCtI&feature=related

SAD

This video is trailer of a romantic movie i really want to see. And this video gives me an insight to what the movie will be like and i knowing its plot i figured

its sad and really made me feel sad the fact that the two main characters are very much in love and he leaves for war leaving her behind just makes

me sad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc0ODuEYp5o&feature=channel

Topic: “There are no absolute distinctions between what is true and what is false”. Discuss this claim. 

Opinion: Its true that there are no absolute distinctions between what is true and what is false because you can never be too certain about something; sometimes things you believed were true turn out to be false. you never know.

 Support 1:

This is a picture of the ex planet pluto. People were certain and really believed pluto was another planet in our universe. Later on, scientists discovered it wasn't.

http://www.iranian.com/main/files/blogimages/pluto.jpg

Support 2:

This picture shows the belief of ancient people who thought the earth was flat. Later on, it was discovered to be round and that is a good example of how there are no distinctions between what is true and what is false, cause we cant be always certain of things.

http://www.pensionriskmatters.com/flat-earth-society(1).jpg

historical reasoning

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

When this declaration was introduced it stated that the rights of man are universal. This is a fundamental doc of the french revolution. Also, it doesnt mention anything about the status of women nor slabvery. But, the outcome of this historical doc is that it turned out to be an important document for ''international human rights instruments''.

The United States Bill of Rights

When this was introduced it stated and forbidded congress from making any law respecting an establishment of religion: ''the right of the people to keep and bear arms''. it also forbid the federal government from depriving a person of liberty, life or property without due process of law. Therefore, this document's outcome is that it plays a central role in the American law and gov. And more importantly, remains a symbol of the freedoms and culture of the country.

The Haitian Revolution

This was a time where many people in rebellions and revolts died. They were fighting for the good reason of freedom, but not only of haiti but of the elimination of slavery. As an outcome, the Haitian Revolution is regarded as a defining moment in the history of Africans in the new world.

work cite:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Declaration_of_the_Rights_of_Man_and_of_the_Citizen

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haitian_Revolution

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Bill_of_Rights

the origin of my name

Famous person: Rebecca Romjin

• The meaning of Rebecca:

The girl's name Rebecca \r(e)-bec- ca, reb(e)-
cca\ is pronounced ree-BEK-ah. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "to bind". Biblical: Rebekah, noted in the Genesis account as a maiden of beauty, modesty, and kindness, became the wife of Abraham's son, Isaac. The name was used by the Puritans and was common through the 19th century. Use of the name in the novel and film "Rebecca" also revived it. Philanthropist Rebekah Harkness; author Rebecca West; actress Rebecca De Mornay.

• The meaning of Santos:

The boy's name Santos \s(a)-
ntos, san- tos\ is pronounced SAHN-tos. It is of Spanish origin, and its meaning is "the saints". Santino means "little saint".
Santos has 3 variant forms: Santee, Santino and Santo.
Baby names that sound like Santos are Xanthos and Xanthus.
Santos is a very common first name for men (#494 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#347 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

MY MOM'S REASONING FOR CHOOSING REBECCA:

''Well, my name is Becky and that's a nickname for Rebecca. I've always wanted to have that name and i consider its an elegant and formal name. When naming her Rebecca, I also took in consideration this name because its on the bible. It is also a name you can easily pronounce universally. You dont have a middle name because i've always liked simple, short and nice names. God gave me the opportunity of having 2 girls and the first girl I had, she definately had to be a rebecca!'' -Becky Santos

cites:

http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Santos
http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Rebecca

http://www.superiorpics.com/wenn_album/Grand_Opening_Of_Barneys/Rebecca_Romjin_005_190108.jpg

At the art exhibit I chose this painting because itsvery expressive. I could see the painter portrays various feelings through the painting. for example, hate.

this is Pau, alberto(a friend) and me. Pau is my cousin and we´re very close. She´s like a sister to me.

This is nicole, JZ and me. Two of my best friends.

This is me and my tennis coach after training. Tennis is very important to me and i enjoy playing it.

This is me and JZ in our halloween costumes. being creative is an important aspect of my life.

This is me and JZ at a subway in NYC. Traveling is something i love doing.