This is an interesting topic to write about trying to recall the way I was taught Thanksgiving. Honestly, the more than I think of it my teacher taught it to the class by reading a children’s book that included pictures. I remember that it involved the pilgrims, but more importantly I knew for sure that dinner was turkey. Now regardless of whether the facts are true about what was served for that dinner is irrelevant. The short book that she read did in fact have a turkey on the dinner table, I remember that it seemed like a meal that was more formal than a regular dinner, and lastly that it was a time to be grateful for what we had. That is how I was taught Thanksgiving in school. Although a book gave me the brief background of how this holiday became so important, our class did a little art to remind us that Thanksgiving was soon approaching. I hope many of you had a similar experience but our class made these paper turkeys, and we would outline out hand then cut it out. Then of course draw a head to make it look like a turkey. That was the little art assignment that we would do in class and hang them up. All in all back then I didn’t think much of it all, I just took in that it was a holiday by the pilgrims, that ate turkey to give thanks. Now that I am older it is much more than that as all of us would agree. Thanksgiving to this day is one of my favorite holidays as some of you might agree. I must say I was happy with the way I was taught in elementary school.
The Prownian Method: Kyle Mitsunaga
Prownian Method: Kyle Mitsunaga
Step 1 Description: This object is about 5 to 6 inches long, there appears to be a charging input built into this object. I also notice that this object has an oddly shaped head with razors on it. Looking closer to the razor it seems as if they are very sharp. The object at room temperature is not hot or cold to the touch. The object looks as if there has been some technological thought put into it. This object looks sturdy and durable that will last you a while if taken good care of.
Step 2 Deduction: The user of this object seems as if it would be a male or female. It would be safe to say that this object may be use by males that are older than 15 years old, with little leeway. Since there is a built in charger with a cord I could say that this person could use it if they were to travel. Also professionals could use this object.
Step 3 Speculation: Maybe the person or male that is using this object is trying to clean up his look. Going hand in hand with that maybe this person is looking to just trim a beard. Maybe the person that is using this object is a professional and needs this object to be able to carry out his or hers performance. The person that owns this electric razor understands how to use it, and know how to take care of the blades such as oiling it down from time to time.
Questions about the electrical razor:
- Does the buyer of this object need instructions on how to operate it?
- Are younger kids safe to use it? Is there any danger hazards relating to the product?
- Are there different techniques how to use this product?
- How does one electrical razor differ from competitors?
- Does the shape make a difference for what you are using for?
Bibliography
“Effectiveness of Razors Put to the Test.” Dermatology Nursing 14, no. 6 (December 2002): 413. Academic Search Premier, EBSCOhost (accessed January 20, 2016).
In this peer reviewed article it tackles the scientific side of razors whether it be electrical or not. We get an understanding what razors are better for your skin and which one dermatologist suggest.
“The Razor Blade: History’s Cutting Edge : Culture: Scientists Know ThatAncient Man Shaved. But the Razor Was an Undocumented Implement until 1290.” Los Angeles Times. 1992. Accessed January 20, 2016. http://articles.latimes.com/1992-07-26/news/vw-4938_1_razor-blade-edge.
This article the author focuses on the history of the razor going all the way back to when they first tested it out. Furthermore we learn about Gillette the razor company and how they went from selling 50 razors to 300,000 razors.
Additional Information:
In the web based article found in the Los Angeles Times the author makes it clear the history of the razor. The razor industry stated in the article “was thriving by the 18th century.” I connected this with the prownian method just by how quickly this industry because a vital part of our culture. I believe it is safe to say that most males and females that are the appropriate age would have had an experience using a razor whether it is electric or not. It is material culture since we use them frequently and most people today own one.
My peer-reviewed article took a different approach that made it a little harder to connect it to the prownian method. Like I said it took on the science on which razor is better for your skin. As we see new technology we are soon going to see new ideas with razors in the future I’m sure. In a since this razor phenomena is something that is so simple but yet such a huge part of our culture. People would look different today if we didn’t have razors; therefore it’s something that is connected to us, and our culture as a whole.
Kyle Mitsunaga Bridges
When it comes to these two very historical bridges you may think they are so very similar. Although I have been on both bridges, there is a key difference that you may not know if you haven’t done any research about them. Looking at both bridges you think of historical landscapes that tourist may come and see if they are in the area. They are both larger in person than you’d expect it to be. But to get down into it one may say they would rather travel on the Brooklyn Bridge over the Golden Gate because there is no toll fee to travel on it. Aside from the toll fee on the Golden Gate there are many other differences. After a little bit of researching the Golden Gate is made of pure metal, whereas the Brooklyn Bridge is made of iron and steel, both bridges are suspension bridges as well. The Brooklyn Bridge has cables suspended all going towards the middle of the bridge looking like a spider web. The Golden Gate has cables going straight up and down. It seems as if people frame these bridges in photos as “breathtaking”. Most pictures that you see online all have a nice sunset, or has the city and large buildings behind it. The pictures are very catching to the eye and make it seem very real.
As we know the Brooklyn Bridge is older. I you look at the bridge it looks like there is a bigger base in the middle of the bridge. Again like I said with the cables all are connected to the middle it seems. Now the Golden Gate looks thinner, not as big of base. One may say that building the Brooklyn Bridge was a new project for the contract workers that they have never worked with. Maybe the Brooklyn Bridge has a bigger base because of the lack of knowledge of how sturdy it would be. The Golden Gate seems like it has less of a base, though it is new than the Brooklyn would they have that knowledge? Could the base just add to the esthetics?
Another hypothesis I have about the different makeup of the bridges is due to the likelihood of earthquakes. As we know California has a history with some large earthquakes, New York on the other hand has had some but not on the same scale as California. Now does the construction differ because the Golden Gate is more prone to an earthquake?
Lastly, the fact that both cities haven’t made any major changes to the bridges say that they are proud of their cities history. Both cities believe that they have the most famous most beautiful bridge in the United States. With high traffic volumes on both bridges you can say it has revolutionized both cities. They are both historical cities with monumental landmarks which both happen to be bridges.
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