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I enjoyed hearing Geneva's voice tell her own story rather than reading the story. You get a great concept from both types of the story but I think her voice and hearing her reactions sets in more than just reading it. I think David Isay did a good job at leading Geneva into a story vs. just questions and answers. This is going to be one thing that is a challenge in doing the sound portraits, the questions will have to be well thought and worded. Another challenge he faced was wording the transcript in way that you would get the same impact as hearing her voice. He used punctuation as well as emotions, noises going on, etc to get the feel of the real story.

The story of Geneva Tisdale.

Let Your VOICE Be Heard.

Upon reading The Stadium Pal by David Sedaris I pictured a bigger, more masculine looking, man. When I read an article of any sort it lets my imagination wonder, you picture the things that are going on and being said. You put emphasis and tone (if reading out loud especially) on certain parts or words that the author might not have. When reading an article someone else has written you can't know what they were thinking as they wrote it, or where they intended to be funny or serious.

Then when I watched the actual clip of David Sedaris on David Letterman I was kind of let down at first. Well, maybe not "let down", but as I had pictured someone bigger and a more masculine deep toned voice this man was tiny and had a high pitched voice. I think in the end it made the story funnier, because you could actually picture a certain person going through the story. I just don't picture a story like this happening to a guy like that. By reading his own story you could tell where he wanted you to laugh, and where he put the emphasis into certain words. I noticed he added a little line in when he was speaking, which wasn't in the writing. In the moment when reading out loud people tend to add little bits, which I think add to the story.

I like both reading and hearing stories, both have their advantages and disadvantages. When you read an article I think it gives more lead way for your imagination to kick in, and when hearing an article it lets you get the full effect of the story from the tone of a persons voice throughout. Personally I think it just depends on the type of story you're reading. Comedy type of stuff is usually funnier in person, you get the full effect, the full laugh. More serious types of issues are better just reading to yourself .

Forgetful Minds

I wish I'd remember when we didn't have class. I had thought about it all week, until today. I rushed from work to get to class on time, about halfway down the hall and it hits me, NO CLASS! Shoot, at a time like this what a waste of gas. I ran into Jay on my way out, seems as if he was in the same mind state as me, and obviously after reading his blog - Paul as well. Now, time to relax. =]

Cincinnati, OH

It seems as if the whole state of Ohio, among other states have been trying to bounce back from this whole "blackout" experience, what's the world coming to, we can't survive without technology? Most of the whole front page of "The Cincinnati Enquirer" involved information about the blackout and dealing with the lack of gas, food, and ice. A little section had the information on the stock market. It seems as if within the past week all newspapers are dealing with the same stories, lets hope we can all survive this technology surge and these outrageous gas prices - that is if we don't run out of it!

Tallahassee, FL

Oh no... another gas price article?! People in Tallahassee are experiencing the same thing everyone else is, high gas prices and lower inventory. Gas stations are not getting any gas in but the prices only go up. Other than that just some local news. A 23-mile chase of a 17-year-old boy who was apparently shooting at the officers involved in the chase. That's some pretty crazy news!! I guess this stuff only happens in Florida. HAHA Thank you "Tallahassee Democrat".

Salinas, CA

High gas prices, unemployment, and this economy are hard for everyone. The "Salinas Californian" highlights on the aspect of fewer local donations which is something that a lot of people need right now. Also mentioned is the falling stock market.

Hot Springs, AZ

Right now with Hurricane Ike it seems that a lot of places across the U.S.A. are talking about the raising gas prices. Arizona is one of them. The front page of "The Sentinel-Record" talks about trying to restore power to about 21,000 people still in the dark. Ike has also caused the gas prices to rise, as we all have experienced. The hurricane victims of AZ are in search for food, water, and gas. Then just some local news about a school board election.

What Am I Reading?

I don't read too many blogs online unless I randomly stumble across them. I keep up with my friend Eric's blog, he's had a few but this is his latest... Handbook for the Sellout. He's a pretty interesting person, keeps me entertained.

I noticed Robin likes the Drawn website, as do I. I stumbled upon it last year during school in one of my classes. It's a pretty interesting website.

I suppose I don't like reading as much as just looking at pictures, drawings, art, etc. There's an artist I really like called Derek Hess.

Other than those websites I enjoy looking at the artwork on deviantART, which I'm sure most of you are familiar with.

Technology Takes Time?

Ah, blogger links are working!!

In The Beginning...

Hey, this is Kira from NET225.
This is just a test! =)