Ryan Kunis
MCOM 100W
M/W 12:00pm
Word #4
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Word: Zealous
Source:
Blues People
By: LeRoi Jones
"...a gentleman officiates it (of course, white) who, I understand, is very zealous in the cause of the spiritual well-being."
Definition: (Adjective)
1. Full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent.
2. Filled with or motivated by zeal; fervent.
3. Marked by active interest and enthusiasm.
-Synonyms:
Enthusiastic, eager, fervid, fervent, intense, passionate, warm.
The zealous boy waited in line impateintly for his turn to tell Santa how good he had been this year.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Word of the Week #3
Ryan Kunis
MCOM 100W
M/W 12:00pm
Word #3
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Word: Ubiquitous
Source:
Hazards, Risks of Earthquakes and Volcanoes.
Geology textbook by: Abbott
"...the ubiquitous lava flows engulf and incinerate buildings, bury highways, cause drops in property value of homes near the latest flow..."
Definition: (Adjective)
1. Existing or being everywhere, esp. at the same time; omnipresent.
2. Being or seeming to be everywhere at the same time.
3. Being present everywhere at once.
The criminal realized he had to surrender when the ubiquitous police surrounded him after his short lived bank robbery.
MCOM 100W
M/W 12:00pm
Word #3
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Word: Ubiquitous
Source:
Hazards, Risks of Earthquakes and Volcanoes.
Geology textbook by: Abbott
"...the ubiquitous lava flows engulf and incinerate buildings, bury highways, cause drops in property value of homes near the latest flow..."
Definition: (Adjective)
1. Existing or being everywhere, esp. at the same time; omnipresent.
2. Being or seeming to be everywhere at the same time.
3. Being present everywhere at once.
The criminal realized he had to surrender when the ubiquitous police surrounded him after his short lived bank robbery.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Telling Details
Riding the Rails
A herd of backpack wearers slowly pile into the gapping light-rail doors. With only a quick glance across the sea of faces a common expression is easily seen. Exhausted eyes and emotionless mouths stand all around you waiting uncomfortably for a place to sit. Three short tones beep over the stirring sound of bodies; a thud of metal on rubber closes the doors with little concern for those between them.
Those left seat-less grasp frantically for the nearest silver pole when the train jerks forward hurling them embarrassingly backward. The droning sound of stale air recycled through the cars creates more ambient noise than cooling space. Red dots scroll overhead reading what will be the next stop, but you show no interest knowing that you will be there for at least ten more.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Word of the Week #2
Ryan Kunis
MCOM 100W M/W 12:00pm
Word #2
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Word: Esoteric
Source: US Intelligence Community
Strategic Human Capital Plan
By: The Office of the Director of National Intelligence
"We find ourselves in a war for talent, often for the most arcane and esoteric of skills, sometimes between ourselves and/or with our own contractors."
Definition: (adjective)
1. understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest; recondite: poetry full of esoteric allusions.
2. belonging to the select few.
3. private; secret; confidential.
4. (of a philosophical doctrine or the like) intended to be revealed only to the initiates of a group: the esoteric doctrines of Pythagoras.
During the meeting, some of the information about the new project was esoteric data to only a few of the members that attended.
MCOM 100W M/W 12:00pm
Word #2
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Word: Esoteric
Source: US Intelligence Community
Strategic Human Capital Plan
By: The Office of the Director of National Intelligence
"We find ourselves in a war for talent, often for the most arcane and esoteric of skills, sometimes between ourselves and/or with our own contractors."
Definition: (adjective)
1. understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest; recondite: poetry full of esoteric allusions.
2. belonging to the select few.
3. private; secret; confidential.
4. (of a philosophical doctrine or the like) intended to be revealed only to the initiates of a group: the esoteric doctrines of Pythagoras.
During the meeting, some of the information about the new project was esoteric data to only a few of the members that attended.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Journal Writing #1 - My Favorite Writing
I am a big admirer of music and the expressive lyrical content that many bands produce. It sends shivers down my spine when a song can show me my own life from such a different perspective, while at the same time be created from someone I have never met. The first two phrases in the song "Snuff" by the heavy metal band Slipknot does exactly that.
Words like "The air around me still feels like a cage. And love is just a camouflage for what resembles rage," give me a feeling that is all too familiar. The same feeling that claws at me every time a relationship goes sour.
These lyrics are an example of good writing because their words have meaning through imagery. They will never tell you directly what they are saying. It is always open to interpretation, but will always have a deep meaning for themselves.
Words like "The air around me still feels like a cage. And love is just a camouflage for what resembles rage," give me a feeling that is all too familiar. The same feeling that claws at me every time a relationship goes sour.
These lyrics are an example of good writing because their words have meaning through imagery. They will never tell you directly what they are saying. It is always open to interpretation, but will always have a deep meaning for themselves.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Word of the Week #1
Ryan Kunis
MCOM 100W M/W 12:00pm
Word #1
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Word: Angst
Source: AdWeek Magazine
"I am always in angst about what campaign we can do to blow people away."
Definition: (Noun, Plural) A feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish.
Matt stood in front of the class in angst as the time for his speech drew closer.
MCOM 100W M/W 12:00pm
Word #1
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Word: Angst
Source: AdWeek Magazine
"I am always in angst about what campaign we can do to blow people away."
Definition: (Noun, Plural) A feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish.
Matt stood in front of the class in angst as the time for his speech drew closer.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
All About Me
I suppose if you are actually viewing my blog that you might have somewhat of an interest about who I am or what I have to say, so I will start by telling you a small portion of who I am.
My name is Ryan Kunis, a senior Advertising student here at San Jose State University. I landed into this major randomly while transferring from West Valley College, where I had planned on being a web designer. Far from what I started out doing, I know, but I fell in love with the major and the professors that taught it.
But you are not interested in those parts of my life I am sure, so I will skip over to the aspects of my life that most of you probably do not know about me. I am a 25 year old, bass guitar playing, beer drinking, friend to all those who get to know me. I am a care-giver, essentially a nurse, for my older brother, who has been struggling with brain damage for over four years now all thanks to Kaiser hospital's inability to function as a useful medical facility. I am beyond bitter about that if you couldn't tell! I'm all about being the hopeless romantic who always comes in last because as we all know "nice guys finish last." I don't let that get me down though because I have great friends and an amazing family, so I can't be too distraught over it with so many significant people surrounding me.
Like I said at the beginning of this blog, this is only a small portion of who I am, so you will have to ask me in person if you want more.
My name is Ryan Kunis, a senior Advertising student here at San Jose State University. I landed into this major randomly while transferring from West Valley College, where I had planned on being a web designer. Far from what I started out doing, I know, but I fell in love with the major and the professors that taught it.
But you are not interested in those parts of my life I am sure, so I will skip over to the aspects of my life that most of you probably do not know about me. I am a 25 year old, bass guitar playing, beer drinking, friend to all those who get to know me. I am a care-giver, essentially a nurse, for my older brother, who has been struggling with brain damage for over four years now all thanks to Kaiser hospital's inability to function as a useful medical facility. I am beyond bitter about that if you couldn't tell! I'm all about being the hopeless romantic who always comes in last because as we all know "nice guys finish last." I don't let that get me down though because I have great friends and an amazing family, so I can't be too distraught over it with so many significant people surrounding me.
Like I said at the beginning of this blog, this is only a small portion of who I am, so you will have to ask me in person if you want more.
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