Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Closing Ceremony Image Comments

Because of the 2008 Summer Olympics, the world is noticing China more than ever before. This image of a Chinese military official in front of the Bird's Nest says that China is not afraid to display its power. The figure exudes cool authority in front of a spectacular event. Since many have been concerned about protests and/ or terrorist strikes, China may also be trying to draw attention to the tight security of the summer games. China has used this image and others like it from the Olympics to show to the world that it is not just the name on their consumer products.

Monday, August 25, 2008

Pencil Observation

Observations
  • mechanical pencil
  • 0.7 mm lead
  • rubber grip
  • worn eraser
  • average price
  • durable
  • Made in China
Inferences
  • The owner dislikes sharpening pencils.
  • .5 mm lead is to breakable and .9 mm is to big.
  • He erases a lot.
  • The owner loses pencils occasionally but not often.
  • Since everything is made in China, this fact says nothing of the owner.