Lead: This is Aya El Abnoudy reporting to AUC news. Today our guest is a TV presenter, Nehal Kamal, Nehal kamal had spent 25 years working at the Egyptian television presenting entertainment shows, and woman oriented programs and was a representative of the Egyptian television in many international festivals. Now she is vice president of the Egyptian T.V.
Anchor: Mrs Nehal kamal, Last week the newspaper mentioned that your idea of a new program you discussed with the minister of information was given to another anchor. What can you say about this?
Interviewee: unfortunately this happened with me after all these years and when I think of a new idea and I presented it to the minister himself not any other person I just was surprised to find that my idea was given to another presenter. I tried to object to this but no one made any reaction so I had to go to the newspapers not any news paper but a very respectful one that always publish true and truthful stories off course I had to publish this because this is not right concerning copyrights and concerning the code of ethics.
Anchor: So what are your next steps in solving this problem?
Interviewee: off course I will keep on saying my story and I will see what the reaction because I will not leave my idea to be taken by other persons because this is my effort and I will not stop till I get what I really deserve.
Anchor: in order for this not to happen again what do you think should be done?
Interviewee: I think the law should be applied on all people whether it is a minister or a normal person law should be applied firmly on everyone. Law should be applied firmly.
Anchor: so are you going to do any further action or is it just the newspaper?
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Journal #3: Long Form Audio Documentary #1
Who (or what company) produced the documentary?
-BBC
Who narrated the documentary?
-Henry Henry Bonsu
What was the length of the documentary?
23:05 min
Describe the documentary:
The story is mainly about how bad Nigerians as citizens. Reporter Henry Bonsu interviews Nigerians who are really angry by poor infrastructure, lack of jobs, extremes in wealth and poverty, and government corruption.
Nigeria is campaigning for a new image and a new reputation in an effort to attract some much needed investment. That idea started as opposed to the movie district 9 that portrays Nigerians as gangsters and prostitutes who have sex with aliens and eat their flesh afterwards. Not only the movie, for years and years now Nigeria had a very bas reputation as a corrupt and violent place.
The minister was convinced as he stated that the media is disturbing the image of Nigerians and that Nigerians should be able to tell their own stories by themselves to the whole world.
Afterwards a lady was confident enough to say in a sound bite without Nigeria there would have been no Africa what we did years ago is still affecting us till now the lack of resources, poverty, and wars.
Not only that, she as well said that RE- branding Nigeria is not a dream based on nothing its an organization that has profound thoughts and the rules and hard work will re build Nigeria and improve its image.
Why was the documentary interesting?
The content of the documentary was very interesting though it was a bit long. I really was fascinated with what the Nigerian film maker said about feeling that she is sick of feeling that wherever she decides to live she never feels like it is her home.
Not only that, knowing that everyone asked about Nigeria always mentions the bad and that is very shocking. Moreover, the film maker as well said that she wants her children to go anywhere in the world and be proud to be Nigerians.
Quality of the narrator’s voice?
The narrator’s voice was mostly clear what I felt was not that clear were the sound bites however they were very influential and emotional to the story and even though the quality was not that good I kept listening.
Was the documentary too long? Too short?
The documentary was too long many information and many speakers which confused me for a while and towards the end I was bored but the last speaker really grabbed my attention with the bank account story where banks do not accept opening accounts for Nigerians.
But if I were the reporter I would have at least shortened the sound bites as there were unneeded parts in them.
-BBC
Who narrated the documentary?
-Henry Henry Bonsu
What was the length of the documentary?
23:05 min
Describe the documentary:
The story is mainly about how bad Nigerians as citizens. Reporter Henry Bonsu interviews Nigerians who are really angry by poor infrastructure, lack of jobs, extremes in wealth and poverty, and government corruption.
Nigeria is campaigning for a new image and a new reputation in an effort to attract some much needed investment. That idea started as opposed to the movie district 9 that portrays Nigerians as gangsters and prostitutes who have sex with aliens and eat their flesh afterwards. Not only the movie, for years and years now Nigeria had a very bas reputation as a corrupt and violent place.
The minister was convinced as he stated that the media is disturbing the image of Nigerians and that Nigerians should be able to tell their own stories by themselves to the whole world.
Afterwards a lady was confident enough to say in a sound bite without Nigeria there would have been no Africa what we did years ago is still affecting us till now the lack of resources, poverty, and wars.
Not only that, she as well said that RE- branding Nigeria is not a dream based on nothing its an organization that has profound thoughts and the rules and hard work will re build Nigeria and improve its image.
Why was the documentary interesting?
The content of the documentary was very interesting though it was a bit long. I really was fascinated with what the Nigerian film maker said about feeling that she is sick of feeling that wherever she decides to live she never feels like it is her home.
Not only that, knowing that everyone asked about Nigeria always mentions the bad and that is very shocking. Moreover, the film maker as well said that she wants her children to go anywhere in the world and be proud to be Nigerians.
Quality of the narrator’s voice?
The narrator’s voice was mostly clear what I felt was not that clear were the sound bites however they were very influential and emotional to the story and even though the quality was not that good I kept listening.
Was the documentary too long? Too short?
The documentary was too long many information and many speakers which confused me for a while and towards the end I was bored but the last speaker really grabbed my attention with the bank account story where banks do not accept opening accounts for Nigerians.
But if I were the reporter I would have at least shortened the sound bites as there were unneeded parts in them.
Is it overrated?
I know for a fact that a few days back I would have never said what I'm about to say now and that even if I had heard someone say it I would have probably thought that there is something wrong with them.. Love is overrated!!
You know when you live your whole life having in mind a certain idea that you refuse to question or having this specific image when suddenly the spoiler alert hits you!!
You know when you live your whole life having in mind a certain idea that you refuse to question or having this specific image when suddenly the spoiler alert hits you!!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Its always a party in Vegas
Las Vegas is in comparison to the most exotic tourism places one and only as Vegas has every thing. Las Vegas has the greatest clubs which has the greatest music and Djs. Not only that, for celebrity lovers it will be a blast because they are all over the place. Vegas is the place where you have to go for 2010 New year's eve you will enjoy your time and have an unforgettable experience.
http://www.filefactory.com/file/a054g8e/n/Untitled_Narration_0002_avi_wma
http://www.filefactory.com/file/a054g8e/n/Untitled_Narration_0002_avi_wma
Stress Stress and more Stress
Stress has always been a main component of college days but this semester I’m going through a kind of stress I never experienced before. As a person I take everything very lightly nothing causes me stress even if I have a midterm or a final and I did not study for it will not irritate me because I know I did well through the semester. However, this semester I’ve been working for the first time going to classes as well having assignments and work to do at home. How can a person be “multifunctional”? Not only that, I as well have to spend time with parents, my mother who lives with me and my father who lives 2 hours away. In addition to friends, whom I have to see not only in university but in outings as well. I tried time management however; sleeping more than 4 hours is not an option, so how I live on coffee.
At the same time I’m trying to have time for myself so I dedicated half an hour of reading before sleeping and now I’m reading a book called the Zahir by Paulo cello which is a very interesting book that takes me away for a while but as soon as I close the book and look at the clock I snap back to reality, prepare my clothes for the next day, and sleep. I wake up the next day worrying about every single detail of the day even little things like putting fuel to my car, what coffee flavor will I drink, where I will park at university, where I will park when I go to work, I worry about making it on time to class and on time to work. Moreover, and that what provokes me the most that everything is expecting me to do everything at the same time spend time with my parent, eat, drink, read, work, and study.
This kind of phase I’m going through is one I never experienced before. Every now and then I try to convince myself that this is ok this is normal and I believe that lie for a while but afterwards it does not make sense. I need a break I need some time with myself that I’m not even allowed to have. Everyone is putting more stress on me I don’t even listen to what my friends talk about anymore the things that are bothering them, I became very aggressive and everyone does not know the reason. The reason is the stress phase I’m in. its too much for one person to handle and no one understands. Worries are endless because at that point of life I now think about my masters what do I want in life too much thinking and no major accomplishments. Thus, I have decided that when this semester ends I’ll just take a break from everything and everyone and go to a place called Basata in the red sea where there is no internet connection or a phone signal and relax and think logically about my life about what I want and what goal do I need to achieve.
At the same time I’m trying to have time for myself so I dedicated half an hour of reading before sleeping and now I’m reading a book called the Zahir by Paulo cello which is a very interesting book that takes me away for a while but as soon as I close the book and look at the clock I snap back to reality, prepare my clothes for the next day, and sleep. I wake up the next day worrying about every single detail of the day even little things like putting fuel to my car, what coffee flavor will I drink, where I will park at university, where I will park when I go to work, I worry about making it on time to class and on time to work. Moreover, and that what provokes me the most that everything is expecting me to do everything at the same time spend time with my parent, eat, drink, read, work, and study.
This kind of phase I’m going through is one I never experienced before. Every now and then I try to convince myself that this is ok this is normal and I believe that lie for a while but afterwards it does not make sense. I need a break I need some time with myself that I’m not even allowed to have. Everyone is putting more stress on me I don’t even listen to what my friends talk about anymore the things that are bothering them, I became very aggressive and everyone does not know the reason. The reason is the stress phase I’m in. its too much for one person to handle and no one understands. Worries are endless because at that point of life I now think about my masters what do I want in life too much thinking and no major accomplishments. Thus, I have decided that when this semester ends I’ll just take a break from everything and everyone and go to a place called Basata in the red sea where there is no internet connection or a phone signal and relax and think logically about my life about what I want and what goal do I need to achieve.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Public Service Announcement #1
Local Contact: Aya El Abnoudy, 0106557273, aya.elabnoudy@aucegypt.edu
National Contact: Omnyea Moussa, Public Relations Director
Organization: Ministry of Transport
Contact Info: JRMC 460, aya21@aucegypt.edu, www.ayaabnoudy.blogspot.com, http://www.nwp.gov.eg/
Heading: First Aid Car Kit Campaign
Airdates(s): October 13, 2009 – December 15, 2009
Time: 30 seconds
SFX: A girl and a guy singing and listening to Gwen Stephany in the car
SFX: Car Crash
Music: My immortal music
Music: Fade out of my immortal (overlapping Announcer 1)
Announcer 1 (Omnyea Moussa): Thousands of people die every year because of car accidents. Do you know how many children lose their parents? How many parents lose their children?
When the time comes and someone needs your help you should be prepared for the situation.
Announcer 2 (Aya El Abnoudy): The first aid kit should always be in your car.
Whether you are planning for a long distance drive,
Announcer 1: or even daily rides.
Announcer 2: First aid kit is an important item to bring along, learn how to save yourself and save others.
Both Announcers: Road safety is everyone’s business.
Music: My immortal fades out.
END
National Contact: Omnyea Moussa, Public Relations Director
Organization: Ministry of Transport
Contact Info: JRMC 460, aya21@aucegypt.edu, www.ayaabnoudy.blogspot.com, http://www.nwp.gov.eg/
Heading: First Aid Car Kit Campaign
Airdates(s): October 13, 2009 – December 15, 2009
Time: 30 seconds
SFX: A girl and a guy singing and listening to Gwen Stephany in the car
SFX: Car Crash
Music: My immortal music
Music: Fade out of my immortal (overlapping Announcer 1)
Announcer 1 (Omnyea Moussa): Thousands of people die every year because of car accidents. Do you know how many children lose their parents? How many parents lose their children?
When the time comes and someone needs your help you should be prepared for the situation.
Announcer 2 (Aya El Abnoudy): The first aid kit should always be in your car.
Whether you are planning for a long distance drive,
Announcer 1: or even daily rides.
Announcer 2: First aid kit is an important item to bring along, learn how to save yourself and save others.
Both Announcers: Road safety is everyone’s business.
Music: My immortal fades out.
END
Sunday, October 11, 2009
THIS IS IT
Do you know how it hurts so much when you need someone special to you beside you and he doesn’t want to be there for you anymore? When you have many problems that you cant face except if he’s there backing you up. Do you know how it feels like when you can’ stand anything anymore and all you have in mind is that you want to die.
Do you know what it feels like when you’ve lost everything and you’re trying to convince yourself that everything is just fine and ok. You fear to live one more day of this life you’re living. Do you know how it feels when you need your mom so much and she’s never there. She just works and works and then comes and says ‘this is all for you.’ But meanwhile she doesn’t understand anything that is happening to you, and you’re trying to convince her that you’re alright. Do you what is it like to hate a father. Not to stand to even see his face around, or by chance. When you want to tell him in his face ‘I hate you’ with all you heart and power. When you feel stupid and non-existent. When all you do is think about a way to die. To leave it all behind you and never look back. When you have nobody around you, and you fear making a move because you’re thinking that it may be rejected or maybe it wont.
When you want to stay alone in the dark, but afraid. When you need someone badly but you don’t even know who you’re in need of. When everything scares you so much, when you’re afraid of the unknown. When all you see is just black. When you want to destroy everything but all you keep doing is wondering and wishing. Do you ever take decisions? Do you ever do anything? No! did you ever wonder why? Is it all because you’re afraid? Or is it just because you cant? Many questions floating inside your head, but whats the use since they’re unanswered, with no decision; kept with nothing just like that. You want to change everything around you but you just cant.
You want to scream, cry, louder and louder; but who’s listening? Nobody. Everyone keeps watching you from so far away, do they do something? Do they even care? Of course not. What does it feel when you stand before the one you need and you cant do anything or say a single word. What do you do if the one that you need is the one that you must hate. What is it like when the one that usually wipes away your tears is the reason why you’re crying in the first place. What is it like when you can’t look them in the eye. What if you die tomorrow? What if you die the moment you’re looking the one you need straight in the eyes. When is it like when you’re in the lost world. What is it like when you love someone so much and you feel rejected.
What if you just close your eyes and then couldn’t open them back, because you’re simply dead. What if you want to run away, and you just cant. What if everybody around you keeps telling lies. And what usually happens is that others just believe them without even listening to what you have to say. What is it like when everyone keeps accusing you of things you didn’t commit. What is it like when you always pay a lot for things you didn’t do. Why is life unfair? This is a question that everybody keeps asking, and the answer they keep getting is ‘life is like that.’ What is it like when you don’t want to give anymore, because every time you give something precious, you just lost it without getting anything back in return. What is it like when you’re afraid to cry. When you’re in a fight that doesn’t want to end. When every time you search for the honey up the trees, the bees sting you.
When you just want to pick up a rose because it’s so beautiful, but you’re just so afraid of its thorns. When you fear to laugh over something for a moment, because you’re thinking that maybe later, it will make you cry for the rest of your life. What does it feel like, when you want to break many people’s hearts, just so that they’d feel how yours is totally broken. When you hate forgiveness. When you turn out to be a mean beast with a heart that doesn’t even know the meaning of forgiveness. When you feel very stupid and dumb. When you just want to hurt others, so that they can feel how much you’re deeply hurt. When the person you love the most dumps you. When your best friend turns you down. When you decide to be cruel. When your heart is full of darkness, hatred and fear, instead of kindness, joy and safety. When you’re in a deep hole surrounded by fire that keeps burning every piece of you, starting with your heart.
When you become the shark that is searching for its prey. When you feel that someone dragged a painful knife inside your hopeless heart. When, when, when; this is all what you keep saying, but what’s in return? You don’t know, you’re in big trouble, you need a big push to pull you back up again. Who can help? Who will help? Who would even consider? Will your questions ever be answered? Will you find a way out of your lost world? Will you ever be rescued? Will you?
Do you know what it feels like when you’ve lost everything and you’re trying to convince yourself that everything is just fine and ok. You fear to live one more day of this life you’re living. Do you know how it feels when you need your mom so much and she’s never there. She just works and works and then comes and says ‘this is all for you.’ But meanwhile she doesn’t understand anything that is happening to you, and you’re trying to convince her that you’re alright. Do you what is it like to hate a father. Not to stand to even see his face around, or by chance. When you want to tell him in his face ‘I hate you’ with all you heart and power. When you feel stupid and non-existent. When all you do is think about a way to die. To leave it all behind you and never look back. When you have nobody around you, and you fear making a move because you’re thinking that it may be rejected or maybe it wont.
When you want to stay alone in the dark, but afraid. When you need someone badly but you don’t even know who you’re in need of. When everything scares you so much, when you’re afraid of the unknown. When all you see is just black. When you want to destroy everything but all you keep doing is wondering and wishing. Do you ever take decisions? Do you ever do anything? No! did you ever wonder why? Is it all because you’re afraid? Or is it just because you cant? Many questions floating inside your head, but whats the use since they’re unanswered, with no decision; kept with nothing just like that. You want to change everything around you but you just cant.
You want to scream, cry, louder and louder; but who’s listening? Nobody. Everyone keeps watching you from so far away, do they do something? Do they even care? Of course not. What does it feel when you stand before the one you need and you cant do anything or say a single word. What do you do if the one that you need is the one that you must hate. What is it like when the one that usually wipes away your tears is the reason why you’re crying in the first place. What is it like when you can’t look them in the eye. What if you die tomorrow? What if you die the moment you’re looking the one you need straight in the eyes. When is it like when you’re in the lost world. What is it like when you love someone so much and you feel rejected.
What if you just close your eyes and then couldn’t open them back, because you’re simply dead. What if you want to run away, and you just cant. What if everybody around you keeps telling lies. And what usually happens is that others just believe them without even listening to what you have to say. What is it like when everyone keeps accusing you of things you didn’t commit. What is it like when you always pay a lot for things you didn’t do. Why is life unfair? This is a question that everybody keeps asking, and the answer they keep getting is ‘life is like that.’ What is it like when you don’t want to give anymore, because every time you give something precious, you just lost it without getting anything back in return. What is it like when you’re afraid to cry. When you’re in a fight that doesn’t want to end. When every time you search for the honey up the trees, the bees sting you.
When you just want to pick up a rose because it’s so beautiful, but you’re just so afraid of its thorns. When you fear to laugh over something for a moment, because you’re thinking that maybe later, it will make you cry for the rest of your life. What does it feel like, when you want to break many people’s hearts, just so that they’d feel how yours is totally broken. When you hate forgiveness. When you turn out to be a mean beast with a heart that doesn’t even know the meaning of forgiveness. When you feel very stupid and dumb. When you just want to hurt others, so that they can feel how much you’re deeply hurt. When the person you love the most dumps you. When your best friend turns you down. When you decide to be cruel. When your heart is full of darkness, hatred and fear, instead of kindness, joy and safety. When you’re in a deep hole surrounded by fire that keeps burning every piece of you, starting with your heart.
When you become the shark that is searching for its prey. When you feel that someone dragged a painful knife inside your hopeless heart. When, when, when; this is all what you keep saying, but what’s in return? You don’t know, you’re in big trouble, you need a big push to pull you back up again. Who can help? Who will help? Who would even consider? Will your questions ever be answered? Will you find a way out of your lost world? Will you ever be rescued? Will you?
NPR Newscast
Link:http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/check/worldservice/meta/tx/summary5min?size=au&bgc=003399&lang=en-ws&nbram=1&nbwm=1
Title of Feature: NPR news radio
Who produced the Feature: Lackshmie Sain
Length of the Feature: 3 min, 48 sec
Describe Feature:
The stories line up were made up of seven news. First was, accusing Taliban of the suicide bombing.
Second, Obama will sign to officially accept gays and lesbians with a voice over of president Obama declaring this publicly.
Third, two small planes collided in St. Louisiana 2 people were killed two others were injured during training.
Forth, Turkey and Armenia trying to make diplomatic ties after years of a hostile relationship.
Fifth, French physicist suspected of connection to Taliban
Sixth, championship cancelled due to snow after waiting for it for a year
Was the feature interesting?
The news cast was very interesting and what was special about it was Obama’s declaration in public and using it in the news cast. The news themselves were brief and informative and to the point and I liked that however some stories were highlighted more than others for example, the plan crash and the news about the championship was very brief.
Quality of Sound/ Nat Sound:
The quality was good as I thought and the use of Obama’s sound bite was really influential
Quality of the Announcer’s voice:
I had some problems understanding some words and looked them up then it all made sense but as for the reporter he was good as well and I enjoyed listening to it.
Was the Feature too long/ short?
The information were straight forward and to the point even the information was as brief and informative as possible. I liked that way of handling use as they are to me the most effective and it had some problems about elaborating some of the news as I mentioned above.
Title of Feature: NPR news radio
Who produced the Feature: Lackshmie Sain
Length of the Feature: 3 min, 48 sec
Describe Feature:
The stories line up were made up of seven news. First was, accusing Taliban of the suicide bombing.
Second, Obama will sign to officially accept gays and lesbians with a voice over of president Obama declaring this publicly.
Third, two small planes collided in St. Louisiana 2 people were killed two others were injured during training.
Forth, Turkey and Armenia trying to make diplomatic ties after years of a hostile relationship.
Fifth, French physicist suspected of connection to Taliban
Sixth, championship cancelled due to snow after waiting for it for a year
Was the feature interesting?
The news cast was very interesting and what was special about it was Obama’s declaration in public and using it in the news cast. The news themselves were brief and informative and to the point and I liked that however some stories were highlighted more than others for example, the plan crash and the news about the championship was very brief.
Quality of Sound/ Nat Sound:
The quality was good as I thought and the use of Obama’s sound bite was really influential
Quality of the Announcer’s voice:
I had some problems understanding some words and looked them up then it all made sense but as for the reporter he was good as well and I enjoyed listening to it.
Was the Feature too long/ short?
The information were straight forward and to the point even the information was as brief and informative as possible. I liked that way of handling use as they are to me the most effective and it had some problems about elaborating some of the news as I mentioned above.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
BBC NEWS
Title of Feature: BBC radio news
Who produced the Feature: Michel Pose plus reporters
Length of the Feature: 4 min, 56 sec
Describe Feature:
The only difference I spotted was the sound quality and NPR was better.
This a the BBC news cast and it included news such as mentioning that, Pakistani army freed 25 hostages some were killed because of the hostages was wearing an explosive belt and Taliban it is said that “Taliban is to be blamed”.
Second came reconsolidation between Armenia and turkey
Link:http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/check/worldservice/meta/tx/summary5min?size=au&bgc=003399&lang=en-ws&nbram=1&nbwm=1
Third came, Obama meeting with gays and lesbians and understands after a meeting that their rights are not given properly.
Forth, Ethiopia calls for sanctions against Eretria accusing it of supporting Islamists rebels in Somalia.
Fifth, at least 225 died due to floods leading to death of 600 in the past 2 weeks
Sixth, Louis agile famous singer and writer died at the age of 73 due to stomach cancer
Was the feature interesting?
At first I wasn’t interested honestly but by the second, third, forth, fifth, and sixth story I was so alert and I enjoyed the transition between each news. In addition, the text itself was very catchy which was something that made me keep listening and I am surprised that such news really caught my attention because of their text.
Quality of Sound/ Nat Sound:
The quality was not as good as I thought and by the time a story is playing I was hoping that a NAT sound would play but it doesn’t which really got me disappointed as there were many places for a NAT sound to be put and would have helped the story a lot.
Quality of the Announcer’s voice:
The reporters are those who had the problem I had some problems understanding their accent but as for the reporter in comparison to others I’ve listened to he can pass as one of the top 10 for radio off course.
Was the Feature too long/ short?
The information were straight forward and to the point even the information was as brief and informative as possible. I liked that way of handling use as they are to me the most effective.
Rescuing A Bird
Link: World Vision Report "Rescuing the Bird"
Title of Feature: Rescuing the Bird
Who produced the Feature: Kelsey Timmerman-World vision report
Length of the Feature: 4 min, 19 sec
Describe Feature:
This feature is mainly about a Buddhist tradition in Cambodia where releasing a bird and giving it its freedom is meant to take away all the sorrow a person may feel. The reporter watches a bird seller as he takes money from a lady and in return gives her a black bird she prays and sets the bird free. The reporter watched the bird afterwards until he saw the bird falling into the sea so he looked for the man who sold the bird who at that time had sold another bird and had just released it and as the reporter watches, the bird man stalks the bird with a stick in his hand and some kind of glue over it. The man sticks the stick to the bird, takes the bird, and puts it back into the cage. At that point the reporter decides to give some kids a dollar if they would save the drowning bird and they agreed but as the reporter turns the bird man is right in front of him and at that moment the bird man goes into the sea, swims, and saves the bird by sticking it onto his head where it wont move and swims back. 
Both of them thank each other and then the bird man gives the reporter a bird as a “thank you” for the dollar the reporter gave the little kids.
Was the feature interesting?
To me the feature was very interesting as I am very eager to know about small details that cultures have. Not only that, I am as well a big fan of Buddha so such information fascinated me. Moreover, the fact that the bird man reuses the birds was quiet funny like in my opinion that act of releasing sorrow by releasing the bird is psychological it would just help psychologically.
That feature not only had interesting text, but music as well it felt like I could see how it looks like even though I have never been to Cambodia.
Quality of Sound/ Nat Sound:
Using bits and pieces of improvised Cambodian music was very influential. Not only that, the kids playing and the water splashing however the water splash did not sound real to me the whole story had Nat sound that made me have a clear picture of how its like there and it as well made me feel like I am there.
Quality of the Announcer’s voice:
The announcer’s voice was very compatible to the mood of the story. For example, the pace is the same throughout the story but it goes with the story and the music. However, his articulation is not as good because there were words that I couldn’t hear after the forth time of listening to it. Like for example when he said, if the woman cares the bird she just released. Not only that, it was not also clear to me when he described the process of putting the bird down off of the tree.
Was the Feature too long/ short?
For me the story was neither long or short as all information I had in mind were given all answers to my questions as well and before I got bored the story was in its last second.
If the story was shorter it would have been too short and vise versa. By far this is the best story time wise I have read recently.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009
How is FGM perceived in the Arab culture and the social pressures associated with it?
Female circumcision or female genital mutilation is considered to be a practice in which the female external genitals are partially or fully removed in order to prevent females from being sexually aroused. This practice had been ongoing for centuries and is still being practiced in many cultures and among many social statuses in Africa and several Arab countries. Amnesty International estimates that over 130 million women worldwide have been affected by some form of FGM, with over 2 million procedures being performed every year. It is common in a band that stretches from Senegal in West Africa to Ethiopia on the East coast, as well as from Egypt in the north to Tanzania in the south. The country where FGM is most prevalent is Egypt, followed by Sudan, Ethiopia, and Mali.
There are many beliefs concerning female circumcision, whether it is religious or cultural beliefs. In specific Arabs practice it without being aware of the dangerous consequences it inflects on the female’s body and psychological state since is it abusive to her rights. Regarding the religious view people practice it because of the belief that the parents should have the authority to dominate and control their daughters or the females in the family from practicing sexual activities outside of marriage. Moreover, the most important reason behind this act is protecting female’s chastity until marriage. But their ignorance would also affect her marriage life since she can’t fulfill her role as a wife while having sexual intercourse with her husband. And since most of the countries practice it follow the same religion which is Islam, you wouldn’t find as many western cultures carrying it out. This implies the lack of knowledge because such actions are not mentioned in the Quran and there is nothing that emphasizes it.
The medical consequences of such act are numerous when it is preformed without anesthetic, or the use of proper medical instruments. Because the procedure is so painful the female can actually face death from the bleeding or have an infection. Such infections include urinary and reproductive tract infections, caused by obstructed flow of urine and menstrual blood, various forms of scarring and infertility.
In addition to the medical implications, there are also psychological affects since the female no longer have self confidence as she feels that she has been violated both physically and emotionally which leaves her feeling captivated throughout her life.
in my opinion, FGM is an uncivilized act that should be terminated because it is a severe violation to women's rights.
There are many beliefs concerning female circumcision, whether it is religious or cultural beliefs. In specific Arabs practice it without being aware of the dangerous consequences it inflects on the female’s body and psychological state since is it abusive to her rights. Regarding the religious view people practice it because of the belief that the parents should have the authority to dominate and control their daughters or the females in the family from practicing sexual activities outside of marriage. Moreover, the most important reason behind this act is protecting female’s chastity until marriage. But their ignorance would also affect her marriage life since she can’t fulfill her role as a wife while having sexual intercourse with her husband. And since most of the countries practice it follow the same religion which is Islam, you wouldn’t find as many western cultures carrying it out. This implies the lack of knowledge because such actions are not mentioned in the Quran and there is nothing that emphasizes it.
The medical consequences of such act are numerous when it is preformed without anesthetic, or the use of proper medical instruments. Because the procedure is so painful the female can actually face death from the bleeding or have an infection. Such infections include urinary and reproductive tract infections, caused by obstructed flow of urine and menstrual blood, various forms of scarring and infertility.
In addition to the medical implications, there are also psychological affects since the female no longer have self confidence as she feels that she has been violated both physically and emotionally which leaves her feeling captivated throughout her life.
in my opinion, FGM is an uncivilized act that should be terminated because it is a severe violation to women's rights.
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2- Muslim Prayer 26 sec
3- Horse Carriage 15 sec
4- counting coins 13 sec
5- Walking with heals 23 sec
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7- Gas refill call in the street 7 sec
8- Pouring coca colla 23 sec
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