Cheating

I promise not to cheat or plagiarize on any tests, essays or other work for this class. The main reason for this, other than facing certain expulsion and loss of a degree if caught after graduation, is the pride I take in my work. My dad taught me to never half-ass anything and I try to do that in all aspects of my life. Cheating would be a prime example of half-assing. I also am stubborn. I do not like to ask for help or directions. By cheating, I do more than ask for directions, I ask for a ride. Thats why I will not be using other peoples work.

Image of Rhetoric

from http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/05/on-the-economists-cover-only-a-part-of-the-picture/

The picture on the left was the cover of a summer edition of the magazine the economist. The picture on the right is the actual photo taken used on the cover. So why did the economist decide to cut the other two people and Obama's knees out of the picture? Simple it was all part of their rhetoric. The real picture simply shows three people, together, staring at debris on the shore of the gulf. They appear to be contemplating,, brainstorming and working to fix the problem. The oil rig is simply a scenic image in the background, demanding little attention in the image. Without the shore and the two other people the artist completely changes the message for his or her audience.  The cover picture shows Obama alone with the  oil rig. In the new image the rig demands all the attention. It appears that the rig is the reason for Obama's lonely and defeated look. He no longer looks in deep thought but rather ashamed and broken. The message has turned from one of promise and potential progress to another of embarrassment. The audience is tricked into believing a completely different message from a little cropping and photoshopping to make a deceitful and power image.

About me

Hey everybody,

My name is Tim O'Neil. I am an applied economics and statistics major here at Clemson. I am a second semester freshman. I was born in Rochester, New York, but have lived in Cincinnati for the past fifteen years. I am the youngest of five siblings, and the first to go to school out of state. I enjoy playing most all sports but my favorite to play is soccer; I have been playing since I was five.  My favorite sports teams are the Bills and Reds. I really enjoy watching movies and relaxing. I hate spiders and most people think its strange that I do not like chocolate. My favorite animal is a penguin. I listen to just about all music excluding country and rap. I work at a concert venue back in Cincinnati and enjoy seeing the free shows.