Terry Barrett Read Response

One the statements in this reading that stuck me was “Some of today’s criticisms will eventually become part of art history for future generations long after exhibitions have closed.” Hmm, that was a line that I read over a few times to really try and understand what that could mean. The art that was made yesterday defines the future of art and how people comprehend it. One may criticize a contemporary piece of work that defines a current state of mind or social culture that will pass on to further generations of critiques. What gets created may become visual for others to view and critique, once that work becomes public, it leaves it’s mark in the world.
I agree with the first few paragraphs in Chapter 3 as well. I believe that every photograph demands interpretation just like any piece of literature or any other form of art. An audience should take time when viewing photography to really gain an appreciation to everything that makes up the photograph. Every photo has something different to say. Or, should I say, every photographer has something to say? We need to always remember that a photograph doesn’t just make itself, there is someone behind the lens that creates that specific shot. “People’s knowledge, beliefs, values, and attitudes-heavily influenced by their culture-are reflected in the photographs they take,” SO IMPORTANT! I hope that as a photographer, I reference these things and they become visible in my own work.
I think what need to pay attention to when critiquing other’s photographs, is to always speak what I interpret of the photograph as a whole. I want to move away from critiquing technical qualities and go forward in critiquing my personal interpretation from their photograph, because, well, I think that is the most important aspect. It is beyond what is actually in the photograph, but what, me, myself believes is in the photograph.

NY Judge: Torture no grounds to dismiss indictment - Yahoo! News

This article is about a Guantanamo Bay detainee brought to the United States for trial on charges he helped the bombing of two U.S. embassies in Africa while he was an aide to Osama bin Laden. He is claiming that he was tortured by the CIA and wants the indictment dismissed. I may not agree with all of the interrogation methods used by the CIA, but I have zero sympathy for terrorists.


NY Judge: Torture no grounds to dismiss indictment - Yahoo! News

Calif. woman pleads guilty in death of girl, 8 - Yahoo! News

I can't believe this woman got a deal! This article is about Melissa Huckaby, a California Sunday school teacher accused of kidnapping, raping and killing an 8-year-old playmate of her daughter, then stuffing the body in a suitcase who pleaded guilty Monday to murder. Even though she had other charges on her record, she was still able to get current charges of rape and lewd conduct with a child under 14 dropped, in addition to previous charges relating to 2 other cases! I find this absolutely disgusting!


Calif. woman pleads guilty in death of girl, 8 - Yahoo! News

Alleged pimp in Lawrence Taylor case charged

http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/05/07/lawrence.taylor.rape.case/index.html


I chose this article because we talked about mirepresentation of age in chapter 9. Lawrence Taylor is an ex-NFL player with a criminal past. It is alleged that he had sex with a minor. This article adds a few details the story:

1.) The girl lied about her age
2.) According to his lawyer, LT didn't have sex with anyone

If it is proven that he did indeed sleep with her, I feel as though he should be punished whether she is legal or not just for being involved with prostituion. As for the statutory rape, I think he should get punished for that too. In this day and age, if you're irresponsible enough to have sex with someone you don't know, you better be prepared deal with the consequences.

Key hearings this week in Casey Anthony's murder trial

http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/05/09/florida.casey.anthony.court/index.html

I picked this article because its a case I think we're all familiar with. For those of you who have been living under a rock, Casey Anthony has pleaded not guilty to the murder of her 2 year old daughter Caylee. The story was huge back in June 2008 when Caylee was considered a "missing child" and Casey was repeatedly caught in lie after lie. December of that same year Caylee's body was found within a mile of the Anthony home. The hearings this week will decide whether or not Casey is facing the death penalty.

In her case, I hope they don't cut her ANY slack. I'm not a death penalty advocate, but I cannot honestly say that life in prison is enough of a punishment.

Nokia vs. Apple... Again

The company Nokia is suing the Company Apple for infringing patents in the IPad and the new IPad 3G that is being released. The two companies have been feuding over patents for quite some time now and this IPad/IPad 3G is the latest lawsuit. The latest issue is Nokia feels that Apple is stealing new technologies that will enhance speech and data transmission. Technology advances so quickly and although Nokia might have a patent with certain things, maybe Apple comes up with certain aspects of technology that are slightly different for their products. I'm sure it happens with technology and electronics quite a bit. It has been such an ongoing thing with these two companies and Nokia keeps going on with it! I have posted a link below to fill you guys in on the issues involved with the two companies.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/05/07/nokia.sues.apple.mashable/index.html?section=cnn_latest