Photographic Knowledge

As part of our English course we were given a tour of Georgia Tech's Library. Being a student at Tech not once had I used the library apart from registration, which was mandatory. But things have changed a great deal from that day. Surprisingly the very same library has now become one of my preferred hang outs.The library has all the features and resources  that a student may need. Books, movies, tutorials, printers, computers and  numerous extremely useful gadgets. It even has a presentation room which allows groups to record their presentations and view them later for reference. The  24 hr coffee shop aids students to work through the middle of the night in order to complete assignments and study for exams. My favorite place in the library would undoubtedly be the compartments designated for group study Out of the several gadgets that the library has to offer, I'm going to talk about the digital cameras and camcorders.

The library has several cameras that can be  utilized by students who want to use it for presentations or personal reasons. Based on the type and usage of a camera the check out time for each camera varies. The low quality cameras can be checked for 2 days only. These cameras are very easy to handle and are of a low quality. They do not have in built microphones, this is the main difference between them and camcorders. The high quality canon camera's which have an in built mic only go out for a day but if its not in demand you can extend the check out period.

Along with the cameras and camcorders other gadgets that are available include; tripods, memory cards readers and different cables that one may need. After a student has recorded his/her video or pictures onto their camera the memory card reader can now be used to copy it on to a laptop.  The desktops in the library are also available for usage. These consist of the latest software and so prove to be assets for students.


I would like to conclude by saying that the library at Tech is truly one of the most valuable resources we have on campus.Both students and faculty will vouch for this. Without the library Tech would definitely not be anywhere near as successful as it is today.



Even the GT band is praising the Library.......



-Abhi

ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES JACK A DULL BOY!!

Being a Georgia Tech student I try very hard not to be JACK. All the work that Tech gives you it’s very hard to actually go out and have fun. More than having fun it is very essential that one must work out or get some sort of physical exercise to keep the mind healthy. For all Georgia tech students one place to work out is the CRC (campus recreation center).

The CRC is every student’s favorite hangout place. The CRC has all the facilities for people of all ages and interest. Right from lifting weights with your friends to swimming. The CRC is 5 storey high building which was home to the 1996 Olympic swimming meet. Once you enter the CRC you can see the gym and the racquet sport courts. The gym is equipped with all the latest machines. The courts include squash and racquet ball. There is also a 2 storey rock climbing wall.

The 1st floor also bears the swimming pool entrance that is open to the public. There is also a pool for kids that have a slide as well. On the 4th floor the CRC has 6 basketball courts with 6 rooms for club meetings and specialized exercise like ballroom dancing, break dance, karate etc. The basketball courts are also badminton and volleyball ready with provisions to put up the nets. It also has table tennis tables and an indoor soccer field.

Apart from all this the CRC also has an outdoor field which has 6 grounds for sports like flag football, soccer, ultimate Frisbee etc.

For all those students who are tired of all their course work I highly recommend the CRC as a stress buster and a place to get rid of all your worries.

-Abhi


Here is a video of an intramural basketball match


Here is a video of an intramural flag football match

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Introduction to Bridgemill:

     Out of the many suburban subdivisions catered to the upper-middle class whites, Bridgemill does not stand out as any different from the others. Located in Canton, GA, about 25 miles north of Atlanta, Bridgemill is set between a northern portion of Lake Allatoona and an intersection of two major Cherokee county roads - Sixes and Bells Ferry. Bridgemill's characteristics reflect a stereotypical "rich" neighborhood; it is complete with its own two-acre pool, large driveway McMansions, and elaborate greenery. After analyzing the defining elements of the subdivision, I concluded that Bridgemill fits every criteria of what a typical rotten sprawl neighborhood should be. Navigation is ridiculously difficult compared to a straight-road layout, and absent streets are a dead give-away to a poor social community. Thus, it is but another rotten greed-feeding waste of land with a pretty coat of thin paint and pavement.

-Jaron Gao 

Eagles Landing

Many of us prefer to live in a traditional type of neighbourhood, but those of you who like sprawl: Eagles landing is the place to be. It is a beautiful neighbourhood with a 18 hole golf course, Clay tennis courts, Swimming pool etc. Eagles landing is only 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta and is strategically placed near malls, markets.

It is the perfect neighbourhood to raise a family. It is safe, spacious and very clean. Schools are only 2 min drive and there is a park which is a couple of  minutes walk.There is no social discrimination and everyone is very friendly .

Overall the neighbourhood has everything in my criteria of a perfect neighbourhood. There is no social discrimination and everyone is very friendly . I had the opportunity to live with a family in that neighbourhood for a day and from what i observed, I sure want to be living in that neighbourhood. I also spoke to two other families who had nothing to say but that they loved their neighbourhood. An important factor is also its road and parking networking is very efficient. So if any of you are looking for a new home in a NON-TRADITIONAL neighbourhood , your first choice must be Eagles Landing.


-Abhi

WATER CONCERNS IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA

The author of this blog talks about the most important resource that the planet Earth has to offer, water.
This blog addresses a variety issues concerning the water supply in Georgia, and water in general.
The author begins with speaking about Lake Laniar and debating on whether the water level at this point of time is appropriate for drainage or whether engineers should wait till water levels rise. According to the author the fact that water levels have risen greatly in the past few months does not justify drainage. The water levels have indeed risen but they still fall below the normal level that is expected at the Lanier Lake.
According to the data provided the volume of water in the lake is still on the rise and hence it would be wiser to wait for a longer span of time before drainage is considered. Also the fact that summer months are close approaching should be a key factor in the decision on whether drainage should be conducted now.
The author then moves on to talk about the new water councils appointed for the Georgia water management. The authors displays to contrasting views on the new appointees. One for this change and one of strong opposition. Although the views displayed are not of the author but other officials working or in some way associated with the Georgia water supply.
The author has utilised a tone of concern, where he clearly demonstrates the fact that the issue is one that he really cares about, and one that affects him directly. The author has made his post a highly informative one by sharing various statistics and data relating to the water supply in Georgia.
The one draw back with this blog is the under utilization of multimedia. The author has not used any images or videos to further illustrate his point. The graph he used was highly informative, but any more of such graphs, charts ,and images relating to this issue were required. That would have definitely added to the overall appeal of the blog post.
The reason why the author is compelled to write about the water problem in Georgia is because this is an issue that he/she can directly relate to. It is an issue that's affecting the quality of life in their neighbourhood an hence for them it is an issue that requires addressing and needs to be written about.
The prime motive behind this blog is to create awareness of the issue on hand and provide various data on this depleting resource. The content of this blog is highly informative and hence has been created in order to share this information with people so the importance of this situation can be understood better.


-Abhi

Everyone loves to EAT! well..then EatBuffordHighway!

FOOD!

COME ON IN & ENJOY!

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     If there is one way to reach out and connect with people, it's definitely food. Everyone knows what food is, can relate to it, and can even put their own spin to it. This particular blog focus on the cooking and dining of different restaurants and foods located around Buford Highway. The blogger uses a wide variety of visual images that appeal to viewer's eyes. 

    At first glance of the blog, one would think that the focus of this blog is to show the different restaurants in the Buford Highway area to the viewer, but take a second look. The individual is using the blog to reveal the culture in that area. They do an amazing job expressing the culture by introducing the foods from different cultures. By addressing the culture of that community using the different foods, the viewers gets a sense of the diversity in the community. 

    Seeing how the author's goal is to connect with the viewer, the tone is not that professional and serious. By employing pictures of various appetizing meals, it seems as if the author is using a "people friendly" inviting tone. This is important because if their goal is to express and share the culture of their community, reaching out to the viewers in a people friendly way in order to connect with them is the best idea. 

    Others may look at this blog and just see eye pleasing images, but others will look at this blog and become curious in the food and culture in that area or community. That is the blogger goal. To catch the readers attention and give them a reason to come over to Buford Highway and try the food. The blogger is compelled to write about the community because they feel they have something special (in this case food expressing culture) that they can share with others. It could also be looked at as "showing off." 'Buford Hwy has great restaurants with great food! Come and check it out!' Sure the author could have said that but that does not really give the viewer a reason to actually want to go 'check it out.' 

    It's the old 'pictures speak louder than words.' In this case pictures of great food from many places reveal a variety of ethnic groups and their cultures & they want others to join in the experience. Go ahead and click the link and tell me that you wouldn't be compelled to write a blog if you lived in a community with food like that and a rich diverse community. 

Jaron & Abhishek what do you guys think? Do you think author is trying to express the culture or just plain bragging about their food?!

-Obiandu

A hardworking blog for a worthy traditional neighborhood.

inDECATURga.us homepage screenshot

     inDECATUR is an Atlanta blog revolving around the traditional community Decatur, GA. The weblog is constantly updated, averaging at over six posts a day. The author desires to inform readers of approaching occurrences in Decatur and to convince them of how lively and exciting a traditional neighborhood is. By maintaining his site, the blogger grants a stronger sense of togetherness with his neighborhood and allows this sense to permeate to his audience. By keeping his blog strong he is making his community stronger. Topics covered include upcoming events and interesting news relating to the town.

    Events range widely from fashion shows to cookie-giveaway concerts. The details are presented clearly and objectively, with many pictures of posters or the events themselves. News updates contain credible links to the sources with screen shots; the weather and headline feeds are refreshed continually. Plus, the site possesses links to other informative pages such as local restaurants, stores, and law enforcement. The overall look of the blog is astounding and very neat.

     Before reading the blog, I had very little knowledge of any at all of Decatur, GA. Now, I still do not know much about the city but I have gained insight into the fruitful community residing there.

-Jaron Gao