sotuchick Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 I know some of you guys here are very smart writers...I need help w/ something here...I am stock trying to come up with a thesis statement for an essay exam I have to write today (in class)Bellow I wrote two topics I choose.1 - Analyze and research an animal. Identify what qualities it has which could transform it into a symbol of some aspect of our condition. If the animal already has symbolic baggage, as it were, find new qualities which could refresh what the animal could or should mean to us. For the first one I choose the Dolphin / I have done some research an still can come up with an interesting thesis.2 - Take Garcia Marquez short story as a parable of how legendary figures and mythic heroes are made. How does this parable help you reflect on someone who is considered a hero, especially someone has "grown" in stature after his or her death? Is this process by which someone is transformed through legend into a hero--a kind of collective madness or delusion, or is it, on the contrary, a process that is necessary for maintaining the health and unity of a group (be it a village, a people, or a nation)Ok...sorry for making you read this crap but I am desperate and stock. I can't fucking think.Thank you for your cooperation.Regards,Issel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardstone Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 well first off USE A SPELL CHECKER! .. you know... so you don't get stock:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotuchick Posted February 25 Author Report Share Posted February 25 Originally posted by howardstone well first off USE A SPELL CHECKER! .. you know... so you don't get stock:D Dear howardstone: I had one word spelled wrong out almost 150 I just wrote. Thank you for the correction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardstone Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Originally posted by sotuchick Dear howardstone: I had one word spelled wrong out almost 150 I just wrote. Thank you for the correction. well next off USE A GRAMMER CHECKER! ..little by little you will get there:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomembername Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Originally posted by sotuchick I know some of you guys here are very smart writers...I need help w/ something here...I am stock trying to come up with a thesis statement for a essay exam I have to write today (in class)Bellow I wrote two topics I choose.1 - Analyze and research an animal. Identify what qualities it has which could transform it into a symbol of some aspect of our condition. If the animal already has symbolic baggage, as it were, find new qualities which could refresh what the animal could or should mean to us. For this I choose the Dolphin / I have done some research an still can come up with an intersting thesis.Issel Forget the Dolphin...choose the Cow instead and use this for your thesis... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotuchick Posted February 25 Author Report Share Posted February 25 :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funketeer Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Originally posted by sotuchick I know some of you guys here are very smart writers...I need help w/ something here...I am stock trying to come up with a thesis statement for an essay exam I have to write today (in class)Bellow I wrote two topics I choose.1 - Analyze and research an animal. Identify what qualities it has which could transform it into a symbol of some aspect of our condition. If the animal already has symbolic baggage, as it were, find new qualities which could refresh what the animal could or should mean to us. For the first one I choose the Dolphin / I have done some research an still can come up with an interesting thesis.2 - Take Garcia Marquez short story as a parable of how legendary figures and mythic heroes are made. How does this parable help you reflect on someone who is considered a hero, especially someone has "grown" in stature after his or her death? Is this process by which someone is transformed through legend into a hero--a kind of collective madness or delusion, or is it, on the contrary, a process that is necessary for maintaining the health and unity of a group (be it a village, a people, or a nation)Ok...sorry for making you read this crap but I am desperate and stock. I can't fucking think.Thank you for your cooperation.Regards,Issel do you have to write abouth both...or do you have to chose one?let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funketeer Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Dolphin CommunicationBottle-nosed dolphins dominate many marine acts because of their intelligence and researchers believe much of the dolphin's brain is used for communication or "echolocation".While it is not known if dolphins have a formal language, they do communicate with a signature whistle to identify themselves.Unlike humans, dolphins lack vocal cords, but they do use a complicated system of whistles, squeaks, moans, trills and clicks produced by sphincter muscles within the blow hole.Using echolocation, or sonar, dolphins send out frequencies by clicking. The clicking sounds bounce off objects and the returning sound waves are picked up by the dolphin's bulbous forehead and lower jaw and interpreted as to distance, size and shape of object.This sound system is particularly useful at night or in murky waters such as the Delaware Bay as it allows the dolphin to navigate even if visibility is poor.Dolphins have produced sound frequencies from 0.25 to 200 kHz, using the higher frequencies for echolocation and the lower frequencies for communication and orientation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotuchick Posted February 25 Author Report Share Posted February 25 Originally posted by funketeer do you have to write abouth both...or do you have to chose one?let me know I have to have both ready b/c one of them will be elimininated...The topic about dolphins is I feel would be easier for me...Hope you can come up with something before 5:00pmThank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funketeer Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 The Relationship between Humans and DolphinsMany cases of humans interacting with dolphins, both positively and negatively, exist. Humans have slaughtered millions of dolphins in the name of wealth, while other humans have tried to save them. Dolphins have been kept in captivity, causing a great deal of controversy over the ethical implications of such activities as research and performance. This section discusses three major issues regarding the relationship between humans and dolphins: threats, conservation, and dolphins in captivity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funketeer Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Dolphins in CaptivityWhether or not it is ethical to keep dolphins in captivity and train them to perform in front of audiences is a source of much debate. Some believe that forcing dolphins to perform is degrading and humiliating, while others argue that many of the behaviors that dolphins demonstrate when performing are part of their natural repertoires, and that they are naturally gregarious and acrobatic animals. This page discusses the issues of dolphins in captivity and explains some of the debate behind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funketeer Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Intelligence and LanguageDolphins are highly intelligent creatures, and there are people who even believe that dolphins are intellectually equivalent to human beings, if not superior. To underline this common belief, the sophisticated medium of communication in dolphins has mystified many researchers. This section allows you to explore the intellectual world of dolphins.Navigation and EcholocationDolphins have a very handy navigation method using sonar. With this apparatus, dolphins can navigate through the sea with ease, despite their handicap in sight. In this section, there will be clear explanation to how this sonar works, and how it is used.Playfulness of the DolphinWe know all about the playfulness of dolphins. Dolphins like to play a lot, and we are glad they do. Take a look at a dolphinarium, and you will understand. In this section, you can find out about the different activities and games that dolphins often indulge in. Video clips are available for some of the games that they play.Social Intercourse and CommunicationDolphins are sociable, friendly animals who enjoy companionship a great deal. This is why they live in big groups and exhibits amiability. Here, we will find out how dolphins interact and live with each other. In addition, we will also examine the interaction and communication between dolphins and humans and find out the underlying problems with human-dolphin relationship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funketeer Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 I would suggest you write about their communication skills and playfulness... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotuchick Posted February 25 Author Report Share Posted February 25 Thank you buddy...I just pm'ed you...Bye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomembername Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 Originally posted by sotuchick Thank you buddy...I just pm'ed you...Bye I hoped you PM'd him your name, phone # and some naked pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funketeer Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 Originally posted by nomembername I hoped you PM'd him your name, phone # and some naked pics how did you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotuchick Posted February 26 Author Report Share Posted February 26 OHH..MAN!!! YOU GUESSED!!! I SENT HIM SOME PICTURES OF ME DOING SOME CHICK.I AM STILL LOOKING FOR THE ONES WITH THE "STRAP ON'S"MUAH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laliux Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 Originally posted by sotuchick OHH..MAN!!! YOU GUESSED!!! I SENT HIM SOME PICTURES OF ME DOING SOME CHICK.I AM STILL LOOKING FOR THE ONES WITH THE "STRAP ON'S"MUAH. my kinda girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funketeer Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 Originally posted by sotuchick OHH..MAN!!! YOU GUESSED!!! I SENT HIM SOME PICTURES OF ME DOING SOME CHICK.I AM STILL LOOKING FOR THE ONES WITH THE "STRAP ON'S"MUAH. thanks for the pics...you know the one with the flower base? I didn't know that was humanly possible... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninadd Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 Its probably too late but the first thing that comes too mind when you say dolphin is there commimcation skills through sonar. But in the first paragraph it tells you to stay clear of 'symbolic baggage' which might mean not to talk about the obvious. I would try a different aspect for a better grade because its kind of predictable what your going to explain. Just my advice- Good Luck!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotuchick Posted March 1 Author Report Share Posted March 1 Thank you for the advice....I already wrote the paper, I hope I did good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardstone Posted March 1 Report Share Posted March 1 Originally posted by sotuchick Thank you for the advice....I already wrote the paper, I hope I did good. you probally didn't:D but I hope you did:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotuchick Posted March 1 Author Report Share Posted March 1 Originally posted by howardstone you probally didn't:D but I hope you did:D Hey!I've been wanting to ask you who is that chick you have on your signature. Is she famous?:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomembername Posted March 1 Report Share Posted March 1 Originally posted by sotuchick Hey!I've been wanting to ask you who is that chick you have on your signature. Is she famous?:-) what are you writing a book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardstone Posted March 1 Report Share Posted March 1 Originally posted by sotuchick Hey!I've been wanting to ask you who is that chick you have on your signature. Is she famous?:-) she's my mom, why you got shit to say? you got beef? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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