Out of the three Miyazaki movies we watched in class, I have only seeen Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro. I think that they are similar because in both of these movies it has something to do with little girls ending up in adventures worlds, and finding their way.
In the movie Spirited Away, the girl and her family moves to the suburbs. The little girl wanders off somewhere while her parents are in town eating all kinds of delicious food in the restaurants. Then all of sudden her parents changed into pigs, while eating the food. Therefore, she wandered off looking for people and ends up in a world filled with gods, witches, spirits, and creatures. Spirited away was one of the few animated movies that I actually thought it good. The movie was fantastic.
In the other movie My Neighbor Totoro, two girls move to a kind of creepy looking house in the country to be with their sick mother who is in the hospital, and they have fun with these magical spirit creatures in the forest that lives near them. I liked this movie a little bit, but I fell asleep during the fist half of the movie.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
~*~Choose Your Death*/*Obsessive Compulsive~*~
If I had to choose the way I wanted to die, I would want to die in my sleep, and everything that happened in my life would flash before me. Meaning that every single thing in my life from the time I was born til the time I die will flash before my eyes. It’s more like a peaceful death to me. Matter of fact, I would like it if God warned me that I am going to die, before it happens. So, that, I will be able to have time to repent all of my sins. I want to be able to say all of my prayers and pray for everyone including my enemies too.
My obsessive compulsive is that I can’t live without my cell phone. I must have my cell phone at all times or I will not be a happy person. Without my cell phone is like losing a best friend. I remember when I lost my phone one day last year. I was so depressed and hurt. It felt like the world was coming to an end. I thought that I would never find it. I mean I looked everywhere. I looked all around the house, all through my purses, all in my book bag, even retraced my steps. I still couldn’t find it. I had called all of my friends and asked them had they seen my phone, and they all said nope. However, my mom suggested that looked in the car for it. So, I looked and still didn’t have any hope in finding it. I pouted and groped all day. I had blamed everyone. Then the next day I found my cell phone on the back seat in my mom’s car.
My obsessive compulsive is that I can’t live without my cell phone. I must have my cell phone at all times or I will not be a happy person. Without my cell phone is like losing a best friend. I remember when I lost my phone one day last year. I was so depressed and hurt. It felt like the world was coming to an end. I thought that I would never find it. I mean I looked everywhere. I looked all around the house, all through my purses, all in my book bag, even retraced my steps. I still couldn’t find it. I had called all of my friends and asked them had they seen my phone, and they all said nope. However, my mom suggested that looked in the car for it. So, I looked and still didn’t have any hope in finding it. I pouted and groped all day. I had blamed everyone. Then the next day I found my cell phone on the back seat in my mom’s car.
~*~Disillusionment~*~
I remember when I was younger I used to think that school was so much fun. School was much easier back then. Learning was fun also to me. I also, remember having nap time after lunch and from having recess outside playing on the swings, playing hide and go seek, playing on the see-saw, and just having the most fun in the world. Now that I’m older, school isn’t as fun like it used to be for me. It can be boring, too hard, to much homework, or just plain nerve racking. I realize that it is not going to be like that anymore because I’m getting older and school now, is all work and no play. However, I do miss the way it used to be for me, and I’m sure that it is the same for other people my age or older.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
My Links
~*~THE SOCIAL IMPACT OF MUSIC VIOLENCE~*~
One study found that teens listened to music an average of 40 hours per week. ... to discuss the effects of music lyrics on children and adolescents. ...
*http://www.aap.org/advocacy/washing/t1106.htm
~*~The Effects of Violent Music on Children and Adolescents~*~ Donald F. Roberts, Peter G. Christenson, and Douglas A. Gentile 2003
*http://www.psychology.iastate.edu/faculty/dgentile/106027_08.pdf
~*~Music in Modern Society~*~ (Part I) and Sound & Music in Computer Design (Part II)
This course is about popular music in theory, youth- and sub cultures, the music industry and effects of music on humans.
*http://www.cs.vu.nl/~annelies/
One study found that teens listened to music an average of 40 hours per week. ... to discuss the effects of music lyrics on children and adolescents. ...
*http://www.aap.org/advocacy/washing/t1106.htm
~*~The Effects of Violent Music on Children and Adolescents~*~ Donald F. Roberts, Peter G. Christenson, and Douglas A. Gentile 2003
*http://www.psychology.iastate.edu/faculty/dgentile/106027_08.pdf
~*~Music in Modern Society~*~ (Part I) and Sound & Music in Computer Design (Part II)
This course is about popular music in theory, youth- and sub cultures, the music industry and effects of music on humans.
*http://www.cs.vu.nl/~annelies/
The After Life
When I die my body will be waiting on the Lord to take my soul. I will be dressed in the finest things. I will see all of my relatives that passed away before me. Everybody up there will be happy and safe; we won’t ever have to suffer again. Everything I ever wanted I will have. What ever is wrong with about my body will be cured. There will be angels, saints, and even spirits up there. There will also be endless life up there after death.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Thesis Statement
The Effects that Music Have On Teens
Music effects teens mood, learning, and even memory. It also, effects the way they dress, talk, walk, act; almost everything. Some geners like rap, rock, hip-hop, hardcore rap, heavy metal etc., have been containing things like about sex, violence, and drugs.
Title: The Effects Of Violent
Music Content On Teens
Source: Copyright 2004, FreeEssays.cc, All Rights Reserved
11-10-4
Document Type: Article
Throughout history the human populous has been attracted to music. Whether it be part of a ritual, an emotional release, religious reasons, or just for listening pleasure music has been at the center of our society. We have used music to express ourselves, tell stories, and let others into our thoughts. However, we often wonder whether what we are saying has an effect on the listening audience. Recently, in the 1990's references have often been made to link violent and deviant behavior to music and certain music genres.
Some such genres include but are not limited to; heavy metal, rock, death metal, rap, gansta rap, industrial, hardcore, and alternative music. During the last decade we have seen music lyrics become more and more violent and sexually explicit. Experts argue that this can cause problems in children and adolescents. Studies show that the average teenager listens to approximately 40 hours of music in a given week. One is to assume that somewhere in the mix a child is going to hear something derogatory or objectionable, as it has become the norm in todays society.
In most music today especially rap and heavy metal most of the lyrics contain references to violence, sex, and/or drugs. While many argue that this is dangerous for children to hear we know that a modern day teenager often faces violence, drugs, suicide, pregnancy, and other aspects of this music. While we find that lyrics may be dangerous to a child we must ask ourselves whether the child fully understands and comprehends what the artist is saying. Teenagers often do not understand what is being said, in fact in one study only 30 percent of those questioned knew the lyrics to their favorite songs and they all had varied comprehension as to what the message was. It could be argued that if the lyrics were not included in the artists booklet then the audience would never know what was being said.
Some lyrics are indeed harsh such as this Nine Inch Nails lyric: I am a big man yes I am; and I have a big gun; got me a big ole *censored* and I like to have fun; held against your forehead I'll make you suck; you know, just for the *censored* of it. Obviously we cannot interpret this as a positive meaning.
A sampling of lyrics from Marilyn Manson include Who says date rape isn't fun, ...the housewife I will beat.., and I slit my teenage wrist, among others. Manson concerts are often grounds to bash religion and rip bibles while fan chant we hate love, we love hate. Other songs that have overtones of violence include slap-a-ho by Dove Shack and another song sung by death metal band Cannibal Corpse in which they make reference to masturbating with a dead womans head.
Avid music lovers attest that they words sung in these songs are just words and or no different that poetry printed in literature books. No studies to date have concluded that listening to a song that speaks of death will make a teenager want to go out and kill. Do these kinds of lyrics breed todays children to be killers and to be sexually promiscuous? Yes, and no, depending on who you speak to.
Listening to music does not drive people to kill, and no proof of such has been offered. In fact, one teacher speaks of a student who wore a Metallica shirt everyday to school and wrote lyrics with foul language, but was often seen sitting in the front row at Sunday mass with his mother in a nice suit. The same people who go out to see Black Sabbath and Motley Crue are the same people who handle world finance and international affairs, it is just their choice in music.
Studies that use music videos on the other hand show an increased tolerance in deviant behavior among both males and females. Music videos add reinforcement to what is being heard with the use of visuals. Now an extra sense is being used. Videos often exhibit sexual innuendo, acts of aggression, and gender stereotypes. Studies showed that men have a tolerable attitude as to what is violent and what is too far in sexual advances. Women have less of a tolerance. Studies have also found that heavy metal music and gansta rap influence mens attitudes towards women and that increased exposure to videos containing interpersonal violence against women tended to increase men's acceptance of rape myths such as she was dressing like she wanted it or she brought it on herself.
In contrast, women's beliefs decreased and they felt that men were coming on too strong and being to aggressive. Another study conducted on college campuses in the northwestern United States involved men and women watching various music videos and then answering a set of questions afterwards. One video was The Way You Make Me Feel by Michael Jackson which depicts a man stalking a woman who then becomes infatuated in his game of pursuit.
The other was The Stand by REM which only showed the band on-stage playing instruments. In questions answered after the videos men said it was necessary to pursue the woman to such an extent while women thought it was annoying and/or disturbing. Men scored higher on a attitudes for sexual overtones, while surprisingly women scored slightly higher on the acceptance of interpersonal violence. The studies did conclude that women who were often subjected to violent music videos were more accepting of violence than those who have not had constant viewing or listening to such lyrics and images. It also showed that men had a greater acceptance of sexual stereotyping and rape myths after being subjected to the videos.
Many methods of behavior modification have been suggested in order to keep this music from causing harm or hurting anyone individuals. Many arguments can be made as to whether the music should be censored or if it is unconstitutional to do. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends different types of behavior modification to combat the harmful effects of this music. One such idea is as simple as having parents be aware as to what their children are listening to, and to discuss anything they deem objectionable. This would be a positive way to relate emotions to the songs.
Another idea proposed is labeling of content in compact discs. It would be labeled outside as to what the lyrics contained (i.e. language, sex, drugs). It has also been suggested that groups as well as individuals approach record companies, music studies, and artists and ask them to consider the ramifications of their music on their audience and market it accordingly and in a favorable manner. Ideas have been proposed to set up research studies to further investigate the effects of explicit music on the behavior of teenagers. One of the most effective ideas proposed is as simple as people accept that this music is an art form and a means of self-expression and emotional release and treat it as such. Just as with rock and roll and Elvis Presley people will always find something wrong with the music that others listen to.
Music effects teens mood, learning, and even memory. It also, effects the way they dress, talk, walk, act; almost everything. Some geners like rap, rock, hip-hop, hardcore rap, heavy metal etc., have been containing things like about sex, violence, and drugs.
Title: The Effects Of Violent
Music Content On Teens
Source: Copyright 2004, FreeEssays.cc, All Rights Reserved
11-10-4
Document Type: Article
Throughout history the human populous has been attracted to music. Whether it be part of a ritual, an emotional release, religious reasons, or just for listening pleasure music has been at the center of our society. We have used music to express ourselves, tell stories, and let others into our thoughts. However, we often wonder whether what we are saying has an effect on the listening audience. Recently, in the 1990's references have often been made to link violent and deviant behavior to music and certain music genres.
Some such genres include but are not limited to; heavy metal, rock, death metal, rap, gansta rap, industrial, hardcore, and alternative music. During the last decade we have seen music lyrics become more and more violent and sexually explicit. Experts argue that this can cause problems in children and adolescents. Studies show that the average teenager listens to approximately 40 hours of music in a given week. One is to assume that somewhere in the mix a child is going to hear something derogatory or objectionable, as it has become the norm in todays society.
In most music today especially rap and heavy metal most of the lyrics contain references to violence, sex, and/or drugs. While many argue that this is dangerous for children to hear we know that a modern day teenager often faces violence, drugs, suicide, pregnancy, and other aspects of this music. While we find that lyrics may be dangerous to a child we must ask ourselves whether the child fully understands and comprehends what the artist is saying. Teenagers often do not understand what is being said, in fact in one study only 30 percent of those questioned knew the lyrics to their favorite songs and they all had varied comprehension as to what the message was. It could be argued that if the lyrics were not included in the artists booklet then the audience would never know what was being said.
Some lyrics are indeed harsh such as this Nine Inch Nails lyric: I am a big man yes I am; and I have a big gun; got me a big ole *censored* and I like to have fun; held against your forehead I'll make you suck; you know, just for the *censored* of it. Obviously we cannot interpret this as a positive meaning.
A sampling of lyrics from Marilyn Manson include Who says date rape isn't fun, ...the housewife I will beat.., and I slit my teenage wrist, among others. Manson concerts are often grounds to bash religion and rip bibles while fan chant we hate love, we love hate. Other songs that have overtones of violence include slap-a-ho by Dove Shack and another song sung by death metal band Cannibal Corpse in which they make reference to masturbating with a dead womans head.
Avid music lovers attest that they words sung in these songs are just words and or no different that poetry printed in literature books. No studies to date have concluded that listening to a song that speaks of death will make a teenager want to go out and kill. Do these kinds of lyrics breed todays children to be killers and to be sexually promiscuous? Yes, and no, depending on who you speak to.
Listening to music does not drive people to kill, and no proof of such has been offered. In fact, one teacher speaks of a student who wore a Metallica shirt everyday to school and wrote lyrics with foul language, but was often seen sitting in the front row at Sunday mass with his mother in a nice suit. The same people who go out to see Black Sabbath and Motley Crue are the same people who handle world finance and international affairs, it is just their choice in music.
Studies that use music videos on the other hand show an increased tolerance in deviant behavior among both males and females. Music videos add reinforcement to what is being heard with the use of visuals. Now an extra sense is being used. Videos often exhibit sexual innuendo, acts of aggression, and gender stereotypes. Studies showed that men have a tolerable attitude as to what is violent and what is too far in sexual advances. Women have less of a tolerance. Studies have also found that heavy metal music and gansta rap influence mens attitudes towards women and that increased exposure to videos containing interpersonal violence against women tended to increase men's acceptance of rape myths such as she was dressing like she wanted it or she brought it on herself.
In contrast, women's beliefs decreased and they felt that men were coming on too strong and being to aggressive. Another study conducted on college campuses in the northwestern United States involved men and women watching various music videos and then answering a set of questions afterwards. One video was The Way You Make Me Feel by Michael Jackson which depicts a man stalking a woman who then becomes infatuated in his game of pursuit.
The other was The Stand by REM which only showed the band on-stage playing instruments. In questions answered after the videos men said it was necessary to pursue the woman to such an extent while women thought it was annoying and/or disturbing. Men scored higher on a attitudes for sexual overtones, while surprisingly women scored slightly higher on the acceptance of interpersonal violence. The studies did conclude that women who were often subjected to violent music videos were more accepting of violence than those who have not had constant viewing or listening to such lyrics and images. It also showed that men had a greater acceptance of sexual stereotyping and rape myths after being subjected to the videos.
Many methods of behavior modification have been suggested in order to keep this music from causing harm or hurting anyone individuals. Many arguments can be made as to whether the music should be censored or if it is unconstitutional to do. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends different types of behavior modification to combat the harmful effects of this music. One such idea is as simple as having parents be aware as to what their children are listening to, and to discuss anything they deem objectionable. This would be a positive way to relate emotions to the songs.
Another idea proposed is labeling of content in compact discs. It would be labeled outside as to what the lyrics contained (i.e. language, sex, drugs). It has also been suggested that groups as well as individuals approach record companies, music studies, and artists and ask them to consider the ramifications of their music on their audience and market it accordingly and in a favorable manner. Ideas have been proposed to set up research studies to further investigate the effects of explicit music on the behavior of teenagers. One of the most effective ideas proposed is as simple as people accept that this music is an art form and a means of self-expression and emotional release and treat it as such. Just as with rock and roll and Elvis Presley people will always find something wrong with the music that others listen to.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Thesis Statement
Sadly to say, but on February 22nd one of the greatest animations of all time passed awy due to congestive heart failure at the age of 89 years old. Chuck Jones cartoon characters he brought to life on screen is legendary. He created some of the most loved cartoons around.
Title: That's All, Folks.
Source: People; 3/11/2002, Vol. 57 Issue 9, p88, 1p, 1c
Document Type: Article
Subject Terms: BUGS Bunny (Fictitious character)
CARTOON characters
CARTOONISTS
CHUCK Amuck (Book)
DEATH
JONES, Chuck
Abstract: Presents a tribute to cartoonist Chuck Jones, who created such characters as Bugs Bunny, as well as Looney Toons stars Elmer Fudd, Porky Pig, Road Runner, and Wiley E. Coyote. Highlights of his career, notably with Warner Bros.; His memoir 'Chuck Amuck'; Impact of his cartoons; How he died.
Lexile: 1220
Full Text Word Count: 300
ISSN: 0093-7673
Accession Number: 6254631
Database Middle Search Plus
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THAT'S ALL, FOLKS
Section: Tribute
Chuck Jones, whose wily pen begot Bugs Bunny, led a truly animated life
You'd think that, of all his characters, cartoonist Chuck Jones might have felt the greatest affinity for Bugs Bunny, introduced in the 1940 short A Wild Hare. Wasn't Jones, like Bugs, a light-footed wiseacre thumbing his nose at the silly world? In a career of more than 60 years, notably with Warner Bros. from 1936 to 1962, Jones drew not only Bugs but Looney Tunes stars Elmer Fudd, Porky Pig, Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote. Yet it was the blustering, blundering Daffy Duck for whom Jones felt the strongest tug. "He said he screwed up like Daffy all the time," says his wife of 20 years, Marian Jones, 73, "that he'd rather be Bugs--but Bugs was too much of a hero."
No matter how he regarded his inner duck, Jones, who was 89 when he died of congestive heart failure on Feb. 22 at his home in Corona del Mar, Calif., was perfection when he sat down to draw. The sharp colors and wiry action in his more than 300 cartoons influenced everyone and everything from Steven Spielberg--who wrote the introduction to Jones's 1989 memoir, Chuck Amuck--to Rugrats. "He always looked for something a bit edgier," says pal Rob Minkoff, codirector of The Lion King. "There's a vitality, an aliveness to his work."
And an unsentimental humor, inspired by Mark Twain, that's as ageless as Bugs (or Daffy). A week ago, when relatives paid a final visit, says his widow, "He said, 'Hmmm, this is quite a conclave. Who's getting hung?'"
Title: That's All, Folks.
Source: People; 3/11/2002, Vol. 57 Issue 9, p88, 1p, 1c
Document Type: Article
Subject Terms: BUGS Bunny (Fictitious character)
CARTOON characters
CARTOONISTS
CHUCK Amuck (Book)
DEATH
JONES, Chuck
Abstract: Presents a tribute to cartoonist Chuck Jones, who created such characters as Bugs Bunny, as well as Looney Toons stars Elmer Fudd, Porky Pig, Road Runner, and Wiley E. Coyote. Highlights of his career, notably with Warner Bros.; His memoir 'Chuck Amuck'; Impact of his cartoons; How he died.
Lexile: 1220
Full Text Word Count: 300
ISSN: 0093-7673
Accession Number: 6254631
Database Middle Search Plus
View Links: Search the catalog at GALILEO to display locations from Georgia Libraries
Journal List (GOLD)
THAT'S ALL, FOLKS
Section: Tribute
Chuck Jones, whose wily pen begot Bugs Bunny, led a truly animated life
You'd think that, of all his characters, cartoonist Chuck Jones might have felt the greatest affinity for Bugs Bunny, introduced in the 1940 short A Wild Hare. Wasn't Jones, like Bugs, a light-footed wiseacre thumbing his nose at the silly world? In a career of more than 60 years, notably with Warner Bros. from 1936 to 1962, Jones drew not only Bugs but Looney Tunes stars Elmer Fudd, Porky Pig, Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote. Yet it was the blustering, blundering Daffy Duck for whom Jones felt the strongest tug. "He said he screwed up like Daffy all the time," says his wife of 20 years, Marian Jones, 73, "that he'd rather be Bugs--but Bugs was too much of a hero."
No matter how he regarded his inner duck, Jones, who was 89 when he died of congestive heart failure on Feb. 22 at his home in Corona del Mar, Calif., was perfection when he sat down to draw. The sharp colors and wiry action in his more than 300 cartoons influenced everyone and everything from Steven Spielberg--who wrote the introduction to Jones's 1989 memoir, Chuck Amuck--to Rugrats. "He always looked for something a bit edgier," says pal Rob Minkoff, codirector of The Lion King. "There's a vitality, an aliveness to his work."
And an unsentimental humor, inspired by Mark Twain, that's as ageless as Bugs (or Daffy). A week ago, when relatives paid a final visit, says his widow, "He said, 'Hmmm, this is quite a conclave. Who's getting hung?'"
Monday, October 16, 2006
A-Z Autobiography
A is for my first name because it begins with A and so does my mother's name.
B is for my last name Beavers
C is for Capricorn, and i am caring, crazy, creative, cute, and cool.
D is for my best friend is Danielle.
E is for easy going and entertaining person.
F is for funny ans fantastic because I am unbelievably great
G is for gorgeous because I am.
H is for hot because when you look at me I make you sizzle.
I is for intellegent, incredible, and ideal
J is for Jenee because she is another one of my best friends.
K is is kind, and keen and that is what I can be.
L is for lovable, and loyal, because that what I'm all about.
M is for Marie because that is my middle name.
N is for nice and nautral
O is for optimistic girl because I strive for the best.
P is for personal because I'm private.
Q is for quiet because I am.
R is for ready because I'm always on the go.
S is for shy, but sensational also.
T is for talented, truthful, and terrific which also descibes me.
U is for unique because no one else is like me.
V is for visionary because I love to dream.
W is for wonderful because I am wondrous.
X is xtreme because I am kind of on the wild side.
Y is yummy because I like good food.
Z is for zone because I live in Zone 6
B is for my last name Beavers
C is for Capricorn, and i am caring, crazy, creative, cute, and cool.
D is for my best friend is Danielle.
E is for easy going and entertaining person.
F is for funny ans fantastic because I am unbelievably great
G is for gorgeous because I am.
H is for hot because when you look at me I make you sizzle.
I is for intellegent, incredible, and ideal
J is for Jenee because she is another one of my best friends.
K is is kind, and keen and that is what I can be.
L is for lovable, and loyal, because that what I'm all about.
M is for Marie because that is my middle name.
N is for nice and nautral
O is for optimistic girl because I strive for the best.
P is for personal because I'm private.
Q is for quiet because I am.
R is for ready because I'm always on the go.
S is for shy, but sensational also.
T is for talented, truthful, and terrific which also descibes me.
U is for unique because no one else is like me.
V is for visionary because I love to dream.
W is for wonderful because I am wondrous.
X is xtreme because I am kind of on the wild side.
Y is yummy because I like good food.
Z is for zone because I live in Zone 6
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Journal 10.3
His name that I like to call him is blacky. He person likes to play basketball. He has braids in his head too. He is also tall.
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