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- 421: Halloween
- ... be more actively worshipped than all the rest of the holidays. This is because Halloween relieves people form the stress of every-day life, Halloween was originally a wiccan holiday, and because on Halloween the television stations play all the good horror movies. Halloween is the best holiday of the year, because it allows people to escape the stress of their every-day lives by pretending to be someone else for ... alcohol has also been known to bring people more in touch with their feelings, and allowed them to express themselves and their desires more freely. Finally, Halloween is the best holiday of the year, because television stations play all the good horror movies. Horror movies tend to let people experience a long missed and long needed sense of fear, which consists of things like a racing of the heart, an increase ... their links to primitive man, and the ties of their roots to the animal world. Halloween allows people to escape the stress of their every-day lives, it was originally a wiccan holiday, and the television stations play all the good horror movies. This is why Halloween is the best holiday of the year, and why it should be more actively worshipped than all the rest of the holidays.
- 422: The Rodney King Case
- ... the other officers with the suspects. Mr. King friends were “quickly subdued and handcuffed,” but “their encounter with Rodney King, however, caused a controversy with far- reaching legal and social consequences” (447). Jennifer Eastman claims, “television viewers” were not aware that Mr. King was drunk, and “on parole at the time and ran the risk landing back in jail if he were caught speeding.” Eastman believes that what is seen by most “television viewers” is a black man being beating by white cops (1259). The four Los Angeles policemen seen in the videotape beating Rodney King, were Sgt. Stacy Koon, who was in charge, Officer Laurence Powell, Officer ... whether excessive force was warranted because of King’s ‘aggressive’ action” (448). Lou Cannon claims the jury saw the full eighty- one version of the videotape and not the edited versions the public saw on television. Cannon states “the missing three seconds would return to haunt then prosecution when the police officers accused of beating King were tried in Simi Valley” (10). The defense knew they had a tough battle ...
- 423: Public Image Essay
- ... snugly in their arms. The fictional characters, owned by the American Greetings CROP., are non-violent super heroes who fight their enemies off with love instead of violence. They first hit the airwaves of the television sets of millions in the early 1980s, and soon after they became the hottest item next to today s Pokemon cards. Books, home videos, audio tapes, dolls, and even clothes were all made due to ... has 2 hearts on her belly), and Secret Bear (whose tummy patch is a heart shaped lock). In addition to their appearance, the Care Bears habitats also contribute to their public image. Throughout the movies, television shows, and books the Care Bears have had two main dwellings: The Kingdom of Caring and Care-A-Lot. The names of their far away lands all give off a warm comforting feeling such as ... important because in a world full of violence it is nice to have something that shows that peace and love can over power all violence. The Care Bears are an excellent break from the average television show. It isn t full of violence or gore, however it does show many examples of love and friendship; something our society should learn more about. The cuddly feel and warm features will leave ...
- 424: Thesis: More should be done to reform the United States Prison System
- ... 200 million a year II. PRISONERS ENTITLED LUXURIES A. Weight lifting equipment 1. medical bills of $600,000-$700,000 2. John Hull quote a) taxpayers subsidizing largest health-club chain in America B. Cable television 1. HBO and Cinemax 2. prisoners have closed-circuit television studio a) sex b) horror c) violence C. Socializing with society 1. “Outta Joint” picnic a) clown b) puppet show c) political-satire performance d) eight bands 2. “Lifer’s Banquet” a) 33 convicts and ... could be considered the largest health-club chain in the nation, allowing tens of thousands of otherwise scrawny murderers, muggers and rapists to transform themselves into muscle monsters?" (Hull, 47) Another common luxury is cable television. In Pennsylvania, the felons get cable TV including channels such as HBO and Cinemax. At another prison in Missouri, the inmates run their own around-the-clock, closed-circuit TV studio. Four of the ...
- 425: Propaganda Model
- ... in this video it is very apparent how the influence of the upper class has been able to manipulate the media. And in turn, the overall views of the American public through the use of television and other prime media sources. Marx is a firm believer in the influence of the upper class on the working class in a capitalist economy. I agree with Marx, Herman & Chomsky in that the government ... shares of major companies, are able to influence the media with money and capital influence into showing the American public the news, information, political candidates, fashion, etc that they want the public to view. The television is the main source for news and home entertainment; it is the most direct and influential form of media today. The target audience that is generated by the program influences what is shown on television, so advertisers (corporate America) can influence, sell goods and services to viewers, and control the opinions of the viewers, to generate more capital and power at the expense of the working class in a ...
- 426: Frank Sinatra
- ... change the world was making in affiliation with music. There were different styles that Sinatra was not used to. In the meantime, he was aging, and fell farther and farther behind. (Auster Frank Sinatra: the television years ). The 1960 s proved to be a decade of change for Sinatra. He did everything in his power to carry on with all the new trends. He released several albums that featured bossa nova ... the daughters of those who were crazy over him were now awed by the presence of those like Presley, who s music Sinatra described as deplorable, rancid smelling aphrodisiac (qtd. from Auster Frank Sinatra: the television years ). Besides updating his musical standards, Sinatra gained even more support from the nation by focusing on his acting abilities, this time taking part in over twenty films, which were some of his greatest performances ... The reason that his voice remained stellar was because his music was based on phrasing; rhythm, diction, and dynamics, all in the service of interpretation, were what kept his music animate (Auster Frank Sinatra: the television years ). Besides the many accomplishments he had in the entertainment business, there were many hidden aspects of Sinatra s personal relationships with his wives, children, and close friends that the public did not become ...
- 427: Media Controls
- ... to use tricks during sweeps month. Stations have increased sex and violence, aired greater quality entertainment programming, and even given away cash during breaks. The hiring of "celebrities" is only part of the entertainment problem. Television has turn to "action news" to capture it's viewers. Action news is news that haves action and must be in the first 15 seconds of the news cast. "If it bleeds it leads". Violence ... declined. This type of journalism does not accurately portray the world around us, and has the potential to cause paranoia. These are problems caused by filter one. When a large company owns a paper or television station it creates a conflict of interest. Bill Kovatch, who has won numerous Pulitzer prizes as editor of the Atlanta Journal and Constitution, resigned under pressure after the paper ran a series of stories about ... owned by General Electric. These mergers are monopolies, and they compromise the integrity of the news they report. The American media is the most free in the world. The First Amendment guarantees that newspapers and television stations may print what they choose, yet they choose to print substandard information. Profit margin, big business practices, ratings, and advertising money control the information we receive and alter the decisions we make. Only ...
- 428: Fahrenheit 451 & Brave New Wor
- ... for the society in which she lives. (Wolfheim) Like Brave New World_characters escaping from reality through the use of soma, Montag's wife, and many other characters, escape through watching a sophisticated form of television. This television system covers three of the walls of the Montag's TV room (they can't afford to buy the screen to cover the fourth wall), has a control unit that allows the watchers to interact ... with this is that Montag's wife takes the program as a substitute for reality. She is almost addicted to the program, much as people were with soma in Brave New World. Bradbury uses this television and it's programs as a way of showing the escape he is worried people will look for in the future. Without actively questioning society's values, he is concerned that people will look ...
- 429: Learning To Really Learn
- ... then if she would like to be taught to articulate her emotions more effectively. Her very quick and eager reply was "yes, I would feel more self-confident with my self" Is the radio and television good for a child? "Yes and no since it depends on what they are watching. Kids today spend all their time watching episodes with no educational value." I then said, "What if I said it is a proven fact that television enhances listening and speaking comprehension." However she was stuck on the general idea that TV is bad for a kid because he does not enjoy wholesome activity. Contrary to her belief, it has been proven ... parent child, and environment- child interaction with good reason. Children today possess a larger vocabulary and employ complex sentence structure that those of generations ago. This is because of the advent of the radio and television, and the rise of nurseries provide more language stimulation outside the home for the under privileged kids. Less contact with bilingual help who talk in broken English help the richer ones! Parents, more importantly, ...
- 430: Fahrenheit 451 And Brave New W
- ... for the society in which she lives. (Wolfheim) Like Brave New World_characters escaping from reality through the use of soma, Montag's wife, and many other characters, escape through watching a sophisticated form of television. This television system covers three of the walls of the Montag's TV room (they can't afford to buy the screen to cover the fourth wall), has a control unit that allows the watchers to interact ... with this is that Montag's wife takes the program as a substitute for reality. She is almost addicted to the program, much as people were with soma in Brave New World. Bradbury uses this television and it's programs as a way of showing the escape he is worried people will look for in the future. Without actively questioning society's values, he is concerned that people will look ...
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