Thursday, November 21, 2013

Making a difference

Ever look at someone and think, wow I want to be just like that person? Many of us have. Every day people come and go from our lives. Someone affects us every day, weather we know it or not. If we see someone do something good, hopefully it will inspire us to do something good. Athletes inspire many of us around the world. A big problem in today’s world is obesity in young children. I’m pretty sure when a lot of use was younger we were fat. Growing up I ate whatever I wanted. I was a fat child. I would say I was overweight. When I was younger I would go home eat something and turn on the tv. I would turn the TV on and see all these wonderful athletes even though I was an athlete myself I looked up to other athletes as if one day I would look and be as good as them. Many children look up to athletes. If they see an athletes do something, he/she then wants to do it. Professional sports organizations and their athletes are realizing that they could have a positive influence when it comes to getting kids to move off the couch and onto playgrounds and in organized physical education. A good example of this is, Kenny Anderson, he’s a retired NBA All-Star. Kenny Anderson now resides in Southern Florida with his wife and Children. After a 14 year career, he now spends his time as a husband, father dedicated to giving back to the community whenever possible. Looking to inspire children in today’s society, Anderson wanted children to become much healthier, more driven and educated. Kenny wanted to help inspire young children to achieve their maximum potential so they can become successful and productive members of society. A lot of people in the community know of Anderson for, wanted to make a difference in their lives. I think this is great, young children look up to athletes. If they see someone doing something then why will to. Anderson getting involved in child obesity programs is good. A young child would look up to and listen to them because they hoped one day to be just like that athlete.  Not only is it helping young children, but it is helping the athletes look. Even though Anderson was retired it will make others like him even more, and it will show that he was one of the athletes that mattered, and wouldn’t be just forgot. He showed a positive image that people will talk about, and will always say good things about. This not only influences young children but, the next generations as well. Hopefully people and children see that, and think to hopefully do something like this one day. Even if someone is not famous they can do something to impact another’s life. They can do something to help someone out, that will create a positive image for them self. Just because someone is not famous doesn’t mean they can’t influence the people around them. We are influenced everyday by our parents, teacher’s ext. Those people aren’t famous but, they still somehow find a way to influence us. Athletes are just regular people, just like us. They get paid for doing something they love. If we love our jobs we get are getting paid for something we love to. The difference is they are famous so more people know about what they do. So if they do something good, everyone knows about it. Just like if they do something bad, a lot of people know about it. Anderson reaching out to his community is expanding his fame. Even though he is retired he still care and that gets people’s attention, because a lot of people once retired don’t really do too much with their community. In my opinion Anderson gained a lot of respect, more than what he already had. It’s nice knowing theirs some people out there who care, and aren’t all about them self’s, because some athletes are like that. If they arnt getting paid for it then they won’t do it.

Monday, November 11, 2013

Making It big!

New artist are born every day. Some are good, and some aren’t so good. To make it in the big music world it is hard. Once an artist becomes famous they then have to stay famous.  Artist start small, then become big my extending their fame. Miley Cyrus for example, started out on a TV show called Hannah Montana. It was about a young teen that lived a double life. One day she was as a world famous pop star wearing a wig to change her appearance, the next she was an average everyday girl living a regular teen life. She grew up on the show. Once she reached a certain age, they then came out with the Hannah Montana movie, where “Miley Cyrus” had to finally pick if she wanted to stay Miley or start a new career as Hannah Montana. In the end she chose Miley, and she started her career from there. From their she went from acting in movies to making new music. Many love her, and many love to hate her. She grew as an artist within time. An actor who once went from acting to singing: to advance her career. She is expanding her fame, by always staying in the media. Weather the media is good news or bad. Usually when Miley is in the media it is bad. She usually does things to get attention. I know it can be hard growing up on TV, but she is a completely different person then who she used to be. A lot of people look at her now and think “what is that girl doing.” She shows a very different side to her, then what we are used to.  For example, during the MTV movie awards she came off as what teens call now a days “ratchet.” You could look at her and tell she had no self-respect for herself.
Many still talk about the MTV movie awards, and how she acted.
She advanced her fame, because many were talking about her, and what she did for days, weeks, even months.  Even though she is advancing her fame, she is influencing young girls who grew up watching her. Many think it is okay to go around, and act how Miley is acting because they see someone famous doing it, so they think it is okay for them to do it. Maybe that is why our generation is very messed up; because girls now days are looking up to stars who act like this, and think oh if I act like this people will notice me. Yes people will notice you, but you look a mess and need to get your act together. It’s sad to see someone with such potential, throw it all away simply because she “doesn’t care.” Many people wonder if she is acting out for a reason. When something’s gets bad, you have to keep going. Not make it worse and just not care. Many would love to be where Miley is, except I honestly don’t think they would throw it away how she is. I could see her starting to go downhill. When you buy an artiste’s music, you are supporting that artist. If Miley is acting how she has been acting, she is going to lose her fans, which means fans won’t buy her music, because they don’t support what she is doing. Therefore Mileys career will be done. I know sometimes it can be stressful, but nothing in life is easy. And if you want something bad enough, you can make it happen. Even artist who make it big, and then go bankrupt because money is hard they always find a way to come right back out. Artist who just throw it away like Miley I have no sympathy for, if your choosing to throw your hard work away, then that’s on you. Once she is done though, she is going to have trouble getting back in because no record label is going to want her. Record labels won’t want her because she won’t make money, she is not a good role model, and she is a mess. She should have learned from Lindsay Lohan. Making it into the music industry is hard, but keeping your fans happy is even harder. The music industry is a very hard industry to get into, but keeping up with the music is even harder.
 

Monday, October 14, 2013

Anderson Cooper


Anderson Cooper, is very professional news anchor. He comes off as very friendly and straight to the point. Trust worthy. A big thing came out not to long ago about him being gay. It does not matter if you are straight, black, white, bi or anything. He gets straight to the point and is a good person. He being gay has nothing to do with how he does on TV. Some people may agree that they do not like him; others will disagree and say they love him. A lot of people trust him he comes off as very trust worthy because the way he acts. He talks very highly and knows what he is talking about. He comes along as very real. It’s not fake when he talks, which is why I think people watch him on TV and trust him because he doesn’t come across as fake. One the news I watch it was about the government shut down, there were some things he did not agree with, and it seemed like he just spoke him mind. It was like he wasn’t reading off a monitor. I also feel like he has a lot of facts but, along with the facts he asks questions to people of what they think. For example, in the news when he was talking to Congressman Steve king he provided him with facts, and asked him questions. Along with that Anderson cooper did cut Congressmen Steve king off a couple times, but he shows how he really felt and it was like he wasn’t going to back down. You can also tell that it was like Anderson was sticking up for those who don’t want the government shut down, and how the president was a little wrong in some way. You could tell there was tension building up, but Anderson made his point and got his point across. He also had a lot of emotion in his voice, he wasn’t monotone and boring, and he is very interesting to watch. After watching this episode of the news I got to see a different perspective then what I would have gotten. I usually watch the world news or ABC news. It was nice to get a different view point on the news from someone different. I have herd of Anderson cooper before and I have seen him appear on other talk shows like David leather man and shows like that. However, it was defiantly different to get a different viewpoint and to see the news in a different perspective then what I usually do. When it comes to news shows, if I had to recommend a news show I usually go for the worldwide news just because I like to know what is going on in the whole world not just this state. I would recommend watching Anderson Cooper thought because I definitely think he speaks his mind.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Magazines In The Check Out Line!


Some people are pretty and some people are ugly, that just how it works. Some people are born naturally beautiful, but do people on the front of magazine covers actually look like that? If it was up to me I would say no, a lot of the magazine covers are photo edited. If someone is on a magazine cover and its photo edited then in my book women who aren’t on that magazine cover have nothing to be ashamed of. I mean yeah okay I wonder what I would look like on the front of that cover, we all do. However women or men who are on the front of a magazine cover are usually half naked, and are supper pretty, most guys are usually super muscular and very good looking g as well as the women on their they are usually beautiful and super skinny. The only reason the front of a magazine cover is usually someone who is half naked is because the magazine company wants it to catch your eyes to buy it. I know when I am waiting in line and I look at all the magazine covers usually the person who is half naked catches my eye, because they are very good looking. It’s your naturally reaction. It’s like when someone says don’t look nine out of ten times you are going to look anyways. In my opinion I don’t think girls who aren’t on the front of a magazine cover should let it tear them down, everyone looks different it is what makes us all Unique. But everyone is insecure in their own ways but the women on the covers whose bodies look to be so great really aren’t that great because they edit the picture so much. I have always said "don’t wish for it, work for it" so anyone can look good if they try, they just have to work at it weather it’s lose weight, clean up, get your teeth fixed anything. You can look however you want. 

I do feel bad for people who are heavier because I am not that a big person so I don’t have to worry about stuff like that so it is easier said than when it actually happens. So speaking for myself seeing someone skinny on the front of a magazine cover does not bother me because I know if you edit my picture I can look just as good as the person on the front of the cover.  I would for once though like to see someone who was not air brushed on just so other people can see that we are all beautiful in our own way. Anyone can look that good with photo edit. Mila Kunis is a perfect example, she is beyong beautiful but without makeup anyone can take her spot on the front of that magazine cover. I like her and i am not bashing her but she just proves my point. This just shows how much makeup and photo edit can completely change a persons look. Like I said women who aren't on the front of a magazine cover have nothing to be ashamed of.


Reality TV Shows Influencing Us?

A lot of people watch reality TV, me included.  What exactly is it that draws us into reality TV. To me it is the drama, stupidity and dumbness of how people act.  People would not watch these shows if they were not interesting. Jersey shore for example, they do stupid stuff whether it’s going to the bar and getting completely hammered. Whether it’s seeing people get punched in the face for being too drunk or even people cheating on their boyfriends/girlfriends. They all have one thing in common. They are asking for trouble, drama and love it. People love watching other people get in to trouble. Society is definitely affected by these reality TV shows. When normal average people see stars acting like idiots and getting away with it, then average people think it is okay for them to act like that. Think about it before jersey shore no one knew about twerking. Since jersey shore everyone talks about twerking, we even have twerking on walls. What is our society coming to since reality TV? We see someone else do and like it, then all of a sudden everyone is doing it. Even Miley Cyrus twerking at the VMAS. Every action in life there is a consequence whether it is good or bad. When a TV star does something bad, and goes to jail for it they end up getting out within the next day or too. When an average person sees these stars act like this, then get away with it, we think it is okay for us to act like that. The difference is we don’t get away with it, they do. Some reality starts are portrayed as people we look up to, but should we really look up to them? ABSOLUTLY NOT! We should not look up to some of these people.
If we look up to anyone who was on reality TV, then it should be someone like Sean Lowe (right picture). He was on a reality TV show called The Bachelor. He was a complete gentlemen, was loved by millions all over the world. He was even a virgin when on the show. I am not saying we should all be virgins but we should all have a little more class for ourselves.  Just because people on reality TV shows are sleeping with tons of girls doesn’t mean we have to. The only reason these people are even famous is because they were on a TV show with a lot of drama. They sure wouldn’t have the money they have now; half of them don’t even have a brain to be in school. Take mike for example,  aka the situation he was  close to 50 years old acting like he was 24, get your act together at that point in your life you should have a good job,  possibly even married with kids. If not you are obviously doing something wrong, which if you saw the show he obviously was. He was always hooking up so multiple girls and the center of drama. A lot of this is not okay, no wonder our generation is so messed up.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Which Newspaper Will Survive?


There are many newspapers out there today! I do not read newspapers often; I would rather watch the news. Newspapers to me are a waste of trees. Well some are. A couple years from now some of them probably won’t be around because they just aren’t good enough. So in my opinion why waste the trees. The only newspaper that will probably be around a couple years from now will be the USA today newspaper. USA Today covers news all around the U.S, unlike the Baltimore Sun and the New York Times. Those manly have news about the cities themself. USA today is a very interesting newspaper. It is more important to know what is going on in the world, and not just the city you are from. USA Today writes about all kind of story’s going on in the U.S.  Whether the news is good or bad. The point is to grab your attention. Some news have to deal with politics, people, NFL, nation, tech, and opinion. It is not just about one thing it’s about all kinds of news. This newspaper will still be there a couple years from now because it’s good to know what is going on in the world. For example, the sending troops to Syria when it has nothing to do with us.
A lot of people agree we shouldn’t get involved because it is going to start a World War III. If you read the Baltimore Sun, that story might not be in there. If it is in there then it’s because it is the talk around the world right now, but if it wasn’t and you do not watch the news or anything then some might not know what is going on, and that is an important thing to know. It not only impacts the world but the people around us, your family, it affects everyone. USA Today not only has news and politics but it has world events, as well as the weather and I know a lot of people like to know what the weather is going to be. Some newspapers don’t even have that. The Dundalk Eagle for example, I am not from Dundalk so therefor I do not care what happens or goes on in Dundalk. So hence I will not read the newspaper. The only Newspaper I pick up when I have to it is the USA today. Other than that I don’t even read newspaper, like I said before why waste trees when we can watch the news on TV. In the end everyone likes a certain newspaper for a certain reason. It goes with who has the bigger company, and which news paper is well known. What I might like, other won't. Everyone reads different newspapers for different reasons.