Wikileaks

The Telegraph: Wikileaks: Top 5 Leaks

                Wikileaks is temporarily closed due to lack of funds, but did manage to release many leaks, these following five being some of the biggest. BNP Membership Lists- Far-Right British National Party members, 13, 500 being police officers, gave name addresses, ect. Sarah Palin’s Email Account- Republican vice-presidents private Yahoo email account hacked. 9/11 Pager Data- text messages from families seeking reassurance. Guantanamo Bay procedures- “Standard Operating Procedures from Camp Delta” revealed that some detainees had been denied access from the Red Cross. Daniel arap Moi Allegations- details of activities by Kenyan leader.

                I believe Wikileaks is completely an illegal publication of sensitive information. It displays private information that is not meant for the public too see. It should remain shut down, for the things it displays is very disrespectful.

Ogilvy Method Print Ad

Examples of Coercion in Advertising

MAGAZINE ADVERTISING

TD Canada Trust: a full page ad that gives you a sense of warmth with the red and cream colours

1.      TD Canada Trust is responsible for the ad, advertising comfortable banking and support for raising a family.

2.      Elements that are coercive in the ad are: a baby’s face, a big comfy chair, and sheets on the wall.

Hampton Inn: a full page ad that shows a man eating breakfast in Hampton Inn

1.      Hampton Inn is responsible for the ad, advertising that if you stay at their hotel you’ll have a great start to the day.

2.      Elements that are coercive in the ad are: a man smiling eating breakfast, “all I want is…”, and advertising free HHonors points and airline miles.

SUCCESSFUL LOGOS                                                 

I believe simplicity is a major factor in a successful logo. It provides a message quick and clearly, and is easily recognized. You also want a memorable and engaging logo, with distinctive features and vivid colours. I chose the four following logos because I believe they are considered very successful logos. Starbucks coffe has a queen in the middle, persuading you to believe if you drink Starbucks Coffee you will be like a queen. Same with Corona Extra, with a crown on top. The Nike swoosh is also very successful and is known worldwide with its simplicity. And lastly, McDonalds, is a well known logo that gives a sense of happiness.

                                                             

Seeing Ourselves: Media and Representation

1. a) Will Ferrel (actor) : funny, non-serious, childlike

I admire his way of entertaining audiences and what he does to create comedy.

b) Lil Wayne (rapper) : notorious, gansta, confident

I admire his style and the lyrics he uses in his music.

c) Angelina Jolie (actor) : spy, secretive, sexy, action, smart

I amdire her acting skills, and how she can fit such serious and interesting roles.

d) Ya Boy (rapper)- humourous, joking, gangsta

I admire how he can turn his rap music into a comedy.

e) Tyra Banks ( host, model) : confident, serious but silly, helpful, beautiful

I admire her modeling skills, and her confidence to create her own entertaining T.V. show.



Synergy Project

Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus

            Our poster has a Walt Disney logo on the top of the page because Disney owns basically everything to do with Hannah Montana. Under the logo is Hannah Montana’s first album, called Hannah Montana. Beside that is Hannah Montana the movie. This movie was her first major motion picture. Next is the Hannah Montana T.V. show on the Disney Channel. These are her top three productions that make the most money. These major productions branch off to her smaller products like some of her merchandise such as cameras, watches, and clothing. Next is a Nintendo DS video game, made by BVG. Beside the game is a Hannah Montana book and the Hannah Montana magazine which is made by the Disney Channel.

            Miley Cyrus is the person who plays the character Hannah Montana. Her motto is ‘best of both worlds’. She features in The Last Song which is based on a book by Nicholas Sparks and is produced by Touchstone Pictures. She also features in a number of magazines such as Elle, TeenVogue, Billboard, and People Magazine.

            Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus) attracts a demographic of young girls ages 6-16. People who watch her shows are coolhunting; they are looking to act and dress like her. Hannah Montana is a great example of the paradox of coolhunting. Once all these young girls started dressing and acting like her she turned more to Miley Cyrus and changed the way she lived. The Hannah Montana show is a good example of synergy because of all her merchandise that came after (clothing, books, etc.). Many young girls are now seen wearing her clothing as well as people playing her video games. This is an example of horizontal integration because Disney expanded her business into different products.

           

                                

                                         

Project Proposal

Project Title: Legalization of Marijuana

What I hope to learn/improve by completing this project:

I hope to learn and (or) improve my camera skills, filmmaking skills, interviewing skills and my creativity.

This is the support I need from my teacher:

I believe the support I need is mainly instructions from my teacher.

This is what my final project will consist of (as much detail as possible):

I hope to have a final project that will consist of many interviews. I want my documentary to be filled with humour, so it will keep the audience’s attention. I plan on filming adults for legalization of marijuana, and as well as teenagers.

This is how I would like to be evaluated:

I would like an outline to follow and check off the things I need. I think such things as creativity, filming skills, ECT would be reasonable to evaluate also.

Essay

“The media, the corporations, the politicians... have all done such a good job of scaring the American public, it's come to the point where they don't need to give any reason at all.”Daily television shows are slanted towards generating fear, the news broadcasts violent crimes rather than realistic problems, and the media sells fear to society. Michael Moore argues that the United States of America lives in a climate of fear due to the media.

Daily television shows watched by millions of Americans of any age are slanting towards generating fear. The show COPS, one of the longest-running television programs in the United States, follows police officers arresting mainly Black and Hispanic people committing violent crimes. Michael Moore argues that such television series like these creates fear in the society, especially towards Black and Hispanic people. Moore interviews the producer of COPS, who says his show sells because of the violence and if filmed non violent it would not. South Park, an American animated sitcom, has various skits in Bowling for Columbine. Michael Moore included South Park in his documentary, for the show is known for its crude, surreal, violent and dark humour. The television shows on T.V. are becoming more and more slanted towards fear, attracting many young adults and even children to watch, giving them the idea that such violence is normal in society and it is how people act.

The news does not film the realistic problems happening in society, but instead films on violence and supposed hazards. During Moore’s documentary, he follows a news reporter heading to a scene of a Black man carrying a rumoured gun. Moore attempted to interview him, enquiring why he chose the gun occurrence preferably over a drowning baby or the pollution covering the Hollywood sign. The news selects the generally more intense stories, instead of the ones that are realistic in everyday culture. The news also has an availability to scare the people, by the means of broadcasting unlikely potential hazards. Moore brought into play the killer bees that never came and the myth of razor blades in candy apples. Moore claims that the media, such as the news, produces a feeling of fear in America.

Fear sells, therefore scaring the society with the media profits businesses with higher guns and security systems products sold.  Moore interviewed a man who sets up home security systems, who informed Moore that his services go up as the fear in media progresses. On a different note, the media can also be incredibly influential of eliminating articles of fear such as hand gun ammunition. Moore and two victims from the school shooting in Columbine went to K-Mart to try and refund the bullets that were still lodged into their body. They had no luck, and proceeded to buy out all ammunition at the nearest K-Mart store and brought the media with them. A spokesperson then announced that they will change their policy and phase out the sale of handgun ammunition. Moore and the two victims going alone had no impact; however the appearance of the media made an immense impact. Media has total control of what they tell the people and can simply inform us with dreadful issues to pressurize the people the society to go out and buy protection. Media also has the power to eliminate things that cause fear, such as handgun ammunition.

The media has made the United States of America live in an environment of fear. Television shows such as Cops and South Park display and create fear, the news prefers to inform society on supposed hazards and horror rather than practical problems, and the media scares society into purchasing protection that is not necessary. Do you not think the media should be reassuring us rather than creating fear?

Article Summaries

P O V E R T Y

NaturalNews: Poverty now rampant: Half of U.S. kids on food stamps

Almost half of children living in the United States receive a food stamp before they are eighteen researchers have found. Food stamps were first introduced by USDA program, and are now overseen by state governments. Many families in the United States use food stamps to get through hard times such as job loss, professional transitions, or other financial problems. Many people believe poverty is more widespread in the United States, and that not in abject poverty still live without basic necessities. I believe the use of food stamps is a great idea, for children and families who need the extra. Though, I do think they are probably used by people who do not need the extra and are taking it away for those in need.

NaturalNews: The Lifelong Ravages of Poverty

Neuroscientists have recently discovered that children who grow up in poor families with a low social status are prone to experiencing unhealthy stress levels, which in turn may impair their neural development. This effects both language development and memory, and may predispose these children to lifelong poverty. America avoids the problem of poverty. Children who grow up in poverty are most likely to stay in poverty.This is sad, that your future greatly depends on how you are raised by your parents and your social status.

ProjectConcern: Haiti Update

It has been several months since the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that killed around 220, 500 people and displaced 2.5 million occurred. PCI is supporting rehabilitation. Many still have no access to health care and live in tents in a violent and unsafe area. Three of four schools are greatly damaged; the kids and women are all very vulnerable. Donate today to help rebuild and recover Haiti. I believe PCI is doing a great thing, updating the people and supporting those in Haiti.

TheGuardian: Child poverty: study shows fifth of UK youngsters severely affected

Five out of seven children in the UK live in severe poverty. Researchers interviewed 14,000 seven year olds, asking them each to place themselves into one of eighteen categories. They found this out: three out of four children, whose parents are Pakistani or Bangladeshi live in severe poverty, mothers who have birthed children under the age of nineteen have a higher poverty than those who have had children at thirty, and 51% of black children live in poverty. Researchers are very concerned with the high rate of poverty, for they know how a child is raised influences greatly on the rest of their lives. Again, it is sad to know that a innocent child’s future can be beholden in statistics.

TheStarPheonix: African ‘witches’ banished

About 3,000 women live in extreme poverty from being accused of witchcraft. Banished from their homes, they now reside in one of the six witch camps in Africa. Palmer, a freelance journalist, exposes the fascinating and disturbing plight of these exiles in her newly released book Spellbound: Inside West Africa's Witch Camps. Aid organizations have tried to help to little avail. I have never heard of actual witch camps before and I think it is quite interesting, though sad for I believe these women who are being accused are most likely innocent.

TheNewYorkTimes: Haiti overview

Haiti, one of the poorest countries, is struggling from near constant political upheaval, health crises, severe environmental degradation and an annual barrage of hurricanes. The worst earthquake in the region in 200 years hit Haiti, reducing much of its capital to rubble.  Estimated total cost of earthquake: between 7.2 and 13.2 million. Estimated death toll: 250,000 to 300,000. Six months later, only 28,000 of the 1.5 million have moved into new homes and the Port-au-Prince has remained a tableau of life in the ruins. I think Haiti is slowly recovering and needs all they prayers they can get.

NaturalNews: GMO soy bringing poverty, poor health to South America

Genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) in hope of ending world hunger and reducing poverty, has been found to have an opposite effect. GMO soy is destroying the environment, increasing poverty, and harming human health. Stop supporting GMO by no longer purchasing products with non organic soy ingredients. I believe the use of GMO's is a money grabber, not a helpful thing for those in poverty.

NaturalNews: Poverty is not pious

There is nothing sacred, honourable, or even spiritual about being broke. You cannot accumulate good karma simply by living in poverty. If you could then the poor would not be poor. Those who are not in poverty, who earn and spend their money mindfully, are thought as to be compassionate and spiritual. Those who hoard money, or earn it unethically, are not spiritual at all. Truly pious people spend their money in ways to support and protect sustainable life on our planet. This article was very interesting to read, and opened my eyes. It made me realize that poverty is not pious and those who are in poverty do not have greater karma than the average Joe.

 

Michael Moore's Thesis

A) What is Michael Moore's thesis in Bowling for Columbine?
I believe Michael Moore's thesis in Bowling for Columbine is that guns are too easily available, that they are more promoted than not, and they influence kids greatly.

B) How does he support this thesis?
I belive Michael Moore supports his thesis very well in his documentary. He interviews many people, and travels to various places where guns are a problem. 1) Guns too easily available: he visits a bank in Michigan where anyone who opens up an account they get a free rifle. 2)Guns are more promoted than not: interviews with the National Rifle Soceitys President. 3) They influence kids: interviews parents who work at weapon factorys.
Michael Moore proves his thesis, by filming a documentary that captures a very real issue. It is filled with tense interviews and ironic humour to keep the audience interested.

Article

New Principal at Hague High

            The Hague High School has recently encountered a new principal this fall term, Mrs. Mitilla, from Martensville High School.  She has accomplished a French emersion teaching degree, along with current hopes for her master’s degree. She was previously a teacher librarian, programming developer and an E teacher for Credenda.  She came to Hague High School for she believed it was a great opportunity, with her first impressions being “lively” at her June tour, and “very quiet” when she visited in the summer.  She applied a few immediate rules, that all came out of the idea of respect. Respecting each other, ourselves, and the environment. She has huge plans to develop healthy citizens, character education, and more student ambition. She interacts with the students, and is going to continue a relationship with them by involving them and using their ideas around the school. Mrs.Mitilla believes being a model of respect and “being here” for the students is the best quality a principal should have. When asked how she enjoys being a principal, she responded, “Greatest job in the world, I love it!” Outside of school she enjoys cooking and traveling, with her husband and twelve-year old daughter. Mrs.Mitilla has high hopes for Hague High School, and many plans for it.

Marijuana Editorial

Legalization of Marijuana

Can you imagine a therapeutic drug for such things as cancer and AIDS, a drug that the government would make large amounts of money on, a drug that could keep many out of jail, and this same drug that would save trees for it could produce paper? The legalization of marijuana is being pushed by many organizations and people, some even cops.  The Canadian government has to quit ignoring the subject of legalizing marijuana, and start looking at all the positive outcomes from it.

Marijuana does not cause brain damage, genetic damage, or damage the immune system. Respitory health hazards can be avoided by ingesting in such ways as eating (in baked foods), tincture, or vaporizer. It also does not kill brain cells, cause a strong addiction or liver damage, like legalized cigarettes and alcohol. It has also been studied that not a single person has died from the use of marijuana, or could die from marijuana alone.  Medical marijuana helps manage pain felt by trauma patients, cancer patients and patients experiencing nerve damage. Marijuana has an active chemical component called tetrahydrocannabinol which acts as an analgesic that helps patients relax and deal with pain. Studies have also shown it can help prevent the worsening of Alzheimer’s disease, for it has the ability to arrest the formation of plaques in the brain. Marijuana can also stimulate appetites and keeping food down, which help patients who have cancer and HIV/AIDS. Finally, it has also shown positive development when it comes to treating asthma and glaucoma. There are just a few advantages of medical marijuana.

People who smoke marijuana for recreational use also pay taxes, love and support their families, and work hard to make a better life for their children. Suddenly, they are arrested and treated like criminals, only because of their choice of recreational drug. This causes great amount of pain, suffering and financial hardship for millions of people all over Canada.  Responsible marijuana smokers do not cause any harm or danger to society, they are not a problem and it is time to stop arresting them. The legalization of marijuana would keep thousands of people out of jail, which would bring down taxes, and save families.

Another positive outcome of growing and legalizing the plant marijuana, also called hemp, is that it produces the same amount of cellulose fibre as 4.1 acres of trees. Hemp grows back in four months, compared to trees which grow back every twenty-odd years. Hemp also produces paper at one-quarter the cost of wood pulp, creating one-fifth of the population, and can make four times more gasohol or methanol from hemp stalks than from corn. It is one of the strongest natural fibres there is, and until the 20^th century, it provided almost all the globe’s rope, textiles, clothing and paper. Economically, legalizing hemp would help the government tremendously.

Overall, marijuana is not a horrible drug. It is a natural drug that should be used to improve health and taxes. It can be used as medical drug, a tree saving plant, and also used as recreational purpose. These are only a few advantages of marijuana, and it is about time the Canadian government starts looking at them.

Opening Sentences

'And then he shot me'
Who: Ryan White
What: rebuilding life after shotting
When: shot on May 23rd
Where: Acadia Drive, Saskatoon SK
Why: paralyzed from waist down


Two teens arrested in pair of arsons
Who:  15 year-old and 16 year-old males
What: charged with arson
When: Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Where:Avenue H South and Avenue D South
Why: started to garages on fire


RCMP seek info on missing woman
Who: Michelle Geddes
What:reported missing
When:Monday, August 30th, 2010
Where:Gordon First Nation
Why:she has not been seen or heard  from family or friends since Sunday

"Parts of a Newspaper"

DATELINE- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Wednesday, September 1, 2010

EARS- Obama turns page on Irag, High school 4A football preview, Saskatoonb Youth orchestra inspirational

GRAPHIC-Ryan White, now confirmed to a wheelchair, is flanked by two friends who have supported him in the months since the shooting incident

CUTLINE-The druglord captured

DECK-Teen works to rebuild like after being shot during robbery

PHOTO CREDIT-SP Photo by Gord Waldner

INDEX- Annies Mailbox, Arts&Life, Bronwyn Eyre, Business, City, Classified, Comics, Forum, National, Sports, World

JUMPLINE-CON'T'D: See White/A2

LEAD-Everything is different for ryan White this school year. the 17 year old will roll trhough the entrance of his high school instead of walking, using a wheelchair he's had to learn how to operate since he was shot late last May on the city's east side. White was walking near Evan Hardy Collegiate with his friend Mike Epp at about 3 a.m. on May 23. They were in the 600 block of Acadia Drive when two men approached them from behind.

NAMEPLATE-The Star Pheonix

HEAD-'And then he shot me'

CUT-White in wheelchair beside two teenage boys

BY-LINE-Jeanette Stewart

What Disney Owns

DISNEY OWNS: 

Television

• ABC
• ABC Family
• ABC Kids
• Walt Disney Television Animation   
• Disney Channel
• ESPN

                                                                                          

Film

• Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group
• Walt Disney Pictures
• Touchstone Pictures
• Miramax Films
• ABC Studios
• Disney Interactive Studios
• Walt Disney Studios
• Pixar

Internet

• New Horizon Interactive

Parks/resorts/hotels/ect

• Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
• Disney Consumer Products
• Disney Store
• Disney Cruise(Castaway)

Other

• Walt Disney Distribution
• Jetix
• Walt Disney Records
• Playhouse Disney
• Soapnet
• Muppets Holding Company
• Toon Disney
• Radio Station

What is cool?

My definition of cool: I believe cool, not as in a temperature, does not have an exact definition. I do believe though is it very similar to the word popular. Popular: regarded with favor, approval, or affection by an acquaintance or acquaintances. Being cool means your liked by your peers, and are a role model to those younger than you. Sometimes, especialy teenagers, people do things that they would not usually do just to be considered cool. For example: smoking, drinking, partying, ect.

Examples of cool: The picture to the right is a group of popular/cool girls from the movie Mean Girls. I chose this picture to represent what cool is in my pop culture. We consider nice clothes, money, and beauty cool. Some also consider such activites as smoking, drinking, and piercings cool. I show this in the picture below.

Those examples are quite negative examples of cool. A positive example of cool is teenagers who are liked by many people due to what they do, such as helping out, organizing activities, do well in school, and have good morals. To the lower right is an example of cool kids, who don't try to fit in.

Sources: google.com  dictionary.com

Branded Me

• lululemon -yoga, spandex    -active urban woman

 -I believe it does match my images, and my idea of who the target audience is.
 -The website displays images of young and healthy woman, bright colours, lowercase letters, and very well organized.

• streetwear society
• 64 jeans
• la senza -sexy, underwear    -woman and teenagers

-I believe it does match my images, and my idea of who the target audience is.

-The website displays images of beautiful woman in lingerie, girlie colours, pretty font and attractible display.

• old navy -family  -children, teenagers, middle aged adults

-I believe it does match my images, and my idea of who the target audience is.

-The website displays blod and bright font, pictures of happy people, and articles of clothing.