1. Subliminal messaging is the use of hidden messages for the purpose of making consumers buy things and think a certain way without them knowing it.
2. The teacher gives the example of flashing a picture of popcorn in the middle of the movie, causing you to go buy popcorn.
3. Zach takes advantage of this lesson by brainwashing Mr. Belding to let him go to the dance and then continuing on to brainwash Kelly to go with him.
4. This show is trying to tell us that the effects of subliminal messaging can backfire.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Admitted Norway killer boasts of 'spectacular political attack'
April 17, 2012
CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/17/world/europe/norway-breivik-trial/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
Summary: This article discusses the Norway killer, specifically his pride concerning the murder of 77 people this past summer. He also admitted that he planned his attack along with his suicide, and didn't expect to live that day. There was a bombing in Oslo which took the lives of 22, and the rest of the lives were taken at a youth camp. He declared in court that the killings were necessary, so therefore; he was not guilty. In court he spoke for over thirty minutes. Experts expect that the yet to be determined status of his sanity will weigh heavily in his sentencing. He admitted to drawing inspiration from terrorist group al Qaeda. He claims to have been defending his country and its ethnic rights. Norway doesn't have the death penalty.
Newsworthy: This is newsworthy because attacks like this have to be made aware of to prepare for them.
Alternative Headline: No Remorse for Norway Killings
Question: Could a death penalty be installed especially for this man?
Mississippi governor signs bill tightening restrictions on abortion providers
April 17, 2012
CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/17/politics/mississippi-abortion/index.html?hpt=us_c2
Summary: This article discusses the new laws passed by the Mississippi governor that put more restraints on abortion. The governor is quoted discussing his personal beliefs that every life has value. He also expressed his hopes that the state would be "abortion free." By creating these laws, he is basically just making it harder to get an abortion, requiring it to be administered by an OB/GYN. In 1973, the Supreme Court ordered that abortion be legal in all fifty states, but now we continue to backtrack thanks to states like Mississippi. The state has only one abortion clinic, and it's in danger of closing. The Mississippi government is just finding shifty ways to get around the legality of abortion, by technically keeping it legal but making it virtually impossible to go through with.
Newsworthy: This is newsworthy because it shows the loopholes that politicians can take and makes the citizens aware of how unconstitutional these loopholes can seem to be.
Alternate Headline: Banning Abortion in Miss...Kinda?
Question: What will happen to challenge this bill?
CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/17/politics/mississippi-abortion/index.html?hpt=us_c2
Summary: This article discusses the new laws passed by the Mississippi governor that put more restraints on abortion. The governor is quoted discussing his personal beliefs that every life has value. He also expressed his hopes that the state would be "abortion free." By creating these laws, he is basically just making it harder to get an abortion, requiring it to be administered by an OB/GYN. In 1973, the Supreme Court ordered that abortion be legal in all fifty states, but now we continue to backtrack thanks to states like Mississippi. The state has only one abortion clinic, and it's in danger of closing. The Mississippi government is just finding shifty ways to get around the legality of abortion, by technically keeping it legal but making it virtually impossible to go through with.
Newsworthy: This is newsworthy because it shows the loopholes that politicians can take and makes the citizens aware of how unconstitutional these loopholes can seem to be.
Alternate Headline: Banning Abortion in Miss...Kinda?
Question: What will happen to challenge this bill?
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Digital Truth
1. The image of the execution in Vietnam was faked in a different way. Sadly, the actual execution did take place but the photographer requested that they move outside to get a better shot.
2. A series of shots depicted children's toys in the debris of a war in Lebanon. The summary pointed out how unrealistic this is to happen. The toys were conveniently placed and seemed to have no dirt or debris on them. The photographer used this to evoke an emotional response.
3. For people to believe in a picture of fairies just shows how much the times have changed. It was so glaringly obvious that it was fake.
2. A series of shots depicted children's toys in the debris of a war in Lebanon. The summary pointed out how unrealistic this is to happen. The toys were conveniently placed and seemed to have no dirt or debris on them. The photographer used this to evoke an emotional response.
3. For people to believe in a picture of fairies just shows how much the times have changed. It was so glaringly obvious that it was fake.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Rick Reilly Reflection
March 21, 2012
1. This article discusses the unfortunate death of Joe Delaney, who sacrificed himself to save three children who had fallen into a water-filled ditch. It touches on how he could never swim, but that didn't stop him from trying to save the kids. He saved one, but he and the other two didn't make it. It also says, with quotes from his wife, how good of a person he was. The writer explains that he never wanted anything for himself, just to provide for his two daughters and wife. This happened in Monroe, LA, where an amusement park attracted hundreds of people (many of whom could swim).
3. This story resonates with the public because we are so used to hearing about the murderers, rapists, and arsonists, that such a story of heroism could be refreshing. The media makes people like serial killers, heartless people, famous. Take Charles Manson for example. Everyone knows his name, and not Joe Delaney's. It brings to light the twisted nature of today's media, and who really should be famous.
1. This article discusses the unfortunate death of Joe Delaney, who sacrificed himself to save three children who had fallen into a water-filled ditch. It touches on how he could never swim, but that didn't stop him from trying to save the kids. He saved one, but he and the other two didn't make it. It also says, with quotes from his wife, how good of a person he was. The writer explains that he never wanted anything for himself, just to provide for his two daughters and wife. This happened in Monroe, LA, where an amusement park attracted hundreds of people (many of whom could swim).
3. This story resonates with the public because we are so used to hearing about the murderers, rapists, and arsonists, that such a story of heroism could be refreshing. The media makes people like serial killers, heartless people, famous. Take Charles Manson for example. Everyone knows his name, and not Joe Delaney's. It brings to light the twisted nature of today's media, and who really should be famous.
Monday, March 19, 2012
4 killed in shooting at French Jewish school
March 19, 2012
CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/19/world/europe/france-shooting/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
Summary: This article discusses a school shooting that took place in France this morning. A teacher and his two children were killed, along with the director's daughter. The director had to witness this happening. Of the victims, a 3-year-old child was killed. The perpetrator was close enough to the victims to shoot them in the head. This was confirmed to be a terrorist attack, one of many that have occurred in the last week. Anti-semitism has not been ruled out as a motive. This has caused Jewish communities around the world to tighten their security. The terrorists have been described as wearing all black and black motorcycle helmets, and are also responsible for other killings this week.
Newsworthy: If this terrorist group is planning on continuing to wreak havoc, something needs to be done to stop them.
Alternate Headline: Men In Black..But Not The Kind You're Thinking Of
Question: What was the motive?
CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/19/world/europe/france-shooting/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
Summary: This article discusses a school shooting that took place in France this morning. A teacher and his two children were killed, along with the director's daughter. The director had to witness this happening. Of the victims, a 3-year-old child was killed. The perpetrator was close enough to the victims to shoot them in the head. This was confirmed to be a terrorist attack, one of many that have occurred in the last week. Anti-semitism has not been ruled out as a motive. This has caused Jewish communities around the world to tighten their security. The terrorists have been described as wearing all black and black motorcycle helmets, and are also responsible for other killings this week.
Newsworthy: If this terrorist group is planning on continuing to wreak havoc, something needs to be done to stop them.
Alternate Headline: Men In Black..But Not The Kind You're Thinking Of
Question: What was the motive?
Demand justice in Florida teen's slaying
March 19, 2012
CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/17/opinion/martin-sanford-killing/index.html
Summary: This article discusses the murder of a 17-year-old Florida boy. The "squeaky-clean" teen was shot by a man who was supposed to be on neighborhood watch and keeping outsiders away from their gated community. 28-year-old George Zimmerman admitted to killing the boy but hasn't been arrested because he claimed that it was self-defense. Zimmerman called police when he saw a "suspicious person" walking. The 911 operator instructed the man not to get out of his car or approach the person, but he did anyway. Shortly after, gunshots were heard. When police arrived at the scene, Zimmerman was standing over the boy's body with a 9mm shotgun. The boy was holding an iced tea and bag of Skittles.
Newsworthy: This is a prime example of the unnecessary gun violence that goes on in America due to our lenient laws about owning a gun, and how we don't do good enough background checks on those people who want to own them.
Alternate Headline: Justice Is A Month Late - Maybe More.
Question: What determines a self-defense?
CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/17/opinion/martin-sanford-killing/index.html
Summary: This article discusses the murder of a 17-year-old Florida boy. The "squeaky-clean" teen was shot by a man who was supposed to be on neighborhood watch and keeping outsiders away from their gated community. 28-year-old George Zimmerman admitted to killing the boy but hasn't been arrested because he claimed that it was self-defense. Zimmerman called police when he saw a "suspicious person" walking. The 911 operator instructed the man not to get out of his car or approach the person, but he did anyway. Shortly after, gunshots were heard. When police arrived at the scene, Zimmerman was standing over the boy's body with a 9mm shotgun. The boy was holding an iced tea and bag of Skittles.
Newsworthy: This is a prime example of the unnecessary gun violence that goes on in America due to our lenient laws about owning a gun, and how we don't do good enough background checks on those people who want to own them.
Alternate Headline: Justice Is A Month Late - Maybe More.
Question: What determines a self-defense?
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