Sunday, February 27, 2011
PSA's
The three PSA's that I like the most would have to be Becky, Marin, and Chloe's, Michael, Jacky, and Tom's, and Marisa, Kai, and Lissa's. My favorite would have to be Becky, Marin, and Chole's. Their video was very professional looking and creative. I loved the way they combined music, pictures, and themselves in costumes to make the video interesting. They managed to cover all of the stages of development in an original way. They chose a lot of good places, and the video flowed very well together. So, overall it was an awesome video! And good job to all the others also, they were fun to watch.
Friday, February 25, 2011
I'm Picking Up Good Vibrations
I found an article talking about the "phatom vibrations" that a lot of us feel from time to time. Some call it "phantom vibration syndrome," others prefer "vibranxiety" — the feeling when you answer your vibrating cellphone, only to find it never vibrated at all. No, your phone is not actually vibrating, nor is your leg vibrating of its own accord. This article explains that these false alarms simply demonstrate how easily haibts are developed. Simply put, people who have been using a cell phone are more alert to vibrations and are likely to experience sporadic false alarms. "You come armed with this template that leads you to be attentive to sensations that represent a cellphone vibrating. And it leads you to over-incorporate non-vibratory sensations and attribute them to the idea that you're receiving a phone call."
When we first get a cell phone, we're setting perceptual filters so that we can pick out the ringtone or vibration even under noisy conditions. But this filter is imperfect, and we often interpret random noise as a real signal, when it actually isn't. They also offer another explanation: neuroplasticity. When we regularly feel the vibration sensation, our brains become wired to that sensation. One expert said that neurological connections formed by the sensation of vibrating are easily activated, and similar sensations are incorporated into that template. "They become a habit of the brain."
Also, though this has nothing to do with this post, enjoy this cartoon. :)
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Boys should be tough? Why?
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,2014038,00.html
Interesting article. It talked about the benefits of being a "mama's boy." Boys who are closer to their mothers tend to be more open emotionally and lead happier lives. The gender roles are often very strict with fathers and sons. Fathers want their sons to exhibit typically masculine activities, and therefore the boys are pressured to act a certain way. They did a study and found that boys from all ethnic and racial groups tended to adopt masculine stereotypes at roughly the same rate.
Despite the evolutionary psychology view that male and females are wired differently, many more believe that hypermasculine traits are adopted because of the influence of culture. One aspect of cultural influence is, they believe, the aggressive, sarcastic, gun-toting superheroes of today.
They also mention that it might be a backlash to the growing acceptance of homosexual men. "There is an increased rigidity to gender stereotypes in the name of demarcating who is and who is not gay. We have come to view fundamentally human attributes such as empathy, emotional skills and the desire for intimate relationships as being girlish or gay. They are not girlish or gay skills — they are human skills, or at least they should be." 'Nuff said.
Interesting article. It talked about the benefits of being a "mama's boy." Boys who are closer to their mothers tend to be more open emotionally and lead happier lives. The gender roles are often very strict with fathers and sons. Fathers want their sons to exhibit typically masculine activities, and therefore the boys are pressured to act a certain way. They did a study and found that boys from all ethnic and racial groups tended to adopt masculine stereotypes at roughly the same rate.
Despite the evolutionary psychology view that male and females are wired differently, many more believe that hypermasculine traits are adopted because of the influence of culture. One aspect of cultural influence is, they believe, the aggressive, sarcastic, gun-toting superheroes of today.
They also mention that it might be a backlash to the growing acceptance of homosexual men. "There is an increased rigidity to gender stereotypes in the name of demarcating who is and who is not gay. We have come to view fundamentally human attributes such as empathy, emotional skills and the desire for intimate relationships as being girlish or gay. They are not girlish or gay skills — they are human skills, or at least they should be." 'Nuff said.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Hello. My Name is Lizzie. I'm an Ice Cube Addict.
Having an addiction is not a lot of fun. I felt very creeper-ish and sneaky during those two days. It was weird not being able to talk to one of my best friends about my ice cube addiction. And I knew if I didn't keep thinking about it, that I would forget. So I was always thinking about ice cubes. I can really see how having an addiction can threaten relationships. It was only for two days and it still felt weird having to hide something. Lies and deception are just not healthy to relationships.
My actions weren't all that different, to be honest. I still took ice cubes from the freezer in a sneaky way because it was more fun, though. Generally, my parents and brother weren't in the kitchen at the same time that I was. I originally kept more to myself, so my family wasn't that surprised. My family trusts me a lot, though, and I haven't ever done anything to make them not trust me. They see me in that good light, as I'm sure many other parents do. It's easy to see why parents are surprised that their children are addicts. Parents really want to see the good in their children. Addicts have a very hard time, and I can imagine the trouble that they must go through.
My actions weren't all that different, to be honest. I still took ice cubes from the freezer in a sneaky way because it was more fun, though. Generally, my parents and brother weren't in the kitchen at the same time that I was. I originally kept more to myself, so my family wasn't that surprised. My family trusts me a lot, though, and I haven't ever done anything to make them not trust me. They see me in that good light, as I'm sure many other parents do. It's easy to see why parents are surprised that their children are addicts. Parents really want to see the good in their children. Addicts have a very hard time, and I can imagine the trouble that they must go through.
What the? It's EunChan
http://sundaygazettemail.com/News/201102091395
Okay, maybe this article does talk about a teen show, Degrassi. But the heart of it is about transgender teens. I don't think I've heard of any other show willing to even touch on this topic. A lot of people fail to realize the difference between gender and sex. If more shows like this one would talk about the issue I feel like it would help a lot.
It amazes me how strict some gender roles can be. I hate the fact that girls are looked at weirdly for wanting to play football or guys are looked at differently for liking fashion. More exposure, please! Let others follow the trend that Degrassi sets and start tackling these issues. Many times people don't know how to sympathize because they don't have good examples to see (enter television!).
Okay, maybe this article does talk about a teen show, Degrassi. But the heart of it is about transgender teens. I don't think I've heard of any other show willing to even touch on this topic. A lot of people fail to realize the difference between gender and sex. If more shows like this one would talk about the issue I feel like it would help a lot.
It amazes me how strict some gender roles can be. I hate the fact that girls are looked at weirdly for wanting to play football or guys are looked at differently for liking fashion. More exposure, please! Let others follow the trend that Degrassi sets and start tackling these issues. Many times people don't know how to sympathize because they don't have good examples to see (enter television!).
Friday, February 4, 2011
Right Brain vs. Left Brain
http://www.wherecreativitygoestoschool.com/vancouver/left_right/rb_test.htm
Yeah, I can see where these questions are coming from. Are you good at math? Have you considered a job as a poet, politician, architect, or dancer? Do you like to draw? You can pretty much tell from the question which hemisphere of the brain the question is refering to.
The first test I took told me I had an equal amount. Half of the questions I answered indicated a left brain tendency and half indicated a right brain tendency. However, I talked to three other people in my class and all of them got the same result. So, I'm guessing this test isn't entirely accurate.
For the second test, I had 54% right brain and 46% left brain results. Meaning, I have a propensity to be more creative, I guess. Seems true to me. I've always prefered English classes over Math ones. My right isn't that far over my left, though. I prefer rules and organization, so I can see where I am left brained also.
http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/h/human_brain.asp
Yeah, I can see where these questions are coming from. Are you good at math? Have you considered a job as a poet, politician, architect, or dancer? Do you like to draw? You can pretty much tell from the question which hemisphere of the brain the question is refering to.
The first test I took told me I had an equal amount. Half of the questions I answered indicated a left brain tendency and half indicated a right brain tendency. However, I talked to three other people in my class and all of them got the same result. So, I'm guessing this test isn't entirely accurate.
For the second test, I had 54% right brain and 46% left brain results. Meaning, I have a propensity to be more creative, I guess. Seems true to me. I've always prefered English classes over Math ones. My right isn't that far over my left, though. I prefer rules and organization, so I can see where I am left brained also.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Nicotine
Immediate effects? There are lots of them. The minute nicotine enters your system, it causes an increase in blood pressure, heart rate, and the flow of blood from the heart. It also narrows your arteries. One drag of a cigarette can result in coughing, gagging, vomiting, headache, dizziness and more.
Nicotine is an agonist. This drug causes receptors to respond in the same was as a naturally occurring substance; it mimics the effect of the protein. Nicotine in particular resembles the structure of the neurotransmitter Acetylcholine; this allows it to active receptors naturally stimulated by Acetylcholine. However, it doesn’t act exactly like Acetylcholine and causes the systems that it affects to function abnormally.
Nicotine increases risks of cancer, because it causes cell mutations in the body that can lead to cancer. Regularly inhaled through the lungs, they can then be damaged as a result of regular use; it can contribute to different pulmonary diseases. It is also highly addictive, because of its chemical interaction with the brain, it makes people want to use nicotine more. Nicotine can also increase risk for heart attacks, stroke, and skin damage.
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