In the world today everyone is trying to stay clean and green in order to stop global warming from affecting the world and environment any longer. I believe that even though we are trying to keep up this image but I do not believe we are really clean and green. Due to our constant emissions from factories, cars and the small amount of people actually helping the world. However time will show whether any of these changes are actually making the world and New Zealand "clean and green".
In the world governments have tried to reduce the amount of carbon emissions by restricting some factories and large businesses from emitting large amounts of gases and carbon dioxide into the air, although this is reducing the amount of carbon in the air the amount of businesses and that are not following these guidelines are out waying the good results. Therefore this proves that we are not really "clean and green". Because of these emissions the positive outcomes and hopefully making the earth cleaner is not being played out disproving the "clean and green" image.
Although there are now more car options to stop emitting so much, carbon dioxide is still going into the air which is not helping us keep up the image of a "clean and green" country. The car options today are cars like hybrids, green taxes and even petrol that is better for the environment. Although they are expensive they are helping the environment that little bit. But as so many people are still using old cars, cars that emit lots carbon dioxide and other gases are still on the road which keeps increasing the amount of gases emitted. Which means the idea of a "clean and green" country is is not true.
Many people in the world have adopted things in their everyday lives which will hopefully help the global warming crisis in our world today. Such as turning lights off to save energy, using public transport, buying hybrid cars, and trying to recycle more. But the people taking these actions are just a small part of the world's population which means there are still lots of people we need to take action in order to make the world "clean and green". If more of the world took part in stopping global warming we may be "clean and green" but as for now we are definitely not "clean and green".
However I can see that this is a worldwide crisis and it will take a long time to repair the affects from global warming. I see that in order to make the world a "clean and green" place we will need to all do our part to help, but if only a small part of the world try to reduce our carbon footprint we will be anything but "clean and green".
Therefore I believe that we are not really "clean and green" although we may be on our way to doing this we will need to reduce the emissions from factories, cars and have more people helping to change our environment which will hopefully lead to a "cleaner and greener" world.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
1.2 Formal Writing-Drinking age should be raised to 21.
I am against the drinking age being raised to 21 as the results of having a lower drinking age or a higher drinking age will not affect people's decisions to drink. For instance drink driving will not be stopped or decrease because of the age, laws don't need to be changed just enforced, and if people at the age of 18, which is the legal drinking age now, can go to war, vote and drive then surely they have the responsibility to drink. However by raising the age it helps to enforce teenagers to stop binge drinking and help to prohibit it.
In New Zealand there are hundreds of drink driving accidents which badly injure and kill many young people every year. By raising the drinking age the government wants to help prevent this and stop young people getting behind the wheel while intoxicated and causing these accidents. Although having a restriction to drinking at a certain age wards off some people, the real people who are getting into these accidents are the people who do not care what the legal age is, and will just drink whenever and whatever age they may be. This then means that whatever the age the drinking age may be it will not affect the people who are at the highest risks. This shows that there is no point in raising it if it has no affect.
By raising the drinking age to 21 the government hopes to have many outcomes such as lower drink driving accidents and casualties, and alcohol related diseases. But although it may decrease a small proportion of the young people drinking, it will not have definite outcomes that will be positive. I believe that the laws just need to be enforced so that the government can get the positive outcomes that they are wanting instead of having to change the law. By enforcing the law that is already in play, young people can be warded off trying to drink at illegal ages instead of aggravating them even more which causes people to rebel and drink anyway no matter what law is in place. If laws aren't enforced then they don't make any difference to not having a law in the first place.
At the age of 18 young people can already legally vote, and have the responsibility to go and fight for their country in wars and have the responsibility of driving. Which shows that people should also be able to drink at the age of 18 aswell. By raising that age it does not make sense to be able to do all those other things but still not be able to drink. That is why the law to raise the drinking age even more shows it does not relate to many other laws for young people. It also shows how a small proportion of people have such a large affect on the rest of the people in a whole country which causes the laws to need to change. This law will not have large affect on people who have already been allowed to do so much at 18 and then are suddenly restricted to things.
However I do see the positives of raising the drinking age such as stopping young people getting into binge drinking and endangering their health before they are even at the legal age to drink. Although young people drink illegally, by raising the law it may help to ward off young people drinking just because everyone else is and help to restrict people who are still in or just out of highschool being able to buy alcohol and going in a downwards spiral binge drinking.
I am against the drinking age being raised to 21 as the results of having a lower drinking age or a higher drinking age will not affect people's decisions to drink and will only result in restricting those who already obide by the law.
In New Zealand there are hundreds of drink driving accidents which badly injure and kill many young people every year. By raising the drinking age the government wants to help prevent this and stop young people getting behind the wheel while intoxicated and causing these accidents. Although having a restriction to drinking at a certain age wards off some people, the real people who are getting into these accidents are the people who do not care what the legal age is, and will just drink whenever and whatever age they may be. This then means that whatever the age the drinking age may be it will not affect the people who are at the highest risks. This shows that there is no point in raising it if it has no affect.
By raising the drinking age to 21 the government hopes to have many outcomes such as lower drink driving accidents and casualties, and alcohol related diseases. But although it may decrease a small proportion of the young people drinking, it will not have definite outcomes that will be positive. I believe that the laws just need to be enforced so that the government can get the positive outcomes that they are wanting instead of having to change the law. By enforcing the law that is already in play, young people can be warded off trying to drink at illegal ages instead of aggravating them even more which causes people to rebel and drink anyway no matter what law is in place. If laws aren't enforced then they don't make any difference to not having a law in the first place.
At the age of 18 young people can already legally vote, and have the responsibility to go and fight for their country in wars and have the responsibility of driving. Which shows that people should also be able to drink at the age of 18 aswell. By raising that age it does not make sense to be able to do all those other things but still not be able to drink. That is why the law to raise the drinking age even more shows it does not relate to many other laws for young people. It also shows how a small proportion of people have such a large affect on the rest of the people in a whole country which causes the laws to need to change. This law will not have large affect on people who have already been allowed to do so much at 18 and then are suddenly restricted to things.
However I do see the positives of raising the drinking age such as stopping young people getting into binge drinking and endangering their health before they are even at the legal age to drink. Although young people drink illegally, by raising the law it may help to ward off young people drinking just because everyone else is and help to restrict people who are still in or just out of highschool being able to buy alcohol and going in a downwards spiral binge drinking.
I am against the drinking age being raised to 21 as the results of having a lower drinking age or a higher drinking age will not affect people's decisions to drink and will only result in restricting those who already obide by the law.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Describe how the beginning and end are connected (for example, ideas, images, sounds, important features)
The beginning and end are connected in the film Mean Creek directed by Jason Aaron Estes through important features such as lighting, sound and camera movements. Through the use of these features we are able to connect the beginning and end more clearly whilst showing the themes.
The feature shown in both the beginning and end of the film that connects them both is the lighting. At the beginning of the film the lighting is bright and in the scene where they are planning their revenge, all the lamps are on so that we can see everyone. The lighting is almost glowing to set the mood of a playful and happy place. Whereas at the end of the film we see the lighting dramatically change, although contrasted and compared with the same things as the beginning in order to keep them connected. But at the end of the film we see the lighting darken in order to set the somber mood and atmosphere. Only one lamp is on to show the change and coming of age for all of the characters, after the dramatic event of George's death.
Another feature shown in both the beginning and end of the film that connects them both is through sound. At the beginning of the film the sound used in the film such as dialogue and music is much bubblier and happier. In the scene where they are planning their revenge the background music is loud and lively to depict an up beat mood. Also many of the characters are jumping around the room which makes a lot of noise as well as the constant chatter. This creates a casual, normal afternoon mood compared to the end of the film, where we see no one talking or mucking around making any noise. The music in the background is much quieter and softer, which shows the dramatic change in attitudes amongst the group. This is the complete opposite of the beginning, but as the same elements have been emphasized such as dialogue and music, they still stay linked.
A third feature shown in both the beginning and the end of the film that connects them both is the camera movements. At the beginning of the film we see the camera show all the characters as individuals, seperately to highlight how they are all different and hold different views. The camera movements are soft and smooth showing the casual scene. Whereas at the end of the film the camera shows the group and then Marty seperate from eachother. Showing the division that the actions and views of George's death has done to the group. The camera moves quickly and briskly to show the tension that has now formed due to the aftermath of George's death. The camera movement has changed although still shows the way in which all the characters relate to one other.
The beginning and ending of the film Mean Creek stay connected through the important features such as lighting, sound and camera movement. Which shows how the film has changed from the start to end but with these features the beginning and end stay linked.
The feature shown in both the beginning and end of the film that connects them both is the lighting. At the beginning of the film the lighting is bright and in the scene where they are planning their revenge, all the lamps are on so that we can see everyone. The lighting is almost glowing to set the mood of a playful and happy place. Whereas at the end of the film we see the lighting dramatically change, although contrasted and compared with the same things as the beginning in order to keep them connected. But at the end of the film we see the lighting darken in order to set the somber mood and atmosphere. Only one lamp is on to show the change and coming of age for all of the characters, after the dramatic event of George's death.
Another feature shown in both the beginning and end of the film that connects them both is through sound. At the beginning of the film the sound used in the film such as dialogue and music is much bubblier and happier. In the scene where they are planning their revenge the background music is loud and lively to depict an up beat mood. Also many of the characters are jumping around the room which makes a lot of noise as well as the constant chatter. This creates a casual, normal afternoon mood compared to the end of the film, where we see no one talking or mucking around making any noise. The music in the background is much quieter and softer, which shows the dramatic change in attitudes amongst the group. This is the complete opposite of the beginning, but as the same elements have been emphasized such as dialogue and music, they still stay linked.
A third feature shown in both the beginning and the end of the film that connects them both is the camera movements. At the beginning of the film we see the camera show all the characters as individuals, seperately to highlight how they are all different and hold different views. The camera movements are soft and smooth showing the casual scene. Whereas at the end of the film the camera shows the group and then Marty seperate from eachother. Showing the division that the actions and views of George's death has done to the group. The camera moves quickly and briskly to show the tension that has now formed due to the aftermath of George's death. The camera movement has changed although still shows the way in which all the characters relate to one other.
The beginning and ending of the film Mean Creek stay connected through the important features such as lighting, sound and camera movement. Which shows how the film has changed from the start to end but with these features the beginning and end stay linked.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Describe an important idea in the text. Explain how verbal and visual features of the text help you to understand the ideas.
An important idea in the film Mean Creek directed by Jason Aaron Estes is bullying. This idea is conveyed through the verbal feature abusive language and the visual features camera shots, movement and camera angles. Through the use of these techniques we are able to understand the ideas much more clearly.
Bullying in the film Mean Creek is intentional abuse or harm that can be physical and or emotional towards others. This is portrayed through the characters George and Sam.
The camera shots and movement help to show the idea of bullying. A specific example from the film is the scene at the start of the film where we see Sam touch George's camera, the camera movements are quick and sharp to show the tension and reactions to Sam touching the camera. The camera shots are long shots at the beginning and as the bullying begins the camera shots change to close ups in order to see the reactions of both characters. But also to compare the long shots as "normal" to the close ups, in the midst of the bullying. These techniques help to make the theme bullying easier to understand as the camera shots and movements set the mood and make the viewer feel as if they are in the film amongst the action.
The abusive language helps to show the idea of bullying. A specific example from the film is also in the scene at the start of the film where we see George bullying Sam. George yells abusive language towards Sam which fuels the argument and fight, this enables the viewer to see the situation and link the idea of bullying to it. The verbal feature of abusive language helps to make the theme of bullying easier to understand as the audience usually recognizes abusive language and violence with bullying.
The camera angles help to show the idea of bullying, in the film Mean Creek. A specific example in the film is also in the scene where George is bullying Sam. The camera is at a high angle in order to show the position of each character in the situation. They are from the point of view of Sam so that the viewer can see who the "boss" is in the scene. When the camera is in the point of view of George we see how the camera is at a low angle in order to show who the victim is and also to highlight the hierarchy in the situation. This helps to show the theme of bullying as usually the bully holds superiority to the victim and with the camera showing that, the viewers are then able to define between the two.
The features used throughout the film both verbal and visual are used to convey the theme bullying. As this is a main idea in the film we are able to see it more clearly through these techniques.
Bullying in the film Mean Creek is intentional abuse or harm that can be physical and or emotional towards others. This is portrayed through the characters George and Sam.
The camera shots and movement help to show the idea of bullying. A specific example from the film is the scene at the start of the film where we see Sam touch George's camera, the camera movements are quick and sharp to show the tension and reactions to Sam touching the camera. The camera shots are long shots at the beginning and as the bullying begins the camera shots change to close ups in order to see the reactions of both characters. But also to compare the long shots as "normal" to the close ups, in the midst of the bullying. These techniques help to make the theme bullying easier to understand as the camera shots and movements set the mood and make the viewer feel as if they are in the film amongst the action.
The abusive language helps to show the idea of bullying. A specific example from the film is also in the scene at the start of the film where we see George bullying Sam. George yells abusive language towards Sam which fuels the argument and fight, this enables the viewer to see the situation and link the idea of bullying to it. The verbal feature of abusive language helps to make the theme of bullying easier to understand as the audience usually recognizes abusive language and violence with bullying.
The camera angles help to show the idea of bullying, in the film Mean Creek. A specific example in the film is also in the scene where George is bullying Sam. The camera is at a high angle in order to show the position of each character in the situation. They are from the point of view of Sam so that the viewer can see who the "boss" is in the scene. When the camera is in the point of view of George we see how the camera is at a low angle in order to show who the victim is and also to highlight the hierarchy in the situation. This helps to show the theme of bullying as usually the bully holds superiority to the victim and with the camera showing that, the viewers are then able to define between the two.
The features used throughout the film both verbal and visual are used to convey the theme bullying. As this is a main idea in the film we are able to see it more clearly through these techniques.
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