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Turn off!

Turning off my phone and away from the computer was like turning off my life. I’m the type of person who has there phone on them 24/7 besides going on hikes. Not so much with my laptop because my smartphone does it at the palm of my hands. It took me a long time to choose what day I wanted to do this mission. Not only for the class but to see if I can actually go through a whole day without connecting with others by technology. My smartphone is also my alarm to wake up in the morning, my planner, camera, “gameboy”, calculator and much much more. When thinking a day I would do this mission, I decided to do it on a day where I have to work for 8 hours. Last week sunday I had to work at my job from 2:30-10:30pm. I thought this would be a perfect day yet a tough one. For the 24 hours without a phone wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. Of course there were difficulties yet it was a breather to not be attached to my phone. The night before I decided I was going to turn my phone off, yet I told my family and my friends that I won’t have a phone for a whole day. Usually my phone alarm goes off to wake me up, however this time I had to set up my alarm to wake me up. My usual day is roll out of bed from my phone alarm, check my email, messages and missed calls. After I shower, eat breakfast and then again look at phone to see if I have any notifications from Facebook or Instagram. My phone is always right next to me, on the table, in my pocket, hand or purse, but not on Sunday! As I wake up from my alarm, I instantly looked at my phone yet remembered it wasn’t on. I had to control myself to not give up on this mission. I just woke up and already having anxiety not having my phone! As the day progressed on I kept telling myself I can do this. I realized I can enjoy life without a phone for one day. I tired to keep busy all morning before going to work so I wouldn’t get distracted by my phone. I tend to go to my phone when I am bored or here or think it is going off. I went on a 3 mile run, cleaned the entire house and showered and got ready before heading off to work. I didn’t do it faster or slower than normal without using my phone. It wasn’t as hard as I thought in the morning because of my active schedule I had than normal. When it came time go to work, I realized I usulaly use my pandora for music in the store, yet I didn’t have a phone. Luckily my co-worker had a Ipod and we listened to that. It was hard and challenging for me not to touch the Ipod and just had to listen to the music playing, even if I wanted to change it. This whole day so far I didn’t talk to anyone besides customers coming in and out of the store and my co-worker. In the morning my roommates were not there and I couldn’t use my phone. In a way it made me sad and I felt like I couldn’t communicate with anyone unless they were right in front of me. Once the night started to end, I was craving for my phone. I told my co-worker I did not have a phone with me but we should get happy hour later to make this whole day go faster. This was a great plan because I was so busy doing other stuff that it distracted me from pulling a phone out of my purse to get if I got any messages, etc. By the time I went home at night, I was off to bed. I chatted it up froever with my roommates talking about my day and then off to bed. When I look back at my Sunday with no technology. I realized that I still couldn’t live without a phone yet I can limit myself the usage of my phone. I was definitely more active and productive without a phone next to me at all times. When I interacted with people on sunday some had their phones out while I was trying to talk to them, and I thought how rude it is to be on your phone rather than human interaction and communication. By limiting the usage of our new technology I think there will be have human interaction which we crave rather than trying to communicate through technology. Another thing that was hard for me was not talking to my family. Because they are long distance, it was so hard that I was not able to commicate with them instantly. If did want to talk to them I would have to write them a letter which wouldn’t get to them fro 3-5 busines days. Phones and technology like laptops are a must, I think. Its jsut that we need to limit the usage of what we have. This experienced made me open my eyes and I am telling myself that I can live without always and constantly looking at my phone all the time. It is better to live in the moment and take in what is around you not whats in this square screen. Would I do this experience again? Probably not. With almost everyone having a phone, it’s hard to keep in contact and make plans, unless we plan ahead from the other day we saw them. Technology just makes life easier and simpler in a somewhat good way if we just limit ourselves.

#Walden 2.0

Marijuana, pass it or not?

Recently on fox news they published an article about three states to vote on legalizing marijuana in Oregon, Washington State and Colorado. Starting in november voters will be able to legalize up to an ounce of marijuana in the three states stated. If you think about this from an economic perspective the State would be able to put a tax on the production and consumption of marijuana. This could have positive effects on the State in regards to the creation of jobs and the stimulation of the local economy on a micro scale. This could also decrease the prevalence of marijuana related crimes and violence which in turn will help to create a safe community. With the issue of young people trying it, an age limit on consumption of marijuana could be implemented thus greater punishment could be enforced on perpetrators. With harsher laws people will be more lenient and not rebuttal as much. This could create not only awareness but also the safe use of marijuana. Debating about legalizing marijuana has been up in the air for many years. How do you feel about this? Do you feel that this would create more problems than it would solve? Would it cost more money to enforce these new laws thus negating from the money that would be made? Pass it or not? http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/10/08/high-times-3-states-vote-on-recreational-marijuana-use/

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Gender Roles & Sex Sells?

What do gender roles play in our society today? Especially in advertisements, we see a big difference in women and men. Women being a sex objects while the man is the dominance is in ads all the time. As we all know, or most now Sex advertising is one of the biggest controversial topics for many years that depict gender roles. Women and their body parts sell everything, not only for apparel but from food to cars. To some sex sells, but looking in depth on how women and men are being depicted is not right. Skky vodka ads is an example of the dominance of men over women and how women are used as sex objects. The picture below shows the dominance of the man over this beautiful barely naked women laying there in control. You can see who is in control and the power. Ad's tell a story and most of them are stories depicting gender roles. It is a hard topic to discuss and people could debate out this topic for a long time. But regardless of our opinions on good taste and sexuality. The reality is that sex sells and has always been part of our common experience and will continue to be. It is here to stay as long as consumers are still buying their products they are trying to sell. What do you think about gender roles in sex ads?

http://www.articlesbase.com/business-articles/the-role-of-gender-in-advertising-2583939.html

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Alone-Together

After reading the first couple of chapters of Alone Together, makes me wonder if robotics solve problems that us real humans have. With Furby's and Tamagotchis in kids life, they grasp for lots of attention and need of tender love and care. However I wonder if we put so much effort into the "robotic toys", are we going to put much effort in real human beings as well? We have people to comfort us, so why has technology taken us to a second life and trying to accomplish goals that can be accomplished by human beings? Are we on a verge of robotic moment? Another example that people are some what addicted to are video games such as The Sims. This game calls for 24 hour attention in order for their avatar/sim to survive. From having smart phones gives more access just like a Furby or tamagotchi. The Sims involves attention and love and care, but are people going to use these solutions in real world problems besides virtually taking care of others? It is hard to say, but as new technology involve, I think that us consumers are relying more on these toy machines to solve problems that we face in the real world. But who knows if this is a good thing or bad thing. Are the experience and interaction with othe human beings going to be gone, while the perfect robot takes its place?

#Oh Yeah?

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Finale at Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2013

Anti-bullying Month

Bullying is the most common form of violence we see in our society, especially young kids today. Physically and verbally people are getting hurt bringing their self-esteem down. Not only are kids bullied but adults get bullied as well. On the Today show this morning they talked about this TV anchorwoman who got attacked about her weight by a viewer. She normally reports the news of what is going in our society and this time she put her personal experience in as well. This viewer was in the wrong emailing her about her weight and was just a bully in everyone’s eyes and the anchor woman spoke out. The anchorwomen took to the air and stood up to the viewer letting people know that bullying is not okay and what he said was not okay.

October is anti-bullying month and bringing awareness about this problem is encouraged. It was an unfair judgment and you should not judge its book by its cover. She said in her interview that our society is so cruel when we should be kind. This is so true. This anti-bullying month and every month should be awareness of bullying and everyone should be kind to everyone. There is no time to be negative to others, I think people should just enjoy life and what they have and stop judging others because it’s inappropriate.

Be kind.

http://video.today.msnbc.msn.com/today/49270356#49270356

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Wait a minute, wait,what?

War is not a game. Some may say war isn’t a game so why have these military video games out there? Watching the video in class and reading the militainment reading, we can see the benefits of virtual games. Wardynski states America’s Army is not a recruiting tool but a communication tool designed to show players what the army is.

The controversy of playing war games glorifying violence for teens is not what it is doing. I think this is a good virtual way to experience the war and to be trained if wanting to join the army. The army experience center is not necessarily a recruiting mechanism for kids. This is a way to stay away from violence in the real world. It keeps kids away from drugs and other violence’s and helps kids change perception of things.

So why are protesters hating on games such as America’s Army when they should be thankful in a way that these video games can be useful in the real world and keep kids from violence and drugs.

#wait what?

Local News Local Games

This past weekend UH Manoa had a football game against Lamar University at the Aloha Stadium. With the excitement of touch downs and fans cheering a fight broke out. We all know games get rowdy, especially when tailgating and drinking before the game starts. With this said, I was watching the news this morning and came across them talking about banning alcohol sales at games. The last game, opener to the new season, there was a fight with drunken fans and altercations with the Hawaii police. With fights and altercations happening, the athletic director at UH thinks that banning alcohol will put a safer environment during UH games. However there are others who think differently.

My opinion, I think that banning alcohol sales won’t make a better and positive environment at games. This will only lead to more people trying to sneak alcohol in games. Even if they are not making a lot of sales from beer sales, it is better than nothing. People get competitive at games, with alcohol or with not. They just need to control themselves more. Also I think if there was more security to control the problem, things might have been different. I think regulating before going in the game can help the problem as well. Having security or police watching people enter the stadium and breath utilizing them will maybe decrease the fighting and negativity.

What do you think? Banning alcohol sales is a good thing or bad thing?

Here is an link to the article from Hawaii News Now talking about the scenario and if the authority vote this propsoal it will pass of no drinking at games.

http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/19589997/violence-at-aloha-stadium-prompts-call-to-ban-alcohol

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Laugh and Draw Something

Over the summer I over heard so many friends playing this game called Draw Something. Of course I had to download it on my Andriod to see what all this hype was all about. I first added a couple of friends that I knew who played the game and then the friends list got bigger. It’s such a simple game. You literally choose a word from the choices the game gives you and try to draw on the screen. It’s a Pictionary clone right on your phone! I liked this game because there was no punishments or limits on trying to guess the picture. It’s unintentionally funny that makes you laugh more than you thought would. You see people laughing at their phones while walking down the street or on the bus? That’s going to be you if you play this game on your smartphone. Draw something is a sociable game connecting you with your friends. It is not an addicting game where you have to keep playing, but a game you play when you had the time too. You can play with random people, friends and/or link it to FaceBook and find friends who play the game too! This social games is not to challenge you or a competition game, it is just for pure fun.

It can tell you a lot about someone who you are playing. I played against one of my cousins who was not creative at all and just wrote the word down rather than draw a picture for his opponent to guess the word. But on the other hand I have another cousin who is all about details which goes along with her creative side and how she is a fashion designer as well. Either or I laugh at the pictures they attempt and the pictures I attempt to draw too.

There are some negative things I would say about this game is that there is no prize or feeling of getting further in the game because you cant. The lack of competition made me delete it off my phone after playing it for two months but overall it was a fun game to play at that time. On to the next one.

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Fall fashion collection "Nichole Richie"

Macy’s department store unveiled the television personality, fashion designer, author and actress Nichol Richie’s limited-edition women’s impulse line this past week. She was surely excited to be part of Macy’s family.

With fall trends mix and matching, Nichole did not have a problem when launching her in-house collection for Macy’s on September 12. Her style for fall is on the dark side while other designers are on the light side.

There have been recent articles and interviews with Ms. Richie about her new in house collection. Her free spirited personality with the love of music inspired her to make a collection with a mix. She was inspired mostly by music from the classic ‘60s and ‘70s music along with today’s choice of music such as Rihanna and Florence to name a few. Her designs are different with so many patterns and dark colors for the fall. I love her fashion and her laid back yet sharpness look she has and puts into her line. As you look at her collection you will see both a masculine side and feminine side to them (i.e. lace with leather).

We can bring this dark side to Hawaii for the Fall 2012.

Check out her collection at Macy’s today!

http://www.shefinds.com/2012/see-the-entire-nicole-richie-for-macys-impulse-collection-now/

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.Interview with the man on the street.

9/15/2012 12:00 PM

Today I interviewed my cousin Will Patterson through Skype who spoke with me about video games. He discussed his knowledge and his personal opinions on video games. I briefly asked him about his view and if he believes games as art, if there are benefits or negative effects to our society and his personal life and feelings about video games.

Our conversation went a little like this….

Calisa: What kind of video games do you play and what type are you interested in?

Will: I primarily play strategy and FPS games.

Calisa: Do you play wii, xbox, play station and why?

Will: I am on my second xbox 360. When I purchased my first xbox 360 it had a large array of exclusive fps games that I was interested in. Also, many of my friends that play online FPS games have the xbox 360, so it made sense to follow suit. When my first 360 fell to the red ring of death, it made sense to purchase another because I already had a library of games.

Calisa: Do you consider these FPS video games art or can be art?

Will: Video games can certainly be art. My definition of art is a creative endeavor undertaken with the goal of evoking emotions within an audience. In that sense, all video games are art. Certainly if furiously flinging paint on a canvas can be considered to be art, then a game like Braid or Flower can be considered art.

Calisa: What is your relationship with games?

Will: I started playing games at a young age. My best friend got a Nintendo when they first came out and we played a ton of the first Mario game. It hooked me young.

Calisa: What impact has games played on your social life and society?

Will:

My social life: I think it has probably had a minor net negative effect on my social life. For example, in college my roommates and I would sometimes spend evening playing games, instead of going out to bars and meeting people. I don't really regret those decisions though, because those roommates I played games with remain some of my closest friends.

Society: This is an interesting question. I would have to say that video games, like all forms of entertainment, have a negative effect on society. The sheer number of man hours spent each year watching TV and movies, playing video games, and obsession over sports is mindboggling. Society would definitely benefit if those hours were spent doing something productive.

Calisa: Do you think there have been harms or benefits caused by games?

Will:

Aside from generally serving as a time sink for the population (like any other form of entertainment), I don't think that games cause any harm. Sometimes games are blamed when there is a shooting, but those individuals that commit such atrocities already have a problem separating reality from fantasy. It would be as easy to say that the amazing array of violence displayed in American cinema has a more profound effect as it is usually live action images that kids are watching.

As for benefits, there are studies showing that gamers have better hand-eye coordination and are better at making split second decisions. For example, I've read that surgeons who are gamers are significantly more proficient at their jobs than non-gamers. We are raising a generation that invests itself in interactive entertainment that has tangible benefits. I'd much rather have my kids playing video games than vegging out on a couch watching television. Television is purely passive.

This interview showed his point of view about video games and how he see the benefits to playing these games. He is 27 years old and still playing video games and will continue to play and pass on to his kids.

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Models Model Models

Just read an article about New York Fashion Week underweight models. Our society is still in shock on the choices designers make to have thin models walk to runway. Models go through high measures to be and look thin. From not eating at all, packs of cigarettes, daily colonics, laxatives, diet pills, Adderall, and almost anything that suppress their appetite, they will do anything to look thin. Even agency’s encourage them to do speed and cocaine to speed up their metabolism.

This year finally the CFDA released guidelines asking NYFW designers to encourage those with eating disorders to seek help. But does this really mean they are going to seek help? Runway’s have this image of stick thin models and just because there are guidelines and encouragements does not mean that they will be healthier. It takes a lot of time and dedication to change the lifestyle. I hope the industry will encourage a healthier approach to body image soon because these stick thin models can die any minute from their unhealthy lifestyle.

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The Sims Free Play

In February 2012, The Sims Freeplay got released on Android. Let me tell you, this game is addicting! I use to play this game on my PC ten years ago and came across it again. Getting to play on my phone for FREE is even better. I can say I have a love/hate relationship with this game. Some say life simulation games develop strategic thinking and planning skills in real life situations. So playing The Sims hopefully will help my skills. With having it be about creating, managing and controlling lives of someone else is amazing.

Reasons to love the game:

- Build and customize homes (love decorating)

- Create and customize players

- Accomplish mini goals to earn more points

- Satisfied when accomplishing goals

Reasons to hate the game:

- Time consuming

- No cheat codes to go faster and make more money like PC game

- Can’t pause the game, have to take care of sims 24/7 in order to have them living healthy

- Speaks “sim language” don’t understand what they are saying

With the new update, you can connect with social media, Facebook and play with friends as well. Well not necessarily play but you can see the leader board and compete with friends to see who is accomplishing goals faster and how much net worth your town is. The feeling of trying to beat your friends makes you more addicted to play to accomplish the goals. Man what a genius game. The detail of the game is awesome, along with the visuals with great graphics and ability to zoom in and out as well. This game is like real life. Some other games like The Sim Free Play are Animal Crossing, Virtual Villagers and RollerCoaster tycoon.

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Refreshing, airy and light

On the sunny island of Oahu, less is always more. With this year ending in full swing it’s time to reinvent yourself with falls fashion trends for Hawaii. Away with the dark colors for fall, fresh, light and airy is what you want. Whether going to the beach, class, brunch with friends, a trip to the mall or a late night happy hour, a complete and effortless look is desirable. Here are the simple yet chic trends that only take minutes to pull together without much effort. This complete look can be used and worn anytime of the day in order to suit your mood. (This complete look can easily transition from day to night in minutes.)

Wrap around braid hairstyle: up-dos are a must to keep cool. Instead of a regular french braid, try something new like a loose wrap-around braid. This look is youthful, fresh and clean.

Natural and darling makeup: Less is more. All you need is a natural shade on the lips and a glowing complexion. Apply a tinted moisturizer with spf to smooth out blemishes, a touch of peachy blush to brighten you up, a flirty mascara to bat your lashes and nude lips to die for.

Light and lovely outfit: Pastel colors must have. We’ve been seeing creamsicle colors on the runways. It’s now our turn to show them off this season. The look is modest yet revealing by using light fabrics with tubular and a-line silhouettes.

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NY Fashion Week/Fashion's Night Out

Today is the first day of New York’s fashion week also called Mercde-Benz fashion week. This event is held twice a year, in February and September. This is when designers show off there spring collections on the runway. This includes special gatherings and parties as well. It is all about fashion this week, attracting almost everyone loving or working in the fashion industry. This is when fashion insiders began looking what is in for this spring. Stylist, retailers and editors over the next eight days will be amazed and armed with 100 previews. New York was the first ever organized fashion week in the U.S.

With that said, other states have events for fashion week known as fashion night out contributing to New Yorks fashion week. Hawaii is growing in the fashion industry and this week Ala Moana will be having there “Hawaii’s fashion night out”. Stores will be having fashion shows, snacks and special discounts for their customers. CenterStage there will be live fashion shows, music, gifts with purchase and deals from September 6-9.

Come join the festivities at Ala Moana as well as check out collections and complete runways of New Yorks shows on Style.com!

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The lust for lashes!

Enough with the Angelia Jolie's luscious lips and on to eye catching big and sexy eyelashes Kim Kardashian flashes around. With all the different options you have to make your eyelashes longer, eyelash enhancer serum is the way to go. This option offers to people who do not want to fuss about glueing fake lashes on. Eyelash enhancer serums have been on the charts everywhere. With an enhancer serum you use twice a day won't fall out like other eyelash lengthening products. This serum increases the appearance of lash length as well as the fullness. IYou can buy these enhancers almost anywhere. They very in price from $15-$200. My all time favorite that is inexpensive is MAC Prep + Prime Future Length Lash Serum ($30, Nordstrom). I've been using for about two months now and I already see a difference in my eyelashes. Putting it on day and night has increased the length of my lashes and the fullness. I am almost there to the Kim Kardasian eyes, and you came be there too!

http://zoekarlismakeup.blogspot.com/2011/08/get-kim-kardashians-eyelashes.html

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