Tuesday, December 22, 2015

XV. PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION


21st of December 2015, APC Public Speaking competition was held at APC Auditorium and was organized by ERC. As an audience of the competition we just supported our bloc mates Pamela Gatdula, Jan Michael Mil and Kette Capitulo.

 Well, the announcement of the winners was announced last 22nd of December 2015 together with the same day of our speech choir competition.

We won as champion for speech choir competition. Congratulations to my bloc mates TM151!



All over, this term was the best! Lots of dramas haha I mean memories was made. Thank you to my bloc mates and to those of my irregular classmates, I will miss you all.

XIV. SPEAK SENSE: SEASON 2

27th of November 2015, Inter High School Public Speaking Competition was held at APC Auditorium and was organized by ERC Speak Sense Season 2.

 We don't have class for the entire day and became an audience to the high school students who presented they speeches. We were forced to watched this. Well, I didn't enjoy it at first, but lately one, I didn't realize that I am really enjoying the event.
In this picture, you can see the theme: "Whether it's the best of times or worst of times, It's only time we've got."




To invigorate the SOM students, APC Speak sense did a game for each bloc. The game was about with the use of transitional words and phrases. It was a challenging games for most of us because the each slide has different picture ideas and we don't know how to connect it. Each bloc has a representative. Well, after the game SOM students try to have fun with our professor, Sir Deeno to participated too in a game.



I was amazed by the voice of this guy, so husky at all. But after he performed , my attention was caught by a girl student from Las Pinas. She also has a good voice that any public speaker wants to. Also the content of her speech was caught my attention. 

Each contestant really gave they all, I can feel their passion and their energy all the way from the back of the audience.But the girl who caught my attention was the champion. Well, I'm so happy for her.

Even though I'm just an audience, I learned so much thing because of theis speeches. Also of dealing in front on the crown which I'm afraid, public speaking.

XIII. PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Gaston Leroux - Le Fantôme de l'Opéra.jpg

The Phantom of the Opera (French: Le Fantôme de l'Opéra) is a novel by French writer Gaston Leroux. It was first published as a serialisation in Le Gaulois from September 23, 1909, to January 8, 1910. It was published in volume form in April 1910 by Pierre Lafitte. The novel is partly inspired by historical events at the Paris Opera during the nineteenth century and an apocryphal tale concerning the use of a former ballet pupil's skeleton in Carl Maria von Weber's 1841 production of Der Freischütz. Nowadays, it is overshadowed by the success of its various stage and film adaptations. The most notable of these are the 1925 film depictionfeaturing Lon Chaney and Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1986 musical.

PLOT SUMMARY:
Opera singer Christine triumphs at the gala on the night of the old managers' retirement. Her old childhood friend, Raoul, hears her sing and recalls his love for Christine. At this time, there are rumors of a phantom living at the Opera and he makes himself known to the managers through letters and malevolent acts. Some time after the gala, the Paris Opera performs Faust, with the prima donnaCarlotta playing the lead, against the Phantom's wishes. During the performance, Carlotta loses her voice and the grand chandelier plummets into the audience. Christine is kidnapped by the phantom and is taken to his home in the cellars of the Opera where he identifies himself as Erik. He plans to keep her there for a few days, hoping she will come to love him. But she causes Erik to change his plans when she unmasks him and, to the horror of both, beholds his noseless, lipless, sunken-eyed face which resembles a skull dried up by the centuries, covered in yellowed dead flesh. Fearing that she will leave him, he decides to keep her with him forever, but when Christine requests release after two weeks, he agrees on condition that she wear his ring and be faithful to him.
On the roof of the opera house, Christine tells Raoul that Erik abducted her. Raoul promises to take Christine away to a place where Erik can never find her. Raoul tells Christine he shall act on his promise the next day, to which Christine agrees. She, however, has pity for Erik and will not go until she has sung a song for him one last time. Neither is aware that Erik has been listening to their conversation and that he has become extremely jealous.
The following night, Erik kidnaps Christine during a production of Faust and tries to force Christine to marry him. He states that if she refuses, he will use explosives (which he has planted in the cellars) to destroy the entire opera house. Christine refuses, until she realizes that Erik learned of Raoul's attempt to rescue her and has trapped Raoul in a hot torture chamber (along with the Persian, an old acquaintance of Erik who was going to help Raoul). To save them and the people above, Christine agrees to marry Erik. Erik initially tries to drown Raoul, using the water which would have been used to douse the explosives. But Christine begs and offers to be his "living bride", promising him not to kill herself after becoming his bride, as she had both contemplated and attempted earlier in the novel. Erik eventually rescues Raoul from his torture chamber. When Erik is alone with Christine, he lifts his mask to kiss her on her forehead, and is given a kiss back. Erik reveals that he has never received a kiss (not even from his own mother) nor has been allowed to give one and is overcome with emotion.
Erik allows them to escape, though not before making Christine promise that she will visit him once on his death day, and return the gold ring he gave her. He also makes her promise that afterwards she will go to the newspaper and report his death. Indeed, some time later Christine returns to Erik's lair, buries him and returns the gold ring. Afterwards, a local newspaper runs the simple note: "Erik is dead".


During our EEP class, we watched phantom of the opera. I'm about to come late before the show was about to begun. Like the rest of my classmates, I already watched it too. I remember when my highschool days, I read and watched it when I'm in first year highschool. I will never forget this story because this is one of my favorite movie that I've watched, interesting because its musical performance, also because the name of the main character was the same as my name, Christine. Well thanks Miss Eliz! I watched it again.

XII. SEMINAR ON MEDIA LITERACY


What is Media Literacy? For me Media Literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate and create media in a variety of forms.

But according to my research, for about centuries, literacy has referred to the ability to read and write. Today, we get most of our information through an interwoven system of media technologies. The ability to read many types of media has become an essential skill in the 21st Century. Media literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media. Media literate youth and adults are better able to understand the complex messages we receive from television, radio, Internet, newspapers, magazines, books, billboards, video games, music, and all other forms of media. Media literacy skills are included in the educational standards of every state—in language arts, social studies, health, science, and other subjects.  Many educators have discovered that media literacy is an effective and engaging way to apply critical thinking skills to a wide range of issues. 
Media Literacy Project’s approach to media literacy education comes from a media justice framework. Media Justice speaks to the need to go beyond creating greater access to the same old media structure. Media Justice takes into account history, culture, privilege, and power. We need new relationships with media and a new vision for its control, access, and structure. Media Justice understands that this will require new policies, new systems that treat our airways and our communities as more than markets.
Media literacy skills can help youth and adults:
- Develop critical thinking skills
- Understand how media messages shape our culture and society
- Identify target marketing strategies
- Recognize what the media maker wants us to believe or do 
- Name the techniques of persuasion used 
- Recognize bias, spin, misinformation, and lies 
- Discover the parts of the story that are not being told 
- Evaluate media messages based on our own experiences, skills, beliefs, and values 
- Create and distribute our own media messages
- Advocate for media justice




I received this after the seminar.
25th of November 2015, at Asia Pacific College Auditorium have a seminar on Media Literacy: Mobilizing the Millennials as Socially Responsible Prosumers. The objective of this talk is To develop sense of social responsibility among RAMpage editorial staff and APCians in general; and To create a discourse on media literacy among APCians.

This seminar is part of the Publications Office's initiative to promote media literary among APCians particularly by tapping the RAMpaage editorial staff. as the school's media practioners, the RAMpage Ed staff should be in the forefront of this effort.

I remembered the best quote for me from the speaker in the seminar that " There are no bad stories, only bad story tellers."

Well, the speakers are: (1) Edmallyne Remillano a Head Writer, State of the Nation with Jessica Soho and a Secretary, talents Association of GMA Network. (2) Jan Meynard Nualla a Program Producer, Global Conversations on CNN Philippines and a Talents Association of GMA Network (TAG), Society of Asian Journalist (SAJ). (3) Lian Nami Buan a Associate Producer for segments, State of the Nation with Jessica Soho, an Associate Editor, Subselfie.com and also a Talents Association of GMA.

The talk flow was film screening followed by talk and last was open forum.

Participating in such seminar like this feels me so lucky. New things that I've discover and new things that I've learn.


XI. PLAGIARISM






Plagiarism is the "wrongful appropriation" and "stealing and publication" of another author's "language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions" and the representation of them as one's own original work.The idea remains problematic with unclear definitions and unclear rules. The modern concept of plagiarism as immoral and originality as an idealemerged in Europe only in the 18th century, particularly with the Romantic movement. Plagiarism is considered academic dishonesty and a breach of journalistic ethics. It is subject to sanctions like penalties, suspension, and even expulsion. Recently, cases of 'extreme plagiarism' have been identified in academia. Plagiarism is not a crime per se but in academia and industry, it is a serious ethical offense, and cases of plagiarism can constitute copyright infringement.


ACCORDING TO THE MERRIAM-WEBSTER ONLINE DICTIONARY, TO "PLAGIARIZE" MEANS

  • to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own
  • to use (another's production) without crediting the source
  • to commit literary theft
  • to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source
In other words, plagiarism is an act of fraud. It involves both stealing someone else's work and lying about it afterward.

BUT CAN WORDS AND IDEAS REALLY BE STOLEN?

According to U.S. law, the answer is yes. The expression of original ideas is considered intellectual property and is protected by copyright laws, just like original inventions. Almost all forms of expression fall under copyright protection as long as they are recorded in some way (such as a book or a computer file).

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE CONSIDERED PLAGIARISM:

  • turning in someone else's work as your own
  • copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit
  • failing to put a quotation in quotation marks
  • giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation
  • changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit
  • copying so many words or ideas from a source that it makes up the majority of your work, whether you give credit or not (see our section on "fair use" rules)
Most cases of plagiarism can be avoided, however, by citing sources. Simply acknowledging that certain material has been borrowed and providing your audience with the information necessary to find that source is usually enough to prevent plagiarism. See our section on citation for more information on how to cite sources properly.

WHAT ABOUT IMAGES, VIDEOS, AND MUSIC? 

Using an image, video or piece of music in a work you have produced without receiving proper permission or providing appropriate citation is plagiarism. The following activities are very common in today’s society. Despite their popularity, they still count as plagiarism.
  • Copying media (especially images) from other websites to paste them into your own papers or websites.
  • Making a video using footage from others’ videos or using copyrighted music as part of the soundtrack.
  • Performing another person’s copyrighted music (i.e., playing a cover).
  • Composing a piece of music that borrows heavily from another composition.
Certainly, these media pose situations in which it can be challenging to determine whether or not the copyrights of a work are being violated. For example:
  • A photograph or scan of a copyrighted image (for example: using a photograph of a book cover to represent that book on one’s website)
  • Recording audio or video in which copyrighted music or video is playing in the background.
  • Re-creating a visual work in the same medium. (for example: shooting a photograph that uses the same composition and subject matter as someone else’s photograph)
  • Re-creating a visual work in a different medium (for example: making a painting that closely resembles another person’s photograph).
  • Re-mixing or altering copyrighted images, video or audio, even if done so in an original way.
The legality of these situations, and others, would be dependent upon the intent and context within which they are produced. The two safest approaches to take in regards to these situations is: 1) Avoid them altogether or 2) Confirm the works’ usage permissions and cite them properly.




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X. 10 BENEFITS OF EATING HEALTHY FOOD

10 Benefits of Eating Healthy

Whether you’re trying to lose weight, get in shape or just live a healthier life, eating healthy provides a variety of benefits. No matter what motivates you, here are the top 10 reasons why you should sneak a few more nutrient-packed foods into your diet.

1. You’ll be more productive. Just like your car, your brain needs quality fuel to run efficiently. One study found that eating unhealthy foods puts you at a 66% increased risk of productivity loss. Eating a healthy, balanced diet to make sure your brain has the fuel it needs means more energy and increased productivity at work.
 2. You’ll be happier. What we eat has an impact on our brains. Did you know bananas contain 10 milligrams of dopamine, a chief mood booster in the brain? Dark chocolate, packed with polyphenol, is also known to boost serotonin, a neurotransmitter that many antidepressants also target. You should see a doctor if you’re seriously concerned about your moods, but for the rare gloomy day, try a dark chocolate-covered banana.
 3. You’ll be less stressed. Certain foods have the ability to moderate our body’s level of cortisol, the stress hormone. Some studies have found that foods packed with vitamin C, omega-3 fatty acids and magnesium help reduce cortisol levels. When the body is in a chronic state of stress, it breaks down protein to prepare for battle. Eating a protein-rich diet, including fish and dairy, can help replenish protein stores and keep cortisol levels at bay.
 4. You’ll control your weight. Simple healthy choices such as replacing soda with water, choosing carrots instead of chips, and ordering a side salad in place of fries not only will help you lose weight, it also can help you save money. The average household spends about $850 a year on soft drinks, which could easily be replaced with healthier — and free — water.
5. You’ll eat less. When it comes to eating healthier, quality trumps quantity. Fresh foods contain fewer low-nutrient fillers that the body burns through quickly. If you are buying and eating less food, then you will have more money in your pocket.
6. You’ll think it tastes better. Who would trade their Big Mac for a beet burger? Although taste is subjective, healthy food can taste delicious if it’s prepared well. One study showed that people perceive healthy food as tasting better even if it doesn’t. In a blind taste test, participants said organic coffee tasted better than regular coffee, even though the two cups were the same. So perhaps the beet burger is better after all — even if it’s only in your head.
 7. You’ll age better. Why pay for expensive and painful Botox procedures when you can improve your skin through your diet? Fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants can help protect your skin. The antioxidants in fresh berries and salmon’s omega-3 fatty acids both help improve the health of your skin’s cells and slow premature aging.
8. You’ll be healthier. Unhealthy eating — especially over the long term — can be a risk factor for chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, obesity and heart disease. If you miss out on too much of the protein, vitamins and minerals that your body needs, your muscle mass will decrease as your fat stores increase. Some estimates say at least 30% of cancers are linked to poor diet. One study of over 6,000 women found that those who ate the most cabbage, turnips, broccoli, cauliflower and kale had a lower risk of developing breast cancer after menopause.
9. You’ll live longer. Healthy eating can help you avoid diseases that may lower your life expectancy. One study showed that a diet of fruit and vegetables, in combination with exercise, extended life expectancy for women in their 70s. Elsewhere, researchers reviewed a group of studies that suggest vegetarian or low-meat diets could help you live a longer life. And another study points to nuts as a way to reduce your risk of early death. No matter how you cut it, a healthy diet can play an important role in how long you’ll live.
10. You’ll save money. Many of the benefits of healthy eating contribute to potential savings. If you stay healthy, you’ll have fewer medical bills to pay and by cutting back on food, you’ll eat less and have fewer groceries to purchase. Save your body and your wallet and eat your greens today.

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? LET'S START EATING HEALTHY FOOD! SEE WHAT BENEFITS YOU WILL MIGHT RECEIVE!



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