...Shaan Ansari Anthropology 101 UIN: 672171442 Alex 3:00-3:50 The Cultural Emergence of Jersey Shore Though the majority of the world’s population is grateful for the prominent facets of a sustainable bionetwork [water, food, and air] which maintain the indispensable requirements of life; they disregard one which adds pure substantial diversity, culture. Culture is the complete anthology of learned human behavior patterns. The idea of culture is universal across the globe and has been utilized and educated through a variety of traditions. Every concept of culture varies, which establishes the diversified nature. Along with diversity, lies the indisputable trait of versatility. A single host or individual has the ability to encompass more than one culture at a time. In the world today, culture most commonly sprouts from heritage and where one is born. It is thus carried on through the specific groups, generation after generation. Examples of prominent and active cultures are Chinese, Indian, Spanish, and Italian. Specifically focusing on the Italian culture of this era emerged a reality TV series known as Jersey Shore. Jersey Shore taints this culture through stereotypical extremities and contrived situational settings. It is evident the “culture” promoted within Jersey Shore is solely focused on irrelevant activities towards the genuine Italian culture. The cast of the show embraces a set of norms and values which are indubitably barbaric in relation to a universal lifestyle...
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...After years of watching pointless television series and amateur movies that were not even worth the movies ticket price, I settled on the popular T.V series “Jersey Shore”. I understand that this is one of the ridiculous shows that have ever been aired but for some reason, I became very interested in it. The plot of this show is to capture the supposedly exciting lives of 8 members of the sun tan and hair gel squad, also known as the people of New Jersey. The camera crews captured countless fights, whether it is between the women of the show or because of guy troubles. I was engrossed in this series because of how insightful the background stories were. The people still fought and drank to the extreme but they were still capable of showing...
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...ordinary people and catapult them to celebrity status. Jersey Shore is a reality based television show that is currently in its fifth season. This show has expanded into a clothing line and its cast has become so infamous that even if you do not watch the show you still know their names. Additionally, it has created a speech code for its dedicated viewers, such as the acronym GTL (gym, tan, laundry). Because this show has been and continues to be a success it brings some questions to mind. Why did people decide to watch the show? Why did they keep watching? What do they find so entertaining? And why has it become so popular? Through the concepts of Reception Theory it is shown that the show’s popularity is due to how the audience interprets the show’s media texts as entertainment. Real states that reception theory helps us “explore media culture by analyzing the complex, varied and intriguing ways that readers decode and interpret the texts of media” (pg. 94). What this means to me is that people can watch the same show for different reasons. One person can find it humorous while another can find the content relatable to their own life. In my opinion, reality based television shows have become popular because their text’s “meaning is not fixed but is multilayered (polysemic) and multireferential” (Real pg. 95). To better understand my method of research, I think a summary of the show is important. Jersey Shore has a cast of 4 girls and 4 boys and each have Italian heritage...
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...Ciera Trisch North Shore LIJ Health Systems September 15, 2011 Trisch: North Shore Campaign:1 Summary SITUATION ANALYSIS As one of the leaders in the marketplace, and the nation’s third largest non-profit, secular health care system, North Shore-LIJ Health System is efficient in taking care of it’s employees. The overwhelming success of the 2010, “It’s About Choices Campaign,” leaves the North ShoreLIJ Health System with the an approval rating that exceeds all expectations. The organization will continue to pay on average 87% of the cost for employee benefits in 2011, however the health-care plans will differ from previous years. In an effort to increase the overall lifestyle and wellness of North Shore-LIJ employees, the communications team is proposing the launch of the follow-up campaign, “Partnering to Empower.” This campaign is designed to encourage employees to receive annual check-ups from their physicians. The “Partnering to Empower” campaign will promote the importance of health screenings. Screenings are an important opportunity to give employees a call to action to start, or stay, on the road to good health. By measuring, monitoring, and motivating them with actionable information and services employees are provided with that critical ‘initial engagement’, sharing personalized clinical data and guidance so they can understand their own health status and take the appropriate next step toward a healthier lifestyle. Objectives: The following objectives are based...
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...Morning Beach It is early in the morning and the sky is still dim. The immured beach is quiet besides a flock of seagulls pecking at leftover food wrappers. The yellow, phosphorescent sunrise emerges in the distance. The warm, glowing rays greet me with a friendly hello. Miles of shimmering blue water and brown sugar sand encompass me. As I walk along blanket of sand, along the shore, my footprints show my path and are quickly washed away by the waves, turning the shore into a blank canvas. The crashing waves splash my skin feels as refreshing as an ice cold drink on a summer day. The howling wind whistles along the beach like an arriving train as I return to the main area. The rhythmically pounding waves sound peaceful. I walk to a long strip of shops to admire their exquisite commodities. Small, beachfront shops prepare for the day’s customers who will rummage through their merchandise. Key-holders set the seaside products outside their shops. Fashionable clothes and jewelry are propped in the windows, beside brightly colored seashells. I smell fresh coffee and pastries as I pass a Starbucks Coffee shop. As I continue my morning stroll, I only see joggers along the usually busy sidewalks of Clearwater Avenue. I head back to the beach. Some friends play a competitive game of Frisbee near the beach’s pier. The soft blanket of sand cushions one of the adolescents as he reaches high and then dives for the disk. I look to my left and hear the beach is now filled with...
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...Streets to the Calm Beach “Everything has beauty, but not everyone can see.” (Confucious) The famous Orange Beach found in Gulf Shores, Alabama is very beautiful as well as the busy streets of New Orleans, Louisiana. Many tourists go to New Orleans because it is one of the most interesting places. Many “snowbirds” go to Gulf Shores to escape from the winter in their home towns. New Orleans and Gulf Shores are similar, but are also very different in many ways. Many tourists go to Gulf Shores and New Orleans every year. In 2012 research showed that 9.01 million visitors visited New Orleans, and that was the highest visitor numbers in nearly ten years. Many snowbirds go to Gulf Shores to get away from their cold weather in their...
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...In general, Chapter 11 is about coasts, beaches and shores i.e. the land that meets ocean waters. The difference between a shore and a coast is that the coast is a larger zone than a shore. A sandy beach is a shore, however, the coast includes marshes, sand dunes and cliffs inland of the beach. Coasts also have sandbars and troughs right of the shore. Coast, shores and beaches are active zones that are eroded by waves, winds and tectonic plate movement. Coasts are active places and the location of a coast depends on global tectonic activity and the volume of water in the ocean. The shape of a coast is developed by many processes such as uplift and subsidence, the wearing down of land by erosion, and the redistribution of material by sediment...
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...Reymar L. Canania Local Communities (GE 100-01) Brother Isaiah Walker February 10, 2015 Irish and I went to Hukilau beach here in Laie, just next to Temple beach for the Local Community class for “Bleach Cleanup and Research Project.” Our goals were to cleanup the beach shore and even the nearby area and pick our favorite one. Upon cleaning the beach by picking-up garbage in the shore and putting it to a garbage bag (Images 1.0), we found some interesting garbage that is lying on the sand of Hukilau beach. Images 1.0 On the top from the left is a piece of fine plastic net that looks like a protective net to cover a brand new basketball. Next is a piece of green net that is obviously used for fishing, and lastly is a deteriorating kind of rope that is tied together. Among the three, the blue plastic net is our favorite. We searched in the Internet and found out that the blue plastic net is actually a short fishing landing net, sold by a seller online in Walmart called shop411.com owned and operated by IAC Search & Media, Inc., and has headquarters in Oakland, California, with offices throughout the United States, as well as in Europe and Asia. In the other hand, although the short fishing landing net is a helpful tool in fishing, people who owns it should be responsible in using it, especially on disposing it if not usable anymore. We have witness in our own eyes on how this piece of garbage can be a threat to our safety not only here in Laie, but also to all...
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...Fort Macon, site of a major battle in the Civil War and the Cape Lookout National Seashore, home to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse offers a glimpse of the the rich history of Crystal Coast as a player in the the Revolutionary War and Civil War. Major historical actors in the region included pirates and pioneers, and the Crystal Coast was a notorious stomping ground for the infamous pirate Blackbeard, whose flagship Queen Anne’s Revenge wrecked on the shoals of Bogue Banks. The Crystal Coast’s picture-perfect coastal towns include Atlantic Beach, Beaufort, Emerald Isle, Morehead City, Cape Lookout, Swansboro and Pine Knoll Shores, and 56 miles of the 85 miles of silken Crystal Coast coastline along the southern Outer Banks are in the protected Cape Lookout National Seashore. This paradise boast incredible beaches, including Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Indian Beach/Salter Path and Emerald Isle. For a walk in the great outdoors, Hammocks Beach State Park has numerous trails and the opportunity for wildlife sighting and birdwatching. Fishing in the beautiful waters of Crystal Coast can be a treat for anglers, who can also participate in yearly competitive fishing tournaments, such as the Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Tournament in September and King Mackerel - Bluewater Fishing Tournament in the spring. Rich history, scenic beauty and pristine beaches make the Crystal Coast a treasure. ...
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...the beach is the ultimate cure to all of my problems. While I am there, all of my obligations suddenly vanish. As I stroll along, I can feel the soft smooth sand beneath my feet. As I take in the soothing atmosphere that encircles me, I close my eyes, letting myself absorb the warming rays of the sun on a perfect summer day. I am comforted by the sounds of the ocean; the rhythmic pounding of the waves represses all of my concerns. I look into the cloudless blue sky and see the perfection of life. On the other hand, if serenity is not your desire, other parts of the beach are full of exciting sights, sounds, and smells. The waves at the beach continuously crashing into the shore give a blissful feeling, but looking a little closer you see surfers hanging, or children splashing around near the shore. The smell of the salt in the air is another unique comfort of the beach. Many fun opportunities await at the beach, consisting of boating, sailing, parasailing, and a plethora of other activities available to casual beachgoers. Regardless, beach’s most alluring feature has to be simply lying in the sand while soaking up the sun. On a extremely hot day where else would anyone rather be but the beach with the water, the sun, and all the activities that are happening, or just to hang out with family and friends. The beach’s sights, smells, and sounds unlike any other place on earth. Every summer over a billion people flock to the beaches for their unique experience. Where else...
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...find the peace that one deserves. Located in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is my favorite vacation spot. Fat Sand Beach is a beautiful beach with breathtaking sights. This beach is an ideal getaway for families, friends, and couples seeking relaxation and outdoor adventure. Fat Sand beach is so peaceful that help me forget all the pressures and worries of life. It is the one place where I could sit forever, and never get tired of just staring into the deep blue sea, admiring the ocean is filled with many colors and amazing marine life. Certainly Fat Sand Beach is a beautiful place for relaxing. The combination of blue water and the fresh air gives people the best feeling of calm. The sound of waves splashing gently on the shore is one of the most stress free feelings I have ever experienced. Lying on the beach under warm sun, the spectacular sky, and the breeze touching my face is just some of the gifts nature gives us . The water reminds me of crystals sparkling water when the sun is reflecting on it, and walking around the beach barefoot brings back fillings of freedom that the city cannot give. A beach...
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...tourist cake may be difficult to reconcile. Sea levels are rising. Maximum wave heights have been steadily increasing during the last decade, from 8.22 metres in 1991 to 9.92 metres on 9th November 2001. The best defence against coastal erosion and rising sea levels is the humble beach, cheaper than traditional hard defences in both the short and long term. But the creation of sustainable artificial beaches is more complex than simply dumping sand or shingle on the shore and the organisation responsible for these operations estimates annual sand loss at 10% of the amount spread. Causes: Alarmingly, the Catalan supply appears to be running out. Rivers such as the Llobregat and Besòs now barely reach the sea due to water abstraction. Where they do, damming, reforestation and increasing urbanisation upstream all act to reduce sediment input. Marina, breakwater and sea wall developments prevent the natural erosion of the coast and inhibit the transport of sediments in a southerly and south-westerly direction along the shore by coastal currents. The result is the same. The supply of sand is...
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...Exclusive Coast Around the world, along our ocean’s coast, there are miles and miles of nature’s beautiful beaches. These alluring shores with sublime weather become prime real estate for those who can afford it. When someone buys the property they expect to own the land that comes with it: so a person that buys a beach house expects that their backyard, the beach, is their private land. However, most people feel that all beaches should be public for tourism and personal satisfaction. That one cannot own “nature.” Despite the many heated debates over this exigence and the many laws that have been passed, individuals should come to the conclusion that the economic and recreational needs of the general public are greater than the needs of a select few. Today in the United States, there is a total of 88,633 miles of shoreline, give or take a few miles (United States 225). The US government census defines shoreline as, “the term used to describe a more detailed measure of the seacoast” (225). They included islands and territories, as well as bays, rivers and lakes in their measurement. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration states that, “in 2010, 123.3 million people, or 39 percent of the nation’s population lived in counties directly on the shoreline” (National Ocean Service). They also expect that population to increase by 10 million people by 2020. With so many people in such a small area, it does not make sense for people to be blocking off their land. When...
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...Tombolo, St. Andrew, Jamica and a section of coast of the coast at Hector’s River, Portland, Jamaica and what comparisons can be MADE? Candidate Name: Dominic Henry Registration Number: Year of Examination: 2016 Territory/Nation: Jamaica Aim The aim of this project is to compare the impact of coastal processes at a section of the Palisadoes, Tombolo, St.Andrew, Jamaica and a section of the coast at Hector’s River, Portland, Jamaica. Methodology To gain the information needed for the project the teacher devised a trip to go observe and investigate the coastal processes at each area. Prior to going on the trip the teacher gave students an information sheet which was needed to collect needed data, such as material present on shore, direction of winds, wave characteristics, coastal processes present at location, lastly landforms present at said area, as well as, a sketch of the area. It should also be noted that cameras were taken to obtain pictures of each site to be presented in the project. On November 4th, 2015 at about 8:30 am we made the journey to Palisadoes, Tombolo in Kingston, arriving at around 9:00 am. In which spent a time approximately 20-30 minutes. During that period the teacher explained and described the various events which are taking place, thereafter the information sheet would be filled up with the information obtained from observation and the explanation from the teacher. Afterwards the journey to Hector’s River, Portland was made in which the...
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...could be. One of the most unforgettable things was getting to watch the sunset on the beach. When we arrived to Cancun, Mexico I couldn’t believe how breathtakingly beautiful it was. As we drove to our hotel I could hear the proud mariachi band playing their captivating music. The smells of the authentic Mexican dishes that filled the air could make anyone’s mouth water. In the distance I could see the endless blue ocean slowly getting bigger as we approached it. (Then we turned into the driveway of a beautiful castle like hotel where we would be staying at during our vacation.) ??? Later that evening we decided to take a trip down to the beach. As I got out of the car I could hear the waves clashing against one another as they reached shore. I could smell the comforting salt water in air. The crystal clear water sparkled as the sun shined upon it. After spending the whole day on the beach, we laid a blanket on the warm sand and watched as the sun disappeared into the water. It was one of the most beautiful sunsets I have ever witnessed. The sky slowly went from a warm orange to a cool purple. We had a delicious picnic and then went back to the hotel to have a goodnight sleep. Cancun is the most beautiful place I have ever been to. I got to experience the culture and see some of the most extravagant beaches in the world. The wonderful time I had here I will always remember. I hope to one day revisit Cancun and explore more of their wonderful...
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