Favorite movie of 2009

(500) Days of Summer

The movie, 500 days of Summer directed by Marc Webb was my favorite movie of 2009. I saw this movie in the theaters on opening night, and it was quite possibly a great film. The concept of the story was differnt from many other movies that I have seen. This movie also got great ratings from critics, as well my friends that have seen this movie. I recommend anyone to watch 500 days of Summer!
link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1022603/

Magazine Proposal

To: Publisher

I'm here to write you a letter on regards for a proposal for a magazine that i'm creating. The magazine title is called: ICF (International Food Specialties). ICF will feature many type of international food hailing from from many countires like: Japan, Korea, Europe, India etc. The concept will be differnt among other food magazines because it features a diversity among Asia countries, and European countries. Readers will be targed among the age group for ALL, male and females will both be interested in my magazine, and espcially for those that are passionate for food! I would want many advertisers to reach my readers. I would want billboards, tv, radio, magazines, and newspapers to reach my readers from their advertisers. The articles that will be appearing in my premier issue will have:
1) An artist from Tokyo expalining the beauty and art of sashimi
2) An article based on international food from Asia vs. American food
3) The history of food (international food)
4) What's popular to eat among European food?
5) Popular international resturaunts that are located around the United States

My premier issue will be colorful, but also settle. I will want the title to be large, with many a picture of flags hailing from differnt countries. I will want to attract readers from all countries and believe that if they see their flag on a magazine - then they will be attracted to it and will buy it.

Influential Books

1) "The Kite Runner" By Khaled Hosseni was a highly compelling, yet influential book that I have read. The book had engaged my awareness through the war in Afghanistan. I am ashamed to admit it, but right after finishing this book I went to the computer and Googled "current situation in Afghanistan." Sadly, I found the situation there to be nearly just as volatile and dangerous as when the book ended around 2002. This book had made me feel guilty for complaining about little things throughout my daily life. It showed me an appreciation of the opportunity for living in the the United States.
Link: http://www.amazon.com/Kite-Runner-Khaled-Hosseini/dp/1594480001


2) The Pact which is a bibliography based on the story on Drs. Sampson Davis, George, Jenkis, and Rameck Hunt lives. This book was highly influential because it's based on the lives of three young boys who all become doctors. Through the struggles, and hardships they had to overcome made the book extremely inspirational. Their journey was inspirational, which made me become a hard worker. This book made me feel that I have wings, and can soar high with success.
Link: http://www.amazon.com/Pact-Sampson-Davis/dp/157322989X


3) "Kitchen" By Banana Yoshimoto was a highly influential book to me. The story is based on a girl named Mikage Sakurai whose Grandmother (which is her only guardian whom is alive) dies. The story soon shifts to her moving in with her classmate's family. The book was influential to me because it was about a girl who didn't know what her identity was, while at the the end of the book, she finds her identity through the love of her new family. "Kitchen" By Yoshimoto had made me realize that even if your life is under the storm, there is still a possibility of hope.
Link: http://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Banana-Yoshimoto/dp/0671880187/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255731896&sr=8-1

Media Project

Young teenagers around the world are being influenced by violent video games. However, the question is - how many teenagers spend their time on these crucial video games? It's time to take initiative and gather information based on the relationship between kids and video games. My media research project would be regarding on how many teenagers within the age limit of (12-15) that play violent video games. The research will conduct a variety of questions based on their time with video games. My hypothesis would be, when young teenagers play violent video games it will not only influence them but will change their perspective through the right and wrong rules in our society. The survey would be substantial evidence in order for me to determine the percentage on how many teenagers are heavily influenced by violent video games. In order for me to begin my research, I would create an organization to help distribute my surveys. A variety of questions would be: "How many hours a day do you play video games?", "How many video games do you play in which includes gangs, robbery, or violence?". "Do you find playing these characters in which create hostel acts enjoyable?", "How do video games influence your life?" etc. Within this survey, parents can be aware and informed among the influence in which violent video games may have on their children.