Umbrella…Ella…Ella May 26, 2008

t’s now time to open up those umbrellas. it’s rainy season again here in the Philippines. It has been raining almost everyday.

I am getting sad because I don’t like rainy days. I actually hate rainy days. I can’t go out and have fun when it’s raining. Most of the things I love doing are outdoors. I also hate those muddy streets, soaking wet slippers and freaky thunders.

It may sound weird but when it’s raining, I have the tendency to feel sad and gloomy. I tend to remember the loneliest days of my life. And I just hate it!

However, what I enjoy about rainy days is still managing to be fashionable. It’s now time to open up those lovely umbrellas. Umbrellas could be as trendy and fashionable as flip flops worn during summer. And of course, it’s now time to brag those gorgeous jackets and coats. You could now look like the Hollywood stars.

Rain could not stop us from being as fashionable as ever!Ü

David Cook Fever! May 26, 2008

so love David Cook!Ü haha! I’m so happy with the votes of America for making David Cook the newest American Idol. It was the right to decision.

From the first time I’ve watched David in his audition, i already adored him. First, he’s so gorgeous. I just love his facial hair!Ü Then, I admired his husky voice than complements his look. I watched his Idol Journey. I have seen him evolved. he has improved a lot in his looks, style, singing and performance. He is also great in making his own rendition of songs he sings. And I would never forget, neither everyone else, his version of Mariah Carey’s “Always be my baby”. It was a risk taking performance. but it’s definitely worth a risk because it will always be remembered by everyone. As early as today, David Cook has created a name and image that will be loved not just by Americans but by the whole world.

David Cook is undoubtedly a superb singer. I knew it in my heart that he’ll make it big and even bigger. American Idol is just the start of his Idol Journey.

Persuading could be easy May 26, 2008

Life is really full of bias. Agree?

Whether we admit it or not, we are people-person. We care about what other people say about us. We want to look good not just to feel better about ourselves but to impress other people.

According to Aristotle, a person’s character is most important in being able to convince or persuade an audience or specific somebody. And he calls it ETHOS. Ethos is the feelings that we attach to a person. Aristotle, mentioned three factors of persuasion: Ethos, Logos and Pathos. Ethos is the character or credibility of the speaker. Logos is the logic or reasoning of the speaker. And Pathos is the emotional appeals used by the speaker.

Since Ethos, is subjective, it is created or defined by the listeners. So therefore, we should be sure to be a speaker with positive Ethos. This could be done by displaying adequate knowledge, being sincere, appearing well-groomed and personable and behaving with decorum.

With this, you’re sure to make people agree with what your saying.

Protect your ears! May 26, 2008

Do you know that hearing loss can lead to further problems?

In a study headed by Anne Marie Tharpe, an audiology researcher, those who have “minimal” hearing loss were found to have lower test scores, greater stress and behavioral problems and lower energy levels and self esteem than their “normal hearing” peers.

Therefore, we should be protecting our ears to avoid hearing damage. We may try staying at home to avoid the sound of motorcycles, pneumatic drills, horns blown and the like. But staying at home is definitely boring. You wouldn’t enjoy hanging out with your friends, malling with your family, bar hopping or just walking around. Second, you may just enjoy and let yourself suffer from hearing loss then purchase hearing aids. But hearing aids are too expensive. It also doesn’t look good when you’re wearing one.

So you may just try to avoid using your audio gadgets like your mp3 players and music phones. Since these gadgets can produce sound more than 85 decibels, it could definitely harm our hearing. Your hearing could be damage by using these gadgets at more than half of its volume even after just 15 minutes. So to still enjoy life years from now, protect your ears. If you can’t avoid using your mp3 players and music phones, just use it at half of its maximum volume and at an average of two hours a day.

hazards of our loved gadgets May 26, 2008

TRIVIA:

pneumatic drill and mp3 players..
what do they have in common?


ANSWER:

Listening to full volume of an mp3 player is equivalent to standing 10 feet from a pneumatic drill.

FACTS:

Walkmans and CD players were the audio gadgets popularly used before. Now, mp3 players and music phones are the most popular audio gadgets today. Almost everyone’s already hook with these audio gadgets. Almost everyone wants to have one. But why?

It can be considered bandwagon because of popularity, everyone wishes to have one. They want to be “in” and trendy.

Waiting in line, on the bus, working out or just walking around.. these are the moments users usually use their audio gadgets. They simply want to be entertained.

For some, they use their audio gadgets while doung their howemorks and even while reviewing for an exam.

mp3 players and music phones have certain features that attracts users. First, it can store thousands of songs. Second, it can be used for more than 12 hours without recharging. And mp3 players and music phones are portable so you could use it anytime and anywhere.

WARNING:

Extensive use of mp3 players can cause hearing damage. Listening to sounds more than 85 decibel is harmful to our ears. 85 decibels is equivalent to a sound of a busy street. Mp3 players and music phones can produce sound more than 885 decibels and even more than 100. 100 decibels is equivalent to a sound of a motorcycle, chainsaw and pneumatic drill.

Experts claim that listening to volumes more than 100 decibels can damage our hearing even after 15 minutes.

So better think twice before hitting the music…