Study in Human Relationships

Posted on July 5, 2011 by admin

While it is possible that many of the people that are chosen for reality shows are chosen because they exhibit several flaws in their personality, some reality shows have people that seem to be fairly normal. Shows like Survivor have many different people, including doctors, waitresses, teachers, and stay-at-home mothers. This article centers primarily around Survivor because it is a reality show that puts many different people together, forces intimacy, and forces them to work together to survive. The most interesting aspect of Survivor is that, while people are forced to develop intimate relationships quickly, the game also forces them to compete against each other.

This reality show provides a myriad of human personalities, interactions, and relationships, all at the click of a button. While I will admit that some people in one season are very similar to others in different seasons, there is a fair amount of change when it comes to personality types and situations. The spectator of this show occupies a unique position that you can’t get in any other aspect of life. In no other way can you sit back omniscient, watch others, and interpret their thoughts and actions. One of my favorite things to do while watching this show is to try and predict what someone will do or say based on their behavior, personality, and interactions with others. If you are interested in human psychology and sociology, then you should be an avid fan of reality shows.

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How to Come Up with Metal Band Name Ideas

Posted on June 27, 2011 by admin

An essential part of any metal band is their name. “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet”, this Shakespearean quote doesn’t hold true when it comes to a metal band name. Can you imagine Iron Maiden being named Pink Daisies? Or Guns ‘n’ Roses being called Champagne Supernova? Somehow that tough, rock image doesn’t come through, with a name like Pink Daisies (obviously!). So for all you metal-holics out there, looking to start your own metal band, along with the musicians and the songs, the name you pick for your band is another step in your long journey to rock royalty. Stumped as to what to choose or stuck with lame-o ideas like, “Pink Daisies”? Well, read on for some metal band name ideas to come up with an apt moniker for your metal band.

How to Come Up with Metal Band Name Ideas

It’s difficult to actually sit down, with a piece of paper and write down band names like a school essay. The best way to let random events and ideas come to you. Take a walk, talk to people or the best method of them all, listen to some metal rock. That sort of music will inspire you to think from a rocker’s point of view and so band names will stream out willy-nilly. Get inspired from existing rock band names. System of a Down, Judas Priest, Metallica, Godsmack, Incubus, Lordi are some metal bands, so try to think along those lines. The Internet is also helpful in this regard, with numerous band name generator sites. Simply type in a phrase or word in the generator text box, click on the generate button and you will get at least 4-5 names containing the phrase you wanted. Some sites even generate band names, based on the acronym you have typed in. For eg. If you type “RIP”, the site might generate “Rot In Pieces” as a possible name. But results vary, you may end up with completely rubbish names that make no sense.

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What has Caused Rise in TV Viewership?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin

One more interesting fact about Americans and their love for television is that, in an American home, there are more TV sets than people! In the same survey report, Nielsen Media Research has revealed that there are 2.75 TV sets in every household, as opposed to 2.55 people per home. However, the research mostly takes into account the aggregated hours spent watching TV by a family and not a single individual. When this statistics was calculated, it was revealed that an American individual spends about 4 hours, 35 minutes a day watching TV. Thus, they spend about 29 hours per week watching TV. As evident, this time is slightly less than a full time job! Every month, they spend roughly 142 hours watching TV, which is almost double the time spent by individuals of other nations.

The survey has shown a rise of about 5 hours per week, when compared to previous years data. The number of television sets has also increased since then. As every member of the family has his or her own television set, they can now watch their favorite programs without having to share the remote control. This has invariably contributed to increased amount of television viewing. Apart from that, there are many factors that have contributed to rise in television viewership.

What has Caused Rise in TV Viewership?

As mentioned above, more number of TV sets per household is a major contributing factor. Apart from that, there is also a steep rise in the number of niche channels. This means, every member of the house can have a dedicated channel, which caters to their individual needs. Thus, the family of four now watches four different channels at any given time. Earlier, families used to sit together and watch good TV shows aired for family audience. Now, mom may watch her favorite sitcom in the kitchen, while dad stretches on the living room couch watching football and kids are holed up in their bedrooms watching cartoon. This significantly increases the total time spent in watching TV by a family.

Another factor that might have contributed to more time being spent in front of the TV is economic meltdown. As more people lost their jobs, they had nothing else to do but switch on the idiot box. However, this situation is likely to change as people will eventually get back to their work. Besides, the survey does not take into account the time when TV is only being played in the background, while members are doing something else. The survey counts this time as active watching, which adds up to the total number of hours that television is watched. Continue reading →

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Reese Witherspoon

Posted on June 14, 2011 by admin

The MTV Movie Awards have evolved to become one of the more sought-after and anticipated of all Hollywood awards shows. Without too much of the pomp and circumstance of the Academy Awards or the Golden Globes, the MTV Movie Awards are more laid back. The performers, presenters and nominees are afforded quite a bit of latitude in what they do and say throughout the evening. Basically, it’s a more fun version of the Oscars.

This year, America’s Sweetheart Reese Witherspoon is going to take home the MTV Generation Award. It’s hard to believe that Reese is already 35 years old and that she has enjoyed such a wide-ranging and successful career in film. She’s an Oscar-winner and has starred in some of the more beloved films of the last 10-plus years.

And as much as the fans will delight in Witherspoon’s taking the stage to receive MTV’s equivalent of a Lifetime Achievement Award, the night will be much more about how well Jason Sudeikis and the many presenters and performers of the evening fare.

Sudeikis is hosting the MTV Movie Awards for the first time and this is going to be a great opportunity for him to continue his break away from Saturday Night Live. With his feature film, Horrible Bosses, about to hit the big screen in the coming weeks, hosting the MTV Movie Awards could help generate even more buzz for the film, which co-stars Jennifer Aniston. Sudeikis’ comedic style will likely be put to the test as host of the Awards, as he seems to do his best work playing smartly off the other characters in his sketches.

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