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| HISTORY OF THE HIP HOP CULTURE Hip Hop is a cultural movement that began among Latinos, Puerto Ricans and African American communities in the South Bronx in the early 1970s. Portions of the culture began spreading into the mainstream during the early 1980s, and by the 1990s, hip hop culture had spread all over the world...<<<CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE HIP HOP CULTURE. |
| Afrika Bambaataa's Definition Of Hip Hop?
Hip Hop means the whole culture of the movement.. when you talk about rap..Rap is part of the hip hop culture..The emceeing..The djaying is part of the hip hop culture. The dressing the languages are all part of the hip hop culture.The break dancing the b-boys, b-girls ..how you act, walk, look, talk are all part of hip hop culture.. and the music is colorless.. Hip Hop music is made from Black, brown, yellow, red, white.. whatever music that gives you the grunt.. that funk.. that groove or that beat.. It's all part of hip hop.... Are artist from the West Coast and Miami considered Hip Hop? Too Short, E-40 all the brothers and sisters that are making that hip hop and coming from the funk part of it are all hip hoppers.. The Electro Funk which is that Planet Rock sound which is now considered the Miami Bass sound is also hip hop.. The GoGo sound that you hear from Washington DC is also hip hop.. New Jack Swing that Teddy Riley is R&B and hip hop mixed together...So hip hop has progressed into different sounds and different avenues.. People also have to recognize from hip hop music..inparticular the electro funk came House music and Freestyle music with a lot of our Pueto Rican hip hoppers... The freestyle music really comes from Planet Rock..If you look at all the freestyle records its based upon Planet Rock.. If you look at all the Miami Bass records it's based upon Planet Rock.. It's all based upon electro funk... which came from hip hop music... Hip Hop has experimented with a lot of different styles of music and there's a lot of people who have brought different changes over time with hip hop.. which have brought out all these funky records which everybody just started jumpin' on like a catch phrase.. For example when 'Planet Rock' came out you had all of the electro funk records.. When you had Doug E Fresh with the show and 'La Di Da Di'.. a lot of rappers went that way...When Eric B came out with 'I Know U Got Soul'... all the way up to Run DMC and Wu-Tang. All these people brought changes within hip hop music... Unfortunately today a lot of the people who created hip hop..meaning the Black and Latinos do not control it no more... Afrika Bambaataa Sept 23 1996 |
| SUPERMAN RETURNS (2006)(the movie) Superman--born on a planet which has long since died--has been raised by adoptive parents on the Kent farm in Kansas. The young boy Kal-El is renamed Clark Kent, and though he has grown up among humans, he is not one of them. Under Earth's yellow sun, he can do two things humans can only dream of, but to co-exist with them he must live a dual life as mild, unassuming Clark Kent, secretly transforming into the Man of Steel when the world cries out for him. But now, the world's crises have gone unheeded for five long years since Superman's mysterious disappearance. Without him, crime has risen in the city of Metropolis and beyond; that's not even counting the future destructive acts of Lex Luthor, who has been sprung from prison with the specific intent of using Superman's technological secrets for his own personal gain and glory. Lois Lane, star reporter for the Daily Planet and the love of Superman's life, has moved on since Superman left without a word. She has even won a Pulitzer Prize for her essay, "Why the World Doesn't Need Superman." Lois has other issues to contend with--she is now engaged to the editor's nephew and has a young son to look after. But for Superman, the long search for his place in the universe ends back at the Kent farm, among the only family he has ever known. His destiny lies in Metropolis, where one look in Lois's eyes tell him that this place, among the flawed but ultimately good people of Earth, is his true home. And with Lex's plan coming to fruition mere hours after his return, the world will never need Superman more than it does now. Also Known As: The Last Son of Krypton Unbelievable Production Status: Released Logline: Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth. Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation Running Time: 2 hrs. 34 min. Release Date: June 28th, 2006 (wide) MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some intense action violence. Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures International, Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution Production Co.: Bad Hat Harry Productions, Peters Entertainment Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. Financiers: Co-Financier: Legendary Pictures, Inc. U.S. Box Office: $192,594,159 Filming Locations: Fox Studios Austrialia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Los Angeles, California, United States Produced in: United States |
| TECHNOLOGY NEWS
Rock out With a Stylin' Music Phones These cell phones are made for rockin'! Integration is a must: These mobiles hold your favorite tunes and a camera?and some of even have FM radios and video recording. Even with all those features, these candy-bar-styled phones are thin enough to fit in your front pocket. Buzz kills: Most of these phones limit song storage, and they may not have expandable memory options. Their low-resolution VGA digital cameras are somewhat weak, and their sleek design means small keypad buttons that won't do for big hands. Better features will mean a jump in size?and price. Irresistible Call: The Hottest Cell Phones Phones are smarter, smaller, and more feature-packed than ever before, and there's a model to fit any user. Shutterbugs will flock to the Nokia N90, while music lovers will adore the Sony Ericsson W800i and W600i for their hi-fi abilities. Those who want the most from their phone can go for the T-Mobile SDA and its powerful Internet skills, while minimalists can slip the slim Razr V3 into their low-rise jeans. These five phones are not just hot?they all get high marks from the professional tech reviews. |
| HEALTH
Coping With Stress What is stress? Stress is defined as any change that you must adapt to in our ever changing world. In particular, stress is any demand (force, pressure, strain) placed on the body and the body?s reaction to it. Stress is experienced by everyone who is living, working, and breathing at this very moment. It is a fact of life you cannot avoid. Stress, itself, ranges in intensity from the negative extreme of being in physical danger to the joy of completing a desired goal. All stress is not bad. It is important to identify how you respond to stressful events. This will determine the impact that these experiences have on your life. Assess your current stressors and explore ways that you respond to them. Generate a list of current events that produce stress in your life. (i.e., moved to new location, work or school demands, balancing priorities, job promotion) Brainstorm how you cope with stressful experiences. Assess if you have a healthy or unhealthy coping style. For example: Healthy Coping Styles Unhealthy Coping Styles -exercise -alcohol or drug use -down time for selfcare -avoidance of event -balancing work and play -procrastination -time management- initiate schedule -overeating After identifying stressors and coping styles, you can begin to modify your behavior. Be aware of your physiological and emotional reaction to stress. Recognize what you can change (your reactions to stress, internal thoughts). Utilize healthy coping skills. Incorporate good coping skills into your repertoire, increasing your options. Practice healthy coping skills daily even when intense stress is not present (this prepares you for times when you may feel overwhelmed). RELAXATION TECHNIQUES Recognize what activities you consider relaxing. Be specific when exploring your options: ?going for walks ?meeting with friends ?reading for pleasure ?listening to music ?taking a bath Be realistic about the amount of time that you can dedicate to "downtime". This time should be incorporated into your daily routine. Remember this is called BALANCE- not be used as a procrastination tactic. Begin practicing relaxation techniques ?meditation ?guided imagery ?deep breathing exercises ?progressive relaxation (muscle relaxation) Decide which relaxation technique works for you and practice daily. Find several techniques that work for you so you have an array of options. STress Management Techniques BODY: Along with improving your ability to relax, you must assess diet and other strains on your body. Aerobic exercise can reduce anxiety up to 50%. Good nutrition (a well balanced diet) will improve your ability to appropriately respond to stress. Get an adequate amount of rest each night. Reducing caffeine intake will help you manage your anxiety (2 � cups of coffee doubles the epinephrine level). Smoking cessation is important, as nicotine is also a stimulant. Biofeedback techniques can help up to 80% of migraine sufferers. Acupuncture has also shown promise. MIND: If you have multiple stressors (deadlines, increased responsibilities), you must prioritize your time. Initiating a time management schedule remains a positive way to reduce stress and anxiety. Break large demands into small, manageable parts. Work through one task at a time. Do what needs to be done first, leaving other things for tomorrow. Identify your goals and work toward them. Take direct action when stress arises- identify your needs and articulate them; Be intentional about what you can do. Acknowledge your thoughts and feelings concerning the stressors in your life. Develop a support network to rely on in times of need. Remember to be kind to yourself and not dwell on the "shoulds". |