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It is a widespread belief that teenagers are more interested in things and activities that are related to computer and mobile phones than on the every-day issues surrounding them. In a recent survey conducted by Harvard University, researchers established that a majority of teenagers are not attentive to general news programs. Although the sample size is small (only 1800 samples), the study confirms what people have long suspected. Teens are more interested in gizmos like latest mobile phones and iPods and internet socializing networks like Orkut and Facebook and instant messaging tools.
Take today..... Today in Los Angeles, there begins, a colossal undertaking of de-constructing/repairing a bridge over the very major 405 freeway shutting down a 10-mile segment of the freeway that will affect at least 5 additional freeways and millions travelling in cars. The PR campaign makes an effort to caution people to shop locally and stay off the freeways and "get to know your community." Imagine the personal stories that will develop by the time it re-opens on Monday morning. Mark my words...someone with a significant story to tell will emerge from this. The Santa Monica, UCLA Medical Center has three helicopter companies on standby to transport patients and human organs in the event of emergency operations requiring extra medical supplies and personnel. True to LA's penchant for drama, it's already being called,"Carmageddon."
Frank Abagnale had no idea at age 16 when he ran away from home that his survival methods would become the bestseller, Catch Me If You Can and later the movie starring Leonardo de Caprio who wasn't even born when all this happened. Aron Ralston had no idea when he dashed out to go hiking that he would end up having to cut off his right arm to save his life.
This website also provides a useful reference list comprising books, periodicals, and links to other websites. The famous Venderbilt Television News Archive, which has been recording news broadcasts of major television channels, namely ABC, CBS, and NBC, from 1968, is available on the internet also. Here abstracts of each day's bulletin are provided in an easy to search manner.
Read the newspaper: Reading the newspaper, will not only give you information about the various events, but also help you in expanding your knowledge of words. Updating your vocabulary always helps.
What has happened in your culture and family that can be told in a way that is both entertaining and benefit driven? On the other hand, what research might you be doing now to investigate something that has affected the lives of others that can be told by you from the stage?
It has been a trend that a majority of the teenagers do not know (or care) about things outside their academic field. One possible exception is perhaps the new models and functions of mobile phones. But it is a blessing that most of them are very good in their chosen field of study.
Take today..... Today in Los Angeles, there begins, a colossal undertaking of de-constructing/repairing a bridge over the very major 405 freeway shutting down a 10-mile segment of the freeway that will affect at least 5 additional freeways and millions travelling in cars. The PR campaign makes an effort to caution people to shop locally and stay off the freeways and "get to know your community." Imagine the personal stories that will develop by the time it re-opens on Monday morning. Mark my words...someone with a significant story to tell will emerge from this. The Santa Monica, UCLA Medical Center has three helicopter companies on standby to transport patients and human organs in the event of emergency operations requiring extra medical supplies and personnel. True to LA's penchant for drama, it's already being called,"Carmageddon."
Frank Abagnale had no idea at age 16 when he ran away from home that his survival methods would become the bestseller, Catch Me If You Can and later the movie starring Leonardo de Caprio who wasn't even born when all this happened. Aron Ralston had no idea when he dashed out to go hiking that he would end up having to cut off his right arm to save his life.
This website also provides a useful reference list comprising books, periodicals, and links to other websites. The famous Venderbilt Television News Archive, which has been recording news broadcasts of major television channels, namely ABC, CBS, and NBC, from 1968, is available on the internet also. Here abstracts of each day's bulletin are provided in an easy to search manner.
Read the newspaper: Reading the newspaper, will not only give you information about the various events, but also help you in expanding your knowledge of words. Updating your vocabulary always helps.
What has happened in your culture and family that can be told in a way that is both entertaining and benefit driven? On the other hand, what research might you be doing now to investigate something that has affected the lives of others that can be told by you from the stage?
It has been a trend that a majority of the teenagers do not know (or care) about things outside their academic field. One possible exception is perhaps the new models and functions of mobile phones. But it is a blessing that most of them are very good in their chosen field of study.