My topic of marginalization deals with the problem of suicide around the world, but focusing more on teen suicide prevention. Suicide can be brought about by many things such as; depression, loss of a friend or family member, a break up, failing a class or feeling alone. Teens are often a large bulk of the statistics of suicides every year. Sometimes the depression that causes the suicide is considered to come from the music they listen to and fads associated with specific types of music. These teenagers may not find help because of marginalization. People may see them as delinquents and may not even consider that these teens are a danger to themselves. This lack of help and care can create even more depression. Teenagers may feel alone in their fight to keep living.
My project will consist of an organization aimed towards helping those who are considering suicide or have been affected by suicide. The organization will also educate the public about suicide prevention. It will focus more on teenagers, but also provide help for everyone. The organization will work together with recording artists and celebrities to better catch the attention and support of teens. The organization will strive to decrease the suicide rate in the United States and around the world.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Beggars by Thrice
Originating from Irvine, California, Thrice, has been blessing progressive indie/ post hardcore rock with their music since 1998. The quartet consists of vocalist/guitarist Dustin Kensrue, lead guitarist Teppei Teranishi, bassist Ed Breckenridge and drummer Riley Breckenridge. In the beginning of their careers, Thrice was well known for their fast and hard style of music. Their heavily distorted guitar riffs, technical lead guitar solos and frequent changes of complex time signatures. As most artists do, Thrice grew as musicians as they grew older. This is evident in their newest album, Beggars. Their seventh and latest album is a ten song ballad about the different characteristics of humanity. Those characteristics being greed, passion, fear, regret, love, and anger. The most important message in the entire album is presented in the closing track. "Beggars" is a song about how most of the world may think they have complete control over their entire life and their circumstances, but the reality is that everything in life is out of our control in the end. Even the strongest or wealthiest can not be sure that they will wake up in the morning. Everything that we have received, everything we are, and will become has all been a gift. In that sense, we are "beggars" all.
Most of the song consists of a slow beat and soft vocals, which creates a haunting feel. Kenrue's soulful voice almost creates an image of a lonely tyrant as he realizes he has nothing left to live for. The songs power increases as the vocals become filled with anger and pain, the drums start pounding with force and the guitars begin to wail in the background. These elements help you visualize as these "men of power" lose their possessions in a hypothetical fire.
During the albums release date in 2009, the band most likely wanted to deal with the problems being faced in America. Thrice most likely felt they had to write about those corporate C.E.O.s who helped bring our nation's economy to fall while their pockets swelled. With the failing economy many people lost their jobs, Thrice also touched on the topic of the poor and their neediness. During this time of hardship there has been an increasing correlation to divorces. This leads the band to discuss the subject of divorce and lost love.
Whether you enjoy your rock fast and loud or slow and quiet, Thrice delivers music on both sides of the spectrum. If you want head banging, heart racing music, listen to The Illusion of Safety (2002) or The Artist in the Ambulance (2003). If you enjoy your rock on the softer side, check out The Alchemy Index (2007/2008) or Beggars (2009).
Thrice - "Beggars"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KhgtwsE3uc
All you great men of power, you who boast of your feats -
Politicians and entrepreneurs.
Can you safeguard your breath in the night while you sleep?
Keep your heart beating steady and sure?
As you lie in your bed, does the thought haunt your head
That you’re really, rather small?
If there’s one thing I know in this life: we are beggars all.
All you champions of science and rulers of men,
Can you summon the sun from its sleep?
Does the earth seek your counsel on how fast to spin?
Can you shut up the gates of the deep?
Don’t you know that all things hang, as if by a string,
O’er the darkness - poised to fall?
If there’s one thing I know in this life: we are beggars all.
All you big shots that swagger and stride with conceit,
Did you devise how your frame would be formed?
If you’d be raised in a palace, or live out in the streets,
Did you choose the place or the hour you’d be born?
Tell me what can you claim? Not a thing - not your name!
Tell me if you can recall just one thing,
That’s not a gift in this life?
Can you hear what’s been said?
Can you see now that everything’s grace after all?
If there’s one thing I know in this life: we are beggars all.
Most of the song consists of a slow beat and soft vocals, which creates a haunting feel. Kenrue's soulful voice almost creates an image of a lonely tyrant as he realizes he has nothing left to live for. The songs power increases as the vocals become filled with anger and pain, the drums start pounding with force and the guitars begin to wail in the background. These elements help you visualize as these "men of power" lose their possessions in a hypothetical fire.
During the albums release date in 2009, the band most likely wanted to deal with the problems being faced in America. Thrice most likely felt they had to write about those corporate C.E.O.s who helped bring our nation's economy to fall while their pockets swelled. With the failing economy many people lost their jobs, Thrice also touched on the topic of the poor and their neediness. During this time of hardship there has been an increasing correlation to divorces. This leads the band to discuss the subject of divorce and lost love.
Whether you enjoy your rock fast and loud or slow and quiet, Thrice delivers music on both sides of the spectrum. If you want head banging, heart racing music, listen to The Illusion of Safety (2002) or The Artist in the Ambulance (2003). If you enjoy your rock on the softer side, check out The Alchemy Index (2007/2008) or Beggars (2009).
Thrice - "Beggars"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KhgtwsE3uc
All you great men of power, you who boast of your feats -
Politicians and entrepreneurs.
Can you safeguard your breath in the night while you sleep?
Keep your heart beating steady and sure?
As you lie in your bed, does the thought haunt your head
That you’re really, rather small?
If there’s one thing I know in this life: we are beggars all.
All you champions of science and rulers of men,
Can you summon the sun from its sleep?
Does the earth seek your counsel on how fast to spin?
Can you shut up the gates of the deep?
Don’t you know that all things hang, as if by a string,
O’er the darkness - poised to fall?
If there’s one thing I know in this life: we are beggars all.
All you big shots that swagger and stride with conceit,
Did you devise how your frame would be formed?
If you’d be raised in a palace, or live out in the streets,
Did you choose the place or the hour you’d be born?
Tell me what can you claim? Not a thing - not your name!
Tell me if you can recall just one thing,
That’s not a gift in this life?
Can you hear what’s been said?
Can you see now that everything’s grace after all?
If there’s one thing I know in this life: we are beggars all.
Monday, February 8, 2010
This Weekend's Sneak Preview
More has to be done to protect and preserve our future in this world. We neglect too many serious issues that we must face right away. The world's natural resources are being depleted. Forests throughout the world are being cut down for lumber and to industrialize the land. Teenage pregnancy is damaging our youth. It is also one of the many reasons some teenagers drop out of school. These issues aren't only restricted to the United States. All around the world these issues are affecting us all. Poverty all over the world seems to be on the rise. The increase in poverty creates an increase in crime and drug use. We must work together to fix these issues and prevent them from increasing and reoccurring.
Although the United States tries its best to help second and third world countries, it can not be the only contributor. The other leading powers in the world must assist in helping the United States in their efforts. There has been some criticism of the United States' lack of help in situations like that of Haiti and other impoverished countries. We have to keep in mind that America is dealing with its own domestic problems like the war in Iraq and the failing economy. The United States must first deal with the majority of its own problems to further help other countries with needs. To help the needy countries, the United States must provide the tools necessary to fix the countries' problems. They must not intrude and push their ideals onto the countries. They must allow the countries to follow the appropriate steps for change.
To fix the problem of deforestation, the world's leading powers must agree on universal laws that protect certain areas of the world. The laws will prevent the cutting down of forests and trees and in some cases hunting of certain animals and species. The laws will also help in the world's attempt to stop global warming and to become more "green".
Our efforts as individuals, just like of our nation's leaders, most also be increased. We must stress the importance of an education. Even in countries outside of North America, education must be further enforced. The enforcement of education will increase the amount of people that are qualified for work. This will than decrease the population of the poor. Creating jobs for those who can teach other citizens is just one example of how the education systems in impoverished countries can make progress.
We must also stress the importance of abstinence and safe sex among teenagers. The youth of every country must realize the potential risks of unprotected sex. Sex education should be taught throughout the world. On the other hand, those young mothers and fathers must also be helped. Parenting classes should also be taught. Special organizations should donate the essentials that any mother may need like diapers and baby formula.
Although the world faces many issues that seem to pile on top of each other one after the other. We must attempt to work together to fix these problems for the greater good of our world as a whole.
Although the United States tries its best to help second and third world countries, it can not be the only contributor. The other leading powers in the world must assist in helping the United States in their efforts. There has been some criticism of the United States' lack of help in situations like that of Haiti and other impoverished countries. We have to keep in mind that America is dealing with its own domestic problems like the war in Iraq and the failing economy. The United States must first deal with the majority of its own problems to further help other countries with needs. To help the needy countries, the United States must provide the tools necessary to fix the countries' problems. They must not intrude and push their ideals onto the countries. They must allow the countries to follow the appropriate steps for change.
To fix the problem of deforestation, the world's leading powers must agree on universal laws that protect certain areas of the world. The laws will prevent the cutting down of forests and trees and in some cases hunting of certain animals and species. The laws will also help in the world's attempt to stop global warming and to become more "green".
Our efforts as individuals, just like of our nation's leaders, most also be increased. We must stress the importance of an education. Even in countries outside of North America, education must be further enforced. The enforcement of education will increase the amount of people that are qualified for work. This will than decrease the population of the poor. Creating jobs for those who can teach other citizens is just one example of how the education systems in impoverished countries can make progress.
We must also stress the importance of abstinence and safe sex among teenagers. The youth of every country must realize the potential risks of unprotected sex. Sex education should be taught throughout the world. On the other hand, those young mothers and fathers must also be helped. Parenting classes should also be taught. Special organizations should donate the essentials that any mother may need like diapers and baby formula.
Although the world faces many issues that seem to pile on top of each other one after the other. We must attempt to work together to fix these problems for the greater good of our world as a whole.
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