Globalisation of Mass Media
I heard about an interesting news today on 98.7 FM (this morning). I would liked to share it with you guys as I thought this pieces of 'news' were rather relevant to our recent comms class.
Singapore was rank 133 from the survey of PRESS FREEDOM. It may seems that we were very low at the bottom of the ranking but it had a slight improvement from rank 144 in last year, 2008.
At the bottom of the ranking were Turkmenistan, North Korea and Eritrea, where their media are almost nonexistent
This piece of information is from http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/World/Story/STIStory_444754.html
However, I have researched on another website which has a different ranking with the one reported from the straits times.
Singapore was ranked even lower, 152, out of 195 countries. Singapore has a status of "Not Free" according to the survey of Freedom of the Press.
You may check it out from this website : http://www.freedomhouse.org/uploads/fop/2009/FreedomofthePress2009_tables.pdf
Put the rankings a side. They key point I will like to mention is the restriction of the press media in Singapore. Is is good to have such a high restriction in our press media? I will like to list out some pros and cons from my own perception of the high restriction in our country.
Pros
- Celebrities feel safe in Singapore as they feel that the media in Singapore respect privacy.
- Our Government controls our press media and set rules for them to make sure all news are healthy to all Singaporeans. For example; no explicit photos/news, the news are almost 100% accurate.
The pros are more of personal perception than about globalisation.
Cons
- We are very restricted with the world news as news are chosen for us to read. It means we will not know any other news outside the box unless we look into other countries media context.
- Indirectly, it makes the press media very mundane and boring.
- It is more difficult for the Singapore press media to diverse out of Singapore. (Unable to expand) Thus, we are unable to globalise our media rapidly.
Things that you may like to comment.
- Singapore's 'Freedom of the Press 2009' ranking.
- The pros and cons about the high restriction imposed to our press media
Monday, October 19, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Week Seven
Relational Formation and Development =)
Physical Appearance
- It exerts a consistent positive impact on relational formation
- It is the biggest impact in the early stages of a relationship. ( In the beginning)
Don't you think? it is quite sad that physical appearance has the largest impact to form a relationship. Indirectly, it means all of us have to look good to attract people?
To look good. Make - up has became a lot of woman's best friend. Make up allows you to hide all your pigmentation, spots, dark eye bags and etc. AND, it is able to enhance your jaw line, cheek bones, pouty lips and etc to make you look prettier. It is the reason why there are more make-up brands establishing in the industry.
Adertisement plays a big part in establishing their branding in the industry. If you notice, most of the make-up advertisement were film in an "ethos" persuasion method. Which they would, empoly celebrities to advertise their products as there were the ones who heavilty relay on make-up.
How true is it??? (to the point i say about celebrities are the ones who relay heavily on make-up)
more pictures here : http://www.topsocialite.com/celebrities-without-makeup/
Physical Appearance
- It exerts a consistent positive impact on relational formation
- It is the biggest impact in the early stages of a relationship. ( In the beginning)
Don't you think? it is quite sad that physical appearance has the largest impact to form a relationship. Indirectly, it means all of us have to look good to attract people?
To look good. Make - up has became a lot of woman's best friend. Make up allows you to hide all your pigmentation, spots, dark eye bags and etc. AND, it is able to enhance your jaw line, cheek bones, pouty lips and etc to make you look prettier. It is the reason why there are more make-up brands establishing in the industry.
Adertisement plays a big part in establishing their branding in the industry. If you notice, most of the make-up advertisement were film in an "ethos" persuasion method. Which they would, empoly celebrities to advertise their products as there were the ones who heavilty relay on make-up.
How true is it??? (to the point i say about celebrities are the ones who relay heavily on make-up)
more pictures here : http://www.topsocialite.com/celebrities-without-makeup/
Friday, October 9, 2009
Week Six
Relationships seem fragile.
http://www.celebpulp.com/more-celebrity-break-up-rumors/
check out this website =) you are able to check ou latest celebrities break up rumours. We always notice and gossip about celebrities daily life as they are the center of attraction. From all their news, getting married and divorce is one of the most common news. Breaking up and get hitch again with another person seems so over rated. It is as if they can get marry today and divorce as fast as on the next day.
This are a few celebrities on the latest update:
Reports are that Rose McGowan and her fiance, director Robert Rodriguez, have broken off their engagement…..again! The couple broke it off and got back together again last summer as well. They have been engaged since October of 2007, and apparently no reason has been given for the split this time
Comedienne Sarah Silverman is not fucking Matt Damon, and is also definitely not with her on again off again boyfriend Jimmy Kimmel. The two funny people are off for sure this time, because Sarah is reportedly dating comedian Rob Huebel, and has been for months! Ouch Jimmy!
Rumor has that Jamie Kennedy and his way out of his league girlfriend Jennifer Love Hewitt have called it quits, after rumors of his infidelity have surfaced. Apparently Mr. Kennedy has been seeing his ex-girlfriend Shannon Funk on the side! Kennedy is blaming his now fired assistant, Miguel, for creating the rumor that he cheated. Kennedy denies all infidelity rumors and is working on patching things up with Jennifer.
The divorce and annulment rate in Singapore is estimated, 7.5 per 1,000 married resident (average of male and female) and has a total of 7,220 cases, in year 2008. The number of divorce and annualment cases has been increasing since 1980 which is only 3.2 per 1,000 married resident and total 1,721 cases.
Results are from www.singstat.gov.sg, you may check out the website for exact statistic and probably other interesting statistic too =)
I am very sure that, the increase in divorce cases do not happen in Singapore only. Comparing to USA, Singapore has a lower divorce rate.
However, why more couples are divorcing in such an alarming rate? (In Singapore)
Maintaining a relationship is much harder than getting into a relationship. (I bet all of you agree)
Here, I would like to point out some ways you can maintain your relationship through good communication.
1) Self Disclosure
Learn to share information about yourself and family that you will not tell others but only your family and partner. Your partner will be able to under you more. Moreover, it is able to exhibits trust and commitment to the relationship.
2) Conflict
Conflicts occur as we have different in perception. Conflict can either improve your relationship or break your relationship. However, we have to learn to overcome this conflict by communication and interact with each other. Talk things out and solve it rationally. I believe by accommodating each other will solve the problem.
3) Relational Needs
You need to indentify the short term and long term needs and determine to realize any unmet needs. For example; go for a date at least once a week, as one party might constant assurances in the relationship.
Hey guys =) You may like to comment about some relational needs in a relationship or your opinions in maintaining a relationship.
http://www.celebpulp.com/more-celebrity-break-up-rumors/
check out this website =) you are able to check ou latest celebrities break up rumours. We always notice and gossip about celebrities daily life as they are the center of attraction. From all their news, getting married and divorce is one of the most common news. Breaking up and get hitch again with another person seems so over rated. It is as if they can get marry today and divorce as fast as on the next day.
This are a few celebrities on the latest update:
Reports are that Rose McGowan and her fiance, director Robert Rodriguez, have broken off their engagement…..again! The couple broke it off and got back together again last summer as well. They have been engaged since October of 2007, and apparently no reason has been given for the split this time
Comedienne Sarah Silverman is not fucking Matt Damon, and is also definitely not with her on again off again boyfriend Jimmy Kimmel. The two funny people are off for sure this time, because Sarah is reportedly dating comedian Rob Huebel, and has been for months! Ouch Jimmy!
Rumor has that Jamie Kennedy and his way out of his league girlfriend Jennifer Love Hewitt have called it quits, after rumors of his infidelity have surfaced. Apparently Mr. Kennedy has been seeing his ex-girlfriend Shannon Funk on the side! Kennedy is blaming his now fired assistant, Miguel, for creating the rumor that he cheated. Kennedy denies all infidelity rumors and is working on patching things up with Jennifer.
The divorce and annulment rate in Singapore is estimated, 7.5 per 1,000 married resident (average of male and female) and has a total of 7,220 cases, in year 2008. The number of divorce and annualment cases has been increasing since 1980 which is only 3.2 per 1,000 married resident and total 1,721 cases.
Results are from www.singstat.gov.sg, you may check out the website for exact statistic and probably other interesting statistic too =)
I am very sure that, the increase in divorce cases do not happen in Singapore only. Comparing to USA, Singapore has a lower divorce rate.
However, why more couples are divorcing in such an alarming rate? (In Singapore)
Maintaining a relationship is much harder than getting into a relationship. (I bet all of you agree)
Here, I would like to point out some ways you can maintain your relationship through good communication.
1) Self Disclosure
Learn to share information about yourself and family that you will not tell others but only your family and partner. Your partner will be able to under you more. Moreover, it is able to exhibits trust and commitment to the relationship.
2) Conflict
Conflicts occur as we have different in perception. Conflict can either improve your relationship or break your relationship. However, we have to learn to overcome this conflict by communication and interact with each other. Talk things out and solve it rationally. I believe by accommodating each other will solve the problem.
3) Relational Needs
You need to indentify the short term and long term needs and determine to realize any unmet needs. For example; go for a date at least once a week, as one party might constant assurances in the relationship.
Hey guys =) You may like to comment about some relational needs in a relationship or your opinions in maintaining a relationship.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Week 5
Communication in Relationship
The framework of communication in relationships is in 3 processes. (De Fleur et al 2005)
- Engagement
- Management
- Disengagement
First contact to someone you are interested, how you get interested at that someone --> how u maintain relationship (communication) --> how causes problem in a relationship that lends to break up
I bet all of you have fall in love before.
When we first started to have interest in someone mostly it will be base on first impression. If the first impression is bad you will not be interested or wants to talk to that person at all. First impression consist of physical appearance, the way the person speak, the way they present themselves, their hobby, similarities and differences, proximity and more. Among all these points I feel that physical appearance plays a big part. I know it may sound bad but it is very true. You do not have to be very beautiful but you have to look presentable. What you wear and how you wear actually depicts your character as well. If you wear messily or dirtily I guess no one will wants to be close to you unless you are asking for help and etc.
To get attached with someone is easy but to maintain a relationship is hard. For example, how much you disclose your secret and information to your partner, how you solve conflicts, and what you need and want from your partner. Every one of us is individual and unique. You will hardly find two people with completely the same personality but if you found it there will be problems too. For example, A is a competitive person and she/he has to win all the time and if the other party is the same they will be quarrelling all the time to determine that they win. However, if you find someone with different personality will be conflicts too. Thus, able to solve relationship problems together is important.
There is a question that I will like to mention here which is being asked during lesson time. What are the top 3 things that you cannot accept that you will break off with your partner? Mine answer is rather typical I guess…. 1) Betrayal 2) Family Pressure 3) Future Plans. WHO can actually accept someone that betrays you. Especially women. They will say they have forgiven you but it does not mean that they have forgotten about that matter. The marks and scars will still exist.
Hello peeps =) Do comment about your top 3 things that you can’t accept that/till you will break off with your partner at my comment box for some discussions.
The framework of communication in relationships is in 3 processes. (De Fleur et al 2005)
- Engagement
- Management
- Disengagement
First contact to someone you are interested, how you get interested at that someone --> how u maintain relationship (communication) --> how causes problem in a relationship that lends to break up
I bet all of you have fall in love before.
When we first started to have interest in someone mostly it will be base on first impression. If the first impression is bad you will not be interested or wants to talk to that person at all. First impression consist of physical appearance, the way the person speak, the way they present themselves, their hobby, similarities and differences, proximity and more. Among all these points I feel that physical appearance plays a big part. I know it may sound bad but it is very true. You do not have to be very beautiful but you have to look presentable. What you wear and how you wear actually depicts your character as well. If you wear messily or dirtily I guess no one will wants to be close to you unless you are asking for help and etc.
To get attached with someone is easy but to maintain a relationship is hard. For example, how much you disclose your secret and information to your partner, how you solve conflicts, and what you need and want from your partner. Every one of us is individual and unique. You will hardly find two people with completely the same personality but if you found it there will be problems too. For example, A is a competitive person and she/he has to win all the time and if the other party is the same they will be quarrelling all the time to determine that they win. However, if you find someone with different personality will be conflicts too. Thus, able to solve relationship problems together is important.
There is a question that I will like to mention here which is being asked during lesson time. What are the top 3 things that you cannot accept that you will break off with your partner? Mine answer is rather typical I guess…. 1) Betrayal 2) Family Pressure 3) Future Plans. WHO can actually accept someone that betrays you. Especially women. They will say they have forgiven you but it does not mean that they have forgotten about that matter. The marks and scars will still exist.
Hello peeps =) Do comment about your top 3 things that you can’t accept that/till you will break off with your partner at my comment box for some discussions.
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