Dancing Into Hearts (Without Sound)

How much influence does the media hold over the general population’s opinion? In this case, how does the public feel about a deaf woman dancing her way into their hearts?

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At age 21, Marlee Matlin was the youngest female ever to receive the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1986. She won the award for Children of a Lesser God. Marlee became deaf as an infant – but she has never allowed that to hold her back. She is active actress today with a role on The L Word.

During the next few months she will be appearing on the hit TV show Dancing With The Stars. Marlee will be dancing, even though she is unable to hear the music. Her partner is Fabian Sanchez – a newcomer to the show. Fabian is the only newcomer, so one can imagine that the task of joining ws daunting; however, having a deaf partner must be extremely challenging. This is a groundbreaking story because a woman who can not hear music is now about to learn and express herself in difficult ball room dance.

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Hey St. Patrick! Get Out of the Day!

How much influence does the media hold over the general population’s opinion? In this case, did the media or the Bishops influence the removing of a certain holiday?

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What do the years 1940, 2008 and 2160 have in common? These are all years when Catholic Bishops have been forced to move St. Patrick's Day festivites from March 17th to a different date.

In the case of 2008, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations have been officially moved from March 17th to March 15th, according to the Catholic News Agency.

Why is the holiday being moved? This is because it falls during Holy Week (the week prior to Good Friday and Easter).

Although the Catholic Church is in agreement with moving the celebration, some organizations are not. According to CNN.com, The Shamrock Club in Columbus has every intention for going forward with this parade plans – even though it will most likely draw protesters. In both New York and Boston, where the Irish Catholic communities are substantially sized, the bishops plan to approach the issue with a hands-off approach.

Most that are protesting the people who refuse to move the day argue that if not for religion and tradition, we would not celebrate such a green day.

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Smiley Miley has Nearly a Billion Reasons to Smile

How much influence does the media hold over the general population’s opinion? In this case, how is the media assisting 15 year old Miley Cyrus into becoming a multi-billionaire?

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Miley Cyrus and Hannah Montana are pratically synonymous with one another these days.

Miss Cyrus is the daughter of popular country singer, Billy Ray Cyrus. She is quickly becoming one of the riches teens ever.

Let’s talk numbers: (from portfolios.com):

• 7 songs from Miley’s first album, Hannah Montana made the Billboard 100 Chart


• 5.1 Million viewers tuned into to Hannah Montana’s debut in March 2006


• $31.1 Million Dollars the 3D movie Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour grossed during opening weekend


• $36 Million Dollars worth of revenue in 2007 for the Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour

This girl is clearly a mega star. She manages to hit the preteen and teen market with a punch.

Her movie beat out long time preformers’ U2’s similar project but nearly $30 Million. According to Portfolios.com, both movies were 3D. U2’s movie cost 10 Million to make, while Miley’s movie only took 7.

According to AOL’s Predictions, Miley Cyrus is well on her way to being worth more than the Olsen twins (combined!)