Breaking benjamin is one of my favorite bands and here is a little biography of them; enjoy. Breaking Benjamin is an alternative rock band from Pennsylvania. The band now includes Ben Burnley as the lead vocalist, Aaron Fink and Mark James Klepaski as the guitarists, and Jeremy Hummel as the drummer. (Breaking Benjamin)
The band all started in 1998 with Ben Burnley and Jeremy Hummel doing a Nirvana cover. When the song was over Ben threw the microphone to the ground breaking it. Then the owner of the equipment said to the audience "I'd like to thank Benjamin for breaking my freaking microphone". From then on the band called themselves Breaking Benjamin. Approximately a year later they changed their band’s name to Plan 9, and then in 2000 the band changed the name back to Breaking Benjamin. At this time two new members joined the band. The new members were Aaron Fink and Mark James Klepaski. They currently had a band of their own called Lifer. Lifer was a band that obtained short-lived fame and attention. The cause of that was their part in an MTV cover band contest that resulted in a record deal with Universal Records. They decided that they wanted to join Burnley and Hummel because they were so impressed with Benjamin’s song writing talent. (Breaking Benjamin Biography)
Some interesting facts about Breaking Benjamin are the logo is tattooed on Burnley's left wrist. The Breaking Benjamin logo was found in a tattoo book by a fan. Breaking Benjamin even has fans so dedicated that they have people video taping themselves singing Breaking Benjamin song and posting them on the internet. They also have a few hit songs that are featured on the moth popular videogames, such as halo. There are songs also featured on some T.V shows and soundtracks of movies. Their record for being at the top of the music charts has been over 35 weeks in a row. The rumor is that in the spring of 2008 they are going back to the studio after their tour is concluded they will start working on their fifth album. Their first album was “Saturate” that debuted in 2001, and their second album was “We Are Not Alone” that came out in June 2004. Later that year they released their third album, “So Cold”. The most recent album Breaking Benjamin released was “Phobia” and that was released August 6 in 2006
While performing live in concert the band has been known to frequently sing songs from Godsmack, Depeche Mode, Nirvana, Tool, and on more recent tours Deftones, and Nine Inch Nails songs. The band usually tour with Seethe, Tool, and Velvet Revolver. Thursday I will see them in concert in Illinois where they will be performing with Three Days Grace and Seether.
I would categorize Breaking Benjamin as apart of pop culture because they are a very important part of the rock culture and in America you know that there are different types of music with rock being the most popular. I think that if you know American pop culture you have to know rock and Breaking Benjamin are a perfect example. I chose to research Breaking Benjamin for my biography because they are popular so I think that they are a big part of American pop culture.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Lying
There are many "different" types of lies, but really they are still lies and basically all the same. The definition of a lie:1. A false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood.2. Something intended or serving to convey a false impression; imposture:
3. An inaccurate or false statement.4. The charge or accusation of lying
White lie –noun a minor, polite, or harmless lie; fib
Some people even think that not telling them something constitutes as lying, others think that a lie has to be deliberate and intended to harm others, and then some of us just think that sometimes telling a little lie to save ourselves is okay.
Lying, in my opinion, is very bad, it is easy to get out of control and adding on to the lie is just as bad. Even if it is a white lie, just a harmless little lie, it could still be better off in the long run by telling the truth.
I am sure that everybody in their lifetime has lied before, whether it is for a good reason or bad. I’m sure when people lie; they think that it is for a good reason.
A lie can do so much damage; it can break any relationship, friendship or anything.
So why is it that people lay when they know it will hurt the person if they find out? Well, there is no actual way you can tell why somebody is lying. However are there are a million reasons to one why not to lie. Whether it be that you are trying to keep a secret or just don't want to tell somebody, the reason for telling the truth would be because it is the right thing to do, but we are so often caught up in not wanted to be blamed or being in trouble that we often think of something to cover up what we did, then when it is uncovered, we cover it up again with another lie instead of telling the truth.
I guess the moral of this post is to not lie in the first place and to tell the truth, because more than likely the lie will be discovered and there are probably more consequences with lying than there are with telling the truth in the first place, even if that means by telling the truth making somebody unhappy or getting in trouble.
3. An inaccurate or false statement.4. The charge or accusation of lying
White lie –noun a minor, polite, or harmless lie; fib
Some people even think that not telling them something constitutes as lying, others think that a lie has to be deliberate and intended to harm others, and then some of us just think that sometimes telling a little lie to save ourselves is okay.
Lying, in my opinion, is very bad, it is easy to get out of control and adding on to the lie is just as bad. Even if it is a white lie, just a harmless little lie, it could still be better off in the long run by telling the truth.
I am sure that everybody in their lifetime has lied before, whether it is for a good reason or bad. I’m sure when people lie; they think that it is for a good reason.
A lie can do so much damage; it can break any relationship, friendship or anything.
So why is it that people lay when they know it will hurt the person if they find out? Well, there is no actual way you can tell why somebody is lying. However are there are a million reasons to one why not to lie. Whether it be that you are trying to keep a secret or just don't want to tell somebody, the reason for telling the truth would be because it is the right thing to do, but we are so often caught up in not wanted to be blamed or being in trouble that we often think of something to cover up what we did, then when it is uncovered, we cover it up again with another lie instead of telling the truth.
I guess the moral of this post is to not lie in the first place and to tell the truth, because more than likely the lie will be discovered and there are probably more consequences with lying than there are with telling the truth in the first place, even if that means by telling the truth making somebody unhappy or getting in trouble.
Monday, January 19, 2009
U.S
Taking things for granted is very popular here in the United States, whether you are wealthy or poor. Here in the U.S we are so use to having everything handed to us, and so use to our everyday lives that we hardly realize that there are some places where kids don’t get to eat every day. So that stop to McDonald’s in the morning, is it really necessary? Some other counties opinion’s of us Americans are that we are greedy and stuck up.
Over in Spain there are barley any rules, the laws are not really reinforced and the people there are really laid back. That country really focuses on looking good and socializing. Everybody is really friendly and very close. Their way of greeting somebody is to kiss them on the cheek, the closer they are, the more kisses on the cheek.
What is even crazier is that drunk driving in Spain is pretty common because most people don’t get in trouble for it. I heard that somebody was drunk driving and crashed their car into the popular fountain in Madrid, and them just got out of the car and walked away with no charges or fines. If somebody was to do that here in the U.S, that person would be in so much trouble. They would probably face at least a couple years in jail. As well as have there license revoked, they would be charged with several offenses.
I wonder what other counties think of us, such as Japan, they are one of the most advanced countries in the world. So besides being the country that is deeply in debt and have to barrow money from other countries, what do they think about us as far as taking granted of things, because they are a pretty wealthy country themselves so they probably take things for granted just as much as we do.
Over in Spain there are barley any rules, the laws are not really reinforced and the people there are really laid back. That country really focuses on looking good and socializing. Everybody is really friendly and very close. Their way of greeting somebody is to kiss them on the cheek, the closer they are, the more kisses on the cheek.
What is even crazier is that drunk driving in Spain is pretty common because most people don’t get in trouble for it. I heard that somebody was drunk driving and crashed their car into the popular fountain in Madrid, and them just got out of the car and walked away with no charges or fines. If somebody was to do that here in the U.S, that person would be in so much trouble. They would probably face at least a couple years in jail. As well as have there license revoked, they would be charged with several offenses.
I wonder what other counties think of us, such as Japan, they are one of the most advanced countries in the world. So besides being the country that is deeply in debt and have to barrow money from other countries, what do they think about us as far as taking granted of things, because they are a pretty wealthy country themselves so they probably take things for granted just as much as we do.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Graduation
Being senior is great, to an extent. From right now, graduation is just around the corner in May. For most of us, we are stresses about trying to figure out what we are going to do with the rest of our lives, what college we are going to go to, and what loans we are going to take out. Most of us are struggling to find the time between school, sports, and work to fill out all the applications for college, and the financial aid papers.
High school is a lot like people say, it goes by quick and it's the best four years of your life. During high school, when you first come in as a freshman, you don't really think about college, you think about how old you are and how fast you are growing up, at least that is what I was thinking about. Then you become a sophomore and things change a little bit, you are no longer an annoying freshman that the whole school looks down on, you are more mellow out than you were and you know how things work, like the schedules and the "mole days" and all the "high school terms". In my experience junior year was the most difficult. By your third year in high school you are ready to graduate, you lose interest in allot of things because it's the year that is boring and there is no motivation in anything that you do. Then come the day you enter as a senior, this day most of us will remember throughout our high school memories because you think to your self, "this is it, lets make it count" and you know that this will be the year that goes by that fastest. Although also that day “senioridis” kicks in, which is a term used by high schoolers meaning that they are ready to graduate now! But also thinking every morning that you have to wake up at 6 in the morning, you can’t wait to graduate and be done with school. Knowing that there are only a few months left, and that alone is motivation to get out of bed.
I think that a lot of us right now don't really realize that this is the last year that we will ever see a lot of our classmates that we've grown up with since elementary school. Our best friends that we have gone through everything with, a lot of the friendships will end due to the hours apart in college.
High school is a lot like people say, it goes by quick and it's the best four years of your life. During high school, when you first come in as a freshman, you don't really think about college, you think about how old you are and how fast you are growing up, at least that is what I was thinking about. Then you become a sophomore and things change a little bit, you are no longer an annoying freshman that the whole school looks down on, you are more mellow out than you were and you know how things work, like the schedules and the "mole days" and all the "high school terms". In my experience junior year was the most difficult. By your third year in high school you are ready to graduate, you lose interest in allot of things because it's the year that is boring and there is no motivation in anything that you do. Then come the day you enter as a senior, this day most of us will remember throughout our high school memories because you think to your self, "this is it, lets make it count" and you know that this will be the year that goes by that fastest. Although also that day “senioridis” kicks in, which is a term used by high schoolers meaning that they are ready to graduate now! But also thinking every morning that you have to wake up at 6 in the morning, you can’t wait to graduate and be done with school. Knowing that there are only a few months left, and that alone is motivation to get out of bed.
I think that a lot of us right now don't really realize that this is the last year that we will ever see a lot of our classmates that we've grown up with since elementary school. Our best friends that we have gone through everything with, a lot of the friendships will end due to the hours apart in college.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
New Years
Now that it is a new year, people from all over the country are making resolutions for this year.
Here are a few definitions of resolution: The state or quality of being resolute; firm determination. A resolving is to do something. A course of action determined or decided on
About 50 percent of Americans make New Year's Eve resolutions, but only 15 percent manage to keep them, according to www.realscienceofsuccess.com/.
Most of the Americans resolutions are to lose weight, or to achieve one of their goals in life.
According to the book, about 2000 years later, the Romans started the New Year by assessing the old year and vowing to accomplish more in the coming year.
Another good thing about the New Year is that it is like a fresh start for some. If the past year was a terrible year, then most people are excited to put it behind them and move on with the New Year.
2009, I think that this year will be a great one. I have practically been looking forward to this year since I was little, but that is only because I graduate this year. But I have other reasons for thinking that this will be a good year. First of all, last year was one of the worst years ever, the economy was no that great, and the mid west flood, which was a pretty huge impact on my life. Another this is the presidential election was last fall and the new president was elected and this year it will take effected and president Obama. So supposedly we are going to have a noticeable change.
Anyways, New Years is one of my favorite holiday, you get to reflect on the past and decide on your future. I am hoping that the year 2009 will much better than 2008, I am hoping for the economy to get better, the president to be a good leader and make good decisions. My personal goals this year are to put my puzzle of a life together and make something useful of it.
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present”.
Here are a few definitions of resolution: The state or quality of being resolute; firm determination. A resolving is to do something. A course of action determined or decided on
About 50 percent of Americans make New Year's Eve resolutions, but only 15 percent manage to keep them, according to www.realscienceofsuccess.com/.
Most of the Americans resolutions are to lose weight, or to achieve one of their goals in life.
According to the book, about 2000 years later, the Romans started the New Year by assessing the old year and vowing to accomplish more in the coming year.
Another good thing about the New Year is that it is like a fresh start for some. If the past year was a terrible year, then most people are excited to put it behind them and move on with the New Year.
2009, I think that this year will be a great one. I have practically been looking forward to this year since I was little, but that is only because I graduate this year. But I have other reasons for thinking that this will be a good year. First of all, last year was one of the worst years ever, the economy was no that great, and the mid west flood, which was a pretty huge impact on my life. Another this is the presidential election was last fall and the new president was elected and this year it will take effected and president Obama. So supposedly we are going to have a noticeable change.
Anyways, New Years is one of my favorite holiday, you get to reflect on the past and decide on your future. I am hoping that the year 2009 will much better than 2008, I am hoping for the economy to get better, the president to be a good leader and make good decisions. My personal goals this year are to put my puzzle of a life together and make something useful of it.
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present”.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Christmas Time
I think that that out of all the holidays, Christmas is the best and most recognized.
I would say that Christmas is probably the biggest, most important holiday of the year. Think about it, the most money is spent during the Christmas season mostly because of all the gifts, the stores make the biggest profit of the year, and it' s the time of year that stores have their biggest sales ever, (black Friday). It's the most popular holiday to travel. And most of all it is the only holiday at the end of the year. And worst of all it is the most popular time of year for people to go into debt and pay for it later.
So why do we as consumers buy so much stuff and make Christmas such a big deal? Well I am not sure. I think that each year we think to ourselves that we have to out do ourselves last year, meaning that we have to buy the newel, better version of what we bought last year. This said, for some shoppers it will be hard to do because of the economy, 22% said that they would not spend as much as they did last year, however, the other 78% said that they will spend as much or spend more and out do what they did last year.
If Christmas is such a big deal how come every year it seems to come way to fast? Every year when you ask anybody if they are ready for Christmas, almost all of them will answer "no".
I think that some of the no readiness has to do with them not being done Christmas shopping. We all have a tendency to procrastinate, especially buying for those that we are not sure what to get for them. The other most busiest weekend, besides the weekend after Thanksgiving, it the weekend before Christmas, the stores say that they get 5% of their sales that weekend, which is allot compared to the whole year.
So to all of you last minute shoppers for the holidays, it’s okay to procrastinate, at least you are getting it done, and now you know that you are not the only one putting it off until now, 3 days before Christmas. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all who read this, and may your holidays be safe and filled with wonderful joys.
I would say that Christmas is probably the biggest, most important holiday of the year. Think about it, the most money is spent during the Christmas season mostly because of all the gifts, the stores make the biggest profit of the year, and it' s the time of year that stores have their biggest sales ever, (black Friday). It's the most popular holiday to travel. And most of all it is the only holiday at the end of the year. And worst of all it is the most popular time of year for people to go into debt and pay for it later.
So why do we as consumers buy so much stuff and make Christmas such a big deal? Well I am not sure. I think that each year we think to ourselves that we have to out do ourselves last year, meaning that we have to buy the newel, better version of what we bought last year. This said, for some shoppers it will be hard to do because of the economy, 22% said that they would not spend as much as they did last year, however, the other 78% said that they will spend as much or spend more and out do what they did last year.
If Christmas is such a big deal how come every year it seems to come way to fast? Every year when you ask anybody if they are ready for Christmas, almost all of them will answer "no".
I think that some of the no readiness has to do with them not being done Christmas shopping. We all have a tendency to procrastinate, especially buying for those that we are not sure what to get for them. The other most busiest weekend, besides the weekend after Thanksgiving, it the weekend before Christmas, the stores say that they get 5% of their sales that weekend, which is allot compared to the whole year.
So to all of you last minute shoppers for the holidays, it’s okay to procrastinate, at least you are getting it done, and now you know that you are not the only one putting it off until now, 3 days before Christmas. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all who read this, and may your holidays be safe and filled with wonderful joys.
Being Home For The Holidays
Being home for the holidays are very important. Without being home or with family during this season is nothing that can be compared to. It is one of the worst feelings ever, to miss your loved ones during the holidays is unbearable. You wish that you could just move the holiday to another time when you were not feeling this low.
I am talking about not having a home to go to, not having a family to come back to and share the joys of the holidays, or not having the loved one come home from a business trip, or the troops over in Iraq, or Iran, coming home for the holidays. During this time of year you wish that you could just stop time and bring them home, or have a home to go to.
The holidays are about getting together and celebrating the season. This is especially true for those who cherish this time of year, who are looking forward to the holidays so that they can get time off and be with their families, that maybe they only see once a year, this would be the season it would be. This would apply to the people who travel for days, across the states just to spend a day or two with their family. Another thing about the holidays is the shopping. Everybody is in a rush to get all their holiday shopping done. And for the most part, people actually like to Christmas shop, the only problem is shopping for the people in the family that you don't really want to shop for because you don't know them very well, or maybe not as well as you used to. I'm talking about the in-laws and the siblings that you don't really associate with anymore. There are those people in every family.
I am talking about not having a home to go to, not having a family to come back to and share the joys of the holidays, or not having the loved one come home from a business trip, or the troops over in Iraq, or Iran, coming home for the holidays. During this time of year you wish that you could just stop time and bring them home, or have a home to go to.
The holidays are about getting together and celebrating the season. This is especially true for those who cherish this time of year, who are looking forward to the holidays so that they can get time off and be with their families, that maybe they only see once a year, this would be the season it would be. This would apply to the people who travel for days, across the states just to spend a day or two with their family. Another thing about the holidays is the shopping. Everybody is in a rush to get all their holiday shopping done. And for the most part, people actually like to Christmas shop, the only problem is shopping for the people in the family that you don't really want to shop for because you don't know them very well, or maybe not as well as you used to. I'm talking about the in-laws and the siblings that you don't really associate with anymore. There are those people in every family.
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