David and I will be doing a report on the student body's "Buzzed" event as well as talking about drunk driving.
This podcast will combine both video, audio, and images, and will be mainly focused on the student's trying to prevent harm to their peers, as well as some facts about drunk driving and its risks.
David and I already have a lot of video, and some pictures, but pan to use copyright/royalty free images in order to create an image gallery to accompany audio which will be more informational about drunk driving.
We want to perpetuate the understanding of drunk driving and it's ramifications, and hopefully this video will prevent any future accidents, and help raise awareness around drunk driving and how preventable it is.
Hula hooping is an old traditional activity that was said to
be created in England back during the 14th century,and hit international fame
in the late 1950's.
Traditionally the hoops were made out of willow rattan, grapevines and grass
but today they air made out of plastic with creative colors and
accessories. "Hula" came from the Hawaiian dance because of the
hip movements you have to do in order to keep the toy swirling around your
waist.
The "hula hoop" was used by the Native Americans as a form of
storytelling dance, as they used over a dozen hoops to create shapes and
formations representing symbols, animals, and storytelling elements.
Recently the popularity in hula hoop dancing has increased exponentially,
especially in teens and young adults.There is actually a "World Hoop
Day" to celebrate hooping and you can find the hooping activity at a
couple of festivals. Today we consider hula hooping a recreational
activity.
It creates a steady rhythmic groove when twirling the toy around your waist,
neck, arm, or leg so that the hoop doesn't stop twirling. The hoop can provide
a simple cardio exercise as it speeds up your heart beat, but also give you the
sense of pleasure and fun.
Originally created for pleasure and exercise, the hula hoop was more often sen
as a fun play toy, rather than an expression of creativity. But since
individualism has become more highly prized in society, many teens scramble to
fit in.
Adult hula hoops are about 40 inches and kid’s hula hoops are 12. Hula
hoops are being made with certain weights and size due to the advancement in
tricks, and modernization of hooping. The heavier and larger hoops are used for
slow hooping and body tricks.
Lighter hoops are used for the hoop for fast twirling and quick hand tricks.
Hula hoops are used in a glow in the dark circus act using glow sticks and LED
technology, they are also used in tricks in which the hula hoop is set on fire
through kerosene and professionals are able to hoop.
Since festivals and EDM have become a prominent part of young culture, many
young people, and young adults begin using their leisure time to learn hula
hooping, poi, and other related activities.
I (Aiden) went toElectric
ForestandCamp Biscomy senior year in high
school, actually the summer after I'd graduated. It was one of the most amazing
experiences I've ever had, both spiritually and mentally.
I'd never been out of state without my parents before, so both experiences
fueled my independence. I felt like an adult, and individual amongst this sea
of bodies, paint, and bright clothes.
After the festivals, I kept up my interests, even picked up some poi
techniques. Poi is a combination of body and wrist movements which controls the
direction of two balls, either colored or LED, which are held by rope or cord
and spun.
I got the hula hoop pictured, Rainbow Dash, for Christmas last year and since
the suns come out, I have been avidly trying to relearn all skills and tricks.
It's been a struggle.
David did really well, keeping his body and legs even, and understanding that
the correct hula hooping motion is back and forth with your hips, less of a
"bring it around town" motion. He eventually got it on the third try,
and kept the hoop on his hips.
The trick, called thevortex,
is extremely hard to learn, but easy to master once you've gotten the knack for
it. The rule is to use the opposite hand from the way your hoop is going.
You use the motion of the hoop to create the illusion of the hoop moving like a
hurricane around you. Once you've mastered getting into the vortex, you can
keep trying to get out, and then learn other tricks, like cat eyes, isolation's
and others.
Keep practicing, and don't get discouraged! Hoop like nobody is watching!
The purpose of this video is to show me (Aiden) how to accurately and consistently make free throws. It will also give the guys some time to show off and do some tricks, and give me more pointers.
David-Today w’re in the Stannard Gym, I got a few of my teammates here, and we’re gonna show you some free throws and (routines)
(David introduces friends, being shotting, showing correct form, et ct.)
Jojo- How do you wanna shoot? Underhand or overhand?
Aiden- I wanna shoot overhand, like you guys do; Teach me so I’ll know what I’m doing
Jojo- Which is your dominant hand?
A-Umm. I guess my right…
Jojo-Okay, then put your left hand on the side of the ball to guide it, then place your right hand on top. Spread your fingertips, the throw should be all fingertips
A- So keep my elbows in, fingertips do all the work, feet spread, knees bent?
Jojo- Yeah, however feels more fluid…comfortable
(I shoot a bunch, finally get it)
Josh-Okay, so when I shoot, I walk up to the line, bounce the ball twice with his right, then shoots. (Keeps
D-When stepping up to the free-throw line, you always need to put in the most amount of effort; you can never think about missing, no one is perfect, so even if you miss, keep trying.
-I bounce the ball twice, spin it in my hands, then bring it around my back, then shoot
(David shoots)
D- Perfect way, square your back, plant your legs, keep your elbow in an L shape, ball resting on your palm, then squat, and shoot (extending your arm)
A- okay, so like this
(insert bloopers, failed attempts, David & Friends Laughing)
(Finally makes the shot)
D- Okay Aiden, in order to free throw correctly you need to plant your feet shoulder width apart, knees bent, and loose; remember its all in the wrist
D-For free throws, always remember; elbow, legs, and follow through on your shot. Do that, and you’re good to go.
