Hello everyone, Hope you having a great day. So lets talk about what will happen if the media disappears. I am talking about this subject because there is a possibility that it could happen, if the terrorists so-decide this. I am exploring this topic due to a show I watched on the military channel. Its called Future weapons. Do you happen to know what an Electro-magnetic pulse is? Also known as an EMP? This is a weapon that the U.S. currently possesses. This is a weapon that has no fire, no danger to humans directly, but could cause devastation to the U.S. and world. With one click of a button and the weapon makes a click sound and everything electronic goes out. The circuits are fried to anything that has electronic, from computers to cellphones to cars.
How does it affect the entire US? If it launched around the center of the U.S. 500 miles above the surface the EMP would spread through the entire US. This is a scary concept shutting down all power to anything that is going. Making all electronics completely useless, and the show went on to say that if the EMP would go off at that height, it would takes months to years to regain things. Every bodies social security and documents and money would be gone. They also said it would affect billions of dollars if a small one went off in the stock market at NY.
So my question to you as a reader are what are you comments on what you think would happen if there was no tv, cellphone, or cars for months at a time. I think the US would break out in riots, and widespread panic, There isn’t a way to broadcast what has happened. People who are in the unknown are the ones who cause widespread panic. I think the US would be dropped to its knees, unless they secretly are prepared for this kind of thing. Which I believe they are, They also went on to say that we are the only ones currently in use of this technology.
Its amazing how the future weapons could drop the media to ground.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Does twitter, facebook, and myspace help keep people informed?
Hello everyone, I hope that your week was as great as mine, finishing up almost all my homework and preparing for finals. Today we’re going to talk about something im addicted to. No, it isn’t drugs, its facebook, and its friends Twitter and Myspace. We are going to discuss if they help keep people buying things. Looking at them with media eyes and how much they advertise inside of each and every little space of web they own.
So lets start with twitter, taking a closer look, the page itself doesn’t seem to be doing too much advertising. I don’t really seemed to be bombarded until I start subscribing to peoples tweets. These include president Obama, and several recording rap artists and Tila Tequila. Once you subscribe to these people, you are bombarded with when their concert dates are, new cds are coming out to when they are going to be on Jay Leno. I believe this is their way of advertising, and can be overwhelming if you subscribe to too many people.
Facebook is what im addicted to, and they have adds everywhere, they are mostly on the top of the screen and the right. They are never really overbearing as much as they are there to inform you of their products. I enjoy facebook very much as there is no spam on my walls, nothing too overbearing besides it being on the side of my information.
Myspace is a different story, anyone and their dog has a myspace account. They are allowed to modify myspace in to a degree in which it can only have your name, to so many pictures and adds and music that your computer will not even load it. They have spam bots that go from profile to profile to get you to come to their website to buy products. You never add new friends unless you specifically know them, because they might end up giving you a virus.
Myspace has too many adds, Twitter is great unless you are subscribed to too many people such as artists etc. While facebook has the win with only stationary adds that you have to click on to see and is more person to person.
These are the wins in my book. Signing out (FOREVER) Yay ..
So lets start with twitter, taking a closer look, the page itself doesn’t seem to be doing too much advertising. I don’t really seemed to be bombarded until I start subscribing to peoples tweets. These include president Obama, and several recording rap artists and Tila Tequila. Once you subscribe to these people, you are bombarded with when their concert dates are, new cds are coming out to when they are going to be on Jay Leno. I believe this is their way of advertising, and can be overwhelming if you subscribe to too many people.
Facebook is what im addicted to, and they have adds everywhere, they are mostly on the top of the screen and the right. They are never really overbearing as much as they are there to inform you of their products. I enjoy facebook very much as there is no spam on my walls, nothing too overbearing besides it being on the side of my information.
Myspace is a different story, anyone and their dog has a myspace account. They are allowed to modify myspace in to a degree in which it can only have your name, to so many pictures and adds and music that your computer will not even load it. They have spam bots that go from profile to profile to get you to come to their website to buy products. You never add new friends unless you specifically know them, because they might end up giving you a virus.
Myspace has too many adds, Twitter is great unless you are subscribed to too many people such as artists etc. While facebook has the win with only stationary adds that you have to click on to see and is more person to person.
These are the wins in my book. Signing out (FOREVER) Yay ..
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Media is necessary...
Hey everyone, I just got back from paddlefishing, and unfortunately i have caught anything yet, and will have to wait until Wednesday to go out and have another try. This actually brings me to my topic, media is necessary. The reasoning behind this, we need the media to tell us what is new, what is going on in the world, and also how many paddlefish have been caught, so i can get out their and catch my fish before the 1000 limit is close. Around Williston on May 1st they start announcing how many paddlefish have been caught about every 6 hours, as their are people from many different states, and they announce this on the daily news, across radio, and the paper (with a picture of some lucky guy and the big fish). We need media to stay informed, and be on top of world news, local news, and my favorite new products such as movies and items.
They also use media to advertise for stores, as we all know we switch the channel once the bulk of commercials comes across the radio. There is a new ice cream store opening in town, serving new things, I finally heard about them on the radio because they are giving free sundaes away on Sunday! Information and Advertising are key in media, then we go to the recreational side, which can be unnecessary. Like my favorite tv show Heroes, it isnt necessary, but i sure do like it a lot. We get back to why media is necessary, the sole point is to stay informed about what is going on around us. The recreation is a plus, the tube makes its money from commercials, and the rest is considered information to keep citizens in the know, especially my paddlefish count when the season opens. It's been about 3 days and they are already in the 200's meaning only a couple of days left to get out their and not procrastinate.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Flood Media
Hello, fellow refugee's, i hope your having as much fun as I am just being at a complete online college. Some people may not like this, but I would have to say, that they are complaining because they have never taken an online class or their teacher has never taught online. Those are two things i seem to be gathering from my friends at VCSU from facebook/twitter. Would you rather be at campus and have to use porta potties? Plus, there are many schools are based of Internet only classes, I mean, Id like to get my degree in criminal justice ONLINE!!
After the little rant, Ill finally get to the title of the article. This would be the flood, and all the media attention it is getting. There is a video out on MSNbc, which states that we are a great school, and such a tech savvy school, that we alone, are the best to handle such a situation. This is helping get out positive media about VCSU (free advertising) which is awesome for VCSU. Advertising costs lots, we have billboards all over ND, which cost 1200$ and signed into a contract. To show how much media they are getting, A friend that used to go to valley two years ago, (from Alaska) said she heard about it on the news! Alaska, now thats some media!
I have watched everything i can find out about VCSU and have never seen any negative media. They have got the football team on TV, to Brian Dalhberg, our tech savvy guy from Valley who is helping teachers if they have any questions about online classes. We are showing great promise for a small school, and rather wonder if the people who pay the bill for recruiting kids, would have it any other way.
The only thing that i can imagine is that people believe the city is in ruins, and would not be worth coming to, or that the flood happened, and may happen again next year. They never really shared the sewer thing, or the cancelling of every sport for the summer. So I cannot seem to think of anything that has given VCSU a negative image. We're a tech savvy school with a future! ;)
After the little rant, Ill finally get to the title of the article. This would be the flood, and all the media attention it is getting. There is a video out on MSNbc, which states that we are a great school, and such a tech savvy school, that we alone, are the best to handle such a situation. This is helping get out positive media about VCSU (free advertising) which is awesome for VCSU. Advertising costs lots, we have billboards all over ND, which cost 1200$ and signed into a contract. To show how much media they are getting, A friend that used to go to valley two years ago, (from Alaska) said she heard about it on the news! Alaska, now thats some media!
I have watched everything i can find out about VCSU and have never seen any negative media. They have got the football team on TV, to Brian Dalhberg, our tech savvy guy from Valley who is helping teachers if they have any questions about online classes. We are showing great promise for a small school, and rather wonder if the people who pay the bill for recruiting kids, would have it any other way.
The only thing that i can imagine is that people believe the city is in ruins, and would not be worth coming to, or that the flood happened, and may happen again next year. They never really shared the sewer thing, or the cancelling of every sport for the summer. So I cannot seem to think of anything that has given VCSU a negative image. We're a tech savvy school with a future! ;)
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Should they be banned?
Well hi, yes it just so happens to Easter Sunday, and here I am taking time away from my family and friends so I can come write a blog on the Internet! YAY!
So this week, we can cover just about anything, and mine is going to be Fireworks and should they be illegal to own (unlike some states). I am pro-fireworks guy, as I build my own, and am part of several groups for the safe use of fireworks. So, for anyone who thinks they should be illegal, I would love to hear your thoughts.
Well, the first thing people come to say on why they should be banned, is they're DANGEROUS. I will agree with this statement, but this gives you no action to ban something for this reason alone. Anything is dangerous when used in a different matter than appropriate. I use drano to unclog my sink, not to drink (thats dangerous). I use my car to drive from A to B, but not to hit walls, objects, or go above the speed limit, Thats Dangerous. I use a can of Duster to clean my computer keyboard, not inhale to get high (that can kill you). The point is, Anything can be dangerous if used in an inappropriate manner. If you need more examples, I have Many many more.
The second, They're loud! This is another thing I can agree with you on. Fireworks are loud, but so is that barking dog that you keep outside all night! The thing with fireworks, in almost every state, they are only available for purchase for only two weeks, the week before July 4th and the week during. Anything other than those two weeks requires a city permit for display which your town has approved of, and strict guidelines are set that they are done before midnight, away from houses, et cetera. Its not like fireworks last all night long, for the most part :)...
Thirdly, Fire!! Yes, fireworks cause fires, this applies to the common sense and used appropriately field. It is illegal to buy/sell/light fireworks in city limits (for buildings that might start on fire) If you light them in-town, your breaking the law, using them inappropriately. During the season, it gets hot, easily starts fires outside of town, your weather channel may set a fire ban if its too dry and may start a fire, which must be abided by.
So far, I think i have covered every Major issue with fireworks on why they are banned in some states. If fireworks are used in an appropiate manner with some common sense and safety, they are an art form that IS appreciated by the masses.
So this week, we can cover just about anything, and mine is going to be Fireworks and should they be illegal to own (unlike some states). I am pro-fireworks guy, as I build my own, and am part of several groups for the safe use of fireworks. So, for anyone who thinks they should be illegal, I would love to hear your thoughts.
Well, the first thing people come to say on why they should be banned, is they're DANGEROUS. I will agree with this statement, but this gives you no action to ban something for this reason alone. Anything is dangerous when used in a different matter than appropriate. I use drano to unclog my sink, not to drink (thats dangerous). I use my car to drive from A to B, but not to hit walls, objects, or go above the speed limit, Thats Dangerous. I use a can of Duster to clean my computer keyboard, not inhale to get high (that can kill you). The point is, Anything can be dangerous if used in an inappropriate manner. If you need more examples, I have Many many more.
The second, They're loud! This is another thing I can agree with you on. Fireworks are loud, but so is that barking dog that you keep outside all night! The thing with fireworks, in almost every state, they are only available for purchase for only two weeks, the week before July 4th and the week during. Anything other than those two weeks requires a city permit for display which your town has approved of, and strict guidelines are set that they are done before midnight, away from houses, et cetera. Its not like fireworks last all night long, for the most part :)...
Thirdly, Fire!! Yes, fireworks cause fires, this applies to the common sense and used appropriately field. It is illegal to buy/sell/light fireworks in city limits (for buildings that might start on fire) If you light them in-town, your breaking the law, using them inappropriately. During the season, it gets hot, easily starts fires outside of town, your weather channel may set a fire ban if its too dry and may start a fire, which must be abided by.
So far, I think i have covered every Major issue with fireworks on why they are banned in some states. If fireworks are used in an appropiate manner with some common sense and safety, they are an art form that IS appreciated by the masses.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
We Depend on Action
Hello Action Fans, I hope your week has been as great as mine, After seeing the anticipated show Knowing, I was even more excited to see the new Fast and Furious: New Model Original Parts which stars Vin Diesel, by far one of the leading action stars. Then after this we get home at 3 AM and my friend sends me a link to the brand new Wolverine movie, which isn’t even supposed to be released until May 1st. I am actually excited to see the person who gets prosecuted for leaking a multi-million dollar action movie a whole month before it is even released. So my week has been great, seeing great films that I have been waiting for for months. It may seem that I am blabbing on about a couple of films that I just liked a lot. Well here is how it is relates to our class of Media!
Well, I live in a small college town, thus the theaters get movies months after they release. Can I wait this long for a movie that I really want to see? Heck no, I called Fargo West Acres, (which is almost underwater) and asked if they had the midnight showing because Fast and Furious is a huge film and they didn’t, and I was ready to pay premium and drive 60 miles out of my way to see it on an Ultra screen, which is just a little bit bigger than the rest, maybe a little clearer, im not sure. The story goes, I called Jamestown, and they did indeed have a midnight showing, so we drove there. We pre-bought our tickets at 9 pm, along with several other Fast and Furious fans. We showed up at 11:15 and the theater was ¾ full and we still got somewhat crappy seats.
What I am addressing here is the fact that people have a media dependency problem, If they are willing to show up that early and wait this long, on work nights and school nights just to see a film that lasts way into the night. I have yet to see a long line for a movie like P.S. I love you, or some lovey dovey movie. Why is it that action films that lure such a huge crowd and people are willing to lose sleep, pay extra and go the distance for? I believe it’s the wait and our want it now society, I have known about Fast and Furious for months now, and from previous movies, I knew it would be a good movie. While others, it would be the hype the media gives the movie, from actors saying it’s the best movie they’ve ever been in, to showing the One and Only amazing action scene in the entire movie. Waiting for something you cant have, makes you want it that much more, and makes you willing to pay/do whatever it takes to get it. An example, I have been waiting for Harry potter, as well as many others, im sure, I will be in line with the rest of the dressed up geeks to see this movie.
This leads me to people who ruin this, which I may get into later when I research it, to whomever released the new Wolverine movie, I would like to see them go down in flames, but further proves my point, someone is willing to risk their job and prison just to get the movie out before the release date. Now that its out, I have seen it, maybe not in theater quality, (but damn good) I will not be in line for this movie or pay to see it.
This concludes my related issue on media dependency and action films.
Well, I live in a small college town, thus the theaters get movies months after they release. Can I wait this long for a movie that I really want to see? Heck no, I called Fargo West Acres, (which is almost underwater) and asked if they had the midnight showing because Fast and Furious is a huge film and they didn’t, and I was ready to pay premium and drive 60 miles out of my way to see it on an Ultra screen, which is just a little bit bigger than the rest, maybe a little clearer, im not sure. The story goes, I called Jamestown, and they did indeed have a midnight showing, so we drove there. We pre-bought our tickets at 9 pm, along with several other Fast and Furious fans. We showed up at 11:15 and the theater was ¾ full and we still got somewhat crappy seats.
What I am addressing here is the fact that people have a media dependency problem, If they are willing to show up that early and wait this long, on work nights and school nights just to see a film that lasts way into the night. I have yet to see a long line for a movie like P.S. I love you, or some lovey dovey movie. Why is it that action films that lure such a huge crowd and people are willing to lose sleep, pay extra and go the distance for? I believe it’s the wait and our want it now society, I have known about Fast and Furious for months now, and from previous movies, I knew it would be a good movie. While others, it would be the hype the media gives the movie, from actors saying it’s the best movie they’ve ever been in, to showing the One and Only amazing action scene in the entire movie. Waiting for something you cant have, makes you want it that much more, and makes you willing to pay/do whatever it takes to get it. An example, I have been waiting for Harry potter, as well as many others, im sure, I will be in line with the rest of the dressed up geeks to see this movie.
This leads me to people who ruin this, which I may get into later when I research it, to whomever released the new Wolverine movie, I would like to see them go down in flames, but further proves my point, someone is willing to risk their job and prison just to get the movie out before the release date. Now that its out, I have seen it, maybe not in theater quality, (but damn good) I will not be in line for this movie or pay to see it.
This concludes my related issue on media dependency and action films.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Knowing Raw when you see it
Well hello world, Im sure you have been having as much fun as me helping fight the flood in Fargo and surrounding areas. Now that the river is receding its time to get back to work and back to reviewing movies and how their action is affecting lives everywhere. Last time we had talked about The Watchmen. Its been a couple of weeks and its now time to talk about the newer action films. This week, on the list, is Knowing. The movie stars Nicolas Cage, which is one of my favorite action stars. We have already discussed how the celebrities can affect how well the movie sells. I must say Mr. Cage had a huge deal with me going to see this movie.
On the other hand, the show, if you saw any previews was a Doomsday scenario. The man finds a list of numbers that was buried in the 1950's and after 50 years he decodes the numbers to find out the list gives the exact date, location, and how many people die in a huge disaster, whether they are plain crashes or earthquakes. Its an action thriller that puts you on the edge of your seat, with some NEW sorts of action, full in-depth view of plane crashes, that made my jaw drop. While he is trying to save/divert these disasters he finds out the girl who made the list has somehow passed this gift on to his own son (the discoverer of the letter). Following him through these disasters while trying to figure out how they know these dates are nail-biting to say the least.
This movie is based off the Nostradamus and Mayans who predict the world ending, "knowing" the future and the major disasters. I am very weary when December 21st of 2012 of what will happen. This movie was sort of a remake to this extent, never mentioning Nostradamus and the Mayans or their stuff, but the scenario of it. They show what happens when a huge city finds out by word of mouth about a widespread world ending, riots, stealing, chaos in its true form.
This movie is new and different for the so called "sci-fi" action it leans towards, and the action scenes are just amazing. The action is raw, fast, and End of the World. This makes a good action film now days based on what we've previously talked about. The newer genre's of action are coming into play, and to define this, i would have to say one word. Raw, showing every detail of a disaster and how things are instead of sugarcoating things so people can stomach them.
So to sum it up, the movies are getting less censored, and we the people Love it. I will recommend the move Knowing to anyone. So now that we've seen a little bit of sci-fi and lets start looking at whats coming up. Fast and Furious is coming out this Friday, and I have already bought my ticket from movietickets.com Lets see where the newest car racing action is headed.
Until next week, Rent a movie, and grab some popcorn.
On the other hand, the show, if you saw any previews was a Doomsday scenario. The man finds a list of numbers that was buried in the 1950's and after 50 years he decodes the numbers to find out the list gives the exact date, location, and how many people die in a huge disaster, whether they are plain crashes or earthquakes. Its an action thriller that puts you on the edge of your seat, with some NEW sorts of action, full in-depth view of plane crashes, that made my jaw drop. While he is trying to save/divert these disasters he finds out the girl who made the list has somehow passed this gift on to his own son (the discoverer of the letter). Following him through these disasters while trying to figure out how they know these dates are nail-biting to say the least.
This movie is based off the Nostradamus and Mayans who predict the world ending, "knowing" the future and the major disasters. I am very weary when December 21st of 2012 of what will happen. This movie was sort of a remake to this extent, never mentioning Nostradamus and the Mayans or their stuff, but the scenario of it. They show what happens when a huge city finds out by word of mouth about a widespread world ending, riots, stealing, chaos in its true form.
This movie is new and different for the so called "sci-fi" action it leans towards, and the action scenes are just amazing. The action is raw, fast, and End of the World. This makes a good action film now days based on what we've previously talked about. The newer genre's of action are coming into play, and to define this, i would have to say one word. Raw, showing every detail of a disaster and how things are instead of sugarcoating things so people can stomach them.
So to sum it up, the movies are getting less censored, and we the people Love it. I will recommend the move Knowing to anyone. So now that we've seen a little bit of sci-fi and lets start looking at whats coming up. Fast and Furious is coming out this Friday, and I have already bought my ticket from movietickets.com Lets see where the newest car racing action is headed.
Until next week, Rent a movie, and grab some popcorn.
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