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! ;)
Sunday, April 26, 2009
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.
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