So now that I have my laptop, I’ll be getting back into media production. I actually have a couple of projects going on right now that I had to put on hold; I’m glad that I can resume. In particular, I plan to put some real time and energy into web design again (aiming for Web 2.0 or better). I think Rapid Weaver is just the tool to launch me forward.
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Archive for June, 2007
June 29, 2007.
I have a MacBook Pro.
I just got back from the Apple Store Lenox (Atlanta, GA) and I am so excited! However, I have to wait through work until I can set it up. In the mean time, I can just enjoy thoughts of watching that 15” glossy screen when I get off…
On May 1, 2007, Dow Jones & Company posted a brief press release on their website testifying to an acquisition bid by News Corp.
The fact that News Corp. is one of the largest media conglomerates worldwide added to the fact that Dow Jones is the parent company of The Wall Street Journal leads to major news in the world of media. If this buyout is successful, what would this mean for financial journalism?
As I alluded to on the first page, media today has become an integral part of our daily lives. In this modern era, we have access to an overwhelming about of information. The media are effective channels for relaying and interpreting this info. However, as the First Amendment of the United States guarantees the freedom of communication (through religion, free speech, the press, or assemblies), it is important for us to critically consider this enormity of knowledge abounding in our society.
Merriam-Webster Online defines medium (pluaral: media) as:
- …a channel or system of communication, information, or entertainment…
- …a publication or broadcast that carries advertising…
- …a mode of artistic expression or communication…
As society continues to integrate technology into lifestyle, the subject of media becomes increasingly more important. There is no doubt that these channels of communication play a vital role in world affairs, but one must examine to what extent.
This book is inspired by a media studies course I took at Georgia Tech. Below you’ll find links to various topics such as media ownership and identity construction. I hope you’ll find this as informative as I.
It’s been a while since I blogged. My summer semester is really picking up; I have a group project rough draft due June 29th, a final exam on July 2nd, and a 1600-word paper due July 6th. I am getting sleep, but I wouldn’t mind a little more (especially today). But I’ll leave all of that for another post. I really wanted to talk about next week. In 7 days, I’ll be getting my new MacBook Pro!
Continue reading ‘Only One Week Away’
Lately, I’ve been doing a bit of reading about journalism for one of my classes this term. It has caused me to think about the rise of participation of American Christians in government. The increasing popularity of FOXNews is but one indicator of this trend. However, I now must ask, has the government and corporations used this spiritual fervor for advancing policy and consumerism?
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(Updated Oct 26, 2007): This dream was orginally posted by Darrian Summerville at revival.thirstysoul.
In the dream I remember driving somewhere up North; it appeared to be on the highway of I-75 North. I remember having my old blue 78 Cadillac—I loved that car. It seemed like the dream was a throwback dream back to the 70’s. I remember my twin brother Darrell being with me in my car as I was driving.
Continue reading ‘Dream: The throwback years of the 70’s…’