Monthly Archives: November 2010
Picasso in the Works…
I have attended one lecture at the Frye Museum about Picasso and women to gather information about what influenced Picasso. I have also visited the SAM exhibit once–was going to go back again this weekend to get more information ; however, I … Continue reading
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Persuasive Prez
The Commander and Chief of the United States must often times rally the citizens of the U.S. to action. During times of crisis, real or perceived, directly addressing the American public presenting the Presidential call to action represent some extremely … Continue reading
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Why do you use social media sites?
In my last post I stated we use social media because we can. During one class the questions were raised how many of us use social media and what do we do on these sites. Now let’s talk about why … Continue reading
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We do it because we can
Picture me shaking my head as I let Michael Skoler’s 2009 article Why the News Media Became Irrelevant—And How Social Media Can Help slip through my hands on to my lap (yes, I print out reading assignments!)—for the third time. … Continue reading
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No Immunity for the Internet
In the past two decades there has been a lot of discussion about U.S. media conglomerates and the worry that the concentration of all forms media in the hands of a few will result in skewed, bias content with a … Continue reading
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You know what they say about assumptions…
Is it a reasonable assumption to think that websites such as MapLight.org and Opensecrets.orgwill have any effect, positive or negative, on politicians’ behavior? Why or Why not?
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…and the Walls Came Tumbling Down
Looks like the ground’s shifting not only in the social media arena but also print media as well. I find it hard to believe that there are still some print news organizations that, as Richard Gordon noted in his article Social … Continue reading
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Flames, trolls, and piles! Oh my!
Mean people suck and they’re everywhere! Ignorant hatred mongers are using the Web as a means to target people and groups unlike themselves. To learn more about their tactics known as flaming and trolling go to isegeek.com’s article about flamers … Continue reading
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Deja vu 1984…
As President George H.W. Bush uttered the words “New World Order” in his 1990 speech to Congress, the hairs on the back of my neck bristled and stood on end. There was just something in those words in the context … Continue reading
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Wikis at Work
My PowerPoint project focuses on wikis in the workplace. It opens with a YouTube promotional video from Jive Software. I discuss what a wiki is, how a wiki allows for more open collaborative work envirnomnents, and some of the pros … Continue reading
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