Friday, April 23, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Post #16
Facebook
Advertising- Facebook reserves the right to use recent information about the user and share with advertisers.
Links- Facebook is not held responsible for any links someone may post and is not held responsible for any content that is not listed on facebook directly.
Also you can adjust your settings to allow search engines to find people on facebook.
Personal settings
Personal profile-only friends (custom)
Pictures- friends only (custom)
Allow people to find me (default)
Bank of America
Any information the user submits on like or at a local bank can be used on the website to help serve the customer.
Securing of information so others outside of the Bank of America system may not be able to view it.
Bank of America reserves the right to share your information (not including bank information) to companies that work alongside Bank of America.
Personal settings
Personal security question (custom)
Site key (for sign in purposes) (custom)
Account information alerts (custom)
ITunes
Personal information may be shared with companies that work with Apple Inc.
ITunes reserves the right to collect information about the customer and shopping habits for marketing purposes
Collect information about the consumer to help benefit shopping experiences (ITunes suggests list)
Personal settings:
Genius Bar: Off (custom)
Mail from Apple: off (custom)
Alerts about special offers: off (custom)
Yahoo!
Personal information from Yahoo! may be shared with companies affiliated with Yahoo!
Yahoo! reserves the rights to enable cookies to your browser so companies may track your shopping habits.
Privacy policy, Yahoo! has safeguards in place so that others outside of the website may not access your information that you may provide.
Personal settings:
Shortcuts on main website (custom)
Alerts from Yahoo! about stocks in the stock market (custom)
Fantasy football updates (custom)
Scottrade
Personal information may not be accessed by anyone from outside the company
Scottrade does not sell personal information to advertisers
Scottrade uses cookies to view how the customer views the Scottrade website.
Personal settings:
Not allow direct access to my bank account (custom)
Receive alerts from Scottrade (custom)
Stocks to follow (custom)
Advertising- Facebook reserves the right to use recent information about the user and share with advertisers.
Links- Facebook is not held responsible for any links someone may post and is not held responsible for any content that is not listed on facebook directly.
Also you can adjust your settings to allow search engines to find people on facebook.
Personal settings
Personal profile-only friends (custom)
Pictures- friends only (custom)
Allow people to find me (default)
Bank of America
Any information the user submits on like or at a local bank can be used on the website to help serve the customer.
Securing of information so others outside of the Bank of America system may not be able to view it.
Bank of America reserves the right to share your information (not including bank information) to companies that work alongside Bank of America.
Personal settings
Personal security question (custom)
Site key (for sign in purposes) (custom)
Account information alerts (custom)
ITunes
Personal information may be shared with companies that work with Apple Inc.
ITunes reserves the right to collect information about the customer and shopping habits for marketing purposes
Collect information about the consumer to help benefit shopping experiences (ITunes suggests list)
Personal settings:
Genius Bar: Off (custom)
Mail from Apple: off (custom)
Alerts about special offers: off (custom)
Yahoo!
Personal information from Yahoo! may be shared with companies affiliated with Yahoo!
Yahoo! reserves the rights to enable cookies to your browser so companies may track your shopping habits.
Privacy policy, Yahoo! has safeguards in place so that others outside of the website may not access your information that you may provide.
Personal settings:
Shortcuts on main website (custom)
Alerts from Yahoo! about stocks in the stock market (custom)
Fantasy football updates (custom)
Scottrade
Personal information may not be accessed by anyone from outside the company
Scottrade does not sell personal information to advertisers
Scottrade uses cookies to view how the customer views the Scottrade website.
Personal settings:
Not allow direct access to my bank account (custom)
Receive alerts from Scottrade (custom)
Stocks to follow (custom)
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Lab #15
Google Talk, I found, was a more difficult than all the other video chat platforms to register and set up. This was due to the fact that I didn’t have an IGoogle account, had I owned one I may have found it fairly easy to register. One the things that I noticed right away with Google talk was that the size of the screen was fairly small. It was difficult for me to figure out how to adjust it to make it a larger screen to view or how to make my own video feed larger. It was far easier on the other platforms to adjust the screen size. Another disadvantage of Google Talk was that user is not available to make phone calls only video chat calls to other people. Therefore Google Talk users could only chat with other Good Talk users that happen to be online at the same moment. Also I learned that Google Talk does not offer any gaming services that the other two platforms provide. Unlike Skype or Yahoo! video chat users can interact with one another by playing games together which I found to be really fun and exciting.
Yahoo! Video chat, to me, was by far the most users friendly. Although I am more accustomed to Skype I found myself being able to change preferences and settings fairly quickly than I could on Skype. When chatting on Yahoo!, the service provides a large screen to view the other person and if for any reason you want to make the window that contains your video feed larger, you can easily do so. Yahoo!, like Skype offers a chat service so two video chat users can “chat” via text if one of the persons doesn’t have a microphone or is having problems with their computer.
Skype offers a large screen to view the other when video chatting. Although I prefer to use Skype as opposed to the other formats I acknowledge it does have flaws with the layout. It can be a little confusing and troublesome to find and change certain settings because they open up many different windows. I do enjoy the gaming feature on Skype though that allowed me to play checkers with another student in class. Also I like Skype’s screen share capability. With just a push of a button I can allow the other user to view what I am viewing on my screen which could come in handy if I were to have computer difficulties and the other person was trying to tell me how to fix it.
Although I do enjoy videochatting I do not see this becoming something that will replace the cell phone. I feel the cell phone has too many advantages that allow it to be more superior to video chat. First cell phones are very portable and can fit in your pocket. Also now days people have their emails set up to their cell phones so you can receive not only text and phone calls but also you’re personal email as well.
Yahoo! Video chat, to me, was by far the most users friendly. Although I am more accustomed to Skype I found myself being able to change preferences and settings fairly quickly than I could on Skype. When chatting on Yahoo!, the service provides a large screen to view the other person and if for any reason you want to make the window that contains your video feed larger, you can easily do so. Yahoo!, like Skype offers a chat service so two video chat users can “chat” via text if one of the persons doesn’t have a microphone or is having problems with their computer.
Skype offers a large screen to view the other when video chatting. Although I prefer to use Skype as opposed to the other formats I acknowledge it does have flaws with the layout. It can be a little confusing and troublesome to find and change certain settings because they open up many different windows. I do enjoy the gaming feature on Skype though that allowed me to play checkers with another student in class. Also I like Skype’s screen share capability. With just a push of a button I can allow the other user to view what I am viewing on my screen which could come in handy if I were to have computer difficulties and the other person was trying to tell me how to fix it.
Although I do enjoy videochatting I do not see this becoming something that will replace the cell phone. I feel the cell phone has too many advantages that allow it to be more superior to video chat. First cell phones are very portable and can fit in your pocket. Also now days people have their emails set up to their cell phones so you can receive not only text and phone calls but also you’re personal email as well.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Extra Credit lab 13
A gamer site I do not ordinarily visit is Gaymer.com, which is a gaming sit targeted towards the gay gaming community.
Three discussion forums I found that talk about the topic of personal identity and gaming are in the “Which is more difficult? Coming out as gay or as a gamer” forum. This forum has people discussing what is more difficult for them to come out of the closet in, letting society know that they are gay or that they are gamers. This forum doesn’t not seem to be moderator by a forum moderator because of some of the language used as well as the derogatory terms used in the forum. In this forum it seems most of the bloggers are more conscience about coming out as a gamer because they are perceived as “nerdy” whereas most people’s families already know of their sexuality.
Another forum that discusses personality is a forum titled “What I hate”. This forum is about people expressing the negative connotations the non-gay community has about homosexuals in society. These “complaints” are within everyday life as well as playing games online and interacting with others who feel strongly against gay’s way of life. This forum does not seem to be moderated in anyway because you can read some very strong language directed at those who make fun of homosexuals. Most of the bloggers are talking about how it is hard to be popular or have many friends when kids are very judging about others sexuality.
One last forum that discusses gaming as well as sexuality is the “That’s so Gamer Guy” forum post. Here the bloggers are talking about an ad campaign in New York to try and stop people from saying the expression “That’s so gay”. Gamers here are discussing it because the ad also implies that calling somebody a “gamer” is referring to them as a loner and has no other hobbies. None of the bloggers really seem to agree with the aging ad and discusses its many flaws. Like the other two forums the blogs really do not seem mediated by a third party.
Three discussion forums I found that talk about the topic of personal identity and gaming are in the “Which is more difficult? Coming out as gay or as a gamer” forum. This forum has people discussing what is more difficult for them to come out of the closet in, letting society know that they are gay or that they are gamers. This forum doesn’t not seem to be moderator by a forum moderator because of some of the language used as well as the derogatory terms used in the forum. In this forum it seems most of the bloggers are more conscience about coming out as a gamer because they are perceived as “nerdy” whereas most people’s families already know of their sexuality.
Another forum that discusses personality is a forum titled “What I hate”. This forum is about people expressing the negative connotations the non-gay community has about homosexuals in society. These “complaints” are within everyday life as well as playing games online and interacting with others who feel strongly against gay’s way of life. This forum does not seem to be moderated in anyway because you can read some very strong language directed at those who make fun of homosexuals. Most of the bloggers are talking about how it is hard to be popular or have many friends when kids are very judging about others sexuality.
One last forum that discusses gaming as well as sexuality is the “That’s so Gamer Guy” forum post. Here the bloggers are talking about an ad campaign in New York to try and stop people from saying the expression “That’s so gay”. Gamers here are discussing it because the ad also implies that calling somebody a “gamer” is referring to them as a loner and has no other hobbies. None of the bloggers really seem to agree with the aging ad and discusses its many flaws. Like the other two forums the blogs really do not seem mediated by a third party.
Extra Credit lab 12
Group members:
Joe Terrell (Call of Duty:PC)
Staci Orr (IPhone Crayon Physics)
Collin Budd (Wii: Wii Sports)
1. Which platforms enable networking?
The Wii gaming system enables networking by being able to play games against other players online. These gamers can play games with thousands of other users of the Wii platform.
2. Which functions does the PC have that the console and mobile device do not have?
Some functions the PC has that the other devices do not have are the clarity of the graphics and the realistic look to the games. Also the PC has multiple functions with the keyboard that allows gamers to communicate with one another via text and the keyboard can serve as multiple keys to game playing.
3. Which functions does the mobile device have that the PC and console do not?
One function that the mobile device has that the other two platforms don’t have is a type of motion control and touch screen. With the IPhone users can interact with the game by physically touching the screen to play. Also some games have a motion interaction that has the gamer tilt the screen in various directions to play.
4. Which functions does the Wii System have that the PC and Mobile device do not have?
One function that the Wii system has that the other systems do not have is the ability of being able to control a character in the game. With the Wii characters are motion controlled and the player can play game by using real motions such as throwing a baseball, or casting a fishing line.
5. How is each game title classified (which genre), and why?
The Wii sports game is classified as a sports game that is specifically targeted towards younger children. It is more targeted towards children because of the graphics the game has as well the colors the game uses.
6. Who published each game title?
The Wii Sports game is published by Nintendo.
7. What are three other game titles published by _each_ game publisher within those same genres?
Other games published by Nintendo within the same genre are Wii Play, Wii Fit, and New Play Control.
Joe Terrell (Call of Duty:PC)
Staci Orr (IPhone Crayon Physics)
Collin Budd (Wii: Wii Sports)
1. Which platforms enable networking?
The Wii gaming system enables networking by being able to play games against other players online. These gamers can play games with thousands of other users of the Wii platform.
2. Which functions does the PC have that the console and mobile device do not have?
Some functions the PC has that the other devices do not have are the clarity of the graphics and the realistic look to the games. Also the PC has multiple functions with the keyboard that allows gamers to communicate with one another via text and the keyboard can serve as multiple keys to game playing.
3. Which functions does the mobile device have that the PC and console do not?
One function that the mobile device has that the other two platforms don’t have is a type of motion control and touch screen. With the IPhone users can interact with the game by physically touching the screen to play. Also some games have a motion interaction that has the gamer tilt the screen in various directions to play.
4. Which functions does the Wii System have that the PC and Mobile device do not have?
One function that the Wii system has that the other systems do not have is the ability of being able to control a character in the game. With the Wii characters are motion controlled and the player can play game by using real motions such as throwing a baseball, or casting a fishing line.
5. How is each game title classified (which genre), and why?
The Wii sports game is classified as a sports game that is specifically targeted towards younger children. It is more targeted towards children because of the graphics the game has as well the colors the game uses.
6. Who published each game title?
The Wii Sports game is published by Nintendo.
7. What are three other game titles published by _each_ game publisher within those same genres?
Other games published by Nintendo within the same genre are Wii Play, Wii Fit, and New Play Control.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
E-commerce assignment
Mr. Jones,
As you have requested me, I have been doing research over various types of e-commerce software that is available to be put on your new website for your shoe shop, “Laces”. After careful review I have found three types of software that has stood out to me being VirtueMart, Magento, and osCommerce. Below I have cited which program you should use and why.
For your “mom and pop” handmade shoe shop, I have reviewed multiple e-commerce software that will be beneficial for your business on-line. For you shop I would recommend you use the osCommerce Software for a variety of reasons. It is in my opinion that you should choose this software because it offers multiple languages in the e-commerce software that consumers can interact with. This could be very valuable to your business because in the state of Texas, as you may know, the market is flooded with consumers of all ethnicities especially an ever growing Latino population. This software has a greater advantage for your business because that the other software, VirtueMart and Magento, do not offer multiple languages. Also with that being said the osCommerce software also offers a consumer a choice in which currency the buyer would like to use. This is also available in the VirtueMart software, should you decide to use that platform, but is lacking in the Magento software. Strength the osCommerce software provides it that it offers you to upload unlimited number of products and categories onto your website. This may not be important to you now but as you meet success in your business and decide to expand this could be a great benefit to you. This advantage in unfulfilled in the Magento and VirtueMart software. Although I don’t recommend using either of the latter two software programs they also offer their advantages.
Some advantages the VirtueMart software offers is it allows you to post multiple images as well as a description for your products. Also when using this software it will automatically compute some of your accounting such as items sold and yearly and monthly revenue figures. On top of that the software allows customers to pay using accounts such as PayPal, WorldPay, PayMate, and NoChex. As I stated earlier this software, you may find, will suite your purposes but may not be as beneficial to you needs as the osCommerce software.
If Magento software piqued your interest you shall find it has its own strengths as well. For one Magento is compatible with mobile devices including the overly popular IPhone so customers not only can surf your website but also order products from their phone. Also Magento offers you the chance to entice customers buy adding coupons to your shopping cart so consumers can save money which would positively affect business. Also this software has a built in software back-up feature so you should not lose data or orders if your system was to crash. With this software the biggest advantage is in the customer service because it offers consumers a chance to look at product and their shopping cart as well as view and track shipping and ordering history.
After reviewing your possible choices for software on your website I hope you have come to the conclusion that all three would fit your needs that you are looking for but the osCommerce software would probably be the most beneficial for your company. I sincerely hope that this has helped you and will help increase your small business as I believe it will soon blossom into a much larger company. I look forward to working with you again soon.
Best Wishes,
Collin Budd
As you have requested me, I have been doing research over various types of e-commerce software that is available to be put on your new website for your shoe shop, “Laces”. After careful review I have found three types of software that has stood out to me being VirtueMart, Magento, and osCommerce. Below I have cited which program you should use and why.
For your “mom and pop” handmade shoe shop, I have reviewed multiple e-commerce software that will be beneficial for your business on-line. For you shop I would recommend you use the osCommerce Software for a variety of reasons. It is in my opinion that you should choose this software because it offers multiple languages in the e-commerce software that consumers can interact with. This could be very valuable to your business because in the state of Texas, as you may know, the market is flooded with consumers of all ethnicities especially an ever growing Latino population. This software has a greater advantage for your business because that the other software, VirtueMart and Magento, do not offer multiple languages. Also with that being said the osCommerce software also offers a consumer a choice in which currency the buyer would like to use. This is also available in the VirtueMart software, should you decide to use that platform, but is lacking in the Magento software. Strength the osCommerce software provides it that it offers you to upload unlimited number of products and categories onto your website. This may not be important to you now but as you meet success in your business and decide to expand this could be a great benefit to you. This advantage in unfulfilled in the Magento and VirtueMart software. Although I don’t recommend using either of the latter two software programs they also offer their advantages.
Some advantages the VirtueMart software offers is it allows you to post multiple images as well as a description for your products. Also when using this software it will automatically compute some of your accounting such as items sold and yearly and monthly revenue figures. On top of that the software allows customers to pay using accounts such as PayPal, WorldPay, PayMate, and NoChex. As I stated earlier this software, you may find, will suite your purposes but may not be as beneficial to you needs as the osCommerce software.
If Magento software piqued your interest you shall find it has its own strengths as well. For one Magento is compatible with mobile devices including the overly popular IPhone so customers not only can surf your website but also order products from their phone. Also Magento offers you the chance to entice customers buy adding coupons to your shopping cart so consumers can save money which would positively affect business. Also this software has a built in software back-up feature so you should not lose data or orders if your system was to crash. With this software the biggest advantage is in the customer service because it offers consumers a chance to look at product and their shopping cart as well as view and track shipping and ordering history.
After reviewing your possible choices for software on your website I hope you have come to the conclusion that all three would fit your needs that you are looking for but the osCommerce software would probably be the most beneficial for your company. I sincerely hope that this has helped you and will help increase your small business as I believe it will soon blossom into a much larger company. I look forward to working with you again soon.
Best Wishes,
Collin Budd
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
lab #11 part 2
This video portrays the various and numerous career choices a person could pursue in the field of photography.The video goes over many different ways that someone could be be a photographer and the differences in the different fields such as illustrative as well as portrait photographers. Also the video covers
the different traits a person should be able to have other than a good eye to capture different images. A potential photographer can gain experience several different ways such as working as a free-lance photographer for a local/school newspaper as well as just grabbing their camera and capturing the world around them.
Source: http://www.archive.org/details/Photogra1946
the different traits a person should be able to have other than a good eye to capture different images. A potential photographer can gain experience several different ways such as working as a free-lance photographer for a local/school newspaper as well as just grabbing their camera and capturing the world around them.
Source: http://www.archive.org/details/Photogra1946
Friday, February 26, 2010
lab #11
(Inversely from bottom to top)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3193/2636791335_bd1337ba26.jpg
Three colorful IPODs laying on top of one another
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An old fashioned TV sitting on a hotel desk next to a bible.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/williamhook/2215956645/
A flat screen TV sitting atop a pine wood entertainment center
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3317/3448688072_e3113ae55c.jpg
An older lady taking a picture of herself in the mirror with a sign saying "You are looking at the person responsible for your safety"
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1122/692734361_972e910fac.jpg
A picture from an IPOD video commercial. This image demonstrates IPODs new video capabilities.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Internet Radio #6
| Pandora | Lala | Grooveshark |
| Vanessa Paradis | Vanessa Paradis | Vanessa Paradis |
| Emiliama Torrini | Jean-Jacques Goldman | not listed |
| Stephen Kellog & The Sixers | Charlotte Gainsbourg | not listed |
| Francoise Hardy | Olivia Ruiz | not listed |
| Norah Jones | Patrick Bruel | not listed |
| Cowboy Junkies | Benjamin Bidlay | not listed |
Internet Radio #5
| Pandora | Lala | Grooveshark |
| Lily Allen-Britian | Lily Allen-Britian | Lily Allen-Britian |
| Kate Nash | Corinne Bailey | Sheryl Crow |
| Modest Mouse | Kate Nash | Yo-Yo Mama |
| Sara Bareilles | Nelly Furtado | Martina McBride |
| The Blow | Regina Spektor | Tina Turner |
| Jem | Amy Winehouse | Josh Groban |
Internet Radio #4
| Pandora | Lala | Grooveshark |
| Celine Dion-Canada | Celine Dion-Canada | Celine Dion-Canada |
| LeAnn Rimes | Poppys | Sheryl Crow |
| Journey | Michael Bolton | Yo-Yo Mama |
| Bryan Adams | Barbra Stresisand | Martina McBride |
| Josh Groban | Shania Twain | Tina Turner |
| Whitney Houston | Mariah Carey | Josh Groban |
Internet Radio #3
| Pandora | Lala | Grooveshark |
| Zac Brown Band | Zac Brown Band | Zac Brown Band |
| Lynard Skynard | Jason Aldean | Jason Aldean |
| Chris Young | Taylor Swift | Billy Currington |
| Kenny Chesney | Lady Antebellum | .38 Special |
| Brad Praisley | Eric Church | Toby Keith |
| Dierks Bentley | Josh Turner | Rhett Akins |
Internet Radio #2
| Pandora | Lala | Grooveshark |
| Pat Green | Pat Green | Pat Green |
| Randy Rogers Band | Cross Candaian Ragwood | Reba McEntire |
| Brad Paisley | Randy Rogers Band | Trisha Yearwood |
| Robert Earl Keen | Reckless Kelley | Dixie Chicks |
| Dierks Bentley | Robert Earl Keen | Billy Currington |
| Kenny Chesney | Josh Abbot Band | Kevin Fowler |
Internet Radio #1
| Pandora | Lala | Grooveshark |
| Jack Johnson | Jack Johnson | Jack Johnson |
| Jason Myles Goss | R.E.M | Jeff Buckley |
| Pete Murray | Cold Play | The Decemberists |
| John Mayer | Ben Harper | Sublime |
| Amos Lee | Guster | Red Hot Chili Peppers |
| Ben Harper | Nickel Creek | Newton Faulkner |
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Blog # 8 Podcast Alley
Random Ass Radio- Comedy
Who produces the podcast? Jon and Andy (no last names given)
What is the format of the podcast? Comedy- interactive
How frequently is the podcast published? 2-3 times a month
Who is the intended audience? 16-25
How popular is the podcast? 0
Who are the commercial sponsors of the podcast? Google
The Brink of Sanity- Comedy
Who produces the podcast? Jay (no last name given)
What is the format of the podcast? Comedy
How frequently is the podcast published? 2 times a month
Who is the intended audience? 20-30
How popular is the podcast? 810
Who are the commercial sponsors of the podcast? Google
ESPN Radio Podcast-Sports
Who produces the podcast? ESPN
What is the format of the podcast? Sports talk show
How frequently is the podcast published? 5 times a week
Who is the intended audience? 18-40
How popular is the podcast? 12
Who are the commercial sponsors of the podcast? ESPN, Stubhub, Yahoo!
Baseball American Podcast- Sports
Who produces the podcast? Baseball America
What is the format of the podcast? Baseball talk show
How frequently is the podcast published? Once a week
Who is the intended audience? 20-35
How popular is the podcast (as measured by subscribers)? 1
Who are the commercial sponsors of the podcast? DiMarini
The Extra Mile Podcast- Health & Fitness
Who produces the podcast? The Extra Mile Podcaster
What is the format of the podcast? News and information about walking and running
How frequently is the podcast published? Once every two weeks
Who is the intended audience? Runners 25-40
How popular is the podcast? 157
Who are the commercial sponsors of the podcast? Google
The Daily Boost on Podcast- Health & Fitness
Who produces the podcast? Scott Smith
What is the format of the podcast? Talk show
How frequently is the podcast published? Once a week
Who is the intended audience? Adults 30-50
How popular is the podcast?
Who are the commercial sponsors of the podcast? Google
Wine Guys- Food & Drink
Who produces the podcast? Chris Ringlan, Dan Philips, David Hickinbotham
What is the format of the podcast? Interview
How frequently is the podcast published? Once a week
Who is the intended audience? Adults 35-60
How popular is the podcast? 598
Who are the commercial sponsors of the podcast? Unknown
CigarNation- Food & Drink
Who produces the podcast? Author not given
What is the format of the podcast? Talk show and interview
How frequently is the podcast published? Once a month
Who is the intended audience? Adults 35-70
How popular is the podcast? 132
Who are the commercial sponsors of the podcast? Unknown
Double Feature- TV & Film
Who produces the podcast? Eric Ingrum
What is the format of the podcast? Discussion and talk show
How frequently is the podcast published? Once a week
Who is the intended audience? Adults 17-28
How popular is the podcast? 3499
Who are the commercial sponsors of the podcast? Not provided
Film Junk- TV & Film
Who produces the podcast? Sean Dwyer, Jay Cheel
What is the format of the podcast? Satire movie review
How frequently is the podcast published? Once a week
Who is the intended audience? Adults 18-25
How popular is the podcast? 1221
Who are the commercial sponsors of the podcast? Ford
Who produces the podcast? Jon and Andy (no last names given)
What is the format of the podcast? Comedy- interactive
How frequently is the podcast published? 2-3 times a month
Who is the intended audience? 16-25
How popular is the podcast? 0
Who are the commercial sponsors of the podcast? Google
The Brink of Sanity- Comedy
Who produces the podcast? Jay (no last name given)
What is the format of the podcast? Comedy
How frequently is the podcast published? 2 times a month
Who is the intended audience? 20-30
How popular is the podcast? 810
Who are the commercial sponsors of the podcast? Google
ESPN Radio Podcast-Sports
Who produces the podcast? ESPN
What is the format of the podcast? Sports talk show
How frequently is the podcast published? 5 times a week
Who is the intended audience? 18-40
How popular is the podcast? 12
Who are the commercial sponsors of the podcast? ESPN, Stubhub, Yahoo!
Baseball American Podcast- Sports
Who produces the podcast? Baseball America
What is the format of the podcast? Baseball talk show
How frequently is the podcast published? Once a week
Who is the intended audience? 20-35
How popular is the podcast (as measured by subscribers)? 1
Who are the commercial sponsors of the podcast? DiMarini
The Extra Mile Podcast- Health & Fitness
Who produces the podcast? The Extra Mile Podcaster
What is the format of the podcast? News and information about walking and running
How frequently is the podcast published? Once every two weeks
Who is the intended audience? Runners 25-40
How popular is the podcast? 157
Who are the commercial sponsors of the podcast? Google
The Daily Boost on Podcast- Health & Fitness
Who produces the podcast? Scott Smith
What is the format of the podcast? Talk show
How frequently is the podcast published? Once a week
Who is the intended audience? Adults 30-50
How popular is the podcast?
Who are the commercial sponsors of the podcast? Google
Wine Guys- Food & Drink
Who produces the podcast? Chris Ringlan, Dan Philips, David Hickinbotham
What is the format of the podcast? Interview
How frequently is the podcast published? Once a week
Who is the intended audience? Adults 35-60
How popular is the podcast? 598
Who are the commercial sponsors of the podcast? Unknown
CigarNation- Food & Drink
Who produces the podcast? Author not given
What is the format of the podcast? Talk show and interview
How frequently is the podcast published? Once a month
Who is the intended audience? Adults 35-70
How popular is the podcast? 132
Who are the commercial sponsors of the podcast? Unknown
Double Feature- TV & Film
Who produces the podcast? Eric Ingrum
What is the format of the podcast? Discussion and talk show
How frequently is the podcast published? Once a week
Who is the intended audience? Adults 17-28
How popular is the podcast? 3499
Who are the commercial sponsors of the podcast? Not provided
Film Junk- TV & Film
Who produces the podcast? Sean Dwyer, Jay Cheel
What is the format of the podcast? Satire movie review
How frequently is the podcast published? Once a week
Who is the intended audience? Adults 18-25
How popular is the podcast? 1221
Who are the commercial sponsors of the podcast? Ford
Friday, February 12, 2010
Youtube, Hulu, Veho
YouTube: When viewing a video the layout is pretty basic with no ads distracting you as you view the video. Usually the videos load pretty fast and you don’t have to wait for a video to buffer as you watch. On the main website there is a search bar where you can search for thousands of videos as well as advertising that may become very distracting.
Hulu- When viewing a video I had to let the video buffer momentarily but didn’t slow me down for too long. Also the website appears to be a collection of videos with links to where the video could be viewed. For instance I clicked on a John McCain video and it took me to a different website that was full of ads that became distracting. On the main website there are different categories that allow you to search for TV shows as well as full length movies and allow you to watch them with a few commercial advertising.
Veho- When viewing videos on veho I had to sit through an advertisement as well as wait for a video to buffer and load. Also after the video started a few ads popped up at the bottom of the screen and it took my attention away from the video because I started to try and figure out how to close the dang ad. On the main website of Veho the site seemed to be filled with several ads with just a large search bar in the middle of the screen.
<a href="http://www.vh1.com/shows/i_want_to_work_for_diddy/season_2/series.jhtml" target="_blank">Think Out of the Box</a>
Hulu- When viewing a video I had to let the video buffer momentarily but didn’t slow me down for too long. Also the website appears to be a collection of videos with links to where the video could be viewed. For instance I clicked on a John McCain video and it took me to a different website that was full of ads that became distracting. On the main website there are different categories that allow you to search for TV shows as well as full length movies and allow you to watch them with a few commercial advertising.
Watch it on Academic Earth
Veho- When viewing videos on veho I had to sit through an advertisement as well as wait for a video to buffer and load. Also after the video started a few ads popped up at the bottom of the screen and it took my attention away from the video because I started to try and figure out how to close the dang ad. On the main website of Veho the site seemed to be filled with several ads with just a large search bar in the middle of the screen.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Sources for assignment#7
https://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/new_customer/base_packages.jsp?footernavtype=-1
http://www.comcast.com/
http://www.titantv.com/?ReferrerId=1014539994&StationId=1479
http://www.titantv.com/?ReferrerId=1014539994&StationId=1479
http://products.verizonwireless.com/pdfs/VCASTMobileTVProgGuide.pdf
http://www.comcast.com/
http://www.titantv.com/?ReferrerId=1014539994&StationId=1479
http://www.titantv.com/?ReferrerId=1014539994&StationId=1479
http://products.verizonwireless.com/pdfs/VCASTMobileTVProgGuide.pdf
Lab # 7 City of Miami Florida
| Broadcast | Comcast | DirecTV | Verizon Wireless |
| NCIS(CBS) 8PM | NCIS(CBS) 8PM | NCIS(CBS) 8PM | NCIS(CBS) Time and channel number not listed |
| The Biggest Loser(NBC) 8PM | The Biggest Loser(NBC) 8PM | The Biggest Loser(NBC) 8PM | The Biggest Loser(NBC) Time and channel not listed |
| Lost(ABC) 8PM | Lost(ABC) 8PM | Lost(ABC) 8PM | Lost(ABC) Channel not provided |
| PBS Channel 2.1,2.2,2.3 | PBS Channel 2 | PBS Channel 2 | PBS not offered |
| ESPN not offered | ESPN channel 34 | ESPN 73 | ESPN channel number not listed |
| MTV not offered | MTV not offered | MTV channel 331 | MTV not offered |
| BET not offered | BET channel 72 | BET channel 329 | BET not offered |
| Telemundo channel 51 | Telemundo channel 13 | Telemundo channel 406 | Telemundo not offered |
| Broadcast TV is Free | Digital Cable $44.99/month | DirecTV $29.99/month | TV Package $15/month |
Monday, February 8, 2010
Survey
| When? | Where? | Why? |
| At Night... 4 | Home ...6 | Boredom... 3 |
| Before Class... 1 | Computer Lab. 2 | Entertainment 5 |
| On Weekends... 5 | On the Bus ...2 | School...2 |
Monday, February 1, 2010
Assignment #4
Trade Journals
Media Week
1. McCabe, M. (January, 20 2010). Radio industry to develop integrated list for digital and FM stations. Media Week .
2. Pennington, A. (2010, January 28). BSkyB to launch 3D channel in pubs in April. Media Week .
Communications Technology
1. Hardesty, L. (2010, January 26). Telcos Score Big in Second Stimulus Batch. Communications Technology .
2. Kuhl, C. (2010, January 28). Connected TV and OTT Set to Rise. Communications Technology .
Television Broadcast
1. 3DTV Standards Tackled by U.K. and International Groups. (2010, January 27). Television Broadcast .
2. McAdams, D. D. (2010, January 26). Politics Will Boost TV Broadcast Revenues by $2.1 Billion. Television Broadcast .
New Media
1.Corbin, K. (2010, January 29). Europe Poised for Online Privacy Push. New Media .
2. Corbin, K. (2010, January 29). Groups Continue to Dog Comcast-NBC Merger. New Media .
Scholarly Journals
Federal Communications Law Journal
1.Hutson, D. (2009, March). Paying the Price for Sports TV: Preventing the Strategic Misuse of the FCC’s Carriage Regulations. Federal Communications Law Journal , pp. 408-421.
2.Wallsten, S. (2009, March). Reverse Auctions and Universal Telecommunications Service: Lessons from Global Experience. Federal Communications Law Journal , pp. 373-392.
Global Media and Communication
1.Walsh, M. (2009, August). Blood and Oil. Global Media and Communication .
2.Kavoori, A. (2009, August). Why the sun shines on Slum Dog. Global Media and Communication , pp. 259-262.
Television Quarterly
1.Pavlik, J. V. (2008). Video Games Beat Hollywood. Television Quarterly , pp. 3-13.
2.Seel, P. B. (2008). When All-Digital TV. Television Quarterly , pp. 14-22.
Journal of Radio & Audio Media
1.Spence, P. R., Lachlan, K. A., McIntyre, J., & Seeger, M. (2009, July). Serving the Public Interest in a Crisis: Radio and Its Unique Role . Journal of Radio & Audio Media , pp. 144-159.
2.Tim, D. (2009, July). Radio by the book: Adaptations of literature and fiction on the airwaves . Journal of Radio and Audio Media , pp. 259-260.
Media Week
1. McCabe, M. (January, 20 2010). Radio industry to develop integrated list for digital and FM stations. Media Week .
2. Pennington, A. (2010, January 28). BSkyB to launch 3D channel in pubs in April. Media Week .
Communications Technology
1. Hardesty, L. (2010, January 26). Telcos Score Big in Second Stimulus Batch. Communications Technology .
2. Kuhl, C. (2010, January 28). Connected TV and OTT Set to Rise. Communications Technology .
Television Broadcast
1. 3DTV Standards Tackled by U.K. and International Groups. (2010, January 27). Television Broadcast .
2. McAdams, D. D. (2010, January 26). Politics Will Boost TV Broadcast Revenues by $2.1 Billion. Television Broadcast .
New Media
1.Corbin, K. (2010, January 29). Europe Poised for Online Privacy Push. New Media .
2. Corbin, K. (2010, January 29). Groups Continue to Dog Comcast-NBC Merger. New Media .
Scholarly Journals
Federal Communications Law Journal
1.Hutson, D. (2009, March). Paying the Price for Sports TV: Preventing the Strategic Misuse of the FCC’s Carriage Regulations. Federal Communications Law Journal , pp. 408-421.
2.Wallsten, S. (2009, March). Reverse Auctions and Universal Telecommunications Service: Lessons from Global Experience. Federal Communications Law Journal , pp. 373-392.
Global Media and Communication
1.Walsh, M. (2009, August). Blood and Oil. Global Media and Communication .
2.Kavoori, A. (2009, August). Why the sun shines on Slum Dog. Global Media and Communication , pp. 259-262.
Television Quarterly
1.Pavlik, J. V. (2008). Video Games Beat Hollywood. Television Quarterly , pp. 3-13.
2.Seel, P. B. (2008). When All-Digital TV. Television Quarterly , pp. 14-22.
Journal of Radio & Audio Media
1.Spence, P. R., Lachlan, K. A., McIntyre, J., & Seeger, M. (2009, July). Serving the Public Interest in a Crisis: Radio and Its Unique Role . Journal of Radio & Audio Media , pp. 144-159.
2.Tim, D. (2009, July). Radio by the book: Adaptations of literature and fiction on the airwaves . Journal of Radio and Audio Media , pp. 259-260.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Lab Exercise 3
Movies
www.imdb.com Internet movie database is and online database that users can interact with to find information about movies past and present. Also users can read information about actors and their careers.
http://www.imsdb.com/ Internet movie script database is a database where users can look up and read thousands of different movie scripts as they were written.
Music Industry
http://www.onlinemusicdatabase.com/ Online music database is a database where users can surf between thousands of music artists and albums to find more information about their favorite music artists
http://www.themusicindex.com/index1.htm The music index online is an interactive database that gives the readers thousands of review of popular music albums as according to "Q" magazine.
Video Games
http://www.gamesarefun.com/gamesdb.php Video Games Are Fun database is a database published for the reason to present information on all types of video games as well as reviews for them.
Governing Policies
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lib-ezproxy.tamu.edu:2048/iw-search/we/HistArchive?p_product=FBISX&p_action=keyword&p_theme=fbis&p_nbid=L70O52TQMTI2NDk3NTE1My44OTE4Mzg6MToxMzoxNjUuOTEuNzQuMTE4&p_clear_search=yes&d_refprod=FBISX& Foreign Broadcast Information Service is a public database that publishes reports and political policies for different nations around the world regarding broadcasting policies.
https://www.policyarchive.org/browse-topic?scope=Media%2C+telecommunications%2C+and+information-- The policy archive is an online database concerning different policies concerning topics in media, telecommunications and information.
http://socialmediagovernance.com/policies.php?f=5 Social Media Governance is a database for regulations of different government from cities in the U.S to organizations.
http://www.culturelink.org/culpol/mt.html Cultural Policy Database is an online database that provides the user with information regarding different broadcasting policies in many different cultures.
http://www.current.org/pbpb/ Public Broadcasting Database is an online database that provides users with knowledge of different policies regarding broadcasting.
New Technology Products
http://www.apple.com/ipad/ This is a website made by Apple and contains various information about Apple's new product the IPad.
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/technology/products/index.html This website published by the New York Times offers insight to many new technological products which relate to media and telecommunications.
http://www.plunkettresearch.com/Industries/EntertainmentMedia/tabid/199/Default.aspx This website is published by a research company that portrays many different aspects concerning the entertainment and media industries.
Media Industry News
http://www.headlinespot.com/subject/industry/media.htm This website is published to update readers about news concerning the media industry.
http://media.einnews.com/ This website is also published to deliver news to the readers about the media industry.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Snowball
http://www.themovieblog.com/
http://themovieblog.com/2010/01/the-book-of-eli-review
http://themovieblog.com/2010/01/marc-webb-signs-to-direct-new-spider-man-trilogy#comment-240644
http://themovieblog.com/2008/11/the-movie-blogs-top-100-movies-based-on-books
http://themovieblog.com/2007/10/why-women-need-to-stop-watching-romantic-movies
Classmates Blog's
http://230magic.blogspot.com
http://comm230sco.blogspot.com
http://hannahb-230.blogspot.com
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