Digital Presence Assignment

February 8, 2010

One of my Introduction to Computer-Mediated Communications assignments is to discuss their digital presence. The assignment is:
Write a 2-3 page essay over your web presence. How represented are you in the digital world compared to your offline world? How much time do you spend online? What type of Web sites do you frequently use? What [...]

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Leno, Oprah, and Letterman: Slap in the face to NBC?

February 7, 2010

Leno, Oprah and Letterman appeared in Superbowl ad. So far, it’s my favorite ad because it had a shock value. You did not expect those three people sitting on the couch together! I really want to know the history behind this ad for the Late Show with David Letterman. I’m sure all will be revealed [...]

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The talk of Facebook–a new look!

February 6, 2010

I find it entertaining that people complain about the changes to Facebook. The familiar that once again becomes the unfamiliar is the main problem people have. We have to navigate a new look that we’re not used to. In fact, we just got used to the last update. Let’s face it, people don’t like change! [...]

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Thirty-somethings are digital natives

February 4, 2010

The Pew Internet & American Life Project surveyed teens and adults about their Internet use. Interesting enough, adults over 30 are the ones starting blogs and the ones who are Twittering.
Social Media and Young Adults
Two Pew Internet Project surveys of teens and adults reveal a decline in blogging among teens and young adults and a [...]

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I’m hooked on my nook!

February 3, 2010

For my birthday/Christmas present I received a Barnes and Noble’s e-reader, the nook. I LOVE my nook. I haven’t enjoyed reading so much since I received my nook. I am hooked on my nook!

The first book I read on my nook was The Help. This book really opened my eyes to attitudes in the 1960’s. [...]

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Yoga: The 2-week experiment for a stressed out Ph.D candidate

February 3, 2010

I’ve always dabbled with yoga. I have my videos and have taken classes, but I have never done it everyday. I want to see if I see a change in my body and my overall-well-being. The problem I am having recently is lack of motivation. This summer, I lost 4 inches and have since found [...]

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Frontline: Digital Nation

February 2, 2010

Here’s a new Frontline documentary about digital media. Should be good.  I can’t wait to show it in class.

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Sandra Bullock VS. Julia Child

February 2, 2010

Everyone is abuzz this morning about the Oscar nominations, especially the best actress nods. Sandra Bullock is vying for her first Oscar and she probably will win. I of course, am rooting for Meryl Streep who played a dead-on Julia Child. When I forget who is playing Julia Child and believe that IS Julia, that’s when [...]

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The Dissertation-a metaphor for life

January 31, 2010

The process of the dissertation is daunting. You first write a proposal and try to believe that is exactly the way your dissertation will turn out. Then once you start, you realize the dissertation is taking on a life of it’s own, especially your life. The process brings out the sweat and tears–probably more tears [...]

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Foursquare–I don’t get it

January 28, 2010

I have been trying to figure out the application Foursquare. Foursquare is an application for your smartphone or for your computer. The object is to check in places you visit. The more times you check in, the more you visit and the more you visit the more you earn badges. If you frequent a restaurant [...]

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