Monthly Archives: October 2012

Unwanted Advertisements: Where Is My Control As a Media Consumer

The little television that I do watch these days is via Hulu instant streaming, either via my computer or the Roku box connected to my television. The ad experience is “personalized;” it frequently asks if the present ad is relevant …

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Nike is Convinced Armstrong Cheated, Drops Him From Label

On October 17th, 2012, Lance Armstrong officially resigned from the Live Strong Charity. Shortly after, Nike released Armstrong from their label. Nike released a statement saying based on the “insurmountable evidence that Lance Armstrong participated in doping and misled Nike …

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Say Goodbye to Big Bird: Are Public Broadcasting Funds Fading?

As a child, shows like Arthur, Barney, and of course Sesame Street were some that I enjoyed as a child. The Public Broadcasting System, or PBS, brought these productions to our television sets. I never really paid much attention to …

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A night of hit and miss

I am unsure of exactly what to write for my blog on a week of a quiz, but I decided to write about my night of baking. I would have blogged about the quiz if it was posted by now …

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If You Can See Them, Then They Can See You

My title comes from a saying my grandfather picked up during his service in the military. I find it to be relevant in this age of secrecy within our government which so highly praises transparency but cannot follow through. They …

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Successful Skydive Aids in Developing a Future Spacesuit Design

Ever wondered how it feels to skydive from 24 miles above Earth and landing safely on your own two feet? Well, that is exactly what happened to a Hungarian skydiver, Felix Baumgartner. On Sunday, news was spreading out like wildfire …

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Is there a Formula for Making a Political Ad go ‘Viral’?

Right now, our country is very focused on politics. It’s no wonder since the presidential election is right around the corner. Now, what I find very interesting about the months leading up to the election is the type of advertising …

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TSN: Tebow Sports Network

If you turn on your television to one of the ESPN networks, there is one topic that is sure to come up no matter what sport is being discussed. If the discussion is about the New England Patriots, then there …

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Debate topics important to this college girl

Turning on the New York debate, the feminist inside did a happy dance when the facilitator was announced as the first ever woman to fill that role during a presidential debate. Congratulations. You’ve got my attention.

Beyond that, two other …

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Where are the editors?

Newspapers are put in a tough spot. How do editors get their story out before others and be able to spend the time needed to critique it?

In The Quality-Control Quandary, Stepp focuses on newspapers progression of losing their …

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