Extra Credit!

Had you ever used a blog before attending RTF 305? If so, what was it's focus?

I have to admit, I did use a blog quite frequently back in my Junior High/High School days. I used to let out all of my teenage year adventures and drama onto the social networking site called MySpace. My blogs typically focused really on just my life as a teenager and what my weekend consisted of or what I thought was cool at the time. I would always include a viral YouTube video for my audience to see and comment on as well. I thought I was cool! :D

What were the positive aspects of using the blogs in the course?

The positive aspects were that everything was done electronically. No matter where you were, you could always do your homework in a timely manner since turning it in simply means posting it on the internet. Another positive aspect was that it saved paper. In a world that is trying it's hardest to go green, I believe that doing everything electronically could be a huge benefit in helping reduce waste.

What difficulties did you encounter in using the blogs? (both technical and conceptual)

Some difficulties were that the blog post assignments never went out at the same time. Sometimes I would get them on Wednesday, and sometimes I got them on Thursday. I felt as though even these days were late in the week to get started on a blog post, since I hate doing homework on the weekend.

If you had difficulties in using the blog, how were you able to overcome the difficulties you encountered?

I was able to overcome these difficulties by just toughening it out and staying up late friday or saturday night doing my blog. Sure it wasn't the best start to my weekends, but homework is homework and it had to completed one way or another.

What types of blog prompts were more or less interesting or difficult? (provide an example and rationale)

The blog posts that were most interesting to me were the ones where we got to use our own examples of shows that we watch. This way, we could be able to be graded on our opinion that we felt related to the topic. One of my favorite blog posts was the comparing hegemonies of different eras. For this specific blog post, I compared the show All In The Family to Family Guy. I found it interesting in comparing these two shows, especially because I was able to use one show that I watch regularly and love.

Would you recommend using a blog in future course, either in RTF 305 and other undergraduate courses at UT-Austin? (explain why..)

I would most definitely recommend using a blog post for homework assignments for RTF 305 and other undergraduate courses at UT-Austin. I found this way of doing homework very beneficial and easy to use. In a world where technology continues to grow every day, online homework is becoming more and more realistic. 

What would you suggest to change or improve the blogging experience in the future?

I would suggest making examples be mandatory. I know I always tried to use some sort of pictures of include a video because I know that seeing examples is very beneficial for the audience of the blog. If not for the audience, it is also helpful for the writer itself. If examples were mandatory, the writer of the blog would be forced to research a video on YouTube or a picture on Google images. I believe examples are very helpful in homework assignments such as these, especially in a media studies class.

Yes, you can use my blog in a paper or report.

Globalization!

Globalization can be seen as the mixing of various ideas, languages, cultures, people, an even nations. This bond eventually forms some type of connection globally that creates an impact on various media. Better opportunities for communication are made throughout these places. As we continue to grow in our technological world with a thing called 'The Internet,' we can see how easy it is for the idea of globalization to be seen in full effect. Globalization is usually seen as being driven by a mix of economic, sociocultural, political, and technological factors.

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One example of Globalization that can be seen is cultural imperialism, which is the idea that with the bonding of different people and nations, many cultures eventually become the same. An example of this is Anime books. These books originated in Japan for all of the Manga fanatics, however eventually over a time a culture formed in the United States, creating a rise in popularity, therefore a rise in demand and supply from Japan. 

http://barbieprincesscartoon.blogspot.com/2010/10/sailor-moon-top-girls-cartoon.html

Today, many can see how much of an impact these Japanese books have had on the United States as we can see many of these books in local retailers and various other stores. The Western World has shown a true love and popularity for this famous comic-style book as many are hooked on reading these 'backward books' that are written about characters that face drama and other various conflicts. Some anime has even taken the next step to being made into television shows here in the Unted States. Some examples of these shows include Pokemon, Sailor Moon, Dragonball Z, and Bleach. This Globalization shows how with the power of money comes to the power to create different media for various countries. There truly is no boundaries when it comes to globalization.

http://www.instantz.net/anime/Bleach.html

Like a Good Neighbor

One of my favorite ads right now is the State Farm commercial that describes how an insurance company is always there for their customers. To establish their claim in a more humorous and appealing way to their audience, they exaggerate their ability to always be there by magically popping up whenever they are automatically needed. Their jingle is "Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there," and in this particular case, they magically appear with a sandwich, a girl, and a hot tub to satisfy their customers.


The advertising appeal of achievement prominence and attention is when a company makes you believe that buying their product will be better for you in the long run. State Farm accurately tries to do this by claiming to always be there for you when you need them the most. Unlike other insurance agencies, they feel that they can provide much more personal support for their customers.
 

Three Act Structure

In movies, the Three Act Structure suits many plots with their beginnings, middles, and ends. In the beginning, the movies introduce the setting of the story, the characters, and a little opener to what the movie is going to be about. In the middle, some sort of conflict begins to form. The end is also very important to the Three Act Structure because there we find the resolution to this conflict. Movies have different and distinct ways of showing the Three Act Structure. The movie I decided to use  to show the Three Act Stucture was Finding Nemo because I believe it has the "Happy Ending Structure" Disney loves to use in it's movies that appeal to kids.

http://pixarblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/disney-registers-finding-nemo-sequel.html

In the beginning of Finding Nemo, we are introduced to a certain Clown fish named Marlin who is flirting with his wife Coral as they gaze at their baby eggs. We see the setting in a coral reef under the Ocean in an area called The Dropoff. However, chaos strikes as a Swordfish kills Marlin's wife and unborn babies, leaving only one who he eventually names Nemo. This beginning is very crucial for the movie as it explains who the two main characters are, the setting of the story, and the behaviors of the characters and why Marlin acts so strict and is so paranoid on losing his son.

Eventually we see a conflict unfold in the middle of the movie as Nemo is accidentally taken away by a scuba diving dentist. This action sets in forth the plot by having Marlin embark on the incredible journey coined as "Finding Nemo." Through a series of adventures along with his new slightly confused and forgetful friend named Dory, Marlin heads all across the ocean in search of his son. sharks, jellyfish, underwater bombs, whales, a deep sea Anglerfish, seagulls, or crabs can not keep this determined father from searching for his son at P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney. Meanwhile, Nemo is held captive in an aquarium as we are introduced to new characters, all of which whom are in the aquarium with Nemo, hoping one day to be let free into the ocean.

The ending overall is the best part of the Three Act Structure, being as it involves the resolution to the conflict that arose in the movie. Without an ending, the audience would be left curious and without closure of the problems in the movie. Marlin and Dory receive a tip from a Pelican that his son is in a Dentist office in Sydney.  With heroic actions, Marlin flys to the dentist's office and although he mistakes his son to be dead at first, he soon realizes that Nemo is alive and well. Alas they are reunited as a family again, along with the new additions to the family they made along the journey. This ending proved to be very Disney-esk as it builds up a fluster of emotions right before it hits you with the "Happy Ever After" ending at the end, which typically seems to be the very common Three Act Structure in Hollywood and especially in Disney Pixar movies.

Sitcoms

The sitcoms that are on television play a major part in people’s lives all over the world. They allow for real world situations to be displayed on television in a more comedic way and it allows for a resolution usually at the end of the 30 minute time slots they hold

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Sitcoms typically go about a Three-Act-Structure.

1. The setup introduces the setting and the characters to the audience.


2. The conflict introduces the problem between the characters in the show.


3. The resolution, which includes the climax, resolves the issue that was brought up.




Sitcoms usually follow this method because it allows for a quick and enjoyable episode that involves some life-learning material. These sitcoms allow for the audience to in a way learn a lesson brought up in one’s life and shows way to go about it. This can explain how the same situations are seen throughout different sitcoms. For example, the issues of relationship problems and body issues make for great episodes to a sitcom and can be seen throughout many shows.


Some of my personal favorite sitcoms are George Lopez, Fresh Prince of Belair, and Malcolm in the Middle. These shows all deal with issues within a family but go about it in a humorous way using the three-act structure to go about resolving the issue. These shows all allow for us as the audience to experience problems that are not our own and still enjoy them in a way that makes our lives easier. These shows provide entertainment as we experience what the characters experience in a comedic way.

Iceberg Ahead!

The movie I chose to analyze scenes was none other than 

Titanic

  

 The first shot in the Sinking scene was a long shot. The narrator chose to allow the audience to visualize this massive ship from a distance to perceive how a sinking ship would like in an ocean. The scene is level with the water which allows the audience to compare the actual angle of the ship with respect to the ocean. I would say that this scene is connotative because it focuses on the isolation of the sinking ship out in the middle of nowhere. From the view of the sky, it can be assumed that this happens in the nighttime.

 The second shot is a medium shot. It shows us a closer shot of the characters in the movie. These people are clearly running for their lives as they are realizing the danger of the situation. This medium shot gives us information as to how the people on a sinking ship would react. It is an overview shot I believe to allow the audience to see just how many people this is affecting, almost to give a head count of the passengers on the ship. With the medium shot, we see less of the big picture, but more of the small picture.

 

 The close up shot is considered by many to be the most important shot due. This shot allows for us to connect with the actors as we see their emotions fully and close-up. In the Sinking scene of The Titanic, we can only fear with Rose as she realizes that she is falling into the ocean. Her face captures the pathological connection with the audience as she fears for her life with Jack. The shot is at eye-level which allows for the audience to connect with the characters.

Starstruck

Back in the day, during the Classical Hollywood Film period in history, many movies were judged according to the type of actors in a particular movie. People would want to go see a movie if their favorite actor or actress was the star of it. This system was called the Star System. This specific aspect of the studio system was very important, for without it, the audience of that era would not go to see movies.

According to Wikipedia.com, The Star System way a way of creating, promoting, and exploiting movie stars in Classical Hollywood Cinema. The Film studios would select young actors and actresses and basically create the character they wanted the audience to see by glamorizing them and making them the way the studio wanted them to be. This affected the kind of films the studio made because with such emphasis on the actor or actress, it had a huge reputation to uphold in its many movies.

I see this as the biggest impact of the Studio system because it was around this era that the film studios began to move from caring about the acting to caring more about the beauty and persona of the character. Once a studio had the beautiful and most appealing actor or actress, it would then train them to act and sing. Actors and Actresses had a contract to the studios so they were never allowed to leave a house without the makeup or attitude the studio wanted them to portray. This differs from today because nowadays, casting studios focus much more on the talent rather than the beauty, although beauty seems to come down the road anyways. However, this was the beginning of a studio era where new ideas were being done. With the help of the Star System, many film studios began to have faces being connected with their movies now that their films had reputations to uphold.

One cliche example of the Star System is none other than Judy Garland, who was discovered by MGM when she was just a young girl. Since then, they would create a persona for her and glamorize her as she matured into adulthood. Her stardom rose as she was greatly glamorized for her many film roles in MGM, including her biggest and most reputable role ever, “The Wizard of Oz.” With this role, it was clear just how big Judy Garland’s stardom was and how important MGM’s Star System role was to her career.

http://www.fanpop.com/spots/judy-garland

The Star System can still be seen today, although not as direct. Disney uses it’s own type of Star System by casting children at a young age and allowing us as an audience to see them grow up Disney. Miley Cyrus is a perfect example of the Star System because everything she does has to be associated with Disney. For instance, when she took controversial photos for a magazine cover, it is Disney who had to cover for her since she is so heavily glamorized for the company. Her tie to the system shows the importance that the Star System still has on many actors and actresses today as it did back in the Classical Hollywood film era.

All in the Family Guy

Shows back in the days are extremely different than the shows of today. Family-Based TV Situation Comedy shows are usually based on political influence and categorized according to the hegemony of its era. For example, although shows such as “All in the Family” and “Family Guy” both deal with families living in society, due to the conflicting eras of the shows, similar situations can both have differing conclusions. 

"All in the Family"

http://nocureforthat.wordpress.com/2010/01/12/all-in-the-family

"Family Guy"

http://www.planet-familyguy.com/news/familyguy/?c=Television

How is it different: 

The contemporary family-based television shows that I chose to compare and contrast are “All in the Family” and “Family Guy.” The show “All in the Family,” which started in the Seventies, has major differences than the modern-day television show “Family Guy.” The show “All in the Family” deals with a middle class family dealing with the ideas and actions of the Ronald Reagan era, a time where conservatism was high on the rise. The viewpoints of the main character of the show, named Archie Bunker, differ than everyone else he comes into contact with, showing the audience of the time just how conservative and anti-liberal he truly is. For example, in an episode that we watched for our RTF 305 screening, we saw how Archie thought that homosexuals were considered very taboo to his society and how they are seen as outside of the norm. He described gays as “queer,” “fairies,” and “girly.” He refused to believe and accept that his guy best friend he has known for a while was truly a homosexual. His own beliefs clashed with his unexpected situation and was forced to accept his friend as he truly was. This conservative view on life differs greatly than the views seen on modern day television show “Family Guy.” Peter is a father who deals with unexpected occurrences throughout the show. One difference of these two shows is that Peter and his family are very more liberal and accepting than the Bunker family’s views. In one episode, Peter’s daughter Megan tells her family that she believes that she is a lesbian. Even though her claims were later not true, her family still accepted the idea that even though she is lesbian, she was still her daughter regardless. This shows that how over time, views of the nation greatly shifted from very strict to more accepting. 

How it is the same:

Although these shows differ due to the era-based hegemonies and societies of the times, “All in the Family” and “Family Guy” also have some similarities. Both of the shows focus on middle-class families making their way in the world with their jobs in America. This demonstrates how the show’s focus of interest was to appeal to the large middle class working families, which has always been the majority in America. These two episodic television shows are also the same because current events at the time shape how family members think. Their beliefs and thoughts are usually influenced by society and it’s political influence at the time. The wives of the two main character males are also the same. Feminist views of both television shows demonstrate how women think a lot a like despite being in different eras in history.  Edith Bunker and Lois Griffith are both the accepting woman who are accepting of others. At the end of the day, the families love one another and will always accept them for who they are, even if it is more tougher for some than others. 

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Some issues that “All in the Family” deals with that “Family Guy” doesn’t is the struggle for acceptance. Sure, there is some struggle for acceptance seen throughout “Family Gu  y,” but it is not seen nearly as much or as serious as in the conservative show “All in the Family.” In modern days, homosexuals are seen more commonly and less taboo in television shows and in society. A small example of another issue is when Archie did not want to miss the fight on television and felt that he needed to watch that show at that second since he can’t be able to later. This problem has been solved in today’s society with a little thing called “DVR” which can record shows that you might miss. 

Some issues that “Family Guy” deals with that “All in the Family” does not is internet dangers and electronic threats seen massively in the past decade. With new technology being made over time, it is easy to see how things such as Sexting, Internet lurers, and Pornography are issues seen more commonly in modern-day family based television shows than in earlier era shows. 

I also included a video to show Peter's reaction to his daughter telling him that she is a lesbian. Instead of not accepting Meg for who she claims she really is, he finds her newfound self discovery "awesome." This shows how cultures and eras in television have greatly changed since the days where conservative views on homosexuals were displayed negatively on television. 

The Roaring Twenties

It was the Roaring Twenties. 

Things were happening in America that had never been seen before. Flappers were dancing, automobiles were on the road, and WWI had just ended, kicking off the decade with a mood of excitement. 

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I believe that as time passed on and new generations followed WWI, the Roaring Twenties became a time of new entertainment inventions such as the Radio. With so much happening in society, the world needed some sort of outlet to receive entertainment and news. The audience demand of the twenties had a significant impact of the growth of the Radio due to the rise of new ideas and forms of entertainment popping up all over the world.

http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/radio-show.htm

In the twenties, the hair dryer was invented. In the twenties, Kool-Aid was invented. In the twenties, the traffic light was invented. With all these inventions, it was inevitable that some cool new invention was going to be made that would forever change the world. However, a major influence on society in the Twenties was actually invented many years before. It was called wireless telegraphy and was invented by Gugliemo Marconi in 1895. Over time, this concept would be morphed to something we would eventually use modernly. In 1916, American inventor Lee De Forest would transmit the first radio news broadcast via 'radio.' This new concept of informing/entertaining the public became a high demand. With new music being demanded by an eager audience, an outlet was desperately needed to deliver the frequencies to the receiver. With the Radio, music for the new generation could be he heard with a simple scanning of stations. As the world became interested in knowing news the minute it happened, a simple broadcast could air that would address the public.

http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/radio-show.htm

The radio became the way of life as seen in the movie "Radio Days." Public demand demanded a new outlet to receive their dose of information, whether it be music or news. People would tune in to hear the new 'Lone Ranger' program or to catch songs made by the famous Louis Armstrong. With this public demand on the rise, a new market was being developed. The Radio now was a source of entertainment in the twenties and could be seen with all of the forms of advertisement that could be heard on it.  Between 1923 and 1930, 60 percent of American families purchased radios.  Families gathered around their radios for night-time entertainment just as families now days gather around the television to watch a show or surf the internet on the family desktop. As new technologies continue to be made, public demand will always be close behind as people always are interested in the next best thing and eager to get the latest trend or fashion. This is just the way our world works. In 1927, radiotelephony linked North America and Europe commercially, proving just how farfetched this simple idea had become. The public needed ways of communication and saw this opportunity as a great outlet. 

http://www.thepunch.com.au/tags/radio/

To this day, we continue to use the radio but for different reasons than those in the Twenties. For instance, instead of listening routinely the radio for everything as they did back then, we listen to the radio mainly for information on the road or to bump up the new jams that are popular. Public demand has mainly left frequencies and switched over to bandwidth as King Internet continues to make his mark in society today. 

 Bibliographies:

http://xroads.virginia.edu/~ug00/3on1/radioshow/1920radio.htm

http://www.answers.com/topic/when-was-the-radio-invented

Social Learning

In our world we live in, Women have a tough role in society. Throughout history, women have always been seen as inferior to men. Knowing this, it is easy to see how today's modern times have adapted the same principles of our ancestors and tweaked them into the media world we live in today. It is easy to see just why women and girls do everything in their power to resemble the beautiful celebrities they see on the television or to be as thin and sexy as the models in the malls. Men too are affected by this reality. Men grow up seeing the hero with the most muscles and physique getting the hot girl as his prize. All other body types are unacceptable to have and maintain a happy life.

To me, Social Learning is when somebody learns and believes that what they see in the media is what is wanted and accepted in society. For example, if women believe that men will only want to mary a girl who can cook, clean, and has a good body, they will socially learn that society does not accept any other types. It is easy to see how the amount of money invested in showcasing hot models makes average girls feel far inferior and less attractive. For this reason, girls grow up thinking that they are unattractive in society and need to buy make up to adjust their face or to get breast implants to increase sex appeal to the opposite sex. Men learn that if they do not 6-pack abs with killer biceps, girls will not look twice as them. Social Learning has a lot to deal with the gender roles in society.

One example of these gender issues seen modernly in society is from a show called Jersey Shore. The whole show focuses on a group of Italian-Americans living together in a house. The idea of the show was to show the lives of a certain eastern culture from New Jersey. However, the show depicts much more. The men on the show are all really buff with muscles while the women are all moderately skinny with large breasts. The men stress their ideal day as a "GTL", which means Gym, Tan, Laundry. They allow for the male audience to believe that if you are not tan or physically fit, no girl will ever want you. It also allows for the women audience to feel that if you are not trashy, do not like to dress in skimpy outfits, or do not like to get wasted on alcohol at the club, then you are not a girl worth having. If children grow up watching the Jersey Shore on MTV, socially they will learn just what is 'acceptable' in society. Jersey Shore has been said to be a really sexist show with a negative influence. But why is it so popular?

http://www.jaunted.com/tag/jersey%20shore


With its popularity in America, it is clear to see why this show has had such a big effect on the teens who watch it. Social Learning allows for them to acknowledge what is socially accepted and in terms of this how, it seems as though only tan 'juiceheads' and sexy 'guidettes' are welcomed into society. 

The Jersey Shore allows for men to feel that they must look like this

http://www.jaunted.com/tag/jersey%20shore

and that women must look like this

http://www.jaunted.com/tag/jersey%20shore

So in conclusion, the media allows for society to see a group of people living on The Jersey Shore and feel as though their way of living should be embraced in order to have a fun life. If men want women (which they do) all it takes is a tan and a daily routine at the gym. If women want men (which they do) all it takes is big boobs, hair extensions, and their dignity. 

The media portrayed on television in my opinion has really become a negative influence, however I personally still watch it. The Jersey Shore is one of my favorite shows on television right now. A clip attached to my blog shows how The Jersey Shore has had a negative influence while it shows a man punching one of the main girls from the show. This violent act prompted much gender issues in the show to appear as many wondered what kind of guy punches a women?

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Hegemony Cricket!

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Everybody and their mom knows of a little company called Disney. From it's early beginning in 1923 to its current dominating popularity, Disney has captured the hearts of families everywhere with its sweet and cute fairy tales with happily ever afters. However, with so much popularity, Disney also has the power to influence and instill ideas in the minds of the targeted demographic. For this reason, this blog will focus on just why Disney has a huge Hegemony and the power to influence the minds of children everywhere with its growing popularity aka, Hannah Montana.

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Hegemony in my own words basically means anything that leads and influences. It can be the CEO of a company leadings its employees or a kindergarten teacher leading her students to a higher education. Whatever it is, Hegemony resembles dominance and the leadership qualities one must have. In other words, Hegemony means having the power to influence others to think and live a certain way.

For this reason, I have thought to choose Disney as a good media Hegemony to allow me to understand the meaning of the word. Disney is a powerhouse giant. With its many movies, television network, clothing brands, and radio stations, it has so much power in the world that it is easy to see why it leads a lot of the entertainment industry. 

http://www.latesttvepisode.com/2010/07/20/

Now, according to Dictionary.com. 'Hegemony' means "ascendancy or domination of one power or state within a league,confederation, etc, or of one social class over others." 

To me, Disney accurately fits the description. The Disney Channel gives birth to many teen pop stars such as Hannah Montana which influences little girls to get the best of both worlds with by purchasing her 3D movie, buying her own fashion line of clothes, and listening and downloading her songs and episodes. It is almost as if Disney allows little girls everywhere to believe that one day they will all become the next Miley Cyrus by purchasing all the many accessories. With so much power and leadership this competitor has, it is easy to see how Disney has the power to influence society, more specifically teen girls. The sad part about the Hannah Montana influence is that it not only involves Hannah Montana, but also Miley Cyrus, and with so much pressure to live up to with Disney behind your back, it isn't hard to see how everything Miley Cyrus does is potentially dangerous due to Disney's hegemony on society and influence to children!


Recently, Miley Cyrus got into a huge pickle with a sketchy magazine shoot. Many parents were outraged when they saw Miley posing with an exposed back for a picture. This dilemma proves just how much of an influence Disney has on its audience and how far its hegemony over the demographic is willing to go. Parents were afraid that if their daughters saw their icon pose with a bare back, they would follow.

Click here to read Miley Cyrus' negative Hegemony!

I can only imagine that Walt Disney himself never imagined just how influential his company would ever become over the many years!

So like, why did I take this class?

Wasssssuppp! 

:)

My name is Fabian Fernandez, and although these blog posts are manditory for my RTF 305 class, I made a promise to myself that I will enjoy writing these blogs as much as possible!

So exactly why am I taking this RTF 305 class?

Recently, I discovered that one of my favorite things in life to do in my leisure time is to create fun works of art technologically for an audience to enjoy. I've had this passion ever since my high school classes would assign projects that require making music videos. Ever since those days, my favorite thing to do is shoot videos with my friends and edit the videos for hours with my basic Windows Movie Maker. YouTube also was something that I was engaged in throughout my summers. Watching vlogs on the web was something I did pretty frequently. The best part of this movie-making process is watching the finished product after it has been published. I love looking at something that I can be totally proud of and want to show off to my friends.

So I guess this is why I truly am taking RTF 305. I decided to major in Radio/Television/Film here at UT. RTF 305 just happened to be in my FIG "The Good, The Bad, and the Comm" and so I decided that since every RTF Major has to get RTF 305 outta the way sooner or later, I might as well do it now. Hopefully I will come to love the class that is Introduction to Media Studies! I look forward to learning just how technology has shaped our culture and to learn its many effects on society.

One of my favorite blogs ever is http://www.gizmodo.com mainly because everything that I would ever need to know about technology can be found there. Gizmodo was my main go-to site to find out everything about the infamous iPhone 4 (which I still have yet to receive =/ )! I highly encourage anyone to it if they haven't been to it yet. It has everything you might need to know about all the latest technology and systems!

As for the multimedia I am required to add to this blog, I decided to add a video of one of my first videos I did for my English class. I was required to make a commercial that appealed to audiences. Me and my group put together a little video about an uncanny time to lose service to your cell phone. Here it is! :D

Well until next time, peace, love, and hook 'em!