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lBlog #1 - Write a paragraph explaining your expectations for what you hope to learn in the CPT course.This semester i would like to learn a few things. one of them would be to learn how to out annimation into the videos that we make. I would also like to learn how to out sound into the vidoes that we make. those are the two main thing i would like to lean. I learned lots in this class last year.Blog #2 - a) List the kinds of products and services that you think are included in the communication production industry sector. (ex. Service: news broadcasts, Product: news papers). b) What product and or service could you live without. c) What product and or service could you NOT live without.a) T.V Broadcast and magazines.b)I could live without radio. c)i could not live without T.V. Also celluar devices.Blog #3 - What are 6 things that you can do to make sure you contribute effectively as part of your group for the Life Without Communication Technology project? To help contribute to my group I can help come up with ideas. 2 I can type out some of the ideas on the computer. 3 I can have a positve attitude. 4 I can tell them my ideas. 5 I can print out ideas. 5 I can cut out and gloo my ideas on a peice of paper.Blog #4 - Borrow a pair of headphones (with collateral) and view the silent movie clip Star Wars 1920 video style at this link www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mBDQXWflbM. Consider the silent film era in relation to movies today. What is your opinion? Were silent movies as or more effective? Why or why not? Explain your answer in detail (minimum 5 sentences).I thinkk that Movies are better today. I think this becauase without sound or people talking you might not know whats going on. It would be hard to figure ouot without people talking in the movie. that just my opinion.Blog #5 - What is your favorite radio station and why?My favorite radio station is Z99. like this radio staion because it usually has all the new songs. every time in the the car Z99 is on. that is why i like it.Blog #6 - What is your favorite television show and why?My favorite Telivision show is sport center. I like this show becausae it shows all of the sport hihgh lights. I like this show in the winter more than the summer though because it shows hockey highlights. in the summer it mostly just shows baseball highlights.Blog #7 - Using the internet, find a current news article that is of interest to you. Summarize the article and tell me why you chose it.I choose the article cyclones rally ion fourth quater to beat peacock. I choose this article because central in my favorite football team. I also choose this article because i dont like peacock. and i go to central.Blog #8 - If you could take a vacation, hop on an airplane and go anywhere in the world tomorrow, where would you go and why?I would go to somehwere like hawaii. i would go there because iv ebeen there before and i really like it. Also because its hot there. you can do lots of things like surfing and swimming.Blog #9 – What is Facebook? Google an actual definition. What are 4 advantages and 4 disadvantages of using Facebook?
Facebook is a social networking website launched in February 2004 that is operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. an invantage is that you can communicate with friends really easlily, you can find out whats going on, and let people know what your doing. disadvantages are people can post things about you, post picuters about you, and cyber bully.
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Blog #14 – View ONE of the top ten 2009 Super Bowl commercials at this site: http://www.superbowl-ads.com/2009_poll_winners.html. What was the name of the commercial you watched? Why do you think it was voted one of the top ten Super Bowl Commercials in 2009? What did you think about it?
I watched free doritios. because it had lots of funny scenes. I liked it but it was also on of the only ones i watched. Because it was the only one that would work.
Blog #15 – Because these were such great commercials, view another ONE of the top ten 2009 Super Bowl commercials at this site: http://www.superbowl-ads.com/2009_poll_winners.html. What was the name of the commercial you watched? Why do you think it was voted one of the top ten Super Bowl Commercials in 2009? What did you think about it?
i watched cola Heist. I think it was voted in athe top ten because idt was funny. i liked it a lot. better than the first one that i watched.
Blog #16 - How many cell phone text messages are sent and received each day around the world? If everyone was limited to 5 text messages sent and 3 text messages received each day. .. what would you think? Would you care or be able to cope with the change? Why or why not?
Blog #18 – If you could have any type of cell phone or PDA what would you want and why??
I would have the iphone. i would wantit because you can get so many apps. it is also all touch screen. thats why i would want it.
Blog #19 – How many years has NASA been using advanced technology? Why is it important for NASA to have recent technology. What is happening to the NASA shuttle program?
about 50 years. so they can control all the probs they sent up intot he unvierse.
Blog #20 - What impact has facebook had on your life and why?
it hasen't really impacted me. it only helps you communicate with people easier. just because lots of people use it.
Blog #21 - What is twitter? Do you go on twitter? Why or why not?
twitter is another site that you can follow your favortie famaous people. I have twitter but id ont use it that much.
Blog #22 - List 6 things that you can do on a field trip to make a great impression for the class, school and Miss Ryba?
listen, ask questions, pay attention, show respect.
Blog #23 - Google Brown Communications Group. What did you find out about the company? (minimum 4 sentences)
The most successful communications efforts are founded on solid up-stream research and strategy. At Brown, we emphasize the importance of research to help inform your decision-making and provide pointed consumer insight to your planning. Our research partners include Angus Reid Strategies and Youthography. Both organizations are available on an as needed basis
Blog #24 - Google CTV Regina. What did you learn from the website? (minimum 4 sentences)
The union representing Air Canada flight attendants is urging its members to report to work on Thursday, following a controversial move by Labour Minister Lisa Raitt that has barred them from proceeding with a planned strike.
Blog #25 - Watch the following television advertisement on texting while driving: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5NIE3osZEs. What did you think about it? Does it make you think twice about texting while driving? (min. 5-6 sentences).
I thought it was good advertissement. I would never text and drive after watching that video. thats why i don ttext adn drive.
Blog #26 - What movies are playing at the Galaxy right now? Which movie would you most like to go to and why? What is your favorite snack at the theatre?
i would ldike to go to whats your number. just because it looks fuuny, and my favorite snack is popcorn i guess.
Blog #27 - If you were stuck on a desert island and could have any three things with you, what would they be and why?
Food, water, and clothes because i get hungry easily, and i like water. and clothes keep me warm.
Blog #28 - Who is your favorite super hero and why?
super man, because he does everything. hes really stong adn can fly that would be cool i guess.
Blog #29 - What is your favorite animated tv show (ex. The Simpsons) and why? Find a link to an episode and attach it to your blog.
I dont have one,i dont watch that much tv.
Blog #30 - What kind of programming does MTV have? What is your favorite MTV show and why?
they have lots of TV programs. my favorite MTV show is jshore, because i like it.
Blog #31 - What is a Podcast? (min.3-4 sentences).
A podcast (or non-streamed web cast) is a series of digital media files (either audio or video) that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication. The word replaced webcast in common use with the success of the ipod and its role in the rising popularity and innovation of web feeds.
Blog #32 - How are the Moose Jaw Warriors doing? What is their record? Do you go to the games? Why or why not?
i think the warriors are 4-1 they dooing pretty good for this early in the season. i go to the games sometimes but not all the time.
#33 - Write a 4 sentence bibliography on Steve Jobs? When was he born and when did he pass away?
Steve Jobs was born February 24, 1955, to two University of Wisconsin graduate students who gave him up for adoption. Smart but directionless, Jobs experimented with different pursuits before starting Apple Computers with stephen wozinack in the Jobs’ family garage. Apple’s revolutionary products, which include the iPod, iPhone and iPad, are now seen as dictating the evolution of modern technology.
Blog #34 - What are the most and least reliable cars? http://ca.autos.yahoo.com/p/2020/consumer-reports-most-reliable-cars
Blog #35 – Name 5 daytime talk hosts? Who is your favorite and why? If you don’t like or watch daytime talk shows, tell me why you don’t.
I dont watch day time talk hosts. I dont like them becuause ive never watched them or anything, maybe i would if i watched them but i dont.
#36- Who replaced Lloyd Robertson as the anchor of CTV News? Write a 4 sentence bibliography on him/her.
Lisa LaFlamme (born July 25, 1964) is a Canadian television journalist, and currently the chief anchor and senior editor of CTV National News. LaFlamme previously served as the news international affairs correspondent and substitute host for CTV National News. On July 9, 2010, CTV announced that LaFlamme would be replacing retiring anchor Lloyd Robertsonn as chief anchor and senior editor of CTV National News,.
#37 – What is the tv show XFactor about? Who are the judges?
The X Factor is a television talent show franchise originating in the United Kingdom, where it was devised as a replacement for Pop idol. It is a singing competition, now held in various countries, which pits contestants against each other. the judges are L.A Ried, Nicole Scherzinger, Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell.
Blog #38 – What is Twitter? Do you use it? Why or why not?
A socail communicating site. i use it, because its funny.
Blog #39 – What is happening in the Michael Jackson trial?
I dont really know whatsg going on with. i dont want to look it up, because its not relalyl my business. All i know is that his doctor is being charged
Blog #40 - Google a currency convertor. What is $1 Canadian equivalent to $1 in American currency?
As of today the Canadain dollar is worth a bit more than the US. But i dont think it will stay that way for that long.
Blog #41 – Go to yahoo.com. Find a story that you are the most interestetd in and summarize it. Why did you find it interesting?
Many of the health benefits of apples are in their skin, so it is important to source apples that are not sprayed with pesticides. I was able to buy a whole bushel of no-spray apples from my local farmer for $15 because they were not cosmetically perfect. You can find all kinds of local apples at their peak flavour right now in supermarkets and farmer stalls. I encourage you to take a bite! Ilike this because it talks abvout al;l the pestisides on fruit.
Blog #42 – If you could interview any celebrity at all… who would you interview and why?
I would interview Jarome Iginla because hes in the chel. Hes also on one of my favorite teams, and he his good. hes also team captin.
Blog #43 – Go to Discover Moose Jaw.com. Find an article of interest and summarize it. What was interesting about it?
Truck loads of non-perishable food items were collected, sorted and are now being delivered to the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank. The work is far from done, but the final numbers are in. Moose Jaw’s 6th Annual Better Together Food Drive was record-breaking!
Blog #44 – If you could have any car in the world, which one would you want and why?
I would want a car that moves. weoo.
Blog #45 – Google the cost of buying a satellite radio through sirius. What is the cost per month to subscribe to the service.
you pay an activation fee every month. There are different types of radios though. the cheapest one is $16.99 per month.
Blog #46 - Google the Galaxy Theatre in Moose Jaw. What is playing right now. Which movie would you like to see the most and why? (you have to pick one)
Dlophin tale is playing. I would like to go see this movie. I heard it is very good.
#47. What is the highest grossing Canadian movie of all time? What is it about and what movie did it surpass? Is it a movie you’d like to see? Why or why not?
Gone With The Wind is a 1939 American historical epic film adapted from Margaret Mitchells Pulitzer-winning 1936 novel of the same name. It was produced by David O. Selznick and directed by Victor Fleming from a screenplay by Sidney Howard. Set in the 19th century American South, the film stars Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Leslie Howard, Olivie de Havilland, and Hattie McDaniel, among others, and tells a story of the American Civil War and Reconstruction era from a Southern point of view.
Blog #48 – Google the 7 wonders of the world. What are they. Which would you most like to see and why?
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Chichen Itza – MexicoChichen Itza is the religious center more amazing of the Mexican history and one of citadels Mayan more ancient. More about Chichen Itza | <!– Photos: 7 | |
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Christ the Redeemer – BrazilChrist the Redeemer, the most important monument of the Catholic parishioners waits for the visitors of the whole world with the opened arms. More about Christ the Redeemer | <!– Photos: 5 | |
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Great Wall of China – ChinaOne of the most famous structures of the world and unique human structure that can be seen from the space. More about Great Wall of China | <!– Photos: 4 | |
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Machu Picchu – PeruOne of the new seven wonders, the most beautiful Inca city and the main archeological site of America. More about Machu Picchu | <!– Photos: 6 | |
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Petra – JordanPetra, the giant red mountains and extensive mausoleums are appreciated for being one of the greatest wonders worked by the Nature and the Man. More about Petra | <!– Photos: 1 | |
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Roman Colosseum – ItalyAn elliptical amphitheatre, the Coliseum is one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering. More about Roman Colosseum | <!– Photos: 4 | |
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Taj Mahal – IndiaTaj Mahal or the epitome of love is a magnificent monument that reflects an immense love. |
Blog #49 – What is Net Flicks? How does it work exactly… how do you play it through your tv. What is the cost of subscribing?
Net flickls is a site that you can get movies off of. you have to pay 8 dollars a month for unlimited movies. you can can play it through your xbox or computer or ps3.
Blog #50 – What is the process involved in getting a visa? How much does it cost?
you have to be 18 years old. and it deoends what kind of visa your are trying to get.
Blog #51- What is the scariest movie you’ve ever seen and why?
I’ve seen lots of scary movies. I dont know what one would be the scariest, but all the paranormal activities are kinda scary,
Blog #52 – What is the funniest movie you’ve ever seen and why?
Happy Madison because it was really funny. It made me laugh. LOL.
Blog #54 – Read the following article? What did you learn about Jane Lynch?
I learned nothing about Jane Lynch. I knew about all this stuuf befoer the article. before i read it.
Blog #55 – Read the following article on music star makeovers. What did you learn from reading it? 5-6 sentences. http://new.ca.music.yahoo.com/blogs/getback/149453/musical-makeovers/
After slamming Susan Boyle on the Opie & Anthony Radio Show, dysfunctional family matriarch Sharon Osbourne apologized…sort of. On November 5, Ozzy’s old lady called Boyle a “slapped arse” on a radio show with millions of listeners. Five days later, Osbourne apologized to her 100,000 Twitter followers. You tell me which statement made the bigger impact.
Blog #56 – Read the following article: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/091117/health/health_michael_moore_health What did you learn about director Michael Moore.
What I found interesting was he knew an awful lot about his work. The amount of time and effort put into that my information is really neat. The legal matters of everything is alot to remember and pretty complicated. I really enjoyed him.
Blog #57 – Read the following article: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/afp/091116/technology/us_language_internet_oxford What is the word of the year in the Oxford American Dictionary? What does it mean? What do you think of the article?
The Word of the year is Unfriend, the word means to delete someone from your facebook, msn, myspace ect. I learned from this article that society has gotten so technologicly dependant that for whatever reason we need to name stuff like Unfriend word of the year.
Blog #58 - Watch John Lennons song “Imagine” song on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b7qaSxuZUg and then read this article.. http://new.ca.music.yahoo.com/blogs/stopthepresses/333181/checking-in-on-john-lennons-friends-family-and-assassin-30-years-on/ What is your impression?
this link wont load.
Blog #59- Do you follow the twilight series of movies? Why or why not? Find a video clip from one of the movies and add the url to your answer.
No, because ive never got into those movies. maybe i would if i watched the firsts ones. http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialTwilightFilm?blend=2&ob=4
Blog #60 – Who stars in the movie The Tourist? What’s it about and how is it doing at the theatres so fahttp://ca.movies.yahoo.com/news/movies.reuters.com/narnia-tourist-bomb-north-american-box-office-reutersr?
The Tourist is a 2010 romantic thriller film directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, starring Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp. It is a remake of the 2005 French action film Anthony Zimmer.
Blog #61- What did you learn from reading this article? (http://ca.news.yahoo.com/palace-says-kate-williams-royal-engagement-photos-retouched-20101214-052758-593.html (3 sentences)
I learned that Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton had some pictures taken. The guy who took the pictures also photographed Princess Dianna. The photograph underwent minor retouching was done to adjust light balance and contrast.
Blog #62 – What 8 industries is the Internet killing? http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/8-industries-Internet-killing-yahoofinanceca-4248180737.html
Recorded stores, Phone companies, Newpapers, small alpliance and repari shops,watches and watch makers, pawn shops, map makers and customer loyality.
Blog #63 - Read the following article on Bullying on Facebook. http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/cbc/091127/canada/canada_newfoundland_nl_bullying_student271109 Summarize the article and give your opinion (3-4 sentences).
The article was about two kids that were being bullied by a group of 6-10 students. They tried to just ignore them but ended up getting surrounded on the girl got punched in the face. I learnt bullying can be a very serious issue to students.
Blog #64 – What are the top 10 new movie rentals at Blockbuster this week?
Blockbuster’s closed.
Blog #65 – What do you think of this article? tp://ca.tv.yahoo.com/blog/christmas-with-the-kardashians–1989htDo you follow this family? why or why not?
NO because i dont feel like it.
Blog #66 – Go to the website http://ca.movies.yahoo.com/news/movies.reuters.com/top-10-movies-decade-reuters What were the top 10 movies in 2000. Did you see any of the these movies? If you did, which did you see and what did you think about them? If you didn’t, which two would you most like to see and why? (4-5 sentences)
The link didnt work but I found these to be the top 10:
1. LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA
2. UNITED 93
3. NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
4. THE FOG OF WAR
5. 4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AND 2 DAYS
6. FAR FROM HEAVEN
7. DIVINE INTERVENTION
8. CACHE
9. THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY
10. THE WHITE RIBBON
Blog #67 – Look at the best and worst movie posters from 2010… which 2 do you think were the best and which 2 do you think were the worst and why? http://ca.movies.yahoo.com/photos/collections/gallery/3140/the-best-and-worst-movie-posters-of-2010#photo3
The link doesn’t work.
Blog #68 – What new technology is coming in 2011? http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/Mobile-video-voice-technology-capress-3126617431.html
The link didn’t work but the Ipohne 4S is coming out with voice reading technologoy.
Blog #69 - How did this Canadian Tv Personality do to help? http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/dailybrew/canadian-tv-personality-helps-boy-survive-cold-night-20110105-120416-525.html
The Canadian TV personality “Survivorman” helped save a boys life. The boy was lost in the mountains while skiing and he used tactics he learned from survivorman to stay alive and safe. Survivorman indirectly helped save another persons life!
Blog #70 – What year did the Titanic sink? Find the Titanic web site and list 5 interesting facts about the Titanic’s sinking.
The Titanic sank on April 15th, 1912.
- White Star Line was the company that built the Titanic
- The cost to build the Titanic was $7.5 million
- It took 3,000 men two years to build the Titanic
- Price of a single first-class ticket was $4,700. (equals $50,000 in today’s economy)
- Although there were 4 funnels (smoke stacks), only 3 were operational. The 4th funnel was for looks.
Blog #71 – Read the following article on identify theft. What did you find interesting? 4-5 sentences.. http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/12/07/identity.theft.costs/index.html
What I found interesting about this article is that Identitiy Theft affects so many people! About 9.1 million American’s have had their identity stolen. It takes months to years to even start getting your identity back! I also learned that people steal identity from their children.. weird.
Blog #72 – Go to the following website: http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/06/08/apple.iphone.wwdc/index.html What do you think of this new phone and why?
I think this phone is really outdated and unadvanced. This phone lacks many of today’s technologies and a forward facing camera. This phone is a couple years old and there is a better and more advanced Iphone 4 and Iphone 4s. I dislike like this phone.
Blog #73- Read the following article. What did you learn about bullying?http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/12/10/social.media.bullying/index.html
I learned that the video of the bullying is helping charge people with assult. I learned that a perosn was beaten to death. i learned that this girl was beaten for not liking a band. I also learned that it is very hard to track bullying from facebook and youtube.
Blog #74- How was Michael Jackson’s final day described? http://new.ca.music.yahoo.com/blogs/thatsreallyweek/129379/jan-3-9-meet-the-witnesses-in-michael-jacksons-preliminary-hearing/
It is said the he had a bad reaction to something then was found lying on the bed with his mouth and eyes open then was rushed to the hospital.
Blog #75 – What did you learn about rocker Bono’s (U2) share in facebook from this article? http://ca.news.yahoo.com/bonos-share-facebook-now-worth-728-million-20110114-174800-841.html
I learned that this man made an investment into facebook the is now worth 728 million and will soon be able to case in the big check.
Blog #76 – Go to the following website: http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/2009/12/14/whats-the-best-video-game-of-2009-and-2010/ What are the best video games of 2009?
Top honors went to “Uncharted 2: Among Thieves” for game of the year, beating out “Assassin’s Creed 2”, “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2”, “Left 4 Dead 2” and the only non-sequel out of the nominees, “Batman: Arkham Asylum.”
Uncharted 2” also picked up best PS3 game, while “Left 4 Dead 2” got best Xbox 360 game. “New Super Mario Bros. Wii” was chosen best Wii game and “Dragon Age: Origins” was the best PC game
Blog #77 – Watch this video: http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/index.php?rn=222561&cl=17135950&ch= What did you think of this web hit?
This link does not work so the is no way to see what is going on.
Blog #78 – Watch this video: http://ca.movies.yahoo.com/news/usmovies.accesshollywood.com/report-taylor-lautner-hollywoods-highestpaid-teen-actor.
Who is the highest paid teenager in hollywood and what is he paid? What do you think of the article?
Taylor Lautner is the highest paid teen in hollywood. He makes around 10 million per movie. I think its cool how he makes so much per movie.
Blog #79 – Read the following article: http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/2010/01/01/megan-fox-sarah-palin-sent-to-hell/ What did you learn about the marketing of the web-based game Dante’s Inferno?
“”Marketing an upcoming video game is a difficult balance between showing enough to excite gamers and spoiling the story by giving away too much.
Electronic Arts is taking a different approach by using Web-based games to promote “Dante’s Inferno” (Visceral Games), a video game loosely based on Dante Alighieri’s epic poem about one man’s journey through the afterlife. The game focuses on a trip through hell, emphasizing its nine levels and seven deadly sins.””
Blog #80 – Watch the top ten viral videos of 2009: http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1945379_1945171,00.html?cnn=yes Which do you think are the top 3 and why?
I think the 3rd best video was the wedding dancing becuase its cool that he pulled that off walking down the ill. The 2nd best video was david after dentist because its funny how he acts after being drugged. The best vidoe was deadline with the sticky notes. it was the best because it was amazing how he made sticky notes look as if they were moving on the wall.
Blog #81 – What teachers at Central teach on the 4th floor? What teachers teach in the basement?
Ms. Wheatly, Ms. Morrison,
Blog #82 – What is your favorite magazine and why?
That”s hockey because it tells you about whats going on in the NHL.
Blog #83 – Who is Charlie Sheen? What is he doing now?
He’s a guy thats “winning”.
Blog #84 – If you could star in any movie, which would you star in and why?
i wouldnt want to be in a movie. im a bad actor.
Blog #85 – What is your favorite type of donut and why?
chocolate donut. because i like chocolate
Blog #86 – What is your favorite juice to drink and why?
iced tea because it taste good.
Blog #87 – What is your favorite cereal and why? If you don’t eat cereal, why not?
cinnonnm taost crunch i guess. i dont eat very much cereal.
Blog #88 – What is the saddest movie you’ve ever watched and why?
Marley & me. Because its sad.
Blog #89 – What is the worst movie you’ve ever watched and why?
splice because it was a fail of a horror movie, and it was just bad.
