Thursday, July 21, 2011
Friday, December 12, 2008
Technology
(2008). 1960-1969 technology and gadgets. Retrieved December 12, 2008, from Multimedia Sixties Web site: http://www.sixties60s.com/1960gadgets.htm
This website lists and describes the technological advances of the 1960s, ranging from the Pill to popular toys. The time line ends with the moon landing and the first artificial heart transplant. The site provides links to other sites that can further research on a specific event mentioned.
History of information science technology 1960s. Retrieved December 12, 2008, from CHRONOLOGY OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Web site: http://www.libsci.sc.edu/BOB/istchron/ISCNET/ISC1960.HTM
This website offers the history of major 1960s technological advances. It is broken down into two pages: events from 1960-1964 and events from 1965-1969. It also offers links and citations to events that are well known and some that are precursors to more significant developments.
Sipress, A., & Diaz, S. (2007). To Build Audience, Facebook Enhanced Coverage Linking Facebook; Users Take the Wheel. The Washington Post, Retrieved December 12, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5375383402&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5375383405&cisb=22_T5375383404&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&selRCNodeID=82&nodeStateId=411en_US,1,79&docsInCategory=17&csi=8075&docNo=5.
This Washington Post article discusses the influence of social networking sites such as Facebook and Myspace. Questions are put into perspective such as how these sites make a profit. The article also talks about other, smaller, social networking sites that are available. These sites allow people to connect to others with similar interests, occupations, and hobbies allowing full control over what is known about the user.
Kemp, J.W., & Haycock, K. (2008). Immersive Learning Environments in Parallel Universes: Learning through Second Life. San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science, 14, Retrieved December 12, 2008, from http://simteach.com/14_2kemp_haycock.pdf
Second life is a interactive computer game that allows its members to create avatars and complete missions. While this is intended as a game, there are also educational values within the structure. It also serves as a form of community and social networking. The article suggests that education will only be aided by using Second Life in multiple forms.
This website lists and describes the technological advances of the 1960s, ranging from the Pill to popular toys. The time line ends with the moon landing and the first artificial heart transplant. The site provides links to other sites that can further research on a specific event mentioned.
History of information science technology 1960s. Retrieved December 12, 2008, from CHRONOLOGY OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Web site: http://www.libsci.sc.edu/BOB/istchron/ISCNET/ISC1960.HTM
This website offers the history of major 1960s technological advances. It is broken down into two pages: events from 1960-1964 and events from 1965-1969. It also offers links and citations to events that are well known and some that are precursors to more significant developments.
Sipress, A., & Diaz, S. (2007). To Build Audience, Facebook Enhanced Coverage Linking Facebook; Users Take the Wheel. The Washington Post, Retrieved December 12, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5375383402&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5375383405&cisb=22_T5375383404&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&selRCNodeID=82&nodeStateId=411en_US,1,79&docsInCategory=17&csi=8075&docNo=5.
This Washington Post article discusses the influence of social networking sites such as Facebook and Myspace. Questions are put into perspective such as how these sites make a profit. The article also talks about other, smaller, social networking sites that are available. These sites allow people to connect to others with similar interests, occupations, and hobbies allowing full control over what is known about the user.
Kemp, J.W., & Haycock, K. (2008). Immersive Learning Environments in Parallel Universes: Learning through Second Life. San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science, 14, Retrieved December 12, 2008, from http://simteach.com/14_2kemp_haycock.pdf
Second life is a interactive computer game that allows its members to create avatars and complete missions. While this is intended as a game, there are also educational values within the structure. It also serves as a form of community and social networking. The article suggests that education will only be aided by using Second Life in multiple forms.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Sports
Olympic games. In Wikipedia [Web]. Retrieved December 9, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Games
This Wikipedia posting describes the time line of the modern Olympic games. Within the entry, there is a brief description of the history of the ancient Olympic games to when the modern Olympics began in 1896. The categories are broken down into summer Olympics, winter Olympics, controversies, ceremonies and medal counts.
Sullivan, D.B. (2006). Broadcast television and the game of packaging sports. Handbook of Sports and Media, Retrieved December 9, 2008, from http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=sC3TGxZplK4C&oi=fnd&pg=PA131&dq=1960s+sports+and+games&ots=qv610Raovs&sig=G9HdYXZ50mRKInxrnpWjht8FnHY
This article discusses the evolution of the impact of Media in sports. It states that the 1960 Olympic games began the intense media coverage of sports that continued on to sports' seasons. Such intense coverage for multiple sports lead to the development of sports networks such as ESPN.
Plimpton, G. (1999, June 14). Muhammad Ali. Retrieved December 10, 2008, from Time 100 Web site: http://www.time.com/time/time100/heroes/profile/ali01.html
This Time article lists Muhammad Ali as one of history's greatest athletes and heroes. Ali had entered boxing when it was still heavily influenced by the Mob. He won gold metals in the 1960s Rome Olympics, but experts didn't think he had great skill. Critics slammed Ali for his self-promotion and challenges. Ali now suffers from Parkinson's disease and has had an Oscar-nominated movie made about him.
Elliott, S. (2008, January, 31). This year's super bowl ads to be gentle and sweet. The New York Times, Retrieved December 10, 2008, from http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/31/business/media/31adco.html
The Super Bowl ads for the XLII game are set to be less violent and more social conscious than in previous years. The Super Bowl is a large cultural sports phenomenon since many views tune in just for the commercials aired during the game. YouTube continues to make the commercials that are shown during the Super Bowl the most searched items on the internet.
Macur, J. (2007, September, 28). Latest drug crackdown could expose some athletes. The New York Times, Retrieved December 10, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5375082867&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5375082874&cisb=22_T5375082873&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&selRCNodeID=18&nodeStateId=411en_US,1,17&docsInCategory=14&csi=6742&docNo=14
Drug use, specifically steroids have plagued sports for years. This article discusses a crackdown on drugs on its testing policies for the 2008 Olympics as well as domestic sports teams.
This article suggests the penalty for receiving, distributing or buying banned drugs should be the same as using them, he said, following the World Anti-Doping Agency's code.
This Wikipedia posting describes the time line of the modern Olympic games. Within the entry, there is a brief description of the history of the ancient Olympic games to when the modern Olympics began in 1896. The categories are broken down into summer Olympics, winter Olympics, controversies, ceremonies and medal counts.
Sullivan, D.B. (2006). Broadcast television and the game of packaging sports. Handbook of Sports and Media, Retrieved December 9, 2008, from http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=sC3TGxZplK4C&oi=fnd&pg=PA131&dq=1960s+sports+and+games&ots=qv610Raovs&sig=G9HdYXZ50mRKInxrnpWjht8FnHY
This article discusses the evolution of the impact of Media in sports. It states that the 1960 Olympic games began the intense media coverage of sports that continued on to sports' seasons. Such intense coverage for multiple sports lead to the development of sports networks such as ESPN.
Plimpton, G. (1999, June 14). Muhammad Ali. Retrieved December 10, 2008, from Time 100 Web site: http://www.time.com/time/time100/heroes/profile/ali01.html
This Time article lists Muhammad Ali as one of history's greatest athletes and heroes. Ali had entered boxing when it was still heavily influenced by the Mob. He won gold metals in the 1960s Rome Olympics, but experts didn't think he had great skill. Critics slammed Ali for his self-promotion and challenges. Ali now suffers from Parkinson's disease and has had an Oscar-nominated movie made about him.
Elliott, S. (2008, January, 31). This year's super bowl ads to be gentle and sweet. The New York Times, Retrieved December 10, 2008, from http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/31/business/media/31adco.html
The Super Bowl ads for the XLII game are set to be less violent and more social conscious than in previous years. The Super Bowl is a large cultural sports phenomenon since many views tune in just for the commercials aired during the game. YouTube continues to make the commercials that are shown during the Super Bowl the most searched items on the internet.
Macur, J. (2007, September, 28). Latest drug crackdown could expose some athletes. The New York Times, Retrieved December 10, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5375082867&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5375082874&cisb=22_T5375082873&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&selRCNodeID=18&nodeStateId=411en_US,1,17&docsInCategory=14&csi=6742&docNo=14
Drug use, specifically steroids have plagued sports for years. This article discusses a crackdown on drugs on its testing policies for the 2008 Olympics as well as domestic sports teams.
This article suggests the penalty for receiving, distributing or buying banned drugs should be the same as using them, he said, following the World Anti-Doping Agency's code.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Celebrity
Celebrity icons on modern time. Retrieved November 27, 2008, from 1960s celebrities Web site: http://celebrityworship.wordpress.com/category/1960s/
This website lists the biggest and most iconic celebrities of the 60s. Along with descriptions, there are video links to see the celebrity in action. Some of the celebrities include: The Beatles, Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, Raquel Welch, Martin Luther King Jr, Nelson Mandela, Elizabeth Taylor, and Elvis Presley.
Bacani Jr, T. (2007, June, 26). The celebrity culture. Manila Standard, Retrieved November 27, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5253983088&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5253983092&cisb=22_T5253983091&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=227171&docNo=9
This article describes the current state of our celebrity-obsessed culture. There are helpful and harmful celebrities. There are celebrities that help us to lead better human lives, and there are celebrities that lead us to debase our tastes and ourselves. But whether good or bad, no celebrity should become an idol for us.
This website lists the biggest and most iconic celebrities of the 60s. Along with descriptions, there are video links to see the celebrity in action. Some of the celebrities include: The Beatles, Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, Raquel Welch, Martin Luther King Jr, Nelson Mandela, Elizabeth Taylor, and Elvis Presley.
Bacani Jr, T. (2007, June, 26). The celebrity culture. Manila Standard, Retrieved November 27, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5253983088&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5253983092&cisb=22_T5253983091&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=227171&docNo=9
This article describes the current state of our celebrity-obsessed culture. There are helpful and harmful celebrities. There are celebrities that help us to lead better human lives, and there are celebrities that lead us to debase our tastes and ourselves. But whether good or bad, no celebrity should become an idol for us.
War
Stearman, W.L. (2007, March, 21). Vietnam war lessons. The Washington Times, Retrieved November 26, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5253926704&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5253926707&cisb=22_T5253926706&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&selRCNodeID=24&nodeStateId=411en_US,1&docsInCategory=970&csi=8176&docNo=13
The article is about what went wrong with the Vietnam War. It starts off with the assumption of taking on the Vietnam situation in the first place in 1963. When the Tet Offense happened in 1968 the American public started to believe this was an unwinnable war. The last mistake was not knowing when to withdraw troops, which ended up taking place in 1973.
Perez-Pena, R. (2008, March, 24). The war endures, but where's the media?. The New York Times, Retrieved November 26, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5253956378&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5253956381&cisb=22_T5253956380&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&selRCNodeID=23&nodeStateId=411en_US,1,22&docsInCategory=88&csi=6742&docNo=11
After 5 years of the Iraq war, and there is barely any coverage in the news. According to this New York Times article, the American public has lost interest in the war. It is also too expensive and too dangerous to keep sending journalists to Iraq. Also, the storyline of the Iraq war is not as interesting as WWII or even the Vietnam war.
The article is about what went wrong with the Vietnam War. It starts off with the assumption of taking on the Vietnam situation in the first place in 1963. When the Tet Offense happened in 1968 the American public started to believe this was an unwinnable war. The last mistake was not knowing when to withdraw troops, which ended up taking place in 1973.
Perez-Pena, R. (2008, March, 24). The war endures, but where's the media?. The New York Times, Retrieved November 26, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5253956378&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5253956381&cisb=22_T5253956380&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&selRCNodeID=23&nodeStateId=411en_US,1,22&docsInCategory=88&csi=6742&docNo=11
After 5 years of the Iraq war, and there is barely any coverage in the news. According to this New York Times article, the American public has lost interest in the war. It is also too expensive and too dangerous to keep sending journalists to Iraq. Also, the storyline of the Iraq war is not as interesting as WWII or even the Vietnam war.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Journalism
Herbers, J. (1994, December, 22). Judgemental reporting. (end of journalistic objectivity) (includes related article on 1960s.... Nieman Reports, Retrieved November 26, 2008, from http://www.allbusiness.com/legal/constitutional-law-freedom-press/8014704-1.html
1960s journalism was more objective than it is today. Although it started to become more judgmental starting with the early 60s. Privacy was also respected more in the 1960s than in the 2000s. Underground press came around to become the alternative print media, independently published and distributed, associated with the countercultural movements of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
(2008). American Journal Review. Retrieved November 26, 2008, from AJR.org Web site: http://ajr.org/
American Journalism Review is a national magazine that covers all aspects of print, television, radio and online media. The magazine, which is published six times a year, examines how the media cover specific stories and broader coverage trends. AJR analyzes ethical dilemmas in the field and monitors the impact of technology on how journalism is practiced and on the final product.
(2004). NAA: Facts about newspapers. Retrieved November 26, 2008, from Newspapers Association of America Web site: http://www.naa.org/info/facts04/circulation-daily.html
This chart compares circulation of newspapers from 1950 until 2004. I found in very interesting that newspaper circulation is going up for morning and Sunday editions, but circulation is down for evening editions and total morning and evening. Since this study ended in 2004, it does not take in account the past four years and the leap of computer use.
1960s journalism was more objective than it is today. Although it started to become more judgmental starting with the early 60s. Privacy was also respected more in the 1960s than in the 2000s. Underground press came around to become the alternative print media, independently published and distributed, associated with the countercultural movements of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
(2008). American Journal Review. Retrieved November 26, 2008, from AJR.org Web site: http://ajr.org/
American Journalism Review is a national magazine that covers all aspects of print, television, radio and online media. The magazine, which is published six times a year, examines how the media cover specific stories and broader coverage trends. AJR analyzes ethical dilemmas in the field and monitors the impact of technology on how journalism is practiced and on the final product.
(2004). NAA: Facts about newspapers. Retrieved November 26, 2008, from Newspapers Association of America Web site: http://www.naa.org/info/facts04/circulation-daily.html
This chart compares circulation of newspapers from 1950 until 2004. I found in very interesting that newspaper circulation is going up for morning and Sunday editions, but circulation is down for evening editions and total morning and evening. Since this study ended in 2004, it does not take in account the past four years and the leap of computer use.
Literature
Bradley, B. (2008). American cultural history. Retrieved November 25, 2008, from Lone-Star College - Kentwood Web site: http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade60.html
Literature reflected what was happening in the political arenas and social issues of America in the sixties. Harper Lee's Pulitzer prize winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird is a story about a small southern town and social distinctions between races. Writing about race and gender, women of color like Maya Angelou helped create new insights on feminism as it developed in America. Disillusionment with the system was the theme of books like Catch-22 and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Minzesheimer, B. (2007, July, 5). Young, old and wild about 'HP'. USA Today, Retrieved November 25, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5253639977&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5253639981&cisb=22_T5253639980&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&selRCNodeID=37&nodeStateId=411en_US,1,28&docsInCategory=19&csi=8213&docNo=16
One of the most popular series to come out this decade is the Harry Potter series. This article comments on how young and old, from ages 9-81, are waiting for the last book to come out. More than just a series, these books have turned into very successful films and have become part of pop culture.
American literature. (2008). In Wikipedia [Web]. Retrieved November 25, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_literature#Contemporary_American_fiction
2000s American literature is considered Postmodern. The postmodern authors are well known for setting scenes in fast food restaurants, on subways, or in shopping malls; they write about drugs, plastic surgery, and television commercials. Sometimes, these depictions look almost like celebrations. But simultaneously, writers in this school take a knowing, self-conscious, sarcastic, and (some critics would say) condescending attitude towards their subjects.
Literature reflected what was happening in the political arenas and social issues of America in the sixties. Harper Lee's Pulitzer prize winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird is a story about a small southern town and social distinctions between races. Writing about race and gender, women of color like Maya Angelou helped create new insights on feminism as it developed in America. Disillusionment with the system was the theme of books like Catch-22 and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Minzesheimer, B. (2007, July, 5). Young, old and wild about 'HP'. USA Today, Retrieved November 25, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5253639977&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5253639981&cisb=22_T5253639980&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&selRCNodeID=37&nodeStateId=411en_US,1,28&docsInCategory=19&csi=8213&docNo=16
One of the most popular series to come out this decade is the Harry Potter series. This article comments on how young and old, from ages 9-81, are waiting for the last book to come out. More than just a series, these books have turned into very successful films and have become part of pop culture.
American literature. (2008). In Wikipedia [Web]. Retrieved November 25, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_literature#Contemporary_American_fiction
2000s American literature is considered Postmodern. The postmodern authors are well known for setting scenes in fast food restaurants, on subways, or in shopping malls; they write about drugs, plastic surgery, and television commercials. Sometimes, these depictions look almost like celebrations. But simultaneously, writers in this school take a knowing, self-conscious, sarcastic, and (some critics would say) condescending attitude towards their subjects.
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