Archive for January, 2007
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Greg Hartnett, “Internet entrepreneur, husband father and activist,” shares 12 ways to get off the couch and get involved in the world (you can just start with your community, though). Tips include: Attend a Rally: No shortage of rallies in Eugene, Ore. Volunteer for a campaign: This is a great way to get PR experience and build your resume. Speak out online. It’s cheap, it’s easy. And you can get your voice heard ’round the world. What other tips would you add?... Permalink
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I was accidentally watching (that’s my story and I’m sticking to it!) VH1′s Celeb-Reality show called Ego Trip’s (White) Rapper Show this afternoon. The show’s premise is that thousands of white boys and girls compete to be part of a show and compete to win $100,000 as the best white rapper. The show is hosted by MC Serch, who was part of the hip-hop group 3rd Base. I’m positive I owned a 3rd Base cassette… Anyway, imagine 10 wanna-be MCs in a house together in the South Bronx with free-flowing alcohol. A verbal altercation occurs on day 1 between Persia and John Brown. During this argument, Persia calls John Brown the “n” word to “put him in his place.” Jus Rhyme (I don’t make these names up) calls her on it immediately, telling her it makes him uncomfortable. Cut to the next morning. MC Serch comes to the house and... Continue Reading
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No, it’s not an underground map. Its a 2007 Web Trends Map.Two things are remarkable to me about this map. The first is how many of these items I’ve not yet discovered. Hmmmm…. The second is the sheer interconnectedness of the Web. Take the main site track around the map and you’ll encounter sites like Digg, The New York Times, Microsoft and MySpace. The main sites track isn’t limited to sites that only provide content, or are technology-based, but also include social networking, advertising, humor and “democracy.” Take a look – where do you enter, spend time and exit this sphere?... Permalink
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The Buggles song was the first played on MTV on August 1, 1981. ABC’s 20/20 asks if privacy is dead. There’s no denying that instant video has changed the media landscape. Celebrity, politics, law enforcement… and you. Search ‘nose picking’ on YouTube. Jeff Jarvis, media blogger, calls it “small tv” and suggests that beyond the “flaming farts” there are video gems that are being overlooked. What does this mean for communication professionals? It’s important to understand the implications of viral video: Notoriety and celebrity are completely interchangeable. In a PT Barnum-esque way, any YouTube is good YouTube? The generation of late high school and college-age young adults would rather be “embarrassed publicly than ignored privately.“ Cameras are everywhere! I spent New Year’s Eve on The Strip in Las Vegas. While the sea of humanity was enough to provide video for days, I was struck by the sheer number of video... Continue Reading
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