Mar 20
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I created a Pinterest account and have been repinning photos of travel, quotations and recipes. I am still figuring out how to use it, but follow my page 🙂
2012 Archive
Mar 20
Babies Frustrated by Lack of Touch Screen on Magazines
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It looks like even babies are now up to date with electronics.
Mar 20
Restricted
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The ever popular Google Maps and  Google Earth have certain restrictions people may not think of. There are ten places that are censored and blocked out on the maps so that the world cannot see what goes on behind these sensitive areas.
Mar 20
Chapter 9 of Mark Briggs‘ Journalism Next is called “Data-Driven Journalism and Digitizing Your Life”. This chapter is about the importance of data and proof in any news story. One thing Briggs emphasizes is the importance of using tools to help your career as a journalist. He says that there is normally minimal risk to […]
Mar 20
Chapter 8 of Mark Briggs‘ handbook, Journalism Next, explains how important video can be to the success of a blog. He explains how journalists can use different devices to capture moments and show their audience good footage of an event. It is best if the video is short enough for people to want to watch. […]
Mar 19
There have been reports saying that the new Apple iPad has a glitch- overheating. People have claimed it is uncomfortable to use for long periods of time and becomes too hot to hold. Apple has not stated what they will do about the problem, but hopefully the glitch will be worked out quickly!
Mar 08
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=215855715337938591067.0004babeb9bc6e50e06e2&msa=0&ll=38.830933,-77.303796&spn=0.010481,0.019076 This is a map of my school.
Mar 06
Chapter 11 speaks of the importance of building a digital audience for news. It is important for a journalist to track everything they post, so they can see who is reading their blog, how many people view it, and what sites it may be going on. Briggs also makes sure to mention that it is […]
Mar 06
Chapter 10 of Mark Briggs’ Journalism Next book talks about the importance of connecting with the audience and making news seem like a conversation with the viewer. Some ways of doing this include: Using language that is simple and would flow well in a normal conversation Replying to comments on a blog page Talking about […]
Mar 04
Jim Romenesko shared an article about the New York Times talking about their future in the print industry. The New York Times acknowledges that they will have to make cutbacks and people may be losing jobs or pay. They also offer hope, however, in saying that they still have a readership and are negotiating to […]
