http://www.usatoday.com/weather/storms/winter/2010-02-24-northeast-winter-storm_N.htm
When I pulled up this article, I immediately thought of the article assigned for class which discussed Multimedia uses. I think that this article almost overloads on multimedia. With a poll, several graphics, a video, links throughout the article, and the actual print story, it is hard for me to believe that the reader will actually take part in using all of these forms of media. However, I think that it is better than some articles which provide no graphics, etc. I think it could just be a bit more organized instead of just seeming like these links were slapped on the page.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/bigten/2010-02-24-purdue-minnesota_N.htm
I don't know if it is just because I am an Ohio State fan and therefore am a fan of the Big Ten, or not, but I think this article does not provide enough multimedia within it. This was a big game. The No. 3 team in the country was almost defeated by an team who was not ranked, and the contributing factor was an injury to a key player. I think that this one picture does not justify the article. I think there should be a video, or some other multimedia, specifically posted to the page, not just a link to the videoblog. With a sports story in general, sports are just more fun to watch, not read. I like link to the blog, I just feel it could have been presented differently.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/25/sports/olympics/25usa.html
I really really like the format of the Times online stories. They are arranged in a manner that is pleasing to the eye, they are organized and tight, but also well spaced. It gives the eye a chance to wander without wandering too far. I think they allow the audience to make the best use of several media forms. In this article, they have pretty much the same attributes that the USA Today article above does, but they are organized in a manner that they do not look sloppily thrown onto the page. I think this is my favorite out of the three links which I have chosen, and I really don't have a criticism of it.
I think I will be using the Times more as a media outlet before writing my final story. I really enjoy the visual context, and I like the forms of media they are using.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Final Project Proposal
During my interview with the subject of my profile story, I came across some information which proved to be quite interesting, and will hopefully become the subject of my final project for communication 422.
I would like to interview Professor and Vice Provost for Globalization studies, Dr. William Brustein. Dr. Brustein comes to Ohio State from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and brings with him some great ideas which he intends to implement to our study abroad program.
The University of Illinois has an involuntary tax which they place on their students called the study abroad scholarship tax. This is comparable to taxes placed on OSU students for the RPAC, COTA bus system, and the new Ohio Union fee which will be implemented beginning Spring quarter 2010. This tax charges every undergraduate student 10 dollars a year.
It is assumed that in response to this, University of Illinois has a 38 percent rate of students who study abroad. Ohio State’s rate is only 18 percent. I believe that the implementation of this tax to Ohio State would be very beneficial, and that Brustein has the capability and knowledge to implement a similar program at OSU.
On 2/8/2010, every undergraduate student at Ohio State received an e-mail from Brustein and his colleagues which provided a survey to students on the study abroad program at OSU.
I think this plan for a tax, and a change to the study abroad program is beginning to take action, and I think this would be a great time to cover the story.
I would like to interview Professor and Vice Provost for Globalization studies, Dr. William Brustein. Dr. Brustein comes to Ohio State from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and brings with him some great ideas which he intends to implement to our study abroad program.
The University of Illinois has an involuntary tax which they place on their students called the study abroad scholarship tax. This is comparable to taxes placed on OSU students for the RPAC, COTA bus system, and the new Ohio Union fee which will be implemented beginning Spring quarter 2010. This tax charges every undergraduate student 10 dollars a year.
It is assumed that in response to this, University of Illinois has a 38 percent rate of students who study abroad. Ohio State’s rate is only 18 percent. I believe that the implementation of this tax to Ohio State would be very beneficial, and that Brustein has the capability and knowledge to implement a similar program at OSU.
On 2/8/2010, every undergraduate student at Ohio State received an e-mail from Brustein and his colleagues which provided a survey to students on the study abroad program at OSU.
I think this plan for a tax, and a change to the study abroad program is beginning to take action, and I think this would be a great time to cover the story.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Broadcast Script
This morning CNN has broken reports that a Haitian man, who has been identified as Evan Muncie, has been found in the rubble of the earthquake an astonishing 27 days after its’ strike.
CNN’s chief medical correspondent, Doctor Saan-jay Goop-ta, reports that the man is severely emaciated and dehydrated, but appears to have no severe external injuries from the quake.
Muncie, who is from Port-au-Prince, tells doctors that someone brought him water before his rescue.
It is apparent not only in Haiti that good can come from where disaster strikes.
Nearly five short years after Hurricane Katrina wreaks havoc on the gulf coast, the New Orleans Saints capture a victory in the 2010 Super Bowl.
The Saints battled the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night in the unforgettable victory.
This battle between the Colts and the Saints allows the 2010 Super Bowl to become the most watched television show ever, edging past the final episode of MASH airing in 1983.
From Hurricane Katrina to what could become the largest snow storm in U.S. history for some states, a storm of monumental force hit Mid-Atlantic states yesterday.
Dumping up to three feet of snow in some areas, tens of thousands of homes and businesses were left without power on Monday.
Another storm is in sight for the Mid-Atlantic region overnight on Tuesday. Some areas expect up to ten additional inches, bringing the snowfall for the 2010 winter season to a national record high in some areas.
In Entertainment news, the doctor facing charges of involuntarily killing pop-star Michael Jackson is arraigned in a Los Angeles court room Monday afternoon.
Doctor Conrad Murray pleads not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter.
The charges could place Murray behind bars for a maximum of four years.
Murray has been allowed to continue in his practice of medicine, and is due back in court on April 5th
2010.
In a short editorial, I believe NBC makes a horrible mistake in taking television personality Co-nin O’Bri-en off of The Tonight Show. I believe he offers the prime-time entertainment industry a fresh outlook on comedy, and performs superior to any other prime-time television personality.
CNN’s chief medical correspondent, Doctor Saan-jay Goop-ta, reports that the man is severely emaciated and dehydrated, but appears to have no severe external injuries from the quake.
Muncie, who is from Port-au-Prince, tells doctors that someone brought him water before his rescue.
It is apparent not only in Haiti that good can come from where disaster strikes.
Nearly five short years after Hurricane Katrina wreaks havoc on the gulf coast, the New Orleans Saints capture a victory in the 2010 Super Bowl.
The Saints battled the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night in the unforgettable victory.
This battle between the Colts and the Saints allows the 2010 Super Bowl to become the most watched television show ever, edging past the final episode of MASH airing in 1983.
From Hurricane Katrina to what could become the largest snow storm in U.S. history for some states, a storm of monumental force hit Mid-Atlantic states yesterday.
Dumping up to three feet of snow in some areas, tens of thousands of homes and businesses were left without power on Monday.
Another storm is in sight for the Mid-Atlantic region overnight on Tuesday. Some areas expect up to ten additional inches, bringing the snowfall for the 2010 winter season to a national record high in some areas.
In Entertainment news, the doctor facing charges of involuntarily killing pop-star Michael Jackson is arraigned in a Los Angeles court room Monday afternoon.
Doctor Conrad Murray pleads not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter.
The charges could place Murray behind bars for a maximum of four years.
Murray has been allowed to continue in his practice of medicine, and is due back in court on April 5th
2010.
In a short editorial, I believe NBC makes a horrible mistake in taking television personality Co-nin O’Bri-en off of The Tonight Show. I believe he offers the prime-time entertainment industry a fresh outlook on comedy, and performs superior to any other prime-time television personality.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Live Nation Entertainment Opens New Office In Dallas, Texas, Led By Veteran Promoter Danny Caterinicchia
Today, Live Nation Entertainment has announced the opening of a new office in Dallas, Texas.
This office has opened in the nation’s fifth-largest market and will present shows at top venues.
Danny Kat-er-in-eek-e-uh, veteran promoter for the company, has been appointed senior vice president of the office.
The new office will be responsible for promoting concerts at several company-owned venues in the greater Dallas area.
Kat-er-in-eek-e-uh brings a great amount of experience to his new position at Live Nation Entertainment.
He has been a promoter in the greater Dallas area since the late 1960’s, bringing several high-profile acts to Dallas.
Previous to this position, Kat-er-in-eek-e-uh held a position of senior vice president of AEG Live, another live entertainment group.
This office has opened in the nation’s fifth-largest market and will present shows at top venues.
Danny Kat-er-in-eek-e-uh, veteran promoter for the company, has been appointed senior vice president of the office.
The new office will be responsible for promoting concerts at several company-owned venues in the greater Dallas area.
Kat-er-in-eek-e-uh brings a great amount of experience to his new position at Live Nation Entertainment.
He has been a promoter in the greater Dallas area since the late 1960’s, bringing several high-profile acts to Dallas.
Previous to this position, Kat-er-in-eek-e-uh held a position of senior vice president of AEG Live, another live entertainment group.
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