Web Writing

I looked at the GSD&M (an Advertising company in Austin, TX) website and thought it was graphically appealing and well put together. The website was able to effectively include all the necessary information, such as clients, location, employees, videos, and news in an interesting way with many ways to click and scroll.


Check it out!
http://www.gsdm.com/

NY Times: New Rules for New Technology

I read an editorial in the New York Times titled "New Rules for New Technology" which dealt with how it is about time the Federal Communications Commission stops subsidizing rural phone lines and starts subsidizing rural broadband connections. Many Americans do not have access to the Internet. Most of the country has phone service but broadband needs to be established so that the Internet can be utilized. The main point that the author was trying to get across was that the United States urgently needs a better communications network for the 21st century. The F.C.C. plan is a good one and the commissioners should approve it.


For more information, visit http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/24/opinion/24thu3.html?_r=1&ref=opinion

Video: Funny Wedding Videos

My friend showed me these wedding videos on YouTube and I thought they were hilarious, enjoy!

JK Wedding Entrance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-94JhLEiN0

My Clumsy Best Man Ruins Our Wedding
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0DmtmmFEVo

Video: Joba Chamberlain

I watched this tribute video/ picture slideshow of Yankee player, Joba Chamberlain, because I did not know much about him prior to reading the article in the New York Times.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MKZNhu6k5Q

NY Times: Heftier Chamberlain Arrives With Thud at Yankees Camp

I read a New York Times Article titled "Heftier Chamberlain Arrives With Thud at Yankees Camp"by Ben Shpigel which discussed how Yankees player, Joba Chamberlain, has gained weight since last season. Although Chamberlain states that he's in "better shape" than he's been in a couple years, there is now a focus on Chamberlain's weight and pitching which is "already under scrutiny". I find it interesting that weight is such a concern in the world of baseball and that a whole article is written about the weight gain of one player. The Yankees still have faith in Chamberlain, but this quote by Brian Cashman sums up their true opinion, "He's a good kid. He does work hard, his bullpens look fantastic. But yeah, he's heavy". I personally believe that Chamberlain will have a comeback and the extra pounds will not affect his performance. I'm routing for you, Chamberlain!




For more information, visit http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/17/sports/baseball/17yankees.html?hpw

NY Times: Saving Lives From Anal Cancer

I read an article in the New York Times titled "Saving Lives from Anal Cancer" which first dealt with a personal story of a mother, Pauletter Crowther, who passed away last April due to Anal cancer. Her three children started the HPV and Anal Cancer Foundation to raise awareness "about the link between the human papillomavirus, an incredibly common sexually transmitted infection, and a whole list of cancers, each of which affects a relatively small number of people but which, taken together, affect tens of thousand". This article made me realize how important it is to get tested regularly and take advantage of all the vaccinations available because they can prevent a deathly disease later on. 


See more information at http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/09/saving-lives-from-anal-cancer/?hpw

Video: Protest in Egypt

Last week I wrote about the protests in Egypt, and I found this video concerning the protests and thought it captured the tension present there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xWiBCIxjIk

NY Times: The Daily, Digital-Only Newspaper

Today I read an article in the New York Times titled "News Corporation introduces the Daily, Digital-Only Newspaper"by Jeremy Peters. Rupert Murdoch developed a news application for the Ipad called "The Daily". This will be the first digital news application and there are many risks involved. This application will only cost $39.99 a year in hopes that the cheap price will bring in more costumers. The cost of producing this paper is lessened because printing and distribution are not necessary. This business article interested me because it shows how the world is shifting from the tradition style newspaper to digital news. I believe that within the next couple years, printed papers will no longer exist. This is just the beginning of a totally digital society.

See more information about "The Daily", visit http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/03/business/media/03daily.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&hpw