Weekly Written Assignment 4.1 – Blogs
Blog URL: http://popularcultures-dlanning.blogspot.com
The power of the blog has now come full circle. No longer is it just a fad, it has become a way for all to gather information covering all kinds of topics.
Blogs began as anyone’s soapbox used to discuss a variety of topics from the point of view of the writer. Without extensive research, one didn’t know whether the blog was a valid source of information via the internet.
Blogs have now become a solid source used to research and follow the opinions of others concerning topics of interest. Many bloggers use this avenue to get their information out to the masses and our changing culture is accepting blogs by embracing this practice.
Free blog sites allow the novice blogger to begin using this popular culture vehicle without any charge to them. As you search through blog sites you will see that you can find a full array of information on any topic and the pros and cons of the topic as people respond to the main blog and the comments of that blog.
References
Brown, R. (2005). Profiles of Popular Cultures: A Reader. Madison: The University of Wisconsin Press.
Sorapure, M. P. (2007). Common Culture: Reading and Writing about American Popular Culture. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
#3 Weekly Written Assignment – Harry Potter
Weekly Written Assignment – Harry Potter
Blog URL: http://popularcultures-dlanning.blogspot.com
The Harry Potter series is made up of seven books written by J.K. Rowlings. After coming up with the idea of Harry Potter during a commute from Manchester to London J.K. begins to delight the young minds of the world with the series working in real-time. Beginning in 1998, the first book titled Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone hits the shores of the United States. It was released in the United Kingdom one year earlier.
Number two Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is released in 2002, bringing in $876 million worldwide. The third book, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, is so popular and J.K. Rowling now has the top spots of the day with three books on the New York Times list of best-sellers.
In 1999, the Harry Potter books make it to the top of the list off the most challenged books as reported by the American Library Association because of the occult theme.
The series continues with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (5 million copies, 2000), Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (8.5 million copies, 2003), Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2005), and finally Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007).
Clothing, novelties, movies, and audio books have all come forward throughout the 10+ years since the release of the first novel. Record breaking revenues have happen with each book and this week the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is sure to continue with record breaking box office revenues.
To sum up the effect Harry Potter has had on popular cultures, two years before becoming Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger writes a letter suggesting that the Potter books are ''subtle seductions'' that could ''deeply distort Christianity in the soul'' of young people (Katz, 2007).
References
Brown, R. (2005). Profiles of Popular Cultures: A Reader. Madison: The University of Wisconsin Press.
Katz, P. (2007, July 27). Travels With Harry. Retrieved July 19, 2009, from Entertainment Weekly: http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20048230,00.html
Sorapure, M. P. (2007). Common Culture: Reading and Writing about American Popular Culture. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Blog URL: http://popularcultures-dlanning.blogspot.com
The Harry Potter series is made up of seven books written by J.K. Rowlings. After coming up with the idea of Harry Potter during a commute from Manchester to London J.K. begins to delight the young minds of the world with the series working in real-time. Beginning in 1998, the first book titled Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone hits the shores of the United States. It was released in the United Kingdom one year earlier.
Number two Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is released in 2002, bringing in $876 million worldwide. The third book, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, is so popular and J.K. Rowling now has the top spots of the day with three books on the New York Times list of best-sellers.
In 1999, the Harry Potter books make it to the top of the list off the most challenged books as reported by the American Library Association because of the occult theme.
The series continues with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (5 million copies, 2000), Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (8.5 million copies, 2003), Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2005), and finally Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007).
Clothing, novelties, movies, and audio books have all come forward throughout the 10+ years since the release of the first novel. Record breaking revenues have happen with each book and this week the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is sure to continue with record breaking box office revenues.
To sum up the effect Harry Potter has had on popular cultures, two years before becoming Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger writes a letter suggesting that the Potter books are ''subtle seductions'' that could ''deeply distort Christianity in the soul'' of young people (Katz, 2007).
References
Brown, R. (2005). Profiles of Popular Cultures: A Reader. Madison: The University of Wisconsin Press.
Katz, P. (2007, July 27). Travels With Harry. Retrieved July 19, 2009, from Entertainment Weekly: http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20048230,00.html
Sorapure, M. P. (2007). Common Culture: Reading and Writing about American Popular Culture. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
The Blackberry Storm Culture
Weekly Written Assignment – The Blackberry Storm Culture
Blog URL: http://popularcultures-dlanning.blogspot.com
The Blackberry Storm style phone has become an icon in popular culture over the past18 months, since its’ debut. With the many onboard features it offers to the user and the many more programs that can be purchased on a monthly basis, you will never have to worry about getting lost, missing an appointment, surfing the web, having immediate connection to you email accounts, or opening office documents on the go. This technology has it all.
Blog URL: http://popularcultures-dlanning.blogspot.com
The Blackberry Storm style phone has become an icon in popular culture over the past18 months, since its’ debut. With the many onboard features it offers to the user and the many more programs that can be purchased on a monthly basis, you will never have to worry about getting lost, missing an appointment, surfing the web, having immediate connection to you email accounts, or opening office documents on the go. This technology has it all.
Click above to view features video!
Kids today seem to spend all their time with their necks crooked, looking down at the keyboards of this technology. One day we will probably have a long diagnostic name for this new syndrome that we have created as more and more people begin to complain about severe neck pain.
My granddaughter continues to laugh at me for my texting abilities. As a Baby-boomer, I believe that my generation, though technologically challenge are beginning to come around to the benefits of the newest “phone on the go” technology.
References
Blackberry. (2009, January). Blackberry 101. Retrieved July 12, 2009, from Blackberry: http://www.blackberry.com/blackberrystorm/videos.shtml
Brown, R. (2005). Profiles of Popular Cultures: A Reader. Madison: The University of Wisconsin Press.
Sorapure, M. P. (2007). Common Culture: Reading and Writing about American Popular Culture. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
YouTube
YouTube has become the choice to exchange all types of video content via the internet today. I would never go to the site because I thought it was a waste of time . . . and I was right.
My first experience and what hooked me to this internet site is the video titles “Spiders on crack” which is a documentary.
Since then I have become a fan and a user of the information source within my occupation. There are many “how to” videos for just about everything that you would want to know about.
This toy or tool is an often used popular culture product that can satisfy anyone’s whim.
My first experience and what hooked me to this internet site is the video titles “Spiders on crack” which is a documentary.
Since then I have become a fan and a user of the information source within my occupation. There are many “how to” videos for just about everything that you would want to know about.
This toy or tool is an often used popular culture product that can satisfy anyone’s whim.
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