Comments for Media Mindfulness http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog The World Bridger Media Blog Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:38:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Let the children speak by DK http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/04/28/let-the-children-speak/#comment-9770 DK Sat, 28 Apr 2007 15:33:30 +0000 http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/04/28/let-the-children-speak/#comment-9770 WOW - 15 years ago and the message is still pertinent. Loved the uncomfortable nature of the adults and the polite (knowing) applause afterwards... damn I'm fired up now - thanks for sharing! DK WOW - 15 years ago and the message is still pertinent.

Loved the uncomfortable nature of the adults and the polite (knowing) applause afterwards… damn I’m fired up now - thanks for sharing!

DK

]]> Comment on Existential “in”-action figures Lost in thought by The Future is Lost at Media Mindfulness http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2006/06/06/existential-in-action-figures-lost-in-thought/#comment-9607 The Future is Lost at Media Mindfulness Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:41:30 +0000 http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2006/06/06/existential-in-action-figures-lost-in-thought/#comment-9607 [...] I found from my own study of the program an emerging critique of our media and electronic system. You can read some of these thoughts on one of my previous posts here. In it I wrote: The surprise breakout on ABC is most definitely not your average program, and the [...] [...] I found from my own study of the program an emerging critique of our media and electronic system. You can read some of these thoughts on one of my previous posts here. In it I wrote: The surprise breakout on ABC is most definitely not your average program, and the [...]

]]> Comment on A wolf in doves clothes? by Jill http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2006/10/25/a-wolf-in-doves-clothes/#comment-9368 Jill Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:32:27 +0000 http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2006/10/25/a-wolf-in-doves-clothes/#comment-9368 I understand your point. However, unless a company like Dove, or something else as visually powerful within the media begins to show that beauty is relative and more valuable as an interior trait, then the train wreck continues. Unfortunately, it seems that this is the only way to help women feel of worth. The media made us believe we would be more valuable if we had thinner thighs, a smaller rib cage and large european eyes. Dove is now saying something different. In this instance, fire is best fought by more fire because we are so easily effected by the media. Furthermore, it is certainly less harmful in attempting to moisturize dry skin (which Dove is still obviously promoting) than feeling it is necessary for one to remove one of their ribs because their frame is too large (which Couture promotes-for their models and thus the rest of us). I understand your point. However, unless a company like Dove, or something else as visually powerful within the media begins to show that beauty is relative and more valuable as an interior trait, then the train wreck continues. Unfortunately, it seems that this is the only way to help women feel of worth. The media made us believe we would be more valuable if we had thinner thighs, a smaller rib cage and large european eyes. Dove is now saying something different. In this instance, fire is best fought by more fire because we are so easily effected by the media. Furthermore, it is certainly less harmful in attempting to moisturize dry skin (which Dove is still obviously promoting) than feeling it is necessary for one to remove one of their ribs because their frame is too large (which Couture promotes-for their models and thus the rest of us).

]]> Comment on Cell phones vs. bees? by John Blatchford http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/04/23/cell-phones-vs-bees/#comment-9097 John Blatchford Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:15:54 +0000 http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/04/23/cell-phones-vs-bees/#comment-9097 I have just written a brief article about the Honeybee crisis which you might find of interest http://insects.suite101.com/article.cfm/bee_crisis I have just written a brief article about the Honeybee crisis which you might find of interest http://insects.suite101.com/article.cfm/bee_crisis

]]> Comment on Rebooting the classroom with DIY social networks by Cathy Garland http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/04/21/rebooting-the-classroom-with-diy-social-networks/#comment-9085 Cathy Garland Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:51:54 +0000 http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/04/21/rebooting-the-classroom-with-diy-social-networks/#comment-9085 Just a comment - there is a learner management system that combines all the academic features schools need (tests, grades, online course materials) with the social networking features you described. It's an excellent way to get the best of both worlds working together. It's called Scholar360 LMS. Teachers love it because it's easy to use. Administrators love it because it's less expensive than many of the competitors out there. Students love it because they can build communities and feel more invested in their education. - Cathy Just a comment - there is a learner management system that combines all the academic features schools need (tests, grades, online course materials) with the social networking features you described. It’s an excellent way to get the best of both worlds working together.

It’s called Scholar360 LMS. Teachers love it because it’s easy to use. Administrators love it because it’s less expensive than many of the competitors out there. Students love it because they can build communities and feel more invested in their education.

- Cathy

]]> Comment on Evil Muslim kids will destroy us by Allahu http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2006/10/17/evil-muslim-kids-will-destroy-us/#comment-9053 Allahu Sun, 22 Apr 2007 18:45:12 +0000 http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2006/10/17/evil-muslim-kids-will-destroy-us/#comment-9053 wth, kill all the nonmuslims, theyre retards wth, kill all the nonmuslims, theyre retards

]]> Comment on Are we not men? by Kieran U. http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2006/05/28/are-we-not-men/#comment-8932 Kieran U. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 16:39:47 +0000 http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2006/05/28/are-we-not-men/#comment-8932 *applauds* *applauds*

]]> Comment on Kidzania: branded career paths for the young by DK http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/04/16/kidzania-branded-career-paths-for-the-young/#comment-8475 DK Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:11:32 +0000 http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/04/16/kidzania-branded-career-paths-for-the-young/#comment-8475 Hahaha - would never work in the UK! Hahaha - would never work in the UK!

]]> Comment on Cheeky post-climate change ads by alex http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/03/01/cheeky-post-climate-change-ads/#comment-8145 alex Fri, 13 Apr 2007 18:23:35 +0000 http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/03/01/cheeky-post-climate-change-ads/#comment-8145 hi nice site. hi nice site.

]]> Comment on Strengthening the internet radio ecosystem by utility » Strengthening the internet radio ecosystem http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/04/01/strengthening-the-internet-radio-ecosystem/#comment-6625 utility » Strengthening the internet radio ecosystem Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:22:06 +0000 http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/04/01/strengthening-the-internet-radio-ecosystem/#comment-6625 [...] Everton wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptIn March, the Copyright Royalty Board announced a decision that could drastically impact the variety and diversity of music available on the Internet. All “webcasters,” nonprofit and for-profit, small and large, face a massive hike in … [...] [...] Everton wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptIn March, the Copyright Royalty Board announced a decision that could drastically impact the variety and diversity of music available on the Internet. All “webcasters,” nonprofit and for-profit, small and large, face a massive hike in … [...]

]]> Comment on And now for this entertainment break… by JibJab Team http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/03/30/and-now-for-this-entertainment-break/#comment-6266 JibJab Team Fri, 30 Mar 2007 23:50:55 +0000 http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/03/30/and-now-for-this-entertainment-break/#comment-6266 Thanks for posting! Thanks for posting!

]]> Comment on Sterling on “urban futurity” by thomasfortenberry.net » Blog Archive » The Sterling Future of Cities http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/03/24/sterling-on-urban-futurity/#comment-5386 thomasfortenberry.net » Blog Archive » The Sterling Future of Cities Sun, 25 Mar 2007 16:47:22 +0000 http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/03/24/sterling-on-urban-futurity/#comment-5386 [...] Sterling on urban futurity. [...] [...] Sterling on urban futurity. [...]

]]> Comment on Globalopolis by antonio http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/03/20/globalopolis/#comment-4764 antonio Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:43:14 +0000 http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/03/20/globalopolis/#comment-4764 Me too! It's Coruscant from Star Wars. Here is the Wikipedia entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coruscant And another picture for fun: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Coruscant.jpg Me too! It’s Coruscant from Star Wars. Here is the Wikipedia entry:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coruscant

And another picture for fun:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Coruscant.jpg

]]> Comment on Globalopolis by DK http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/03/20/globalopolis/#comment-4763 DK Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:26:53 +0000 http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/03/20/globalopolis/#comment-4763 Simply blown away by that picture... Simply blown away by that picture…

]]> Comment on We Feel… madness… love by DK http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/03/18/we-feel-madness-love/#comment-4597 DK Sun, 18 Mar 2007 17:01:38 +0000 http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/03/18/we-feel-madness-love/#comment-4597 What a visual treat and then a digital wonderland for voyeurs and chanchers - thanks for sharing! DK What a visual treat and then a digital wonderland for voyeurs and chanchers - thanks for sharing!

DK

]]> Comment on Mapping corporate media by antonio http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/03/16/mapping-corporate-media/#comment-4440 antonio Fri, 16 Mar 2007 20:39:03 +0000 http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/03/16/mapping-corporate-media/#comment-4440 Tara, the article is a little dated, but Pepsi is really the least of the problem when you have Lockheed-Martin (a military contractor), and war coverage is part of the business of news. But thanks for letting us know anyway. Please let the article authors know that their piece needs updating. Tara, the article is a little dated, but Pepsi is really the least of the problem when you have Lockheed-Martin (a military contractor), and war coverage is part of the business of news. But thanks for letting us know anyway. Please let the article authors know that their piece needs updating.

]]> Comment on Mapping corporate media by Tara Connell http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/03/16/mapping-corporate-media/#comment-4438 Tara Connell Fri, 16 Mar 2007 20:10:29 +0000 http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/03/16/mapping-corporate-media/#comment-4438 Gannett does not have a board member that also sits on the board of Pepsi. Gannett does not have a board member that also sits on the board of Pepsi.

]]> Comment on Podibooks by antonio http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/03/11/podibooks/#comment-4279 antonio Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:33:47 +0000 http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/03/11/podibooks/#comment-4279 Great! I hope you can get the Beats in there. Great! I hope you can get the Beats in there.

]]> Comment on Podibooks by Evo Terra http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/03/11/podibooks/#comment-4276 Evo Terra Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:23:27 +0000 http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/03/11/podibooks/#comment-4276 Your timing is perfect. Last night I gave a lecture on "Podcasting the Written Word" to a group of authors in West Phoenix. While the age demo of the group skewed slightly higher than the typical podcaster, many there experssed and interest. And a few were writers of poetry who seemed very interested in releasing a poetry compilation podiobook. So time will tell, but the interest seems to be there. Thanks for mentioning our site! E. Your timing is perfect. Last night I gave a lecture on “Podcasting the Written Word” to a group of authors in West Phoenix. While the age demo of the group skewed slightly higher than the typical podcaster, many there experssed and interest. And a few were writers of poetry who seemed very interested in releasing a poetry compilation podiobook.

So time will tell, but the interest seems to be there. Thanks for mentioning our site!

E.

]]> Comment on More on hunter gatherers by Anonymous http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/03/11/more-on-hunter-gatherers/#comment-4175 Anonymous Sun, 11 Mar 2007 18:01:14 +0000 http://worldbridgermedia.com/blog/2007/03/11/more-on-hunter-gatherers/#comment-4175 fuckn luv it!!! fuckn luv it!!!

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