http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2009/latino.in.america/.....Copy and paste the link!!!
It is awesome and about time that CNN or any news channel do a documentary about the huge increase of Latinos in America. I am not just saying this because I am a Latino but is about time that we become recognized, some may see this huge fluctuation of Latino immigrants as a problem, but the fact of the matter is we are here and here to stay.By 2050, the U.S. Latino population is expected to nearly triple.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Paper 1
Justine Diaz October 20, 2009
CMM 250 Mass Media & Society Paper #1
It is May 20, 1927 and Charles Lindbergh begins his transatlantic flight from New York to Paris. Millions of Americans tune into their local radio networks to hear the news and progress of Lindbergh’s flight. Over the next couple days the news of the flight graces the covers of newspapers all across the country.
Lindbergh’s flight took about thirty three hours, which would be a day and seven hours. But the coverage of his flight lasted even longer. Newspapers, radio networks, and magazines gave much anticipation for the flight and after it they covered how much of a success Lindbergh was. He graced the covers of many magazines after his flight and the media made him up to be what we would today call a “celebrity.”
During the time of Lindbergh’s flight the creation of television in American’s household had not happened yet. But people were still able to view the news by going to movie theaters and watching news reel films. Fox News was at the forefront of supplying these news reel films. Up until the transatlantic flight there were many film reels made about Lindbergh and other pilots making strides in aviation. For instance there is a news reel that could be found on charleslindbergh.com that includes the Wright Brothers flight, Roosevelt Field Take-off of Lindbergh, his arrival in Paris, the Europe Tour, the Paris crowds, Lindbergh’s return to the U.S., the reception in Washington DC, and the New York parade. But since these film reels included so much news and film and did not have all the advancements that it has now, by the time the reels were released a lot of time had already passed. During the 1920’s news was received much differently than it is now. It could take as long as three months for an event to reach people.
Radio was considered the biggest media outlet during the 1920’s. Radio networks across the country aired live broadcasts of Lindbergh’s arrival in Paris. “He made it, Charles A. Lindbergh, “Lucky Lindy” as they call him landed at Le Bourget airport early this afternoon,” is what Americans across the country heard on their radios on May 21, 1927. Audiences were able to hear live coverage of Lindbergh. There are actual clips of when he arrives in Washington, and listeners are able to hear everything. For instance, planes flying over head and the crowd in the background.
A surprising way that the news of Lindbergh’s flight reached people was through music. Music is probably the last thing people think of when considering mass media, but even during slavery times this is how slaves relayed news and messages to each other. Many people viewed Lindbergh as an icon, so it came as no surprise that during his flight songwriters rushed to the studio to begin writing songs about him. A song called “Lucky Lindy” swept the country and it was finished just in time for Lindbergh’s landing in Paris. “Lucky Lindy” came on the radio May 21. It was in stores by May 23 and on Tuesday it headlined the marquee of the Paramount Theater. There are three hundred applications on Lindbergh songs. In the two-year period following Lindbergh's flight, the U.S. Copyright Office recorded three hundred applications on Lindbergh songs.
The most dominant way Americans shared Lindbergh’s flight was through the newspapers. The acclaimed newspaper, The New York Times, published seven articles concerning Charles Lindbergh and his flight. “Lindbergh Does It! To Paris in 33 1/2 Hours; Flies 1,000 Miles Through Snow and Sleet; Cheering French Carry Him Off Field,” was the first article published after his flight. The article described the minutes after Lindbergh landed in Paris. The following day, May 22, 1927, the issue alone had six articles about Lindbergh. Some of the articles covered the enthusiasm of the public, while others were about the actual flight itself.
There was one more outlet of media that Lindbergh conquered, and that was magazines. Over the year of 1927 Charles Lindbergh would grace the covers of over 15 magazines. But the most important magazine he was on was Time. Time Magazine named Charles Lindbergh “Time Man of the Year” for 1927. He also was the first person to be bestowed with this title. Time editors came up with this idea of “Man of the Year” in 1927 for when there was a slow news week. At the end of the year, they came up with the idea of a cover story about Charles Lindbergh being the "Man of the Year."
Even though 1927 did not have all the media news outlets people have now, the newspaper, magazine, and radio proved to be reliable resources for people to be kept up to date with what was current in their society. Lindbergh’s flight achieved so much fame because of its coverage in the media. Americans across the country were able to share the event because of how quickly the media allowed the news to spread.
Internet Research
"Person of the Year." All Experts. Web. 20 Oct 2009..
"Charles Lindbergh Audio Clips ." Charles Lindbergh. Web. 20 Oct 2009..
"[Lindbergh's Flight and Return] (1927)." www.archive.org. Web. 20 Oct 2009..
CMM 250 Mass Media & Society Paper #1
It is May 20, 1927 and Charles Lindbergh begins his transatlantic flight from New York to Paris. Millions of Americans tune into their local radio networks to hear the news and progress of Lindbergh’s flight. Over the next couple days the news of the flight graces the covers of newspapers all across the country.
Lindbergh’s flight took about thirty three hours, which would be a day and seven hours. But the coverage of his flight lasted even longer. Newspapers, radio networks, and magazines gave much anticipation for the flight and after it they covered how much of a success Lindbergh was. He graced the covers of many magazines after his flight and the media made him up to be what we would today call a “celebrity.”
During the time of Lindbergh’s flight the creation of television in American’s household had not happened yet. But people were still able to view the news by going to movie theaters and watching news reel films. Fox News was at the forefront of supplying these news reel films. Up until the transatlantic flight there were many film reels made about Lindbergh and other pilots making strides in aviation. For instance there is a news reel that could be found on charleslindbergh.com that includes the Wright Brothers flight, Roosevelt Field Take-off of Lindbergh, his arrival in Paris, the Europe Tour, the Paris crowds, Lindbergh’s return to the U.S., the reception in Washington DC, and the New York parade. But since these film reels included so much news and film and did not have all the advancements that it has now, by the time the reels were released a lot of time had already passed. During the 1920’s news was received much differently than it is now. It could take as long as three months for an event to reach people.
Radio was considered the biggest media outlet during the 1920’s. Radio networks across the country aired live broadcasts of Lindbergh’s arrival in Paris. “He made it, Charles A. Lindbergh, “Lucky Lindy” as they call him landed at Le Bourget airport early this afternoon,” is what Americans across the country heard on their radios on May 21, 1927. Audiences were able to hear live coverage of Lindbergh. There are actual clips of when he arrives in Washington, and listeners are able to hear everything. For instance, planes flying over head and the crowd in the background.
A surprising way that the news of Lindbergh’s flight reached people was through music. Music is probably the last thing people think of when considering mass media, but even during slavery times this is how slaves relayed news and messages to each other. Many people viewed Lindbergh as an icon, so it came as no surprise that during his flight songwriters rushed to the studio to begin writing songs about him. A song called “Lucky Lindy” swept the country and it was finished just in time for Lindbergh’s landing in Paris. “Lucky Lindy” came on the radio May 21. It was in stores by May 23 and on Tuesday it headlined the marquee of the Paramount Theater. There are three hundred applications on Lindbergh songs. In the two-year period following Lindbergh's flight, the U.S. Copyright Office recorded three hundred applications on Lindbergh songs.
The most dominant way Americans shared Lindbergh’s flight was through the newspapers. The acclaimed newspaper, The New York Times, published seven articles concerning Charles Lindbergh and his flight. “Lindbergh Does It! To Paris in 33 1/2 Hours; Flies 1,000 Miles Through Snow and Sleet; Cheering French Carry Him Off Field,” was the first article published after his flight. The article described the minutes after Lindbergh landed in Paris. The following day, May 22, 1927, the issue alone had six articles about Lindbergh. Some of the articles covered the enthusiasm of the public, while others were about the actual flight itself.
There was one more outlet of media that Lindbergh conquered, and that was magazines. Over the year of 1927 Charles Lindbergh would grace the covers of over 15 magazines. But the most important magazine he was on was Time. Time Magazine named Charles Lindbergh “Time Man of the Year” for 1927. He also was the first person to be bestowed with this title. Time editors came up with this idea of “Man of the Year” in 1927 for when there was a slow news week. At the end of the year, they came up with the idea of a cover story about Charles Lindbergh being the "Man of the Year."
Even though 1927 did not have all the media news outlets people have now, the newspaper, magazine, and radio proved to be reliable resources for people to be kept up to date with what was current in their society. Lindbergh’s flight achieved so much fame because of its coverage in the media. Americans across the country were able to share the event because of how quickly the media allowed the news to spread.
Internet Research
"Person of the Year." All Experts. Web. 20 Oct 2009.
"Charles Lindbergh Audio Clips ." Charles Lindbergh. Web. 20 Oct 2009.
"[Lindbergh's Flight and Return] (1927)." www.archive.org. Web. 20 Oct 2009.
Monday, October 19, 2009
TRUE ENOUGH
This is my favorite book compared to Against the Machine and Everything Bad Is Good For You. True Enough is very interesting and I like what the overall book is about. It is very true that people no longer look or listen to facts, they just go by this feeling of "it feels true." I am also now fully informed on the Swift Boat issue, and I was interested to learn that there is almost no truth to their argument. When we had a class discussion in class I mentioned that it sounded like the commercials were just babble. Manjoo sounds like a very intelligent person and I agree with a lot of his views. Also the discussion on Republicans and Democrats views totally shocked me. I did not realize they were both so ignorant and would only view news from certain stations depending on the station's political views. I completely agree with the point that people base their decisions on what other people think. I am eager to see what other points Manjoo brings up in his book.
Monday, October 5, 2009
David Letterman and Horrible Things
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SriJ3WOZaXU:Watch!!
I love that David Letterman tries to downplay his whole scandal on his show. He makes jokes about it, and basically gives the audience the full story, which I must say is a bit commendable....especially for his fans! The craziest part is he even admits to sleeping with the female employees at his job.............
BUT!!....what about this wife and family in this whole thing. The whole thing to him seems like a joke, especially when he admits to the affairs. That is HORRIBLE!!!! (Horrible things he repeats over and over) I would have killed him if I was his wife. I wish I knew what his wife had to say about all this.
I love that David Letterman tries to downplay his whole scandal on his show. He makes jokes about it, and basically gives the audience the full story, which I must say is a bit commendable....especially for his fans! The craziest part is he even admits to sleeping with the female employees at his job.............
BUT!!....what about this wife and family in this whole thing. The whole thing to him seems like a joke, especially when he admits to the affairs. That is HORRIBLE!!!! (Horrible things he repeats over and over) I would have killed him if I was his wife. I wish I knew what his wife had to say about all this.
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