Blog #1 - Write a paragraph explaining your expectations for what you hope to learn in the CPT course.I hope to learn how to learn some new things to do on the computer. I hope to learn how to blog better. I hope my typing skills improve. I hope to learn about more cool sites.Blog #2 - a) List the kinds of products and services that you think are included in the communication production industry sector. (ex. Service: news broadcasts, Product: news papers). b) What product and or service could you live without. c) What product and or service could you NOT live without.a)I think that newspaper, computers, cell phones, internet and social net works are included in this sector. b)I could live with my cell phone, social networks and the news paper. c) I could not live without a the internet due to school, and the land line telephone. Blog #3 - What are 6 things that you can do to make sure you contribute effectively as part of your group for the Life Without Communication Technology project?I think i can contribute good ideas. I think i can show a little bit of leadership. I can make the presentation on the poster very good. I can also push my partner to do her best.Blog #4 - Borrow a pair of headphones (with collateral) and view the silent movie clip Star Wars 1920 video style at this link www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mBDQXWflbM. Consider the silent film era in relation to movies today. What is your opinion? Were silent movies as or more effective? Why or why not? Explain your answer in detail (minimum 5 sentences).I dont like it because there was no sound. Todays films have better quality. I find the silent movie less effective then one with sound. People relly just as much on what they see to as what they hear.Blog #5 - What is your favorite radio station and why? Blog #6 - What is your favorite television show and why? (Minimum 4 sentences please). Don't forget to log for the day.My favorite television show is big brother. I like it because it is entertaining. You get to see the house guests live together. Also you'll never know what will happen!Blog #7 - Using the internet, find a current news article that is of interest to you. Summarize the article and tell me why you chose it.Blog #8 - If you could take a vacation, hop on an airplane and go anywhere in the world tomorrow, where would you go and why?
I would go to Bora Bora. I would want to go there because its beautiful. The water is so clear and clean. The hotel is even in the water.
Blog #9 – What is Facebook? Google an actual definition. What are 4 advantages and 4 disadvantages of using Facebook
Facebook: the name of a social-networking service and Web site, launched in 2004.
Four advantages are reconecting with old friends, chat with new friends, see whats going on with them, and let people know what your doing. Four disadvantages are some people can find out your information, poeple get really nosey, and facebook sometimes uses your pictures for their purposes.
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Blog #14 – View ONE of the top ten 2009 Super Bowl commercials at this site: http://www.superbowl-ads.com/2009_poll_winners.html. What was the name of the commercial you watched? Why do you think it was voted one of the top ten Super Bowl Commercials in 2009? What did you think about it?
The name was “free doritos”. I think it was voted forone of the top because it was funny and people would actually like to watch a commercial like that. I think its funny but someone would not do that in real life. Plus it actually has a story line.
Blog #15 – Because these were such great commercials, view another ONE of the top ten 2009 Super Bowl commercials at this site: http://www.superbowl-ads.com/2009_poll_winners.html. What was the name of the commercial you watched? Why do you think it was voted one of the top ten Super Bowl Commercials in 2009? What did you think about it?
The name was “heist”. I think it was picked because its cute and a little interesting. I thought i probably would have voted for it. It was another thing that wouldnt have happened in real life.
Blog #16 - How many cell phone text messages are sent and received each day around the world? If everyone was limited to 5 text messages sent and 3 text messages received each day. .. what would you think? Would you care or be able to cope with the change? Why or why not?
There are a lot of text messages sent and recieved each day. I think people would not be very happy with this idea. But with this idea everyone would be forced to actually talk to people in person. I would not like this idea at all.
Blog #17 – What would you do if everyone else in the word could text and you couldn’t? How would you deal with it?
If everyone else could text except me i would probably be very frustrated. I would want to text so bad. I would not deal with this very well. Text messages are a part of every teenagagers life.
Blog #18 – What would life on earth be like without cell phones? Would it be better in a way? Why or why not?
A world without cell phones would be a lot less media crazy. People would be forced to communicate in person. It would be better in a lot of ways such as less bullying or harassing. I think life without cellphones would be better.
Blog #19 – )How many years has NASA been using advanced technology? Why is it important for NASA to have recent technology.
They have been using advanced technologly for decades. They put the first person on the moon in 1963. It is important for them to have advanced technology because to send people to the moon and to space it needs to be perfect. Nothing can go wrong or lives will be lost.
Blog #20 - What impact has facebook had on your life and why?
Facebook had a big impact. Im on facebook quite a bit. Its how i met and reconnect with my old friends. Facebook isnt that safe because anybody could make and account or try and be somebody.
Blog #21 - What is twitter? Do you go on twitter? Why or why not?
I go on twitter sometimes. I dont usually tweet but i read what other people tweet. I want to see what everyone and doing lately. Twittter is good.
Blog #22 - List 6 things that you can do on a field trip to make a great impression for the class, school and Miss Ryba?
I can do a lot of things to make a great impression. I can listen while Miss. Ryba is talking. I can respect everyone including me class mates. Also i can do what people ask of me.
Blog #23 - Google Brown Communications Group. What did you find out about the company? (minimum 4 sentences)
They are an advertising company. They do many things such as research, planning strategys and many other things. Their motto is “looking for results? use our imagination”. You can find them on twitter.
Blog #24 - Google CTV Regina. What did you learn from the website? (minimum 4 sentences)
CTV Regina has a lot of information. You can go on this site to find what is going on around the world. If you want to read an article about the news you can go to this website. Its a good informational site.
Blog #25 - Watch the following television advertisement on texting while driving: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5NIE3osZEs. What did you think about it? Does it make you think twice about texting while driving? (min. 5-6 sentences).
I think its really good that texting while driving is illegal. Some people may be able to do it but it isnt safe for the huge percentage of people who cant. Tetxing while driving is stupid and dangerous!
Blog #26 - What movies are playing at the Galaxy right now? Which movie would you most like to go to and why? What is your favorite snack at the theatre?
There are a few movies in such as money ball, whats your number, and real steel. i already went to see money ball and whats your number so that only leaves one. I dont really get stuff at the threatre because everything is so high in fat.
Blog #27 - If you were stuck on a desert island and could have any three things with you, what would they be and why?
If i was stuck on a desert island it would suck. i would bring a phone that worrks eveywhere, food, and probably a boat.
Blog #28 - Who is your favorite super hero and why?
My favorite super hero is superman. He is one of the only super hero’s i know. He is one of the oldest super hero’s. Hes my favorite because he’s always saving people.
Blog #29 - What is your favorite animated tv show (ex. The Simpsons) and why? Find a link to an episode and attach it to your blog.
My favorite animated show is Phineous and Ferb. It is a show for little kids. Its very interesting and always has a positive outcome.
Blog #30 - What kind of programming does MTV have? What is your favorite MTV show and why?
MTV has programming more targets teenagers or young adults. It has a lot of reality TV. My favorite show on MTV is either Teen Mom, and Jersey Shore. These tv shows are very interesting.
Blog #31 - What is a Podcast? (min.3-4 sentences).
A podcast is a non-streamed webcast. Some podcasts can be made multimedia or just simply an audio mix. Podcasts usually give information or how-to's on tasks that you might want to learn. Of course these are not recorded so they are usually edited very well.
Blog #32 - How are the Moose Jaw Warriors doing? What is their record? Do you go to the games? Why or why not?
The Moose Jaw wariors started off the year strong. In their first 5 games they were 4 and 1. I dont go to many of their games. It good to hear their doing so well.
#33 - Write a 4 sentence bibliography on Steve Jobs? When was he born and when did he pass away?
Steve Jobs was born February 24, 1955, to two University of Wisconsin graduate students who gave him up for adoption. Smart but directionless, Jobs experimented with different pursuits before starting Apple Computers with stephen wozinack in the Jobs’ family garage. Apple’s revolutionary products, which include the iPod, iPhone and iPad, are now seen as dictating the evolution of modern technology.
Blog #34 - What are the most and least reliable cars? http://ca.autos.yahoo.com/p/2020/consumer-reports-most-reliable-cars
Blog #35 – Name 5 daytime talk hosts? Who is your favorite and why? If you don’t like or watch daytime talk shows, tell me why you don’t.
Rachel Ray, Ellen Degeneres, Jim Sears, Travis Stork, and Drew Ordon are all daytime talk show hosts. I do not have a favourite talk show host because I don’t watch alot of talk shows, I have watched Ellen a couple times but that’s about it. I enjoyed Ellen’s show alot.
#36- Who replaced Lloyd Robertson as the anchor of CTV News? Write a 4 sentence bibliography on him/her.
Lisa LaFlamme (born July 25, 1964) is a Canadian television journalist, and currently the chief anchor and senior editor of CTV National News. LaFlamme previously served as the news international affairs correspondent and substitute host for CTV National News. On July 9, 2010, CTV announced that LaFlamme would be replacing retiring anchor Lloyd Robertsonn as chief anchor and senior editor of CTV National News,.
#37 – What is the tv show XFactor about? Who are the judges?
The X Factor is a television talent show franchise originating in the United Kingdom, where it was devised as a replacement for Pop idol. It is a singing competition, now held in various countries, which pits contestants against each other. the judges are L.A Ried, Nicole Scherzinger, Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell.
Blog #38 – What is Twitter? Do you use it? Why or why not?
Twitter is a social website. You can follow and be followed by people. You are able to tweet which is like a status. I use it to see what everyone else is tweeting.
Blog #39 – What is happening in the Michael Jackson trial?
His doctor was charged with involentary mansluaghter. Defense claims Jackson killed himself. Millions of people around the world are expected to whach the trial. This is excpected to be the highest veiwing of a trial.
Blog #40 - Google a currency convertor. What is $1 Canadian equivalent to $1 in American currency?
One canadian dollar is equal to .98 US dollars
Blog #41 – Go to yahoo.com. Find a story that you are the most interested in and summarize it. Why did you find it interesting?
The aritcle i chose was about Kim Karashians split. After 72 days of marriage Kim filed for divorce from Kris Humphries. Her sister Khloe was sticking up for Kim. People are wondering if the marriage was real of just a hoax.
Blog #42 – If you could interview any celebrity at all… who would you interview and why?
I would interview Kim Kardashian. I would to see why her marriage ended. Also i would see if any of the rumors are true.
Blog #43 – Go to Discover Moose Jaw.com. Find an article of interest and summarize it. What was interesting about it?
Truck loads of non-perishable food items were collected, sorted and are now being delivered to the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank. The work is far from done, but the final numbers are in. Moose Jaw’s 6th Annual Better Together Food Drive was record-breaking!
Blog #44 – If you could have any car in the world, which one would you want and why?
It is very hard to choose. I would like to have 1970 dodge challenger. I would have this car because it is a very nice car with lots of power. Also becasue it is a classic.
Blog #45 – Google the cost of buying a satellite radio through sirius. What is the cost per month to subscribe to the service.
The cost for activation is $14.99. The prices range from $9.99 to to $19.95. Packages include music, broadcasts, weather, traffic, sports, etc
Blog #46 - Google the Galaxy Theatre in Moose Jaw. What is playing right now. Which movie would you like to see the most and why? (you have to pick one)
I would like to see the new twilight movie because i have seen every movie in the series so far. Also i liked the previous three movies. The concept of the movie is interesting and has some cool scenes.
#47. What is the highest grossing Canadian movie of all time? What is it about and what movie did it surpass? Is it a movie you’d like to see? Whyor why not?
Gone with the wind is the highest grossing movie in canada. It is a romantic movie, set in the time of the american civil war and reconstruction. It surppassed Star Wars for #1 movie. I would like to see it because it looks like it could be a cool movie from what i read.
Blog #48 – Google the 7 wonders of the world. What are they. Which would you most like to see and why?
The Seven wonders are…
| Chichen Itza Chi’ch’èen Ìitsha’ |
Yucatán, Mexico |  |
| Christ the Redeemer O Cristo Redentor |
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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| Colosseum Colosseo |
Rome, Italy |  |
| Great Wall of China 万里长城 萬里長城 Wànlǐ Chángchéng |
Beijing, China |  |
| Machu Picchu Machu Pikchu |
Cuzco Region, Peru |
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| Petra البتراء al-Batrāʾ |
Ma’an Governorate, Jordan |
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| Taj Mahal ताज महल تاج محل |
Agra, India |  |
Blog #49 – What is Net Flicks? How does it work exactly… how do you play it through your tv. What is the cost of subscribing?
Blog #50 – What is the process involved in getting a visa? How much does it cost?
Provide all necissary information. Get all the forms you need to fill out. Make an appointment and they’ll interview you. The cost ranges from $22 – $92.
Blog #51- What is the scariest movie you’ve ever seen and why?
Paranormal Activity 3. It was scary because they made it look like real home video. Also they were some parts that made me jump abit. JK. Also some of the pop ups were pretty good.
Blog #52 – What is the funniest movie you’ve ever seen and why?
By far the funniest movie i have ever seen is Billy Maddison. It is funny becuase it is a Happy Madison Production. It is funny becuase Adam Sandler is an actor in the movie. The last reason it is funny is becsue it has a funny plot.
Blog #54 – Read the following article? What did you learn about Jane Lynch? http://ca.tv.yahoo.com/blog/ed-oneill-slams-glees-jane-lynch–1905?nc
He belives that his wife on “Modern Family” should of qon the emmy instead. He belives that she is way funnier than Jane Lynch. And that no body notices how funny she is.
Blog #55 – Read the following article on music star makeovers. What did you learn from reading it? 5-6 sentences. http://new.ca.music.yahoo.com/blogs/getback/149453/musical-makeovers/
I learned that sharon osborne was beakin suan boyle. She said that she was a slapped arse. I also learnt that sharon osborne was poor before marrying ozzy. I learnt that shanon apologized to her 100,000 twitter followers. I learnt that Gwen Stafani, kelly Clarkson and madona all had plastic surgery.
Blog #56 – Read the following article: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/091117/health/health_michael_moore_health What did you learn about director Michael Moore.
Blog #56 – Read the following article: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/091117/health/health_michael_moore_health What did you learn about director Michael Moore.
The article doesnt work so I am unable to blog.
Blog #57 – Read the following article: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/afp/091116/technology/us_language_internet_oxford What is the word of the year in the Oxford American Dictionary? What does it mean? What do you think of the article?
This link didnt work aswell but I know the word of the year is “Squeezed Middle.” I dont know what it means..
Blog #58 - Watch John Lennons song “Imagine” song on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b7qaSxuZUg and then read this article.. http://new.ca.music.yahoo.com/blogs/stopthepresses/333181/checking-in-on-john-lennons-friends-family-and-assassin-30-years-on/ What is your impression?
My impression is that John Lennon left a great legacy. John Lennon changed music and people. I love John Lennon’s songs. He is a very important person.
Blog #59- Do you follow the twilight series of movies? Why or why not? Find a video clip from one of the movies and add the url to your answer.
No I do not follow the twilight series. I don’t follow it because it doesn’t look interesting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvEslLUOfbk
Blog #60 – Who stars in the movie The Tourist? What’s it about and how is it doing at the theatres so far http://ca.movies.yahoo.com/news/movies.reuters.com/narnia-tourist-bomb-north-american-box-office-reuters?
Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie star in the movie. The movie is about a man named Frank who travels to Italy to mend a broken heart. Also, about a girl named Elise who purposely crosses his path. I read that the movie is doing bad in theaters.
Blog #61- What did you learn from reading this article? http://ca.news.yahoo.com/palace-says-kate-williams-royal-engagement-photos-retouched-20101214-052758-593.html (3 sentences)
The link doesn’t work.
Blog #62 – What 8 industries is the Internet killing? http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/8-industries-Internet-killing-yahoofinanceca-4248180737.html
-Record stores -Phone companies -News papers -Small appliance repair shops -Watches and watch makers -Pawn shops -Map makers -Customer loyalty
Blog #63 - Read the following article on Bullying on Facebook. http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/cbc/091127/canada/canada_newfoundland_nl_bullying_student271109 Summarize the article and give your opinion (3-4 sentences).
The link didnt work.
Blog #64 – What are the top 10 new movie rentals at Blockbuster this week?
Blockbuster does not have sales anymore. They are closed down.
Blog #65 – What do you think of this article? http://ca.tv.yahoo.com/blog/christmas-with-the-kardashians–1989
Do you follow this family? why or why not?
The link didnt work.
Blog #66 – Go to the website http://ca.movies.yahoo.com/news/movies.reuters.com/top-10-movies-decade-reuters What were the top 10 movies in 2000. Did you see any of the these movies? If you did, which did you see and what did you think about them? If you didn’t, which two would you most like to see and why? (4-5 sentences)
The link didnt work but I found these to be the top 10:
1. LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA
2. UNITED 93
3. NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
4. THE FOG OF WAR
5. 4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AND 2 DAYS
6. FAR FROM HEAVEN
7. DIVINE INTERVENTION
8. CACHE
9. THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY
10. THE WHITE RIBBON
Blog #67 – Look at the best and worst movie posters from 2010… which 2 do you think were the best and which 2 do you think were the worst and why? http://ca.movies.yahoo.com/photos/collections/gallery/3140/the-best-and-worst-movie-posters-of-2010#photo3
The link doesn’t work.
Blog #68 – What new technology is coming in 2011? http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/Mobile-video-voice-technology-capress-3126617431.html
The link didn’t work but the Ipohne 4S is coming out with voice reading technologoy.
Blog #69 - How did this Canadian Tv Personality do to help? http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/dailybrew/canadian-tv-personality-helps-boy-survive-cold-night-20110105-120416-525.html
The Canadian TV personality “Survivorman” helped save a boys life. The boy was lost in the mountains while skiing and he used tactics he learned from survivorman to stay alive and safe. Survivorman indirectly helped save another persons life!
Blog #70 – What year did the Titanic sink? Find the Titanic web site and list 5 interesting facts about the Titanic’s sinking.
The Titanic sank on April 15th, 1912.
- White Star Line was the company that built the Titanic
- The cost to build the Titanic was $7.5 million
- It took 3,000 men two years to build the Titanic
- Price of a single first-class ticket was $4,700. (equals $50,000 in today’s economy)
- Although there were 4 funnels (smoke stacks), only 3 were operational. The 4th funnel was for looks.
Blog #71 – Read the following article on identify theft. What did you find interesting? 4-5 sentences.. http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/12/07/identity.theft.costs/index.html
I think it was interseting that these people that stole theirs names and such are able to get away with it. Also that this has been going on for 13 years. Another interesting thing is that 9.1 million Americans have had their identitys stolen. The last thing i found interesting was how long it takes to find justice.
Blog #72 – Go to the following website:http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/06/08/apple.iphone.wwdc/index.html What do you think of this new phone and why?
I think this sounds like a pretty cool phone. I would like to have an iphone for all the features and cool apps for it. I think it is priced reasonably. I also think the new copy and paste feature for the phone will come in handy.
Blog #73- Read the following article. What did you learn about bullying?http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/12/10/social.media.bullying/index.html
I learned that the video of the bullying is helping charge people with assult. I learned that a perosn was beaten to death. i learned that this girl was beaten for not liking a band. I also learned that it is very hard to track bullying from facebook and youtube.
Blog #74- How was Michael Jackson’s final day described? http://new.ca.music.yahoo.com/blogs/thatsreallyweek/129379/jan-3-9-meet-the-witnesses-in-michael-jacksons-preliminary-hearing/
It is said the he had a bad reaction to something then was found lying on the bed with his mouth and eyes open then was rushed to the hospital.
Blog #75 – What did you learn about rocker Bono’s (U2) share in facebook from this article? http://ca.news.yahoo.com/bonos-share-facebook-now-worth-728-million-20110114-174800-841.html
I learned that this man made an investment into facebook the is now worth 728 million and will soon be able to case in the big check.
Blog #76 – Go to the following website: http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/2009/12/14/whats-the-best-video-game-of-2009-and-2010/ What are the best video games of 2009?
Top honors went to “Uncharted 2: Among Thieves” for game of the year, beating out “Assassin’s Creed 2”, “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2”, “Left 4 Dead 2” and the only non-sequel out of the nominees, “Batman: Arkham Asylum.”
Uncharted 2” also picked up best PS3 game, while “Left 4 Dead 2” got best Xbox 360 game. “New Super Mario Bros. Wii” was chosen best Wii game and “Dragon Age: Origins” was the best PC game
Blog #77 – Watch this video: http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/index.php?rn=222561&cl=17135950&ch= What did you think of this web hit?
This link does not work so the is no way to see what is going on.
Blog #78 – Watch this video: http://ca.movies.yahoo.com/news/usmovies.accesshollywood.com/report-taylor-lautner-hollywoods-highestpaid-teen-actor.
Who is the highest paid teenager in hollywood and what is he paid? What do you think of the article?
Taylor Lautner is the highest paid teen in hollywood. He makes around 10 million per movie. I think its cool how he makes so much per movie.
Blog #79 – Read the following article: http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/2010/01/01/megan-fox-sarah-palin-sent-to-hell/ What did you learn about the marketing of the web-based game Dante’s Inferno?
“”Marketing an upcoming video game is a difficult balance between showing enough to excite gamers and spoiling the story by giving away too much.
Electronic Arts is taking a different approach by using Web-based games to promote “Dante’s Inferno” (Visceral Games), a video game loosely based on Dante Alighieri’s epic poem about one man’s journey through the afterlife. The game focuses on a trip through hell, emphasizing its nine levels and seven deadly sins.””
Blog #80 – Watch the top ten viral videos of 2009: http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1945379_1945171,00.html?cnn=yes Which do you think are the top 3 and why?
I think the 3rd best video was the wedding dancing becuase its cool that he pulled that off walking down the ill. The 2nd best video was david after dentist because its funny how he acts after being drugged. The best vidoe was deadline with the sticky notes. it was the best because it was amazing how he made sticky notes look as if they were moving on the wall. 
Blog #81 – What teachers at Central teach on the 4th floor? What teachers teach in the basement?
Ms. Morrison, Miss Whetley and Miss Veer teach on the forht floor. Miss Ryba, Mr. Porter, Mr.Pethick and Mr.Cook .
Blog #82 – What is your favorite magazine and why?
My favorite magazine is Sports illistarted. It is my favorite becuase it is all about sprots.
Blog #83 – Who is Charlie Sheen? What is he doing now?
Charlie sheen is an actor. He was in Two and a Half Men but then quit. Became a drug addict. He is now winning.
Blog #84 – If you could star in any movie, which would you star in and why?
i would like to star in mean girls. I think it would be really fun and interesting. It really helps the society. Yayayayay!
Blog #85 – What is your favorite type of donut and why?
I dont eat donuts because of the fact they are so bad for you and fattening.
Blog #86 – What is your favorite juice to drink and why?
Apple juice. I like the taste that is why its my favorite. Plus apple juice is some what healthy for you.
Blog #87 – What is your favorite cereal and why? If you don’t eat cereal, why not?
My favroite cereal is froot loops. i like froot loops because they are good.
