Media

Top 25 Censored Stories for 2009

Project Censored is a media research program working in cooperation with numerous independent media groups in the US. It conducts research on important national news stories that are underreported, ignored, misrepresented, or censored by the US corporate media.

The following are top 25 censored stories:  Read More »


Blue Balled

I only Sleep with Democrats by TruthThroughAction.org is probably the most creative and clever marketing strategy I have seen in a while. Their debut short movie is titled Blue Balled and follows a young couple that meet in a bar. The ending may be spoiled by the title but it is nonetheless well executed.

TruthThroughAction.org brings independent filmmakers together to create edgy online film and video content to support the Democratic Party, its issues and candidates. By developing, funding, producing and distributing these high-quality projects, we’re working to ensure they win large, viral Internet audiences.


Obama ‘08 by H-Town All-Stars

The H-Town All-Stars who consist of Bun B, Chamillionaire, Paul Wall, Cory Mo and Trae have released a complimentary song that whole heartily endorses Barack Obama and urges the listener to vote for change on November 4th.

The song is well produced and intersperses spoken clips from presidential candidate Barack Obama between each lyricist verse. This is a rallying call for those undecided voters that need that extra push or incentive to vote … and vote for the right man for the job.

Bun B claims, “We don’t need a sequel of 4 more years … we need real ideas about the future, not war mongers.” He adds, “Republicans, you had your chance but you blew it. It’s time to turn Texas blue.” Bun B is critical of the Bush Administration and John McCain and details the policies which they have failed to address these past 8 years.  Read More »


The Future of Online Gaming

I like anticipating what the future of gaming will be and its impact on social interactions. I was interested in the approach that World Golf Tour took to establish a fascinating game with a unique business model.  Read More »


The 1st Amendment Right and You

The first amendment right to freedom of speech does not only apply to you. Get that? You can’t have your cake and eat it, too.

This article is intended for both Obama and McCain supporters who are upset that their newspaper of choice has endorsed the wrong candidate in their opinion. McCain supporters have more to complain about since 134 newspapers have endorsed Barack Obama compared to 52 who endorse McCain.

The Bill of Rights has 10 Amendments, which the first one claims:

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”  Read More »


SPLIT: A Divided America Film

SPLIT: A Divided America is a documentary film that entertains and attempts to make sense of contemporary American politics and the partisan atmosphere that seems to dominate the environment.

In 78 minutes you travel across the United States from the West coast to the East as American civilians and political junkies speculate and offer their analyzaions of our current political climate.  Read More »


Introducing the No-Talk Express!

It has been 4 weeks since John McCain chose Sarah Palin as his running mate. It has also been 4 weeks since the McCain camp has even allowed the media any interaction with Palin. Sure, you can give her the Charlie Gibson interview but the Sean Hannity soirée was a joke.

Today the media decided to fight back the only way they could. They denied Palin access to the media she has been denying herself from. The AP claims, “Palin sat down with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Colombian President Alvaro Uribe. The conversations were private, the pictures public, meant to build her resume for voters concerned about her lack of experience in world affairs.”  Read More »


Hulu: Your Internet based DVR


I mentioned Hulu before, so I felt I should revisit the website a year later. Hulu is your personal Internet based DVR that lets you watch popular shows or movies on demand. The best thing is that it is free!  Read More »


What Elite Media?

Ready to learn how to spin something the GOP way? The way that John McCain and company has handled the Sarah Palin vetting process but more importantly her qualifications was epic. I actually took notes and have registered the tactic in my brain. Perhaps I will use it one day but until that day comes, I shall feel happy to share their strategy with you.  Read More »


Transcoding is NOT a Crime!

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In what may be a paramount case and a precedent that may haunt the RIAA and MPAA for years to come, a U.S. judge concluded that transcoding is not a crime. Transcoding is the automatic process that most websites like YouTube employ to convert any user submitted video file into the flash format.

Judge Howard Lloyd of the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California dismissed a 2006 copyright infringement case against Veoh. The issue at hand was whether Veoh should be held liable for the actions of a user who submitted content from the adult entertainment company IO Group. Veoh was compliant with IO Group’s to remove the content but nonetheless ended up in court over the matter.  Read More »