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[artbyemilycousins]

Hey my first artwork on my Instagram account artbyemilycousins is out!! Would love to see other art accounts that I can support :))

[achievertah]

I made a little video for an assignment, please feel free to check it out. :)

[affflatus]

The Medium is the Mess

message vs mess #bcm112

Is the medium the message, or the massage? or is it a mess? Some 50 years ago, Marshall McLuhan suggested the prior, but an editing mistake led to a pun of the medium being the mass-age. Truthfully, I’m glad he never changed it back; for it became a concept so frequently rubbed in it began to feel like a brain massage. Jokes aside, after contemplating the simple sentence some 67 times, my brain…

[astikamarkay-blog]

LOCKED APPLIANCES VS. GENERATIVE PLATFORMS Posted on March 25, 2012 by tianabezzina under BCM112, Uncategorized

Considering there are over 1.08 Billion Smartphone users Worldwide, it is safe to say that we have become a generation of the gadgets. I am a walking paradigm to this point, having a fallen subject to the stereotypical indoctrination that to be up-to-date with society’s standards, you must own an iphone, and i have a slightly unorthodox fixation with both my Apple Iphone and my Apple Macbook Pro. Having said that i am a fervent Apple lover, my obsession was tainted when i learnt that there is an ongoing war between Apple and Android‘s systems. There are two types of Smartphone systems: the IOS system which is utilised by Iphones; and the Android system which belongs to Google, this is utilised by all other Smartphones. Apple Iphone app’s are considered as ‘locked’ appliances whereas Android is a Generative platform, as the user has the ability to download app’s that are not strictly for android phones. This raised issues of access, control and authority associated with these Smartphones.

The inconspicuously restricted operating system for the Iphone is controlled solely by Apple. So my question is…

Are you okay with Apple dictating and having control over absolutely everything you do with your own phone?

After i learnt that the Iphone is so controlling, i began to consider the possibilities of the android, and i made a list of Pro’s and Con’s (yes i’m a big list-making fan)

Android Pro’s:

– Invites prosumers therefore gaining a larger customer base

– Has the freedom of downloading and accessing app’s that are not strictly made for Android

– Free flowing digital content

– more and more people are switching to Android over Iphone

Android Con’s:

– It is not protected from half the bugs that Apple software is

– In my opinion, (yes this is vanity) the iphone looks better.

My chosen media platform, Instagram, has recently announced that they are considering creating an app for Android smartphones. This is an example of convergent media platforms embracing Generative platforms over locked appliances as it widens their market share over other app’s (specifically photography related app’s in this example).

In reiteration, yes, the Android is the number one product for the prosumer of the 21st century, but i already own an iphone… And i’m a full-time university student, which means i have to come to terms with the fact that i cant up-and-buy the new ‘thing’, and although Android makes it way to easy to flick from ‘South Park’ to ‘gossip Girl’ ultimately it would be quicker to find the remote and press a button than spend an hour figuring out how to program my phone to change the channel for me. Also, i quite like my little bubble of security that comes with the restriction of IOS as it means i don’t have to worry about getting viruses from app’s that are foreign to my software and i have no idea how to get rid of. So yes, i would love an Android, but the practicality of one materialising in my hand anytime soon is highly unlikely, and if you own one, i will live vicariously through you by happily fiddling with it, pretending for a minute like i’m ‘cool’ enough to own an Android.

Peace.

Ini adalah tulisan dari Tiana Benzina mengenai pendapatnya tentang iphone dan android.

Sumber : https://tianabezzina.wordpress.com/2012/03/25/locked-appliances-vs-generative-platforms/ 

[thisis-todd]

This guy in my lecture won't shut up and keeps trying to take over the lecture because he thinks he's a lecturer but he really isn't and he needs to stop because I pushed him off a chair already and I don't want to have to do it again (I do, but he doesn't know that).

[aseriesofsmallserendipities-blog]

800 words to go....

Only 800 words to go on my essay about Tumblr. 

Yes, I am writing a university essay on Tumblr!!

[feminismdecoded]

The 100- Season One and Two

Starring: Eliza Taylor, Bob Morley, Paige Turco, Marie Avgeropoulos, Devon Bostick, Lindsey Morgan

Synopsis: Set 97 years after a nuclear war has destroyed civilisation, when a spaceship housing humanity’s lone survivors sends 100 juvenile delinquents back to Earth in hopes of possibly re-populating the planet.

Rating: 5/5

Review: What? A TV show aimed at teenagers that has incredible representation not only of gender, but race and sexuality too? It seems too good to be true! But alas, it is not. It is simply The 100.

This show is absolutely fantastic and challenges all the classic stereotypes and tropes that are generally associated with gender, race, sexuality and even adolescence in general. Moving away from gender for a moment, I really do love how it challenges the idea of the traditional and outdated ‘teenage delinquent’ stereotypes and it gives a strong voice to each character. They are not defined by their pasts and we are able to see them not only defy the expectations of the people that virtually sent them to earth to die, but become their only hope at survival.

Going back to gender, the group is led by Clarke Griffin (Taylor) who, even though she initially was an outsider to them, becomes their unofficial leader. She is smart and headstrong, naturally placing her into the leader position. She is the daughter of Abby Griffin (Turco), a respected council member and doctor on the Ark (the spaceship holding the remains of humanity), and you see a clear connection between their traits. As they are both similar in their straight-forward natures, they often clash on what they believe to be right and wrong especially going into season two. It is a fascinating dynamic to see played out, and one that I feel is not seen particularly often either.

Next we have Octavia Blake (Avgeropoulos), the younger sister of leading male Bellamy Blake (Morley) and all-round great female character. Octavia is a character that is classed as a delinquent for just existing (the Ark adopted a one-child policy in order to preserve oxygen and supplies), so knowing little of the world she is carefree as they hit Earth. You can’t blame her for it though; having been living in seclusion and never leaving one room, the freedom would certainly be an interesting adjustment! She is a great character that evolves (slight spoilers!) from an unsure young woman to a strong and selfless female warrior and you really can’t ask for much more than that!

Raven Reyes (Morgan) is the dark horse of the group. Not initially part of the group sent down, but dating one of them, she is sent down in an illegal ship to check whether the teens are safe and alive (but that’s another story!). Raven is one of, if not, the best mechanics on the Ark which in itself largely challenges the stereotypes regarding male-dominated jobs. Throughout the first two seasons, she becomes one of the most enigmatic characters and much like Clarke, Raven refuses to give in to something that opposes what she believes in. As mentioned before, she is definitely the dark horse of the group and largely remains that way throughout the season. Although dealt a few crappy hands by the writers, she is definitely a character that I hope is here to stay.

Throughout the season we are introduced to even more kickass women that if you watch- be sure to keep a look out for them! Commander Lexa (Alycia Debnam-Carey), Indra, (Adina Porter) and Maya (Eve Harlow) are all people you will be rooting for, especially throughout the second season.

[nostalgia-reads]

Jane Eyre is my favourite novel of all time. Jane Eyre is known as one of the best female characters in literature, and there are so many reasons for this. In the mid-19th  Century, women were still expected to conform to the male of their household, be it their father, brother, or husband. They received an education in ‘ladylike’ subjects, essentially comprising of humanities subjects, art and music, and maths was only taught on occasion. A woman was expected to find a job as a governess, a secretary, a housekeeper, or, if the family was wealthy, not to work at all. Jane Eyre would not conform to the restrictions on her gender. Even in the face of adversity, she remained faithful to her beliefs and would not allow her morals to be compromised, even by the man she loved. She did not rely on a man to save her, and throughout her story forms relationships with other remarkable women who influence her and cause her to grow in herself. She fought the same fight being fought today – the fight for equality of the genders. The difference is that Jane Eyre had to fight for her own autonomy. We fight today for the equality that should grow from that. This novel is not man-hating, it is not fighting for female supremacy. It fights simply for the right to be in control of one’s own life, regardless of gender, regardless of the class one was born into, and regardless of societal stereotypes and attitudes in general.

[periodpodcast-blog]

Period Podcast was thought up upon a dark night after this young lady realised her period was due tomorrow. Eeeeek! It’s a daily podcast targeted at men and women, both young and old in a bid to reduce the stigma and taboo surrounding a woman’s menstrual cycle. 

[moonboots-and-corsets]

Copyright Conspiracy Theory

(When I downloaded the Echo360 recording for Monday’s lecture about copyright to review it, a copyright warning played on the screen before the recording started. Coincidence? I think not.)

Image created by me on memegenerator.com

  When copyright was first introduced in 1710 to stop book piracy, it was labelled the “Act of Encouragement of Learning”to give off the impression that it was being…

[ashb1997]

Hannah- FACES “I’ve always done music, I come from a musical family so it’s always being a part of my life.

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rEmix 7.0 - chasing mediocrity ?

rEmix 7.0 - chasing mediocrity ? #bcm112

so where do we stand on originality, and how much can we copyright before we’ve covered all possibilities? original: remix 1.0: remix 2.0: i discovered the last version first, and i’m the sort of person…

[i-killed-zed]

We Are 99% Ready to Maybe Do Something About This on the Internet...

We Are 99% Ready to Maybe Do Something About This on the Internet…

Clicktivism is the 21st Century way for people to fill the public sphere with disgruntled cyber pitchforks, hunting a hated government or fallen economy. But how effective is online activism?

http://www.troll.me/2011/10/18/liberal-douche-garofalo/occupy-wall-street-posted-from-my-iphone/

A common pit to fall into when “Helping” over the net is to analyse your impact. The wall street incident was…

[ultimateremixcollection]

Thomas The Tank Engine (XIMER Remix) by XIMER https://soundcloud.com/jamie-mcintosh-8/thomas-the-tank-engine-ximer-remix Here More By This Artist At http://soundcloud.com/jamie-mcintosh-8

[feminismdecoded]

Jessica Jones- Season One

Starring: Krysten Ritter, David Tennant, Rachael Taylor, Eka Darville, Carrie-Anne Moss.

Synopsis: Ever since her short-lived stint as a superhero ended in tragedy, Jessica Jones has been rebuilding her personal life and career as a hot-tempered, sardonic private detective in Hell's Kitchen, New York City. Plagued by self-loathing and a wicked case of PTSD, Jessica battles demons from within and without, using her extraordinary abilities as an unlikely champion for those in need... especially if they're willing to cut her a check (IMDb).

Rating: 4/5

Review: Marvel’s Jessica Jones is an extremely fast paced television show that is bound to keep you on the edge of your seat. Being produced by Netflix, the show is able to break free of the constraints that would have been placed on it if it had been produced for traditional television.

Jessica Jones (Ritter) is the ultimate anti-hero. She wants no part in the life she has got and will do anything to avoid it. The story revolves around Jessica and Kilgrave (Tennant), who is a man with the ability to make people do whatever he chooses. Having been under his control for a very long time, she is left almost crippled, especially as he works his way back into her life.

Jessica is a character that grows on you. Initially, it can be hard to warm up to a character that appears so cold to the world but as we get glimpses into her life through flashbacks it certainly becomes an understandable trait. She is an interesting character with an interesting perspective on things and it is, strange as it seems, wonderful to see a female character written with major faults and fears.

Trish Walker (Taylor) is Jones’ best friend, and her evolution throughout the season is truly remarkable and satisfying to watch. Whilst always having a protective side when it comes to Jessica, Trish comes into her own, particularly in the second-half of the season. Toward the end, she shows a great amount of bravery in order to help Jessica take down Kilgrave. She is always a headstrong character, but in saying that you can see this character grow and develop into a tough female character that I hope I will get to see on the screen again.

Rounding out the main trio of women is Jeri Hogarth (Moss). Hogarth is an interesting character who proves to have little selflessness and is ironically a lawyer (because lawyers are never nice, right?). Ruthless is a word you could definitely use to explain Hogarth, but in saying this she is an extremely well written, multifaceted female character. You never know what to expect from Hogarth and when you think you do, you don’t.

Jessica Jones definitely has more female writers than many shows do (including a head female writer- Melissa Rosenberg), and you can tell. This is a gutsy show that doesn’t place any of the females into the common ‘Mary Sue’ trap. What can I say? I’m impressed.