Why can't I work for them? I would love to have a job like that - post news to a blog all day and write small bits of commentary. It makes for a wide audience, which only grows your writing. Commenters can infludence what you blog next and you get awesome feedback. The process is democratic and reaches everyone.
This blog in particular isn't only a bunch of bloggers. It includes NPR coresspondents and producers from other shows. It's not even just a blog! It's a podcast, a website, a team. I want to be part of a team like that.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
economy
Seems like everything and everyone is concerned with the economy. I'm glad that I have a job, even though I would like a different one. I'm also glad that I have a family that can support my living expenses.
But it's getting sadder and sadder. Everything I read is about the banks and how things will get even worse. This makes it hard to even think about other things; let alone expect the media to cover other things.
The bailout is a good idea for the long term. We may have to pay higher taxes now, but eventually, the economy will get better and we will be getting a higher salary. Luckily, this is a good time for me not to be making a lot of money. I don't have a family or a husband. I just want to live on my own, but I can't do that yet. What else can I do at this point to get a more interesting job that pays more? It would be horrible if I left where I am now and got laid off at a new place after 6 months.
But it's getting sadder and sadder. Everything I read is about the banks and how things will get even worse. This makes it hard to even think about other things; let alone expect the media to cover other things.
The bailout is a good idea for the long term. We may have to pay higher taxes now, but eventually, the economy will get better and we will be getting a higher salary. Luckily, this is a good time for me not to be making a lot of money. I don't have a family or a husband. I just want to live on my own, but I can't do that yet. What else can I do at this point to get a more interesting job that pays more? It would be horrible if I left where I am now and got laid off at a new place after 6 months.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
New music memory cards
So ScanDisk is working with several major record companies to manufacture albums on memory cards as well as CDs. This adds to the slow-down of CD sales, but also shows that record companies still want people to buy music physically.
I think it's a pretty good idea. The cards will be small, have a USB cord to connect to computers, and be easier to share. It's a smart way of keeping people interested in the music industry. I probably won't buy any, as I haven't bought an album in 6 years, but other people will I'm sure. Some might think that this is too much change and that the demise of CDs is like the demise of culture. But it's refreshing to know that the executives are trying to catch up with us. People will share music no matter what, so it's better to be a part of that than against it. I'm excited to see how this will turn out.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080922/ap_on_hi_te/tec_music_on_memory_cards
I think it's a pretty good idea. The cards will be small, have a USB cord to connect to computers, and be easier to share. It's a smart way of keeping people interested in the music industry. I probably won't buy any, as I haven't bought an album in 6 years, but other people will I'm sure. Some might think that this is too much change and that the demise of CDs is like the demise of culture. But it's refreshing to know that the executives are trying to catch up with us. People will share music no matter what, so it's better to be a part of that than against it. I'm excited to see how this will turn out.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080922/ap_on_hi_te/tec_music_on_memory_cards
Monday, September 22, 2008
Sarah Palin
She just gets worse and worse. Her lack of vetting and expertise on anything other than herself is becoming more apparent. When the media asks her to clarify a view or questions her views on abortion, the campaign claims we are being sexist. But the public deserves to know! Just like we asked Clinton, Obama, and McCain before her, we deserve to know all about her past, present, and future. Since when did asking equal information from equal candidates become sexist? Since when did Republicans become feminists?
Palin also has an obvious sense of entitlement to her candidacy and her role as VP. But she doesn't have any right to it – from the public, from the media, from the Republican Party. She owes everything to McCain, not her intelligence or wit. Not even her "maverick" status, which itself is proving to be a lie every day. She's not entitled to be on the ticket any more than I am, but she walks around as if she's a gift to the campaign. It's sad that Clinton worked so hard and even claimed that she was not entitled to anything – to fair media scrutiny, to the opportunity to break a glass ceiling, to even her mother's vote. And the public took it all away from her. Now Palin says that she's entitled to being the VP, and even President, even though she has no authority.
Palin also has an obvious sense of entitlement to her candidacy and her role as VP. But she doesn't have any right to it – from the public, from the media, from the Republican Party. She owes everything to McCain, not her intelligence or wit. Not even her "maverick" status, which itself is proving to be a lie every day. She's not entitled to be on the ticket any more than I am, but she walks around as if she's a gift to the campaign. It's sad that Clinton worked so hard and even claimed that she was not entitled to anything – to fair media scrutiny, to the opportunity to break a glass ceiling, to even her mother's vote. And the public took it all away from her. Now Palin says that she's entitled to being the VP, and even President, even though she has no authority.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Cotsa Rica
Got back from Costa Rica last week. I was so scared about the trip before we went, that I didn't even think to get excited. But when we first got there, I could feel that there was so much stuff to take in.
The public bus was hard at first, but then I felt sorry for the people standing there. When my mom asked why no one would give up their seat to an old person, I couldn't think of a good reason, except that maybe they didn't want to stand for so long. But my overall impression is that people are generally happy to help. Monteverde basically lives on tourism and the hostel owner gave us good advice. Seeing his kids play on the concrete made me feel bad and happy to see them playing at the same time.
I wish we could have interacted with more actual people, but I guess we just went to all the touristy places. I want to get a good feeling for what people think about there: what they go to work for and what their goals are. I should have asked the guides about that.
Seeing the American living in CR shows that they are more relaxed and there is a large ex-patriot population.
The public bus was hard at first, but then I felt sorry for the people standing there. When my mom asked why no one would give up their seat to an old person, I couldn't think of a good reason, except that maybe they didn't want to stand for so long. But my overall impression is that people are generally happy to help. Monteverde basically lives on tourism and the hostel owner gave us good advice. Seeing his kids play on the concrete made me feel bad and happy to see them playing at the same time.
I wish we could have interacted with more actual people, but I guess we just went to all the touristy places. I want to get a good feeling for what people think about there: what they go to work for and what their goals are. I should have asked the guides about that.
Seeing the American living in CR shows that they are more relaxed and there is a large ex-patriot population.
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