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GoogleTV — the boob tube’s Napster?

We were listening to records but the recording industry wasn't listening to us.  They wanted to sell us albums.  We just wanted songs. Sure we bought the albums because it was the only way to get music.  That is why … Continue reading

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Next DBB (Tu, 10/12) Molly Chase, pioneering new media alum!

She started out as one of my first new media students in the MegaLab!  She even helped roll our first server into place — it was the size of a fridge.  Now in her 14 years in new media, she … Continue reading

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Intel’s Brian David Johnson — Google TV lead architect (Wed, 10/13, 2:30p, MLC 101).

Yeah, I think Google TV is going to be big.  It just makes too much sense.  And do you want to hear something ultra cool?  The person who led the design of Google TV is going to be visiting the … Continue reading

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New Media Certificate Applications Available NOW!

This is mainly for students.  I am going to cut to the chase.  The New Media Interdisciplinary Certificate (http://mynmi.net/programs/certificate/) is a great asset when looking for a job. And it is very popular.  If you are interested in the Certificate, … Continue reading

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Getting back up on that Social Media horse.

Missing my Tweets?  Disappointed that my Facebook status has been moribund?  Wishing I would FourSquare again? I have been traveling a lot — and even though Twitter does work in Europe, it is too expensive for a college professor's budget.  … Continue reading

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