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News reporting of Boston bombings a load of bull

Published April 25, 2013

On radio and TV broadcasts, in Twitter posts and blogs, and on news outlet websites, we've had a dirge of drivel that I'm embarrassed to even call journalism.

Twitter is just a tool

Published April 24, 2013

My students who read this post are going to laugh because I had a soapbox moment about this in class last week. Here is my current media "thing": Twitter is a tool used by human beings. It can be used for both good and evil. It can be used with skill and finesse or with ineptitude and incompetence. My concern is that many of us seem to lose our common sense when it comes to evaluating the difference on the social media site.

Times have changed for athletes in social situations

Published Feb. 20, 2013

Depending how old you are and where you go in Milwaukee, you'll hear stories about members of the Milwaukee Brewers and Bucks pulling up a bar stool and having a beer and sharing a story with the locals. But as time has gone on and technology has advanced, the city's athletes are less likely to be part of the bar scene.

Burger King hack exposes media vulnerability

Published Feb. 19, 2013

Yesterday, fast-food chain Burger King lost its Twitter account. The feed was shut down following a hack, during which the restaurant's larger competitor's images and golden arches were posted on the page.

I barely understand LinkedIn

Published Feb. 11, 2013

I got an email from LinkedIn this morning congratulating me for being among the top five percent most-viewed LinkedIn profiles for 2012. Considering that I barely understand the purpose of LinkedIn, I find this hard to believe. On the other hand, since I barely understand LinkedIn, it just might be true.

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Viva Tom Wilson!

Saturday May 11th, 2013 – Fox Lake, IL Sometimes the briefest words of encouragement can really make a difference. Today I received an email from Tom Wilson, and it really cheered me up. Tom is a hilarious comedian and also an outstanding actor. Unfortunately, most people on...

Twitter Shmitter

Wednesday January 30th, 2013 – Fox Lake, IL There comes a point when I think it’s acceptable to ask just how much technology do we really need? I think that point is now. I can’t speak for anyone else, but I’ve been deeply over my head with all of it for se...

Fast Forward

Tuesday January 1st, 2013 – Fox Lake, IL/Gurnee, IL 2013 is here, and I don’t know how I know it but I know it’s going to be the biggest year of my life. There aren’t a whole lot of other big years to compete with, but this one is going to prove to be speci...

By The Book

Wednesday September 5th, 2012 – Fox Lake, IL It’s absolutely horrifying to admit, but I think the whole comedy game is passing me by. I can’t just sit here and watch it happen, or I’ll really be screwed. Like it or not, I have to fight back with a new plan ...

Advertising Anarchy

Wednesday January 18th, 2012 - Gurnee, IL I saw a business card years ago that had ‘OFIT’ written on it in big block letters. Below those letters was written “There is no profit without PR”. How true. If nobody knows of a product, how can they buy it? McDonald&...

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