LSC Multimedia Storytelling (NewsLINC Critique)

NewsLINC Critique

     I basically like everything about it and all the information it provides us. I also like how it is part of the college and really gives EJA major students a first crack at what is like to operate a news website and update it constantly. I cant wait  for myself to join and get in on the action. I also like their style and set up of information. It makes the site very unique. It even gives you news in not just vermont but also NH as well. You can get sports, weather and even special coverage. They seem to really go the distance with this news site.
     I don't see anything wrong with the site, even for a student run site it looks okay andIm sure there are somethings missing but I bet it's just because LSC students haven't gotten around to putting them up yet. The could however use more advertisement windows and if all possible BLOG columns that explain things like from the previous news sites I have been too. Over all I think for now that the site is okay and there is not to much wrong with it.

http://www.news7newslinc.net

(LSC Mutltimedia Storytelling) Podcast Team Assignment

The Sports Fan Podcast

            On Friday, September 20, the first ever edition of the Sports Fans Podcast was created on sound cloud. Recorded at 9 a.m. the Podcast had a round-table discussion of baseball- and focused on the Boston Red Sox. The host of the show was Andrew Baughn, who interviewed baseball players at Lyndon State College. Those athletes were Shane Lacroix and Mike Raimondi.

            The start of the show included a discussion about the three men’s favorite Red Sox players. Lacroix’s favorite was second baseman Dustin Pedroia. Gold glove Awards and one MVP Award are part of Pedroia’s resume, but Lacroix claims that these pedigrees are just part of the reason that make Pedroia such an excellent player. His attitude and work ethic on and off the field are what set him apart in Lacroix’s mind. Pedroia works hard and gives everything he has every time he steps on the diamond. His mindset is something every coach wants in a player, and the stats that come with him are impressive as well.  When he won his MVP Award in 2008, Pedroia led the major leagues in runs scored, hits, and doubles. He batted an impressive .326 with 83 runs-batted-in for a man standing at a pedestrian 5’8’’ and 165 pounds. Pedroia is a fan favorite, working hard to win the love of fans. Many baseball fans in New England are fans of the best players, and this theory is holding true for the three speakers.

            Baughn and Raimondi both felt that designated hitter David Ortiz was their favorite Red Sock. Ortiz is a common choice for favorite player among Red Sox nation, and for good reason. Ortiz was a critical component of breaking the “Curse of the Great Bambino” when the Red Sox won the World Series in 2004. “Big Papi” and Manny Ramirez in the middle of the Boston lineup created a formidable force of offense very few pitchers could stop. Bringing the first World Series Title to Boston in 86 years was a huge deal to Red Sox nation and the City of Boston. The region was lucky enough to grab another World Series Title a few years later in 2007, largely in part to Ortiz. In 2007 he led Major League Baseball in walks with 111, and led the league in on-base percentage with .445. Ortiz has been a crucial part of the Red sox success in the mid- 2000s.

            The Red Sox have gone through a huge turn-around this season. Last year at this time, fans were complaining about a poor team and Manager Bobby Valentine saying things publically he should not say. A year later the Red Sox have clinched the American League East Division, and are heading to the playoffs with right now, the best record in Major League Baseball.

Mike, Andrew and Shane Podcast. "Sports Talk."

Andrew, Mike and Shane (Chart, LSC STUDENTS)

New LSC students | Infographics

Introduction Mike, Andrew and Shane

Podcast Assignment (LSC Multimedia Storytelling)

Podcast

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 Podcast #1 

 

  "Bill Nye The Dancing Guy"

1.) Why I picked this Podcast? "The reason I pick this podcast, is because of two reasons. One the podcast is a news podcast and since I'm a news major I always must keep up to date on what is going on in the world. Second reason I picked it is because it is because the "D" stands for discovery news and I am a huge fan of the Discovery Channel. It gives you a lay down on everything to help viewers comprehend the science in our everyday lives."

2.) What I liked and Disliked? "Im going to be honest and say that I didn't dislike it at all, I loved it. I loved how it talked about Bill Nye and how he was going to be on dancing with the stars and how dancing was explained in a scientific manner. It made dancing seem like a science project and also seemed like everything in life can be explained in scientific terms. I really learned a lot about dancing too and it seems more interesting now. Over all this podcast has a great way of explaining things in terms that are fun and understandable."

3.) Will I continue to listen to it? "Yes I will because this podcast makes science and new seem more fun and interesting. It gave me a whole new look on how to view dancing and science. I thought it was also very entertaining and interesting. It had such a great way of getting me interested. Plus like I said early on I love the Discovery Channel and to Discover new things.

4.) Will I put this on my iPod or other player? "Probably not my iPod but definitely on my Mac Book Pro. I just don't have enough  space on my iPhone because of all the other stuff I have on it and I also would prefer watching them on a big screen instead of a small screen. Call me picky but I just have views on different displays of podcasts."

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 Podcast #2

"Apple  CEO Tim Cook unveils  new iPhone"

1.) Why I picked this Podcast? "The reason I picked this podcast, is because well first of all I am a apple person and I love getting updated info and new info on the new products that apple has to offer. I used to watch a lot of these with my dad when I was in High School every week. I think apple is the most advanced and best product and company that has been created on the earth. Who needs PC and Windows.

2.) What I liked and Disliked? "Again I picked a podcast that I did not dislike at all. I just loved how they show in detail all the new features to the new iPhone and also what makes it so unique. Apple makes sure that they cover al the important details of their products because they care about their customers and viewers. It works pretty well because I love their products an they last a long time. They live up to there podcasts and commercials.

                                               

3.) Will I continue to listen to it? "Is that a trick question, of course I'm going to listen to these again, Ive already subscribed to the latest podcast. As I mentioned earlier that I love apple and it products and I love hearing the news of what they are going to unveil next. WORD ON THE STREET."

4.) Will I put this on my iPod or other player? " Yes I would put this on a my iPhone because not only do I love to watch the apple podcast myself but with other people as well. Putting it on my iPhone i can show it to others and watch it any time I want. Doing apple a favor and spreading the word about their new products.

Class Assignment (LSC Multimedia Storytelling)

Vermont Symphony Orchestra is Coming  to Lyndon

Coming to a Campus Near You.

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra, is bringing music will be bringing their music to Lyndon State College's Campus. at 7:30p.m., September 26, in the Alexander Twilight Theatre.

 As part of  their Made in Vermont statewide tour, the VSO will be stopping here as they travel throughout the state sharing their music.

The VSO will be playing entertaining you with great selection of Bach, Motzart and Vivaldi. The program will also include the latest of he new music by Vermont composers, one being by Andrew Massey called “Vermont Spring.”

Tickets are $27 for adults, $23 for seniors and $10 for students and children. Hurry up and buy your  tickets and enjoy a night of music.




 

Critique: Wood TV8 (LSC Multimedia Storytelling Class)

    http://www.woodtv.com

Critique

What I like about it and what I noticed
  The website of course is alright. I love how they have there videos and news stories all organized and how it has the weather forecast in the top right corner like other news websites. To be honest I have never heard of this site or news until my Professor Dan Williams introduced it to me. I can also see that there is a something called Bill's Blog up there too.

http://blogs.woodtv.com/category/bills-blog/

The Blog apparently seems to be a weather blog that gives updates for the forecast.
There was also a weather alert notification that popped up while I was checking out the site. I guess thats good that the site has immediately notifications to alert people and viewers ASAP.
Also there was a AXE brand deodorant add that was there so I guess they must play WOOD to advertise products as well.
Once you read the stories you are allowed to leave comments bellow and give you opinion.

http://www.woodtv.com/video/livestreaming-video

Also found that there is a video live stream on the home page.

Over all I think this is okay, my honest opinion is that there are similar features it has like other news websites. I don't know what it focus on more news or weather?  Still it's a good site to go to, scale on 1 to 10, I would give it an 8. But if if I was in charge, I would make some changes.

What I would do differently

     If I was making the site, here is what I would do differently. I would first make another blog, that way there would be two. A weather themed blog and a new event blog. That way we can give quick updates on both. I would also put more advertisement adds up to because I feel because the more we get paid to advertise the more well know we would become. The weather alert notification i like a lot, I would see if I could get a news notification button up there so if news alert comes up quickly, it will pop right on the page. 

Finally the last thing I would do is balance the type of news because in this journalists mind there is too much weather on the page, make some room for the news. 

Thats it, I think everything else is okay and I will defiantly be coming back to check out the news.

LSC (Multimedia Storytelling) Wriiting for the Web 2

Roaring Creek Bridge Back In Bussiness
After working hard the County has finial fixed what has fallen.

The Roaring Creek Bridge's  official opening ceremony is this morning at 11.

Attending the ceremony this morning will be Midville Mayor Seth Montana, U.S Congressman Nancy Draughorn and a United States Senator Warren Johns.

The 75 year old bridge sadly didn't survive the flood last year, when it was washed away.

Back to Life

The county,state, and US Department of Transportation have worked very hard in rebuilding the bridge which cost $700,000 to replace. Attorney of Midville Roland Lively says that before the bridge was damaged by the flood, they didn't have enough money to replace, just fix it.

Many are happy the bridge is back because when the bridge went out by the flood, it created a bad hardship for the Oak Grove neighborhood. With the bridge destroyed, residents had no choice but to drive a lot farther north up the Roaring Creek road Highway. This made traveling very frustrating for many drivers.

"Traveling all the way has made it very inconvenient for a lot of people. We've had to use a lot of time and gasoline just to make what otherwise would be very short trips." says Josh Spivia. " Having this bridge erected so quickly is a blessing ."

The bridge stretches 33-feet across the Roaring Creek along and Roaring Creek Road to welcome all  travelers who come.

LSC (Multimedia Storytelling) Writting for Web 1

Man Dies in Lyndonville
A car crashes through front window of Central Restraunt leading to the death of one man.

 Josh Baker of Concord Vt., died this afternoon trying to save Annie Coutler of Barton Vt., when her car came crashing through the front window of Central Restaurant.
 
The Vermont Police say that Baker, 59, was not injured when the car smashed through the front window while he was eating his breakfast. Baker was not injured by the impact of the car but the flying pieces of glass that flew from the windshield.

While trying to help Coutler out of her car he fell to the ground and died due to a heart attack.

Car Brakes Failed

At 12:31p.m. Coutler swerved of the road while trying to avoid a pedestrian, causing her to crash into Central Restaurant. Her car brakes had failed which prevented her from stopping and avoiding the restaurant.

Coutler suffered monior injuries from the car crash.

Online Exercise Homework (LSC multimedia Storytelling)

Online Exercise Homework (LSC multimedia Storytelling)
By: Andrew Baughn

Cashier Robbed at Hometown Sunoco in Swanton

Swanton, Vt. 12/7/13

(LYNDONVILLE, Vt.) - A lone man entered and robbed a cashier at Hometown Sunoco located at 166 First Street in Swanton on December 7.

The assailant entered the store at 1:15 a.m and was was described as a white man at a height between 5'8 - 6'00. He escaped on foot from the store with the with the cash and items undisclosed.

No other information is available at the time expect for that fortunately no one was hurt during the incident. Anyone with information is to contact the Vermont State Police in Saint Albans at 802-524-5993 or Franklin County Sheriff's Office at 802-524-2121.

Class Excercise (LSC Multimedia Storytelling)

The Hunter Becomes the Hunted
By: Andrew Baughn

Vermont hunter Conrad Masse, 57, of Craftsbury, charged with the shooting of his friend Wayne Goff, 58, of Wolcott, while they where bear hunting together near Urie Rd. in Albany Vt. on October 22, 2013.

Using a GPS to track two bear hounds that they had released to trail a bear.  Masse drove his truck with Goff as a passenger to the Urie Rd. in an attempt to get in front of the bear which was being pursued by the dogs.

Suddenly a bear crossed the road which caused  Masse to fire at least three shots. One of the rounds struck the bear, one  struck a tree, and one  struck Goff.

The bullet had entered Goff in the midsection and struck him in the pelvic area. He then was transported to North Country Hospital and then transferred to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for treatment. 

Goff has since been released from the hospital and is in stable condition and in conclusion of the investigation Masse was issued a citation to appear in the Orleans Superior Court and the State is charging him of Aggravated Assault.