Monday, April 15, 2013

For my Tumblr I completely changed the way my posts are presented. They now are presented in a sort of "box" or column.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Today I searched through the websites for both the Louvre as well as the British Museum. I personally believe that both websites were well made and easy to navigate, but I do believe that the Louvre has a more attractive site.
What is the best part of the website? The worst? For the Louvre, the best part of the website was the fact that it was so easy to navigate. I didn't have to spend hours upon hours trying to locate the museum's schedule, or find out what exhibits are on display. And as for the worst part of the Louvre's site, it'd have to be the logo up in the top left corner. And that's just my own personal distaste for the Louvre's logo. And as for the British museum, I felt like the three main "topics" and task bar were easy to navigate. However the British museum's website had far too much white pace which I felt made the website look cluttered.
Is the website accessible for all people (sight impaired, hearing impaired)?
Not really, and that's a major downside. It'd be very difficult for a blind person to search the louvre's and British Museum's websites. But a deaf person could easily do so.
What kinds of exhibits are displayed currently at the museum, and what kind of online components (educational, links, images) are available if any?
Currently both museums have numerous galleries and exhibits up and the Louvre has just opened up their Islamic art exhibition. Online neither museum has very much; the British museum has a tab dedicated to online gallery tours. Both museums also have dedicated youth and student tabs and options.
What could each learn from the other to make their websites better?
The British museum should definitely learn from the Louvre and fill the copious amounts of white space with SOMETHING. The Louvre on the other hand, should take a page from the Brits and change the stupid logo.
In conclusion, I feel that the Louvre has a beautiful, top quality site. It's easy to navigate, easy to understand, and just looks fantastic. The british museum has a decent quality site as well. Navigation is easy, and content is spot on. Again it's just the white space tat drives me nuts.

(http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/explore_introduction.aspx)
(http://www.louvre.fr/llv/oeuvres/alaune.jsp?bmLocale=en)

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

<h1> Great Burger Places </h1>

I am going to tell you about six amazing burger places back in the states. Culver's, In-N-Out, Steak N' Shake, Sonic, Smashburger, and five guys. These are some of the best burgers I've ever eaten, and places that I would highly recommend to anyone and everyone. I could tell you all about their greatness, but a picture's worth a thousand words, so look at these.

Five Guys double bacon cheeseburger

Culver's double butterburger with fries and a coke

Smashburger bacon burger with onion strings and fries

Steak N' Shake double cheeseburger with fries and milkshake

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

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<h1>InFamous series PS3</h1>

<p>InFamous and InFamous 2 are open word action adventure games created by Sucker Punch exclusively for the Playstation 3 .In Infamous, the player controls the protagonist Cole MacGrath, a bike messenger caught in the center of an explosion that devastates several city blocks of the fictional Empire City. The explosion sends the city into chaos while Cole finds himself with new electricity-based super powers. As players progress through the story and master coles powers, the gam'es karma system presents them with choices between good and evil, and whichever karmic choice is made will either unlock or lockout different powers and side missions. In InFamous 2 the story continues with an all new location, all new melee combat system, and all new fire and ice based powers to be used in conjunction with Cole's preexisting electrical powers. InFamous 3, Second Son will be released for the Playstation 4 sometime in 2014 ad will feature all new smoke based powers, all new locations and an all new protagonist; Delsin Rowe</p>

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InFamous series PS3

InFamous and InFamous 2 are open word action adventure games created by Sucker Punch exclusively for the Playstation 3 .In Infamous, the player controls the protagonist Cole MacGrath, a bike messenger caught in the center of an explosion that devastates several city blocks of the fictional Empire City. The explosion sends the city into chaos while Cole finds himself with new electricity-based super powers. As players progress through the story and master coles powers, the gam'es karma system presents them with choices between good and evil, and whichever karmic choice is made will either unlock or lockout different powers and side missions. In InFamous 2 the story continues with an all new location, all new melee combat system, and all new fire and ice based powers to be used in conjunction with Cole's preexisting electrical powers. InFamous 3, Second Son will be released for the Playstation 4 sometime in 2014 ad will feature all new smoke based powers, all new locations and an all new protagonist; Delsin Rowe

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

John Henry Alvin

John Alvin was born on November 24, 1948, in Hyannis, Massachusetts. His parents were in the United States military, so Alvin and his family moved around often early in his life. He and his parents finally settled down in Monterey, California, when Alvin was in high school. His interest in movie posters began early in life and he looked forward to the Sunday newspaper as a child so he could peruse the latest movie advertisements. Alvin graduated from the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles in 1971. He worked as a freelance artist after his graduation.

BLADE RUNNER - What I like about the design of blade runner, which is an element we can see carry over to numerous other film posters is the two main character(s) up n the top right corner, as a scene plays out below them.

THE LION KING - John Alvin continus his use of the main character in a central position, as a major scene, the circle of life, is portrayed below/ Bright colors and the beam of light make clear that the main character has a huge role to play.

HARRY POTTER 1 & 2 - Alvin arrays all of the Harry Potter characters in his poster, with the main characters at the central position. He also gives us a sense of the scenery by putting hogwarts in the background.

*John Alvin has also designed movie posters fro blade runner, jurassic park, the lord of the rings trilogy, and ET.

Monday, February 11, 2013

A History of the Internet

1.) List 5 applications of the internet. In other words, what is it good for?

Research and Homework
Social Networking - Enables people to connect with and keep in tough with people all over the world.
Email - Useful in both the professional and personal spheres, email allows us to connect and communicate with others, submit work, and keep up to date.
YouTube - A place to watch/post music, movies, viral videos, news stories, video games, etc.
Shopping - Well people like to spend money People also dont like to exert the energy to go to a shop. And so eBay and amazon were born.
Online games - World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Dawn of the Ancients, etc.
Business/Professional Development - Nowadays the internet is one of the best ways to promote yourself. Filmmakers and artists especially use the internet as a way to connect, gain funding, and present their comleted work.
Online Dating - People are connecting with others though internet and finding their life partners. The internet not only helps to find the right person but also to continue the relationship.

2.) What are stand alone computers?

A 'standalone computer' is the one which is not linked with the network. It can't be connected with the internet or LAN or WAN. A standalone computer simply means that it can't receive or transfer information to other computers. Also, you can't browse or check e-mail in a standalone computer.

3.) What is the main principle behind the telephone network?

The main principle behind the telephone network is to provide easy and quick communication between two people over long distances,

4.) How is the telephone network and the principle behind the internet different?

The telephone requires both users to be active in the communication, while with the internet only one user must be "online"

5.) What were the first internet applications?

The very first internet application was electronic mail.

6.) What is a killer app?

A software package that is novel and desirable enough to persuade a consumer to buy pricier hardware in order to run the application. The term "killer application" may be derived from the fact that such an application is perceived to be innovative enough to overcome the competition.

Better known as "killer app."

7.) In your opinion what is the internets 'killer app'

A killer app in my opinion is a program put in another piece of hardware that is often totally revolutionary. Facebook could be considered a killer app because it completely revolutionized the way people connect and interact.

8.) What is an IP address and how is it assigned?

An IP address is a unique string of numbers separated by periods that identifies each computer attached to the Internet. IP addresses are assigned either automatically by DHCP, or by manual configuration.

9.) There is a well known principle that inspired the internet original design called "The End to an End Principle" Find out more about this principle and explain how it applies to the internet.

"...functions placed at low levels of a system may be redundant or of little value when compared with the cost of providing them at that low level."
•If you need to do something at the end of connection, why bother with doing it in the middle too? •If you don’t attempt to do in the middle what you have to do at the end, the network is simpler, more open and better

•Having application state in the network is stupid–keep it at the endpoints"

10.) In your opinion how will the internet change in the future?

I'm not sure exactly how the internet will change over the years, ut I will say that if we keep going down the road we are going, I believe that the internet will become much more free and open, especially in the realm of information and research.

Saturday, February 9, 2013

hey mr berg, I forgot we had to put up a link to our site. Here it is

http://makard29.wix.com/pandorasbox

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

PAINTBALL ARENA:

http://www.dafont.com/paintball.font

I chose this font because I felt it made very clear what it was advertising. Also it would give any paintball arena a more friendly and welcoming look.

ENERGY DRINK

http://www.dafont.com/vermin-vibes.font

This font conveys a very modern, energetic feeling. The sharp, slanted lines make it look appealing and make it look like you'll be full of energy while drinking it.

LONDON CUPCAKE STAND

http://www.dafont.com/tastysundae.font

This is pretty self explanatory. It's a cupcake stand - the sign/font is made of cupcakes.

YOUNG GIRLS DOLL

http://www.dafont.com/loveletters.font

This font has a very whimsical, young, girly look to it. Perfect for a cute children's doll.

SCARY HEAVY METAL BAND

http://www.dafont.com/cold-night-for-alligators.font

Covered in gore and bloody hand prints, this font would be an ideal choice for a crazy heavy metal band.

ARAB RESTAURANT IN DUBAI

http://www.dafont.com/xxii-arabian-onenightstand.font

Well, it's an Arabian restaurant, with an arabian calligraphy style sign.....

RETRO BOWLING ALLEY

http://www.dafont.com/budmo.font

For me this is very reminiscent of the old-timey 50's signs with the giant bulbs lighting them up. It conveys a retro feel to any establishment.

IOWA FUNERAL HOME

http://www.dafont.com/chopin-script.font

VERY professional, classy, and respectable looking. And thats what you'd want the person handling you're loved one's body to be/

WALL STREET LAW FIRM

http://www.fontspace.com/luke-owens/broadsheet-ldo

Like times new roman, it's professional and inside the box. Just like Wall street.

IDK, but well....... hey mr Berg it's mocking comic sans!!!!! :)

http://www.dafont.com/cocaine-sans.font

CALIFORNIA SURF SHOP

http://www.dafont.com/venue-on-the-beach.font

Looks almost as tough waves are raging within the letters. The font is clean, modern, and very west coast.

SEATTLE COFFEE SHOP

http://www.fontspace.com/david-kerkhoff/dk-early-morning-coffee

Personally I think this has a very bohemian, seattle feel to it.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

3 Websites I think look great

Kickstarter - I think Kickstarter just has an awesome feel to it. it's purpose is right there alongside links to selected projects, staff picks, and categories.
Ferrari website - Large, high definition pictures make ferrari cars look appealing. design is simple yet elegant.
Google Homepage - lots of white space, options come up wen requested. Simple, classy.
Guinness website - Much like the ferrari website, Guinness doesn't overwhelm you with tons of unnecessary pictures and information. One large image surrounded by white space draws you're attention to the product and links.

Monday, January 28, 2013

1. List 5 random facts about yourself.
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2. Describe 1 legitimate fear you have and explain how it became fear.
- Drowning. When I was a kid I almost drowned in a pool in Switzerland while on vacation.
3. Describe your relationship with your parents.
4. List 4 things you would tell your 10 year-old self, if you could.
- Be less of a freakin' introvert.
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5. What are the 3 things that make you most happy right now?
- Borderlands 2
- being able to focus
- Film
6. What is the hardest thing you have ever experienced?
- Moving here. Basically leaving nine years of normalcy to move halfway around the world, coming into a totally unknown culture, and having to start all over.
7. What is your dream job, and why?
- Filmmaker. I realized about a year ago that I adore film and am actually fairly skilled as a writer and director, and would love to go into the business.
8. What are 5 passions you have?
- Film
- Video games
- Writing
- Lacrosse
- Reading
9. List 3 people who have influenced you and describe how.
- My counselor in Paris; He's the one who really got me into film.
- I know this is going to sound cliched but my mom: She's really the one who makes e believe in myself and keeps me going down the right path in life.
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10. Describe your most embarrasing moment.
- haha too many to count!
11. Describe 3 pet peeves you have.
- being spoken down to.
- When I am finishing something and my mom comes in and just stands there watching me until I go to bed.
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12. Describe a typical day in your current life.
13. Describe 3 weaknesses you have.
- without my ADHD medication I can't focus for more than 5-10 minutes
- lack of motivation.
- It has been said that I can be somewhat self-centered(not really)
14. Describe 3 strengths you have.
- Intelligence
- Creative
- If I am really into a project I can be very driven.
15. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
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16. What are your 2 greatest accomplishments?
- Completing my short film over the summer
- Completing a 5 day outward bound program.
17. What is the thing you most wish you were great at?
- I would love it if I could have gotten my school life together earlier into my high-school career.
18. What has been the most difficult thing you have had to forgive?
19. If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?
- I would love to live in southern california because A. it is a beautiful place, and B. it is close to hollywood, where I would like to work as a director.
20. Describe 2 significant memories from your childhood.
- Driving with my dad the day before his first deployment do baghdad.
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21. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it first?
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22. Where do you see yourself in 15 years?
- As a film director(hopefully successful)
23. List your top 2 hobbies and why you love them.
- Film making. I don't know exactly why I enjoy it so much, there is just something enjoyable about the process, and the feeling of accomplishment when you finish with it.
24. Describe your family dynamic of your childhood vs. your family dynamic now.
25. If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?
- I would have dinner with Quentin Tarantino so I could figure out what goes on in his head that makes his films so "out there". We would eat at Ruth's Chris steakhouse in downtown DC(the greatest steak I've ever had)
26. What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?
- The notion that guns don't kill. Especially in the United States, where they preach the first amendment, while filing to realize the the constitution was written in a different time, a time when the USA was a frontier, and guns were necessary. Nowadays people don't need to defend their cabin from ticked off Apaches, and the military is no longer bring-your-own-gun. While I understand owning a rife to hunt, there is no need to have a rifle, an Ak-47, and six handguns!
27. What is your favorite part of your body and why?
- I'm not actually sure. I've never thought about that question.
28. What is your love language?
- And mr. Berg, I stil haven't the slightest idea what a love language is. But if you're asking me about relationships, I'd say that they should be based on communication.
29. What do you think people misundertand most about you?
30. List 5 things you would hope to be remembered for.