Old-time radio

Who knew that radios would have this big of an impact on the twenties? Probably not its inventor, Guglielmo Marconi (McLaughlin). At least it was a good surprise, not just to him but also to anyone who could afford one in the twenties. They mostly used it as a source of entertainment, particularly at night. This was obviously a good business opportunity, which caused there to be six hundred radio stations in America by nineteen twenty-two (Eckstein et. al.). How did the radio make the twenties…

Tuning Into the Radio The radio is an electronic device that has entertained millions of people since the first official broadcast in the 1920’s. The radio has affected many people in positive ways since then. It has had nine decades to advance into what we know as the radio today. People have enjoyed listening to artist, musicians, comedians, and sports entertainment for decades. The use of the radio has evolved from the 1920’s to modern day through communication, design and Technology.…

supporting explanation with research) Scientific processes that lead to the development of the cell phone are as follows. Observation and measurements: 3 The telephone invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876. Hypothesis: Could voice be transmitted via radio waves and be utilized via a mobile device? Experiments: Reginald Fessenden…

world before media was actually introduced. People had no communication nor technology. This was a rough time for whoever participated in world events. This has strongly suffered many people throughout this time. However, some thought they can solve this issue by making things different. Others haven't realized what they've overcome. Media is one of the biggest propaganda that yet to seen in that time. Since their was no communication in the mid 1800s, no one knew their destination of where to…

Sound Recording: My mom grew up in Long Island, New York and was the only girl in her family for most of her childhood. Because of this, she described her family as “uncultured,” and much of her time was spent outdoors or in playing sports rather than in radio, TV, and so on. She listened to records like Neil Diamond, Cat Stevens, The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, and Joni Mitchell. California based group the Beach Boys was one of her favorites. She discovered artists pretty much solely through…

Weber State University Web-Camera System in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICview is a password-protected Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) webcam system mounted close to the premature infant, or patient, that allows remote viewing by parents and family members. (Hill, 2011) The system was designed to facilitate the bonding of parents with their infant by providing 24/7 access for remote locations. A NICU webcam program allows management of the camera by the NICU staff, meaning they have…

Ever since television came about in the late 1940s, the way people view the world has changed (“Has Television Reshaped Politics?”). As Frank Stanton, the president of the Columbia Broadcasting System, said: “Not even the sky is the limit.” (“Has Television Reshaped Politics?”). Television has changed politics a great deal. The way the people get to know the candidates and their policies have totally changed. The real question is has it changed for better or worse? Television has taken some of…

often at multiple hours of the day. Instead of wasting hours on the internet looking for new stories because I already read the updates. I fill my time with other proactive things such as exercising in the morning instead of checking for updates. And during school hours I read a book and save the updates for another time when I’m waiting in line or killing time in the car.…

We should participate in shut off your screen week because it will help your health,I know I wouldn't want to do that I would rather be outside that's why I want shut your screen off week.When you shut your screen off it helps your health.Also it helps your health and helps with not being distracted. Helps your health.People get addicted to technology.That does not help your health because your always on your electronics and not learning a lot of new stuff.Also it can really gets you off…

Phil873 | Tuesday, 06th October 2015, 9:49 am | I hardly ever watch TV until there is a good movie because I hate this 15 minutes advertisement after every 30 minutes. Therefore, I decided to go for radio and internet. To be honest I am only listening to the radio when eating my breakfast or lunch. But once I hear something strange, I cannot believe, I start my laptop and google the thing to be sure that the media did not lied to me. There are many ways how the media manipulates us and I…