Privacy Audit

Privacy Audit

Facebook
Does not claim ownership of anything, but by creating an account, you give Facebook " a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use any IP content that you post on or in connection with Facebook." This license expires when a user deletes their account.

My privacy settings have everything set to private, so I am not using the default privacy settings. I do not grant advertisers or third party users, with the exception of any applications I may make use of, the right to use my information or content. Other unknown Facebook users may not view my profile.


Gmail
By creating an account you give Google a license that essentially allows for them to "display, distribute and promote the Services." This license also lets Google make your content available to "companies, organizations or individuals with whom Google has relationships for the provision of syndicated services, and to use such Content in connection with the provision of those services." Deleting your account results in the ending of the license.


I am using the standard privacy settings for Gmail, with the exception of only granting other Gmail users the ability to view my personal information.

eBay
With the license a user grants eBay, the user gives them a "non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, sublicensable (through multiple tiers) right to exercise any and all copyright, trademark, publicity, and database rights (but no other rights) you have in the content, in any media known now or in the future." Even after removing an account, said content can still be used after terminating the relationship with eBay.

I am using the standard privacy settings for eBay.

Tumblr
The user owns all of their content, but the user gives Tumblr "a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable right and license (with the right to sublicense), to use, copy, cache, publish, display, distribute, modify, create derivative works and store such Subscriber Content and to allow others to do so in order to provide the Services."

I am using the standard privacy settings for Tumblr.

SoundCloud
In addition to a similar license as the other services where the user retains ownership of content but grants the service the right to use the content almost exclusively while a contract/account exists between the two, Tumblr accepts no responsibility for the content or how it is used.

I am using the standard privacy settings for SoundCloud.


Cookies
Cookies from all five services are stored, in addition to some from a few third party advertisers. It seems as if each service can use my search history, especially Google, for a number of purposes, the main one being for targeted advertising. However, since my browser's settings are to erase everything every time the program is closed, the information they receive changes from session to session.

Third party cookies appeared from:
addthis
pointroll
doubleclick
admeld

Lab Exercise 17: Video Chat

This link will take you to a Google doc containing the assignment of Exercise 17.

Field Exercise: Wi-Fi Hotspots

This link leads to a Google document of the Field Exercise lab.

Lab 16: Skype

This link is for a Google doc of the Skype lab.

Lab 14: Social Media Consultation

This is the link to a Google doc of a faux proposal letter to a flower shop owner regarding implementing social networking into their business.

Lab 13

This link will take you to a Google doc used for Lab 13.

Video Game Lab

This link will take you to a Google doc used for the Video Game Lab.

Lab Exercise 12: Creative Commons

Lab Exercise 12

Part 1: Creative Commons Photographs

Searched via Flickr:

Author: A. Germain
Title: Entrevue Radio
Date Taken: June 10, 2008
Original Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/andreannegermain/3657279001/

Author: aloshbennett
Title: Radio Debian
Date Taken: September 17, 2007
Original Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aloshbennett/1394564919/

Author: Sam Howzit
Title: Apple II Computer System
Date Taken: February 11, 2010
Original Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aloha75/4448501489/

Searched via Google:

Author:N/A
Title: SSL 1
Date Taken: N/A
Source: McNally Smith College of Music
Original Link: http://www.mcnallysmith.edu/academics/recordingtech.aspx

Author: N/A
Title: Technology
Date Taken: N/A
Source: CMTA Engineering
Original Link: http://www.cmtaegrs.com/?page_id=9

Author: N/A
Title: Philco Cathedral Radio
Date Taken: N/A
Source: Chuck Ayers
Original Link: http://www.chuckayers.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/philco_cathedral_radio.jpg


Part 2: Documentary Film




Digital Photography
October 29, 1993

This documentary looks like at early digital photography technologies and their development. It includes information on the Kodak Photo CD Player, the DaVinci Digital Camera/Copier, the Kodak DCS200 digital camera, the SuperMac printer, Logitech's FotoMan, the OFOTO 2.0 scanner, the Phoenix portable digital imaging system for newspapers, the MacSat and WeatherFAX systems for enhancing digital space photos, and even an early version of Adobe Photoshop. The video mentions how digitization of photography has created a revolution and this demonstration gives first hand evidence of how these technologies make photography and editing easier. It was originally broadcast in February of 1993.

Lab Exercise 11

The Google Doc for Lab 11 is below:

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1Hb2ol9tY4MYntajJiPc0FgXZtYlz8V7gHd0Vv-jKyJ4

Lab Exercise 10: Webcasting and Mobile Music

The link to Lab Exercise 10 is below:

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1bwH3t-DoJ0KBn_Ehv4BzkLtUrogtrexd6coUnegilcY

Lab Exercise 9: Podcasts

This is the link to our group's published Google Doc regarding Lab 9.


https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=16gIIAg5JFUOniW2fO8w4v8IviFv1QDohpnJEqIn47FE

Lab Exercise 8: Streaming Video

Hulu

Player:
-Adobe Flash

Strengths: 
-Once it has initially buffered, the entire video usually plays out until the end with no breaks, with the exception of commercials.
-Allows the user to choose which resolution they wish to view the video.
-Allows for full screen, the dimming of the surrounding browser, sharing, and embedding of the video.
-Can show full TV show episodes.
-Uses less compression than Youtube
-Clean and minimalist user interface, making it easy to understand 

Weaknesses:
-Short advertisement breaks. This could also be seen as a strength, however, as the advertisements are short.
-Limited by the television networks as to which shows are available and when

Internet Browsers: Internet Explorer 8, Firefox, and Chrome all function with Hulu correctly. In fact, Hulu was able to stream the same video to all three browsers at the same time without even a stutter in the video stream.

Youtube


Player:
-Adobe Flash

Strengths:
-Almost unlimited choice of short videos.
-Allows the user to choose which resolution they wish to view the video.
-Allows for fullscreen, expansion, embedding, and commenting on the video.

Weaknesses:
-Slower initial load time (comparative to Hulu)
-Continues to slow down slightly if the video is viewed while still loading
-Advertisement pop-ups on the video and around it.
-Busy and cluttered user interface, but since everyone knows how to use Youtube, this isn't an issue.

Internet Browsers: The same video viewed in Firefox and Chrome took slightly longer to load in Internet Explorer 8. However, it is hardly noteworthy as the delay was minuscule. Youtube functions the same in each of these three browsers.

Veoh

Player:
-Adobe Flash

Strengths:
-Quick buffer speed, allowing for pause-less viewing, with the exception of commercials.
-Streams well, and similar to Hulu, but not as appealing
-Short advertisements only at the beginning of the video


Weaknesses:
-Few viewing options
-Does not allow for resolution changes
-Cluttered and unappealing user interface
-Uninviting viewing experience
-Limited content options

Internet Browsers: Veoh operates correctly with Internet Explorer 8, Firefox, and Chrome.


Embedded Videos:


Hulu





Youtube






Veoh

Secrets of Aspen
Tags: The Space Between Us, VH1

Most video streaming websites have a few things that are standard. Embedding is one those things and almost all popular streaming sites have an easy to access code. This is true for Hulu, Youtube, and Veoh. Although it should be noted that Internet Explorer 8 has trouble with, or supporting, embedded videos on Blogger. This is not true for Firefox or Chrome as it operates correctly in these browsers.

Lab Exercise 7: Survey of Multichannel TV Users

 Link to Lab 7:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0AlxmxEQ7jJupdFdERnpONWl4aDhrVlFnenBsRzc5TEE&hl=en&output=html

Lab Exercise 6: Multichannel Mania

 Link to Google Doc Spreadsheet of Lab 6:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0AlxmxEQ7jJupdElRWVNSSmc0cThmUHcyMXJGd2dvbXc&hl=en&output=html

Lab Excercise 5: Library and Research Skills continuted...

Scholarly Journals

1. International Journal of Media & Cultural Politics

Article title: Opportunities of Web 2.0: Potentials of Learning

Abstract link: Opportunities of Web 2.0: Potentials of Learning
PDF link: Opportunities of Web 2.0: Potentials of Learning


Citation below:

Jadin, T., Paus-Hasebrink, I., Wijnen, C.W. (2010). International Journal of Media 
        & Culture. Retrieved from http://web.ebscohost.com.lib-ezproxy.tamu.edu:
        2048/ehost/detail?vid=3&hid=105&sid=c10c6bbb-6e8f-4483-9b84-f11e94e
        873ca%40sessionmgr4 bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=
        ufh&AN=47841234

2. Journal of Radio and Audio Media 

Article title: The Portable Music Player as a Defense Mechanism

Abstract link: The Portable Music Player as a Defense Mechanism
PDF link: The Portable Music Player as a Defense Mechanism

Citation below:

Burns, J. E., Sawyer, P.R. (2010, May). The Portable Music Player as a Defense 
        Mechanism. Retrieved from http://web.ebscohost.com.lib-ezproxy.tamu.edu:
        2048/ehost/detail?vid=1&hid=105&sid=6b46934e-c69a-41f3-982c 
        f43155a62f42%40sessionmgr104&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ
        %3d%3d#db=ufh&AN=50380409

3. Journal of Audio Visual Media in Medicine


Article title: Digital Infrared and Ultraviolet Photography using Advanced Camera Services Modified Equipment


Abstract link: Digital Infrared and Ultraviolet Photography using Advanced Camera 
Services Modified Equipment.

PDF link: Digital Infrared and Ultraviolet Photography using Advanced Camera Services Modified Equipment

Citation below:


Tetley, C., Young, S. (2009, June). Digital Infrared and Ultraviolet Photography 
        using Advanced Camera Services Modified Equipment. Retrieved from
        http://web.ebscohost.com.lib-ezproxy.tamu.edu:2048/ehost/detail?vid=1
        &hid=105&sid=a6d3439b-1fd0-4512-a788-82e6642bb76e%40
        sessionmgr111&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=a9h&
        AN=44252931


4.  Journal of Media Practice
 

Article title: Is Twitter a useful tool for journalists?
 

Abstract link: Is Twitter a useful tool for journalists?
PDF link: Is Twitter a useful tool for journalists?

Citation below:


Ahmad, Ali Nobil. (2010). Is Twitter a useful tool for journalists? Retrieved from
        http://web.ebscohost.com.lib-ezproxy.tamu.edu:2048/ehost/detail?vid=1&hid
        =105&sid=44a740c8-2514-44a5-b1b9-dab0af9e06b5%40sessionmgr110&
        bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=ufh&AN=53148938



Trade Journals

1. Media

Article title: The Invisible Web

Abstract link: The Invisible Web
PDF link: The Invisible Web

Citation below:

Sher, Julian. (2010, Summer). The Invisible Web. Retrieved from http://web.
        ebscohost.com.lib-ezproxy.tamu.edu:2048/ehost/detail?vid=1&hid=105&
        sid=5cdc403d-4e9f-4dde-bbe0-9bda4df629fd%40sessionmgr111
       bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=ufh&AN=53382268

2. B&T Weekly

Article title: The Dark Art of Stratertainment

Abstract link: The Dark Art of Stratertainment

PDF link: The Dark Art of Stratertainment 


Citation below:

B&T Magazine. (2010, September 3). The Dark Art of Stratertainment.
       Retrieved from: http://web.ebscohost.com.lib-ezproxy.tamu.edu:2048/ehost
       /detail?vid=4&hid=9&sid=d1b0c072-5f02-4385-ad5f-5dc27de2b558%
       40sessionmgr110&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d 


3. Copyright and New Media Law Newsletter

Article title: The Public Domain: Enclosing The Commons Of The Mind/The 
Public Domain: How to Find & Use Copyright- Free Writings, Music, Art & More.


Abstract link: The Public Domain: Enclosing The Commons Of The Mind/The 
Public Domain: How to Find & Use Copyright- Free Writings, Music, Art & More.
PDF link: The Public Domain: Enclosing The Commons Of The Mind/The 
Public Domain: How to Find & Use Copyright- Free Writings, Music, Art & More.


Citation below:

 The Public Domain: Enclosing The Commons Of The Mind/The Public 
        Domain: How to Find & Use Copyright- Free Writings, Music, 
        Art & More. (2010, June). Retrieved from http://web.ebscohost.com.
        lib-ezproxy.tamu.edu:2048/ehost/results?vid=2&hid=9&sid=8874ef68
        -2c1d-4817-be16-7107c451bf55%40sessionmgr12&bquery=
        %28%28jn+%22Copyright+%26+New+Media+Law+Newsletter
        %22%29+AND+ft+y%29&bdata=JmRiPWxpaCZ0eXBlPTEmc
        2l0ZT1laG9zdC1saXZl


4. Electronic Media

Article title: TV Twittering: A Subtle Art

Abstract link: TV Twittering: A Subtle Art
Text HTML link: TV Twittering: A Subtle Art

Citation below:

Whitney, Daisy. (2009, June 1).  TV Twittering: A Subtle Art. Retrieved
        from http://web.ebscohost.com.lib-ezproxy.tamu.edu:2048/ehost/
        detail?vid=3&hid=17&sid=590e9f4b-6cee-433f-a16a-112e4252
        a2a2%40sessionmgr11&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%
        3d%3d#db=a9h&AN=42314775




Notes on Lab 5: I apologize for the few spots where formatting may be inconsistent. I have tried multiple times to edit the sections that have odd/inconsistent spacing, and while it is formatted correctly in the edit window, once it is published Blogger re-formats it. If I knew HTML better I could probably edit the leftover piece of code that is probably floating around and upsetting my chosen format. Also, I used EBSCO to find all of the above journals and articles. It has the nice feature of explaining whether a journal is an academic, scholarly, trade, or periodical piece.
 

Lab Exercise 4: Library and Research Skills

Databases Related to Media Industries

1. Vanderbilt Television News Archive
http://tvnews.vanderbilt.edu/?SID=20100914424621582

This database provides information on news broadcasts and allows the user to search for specific pieces of news that were aired. The database contains over forty years of television broadcasts.

2. EBSCOhost's Communication and Mass Media
http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/search?vid=1&hid=111&sid=e71743ef-f87e-4543-a60a-88031af06b79%40sessionmgr110

This database contains articles related to both national and international media, whether it is about U.S. telecommunication providers or what China is developing within their infrastructure.

3. International Encyclopedia of Communication
http://www.communicationencyclopedia.com/subscriber/uid=1161/?authstatuscode=202

This database covers topics such as philosophy, medicine, or economics, but it also has a search tab for Communication and Media Studies. There are articles covering media, technology, and how it is being used in other countries in this database.

4. Science Direct
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/referenceworks/0123876702

This database covers almost anything related to media, whether it be news, formats, types, outlets, or media issues. This seems to be the most complete database and covers a wide array of media topics.

5. Film Index
http://fii.chadwyck.com/home

This database includes information on films, actors, and resources.


Databases Related to Media Policy

1. Science Direct
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/referenceworks/0123876702

Since this database covers articles related to freedom of the press and internet law within the media, this database also falls under media policy.

2. Policy Archive
http://policyarchive.org/browse/17

This database gives articles on policy regarding broadcast, radio, press, television, film, etc.

3. The Paley Center Seminars
http://paley.chadwyck.com/home/home.do

This is a video database covering discussions on media news, such as journalism and film, and its policy.

4. World News Connection
http://wnc.dialog.com/

This database connects you to international media news and policy. It is used for monitoring non-U.S. media sources and gathering intelligence.

5. Code of Federal Regulations
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html

This database allows you to search for specific media laws, policies, and regulations. It offers text, PDF's, and summaries of these media laws and policies.

Websites of Media Industry News Pages

1. New York Times - Arts
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/arts/index.html

Under the Arts section of the New York Times, there is news related to film, music, television, theater, and books.

2. BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/

The BBC's site has news on radio, TV, and music.

3. MIN Online
http://www.minonline.com/

Contains media, publishing, and magazine news.

4. I Want Media
http://www.iwantmedia.com/

Provides news for internet, media conglomerates, television, computer media, and policy news.

5. Poynter Online
http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=45

Tends to offer more in the way of who is involved in the media news being presented and how they are affected. Includes journalism, magazines, newspapers, television networks, and most other print medias.

Lab Exercise 3: eBooks

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1zGsGkIPN2LRmSx2nNNXpLOq7I2xmLWDJfjp0J1X63LY

Lab Excercise 2

Technology

http://gizmodo.com/

http://lifehacker.com/

http://www.last100.com/

Health/Fitness/Lifestyle

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/

http://www.crankyfitness.com/

http://artofmanliness.com/

http://www.bornrich.org/

http://www.urbanretrolifestyle.com/

http://clutchmagonline.com/

Culture/Music

http://englishrussia.com/

http://africaunchained.blogspot.com/

http://groovetime.blogspot.com/

http://babygrandpa.blogspot.com/

http://music-selector.blogspot.com/

http://funkandsoul.blogspot.com/