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Valentine’s Day Pre-Class Video – Crowded House playing Either Side of the World

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Ralph Hanson

A great music video for Valentine’s Day.  Crowded House doing their song Either Side of the World from their album The Intriguer.

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Advice to Writers

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Ralph Hanson

Ten suggestions for better writing from famous writers:

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Pre-class and In-class video: Talking About Books

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Ralph Hanson

Several videos for our discussion in class this week about books.  And yes, I’m running about a week behind in class.  There was way too much to talk about in the business chapter! History of the Printing Press Back in … Continue reading →

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Long Tail Pre-Class Video: Doug and Telisha Williams aka Wild Ponies

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Ralph Hanson

Doug and Telisha Williams, also known as the band Wild Ponies, funded the production of their latest album, Things That Used To Shine, using a Kickstarter campaign. They raised more than $30,000 from people who wanted to see their latest CD … Continue reading →

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Pre-Class Video: Exploring the Long Tail with Girl Walk – All Day

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Ralph Hanson

For those of you who are fans of mashup artist Girl Talk, there is a now a fascinating dance film out that is essentially a 71-minute long video for Girl Talk’s latest album All Day. There’s a preview below, but … Continue reading →

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Pre-Class Video: Ten Year Anniversary of the “Wardrobe Malfunction”

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Ralph Hanson

Ten years ago, singer Janet Jackson exposed her breast for 9/16ths of a second.  As a result, broadcast network CBS was threatened with a fine of more than half a million dollars and a near-decade long battle over what could … Continue reading →

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Link Ch. 3 – Truth about Disney Princesses

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Ralph Hanson

Pre-class video: Have you ever wondered what happened to the Disney princesses after the movie ended?  Here’s one possibility:

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Pre-Class Video: Pete Seeger at Farm Aid 2013

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Ralph Hanson

Pete Seeger at Farm Aid 2013 with John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews and Neil Young.

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Remembering Pete Seeger – Singing all the verses all the time

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Ralph Hanson

American folk singer and activist (but I repeat myself) Pete Seeger died yesterday at the ripe old age of 94. I never got the chance to see Pete in person, but I did see so many of the people he … Continue reading →

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Pre-Class Video: Joe Jackson, “Different For Girls”

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Ralph Hanson

Joe Jackson playing his classic “Different for Girls.”    

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