TV Referred To As The Idiot Box... I Think Not?

I have spent this whole weekend analysing television as a cultural forum to make sense of how we interpret the messages we see and hear in the media. Furthermore, the television is not an idiot box because it displays social issues and conflicts that mirror our society, thus, encouraging us to make our own assumptions about what is going on around us. I chose to focus on The O.C., a television drama which  aired from 2003-2007. The O.C. displayed many social issues throughout its seasons as a popular teen drama. As a tribute to my spending 180 minutes in front of the supposed "Idiot Box" to write this essay, I will share a clip of it with you. It is a really good show, not only is the storyline good, but the writing is really creative and witty.

It's Record Store Day!

My Favorite Record Store is Music Millenium in Portland, OR. What's yours?
Record Store Day is one of my favorite days of the year. Today is the day to show support to your local record store and tell them how much you appreciate them. Visiting your local record store to buy Cd's may not be the cheapest way to obtain music, but going to the record store is a whole experience. When you visit a record store today ask yourself these questions:
What cool people did I meet?
Did they recommend any new bands?
How was listening to the record in store?
What was playing in the store?
Were the employees cool and knowledgeable about the records?
Did they know about Record Store Day? (They Better!)
These are simple things that cannot be obtained by purchasing music on itunes, so get out there and enjoy music with other people.
To find a list of rare Cd's and check if your local record store has them visit this website
http://www.recordstoreday.com/Home


I would also suggest watching High Fidelity and Empire Records Today!

Song of the Day!

Vampire Weekend

Song of the Day:

Sunny Delight

Today has been the most gorgeous day! :)
Song of the Day: Perfection Artist- Oh Land
Music
Foo Fighters new album called Wasting Light
Brett Dennen's new album called Lover Boy
Tv On The Radio new album called Nine Types of Light
Atmosphere's new album called The Family Sign (deluxe edition)
Panda Bear's new album called Tomboy
The Soul Surfer Soundtrack(also be sure to see the movie in theaters now!)
Beth Ditto
Lykke Li
Spin Magazine also has a free album for Coachella 2011. :)

Song of the Day

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

Song of the Day: Neversummer Artist- Balance Problems
Peter Bjorn & John's cd called Gimme Some was just released on Mar. 29, 2011 and it is amazing! Go buy it now!! 
other music to check out: Seabear, Copeland and The Boy Least Likely To