Final Video Project: Cloudchasing 101

Cloud chasing and vaping are relatively the same.  The main difference between the two, is that cloud chasing is considered to be used in actual competitions such as cloud chasing, and flavor chasing.  Regular vaping is just blowing clouds of vapor for the fun of it that aren't as big as the clouds you get from cloud chasing. 

People choose to vape for a number of different reasons.  Some like to do it to help them quit smoking cigarettes, and some do it for recreation.  People find vaping relaxing and a way to help calm them down.  One of the factors of cloud chasing is that, you need to build or wrap your own coil in order to be able to blow big clouds of vapor.  Without having a coil built, you won't be able to blow big clouds of vapor and most of your inhales will probably end up being dry. 

There's a lot that goes into the process of wrapping your coil to cloud chase.  You need to make sure you have a good amount of wire to be able to coil around the modifier and you also need to torch the wire before you begin wrapping it just to burn off any manufacture oils, or chemicals that may be left on the wire. 

There are also some safety precautions that should be taken into consideration before you get to the final step of building your coil.  You want to get an ohm reader so you can measure the amount of ohms the wire contains just so your not inhaling anything bad into your body.  The lower the ohms, the hotter the vapor will be, the higher the ohm measure, the cooler the vapor will be.

Cloud chasing can be fun, and a way to compete against other people who vape.  Just remember that it takes a lot of practice and getting your body used to especially your lungs, to inhale vapor and then being able exhale it out creating a vapor cloud.  It's not something you just pick up and start doing without haven't had any practice with it before.  So have fun vaping, and just remember to be safe and take into account all of the safety precautions before you start cloud chasing and vaping in general.

Video Project- Vaping Myths

For our video we decided to touch on some of the myths about vaping and how it has become popular across the nation.  Vaping has become a new trend that is growing very rapidly across the country. The five myths that we were gonna talk about were the following; Electronic cigarettes containing antifreeze, Nicotine causing cancer, vaping being just as deadly as analog cigarettes, vaping being a gateway to tobacco, and second hand vapor being a threat to bystanders.

 Vaping is the healthy alternative to smoking cigarettes.  Vaping is used with E-juice that has propylene Glycol and vegetable glycerin to create big clouds when exhaling.  The E-juice leaves a distinct after taste that can sometimes be fruity, sweet, or sour, depending on what flavor the e juice is.

Users can choose the level of nicotine all the way from 24 milograms being the most to 0 being the least amount.  Some people use E-cigarettes or even vape mods to help them stop  smoking regular cigarettes that have tobacco in them. 

The E-liquid is very overpriced currently in the market and for this reason, many consumers choose to make their own liquid since it's cheaper then buying the actual liquid in the store or at a vape shop.  Vaping is defined as the act of inhaling water vapor through a personal vaporizer or electronic cigarette creating the battery to heat up the liquid that is atomized into a vapor.  E-cigarettes differ from traditional cigarettes since they do not contain carcinogens and vinyl chloride therefore there is no secondhand smoke associated with vaping.   

There are some health risks that are brought up about e-cigarettes such as there being a less likelihood of them causing cancer and are less harmful than traditional cigarettes.  The long-term effects of vaping have yet to be initiated.  The heart association mentioned that e-cigarettes containing nicotine but no tobacco could potentially serve as a "gateway" drug to addict young people who may decide to use regular cigarettes or smokeless tobacco.

Vaping is used for recreational use, or it can also be used to help smokers quit smoking regular cigarettes which have been being advertised a lot more lately through TV commercials.  Scientists think that it actually works well as another alternative to help smokers quit and studies have been done to prove it reduces tobacco cravings.

Video Project Write-Up

For our video project, we have decided to talk about vaping, and some of the misconceptions people tend to make about it. Some people think the liquid that is used inside the vaporizer is harmful when really it isn't. It's usually natural juices that are used with scented flavors or tastes when you inhale the vapor. We are going to use examples in the video to show demonstrations of vaping and some of the different techniques that are used to vape. The video will show different tricks as well as how to inhale the vapor and blow big clouds of smoke or vapor. We are also going to incorporate the electronic non-menthal electronic cigars that are being used to help reduce smoking cigarettes which are being advertised a lot more now. We are going to to push the idea of using electronic cigarettes more and have it geared toward smokers. We are going to use music as well in the video to make the video seem more interesting. We will use ethier an DSLR camera or a go pro camera that will do the video recording and sound as well. I will be doing the recording of the video and sound, while Mike will be the one doing the actual demonstrations of vaping.

Audio Slideshow Synopsis

For our project we have decided to interview one of our friends about the road that their major takes them on throughout their college career.

They are a business major at Lyndon, and they will be talking about specific classes that are required in the program. They will also be speaking about some helpful tips on being a business major.

He will be talking about his experience from the beginning of his freshman year to current time where he is a senior.

The more challenging classes will be addressed, as well as some of the more simple classes.

We will tell a story about the life of a business student from start to finish at Lyndon; and what it will take to become successful in the business world.

We will be using an audio recorder to record the interview. Photos will be shot with a DSLR camera and a cell phone.

With the photos we hope to show the progression a business student makes throughout their four years at Lyndon. Images will be of school related objects and places that business students utilize at LSC.

The audience that this will be aimed at is prospective business students that need some insight into what the actual major has to offer them. This interview will draw their attention because they are all interested in what business classes are like in college.

Teaching Moments- Animoto

Slideshow HW

Transworld Photo Slideshow:

http://snowboarding.transworld.net/photos/frode-sandbechs-pro-photographer-showdown-winning-slideshow/

Jay Adams Slideshow:

http://www.scpr.org/blogs/newmedia/2014/08/15/17159/original-z-boy-skateboarder-jay-adams-dies-at-53/?slide=5

Sidewalk Skate Gallery:

http://sidewalk.mpora.com/skateboard-news/skateboarding-events/hull-rock-city-comp-photo-gallery.html

Slideshows are usually used to enhance the reading experience a person will have with an article by adding pictures to look through.

The first slideshow from Transworld.com was my favorite. It not only had the pictures set up in a format of a video, but it also had sound going in the background while you watch it.

The next slideshow was about Jay Adams’ death. I feel that this one was lacking in overall emotion because there was no sound added. Also, the pictures do not seem to be ones that he would want to be remembered by. They seem thrown in there with no thought as to which photos they were using.

The final one is a gallery of skateboarding photos taken during a competition. This gallery seemed to be pretty well planned.

It had a nicer format that opened up to full screen when viewing the gallery. Having each picture with a little description was nice too so at least you could understand what they were doing.

Overall, I think that these slideshows in particular did not do the best job at telling a story. The only one that told somewhat of a story was the Skateboarding competition gallery because it showed progression throughout the gallery.

I do feel that sound makes a large difference for the effect the slideshow has. If he first slideshow was less random it would have been my favorite because of the music.

The Unemployment Rates of Burlington Vs. Guilford For our data visualization, we chose to look at and compare the unemployment rates of Burlington, Vermont, and Guilford, Connectcuit. From the months of March through August 2014 the unemployment rate has gradually increased in the months of June and August. It started at 3.2 in the month of March 2014. It seemed like in the months of April and May, that the unemployment rate decreased a little those being the months of spring meaning there was a bigger percentage of people who were employed and were able to find spring and summer employment. The overall estimated unemployment rate for Burlington was 4.1 percent as of the month of July 2014. Comparing the unemployment rate in Guilford, CT we notice that the rate was significantly higher which is kind of strange since it’s a lot smaller than Burlington, VT. Must mean that there isn’t much opportunity around for employment and a lot more people have a difficult time trying to find employment in the town. During the recession we just came out of, the unemployment rate in Burlington was a lot lower than the national unemployment rate. Right now, there are employers struggling to fill positions Known as the “Job Seeker’s Market.” There are more jobs that are available; more then there are people who are actually qualified for the position. A lot of the jobs that in the Burlington area are in the service industry such as: hotels, restaurants, and convenient stores. The majority of the class is listed in the hospitality industry. The fall foliage is going to open up demand for the tourist industry jobs, and also ski resorts are going to start getting busier. It’s also the beginning of the holiday season. There is a fair amount of manufacturing jobs in Burlington as well. Burlington in particular is becoming a tech hub “spot.” There is a demand for highly skilled technical workers with advanced and specific computer skills, such as company’s like: dealer.com, mygofer.com. Burlington is also becoming a place where there are a lot of people who are creating their own businesses also known as entrepreneurs which is effecting the job market in such a way that people don’t need to work for anyone they can just work for themselves and be paid under their own payroll. The company uber.com is a taxi source company that has been designed using the Icloud new technology aspect. The company will need drivers, which will also affect the job market. As the years progress, the unemployment rate for Burlington will most likely decrease as more entrepreneurs create their own businesses, and will continue to increase in the town of Guilford, CT unless there is a change in the opportunity for employment and more jobs start becoming available.

Promising future for LSC Men's Basketball

Lyndonville, VT – The Lyndon State College Men’s Basketball program is shaping up to have a very bright future in the years to come with new head coach Chris Dorsey leading the team.

Dorsey, a former member of the men’s basketball team himself, has had extensive experience with the sport both on and off the court. Not only was he one of the best players ever to have worn the LSC jersey but he has also become a successful coach.

As a student at Lyndon, Dorsey graduated in 2007 as a Bachelor of Science with a degree in Exercise Science.

Being part of the team while Lyndon had its most successful season ever (23-5) shows that Dorsey is someone who is fit for the position of head coach. He knows what it takes to make a team work harder and play longer than they ever thought they could.

In 2004-05 Dorsey was named the Lyndon Athlete of the year after being recognized nationally for his assist/turnover ratio. It is facts like this that show hiring Dorsey as the head coach was a great idea for the Hornets.

Off the court Dorsey has coached the men’s basketball team at Esparto High School in Esparto, CA. This gave him the opportunity to coach and work with some of the most talented athletes in Northern California.

Also, Dorsey has done some assistant coaching at Lyndon immediately after he graduated in 2007. While coaching he taught Physical Education electives.

As far as bringing in a new coach is concerned, that really did not even happen here. Dorsey has been, and always will be an important staple in the Lyndon athletics community.

He has finally been given the opportunity to lead the Hornets the way he sees fit. As a former Hornet we can be assured that he will put everything he has into the team.

As a coach Dorsey is said to be stern with his players in order to instill great personal qualities in each of them. Also, he plans on changing the style in which the team plays, which will be a refreshing change for the players and fans.

Dorsey’s strengths as a coach are shown in his ability to recruit players, further their skill development, and managing the team during games and practices.

This coming season will mark the first of hopefully many with Dorsey as the head coach. All of Lyndon is looking forward to seeing what he can do with the program.

Podcast Project

For our podcast, we are interviewing a current Lyndon State College athlete on the mens basketball team.  His name is John Williams.  John is also a captain of the team that will mark his senior year of playing on the team. 

John will answer basic questions regarding the team and his own personal experience.  He will describe what his roll is like such as being the captain of the team.  John will talk about what it's like traveling to different games in different states.   John will talk about his injury that has been effecting his playing time but still was eligible to play for the next season.  He was out for the whole season, tearing his meniscus training in offseason preparing for try outs.  John recently encountered another knee injury in his left knee that will have him sit out for some time until it completely heals.  Until then John will have to undergo physical therapy.

The athlete will explain how the team handles a loss and how that affects everybody.  John will talk about his three years on the team playing as a power forward.  The team recently got a new coach, John will talk about what he thinks about him and how he thinks he'll be a better coach then their previous one.  "This coach has what it takes to coach a team," said John Williams. 

The interview will end with John talking about his future playing basketball and how he will continue to carry out his career after college.  Stay tuned in to hear about John Williams basketball career here at Lyndon State College!

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Visual News

Visual News is a popular blog that focuses on stories about art, design, technology and people. Scrolling through the blog I am tempted to read almost every story I see. Not only does the blog live up to what it says it will produce but it goes beyond by finding interesting stories that involve multiple combinations of art, design, technology and people.

The blog has a visually appealing design, which makes it easy to scroll through and read multiple stories in one sitting. As far as how the blog is organized it has been set up in a way that everything flows and is easy to understand.

It seems like they update this blog daily which is great because there will always be something new. Other than writing this blog uses videos and photos to show art and other interesting things.

Visual News has done a great job with this blog. It is everything good you would want out of a blog. The content is all very interesting whether you are a designer or not. This is a blog that I plan on revisiting from now on!