MMJ assignment # 2

What:Sneaker Market on the rise
Who: Nike, and consumers around the world
Where:Global
Why:People across the world are going crazy over the newest nike products willing to stay on line for a day to a week waiting on a release of sneakers, and sneakers even going for over 30,000$ as you can see on this link;  Sneaker Link
When: Every month there's a new sneaker coming out being released some years special releases some just regular sneakers.
So what: You might have some old sneakers in the back of your closet without knowing that they might be worth some money or more valuable  than you think.

Texting and driving

               

A man texts I need to quit texting before driving off cliff

A college student named Chance from Texas was texting and driving. He was texting I need to quit texting and driving when his truck flew off of a cliff. After the crash, Chance had a broken neck, a crushed face, a fractured skull, and traumatic brain injuries. Doctors had to bring him back to life three times. Now, 6 months later, he's finally able to talk about what happened. This happened August 2 2012 in Huntsville Alabama. The reasons why it happened because he was not focused on one task and was texting while driving.  

I’m sure we all can relate to this article because here in New York there have been similar accidents like this one. I really find this interesting that In Alabama someone can almost kill themselves and or others by texting and driving, and only have to pay a $25 fine. But here in New York you get 5 points on your license and a $150 fine plus a $50 surcharge a total of $200.   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Pepsi at the Super Bowl

The first cold weather, open air stadium Super Bowl will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey this February. This has been dubbed the first mass transit Super Bowl, with many fans traveling from New York City to the stadium via the NJ Transit. In response to this, PepsiCo has spent 1.1 million dollars to advertise in New Jersey stations, with the contract expiring February 3rd, 2014, the day after the Super Bowl.

WHO: PepsiCo/NJ Transit/NFL

WHAT: Spending 1.1 Million Dollars in Advertising

WHEN: Leading up the Super Bowl (potentially in the playoffs) through February 3rd, 2014

WHERE: Mass transit stations en route to MetLife Stadium

WHY: The Super Bowl is the biggest sporting event year after year. This is a great advertising opportunity for PepsiCo

SO WHAT: People that enjoy soda and football will care about this


http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/09/super_cola_xlviii_pepsi_pays_nj_transit_11_m_to_adorn_stations_trains_with_advertising.html

Assignment #2

Last Sunday the Emmys were filled with surprises and upsets. Everyone knows the results of the Emmys but how does the academy decide who will be nominated and receive these awards. The process is so convoluted that many members of the industry don't even understand how it works. Fans often don't understand how a favorite show could not win the award they think they deserve.  This story would explore how Emmy voting is conducted to learn how these upsets happen. 

Who: The Academy of Arts and Science 

What: How Emmy voting works.

Where: Hollywood

When: Sunday, September 22, 2013

Why: To better understand how these actors and directors are recognized for their work.

So what: The fans may want to know how the awards are decided especially when a they were rooting for a specific show to win.

The Rules for Voting

An Explanation of the Process

The Voting Timeline

What the hell is "The League of Legends"???

So a few years ago a friend of mine sent me a link to a new computer game that was just coming out called "League of Legends". It's a multi-player game where two teams of five players square off against each other on map with several towers defending a pair bases. The objective is to destroy these towers and ultimately destroy the enemy base while your opponent tries to do the same to you.

Now recently This game has become extremely popular with gamers and highly competitive, playing in the quarter final and beyond gets you access to a 5 million dollar pot. The League of legends world championships are happening in L.A. at the moment, with the semi finals this Friday and Saturday and the finals next Friday.

The championship series is being streamed online, on youtube, twitch.tv, A video game streaming website and several others and its being run like it were any other major sports broadcast, with analysts, commentators and announcers to cover the matches in real time. but it wasn't like this a few years ago when it was first coming on to the scene.

I want to take a look at how the rise of league of legends has changed the way its been covered and how its going to change how other esports are covered, and even how its drawing in viewers who aren't even specifically gamers.

MMJ Assignment #2

What: Austrailian tent trainer shoes make the fashion list
Who created it: Australian design firm sibling
Who is it for: It is created for all consumers, but it most likely benefits those consumers who enjoy outdoor activites, specifically for those who enjoy camping sites.
Where: Australia
Why: The shoes are built as a walking shelter (hi-top running shoes with an attached tent) that expands out around the human body, which relies on it for a supporting structure. It works for picnics and 'lie-down' occasions so that instead of carrying a heavy bag tent, your shoes and body can instantly provide you that comfort zone and satisfaction.
So what: Although this fashionista innovative design is not the most fine-drawn thing out there, its walking shelter helps you settle down the way you want to and hey, some people like and long to become hidden to the world so that they could be at peace. What other way to accomplish that than with these tent trainers?!

The Potential of Ayahuasca

The Potential of Ayahuasca

What – Ayahuasca. A brew made in the Amazon, whose active ingredient is Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), which is used for healing and cleansing the mind, body, and spirit. Also known as the Vine of Souls and Vine of Death. DMT is the most potent psychedelic that we know of and is found virtually everywhere in nature, at least in trace amounts.

Who – People interested in psychedelics, altered states of consciousness, and alternative forms of therapy/rehabilitation. Ayahuasca is not recreational. 

Where – Amazon, South America. Around the world.

When – Now. Past, Present, Future.

Why – Ayahuasca has been being used in the Amazon for thousands of years as a healing agent used for cleansing, self-discovery, and transformation. 

So What – If this could be accessible here in the US, and be used in responsible way, ayahuasca has the potential to help addicts overcome their addiction, help people to resolve and come to terms with past trauma, and help people to work on bettering themselves as humans beings. 

Article on ayahusca and drug rehabilitation in Canada 

Graham Hancock discusses the effects of ayahuasca