Thursday, 24 January 2013
Blog 12! Podcast 4! Snow Snow.. Wait.. MORE SNOW!
Hi Guys,
Got another podcast here for you, hope you enjoy it and you have a fabulous week. Hope you have all had fun and games in the snow and it has not caused you to many problems.
Cya next week,
Alex :D
Tuesday, 15 January 2013
Blog 11! Podcast 3! Exams!
Hi all,
This is podcast 3 I hope you enjoy! Ill be back next week have a good week :)
Cya Alex
Wednesday, 9 January 2013
Blog 10! New year!
Hi all,
This is my first blog of 2013 so I hope it is a good one. For my last two blogs I have published podcasts, I am having so much fun creating these and I can see from my view counts that you all seem to be enjoying them. If there is anything you would like me to put in my blogs then make some suggesting by writing to me on twitter. Of course I will be creating more of these over the coming months, but I still want to make sure that I am blogging as well in order to keep my passion for writing at the forefront of my blog.
I hope you all had a fabulous new year and you didn't get too drunk. My new year consisted of working in the morning and then going to a friends house in the evening to see in the new year. The evening was a really good laugh and I managed to catch up with a few people I have not seen in a long time, which as you will all agree makes the night that little more special. Now we are truly into the new year, the relaxation has come to a halt and I find myself back to my routine of working hard at school trying to get the best A-levels I can. January is a busy month for me, this coming tuesday I am sitting my BS3 Business Studies exam and the week after I am sitting my BS2 re-sit exam for Business. As a result I am currently in full revision mode, having done 3 hours already today with more to come later. However as I began to her my brain sizzle from the amount of knowledge overloading it, I decided it was truly fried and I should take a break and update you guys. To break up the boring revision and Business studies focused life I am currently leading, I have starting to film and edit my advert for the 'Representation of teenagers in the media' linked product I am creating for my Media Studies A-level. This has been great fun to film (Although filming in the pouring rain in a tank top, holding a litter picker in the middle of a park, was not a highlight of my week) and I can not wait to get the finished product and be able to show you all when I am able to publish it in the summer after it has all been marked.
Next Friday I have my first interview for University. I am making my way up to Salford University with my Father to participate in a one to one interview and watch a powerpoint presentation. The day finishes with a short test which will be news related (as Journalism is the course I have applied for) and therefore I spend my evenings reading the newspaper to brush up on my general news knowledge.
One thing this week that has come to my attention is why Apple have stopped putting iWeb onto Macbook's. OK, it may not be a program that everyone uses but it was a key thing that I liked to use to create websites for my Media Studies coursework. I am also sure that many other people find it a useful program to have on their computers. In order to get my hands on the program I am having to invest in iLife 09 which comes with programs such as iMovie, Garageband etc... Although this is a great program for people to buy if they have older versions of these programs, my Mac came with the latest versions of all of these. So therefore I am spending £32 in order to use iWeb when all the other applications are lesser versions to the ones I already have. To me this seems like a way to make more money, and if they were to think about the consumers, Apple would either pre-install iWeb on Macbook's or sell iWeb as a separate product for download for a reasonable price.
IN OTHER NEWS
This is my first blog of 2013 so I hope it is a good one. For my last two blogs I have published podcasts, I am having so much fun creating these and I can see from my view counts that you all seem to be enjoying them. If there is anything you would like me to put in my blogs then make some suggesting by writing to me on twitter. Of course I will be creating more of these over the coming months, but I still want to make sure that I am blogging as well in order to keep my passion for writing at the forefront of my blog.
I hope you all had a fabulous new year and you didn't get too drunk. My new year consisted of working in the morning and then going to a friends house in the evening to see in the new year. The evening was a really good laugh and I managed to catch up with a few people I have not seen in a long time, which as you will all agree makes the night that little more special. Now we are truly into the new year, the relaxation has come to a halt and I find myself back to my routine of working hard at school trying to get the best A-levels I can. January is a busy month for me, this coming tuesday I am sitting my BS3 Business Studies exam and the week after I am sitting my BS2 re-sit exam for Business. As a result I am currently in full revision mode, having done 3 hours already today with more to come later. However as I began to her my brain sizzle from the amount of knowledge overloading it, I decided it was truly fried and I should take a break and update you guys. To break up the boring revision and Business studies focused life I am currently leading, I have starting to film and edit my advert for the 'Representation of teenagers in the media' linked product I am creating for my Media Studies A-level. This has been great fun to film (Although filming in the pouring rain in a tank top, holding a litter picker in the middle of a park, was not a highlight of my week) and I can not wait to get the finished product and be able to show you all when I am able to publish it in the summer after it has all been marked.
Next Friday I have my first interview for University. I am making my way up to Salford University with my Father to participate in a one to one interview and watch a powerpoint presentation. The day finishes with a short test which will be news related (as Journalism is the course I have applied for) and therefore I spend my evenings reading the newspaper to brush up on my general news knowledge.
One thing this week that has come to my attention is why Apple have stopped putting iWeb onto Macbook's. OK, it may not be a program that everyone uses but it was a key thing that I liked to use to create websites for my Media Studies coursework. I am also sure that many other people find it a useful program to have on their computers. In order to get my hands on the program I am having to invest in iLife 09 which comes with programs such as iMovie, Garageband etc... Although this is a great program for people to buy if they have older versions of these programs, my Mac came with the latest versions of all of these. So therefore I am spending £32 in order to use iWeb when all the other applications are lesser versions to the ones I already have. To me this seems like a way to make more money, and if they were to think about the consumers, Apple would either pre-install iWeb on Macbook's or sell iWeb as a separate product for download for a reasonable price.
IN OTHER NEWS
- Aston Villa lost 3-1 to Bradford City last night in the Capital One cup semi-final. As a Villa fan myself I could rant about this all day but as I bored you with my problems with Villa last week, I have decided I would keep this one short.
- I read in the 'i' Newspaper today, within the opinions matrix the story that Piers Morgan is getting lots of abuse off Americans as he is campaigning for a gun law to be introduced to ban firearms in America. The point they are making is that within the American constitution, the first amendment states that every American is allowed to have a firearm if they wish. They believe that as Piers Moran is going against this amendment then he should be deported. The irony of this is that the second amendment of the American constitution states that everyone should be allowed freedom of speech. So surly he should be allowed to campaign for this law? Of course I agree with him supporting the law as firearms should not be given to people who do not know how to use them for the right reasons and are putting other people in danger because of this. However I do find it quite amusing that he is getting so much abuse of Americans as I find him to be irritating and only wanting fame. To conclude my opinion on Piers Morgan he is represented as complete arse and therefore Americans keep at your ranting.
- HOT OFF THE PRESS - Jessops has gone into administration today putting 2000 jobs at risk. This is not surprising as the economic climate is making it difficult for many companies to survive. Firms like Jessops, who in my opinion concentrate on selling products that are now easier to access online such as Buying cameras etc are more at risk. Also who develops pictures these days don't we mostly publish them on Facebook.
PICTURE OF THE WEEK
Picture of the week makes a return this week and its a good one to start off 2013.
SONG OF THE WEEK
This song has been in my head all week, and has been the song most played on my iTunes all week.
That is all for this week, I hope that you enjoyed this blog and I will be back next week. Have a great week and don't forget to keep your eyes peeled for my next blog.
Cya,
Alex :D
Opinions / Comments: @alexblakemore1
Sunday, 30 December 2012
Blog 9! Podcast 2! The state of Aston Villa!
Hi guys,
This podcast talks about the state of Villa at the moment and it has my song of 2013! I hope you enjoy and I will see you all in 2013!
Wednesday, 26 December 2012
Blog 8! PODCAST 1! CHRISTMAS!
Hi everyone,
This is my first podcast i hope you enjoy and you have all had a great christmas!
Alex :)
This is my first podcast i hope you enjoy and you have all had a great christmas!
Alex :)
Wednesday, 12 December 2012
Blog 7! December is flying by!
Hi all,
Hope you have all had a great week :)
As always my week has been pretty repetitive with work, gym and school work occupying most of my time. However at the weekend I saw my grandparents for the first time in a while, it was lovely to see them and we had a really good laugh. Of course I have been in work a lot lately, you can certainly tell that Christmas is fast approaching as the store is getting much busier and the warehouse is packed with bulk stock, making sure that all of our customers can get their turkey stock or their sage and chestnut stuffing.
On Monday I went to the bullring to shop for Christmas presents for family and friends it was a successful trip and I'm looking forward to giving them out on the 25th.
This weekend I am not in work. Saturday I will be relaxing and maybe starting some revision for my business exam in January (don't be too jealous). On Sunday I have got my Pass plus, so I will be driving to Wales and back which should be fun. Apart from this I'm not really doing a lot (as usual).
December has flown by so far, I cant believe it is the 12th already. My festive mood has had a major increase since my last blog with the decoration of my Christmas tree and festive lights and candles appearing around my house. I have not started listening to Christmas songs just yet, but I am sure by next week I will be in full sing song. The weather has been bitterly cold the last couple of days so I have had my first experience of defrosting my car in the mornings which is a daunting prospect. Why does your bed always feel so much better in the morning during winter? I don't usually struggle to get moving in the morning but lately my bodies been telling me to stay under the covers rather than face the Antarctic conditions.
On a lighter note, we are all going to die on the 21st (I am starting to wonder why I have bothered with Christmas presents), however as I have common sense and there has been no scientific evidence that it is going to happen, I have avoided going to shop for reserves or to create a bucket list.
After Christmas (If we all survive the 21st) I will be creating some Podcasts, so keep on the lookout. I am very excited about creating them so would like Christmas to hurry so I can get my Macbook pro.
Anyway enough of me (I hear your sighs of relief), today I read in the newspaper that the "First gay weddings could begin in early 2014". I'm a great believer in equality and I think that this is a huge step forward, however I could not help but be drawn towards what the Tory MP, Andrew Selous said "Gay marriage is directly contrary to what Jesus said." I understand that religion is a key part in many peoples lives. Being an atheist myself, I do not take into account what religion recites. Of course I believe everyone is entitled to their own opinions, however personally I think with an issue that is so tender in today's society for an MP to come out and say such a thing is fairly blunt. We work towards equality and for homosexuals to have the right to marry is clearly something that should have been sorted out a long time ago in my opinion. If someone is gay then it should not stop them from having the same rights as straight people, it does not make them any different from the rest of us. I do not understand why there is always such an issue in the mainstream media and communities over homosexuality. Everyone should be equal, surly that is how it should be? I know that many people will not agree with homosexuals having the same marriage rights as straight people, but personally I don't see what harm it will do to those who oppose. The term "stand in their shoes" comes to mind, if straight people were unable to marry because certain people in society believe it's not right, how would they feel? For any of you who are opposed to this, just think about it like that and then make your decision.
Finally I will say a belated happy birthday to Kitty Morgan, who keeps moaning at me for not mentioning it was her birthday on October 1! 18 years old but still looks about 12! Better late than never I suppose.
That's all from me for now, have a great week and I will be back soon!
Cya,
Alex
Any comments/questions: alexblakemore1 (twitter)
Hope you have all had a great week :)
As always my week has been pretty repetitive with work, gym and school work occupying most of my time. However at the weekend I saw my grandparents for the first time in a while, it was lovely to see them and we had a really good laugh. Of course I have been in work a lot lately, you can certainly tell that Christmas is fast approaching as the store is getting much busier and the warehouse is packed with bulk stock, making sure that all of our customers can get their turkey stock or their sage and chestnut stuffing.
On Monday I went to the bullring to shop for Christmas presents for family and friends it was a successful trip and I'm looking forward to giving them out on the 25th.
This weekend I am not in work. Saturday I will be relaxing and maybe starting some revision for my business exam in January (don't be too jealous). On Sunday I have got my Pass plus, so I will be driving to Wales and back which should be fun. Apart from this I'm not really doing a lot (as usual).
December has flown by so far, I cant believe it is the 12th already. My festive mood has had a major increase since my last blog with the decoration of my Christmas tree and festive lights and candles appearing around my house. I have not started listening to Christmas songs just yet, but I am sure by next week I will be in full sing song. The weather has been bitterly cold the last couple of days so I have had my first experience of defrosting my car in the mornings which is a daunting prospect. Why does your bed always feel so much better in the morning during winter? I don't usually struggle to get moving in the morning but lately my bodies been telling me to stay under the covers rather than face the Antarctic conditions.
On a lighter note, we are all going to die on the 21st (I am starting to wonder why I have bothered with Christmas presents), however as I have common sense and there has been no scientific evidence that it is going to happen, I have avoided going to shop for reserves or to create a bucket list.
After Christmas (If we all survive the 21st) I will be creating some Podcasts, so keep on the lookout. I am very excited about creating them so would like Christmas to hurry so I can get my Macbook pro.
Anyway enough of me (I hear your sighs of relief), today I read in the newspaper that the "First gay weddings could begin in early 2014". I'm a great believer in equality and I think that this is a huge step forward, however I could not help but be drawn towards what the Tory MP, Andrew Selous said "Gay marriage is directly contrary to what Jesus said." I understand that religion is a key part in many peoples lives. Being an atheist myself, I do not take into account what religion recites. Of course I believe everyone is entitled to their own opinions, however personally I think with an issue that is so tender in today's society for an MP to come out and say such a thing is fairly blunt. We work towards equality and for homosexuals to have the right to marry is clearly something that should have been sorted out a long time ago in my opinion. If someone is gay then it should not stop them from having the same rights as straight people, it does not make them any different from the rest of us. I do not understand why there is always such an issue in the mainstream media and communities over homosexuality. Everyone should be equal, surly that is how it should be? I know that many people will not agree with homosexuals having the same marriage rights as straight people, but personally I don't see what harm it will do to those who oppose. The term "stand in their shoes" comes to mind, if straight people were unable to marry because certain people in society believe it's not right, how would they feel? For any of you who are opposed to this, just think about it like that and then make your decision.
!Song of the week!
Finally I will say a belated happy birthday to Kitty Morgan, who keeps moaning at me for not mentioning it was her birthday on October 1! 18 years old but still looks about 12! Better late than never I suppose.
That's all from me for now, have a great week and I will be back soon!
Cya,
Alex
Any comments/questions: alexblakemore1 (twitter)
Monday, 3 December 2012
Blog 6! It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Hi all,
Hope you have all had a great week and your all getting into the festive spirit.
This week the Christmas hype has hit me and I have realised I should really start thinking about what presents to get people this year. This is made even more difficult by the fact I'm getting some really exciting presents this year and I need to match these. I am extremely excited for Christmas this year as I am getting a MacBook pro with retina display. I can't wait to start creating podcasts etc on my new toy! I am also looking forward to it as with every Christmas it is nice to have the family round and have a enjoyable day.
Furthermore, this week I sent my UCAS application off, which has brought home the realisation that this time next year I could be studying journalism and experiencing the Uni lifestyle. I can't wait to see what my responses are and I have my fingers crossed that I get all my offers. Last week I mentioned that I was going to buckle down at school so I can get really good grades and so far this is being fairly successful. After writing this I am devoting my time to improving my essay for my media investigation. I just thought I'd have a catch up before hand.
I have a good weekend planned this week with my grandparents coming over. It will be nice to see them as it has been a while.
RIDGEWELL IS AN ARSE
Yesterday I came across a picture of West Brom defender Liam Ridgewell, wiping his bum with a load of £20 notes. This is clearly the type of behaviour that gives many football players the stereotype of being idiots who are paid way to much money for what they do. Don't get me wrong, football is a great game and I believe that it is a true skill to be able to play the game at the top level. But with the racism scandals, cheats and gold diggers football players give the game a bad reputation. It is clear that it is not every player in the world but a large proportion of them clearly believe that they are above many of society. Just because they are famous and skilled, it does not excuse them acting like prats. Fans of football, such as young children look up to their club and country hero's such as John terry. Many are supposed to be a leaders, yet we consistently see headlines in the media spotlight surrounding these role models. If I was a manager of a club I would cut their wages and tell them to concentrate on their game instead of acting like immature morons. If Ridgewell has too much cash that he doesn't know what to do with it, he could help the less fortunate or invest it into something beneficial like buying some toilet paper.
Anyway that's all from me, time to spend my evening tucked away in my bedroom typing. For any of you that are lacking festivity so far, I will leave you with what always lets me know Christmas is just round the corner!
Hope you all have a great week and the festive spirit keeps hold of you through this busy period.
Cya,
Alex
Comments/questions: @alexblakemore1 (twitter)
Hope you have all had a great week and your all getting into the festive spirit.
This week the Christmas hype has hit me and I have realised I should really start thinking about what presents to get people this year. This is made even more difficult by the fact I'm getting some really exciting presents this year and I need to match these. I am extremely excited for Christmas this year as I am getting a MacBook pro with retina display. I can't wait to start creating podcasts etc on my new toy! I am also looking forward to it as with every Christmas it is nice to have the family round and have a enjoyable day.
Furthermore, this week I sent my UCAS application off, which has brought home the realisation that this time next year I could be studying journalism and experiencing the Uni lifestyle. I can't wait to see what my responses are and I have my fingers crossed that I get all my offers. Last week I mentioned that I was going to buckle down at school so I can get really good grades and so far this is being fairly successful. After writing this I am devoting my time to improving my essay for my media investigation. I just thought I'd have a catch up before hand.
I have a good weekend planned this week with my grandparents coming over. It will be nice to see them as it has been a while.
RIDGEWELL IS AN ARSE
Yesterday I came across a picture of West Brom defender Liam Ridgewell, wiping his bum with a load of £20 notes. This is clearly the type of behaviour that gives many football players the stereotype of being idiots who are paid way to much money for what they do. Don't get me wrong, football is a great game and I believe that it is a true skill to be able to play the game at the top level. But with the racism scandals, cheats and gold diggers football players give the game a bad reputation. It is clear that it is not every player in the world but a large proportion of them clearly believe that they are above many of society. Just because they are famous and skilled, it does not excuse them acting like prats. Fans of football, such as young children look up to their club and country hero's such as John terry. Many are supposed to be a leaders, yet we consistently see headlines in the media spotlight surrounding these role models. If I was a manager of a club I would cut their wages and tell them to concentrate on their game instead of acting like immature morons. If Ridgewell has too much cash that he doesn't know what to do with it, he could help the less fortunate or invest it into something beneficial like buying some toilet paper.
Anyway that's all from me, time to spend my evening tucked away in my bedroom typing. For any of you that are lacking festivity so far, I will leave you with what always lets me know Christmas is just round the corner!
Hope you all have a great week and the festive spirit keeps hold of you through this busy period.
Cya,
Alex
Comments/questions: @alexblakemore1 (twitter)
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