Tiffany Brown

TOP 3: Just Dance

Tiffany B. — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:59:43 +0000

Just when I didn’t know what the next TOP 3 blog post would be about, I reach into my extended memory which is better known a flash drive and found a topic am very familiar with. Dancing. Not the random dancing that can be seen on iCarly (please don’t ask me if I watch this show. You may receive a mysterious answer. )

But the type of dancing that makes you enthusiastically say, “Did you see that move! I wish I could do that!” The only show that I have found to warrant this emotional response is: America’s Best Dance Crew. If you have not seen the show, today I introduce you to the TOP 3 : ABDC Dance Crews.

Street Kingdom

I was a little upset with Street Kingdom. I’ve watched them dance in Rize, so I know how talented they are. If anyone deserved to win Season 6 they did because they fought so hard to overcome their circumstances. Surviving in South Central L.A. is not easy due to the amount of violence they have to live through everyday. Krumping became their escape. It gave them hope. Unfortunately, they were not able adapt as well as they should have on stage. In spite of their loss, I still love Street Kingdom and all they are doing to make a difference in their community.

Beat Freaks

As an all female dance crew Beat Freaks continually amazed me on ABDC season 3. I was rooting for them to win, but they were beat out by Quest Crew. Here’s a clip of Beat Freaks dancing during the Illusion challenge. This is hands down one of the most impressive routines I have seen in ABDC’s history.

Jabbawockeez

Many talented dance crews have graced the stages of America’s Best Dance Crew since being founded by Randy Jackson. But, Jabbawockeez has always been among my favorites. While Jabbawockeez, is not first on this post, they will always be able to say they were the first crew to win ABDC.

TOP 3: Oklahoma Politicians Behaving Badly

Tiffany B. — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:19:34 +0000

Since I last posted about TOP 3: Politicians behaving badly, I figured why not checkout the home front to see what comes to light…After listening to Oklahoma’s House of Representative half of this legislative session I had somewhat of an idea who would make this list so any of the names below don’t come as a surprise.

And the #1 politician’s behaving badly spot goes to:

Oklahoma Rep. Sally Kern has often been a controversial politician who has received

national attention due to comments made on hot topic issues.

1.) State Rep. Sally Kern- On more than one occasion, Kern’s slip of the tongue has offended many people across the nation. First, with her homophobic remarks. Then with her remarks about women and minorities. Kern has been reprimanded for her remarks. I believe the single most important thing that can be taken away from Kern and the hurtful comments she has made is, just because you have the right to say something, it does not mean that something should be said.

2.) State Rep. Randy Terrill – While Terrill may seem like a passionate politician, his actions and behavior have been called in question. Terrill is currently being investigated for questionable election activity. He has also been reprimanded for “threatening” the speaker of the House Kris Steele. Terrill has also made accusations of other politicians engaging in illicit activity such as having sex and drinking activity while on the job.

3.) As for number 3…it seems as if most other politicians who have behaving badly has managed to keep their deeds under raps. So, I’ll leave the number three nomination up for grabs. There may be someone you feel is most deserving of a TOP 3 nomination under this category.

Top 3

Tiffany B. — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:35:07 +0000

Do I really have to?, may have been the first line that popped into my head as we—as in we the 2011 summer interns of the Oklahoma Publishing Company—sat through orientation and were informed about blogs. On second thought, that may not have been the exact line. Who knows…I surely don’t. In my mind I quote “IN MY MIND” it seems like a great first line to break the ice. Although in this scorching Oklahoma heat, in the midst of Spring, there is not much ice to break.

My plan this summer is blog about all the TOP 3 “things” on my invisible list. All that I will write about (please don’t make me sign a contract, please don’t make me sign a contract) has everything to do with much ado about nothing. No pun intended.

On a serious note, blogging will more than likely provide an outlet for me to de-stress and have fun since I will be working in NewsOk’s Watchdog department, which is part of their investigative team.

To kick of the 1^st of what I hope are many blog post I would like to share with you, my TOP 3: Things I hope to accomplish at OPUBCO.

1.) I hope to walk away with 10 things for my portfolio.

2.) I want to learn a new skill to enhance my marketability as a multimedia journalist.

3.) I want to learn the basics of SEO. (In my defense, everything presented in orientation that one time was too complicated at that moment. Since I’ve mentally prepared myself, it should be easier next time around if I ever get to it.)

What was the best concert you went to?

Tiffany B. — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 08:02:47 +0000

Sadly, I have only been to one concert in my lifetime and I only remember leaving the Ford Center in Oklahoma with seriously impaired hearing.

Ask me anything

If you could be on one TV show which one would it be?

Tiffany B. — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 08:01:04 +0000

CNN. It would mean my aspiration of becoming an International Correspondent had become a reality at which point I would be able to set my goals higher:)

Ask me anything

Fighting with Conviction

Tiffany B. — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 03:13:53 +0000

Every Friday, the feeling of inadequate sleep and the long 45 minute drive through the country side seem unimportant. Even the battle to find one parking space at a big 12 university becomes the second string on the fiddle. This all because of the Multimedia Journalism Class I am taking at the University of Oklahoma’s Gaylord College. Today, our class had the opportunity to hear from one of our professor’s on Skype since he is serving as an embed with the 101 first airborne division overseas and teaching the class. As he spoke about how he and his son had thought they might have to exit the car they were in, due to the possibility of a violent protest,it served as a reminder that this war is all too real and in the blink of an eye someone could lose a father, a mother, a son, a daughter, or someone who matters. And today is marred even further by the memory of those who life became lifeless and etched in the memory of a nation affected by 9/11.

Student I am

Tiffany B. — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:37:49 +0000

This week I will be working on an article I’m writing about Gubernatorial candidate Mary Fallin. The amazing thing is, it will definitely be one for the history books. Just as the United States of America chartered a path unknown by electing Barack Obama president, Oklahoma will be electing its first female government. It is also only the 3rd time in U.S. history that only women have been on the ballot to run for, a political position. While treading new grounds, I will have the opportunity to make an impression as journalist. As exciting as it is, the moment is also a bit bitter considering the fact that it has been 162 years since Women suffrage movement began…just something to consider.

Choosing between being a professional or professional student

Tiffany B. — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:04:02 +0000

As the wind blows and the summer slowly cedes to fall, the time has come to return to school. This week it seems as if everyone is excited about going back to school. Children walking to their school gleaming with pride their first day, teens gathering at bus stops possibly making their first bus ride to middle school a rites of passage all while signifying their coming of age and young adults excited to be living anywhere but under their parents roofs.

I must admit I am a little excited, but I am nervous and skeptical even more so. I am starting Graduate School. Although I have been looking forward to getting a Master’s degree, I have also been looking forward to taking my career as a journalist to the next level.

At 25, I feel as if I should have been where I want to be yesterday. Either way, I know whatever decision I make whether its Grad. school, the Peace Corps or working in my field it will have a positive impact. I believe the ultimate, lesson I have gained from having to make a choice is what has been said so many times before. Time that is lost can never be recovered, so decisions made one day will definitely have its impact the next, whether it be good or bad.

New vs. Old Media

Tiffany B. — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:34:41 +0000

As I begin to meditate and express my thoughts on what it means to have new media vs. old media, I only think about one thing. That is it doesn’t matter what title you give media. Media will always be media

Although technology has rapidly changed and the mediums used to deliver information has become more diverse the purpose of media has not changed.

As we begin to analyze the purpose of media, the central purpose should first and foremost be to give the citizens of a democracy information so they can use it to make informed decisions about issues that could impact their lives.

Much controversy has ensued about what method is better for people to receive the news, the two most important issues that really should be considered is the information people are receiving and what are people doing with information they are receiving.

Youth Presentation

Tiffany B. — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:26:00 +0000

Below is a link to a video slideshow I produced for my Youth,Violence and Media class. It was created as a part of the research I conducted on
Genocide. It may be too graphic for some to view.

http://mytiffanyb.blogspot.com/2010/06/youth-presentation.html