(Note: Saying that writing and getting Meme Life published has been life changing would be putting it mildly. This book as allowed me to travel all across the United States to talk about memes, be on panels with amazing academics, and have wonderful conversations with others about digital culture. Reviewing...
PDF Version Abstract The discipline of information studies is one of those areas that I enjoy teaching. I had the pleasure of teaching "IS 200: Information Literacy and Critical Thinking" during my post-doc at the University of Kentucky. One of the areas that I wish I could have done early...
As the moderator for the #NCA22 Game Studies Top Papers session as I am reminded of the wisdom of one of my mentors Raymond Puchot, who stated that moderators must: “be able to cheer the work of the scholars, provide a clear summary of the individual papers & the connective...
The nature of studying communication and its impact on society means highlighting the gaps of knowledge in the realm of the known that I’ve spent most of my adult life researching, critiquing, and explaining. I felt a particular knowledge gap was worth discussing in the postscript of my latest book,...
Ingredients: 1/2 large white onion diced 1 clove of diced garlic 3 TBSP butter (unsalted if possible) 1 pound stir-fry beef 1 cup of French dressing 1 cup of Sherry cooking wine 1 pound of Southwestern hashbrowns (potatoes, peppers, and onions) Spices: 2 TBSP of Herbs de Provence 1 tsp...
Comprehending Internet culture requires a person to have a keen understanding of how one connects with others on a social, cultural, and psychological level. Interactions within the online realm will often crossover to the physical world as discussions maintained through computers do not remain there. People bring their beliefs, values,...
Dutch Oven: 2 cups of chicken broth6 cups of water Put over medium heat until in boiling 2 cups of leftover turkey meat (skin and fat is fine) let simmer for 5 minutes, reduce to low 2 stalks of celery diced1 carrot diced1/2 cup diced green onion1/4 cup mixed dried...
Medium metal bowl 2 cups diced turkey 1/2 cup cumin or curried sauce* Mix together in bowl until coated Medium skillet 1 cup sweet white wine3 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon ginger (candied preferred)1 clove garlic or 1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon cumin or curried sauce Stir occasionally and simmer on low...
The last few months leading up to the National Communication Association's 2020 Annual Conference was marked by the continuous denunciations of the journalistic organizations and platforms that perform the role of maintaining an informed public. Rhetorical attacks came from the bully pulpits and were invoked by those that followed political...
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2020 Game Studies Preconference, "The Crossroads of Information, Interaction, Meaningfulness, and Fun." I am Shane Tilton, the vice-chair elect for the Game Studies Interest Division. I am coming to you live from Ada, OH, and the campus of Ohio Northern University,...
