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This is the Nintendo 3DS. I did not actually take a picture because I do not own one (maybe some day). This thing is super sweet. The things you can do with it are pretty out there. It's got motion sensors and gyro sensors, so you can turn the system in any direction and your perspective on screen will alter. A touch screen to grab things and get more physical. And of course it has the 3d top screen, which is the coolest thing ever! And it can take photos in 3d, which is certainly an awesome attribute!

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The are two advertisements (Box art is still an advertisement!) utilizing the Papyrus font. One well known, Avatar, and Tiger, I've never heard of before now.  Both utilized it nicely, though I would NEVER watch Avatar...

Journal Entry 13: Inventions

Football, more specifically Packers. Need I say more? Fine, I will. I really enjoy football and I know plenty of others who do as well. It's a great past time and a great invention.

When I'm dying of heat stroke, a fan really comforts me. In fact, I cannot go to sleep without one, I've tried!

Who doesn't know why the fridge is great? It keeps your food fresh and cools all your beverages. It's one of the greats!

If you've ever been really cold, you've probably loved to come home to one of these(or any heater). This is a great invention because you can take the heat anywhere with an outlet.

Long boards, God's gift to me. I really enjoy them. They're really cool and fun to ride. Gets me around quickly and is functionally.

Pizza, come on it's pizza! Who doesn't (sincerely) like pizza? It's one of the greats! Just look at what people order every party they have!

Can anyone imagine NOT having a cell phone anymore? Probably some...but besides that, cell phones are really useful. With many features these days besides calling and texting. They have become smart computers now. We're that much closer to Skynet.

Since Harrison Ford, we've seen lots of vehicles and we all know how much we depend on them. They're becoming very advanced these days and we'll be using them into the future.

I don't play as much anymore, but I do enjoy my xbox when the times come. Video games are a great invention and a great way to have fun with friends.

This isn't about the picture, it's about what took the picture! The Camera! I really enjoy taking photos, and I know many others certainly do as well. Can anyone imagine life without a snapshot? Or millions of snapshots?

Journal Entry 12: Advertisements and Jefkins

Alright, for starters, I am aware this is not a real advertisement, but for the sake of this post, we'll pretend it is because it works...and it's awesome. This ad, though fake, is just pure funny. It appeals to movie junkies, comic book nerds, avid customers, and appeals to (what I consider) most people's sense of humor. For those who don't know it is mimicking the advertisement below, from 'The Dark Knight', one of the most highly grossed films. The immense popularity of that film certainly adds appeal to the McDonalds ad. People just enjoy this type of humor and if McDonalds was actually that legit, I'd spend more money there (but it's not). It does however inspire you to watch the movie!

Journal Entry 11: Myth

What is the myth here? Hard to tell on this particular advertisement(I could not find one that better conveyed what I was looking for), but it is a gaming advertisement. The myth being that playing video games is strictly a venue for guy's, not girls. While it is true that the majority of the market sells to younger males, there is a large share of female buyers/players, especially in recent years. Due to the poor quality of this advertisement, nothing is too denotative, unless you can see the 'game fly' logo. The only connotative value I can think of is the assumption that the games selected will be enjoyable.

Journal Entry 10: Advertisements and Color

Oztam is a TV ratings company based out of Australia. This advertisement is rich in color! All the colors flow together and make for an eye catching image overall. The blue (gradient) background allows the foreground to burst out of the page in a way. The colors white, yellow and red are far enough away from the color blue to give you the complimentary impression (certainly with red). The colors don't just help this particular advertisement, I'd argue that they make the advertisement! The colors are well contrasted and just as they are made bold in color, they make for an equally bold statement. The advertisement demands attention and it is well merited! There is harmony flowing through all portions of the page. It is extremely simple yet effective.

Journal Entry 9: Logos and Color Meaning

I chose three Logos everyone will be familiar with: ABC, Firefox and NBC.

Though this logo isn't as flashy as it's moder counterpart, it is in essence the same logo it has always been, without the shine. The two-color pallet offers a monochromatic logo. As such the logo(along with it's shape) becomes almost 'friendly' in a way. It's both easy on the eyes and easy to remember. Hard to not be harmonious with the two most basic of colors, black and white. Because of this, it is also complimentary.

We should all be familiar with Firefox by now, and their logo certainly would help you remember. First and foremost you'll notice the beautiful colorization. The (2) colors are complimentary and make for an eye popping image. The blue causes the orange of the fox to "jump out" of it's 2d space in a way. They chose these colors because they work well together, they are at the same time, strong and effective. I can guarantee with confidence (as could the logo's producers) that you will not forget this logo.

This logo is certainly catchy and memorable. The colors add much to it's overall appeal. Right from the get-go you'll notice that all the colors (minus the black) are analogous from one side of the color wheel to the other. The colors work so well together that it'd be nearly impossible to forget this iconic logo. I guess in some way, one could relate the colors to the variety of offerings on the network, in essence they're trying to say they have something for everyone.