The Use of Digital Cameras (Explaining with examples)

Digital cameras allow computer users to take pictures and store the photographed images digitally instead of on traditional film. With some digital cameras, a user downloads the stored pictures from the digital camera using special software included with the camera. With others, the camera stores the pictures on a floppy disk or on a PC Card. A user then copies the pictures to a computer by inserting the floppy disk into a disk drive or the PC Card into a PC Card slot (Chambers and Norton 134). Once stored on a computer, the pictures can be edited with photo-editing software, printed, faxed, sent via electronic mail, included in another document, or, posted to a Web site for everyone to see. Three basic types of digital cameras are studio cameras, field cameras, and point-and-shoot cameras (Shelly Cashman Series Microsoft Word 2000 Project 2). The most expensive and highest quality of the three, a studio camera, is a stationary camera used for professional studio work. Photojournalists frequently use field cameras because they are portable and have a variety of lenses and other attachments. As with the studio camera, a field camera can be quite expensive. Reliable and lightweight, the point-and-shoot camera provides acceptable quality photographic images for the home or small business user. A point-and-shoot camera enables the users to add pictures to personalized greeting cards, a computerized photo album, a family newsletter, certificates, awards, or a personal Web site. Because of its functionality, it is ideal camera for mobile users such as a real estate agents, insurance agents, and general contractors. The image quality produced by a digital camera is measured by the number of bits it stores in a dot and the resolution, or number of dots per inch. The higher each number, the better the quality, but the more expensive the camera. Most of todays point-and-shoot cameras are at least 24-bit with a resolution ranging from 640 x 480 to 1024 x 960 (Walker 57-89). Home and small business users can find an affordable camera with a resolution in this range that delivers excellent detail for less than $400.

The Many Uses of Computers (Explaining with examples)

Computers are helpful because they offer a wide range of functions and services that are not available anywhere else. There are four main uses: word processing, internet/communications, digital video/audio composition, and desktop publishing. Although one can create a typed paper with a typewriter, the computer has more features to do it with. Internet and communications, digital video and audio composition, and desktop publishing are all features that are only offered on computers. With these tools human society has progressed exponentially. The word processing capabilities of computers are amazing. They can automatically correct your spelling and grammar mistakes. The cutting and pasting features are incredibly simple and very useful for revision. Plus it is easier to read a word-processed document than one written by hand. Having a digital backup is an added benefit. All of these things help writers get the job done. If you want to add pictures to your writing, numerous software titles are available for desktop publishing. With desktop publishing, you can create page layouts for entire books on your home computer. For example, high school yearbook classes now use desktop publishing software for the creation and design of their yearbooks. Most of this cannot be done by hand, and if so, then it is painstakingly laborious. The Internet is one of the greatest inventions of humanity. It is a massive network of computers, each with the ability to access any of the others. Ungodly amounts of information can be found on the Internet. It is the ultimate form of media, a combination of newspaper, radio, and as the average bandwidth is increasing, television. Using the Internet, any two people anywhere can communicate for free, whether it is with text or voice. Video conferencing tools are becoming readily available to the public. New uses are being found for the Internet every day. Audio/video editing and composition have been made much easier by computers. Cutting and pasting is no longer comprised of using scissors and tape on large reels of film. It no longer costs thousands of dollars of equipment to make a film or to compose music. Now emerging musicians have the ability to compose their own songs and publish them without having to obtain a record contract. Amateur filmmakers can produce work from their own homes. Graphics engineers can use computers to create three-dimensional models, or even to generate short or fulllength films. Anybody who owns a computer can now enter the field of media

production. Computers have so many uses that cannot be found anywhere else. Word processors are the perfect writing device because you can compose quickly and make changes easily. The Internet provides a fast, free, and unique way to get information or to communicate with others. Computers supply an affordable solution to nonprofessional audio and video composition. These reasons are why computers are so helpful in modern society. With the aid of computers, humankind is entering a new era of enlightenment.

Plagiarism and Cheating (Cause and Effect)

School systems today are so lenient in their rules, guidelines and consequences; thus causing cheating, copying or forgeries to be frequently used. Many students take advantage of copying someone else's work whenever they are given the chance. Other times, students will simply have someone else do their work and turn it in as their own, not realizing the effects this behavior can create. This creates a lack of creativity, no sense of responsibility and the students will never acquire new knowledge. These practices of cheating, copying and forgery by students are unethical and should be brought to the surface whenever possible. Students that copy other student's work are hurting themselves in the long run. Their creativity level drops every time they copy or have someone else do their work. After a while of copying and forging, the student's ability to think creatively and successfully becomes next to nothing. "Educators must continue to socialize students of all ages about the importance of maintaining high ethical standards," (Glazer 222). The educational system is where students learn these tricks and proceed to carry them on into there professional careers. Corners are too easy to cut these days, and in order for people to keep their minds as functional as possible, they need to do their own work. It is too easy for students to buy a students paper that had the same class the quarter before, reword it a little, and turn it in as their own. Students are no longer able to write a fictional story by themselves because the computer or someone else can do it for them. Students also begin to lose the sense of responsibility when they have other people do their work. They don't feel that they have to do anything to pass a class, only that as long as they turn in a paper, their thoughts or not, they will receive credit for the assignment along with a passing grade. This creates the feeling that life will always be a handed to them on a silver platter. This type of thinking is what is going into the work environment when these people leave the education system. Employers don't want workers that can't pull their own weight, and that is all they are going to get from these people that think cutting corners is all right. Even worse is when these people that "cut the corners" hold management positions. These "crooked managers" infringe on the ethical workers by asking them to do unethical practices on the job, such as asking their factory workers to pretend they didn't see the failing scores from the health and safety inspections. Thanks to "ethical resisters" some of these unethical practices are being brought to the surface, exposed and corrected.

Along with losing their creativity, the students that copy other's work never get to feel that sense of accomplishment that comes when the paper you have been working on is finally complete. They don't get the uplifting feeling when they get their paper back and they have received a good score. The feeling isn't there because the work isn't their own. They use other people to receive the score, but they feel nothing. If they never have that feeling, there is nothing to motivate these people to do better the next time around. Yet, there may be one thing that is the worst of all when people pass off someone else's work as their own. That would be that the forger doesn't gain any knowledge. People can only learn from the things they do, and if someone else is doing their work, they are never going to learn anything. Making mistakes and learning from them may be one of the most effective methods of learning. For instance, if a student performs extremely poorly on a very important paper, chances are that student will always remember what they did wrong and what would have been better, whereas the same student wont even remember the lecture that was taught for an entire week straight. If people don't do the work themselves, they can never learn from their mistakes. These people that cheat will go through life expecting someone else to always be there to do their work. When the time comes that they will actually have to do the work themselves, they aren't going to have a clue on where to start. They won't know to take responsibility for the things they do and they will never be able to think something up on their own. They will be so used to simply grabbing someone else's work that they will fail at anything they try to accomplish themselves. These people need to be stopped not only for their sake but because it is not fair to the people whose work they are always stealing. People work hard and should receive credit for the things the do, the people that don't work hard, should not receive credit. We must reward the "ethical resisters" that are brave enough to speak up when they notice these unethical practices taking place. "For ethical resisters are, indeed, the heart of a national resolve for individual responsibility on behalf of the common good" (Glazer 225).

The Causes of Divorce (Cause and Effect)

There are as many theories on this issue as there are people offering them. The usual explanations are communication, compromise, and commitment, and its hard to disagree with them. Indeed, if both spouses were consistently able to communicate with each other, able and willing to compromise with each other, and 100% committed to their marriage, its hard to see how it could fail. The vexing question, of course is HOW do they foster communication, compromise, and commitment? Here the explanations diverge. For those with a fundamental faith foundation, the answer is clear. Marriages work if both spouses obey the principles of the faith. For a more prosaic explanation, check marriagebuilders.com, where therapist Willard Harley lays out a simple set of principles he says any couple can use to help their romance survive and thrive. The principle that creates the most stir with groups I address is from Cosmopolitan magazine a few years back, namely that the most reliable indicator of the success of a marriage is the extent to which both the husband and wife had close, long-term, platonic relationships with members of the opposite sex before they met. When you think about it, this makes sense. Its startling to reflect on how little time husbands and wives spend in genuinely romantic interaction. They will spend most of their married life relating to each other as friends. If either or both of them lacks the essential skills or inclination to do that, the marriage is unlikely to thrive. One thing I feel strongly about is how little impact adultery has on divorce, and I know that I'm going against the tide here. I hear constantly from all-knowing observers - many of them fundamentalist Christians - who proclaim that if you look behind most divorces, you'll find an adulterous affair somewhere. That may be partially true, because many divorces do involve adultery, but I believe adultery to be a symptom, not a cause, of most divorces. Adultery is a reaction to abuse, and it is a tool of abuse.

Adultery is the legal "gotcha," but I don't think it causes many divorces. I think the crud that drives husbands and wives apart causes divorces. And I think the crud that drives husbands and wives apart also causes adultery. That means they certainly are related, but that doesn't mean adultery causes divorce. When it comes down to it, my guess is that the main factors that make a marriage work are a combination of the three C's - communication, compromise, and commitment, with a generous sprinkling of blind luck. For those of us in stable, long-term marriages, we have to acknowledge the role that luck plays.

The Proper Golf Stance (Process)

While there are many factors in determining the outcome of a golf shot, setting up the proper golf stance is the foundation from which all other aspects essential to hitting a perfect shot are judged as success or failure. Proper stance is made up of proper implementation of multiple factors. The entire outcome (shot) depends on setting up properly. There are three elements that comprise the proper golf stance: grip, stance, and body placement. Your grip must be firm with hands in their proper places. The stance is crucial to making your weight shift correctly. The golfers' body placement must be comfortable, with all elements in their proper places. The proper golf starting position allows for the perfect golf shot. NOTE: The stance detailed below is for a right-handed person. Your hands must be placed in on the end of the club creating a grip. The backside of the left hand should be placed even with the end of the club. The right hand should be directly below the left with both thumbs pointing down the shaft (body of the club). Next lock the right pinky finger with the left index finger, turning you hands into a single unit. The left wrist should be bowed (curved outward) and never cupped (curved inward). The golfer should squeeze the club lightly. A common analogy is to hold the club like you would a bird, tight enough so it couldn't fly away but not so tight that you could kill it. The next crucial element is the stance. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart and parallel with the ground. To line up your feet, draw an imaginary line from your back (right) foot toe to your front (left) foot toe. Notice where this imaginary line points and you have a good indication of how you are lined up and where you are aiming your shot. The players weight should be on the inside of the right foot and knee. Hold the club with the proper grip next to the left leg. The club head should rest gently on the ground, centered approximately 18 inches in front of your toes. Allow the club head to lay centered behind the golf ball so it dose not touch or move it. The final element of the setup is proper body placement. The knees should be bent slightly, just enough so they are not locked. Shoulders should be parallel to the ground. Eyes should be fixed on the golf ball. Bend at the waist towards the ground until the club rests in the starting position. The right elbow should remain up tight next to your right side. The left arm should remain straight. Setting up the perfect golf shot is like a space shuttle preparing for a launch. The

space fight depends on every detail of the launch setup. The launch will be waved off if one element isn't perfect, to avoid a disasters crash. This is equally true of your golf shot. If your golf shot isn't set up properly, you will have a disastrous shank (missed hit). Proper setup of the golf stance will afford any golfer a good platform from which to launch the perfect golf shot, thus enabling greater enjoyment of the game of golf.

How to Make a Simple Birthday Cake (Process)

Have you ever wanted to make a birthday cake for a loved one? Well, here is how to make a simple birthday cake. All you'll need is a little time, love, and a few items from the grocery store. You will need a boxed cake mix (the favorite of the birthday person), shortening, eggs, oil, flour, and birthday candles (the number will depend on the age of the birthday person.) When you get home, you will need to gather a few items: a large mixing bowl, a large cake pan, an electric mixer or a large mixing spoon, a spatula, and measuring cups and spoons. First, you will need to wash your hands and work area. Read through the directions on the cake box to be sure you have everything you need. Then, gather all of your equipment and food items in your work area, organize it according to the order you will use them in making your cake. Be sure to preheat your oven to the appropriate temperature before you begin. Next, put the dry cake mix into your large mixing bowl. Then, put the prescribed amount of water, oil, and eggs into the mix. Then, with the electric mixer or mixing spoon mix the batter until it is smooth and free of clumps. Next, grease the large cake pan with the shortening. If you wish, you can wrap your fingers with wax paper to keep them from getting greasy. Then, flour the pan lightly. If you do this over the garbage can it will be easier to clean your work area later. Next, pour the cake batter into the cake pan, using the rubber spatula to scrape all of the batter off of the sides of the bowl. Be sure the batter is level in the pan so it will rise evenly. Next, place the cake on the top rack of the oven and bake for the amount of time specified on the box, the time is usually around thirty minutes. While the cake is baking clean up you work area. After the cake is done remove it from the oven. If you push a toothpick to the bottom and it comes out clean it is done. Turn off the oven and let the cake cool. After the cake has had ample time to cool, you are ready to spread the icing on the cake. If you use a spatula, rather than a knife, the icing will spread easier and will be less likely to ruin the cake. When the icing is on the cake, place the appropriate number of birthday candles on it, you are ready to present your simple birthday cake.

Classifying Chemicals (Classifying and Dividing)

Periodic Table contains chemical elements arranged in order of increasing atomic number. They are arranged in rows so that elements with similar properties are in the same columns (groups). An element is a pure substance that cannot be chemically broken down into anything simpler e.g. hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and magnesium. Group 1 of periodic table: The Alkali Metals: These are all very reactive metals, forming compounds with almost all of the non-metals. The alkali metals are hazardous substances and are stored under inert (unreactive) oils. When these metals are freshly cut (exposed to the air), they quickly become coated with corrosion products. Alkali metals are kept in oil because: 1. Prevents contact with O2 so the metal does not corrode. 2. Prevents contact with water and moisture in the air. The transition metals: These metals, found in the centre of the periodic table, have high melting points. Their compounds are usually coloured e.g. blonde hair contains titanium compounds, brown hair has iron compounds. They are very useful metals from buildings to hip replacements. Some are catalysts. A catalyst is a chemical that speeds up a reaction without being changed itself e.g. enzymes. Iron is a catalyst for making ammonia. Group 7: The Halogens: These are all typical non-metals and fairly reactive forming compounds with most other elements. The Halogens are hazardous substances and

are treated with great care usually in a fume cupboard. The name Halogen means salt-maker. The halogens exist as diatomic molecules, this means 2 atoms joined together. The Noble Gases: The noble gases are a family of elements at the extreme right hand side of the periodic table. This whole group of elements is very unreactive and exist as single atoms (monatomic). All the noble gases have boiling points well below room temperature. So they are all gases. They are all found in the atmosphere i.e. in the air and all extracted from the air.

Classifications of Computers (Dividing and Classifying)

According to the U.S. Census "Forty-four million households, or 42 percent, had at least one member who used the Internet at home in 2000" (Home Computers 2). Today, no doubt, even more family members in the United States use computers. Most people are aware of the desktop computers which can be found in the home and in the workplace. What are the different types of computers and what are their purposes? Computers can be classified into three different categories of home computers, portable computers, and business computers including workstations and super computers.

First, what is a computer? "While the term computer can apply to virtually any device that has a microprocessor in it, most people think of a computer as a device that receives input from the user through a mouse or keyboard, processes it in some fashion and displays the result on a screen" (What are the Different p. 1). Home computers are being used by children, teenagers, and adults. The PC or personal computer is designed to be used by one person. The term, Mac, is a PC, but most people link computers with Windows software such as Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows XP. A PC is actually a desktop that is designed to be used in one set location. "Most desktops offer more power, storage, and versatility for less than their portable brethren" (What Are p. 3). Many desktop computers are used at home and at work. Various types of software have been designed to meet individual needs of the computer user. The use of home computers or PCs can be for various purposes such as education, work at home, personal communication through e-mail, to gain knowledge about different topics, to find recipes, and even to play games.

The second classification of computers is portable computers. This type of classification includes lap tops and palm tops. The personal digital assistant or PDA was designed to help people stay organized. This was expanded upon and now PDA's offer a variety of services. PDA's are "easy to use and capable of sharing information with your PC. It's supposed to be an extension of the PC, not a replacement" with many different types of services (How PDAs Work p. 1). Many PDA's are even capable of connecting with the Internet and act as global positioning devices. Other portable computers are now available. Another portable computer is the palmtop. "A pocket computer has to have a small, light batteries that last a long time so that the whole computer is light and small enough to be carried around in someone's pocket" (Types of Computers p.

2). Palm top computers do not have keyboards. They often are designed for the user to use special pens or touch-sensitive screens. "Palmtops are tightly integrated computers that often use flash memory instead of a hard drive" (What are the Different p. 5). Most palm tops are the size of a paperback book or smaller. Usually the palm top computer is designed for specific purposes such as games or personal memory devices. Another portable computer besides the palm top is the lap top, which is smaller than the desktop.

More and more people are using lap tops instead of desktops. These are portable computers that are similar to desktops with many of the same functions. Lap tops "integrate the display, keyboard, a pointing device or trackball, processor, memory, and hard drive all in a battery-operated package slightly larger than an average hardcover book" (What are the Different p. 4). Laptops offer the convenience of use in different situations such as on an air plane, in front of a television set, or in a motel room. "Modern laptops have floppy disks, CD-ROM drives and CD re-writers, and even DVD drives" (Types of Computer p. 4). Laptops often have a mouse and fully functioning keyboards. Laptops are often used by business people who rely on computers to keep them in touch with their companies and clients. "The main advantage of a laptop is that the person using it can have all the programs and data from their desktop computer on a portable computer" (Types of Computer p. 6). The fact that it is a portable computer designed to use anywhere makes the laptop a favorite of many people.

The next classification of computers is called the office computers such as workstations or supercomputers. What is the difference between a workstation and desktop computers? "A desktop computer that has a more powerful processor, additional memory and enhanced capabilities for performing a special group of task, such as 3D Graphics or game development" (What are the Different p. 6). Another computer under this classification is the server or networks. "A computer that has been optimized to provide services to other computers over a network. Servers usually have powerful processors, lots of memory and large hard drives" (What are the Differences p. 7). Networks combine several computers in an office or building space. Also, under the classification of business computer is the supercomputer. This type of computer is more expensive than any of the others with it often costing millions of dollars. "Although some supercomputers are single computer systems, most are comprised of multiple high performance computers working in parallel as a single system" (What are the differences 10). Supercomputers usually are used to predict weather, handle bank accounts, or insurance details.

Three classifications of computers are home computers, portable computers, and business computers. The desktop computer is usually found in homes or small offices. Portable computers are becoming more accepted with people buying more laptops and PDA's. Business computers are usually known for networks servers and supercomputers. Computers are used by children, teenagers, and adults with many children and teenagers having desktop computers in their rooms and many teenagers and adults are finding PDA's necessary as a part of their lives.

Convergent and Divergent Product Technology (Compare and Contrast)

Every day we encounter different convergent and divergent products. Some people like the idea of a do everything Personal Digital Assistant, while others enjoy different products used for different things. Convergence can be defined as the occurrence of two or more things coming together. On the other hand, divergence is the tendency to move apart or evolve in different directions. In the instance of modern-technologies and their use in the information age, convergence and divergence play a large role in how new products are manufactured and marketed. There are many examples throughout history demonstrating the evolution of products in terms of convergence and divergence. Evolution of products leads to the current products on the market. These current products and historical trends of product evolution can give us an insight into what is in-store for the future of various forms of media. The dynamic innovations of convergent and divergent products continue to change throughout the information age. We can gain an understanding of how current forms of convergent and divergent media have come to be through a tour of a brief historical retrospect. Early on, accessible public technology was limited to the radio, television, and telephone. Each form of media was known as a divergent product. People seemed rather content with this simple way of living and had no trouble doing one thing at a time. Perhaps the first known convergence was the TV dinner. Families could now multitask; they could watch television and eat their meal in front of the television. As humorous as this may seem as a form of technology, this way of thinking paved the way for modern convergent products. Not until technologies became available in the nineties did convergent products become the norm. With the development of the laptop, the cellular phone, and the walkman people started to understand the potential of transportable and compactable technologies. These early technological breakthroughs became more advanced and people demanded more features. In time, these features would transform divergent products into convergent products. An evolution of convergent and divergent technologies has brought the market for divergent technologies into the information age. Soon, the radio could play cassettes and compact discs, the television could play VHS-tapes and DVDs, and the cellular phone can do just about anything. The laptop originated this convergent phenomenon with the competition of its size. Laptops became so small that they were deemed the name palm-pilot sometime in the mid-nineties

due to the ability to fit in ones palm. This kind of Personal Digital Assistant was originally used as an organizer and scheduler for corporate executives. Again, the competition became stiff and the PDA became a convergent technology when such features as the internet, mp3 capabilities, video imaging, and gaming technology became available for the mini computer. For instance, the Tungsten 3 by PalmOne (PalmOne Tungsten T3) has anything you could ever want in a digital device. This product is an example of the term convergence. It contains computing abilities, is Word, Excel, and PowerPoint compatible, it can play mp3s, take pictures, store video clips, and connect to the internet. What could possibly be in store as the future of convergent technology approaches? Only by observing the history, evolution, and current convergent and divergent products can we determine what changes will occur to future forms of media. One could only fathom what kind of brilliantly small yet amazingly powerful devices hold in store for us as the general consumer. Ever shrinking computers and the development and implementation of inexpensive technology means that devices will have more applications, appeal to a broader market and be less expensive. This means that in a few years time, nearly everyone in the world will have their own personal digital attachment that they cannot live without. What use would a cell phone, an mp3 player, even laptops be if products can ergonomically and inexpensively contain all three. Maybe someday in the future, but as of now it is the opinion of many that different devices have different applications and no matter how small or cool the technology, divergence is the way to go. People believe it is just too hard to use that many things in one device, the pointer is too small; the handwriting software is too difficult. Until there is a better way, divergence will compete with convergence to win the heart of the consumer, but eventually, convergence will rule the small device realm. The astounding improvements of convergent and divergent devices continue to change throughout the information age. From the early days of technological advancement through the beginning of the information age, the divergent products ruled the high tech market. The increase in the demand for technological compatibility has seen the birth of the first convergent products. Today, with enough money, you could get a device small enough and with enough features to contain anything you would ever need.

The Radio: Past and Present (Compare and Contrast)

He shoots!!! He scores!!! these are famous words that Foster Hewitt made famous broadcasting a hockey game on the radio (The Early Years). It was words like these that the public became used to because there was no television. The radio served as the first medium to hear things live as they happened. This gave sport fans the opportunity to sit down and tune into a game anytime they like. The radio started off big and then took a dramatic fall due to the introduction of the television. However, radio found new ways to attract the public. Radio broadcasting was introduced to the public in the early 1920s (Potter 226). There was only one type of broadcast protocol in the 1920s and 30s being AM radio(The Early Years). In 1921 there were only five AM radio stations, and only about 1% of all households in this country had a receiver (Potter 226). A receiver was basically another name for a radio because at this time radios were very expensive and there were not enough radio stations to make the system work. However, in 1923 there were over 500 stations to pop up which in turn led to increased sales of receivers to the general public (Potter 226). With the popping up of more radio stations the more receivers were being bought which meant that many people in the public were tuning into these various radio stations for information and entertainment. Radio was on the rise and it seemed that there was nothing slowing it down. Radio was at the top of its game during the 1930s and 1940s (Potter 226). In 1930 50% of all households had at least one radio, and by 1947 this had increased to 93% (Potter 226). Bye 1936, there was an average of one receiver per household, and in ten years, this had doubled (Potter 226). Sports fans loved the radio because not only could they hear live broadcast but if they missed the game they could get stats all day long. There was only one catch to sports fans listening to games on the radio. Some radio stations did not have enough money to broadcast the games live so they would have a telegraph operator transmit information back to the studio where sounds such as crowd noise, the crack of the bat, and other sounds of that nature were being generated while the game was being played elsewhere (Going, Going, Gone!)). Although, this did not happen very often, it did in fact happen and many listeners never knew the difference. As the 1950s started advancing the radio would run into a huge competitor. In the early 1950s the television was introduced which, by all means, surpassed

the radio. The radio could not compete with this new medium and had to think of other ways to compete with television. The television was starting to become a common household appliance in the 1950s to 1960s. This made it possible for the public to view games in which they use to have to listen to on their radio. The radio however, paved the way for sports broadcasting on television. The television simply took the basic ideas what went on during a radio sport broadcast and adapted it to television. The radio stations had to think of a way to keep up with television. They did this in a couple different ways. First, they turned to more local news instead of national news and second they made hand held radios which one could take anywhere with them and put radios in all cars. This helped out sport broadcasting because if the public could not view the game on their television they could listen to it in their car or on a hand held radio while they are doing something else. As time progressed so did the radio. Today the average household has more than five radios in it (Potter 61). The radio is viewed as something that is relatively cheap, but at the same time it is still a good source for information. For sports fans there are many radio stations that are just dedicated to sports. ESPN has a national station that gives callers a chance to call in plus it gives different viewpoint on professional players. Although, most of the general public today tunes into their favorite game on television instead of listening to it on the radio, the radio is still a good form of broadcasting a game. It gives the fans a chance to hear a game in case it is blacked out on television, or if they are in there car going somewhere. The radio now offers satellite radio which is free of advertising and provides hundreds of stations. Today 66% of American adults listen to the radio on an average of day while 80% of the population listens to the radio on the weekend for an average of five hours (Potter 61). The radio offers so many types of information that anyone can find information that is interesting to them.