Stretch task #10

   Technology and teens are very interesting topics to discuss. Put them together and you could converse for hours. Teens are very informed and involved with technology. I hate to say it, but teens are probably more advanced in technology than most adults these days. Schools block social networking websites at school, such as Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter. As a result in students being so informed, they can easily unblock these websites. I know firsthand of people who do, or have done this. How do we solve this problem? I believe that adults, such as parents, should become more involved in what their kids are doing online, and learn about the Internet, and become more aware about technology. If students unblock social networking sites and get bad grades, I believe that that is their own fault. Kids need to learn self-discipline. They should be responsible for their grades, it should not be technology’s fault. Technology opens doors to another world.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/04/fashion/students-find-ways-to-thwart-facebook-bans.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

Cyber Monday

Black Friday is not the only big day for shoppers. Cyber Monday is a day set aside to shop online. Companies persuade shoppers with online discounts and rewards. You must be careful when shopping online though. Reporters are worried that this will also be a big day for hackers. While shopping online, be sure to pay attention to the WIFI you are connected to. You should not make purchases, by entering your credit card information in while connected to a public network, such as Starbucks or an airport. Big deals are at stake, like the Kindle Fire Black and flat screen televisions. Be 
careful online and happy shopping! 


http://techland.time.com/2011/11/28/techfast-cyber-monday-record-kindle-fire-sales-pro-terrorist-att-hackers/

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs was a man of inspiration, smarts, and wealth. He is most well known for founding the Apple company today, such as the iPhone and iPod. He past away from a battle to cancer, but his lifelong legacy is being celebrated all over the world today. Jobs was intelligent in more ways than technology. His breakthrough and creativity in modern retail architecture was a phenomenon too. The Apple store in Manhattan consists of a glass cube, and Apple in Shanghai is a cylinder. Steve Jobs paved the pathway to the latest advancements we have today. We are so grateful for Mr. Jobs and everything he brought to our world. Most importantly, Steve Jobs shared his great deal of wealth and knowledge with our world, and it was changed forever. We 
will never forget Steve Jobs. 


http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/16/business/steve-jobs-a-genius-of-store-design-too.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Burglars Using Media Sites

The fact that burglars are using media resources like Facebook and Twitter is a big wake up call for many people. I personally am not surprised, because it can be easy to find out if someone is on vacation or not. These websites are appealing to burglars because people often update their Facebook status saying, “Beach!” or “Finally gone.” Some Facebook users even use the check-in tool on Facebook. This tells people exactly where others are. Although it’s useful seeing where your friends are, it can be very dangerous. Facts show that around 78% of burglars are known to use these media sites. This should teach a very important lesson. It is ok to tell people that you went on vacation, but wait until you get back from your trip! Watch what you put on Facebook, and make sure you have privacy settings, because you never know who is watching you!

http://techland.time.com/2011/09/27/burglars-now-using-twitter-facebook-against-you/

Using my RSS reader

Even though I was 4 years old, I still feel chills run down my spine as I remember September 11, 2001. That day, our world changed forever. We were reminded that evil is still out there. Unlike losing total control and America falling apart, we united and became stronger than ever. We were proud to be Americans and we would stand up for our country. As we reached the 10th year anniversary, we would reminded of the loved ones lost and we honor the men fighting for our freedoms in Afganistan. The terrorists did not tear us down. They made us a stronger nation as a whole. Today, New York City is thriving more than ever. It is still a central place for businesses, law firms, and organizations. Memorial sites have been created where the Twin Towers stood. This event has made us come together and realize how fortunate we are to live in the country of America. We will forever remember September 11,2001, but nothing will rip us apart.

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The PC: Now and Then

The PC: Then and Now

To say the least, computers have changed immensely over the last 30 years. It's hard to comprehend the way technology has advanced during this time. The first PC computer was the IBM model 5150 invented in 1981 and held about 64kB of memory. The 11 inch screen showed text and images in one color, green. It costs around $3,005 dollars, 7,613 dollars today. Today's Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 91z is about 1, 386 dollars and has a 21 inch screen. It shows everything in color and has built in speakers. The way IBM has advanced their computers has changed how everything works. Technology is now a necessity for all people and we are so fortunate to be able to use computers!