Chapter 10--The 3 "Big Darn Deals" I found interesting in this chapter are the following:
Hand Exercises and Techniques to Ease Eyestrain--I found these articles to be very interesting and helpful. I recently started a new job that requires me to work on the computer for eight hours a day, sometimes longer. After reading this article, I have made it a point to to stretch my fingers, hands, and arms every half hour. My eyes are constantly focusing on numbers, so it helps to to rest them or look away from the numbers for a few minutes at a time. I never knew there was such a thing as computer glasses. I wear glasses to drive, but lately I need to wear them at work, also. I plan on asking my eye doctor about computer glasses.
Customers' Behavior, Conversations Monitored--I have never heard of Smartlane, hotblobs, or BehaviorIQ before. I will admit when I go to Wal-Mart this weekend I am going to see if I can notice any sensors. I can undestand why stores would like to monitor customers and sales associates, especially if it helps increase sales.
Should Text Messages Sent by Employees Be Private--I know a person can be held accountable for what is done on a company computer, but I never gave any thought to text messaging. Personally I see nothing wrong with employers keeping tabs on how cell phones, smart phones, and computers are being used. Yes, I know there is the privacy issue, but if you choose to use your employers devices to send messages, then you should expect to be monitored.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
3 "Big Darn Deals"
Chapter 8--The 3 "Big Darn Deals" I found interesting in this chapter are the following:
Geocaching for Hidden Treasures--I enjoyed learning about Geocaching. It was fun to do the Internet Geocache assignment. According to the article on page 321 in our text book, the first cache with GPS was documented in 2000. Geocache is similar to a treasure hunt, you try to find hidden objects by using longitudinal and latitudinal coordinates. I don't use or have a GPS, but I would search the Internet for Geocaches that would use a map, directions, and landmarks. I think this make a fun family vacation. A person could plan their trip and then add a little treasure hunt along the way.
Will Widespread Wireless Broadband Connections Kill Print Media--I found this article interesting. It talks about the possibility of the improving wireless access smothering the newspaper and magazine industry. I do believe we will loose a lot of magazines and small town newspapers, but they won't be all wiped out. We have so many magazines that cover the same topics or interest levels that it is just a matter of who is better at selling their magazine. Many small town newspapers will have to collaborate with each other in order to survive, but that is okay. So many people are involved with more than one community. I, myself, enjoy reading the local newspaper.
How Many Households Are Using Cell Phones As Their Primary Telephone--
I know many households that have gone strictly cell phones within their homes. I, unfortunately, am unable to do this. I live in a very rural area where sometimes you have cell phone access and other times you don't. My children stay home by themselves until the bus comes in the morning or during the summer months need access to a reliable phone. According to this article 20% of households use cell phones for their primary phone. It would be nice to save the money I spend on the land line, but it is nice to know that I have a reliable phone at home. I only have the minimum amount of minutes for our plan, so my plan isn't too expensive.
Geocaching for Hidden Treasures--I enjoyed learning about Geocaching. It was fun to do the Internet Geocache assignment. According to the article on page 321 in our text book, the first cache with GPS was documented in 2000. Geocache is similar to a treasure hunt, you try to find hidden objects by using longitudinal and latitudinal coordinates. I don't use or have a GPS, but I would search the Internet for Geocaches that would use a map, directions, and landmarks. I think this make a fun family vacation. A person could plan their trip and then add a little treasure hunt along the way.
Will Widespread Wireless Broadband Connections Kill Print Media--I found this article interesting. It talks about the possibility of the improving wireless access smothering the newspaper and magazine industry. I do believe we will loose a lot of magazines and small town newspapers, but they won't be all wiped out. We have so many magazines that cover the same topics or interest levels that it is just a matter of who is better at selling their magazine. Many small town newspapers will have to collaborate with each other in order to survive, but that is okay. So many people are involved with more than one community. I, myself, enjoy reading the local newspaper.
How Many Households Are Using Cell Phones As Their Primary Telephone--
I know many households that have gone strictly cell phones within their homes. I, unfortunately, am unable to do this. I live in a very rural area where sometimes you have cell phone access and other times you don't. My children stay home by themselves until the bus comes in the morning or during the summer months need access to a reliable phone. According to this article 20% of households use cell phones for their primary phone. It would be nice to save the money I spend on the land line, but it is nice to know that I have a reliable phone at home. I only have the minimum amount of minutes for our plan, so my plan isn't too expensive.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
3 "Big Darn Deals"
Chapter 7--The 3 "Big Darn Deals" I found interesting in this chapter are the following:
Contact Lenses Monitor Glaucoma--I work with the elderly and this article was very encouraging to read. Glaucoma can cause blindness if the optic nerve is damaged. The article is about a special contact lens that has silver wires inside the lens. The wires will release a medicine when the wires measure a dangerous level of pressure within the eye. Lasers are also expected to help detect glaucoma.
Education--I can personally relate to using the computer for education. Our local school district installed the Infinite website, this past fall. I am able to keep track of my children's grades, assignments, lunch accounts, and see any school announcements. I have also benefited personally with the use of computers for my own educational purposes. I was able to attend college classes the past two years without having to sit in a classroom. In December 2009, I completed the Medical Coding and Insurance program. I would never have been able to do this without having the opportunity of being able to take online classes. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity.
How to Purchase a Smart Phone--I am currently thinking about purchasing a smart phone. There are so many things to consider, before making a decision. This article brought up seven suggestions to remember before making my final decision. I have already checked into different cell phone carriers and the variety of styles available. One of the things I didn't think of was making sure I purchase a phone that can synchronize my smart phone to my computer program. I also never put much thought into making sure the phone I select has a long battery life. According to this article, using the Internet and talking on the smart phone drains the battery life, at a rapid rate.
Contact Lenses Monitor Glaucoma--I work with the elderly and this article was very encouraging to read. Glaucoma can cause blindness if the optic nerve is damaged. The article is about a special contact lens that has silver wires inside the lens. The wires will release a medicine when the wires measure a dangerous level of pressure within the eye. Lasers are also expected to help detect glaucoma.
Education--I can personally relate to using the computer for education. Our local school district installed the Infinite website, this past fall. I am able to keep track of my children's grades, assignments, lunch accounts, and see any school announcements. I have also benefited personally with the use of computers for my own educational purposes. I was able to attend college classes the past two years without having to sit in a classroom. In December 2009, I completed the Medical Coding and Insurance program. I would never have been able to do this without having the opportunity of being able to take online classes. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity.
How to Purchase a Smart Phone--I am currently thinking about purchasing a smart phone. There are so many things to consider, before making a decision. This article brought up seven suggestions to remember before making my final decision. I have already checked into different cell phone carriers and the variety of styles available. One of the things I didn't think of was making sure I purchase a phone that can synchronize my smart phone to my computer program. I also never put much thought into making sure the phone I select has a long battery life. According to this article, using the Internet and talking on the smart phone drains the battery life, at a rapid rate.
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