Category Archives: Science and Technology

The Internet, the Web and the Threats Against Net Universality

It’s hard to imagine what the Internet didn’t make easier. It revolutionized communication and the transfer of information, it gave every user a voice and a medium through which to communicate ideas and knowledge and it serves as one of the driving … Continue reading

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Tricycles vs. Technology: A Generational Difference

As I look back to more than a decade ago life seemed so simple. I remember coming home from school and having a snack and then going outside to play with friends or neighbors. We would ride our bikes, practice … Continue reading

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Google Should Not Need a Subscription

Do I think there should be subscription fees in order to use Google? No! Google is so commonly used every day by billions of people that the world, as a whole, would be extremely upset if you had to subscribe … Continue reading

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Would You Like a Side of Google, Sir?

Google. Google. Google. My lovely friend, Google. You have made life so much easier for myself and the rest of the world. You’ve provided me with countless pages of information: some extremely helpful and others filled with pointless entertainment. Sometimes, … Continue reading

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The Internet Has Made It Impossible For People To Stay Safe

As new stories continue to unfold in regards former LAPD Officer Christopher Jordan Dorner going on mass killing spree out of retaliation, it makes me wonder how safe we all really are, especially with billions of people having access to the … Continue reading

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Is Tim Berners-Lee the New Lorax?

“Tim Berners-Lee” was one of the answers to an exam that we took recently in one of my RTV courses here at UCF. He is credited as the first person to pioneer what we know as today’s Internet using HTTP … Continue reading

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Do Children Learn From the Shows They Watch?

Millions of Americans spend countless hours sitting in front of the television watching programs instead of being outside or interacting with others. Ever since I was young, I have always disliked technology but I would enjoy watching programs such as … Continue reading

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The Revolution of Standing up to the Government

Whence the Revolution begins to describe events that occurred in Cairo, Egypt among policemen and bus drivers.  The policemen were beating bus drivers at their free will and would record it to send to other bus drivers to make it clear … Continue reading

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Hold On, I’ll Google it

“Hold on, I’ll Google it.” How many times have you heard or said this? No corporation that holds a monopoly on a product will go down without a fight and the newspaper industry was no exception. In this case, the … Continue reading

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You CAN Teach an Old Dog New Techs

I live about 2 ½ hours away from my immediate family and thousands of miles away from my extended family. In an effort to keep them connected to my little family, especially my toddler, I am constantly texting pictures to … Continue reading

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