Category Archives: Science and Technology

Has the Internet encouraged civilian bravery?

Since the dawn of the Internet, communication has changed completely. In the past, one’s community would include those who resided in the same city. Nowadays, the entire globe has been collected into one big cyber community. Communication not only has … Continue reading

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Facebook giving its users the opportunity to make money

When Facebook  first came onto the scene, I was skeptical because I already participated in other social media outlets.  I finally decided to join and realized that Facebook was actually a little more entertaining and I decided to keep that … Continue reading

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The Ever-Changing Medium with Limitless Potential

Do you remember when Super Nintendo was THE thing to own when we were young children?  How about the countless number of hours you spent playing Super Mario World on that system [Super Nintendo], every weekend, for weeks on end? … Continue reading

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“Smartphones are a Man’s Best Friend”

The popular saying “A dog is a man’s best friend” is long outdated.  In today’s society, “A smartphone is a man’s best friend.”  People use it for entertainment, news, work, social, and personal purposes.  It is our connection to the … Continue reading

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How Does Over Sharing On Social Media Affect Us?

In today’s society social media pretty much controls every aspect of our lives; with every social media outlet having an app for smart phones, we can check Facebook, Twitter and Instagram any chance we get. After being asked the question … Continue reading

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The Evolution of Electronic Media

Remember the days of music stores like Peaches Music, Disc Jockey and Virgin Megastore?  How about trying to cue your tape recorder at just the right time, to record your favorite song off the radio?  Do adolescents these days even … Continue reading

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Whats in your Smartphone?

We live in a society where everyone has some form of a smartphone. How we choose to use it is a whole other story. I remember when I got my first phone. It was a Kyocera white flip phone powered by Virgin Mobile in … Continue reading

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Internet Censorship: Road Blocks in the Information Superhighway

Internet censorship is a highly controversial topic, especially with people looking to protect the idea of free speech. The motivations for this censorship range from the desires to protect children from unsuitable content, to the strict attempts in controlling a … Continue reading

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Back to the Future: Cool Technology Being Used Today

I do not know about you, but I have always found it interesting to watch older movies referencing futuristic technology. One example would be the movie “Back to the Future”. Recently social media was buzzing about a significant date used … Continue reading

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Is the media going to far by sensationalizing war efforts?

The media has had a history of promoting war efforts in the United States.  War propaganda has made a huge impact on history, both beneficially and negatively.  One positive example of propaganda was during the American Revolution.  Propaganda circulated by … Continue reading

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