Category Archives: Science and Technology

Don’t be Evil Google

When I have previously thought of Google, I thought of nothing more than a search engine. It’s what everyone used, and still uses today, to find what it is they are looking for. After reading about Google, the company, and … Continue reading

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Could Your Internet Be Manipulated Because of What Political Sites You View?

Net Neutrality is a little known issue to most Internet users, but it effects many. Most Internet users have no idea that their connection could be manipulated to block or slow traffic to specific sites. Reasons for this could be … Continue reading

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New Technology Helpful & Harmful

We all enjoy breakthrough releases of new technology. It is breaking news when a new Apple product is introduced. Apple introduced the iPad mini and it became a trending topic on Twitter. These technologies help society in several ways. Most … Continue reading

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What is the future of Facebook?

Before Facebook, Myspace seemed to suit the needs of leisure social networking while Facebook was more college-oriented with a set of professional clubs/pages. Before the shift of popularity towards Facebook occurred, nobody would have guessed Myspace’s imminent downhill spiral. Eight … Continue reading

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The Revolution Will Not Be Monetized? Really?

Strapped with a couple of eye-popping graphs, Bob Garfield outlines the skyrocketing advertising revenue of the internet over the last decade. In some what of a bitter tone, Garfield goes in to how much money is being made by all … Continue reading

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Welcome to the Personal Data Economy

It is scary to think about, but yes, there is more information about our personal selves available online than ever before. It is being shared, analyzed, and used; most without our knowledge or consent. By understanding our behaviors, purchasing habits, and … Continue reading

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The Pros and Cons of Social Technology

Neil Postman Wrote “‘What will a new technology do?’ is no more important than the question, ‘What will a new technology undo?’ Indeed, the latter question is more important, precisely because it is asked so infrequently.” This got me thinking. … Continue reading

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Breaking the Speed of Sound

Felix Baumgartner became the first person to break the speed of sound on Sunday, while also making the highest jump EVER.  He traveled more than 24 miles above Earth, while also traveling faster than the speed of sound on his … Continue reading

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Successful Skydive Aids in Developing a Future Spacesuit Design

Ever wondered how it feels to skydive from 24 miles above Earth and landing safely on your own two feet? Well, that is exactly what happened to a Hungarian skydiver, Felix Baumgartner. On Sunday, news was spreading out like wildfire … Continue reading

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The One Question I Never Want To Hear:

“What’s an editor?” As time rushes forward and we progress farther into the digital age we seem to be bathing ourselves furiously in, many things are shed or forgotten in relation to the technology itself–such as editing. It’s only natural … Continue reading

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